A few examples of appraisal values for
LONGINGS GYROSCOPE

• TRI-ANG GYRO-CYCLE England
  TRI-ANG GYRO-CYCLE England interesting toy concept depicts celluloid figure riding tin cycle with large balloon wheels gyroscope concealed in front wheel flywheel on side axle activates motion when pulled by string. 8'' l. Dent to head otherwise (VG Cond.)
• ''The Triang Gyro Cycle'' toy in
  ''The Triang Gyro Cycle'' toy in original box. Fair cond.
• NEWTON & COMPANY, LONDON, BRASS
  NEWTON & COMPANY, LONDON, BRASS GYROSCOPE British, early 20th century. Newton and Company brass gyroscope, 3" flywheel with adjustable stand, marked on base with Wigmore St, London address. Provenance: Specialist Auctions Ltd, UK, Sep. 2018, lot 663. Approx. h. 12.5" (fully extended)
• MAGNETIC LIQUID COMPASS IN BOX:
  MAGNETIC LIQUID COMPASS IN BOX: Gyroscopic magnetic liquid compass in a wooden box, made by the Nunotani Keiki, Dec. 1960, Model BS-7. Approx. 6.75'' h x 11.75'' l x 12.25'' w. CONDITION: Loss at side of lid, wear consistent with age and use.
• BOXED GYROPLANE Jouet
  BOXED GYROPLANE Jouet Scientifique light aluminum three prop jet plane painted in red with blue and white tail fin features cast iron gyro that supports plane for circling base. 21'' when assembled. Box has some tears. Toy - (Pristine Cond.)
• AZIMUTH CIRCLE GYRO-COMPASS IN
  AZIMUTH CIRCLE GYRO-COMPASS IN BOX AND A BRASS TELESCOPEAzimuth Circle Gyro-Compass in Box and a Brass Telescope
• Gyroscopic ship's compass in fitted
  Gyroscopic ship's compass in fitted wood box Estimate $ 70-100 No condition report supplied.
• TIMOTHY OULTON "GYRO" CRYSTAL &
  TIMOTHY OULTON "GYRO" CRYSTAL & IRON GLOBE LAMP Timothy Oulton for Restoration Hardware Gyro crystal and iron globe floor lamp, 21st century, with a metal frame in the style of Leon Foucault's gyroscope around a Georgian style crystal chandelier with six lights, having no apparent marks. Approximate measurements: h. 70", iron cage dia. 24".
• A VINTAGE AMERICAN BRASS SHIP'S
  A VINTAGE AMERICAN BRASS SHIP'S GYRO COMPASS REPEATER, ...A VINTAGE AMERICAN BRASS SHIP'S GYRO COMPASS REPEATER, BY SPERRY GYROSCOPE CO., NEW YORK, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, the dry compass with a circular lucite cover on a conical case numbered "C-27772," centering a black directional star with fleur-de-lys North pointer centering "MARK 15 / MOD.D," encircled by "GYRO-COMPASS REPEATER / PATENTED MAR. 4, 1919," opposite "SPERRY GYROSCOPE COMPANY DIV. / THE SPERRY CORPORATION / GREAT NECK, N.Y.," enclosed by twin suspension double rings held aloft by a "U" form support on a conforming cap, mounted on a columnar pedestal fitted into a collared base with flat border pierced for deck mounting. Height: 25 3/4" Diameter: 15" Condition: Good condition for marine instruments of this age, use and materials including but not limited to expected surface wear, scratches, dings, marks, oxidized spots and surface buildup throughout. Lucite cover has small internal age crazing and is probably a replacement. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
• CIERVA GYRO PLANE lithographed
  CIERVA GYRO PLANE lithographed tin done in red and silver tail prop on fuselage seated pilot key wind operated. 6'' l. (Exc. Cond.)
• COMPASS AND A BAROMETER the first
  COMPASS AND A BAROMETER the first on Gimbals in a wood case; the second by Charles C. Hutchinson Boston; together with a stick therometer and two metal candle molds (5)
• *A Set of Four Molded Glass
  *A Set of Four Molded Glass Girandoles each of baluster form hung with faceted prisms. Height 10 inches.
• SCHUCO GYMNASTIC TUMBLER Germany
  SCHUCO GYMNASTIC TUMBLER Germany depicted with full blonde hair felt outfit rubber covered arms clockwork allows tumbling motion. 4 1/2'' h. (Exc. Cond.)
• A Russian survey instrument in case
  A Russian survey instrument in case complete with compass needle vertical circle with lenses and toolkit.
• LEHMANN VINETA Germany lithographed
  LEHMANN VINETA Germany lithographed tin monorail contains a gyroscope stabilizer allowing seemingly impossible travel very colorful lithograph one of the many ingenious Lehmann creations. 9 1/2'' l. (Exc. Cond)
• LOT OF TWO GYRO PLANES Includes
  LOT OF TWO GYRO PLANES Includes small German litho tin example with nickeled props and French example done in red overall blue wheels both are key wind driven. 4'' to 4 1/2'' l. Wear to red props. (VG - Exc. Cond.)
• Tin Litho Space Explorer Wind-Up
  Tin Litho Space Explorer Wind-Up Toy. Description Japanese. Working. Made by Yonezawa. When in operation, astronaut walks forward as needle in oxygen meter moves back and forth and sparks emit from gel near his throat. Some scratching and oxidation to chrome. Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size 9 - 1/2" T.
• WINDSEYE KALEIDOSCOPE WITH
  WINDSEYE KALEIDOSCOPE WITH KEVELLeaded, mirrored and stained glass kaleidoscope with kevel spinner,designed by artists Doug and Dottie Johnson , measures approximately 11" in length. Marked 388/8 © 1986 Windseye.
• ORRERY BY LAING'S PLANETARIUM
  ORRERY BY LAING'S PLANETARIUM CO.ORRERY BY LAING'S PLANETARIUM CO. American (Detroit), early 20th century, wood. Four globes representing the sun, Mercury, Earth, and the moon, the plaque below: "Laing's Planetarium Patented; Laing Planetarium Co.; Detroit Mich. U.S.A.". The paper label below the turned wooden standard indicating the four seasons, the Zodiac, and the months of the year. Housed within a lidded, antique wooden box. 12 1/2 x 19 in. (31.8 x 48.3 cm.) Condition: The mechanisms seem to be in order save for the moon, which does not orbit likely as a result of a missing string mechanism.
• A spherical glass paperweight clock
  A spherical glass paperweight clock with paste border, fitted an eight-day movement
• LINES BROS. TRIANG GYRO CYCLE
  LINES BROS. TRIANG GYRO CYCLE England tin plate cycle has maroon frame detailed tin litho and tinplate balloon wheels with green celluloid rider. 8 1/2'' l. (Exc. Cond.)
• Large Cyclone Spiral Wizard Novelty
  Large Cyclone Spiral Wizard Novelty Gumball MachinRed console with clear globe 25 cent mechanism flashing neon-like lights inside 4.9'' H x 16'' W some letters are worn on the name lights work and overall good condition. Provenance: Property of Troy MI gentleman.
• HOROLOVAR FLYING PENDULUM REISSUE
  HOROLOVAR FLYING PENDULUM REISSUE AND AN AMERICAN BRASS GRAVITY CLOCK Horolovar Flying Pendulum Reissue and an American Brass Gravity Clock
• 2 COPPER WHEEL KALEIDOSCOPES2
  2 COPPER WHEEL KALEIDOSCOPES2 copper kaleidoscopes with wheels. Larger 7 1/2"L
• A JAPANESE KEIKO SEIZO SHO CO. GYRO
  A JAPANESE KEIKO SEIZO SHO CO. GYRO COMPASS ON STAND, T...A JAPANESE KEIKO SEIZO SHO CO. GYRO COMPASS ON STAND, TOKYO, CIRCA 1954, "for ships, airplanes and other moving vehicles...," with original affixed aluminum tag marked no. 5153. Height: 28 1/2" Diameter: 19" Note: Invented by Notomi Jiro. Condition: Some losses, minor wear, patina throughout, dust, expected wear and overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
• PENNY FARTHING WHIRLIGIGAn
  PENNY FARTHING WHIRLIGIGAn unusual and early whirligig of a man on a penny farthing bicycle, from Portsmouth Ontario. The rider's body and head are naively carved while the articulated arms and legs are in tin; the back wheel is a fixed solid disc and the large front wheel is a hand-cut, multi-blade fan. Mounted on the original wooden arrow and with the tin tail still intact. Great weathered surface with some original yellow paint on the body. Early 20th century. H: 26"; L: 24". Field Collection.
• Gurley single vernier compass,
  Gurley single vernier compass, silvered face marked "W. & L.E. Gurley Troy, N.Y.", two spirit levels, 7-3/4 in. sights, 6 in. needle, length 15-1/2 in., with stiff-leg tripod and ball-and-socket adapter, old protractor (probably horn), dovetailed mahogany case with Gurley label. Compass in good condition, normal wear and abrasions, protractor with damage, case with normal scuffs and abrasions and possibly not original, replaced leather strap. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Contemporary Colored Styrofoam
  Contemporary Colored Styrofoam Hanging Mobile. Kinetic Sculpture. Bold Primary Colored Open Geometric Wood Shapes. Dimensions: H: 21 inches: W: 12 inches: D: 4 inches --- Condition: Minor nicks and scratches.
• TIN CLOCKWORK AUTOGYRO PENNY TOY
  TIN CLOCKWORK AUTOGYRO PENNY TOY Germany tin done in orange white and yellow with solo pilot nickel top blades and propeller clockwork activated. 4 1/2'' l. (Exc. Cond.)
• A Russian Celestial Navigation
  A Russian Celestial Navigation Globe mid-20th c. the removable six inch sphere with major stars and navigational points fitted in original box complete with original labels box height 10 1/4 in. width 9 1/2 in. depth 9 1/2 in.
• FOUR GEMSTONE DESK-TOP WORLD GLOBES
  FOUR GEMSTONE DESK-TOP WORLD GLOBES including three 8'' diameter versions and one 6'' diameter the latter with rotating platform base centering clock/barometer. Heights range from 11 to 17.5 inches.
• Primitive double drive spinning
  Primitive double drive spinning wheel; treadle mechanism. 36 1/2H. x 35"L. Good condition, flyer and bobbin complete.
• SEMI-PRECIOUS GEMSTONE
  SEMI-PRECIOUS GEMSTONE GLOBESemi-precious inlaid gemstone revolving globe on gold toned metal base with gold toned cradle. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 13"L x 14.5"W x 23"H Condition: Age related wear.
• An Armillary sphere on a square
  An Armillary sphere on a square stone base, 80cm high
• A studio glass shaped rectangular
  A studio glass shaped rectangular dish moulded in brown/yellow tinged glass incorporating gold particles a cogwheel and metal wires. 27 x 21 cm.
• A Welch-Briggs Pendulum Clock Domed
  A Welch-Briggs Pendulum Clock Domed rotary original clock by Welch-Briggs with turned wood base on cast iron paw feet glass dome painted metal 2-1/4"D dial with Roman numerals. With dome overall 8"H.