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![Smith (J[ohn], clockmaker) Horological Disquisitions concerning the Nature of Time, and the Reasons why all Days, from Noon t](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/10011/2857101/104-2012127155932_468x382.jpg)
Lot 104
Smith (J[ohn], clockmaker) Horological Disquisitions concerning the Nature of Time, and the Reasons why all Days, from Noon to Noon, are not alike Twenty Four Hours long in which it appears the Impossibility of a Clock`s being always kept exactly true to the Sun....To which is added, The best Rules for the Ordering and Use both of the Quick-Silver and Spirit Weather-Glasses: And Mr. S.Watson`s Rules for adjusting a Clock by the Fixed Stars, first edition, imprimatur on verso of title, with letterpress table of equations printed in red and black on folding sheet tipped in (second table only, of 2, torn and repaired), very small tear to upper edge of title and following leaf repaired, washed, modern calf with double rule border in blind, red calf label on spine, preserved in modern marbled board slip-case, [Baillie p.120; Bromley 791-792; Houzeau & Lancaster 10172; Tardy p.233; Wing S4106], 8vo, for Richard Cumberland, 1694.
Lot 152
A lacquered and patinated brass transit theodolite. Troughton and Simms, London, circa 1900 The triform base with adjustable feet beneath rotating trunnion table with twin fine vernier scales calibrated to 10 second divisions, the upper surface mounted with X and Y spirit levels and a yoke to support the reversible telescope with rack and pinion focusing, cross wire sights and incorporating vertical circle with twin verniers and further spirit level, the trunnion table signed TROUGHTON & SIMMS, LONDON, 31cm high; with two mahogany carrying cases.
Lot 153
A lacquered and polished brass transit theodolite. H. Morin, Paris, circa 1900. The triform base with adjustable feet beneath rotating trunnion table with twin decimal vernier scales, the upper surface mounted with an armature with yoke to support the reversible telescope with rack and pinion focusing and fitted with a spirit level, opposing vertical slide carrier with conforming vernier scale calibrated for angle of elevation, the top of the yoke fitted with a further spirit level and the trunnion table signed H. MORIN, H.RUE DULONG PARIS, F., No 73, 34.5cm high; with a wooden carrying case.
Lot 169
A large Victorian mother-of-pearl inlaid mercury wheel barometer. Charles Maspero, Manchester, mid 19th century, The 12 inch rococo scroll engraved circular silvered register calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath bowfronted alcohol Fahrenheit scale thermometer and hygrometer to the swan neck pediment, the square base with rectangular spirit level signed CHARLES MASPERO, MANCHESTER, the case with fine mother-of-pearl foliate marquetry borders and cavetto moulded underside to base, 118cm (46.5ins) high. Charles Maspero is recorded in Banfield, Edwin, BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working in Manchester circa 1850-70.
Lot 170
A Victorian mahogany mercury wheel barometer. S. Lelli, Newport, Isle of Wight, mid 19th century, The 6 inch silvered scroll centre engraved circular register calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations, beneath ebonised reeded bordered convex mirror and arched alcohol Fahrenheit scale thermometer and hygrometer to the swan neck pediment, the rounded base inset with a spirit level signed S. LELLI, NEWPORT 94cm (37ins) high. S. Lelli is recorded on Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from Newport, Isle of Wight 1839-55.
Lot 2615
An early 20th Century brass and teak ship`s compass binnacle, the domed cover above an associated compass, detailed `Lord Kelvin Capd, Lilley & Reynolds Ltd`, flanked by a pair of cast metal spheres, the cylindrical body with spirit level and inscribed plaque, detailed `Patt. 190. No. 6934W`, height approx 132cm (some associated components). Provenance: consigned from The Montague Arms, 289 Queens Road, New Cross, London SE15.
Lot 638
An Art Deco ash tray, stamped `Sterling Silver`; and a leaf dish, stamped `Sterling Silver`, with a presentation inscription; 96.8g (3.1 oz) gross; together with a plated spirit kettle on stand, with burner; an entree dish, lacking handle; a bowl with cover; a bowl; a dish; and a Pyrex bowl with stand
Lot 30
A quantity of Hornby ‘O’ gauge railway. Including No. 1 0-4-0T special locomotive LNER RN 2162. Breakdown van & crane, Open wagons SR, LMS, NE, Rotary tipping wagon Meccano, Oil tank wagon Castrol, Fish van NE, Hopper wagon NE, Flat truck LMS with furniture container, Petrol tank wagon Shell-Mex BP Motor Spirit (cream), Redline, Royal Daylight, Banana van, Blue circle cement wagon, Brake vans NE & LMS, Girder bridge, Cross over points, No. 1 Turntable, Parallel points, Diamond crossing, Double symmetrical points, Straight & curved rails, Curved half rails. Many items boxed, minor/some wear. Plus a few lead station accessories. FC-VGC, fatigued wheels on RN 2162.
Lot 100
A mid 19th century mahogany boxwood and ebony line strung wheel barometer by J Pini, 13 Baldwins Gardens, Holbourne, the 10 inch silvered register under a broken swan-neck pediment hygrometer, alcohol thermometer, and butler`s mirror over a spirit level to the base, 109cm high For details of the condition of this lot please contact the auctioneer.
Lot 41
A COLLECTION OF INTERESTING ITEMS RELATING TO THE WINE AND CHAMPAGNE TRADE INCL. AN INTERESTING CARVED WOODEN NOVELTY WINE BOTTLE TOP IN THE FORM OF A MAN, MOUTH OPENING AND EYES REVOLVING WITH PUSH BUTTON MECHANISM, TWO WINE TASTING BOWLS, TWO BRONZE MEDALLIONS DOS VINHOSDO PORTO CASA FERREIRINHA 1751 TO 1951, FOUR NOVELTY WINE CORKS, LUCKY FARTHING CORK KNIFE, SET OF SIX GUINESS DRESS STUDS, MISC. BADGES TOGETHER WITH A WOODEN AND BRASS FOLDING SPIRIT MEASURING STICK BY BARTHES-ROBERTS LTD. LONDON
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