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Click here to subscribeA Collection of field binoculars and Monocular; Broadhurst Clarkson & Co London Monocular with carry case, French Lenses binoculars, Barr & Stroud binoculars belonging to P.J. Calvert from his Colleagues in the R.N.L.I 1950, Le Jockey Club Paris binoculars, Lemaire Fabt Paris binoculars and one other set.
TURING (ALAN) – THE DELILAH PROJECTThe papers of Alan Turing and Donald Bayley relating to the Delilah project, a wartime collaboration seeking to develop a speech encryption system, including Turing's mathematical proofs and Bayley's transcriptions of Turing's lectures on electrical circuit theory, comprising: i) Laboratory notebook, recording the results of experiments testing the performance of Delilah's various electrical circuits, the first 12 pages and 8 adjacent graphs in Turing's hand, including 7 line diagrams concerning the development and testing of the Key Generator ('Measurement of 'A₂-pulse' for Multivibrators', 'Measurement of 'Heaviside function'', 'Second Experiment for measurement of the A₂-pulse', 'Linearity Test for Pulse Modulation', '6H6 Characteristic', 'Repetition of Linearity Test...', '... with various grid leaks', 'Characteristic of H3 Rectifier', 'Harmonic Analyser Output Stage Characteristics', 'Relative Response of Harmonic Analyser v. Beat freq.', 'Relative response versus input'), blue ink and pencil; additional single loose leaf of voltage calculations written in three columns; the following 12 pages in Bayley's hand, including 4 graphs, blue ink and pencil; the final 18 leaves of later notes by Bayley on mundane household matters such as decorating and DIY projects, written in blue biro; later note in Bayley's hand clipped to first page 'Notebook/ Used in/ Delilah Development/ With Notes In/ Turing's Hand', 70 leaves (23 blank), dust-staining and marks, some water damage to front endpaper and first leaf, original green board covers, pencil inscription '4/-' upper right corner, stained and worn, 4to (258 x 204mm.), [Hanslope Park, 1943-?1945 and later];ii) Turing's autograph mathematical calculations headed 'Bandwidth Theorem', his proof written out for Bayley, and incorporating a line diagram, further notes on logic formulae in pencil on reverse of first leaf, black ink, 3 pages on two leaves, some marks, creased at horizonal fold, 4to (289 x 220mm.); accompanied by Donald Bayley's later autograph note 'Delilah is an application of the bandwidth theorem. This is Turing's proof. He wasn't the first to do so...';iii) Turing's 'Red Form' autograph mathematical notes possibly relating to Delilah's key generator and the Fourier Theorem, 13 numbered leaves, in pencil on the blank reverse of 'Red' (or Intercept) Forms (Army Form C2133), with 7 additional leaves in Bayley's hand and another unidentified hand, 3 of these possibly in the hand of Turing, 20 leaves, dust-staining, frayed, 4to (250 x 189mm.);iv) Turing's autograph mathematical calculations headed 'Determination of cut-off volts', comprising a diagram with equations beneath, dark blue ink on the reverse of a red-printed Y Service Form S.323, filled in with pencil notes logging intercepts from Forfar on 23 November 1943, one page, perforations at lower edge, roughly torn on left hand side, three filing holes, frayed, 4to (249 x 197mm.);v) Turing's autograph mathematical calculations headed 'Faltung', including a line diagram, explaining the mathematics of convolutions, using the shape of a mushroom as an analogy, in blue ink, on the reverse of a red-ruled radio log sheet stamped with the names of various intercept stations in Scotland, Northern Ireland, Norfolk, Devon and Cornwall ('Thurso', 'Cupar', 'Sandridge', 'Stockland', 'St Erth', 'Wymondham') dated 9 August 1942, intercepted enemy transmission frequencies logged in pencil, with the note 'Reported By Hanslope. No trfc.' And 'No fix. Poss between Genoa and Naples area' in red ink, one page, filing hole top left, some show-through of red ink from reverse, ink blots, dust-staining, sheet frayed and creased, closed tear not affecting text, 4to (262 x 195mm.);vi) Bayley's school file titled 'Queen Mary's School/ Walsall' in gilt on upper cover, the contents prefaced with a later note by Donald Bayley ('Some University maths notes but mainly notes of training given by Alan Turing during after dinner sessions at Hanslope Park. Some pp in his own hand...'), containing 90 leaves (180 numbered pages) of Bayley's transcriptions of lectures given by Turing on mathematics for electrical engineers at Hanslope Park, prefaced by a 2-page reference list of standard mathematical forms in red ink; some 140 further leaves of Bayley's notes taken at university including sections on 'Statics' and 'Kinematics', c.14 sheets of calculations loosely inserted, some on orange or pink paper, several blank pages, Bayley's ownership inscription and address inside upper cover in ink ('20 Chantry Ave/ Walsall/Staffs', 'D. Bayley./ Birmingham University/ Elect Eng Dept.'), 230 leaves dust-staining, discolouration and marks, edges frayed, the majority 4to, some on smaller lined paper, all contained in 'Loxton' binder by Hunt & Broadhurst Ltd., Oxford, worn, 4to (278 x 235mm.); vii) Bundle of loose notes written by Turing and Bayley found in the file, including two foolscap leaves by Turing concerning different electrical problems and Bayley's summary notes concerning topics covered in Turing's evening lectures, cross-referencing his lecture notes ('Submarine cable see p.40 of notebook'), c.6 pages in Turing's hand, the rest in Bayley's and an unidentified hand, ink and pencil, 13 leaves in all, 6 written on reverse of Red Forms, dust-staining, creased and frayed, some loss, 4to (250 x 189mm.), two foolscap leaves 325 x 200mm., one leaf 227 x 288mm.;viii) Turing's autograph mathematical calculations headed 'Problem... Discuss the convergence of the sequence x...', probably written out carefully for Bayley's benefit, densely written in dark blue ink, 2 pages, creased at horizontal fold, 4to (288 x 215mm.). For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 19th century lacquered brass monocular microscope having lacquered brass platform with swing mirror below on a cast iron base, stamped Henry Crouch, London, 6153, housed in an associated mahogany case with two spare lenses in lacquer brass cases each marked H Crouch, London, the case with plaque for Broadhurst & Clarkson, 63 Faringdon Road
STAR WARS: ORIGINAL TRILOGY (1977 - 1983) - Anthony Daniels Collection: Star Wars Letraset Stationery Set and Vintage Pencil CaseA Star Wars Letraset stationery set from the promotion of George Lucas' Star Wars:A New Hope, and a vintage metal C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) pencil case from the promotion of Irvin Kershner's Star Wars sequel The Empire Strikes Back. Officially licenced by 20th Century Fox, this rare five-piece set features artwork created for Letraset by Hunt and Broadhurst Ltd. It includes a 24-page C-3PO exercise book; a 50-sheet Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) jotter pad; a 56-page Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) pocketbook; a 32-page Stormtrooper pocketbook; and 12 envelopes. There are tears in the plastic packaging housing the envelopes and minor pen marks on the pencil case. Dimensions (C-3PO exercise book): 20.5 cm x 16.5 cm (8" x 6 1/2"); (pencil case): 18 cm x 7.5 cm x 2 cm (7" x 3" x 3/4")Additional Provenance: This lot comes from the personal collection of actor Anthony Daniels. Daniels plays loyal protocol droid, C-3PO in the Star Wars saga. He first appeared in the role in 1977 and is the only actor to appear in all Star Wars feature films to dateDescriptionEstimate: £100 - 200 M View all lots from STAR WARS: ORIGINAL TRILOGY (1977-1983)View all lots from STAR WARS - ALL ITEMSBidding for this lot will end on Friday, November 10th. The auction will begin at 3:00PM BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 9th, Saturday, November 11th or Sunday, November 12th.
J Swift Binocular Microscope no.1555, with course/fine focussing, plano concave mirror (some deterioration mainly to concave side), two way adjustable stage, two way adjustable stage, with two lens turret, five lenses in cases and two sets of eye pieces; on stand 'J Swift Optician 15 Kingsland Rd London' with stamp 'Supplied by Broadhurst Clarkson &Co. 63 Farringdon Road London EC', in fitted mahogany case with 'Broadhurst' plaque inside door
2x 2002 Ryder Cup De Vere Belfry Luncheon Menus for Ryder Cup Players one signed - one signed by 35x past Ryder Cup players to incl Max Faulkner, Tony Jacklin, Peter Baker, Brian Barnes, Peter Butler, Ken Brown, Christy O'Connor Jnr, Bernard Gallacher, Paul Broadhurst, Peter Allis, Harry Bannerman, Peter Oosterhuis, Brian Waites, Malcolm Gregson, John Jacobs, Peter Townsend, Tommy Horton, Bernard Hunt, Christy O'Connor, George Will, Geoff Hunt, et al Note: From The Estate of The Late Tommy Horton MBE, Former Ryder Cup Player and PGA Captain
1991 Ryder Cup Kiawah Island Signed Gala Dinner Menu and Other Related Ephemera (10) 2x Gala Dinner Menus one signed by the full European Team to the inside cover to incl Bernard Gallacher (Capt), Seve Ballesteros, Paul Broadhurst, Nick Faldo, Sam Torrance, Ian Woosnam, Jose M Olazabal, Steve Richardson, Bernhard Langer, Colin Montgomerie, Mark James, et al; Pairing for Friday and Saturday, Dinner & Cocktail Invitations, Tickets for the Opening Ceremony, Spectator Information and Transportation Guide, et al Note: From The Estate of The Late Tommy Horton MBE, Former Ryder Cup Player and PGA Captain
A QUANTITY OF QUEEN'S CHINA 'WOMAN AND HOME' PATTERN TEAWARE, COLLECTOR'S PLATES AND ORNAMENTS, comprising a large oval meat plate, two serving dishes, cake stand, gravy/sauce jug and stand, six dessert dishes and fruit bowl, six mugs, six side plates, six tea cups, six saucers, five tea plates, six coffee cups, six saucers, milk jug, sugar bowl (broken and reglued),four Palissy 'Game series' pattern dinner plates, a Broadhurst 1977'Windsor Castle' pattern tea set, comprising teapot, cake plate, milk jug, sugar bowl, six cups, six saucers, six tea plates, a large Denby 1981 commemorative Royal Wedding goblet, three Wedgwood limited edition Life On The Farm series plates, etc. (Qty) (Condition Report: obvious damage mentioned in description, tea sets have signs of little use)
Ferngläser und Teleskope1) Französisches Opernglas von Iris, Paris, um 1900, Messing, Korpus und Griff aus Abalonen-Perlmutt. - 2) 2 monokulare Operngläser, Glockenform, jeweils 1 Auszug, Messing, Tubus mit Lederbezug, 1 x signiert "Lemaire, Paris". - 3) Militärisches Teleskop, datiert 1942, Broadhurst-Clarkson-Type, Messing, 3 Auszüge, neu belederter Korpus, Länge ausgezogen 76 cm. - 4) 3 binokulare Ferngläser, um 1925, jeweils Messing, 2 davon mit lederbezogenen Tubussen, 2 davon signiert: "Th. Geiger, Stuttgart" und "J.H. Steward, London". - 5) Opernglas, um 1920, "Chevalier, Paris", binokular, vernickeltes Messing, geprägter Tubus mit Jagdmotiv. - 6) 3 Messing-Teleskope, um 1900, unbezeichnet, 2 oder 3 Auszüge, 2 davon mit neu belederten Tubussen, 1 Glas beschädigt. - Und: 7) 3 binokulare Operngläser, um 1920, 2 Tubusse mit Lederbezug, 2 signiert: "Lemaire, Paris" und "Ross, London". Start Price: EUR 280 Zustand: (3/3)Binoculars and Telescopes1) Opera glasses by Iris, Paris, c. 1900, brass, mother-of-pearl body and stem. - 2) 2 monocular opera glasses, brass bell-shaped body, with single extension and leather-covered tube, 1 marked: "Lemaire, Paris". - 3) Military telescope, dated 1942, Broadhurst Clarkson-type, brass, 3 extensions, re-covered leather body, length extended 30 in. - 4) 3 binoculars, c. 1925, brass, 2 with leather-covered tubes, 2 marked: "Th. Geiger, Stuttgart" and "J.H. Steward, London". - 5) Opera glasses, c. 1920, marked: "Chevalier, Paris", binocular, nickel-plated brass, embossed tube with hunting motif. - 6) 3 brass telescopes, c. 1900, unmarked, 2 or 3 extensions, 2 with re-covered leather tubes, 1 lens damaged. - And: 7) 3 binocular opera glasses, c. 1920, 2 leather-covered tubes, 2 marked: "Lemaire, Paris" and "Ross, London". Start Price: EUR 280 Condition: (3/3)
SIX BOXES AND LOOSE DINNER AND TEA WARES ETC, to include Gray's Pottery teapot and milk jug, blue and white wares including Ridgway, Enoch Wedgwood, Masons, Broadhurst, Copeland Spose Spode's Byron, Poole Pottery coffee pot and water jug, Hornsea storage jars, unbranded art deco style tureens, assorted cups, saucers and plates etc
Militärisches Scharfschützen Teleskop-Fernrohr Messing. In rotbrauner Lederverkleidung mit Schutzkappen und Umhängegurt, vierfach ausziehbares Fernrohr mit Sonnenblende. Auf zweitem Auszug bez. "B. C. Ltd & Co" sowie "TEL. SIG. MK VI" sowie nummeriert "417". L. 31 cm. Ges.-L. 91,5 cm.A four draw military sniper brass telescope with leather covering and strap. Inscribed. Maker´s mark.England. London. Broadhurst & Clarkson Ltd. 1. Hälfte 20. Jh.
A collection of microscope parts to include ten objective lenses and ten ocular lenses as well as three brass nose pieces, two G clamps, one C.Baker of London microscope base, various glass slides (unused); four E Wheeler of London microscope slides; a collection of spirits and varnishes to include Damar varnish etc; a mahogany stationary case with brass plaque and escutcheon and faux velvet interior. Objectives lenses: R& J Beck 32mm, Watson & Sons 1/2 inch, Broadhurst, Clarkson & Company 2 inch, Beck London 16mm, Watson 2 inch, Busch E, 40mm and a further 3 inch. Optical lenses: Prior 10xPTR, a H6X, a 2, a 3, a 16X, Watson & Sons adjustable optical lens, another 3, a 6Qty: qtyAll as found, various condition, some objective lenses with wear, two ocular lens with cracks, condition as expected. Varnishes and liquid aged.
WW2 Battle of Britain ACM Harry Broadhurst 54 sqn signed Avro Lincoln bomber cover. Air Chief Marshal Sir Harry Broadhurst, GCB, KBE, DSO and Bar, DFC and Bar, AFC (28 October 1905 - 29 August 1995), commonly known as Broady, was a senior Royal Air Force commander and flying ace of the Second World War. Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
WW2 Battle of Britain. ACM Sir Harry Broadhurst GCB KBE DSO DFC AFC Signed TLS Dated 26th March 1975. Gives Reference to his Service in the War. Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10
THREE BOXES OF CERAMICS AND DINNERWARE, etc, include a Churchill Samsonite 'Clarissa' pattern dinner set, Royal Doulton 'Autumn's Glory' pattern dinnerware, Waterford 'Crosshaven' pattern dinner and side plates, J. Broadhurst ironstone red and white 'The Constable series' plates and dishes, a large brown and white turkey plate', etc. (s.d) (3 boxes)
An early 20th Century anodised brass three-draw stalking scope / telescope by Broadhurst and Clarkson of 63 Farringdon Road, London, having a 1 3/4 inch objective lens with shade, leather-bound with shoulder strap, ocular and objective covers, 26 cm - 80 cm, (draws smooth and tight, optics clear)
A WWII 1940 TELESCOPE AND A PAIR OF BINOCULARS, the telescope is brass with leather cover and comes in a fitted case, it is a MKII S version made by Broadhurst Clarkson & Co LTD, this has the military broad arrow and 1940 stamped on it, the seam of the leather cover has split and needs re-stitching , the binoculars come in a brown leather case but have no visible markings, they are in working order and have age related wear, Customers must satisfy themselves prior to sale in regards to conditions and authenticity, viewing is advised, condition reports are available on request
An early 20th century brown leather bound brass three draw telescope, detailed 'Broadhurst Clarkson & Co Ltd, 63 Farringdon Road, London EC', unextended lengths 26.8cm, together with a 19th century mahogany bound brass three draw telescope, detailed 'T. Harris & Sons London', unextended length 23.8cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
TWO BOXES AND LOOSE CERAMICS AND GLASS WARES, to include six Susie Cooper coffee cans and saucers, various Susie Cooper plates, a boxed set of six Royal Worcester ramekins, a Chinese Prunus pattern ginger jar, mid-twentieth century Broadhurst 'Casino' pattern tea wares, a wall pocket in the form of a cicada, a Portmeirion Botanic Garden vase height 13.5cm, boxed commemoratives, etc (2 boxes + loose) (sd)
WW1 British Telescope Signaling MK VI maker marked "BC & Co Ltd" (Broadhurst Clarkson & Co.) complete with leather cover and leather lens covers and spare high lens along with Tripod Signal Telegraph Stand Mark V maker marked and dated "Blunt & Wray London 1916". (Note the Telescope Signaling Mk VI was introduced in 1926)