An Antique Swiss Music Box. The A large drum music box, end of the 19th century in a veneered wooden body, and a hinged lid with floral inlay. Under the lid, a second lid with a glass insert, reveals the mechanism. The automaton plays 12 Aires, the mechanism is in working order, but may need a little servicing by a…
George III period mahogany cased wall thermometer by Adams of Fleet Street London A well-conceived Georgian wall thermometer in a mahogany case which is perhaps the best I have seen in terms of its cabinetry. The case is mounted on a mahogany backboard graduating to the top into a hanging loop. The front case has a pagoda-style top with a…
Rare Victorian Silver Pocket Thermometer – Late 1890s Swivel design pocket Thermometer This exquisite Victorian pocket thermometer exemplifies the precision and craftsmanship of late 19th to early 20th-century scientific instruments, standing as a rare and beautifully preserved artifact from the golden age of technological innovation.
Antique Victorian Rosewood Sympiesometer by J. Graham, Liverpool - Stunning Scientific Instrument. Rare 19th-century sympiesometer by J. Graham of Liverpool. Rosewood case, silvered scales, mercury thermometer. A beautiful and historically significant piece. A truly exceptional piece of scientific history – a stunning Victorian rosewood sympiesometer crafted by J. Graham of Liverpool. This isn't just an instrument; it's a testament to…
Antique, Victorian Portuguese Marine Barometer – Brass-Cased, R.N. Desterro Lisbon, 97cm A rare and highly collectible late 19th-century Victorian-era Portuguese marine barometer, finely crafted in Lisbon and marked “JJBLM -16 22 R N Desterro Lisbon Portugal.” Housed in a full solid brass case, this 97 cm tall navigational instrument exemplifies the maritime engineering and craftsmanship of the Portuguese Navy during…
A rare, late Victorian Mahogany and Oak - cased "The Fitzroy Aneroid" barometer, also with a thermometer. AN UNUSUALLY LARGE VICTORIAN ADMIRAL FITZROY BAROMETER with atmospher-ic gauge, Fattorini & Sons enamelled thermometer and original paper-lined backboard.
Antique Georgian mahogany stick barometer by J. Whisker of York. c.1815. The edge moulded case is herringbone veneered in mahogany with boxwood line inlays. The broken pediment sits above the silvered registered plate which is fitted with a manually operated vernier, all protected behind a glazed door. The exposed tube terminates with a mahogany cistern concealed behind a turned hemispherical…
Carriage clock, English, mid or early 20th Century This is a lovely English brass 8-day carriage clock. The dial is set out with Roman numerals. The brass case has a lovely shape and has bevelled glass on all five sides and to the top is a lovely handle which sets it off beautifully. The clock comes with its original key…
Carriage clock, English, late 19th/20th Century This is a lovely English brass 8-day carriage clock. The dial is set out with Roman numerals. The brass case has a beautiful shape with bevelled glass on all five sides and to the top and has a lovely handle which sets it off beautifully. It comes with its original key.
This exquisite Georgian gold weighing scale is a rare piece of history that will surely ignite the interest of collectors. The mahogany case with a folding brass adjustable weigh bar adds to its aesthetic appeal. Made in the United Kingdom between 1800 and 1849, it is an original antique that speaks volumes about the workmanship of that era. The intricate…
Antique Georgian Gold Weighing Scale for Gold This elegant and functional Georgian gold weighing scale is a true collector's item. Crafted in England between 1800 and 1849, it showcases the meticulous craftsmanship of the era. The scale features a mahogany case with a folding brass adjustable weigh bar, adding to its aesthetic appeal and functionality. This antique instrument is not…