A George III shagreen cased etui of silver mounted drawing instruments George Adams, London, late 18th century The tapered oblong shagreen veneered case with silver clasp button, hinge, collar mounts and caps to top and base, the interior enclosing two silver and steel compass dividers, interchangeable pen/pencil attachments, a silver folding sector signed G. Adams, London, a silver mounted steel parallel ruler and a silver ruler engraved with mathematical plotting and protractor scales signed G. Adams, No. 60 Fleet Street, London , (lacking two accessories) the case 18cm (7ins) high. George Adams senior is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as apprenticed to Thomas Heath gaining his Freedom of the Grocers Company in 1733. He worked from several addresses in and around Fleet Street, London until his death in 1772, these include Tycho Brahe's Head, 60 Fleet St. where the business was based from 1738. In 1760 Adams was appointed as Mathematical Instrument Maker to King George III for whom he supplied a vast range of apparatus including items for pneumatic and mechanical experimentation almost all of which survive in The King George III Collection housed in the Science Museum, London. George Adams junior was apprenticed to and succeeded his father working as maker of a full range of instruments including globes from Tycho Brahe's Head, 60 Fleet St. 1772-95. He was succeeded by his widow, Hannah, before the premises was taken over by his brother, Dudley, in 1796.
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An English brass garden sundial George Adams, London, third quarter of the 18th century The 7.875 inch circular plate fitted with angled gnomen set at 51 degrees and centred with an eight-point compass rose with stylised sunburst and leafy scroll decoration to segments, annotated N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW within the inner track, the chapter ring with inner herringbone engraved border and Roman numerals IIII-XII-VIII with lozenge half hour markers, the outer track divided in to quarters and twelfths denoting five minute intervals, the space between IIII and VIII signed G. ADAMS, LONDON and with decorative scroll engraved terminals to the chapter ring, 20cm (7.875ins) diameter. George Adams senior is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as apprenticed to Thomas Heath gaining his Freedom of the Grocers Company in 1733. He worked from several addresses in and around Fleet Street, London until his death in 1772, these include Tycho Brahe's Head, 60 Fleet St. where the business was based from 1738. In 1760 Adams was appointed as Mathematical Instrument Maker to King George III for whom he supplied a vast range of apparatus including items for pneumatic and mechanical demonstration/experimentation almost all of which survive in The King George III Collection housed in the Science Museum, London. George Adams junior was apprenticed to and succeeded his father working as maker of a full range of instruments including globes from Tycho Brahe's Head, 60 Fleet St. 1772-95. He was succeeded by his widow, Hannah, before the premises was taken over by his brother, Dudley, in 1796.
Marine chronometers, the quest for longitude and related - fourteen publications: Gould, Rupert THE MARINE CHRONOMETER Its History and Developments The Holland Press Limited, London 1960, half leather gilt label to spine; Gould, R.T. JOHN HARRISON AND HIS TIMEKEEPERS essay transcript reprinted from The Mariner s Mirror Vol. XXI, No. 2, April 1935, undated, later blue cloth; Gould, R.T. two companion volumes ODDITIES, A BOOK OF UNEXPLAINED FACTS and ENIGMAS, ANOTHER BOOK OF UNEXPLAINED FACTS both published by Geoffrey Bles, London 1944 and 1946 respectively; Gould, R.T. The Loch-ness Monster & Others Black Books 1996, softbound; Betts, Jonathan TIME RESTORED Oxford University Press, Oxford 2006, dj; Andrewes, William J.H. (editor) The Quest for Longitude the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 1996, dj; Sobel, Dava and Andrewes, William J.H. The Illustrated Longitude Fourth Estate, London 1998, dj; Sobel, Dava LONGITUDE Walker and Company, New York 1995, dj; Earnshaw, Thomas LONGITUDE. AN APPEAL TO THE PUBLIC: STATING MR. THOMAS EARNSHAW S CLAIM TO THE ORIGINAL IMPROVEMENTS IN HIS TIMEKEEPERS... British Horological Institute reprint of the original 1808 publication, quarter bound leather with marbled boards; Quill, Col. H. and Clutton, Cecil PIONEERS OF BRITISH TIMEKEEPING The Antiquarian Horological Society, Ramsgate, undated (monograph No. 3), green cloth; Mudge, Thomas A DESCRIPTION WITH PLATES OF THE TIMEKEEPER INVENTED BY THE LATE MR. MUDGE facsimile reprint of the 1799 edition, Turner and Devereux, London 1977, green cloth; Quill, Col. Humphrey JOHN HARRISON, THE MAN WHO FOUND LONGITUDE John Baker, London 1966, dj; Laycock, William The Lost Science of John Longitude Harrison Brant Wright associates, Ashford 1976, limited edition numbered 383, signed by the author, dj; with a selection of related sundry publications and a print after R.T. Gould entitled "Good Master Hydrographer, chart me the unknown seas", framed and glazed, 25.5 x 18cm (10 x 7ins), (qty). Provenance: The horological library of Michael Hurst.
A patent electrical balance J. White, Glasgow, late 19th century With two pairs of substantial coils flanking copper and brass assembly set behind a scale carrying a slider and calibrated in single units labelled in two s from 4 to 50 over second fine scale also calibrated in single units labelled every ten divisions from 0 to 67, the whole mounted on heavy ebonite base applied with silvered oval trade plate engraved Sir W.m Thomsons, Patent, ELECTRICAL BALANCE, 73, J. WHITE, GLASGOW to rear edge, with brass framed glazed cover inscribed No. 73 to front and raised on three fine screw adjustable brass feet with substantial laminated copper connection terminal to rear, 53.5cm (21ins) wide. James White is recorded in Gloria, Clifton Diorectory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as worrking from numerous addresses in Glasgow 1850 to beyond 1900, he was appointed instrument-maker to the University of Glasgow. This form of current balance was used as a secondary standard of electric current. Thomson s earliest form dates from 1882 and a more accurate one from 1887. Parallel electric currents attract or repel each other, depending on whether the currents are in the same or opposite directions. In this instrument there are two pairs of fixed coils and between each of the pairs is a moveable coil. The fixed coils are connected in opposition so that one attracts and the other repels the moving coil to increase the sensitivity. Current sent through the coils causes the balance beam to tilt. The balance is restored by placing one of the calibrated weights in the V-shaped trough on the right and by moving the slider along the graduated scale. Strings are provided to move the slider even when the protective glass cover is in place. Since the position of the slider is proportional to the square of the current, the scale is marked off quadratically. Different current ranges are available by using different weights. Five models were available which covered the range from 0.01 to 2500 amperes. Alternating currents can be read as well as direct currents. Thomson current balances were widely used for calibrating other instruments but by World War I they were superseded by more convenient systems involving springs rather than by utilizing gravity.
Scientific Instruments - nine volumes: Turner, Anthony EARLY SCIENTIFIC INTRUMENTS, EUROPE 1400-1800 Sotheby s Publications, London 1987, dj; Hawkes, Nigel EARLY Scientific INSTRUMENTS Abbeville Press, New York 1981, dj; Michel, Henri SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS in art and history Barrie and Rockliff, London 1967, dj; Mills, John FitzMaurice ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ANTIQUE SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS Aurum Press, London 1983, dj; Daumas, Maurice SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS of the 17th & 18th Centuries and their Makers B.T. Batsford, London 1972, dj; Turner, Gerard L E SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 1500-1900 An Introduction Philip Wilson, London 1998, dj; Hambly, Maya Drawing Instruments 1580-1980 Sotheby s Publications, London 1988, dj; Turner, Gerard L E ANTIQUE SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS Blandford Press, Poole 1980, dj; and a copy of Stone, Edward (translator) THE CONSTRUCTION AND PRINCIPAL USES OF Mathematical Instruments Translated from the FRENCH of M. BION, Chief Inftrument-Maker to the French King facsimile reprint of the 1758 second edition, Holland Press, London 1972, dj (9).
A gilt brass aneroid barometer and a brass weather forecasting calculator Negretti and Zambra, London, early 20th century The barometer with 3.5 inch circular silvered register calibrated 28-31 divided into twentieths and inscribed FORECASTING ANEROID, COMPENSATED, NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON, 21054 to centre, with blued steel pointer set behind bevel glass, the circumference of the case calibrated with altitude scale 0-3,000 feet with the rear cover rotating to calibrate the pointer for altitude error by referencing an arrow mark engraved to the rim against the scale, with post incorporating knurled nut for locking the rear cover positioned at twelve o clock, diameter 10cm (4ins); the weather forecasting calculator formed as three discs, the outer calibrated in inches for the barometer reading to the top edge and for the wind direction to the lower edge, the middle ring annotated for STEADY, RISING and FALLING and for summer or winter for lining up with the wind direction scale, the centre with instructions for use, sector revealing appropriate weather forecast and inscribed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON, PATENT 6276, 1915, with hinged strut to rear and suspension ring, diameter 12cm (4.75ins); both contained in two-part hinged velvet lined case (case distressed) 15cm (16ins) wide. 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 forecasting calculator was patented by Negretti and Zambra in 1915 using observations of actual weather conditions over a ten year period and was said to be 80% accurate by the manufacturers.
Longitude and marine timekeeping - 10 volumes: Gould, Rupert T. MARINE CHRONOMETER, IT S HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT Holland Press, London 1971, dj; Betts, Jonathan TIME RESTORED Oxford University Press, Oxford 2006, dj; Laycock, William The Lost Science of John Longitude Harrison Brant Wright Associates, signed by the author and numbered 696, Ashford 1976, dj; Howse, Derek GREENWICH TIME AND THE LONGITUDE Philip Wilson Publishers Limited, London 1997, dj; Andrewes, William J.H. The Quest for Longitude Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, Harvard University, Cambridge MA 1998, dj; Taylor, Dr. John C. and Wolfendale, Sir Arnold THE EXCITEMENT OF Time, JOHN HARRISON, THE ROYAL SOCIETY AND TIME MEASUREMENT Fromanteel Limited, Isle of Man 2006; Whitney, Marvin E. The Ship s Chronometer American Watchmakers Institute Press, Cincinnati OH 1985, gilt titled blue cloth; Good, R., Amis, P. and Miles Robert H.A. (contributors) PRECISION TIMEKEEPING Antiquarian Horological Society, Ramsgate undated, green cloth; Mudge, Thomas (II) A DESCRIPTION WITH PLATES OF THE TIMEKEEPER INVENTED BY THE LATE THOMAS MUDGE Turner and Devereux, facsimile reprint of the 1799 edition, London 1977, green cloth and a copy of Betts, Jonathan (editor) THE PRINCIPLES OF MR. HARRISON S TIME-KEEPER WITH PLATES OF THE SAME PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF LONGITUDE British Horological Institute, Upton 1984, quarter bound leather with marbled boards, and five sundry publications, (15).
'19th century Scientific instruments' by Gerard L'E Turner, 'Scientific Instruments of the 17th & 18th centuries and their Makers' by Maurice Daumas, 'Evenings at the Microscope' by P.H Gosse, 'How to Work with the Microscope' by Lionel Beale and other works relating to microscopes and instruments (20). Provenance: Joost Slingerland Collection Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs
Surgical Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Illustrated Catalogue of Surgical and Scientific Instruments and Appliances..., 7th edition, circa 1930, engraved illustrations and prices throughout, original cloth, a little rubbed and soiled, 4to, together with Gardner (J. & Son), Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Aseptic Furniture, 6th edition, Edinburgh, 1929, illustrations throughout, original cloth, rubbed and slightly soiled, 8vo, plus Ashton and Parsons, Quarterly Bulletin and Wholesale Prices Current of Homoeopathic Medicines, Medicine Chests, Books and Accessories, 1876, lacking first preliminary leaf (title?), illustrations throughout, some marginal soiling, foremargins of first two leaves archivally repaired, modern cloth with original printed wrappers (soiled), pasted to covers, slim 4to, plus Ricci (James V.), The Development of Gynaecological Surgery and Instruments..., Philadelphia & Toronto, 1949, illustrations throughout, original cloth, rubbed and soiled, large 8vo, (Garrison & Morton 6310), plus other surgical instrument catalogues and related (28)
A Bronze and Sienna Marble Striking Mantel Clock, signed LeRoy & Fil A Paris, No.1778, circa 1860, case showing the theme of the arts and sciences depicting a bronze figural lady in robes holding a scientific instrument and leaning on a globe and books to the side, base with applied musical instruments and acanthus leaf borders, 4-inch dial with Roman numerals, twin barrel movement striking on a bell, movement backplate signed and numbered, 50.5cm high see illustration 03.05.17, Case marble with small chips and cracks in parts, dial is discoloured, movement in going order, strike is working.
Gravesande, Willem Jacob. Physices elementa mathematica, experimentis confirmata. Sive Introductio ad philosophiam Newtonianam. Leida, Johannes e Hermannus Verbeek, Johan Arnold Langerak, 1742. In 4° (255 x 203 mm); [4], LXXXVI, [2], 572; [3], 574-1073, [43] pagine. Marca tipografica ai frontespizi, 127 tavole fuori testo incise in rame e ripiegate (qualche sporadica brunitura.) Legatura di poco posteriore in mezza pergamena con titolo in oro su tassello al dorso (sciupata, piccole mancanze ai tasselli). Terza edizione aumentata. DSB V, p. 510ss.: “The scientific reputation of ‘s Gravesande is enshrined in this book, which he constantly corrected and amplified in later editions […] The strength of his exposition was in his perfection of the method of justifying scientific truths either by self-evidence or by appeal to experimental verification in the manner already begun by Keill and Desaguliers, perfected by him through the design of many new instruments constructed by the instrument maker Jan van Musschenbroek”. (2 volumi) € 300 Libri rari rare books
A selection of medical and scientific equiptment: a fitted wooden box of metal weights up to 200 grams, a vintage leather roll with four glass phials inside, a canvas roll with three surgical instruments, a vintage Salter spring balance, a pair of Richards, Sheffield scissors with inlaid stainless steel blade and leather case, and a Faber Castell precision slide rule
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 £15000 - 20000A fascinating and remarkable meteorological record compiled by Jenner for his personal reference. Jenner's interest in meteorology is not well documented, however, it would undoubtedly have been a subject of great importance to him in association with his experimentation with ballooning and his studies of bird migration. The present notebook offers a unique insight into the aspects of meteorology he most desired to understand. Jenner is frequently referred to as the 'father of immunology' and his work is said to have saved more lives than the work of any other human. A member of the Royal Society, in the field of zoology he was the first person to describe the brood parasitism of the cuckoo. In 2002 Jenner was named in the BBC's list of the 100 Greatest Britons.
Trade Catalogues - Standard Catalogue of Scientific Apparatus. London: Baird & Tatlock, 1929. Volume 1: Chemistry; 1923. Volume 3: Biological Sciences; Henry Osborn Ltd. Catalogue No. 33. Tools and Machinery for Engineers and Woodworkers. 4to., [c.1929]; F.E. Becker & Co. Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue of Chemical & General Laboratory Apparatus. [1944], 4to, 24th edition; illustrations, original cloth; Worssam & Son, G.J. Catalogue. [c.1900]; John J. Griffin & Sons. Griffin's Chemical Handicraft. [c.1920]; Frederick Jackson & Co. Ltd. Catalogue of Chemical and Physical Apparatus and Chemicals. [c.1908]; Max Kohl Aktiengesellschaft Chemnitz Physical Apparatus. [n.d.]; and C.Baker's Classified list of second-hand Scientific Instruments, 1938, wrappers (9)
A MID-19TH CENTURY 8IN. RADIUS DOUBLE-FRAMED SEXTANT WITH PLATINUM SCALE BY TROUGHTON & SIMMS, LONDON, signed on the arc as per title and inscribed and numbered 'Platina 2507' at centre, scale divided to 150º, oxidised brass frame with quick-release sighting tubes, shades, mirrors and wooden handle, contained in fitted box with 'Husun' test certificate for 1949 and retailer's label for John Parkes & Sons Nautical & Scientific Instruments, Liverpool -- 11¾in. (30cm.) wide; together with a large boxwood rolling protractor by Cary, London, bearing R.G.S. prize inscription from H.M.S. Worcester for 1916, contained in fitted case -- 19in. (48cm.) wide, (2)
Three boxes containing a quantity of horological reference books relating to sundials, clocks, watches, chronometers, barometers, scientific instruments. Includes: 'The Book of Sun-Dials', Mrs. Alfred Gatty, 1900; 'The Old English Master Clockmakers and their Clocks', Herbert Cescinsky, 1938; 'English Domestic Clocks', Cescinsky & Webster, 1914; 'Sun-Dials and Roses of Yesterday', Alice Morse Earle, 1902; 'The [Minor] Principia', Emanuel Swedenborg, 1913; 'Mechanical Work in Garden and Greenhouse, Geometry for Gardeners', Francis Chilton-Young, 1893; 'Watch and Clockmakers' Handbook', F. J. Britten, 1907; 'Scratch Dials', Dom Ethelbert Horne, 1929; 'Ye Sundial Booke', Henslow, 1935; 'The Geometrical Seaman, a Book of Early Nautical Instruments', Taylor & Richey, 1962; with many other similar works. (3)
A collection of scientific instruments comprising a boxed precision micrometer, engraved 'AER', a boxed 'System' revolution counter, a Hensoldt Wetzlar small field microscope by Carl Hen of Hamburg, a Voigtlander Bessa bellows camera with associated case, an Illford light meter and a cased Rolls razor.
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Surveying & Sun Dials.- Practical Surveying by The Chain and Square [&] A new method of Constructing Sun Dials for any given Lattitude without the assistance of Dialing Scales or Logarithmic Calculations by James Ferguson, manuscript, 99pp., edges ruled, 5 large watercolour survey maps (1 folding), 34 pen and ink illustrations and 7 watercolours of sundials, first 2ff. slightly soiled, 1f. with small tear at tail, slightly browned, original card, lettered direct: "Surveying Book", rubbed and slightly stained, folio, [c. 1760]. ⁂ Includes several headings: "How to Measure the Following Field"; "A Survey of North Grange Part of the Estate of John Bland Gentleman"; "A Field Book Or Observations & Dimentions of Lands lying in the Parish of Crambe in the County of York Part of Henry Lawson Esq.rs Estate"; " The best way of of taking a General Survey of an open field..."; "A Draft of the Farm called Grange part of the Estate of John Swale Gentleman, Thomas Weddel Surveyor AD 1751 & of James Coverley planning"; The Terrier or, Survey Book of the Honour of Arden Part of the Estate John Bland Esqr. 1751"; "Equinoctial Dial"; "A Horizontal Dial"; "A Polar Dial"; "A Vertical Dial" etc. James Ferguson (1710-76), lecturer on natural philosophy and inventor of scientific instruments.
A COLLECTION OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS, comprising a mahogany and brass two drawer telescope 'Day or Night' by Procter Beilby & Co of London, length open approximately 97cm, a single drawer brass telescope with taped exterior, by Atkey Cowes, length open approximately 80.5cm and a pine cased telescope and tripod, brass and leather by J.H. Steward of 406 Strand, London (4)
A bound volume of copper engravings by Cooke of Paternoster Row, London, the engravings dated 1878-1795, including anatomical drawings, astronomy, maps, armorials and heraldry, zoology, electrical apparatus, scientific instruments, botanical subjects and architecture, in contemporary grey boards with cloth spine, 15¼ x 9¾in. (38.5 x 24.75cm.); together with 'Great Britain Illustrated', Thomas Moule and William Westall, ARA (illus), pub. Charles Tilt, London 1830, reading copy. (2)
EXPLANATORY PRICE LIST OF PHYSICAL INSTRUMENTS.......MANUFACTURED AND SOLD BY PHILIP HARRIS & CO. LTD.', fifth edition 1908 together with J. Erskine-Murray - 'Wireless Telephones' and various scientific and engineering books and pamphlets"Condition Report:Please note: every page of every book is not checked, if you are unable to view yourself please ask for detailed information"
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