Scientific & Technical Instruments

a superb example of a 19th century microscope in its original case and with an almost complete set of accessories, the quality of this instrument w...

A decorative sundial paperweight with thermometer and compass built in.

A fine example of a late 18th century brass table telescope by Ramsden, London in the original mahogany case.

A good example of an 18th century bronze sundial by the London makers Heath and Wing with a well engraved crest for the

An outstanding quality 19th century model marine engine by Steele, London and dated 1883.

A superb and rare large 4" pocket globe by Smith , London. Most pocket globes are 3" so the scale of this example is large. The fishskin case cont...

A highly unusual pair of ornamental scales in precisely fashioned lacquered brass supported by a lead Roman figure standing on stepped plinth.

A good example of a late 18th century brass Culpepper design microscope in the original mahogany case, with a selection of accessories in the drawer.

Novelty silver whistle, inset with a working compass. Made in London in 1904 by Cohen & Charles and then retailed by J.C. Vickery in Regent Street,...

A fine early 19th century sundial by Jones.

A superb example of a silver Butterfield type of sundial sign Butterfield, Paris.

A superb example of an Adams type of Vacuum pump, with what must be the finest collection of experimental apparatus in the world. These pumps where...

A 2.25inch radius pocket sextant by Schmalealder in its original leather case, this the smallest we have ever seen. In superb original condition.

This is an English silver Hunter case, which has a sealed back and a hinged front cover. The front cover pops open crisply to 90 degrees when you p...

A fine mid 18th century brass universal ring dial. Although not named the engraving is of the style and quality to point to a London workshop.

A superb example of an early 19th century terrestrial globe by Felix Delamarche and Charles Dien dated 1821. The maison Delemarche was one of the m...

An italian bronze mortar on its original octagonal stand. This amazing mortar is made by one of the finest foundries in italy well known around the...

A rare small early 19th century miniature sextant with a 3" radius,in it's original red leather case.

A fine early 19th century two day marine chrometer, in the original mahogany case.

A fine example of a two day marine chronometer by Barraud, London. Numbered 2870 on the dial, movement and also on the Ivory plaque on the mahogany...

George III Hanoverian pattern, fancy-back sterling silver teaspoon. The back of the bowl is decorated with a stamped rococo design. These spoons, ...

A fine and rare 10" satinwood wheel barometer by Molton of Norwich.In superb condition and with great patination.

A rare late 18th century mahogany stick barometer in the manner of whitehurst of Derby with a great reeded column.

A rare early 18th century octagonal bronze horizonal plate sundial signed Edmund Culpeper Londini fecit with a wonderful open fret gnoman The dial...

Louis Auzoux (1797-1878), a French doctor, was one of the pre-eminent makers of models of humans and other animals during the 19th century. As a yo...

A fine example of a London made mahogany cased wheel barometer by John Poncione, with inlaid decoration and chequered stringing .

A 10" Cruchley celestial table globe in good original condition standing in a turned mahogany stand with meridian ring.

An early 19th century Achromatic Refracting Table Telescope with a slightly tapering brass tube by "W&S Jones, 30 Holborn, London". Standing on...

A good example of an early 19th century dial of this type in it's original case.