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Vintage Taper Maker, English, Brass, Shipwright
s Woodworking Tool, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage taper maker. An English, brass shipwright's woodworking tool, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950.
Midcentury crafting to...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brewer
s Thermometer, Dairy, Scientific Instrument, Zeal of London, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage brewer's thermometer. An English, cased brew or dairy scientific instrument by GH Zeal of London, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1960.
Fascinating sheathed thermometer
Displays a desirable aged patina
Wooden case with beveled CAP in dark caramel hues
Long glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
Vintage Outdoor Stand French, Cast Iron, Planter, Stick, Art Nouveau, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage outdoor stand. A French, cast iron planter or stick stand with Art Nouveau taste, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950.
Appeal...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage Rolling Rule English Brass Scientific Instrument, Navigation, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage rolling rule. An English, brass scientific instrument to aid navigation, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950.
Attractive period instrument
Displays a desirable aged patina
Solid brass shows mellow golden hues
Used to draw parallel lines on navigation charts
Replete with the Ministry of Defense arrow mark and 160100 patent number
Oak faced box...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Cell Counting Slide, German, Glass, Hemacytometer, Franke and Heidecke
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cell counting slide. A German, glass hemacytometer and carry case by Franke and Heidecke, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
...
Category
Early 20th Century German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
Vintage Allbrit Polar Planimeter, English, Scientific Instrument, Stanley, 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Allbrit polar planimeter. An English, adjustable scientific instrument by Stanley, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950.
Comprehensive scientific instrument set
Displays a desirable aged patina
Presented in a carry case with a rich blue velour lining
Ideal for measuring on maps or drawings
Rotating measurement scales in good order
Replete with small magnifying loupe...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
Vintage Spirit Level, English, Rosewood, Craftsman
s Instrument, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage spirit level. An English, Rosewood and craftsman's instrument, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950.
Period appeal with...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Newspaper Stand, French, Walnut, Brass, Magazine, Music Rack, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique newspaper stand. A French, walnut and brass magazine or music rack, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.
Elegant F...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Antique Pluviometer, English, Udometer, Ombrometer, Rain Recorder, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pluviometer. An English, copper udometer, ombrometer or rain recorder, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Fasc...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Copper
Antique Master Craftsman
s Spirit Level, English, Brass, Desk, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This an antique master craftsman's spirit level. An English, rosewood and brass ornamental desk tool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Very Large Antique Travel Suitcase, English, Leather, Steamer, Shipping Trunk
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very large travel suitcase. An English, leather steamer or shipping trunk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Generously sized for the grandest of tours
Displays a desirable aged patina
Rich, sturdy leather in delightful caramel hues
Braced with oak stiles and leather shoulders
Large leather straps with a quartet of buckles
Decorated with period travel labels for visual interest
Marked with the name Calmady-Hamlyn - a high-ranking British officer and Justice of Peace
Dark maroon fabric lining to the interior
Full-width removable stowage tray
Lid interior complete with a ruched fabric pocket
This is a fascinatingly large antique suitcase...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Vintage Coopered Stand, English, Oak, Barrel, Stick, Umbrella, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage coopered stand. An English, oak barrel stick or umbrella stand, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
Generously sized, ova...
Category
Early 20th Century English Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
Antique, Pair of Binoculars, German, Neo Universal, CP Goerz, Berlin, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pair of binoculars. A German, 4.5x magnification Neo Universal by CP Goerz of Berlin, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Delightful binocular from a sought-after German specialist
Displaying a desirable aged patina - optical elements in clear order
Elegantly milled brass with painted black finish
Complete with black leather carry pouch
CP Goerz Berlin logo present on left barrel; Neo Universal model name to the right
Knurled central focus wheel encased within pleasingly formed, folding bridge
Smaller adjustment wheel with marking range from 64-72
Serial number of 580854 engraved into front fascia
Turned eyecups, adjustment wheel to the right
Hand grips dressed in quality textured leather
Carry pouch in original condition - clasp not situated
Interior dressed with smooth, dark blue velour
This is a wonderful pair of vintage binoculars...
Category
Early 20th Century German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Telescope Tripod, English, Oak, Bronze, Support Stand, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage telescope tripod. An English, oak and bronze support Stand, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1940.
Displays a desirable aged...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Antique Apothecary Bottle Stand English Air Ministry Stamped, Early 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique apothecary bottle stand. An English, Air Ministry stamped stand dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
A rare su...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Beech
Vintage Decorative Factory Mould, English, Mahogany, Pattern, Wall, Maritime
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative factory mould. An English, mahogany and other wood pattern part, ideal for wall mounting or maritime tack and dating to the 20th century.
Of unusual, industrial interest to the keen collector
Displays a desirable aged patina commensurate with age
Mahogany displays grain interest
Vibrant red, hemispherical pattern adds further appeal
A pair of cylindrical posts could make an ideal maritime rope...
Category
20th Century English Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Travel Trunk, English, Pine, Zinc Lined, Carriage Chest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travel trunk. An English, pine and zinc lined carriage chest dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.
A substantial, appealing ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Zinc
Antique Bearing, Graphite, English, Cast Iron, Ornament, Paperweight, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique engine bearing with graphite finish. An English, cast iron and bronze desk ornament or paperweight, and dating to the Victorian perio...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
Vintage Piano Accordion, German, Squeezebox, Meinel and Herold, Dix Reeds
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage piano accordion. A German, pearloid squeezebox by Meinel and Herold with Dix reeds and carry case, dating to the mid-20th century, ci...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Bamlett Tractor Seat, English, Cast Iron, Decorative, Agricultural
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Bamlett tractor seat. An English, cast iron decorative agricultural piece and dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.
Unusual decorative piece, suitable for wall hanging
Cast iron in good order with a desirable aged patina
Good, consistent colour to the graphite finish
Embossed with the Bamlett name within a hemispherical arc
Punch-hole fanned ovals decorate the rim of the seat
Presented upon the original seat arm, turned through 90 degrees for display
This is a fascinating antique tractor seat...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Vintage Factory Barometer, English, Oak, Banjo, Official, Factory Act 1937
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage factory barometer. An English, oak banjo barometer, officially marked in compliance with the Factory Act 1937 and dating to circa 1940.
Select oak displays fine ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass, Oak
Large, Antique Telescope Tripod, English, Pine, Observatory, Rack, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large, antique telescope tripod. An English, pine observatory rack dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.
Original painted ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Pine
Old Telescopes by Reginald J. Cheetham, Scientific Instrument Book December 1997
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Old telescopes by Reginald J. Cheetham is the well respected, definitive guide to antique telescopes.
A rare book and a must-have for the serious coll...
Category
Late 20th Century English Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Pole Screen, Early Victorian Rosewood Fire Screen
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pole screen, early Victorian fire screen, circa 1840.
Raised on a robust rosewood Stand with good colour and grain interest...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Tapestry, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Vintage Umbrella Stand, Deep, Floral, Ceramic Stick Pot
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a mid-20th century vintage umbrella stand, a deep, floral ceramic stick pot.
Attractively decorated with loose-hand flowers and foliage
Blue ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Umbrella Stands
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Pole Screen, English, Victorian, Mahogany, Needlepoint, Tapestry
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pole screen, an English, Victorian fireside piece in mahogany with a needlepoint, tapestry panel. Dating to circa 1880.
A cha...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Dowry Chest, Burmese, Teak, Trunk, 19th Century, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique dowry chest, a Burmese, teak trunk dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890.
Attractive Burmese dowry chest
Stout teak co...
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Teak
Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a large single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English, late Georgian piece dating to circa 1820.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky. Supplied ready to enjoy; Fully inspected and lenses cleaned by our in-house restorer.
Larger than most presenting a clear, sharp optical performance
Tapered, original painted, primary barrel in good order
Draw tube in good order with smooth action
56mm, 2.25" objective lens
Presents a good, sharp and bright image
Engraved 'Cary, London'
Complete with lens CAP and swivel dust cover
Supplied with an London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display
An historic, period piece as good to use today as it was two hundred years ago.
Dimensions:
Max Drawn Length: 112cm (44''
Closed Length: 76cm (30'')
Objective Glass Diameter: 5.6cm (2.25'')
About Cary, The Stand, London
William Cary was born in 1759, the third of four brothers to George and Mary Cary. The eldest, George, was a haberdasher, John a map maker and the youngest, Francis, an engraver.
William served his apprenticeship under Jesse Ramsden, arguably one of the finest instrument makers in England, and went on to produce Fine instruments himself, working alongside his brother John. They produced telescopes, microscopes, navigation and surveying equipment, mechanical calculators...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
