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A GROUP OF THREE ASHFORD MARBLE PIETRA DURA DESK ACCESSORIES (3)Coleridge Collection, 19th CenturyComprising a thermometer obelisk inlaid with pietra dura flowers and an ivory scale, 37.5 cm high; a pietra dura paperweight; and a plaque mounted with postal scales, 17.5 cm wide, all with ‘Anthony & Marietta Coleridge Collection’ labelsSold with Ivory Certificate - submission reference ETBRJPYK.ProvenanceThe Anthony &Marietta Coleridge CollectionThe thermometer and scales: The Late R.E SummerfieldEsq., sold Christie’s, Cheltenham Racecourse, 23-28 October 1989.

A PAIR OF REGENCY FIFTEEN-INCH LIBRARY GLOBESJ. and W. CARY, LONDON, 1820The terrestrial sphere applied with two sets of twelve hand-coloured engraved split half-gores incorporating circular cartouche inscribed CARY'S, NEW TERRESTRIAL GLOBE, Drawn from the most recent, GEOGRAPHICAL WORKS, shewing the whole of the New Discoveries, with the, TRACKS of the PRINCIPAL NAVIGATORS, and every improvement in Geography, to the present Time., LONDON: London. Published by J. & W. Cary, 181 Strand, Nov'r 24 1820., extensively annotated with fully graduated equatorial calibrated in minutes and degrees, ecliptic and meridians, the Pacific ocean with an analemma TABLE of EQUATION, many explorers' tracks and numerous notes and dates, Antarctica with no land shown but 71.10 the most South'n Latitude of Capt. Cook, Vast Islands and firm fields of ice and other notes, the continents with nation states faintly colour-outlined, showing cities, towns, rivers, mountains in pictorial relief; the celestial with rectangular panel inscribed CARY'S, NEW CELESTIAL GLOBE, ON WHICH, are carefully laid down the whole of the, STARS AND NEBULAE, contained in the Catalogues of, Wollaston, Herschel, Bode, Piazzi, Zach & c., Calculated to the Year 1820, Made & Sold by J. & W. Cary 181 Strand London 1818, the axis through the celestial poles, with fully graduated equatorial and ecliptic with twilight zone, the constellations depicted by mythical beasts and figures with dotted boundaries, the stars shown to eight orders of magnitude with clusters and nebulæ and labelled; both spheres with engraved brass hour dials to the poles and pivoted within brass meridian circles divided for degrees, the hand-coloured engraved paper horizon rings with compass points and degrees in both directions, pictorial representations of the Zodiac, calendar scales and wind directions; each supported on a mahogany tripod stand incorporating four quadrants supporting meridian ring over baluster upright and downcurved supports terminating with tapered feet fitted with brass castors, (both unrestored with some historic damage).100.5cm (39.5ins) high, 52.5cm (20.75ins) diameter. The celebrated Cary family business of scientific instrument and globe makers was established by John Cary at Johnson's Court, Fleet Street, London in 1782 moving to a new address at 'Corner of Arundel Square', Strand the following year. He was primarily an engraver of maps, charts and globes who moved again in 1783 to 188 Strand. By 1791 he had entered into what appeared to be a relatively casual partnership with his brother, William; this partnership lasted until circa 1816 by which time William and John Cary had moved again to 181 Strand before finally settling in 86 St. James in 1820. The following year he was succeeded by his sons, John (II) and George Cary, who continued from the firm's 181 Strand address until 1851/2 when the business was acquired by Henry Gould.Condition Report: Terrestrial - The sphere is in original unrestored condition with good mellow yellowed finish to the varnish and printing clear. The Atlantic has a bump/bruise approximately 3 inches across which includes a couple of very small losses to the plaster and has three or four cracks radiusing out to around six inches form the centre of the bruise. There is also a concentric scuff towards the South pole. Sphere otherwise is in good condition with damage limited to slight movement/cracking at the top pivot and varnish rubbing/wear. Areas of old vanish rubbing/wear have taken on dark finish hence they exhibit as dark spots/patches, more recent varnish rubbing is noticeable around the equator. The brass ring and hour circles are present and undamaged but have oxidised to a dark chocolate brown colour. The stand is intact with no breaks or losses; a section of the horizon ring is a little loose with an angled crack through Sagittarius and the papers are fairly heavily worn between Aquarius and Gemini. The mahogany base is a little faded/dry in colour.Celestial - In similar condition to the terrestrial with a smaller bump (approx. 3 by 2 inches) to the left of Orion; this bump appears to be very localised with no noticeable more extensive cracking evident. Faults otherwise generally limited to historic varnish rubbing and grime including drip of paint (or something similar) to the upper hemisphere which most likely could be cleaned-off. The stand is in sound condition with overall patchy discolouration and dirt staining to the horizon papers; the ring itself is a loose on its joints but undamaged.Please see/request further images which form part of the condition report.Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE AND RARE GEORGE II WALNUT MERCURY DIAL BAROMETERJOHN HALLIFAX, BARNSLEY, CIRCA 1730The 6 inch engraved brass break-arch dial with radial foliate scroll engraved centre within applied silvered concentric scale calibrated in barometric inches 28-31 divided and labelled in tenths and with additional further scale divided 1-30 over the same range to the outer track, the inner margin with annotations Tempestous, Rain Wind or Snow, Changeable, Fair or Frost, Settle Fair or Frost and Very Dry, with scroll-pierced steel hand and spandrels engraved with leafy sprays within a herringbone border, beneath arch centred with a domed silvered boss signed Jn:o Hallifax, Barnsley, Inv't & Fecit flanked by conforming leafy scroll infill and herringbone surround, the case in the form of a longcase clock with block upstand to the domed caddy surmount standing on cross-grain ogee mouldings over additional plinth to superstructure, with cavetto cornice and triple-line bordered break-arch frieze over the glazed dial aperture secured by screws and applied with slender three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with conforming quarter columns to the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over triple-line edged book-match veneered panel infill around a central circular section fitted with a manual pointer for the engraved brass recording ring with concentric scales matching those of the barometer dial above, the box base with stepped ogee top mouldings over conforming book-match veneered panel to fascia and cavetto over ogee moulded inverted caddy to underside, the rear with slender door revealing mercury syphon tube and pulley mechanism for the dial. 124.5cm (49ins) high, 26cm (10.25ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep. Provenance: A Descendant of the Spencer Stanhope Family of Cannon Hall, Barnsley. John Hallifax is recorded in Goodison, Nicholas ENGLISH BAROMETERS 1680-1860 as the son of the local vicar, born in Springthorpe, Lincolnshire in 1694. The family name was originally Waterhouse but was changed by his grandfather during the previous century. John Hallifax moved to Barnsley and set up as a clockmaker after his father's death in 1711; he had seven children and was succeeded in his business by his fifth son, Joseph (1728-62), after his death in 1750. In addition to Joseph his fourth son, George, also became a clockmaker in Doncaster, where he later twice served as Mayor of the town. John's third son, Thomas, moved to London and became an eminent banker, he served as Lord Mayor and became a member of Parliament. The regard to which John Hallifax was held is evident in the inscription on his tombstone which reads: 'Whose abilities and virtue few in these times have attained. His art and industry were such as his ingenious inventions will be a lasting monument of his merit -- such as recommended him to the favour and esteem of all good men that knew him'. The current instrument belongs to a small series produced by John Hallifax during the second quarter of the 18th century. The glazed front panel over the dial is designed to be removable to allow adjustment whilst the instrument is being set-up but is then secured by screws to prevent tampering. The recording dial in the trunk allows any changes in the pressure to be observed without having to touch the principal dial. Dial barometers by John Hallifax have traditionally been very highly sought-after with examples residing in some of the most important collections of both clocks and instruments as well as fine furniture and objects. One such example was offered at Christie's London in their sale of the Samuel Messer Collection of English Furniture, Clocks & Barometers 5th December 1991 (lot 12) where it achieved £32,000 hammer. More recently another was sold at Tennants, Leyburn in their Autumn Catalogue Sale 18th November 2010 (lot 1404) for £40,000.Condition Report: The barometer is now fitted with a standard wheel barometer syphon tube which is filled with mercury. The pulley assembly is also that from a standard wheel barometer and there is evidence of a different mechanism being fitted at some point. The dial is in clean condition with good strong engraving showing only very slight wear. The hand is missing its tip.The case is in good original condition but with some historic repairs. The superstructure has historic replacements to the ogee cross-grain mouldings (most noticeably to both sides of the lower tier). The rear of the superstructure shows evidence of re-gluing hence it is likely that the barometer at some point was in fairly tired condition with a few sections missing from the mouldings. The cornice moulding has been replaced to the right-hand side and has had a repair to the front left-hand corner; the frieze above the dial also has some patching to the veneers. The glazed front panel has repaired cracks to the arch section and is a little warped; the securing screws are replacements. The trunk has some historic shrinkage to the figured veneers and some patching-in to the banded borders otherwise is in good condition. The side veneers (to both the hood section and the trunk) are in fine condition. The central recording dial has lost its silvering and the hand is a replacement. The base appears all-original but has been re-glued. The front panel also shows some shrinkage/movement within the stringing towards the margins. The rear door appears original. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to age related bumps, scuffs, shrinkage, wear and a few small additional historic repairs to the mouldings. Condition Report Disclaimer

A RARE GEORGE III MAHOGANY HODOMETER OR WAYWISERW. AND S. JONES, LONDON, CIRCA 1800With 31.5 inch diameter wheel bound with an iron tyre and with six tapered spokes around a brass hub engaging with take-off gearing contained within the left hand fork of the handle assembly, the right hand fork incorporating a hinged section to allow removal of the wheel with locking via a knurled brass screw, the upper section with inverted 7.25 inch circular silvered register engraved W. & S. Jones, 30 Lower Holborn, London to centre within concentric inner scale calibrated in Roman numeral MILES (I to X) and Arabic Furlongs (0 to 8 for each mile) to be read by the shorter of the two blued steel hands within outer scales calibrated in Poles (0 to 40) and Yards (0 to 220) to be read by the longer hand, set behind a hinged glazed circular moulded wooden bezel beneath elaborate yoke-shaped handle 137cm (54ins) high overall, 32cm (11.5ins) wide at the handle.  William and Samuel Jones are recorded in Clifton, Gloria Dictionary of British Scientific Instrument makers 1550-1851 as optical, mathematical and philosophical instrument makers who worked from several addresses in Holborn 1791-1859 including 135 Holborn (1792-1800) and 30 Holborn (1800-1860). Banfield notes that William Jones was apprenticed to the highly regarded maker Benjamin Martin whilst Samuel was apprenticed to George Adams (junior) instrument-maker to George III and optician to the Prince of Wales. The partnership was one of the most important firms of scientific instrument makers of the late Georgian/Regency period and were particularly well known for their microscopes. The current lot would have been a particularly valuable instrument for surveyors charged with creating maps and plans during the latter years of the 18th century. The importance of the instrument's role is reflected in the quality of its construction with the dial in particular being finely engraved and finished. When reviewing comparable surviving instruments of this type it becomes clear that different makers such as Dollond, Thomas Rubergall, William Frazer, and W. and S. Jones appear to have sold essentially identical instruments. This would suggest that they were probably made in one workshop who then supplied them to various makers for retail. One possible candidate for the supplier would be the workshop established by George Adams, as several earlier variants of this design by him are known including an example in the King George III collection housed at The Science Museum, London. This suggests that Adams was used to making such instruments hence was best suited to supply them in reasonable numbers to other makers.  

A FRENCH SILVER BUTTERFIELD PATTERN PORTABLE SUNDIALPIERRE LE MAIRE, PARIS, LATE 17th CENTURYThe elongated octagonal plate with four hour scales for 52, 49, 46 and 43 degrees annotated 4-12-8, IIII-XI-I-VIII, 4-12-7 and V-XI-I-VII divided into quarter-hours, the centre with foliate engraved panel within band signed P. Le Maire, A Paris, a la Pierre d' aiman, with glazed compass divided for sixteen points opposing hinged bird engraved adjustable gnomon calibrated in degrees for elevation to the outer edge, the underside engraved with latitudes for twenty-six cities including Rome 41.54, Rennes 48, Madrit 40.26, Londres 51.31, Naples 41.5 and Paris 48.5. The plate 7cm (2.75ins) long, 6cm (2.375ins) wide. Pierre Le Maire is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as becoming a Maitre of the clockmakers' guild in 1675. He worked from St. Germain, Paris alongside his son Jean, however as a Protestant he was imprisoned in 1687 and his workshop/stock sold-on. Soon afterwards it is believed that he moved to Amsterdam.This type of portable pocket sundial was devised by Michael Butterfield an English instrument maker who settled in Paris in around 1685. By the end of the century Butterfield's workshop was located on 'Le Quay de L'Horloge' which would have positioned him right within the Parisian clockmaking community. 

A box containing Roundhouse Lifelike trains and Heritage collection rolling stock, various scales (boxed).

A set of vintage Salter balance scales with weights.

Four sets of antique and later scales.

A set of Salter Hughes no.48B baby weighing scales.

A set of Avery post office scales.

6th-5th century B.C. The front of a scale armour coat composed of over five hundred overlapping bronze scales, each mounted onto a custom-made stand for purposes of display; the scales show to have formed different series, some having holes only in the upper part, some with three holes in the upper part and two holes to the left, and some showing three upper holes and one central hole. Cf. similar scales from Egypt, dated circa 590 B.C., in the Metropolitan Museum, discovered in the palace of Apries, accession no.09.183.7a–v; Chernenko, E.V., The Scythians 700-300 BC, Hong Kong, 1998, pp.7ff., pl.D & E; ???????? ?.?., ‘Elements of Scythian tradition in the complex of armament of the Altai forest-steppes population, in the 6th-3rd centuries B.C.’, in Russian Academy of science, The war and the military in the Scythian-Sarmatian world, Proceedings of International Scientific Conference in tribute to the memory of A.I. Melyukova (Kagal’nik, 26-29 April 2014), in Russian, pp.119-126 and pp.162-171, pl.3, p.126, fig.2, p.165. 9.6 kg total, 79 cm high including stand (31 in.). Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Property of a London, UK, collector. Accompanied by an academic expertise by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate no.11389-192359. The favourite armour of the Scythian noblemen was a protection composed of scales, usually protecting the torso, sometimes the entire body (kataphraktoi). The Scythians found the most efficient method of arranging the overlapping ‘fish-scales’ as a corselet made of a number of bronze and iron plates, able to protect against sword and spear thrusts. The scales were fixed to an organic backing in such a way that the edges were overlapping in a similar way to rooftiles creating a complete protection for the wearer. Our scales correspond well to bronze scales found in May 1961 in an accidentally destroyed burial in a barrow, near the village of Nadezhda Sovetsky district. They were discovered together with iron scales, a Greek Corinthian helmet, fragments of an amphora, five arrowheads and fragments of an iron sword. Most of these bronze scales were oblong in shape, with a sub-rectangular upper end and a rounded lower end, but slightly bigger than our scales.

Two sets of kitchen scales, one Tower brand the other Salter Staffordshire complete with weights

A Set of Late 19th/Early 20th Century Shop Scales with Brass Pan, Unrelated Copper Weights and Ceramic Plate Inscribed Parnall and Sons, Bristol, Marble over Wooden Plinth Base, 47cms Wide

Two sets of Avery grocer's scales.

A set of vintage kitchen scales with weights together with a contemporary five piece kitchen bread bin and canister set

A hexagonal copper twin handled pot containing vintage kitchen tools, set of scales with weights

A box containing brass lamps, a table candelabra, kitchen scales, a cast iron door stop etc.

A set of 20th century Avery enamelled doctor's scales.

A vintage fishing box with contents. The metal box painted green with an upholstered leather seat to the top and a leather strap, the box containing scales, fish food etc, H37cm

Assorted vintage brass and metalware. To include scales in various forms, such as Salter's improved spring balance, scale weights and more

A letter scale and weights together with a wooden cow bell. The scales mounted on a wooden base

A vintage cast metal set of scales and a selection of related weights.

JOHN OATES, PUMP NR. HALIFAX. A LATE GEORGIAN MAHOGANY SIGNPOST BAROMETER fitted paper calibrated scales with mercury tube and string inlaid mahognay case with turned cistern cover.111cm wide 90cm high

A selection of Bburago die-cast model vehicles, including: Bugatti Type 59 (1934); Chevrolet Corvette (1957); and others, of sizes, including scales ranging 1/18 to 1/64, each in box.

Pair of 19th Century mahogany and brass balance scales with drawer to base

Set of sovereign weighing scales in original box

A large set of cast iron scales, Lowestoft makers

A set of scales

Marx, Timpo, Crescent, Airfix, Others - A mixed collection of vintage toys in playworn condition, including a quantity of plastic soldiers in various scales such as Crescent Cowboys and Native Americans, a Victory Industries car (Chassis only), Matchbox MOY diecast, two vintage cap guns, a Timpo Wells Fargo Stage Coach; a battery operated Empire Made plastic sports car, a Airfix built model locomotive and similar. All items in dusty condition with play wear and age imperfections, ranging mainly Poor - some Fair and are all unchecked for completeness. This does not constitute a guarantee)

Dinky Toys, Corgi, Matchbox, Lego, Hot Wheels - A collection of unboxed diecast and plastic model vehicles in various scales. Lot includes a Lego Mercedes 'Shell' Tanker'; Hot Wheels Redlines Custom Firebird; Corgi James Bond Toyota GT; Matchbox #33 Lamborghini Miura (gold, red interior) and similar. All items ahve play wear some with damage and missing parts, generally ranging Poor - Fair Plus some Good. All items unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Maisto, Bburago, Kyosho, Polistil, Other - An unboxed group of ldiecast model vehicles in various scales. Lot includes Maisto 1:12 Jaguar XJ220; Kyosho 1:18 Smart Forfour; Polistil 1:16 Morgan Plus 8 and similar. Models all show play and display wear some with missing and broken parts ranging Fair overall. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Unmarked Maker - A group of tinplate model cars in various scales all unmarked. Lot includes modern and circa 1960s issue, including a probable Japanese made Ford Galaxie battery operated tinplate police car; a probable Japanese Ford Mustang concept car, and similar. Models shows signs of play, and display appearing to Fair - Fair Plus overall. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Danbury Mint, Maisto, Others - Nine diecast and plastic model cars in various scales. Lot includes Danbury Mint 1:24 1956 Ford Thunderbird; Danbury Mint 1:24 1967 Chevrolet Bel Air; Road Legends 1:18 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria and similar. Models show signs of display with some having missing / broken parts and appear to range between Fair - Good dusty condition. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Britains, Bruder, Other - An unboxed herd of diecast and plastic agricultural vehicles and implements in various scales. Lot includes a Bruder Class Lexion 480 Combine Harvester; Bruder Grimme SE75-30 Potato Digger; Britains #9588 Super Spray Tank and similar. Items appear to range in condition between Fair - Good with display and play imperfections. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Hachette, Bburago, Corgi, EFE, Others - An unboxed collection of diecast and plastic model vehicles in several scales. Lot includes Bburago 1:24 Ford Capri 2.8i; Hachette Airstream Excella 280 Turbo; Bburago Mercedes Benz SSK 1928 and similar. Models appear to range in between Poor - mainly Fair Plus - Good dusty condition with display and age imperfections some with missing / broken parts. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

CKO Kellerman, Solido, Corgi, Teamsterz, other - A grouping of boxed diecast, plastic and tinplate model vehicles in various scales. Lot includes a CKO Kellerman #441 friction powered tinplate bus; Solido #4654 Alfa Romeo 1995 GTV; Corgi #97267 Double Deck Tram 'Grimsby' and similar. Models appear to be in Good - Mint condition some showing signs of display, housed in Poor - Good boxes with age and storage related imperfections. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Six decorative tinplate / pressed metal model depicting a variety of vehicles in various scales, including a Land Rover, American Truck, Steam Traction Engine, and similar. Items appear to be in Fair Plus - Good condition with signs of display. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

A collection of decorative tinplate / pressed metal, wood and other material models depicting a variety of vehicles in various scales, including a train, New York Taxi, tractor, penny farthing and similar. Items appear to be in Fair - Good condition with signs of display, and some appear to have loose / missing parts. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

A cased set of chemical scales by Philip Harris Ltd. Birmingham. Crack to the glass on the back left corner.

A boxed set of vintage fish weighing scales. Branded for G W Woodhouse and Son, Sheffield.

A LATE VICTORIAN BLACK SLATE MANTEL CLOCK, THREE BRASS SPRING BALANCE SCALES, ETC, the mantel clock with marble inserts to the front of the case, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, eight day movement, glass rear dust cover, bell strike, movement fully wound, height 21cm, with pendulum fitted inside clock and key, a decorative cast iron black painted wall hook, height 38cm, a Bourdon pressure gauge, two Salters spring balance scales and a German example, s.d. (6)

FIVE BOXES OF METALWARE, FRAMED PRINTS AND ORNAMENTS, to include a hand beaten stainless steel dish from the L.R.I school of industrial art Borrowdale, diameter 13cm, a set of Piquot ware, stainless steel teapot, coffee pot, milk jug, sugar bowl, a set of carved oak bellows, length 14cm (working), a mantle clock, height 30cm (no key), a copper quart jug, a pair of brass candle sticks, a set of 1940s brass Post Office scales (with weights), twelve framed pictures, a leather cased set of backgammon, playing cards, a large Indian design brass dish, tray and coffee pot, a modern graduation cap and gown with a pale blue hood, a pair of Mirador binoculars 10 x 42, a full Motor Fuel Ration book, a pack of twelve pictorial postcards of the Royal Mint, four picture postcards of Sark, a cloisonne covered pot, pewter tankard, etc (s.d) (4 boxes + loose)

A SMALL COLLECTION OF SCALES, WEIGHTS, MICROSCOPE, ETC, including a mahogany gun cleaning rod, possibly 4 bore, a brass microscope in need of repair, the walnut case fitted with a drawer of microscope slides, a set of Oertling scales with register to both sides, assorted brass and iron weights (Qty) (Condition report: mixed condition, microscope and wooden based scales in need of repair / restoration)

Two sets of gold / coin scales, together with a 1/2 pistol and 1 Guinea

A set of brass scales and weights and a vintage mirror

A cigarette box, secret box, set scales et cetera

A 9ct gold chain with 9ct gold scales pendant 10gm

A set of postal scales, another scale and Bakelite box with sides

Lot to include kitchen scales, metal ware, model boat and similar.

The Spotlight Casting Directory for Stage, Screen, Radio and Television Autumn 1958 2 Vols Actors and Actresses: Actors - Leading and Younger Leading 1958 pp553 incl. Sean Connery, Peter Sellers, Peter Wyngarde, David McCallum, Patrick McGoohan, Richard Attenborough etc. Actresses - Character, Juvenile Character, Musical, children incl Prunella Scales, Mollie Sugden, Josephine Martin, Richard O'Sullivan, Susan Hampshire etc. (2 vols)

A set of 20th century post office letter scales with weight set

Three mahogany and brass letter scales with various weights. Estimate: £15-30

Cased British Griffin & George Scientific Weighing Scales

19th century mahogany and brass bound apothecary box, the hinged lid inscribed John Bruce Esq. The interior with eleven compartments and a lift out box with a further seven compartments including a small glass mortar and pestle, four glass bottles and a small glass measure and a lift out tray with travelling scales, size of box overall 26 x 14cm

A set of Avery weighing scales and weights

Carn Pottery studio vase signed John Beusmans, together with postal scales, ginger jar etc

Six brass Salter spring balance scales, together with three similar smaller

A vintage set of balance scales in display case marked Sold by A H Baird Edinburgh, and a box of weights, one weight lacking, (display case measures 44cm x 52cm x 22cm)

An early 20thc set of scales in wooden and glazed showcase, with fitted drawer to base, back foot lacking, and boxed set of weights (a lot)

Antique postal scales for letters, comes with brass weights. [10x20cm] [Will post]