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19th Century brass 360˚ protractor by A. Holmes of London, 15.5cm diameter, in a mahogany case together with a late 19th Century boxwood and brass surveyor’s sector rule (compass missing), 16.5cm long when closed, in a stitched leather case The protractor case hinged cover broken through with mosses to the wood, the protractor with signs of tarnish, the rule case stained and torn near the hinge and compass missing as mentioned in description - ** General condition consistent with age
A SET OF ENGLISH BRASS DRAUGHTSMAN`S INSTRUMENTS BY WILLIAM DEANE comprising sector graduated with diagonal scales and inch scale to both edges with third leaf or arm to act as a brace, protractor with stiff leaf engraving, the reverse with diagonal scales and decimals of an inch and six inch plane parallel rule, each signed Wm Deane fecit and contemporary brass dividers and compasses, in black fishskin covered case, c1740 William Deane, Mathematical Instrument Maker of Crane Court, London, working 1718-48. ++The instruments in fine original condition, the case entirely unrestored but the lid detached resulting in damage to the fish skin and wood covering where the upper half of the hinge has broken away. Much accretion of dirt and grime but entirely unrestored
A quantity of Masonic jewels, silver and silver enamel, one inscribed 'Presented to W. Bro C.B.Enever, P.M., by the Coulson Lodge No 4547, as a token of respect and esteem and in recognition of his services during his year of office as W.M. 1932-33', and a plated badge cast as a protractor and cornucopia of fruit. (8)
Ø, A LATE 19TH-CENTURY DRAWING SET BY STANLEY, LONDON, with single fitted plush-lined tray, complete with nickel-plated instruments, the pens with ivory handles stamped STANLEY, the lower case containing a pair of proportional dividers by Millikin & Lawley, folding rule by J. Rabone & Sons and an unsigned sector, contained within fitted oak case, plush lining to lid with maker`s marks and lock -- 2 x 8 x 6½in. (5 x 20 x 16.5cm.); together with a 9in. radius circular protractor with oxidised arms, signed Watson & Son, London -- 10½in. (26.6cm.) diameter, (2)
AN ELLIOTT BROTHERS BRASS BOX SEXTANT with platinum inset scale and vernier with magnifier, the lid engraved J B Gilmore,7.5cm diam, signed Elliott Brothers London, leather case and shoulder strap, c1900, a Victorian gilt brass pocket barometer, signed on the silvered dial MARTIN & CO CHELTENHAM, with curved thermometer, in watch type case, maroon morocco case, an English 18th c fishskin covered instrument case, containing an ivory folding rule and brass protractor and dividers and an English mahogany magnetic compass with printed paper rose and blued steel needle, in square box (4) The sextant in fine original condition with the appearance of never having been used, retaining all the original lacquer, the leather case of pleasing old patina. Pocket barometer showing the effects of damp, particularly inside the case and with some localised verdigris around the bezel, the silvered dial discoloured, registers a change in pressure (by blowing in a bag). Fish skin instrument case with a few paint splashes. The compass in good condition
Adolfo Contoli. A unique archive relating to this Italian pilot and sportsman, including a signed portrait photograph in regia Aeronautica uniform; another in V.G.S.B. sportswear; together with a group of personal photographs, a pay-book envelope with salary details,a desk-top silvered bronze medallion-plaque dated 8/9 VII 1922 for sporting achievement; a 1935 Edward Stanford Ltd folding route map of the Dongola and Berber district, including Port Sudan; and Contoli`s personal navigation rule and protractor calculated for the Mercator projection; also an important collection of original signed postcards of athletes, war correspondence, aircraft ephemera and related material, contained in a folio.
Militaria: an Air Ministry Astro compass MKII 6A/1174, unboxed, Navigation Computer Mark IIID by Henry Hughes & Son Ltd, no 6B/145, Air Ministry 'Douglas' combined protractor & parallel rule, and a bakelite morse code handset and an Azimuth-Circle no 4 Air Ministry sighting compass, ref no 6A/0.892 (5)
ADIE OF LONDON 19th CENTURY LACQUERED BRASS AND GILT METAL PROTRACTOR RULE, 11 1/4" (28.5CM) long overall in mahogany case with label to underside of hinged lid `Adie Optician; Mathematical & Philosophical Instrument Makers 15 Pall Mall, London, Factory - 1 Broadway, Westminster, S.W.` the case, 11 1/4" (28.5cm) x 5 1/2" (14cm)
An ironmongers 2` four fold ivory rule by STANLEY London with German silver slide and fittings the protractor hinge nicely engraved J.M.Kitson, Leeds Wheel & Axle Works (James Kitson was the founder of the firm which bore his name for 101 years, a synopsis of his life and business is included) two pins missing o/w G+
*WWI RFC - Pilot/Observer Map-board. A rare navigational aid for open cockpit use, 1915, comprising polished beechwood board with brass rotating rods for roller-map retention, with inset magnetic compass to top and inset metal adjustable protractor for basic navigational functions, stamped A.D. dated 1915, and having leather wrist-strap and buckle fixing verso, 10 x 7in (25 x 18cm) (1)
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