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A SET OF SIX GIMBAL-MOUNTED SPRUNG CANDLE LAMPS, CIRCA 1890
heavily constructed in nickel-plated brass with threaded tops, the candle and shade securing, each with gimballed bracket with socket attachment and socket plate and heat guard on adjustable rod - 7in. (18cm.) high (excluding guard); 5in. (12.5cm.) deep
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£1,000-1,500
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A BELL FOR THE GOLDEN STAR, 1948
inscribed to the front as per title and now forming part of a wood and brass standard lamp base - base 18 x 15in. (46 x 38cm.)
£250-350
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A TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER BY PARKINSON & FRODSHAM, CIRCA 1830
with 3in. polished brass dial, signed as per title with blued hands, counter-signed openwork platform plate with Earnshaw's escapement, balance with Poole's auxiliary, blued balance horizontal spring, sprung dust cover, contained within gimbal-mounted brass bowl, with curved glass cover within three-tier brass bound box with tipsy key and drop handles - approx. 6½in. (16.5cm.) cubed
£1,800-2,500
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Ø A TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER BY JAMES SWEETMAN EIFFE, LONDON, CIRCA 1841
the 3in. silvered dial signed, numbered and inscribed Eiffe, 48 Lombard St., South Crest, London, City and Bedford Sq., 482 and Airy's supplementary compensation arm, with government broad arrow mark, black-filled Roman numerals, blued steel hands, with seconds dial and up/down dial, the movement with spring dust cover, plain plates with broad arrow mark, Earnshaw's escapement, Airy's bar balance, contained within gimbal-mounted brass bowl, within three-tier wooden box with tipsy key, locking arm, drop handles, ivory maker's plate signed and numbered with broad arrow and inset brass plate to lid inscribed Bright Spring, with bun feet, contained within outer travel case - approx 9½in. (24cm.) square
£2,500-3,500
Eiffe is unusual in naming his chronometers as well as numbering them, although it's not clear why he pursued this unique practice.
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A TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER BY PARKINSON & FRODSHAM, CHANGE ALLEY, LONDON, CIRCA 1830
the 3in. silvered dial signed as per title and numbered 1301, blued steel hands, counter signed back plate with Earnshaw's escapement, balance with Poole's auxiliary and blued helical balance spring, dust cover, contained within gimbal-mounted brass bowl, within three-tier wooden case with recessed handles (top lid replaced) - 7½in. (19cm.) cubed.
£1,500-2,500
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A TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER BY JOHN PARKES & SONS, LIVERPOOL, CIRCA 1900
the 4in. silvered dial signed as per title and inscribed 43 & 44 Canning Place, 6525, with government broad arrow mark, gold main and blued secondary hands, counter stamped on the back of dial, spotted plates with Earnshaw's standard balance, with blued helical balance spring, contained in gimbal-mounted brass bowl counter-numbered inside, and inscribed H.S.1 with arrow mark near winding hole, gimbal-mounted within three-tier wooden box with tipsy key and inset drop handles - approx. 7½in. (19cm.) cubed
£1,500-2,000
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AN EIGHT-DAY DECK WATCH BY WALTHAM WATCH CO., MASS., CIRCA 1919
the 2½in. silvered dial signed as per title with subsidiary seconds and up/down dial, the platform lever escapement numbered 22115699, with fob wind, gimbal-mounted with lock arm in three-tier mahogany box with company label inside lid (missing glass to middle section) - 5in. (12.5cm.) cubed
£400-600
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A TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER BY JOHN HUTTON, LONDON, CIRCA 1865
the 4in. silvered dial signed as per title and numbered 715, gold hands with blued secondaries, spotted plates containing movement with Earnshaw's escapement, bi-metallic balance with Poole's auxiliary, blued helical balance spring with jewelled detent, contained within counter-numbered gimballed bowl, within cut-down box with lid - 5½ x 7in. (14 x 18cm.)
£800-1,200
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A RARE BINNACLE TIMEPIECE BY MORRIS TOBIAS, LONDON, CIRCA 1800
the 4½in. enamelled dial with half-hour outer ring, middle watch ring running 1-8-1-8-1 and inner hour ring signed at centre Morris Tobias London Patentee 359, contained within brass drum case with brass hinged glazed viewing port and hinged back with sprung winder arbour to verge with counter-signed back plate, slow/fast lever and decorative fret-cut balance cock cover inscribed PATENTEE, contained within later wooden case with winding key - 9½in (24cm.) wide
£1,000-1,500
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A FINE 24-HOUR DECK WATCH BY THOMAS MERCER, ST ALBANS FOR THE CRUISING YACHT PIGTAIL, 1927
the 2in. enamelled dial with blued hands, fob wind to counter-signed gilt brass back plate numbered 950, bi-metallic balance, jewelled pivot and compensated escape wheel, contained within nickel-plated case with threaded back, located in brass-lined deck box with threaded bezel signed as per title, with plush-lined pin hinged lid with inset ivorine plate inscribed Pigtail / J.T. Hunt - 2½ x 3¾ x 4¾in. (6.5 x 9.5 x 12cm.)
£1,800-2,500
Pigtail was originally fitted with a paraffin engine which, judging from her almost annual sale to a new owner was clearly not a success. Finally fitted with a diesel, she is still believed to be afloat and in France.
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A FINE SILVER BUTTERFIELD DIAL, CIRCA 1720
the main plate for four chapter rings, signed by finely engraved folding bird gnomon Butterfield a Paris, blued steel needle and reverse engraved with latitudes for various European cities, contained within original plush-lined leather box of issue with silver hooks and securing catch - 3½in. (9cm.) wide
£2,500-3,500
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A BRASS BUTTERFIELD TYPE DIAL BY NICHOLAS BION, CIRCA 1720
plate engraved with four chapter rings, signed by gnomon N. Bion a Paris, the reverse engraved with European city latitudes, contained within original case - 3½in. (9cm.) wide
£800-1,200
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A 2¼IN. COMPASS SUNDIAL BY ELLIOTT BROS, STRAND, LONDON, CIRCA 1850
the chapter ring signed as per title with black-filled Roman numerals, mounted to bedplate with two bubble levels and folding latitude arm, contained within original box with plush-lined lid and priced 74/- with pasted monthly correction label - 5 x 5in. (12.5 x 12.5cm.)
£300-500
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A 18TH CENTURY POCKET COMPASS SUNDIAL BY T. MASON, ESSEX BRIDGE
the 2½in. silvered dial with blued steel needle on jewelled pivot, silvered chapter ring signed as per title with fret-cut folding lacquered brass gnomon and lid monogrammed C.F.; together with another by the same maker with paper dial, steel needle with steel chapter ring engraved Mason Fecit and green painted brass case
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£200-300
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A POCKET COMPASS SUNDIAL BY WILLIAM SIMMS, BIRMINGHAM/LONDON, CIRCA 1800
the 2in. paper dial signed W. Simms, on outer edge (trimmed), blued steel needle with clamp, contained within loosely fitting chapter ring with folding gnomon, contained within wooden pocket case - 3in. (7.5cm.) square
£150-250
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A UNIVERSAL SURVEYING INSTRUMENT COMPENDIUM RETAILED BY FLAVELLE & ROBERTS, SYDNEY & BRISBANE, CIRCA 1890
comprising 2¼in. Singer-patent mother-of-pearl compass signed as per title and inset into folding wooden pocket case with levels, sights and inclinometer - 3½in. (9cm.) square; together with a surveyor's cross scratched engraved with a menorah flanked S.L., contained in fitted box - 3½in. (9cm.)
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£150-250
Another example has been signed Hennessey, Swan Street, Swansea.
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A MID-18TH CENTURY SAND GLASS
the bulbs containing volcanic sand and conjoined with resin-covered twine and contained within four pillar stand with end plates - 9¾in. (24.5cm.) high
£400-600
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AN 18TH CENTURY NOCTURNAL
constructed in fruitwood of typical form, inscribed Boath Bears by handle - 9¾in. (25cm.) high; together with a liquid filled gimbal-mounted compass in box and a sighting tube
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£600-800
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A PATENT DEPTH SOUNDER BY T. WALKER
constructed in brass and signed as per title and numbered 8033 - 10in. (25.5cm.) high; together with a wooden reel log with turned end plates and wooden handles with metal connecting rod - 27in. (69cm.) long approx.
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£200-300
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A RARE HARPOON LOG BY W. PILLEY JR & CO. MAKERS, BIRMINGHAM, CIRCA 1880
constructed in brass and closely following Walker's A1 pattern, the guide fin stamped as per title, the enamelled triple dial plate unmarked, mounted on wooden display board for wall hanging - 22½in. (57cm.) long including board
£600-800
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AN ANCHOR SHIP LOG NO. 2 BY EDWARD MASSEY, CIRCA 1875
the white enamelled triple dial inscribed Massey's Anchor Ship Log No. 2 E.M.P., the nose ring with twine bound rope, contained within original box of issue with maker's label pasted into lid - 22in. (56cm.) wide
£500-800
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A NEW YACHT LOG BY EDWD MASSEY, PATENTEE, LONDON, CIRCA 1875
the fins each stamped with trademark, enamelled triple dial plate signed and inscribed as per title with rotating brass cuff cover counter-inscribed with maker's name and numbered 15481, now mounted on a wooden board for wall hanging - 17½in. (44.5cm.)
£400-600
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AN A1 PATTERN SHIP'S LOG BY T. WALKER, CIRCA 1880
constructed in brass, the rotating fin with trademark stamped blades and white enamel triple dial plate signed as per title - 21in. (53.5cm.)
£250-350
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A 'PATENT 62' TORPEDO LOG BY T. WALKER'S, CIRCA 1890
the polished brass triple dial plate inscribed T. Walker's Patent 62, with rotating cuff cover, red painted five-fin rotator and tail section, now mounted on wooden display base for wall hanging - 21in. (53cm.) wide
£400-600
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Ø A 15IN. RADIUS EBONY AND BRASS OCTANT BY CHRISTOPHER STEDMAN, LONDON, CIRCA 1785
the inset ivory scale divided to 95°, finely engraved brass index arm signed C. Stedman, London, double pinhole sight with shade, mirrors, removable twin shades and reverse pinhole sights, reverse with three feet and arm stop, contained within fitted stepped keystone case of issue - 19½in. (49.5cm.) wide
£800-1,200
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Ø A 15½IN. RADIUS VERNIER OCTANT BY GILBERT & WRIGHT, LONDON, CIRCA 1790
the mahogany T-frame with inset ivory scale divided to 90°, plain lacquered brass vernier, signed as per title, double pinhole sights, interchangeable shades, mirrors, pencil, note plate and feet - 18in. (45.5cm.) high overall
£800-1,000
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Ø A 9¼IN. RADIUS VERNIER OCTANT BY DOLLOND, LONDON, CIRCA 1800
signed as per title on the lacquered brass index arm, inset ivory scale divided to 95°, owner's plate with remnant inscription, oxidised brass double pinhole sight with swivelling shade, mirrors, two shades, note plate to reverse, three pin feet, contained within fitted stepped keystone box with securing hook - 13in. (33cm.) wide
£400-600
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Ø A 10½IN. RADIUS VERNIER OCTANT BY CRIHTON [SIC], LONDON FOR A. DOBBIE, GLASGOW, CIRCA 1850
the ebony T-frame with inset ivory maker's plate signed for Crichton as per title, with ivory scale divided to 100ยบ, braced brass index arm, pin hole sight, mirrors, shade and pin feet, contained within stepped keystone case - 14in. (35.5cm.) wide
£250-350
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Ø A MINIATURE 5¾IN. RADIUS VERNIER OCTANT BY JOHN GRAY, LIVERPOOL, CIRCA 1810
the ebony T-frame signed on the cross bar as per title, with ivory scale divided on Ramsden's division engine to 95°, with Ramsden mark by 50°, braced index arm with vernier scale, pinhole sight with tube thread, mirrors, six shades, wooden handle - 7½in. (19cm.) high overall
£400-600
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Ø A 13¾IN. RADIUS VERNIER SEXTANT BY SPENCER, BROWNING & RUST, LONDON, CIRCA 1800
the ebony T-frame with inset maker's label signed as per title, and ivory scale divided to 95° with SBR mark by 50°, plain index arm with vernier, pinhole sights, interchangeable shades and brass feet - 16in. (40.5cm.) high overall
£250-350
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A FINE 4IN. RADIUS SEXTANT BY TROUGHTON & SIMMS, PRESENTED TO GENTLEMAN CADET WILLIAM E. WARRAND BY THE EAST INDIA COMPANY, JUNE 1849
the lacquered brass diamond-pattern frame signed on the arc as per title and the inset silvered scale divided to 160°, vernier with magnifier, mirrors, four shades, threaded ebony handle, contained within fitted keystone box of issue with tubes and filters, the lid with presentation plate inscribed to Warrand, from the Court of Directors for the East India Company - 8¼in. (21cm.) diam
£1,500-2,500
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A 10IN. RADIUS REFLECTING CIRCLE BY TROUGHTON & SIMMS, LONDON, CIRCA 1820
constructed in oxidised brass with silver scale, signed on the cross arms as per title and numbered 281, with telescope, shades and removable handle - 6½in. (16.5cm.) high; contained within associated later baize-lined box - 13in. (33cm.) wide
£400-600
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AN EXCEPTIONAL 8IN. RADIUS VERNIER SEXTANT BY WILLIAM DOLLOND, LONDON, CIRCA 1860
the lacquered brass and partially oxidised T-frame retaining most of its original finish, the arc signed Dollond London and inscribed Silver above '70' with inset scale divided to 145°, vernier with magnifier on horizontal tangent screw adjustment, and glass light diffuser, braced index arm, mirrors and seven shades on oxidised frame section, handle with stand clamp accessory and three pin feet, contained within fitted keystone box of issue with complete accessories including five eyepieces, filter and pin, with maker's label inside lid, and securing hook - 14in. (36cm.) diameter
£700-900
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A 6¾IN. RADIUS BELL-FRAMED SEXTANT BY HEATH & CO., LONDON, CIRCA 1912
with oxidised brass frame, brass arc numbered J240 and signed as per title with inset silvered case, vernier with quick release clamp and bubble level, mirrors, shades, wooden handle with stand recess, contained within original fitted box with accessories and test certificate dated August 1912 inside lid - 11in. (28cm.) wide; the lid with owner's plate inscribed R.H.T.
£300-500
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AN 8IN. RADIUS PLATINUM SCALED DOUBLE-FRAMED SEXTANT BY THOMAS JONES LONDON, CIRCA 1820
the oxidised brass T-frame numbered D125 with brass arc faintly signed Thomas Jones, 62 Charing Cross London and inscribed Platinum above '0', inset platinum scale divided to 140°, vernier with clamp and magnifier, braced index arm, adjustable threaded sighting tube mount, mirrors and seven shades, the reverse with wooden handle with mounting lug, contained within fitted keystone case with four tubes and four tube filters, test certificate dated 1913 in lid, the lid inscribed H.O. D125 and retailer plate for the Miscellaneous Disposals Syndicate Ltd - the box 13¾in. (35cm.) diam
£600-800
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A 7¾IN. RADIUS DOUBLE-FRAMED VERNIER SEXTANT, CIRCA 1840
unsigned, oxidised brass T-frame with arc numbered 4227, inset silvered scale to 140°, vernier with magnifier, mirrors, shades, contained within keystone box with two sighting tubes - 13in. (33cm.) wide
£400-600
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A 7IN. RADIUS MICROMETER SEXTANT BY HEATH & CO., LONDON, CIRCA 1933
the oxidised brass bell-frame with polished arc signed as per title and numbered B365 with scale divided to 130°, braced index arm with quick release clamp and micrometer, shades, mirrors and wooden handle with stand recess, contained within fitted box and complete with binoculars, brush, screw driver and three sighting tubes, the lid with test certificate for 1933 - 11½in. (29cm.) wide
£250-350
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AN 8IN. RADIUS DOUBLE-FRAMED VERNIER SEXTANT BY GILBERT, LONDON, CIRCA 1820
with oxidised brass frame, brass arc signed as per title, silvered scale divided to 145°, braced index arm with vernier and magnifier, shades, mirrors, wooden handle, contained within keystone box with three sighting tubes - 14in. (35.5cm.) wide
£500-800
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A 7¾IN. RADIUS VERNIER OCTANT BY WILSON & GILLIE, NORTH SHIELDS, CIRCA 1890
with polished brass T-frame, signed on the arc as per title, with inset silvered scale divided 120°, braced index arm with magnifier, mirrors, seven shades, wooden handle and pinned feet, contained in fitted box with two sighting tubes - 11in. (28cm.) wide
£150-250
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A 7¼IN. RADIUS VERNIER SEXTANT BY KEEN & FRODSHAM, LIVERPOOL, CIRCA 1880
with oxidised brass ladder frame, arc signed as per title, scale divided to 145°, braced index arm with vernier and magnifier, mirrors, shades, wooden handle, contained within wooden box with five sighting tubes and maker's label, the lid for owner's plate for H.E. Watson - 11in. (28cm.) wide
£150-250
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A 7IN. RADIUS VERNIER SEXTANT, PROBABLY FRENCH, CIRCA 1900
unsigned, polished brass curved bar frame, silvered scale divided to 150°, braced index arm with vernier, mirrors, shades, wooden handles, contained within fitted case with sighting tubes and accessories, with retailer's label for J. Sewell - 11in. (28cm.) wide
£200-300
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A 6¼IN. RADIUS MICROMETER SEXTANT BY C. PLATH, HAMBURG FOR THE KRIEGSMARINE, CIRCA 1941
the ebonised aluminium ladder frame with polished arc numbered 14424, with Plath trademark and ?owner's initials DS, index arm with vestigial Kriegsmarine emblem, inscribed M129 C. Plath, Hamburg, shades, mirrors, sighting tube assembly, contained within fitted box of issue, with maker's plate and stamped test 6th Oktbr 1941 - 12in. (30.5cm) wide
£400-600
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A RARE 3¼IN. RADIUS FLYING BOAT MICROMETER SEXTANT BY HENRY HUGHES & SONS, LONDON, CIRCA 1941
the black crackle frame with brass arc scale divided to 120°, micrometer vernier adjustment, eye-piece with rubber cap, seven shades, mirrors and wooden handle, contained within fitted box of issue with test certificate dated 26.11.41 - box 8¾in. (22cm.) wide
£250-350
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A DRUM SEXTANT BY DUNN, EDINBURGH, CIRCA 1880
constructed in lacquered brass with silvered scale divided to 150°, signed as per title, with two shades behind hinged shutter and threaded cover - 3¼in. (8cm.) diam; together with a small compass sundial by Elliott Bros. (lacking latitude arm and case); and a military fob-type compass
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£250-350
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A TYCOS CYCLO-STORMOGRAPH BY F. SMITH & SON, SOUTHAMPTON, CIRCA 1935
the gilt brass movement and plate signed as per title and numbered L331, mounted on wooden base with silvered plate inscribed WEATHER FORECAST / Approximate Weather Readings as Indicated by Various Sections / of the SM Tycos CYCLO-STORMOGRAPH CHART with list for sections above and below the line, clockwork recording drum and pen arm with separator, glazed wooden cover and presentation plaque to front from the maker's dated 1935 - 14½in. (37cm.) wide; together with a part box of standard barograph paper blanks
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£300-500
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AN EIGHT-DAY RECORDING BAROGRAPH BY J.H. STEWARD, WON AS A PRIZE IN THE 1903 PLYMOUTH REGATTA
the drum with clockwork motor secured to lacquered brass bedplate with seven atmosphere movement, ink bottle and maker's plate, the hinged bevelled glaze cover to light oak base with brass plate inscribed Won by Hoopoe 9 tons, Plymouth Regatta 1903, with two-compartment chart drawer under - 8½ x 14in. (21.5 x 35.5cm.)
£250-350
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A WEATHER STATION BY CALLAGHAN, LONDON, CIRCA 1890
the clock signed as per title (now with quartz movement), recording barograph drum, thermometer and aneroid barometer, contained in glazed drop-front oak case - 13½ x 22in. (34 x 56cm.)
£300-500
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Ø AN ANEROID DESK BAROMETER BY C.W. DIXEY, LONDON, CIRCA 1850
the 4in. silvered dial with blued indicator and gilt recorder needles, divided to 32 millibars, with curved bar Fahrenheit thermometer around the edge, contained within gilt brass case engraved behind Sold by C.W. Dixey, Optician to the Queen, New Bond St, London, contained within plush-lined display case with circular viewing port and the top with inset counter-signed label - 5 x 7 x 6½in. (12.5 x 18 x 16.5cm.)
£250-350
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A PORTABLE ANEROID BAROMETER BY F. BARKER & SON, LONDON, CIRCA 1900
the 3¾in. silvered dial divided to 10,000, signed as per title and inscribed Sole Agents F. Davidson & O. Regenstreif, Cairo, with blued indicator needle and oxidised brass case with suspension ring - 4in. (10cm.) diam overall; together with another example retailed in France with 2¼in. dial divided to 8,000 feet complete with curved bar thermometer and suspension loop, contained in lined leather case - 3¼in. (8cm.) diam
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£250-350
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Ø AN ATTRACTIVE MARINE BAROMETER BY MELLING & PAYNE, LIVERPOOL, CIRCA 1850
with ivory plates signed as per title, plain wooden case with ebonised Gothic arch thermometer to front, lacquered brass reservoir and weight with adjusting screw - 37in. (94cm.) high
£400-600
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