Maritime Trade and Navigation Reports from 1844 to 1948
Maritime & trade References: 'The dictionary of trade, Commerce, and Navigation...' (London, 1844); 'Progress report from the Select Committee on Deepening the river Hunter...' (Sydney, 1857), and 'Review of Interstate Conferences of harbour and maritime…
Vintage Protractor Scale Rule and Sector Rule, 15-16 cm Lengths
A Troughton & Simms protractor scale rule, and a vintage Sector rule (Gunter scale) [2], lengths 15 & 16 cm
Vintage Brass Drafting Tools Set with Engraved Owner's Name
A Kilpatrick & Co brass full circle protractor, previous owners name engraved 'W.O.Hargrave' + W.H.Harling parallel rolling rule + W & Hc brass dividers [3], rolling rule length 46 cm
Brass Instrument with Rolling Rule in Fitted Timber Case
Patt.160100 parallel rolling rule, brass instrument in fitted timber case with brass dividers & a compass, case 48 x 12 x 5 cm
Decca Navigator Company Ltd Astroplot AM7 Admiralty Pattern No. 85
Decca Navigator Company Ltd, Astroplot type AM7, Admiralty pattern no 85, c.1962, serial number: 056/Dn/59, in fitted wooden case with handle, a perspex Altitude ruler and a cursor fitted inside of lid, some damage to case, 42 x 51 x 6 cm
Nautical Navigation Instruments Collection: Tools of the Trade
A collection of nautical navigation instruments, includes parallel rule, combined station pointer & distance off calculator, distance slide rule, chart protractor, several copies of N.P.323 star Finder and Identifier (1970) condition varies, set square,…
Vintage Sharp Pocket Computer Pc-1500A with Astro-Navigation Program
A sharp pocket Computer model Pc-1500A, Japan (c.1984) with Astro-Navigation program Module, Rado's marine navigation Programs cassette tape, all in travel case, includes instruction Manuals, 35 x 22 x 6 cm
English Brass Rolling Navigation Rule in Timber Case, 20th Century
An English brass rolling navigation rule, in timber case, 20th century, the box 48 cm wide
Antique Ivory Measuring Tools with Provenance
A mid-19th century ivory rectangular protractor, an ivory folding rule and a 6' ivory two-bar parallel rule, the protractor marked 'Elliot Bros., London', engraved with various scales, .6 x 1¾'; the 12-inch four-fold ivory rule, marked 'J Rabone & Sons',…
Eleven Measurement Tools in Teak Box
A collection of eleven various rules, scales and gauges, including a Rabone four-fold 12' rule, rope gauges, micrometers, ebony parallel rule, etc. In small teak box. Provenance: The Jack Thornton estate collection.
19th Century Parallel Rule in Silk Oak Box
An antique parallel rule in original silk oak box labelled ' E. Esdaile & Sons, Sydney', 19th century, the box 32 cm wide
Georgian Tortoiseshell Navigation Set with Silver Plaque
Georgian navigation Necessaire and etui, in tortoiseshell, set with dividers, compass and ivory ruler signed by Schmalcalder, the strand London, the top set with silver plaque and initials, height 13.2 cm
London's Artificial Horizon for Marine Navigation
J. Hicks of London Artificial Horizon, for use in marine navigation, allowing a sextant to be used when no horizon was available.
38cm Combination Square and Parallel Ruler Set
An American combination square and a parallel ruler, the square 38 cm long
925 Sterling Silver Geometry Set & Pen Knife with Engraving
Sterling silver geometry set and pen knife, all marked 925, comprising ruler, triangle ruler and pen knife, all engraved with initials 'Jm,' total weight 143gm (3)
Rare AGA Buoy Lamp for Safe Shipping Navigation
A large red buoy shipping navigation lamp, 64kg. Height 80 cm. This buoy light made by AGA of Brentwood and supplied to Trinity House based at the Tower of London. Trinity House was given the Royal Charter by Henry VIII in 1514 to improve the state of…
Drawing and Instrument Sets with Ivory Parallel Rule
Three cased part sets of drawing instruments and other instruments including a small ivory parallel rule
Vintage Architect Parallel Rulers Set
Four vintage architects parallel rulers comprising Captain fields improved parallel rule by Aston and Mander London (one corner chipped), two Victorian ebonised rules and a perspex and chrome plated example.
Antique Rulers Set - Brass, Wood, Bone, Ivory, and More
Six various antique rulers comprising 4in wooden and brass caliper ruler by Smallwood of Birmingham, cased slide rule, triangular architectural scale rule and 3 other bone and ivory rulers
French Marine Navigation Lamp, 1950
Multife French portside marine navigation lamp, circa 1950, 18 cm high
Troughton & Simms Parallel Rule with Ivory Rulers
A boxed parallel rule with associated ivory rulers, by Troughton & Simms, London, 19th century, 5 cm high, 48.5 cm wide, 12.5 cm deep
Stanley Drawing Instruments Set in Oak Case
A comprehensive set of drawing instruments by Stanley, steel and bone/ivory handled, with ivory sector rule, two ivory rectangular protractors/scales, ivory scale, selection of French curves, etc., in brass bound oak case with two removeable tiers. 27 x…
Vintage Brass Carpenter's Measures: 2ft & 12in
Two various vintage brass carpenter's measures including 1 expanding ruler, measuring 2 feet in total, and a 12inch rule.
Rare Bagnold Sun Compass used by LRDG in WWII
An exceptionally rare and important Bagnold sun compass, Instrumental in giving what has become one of Britain's most famous special forces. The Long Range Desert Group, an unrivalled edge in the North African desert during World War II it is believed…
Improved English Timber Captain's Parallel Ruler - 61cm Length
An English timber Captain Field's improved parallel ruler, folded, length 61 cm
Sundry Collection: 27 Items
Collection of sundries including watches, medallions, corkscrews, bottle openers, wallet with gold mount, ruler etc, (27 items),
Antique Ivory Rule with Calliper and Provenance
A c.1900 unmarked four-fold ivory rule, 12 inch sector rule with removeable calliper, white metal fittings. Provenance: The H.N.E Sheppard Estate Collection.
Elliot Bros. Ivory Rule with Provenance
An Elliot Bros. early 20th century two-fold 12 inch ivory rule, brass hinge and pins, named. Provenance: The H.N.E Sheppard Estate Collection.
Antique Ivory Two-Fold Rule from Sheppard Estate Collection
A c.1900 ivory 12 inch two-fold rule, unmarked. Provenance: The H.N.E Sheppard Estate Collection.
Antique Ebony Parallel Rule with Brass Hinges
A 15 inch ebony parallel rule, marked 'W.H. Harling Ltd., 117 Moorgate, London', outer edges divided into degrees, opposite edge divided into points, half-points and quarter-points (Field's design), with brass hinges. 19th century. Provenance: The H.N.E…
19th Century Boxwood Parallel Rule with Capt. Field's Markings
An 18 inch boxwood parallel rule, marked Capt. Field's Improved Parallel, outer edges divided into degrees, with brass hinges, scratched owner's initials. 19th century. Provenance: The H.N.E Sheppard Estate Collection.
Potter's Ebony Parallel Rule with Brass Hinges
A 24 inch ebony three-bar parallel rule, marked 'Potter, Poultry, London', with brass hinges, (John Potter worked at 31 Poultry, City of London and became instrument maker to the Admiralty). Provenance: The H.N.E Sheppard Estate Collection.
Gold Pencil/Ruler Combo
A 9ct yellow gold extend Pencil/Ruler, plain design with the body of the pencil extending to a foot ruler, stamped '.375', maker C& C, length 13.5 cm, extended 33 cm
Ships & Water Navigation book collection
Ships & Water Navigation: library of titles incl. 'Cunard - a Photographic History' by McCutcheon, 'The Long Haul - Ships of the England-Australia Run' by Fitchett, 'River of Light - Monet's Impressions of the Seine', 'Mariners are Warned - Stokes and HMS…
5,000 Miles on Australian Coast: Handbook 1897-98
Australasian United Steam Navigation Company 'Handbook of Information' 1897-98 tenth edition Five Thousand Miles on the Australian Coast
Rule Britannia & St. George Figurines by Robert Harrop
Two Robert Harrop limited edition Rule Brittania with St. George limited edition 263/750 with certificate measure 29.5 cm high, 25 cm and Brittania measures 17 cm high, 25 cm wide, (2)
Stanley Fuller Slide Rule Calculator with Case
A Stanley Fuller slide rule Calculator, showing scales of sines and logs. Presented to Dr F T Pierce from the the Shirley Institute, in original wooden case.
Antique Ivory Rulers and Parallel Rule Set
Two early 19th century ivory Ruler & 1 ivory & silver parallel rule. One twenty four inch folding rule (four fold). 'T Aston the original maker (6' x3/4'); one twelve inch folding rule (two fold) (6' x13/8'); & parallel rule (6' x13/8') Nb; export…
Rabone 12" Ivory & Metal Rule with Extendable End
An early 20th century Rabone ivory and white metal four-fold 12 inch rule, with extendable end
19th Century Writing Box, Rule, and Telescope Set
An English coromandel writing box, rosewood rolling rule and a pocket brass telescope, 19th century, the rule 54 cm long
Brass rolling rule with wooden case for maritime charts
A brass rolling rule in a fitted wooden case, made by J. Halden & Co. Ltd. The ruler, used with maritime charts, measures 38 cm inches in length and is finished in black. Comes with small adjusting pin.
French Copper Navigation Lantern with Beehive Glass Light
Copper and brass French ships navigation lantern fitted with ring handle to lid and a beehive form front glass light, height-30 cm
German Ships Navigation Lights by H Peters & Bey Hamburg
Pair of German ships navigation lights, in copper and brass, makers plaque H Peters & Bey Hamburg. Each 29 cm high (2)
Vintage German Copper Navigation Light with Maker's Plaques
Vintage German ships navigation light, in copper and brass, makers plaques for H Peters & Bey Hamburg 3, 50 cm high
Antique Ivory Rule with German Silver Binding and Pins
A Stanley No. 87 four-fold ivory 24 inch rule, fully bound in German silver, complete with original pins.
Chinese Navigation Light with Tung Woo Label
A Chinese copper and brass navigation light, Port', with 'Tung Woo, Hong Kong' maker's label. Height 60 cm
Stationery Set: Pencils, Lead Container, and Ivory Ruler
Two propelling pencils, a lead container and an ivory folding ruler
Negretti & Zambra London Ruler Set in Box
Negretti & Zambra, London, set of cased timber Rulers, comprising seven rulers, with mahogany and brass box, one ruler (A/F). Provenance: collection of George and Adisa Pompei, Sydney
Antique Brass Rolling Parallel Rule in Wooden Case
Large antique brass rolling parallel rule, by Troughton and Simms, London, in wooden case, 62 cm long
Copper Navigation Lantern - 90cm Height
Copper ship's Navigation lantern. No internal lamp fitting. Copper, brass and glass. Height 90 cm
Antique Sterling Silver Napkin for Murray Steam Navigation Company
Sterling silver napkin by Brunkhorst of Adelaide c.1890's, inscribed MSNC - Murray Steam Navigation Company
Vintage Navigation Light - Not Under Command
A vintage copper and brass navigation light, 'Not Under Command'. Height 240 excluding hangers.
SS Namoi Teaset with Engraved Teapot (1901)
SS Namoi silver plated teaset, by Walker & Hall, Sheffield, the teapot engraved 'From Captain & Deck Officers SS Namoi to Mr C. Tivendale 19th September 1901'. SS Namoi 1,416 gross tons. Steel paddle steamer built by J Key & Sons, Kinghorn for the Hunter…
Antique French Ship Navigation Light
Old copper and glass French ships navigation light, 36 cm high, 24 cm wide, 28 cm deep
Turquoise Brass Astrolabe with Engravings and Tripod Base
A large floor standing turquoise inlaid brass Astrolabe, with an elaborate tilted single plate engraved with various constellations, astrological symbols and calligraphic script, underneath a slender rule, mounted on matching engraved tripod base,…
Brass Sextant in Timber Box
A boxed brass model sextant, later 20th century, with the appearance of a ship's navigation instrument, and housed in a hinged and brass trimmed timber box; unmarked. Height 9 cm. Width 19 cm. Depth 19 cm
Vintage Wavemeter Set and Ebony Ruler Boxed
Vintage boxed wavemetre set together with an vintage ebony ruler
Edward Parker Bedwell's Mahogany Sextant by George Whitbread London
A mahogany cased brass sextant, No. 1339 by George Whitbread London, presented to Edward Parker Bedwell. This sextant inscribed 'Presented by Greenwich Hospital to Edw'd Parker Bedwell' is believed to have been presented to Staff-Commander Edward Parker…
Antique Parallel Ruler in Wooden Box by Turner & Henderson
Antique parallel ruler in wooden box maker Turner & Henderson
19th Century Ivory and Whalebone Measuring Instruments
A small collection of ivory and whalebone measuring instruments and rulers, 19th century, the ivory pencil made by A. Tornaghi & Co. Sydney; the larger folding carpenters ruler inscribed Edgar Banks, Morden House, Lewisham S.E., the ivory ruler 31.5 cm
Ivory Four-Fold Ruler with Metric and Imperial Scales
An early 20th century ivory four-fold ruler with white metal hinges, metric scale to one side and imperial the other, extending the 12?.
Antique Copper Port Navigation Lamp with Red Glass
An old ship's copper navigation lamp, corner mounted with original curved red glass to the curved front with 'PORT' to plaque above, door to back, swing handle to top.
Silver Ship Navigation Lamp Table Lighter
A novelty silver miniature ship's navigation lamp table lighter, complete with a blue glass lens, the lamp incorporates a detachable nozzle to insert the burning spirit and hold the wick. Birmingham 1909 by Lawrence Emanuel. Height 9.5 cm
Lovell Arlington Port Side Navigation Light
Early 20th century American brass ships Port side navigation light, by Lovell Arlington New Jersey, approx 40 cm high
19th Century Whalebone and Brass Ruler
A whalebone and brass ruler, 19th century, 8.7 x 2.7 cm closed
Antique 'Sandpiper' Ships Bell - General Steam Navigation & Co
Early 'Sandpiper' ships bell. General steam Navigation & Co. Ltd. Loss to rim, however still rings. Diameter 38 cm. Height 31 cm
Kelvin & White Navigation Instrument with Case & Accessories
Early Kelvin & James white navigation instrument in original timber case with instructions & accessories, 22.5 cm wide
EM Chapin Ivory Rule with Slide Caliper
An E.M. Chapin ivory rule, No. 78, one foot four fold, German silver bound with slide caliper rule
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