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Lot 2
A fine George II cased set of mathematical drawing instruments Thomas Heath, London, circa 1740 The lower tier comprising: A large mathematical sector rule signed and engraved No. 43 annotated with the usual logarithmic, trigonometric and other scales; an oblong protractor rule signed and engraved with trigonometric scales to verso; an expanding parallel ruler with hinged perpendicular distance scales at each end; a set of gunner's callipers, one side with table annotated with tables of the specific weights of named metals and other substances opposing scale giving ordnance bore sizes, the axis with protractor scale and the outer straight edge calibrated in metric inches, the reverse with table for IRON GUNS, Proof, Service tabulated for 1-42 pounder cannon to upper limb and conforming table for BRASS GUNS to lower limb, the axis with scale for shot size, the pointers with iron blade inserts, signed; a large brass proportional dividing compass with sharp steel tipped arms each pierced with long slots for the sliding pivot assembly with knurled screw for securing against scales divided for Circles and Lines, signed; a compass beam calibrated for barometric inches and with fine screw adjustment to one end; together with a large hinged compass with series of interchangeable attachments for the legs and small quantity of other items. The upper tier comprising: An ivory sector rule engraved with trigonometric tables and calibrated for various European inch measurements; a group of five small ivory rules each divided for differing Poles and Parts ; a circular protractor with single crossing; an adjustable folding rhombus incorporating vernier protractor scale for setting the smaller internal angles, signed; a double ended compass, together with a set of dividers, an assortment of various tips and other accessories. All contained in a green-velvet lined fishskin covered box with decorative external brass clasp to exterior, the box 41cm (16ins) wide. Thomas Heath is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as apprenticed to Benjamin Scott in 1712. Heath presumably gained his freedom of the Grocer's Company before 1720 when he is recorded as working from 'Hercules & Globe next the Fountain Tavern' in the Strand, London. Latterly (from 1734-46) he also worked from an address with the same name near Beaufort Buildings as well as a third premises near Exeter Buildings (1750). He was known to have sold compasses, an astronomical clock, gunner's callipers, theodolites, sundials, sectors, barometers and drawing instruments and took many apprentices including George Adams (I) in 1726/7. In 1751 Thomas Heath went into partnership with former apprentice, Tycho Wing, with the latter acquiring the business outright in 1753 (which he continued until his death in 1773).
Lot 21
A group of three George IV drawing Instruments William and Samuel Jones, London, circa 1825 The first a circular brass protractor with four-spoke crossings, central glazed cross-wires and vernier swing-arm engraved W & S JONES, 30 Holborn London, diameter of circle 15.6cm (6.125ins); the second a brass proportional dividing compass with sharp steel tipped arms each pierced with long slots for the sliding pivot assembly with knurled screw for securing against scales divided for Circles and Lines, the rear engraved W. & S. Jones, 30, Holborn, London in original leather covered case 19cm (7.5ins) long; the third an ivory inch rule divided to 96th's of a inch and stamped W & S JONES * 30 HOLBORN LONDON, 15.9cm (6.5ins) long, (3). The partnership between the brothers William and Samuel Jones is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as operating from several addresses in Holborn, London 1792-1859 (including 30 Holborn 1800-1860).
Lot 3
A George III silver mounted shagreen etui of drawing instruments Dollond, London, early 19th century The tapered oblong shagreen veneered case with silver clasp button, hinge and collar mounts and oval nameplate engraved H.C. Langton to top of lid, the interior enclosing brass and steel compass dividers complete with extension piece and interchangeable pen/pencil attachments, a second brass and steel compass divider, an ivory and brass sector signed Dollond, London, an ivory parallel ruler, another ivory ruler engraved with mathematical plotting and protractor scales stamped *DOLLOND*LONDON*, an ivory handled pen and a file (with one vacant aperture), the case 17cm (6.75ins) high. Peter Dollond was born 1730 and died 1820. He was the son of John Dollond, a Huguenot silk weaver, and started business as an optician at the age of twenty in 1750. He was joined by his father in 1752 until the latter's death in 1761 and then by his brother, John, until his death in 1804. The family business was continued by Peter Dollond's nephew, George Huggins, who subsequently changed his surname to Dollond. Peter Dollond was appointed optician to George III and the Duke of York and the workshop was renowned for producing high quality instruments.
Lot 1114
A Rabone & Sons. 6'' long engineer's precision level, a ''Stanley'' No.34 4'' engineer's precision level, a large pair of dividers/calipers, 13 1/4'' long approx., an unusual double wheel leather marker engraved ''Patent, 272 Regent Circus, London'', an uncommon design dial reading Micrometer by ''W.M. Fox & Sons., Smethwick, Ltd'' measuring in metric down to .010 mm, a beautifully made engineer's adjustable square/protractor with vernier type scales by ''L.S. Scarrett Co. Athol, Mass...'', 6 1/2'' overall and a brass button polishing button stick
Lot 1134
A Brass and hardwood carpenter's/builder's folding 24'' ruler, the hinge marked as a protractor, an Ebony rolling Ruler/straight edge, 12'' long bearing an old auction sale lot number and a Chromium plated syringe suitable for the oiling of mechanical an angled long nozzle, all contained in an orange plastic toolbox
Lot 1017
A late 19th century brass circular protractor by William & John Cary, London, with two brass folding radius arms inscribed 'Cary, London' and vernier scale, 7 inch radius, external teeth and worm gear for adjustment, 19.5cm across, in a fitted circular mahogany case with hook and eye latches, 3.5 by 24cm.
Lot 121
Scientific Instruments - a 19th century brass 360 degree protractor, by John Cail, Newcastle upon Tyne, signed, 23cm diam, in original mahogany case, engraved trade label to verso of hinged cover; a similar brass and ebony draughtsman's rule, by John Cail, Newcastle on Tyne, signed, 30.7cm long (2)
Lot 339
George III brass drawing set containing five instruments, the protractor engraved Bate, London, in the original fish skin covered case, 17.25cm high Condition: There are two apertures that do not contain instruments, the folding rule shows no splits, the parallel rule as some slight nibbling along one edge, the brass protractor is in good order, there is some surface rust to the steel elements of the instruments, the case is in generally good condition but with typical surface wear - **General condition consistent with age
Lot 314
Ø 19TH-CENTURY DRAWING SETS, comprising an 8½in. diameter French single tray set with brass and steel instruments, the lower compartment with rules and sheets of geometric practice sheets; another, similar with empty lower compartment; a smaller set with some accessories under tray including a protractor, brush and universal tool -- 8½in. (21.5cm.) diameter, (3),
Lot 317
A SCISSOR-TYPE COMBINATION PARALLEL RULE AND PROTRACTOR BY JAMES SEARCH, LONDON, CIRCA 1780, signed J. Search London on the lower edge, the obverse engraved as a protractor, the reverse with four linear scales, the lower with two diagonal scales, oak leaf decoration -- 6in. (15.2cm.) wide, James Search worked between 1771-1881 and specialised in drawing instruments, circumferentors and telescopes. Provenance: Sotheby’s Sheid Collection, 5th October 1979.
Lot 3
A Regency brass swinging-arm protractor Thomas Jones, London A Regency brass swinging-arm protractor Thomas Jones, London, early 19th century The 7 inch wide D-shaped plate with silver scale insert calibrated for degrees to circumference and signed Thomas Jones, 62 Charing Cross London to lower edge, fitted with brass swing-arm pivoted at the centre of the arc incorporating aperture with vernier insert over the scale and extended rule terminating with a short axis-centre marking edge, in original mahogany box applied with paper trade label Thomas Jones (Pupil of Ramsden) ASTRONOMICAL, and, Philosophical, INSTRUMENT MAKER, To His Majesty & , the hon'ble Board of Ordnance., 62 Charing Cross, LONDON to inside of lid, the box 27.5 (10.75ins) wide. Thomas Jones is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as apprenticed to Jesse Ramsden in 1789 for whom he is believed to have worked until setting up on his own at 120 Mount Street, Berkeley Square, London in 1806. He operated from several other London addresses including 62 Charing Cross from 1816 and took his son of the same name into partnership in 1831 (which only lasted four years). His final address is recorded by Clifton as being at 4 Rupert Street, Coventry Street, London where he is noted as working 1851-59.
Lot 739
Science and Technology : a nickel 6 3/8 " protractor marked ' Gysi a Aarau ' ( German?) together with a c 1888 American brass 4 5/8" circular protractor marked ' Polygraph Co. Phila Pat 8th 1885 '. CONDITION: Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition of lots within catalogue descriptions. We are however happy to provide additional information regarding the condition of items on request.
Lot 10
AN OLD BRASS BOUND MAHOGANY CASED EXTENSIVE DRAWING INSTRUMENT SET BY STANLEY, the top tray virtually complete, the ivory handles items stamped Stanley, the lower tray with a circular brass and silver inlaid protractor with fold out arms, original lacquer, 15.3cm diameter, stamped Stanley, Great Turnstyle, Holborn, London, the lower section with further various drawing instruments, the case 34cm wide
Lot 10
AN OLD BRASS BOUND MAHOGANY CASED EXTENSIVE DRAWING INSTRUMENT SET BY STANLEY, the top tray virtually complete, the ivory handles items stamped Stanley, the lower tray with a circular brass and silver inlaid protractor with fold out arms, original lacquer, 15.3cm diameter, stamped Stanley, Great Turnstyle, Holborn, London, the lower section with further various drawing instruments, the case 34cm wide
Lot 185
A LATE 18TH-CENTURY SURVEYING COMPASS AND LEVEL BY W. & S. JONES, LONDON, constructed in lacquered brass, with 4¼in. silvered dial signed W. & S. Jones, 30 Holborn, London, with needle clamp, liquid-filled level mounted on Y-frame over with 24¾in. telescope with rack and pinion fine focus, the whole mounted on socket for tripod assembly and contained within original fitted mahogany box -- 6½ x 26in. (16.5 x 66cm.); together with a circular protractor by the same maker contained in fitted box with trade label for Husbands of Melbourne and period owner’s inscription underneath inscribed…Blond, (2)
Lot 126
A Second World War RAF Observer`s Valise, in green canvas containing equipment including a Navigational Computer Mk.III D*, two ``Douglas`` Combined Protractor & Parallel Rules, a parallel ruler, a Navigator`s Log Book, two Canadian pocket manuals - Air Photography and Land & Sea Emergencies, and a number of maps including Canadian World War Two period and World War Two and post war period
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