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Click here to subscribePalais Royale style gilt and glass sedan chair, 11cm, and various medals including WWI pair to 3925 Pte W PEarce, Leicestershire Regiment, Elizabeth II General Service Medal with Cyprus bar to 23461971 Pte B Pearce, R Leicesters.Condition report:Left panel has one significant chip, one metal horizontal bar missing.
Medals - a WW1 pair to 203910 Pte G T Goode Herts. R, comprising War Medal and Victory Medal; another WW1 pair to 35747 Pte H J Good E Yorks R, comprising War Medal and Victory Medal; another WW1 pair to 18893 E Clarke Oxf & Bucks L I; a WW1 Victory Medal, indistinct name; a khaki name tag; a military cap badge; an RSPCA Band of Mercy medal; and some royal commemorative medals.Qty: 14
Collection of 13 Books Related to Wine & Beer Making, Including; Cooper, A the complete Distiller, 1757, fold out plate of distilling equipment, original tan leather boards, later replaced leather spine; Accum, Fredrick, A Treatise on the Art of Making Wine from Native Fruits, London 1820, with an advert at the back for Acuum's Treatise on Adulterations of Food and Culinary Poisons; Remarks on The Art of Making Wine, London 1821, recent leather binding, Knight, A, E, A Treatise on the culture of the Apple and Pear and on the Manufacture of Cider & Perry5th ed, London 1818, original boards recent spine; Roberts, W. H., The British Wine Maker and Domestic Brewer, 3rd ed 1836; The Wine and Spirit Merchant Aa Familiar Treatise on the Art of Making Wine, original boards later leather spine; Wright, Herbert, Edwards, A Handy Book for Brewers, 1892; Prescott, Albert B., Chemical Examination of Alcoholic Liquors, 1975; Matthews, Chas Geo & Lott, Francis Edw, The Microscope in the Brewery & Malthouse, 1889,Sykes, Walter J., & Ling, Arthur R., The Principles of Brewing, 1907, Lenormand, L. S., Essai sur L'art De La Distillation ptinted Paris 1811, with 6 plates to the rear, missing boards, spine, with photocopy of title page; Black, William, A Practical Treatise on Brewing Based on Chemical & Economical Principles, Published London 1854; Guide to the Soda Fountain, c.1930 (x13)
Cased Set of Carl Zeiss Microscope Microphotography Lenses, leather covered case stamped to the top in gilt lettering 'SCHLITTEN OBJECTIVEWECHSLER, CARL ZEISS JENA' with 3 Zeiss quick change objective holders, with a a lens marked 'Carl Zeiss Jena, Nr.358880 Planar 1:4.5 f2cm', another marked 'M 4.5/45 Ap.0.1 Carl Zeiss Jena No.20' another marked 'R. Winkel Gottingen, Mikroluminar 70mm', with holder and adjustment key
Collection of 10 Books on Chocolate & Sugar Production, including: Zipperer, Paul, The Manufacture of Chocolate, and Other Cacao Preparations, 2nd Ed. 1902; Jensen, H. R., The Chemistry Flavouring and Manufacture of Chocolate Confectionery and Cocoa, Philidelphia,1931; Whymper, R., Cocoa and Chocolate Their Chemistry and Manufacture, London 1921; Bywaters, H. W., Modern Methods of Cocoa and Chocolate Manufacture, London 1930; A Handbook on Chocolate and Confectionary, London 1932; Knapp, Arthur W.,The Practice of Cacao Fermentation, London 1914; The Fulham Borough Council v. Edward Tate Miller & John Robert Miller, What is Cocoa? The Answer at Last, December 1910; Urquhart, D H., Cocoa 1955; Newlands, John A. R., & Newlands, Benjamin E. R., Sugar A Handbook for Planters and Refiners, London & Newyork, 1909, with many period adverts for sugar refinery machinery; Roth, Ling, A Guide to the Literature of Sugar London, 1890; Davies, G. J., The Principles of Cane Sugar Manufacture, London 1938; Francatelli, Charles Eme, The Royal English and Foreign Confectioner, London 1862 (x10)
Baker, Henry, Employment for the Microscope, Baker, Henry, Emplyment for the Microscope In two parts. I. An examination of salts and saline substances, their amazing configurations and crystals, as formed under the eye of the observer: with plain directions how to prepare such substances, and preserve them in constant readiness for inspection; whereby the curious may always be furnished with numberless objects higherto little known. Also occasional considerations on gems, poisons, the vegetation of metals, the resusciation of plants, the formation of amber, corals, and many other subjects. II. An account of various animalcules never before described, and of many other microscopical discoveries: with observations and remarks. Likewise a description of the microscope used in these experiments, and of a new micrometer serving to shew the size of magnified objects. Together with instructions for printing off any medal or coin. Illustrated with seventeen copper plates. London : Printed for R. and J. Dodsley, in Pall Mall., 1764, full leather, modern bookplate, original spine with replacement typed label
A Selection of Lenses in Pneumatic Shutters, comprising an R&J Beck f/5.8 6inch, barrel P, optics F, in a Celverex shutter, An Aldis No.2 f/6, barrel F, optics G, in a Koilos shutter, a Suter Serie 1 No.2 175mm, in a Wollensak shutter, barrel G, optics F, a Krauss Tessar f/6.3 112mm, barrel F optics F, in an unmarked apparently French shutter, an Aldis No.2 f/6, barrel G, optics G, in a Bausch and Lomb shutter, and a Bausch and Lomb Rectilinear, in a Kodak shutter, most of the shutters work, speeds untested.
Hooke, Robert, Micrographia, Hooke, Robert, Micrographia, or some Physiological Descriptions of Minute Bodies made by Magnifying Glasses with Observations and Inquiries thereupon. By R. Hooke, Fellow of the Royal Society, London printed for James Allestry, Printer to the Royal Society and are to be sold at his shop at the rose and crown in Duck Lane. MDCLXVII (1667) Condition: no boards or spine present, text block complete, old damp throughout, minimal to no foxing, edges of pages lightly oxidised, all stitching failed, end papers still present. Plate Count: Plate I – missing Plate II – opposite page 2 Plate III – opposite page 6 Plate IV – Missing Plate V – opposite page 47 Plate VI – opposite page 61 Plate VII – opposite page 82 (loss to edge) Plate VIII – opposite page 88 Plate IX – opposite page 93 (water stain to top and bottom) Plate X – opposite page 107 (water stain) Plate XI – opposite page 112 (water Stain) Plate XII – opposite page 123 (water stain to top) Plate XIII -opposite page 131 (water stain and loose from stitching) Plate XIIII – opposite 141 (water stain) Plate XV – opposite page 142 (water stain to top) Plate XVI – opposite page 163 (water stain) Plate XVII – opposite page 152 (water stain) Plate XVIII – opposite page 153 (water stain) Plate XIX – opposite page 154 (water stain) Plate XX – opposite 156 Plate XXI – opposite page 162 (water stain, chip to edge) Plate XXII – opposite page 167 (water stain) Plate XXIII – opposite page 196 (water stain) Plate XXIV – opposite page 182 (the famous fly’s eyes, no water stains) Plate XXV – opposite page 181 (water stain, tear from corner 7cm) Plate XXVI - opposite page 183 (water stain) Plate XXVII - Opposit page 185 (water stain) Plate XXVIII – opposite page 193 (loose from stitching) Plate XXIX – opposite page 193 (water stain to top, loose from stitching) Plate XXX – opposite page 196 (loose from stitching) Plate XXXI – opposite page 198 Plate XXXII – opposite page 203 (water mark to top left corner) Plate XXXIII – opposite page 204 (loose from stitching) Plate XXXIV – opposite page 210 (the famous flea, tear to fold on bottom right leg, no loss, no water stains) Plate XXXV - missing Plate XXXVI – opposite page 214 Plate XXXVIII – opposite page 245 (tear from top to centre, no loss) Hooke’s Micrographia: or Some Physiological Descriptions of Minute Bodies Made by Magnifying Glasses. With Observations and Inquiries Thereupon. Is an important work by Robert Hooke, delving into his observations through an array of lenses. This historically significant book stands as the first to feature illustrations of insects and plants as observed through microscopes. It marked the first major publication of the Royal Society and swiftly emerged as the pioneering scientific best-seller of its time, sparking widespread fascination with the burgeoning field of microscopy. One of Micrographia's enduring legacies lies in its introduction of the term "cell" to the biological lexicon, inspired by Hooke's examination of plant cells, which bore a resemblance to the compartments of a honeycomb. Through meticulous prose and vivid illustrations, Hooke unveiled the intricacies of nature on a miniature scale, offering captivating depictions of insects and plants as seen through the lens of his microscope. The book's captivating copperplate engravings, notably its fold-out plates showcasing insects, conveyed the awe-inspiring power of the microscope. These plates, extending beyond the dimensions of the large folio, magnified the minute creatures to an astonishing scale, with the engraving of a louse unfolding to four times the size of the book itself. Yet Micrographia goes further than its microscopic prowess; it ventures into diverse realms of inquiry, touching upon topics ranging from distant celestial bodies to the wave theory of light and the organic origins of fossils. Hooke's meticulous observations extended beyond the natural world, encompassing human artifacts such as the jagged edge of a razor and the seemingly blunt tip of a needle under the microscope. Through such juxtapositions, he subtly contrasted the imperfections of human craftsmanship with the innate perfection of nature, echoing prevailing notions of divine creation. Published under the patronage of The Royal Society, Micrographia not only elevated Hooke's stature as a scientist but also bolstered the society's reputation as England's foremost scientific institution. Its enchanting illustrations and illuminating narratives captivated the public imagination, earning accolades from luminaries such as Samuel Pepys, who hailed it as "the most ingenious book" of his lifetime. In its pages, Micrographia unfurls a wondrous panorama of the microscopic realm, forever altering humanity's perception of the infinitesimal world that lies beyond the naked eye. The difference between the 1665 & 1667 editions. Micrographia was first published in 1665, its rapid popularity prompted reprints. This particular edition is a 1667 printing, printed by John Martyn, the Royal Society’s appointed printer. Micrographia, an early cornerstone of the Royal Society’s publications, played a pivotal role in bolstering the Society's reputation, extending its influence beyond the scientific comunity. Although the years 1665 and 1667 might suggest distinct editions, they actually denote different issues of the same edition. A close examination reveals that both were produced from identical typesetting, with the text remaining unchanged across both printings. However, differences arise in the title page and certain particulars of the engraved plates, especially plate 5 which is in reverse in the 1667 print. In the 1665 edition, the title page features red and black printing, a technique not replicated in the 1667 issue, where all letterpress appears in black. Both versions include an image of the Royal Society’s arms, printed from an engraved copper plate. This method was somewhat unconventional, as engraved plates required a separate rolling press for printing. This necessitated a meticulous alignment process to ensure proper registration between the image and the text. Moreover, employing dual-color printing, as seen in the 1665 edition, posed additional challenges, demanding multiple printings. This technique, while capable of producing visually striking results, often struggled to maintain precise registration between the two colours. Consequently, advancements in typography, particularly the development of new "titling" typefaces, gradually rendered the need for dual-color printing obsolete by the eighteenth century. The intricate process involved in combining copperplate imagery with letterpress printing led to its gradual abandonment by the late seventeenth century. Despite its initial allure, the expense and technical limitations associated with this method ultimately contributed to its decline in favor of more efficient printing techniques.
A Collection of Leica Boxes and Camera Cases comprising the boxes for a Leicaflex SL or SL2 leather case (14504), Leica R7 leather case (14517), Motor Winder R3 (14270), Motor Winder R (14208), Hand Grip for Motor Winder-R or Motor Drive-R (14308) and four leather cases for Leica screw cameras
Crime & Detective Fiction. A collection of five novels comprising: FARJEON, J. Jefferson. Mountain Mystery, fifth impression, London: Collins, 1938; FREEMAN, R. Austin. A Certain Dr. Thorndyke, new edition, London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1944; REDMOND-HOWARD, L.G. The Sin of Sacrifice, no edition remarks, London: The Modern Publishing Co., n.d.; CHARTERIS, Leslie. Boodle, no edition remarks, London: Hodder & Stoughton, n.d.; TREVOR, Elleston. Chorus of Echoes, second impression, London: T. V. Boardman & Co. Ltd., 1950. All in publisher's cloth with wrappers, 8vo, protective cellophane covers. Condition varied, sold as one collection with all faults (5)
[BAYLEY, Lewis]. The Practise of Pietie, Directing a Christian how to walke that he may please God, The thirteenth edition, Profitably amplified by the Author, engraved allegorical title featuring skull and hourglass, bound in full worn vellum, contents appear good but evidently incomplete, London: John Hodgetts, 1629. Together with The Causes of the Decay of Christian Piety, [by Richard Allestree], engraved vignette title, poignant inscriptions by a child in 1807 at rear, "My dear papa I hope I shall be a good child and mind what you and mama sais to me and then god and you will love me and i shall be happy as long as i live on and much happier when I die. Dear papa I hope i am good because I know I shall be happy and besides if i am good you will love me and I hope i shall be with my sister when i die", worn contemporary panelled calf, marginal worm, London: Printed by R. Norton for Edward Pawlet, 1694. Religion / Theology. Sold with all faults (2)
Crime & Detective Fiction. A collection of 12 novels comprising: O'HANLON, James. Murder at 300 to 1, first UK edition, London: John Long, 1939; CROSS, Mark. Murder in the Air, first edition, London: Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd., 1943; CROSS, Mark. The Mystery of Joan Marryat, second printing, London: Ward, Lock, 1946; "SAPPER" [McNeile, H. C.]. The Black Gang, 46th edition, London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1947; QUEEN, Ellery (Ed.). Sporting Detective Stories, reprinted, London: Faber & Faber, 1949; GUNN, Victor. Mad Hatter's Rock, later printing, London: Collins, 1951; EBERHARDT, Walter. The Jig-Saw Puzzle Murder, no edition remarks, London: Puzzle Books Ltd., n.d.; FREEMAN, R. Austin. Mr. Polton Explains, fourth impression, London: H&S, 1950; ROHMER, Sax. Hangover House, first edition, London: Herbert Jenkins, 1950; LAING, Kenneth. The Midnight Walkers, first edition, London: Herbert Jenkins, 1951; HOWARTH, Patrick. The Dying Ukrainian, first edition, London: The Bodley Head, 1953; BENTLEY, John. The Faster They Go, first edition, London: Faber & Faber, 1958. All in publisher's cloth, 8vo, eight titles with wrappers in protective cellophane covers. Condition varied, sold as one collection with all faults (12)
Victorian Southern Railway clock, the 10in dial with Roman numerals inscribed B. R. (S) John Walker, 1 South Molton Street, London, 660B, the outer case also stamped 660B, with a single train fusee movement, 31cm diameter overall Note: the ex Southern Railway clock records show that 660B was a 10in spring driven clock sold to the LB & SCR by Grimshaw & Baxter in September 1882 for £1/17/6, it was located at the Kingscote signal box, a station now on the Bluebell RailwayOverall in good condition but has been restored in the recent past as it's very clean (please see additional photographs.No evidence of woodworm. Brass bezel is cast.Hinge appears to have had a solder repair but currently is working well. Movement is very clean, complete and appears un-damaged.
Sutherland, William & William George: The Art of Graining and Imitating Woods. Decorative Arts Journals Co., Manchester, 1900. 34 pages text plus 20 plates, loose as issued, both housed in a fold-over box; Plus: Van Der Burg, A R & P: School of Painting for the Imitation of Woods And Marbles. Crosby Lockwood, 1899, 3rd edn. Elephant folio. VG (2)
Corgi - Three boxed Corgi 'Hauliers of Renown' 1:50 scale diecast model trucks in 'Eddie Stobart' liveries. Lot consists of Corgi CC13415 MAN TGA XXL Curtainside (DECERTIFICATED); CC13754 Special Edition Scania R Facelift Box Step Frame Trailer; plus CC14030 Volvo FH Facelift Curtainside. Models appear to be in Mint condition (Special Edition comes with Collectors Card). Models have accessories in sealed bags, and are housed in Good - Very Good lift off lid / window boxes with some general storage wear. (3) (This does not constitute a guarantee) (K)
Arnold - Marklin - A large quantity of boxed and loose N gauge track by Arnold and Marklin, plus some boxed Marklin HO gauge track and layout accessories. Lot includes Arnold #1745 L&R points; Arnold #1640 R4 curves; Arnold #6435 building kit; Marklin 24071 straights and similar. Boxed items appear Excellent in Fair Plus - Good boxes. Some of loose track and accessories show signs of use but generally appear Fair Plus - Good. All items are unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (K)
Mondo Motors - Burago James Bond - Others - Four larger scale vehicles to include two die casts; 1/24 Porsche 911 Carrea S (12027) and 1/24 1957 Chevrolet (40202). Two plastic cars; 1/24 R/C 40MHz Maserati (63003) and 1/18 The Hottest SUV (435). An unboxed 007 Astin Martin with sound (untested). Items appear to be in very good- excellent condition. The SUV is loose in its box. Boxes appear to be in good-excellent condition with minor storage wear. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Greenlight - Fast & Furious - A boxed limited edition 1:18 scale Darden's 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T # 12947. This model has been on display and has some minor paint marks, the aerial has been broken off and the door mirrors are missing, it appears otherwise in Fair to Good condition. (This does not constitute a guarantee) [ba]
A GENTS 9CT GOLD 'CYMA' WRISTWATCH, manual wind, round textured cream dial signed 'Cyma', Arabic twelve with remaining baton markers, subsidiary dial at the six o'clock position, gold tone hands, in a polished case, inside case back hallmarked 9ct London 1953, stamped 065, movement signed 'Cyma R.458, 17 jewels, numbered 89466, approximate case width 32.4mm, fitted with a 9ct gold brick link bracelet with folding clasp, hallmarked 9ct Birmingham 1979, approximate gross weight 47.5 grams (condition report: watch winds, sets and runs although time keeping untested, general light wear, slack in the bracelet, we cannot guarantee the working order of any watch)
TWO 9CT GOLD RINGS AND A SMALL QUANTITY OF SILVER, the first a yellow gold and cubic zirconia ring, hallmarked 9ct Birmingham, ring size U 1/2, together with a yellow gold diamond and sapphire ring, hallmarked 9ct London, ring size J1/2, approximate gross weight 3.4 grams, together with a silver condiment dish hallmarked 'Atkin Brothers' Sheffield 1889, a decorative silver coin table, hallmarked 'P & R B' Sheffield 1992, approximate gross weight 79.5 grams, 2.55 ozt (condition report: general moderate wear, overall condition good)
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