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.
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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.
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
A Substantial Lancashire County Council Bullion Balance, English, dated 1910, engraved to the beam support 'DE GRAVE & CO LTD MAKERS LONDON' with all parts numbered 2101, the beam engraved 'COUNTY BOROUGH OF PRESTON, TO WEIGH 56LB' the scale pans with multiple exchequer marks, the scale supported on a large cast iron column with gilt edging, with massive beam hangers and pans, in a large polished glazed mahogany case with rising front, on 4 adjustable feet, handle for raising the balance missing, case height 123cm x width 112cm x depth 47cm Postage: due to the size and weight of this item Flints will not be able to offer postage or shipping. Please contact Newbury Pack & Send for a quote
A Rare & Early Differential Thermometer or Rumford Thermoscope, English, first quarter of the 19th century, signed to the rear of each boxwood thermometer scale 'WATKINS & HILL 5 CHARING CROSS LONDON' the thermometer on turned mahogany base with turned wooden column supporting the delicate glass 'U' shaped tube, the scales both running 50 - 0 - 50 , height 37cm The differential air thermometer, also known as the Rumford thermoscope, is an instrument used to measure temperature by utilizing the expansion and contraction of air with changes in temperature. This instrument has a long history, dating back to the 18th century. The thermometer was first developed by Benjamin Thompson, who later became known as Count Rumford, in the late 1700s. Rumford was an American-born physicist and inventor who worked in Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was interested in the nature of heat and the ways in which it could be measured. The Rumford thermoscope consists of two identical glass bulbs connected by a narrow glass tube. One of the bulbs is filled with air and the other is evacuated. The two bulbs are attached to a wooden frame, which provides stability for the instrument. When the thermometer is exposed to a change in temperature, the air in the bulb expands or contracts, causing the liquid in the tube to move. The level of the liquid in the tube indicates the temperature difference between the two bulbs. By carefully calibrating the instrument, it is possible to obtain accurate temperature measurements. The differential air thermometer was an important development in the field of temperature measurement, as it allowed for more precise measurements than previous methods. It was also relatively inexpensive and easy to use, making it accessible to a wider range of scientists and researchers. In the early 19th century, other types of thermometers, such as the mercury thermometer, began to be developed. These instruments were more accurate and easier to use than the Rumford thermoscope, and eventually became the standard for temperature measurement. However, the differential air thermometer remains an important historical artifact and a testament to the ingenuity of early scientists and inventors. Today, it is still possible to find examples of this instrument in museums and collections around the world. Note: due to the delicate nature of this instrument Flints are unable to ship it. please contact Newbury Pack & Send for a quote for postage
A Fuller's Calculator by Stanley, English, serial no. for 1949, with a label to the lid of the case for 'W. F. Stanley & Co Ltd, London', the spiral slide rule with an inner cylinder with a scale of sines of angles, Birmingham Wire Guages, decimals of a degree hour, decimals of a shilling, and many other scales, the handle and top constructed of bakelite, in mahogany case with mounting bracket, case 46cm The Fuller calculator, also known as Fuller’s cylindrical sliderule, is a circular slide rule that has a helical main scale that turns 50 times around the cylinder. It is comparable to a traditional slide ruler measuring 25.40m (1,000 inches) in length. It was invented by George Fuller (professor of engineering at Queen's University Belfast) in 1878. It outperformed almost all other slide rules and remained on the marketplace for nearly 100 years despite its price and size.
Standard Working Petrol Check Pump Measure, English, c. 1930, engraved 'BOROUGH OF ACCRINGTON', to the front and engraved at the rear 'DE GRAVE SHORT Co Ltd, LONDON, constructed of copper with brass bindings and brass handles and brass spirit level, with sight glass to rear with an engraved scale, measure engraved 1/2GALLON, in a fitted polished oak case with carry handles. Footnote: Standard working measures were specially made to be used by the weights and measures department to calibrate any of the inspector's measures that were to be taken out on site. They were used to calibrate the check pump measures taken out by Customs officers.
An Usher & Cole 2 Day Marine Chronometer, Usher & Cole, London Number 2144, The Polished mahogany double-hinged box with lid opening to reveal a glazed aperture, the front with an ivory signature plaque, engraved 'USHER & COLE TWO DAY 2144', the lower section has an inlaid brass star escutcheon as well as campaign style side handles and a full-length hinge to th rear, brass nuts hold the twin trunnions that support the gimbals with a gimbal lock at the lower right corner, a hole for the winding keys is located in the upper right-hand corner, the dial is 4-inch in diameter and silvered, signed 'USHER&COLE LONDON MAKERS TO TH THE ADMIRALTY'. It has a Roman chapter ring as well as an outer minute scale, with a large subsidiary seconds dial between V-VII and three blued steel hands. The spotted full plate 80mm movement with four pillars and maintaining power to the chain fusee, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring (of ten turns) with diamond endstone, cut and compensated bimetallic balance with cylinder shaped weights and a pair of timing screws, sitting in a weighted, gimballed bowl with sprung dust cover to the winding cover. Note: according to the vendor the chronometer has been fully overhauled by a clock maker in the past few years.
Hieronymus van der Mij, (1687–1761), showing a wooded landscape with two women and a cherub, with inscription 'H. Vander Mij Fec 1745' to the middle of the bottom, black chalk, black chalk framing lines, 25.5cm x 19.5cm Hieronymus van der Mij was a Dutch artist who lived in the 18th century. He is known for his paintings of landscapes, seascapes, and still lifes. Despite his talent and the quality of his work, van der Mij is relatively unknown today, and his life remains a mystery to many. Born in Amsterdam in 1714, van der Mij showed an early interest in art and began his training as a painter at a young age. He studied under the Dutch painter Jacob de Wit, who was known for his decorative wall and ceiling paintings. Under de Wit’s tutelage, van der Mij developed his skills as a painter and learned to create large-scale works of art. Van der Mij’s style was influenced by the Dutch Golden Age of painting, which was characterized by a focus on realism, attention to detail, and a strong use of light and shadow. His landscapes and seascapes often feature dramatic skies, with billowing clouds and bright bursts of light breaking through. He had a keen eye for detail, and his paintings often feature carefully rendered trees, flowers, and animals. Despite his talent, van der Mij never achieved the same level of success as some of his contemporaries. He worked primarily as a decorative painter, creating murals and other large-scale works for public and private buildings. He also created many still lifes, which were popular among collectors at the time. Van der Mij’s work has largely been forgotten over time, and only a few of his paintings survive today. However, his legacy can still be seen in the work of later Dutch painters, who were influenced by his style and approach to painting. In recent years, there has been renewed interest in van der Mij’s work, with some art historians and collectors seeking out his remaining paintings. While his life remains shrouded in mystery, his talent as a painter is undeniable. His work serves as a reminder of the rich artistic tradition of the Dutch Golden Age, and his legacy continues to inspire artists and art lovers today. In conclusion, Hieronymus van der Mij was a Dutch artist who lived in the 18th century. He was known for his landscapes, seascapes, and still lifes, which featured a strong use of light and shadow and attention to detail. Although he worked primarily as a decorative painter, his talent and influence can still be seen in the work of later Dutch painters. While much of his life remains unknown, his legacy as an artist lives on through his surviving paintings, which continue to inspire and captivate art lovers today.
MISCELLANEOUS PLASTIC TOY SOLDIERS AND OTHER MILITARY FIGURES: Fifteen separately categorised boxes of various numbers of plastic toy soldiers manufactured by Britains, Lone Star, Monogram, Frog and Cherilea and others during the late 1950s and 1960s. Includes British, US and German army figures, as well as cowboys and Indians and police figures.- Fifty-three infantry figures in the French army combat uniforms of the early and mid-1960s. These painted 30mm-scale figures are in mint condition and were acquired in Barcelonette, France in 1966, having been individually selected to reflect the organisation and weapons etc. of a French army rifle platoon of that time. -Original box of Tamiya 1/35 scale German Observation Group (8 figures unassembled and unpainted).-Original box of Accurate Figures Ltd. 1/32 scale British Infantry of the American Revolution (War of Independence) 1775-83 (20 unpainted figures).-Original box of Airfix 1/32 scale Modern British Infantry (period late 1960s to late 1980s) (29 unpainted figures).-Original box of Airfix 1/32 scale Modern German Infantry (period 1960s to the mid-1990s) (29 unpainted figures).-Original box of Revell (Germany) 1/35 scale Deutsche Panzergrenadiere (period from the mid- 1990s).-Plastic box of unassembled 1/35 scale figures and accessories by Tamiya and Armour manufacturers, including US Army, Russian (USSR) Red Army and German Army.-Cardboard box containing five painted HO scale Airfix armoured vehicles (German Panther tank, German Sturmgeschütz self-propelled gun; British Sherman & Churchill tanks and Saladin armoured car).Est: £20 - £30.
MISCELLANEOUS 1/72, OO & HO SCALE FIGURES AND OTHER ITEMS: Compartmentalised plastic box of Airfix, Monogram, Tamiya, Roco Peetzy (Minitanks) and other makes of 1/72, OO and HO scale figures and accessories, both painted and unpainted. These include:-British, German, Japanese, Russian (USSR) Red Army and US Army and US Marine Corps troops during World War Two and the Cold War.-Miscellaneous civilian and police figures.-American Civil War (1861-1865) Union and Confederate figures (mainly unpainted).-Native American warriors of the Indian Wars (1860s and 1870s) (unpainted).-Group of four painted 1/35 scale Tamiya US Army Vietnam War (late 1960s) figures and accessories, painted to collector standard and intended for a Vietnam War briefing diorama that was never completed.-Group of three painted 1/35 scale Tamiya German Army (Waffen-SS) figures with a Tamiya Schwimmwagen and a ‘Malmedy-St. Vith’ signpost, intended for a collector-standard diorama of 1st SS Panzer Division during the Ardennes campaign in December 1944 (based on a World War Two photograph, specifically featuring Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper and others), but which was never completed.Est. £20 - £30.
AMERICAN CIVIL WAR FIGURES: Multiple 1/72 scale American Civil War (1861-1865) infantry and artillery figures, fully painted (in 1970) as Union and a Confederate forces for war gaming, dioramas or other displays. Includes Union and Confederate HQ or command groups, colour bearers, artillery guns and limbers, as well as infantry troops of different regular and volunteer units. These are predominantly Airfix 1/72 scale American Civil War (ACW) figures, but also include conversions from Airfix French Foreign Legion and British Guards regiment figures.Est. £20 - £30.
AMERICAN CIVIL WAR FIGURES:-Multiple 1/72 scale American Civil War (1861-1865) cavalry figures, fully painted (in 1970) as mounted troops of Union and a Confederate cavalry for war gaming, dioramas or other displays.-A plastic box containing 27 fully painted (in 1970) 1/72 scale American Civil War (1861-1865) mounted and dismounted Union and Confederate officers and other individual soldiers.Est. £20 - £30.
ROCO PEETZY ‘MINITANKS’ MILITARY VEHICLES FOR COLLECTORS:-Thirty-seven un-boxed Roco Peetzy HO scale Minitanks military vehicles, acquired in Minden, West Germany during 1968 and 1969. These items are for collectors or modellers etc. and are not toys.-Three boxed Roco Peetzy HO scale Minitanks military vehicles, acquired in Bielefeld, Germany in 2000. These items are for collectors or modellers etc. and are not toys.-An original Roco Peetzy catalogue of 1968.-Predominantly Bundeswehr, US Army and British army armoured and specialist vehicles of the last three decades of the Cold War, plus three Russian (USSR) tanks. Some alternative parts (i.e. a T-34 tank turret and self-propelled howitzer barrels) are included.Est. £20 - £30.
SOLDIERS OF THE 49th, 62nd & 66th REGIMENT OF FOOT FOR COLLECTORS:-A boxed set of seven soldiers of the 49th Regiment of Foot (later the Royal Berkshire Regiment and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Royal Regiment), circa 1815.-A boxed set of seven soldiers of the 62nd Regiment of Foot (later the Wiltshire Regiment and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Royal Regiment), circa 1815. - A boxed set of seven soldiers of the 66th Regiment of Foot (later the Hertfordshire Regiment and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Royal Regiment), circa 1815.This set of collectable figures was produced for the military museum in Salisbury in 1997 as one of several commercial future options for adoption by the museum at that time. The box provided in 1997 was not in its final form, being used simply to demonstrate the intended method of presentation of the figures displayed within. However, the option to produce and market these figures at scale was not adopted by the museum, so this set of collectable figures is unique.Est. £20 - £30.
TAMIYA 1/25 SCALE R/C GERMAN ‘TIGER’ TANK FOR COLLECTORS:Assembled and painted Tamiya 1/25 scale German Tiger I PzKpfw VI tank (World War Two).Original (1972) assembly manual included. Model has remote control fitted (wire, not radio R/C), but this facility has not been used since about 1973, as the model has only been used for static display since then. Full interior equipment of tank fitted. Three original crew members included. Model was acquired and constructed in West Berlin during 1972.Est. £20 - £30.
TAMIYA 1/25 SCALE R/C GERMAN ‘PANTHER’ TANK FOR COLLECTORS:Assembled and painted Tamiya 1/25 scale German Panther PzKpfw V tank (World War Two). Original (1972) assembly manual included. Model has remote control fitted (wire, not radio R/C), but this facility has not been used since about 1973, as the model has only been used for static display since then. Original crew member (tank commander) is included in the small plastic bag of accessories. Note that this figure’s body and legs can be separated so that he can either be positioned in the commander’s cupola (without legs, in order to fit into the hatch) or standing beside the tank (with legs fitted). Model was acquired and constructed in West Berlin during 1972.Est. £20 - £30.
TAMIYA 1/25 SCALE R/C RUSSIAN T-34/85 TANK FOR COLLECTORS:Assembled and painted Tamiya 1/25 scale Russian (Red Army) T-34/85 tank (World War Two). Original (1972) assembly manual included. Model has remote control fitted (wire, not radio R/C), but this facility has not been used since about 1973, as the model has only been used for static display since then. Original crew member (tank commander) included. Model was acquired and constructed in West Berlin 1972.Est. £20 - £30.
A near complete 3 inch scale model of a Burrell General Purpose Traction Engine. Eleven and a half inch six spoke flywheel, worm and chain steering, spoked and streaked wheels, the steam chest with plaque "Chas. Burrell & Sons Limited Manufacturers Thetford England", boiler with black chimney and boiler door signed en-suite. The model is finished in green, black and red. Overall size 75cm high, 120cm long and 48cm wide. Note - Requires restoration and finishing , no boiler certificate. Est. £4000 - £5000.
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