Titled 'On the Construction of a Silvered Glass Telescope, fifteen-and-a-half inches in Aperture, and its Use in Celestial Photography', Smithsonian Institution, 1864, pp55, 47 illustrations, 33cm x 24.5cm, folio, half calf with gold lettering to spine and front board, the book with with an Underwood & Underwood stereoview albumen photograph 'Full Moon from the negative taken by Prof. H Draper with his silvered glass telescope' Henry Draper (1837-1882), although a doctor, was most well-known for being an amateur astronomer. Among his contributions to the field of astronomy, Draper took the first photograph of the spectrum of a star in 1872 and the transit of Venus in 1874. Later, in 1880 he was able to photograph the Orion Nebula, a first for astronomers. Today, the Harvard Observatory hold a collection of stellar spectra images named after him. Among his memoirs, Draper included instructions on the set-up and management of an observatory, including guidance on the proper care of the equipment.
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Mauchline ware - five rectangular boxes, all with full lid colour prints, three of figures seated at or around tables in room interiors (titles - A Game Of Chance / A Disputed Point / What She ..... ), another of figures by stairs (The Party), and another old man on terrace with telescope (Peek Freen and Cos.), largest 11.5cms. (5)
Stanhopes, eleven gold or gold coloured charms with Stanhopes comprising a camera, Washington D.C. (4.V) / a key, Paris (12.V) / Peter Pan statue, G.B. map in circle / a book, image damaged / Statue of Liberty, stamped 'AC 14K', New York (4.V) / heart shaped pendant, Hail Mary / Church building stamped 9.375, Lord's Prayer / Nelson with over sized telescope, image lacking / church building, The Lord's Prayer / Cable Car, stamped 14K, Golden Gate Bridge / United State Capitol, stamped AC, Washington D.C. (5.V), last largest 2cms. (11) From the collection of the late Douglas JullÊ
A five draw brass bodied telescope with leather cover and caps, marked for H. Salanson & Coo. Ltd Bristol and Cardiff to one side and Broadhurst Clarkson & Co. Ltd, 63 Fartingdon Road London E.C. the first draw marked from 30 to 60. Approximately 102cm fully extended/. *CR: Usual wear for age. *BP 22.5% (18.75% plus VAT) plus a lot fee of £8 inc. VAT on each lot.
A collection of assorted items to include: 4 silver spoons by Cooper Bros & Sons 1929, 1934 and 1935 (53.8g); A Birmingham hallmarked silver mustard/condiment spoon, 1897 by Joseph Goster (5.4g); A 925 silver toothpick/pin holder (8.2g); along with 2 pairs of silver plated sugar tongs; A silver plate heart-shaped jewellery box; a silver plate teaspoon; a silver plate meat skewer; also another silver plate spoon; a silver plate apostle spoon; 3 silver plate place named / commemorative spoons and knife; a Caithness glass and silver plate spoon; a silver plated brush; a brass oriental, bone page marker; a pewter mustard pot by James Dixon and Sons, a boxed set of 4 silver plate Royal wedding spoons, an Ordnance Survey map, a small brass telescope, a plated cylinder box for formamints, English and Swedish 1200 words miniature book, a cylinder brass lid/weight, pencil leads in case, and 3 stone miniature eggs.
Late 19th/early 20th century mahogany dining suite consisting of a telescope dining table, six leaves and a winder, table supported on turned reeded baluster legs, a table leaf holding cabinet and a sideboard, both with lion mask dove fronts, a set of twelve dining chairs raised on turned and reeded baluster legs terminating in castors, table width 145cm, length with six leaves, 470cmEXTRA INFOLeaves appear original
A German WWI black lacquered brass two draw telescope. Etched with 20 Malige Vergrosserung, together with a pair of Orion 8 x 20 binoculars, a Morris's Measuring Instrument chartometer, cased drawing instrument set, circa 1960s RAC car badge, a selection of pocket knives and a pair of opera glasses. (Box)
A VICTORIAN POLISHED BRASS TELESCOPE BY T. B. WINTER, NEWCASTLE, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY Inscribed 'T. B. WINTER, NEWCASTLE ON TYNE'103cm long TOGETHER WITH A MAHOGANY CASEWith makers label to interior13cm high, 84cm wide, 21cm deep Condition Report: The brass with polish deposits to the surface, overall would benefit from a clean, some pitting to the metalThe two optics appear in okay condition, no obvious cracks or damage to the glass elementsDreweatts make no comments or guarantees as to whether this is working or gives good magnification - it has been untested.The case with marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, some chips and losses, marks and stains including water damageThe label with some dirt, discolouration, foxing - no suggestion that the case and telescope are not original to eachother.Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Scientific instruments. An English brass level, Watson & Son 313 High Holborn London, No 618, c1900, the telescope surmounted by a bubble level, a compass below with floating circle of degrees, on staff head mount, 38cm l, fitted teak case with leather strap and a folding tripod (2) Good condition

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