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Lot 877
VAN ALLEN JAMES: (1914-2006) American space Scientist. Van Allen was instrumental in establishing the field of magnetospheric research in space, leading the scientific community in putting research instruments on space satellites. The Van Allen radiation belts were named after him. Signed 7 x 5 photograph `J.es. Van Allen´, the 9image showing the scientist outdoors in a half-length pose. Signed in bold black ink to a clear area of the image. VG
Lot 882
JENNER EDWARD: (1749-1823) English Physician & Scientist, the pioneer of smallpox vaccine, the world's first vaccine. An extremely rare and significant manuscript notebook, unsigned, the tall 8vo bound volume compiled by Jenner, comprising over 100 pages of holograph text (and some original illustrations and diagrams), n.p., n.d. (c.1822/23), being Jenner's transcripts of contemporary scientific texts relating to meteorology. Jenner's notes explore the various aspects of contemporary meteorology, including the observations and discoveries of leading academics including William Falconer, Luke Howard and Thomas Forster and cover a wide variety of meteorological subjects from instrumentation ('a complete apparatus of meteorological instruments should include the Barometer, Thermometer, Hydrometer, Photometer, Athrioscope, Cynometer') through to the influence of flora and fauna ('Animal effluvia as well as vegetable are capable of being mixed with the air, and suspended in it. These are now generally esteemed to be the cause or source of fevers of the malignant or contagious kind'). The comprehensive notebook includes texts from various publications, essays and papers, a few extracts of which include - 'The analysis of the atmosphere is one of the finest discoveries of modern Chemistry. It appears to consist of two distinct expansible fluids contained in different proportions, a single portion of oxygen gas being united to three parts by weight, or four parts by bulk, of azote. There is also a very slight admixture of carbonic acid gas, accounting perhaps to a thousandth part of the whole', from the Supplement to the Encyclopaedia Britannica written by Sir John Leslie between 1815-24, 'The degree of pressure of the atmosphere upon the human body has not been exactly estimated, it having been computed from 31,000 to 42,000 pounds' weight. In the different states of the atmosphere his varies, the effects of these variations are not ascertained', from the 'Remarks on the Influence of Climate, Situation, Nature of Country, Population, Nature of Food, and Way of Life' by William Falconer (London, 1781), 'It is the frequent observation of the countenance of the sky, and of its connection with the present and ensuing phaenomena, that constitutes the antient and popular meteorology. The want of this branch of knowledge renders the predictions of the philosopher, who is attending only to his instruments less generally successful than those of the weather-wise mariner or husbandman', from the Philosophical Magazine, (Vol. XVI, London, 1803. Article XVIII), 'On the Modifications of Clouds, and on the Principles of their Production, Suspension and Destruction'; being the substance of an Essay read before the Askesian Society in the Session 1802-3, by Luke Howard, 'One of the principle uses of meteorology is, that it enables us to predict, in some measure, the ensuing changes of the weather. To do this accurately, a familiar acquaintance with the modification of the clouds, and indeed with all the operations which are going on above, appears necessary. When two or more contrary indications appear, the result must be deduced from those which ultimately prevail; & that when several agreeable signs appear, the event may be predicted with additional certainty…some animals express signs of uneasiness previous to an alteration of the weather long before there are any visible signs of a change. Dogs for instance become very drowsy & stupid before rain & their ears are sometimes found considerably inflamed….cats though in a less degree are affected in the same manner - and a leech, confined in a glass of water, has been found, by its rapid motions…to indicate fair or wet weather. Peculiarities in the electric state of the atmosphere may…affect the constitution of animals in the same manner as they appear to do ours, & thereby excite pleasurable or uneasy sensations', from the 'Researches about Atmospheric Phaenomena etc.' by Thomas Forster (London, 1813), 'In the formation of thunder storms I have noticed that when the rain actually begins to form and descend, the intensity of the blackness is not so great as where the cumulostratus is only going into a state of nimbus. If therefore the density is increased in the formation of drops of water, the blackness must depend on some other peculiarity of structure', from an article in 'The Philosophical Magazine' (Vol. XLI, London, 1813) written by Thomas Forster, 'To establish meteorology on a solid basis we should inquire into the extent and constitution of the medium we breathe and assist external observation by the different philosophical instruments which implicate at all times the exact condition and qualities of that mutable fluid', from the 'Treatise on Meteorology' by John Leslie in the Quarterly Journal of Science, Literature, and the Arts (Vol. XIV, Article X, London, 1823) 'White clouds on a grey ground, is one of the most certain indications of a mixture of two currents possessed of different constitutions. Storms are more sudden from the West points, in their commencement and are preceded by greater indications of commotion in the atmosphere, are attended with greater variations of the Barometer, are more squally in their progress, more partial in their extent and generally of less duration than those from an East point', from 'Remarks upon Meteorology; with a Specimen of a New Meteorological Table' by Dr.Bostock, as it appeared in 'A Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry and The Arts' by William Nicholson (Vol. XXV, London, 1810), 'The limit, or boundary of the atmosphere terminates where the expansive force or power of the air, upwards, or from the Earth's surface is completely overcome by the force or power of gravitation downwards, or towards the Earth's surface, which is estimated at about 44 or 45 miles. It is computed that it would extend only to about 5 ½ miles in height if it were so compressed, that its density throughout should equal its degree of density near the surface of the Earth', from an essay 'On the Barometer' by Richard Walker of Oxford, published in 'The Philosophical Magazine' by Alexander Tilloch (Vol. XL, July - December 1812). On two pages at the centre of the journal there can be found Jenner's grey & black water colour depictions of cloud types, faithfully rendered in the style of the originals as they appear in Luke Howard's On the Modification of Clouds (1803).A third original illustration has been neatly excised from its page. Bound in the original, plain dark cloth boards (some light staining and age wear) and with a pencil ownership signature and address to the front free endpaper of a Miss Perkins & Dr Perry of 3 Priory Street, Everton. Some light staining and age wear throughout, the text however completely legible and not significantly affected in any way. Generally G A fascinating and remarkable meteorological record compiled by Jenner for his personal reference. OWING TO LIMITATIONS IMPOSED BY THE SALEROOM THE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THIS LOT CAN NOT BE DISPLAYED HERE. Please contact us directly for further information.
Lot 230
Original Transparencies and Photographs from Christie's Scientific Instrument Department, Second Lot - A large collection of original transparencies and photographs from Christies scientific instrument department used in the production of catalogues. The collection details many images of now iconic instruments sold mainly in the 1990’s and early 2000’s, the collection includes images of , telescopes, Islamic astrolabes, dials, A large archive.
Lot 231
Original Transparencies & Photographs from Christie's Scientific Instrument Department, Third Lot - A large collection of original transparencies and photographs from Christies scientific instrument department used in the production of catalogues. The collection details many images of now iconic instruments sold mainly in the 1990’s and early 2000’s, the collection includes images of , telescopes, Islamic astrolabes, dials, A large archive.
Lot 315
Original Transparencies and Photographs from Christie's Scientific Instrument Department, First collection - A large collection of original transparencies and photographs from Christies scientific instrument department used in the production of catalogues. The collection details many images of now iconic instruments sold mainly in the 1990’s and early 2000’s, the collection includes images from the Moskowitz collection, shipping, telescopes, Islamic astrolabes, scales weights, medical instruments, A large archive.
Lot 326
Original Negatives and Photographs from Christie's Scientific Instrument Department, Fifth Lot - A large collection of original negatives and photographs from Christie's scientific instrument department used in the production of catalogues. The collection details many images of now iconic instruments sold mainly in the 1990’s and early 2000’s, the collection includes images of telescopes, globes and other scientific instruments
Lot 179
RAF Brass, 360 degree, circular Protractor with crossbar, a scientific drawing instrument in its original green felt lined mahogany box, both the mahogany box and brass protractor made for the Royal Air Force by A. West & Partners, 91 York Street, Westminster, central London, England, circa 1940. This is a circular lacquered brass protractor in its fitted green baize lined mahogany carrying case with hinged mahogany cover having breadboard ends to prevent warping of the wood. (At one time there were at least three mahogany block screwed or nailed into the green baize wooden box to secure the protractor in place when it was being transported. The markings for that are quite clear.) The box contains this scientific drawing instrument, a 23 cm diameter (9.2â€) circle of brass containing a full 360 degrees, marked in 10 degree intervals twice and divided into half degree measurements. The brass cross bar is marked indicating it was made for use by the Main Drawing Office of the Royal Air Force by A. West & Partners Ltd., 91 York Street, Westminster (London, England). The ends of the circle as well as one side of the crossbar is beveled down to fit easily against the map or chart one is examining. There are two rows of degree measurements, the outer row contains the full 360 degrees demarcated in 10 degree intervals while the inner scale contains four individual quadrant measurement from 0-90 degrees also in 10 degree pieces and divided on the outermost edge into half degree sections, serving both measurement scales. {Such instruments were made in this form back into the Victorian era of the 19th century, and this instrument could have been made by A. West & Partners earlier in the 20th century and repurposed for the RAF during WWII.} It is a navigational protractor lacking the four cardinal points shown, a 0 - 360 degree scale, and four 0 - 90 degree scales in the quadrants. In the Air Force this instrument would aid in navigation: To lay out a course or bearing; To read off a course or bearing; To determine angle or direction between two points on a map; To find magnetic course or bearing from True; To fix positions by angle; To plot lines of position, and many other aeronautical functions. Condition: Appears to be in fine condition with most of its lacquer intact, some patchy darkening of the patina of the brass and few scratches. The box is in good condition, missing some of the wooden holding pieces for the instrument and the green felt lining disrupted in many areas, especially at the edges. c. C. 1940
Lot 309
A writing box, early 20th century, the slope with leather inset, inlaid,30cm wide21cm deep13cm high together with other scientific instruments and parts,to include brass postal scales, a horse of the year badge, a sovereign balance and others (qty.)Condition report: Writing box in need of attention, leather inset worn, lifting to veneer, losses throughout, the others all showing signs of wear
Lot 615
A third quarter 19th century French gilt bronze figural mantel clockin the Empire taste, the dial and movement signed C. Detouche, Paris the rectangular case mounted to one side with a classical maiden reading, the top and opposing side surmounted and flanked by various scientific instruments, on footed plinth base with cast figural decoration, the enamel dial with Roman numerals, the twin train movement striking on a bell, with ebonised plinth base and glass cloche / shade, 45cm high This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 213
France. Three bronze medals relating to the Paris Exposition 1900. To include a medal by Daniel Jean Baptiste Dupuis (1849-1899), OBV female and child with tablet inscribed 1900 atop clouds / REV winged figure holding flaming torch aloft with scientific instruments behind. Also two others by Georges Lemaire (1853-1914). (3)
Lot 155
Nelson in Memoriam: a rare and particularly fine gilt decorated porcelain jug by Barr Flight & Barr printed en-grisaille with a reverse signed pencil drawn head and shoulders portrait flanked by a French eagle standard the shaft entwined with serpents and a dove of Peace, the underside with impressed mark of initials surmounted by a crown, circa 1807, 148mm* This mirror-image portrait is after the recently discovered sketch of Nelson by Albin Roberts Burt done in pencil on silk probably about 1802. The original is signed A.R. Burt as is this version although here in mirrored format. Burt’s brother Henry Frederick was Nelson’s secretary and Burt himself a close friend of both Sir William and Emma Hamilton. He trained initially as an engraver under Robert Threw and Benjamin Smith. Adverts affixed to the reverse of some of his works stated that he had invented a machine by which the most accurate likenesses can be taken. It is likely that in searching for a suitable posthumous portrait of Nelson this very personal likeness was settled upon by Barr Flight & Barr and reproduced, by virtue of Burt’s invention, as a mirror image. There is no record of this portrait in either Richard Walker’s 1998 seminal or his 1985 Regency Portraits catalogue. The recently discovered original pencil drawing was sold by Charles Miller Ltd in their Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments and Art auction on 8th November 2016 as lot 71 with a provenance described as UK private collection. Barr Flight & Barr are recorded as operating between 1807 and 1813. Proceeds from the sale of this lot will go to benefit various charities.# commemorative, commemorate, naval, military, war
Lot 23
A JAPANNED AND LACQUERED BRASS FORTIN-PATTERN LABORATORY/STATION MERCURY STICK BAROMETERNEGRETTI AND ZAMBRA, LONDON, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 20th CENTURYThe instrument with slender cylindrical case with the upper section fitted with a glass sleeve enclosing silvered scale incorporating vertical slot to reveal the tube and sliding silvered Vernier slide reading against silvered scale calibrated in barometric inches to the right and millibars to the left, the upper margin with Met Office number 2241, the reverse with additional Vernier slide reading against a cm scale calibrated 65-82 divided into tenths to the right opposing signature NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA LONDON to the left, the shaft with Vernier adjustment disc to right over brass plaque inscribed M/2241, STANDARD TEMPERATURE, AT 1000Mb... and applied mercury ABSOLUTE and FAHRENHEIT scale thermometer, the base with cylindrical glass chamber clamped between horizontal plates over cylindrical cistern and adjustment screw to base, (unrestored).109cm (43ins) high including top ring, 9cm (3.5ins) max diameter. Provenance: The archive collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon; acquired direct from the Meteorological Office. The firm of Negretti & Zambra are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as being established in 1850 when a partnership between Enrico Negretti and Joseph Warren Zambra was formed. The firm became one of the most prolific makers of scientific instruments and continued trading well into the 20th century.The current lot is made to the principles laid down by Nicholas Fortin (1750-1831) and incorporates a glazed cistern so that the level can be calibrated via the adjustment screw to the base against an inverted conical ivory cone in the cistern in order to obtain consistency in the readings.
Lot 237
A FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY FULL HALF-HOUR STRIKING LONGCASE CLOCK WITH TRIP-REPEATHENRY HINDLEY, YORK, CIRCA 1750-60The four double-baluster turned pillar movement with plates measuring 6.375 by 5.125 inches enclosing fine high-count wheelwork, the going train with anchor escapement regulated by brass lenticular bob seconds pendulum incorporating Hindley's cranked crutch arrangement and bolt-and-shutter maintaining power, the strike train with inside rack for sounding the hour at the hour and then again at the half hour on a second smaller bell, with Hindley's dual direction pull trip repeat lever to the backplate and cranked calendar adjustment applied to the rear of the dial plate, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial to the distinctive richly matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track and signed Hindley, York to lower margin, with scroll-pierced blued steel hands and male mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a calendar dial flanked by dolphin and scroll cast mounts, the case with finial blocks to the ogee-shaped domed caddy superstructure over generous architectural dentil cornice and plain frieze to lintel over rectangular door incorporating both the glazed break-arch dial aperture and the upper quadrant panels flanked by free-standing full-height slender Doric columns to front angles, the sides with arched windows and further full columns set to the rear, the trunk with cavetto throat moulding over caddy-moulded break-arch door, on plinth base with moulded skirt and squab feet.252cm (99.25ins) high including finial blocks, 58.5cm (23ins) wide, 30.5cm (12ins) deep. Henry Hindley was born in Great Harwood, near Blackburn, Lancashire 1699, little is known about his early life, however by the mid 1720's he was making clocks in Wigan where he repaired the church clock in 1726. Hindley moved with his young family (including his son, Joseph born 1728) to the prosperous city of York where, after making clocks for the Mansion House and Guildhall, he gained his Freedom of the city in 1732. Hindley s talents were such that he equipped his workshop with tools of his own design including an important dividing and wheel cutting engine, a screw cutting lathe and a fusee engine. As well as domestic clocks Hindley received commissions for several turret clocks including York Minster and supplied a range of scientific instruments including two important equatorial telescopes for the Duke of Norfolk and William Constable. By the 1760 s Hindley s health had deteriorated to the extent that an ever-increasing proportion of the business was handled by his son Joseph. Henry died in 1771 with his son and successor Joseph unfortunately dying just three years later in 1774, before he had had the opportunity to stamp his own mark on the family firm. Hindley s work demonstrates a highly inventive exacting approach with each clock perhaps varying in some way to its predecessor ensuring constant refinement in design and layout. The quality of the finish of his work is generally exceptional being comparable to the very best London makers of the period which is why many collectors often refer to Hindley as the 'Tompion of the North'. The movement of the current lot is no exception being a particularly fine example of Hindley's work exhibiting inventive details such as the cranked pumping mechanism for the calendar dial, gravity fed rack striking and combined spring and stop for each of the bell hammers. The bolt-and-shutter maintaining power is beautifully executed and the trip repeat lever is ingenious in its simplicity using offset pins on a disk to ensure the lever can be tripped from by pulling from either side. The full-half hour striking of the current lot is unusual and is facilitated by having a second set of pins on the opposite side to the hammer pin wheel which are moved to act on the hammer for the second bell by pumping the arbor along its axis via a raised section of rim to a wheel in the motionwork engaging with a pivoted lever.The case of the current lot is also noteworthy in its quality and distinctive form. The timber used is the heaviest Cuban mahogany and the combination of crisp mouldings and fine turnings to the unusual full-height free-standing hood columns echoes the high-quality individual approach seen in Hindley's movements.Condition Report: Movement is in fine original condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. Although the mechanism is in full working condition a precautionary gentle clean and service is advised. The dial is also in fine condition but with overall patchy tarnishing and discolouration to the finishes. The movement rests on an appropriate oak seatboard onto pine blocks applied to the original thin solid mahogany uprights of the trunk. Although this arrangement is not what is normally seen on longcase clocks (and the blocks could be later) we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are such a good match to the case that they are most likely original to each other and that id the blocks are replacements it is probably due to historic damage/wear.The case is generally in very good original condition and with fine colour/surface. The domed caddy superstructure is a restoration; the finials are missing as are the mouldings to the upper edge of the top finial block. The plinth has an open shrinkage crack near the top edge and the feet are replacements. Otherwise faults to the case are very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum (not original but period correct and adapted for Hindley's crutch), two brass-cased weights, a winding key but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 3
A GOULD-TYPE LACQUERED BRASS PORTABLE COMPOUND MICROSCOPECARPENTER, LONDON, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURYThe part-tapered tube screw-fitting at the objective end into a threaded collar positioned at the top of a square section upright cut with teeth for the rack and pinion up/down adjustment of the stage and signed Carpenter 24 Regent St. London, the platform fitted with sprung brass object retaining plate with pivoted plano-concave mirror applied beneath, the whole mounted via a threaded recessed collar onto the lid of the fitted mahogany box containing accessories including forceps, four objectives, three bone sliders, glazed specimen dish and condenser lens.28.5cm (11.25ins) high assembled; the box 16.5cm (6.5ins) wide, 11.5cm (4.5ins) deep. Philip Carpenter is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as working from Inge Street then Bath Row, Birmingham 1808-22 before moving to London and setting up at 'The Microcosm' at 24 Regent Street in 1826 where he continued selling microscopes, Kaleidoscopes and related instruments (which were made at his workshops in Birmingham) until his death in 1833. He was succeeded by his wife, Mary who continued until 1837.The design of the current lot was devised by William Cary during the early 1820's and was subsequently published by his former apprentice, Charles Gould, in his 1827 publication THE COMPANION TO THE MICROSCOPE.
Lot 34
A VICTORIAN OAK MERCURY 'ADMIRAL FITZROY'S STORM BAROMETER'NEGRETTI AND ZAMBRA, LONDON, CIRCA 1870The arched bevel-glazed double ceramic Vernier scales flanking mercury tube, each calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations, the lower margins annotated ADD ONE TENTH FOR, EACH HUNDRED, FEET ABOVE, THE SEA and 10 A.M YESTERDAY and 10 A.M TO DAY over PATENT and No. 378 and with signature NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, INSTRUMENT MAKERS, TO HER MAJESTY, HOLBORN VIADUCT E.C., 122 REGENT ST. W, & 59 CORNHILL E.C., LONDON to upper margin, the apex of the arch further inscribed ADMIRAL FITZROY'S, STORM BAROMETER., the trunk with Vernier setting squares to throat above applied glazed mercury tube Fahrenheit scale thermometer further signed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, 11, HATTON GARDEN, &, CORNHILL LONDON to upper margin and with ogee moulded crests to the upper and lower rails, the base with rectangular ogee moulded cistern cover over conforming base moulding with level adjustment screw to underside.102cm (40ins) high, 13cm (5ins) wide. Provenance: The exhibition collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. The firm of Negretti & Zambra are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as being established in 1850 when a partnership between Enrico Negretti and Joseph Warren Zambra was formed. The firm became one of the most prolific makers of scientific instruments and continued trading well into the 20th century.The current lot is a textbook example of a Fishery or Sea Coast storm barometer devised by Admiral Robert Fitzroy in the 1860`s to aid mariners in the forecasting of storms. Fitzroy lobbied the Board of Trade resulting in this type of barometer being supplied (at public expense) to many coastal communities for display in a prominent public space. In addition to this The Royal Lifeboat Institution installed these barometers into each of its stations and the Duke of Northumberland (in association with the British Meteorological Society) erected several on the coast of Northumberland. By 1864 over 80 barometers had been installed by the Board of Trade and a further 14 by the Duke of Northumberland with their usefulness fully appreciated in Fitzroy's Meteorological Office Report published that year.Condition Report: Instrument is generally in fine original condition with the tube filled with mercury with no air present. The barometer scales are undamaged. The thermometer scale is also in good original condition although the ceramic scale has a few light spots of browning mainly towards the edges. The case is in fine original unrestored condition with faults very much limited to a few minor bumps, scuffs, age related grime and tarnishing to the lacquered brass fittings hence can be described as having genuine light age-related patina. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 60
A SCARCE VINTAGE MOTORING ANEROID BAROMETER WITH ALTIMETERNEGRETTI AND ZAMBRA, LONDON, CIRCA 1910The 2.75 inch circular white-on-black register inscribed MOTOR ANEROID over NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON, 12833 to centre within scale calibrated for barometric inches divided into twentieths and outer rotating altimeter scale calibrated 0-10000 feet with divisions down to every fifty feet, set behind glazed milled bezel withing cavetto moulded surround and drilled flange for dashboard mounting.10cm (4ins) diameter, 3cm (1.5ins) deep. Provenance: The exhibition collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. The firm of Negretti & Zambra are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as being established in 1850 when a partnership between Enrico Negretti and Joseph Warren Zambra was formed. The firm became one of the most prolific makers of scientific instruments and continued trading well into the 20th century.The current lot would have been supplied for a motorcar during the early years of motoring no doubt with the intention to assist the driver whilst touring.
Lot 64
TWO ANEROID POCKET BAROMETERS WITH ALTIMETERSDOLLOND, LONDON, LATE 19th CENTURYBoth with 1.75 inch circular silvered register calibrated in barometric inches divided into twentieths with the usual observations, signed DOLLOND, LONDON to centre within outer revolving altimeter scale, the first numbered No. 6995 to centre, in gilt brass watch-type case and with outer silk-lined leather protective outer case, the second unnumbered and in an aluminium case with knurled altimeter adjustment crown within the suspension ring, (2).Each instrument 5cm (2ins) diameter, 1.5cm (0.625ins) deep. Provenance: The archive collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. Peter Dollond is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1680-1860 as born 1730 and died 1820. He was the son of John Dollond, a Huguenot silk weaver and started business as an optician in 1750. He was joined by his father in 1752 until his death in 1761, and then by his brother, John, until his death in 1804. The family business was continued by Peter Dollond's nephew, George Huggins, who changed his surname to Dollond. George Dollond became instrument maker to William IV and Queen Victoria, exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851 and died 1856. The firm became one of the largest makers and suppliers of scientific and optical instruments and continued trading under various guises throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.
Lot 70
AN ANEROID MOUNTAIN BAROMETERNEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDONThe 2.75 inch circular silvered register inscribed Compensated over Negretti & Zambra, LONDON, 3838 within concentric outer scale calibrated in barometric inches ranging from 12 to 31 divided into twentieths, the glazed aluminium case with rotating bezel fitted with recording pointer to interior, and with suspension ring to top.7.5cm (3ins) diameter, 3cm (1.25ins) deep. Provenance: The archive collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. The firm of Negretti & Zambra are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as being established in 1850 when a partnership between Enrico Negretti and Joseph Warren Zambra was formed. The firm became one of the most prolific makers of scientific instruments and continued trading well into the 20th century.
Lot 71
TWO ANEROID SURVEYING BAROMETERSSHORTS & MASON AND ELLIOTT BROTHERS, LONDON, EARLY 20th CENTURYThe first with 2.75 inch circular silvered register inscribed Surveying Aneroid, COMPENSATED, No C.28039, SHORT & MASON, LONDON, MADE IN ENGLAND to the recessed centre within barometric scale calibrated in inches divided into fiftieths and outer altimeter scale annotated 0 to 6000 divided to ten foot intervals and with moving Vernier to outer margin, the aluminium case with pivoted magnification lens and knurled crown for adjusting the outer Vernier within the suspension ring, with original leather carrying case; the second with 4.25 inch circular silvered register with subsidiary 0-5,000 1ST and 2nd CIRCLE dial and inscribed Surveying Aneroid, repeating circle reading 1st Circle 0 to 5000 ft, 2nd (ditto) 5000 to 10000 (ditto) over Elliott Bros. LONDON, COMPENSATED to the recessed centre, within double concentric scale calibrated in barometric inches annotated 22 to 25 then 26 to 31 divided into hundredths within outer altimeter scale double-numbered for 0 to 5,000 and 10,000 feet divided for every ten feet and with movable Vernier labelled ASCENT to outer edge, the chrome plated case with pivoted magnification lens and knurled crown for adjusting the outer Vernier to a post at the top, (2).The first 8cm (3.125ins) diameter, 4cm (1.5ins) deep; the second 12.7cm (5ins) diameter, 5cm (2ins deep) excluding magnifiers. Provenance: The exhibition and archive collections of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. Elliott Brothers are recorded by Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as succeeding William Elliott and Sons at 56 The Strand, London in 1853. The firm of Short and Mason are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as operating from 62 Hatton Garden, London 1873-75 then 40 Hatton Garden from 1876. They were leading makers of barographs and aneroid barometers well into the 20th century later merging with Taylor Instruments in 1969.
Lot 76
A SCARCE MET OFFICE PRECISION ANEROID BAROMETER MK. 2NEGRETTI AND ZAMBRA, LONDON, 1981The asymmetric silver-green painted cast alloy case with circular cover for the aneroid mechanism applied with label PRECISION ANEROID, BAROMETER MK. 2, REF. No. MET 20,005 RANGE 900-1050mb, M.O., SER. No. 1412/81 beside canted section with small glazed viewing aperture for the electric level indicator tube set beside on/off button over digital mb micrometer indication manually adjusted via a plastic knob to the left hand side and with label READ ON BREAK, INCREASE PRESSURE READING, DECREASE PRESSURE READING, the left hand side also with D-cell battery compartment, the instrument secured via three turnscrews into original wooden case applied with repeat title label to front and leather strap to lid.The box 18cm (7ins) high, 23.5cm (9.25ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep Provenance: The exhibition collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon; acquired direct from the Meteorological Office. The firm of Negretti & Zambra are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as being established in 1850 when a partnership between Enrico Negretti and Joseph Warren Zambra was formed. The firm became one of the most prolific makers of scientific instruments and continued trading well into the 20th century.The current instrument utilises a very light counter-balanced electrical contact arm mounted in jewelled bearings. Electrical contact is established by manually rotating the adjustment knob for the micrometer until a change in the status of the electrical indicator tube can be seen.
Lot 592
Edward Henry Eugene Fletcher (1857-1945) Shipping in the Pool of London, with Tower Bridge and St Paul's beyond Signed E. Fletcher (lower left) Oil on canvas 38 x 76.5cm; 15 x 30in Provenance: Christie's, South Kensington, British and Victorian Pictures, 5 September 2002, lot 222; Charles Miller, London, Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments and Art, 10 May 2016, lot 24
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Lot 64
Alan Bean Three views from the EVA, two of Charles Conrad working at the Lunar Module [AS12-47-6989] and deploying scientific experiments (ALSEP) [AS12-47-6921], with a view of the descent stage of the Lunar Module Apollo 12, 14-24 November 1969 Three vintage gelatin silver prints on fibre-based paper, 20.5 x 25.5 cm (10 x 8 in), two [NASA AS12-47-6989 and AS12-47-6921] with NASA HQ captions on the versos and one BLACK NUMBERED NASA AS12-48-7034 (from a black and white film magazine 48) and with a NASA Manned Spacecraft Center caption on the verso Footnotes: In the second photograph Pete Conrad is adjusting the antenna on the central station of the ALSEP (Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package). The antenna is aligned with Earth so data collected by the ALSEP instruments can be relayed back after the astronauts have left. The third photograph (AS12-48-7034) was taken by Alan Bean to show a rock that remained in place despite the impact when landing the craft. (https://www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/a12/images12.html#Mag48) Condition Report: Very good Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 8
Box of scientific equipment, includes R B Bate Mathematical Instruments Maker in case, Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen with instructions and box, Monotype gauge, De Grave, Short & Co Ltd. scales in a wooden box, wooden slide rule, two boxed weights from 5 mg to 200 grams, brass ticket dispenser with vintage by air mail stickers, and vintage brass level in wooden box.
Lot 1220
A late 19th century lacquered brass monocular microscope with rack and pinion focusing, condenser and mirror, on a ball and socket circular base, unextended height 23cm, boxed, together with a group of scientific instruments, including two Nalder Bros and Thompson Ltd lacquered brass circular cased ammeters and a Sikes hydrometer.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Lot 284
Scientific and Drawing Instruments, a good Amsler planimeter, c.1910, in nickel silver, engraved signature J Amsler, case, with retail label for J Halden & Co Ltd, case 30.6cm; a complex pocket hydrostatic balance, case 16.8cm; a Spanish milk hydrometer with engraved glass vessel, cased, case 14.4cm; another planimeter, incomplete (4)
Lot 313
Alan Shepard and 16mm television cameraThree views of the crew deploying scientific experiments on the lunar surface; the colour photograph was taken by the 16mm television cameraApollo 14, 5 February 1971Two vintage gelatin silver prints on fibre-based paper, 25.4 x 20.3 cm (10 x 8 in), first one BLACK NUMBERED NASA AS14-67-9376 [second one NASA AS14-67-938], and one vintage chromogenic print on fibre-based Kodak paper with A KODAK PAPER watermarks on the verso [NASA S-71-19509]Footnotes:Shepard and Mitchell spent a total of 33.5 hours on the Moon and performed two extra-vehicular activities (EVAs, or "moonwalks"), totalling 9 hours and 23 minutes. Much of the first EVA was used to deploy a set of experiments, some of which continued to radio data back to Earth until September 1977. Among these was a seismometer, which detected thousands of moonquakes and helped to determine the structure of the Moon's interior. Other instruments measured the composition of the solar wind and the Moon's tenuous atmosphere and plasma environment. Shepard and Mitchell also collected rock and soil samples up to 200 meters west of the landing site.
Lot 389
Harrison SchmittThe Command Module approaches the Lunar Module for rendezvousApollo 17, 7-19 December 1972Vintage chromogenic print on fibre-based paper, RED NUMBERED NASA AS17-145-22254, with A KODAK PAPER watermark and NASA Manned Spacecraft Centre caption on the verso Footnotes:Illustrated: Andrew Chaikin, Space, p. 136"69 miles (111 kilometres) above the Moon (...) Ron Evans steers the Command Module toward a docking with his returning crewmates. A battery of high-powered cameras and scientific instruments is visible in the side of the Service Module." Condition Report: Very goodCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 77
A Group of four Scientific and Medical Instruments, English, 19th century,comprising a compound monocular microscope, unsigned, focusing by rack-and-pinion and calibrated screw, with two objectives, plano-concave mirror, magnifier on stand, stage forceps, tweezers and livebox; an uncased monocular student microscope, focusing by draw-tube, with articulated mirror, 6 1/2in (16.5cm) high; a graphoscope with removable ivory handles; and an Improved Patent Magneto-Electric Machine 'for nervous diseases' in mahogany case, 4 1/4in x 10in x 4 1/2in, the larger microscope 10 3/4in (27.5cm) high; 13 3/4in x 7in x 6 1/2in (35cm x 18cm x 16.5cm) cased (4)Footnotes:Another example of the Magneto-Electric Machine can be found in the collection of the Science Museum Group (Object Number 1980-804).Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA is already prohibited.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 91
A Group of seven Scientific and Medical Instruments and cases,comprising: a cased set of Indian brass weighing scales with five GM weights; a cased medical kit with scissors, catheter and three bottles; a cased set of small scales; a cased set of brass and steel 'Perkins' Patent Tractors' Quack instruments; two wooden medicine bottle containers (one with glass medicine bottle, one empty); and an S. Maw & Son Earthenware Inhaler, (7)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 903
Books on Stereoscopic Photography and others, Theodore Brown's Magic Pictures, Herbert, S, The Projection Box, 1997, Stereo Nudes 1850-1930, Nazarieff, S, Benedikt Taschen Verlag Berlin, 1990, two price guides and others (10); with others on photography and scientific instruments; Buck & Hickman tool catalogue, 1958; 'The Courier' (London Courier and Evening Gazette), February 16, 1813, including reference to Peninsular War; The History of England, Vol. IV, Coote, C, Longman, London, 1796; and others (a lot)
Lot 91A
Collection of treen turned eggs, finely turned made from worldwide trees some that may be on the endangered list and others marked rare. Each egg has the name of the tree that it represents or numbers all of which are cross-referenced in a card index box and two booklets. There are 96 eggs on two layers in one bespoke specimen box and 185 on two layers in the other. Each egg has been lathe turned and polished by an experienced master craftsman/cabinet maker, who also crafted the specimen boxes together with the interior trays believed to be made in mahogany, the craftsman specialises in making boxes for scientific instruments. The collector has travelled world-wide to acquire the wood for the eggs and under each is a record of the type of tree both in English and Latin. A few examples of the more unusual treen eggs is as follows: Raspberry Jam Wood (Acacia Acumata) so named because of it's smell when freshly cut origin Australia; Snakewood Piratinera Guianensis - known as one of the heaviest woods South America; Anyan (Hardwickia Binata) India; Palmwood Black Palmira (Caryota Urens) from Burma only flowers once in its lifetime; Huon Pine (Dacridium Frankzinii) soft wood from Tasmania now protected; Cuban Mahogany (Swietania Mahagoni) grown in India on tea plantations; Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum SPP) from the West Indies noted as the heaviest hardwood in the world, sinks in water; Holly (Ilex SPP) nearest wood to ivory (rare); Padauk or Camwood (Pteroearpus Syauxii) West African (rare); Rengas (Melanorroea Laccifera) from Malaya; Rio Rosewood (Dalbergia Nigra) from Brazil very rare.
Lot 309
Konvolut Bücher: Wissenschaftliche Messinstrumente, Mathematik, Physik.Circa 15 kg. Zustand und Titel siehe Fotos. Darunter auch: "Treatise on mathematical Instruments." (Heather, J.F. London, o.J.)."Ganot's Physics". (Atkinson, E. New York, 1890.).Objekt kann versendet werden.Mixed lot of books: Scientific measuring instruments, mathematics, physics.Circa 15 kg. Condition and title see photos. Including:"Treatise on mathematical Instruments." (Heather, J.F. London, o.J.)."Ganot's Physics".(Atkinson, E. New York, 1890.).Object can be shipped.
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