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Lot 393

English Mahogany Domestic Medicine Chest, c. 1880 Solid oak case with brass fittings, hinged lid, base with drawer, with 28 glass bottles, mortar with pestle, scale with weights and further accessories (partly added c. 1920), size 12 1/4 x 7 4/5 x 11 in. Englische Hausapotheke, um 1880 Massiver Eichenholzkasten mit Messingbeschlägen, Schublade im Sockel, mit 28 Glasflaschen, Mörser mit Pistill, Apothekerwaage mit Gewichten und weiteren Teilen, Maße 31 x 20 x 28 cm. Inhalt zum Teil um 1920 ergänzt. Condition: (3+/-) Starting Price: €180

Lot 394

English Mahogany Medicine Chest, c. 1880 Hinged opening front and interior, 4 drawers, brass handle and fittings, with 22 glass bottles, pestle and mortar, scale with weights and other accessories, size 13 x 7 4/5 x 13 in. With key. Englische Hausapotheke, um 1880 Mahagonikasten mit 4 Schubladen, mehrfach aufklappbar, Messingbeschläge, mit 22 Glasflaschen, Mörser mit Pistill, Apothekerwaage mit Gewichten und weiteren Teilen, Maße 33 x 20 x 33 cm. Mit Schlüssel. Condition: (3+/-) Starting Price: €300

Lot 395

English Mahogany Medicine Chest, c. 1850 Hinged opening front and lid, brass handle, 6 drawers, with 21 glass bottles, pestle and mortar, scale with weights, measuring cups and further accessories, size 8 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. With key. Englische Hausapotheke, um 1850 Mahagonikasten mit 6 Schubladen, mehrfach aufklappbar, Messinggriff, mit 21 Glasflaschen, Mörser und Pistill, Apothekerwaage mit Gewichten, Meßbechern und weiterem Zubehör, Maße 21 x 21 x 24 cm. Mit Schlüssel. Condition: (3+/-) Starting Price: €240

Lot 396

English Traveling Medicine Chest, c. 1870 Manufactured by "Savory & Moore, London", leather-covered case, velvet-covered inner lid, 2 detachable compartments, with 31 glass bottles (original contents and labels!), scale with weights and 2 glass measuring cups, size 10 1/5 x 7 1/2 x 6 in. Englische Reiseapotheke, um 1870 Hersteller: "Savory & Moore, London", Lederkoffer, Deckel mit Samt ausgeschlagen, 2 herausnehmbare Fächer, mit 31 Glasflaschen (Original-Inhalt und Beschriftung!), Waage mit Gewichten und 2 Meßbechern, Maße 26 x 19 x 15 cm. Condition: (3+/-) Starting Price: €180

Lot 397

English Domestic Medicine Chest, c. 1850 Solid mahogany case with brass fittings, with 3 glass bottles, scale with weights, mortar with pestle and other accessories, size 11 x 7 4/5 x 5 1/2 in. Englische Hausapotheke, um 1850 Massives Mahagonigehäuse mit Messingbeschlägen, mit 3 Glasflaschen, Apothekerwaage mit Gewichten, Mörser mit Pistill und weiterem Zubehör, Maße 28 x 20 x 14 cm. Condition: (3+/-) Starting Price: €180

Lot 398

2 English Medicine Chests 1) Domestic medicine chest, c. 1840, mahogany case with brass fittings, 2 opening sides, hinged lid, 4 drawers, with 10 mouth-blown glass bottles, weights and mortar with pestle, with heavy damages, needs restoration, size 8 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 10 1/5 in. - And: 2) Traveling medicine chest, c. 1900, tin case, with 19 glass bottles and scale, size 10 1/5 x 7 x 5 1/2 in., with key. 2 englische Apothekenkästen 1) Hausapotheke, um 1840, Mahagonigehäuse mit Messingbeschlägen, Deckel und 2 Seiten zum Öffnen, 4 Schubladen, mit 10 mundgeblasenen Glasflaschen, Gewichten und Mörser mit Pistill, stark beschädigt, zum Herrichten, Maße 21 x 19 x 26 cm. - Und: 2) Reiseapotheke, um 1900, Metallgehäuse, mit 19 Glasflaschen und Waage, Maße 26 x 18 x 14 cm, mit Schlüssel. Condition: (4-/-) Starting Price: €160

Lot 399

Small English Mahogany Medicine Chest, c. 1850 With manufacturer`s plaque "John Bell, London", hinged lid, 2 compartments, with 12 glass bottles, pestle and mortar, scale with weights and other accessories, size 9 x 5 x 5 in. Kleine englische Hausapotheke, um 1850 Mahagonigehäuse mit 2 herausnehmbaren Fächern, mit Herstellerplakette "John Bell, London", mit 12 Glasflaschen, Mörser mit Pistill, Apothekerwaage mit Gewichten und weiteren Teilen, Maße 23 x 13 x 13 cm. Condition: (3+/-) Starting Price: €200

Lot 400

English Traveling Medicine Chest, c. 1880 Leather-covered case, inner lid with red velvet, with 20 glass bottles, scale, mortar with pestle and other accessories, size 12 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 5 in., with key. Englische Reiseapotheke, um 1880 Lederkoffer, teilweise mit Samt ausgeschlagen, mit 20 Glasflaschen, Apothekerwaage, Mörser mit Pistill und weiterem Zubehör, Maße 32 x 19 x 13 cm, mit Schlüssel. Condition: (3+/-) Starting Price: €180

Lot 401

English Mahogany Medicine Chest, c. 1880 Hinged opening front, base with 2 drawers, brass handle and fittings, with 19 glass bottles, scale with weights, pestle and mortar and further accessories, size 8 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 10 1/2 in., with key. Englische Hausapotheke, um 1880 Mahagonikasten mit Messingbeschlägen, aufklappbare Front, 2 Schubladen, mit 19 Glasflaschen, Apothekerwaage mit Gewichten, Mörser mit Pistill und weiteren Teilen, Maße 21 x 19 x 27 cm, mit Schlüssel. Condition: (3+/-) Starting Price: €200

Lot 404

English Powder Scale, c. 1880 Signed: "Husbands & Clarke, Bristol", lacquered brass, hand-made unique specimen, length of the beam 7 4/5 in. Englische Pulverwaage, um 1880 Signiert "Husbands & Clarke, Bristol", zaponiertes Messing, handgefertigtes Unikat, Balkenlänge 20 cm. Condition: (3+/2) Starting Price: €160

Lot 405

English Pharmacy Scale, Late 19th Century Signed: "C. Stevens & Son, London", brass and steel, length of the beam 13 in., in mahogany case with drawer, with nesting 20 oz weight set (complete). Englische Apothekerwaage, Ende 19. Jh. Signiert "C. Stevens & Son, London", Messing und Stahl, Balkenlänge 33 cm, in Mahagonikasten mit Schublade, mit 20-Oz-Bechergewichtsatz (komplett). Condition: (3/-) Starting Price: €100

Lot 406

German Pharmacy Scale, 1910 Marked: "G. Westphal, Celle", cast-iron column with Aesculapius figure, brass beam and pans, with multiple calibration stamps, length of the beam 14 1/5 in. Deutsche Apothekerwaage, 1910 Bezeichnet "G. Westphal, Celle", gußeiserne Säule mit Äskulap-Figur, Balken und Schalen aus Messing, mit vielen Eichstempeln, Balkenlänge 36 cm. Condition: (3/3) Starting Price: €100

Lot 409

Coin-Operated Scale with Card Printer, c. 1925 Railway station scale, mechanically operated, with electric light, untested, height 80 in. Personenwaage mit Karten-Ausgabe, um 1925 Münzbetriebene Bahnhofswaage, mechanisch mit elektrischer Beleuchtung, ungetestet, Höhe 202 cm. Condition: (3/-) Starting Price: €120

Lot 410

Pharmacy Scale Set, c. 1750 By "Johan Fr. Wolschot", Anvers, 1 weight missing, fruitwood case with original copper engraving under the lid, very rare, size 6 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 1 1/5 in. Apothekenwaage, um 1750 Von "Johan Fr. Wolschot", Antwerpen, kleinstes Gewicht fehlt, Original-Kupferstich, sehr selten, Maße 17 x 8,5 x 3 cm. Condition: (3+/-) Starting Price: €120

Lot 411

Small German Coin Scale, from 1760 By "Johann Peter Aeckersberg auf Wichlinghausen im Oberbarmen. 176", nearly complete, size 4 1/2 x 2 1/3 in., a rare early coin scale. Kleine Bergische Münzwaage, ab 1760 Von "Johann Peter Aeckersberg auf Wichlinghausen im Oberbarmen. 176", fast komplett, Maße 11,5 x 6 cm, seltene frühe Münzwaage. Condition: (2/-) Starting Price: €180

Lot 412

4 Pharmacy Scales, c. 1880 1) 2 herb scales, probably England, brass and iron. - 2) Hand scale, brass, length of the beam 8 3/4 in. - And: 3) Small German hand scales, brass with porcelain pans, length of the beam 4 3/4 in. 4 Apothekerwaagen, um 1880 1) 2 Kräuterwaagen, vermutlich England, Messing und Eisen. - 2) Handwaage, Messing, Balkenlänge 22 cm. - Und: 3) Kleine deutsche Handwaage, Messing mit Schalen aus Porzellan, bis 15 g, Balkenlänge 12 cm. Condition: (2-/-) Starting Price: €80

Lot 413

8 Small Scales 1) English pharmacy scale by "Provost & Crook, Eastborne", 18th century, oak case. - 2) English pharmacy scale, c. 1800, mahogany case. - 3) English diamond scale, nickel-silver scale, mahogany case, weight set not complete, c. 1850. - 4) 3 small pharmacy scales, brass with iron beams. - 5) Near Eastern scale in case, 19th century. - And: 6) Contemporary pharmacy scale in box. 8 kleine Waagen 1) Englische Apothekerwaage, 18. Jh., Eichenkasten, von "Provost & Crook, Eastborne". - 2) Englische Apothekerwaage, um 1800, Mahagonikasten. - 3) Englische Diamantenwaage, um 1850, Mahagonikasten, Waage aus Neusilber, Gewichtsatz unvollständig. - 4) 3 kleine Apothekerwaagen, Messing mit teilweise schön geschnittenem Eisen. - 5) Vorderasiatische Waage in Holzkasten, 19. Jh. - Und: 6) Moderne Apothekerwaage in Holzkasten. Condition: (3+/-) Starting Price: €100

Lot 416

French Set of Coin Scale, c. 1790 Fruitwood case fitted with set of scale and brass weights, complete, lid with printed index (copper plate), 7 in. wide. Französische Münzwaage, um 1790 Mit Einsatzgewichten, komplett, Tabelle im Deckel (Kupferstich), Fruchtholzkasten, Breite 18 cm. Condition: (2-3/-) Starting Price: €140

Lot 417

Italien Gold Scale, c. 1790 Complete with 15 weights (Louidor, Carldor, Maxdor, Seferin), with scale in leather case. Very rare! Italienische Goldwaage, um 1790 Komplett mit 15 Gewichten (Louidor, Carldor, Maxdor, Seferin), mit Waage in Lederetui. Sehr selten! Condition: (3+/-) Starting Price: €140

Lot 420

3 Nesting Weight Sets 1) Nuremberg, 1 pound, signed with "scale", c. 1800. - 2) Schmiedeberg, 16, signed "eagle", c. 1830. - And: 3) The Balkan, Dram, turned case, signed "Austrian eagle", dated 1895. - Final weights added. 3 Topfgewichtsätze 1) Nürnberg, 1 Pfund, Marke "Waage", um 1800. - 2) Schmiedeberg, 16, Marke "Adler", um 1830. - Und: 3) Balkan, datiert 1895, Marke "Österreichischer Adler". - Abschlußgewichte ergänzt. Condition: (3+/-) Starting Price: €100

Lot 428

Nuremberg Nested Set of Weights, Early 18th Century 3 pounds, signed "MH with scale", ornamented sides, 3 final weights added, Ø 3 in. 3-Pfund-Topfgewicht, frühes 18. Jh. Nürnberg, Marke "Waage MH", am Rand verziert, 3 Abschlußgewichte nicht zugehörig, Ø 7,5 cm. Condition: (3+/-) Starting Price: €140

Lot 494

2 Radio Receivers "Philips" 1) "Super inductance 640A", c. 1934, 7 valves, 4 circuits, fine tuning display, changeable scale, good original condition. - And: 2) "Philetta BD 203U", c. 1941. - 1st model of the successful "Philetta" series. 2 "Philips"-Radios 1) Philips "Super inductance" 640A, 1934, 7 Röhren, 4-Kreis-Geradeaus-Empfänger, sehr aufwendige Konstruktion, Abstimmanzeige, auswechselbare Skala, guter originaler Zustand. Mittel- und Langwelle. - Ein Super-Sammlungsstück! - Und: 2) Philips "Philetta" BD 203U, um 1941, auch "Kommißbrot" genannt. - Erste Ausführung der erfolgreichen "Philetta"-Serie. Condition: (2/-) Starting Price: €100

Lot 866

Ford 4000 Tractor by "Cragstan" Exclusive model for Ford Motor Company, scale 1:10, painted and lithographed tin, battery powered, remote control, motor runs, limited functions, length 13 in., original box, good condition. Traktor Ford 4000 von "Cragstan" Exklusiv-Modell für Ford, Maßstab 1:10, lackiertes und lithographiertes Metall, Batterie-Betrieb, Fernbedienung, Motor o.k., Funktionen teilweise eingeschränkt, Länge 33 cm, Original-Schachtel, guter Zustand. Condition: (2/3) Starting Price: €120

Lot 897

1/4 Scale Burrell Traction Engine Working Model Large working model of the British agricultural traction engine, coal-fired single cylinder, flame-tube boiler, fusee and chain steering, reversible, brake, working governor, pressure indicator, overall size 47 x 25 2/5 x 35 1/2 in. - A detailed live steam model with all its fittings and accessories. Working. Fahrbare Lokomobile "Burrell" im Maßstab 1:4 Großes funktionsfähiges Modell des englischen Dampftraktors, Kohlebefeuerung, Flammrohrkessel, Lenkung über Schnecke und Kette, Vor- und Rückwärtsfahrt, Bremse, funktionierender Regler, Druckanzeiger, Gesamtmaße 120 x 64 x 90 cm. - Ein detailgenaues Modell mit sämtlichen Armaturen. Funktionsfähig! Condition: (2-3/2) Starting Price: €6000

Lot 963

The Model Railway System of Josué Droz, 1925-35Completely made by hand: An absolutely unique masterpiece of Swiss precision engineering. and a spectacular work of a lifetime! For centuries, La Chaux-de-Fonds in the Swiss Neuchâtel Jura has been regarded as an instrument-making center of excellence, producing precision engineering, clocks, toys and musical boxes of the highest quality, some of which are now exhibited in the famous horology museum in La Chaux-de-Fonds. The La Chaux-de-Fonds district is also the birthplace of the renowned horologist Pierre Jaquet-Droz, whose three `androids` can be seen in nearby Neuchâtel. It is not by chance, then, that the name of the maker of this unique model railway system now offered for sale, is Josué Droz, a citizen of La Chaux-de-Fonds. Although we do not know the precise family connection between the two Droz engineers, the spirit of the master is evident in this remarkable model railway! Born in 1895, Josué Droz began work on the construction of his scale model railway station installation modeled on the SBB - Schweizer Bundesbahn (Swiss Federal Railways) - when he was thirty. As a trained cabinet maker, he was familiar with precision modeling and devoted every free minute of his time to his meticulously-planned master work. It was not completed until 1936, eleven years and an unbelievable 18,000 man hours later. His complete railway station system, faithful to the original in even the smallest detail, remains absolutely unique throughout the world, surpassing the finest commercial brands in its precision and quality. Droz designed and built the system himself, sometimes in consultation with well-known Swiss engineers and specialists. The system is designed to a scale of 1:30 (48 mm gauge), thoroughly thought out and executed with outstanding skill and care, and lacks absolutely nothing when it comes to originality and accuracy of detail. Its overall size is an impressive 6 x 16 meters (96 sq. meters/approx. 1,000 sq feet)! In November 1936, whilst the effects of the world recession were still being felt, the complete system was exhibited for fourteen days by the municipal Documentation Office for Trade and Engineering, the first and only time that it has been seen by the public, in the old Apollo Cinema Theatre in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Since that time, the complete system has rested in sturdy custom-built upholstered wooden boxes, protected from humidity and cold, in the attic of its creator in No. 17 Rue de la Réformation, La Chaux-de-Fonds, until it was discovered by ATB and made known to the public. This important model railway represents the golden age ideal of a truly public transportation system which transformed the world during the first part of the 20th century. Words are not enough to describe the precision, accuracy, perseverance and patience, the great talent, which Josué Droz devoted to creating his masterpiece. TECHNICAL DATA: 3 Complete Train Sets 236 x 630 in. = 1,033 sq feet/16 x 6 m System. ROLLING STOCK: 1) 3 Electric Locomotives, comprising: a) "Type CFF Series 10901" Locomotive, weight: 15 lbs (7 kg.), Length: 20 in. (50 cm), Tractive power: 55 lbs (25 kg). b) "Type P.O. Series 14304" Locomotive, weight: 17.6 lbs (8 kg), Length: 20.5 in. (52 cm), Tractive power: 55 lbs (25 kg). c) "Type Pacific Series 6106" Steam Locomotive, electrified. Weight: 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg), Length: 30 in. (75 cm), Tractive power: 44 lbs (20 kg). - 2) 8 Express Train Carriages, comprising the following: a) Pullman Carriage "Mitropa", length: 25.6 in. (65 cm), Weight: 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg!). Mahogany interior fittings, 24 lamps, 16 mirrors, 12 glass-topped tables and small electric lamps, 24 upholstered seats, 2 clocks, ceiling lighting, toilets, curtains, luggage racks, linoleum floor and inlaid maple ceiling. b) Saloon Carriage, length: 20.5 in. (52 cm), weight: 7 lbs (3.15 kg). Rosewood interior, 2 four-branch chandeliers, upholstered leather seats and sofas, table, mirrors, toilets and 12 lamps. c) Restaurant Carriage, length: 20.5 in. (52 cm), weight: 6.6 lbs (3 kg). Pink cedarwood interior, leather folding seats, tables, mirrors, kitchen. d) Sleeping Carriage, length: 20.5 in. (52 cm), weight: 6.6 lbs (3 kg), Oak interior with mirrors, toilets, 12 lamps. e) Coach: First and Second class, upholstered folding seats (blue and copper colors), 9 lamps, gangway, mirrors, toilets, etc. f) 2 Coaches: 3rd class, length: 18 in./46 cm, weight: 4.4 lbs/2 kg each. With 8 lamps and folding tables at the windows. g) 1 Luggage Wagon, length: 15.4 in./39 cm, weight: 3.9 lbs/1.75 kg each. With 8 lamps. - All the carriages are faithful scale models of the originals; the windows and doors can be opened and the interior furnishings have been recreated down to the smallest detail and peopled with miniature passengers to give greater realism. The electric lighting is controlled separately, with a dynamo for the individual carriages. - 3) 6 Passenger Carriages, comprising: a) Mail Car, length: 14 in./35.5 cm, weight: 3.6 lbs/1.65 kg. With 8 lamps. b) Baggage Car, length: 12.6 in./32 cm, weight: 3 lbs/1.35 kg. With 8 lamps. c) 4 Coaches: 3rd class, one has 3 moving axles which automatically take bends, fitted with buffers, each with 8 lamps, moveable windows and doors. Weight: 3.3 lbs/1.5 kg each. - 4) 15 Various Freight Wagons. These are mainly open timber wagons of various lengths. Weight: 1.8-4.4 lbs/0.8-2 kg each. All fitted with loads!!! RAILWAY INSTALLATION: 1) Main Railway Station. Of modern construction with pavements and 2 ancillary buildings, all with interior fittings and lighting reproduced down to the finest detail. Dimensions: 56 in./1.43 m long, 27 in./69 cm deep, 19 in./49 cm high. Three illuminated buildings with a total of 40 lamps!! a) Left-hand Building: With luggage hall, stationmaster`s office, materials store, entrance hall, furnished dwelling: 3 rooms and kitchen, bath, WC, mirrors, pictures, hand basin etc. b) Main Building (Center): Large hall with chrome chandelier, flower and newspaper kiosks, hairdresser, ticket office, pedestrian underpass to the platform, automatic vending machines, illuminated electric clock (!), passengers and personnel. c) Right-hand Building: Furnished restaurant, marble-topped tables, counter, 30 chairs, cloakroom, fittings and 3-branch chandelier, passengers and personnel, first and second class waiting rooms, W.C., a furnished dwelling as in the left hand ancillary building. - 2) Freight Depot. Dimensions: 78 in./2 m long (!), 27 in./ 69 cm deep and 10 in./26 cm high. Roofed and closed with open platform, office, W.C., lighting with 8 lamps, space for unloading 4 wagons and 1 revolving crane. 3) 2 Platforms, a) With bench, letterbox, ticket machines, small central area, 8 switches for controlling the lighting and functioning electrical platform clock. b) With 7 lamps, a lighted electrical platform clock, 2 benches, pedestrian underpass to the railway station. Dimensions: 78 in./2 m long (!), 8 in./20.5 cm deep, 7.5 in./19 cm high. - 4) Signal Box. Faithful model of original. With 26 switches and 44 contact plugs. Dimensions: 23 in./60 cm long, 7 in./18 cm deep and 16.7 in./ 42.5 cm high. - 5) Engine Shed. For locomotives and waggons, with 3 entrances, 6 doors and 8 lamps. Dimensions: 44.5 in./1.13 m long (!), 27.6 in./70 cm deep and 19 in./48 cm high. - 6) Distribution Substation. Distributor for 10 different surface and underground cables with switches and isolators. Dimensions: 15 in./ 39 cm long, 3.4 in./8.5 cm deep, 13.8 in./35 cm high. - 7) Lineman`s Cabin. Furnished as a waiting room, lighting with 8 lamps. Dimensions: 18 in./46 cm long, 10.3 in./26 cm deep, 11 in./28 cm high. - 8) Overpass. With 2 stairs. Dimensions: 57 in./1.45 m long (!), 4.3 in./ 11 cm deep, 13.8 in/35 cm high. - 9) Bridge. With strengthened arch. Dimensions: 78.7 in./2 m long (!) 14.4 in./36.5 cm wide, 15.8 in./40 cm high. - 10) Turntable. Diameter: 29.5 in./75 cm. Motor and remote control, micro adjustment by means of worm drive, limit contacts. - 11) Roller Ladder. For installation of electric overhead wires. TRACKS MATERIALS: 1) Approx. 131 ft. (400 m) of Railway Tracks 132 lbs (60 kg) profile iron, secured in accordance with the original, using approx. 25,000 bolts. - 2) 3,300 Wooden Sleepers. - 3) Approx. 1,500 Fishplates, scured to rails by 3,000 track bolts. - 4) 22 Intersections (of which 21 are single points) with electrodynamic lanterns, 21.6 in./55 cm long, and 1 angle intersection. - 5) 8 Signals: disk, 3 pallets (of which 2 are automatic), 2 signal bells with 2 bells, 2 signal bells with 1 bell, all with electrodynamic remote control. FURTHER MATERIALS: 1) Approx. 320 Wheel Brakes on wagons and locomotives. - 2) Approx. 106 Overhead Line Towers with approx. 157,5 in./400 m of cable. - 3) 322 Porcelain Isolators and 250 Compound Isolators. - 4) 2 Cranes, one for double-track use on spoil car and one slewing crane. - 5) Approx. 120 Different Figures. ELECTRICAL OPERATING EQUIPMENT: 1) Specially Constructed Transformer: By "Ecole d`Electrotechnique du Technicum du Locle". For 110, 125, 150, 220 and 250 V/3 A/per 50. - 2) Signal Box with photoelectric barrier remote control!!!Please WATCH on: Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBrekerDie komplett von Hand gefertigte detailgetreue Modelleisenbahn-Anlage des Josué Droz, 1925-36Das absolut einmalige Meisterwerk Schweizer Präzisionsarbeit. La Chaux-de-Fonds im Schweizerischen Neuchâteler Jura gilt seit Jahrhunderten als das feinmechanische Zentrum der Welt für absolute Präzisionsinstrumente - vor allem von Uhren, Spieldosen und Musikautomaten - in allerhöchster Qualität, was noch heute das berühmte Uhren-Museum in La Chaux-de-Fonds auf eindrucksvolle Weise repräsentiert. Mit dem Ort La Chaux-de-Fonds ist auch der Name Jaquet-Droz verbunden - der Erbauer der bis heute unerreichten Automaten. Seine Meisterwerke sind dort und im nahegelegenen Neuchâtel ausgestellt. Nicht von ungefähr steht der Name des Erbauers dieser einmaligen Modelleisenbahn-Anlage, Josué-Droz, als Bürger von La Chaux-de-Fonds, in enger Verbindung zu dieser Hochburg der feinmechanischen Präzisionswerke, obwohl wir bisher nicht konkret den Verwandtschaftsgrad zu Jaquet-Droz erfahren haben. Aber eines ist sicher, sein fachliches Wissen und sein handwerkliches Geschick hat der berühmte Automaten-Konstrukteur Jacques Droz seinen Nachfahren vererbt. 1925 begann Josué Droz als 30-jähriger mit dem Bau seiner maßstabsgetreuen Bahnhofsanlage der SBB - Schweizer Bundesbahn. Als gelernter Tischler war ihm präzises Modellieren vertraut. So widmete Josué Droz jede freie Minute seinem akribisch geplanten Meisterwerk, das er erst 1936, also schließlich erst nach elf Jahren und unglaublichen 18.000 Arbeitsstunden, fertigstellen konnte. Originalgetreu bis ins kleinste Detail hat Josué Droz eine komplette Eisenbahnanlage konstruiert, die weltweit bis heute absolut einmalig ist und die jedes Markenprodukt in Qualität und Präzision übertrifft. Man kann sie nicht mit Worten beschreiben, man muß sie gesehen haben, um zu begreifen, mit welcher Präzision und Detailliebe, mit welcher Ausdauer und Geduld und mit welch großem Talent Josué Droz dieses Meisterwerk geschaffen hat. Droz` Modellanlage ist im Maßstab 1:30 (Spurweite 48 mm) konzipiert, bis ins einzelne Detail durchdacht und sorgfältig von Hand gefertigt. Die Gesamtmaße der Anlage betragen überwältigende 96 qm (6 x 16 m)! Namhafte Schweizer Techniker und Spezialisten berieten ihn, den geschickten und genialen Modellbauer. Im November 1936, noch unter dem Einfluß der Weltwirtschaftskrise, wurde die Anlage erstmals - und einmalig (!) - für 14 Tage im alten Apollo-Kino in La Chaux-de-Fonds von der städtischen Dokumentationsstelle für Technik und Gewerbe ausgestellt. Bis 2002 ruhte die gesamte Anlage in stabilen, maßgeschneiderten und gepolsterten Holzkisten - optimal gegen Feuchtigkeit und Kälte geschützt - auf dem Dachboden seines Schöpfers in der Rue de la Réformation No. 17 im Schweizerischen La Chaux-de-Fonds, bis sie von ATB entdeckt und der Öffentlichkeit zugänglich gemacht wurde. Die gesamte Anlage spiegelt die unvergessene Epoche der seinerzeit überaus fortschrittlichen Errungenschaft der unbegrenzten Fortbewegung der 20er Jahre: eine beeindruckende Erfindung und Einrichtung, die bis heute ihre Nutzbarkeit bewiesen und erhalten hat. TECHNISCHE DATEN: Gesamtfläche der Anlage: 16 x 6 m mit 3 kompletten Zügen. FAHRMATERIAL: 1) 3 Elektro-Lokomotiven: a) Lok "Type CFF Serie 10901", Gewicht: 7 kg. Länge: 50 cm. Zugkraft 25 kg. b) Lok "Typ P.O. Serie 14304", Gewicht: 8 kg. Länge 52 cm. Zugkraft 25 kg. c) Dampflok "Typ Pacific Serie 6106", elektrifiziert, Gewicht: 7,5 kg. Länge: 75 cm. Zugkraft 20 kg. - 2) 8 D-Zug-Wagen: a) Pullman-Wagen "Mitropa", Länge: 65 cm. Gewicht: 3,8 kg! Mahagoni-Innenausstattung, 24 Lampen, 16 Spiegel, 12 Tische mit Glasplatten und kleinen beleuchtbaren Lampen, 24 Polstersessel, 2 Uhren, Deckenleuchte, Toiletten, Vorhängen, Gepäckfächern, Linoleumboden und Ahorndecke mit Intarsien. b) Salonwagen, Länge: 52 cm. Gewicht: 3,15 kg. Palisander-Innenausstattung, 2 vierarmige Lüster, gepolsterte Ledersessel und -sofas, Tische, Spiegel, Toiletten und 12 Lampen. c) Speisewagen, Länge: 52 cm. Gewicht: 3 kg. Innenausstattung aus rosa Zedernholz, Lederklappsessel, Tische, Spiegel, Küche. d) Schlafwagen, Länge: 52 cm. Gewicht: 3 kg. Innenausstattung aus Eiche, Spiegel, Toiletten, 12 Lampen. e) Personenwagen "1. und 2. Klasse", gepolsterte Klappbänke (blau und kupferfarben), 9 Lampen, Durchgang, Spiegel, Toiletten, etc. f) 2 Personenwagen "3. Klasse", Länge: 46 cm. Gewicht: jeweils 2 kg, mit 8 Lampen und Klapptischen an den Fenstern. g) 1 Gepäckwagen, Länge: 39 cm. Gewicht: 1,75 kg. Mit 8 Lampen. - Alle Wagen sind absolut originalgetreu rekonstruiert, die Fenster und Türen lassen sich öffnen, die Inneneinrichtung ist detailgetreu wiedergegeben und mit Reisenden figürlich äußerst attraktiv bestückt. Die elektrische Beleuchtung ist mit Dynamo für die einzelnen Wagen individuell gesteuert. - 3) 6 Personenwagen: a) Postwagen, Länge: 35,5 cm. Gewicht: 1,65 kg. Mit 8 Lampen. b) Gepäckwagen, Länge: 32 cm. Gewicht: 1,35 kg. Mit 8 Lampen. c) 4 Personenwagen "3. Klasse", einer davon mit 3 beweglichen Achsen, die automatisch die Kurven nehmen, mit Puffern, jeweils 8 Lampen, beweglichen Fenstern und Türen, Gewicht: jeweils 1,5 kg. - 4) 15 verschiedene Güterwagen, u.a. offener Langholzwagen, Längen: verschieden, Gewicht: jeweils 0,8-2 kg. Alle mit Ladegut bestückt!!! AUFBAUTEN: 1) Hauptbahnhof: Moderner Bau mit Bürgersteigen, mit 2 Nebengebäuden, alle mit detailgetreuer Inneneinrichtung und Beleuchtung. Maße: 1,43 m lang, 69 cm tief, 49 cm hoch. 3 beleuchtete Gebäude mit insgesamt 40 Lampen!! a) Linkes Gebäude: Mit Gepäckhalle, Büro des Stationsvorstehers, Materiallager, Eingangshalle, möblierte Wohnung, 3 Zimmer und Küche, Bad, WC, Spiegel, Bilder, Becken etc. b) Zentralgebäude (Mitte): Große Halle mit Chromlüster, Blumen- und Zeitungskiosken, Friseur, Fahrkartenbüro, Fußgängerunterführung zum Bahnsteig, Automaten, beleuchteter elektrischer Uhr, Reisende und Personal. c) Rechtes Gebäude: Möblierte Gaststätte, Tische mit Marmorplatten, Theke, 30 Stühle, Garderobe, Garnituren und 3-armige Lüster, Reisende und Personal, Wartesäle 1. und 2. Klasse, WC, eine möblierte Wohnung wie im linken Nebengebäude. - 2) Güterbahnhof: Maße: 2,00 m lang, 69 cm tief und 26 cm hoch. Bahnsteig unter freiem Himmel, überdacht und geschlossen, Büro, WC, Beleuchtung mit 8 Lampen. Platz zum Abladen von 4 Waggons, ein Drehkran. - 3) 2 Bahnsteige: a) Mit Bank, Briefkasten, Fahrkartenautomaten, kleiner Zentrale, 8 Schaltern zur Regelung der Beleuchtung und funktionierender elektrischer Bahnsteiguhr. b) Mit 7 Lampen, einer beleuchteten elektrischen Bahnsteiguhr, 2 Bänken, Fußgänger-Unterführung zum Bahnhof. Maße: 2,00 m lang, 20,5 cm tief, 19 cm hoch. - 4) Originalgetreues Stellwerk: Mit 26 Schaltern und 44 Kontakt-Steckern. Maße: 60 cm lang, 18 cm tief und 42,5 cm hoch. - 5) Lokschuppen: Für Lokomotiven und Waggons, mit 3 Einfahrten, 6 Toren und 8 Lampen. Maße: 1,13 m lang x 70 cm tief und 48 cm hoch. - 6) Schaltstation: Verteiler für 10 verschiedene ober- und unterirdische Leitungen mit Schaltern und Isolatoren. Maße: 39 cm lang, 8,5 cm tief, 35 cm hoch. - 7) Bahnwärterhaus: Möbliert, mit Warteraum, Beleuchtung mit 8 Lampen. Maße: 46 cm lang, 26 cm tief, 28 cm hoch. - 8) Übergang: Mit 2 Treppen. Maße: 1,45 m lang!! 11 cm breit, 35 cm hoch. - 9) Brücke: Mit verstärkten Bögen. Maße: 2,00 m lang!! 36,5 cm breit, 40 cm hoch. - 10) Drehscheibe: Durchmesser: 75 cm. Motor und Fernbedienung, Feineinstellung über Schneckengang, Anhaltekontakte. - 11) Rolleiter: Zur Kabelanbringung. SCHIENENMATERIAL: 1) Ca. 400 Meter Gleise, (60 kg) Profileisen, mit ca. 25.000 Schrauben absolut originalgetreu befestigt. - 2) 3.300 Schwellen aus Holz. - 3) Ca. 1.500 Laschen, mit 3.000 Gleisschrauben auf Schienen befestigt. - 4) 22 Kreuzungen, davon 21 einfache Weichen, mit elektrodynamischen Laternen, 55 cm lang, sowie 1 Winkelkreuzung. - 5) 8 Signale: 1 Scheiben-, 3 Paletten- (davon 2 automatische), 2 Läutwerke mit 2 Glocken, 2 Läutwerke mit 1 Glocke, alles mit elektrodynamischer Fernbedienung. WEITERES MATERIAL: 1) Ca. 320 Radbremsen, an Waggons und Lokomotiven. - 2) Ca. 106 Oberleitungsmasten, mit ca. 400 m Kabel. - 3) 322 Isolatoren aus Porzellan, 250 aus Masse. - 4) 2 Kräne, einer für doppelgleisigen Einsatz auf Lore und 1 Drehkran. - 5) Ca. 120 verschiedene Figuren. ELEKTRISCHER BETRIEB: 1) Spezial-Transformator, hergestellt von "Ecole d`Electrotechnique du Technicum du Locle". Für 110, 125, 150, 220 und 250 V/ 3 Amp./per 50. - 2) Stellwerk, mit Lichtschranken-Fernsteuerung!!!Please WATCH on: Youtube.com/AuctionTeamBreker

Lot 1611

"Airfix model of a Hawker Hurricane Mk1, Series 14, scale 1:24 and five other models, all boxed (6)"

Lot 1612

"Airfix model of a Supermarine Spitfire MkVb, Series 12, scale 1:24 and five other models, all boxed (6)"

Lot 1613

"Airfix model of a P-51D Mustang, Series 14, scale 1:24 and five other models, all boxed (6)"

Lot 1614

"Revell model of a B-24D Liberator, scale 1:48 and five other models, all boxed (6)"

Lot 1615

"Guillour`s balsa model of a P38 Lightening, scale 1:16 and four other models, all boxed (5)"

Lot 1617

"Trumpeter model of HMS Hood, scale 1:35, Revell model of a Flower Class Corvette HMCS Snowberry, scale 1:72 and four other models of ships, all boxed (6)"

Lot 49

A Partially Constructed Scratch Built 5inch Gauge 0-4-0 Saddle Tank Locomotive, 2 1/4inch scale, with brass and steel parts, copper boiler, builders plaque for Peckett & Sons, Bristol, with box of parts, drawings and blueprints

Lot 76

A Live Steam Scale Model of a Traction Engine `Hotspur`, in green and black, with single cylinder, red spoked wheels, solid flywheel, brass steering wheel, name plaque and seat, Bassett-Lowke pressure gauge, spirit burner, length 37cm, with glazed cover and tin of accessories

Lot 83

A Fine Quality Maxwell Hemmens 1inch Scale Live Steam Model of a Traction Engine, built by D.N.Broderick, finished in green and black, with green spoked flywheel, red spoked wheels, chain drive, black painted wooden canopy inscribed `Maxwell Hemmens Engineers, Thorganby, York`, length 46cm, with accessories and instructions

Lot 114

A Huge Boxed Unmade 1/35 Scale Model Kit of a WWII German Dora Super Heavy Railway Gun by Metal Troops Creation, premium edition, containing plastic and metal parts, aluminium rail, with packaging and instruction manual

Lot 116

Five Large Kit Built Plastic Scale Models of Military Aircraft, in glazed display cases with naturalistic settings and name plaques - Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate, McDonnell Douglas F15 C Eagle, HAL Dhruv Attack Helicopter, Supermarine Spitfire MK24, BAC Lightning F6, together with a flight bag containing pilots manuals

Lot 224

Twenty Four Boxed Large Scale Diecast Vehicles, makers - Corgi, Auto Art, Sun Star, Burago, Chrono, Maisto, Anson, Revell and Road Signature, in four boxes

Lot 242

A Boxed Corgi Vintage Glory of Steam Working Gallopers Carousel, limited edition 1/50 scale model of Anderson & Rowland steam gallopers, box no.CC20403

Lot 182

An early 20th Century diamond and sapphire mounted brooch of bow form, the central flower head medallion set with seven diamonds, flanked by three graduated diamonds and two rows of square cut sapphires, five graduated diamonds and two rows of three square cut sapphires and five further graduated diamonds surrounding a dragon scale openwork panel, 5.7 cm long (ILLUSTRATED)

Lot 193

A late Victorian oak stick barometer, the case with moulded cornice over an ivorine scale inscribed "Spiridion & Son Opticians Cardiff", over a thermometer dial to the stem on a skirted base, 103 cm high (ILLUSTRATED)

Lot 771

Oak stick barometer/thermometer, the ivory angled scale signed J.M Bryson, 60 Princes Street, Edinburgh, within a glazed hooded case over a thermometer and foliate carved cistern cover

Lot 783

Reproduction brass ship`s barometer, the silvered scale within a glazed casing over a cylindrical trunk and cistern cover, with backboard and gimbal mounting mechanism *This barometer is sold with its original certificate of authenticity and sales brochure*

Lot 784

Mahogany signpost barometer with angled scale and circular turned cistern cover (a.f)

Lot 889

Good English ebonised bracket clock case with aperture for an 8" circular dial, with convex glass front, diaper pierced side grilles to one side and fish scale pierced grilles to the other, surmounted by a caddy top and brass carrying handle, 18" high

Lot 954

French ormolu Gothic two train mantel clock, the Pons movement inscribed Medaille D`Or, 1827, striking on a bell, the 3.25" silvered dial signed Le Roy a Paris within a stepped case applied with Gothic features and surmounted by a raised fish scale cast cornice with ornate foliate carrying handle, 12" high

Lot 526

Negretti and Zambra aviators altimeter, graduated on silver with moveable scale in gilt brass drum case, the back inscribed Ralph Whitehead R.N. Royal Naval Air Service 1914 with strap attachments in leather carrying case

Lot 587

A boxed iron and brass scale, inscribed "J Casartelli & Son Ltd, Manchester & Liverpool ", no.272, in fitted two tiered case.

Lot 1451

A c.1800 Chinese Export Famille Rose mug with foliate decoration and dragon scale handle, height 12cm (af).

Lot 12

World ([World and Horological Diagrams]), Ritter, Speculum Solis…, [1607]. 13.3 x 11”. (BW) A rare and extremely unusual map shows the world projected from the North Pole as if it were the table of a sundial. The landmasses are drawn to scale in proportion to their distance from the pole. The result is a very distorted, though mathematically correct, projection. Ten horological diagrams surround the central map and all are enclosed in a decorative border. The plate was designed for Ritter`s first edition of the Speculum Solis in 1607, and is a synopsis of all the plates that appear in his later editions. Ref: cf Shirley no.270. Watermarked paper with a few minute tears that have been professionally closed on verso. Also professionally remargined. (A)

Lot 33

World (Map of the World on a Globular Projection Exhibiting Particularly the Nautical Researches of Capn. James Cook…), Arrowsmith, Boston, 1799. 72.5 x 38.5”. (HC) This impressive large-scale double-hemisphere map was designed to illustrate the routes and discoveries of Captain Cook. Originally published in 1794, it illustrates the important discoveries made in the Pacific and Arctic at the end of the 18th century. The map is dedicated to Alexander Dalrymple, the British Hydrographer, and includes a portrait of Dalrymple at bottom and one of Cook at top. There are numerous notations throughout of discoveries by various explorers, including Cook, Mackenzie and Hearne. The United States is depicted just prior to the Louisiana Purchase, which occurred in 1803. The important discoveries made by Cook on the east coast of Australia (New Holland) are carefully noted and the newly discovered (1798) Bass Strait between Australia and Tasmania is present. Printed on four sheets, joined, with title and dedication separately printed and pasted on the map, as issued. Aaron Arrowsmith established his own cartographic business in 1790 after working with Faden and Cary for two decades. He quickly became one of the most prominent mapmakers in London and established an international reputation. That reputation was built on his ability to gather up-to-date information from a wide variety of sources and compile the most accurate and highly detailed maps. He went on to become Hydrographer to the King of England and Geographer to the Prince of Wales. He specialized in large-format, multi-sheet, separately issued maps that are now very scarce. Ref: Stevens & Tree (MCC-39) no.91b; Kashnor, Leon (MC no.4), p.29. Original outline color with minor refreshing, a few small spots, and faint damp stains in top portion of the map. There are two 2.5" tears in the northern portion of the eastern hemisphere, as well as minor tears and chips along sheet edges that have all been professionally repaired. Excellent condition for a map of this size. (A)

Lot 34

World (Mappe-Monde ou Carte Generale de toutes les Parties du Globe, Corrigee et Augmentee des Decouvertes de Cap. Cook…), Delamarche, Paris, 1804. 15 x 9.3”. (HC) This copper engraved map of the world is drawn on Mercator`s projection. Considering the scale, there is good detail of major place names, watershed and islands of the world. The map has been updated to illustrate the recent discoveries of Cook, La Perouse, Vancouver, and Mackenzie. Notations in the Arctic discuss recent explorations, and there is good detail of the islands of the Pacific. This map was issued in three versions based on the three legends at top, depicting how the world is divided by religion, skin color, and facial features. This version identifies the four main religions of the world. Title cartouche notes that Delamarche is the successor to Robert de Vaugondy. Light toning along centerfold, with light foxing in blank margins. (+B)

Lot 53

Celestial ([Lot of 2] A Plan of the Solar System Exhibiting its Relative Magnitudes and Distances [and] A Celestial Planisphere, or Map of the Heavens), Burritt, Atlas Designed to Illustrate the Geography of the Heavens, 1835. x ”. These two charts are from Burritt`s popular star atlas, which was intended for the general public, rather than for professional astronomers. Only the brighter stars and nebulae, and their allegorical forms, were depicted on the charts. The charts were engraved by W.G. Evans and published by F. J. Huntington. A. A Plan of the Solar System Exhibiting its Relative Magnitudes and Distances, black & white (27.5 x 15.3"). Unusual engraving that shows the relative size of each planet and distances between the planets and their satellites. Large chart at lower right details the orbits, inclinations and planes of the planets. Condition: Light offsetting and soiling, with a small hole near centerfold at top and a few insignificant chips on bottom edge of sheet. (B) B. A Celestial Planisphere, or Map of the Heavens, hand color (20.5 x 14.5"). This star chart shows the Ecliptic Line crossing the sky from east to west, the Milky Way, and dozens of constellations filling the sky. Along the bottom is a scale identifying the sun`s place in the Ecliptic for each day of the year and shows the signs of the Zodiac with their astronomical symbols. Engraved by W. G. Evans under the direction of E. H. Burritt. Condition: Light offsetting and a minute separation along centerfold, only visible when held up to light. A better condition than we typically see for this piece. (A) See description. ()

Lot 63

Cartographic Miscellany (Ideal Section of a Portion of the Earth`s Crust, Intended to Shew the Order of Deposition of the Stratified Rocks, with their Relations to the Unstratified Rocks), 1837. 46.8 x 8”. (HC) This large-scale folding chart, by Webster and Buckland, shows the rock strata of the earth`s crust. This was one of the earliest attempts to visually integrate Steno`s principle of superposition with William Smith`s use of fossils to identify the age of rock strata. The chart shows younger sedimentary rocks overlying older metamorphic and igneous rocks, and recent volcanic deposits above previously deposited strata. Buckland added 120 striking illustrations of fossil and living organisms, arranging them from left to right above the rock layers according to their presumed age. Dinosaurs, not yet named and recognized, are represented by a horned Iguanodon. A Dodo bird is shown, along with a note that it had not been found alive since 1691. Published in the 1837 London edition of William Buckland`s Geology and Mineralogy. Beautiful color, with just a hint of toning at top and a tiny edge tear at bottom. (A)

Lot 64

Cartographic Miscellany ([Lot of 2] A Comparative View of the Principal Waterfalls, Islands, Lakes, Rivers and Mountains, in the Western Hemisphere [together with] A Comparative View of the Principal Waterfalls, Islands, Lakes, Rivers and Mountains, in the Eastern Hemisphere), Tallis, Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World, London, ca. 1850. 10 x 14”. (HC) This lot is a handsome, matched pair of thematic maps. They show the lakes, waterfalls, islands, rivers and mountains in separate panels. The central panels show land masses and water masses on the same scale, making a visual comparison of the hemispheres quite simple. The mountain panels have a key below identifying each mountain and volcano: 84 in the Eastern and 68 in the Western Hemisphere. Finely engraved with fancy borders and titling. Near fine examples with just a little light edge toning away from map. (A)

Lot 84

North America (America Borealis), Scherer, Atlas Novus, Munich, 1699. 13.8 x 9”. (HC) Henrich Scherer, a mathematics professor and Jesuit, produced this work to emphasize the extent of Catholic influence in the New World. The richly engraved map shows the island of California after the Sanson model with a large mountain range. The Great Lakes are prominently depicted and the Mississippi River originates in two large lakes in present-day Canada and empties into the Sinus Mexicanus too far to the west. The map is decorated with a title cartouche, distance scale, ships and sea monsters. The title cartouche is decorated with metal ware signifying the Spanish Empire`s wealth derived from the gold and silver mined in the Americas. Ref: Burden no.756; McLaughlin no.128; Tooley (Amer) p. 131. There are a few minor extraneous creases, a small closed centerfold separation that enters 1/2" into map at bottom, and a tear that just enters map border at right that has been closed on verso with archival tape. (+B)

Lot 87

North America (A New Map of the North Parts of America Claimed by France under ye Names of Louisiana, Mississipi, Canada and New France with ye Adjoyning Territories of England and Spain), Moll, London, 1720. 39.8 x 24.3”. (HC) This large format map of North America is one of the most accurate English maps of the early 18th century. It is based upon Delisle`s influential map of 1718 and refutes the French territorial claims made on that map. The map shows French claims covering the Midwest and Mississippi valley. Moll notes the encroachment of the English claims in the east with a dotted line roughly following the Allegheny Mountains, showing the French interpretation of the evolving boundaries. Dotted lines also note the disputed boundaries of Carolina. These rival claims eventually culminated in the French and Indian War. According to Cumming, Moll’s map presents new information in the Southeast including trading routes, Indian tribes and villages, and French, English and Spanish forts and settlements. This information, which does not appear on any other printed map, was purportedly obtained from a manuscript map in the Public Record Office in London. In the west, California is shown as an island and the entire west coast south of Lahontan`s Limit is marked as "Parts Unknown." While there is little inland detail, the river system is well documented, including an area of Texas where many French explorers` routes are shown. The map is filled with interesting notations noting the quality of the land, the variety of Indian nations, the Country full of Beeves (Texan longhorn cattle) and a fascinating account of an Indian slave-hunting expedition in Florida. There are three insets including The Harbour at Annapolis Royal, A Map of the Mississippi and Mobile Rivers &c., and The Indian Fort Sasquehanok. It is further decorated by an elegant title cartouche topped with the British coat of arms and an elaborate distance scale. This is the first state of the map, dated 1720, with the imprint of Thomas Bowles, John King and John Bowles. Printed on two sheets, joined as issued. Ref: McLaughlin no.197; Wheat (TMW) no.105; Cumming (SE) pp. 43-44; Pritchard & Taliaferro no.21. Backed with tissue to repair a number of small chips and cracks, with minor loss of image mainly along the folds, and later color. There are some manuscript ink notations around the Great Lakes, light toning, and some minor soiling. (B)

Lot 125

Eastern Colonial United States & Canada ([On 2 Sheets] An Exact Chart of the River St. Laurence, from Fort Frontenac to the Island of Anticosti Shewing the Soundings, Rocks, Shoals, &c. with Views of the Lands and All Necessary Instructions for Navigating that River to Quebec), Jefferys/Sayer & Bennett, The American Atlas, London, 1775. 18.8 x 23.5”. (BW) This large-scale map of the St. Lawrence River was first issued in 1757. It is based on the surveys of Jean Desayes with an updated depiction of the river from Lake Ontario to Quebec based on D`Anville. This great navigational chart is complete with soundings, rhumb lines, sailing directions, and coastal profiles. The central part of the map shows the river from Anticosti Island to Quebec, and it includes a number of insets depicting important sections of the river with greater detail. First issued in 1757, it was reissued in 1775 by Sayer and Bennet prompted by the growing tensions between the British government and its colonies, which generated an increasing demand for maps of North America. Printed on two sheets, unjoined, which would measure 37.5" x 23.5" if joined. Ref: Kershaw no.669; Stevens & Tree no.76-d. Nice impression on thick watermarked paper. There is some slight extraneous creasing and light toning along the centerfold and toning along the edges of the sheet. (+B)

Lot 141

United States (Map of the United States Showing Areas Surveyed on a Scale Suitable for the Purposes of the U.S. Geological Survey…), Powell, Washington D.C., 1883. 28 x 17.5”. (PC) This map shows the progress of the United States geologic surveys through 1883. The primary focus is on the western states including Colorado, Utah, Nevada and California. The legend shows nine different surveying efforts, 7 of which were federal projects with the other 2 being the New Hampshire and New Jersey Geological Surveys. Included with the map is Powell`s 72 pp. report, disbound. Map is clean and bright with a fold separation that extends 0.75" beyond the neatline at top, minor damp stains in the top blank margin that extend just past the border along two folds, and a few ink smudges at far right. (+B)

Lot 146

Eastern United States (United States), Smith, Smith`s New General Atlas, London, 1820. 14 x 11”. (HC) Attractive map of the United States focusing on the states east of the Mississippi River with the Missouri Territory beyond. North West Territory takes in the region of present-day Wisconsin and Minnesota. Ohio, Indiana and Illinois are misplaced too far west and Lake Michigan is too small, so that Illinois does not have a border on Lake Michigan. There are several interesting notations concerning early boundaries and several early roads are shown. The southern part of Florida is shown in a inset. The map extends north to include Newfoundland. Ref: Phillips (A) no.6042-50. Original color on watermarked paper with an unobtrusive spot near scale of miles and light toning along sheet edges. (A)

Lot 165

Mid-Atlantic United States (Map of the Country Embracing the Several Routes Examined with a View to a National Road from Washington to Lake Ontario), U.S. War Department, Washington D.C., ca. 1829. 17 x 37”. (BW) This pair of early maps reflect the federal government`s early concern for providing a viable transportation system across the country. The detailed and interesting maps were based on a map by Col. Stephen H. Long, compiled by F. Harrison, Jr., drawn by A.J. Stansbury, and engraved on copper by W. Harrison. The first sheet covers an 80-mile section from just below Washington D.C. to Athens, PA, on a scale of five miles to the inch. The various routes run through Harrisburg, Williamsport, Baltimore and Lancaster. The second map is untitled and shows the road system north of the Susquehanna River to Lake Ontario. Both are filled with great detail of country roads, turnpikes, towns and even locates taverns and stores. Each is printed on two joined sheets. Size given is for the first map, the second untitled map measures 17 x 28.5". Both banknote style maps show moderate offsetting and toning especially where the sheets are joined. The southern sheet also has some staining in the upper portion of the image and a tiny hole 2" above Frederick, MD. (+C)

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