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An early twentieth century surveyor`s level, inscribed HALDEN & CO, MANCHESTER & LONDON, in wooden fitted box bearing 1913 dated W F STANLEY label

Early 1950`s Insulation Tester. The series 1 made by `Megger` uses a wind up handle to generate 500 volts, then measures the insulation level. This one is believed to be very early, as it only has `registered trade mark` on the appliance (ie no patent numbers) and it is serial no A7318. One post needs repair.

A GROUP OF MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY RELATED ITEMS to include a British Railways Guard`s whistle, a Great Central Railway guard`s key, a Great Central Railway bronze gas key, further keys, a spanner, boiler water level glass tubes and a curious steel lock (?) (a lot)

A GROUP OF MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY RELATED ITEMS to include a British Railways Guard`s whistle, a Great Central Railway guard`s key, a Great Central Railway bronze gas key, further keys, a spanner, boiler water level glass tubes and a curious steel lock (?) (a lot)

Gordons Special Dry London Gin, circa 1960`s, spring cap, no capacity stated, 70 proof; Gordons Special Dry London Gin, circa late 1960`s, 26 2/3fl ozs, 70 proof (one with low level) (five bottles)

Grant`s 100 U.S. Proof Superior Strength Blended Scotch Whisky, litre, 50% (x3 - one very low level); Whyte and Mackay High Standard, litre, 52.5% (four bottles)

Raphael Family Archive - Raphael`s Bank LT. J.E. Raphael - Rugby International, 18th Bn KRRC. An Important accumulation of documents including Vietona Wills, settlements, In land Revenue Probate etc relating to John Nathan Raphael, George Charles Raphael, W.G. Raphael, Henry Nathael and Lt John Edward Raphael. Raphael Bank History notes Raphael`s Bank, ""one of the oldest independent houses in the country, was founded by Raphael .Raphael, a Dutch merchant who, as a young man, left Amsterdam and came to London in 1787. He made a considerable fortune during the Napoleonic Wars and successive generations of the Raphael family moved into public share issues, raising loans for European Governments and large transactions in American Railway Stocks. The family sold the Bank in 1983 and it is now owned by Lenlyn Holdings, a world leader in retail foreign exchange. Raphael, John Edward played rugby for England & Great Britain, Internationals 9 - 1902 W-I+S+; 1905 W S-NZ; 1906 W-S+ (11) F+; Profession: Barrister - called to the bar Lincoln`s Inn 1908. Jack Raphael was a brilliant all-round sportsman who played first-class cricket to a high level and represented England nine times as a three-quarter. Served from August 1914 with the Duke of Wellington`s (West Riding) Regiment. Lieutenant attached to the 18th Battalion, King`s Royal Rifle Corps, 122nd Brigade, 41st Division. Appointed to the General Staff as Aide de camp to General Officer Commanding 41st Division. He died at Remy on 11 June 1917 of wounds received at Messines Ridge on 7 June, and is buried in Lijessenthoek Military Cemetery, Popernighe, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium [Grave XII A 30]. L.E. R.A. Raphael`s Trustees No.1 and No.2 Hanover Square Freehold Ledger. Quantity of papers and documents 1900-1940. Carton.

Two boxes of miscellania including flatware, St John`s Ambulance items, a spirit level and plumb bob, a framed indenture, prints, frames, medal display boards etc

A Marlin model 1893 level action rifle in 32/40 calibre s/no. 23132 for early 1902. A 26" octagonal barrel with a buckhorn rear sight and white metal blade foresight. The rifle is in superb original condition with a mint bore

A Watkins and Doncaster 20 drawer mahogany collectors cabinet circa 1900 the hinged door with ivorine makers plaque Watkins & Doncaster, Cabinet manufacturers and Naturalists 36, Strand, London WC 125cm.; 45ins high by 52cm.; 20½ins wide by 47cm.; 18½ins deep drawer size 47cm.; 17ins wide by 38cm.; 15ins deep by 5cm.; 2ins high This twenty drawer cabinet is by a leading name in natural history paraphernalia and equipment. Watkins and Doncaster were founded in the 19th century in London and are still active, although somewhat less central now being base near Hereford. The cabinet contains a superb collection of British moths by Sid Imber and, again, The quality of work and standard of setting is of the very highest level. All have data and are in excellent condition. Sidney Imber was born in 1925 in Brixton fire station where his father was a serving full time fireman at that station. (‘This was a time when firemen and their families actually lived on site’). Aged 17 and a half years ‘Sid’ joined the Royal Marines and trained at Chatham. His war was spent in Burma where he fought for two years under Mountbatten and was awareded the Burma Star. He returned to the U.K. in 1946 where he met his wife to be. He married Olive who was one of ‘Rothschilds Girls’ and he joined the Metropolitian Fire Service where he served for 33 years rising to the position of Commander of the London Fire Service. Oliver Imber who worked as P.A. for the Rothschild family has been married to Sid for 63 years and recalls that according to Sid’s mother he was always interested in insects. Even as a baby in the pram his attention would be trained on a butterfly or beetle as if transfixed. For Olive and the perfect holiday (and their courtship) was spent riding though the countryside together hunting for butterflies and insects. They travelled all over the British Isles on this pursuit and , indeed, all over the world building Sid’s superb collection of butterflies, moths and other insects. Sid’s attention to detail and the correct labelling of his specimens is commendable. His ability to ‘set’ and insect is second to none. He achieves perfection again and again. He believed that every specimen in a collection should be taken by the collector himself and specimens from other sources should not be included. To this end it was not unusual when in the field for his wife Olive to make an interesting capture and offer it to Sid only to be told to release the specimen so that Sid could genuinely ‘net’ the insect himself in order to add it to his collection! The following three lots which contain nearly 2000 specimens bear witness to Sid Imber’s absolute focus on perfect setting, totally comprehensive labelling and taxonomic order. Data labels are of extreme importance with any natural history collection and all the specimens herewith have full date and provenance. The quality of the setting and layout is superb and the three cabinets encompass the three most famous makers, Gurney, Brady and Messrs Watkins and Doncaster.

TWO AGED BOTTLES OF PORT, CIRCA 1970`S, labels missing and one with level below shoulder, and A BOTTLE OF COCKBURN`S SPECIAL RESERVE PORT (3)

A decorative 19th Century Ebonised Box, probably of European manufacture, ornately applied with cut Brass foliate scroll panels and the sides also applied with Brass scrolled handles, with central cameo mounts, the lid, back and front also applied with decorative cameo panels depicting various mythological scenes, pink plush lines void interior (some cracking to surface on top), 11" wide Condition:Top has crack straight across about level with bottom cameo. Lacking key. Metal work loose on front right corner.Please note: Keys Fine Art Auctioneers take great care to ensure that any statements as to attribution, age, date, origin, provenance and condition are reliable and accurate but it should be noted that all such statements are skilled opinions, if provenance (written or historical fact) cannot be produced. However, Keys Fine Art Auctioneers do not guarantee that condition reports, whether included in the catalogue, or given at a later time; cover all aspects of an item(s) condition. No guarantee or warranty is issued or given in anyway, either written or verbal and therefore refunds will not be issued on the basis of the Lot not being “in working order”, “incomplete”, or “not in original condition”.Keys Fine Art Auctioneers would respectfully ask that prospective buyers view Lots in person, wherever issues regarding condition are seen as important to them, satisfying themselves as to the condition, completeness and originality of any Lot on which they intend to bid.

A professionally made model soldier castle/fortress in the Moorish style. An imposing building measuring 100cm x 60cm on its wooden base, 9 castellation?s with walkways between, with a lower level 6 arch cloister and gated entrance, with three flights of internal steps. VGC. Together with a European style castle backdrop made up of three parts, featuring twin towers with gold painted finials. Together with two castellated round towers a square tower with entrance below. VGC a few minor pieces AF.

The Superb 1943 'Air-Sea Rescue' A.F.C., 'Immediate' Battle of Britain D.F.M. Group of Seven to Spitfire Sergeant Pilot, Later Squadron Leader, R.F. 'The Pied Piper of Harrogate' Hamlyn, 610 Squadron, Royal Air Force, Who Achieved 'Ace-In-A-Day' Status During the Height of the Battle, And Went on to Score At Least 10 Victories, 8 of Which Were Recorded Between 14th-30th August 1940a) Air Force Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated '1943'b) Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (580244. Sgt. R.F. Hamlyn. R.A.F.)c) 1939-1945 Star, with Battle of Britain Bard) Air Crew Europe Star, with France and Germany Bare) Defence and War Medalsf) Coronation 1953, generally very fine or better, mounted court-style for wear, with the following related items:- Royal Air Force Pilot's Flying Log Book (1.4.1938-31.5.1957), superbly annotated with illustrations and additional details; pre-war (29.6.1936-31.3.1938) and post war (1.6.1957-26.6.1958) logs not extant- A fine scrapbook of later compilation replete with original photographs, official photographs, newspaper cuttings, all of which relate to various stages of Hamlyn's service, and original documents including named Investiture invitation and Invitation from the BBC to broadcast "Bringing Down Five German Bombers" (lot) A.F.C. London Gazette 1.1.1943 Flight Lieutenant R.F. Hamlyn, D.F.M. (45277) No. 275 Squadron ValleyThe Recommendation states: 'For the last nine months Flight Lieutenant Hamlyn has been in command of No. 275 Air Sea Rescue Squadron and its present high state of efficiency is mainly due to his efforts. This officer's gallant conduct in flying in almost impossible weather has not only been the means of saving several lives but has also been an inspiration and encouragement to all his personnel.'D.F.M. London Gazette 13.9.1940 580244 Sergeant Ronald Fairfax Hamlyn, R.A.F.The Recommendation states: 'At 08.25 hours on 24th August 1940 Sgt. Hamlyn was on an offensive patrol near Ramsgate and destroyed one Ju 88 and one Me 109.At 11.35 hours the same day he engaged a Me 109 and chased it across the English Channel finally destroying it over Calais where it crashed in flames.Again at 15.55 hours he destroyed one Me 109 fives miles north of the Isle of Sheppey and a second Me 109 10 miles further north making a bag of 5 enemy aircraft in one day.Previous to the 24th August 1940, Sgt. Hamlyn has destroyed one Do 17 and one Me 109 and one Do 215 unconfirmed.This pilot's feat of destroying 5 enemy aircraft in one day shows great skill, courage and good marksmanship.'Air Officer Commanding's Remarks [Air Vice Marshal K.R. Park]: 'This N.C.O. has shot down 7 Enemy Aircraft. In one day he destroyed 5 Enemy Aircraft - he has shown great skill, courage and good marksmanship. I recommend him for the immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Medal.'Also Recommended for the United States of America Air Medal: F/Lt. (A/S/Ldr) Ronald Fairfax Hamlyn, A.F.C., D.F.M. (45277), 276 Squadron'S/Ldr. Hamlyn has been in command of No. 276 Air/Sea Rescue Squadron since 8.12.1942. During this period his Squadron has been responsible for the rescue of over 60 aircrew from the sea, amongst which were U.S.A.A.F. personnel from the operations on 29th May, 1943, and 28th June, 1943. His personal courage and leadership has been an inspiration to this Squadron and has been responsible for the saving of many valuable lives. Much of the work done by this Squadron involves many hours of fruitless searching and S/Ldr Hamlyn's fine example has been communicated to his aircrew. By his drive and enthusiasm he has raised the standard of Air/Sea Rescue in No. 276 Squadron to a very high level.'Squadron Leader Ronald Fairfax Hamlyn, A.F.C., D.F.M. (1914-1991), born Harrogate, North Yorkshire. He was educated at Pocklington Grammar School; and joined the Royal Air Fo

Tennassee A charming second state of this early American-produced copper engraved map. The central area, called ""Mero"", is comprised of Tennassee, Davidson and Sumner Counties. This district also locates the ""S. Boundary Military Reservation."" Fort Massac is shown on the Ohio River, and there is a note describing the way to Pensacola as being ""nearly level"" near Knoxville. The map includes a portion of the adjoining states of Kentucky and Georgia. There is minor soiling, a small printer`s smudge near the right border, and an edge tear that just passes the neatline at bottom closed on verso with archival material. 6"" W x 7.5"" H Scott, Joseph 1800

A surveyor`s level

A surveyor`s level

REEL: Okuma Classic XT 300L multiplier reel gold anodised handlebar level wind free spool and star drag as new c/w papers maker?s box and filled with Fluorescent line.

REEL: Okuma Classic XT 300L multiplier reel gold anodised handlebar level wind free spool and star drag as new c/w papers maker’s box and filled with Fluorescent line.

? Wellington Print by Robert Taylor 60cm x 50cm framed and mounted print signed by Dambuster Raid veteran Flight Sergeant Townsend who led the third and final wave of six Lancasters on the dams. They were intended as back-up and would have been recalled if the first and second groups had successfully breached all three dams ? Mohne, Eder and Ennepe. However, once Mohne and Eder had burst, the third group was called into action and diverted to Ennepe. Flight Sergeant Townsend and his crew made three attempts to get speed and height right before dropping the bomb, but it detonated short of its target, which remained intact. However, they then faced a hazardous journey home, flying at treetop level across Germany and Holland to avoid constant enemy fire. Over the North Sea, Flight Sergeant Townsend was forced to shut down one failing engine. He arrived back at RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire on three engines at 6.15am, the last of the raid?s Lancasters to land.. Good condition

A Director No. 5 Mark I brass surveyor`s level by E.R. Watts & Son, boxed, together with an early 20th Century Aston & Mander boxwood rolling mapboard with inset compass to the arched top, Patent No. `13508`, height approx 25cm.

1 bottle Champagne Moet et Chandon Brut NV from 1920's with intact original labels and "by appointment to His majesty George V" Content colour suggests oxidation however level is good. Wine has thrown a crust and includes a substantial sediment

AN ASSORTMENT OF HORNBY THREE RAIL comprising an 0-6-2 tank locomotive in British Rail livery, assorted track points and level crossing. DI footbridge (boxed), battery power unit (boxed), DI signal cabin (boxed), assorted other track and signalling s ome boxed

A SURVEYOR’S COMPASS LEVEL AND TRIPOD, CIRCA 1740, unsigned, 4¼in. printed compass dial with steel needle and marbled edges, contained within hinged mahogany sighting level with fixed focus, 24in. brass telescope, hinged by the eyepiece with elevation screw and mounted on tripod stand with threaded wooden legs -- 54in. (137cm.) high

A LATE 18TH-CENTURY SURVEYING COMPASS AND LEVEL BY W. & S. JONES, LONDON, constructed in lacquered brass, with 4¼in. silvered dial signed W. & S. Jones, 30 Holborn, London, with needle clamp, liquid-filled level mounted on Y-frame over with 24¾in. telescope with rack and pinion fine focus, the whole mounted on socket for tripod assembly and contained within original fitted mahogany box -- 6½ x 26in. (16.5 x 66cm.); together with a circular protractor by the same maker contained in fitted box with trade label for Husbands of Melbourne and period owner’s inscription underneath inscribed…Blond, (2)

AN EARLY 19TH-CENTURY SURVEYOR’S COMPASS AND LEVEL BY TROUGHTON, LONDON, constructed in lacquered brass with silvered compass mounted on support bar, signed as per title with level and telescope over and threaded tripod mountings for tripod stand; together with a boxed set of six ivorine rules by Troughton & Simms, London; a proportional divider by C. Baker with government mark; a prismatic drawing instrument by Troughton & Simms in lacquered brass; a small circumferentor, probably by Stanley but unsigned; a trade catalogue for Cooke, Troughton & Simms Ltd issued 1928; and a trade catalogue for Buck & Hickman Ltd circa 1930, the level -- 6½ x 26 x 6in. (16.5 x 66 x 15cm.), (a lot)

Post-War Hornby Trains 0 Gauge Accessories, including 2 x Level Crossing?s, one in mint boxed condition, signal box (missing stairs) 3 x Buffer Stop, one in mint boxed condition, water tower, single arm signal mint boxed, two arm signal, footbridge, CR2 Right Angle crossing, mint boxed, PR2/PL2 Two sets of points mint boxed, two boxed No 2 Turntables, M Series Station, Goods Yard, Meccano Transformer No.T20 (untested) and Meccano N0.1A Clockwork motor, boxed ( 18 items)

Various Engineering Related Items including Horsfall`s Incline Spirit Level (with slope gauge) (cased), O&G Ltd Birmingham `The Acme`, Everay Violet Ray set with various shaped discharge tubes (cased) a pair of Elongation and Reduction In area gauges (cased), four Cole Marchent & Morley engine builder aluminium plaques, two cut-throat razors, various slide rules and conversion tables, emergency stop button and a few other items including a Voigtlander camera

A 1950's Hornby clockwork Train Set with engine, tender, two Pullman coaches, level crossing and track, with key.

A 1950's Hornby clockwork Train Set with engine, tender, two Pullman coaches, level crossing and track, with key.

INDIA - PUNJAB & BRITISH INDIA - Lord Curzon, The Last Of The British Moghuls, by Nayana Goradia, 1993; Viceroy`s Agent, by Charles Chenevix Trench, 1987; The Yellow Scarf, The Story Of The Life Of Thuggee Sleeman Or Major-General Sir William Henry Sleeman 1788-1856 Of The Bengal Army And The Indian Political Service, by Lt-General Sir Francis Tuker, 1977; Memoirs Of A Bengal Civilian, by John Beames, 1984; Servant Of India, A Study Of Imperial Rule From 1905 to 1910 As Told Through The Correspondence And Diaries Of Sir James Dunlop Smith, by Martin Gilbert, 1966; The Ruling Caste, Imperial Lives In The Victorian Raj, by David Gilbert, 2005; Last Post, An Indian Army Memoir, by E.W. Robinson-Horley, 1985; Lord William Bentinck, The Making Of A Liberal Imperialist 1774-1839, John Rosselli, 1974; A Various Universe, A Study Of The Journals And Memoirs Of British Men And Women In The Indian Subcontinent 1765-1856, by Ketaki Kushari Dyson, 1980; Charles Napier, Friend And Fighter 1782-1853, by Rosamond Lawrence, 1952; Sahib, The British Soldier In India 1750-1914, by Richmond Holmes, 2005; John Company`s Last War, A Victorian Military Adventure, by Barbara English, 1971; India In Britain, The Indian Contribution To The British Way Of Life, by Kusoom Vadgama, 1984, Signed by Author; The Raj At Table, A Culinary History Of The British In India, by David Burton, 1993; Steaming East, The Hundred-Year Saga Of The Struggle To Forge Rail And Steamship Links Between Europe And India, by Sarah Searight, 1991; Tournament Of Shadows, The Great Game And The Race For Empire In Asia, by Karl Meter & Shareen Brysac, 1999; Officers Of The Punjab Commission, Images Of The Day-To-Day Life Of The District Officers Of The Raj As Reflected In Their Private Correspondence, by Muhummad Ashraf, 1995; The British Raj And The Indian Princes, Paramountcy In Western India 1857-1930, by Ian Copland, 1987; Raj And Post Raj, Low Level Reminiscence Of Life In Two Armies, by Colonel W.I. Moberly, 1985; Reporting The Raj, The British Press And India 1880-1922, by Chandrika Kaul, 2003; Punjab And The Indian Revolt Of 1857, by Ihsan H. Nadiem, 2006. (23)

HERO3 White Edition GoPro camera. The perfect entry-level GoPro camera featuring video resolutions up to 1080p30, 5MP photos up to 3 frames per second, an ultra wide angle lens and built-in Wi-Fi. It`s also waterproof to 131?/40m and comes with a waterproof housing. Kindly donated by Bruizer Productions - www.bruizer.co.uk To post this item to you (1st class Special Delivery) a charge of £10 will need to added to this item. This item is also available to collect from an EACH hospice or fundraising office. Please state `post` or `collection` at time of payment.

BRUTTIUM, SILVER TETRADRACHM OF RHEGIUM, ca. 400 BC, 17.342g, 2h. Herzfelder 104 (same dies). Gillet 324 (this coin). Rare. Old cabinet tone. Perfectly centered and struck in high relief. With a beautiful head of Apollo in the finest late 5th century style. Extremely fine. Former Michel Eddé collection, privately acquired from Tradart; The Numismatic Auction 1985 (3) lot 16; former Charles Gillet (1879-1972) collection This is one of the great Apollos to be found in Greek coinage, and it was produced during the same period of artistic ferment as the famous issues of Syracuse, Katane and Kamarina, struck from dies signed by artists of the highest caliber. The die cutter who made the dies for this coin has been given the name "Master of the Apollo of Rhegium", and he is clearly on the same level as Kimon, the great, perhaps even the greatest, of the Syracusan engravers. In fact, the amazingly serene, albeit severe, expression on the face of Apollo is very reminiscent of the magnificent heads of Arethusa on Kimon`s dekadrachms. Starting Price: €30000

A Stunning 1930's Structured Cream Satin Wedding Dress. A bias cut satin dress, cut to figure hug, beautifully feminine and embellished with small pearls and gold thread creating a leaf motif over the shoulder. The dress opens at the side, (there must have been an undergarment!) The fabric gathers at a different level on the other side. Little fabric covered buttons, with a long side opening. Size 8/10

WW2 Lancaster Bomber Radio R1155 with Supply Unit Rectifier No. 5, a Kern Swiss gun layers sight with spirit level and a copper and brass gun layer`s sight.

Brass Miners Dial by W & S Jones, Holborn, London Circa 1830, with 5"" Compass (13cm), racked and raised division circle with vernier, folding arms, spirit level to base.

WW2 Lancaster Bomber Radio R1155 with Supply Unit Rectifier No. 5, a Kern Swiss gun layers sight with spirit level and a copper and brass gun layer`s sight.

A leather cased surveyor`s level, an Edney swing hygrometer, and a WWII compass

BOTTLE OF CHATEAU PALMER, MARGAUX, 1959, bearing additional Harvey`s selection labels and a BOTTLE OF CHATEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD, 1963, Pauillac, imported by Dunhill Co, Boston, label with tear and level at top of label (2)

BENTLEY "EIGHT" SALOON (1986) D686 JHV VIN SCBZS8000GCH16394 ENGINE NO 16394 Launched in 1984 as Bentleys entry level model the normally aspirated 6750cc "Eight" which other than some minor reduction of the interior specification was virtually unchanged from its predecessor the Mulsanne but was 10% lower in price and was pitched against the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7-Series although more expensive than its German rivals at a little under £50,000. Luxury remained unequivocal and many found this fact and the prestige of the marque well worth the extra. This well looked after 1986 example, in the same ownership since 1996, is described as very good for its years. Finished in forest green with green piped leather interior. Principle service history stamps from 1987-2008. Having only covered 1313 miles since 2006. Currently MOT`d until October 23rd 2014 but SORN. Offered in good running order and subject to a fresh MOT is ready for the road. Offered with V5C, current MOT, Service books and owner`s manual, Rolls Royce valet kit, Rolls Royce battery charger and 2 sets of keys.

[4 Volumes] A Voyage of Discovery to the North Pacific Ocean, and Round the World; in Which the Coast of North-West America Has Been Carefully Examined and Accurately Surveyed... This is a facsimile of the account of the Vancouver Expedition (1791-95) originally published in 1798. During the summers of 1792-94, George Vancouver and the crew of the British naval ships Discovery and Chatham mapped the northwest coast of North America from Baja California to Alaska. Vancouver`s voyage was the last, and longest, of the great Pacific voyages of the late eighteenth century. Taking the art and technique of distant voyaging to a new level, Vancouver eliminated the possibility of a Northwest Passage and his remarkably precise surveys completed the outline of the Pacific. His expedition was also partially responsible for the British domination of Australia and New Zealand and the establishment of the Kingdom of Hawaii through his assistance to Kamehameha I, the king of Hawaii. The first three volumes in the set consist of text and 18 plates detailing the voyage, while the fourth volume is a clamshell containing 16 folding charts, 12 of which focus on mapping the northwest coast of North America. The set`s four volumes form entries #30 through #34 in Nico Israel and Da Capo Press` 75 volume Bibliotheca Australiana series. Hardbound in simulated vellum featuring blue title plates on cover and spine with gilt lettering. The charts are in fine condition. Contents of the three text volumes are good except for some faint toning along the sheets` edges. There is some light soiling along the edges of the covers. The clamshell is slightly warped and there are two small pieces of tape inside. 8"" W x 10.2"" H . Vancouver, George (Capt) . 1967

Glenlivet 1938, George & J.G. Smith`s, bottled by Gordon & Macphail, 75cl, 40%, with original carton U: low level - 9cm from capsule

A GERMAN WWI RANGE FINDER by GOERZ of Berlin, with lensed eye piece, built in spirit level, compass and wheel adjusters, with a WWI officer`s three draw telescope, stamped ""TT & H Ltd 1916 No.6475"", and a pair of Heath & Co binoculars, all in leather cases or coverings (3)

A Rabone Chesterman wooden spirit level tog. with two brass handled walking sticks, one in the form of a horse`s head. (3)

1967 Ford Mustang Fastback (LHD) Vin no. 7R02S145651 Engine no. C6ME A rousing success on street and track, the first generation Ford Mustang during 1964 – 1973 created a new class of pony car. Lee Iacocca, Vice President and General Manager of Ford Division achieved his vision of a car that would carry four people, have bucket seats, a floor mounted shifter, measure no longer than 180 inches, weigh less than 2500 pounds, and sell for less than $2500. With its long hood and short deck it proved wildly popular and remains one of Ford’s classic and most well-known vehicles. To decrease development costs, the Mustang utilised already existing components from the Falcon and Fairlane models, including the chassis, suspension and drivetrain. The body sported a shorter wheelbase, wider track, lower seating position and lower overall height. An industry first “torque box” structurally stiffened the Mustang’s construction and helped contribute to better handling. The ‘67 Mustang had a fresh look and a load of horsepower. For the first time since its launch, it faced serious competition and defended itself by creating a meaner look with more muscle. The grille opening was made larger and the rear tail light concaved; the fastback now reached all the way to the rear of the trunk. Overall size, interior and cargo space were increased, as well as a new dash and integral air conditioning. New options included the tilt-away steering wheel and fold-down rear seat on the fastback model. Standard wheel covers were a 10 ½ inch hubcap or a 21-spoke wheel cover. A new engine was added to the line-up for ‘67, the first Mustang big block, the 390ci. With redesigned front suspension and a dual hydraulic system, the car had a smoother overall ride. Rated at 320hp, the 390 used a single 600cfm Holley four-barrel carburettor with cast iron intake and manifolds. This engine, and a 4-speed manual transmission recorded quarter mile times of approximately 13 seconds and trap speeds of over 105 mph (169 km/h). A total of 28, 800 Mustangs with the 390 engine were produced. This 1967 Fastback 2+2 was produced on December 1st, 1966 in the San Jose plant. Fitted with a 390 cubic inch 320 hp 4 valve V8 engine with a 4 speed manual transmission. This engine was built by Californian Image Pty Ltd in Narangba QLD. The car is finished in Raven Black with GT livery (rocker panel red stripe and wheels) and brand new red vinyl interior. This left hand drive (LHD) vehicle is a stunning example and has not turned a wheel since its high level restoration by the current owner. This vehicle is very near to completion, with some mechanical adjustments and small cosmetic items needed. Accompanied with the vehicle a ‘Standard Report’ from Ford, import approval and a box of new extra parts. Odometer currently reading approximately 93,300 miles. Vehicle is sold unregistered.

A fine George III mahogany bowfronted mercury stick barometer, Troughton, London, circa 1820, With swan neck pediment above silvered vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual weather observations beneath signature Troughton, London to upper margin within moulded surround for the curved glass, the flame figured trunk of bowed profile and with ebony strung edges with convex throat moulding and vernier adjustment screw to upper section, the base with turned ebony half vase cistern cover flanked by lozenge inlaid canted angles with level adjustment to the cavetto moulded underside, (glass lacking), 100cm (39.5ins) high. The current lot was probably made by Edward Troughton who is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as first working in partnership with his brother, John from several addresses in London (including Queen’s Square, Bartholemew and 136 Fleet Street) from 1788 until John’s death in 1804. Edward continued alone from their Fleet Street address until 1826 when he formed a partnership with William Simms which lasted until after Troughton’s death in 1831. Edward Troughton was apparently quite a character choosing to live a semi-reclusive life and was characterised by his snuff-stained wig and ear trumpet! However his skill both in the manufacture and design of fine instruments led him to be awarded lucrative contracts from The East India Company, The Board of Ordnance, the Royal Observatory and The Board of Longitude.

A fine George III mahogany mercury stick barometer with hygrometer, Edward Nairne, London, late 18th century, The caddy moulded arch-top case inset with circular glazed hygrometer with independent adjustment for the hygrometer beard pointer via a brass turn-screw set beneath operating a pair of visible geared wheels fitted to the rear of the instrument, over concave-topped inset silvered vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches to the right hand margin opposing weather observations to the left, the upper margin with engraved signature Nairne, London, the conforming caddy moulded figured mahogany veneered trunk with exposed tube above rounded base applied with half-sphere cistern cover with moulded cylindrical upstand and narrow band to waist, the underside with brass level adjustment screw, 104cm (41ins) high. Edward Nairne was born in 1726 and apprenticed to the celebrated instrument maker, Matthew Loft, in 1741. Latterly he worked from 20 Cornhill and published numerous booklets on navigational, pneumatic and astronomical instruments. In 1776 Nairne devised a marine barometer with a restriction in the bore of the mercury tube which served to dampen the oscillation of the mercury; he was elected to the Royal Society in the same year. In 1774 he formed a loose partnership with his former apprentice Thomas Blunt, perhaps for mutual convenience as Blunt’s premises were next door to Nairne’s at 22 Cornhill. Edward Nairne is believed to have retired to Chelsea in 1801 and died in 1806.

A fine George III slender mahogany mercury stick barometer with ivory cistern float, Alexander Adie, Edinburgh, early 19th century, The slender figured mahogany case with brass vernier adjustment screw to top above inset rectangular silvered vernier scale with canted upper angles and calibrated in barometric inches to right hand margin beneath engraved signature A. Adie, Edinburgh to upper edge, the trunk with visible tube above moulded reeded square section cistern cover with ivory mercury float to right hand side and brass level adjustment screw beneath, 94.5cm (37.25ins) high. Alexander Adie is recorded in Goodison, Nicholas English BAROMETERS 1680-1860 as born 1774 and apprenticed to his uncle, the eminent Scottish instrument maker John Miller, in 1789. In 1804 his uncle took him into partnership under the name of Miller and Adie which continued until after Miller’s death in 1815. Adie was particularly interested in meteorological instruments and is perhaps best known as the inventor of the Sympiesometer in 1818. In recognition of his work he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1819. He was appointed optician to William IV and later Queen Victoria and took one of his sons, John, into partnership in 1835. Two of his other sons set up businesses; Robert in Liverpool and Patrick in London. Unfortunately John Adie was prone to ‘fits of despondency’ which resulted in him shooting himself in 1857, Alexander Adie died the following year - no doubt expediated by the stress of his son’s demise. The current lot appears to be a well made but functional model from Adie’s range that has practical refinements such as screw vernier adjustment to the top of the case and ivory cistern float. These details, along with the reeded decoration to the cistern cover, demonstrates a commonality between the current lot and the more exotic slender bowfronted model produced by Adie; an example of which was sold in these rooms on Tuesday 4th September 2012 (lot 112) for £7,500 hammer.

A Victorian rosewood cased sympiesometer, Crichton Brothers, London, circa 1875. The rectangular silvered scale applied with siphon tube with open bulb to the left and sealed bulb to the right filled with pink stained fluid, the left hand margin with mercury tube Fahrenheit scale thermometer above engraved signature Crichton Bro’s., 11 Billiter St. London, opposing right hand side with engraved vertical scale for degrees Fahrenheit ranging between 20 and 120 set behind slide with expanded scale annotated for barometric inches and with the usual weather observations, the upper edge of the slide fitted with angled brass pointer for calibration against the temperature scale behind and with adjustment by rack and pinion to a knurled brass knob fitted to the right hand side of the case, the lower edge with recessed circular level recording disc labelled REGISTER and engraved with barometric scale visible through an arched aperture in the plate and manually adjusted via projecting rim to the base, the case with shaped upstand to the cavetto moulded cornice above moulded surround to the bevel glazed front aperture, (with restoration), 55cm (21.75ins) high. Crichton Brothers are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as specialist makers of sympiesometers working from 11 Billiter Street, London, 1871-7. The sympiesometer was invented by Alexander Adie of Edinburgh in 1818 and is essentially an improved version of Robert Hooke’s thermobarometer which was subject of a paper presented to the Royal Society in 1668. The instrument works by having a syphon tube filled with liquid open to the air at one end and with trapped gas at the other (sulphuric acid and hydrogen were used in later sympiesometers). As barometric pressure increases the liquid will be forced down the tube causing the gas to be compressed, resulting in a change in level in the tube. Unfortunately the volume of the gas changes with temperature so before a reliable reading can be taken the instrument would first need to be calibrated by adjusting the position of the movable barometer scale in relation to the temperature scale behind to reflect the reading provided by the thermometer. The sympiesometer was conceived as an alternative to the mercury marine barometer as it was smaller and believed to be less susceptible to the motion of a vessel at sea.

A very rare Victorian rosewood mercury ‘Patent Compensating Portable Barometer’ or mercury sympiesometer, William Harris and Son, London, mid 19th century, The rectangular silvered scale applied with short U-shaped mercury tube terminating with open bulb to left hand column opposing sealed bulb to the right, the centre with mercury tube Fahrenheit and Reaumer scale thermometer and with engraved inscription Harris’s Patent Compensating Portable Barometer, the upper margin signed WILL.’M HARRIS & SON, 50 High Holborn, London, above right hand side with engraved vertical scale for degrees Fahrenheit ranging between 20 and 120 set behind slide with compressed vernier scale annotated for barometric inches and with the usual weather observations, the upper edge of the slide fitted with angled steel pointer for calibration against the temperature scale behind and with adjustment by rack and pinion to a knurled brass knob fitted to the right hand side of the case, the vernier with independent adjustment via friction slide to a smaller secondary brass knob to the exterior, the lower edge with engraved serial number 284 over recessed circular level recording disc engraved with barometric scale visible through a semi-circular aperture in the plate and manually adjusted via projecting rim to the base, the case with shaped upstand to the cavetto moulded cornice above moulded surround to the glazed front aperture, 33cm (13ins) high. Many makers with the surname Harris have worked in the London instrument trade since the middle of the 17th century, however this branch of the family can be traced back to Richard Harris who is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as working from several addresses in London circa 1710-1810. His son, William, was apprenticed to the clockmaker Joseph Robinson and gained his freedom of the Clockmakers’ Company in 1796. William set up business first at 47 High Holborn, London in 1805 before moving to a couple of doors down to number 50 in 1815. The business became ‘William Harris & Company’ in around 1813 before being renamed ‘William Harris & Son’ in 1841 when William Harris is believed to have taken in his son, Richard Joshua, into partnership. The business is recorded working from 50 High Holborn until around 1855. The design of current lot was described in the 1851 publication by Adolphus Oliver Harris A Treatise on the Patent Compensation Portable Barometer and was developed by William Harris and Son as an improvement on the sympiesometer invented by Alexander Adie of Edinburgh in 1818 (which in turn was essentially an improved version of Robert Hooke’s thermobarometer which was subject of a paper presented to the Royal Society in 1668). Both instruments essentially work in the same way with a syphon tube filled with liquid open to the air at one end and with trapped gas at the other (sulphuric acid and hydrogen were used in the sympiesometer). As barometric pressure increases the liquid will be forced down the tube causing the gas to be compressed, resulting in a change in level in the tube. Unfortunately the volume of the gas changes with temperature so before a reliable reading can be taken the instrument would first need to be calibrated by adjusting the position of the movable barometer scale in relation to the temperature scale behind to reflect the reading provided by the thermometer. The sympiesometer was conceived as an alternative to the mercury marine barometer as it was smaller and less susceptible to the motion of a vessel at sea.

A fine and rare Queen Anne verge pocket watch movement, Thomas Tompion and George Graham, London, number 4650, circa 1713, The full plate gilt verge movement with four Egyptian pillars pinned through the frontplate and three-arm sprung steel balance, the backplate with fine leaf-bordered symmetrical foliate scroll pierced and engraved balance cock with female mask decoration at the base and conforming pierced broad foot flanked by silvered regulation disc with adjacent applied foliate scroll infill opposing signature Tho: Tompion, Geo: Graham, LONDON and engraved serial number 4560, the frontplate stamped with repeat serial number, movement diameter 39mm, now fitted to a late 18th century circular white enamel Roman numeral sedan timepiece dial with blued steel spade hands, the case contemporary to the dial with hinged cast brass bezel fitted with convex glass within moulded cavetto surround, the rear with circular hinged brass cover and brass suspension ring fitted to upper margin, 14.5cm (5.75ins) diameter. Thomas Tompion has often been referred to as the ‘father of English clock and wachmaking’. When considering the legacy of his work and influence on subsequent generations, such a compliment is justly deserved. Born in Ickwell, Suffolk in 1639 Thomas Tompion appears to have developed an affinity for metalworking from his father, also named Thomas, who worked as a blacksmith. By 1670 Tompion had moved to London and was working in the clock and watchmaking trade. Although there is no record of his apprenticeship or whether he received any formal training prior to moving to London, he quickly became established and obtained his freedom of the Clockmakers’ Company in late 1671. His early clocks demonstrate a close working relationship with the Fromanteel, East and Knibb workshops. Around this time Tompion became friendly with eminent mathemeticians and scientists such as Robert Hooke and Jonas Moore - perhaps the most progressive and inventive minds of the day. Such associations lead to Royal commissions, firstly from Charles II for whom Tompion is known to have made one of the earliest balance-spring watches in 1676 and later William III who ordered numerous clocks to furnish his various palaces throughout his reign. As well as being an extremely talented artisan Tompion was also commercially minded, cleverly introducing serial numbering for his watches and clocks from around 1681/2. This, as well as maintaining a high degree of refinement in both the design and construction of his clocks and watches, ensured the highest level of exclusivity for clients purchasing from him. In around 1700 Thomas Tompion took a former apprentice, Edward Banger, into partnership however this arrangement came to an abrupt end in 1707-8 for reasons unknown. On Banger’s departure Tompion reverted to working alone until he found confidence in George Graham who had been engaged as a journeyman for Tompion since 1696. Graham’s character had already been given the seal of approval by Tompion who allowed him to marry his niece, Elizabeth, in 1704; however it still would be a few years before Tompion would take Graham into partnership which he eventually did in 1711. Thomas Tompion died in November 1713 leaving the business to George Graham who maintained the same exacting standards and became famous in his own right with notable achievements including the development of the deadbeat escapement for pendulum clocks and the cylinder escapement for watches. He continued Tompion’s sequential numbering for his clocks and watches and assisted John Harrison with his development of the marine timekeeper. George Graham died in 1751 and was buried next to Thomas Tompion at Westminster Abbey. The current lot belongs to a group of less than twenty examples signed by both Tompion and Graham from around four hundred known surviving watches from Tompion’s first numbered series as recorded by Jeremy Evans in Evans, Carter & Wright THOMAS TOMPION, 300 YEARS. The movement can be closely compared with number 4540 which is illustrated together with a view of the dial (providing a good indication of how the original dial for the current lot would have appeared) on page 292. It is also perhaps interesting to note that the current lot is the last example recorded on the list to be signed with Tompion’s name (albeit in partnership with Graham) suggesting that it is probably the last surviving watch made in Tompion’s workshop before his death in November 1713.

IHAGEE KAMERAWERK (Germany): Exakta Varex and VX 1000 35mm cameras: An Exakta Varex SN 683129 with eye level prism (Version 3) SN 103979 and Zeiss Tessar T 50mm f3.5 SN 3515242 in maker’s leather ERC. An Exakta Varex VX (Version 3) SN 761595 with Zeiss Biotar 58mm f2 T lens SN 3833072 and an uncommon uncoated brass Sperling prism finder all in maker’s leather ERC. An Exakta Varex IIb SN 1035447 with Zeiss Flektogon 35mm f2.8 SN 6265663, Zeiss lens cap and prism finder (version 5) in maker’s leather ERC and an Exakta VX 1000 third version (“aus DRESDEN” engraved) SN 1181013 with Zeiss Flektogon 35mm f2.8 SN 9865266, prism finder (version 5) with attached cold shoe mount, in maker’s leather ERC. Also a photocopy of the VX instruction booklet. (4 cameras)

MAMIYA CAMERA CO (Japan): Mamiya RB67 Professional medium format camera SN C90601. With Sekor 90mm f3.8 SN 58962, lens cap, waist level finder, 120 ProS back, camera strap and RB67 Professional and RB67 Pro-S manuals. (2)

TOKYO KOGAKU (Japan): Topcon 35mm cameras and accessories. A Topcon B SN 153397 with Auto-Topcor 3.5cm f2.8 SN 291345, lens cap, accessory flash mount, prism- and waist level finders, the latter in leather pouch. A topcon RE-2 SN 561362 RE Auto-Topcor 5.8cm f1.8 SN 11610793, lens cap, maker’s leather ERC, camera manual and brochure. Accessories consisting of an RE Auto-Topcor lens 5.8cm f1.8 SN 9900167 with both caps and hood in leather case, a set of Topcon extension tubes Nos. 1, 2 and 3, a manual for Topcon Super D and a Topcon camera case.

A collection of approximately 580 postcards, the majority topographical views, including photographic postcards titled `Guinness`s Brewery, Lower Level, Dublin`, `Victoria Quay, (Loading Steamers), Guinness`s Brewery, Dublin` and `The Quay Wexford`.

Grand Marnier Triple Orange 1 litre 40% Vol 1970`s bottling 1 bt Drambuie `Prince Charles Edward`s Liqueur Believed 1940`s level below shoulder, no signs seepage No size stated, Believed 50cl, 70% Proof 1 bt Tortosky Triple Sec Believed 1950`s No size stated 70% proof 1 bt Above 3 bts

Cary surveyor`s level in fitted case with tripod and staffs,

A small collection of Hornby Series gauge O railway accessories, comprising a No. 5 set of level signs and posts, a junction signal (distant), an island platform `Windsor`, a No. 2 railway station with slopes, a passenger platform, two slopes and a plate layer`s hut with fire and shovel, mostly boxed (playwear, faults, boxes creased, torn, scuffed and stained)

A bamboo and metal mounted system walking stick, second quarter 20th century, the crook handle fitted with an aluminium horse measure, with fold out brass arm with spirit level, the shaft with metal ferrule, 98.5cm high; a Victorian bamboo system stick, late 19th century, the shaft housing a steel spike, 87cm high; and a simulated wood and maple mounted walking stick, second quarter 20th century, the resin grip modelled as a hare’s head, with inset glass eyes, 92cm highBid Live at the-saleroom.com

A bamboo and metal mounted system walking stick, second quarter 20th century, the crook handle fitted with an aluminium horse measure, with fold out brass arm with spirit level, the shaft with metal ferrule, 98.5cm high; a Victorian bamboo system stick, late 19th century, the shaft housing a steel spike, 87cm high; and a simulated wood and maple mounted walking stick, second quarter 20th century, the resin grip modelled as a hare’s head, with inset glass eyes, 92cm high