- ANTIQUE BRASS TELESCOPE ON TRIPOD J.
ANTIQUE BRASS TELESCOPE ON TRIPOD J. H. STEWARD Dublin .Telescope 25.5" extended 32". Body has several dents. Tripod has metal collar with "J. H. Steward Ltd / 406 Strand/ London". Tripod is 50" tall extended and 18.5" collapsed. Removable large brass lens cap. Condition: dents and tripod operates but wont stand
- CONVERTABLE BRASS AND OAK TELESCOPE
CONVERTABLE BRASS AND OAK TELESCOPE WITH COLLAPSIBLE TRIPOD LEGSTogether with an additional brass lense.
The wood and brass telescope 15 1/2 x 20 x 9 1/2 in., the brass lense 20 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. diam.
Condition
Wear, nicks and some abrasions consistent with use. Scattered bruises to the brass. The brass lense does not fit into the telescope. Otherwise in good condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- LARGE "IMPROVED PASTORS" ELECTRIC MAGIC
LARGE "IMPROVED PASTORS" ELECTRIC MAGIC LANTERN PROJECTOR, NYC Brass plate from "Riley Opt. Ins. Co., 150 5th Ave, NY". The brass lens case is engraved "Darlot, Paris". Cloth bellows, black painted tin, single socket with reflector. 11 1/2" x 18" x 10".
- PAIR OF COPPER AND BRASS SHIP'S SPOTLIGHTS,
PAIR OF COPPER AND BRASS SHIP'S SPOTLIGHTS, EARLY 20TH ...Pair of Copper and Brass Ship's Spotlights, early 20 th Century , on fully adjustable brass trunnion deck mounts, brass lens protectors, and electric socket bulb holders.
Height 24 in. Width 15 in. Depth 12 in. Diameter of lens 11 ¼ in.
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
- 19TH C. ENGLISH BRASS THEODOLITE, STANLEY
19TH C. ENGLISH BRASS THEODOLITE, STANLEY & CO LONDONNorthwestern Europe, England, London, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a fine antique brass and glass theodolite or land surveying instrument by the Stanley & Co. of London to measure angles for building and construction. The instrument rests on a sturdy ring base that supports 3 tripodal legs that can be raised via screws so that the horizontal plane of the tribrach or plate is adjustable. The tribrach has a compass, bubble level, and the azimuth and elevation axes are measured with a vernier scale on either side via built-in magnify lenses. The telescope is on an articulating bracket that swivels and rotates on an axis, and a vertical disc contains another pair of vernier scales, magnifying lens, a second bubble level, and a mirror. The brass lens cap is attached and most parts and knobs: swivel, articulate, and / or rotate, and the bubble levels and compass function. Size: 5" L x 5.5" W x 13.75" H (12.7 cm x 14 cm x 34.9 cm)
Provenance: private Ventura County, California, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#168801
Condition:
Mirror base is repaired and reattached with adhesive just above the screws, the rest of the instrument is intact. Use and age-related wear- surface nicks and abrasions. Compass and bubble levels still function, but the surveying ability has not been tested, Telescope lens is intact, and all pieces are adjustable. Dark patina and toning throughout.
- ZEISS JENA MICROSCOPE Circa 1930s; enameled
ZEISS JENA MICROSCOPE Circa 1930s; enameled metal diaphragm with polished brass lense apparatus and lense holders, with eight lenses, stamped "Carl Zeiss Jena Nr. 146818," in fitted wood case.
- EARLY 1880'S TELESCOPE BY DOLLAND, LONDON,OCTAGONAL
EARLY 1880'S TELESCOPE BY DOLLAND, LONDON,OCTAGONAL MAHOGANY CASE WITH DOLLAND INSCRIBED ON INTEGRATED BRASS LENS CAP. 37" LONG.
- LARGE BELLOWS CENTURY NO4 STUDIO CAMERA,
LARGE BELLOWS CENTURY NO4 STUDIO CAMERA, WITH FRENCH LENS, ORIGINAL STAND, CA 1905 Century No. 4, manufactured 1900-1907 in Rochester, NY, as Grand Studio Outfit, with glass plate negatives. Mahogany and cherry with black cloth bellows, taking 7x7 film frames, the tripod based sturdy stand has 'Century' marked iron fitting, crank adjusted height, adjustible tilt, includes three film packs. Brass Lens is engraved "A. Laverne & Co., Paris. Morgan Robey & Co, Clement & Gilmer, Sucrs." having 3" objective. 46" tall overall, 25" long, 15" deep (excluding film slider), 29" leg to leg. Stamped with s/n 64341.
- BOX OF CAMERA ACCESSORIES Including:
BOX OF CAMERA ACCESSORIES Including: Leica flash; Leica 'Chico' Flash; Conley Camera Co. Lg Format dampened shutter; Chrome film developer can; (3) Brass unmarked studio lenses; Compur lens; Standard Symmetric 6x8 brass lens; Safekliter4 fixture and lens; Miranda Focubell S, more.
- STUDIO CAMERA WITH DARLOT LENS, CA 1870
STUDIO CAMERA WITH DARLOT LENS, CA 1870 Four Section Mahogany Tailboard Camera with black cloth bellows, missing 11 x 11 film plate, having a brass lens with 4" objective marked "Darlot Opticien, Paris" 17" x 32" x 13".
- Cased scale, gimbaled brass chamber
Cased scale, gimbaled brass chamber stick, morse code telegraph keys, brass lenses, steam engine (incomplete) and other miscellaneous devices.
Largest telegraph: 3"h x 7"w x 4.5"d
Condition: Wear consistent with age.
- MAGIC LANTERN. England late 19th-early
MAGIC LANTERN. England late 19th-early 20th century brass and tin. Brass lens apparatus and tin smoke cap similar to those by Newton & Co. Replaced light socket. Black repaint. 13''h. 14 1/2''w.
- Telescope compass cane, ebony shaft,
Telescope compass cane, ebony shaft, brass lens cap with compass capping four-draw 16-3/4 in. brass telescope marked "The Spotter, JH Steward Limited, 406 & 457 Strand, London", horn tip, 36 in. Excellent condition. Private Collection, Charlotte, North Carolina