Travel, Science & Natural History
Catalogue Information: 307 lots | 242 with images
Viewing Notes:
South Kensington 10am - 4pm Sep 20 10am - 4pm Sep 21 9am - 7:30pm Sep 22 9am - 5pm
Lot 1: An English lignum vitae and boxwood backstaff
An English lignum vitae and boxwood backstaff mid-18th century the large arc divided 0°-25° and on the higher lattice scale 65°-90° with stamped decorations, the smaller arc numbered on top and outside edge 0°-60°, with sights and vane carrying 'WH', [...more]
Lot 2: A double-bulb sandglass
A double-bulb sandglass 17th Century the two bulbs with air bubbles united by a waxed and cord-bound seal, filled with white sand and supported in a (possibly restored) wooden frame comprised of hexagonal plates united by six pillars.7½in. (19.5cm.) [...more]
Lot 3: A double sandglass
A double sandglass 18th century the bulbs united with wire-bound silk, with air bubbles, filled with fine-grained orange sand, the upper and lower brass plates with decorative freizes, united by ten brass supports.5in. (12.5cm.) high
Lot 4: A brass German graphometer
A brass German graphometer 17th century unsigned and undated, degree scale with germanic stamped numerals [0°]-180° and 180°-[0°] divided to 1°, engraved floral motifs with two animal faces, shaped slit sights on body and alidade, the silvered compas [...more]
Lot 5: A fine ivory hydrometer
A fine ivory hydrometer English, first quarter of the 18th century Boyle-pattern hydrometer, turned ivory, the stem divided 1-12, the lower section unscrews to reveal space for lead shots (missing), in a turned mahogany case comprised of four section [...more]
