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Lot 43
Yorkshire Maps, to include Ecclesfield, Penistone, Bradfield, Worsborough, Stainborough, Oughtibridge, showing Tailway Lines and Stations no longer in use, also Durham, Lancashire, Leicestershire, Leeds City Centre - dated 1892, 1893, 1905, 1959, various scales, approximately thirty four and over fifty smaller scale maps, dirty and some tears (a large quantity).
Lot 1033
An early 19th century mahogany stick barometer, the case with visible cane and boxwood strung head with lancet top, the unsigned, arched silvered dial with scale 27 to 31 and floral chased decoration, with turned cistern cover, 37 ½in. (95.25cm.) high, air bubbles in mercury. * Condition: There are some air bubbles trapped inside the mercury. Dial lacks top screw to fix to case. Case shows evidence of repolishing - some polish residue to dial.
Lot 1203
A Chinese cloisonne enamel and copper bowl, 20th century, of bun form, decorated both side and out with finely graduated scale decoration, a ruyi band below the rim and the interior centred with a Shou symbol of longevity, all on a dark blue ground, 7¾in. (19.7cm.) diameter, 2 3/8in. (6cm.) high, on a carved hardwood stand, overall 6½in. (16.5cm.) high. (2) * Condition: Scratching and one small flake to enamel on base. Otherwise very good, with no further faults.
Lot 1232
A pair of Japanese cloisonné miniature lidded ginger jars, Meiji period (1868-1912), ovoid form with domed covers and inset knopped brass lids, the black ground with c-scroll wire decoration set with overlapping shaped reserves and circles, with flowers and insects and a band of scale decoration around the base of the body, old paper label to underside of base, 4in. (10cm.) high. (2) * Condition: Minor pits to the surface and small firing indentations, all from manufacture. No other damage or restoration noted.
Lot 1265
A 1 inch scale live steam model of a traction engine, built to the L.C. Mason design 'Minnie', finished in green red and black paintwork with spoked and straked driving wheels, no boiler history or certificate, although does appear to have been previously run, 17¾in. (45cm.) long, 12in. (30.5cm.) high.
Lot 1348
A mahogany cased sextant by Heath & Co. Ltd. of Eltham, London, made for J. Motion & Co., Singapore, early 20th century, 11 x 10¾ x 5¼in. high (27.9 x 27.3 x 13.3cm.). * Condition: Case with split to lid. Corrosion spotting and tarnishing to gunmetal steel parts. Silvered scale tarnished. Scratching to lacquered brass. Possible missing accessories.
Lot 836
A Victorian carved oak octagonal centre table, the moulded top carved with foliage to the border, over a single concealed drawer to the gadroon carved frieze, with foliate carved handle, the angles with lion masks, foliate brackets and pendant finials, raised on foliate carved and fluted trestle supports to bold, serpent carved feet united by a foliate and scale carved centre stretcher, 39½ x 27¾in. (100.5 x 70.5cm.), 29¼in. (74.3cm.) high.
Lot 6312
N Gauge North American Outline Locos, Rolling Stock and Accessories comprising Life-Like 7749 Southern Railway green and white livery F7 Diesel Unit No.6130, 7843 Santa Fe blue and yellow livery GP38-2 Diesel Unit No.3500, Con-Cor 2 x Amtrak Super Liner Passenger Cars (004621 Coach/Baggage and 004631 Sleeper), Bachmann 51551 Union Pacific 2-6-2 Steam Loco No.1836 with 8-wheel Bogie Tender, 60066 0-6-0 Burlington Route red and silver livery Diesel Shunter No.9280, 46619 Erie and Lackawanna 250-ton Breakdown Crane with boom car, also in lot N Scale Railroad Buildings (45907 Freight Station and 45908 Passenger Stations), conditions range from Excellent to Excellent Plus in Good Plus to Excellent card and rigid perspex boxes. (9)
Lot 6386
Wrenn BR Steam Locos comprising 2211 4-6-2 BR lined green A4 Class Loco No.60022 "Mallard", bogie wheels are metal, pony truck wheels plastic and all tender wheels have been replaced by scale type, condition Good Plus to Excellent in generally Good Period 2 Triang Wrenn box complete with instruction booklet, W2206 0-6-0 BR green R1 Class Tank Loco No.31340, condition Excellent in Good to Good Plus Period 2 Triang Wrenn box. (2)
Lot 6398
Heljan / Faller and other commercial manufacturers HO & N Scale Continental and UK Outline Kits consisting of Faller Ref B265 Mill, B267 Diner, Heljan N639 Station Building, Faller B129 Diner/Restaurant Car, Ref B220 House, Atlas Passenger Station Kit and a number of others, the lot also includes a quantity of N Scale Kits including Heljan B671 Industrial Foundry, N7410 Station, B677 Silo, 654 Industrial Building and a number of others, the lot also includes a small quantity of partially built models. Condition varies from Good to Excellent although all kits unchecked. (20+)
Lot 6434
Silver Crest Models Gauge 3 (running on 2«" gauge track) 4-6-2 Loco and Tender BR lined green Britannia Class, gas fired. This is a Silver Crest Models Limited Edition No.44 of 50 produced "BRITANNIA" Loco and Tender. The loco has been renamed to "William Shakespeare" with nameplates glued to the smoke deflectors side together with an arrow, running number 70000 has been altered to 70004 to represent William Shakespeare. The locomotive has a number of other faults including detached smoke box door, some old glue residue to smoke deflectors from nameplates above front buffer beam and crew was originally glued to the inside of the cab. Model carries boiler number KS044 and gas tank number KSG044, the loco does not appear to have been run however it will require some work and engineering to get it back to running condition. A Silver Crest Models Boiler Hydraulic Test Certificate for KS044 is dated September 2012, boiler type is gas fired multi-flue, material is copper all silver soldered boiler with certificate dated 7/11/12 and a 12-month Warranty Certificate dated 15/3/2013. A good project for the large scale modeller/builder. Condition generally Good with Certificate of Authenticity.
Lot 6437
Scratch Commercial and Kitbuilt Gauge 1 and larger mixed group of Goods Wagons consisting of a Kitbuilt Gauge 1 Great Northern 4-wheel Open Wagon, Northern Finescale Kit and Scratchbuilt Private Owner Open Wagon Flowers & Sons Ltd, decorated to one side only, Gauge 3 (2«" Gauge) 4-wheel LMS Open Wagon, regional decoration to one side only together with an incomplete part kitbuilt large scale Wagon body and some white metal kit parts. Condition varies but generally Fair to Good. (4)
Lot 6438
Train Kit / Scratchbuilt G and large gauge mixed group of items consisting of a Train 4-wheeled Gbk-v 4-wheeled Covered Wagon, Good Plus to Excellent in Good box, the lot also includes 3 x Scratch and Kitbuilt large scale Buildings including a Signal Box measuring 9" x 5" and standing 9" tall (23 x 12 x 23cm), Industrial Building mounted on a base measuring 32" x 6" (46 x 18cm) approximately, some damage and broken parts will require some work, an ideal group of buildings for the garden layout. (4)
Lot 6637
Rivarossi / Atlas and other Commercial manufacturers American Outline HO Scale Diesel Locomotives and Rolling Stock a quantity consisting of Southern Pacific blue and red Diesel Locomotive No.6564, British Columbian Railways green and yellow No.618, Santa Fe blue and yellow No.979 and 3700 together with two other Diesel Locomotives, Santa Fe Passenger Coaches x 5, Pennsylvania x 1 together with a quantity of Box Cars and 4-bay Hoppers x 16. Condition varies but generally Fair to Good Plus. (28)
Lot 6639
Bachmann / Proto 1000 Series and other Commercial manufacturers American Outline HO Scale a group of Locomotives and Freight Cars consisting of Ref 23976 Amtrak Bud Diesel Railcar, Bachmann Ref 0646 0-6-0 Loco and Tender AT&SF black No.2126, Athearn undecorated SD-45 Diesel Locomotive Pennsylvania black No.8962 together with 15 x Freight Car Kits all unchecked for completeness together with a quantity of Kadee couplers and uncouplers and associated items. Condition varies Good to Good Plus. (Qty)
Lot 40
“THE MINING JOURNAL & COMMERCIAL GAZETTE” conducted by Henry English Esq. Vol 1, No 1, Aug 29th 1835, a continuous run to end 1909, uniform modern cloth binding 1909-1935, then various uniform bindings to Vol 245 number 6279, 1955 (some numbers 1946–1947 original wraps unbound) includes Annual Reviews 1940, 1948-53. A well presented set.The significance of this body of work should not be underappreciated. A man of vision, Henry English, recognised that he was in exactly the right place at the right time and that the world, and indeed the mining community, was entering into a mining evolution. English foresaw that an independently owned and edited journal was necessary for the industry and helped galvanise ideas, information and studies throughout the world. This is reflected in the Journal successfully campaigning for the introduction of the first ‘Safety Regulations’ in 1844, the establishment of the ‘Royal School of Mines’ and ‘The Camborne School of Mines’.It is apt that this impressive collection has currently found its home in Cornwall. The importance of Cornwall to the development of mining is well-recorded through the centuries and came into its own during the Industrial Revolution. This is of course reflected by the Cornish people of the time, who took their hard earned knowledge and skills and spread it the world over to put them into practice. Indeed, reports contained in this vast collective body of work include detailed reports of the Cornish using their expertise in places such as Mexico, Nova Scotia, Brazil, Colombia, Ireland, England, Spain, Chile, &c. &c. in a hugely pivotal era of the world’s development (physically visible by the smaller presses of the War years).This continuous run is altogether large in scale, academic content and cultural significance. Profuse in advertisements, a contemporary encapsulation of global history, as seen through the eyes of the mining industry.Volume 1848 is significant for its contemporary discriptions of the discoveryy of gold in San Franscisco. Please images 35 and 36.No. 679 Vol XVIII, Saturday August 26, 1848 ''Mines are discivered in many places, but quicksilver is to enrich California beyond all other mines'.No. 683 Vol. XVIII, Saturday, September 23, 1848 "The recent American papers contain some evidently exaggerated statements of a reported discovery of gold in California...." See photo 25. The following is missing; Jan-March 1910, July-Dec 1911 (2x books), July-Sept 1912, Jan-March 1913, Oct-Dec 1914, July-Sept 1916, Oct-Dec 1917, Jan-March 1919, Oct-Dec 1919, Jan-Mar 1920, Oct-Dec 1934, April-June 1936, Jan-March Jul-Sep and Oct-Dec 1941 (3x books), and five weekly numbers 1947 (5762, 5768, 5802, 5809, 5810).
Lot 3179
A group of five models within original boxes, 1980-2003 - includes, Britains 9786 US. Military WWII Jeep, 1980; Britains 9732 German Field Gun. 1:32 scale (within part of original box); Transformers G1 Autobot Scout Hound and Transformers Dinobot Commander Grimlock, both Hambro Bradley Inc, 1984; Medicom Terminator 3 Rise of the Machines Kubrick figure set B, T-X, T-850, Kate Brewster and T-1, 1:1 scale, 2003, within original box. (5)Condition Report: Boxes opened and showing signs of wear.Britains 9732 German Field Gun, within part of original box, overall the models, transformers and figures are in good condition.
Lot 3253
Batman: a group of models, figurines and related memorabilia - includes, Hotwheels Mattel 2004 Battle-Damaged Limited Edition Batmobile, 1/1000, die-cast metal (G3665-0910) scale 1:18, within original box (opened); and five other Hotwheels Mattel 2013 die-cast models, including The Batman Batmobile (03/08), Batmobile (05/08), The Bat (06/08), Batman Arkham Asylum Batmobile (07/08), and Batman The Brave and The Bold Batmobile (08/08), each within original card-backed packaging (unopened); together with, Prince, 'Batdance', vinyl single record, 45rpm.,from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, side two - '200 Balloons', Warner Bros, TM+ 1989, DC Comics Inc; and a 1989 colour Athena International postcard,depicted Jack Nicholson with a joker playing card in his hand. (8)Condition Report: signs of wear to original boxes and packaging, the models and figures overall good condition. Prince, 'Batdance', vinyl single record - light creasing to record sleeve.
Lot 1
Abdel Hadi El-Gazzar (Egypt, 1925-1965)Aswan (from the High Dam Series) indian ink on paper, framedsigned 'A. Elgazzar' and dated '1964' (lower right), executed in 196422 x 27cm (8 11/16 x 10 5/8in).Footnotes:Provenance:Property from the private collection of Dr Mohammad Said FarsiThence by descent to the present ownerAbdel Hadi El-Gazzar's High Dam series is a stunning visual tribute to one of the most important projects in Egypt's modern history. The construction of the High Dam in Aswan was a monumental feat, a symbol of the country's progress and determination to harness the power of the Nile. El-Gazzar's artworks capture the sheer scale of the project, but also the human stories behind it. The workers who toiled day and night to build the dam faced gruelling conditions, but their efforts were crucial to the success of the project. El-Gazzar's High Dam series is a testament to their resilience and sacrifice, and a reminder of the significance of the dam to Egypt's economy and future.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 15
Mohammed Ghani Hikmat (Iraq, 1929-2011)The Family wooden sculpture signed 'Mohammed Ghani' and dated '1967' (lower right), executed in 1967100 x 120cm (39 3/8 x 47 1/4in).Footnotes:Provenance:Property from a private collection, GermanyAcquired directly from the artist by the present owner's family.'The modulation of sculpted lines in my figures, has been one of the focal points of my work for many years; what drew me in particular to the configuration of these forms is the dual appearance of both conflict and interplay between them. The union and fusion of sculpted figures is an integral part of my work and presents us with a constantly changeable relationship between form and meaning' - Mohammad Ghani HikmatThis remarkable wooden sculpture is a true testament to the unique artistic vision of Mohammed Ghani Hikma. Born in Baghdad, Iraq in 1961, Hikmat has become known for his distinctive stylized approach to sculpture.Executed in an impressive scale, this sculpture portrays a Bedouin family in Hikmat's distinctive stylized manner. Rather than focusing on fine detail, Hikmat uses bold, sweeping curves and outlines to capture the essence of each figure. The result is a powerful and evocative portrayal that emphasizes the emotion and movement of the family.The wood itself is a work of art, with its deep, rich colors and fine-grained texture. Hikmat's skillful use of the medium creates a sense of fluidity and dynamism, adding to the sense of motion and energy in the sculpture.In 1953, Mohammed Ghani Hikmat graduated from the Institute of Fine Art in Baghdad. He then travelled to Rome to train at the Accademia di Belle Arti, graduating in 1959. While in Italy, he also studied metals at the Instituto di Zaka in Florence, specializing in casting bronze. He subsequently taught sculpture at the Baghdad Institute of Fine Art and the College of Architectural Engineering at the University of Baghdad.During his career, Hikmat was a prolific creator and exhibitor, and an active participant in the growing Iraqi art scene. He held several solo shows in Rome, San Remo, London, Beirut, and Baghdad. He also participated in most major national exhibitions in Iraq. He was a member of the Society of the Friends of Art and later the az-Zawiya group headed by Faiq Hassan. Significantly, Hikmat was also an influential member of the Baghdad Group of Modern Art (BGMA). Founded by his teachers and friends, Jewad Selim and Shakir Hassan Al-Said, the BGMA was arguably the most important artist society in modern Iraq and was dedicated to the idea that Iraq's heritage held a preeminent place within its modern art practice.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 23
Dia Azzawi (Iraq, born 1939)Red Composition oil on canvas, framedsigned 'Dia Azzawi', and dated '1970' (lower left and on the verso), executed in 1970 125 x 125cm (49 3/16 x 49 3/16in).Footnotes:'Red Composition'A seminal 1970 masterpiece by Dia Azzawi and one of the first large scale works in his mature styleProvenance:Property from a private collection, Beirut'This is part of our 'identity problem': what to do with calligraphy? How do we use it to create something which is related to our history? I was very much influenced by a different part of Iraqi history, mainly by Sumerian art, and this combination with Arabic calligraphy, gave me the ability to create new kinds of abstract imagery'- Dia AzzawiBonhams are proud to present 'Red Composition' , a seminal 1970 masterpiece by the renowned Iraqi artist, Dia Azzawi, painted in the immediate aftermath of his establishment of the 'New Vision Group'. This large and important painting is a landmark work in Azzawi's illustrious career, it is one of the earliest works in the artists mature painterly style and signature palette as well as the first work where the artist introduces a blend of Arabic and Ancient Mesopotamian letterforms. Painted in 1970, 'Red Composition' represents a pivotal point in Azzawi's artistic journey. As he transitioned from the darker palette and more figurative works of the 1960s to a warmer, more vibrant approach, this painting served as a catalyst for his exploration of letterforms and abstract figural references.In the present work, Dia Al-Azzawi draws from ancient cuneiform, humanity's first script along with Egyptian hieroglyphs. This script features 'figurative' pictograms that symbolize objects and 'abstract' signs made up of lines in the shape of 'corners' or 'nails,' which transcribe a sound or syllable. Incisions, signs, pictograms, and symbols form the core vocabulary of Azzawi's formal language, which he liberates from their literal meanings to create a visual poetic equivalent. He deftly captures the sensitive resonance of Sumerian epic extracts within himself, expressing it through colour and semi figural outlines. Executed on a grand scale, 'Red Composition' demands the viewer's attention with its bold use of colour and dynamic composition. The piece's fiery red hues are balanced with black lines and forms that weave throughout the canvas, evoking a sense of movement and depth.It is no surprise that 'Red Composition' is recognized by the own artist an important piece in his oeuvre, representing a turning point in his artistic evolution. This painting truly embodies the essence of Azzawi's mature style.Azzawi started his artistic career in 1964, after graduating from the Institute of Fine Arts in Baghdad and completing a degree in archaeology from Baghdad University in 1962. His studies of ancient civilizations and Iraqi heritage had a profound impact on his art, and a key objective in the early formation of his artistic style was to link the visual culture of the past to the present.In 1969, Azzawi formed the New Vision Group (al-Ru'yya al-Jadidah), uniting fellow artists ideologically and culturally as opposed to stylistically. The group's manifesto, Towards a New Vision, highlighted an association between art and revolution, and sought to transcend the notion of a 'local style'—coined by the Baghdad Modern Art Group—by broadening the parameters of local culture to include the entire Arab world.With exhibitions of his work held worldwide, including a landmark retrospective in 2017 at Qatar's MATHAF, his art features in the collections of some of the world's most prestigious museums and institutions. He is also regarded, in the tumultuous post-conflict climate of 2000s Iraq, considered to be the ultimate authority on modernist and contemporary art from the region.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * AR* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 52
Hussein Madi (Lebanese, born 1938)Untitled acrylic on canvassigned 'MADI' and dated '76' lower left and on the verso, executed in 1976101 x 120cm (39 3/4 x 47 1/4in).Footnotes:A rare and important 1970's abstracted letterform composition by Hussein Madi Provenance:Property from a private collection, BeirutHussein Madi's stunning large-scale composition is a masterful exploration of the abstract potential of traditional Arabic letterforms. The painting, created in the 1970s, features angular depictions of the word 'Allah' rendered in bright, vibrant greens and reds. Madi's interpretation of the letterform is a radical departure from the traditional, ornate calligraphy that has been practiced for centuries, and instead reduces the letterform into abstract shapes and signs used purely for artistic value.The painting features the word 'Allah' adapted into a crisscross pattern drawn with thin lines, with the letters almost rendered illegible. However, legibility is not important in this work; instead, Madi's focus is on the architecture of the letterform and how it can be manipulated for artistic expression. The result is a mesmerizing and powerful work of art that challenges traditional ideas of representation and invites viewers to contemplate the interplay between form and meaning.Hussein Madi is a Lebanese artist born in 1938 who is known for his innovative and experimental approach to calligraphy. He received his education at the LEbanese Institute of Fine Arts and Rome and has exhibited his work extensively throughout the Middle East, Europe, and the United States. Madi's work often incorporates elements of geometric abstraction, and he has been praised for his ability to seamlessly merge traditional and contemporary artistic techniques.Madi's painting is a testament to his ability to push the boundaries of traditional modes of representation while still maintaining a deep respect for the art form's history and cultural significance.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 55
Zeinab AlHashemi (United Arab Emirates)Day 4 angle bar, aluminium, tube and screwsexecuted in 2022100 x 100cm (39 3/8 x 39 3/8in).Footnotes:Zeinab Alhashemi is an Emirati conceptual artist born in 1986, renowned for her large-scale, site-specific installations. Her art blurs the boundaries between the natural and constructed world, drawing inspiration from the natural geography of the region. While her works depict traditional landscape colors and textures, they are often disrupted by her use of industrial materials like mesh metal, highlighting human intervention in nature. Her installations portray her birthplace, a place where modernity and tradition coexist in harmony.Alhashemi has participated in several prestigious exhibitions, including the Sharjah Biennial and the Sustainability Pavilion at EXPO 2021 in Dubai. She was also commissioned by the Institut de France and DCT Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi to showcase her work at the inauguration of the Louvre Abu Dhabi. In 2018, she was part of the Co-Lab Show, and was an Artist in Residence at SETI Institute in San Francisco. Alhashemi holds a BA in Arts and Science from Zayed University and is represented by the Leila Heller Gallery. She lives and works in Dubai.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 108
A Very Fine Set of Standard Apothecaries Weights English, dated 1892, the case with a label for 'THOS. CHESHIRE, SCALE MAKER, 146 DALE ST. LIVERPOOL', the case with an engraved plaque to the lid for 'STANDARD APOTHECARIES WEIGHTS, COUNTY OF LANCASTER GARSTANG DEVISION', the large 10oz weight engraved '10oz TROY, COUNTY OF LANCASTERGARSTANG DEVISION' each weight stamped with the set number 1325 and profusely marked with exchequer stamps, the earliest being VR 1892, the case 26cm wide
Lot 97
A Large & Impressive Inspectors Beam Kit, English, c.1920, the scale beams engraved 'COUNTY BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL, W. & T. AVERY LTD, BIRMINGHAM' and all numbered 3398, 3399 and 3400, the massive French polished storage cabinet opening to reveal 3 sets of beam scales dismantled and fitted into custom slots for storage, the set contains an oak tripod (tripod to short for large scale, it may have had an extending len now missing) mounted set engraved to weigh 56LB, a board mounted set engraved to weigh 7LB, and a small board mounted set engraved to weigh 1LB,Note: We have been unable to find a set of this size and form having been offered for sale at auction. Case Dimensions - 94cm wide, 58cm deep, 40cm tall
Lot 5
A Large Smith & Beck No.1 Circuit Stage Binocular Microscope A Large Smith & Beck No.1 Circuit Stage Binocular Microscope, English, dated 18 September 1884*, signed to the foot ‘R & J Beck LONDON’ and ‘N°12010’, the microscope stands on a flat tripod foot with rotating centre engraved in degrees, with two supporting pillars architectural in style, both terminating in trunnions supporting the microscope body, with large plano-concave mirror on swing-arm and sliding collar, sub-stage condenser holder with screw X & Y adjustment, goniometer control with degrees engraved, and rack-and-pinion focusing, a large goniometer circuit stage** allowing for full rotation of the specimen, supported on German silver mount with vernier scale to front, stage with X & Y control, swept limb with single accessory holder, course focus to the top, fine focus mechanism acting on the rack, Wenham prism in pull out/in drawer, with one case of accessories which contains: objectives all signed ‘R & J Beck’, 1 1/2in, 2/3in/ 4/10in, 1/5in, 1/8in. A pair of low, medium & high power binocular eyepieces. An achromatic condenser with a wheel of stops. A stage bulls-eye. A stage side reflector. A side reflector in a can. An erector lens. A large& small live box. Two glass stages. A compressor. Two Lieberkühns. Stage forceps. A Wenham-type parabolic condenser. An eyepiece lucida. Micrometer Glass. Double nosepiece. Specimen Holder. Dark Well & Holders. and other items the microscope also has a substage set of selenite filters There is no case only the microscope and the accessory set. Note: *From the Beck records. ** The circuit stage was an expensive optional extra for the No.1 microscope. It meant that the stage was further away from the limb of the microscope so it could be fully rotated, the limb is bigger as the body tube is also further out. This is a very rare feature.
Lot 129
A Standard Yard Comparator, English, c.1930, engraved 'STANDARD YARD, COUNTY BOROUGH OF BURNLEY, DEGRAVE & SHORT CO LTD MAKERS LONDON', the comparator standard yard measure, constructed of highly finished brass with lignum handles, with sliding adjustable microscope viewer for determining fine readings along the engraved scale, in a French polished mahogany case with a brass plaque engraved the same, case length 114cm
Lot 120
Victorian Set of Customs Inspectors Standard Apothecaries' Measures English, dated 1892, case with white enamel label for 'THOs CHESHIRE, SCALE MAKER, 146 DALE ST. LIVERPOOL' engraved to the brass plaque on the lid 'STANDARD APOTHECARIES MEASURES LANCASTER WIGAN DEVISION', and to the largest measure 'LANCASTER (WIGAN DIVISION) 1882' all other measures engraved with the capacity; 4floz; 3floz; 2floz; 1floz; 4fldr; 3fldr; 2fldr and 1fldr and the set number 1042, each measure with later exchequer stamps, with two glass pipets in a French polished mahogany case, case width 30cm
Lot 4
German, c.1936, engraved to the front of the body tube 'Ernst Leitz Wetzlar' and 'GS 280' (Geological Society) and engraved on most parts, objectives and eyepieces 'GS280', numbered on the card in the door 323053 the microscope standing on a large and heavy black enameled base, with locking adjustment to the incline, with plano-concave mirror focusing substage condenser with polariser, focusing stage to be used in conjunction with the vertical illuminator so as not to displace the position of the illuminator in relation to an external light source, stage with large removable central section so the microscope can be used with a Universal Stage, body tube with Bertrand lens (along with a hand-drawn chart ) with rack and pinion focusing, analyser with adjustment and scale, in a large wooden case with 7 Leitz objectives 6 of which are engraved GS280, a Berek Compensator engraved GS280 and engraved 1914 along with a hand-drawn chart (damaged), a cased mechanical stage, another Berek compensator engraved GS619The microscope was sold by the Geological Society back in 1984 to Peter Aubry Sabine for £115.00 and comes with all of the paperwork relating to the sale. According to the records held by the British Geological Society the microscope was bought in 1936 presumably for Dr Phemister, who was recorded as having it in 1937. Dr. Phemister was appointed Official Petrographer in 1935, a post he held until he became Assistant Director in 1946.Dr James Phemister was a renowned geologist whose contributions to the field of earth sciences were significant. He was born in Scotland in 1903 and spent most of his life working as a geologist in the UK. Dr Phemister's expertise in the field of geology earned him a high reputation among his peers and the scientific community.Dr Phemister's career began at the University of Edinburgh, where he earned a degree in geology. He then went on to study at the University of Cambridge, where he obtained a PhD in 1928. After completing his studies, Dr Phemister joined the British Geological Survey, where he worked for over 30 years. During this time, he made significant contributions to the study of geology in the UK.Dr Phemister's work was not limited to the UK, however. He also worked on geological surveys in Africa and South America. In Africa, he worked on a geological mapping project in the Congo, where he discovered the presence of copper deposits. In South America, he worked on a project to map the geology of the Andes mountains, which helped to improve our understanding of the tectonic processes that shape mountain ranges.Dr Phemister was also an active member of the Geological Society of London, where he played an important role in the development of the society. He was elected a Fellow of the society in 1939 and served as its President from 1953 to 1955. During his tenure as President, Dr Phemister worked to increase the society's membership and promote the study of geology.Apart from his work with the Geological Society, Dr Phemister was also an accomplished author. He published several books on geology, including "The Geology of Central England" and "The Geology of the South Wales Coalfield." These books were instrumental in advancing our understanding of the geological history of these regions.Dr Phemister's contributions to geology and earth sciences were recognized by many scientific societies in his lifetime. He was awarded the Wollaston Medal by the Geological Society of London in 1956 for his contributions to the study of geology. He was also awarded the Lyell Medal by the same society in 1966 for his contributions to geological mapping.In conclusion, Dr James Phemister was a pioneering geologist whose contributions to the field of earth sciences were immense. His work on geological mapping and his involvement in geological surveys in Africa and South America helped to improve our understanding of the geology of these regions. His tenure as President of the Geological Society of London was marked by his efforts to promote the study of geology and increase the society's membership. Dr Phemister's legacy lives on through his numerous publications and his lasting impact on the field of geology.Peter Aubrey Sabine, (b.1924 - d.2022) was as a prominent British petrologist and mineralogist born in London in 1924. He graduated with a geology degree from Imperial College London in 1945 and joined the Geological Survey and Museum (GSM) as a Geologist. Early in his career, he helped to reorganize the Geological Museum's specimens and showcases, sparking his interest in igneous petrology. In 1951, he received his PhD for investigating the minor intrusions of the Assynt district in N.W. Highlands. He was later promoted to Chief Petrographer and set about modernizing the Petrographical Department. He realized that the polarizing microscope for the optical characterization of rocks and minerals had been overtaken by more rapid and versatile techniques. He acquired the first X-ray diffraction (XRD) equipment by the late 1950s, followed by X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and differential thermal analysis (DTA) equipment. By the mid-1960s, modern X-ray diffractometer and image analysis equipment were installed, making the Petrographical Department the best equipped and staffed laboratory in the GSM.Sabine conducted various petrological studies, including contact metamorphism of chalk by Tertiary dolerite intrusions, resulting in several seminal publications. He provided the first detailed petrographical description of the granite found on Rockall, a tiny Atlantic island, after the first landing by the Royal Navy in 1955.Sabine was the longest-standing member of the Mineralogical Society at the time of his death, having joined in 1945 and becoming Vice President of the Geological Society in 1966. In 1977, he became Chief Geochemist at the Gray's Inn Road office of the renamed British Geological Survey (BGS) and later returned to the Exhibition Road as Deputy Director. However, he retired at the end of 1984 when the BGS relocated its headquarters to a site near Nottingham. Sabine's legacy includes groundbreaking research and modernization in petrology and mineralogy.
Lot 4a
A Large mid 19th Century German Polarising Compound Microscope Outfit, German, dated 1854 on an accompanying piece of paper, signed to front of body tube 'GUNDLACH BERLIN No.185', on 'Y' shaped foot with swept support to rear, compass-type joint to the underside of the stage, plano-concave mirror in articulated arm, focusing substage on slide out dovetail, rotating goniometer stage with engraved scale to the edge with sliding slide holders, Watt-type linkage to body tube with a course focusing to the rear of the body tube, fine focus screw to the underside of the stage, accessories include; set of 6 objectives in a leather-covered case, 3 eyepieces, an eyepiece goniometer with Nichol prism and accompanying substage polariser, a substage condenser and a set of stops and other items in a fitted French polished mahogany case, Case measures 34cm wideProvenance: the microscope belonged Hettie Jacobson (née Goldschmidt) a Jewish chemist who fled the Nazis in 1938 bringing this microscope with her.
Lot 50
An Equinoctial Sundial By T. W. Watson , English, c.1860, engraved to the dial 'T. W. Watson 4 Pall Mall, London' and the same to the inside of the case lid, the dial on 3 adjustable screw feet, with silvered compass dial with locking steel needle, 2 spirit levels, folding scale engraved 'North Lats' and 'South Lats' in a leather covered fitted case
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