19th Century Swing Arm Protractor, Berge, English, c.1840, engraved to the edge of the scale 'Berge London' protractor of typical form with sale engraved 0-180 in both directions, arm with locking nut, glass cross haor to centre, in fitted mahogany case with catches, case 23cm With perion ebgineers drawing titled in manuscript 'Hand or Porrer Punching & Shearing Machine to punch a 3/4 inch hole through 1/2" plate by Wm Muir + Leo Britannia Works Manchester Oct 8th 1857 William Muir & Co., founded by Scottish engineer William Muir (1806-1888), was an important British machine tool company, based at the Britannia Works in Salford, Manchester. Muir, an innovative engineer, gained early experience in Scotland working in the cotton spinning machinery industry before moving to England in 1830. He honed his engineering skills under renowned figures like Henry Maudslay in London, where he worked alongside James Nasmyth, then a draughtsman, and Joseph Whitworth, both of whom would later become famous engineers. In 1842, Muir established his own business in Manchester, beginning modestly but quickly growing. By 1851, his company employed over 30 workers, including apprentices and his own sons. The firm produced a wide array of products, ranging from machine tools to more specialized inventions like screw embossing presses, t and oil-testing machines. Muir collaborated with Joseph Whitworth in developing the world’s first standardized threading system, which became widely influential in mechanical engineering. Over time, the company expanded, manufacturing large-scale machinery such as precision rifle sights and cotton winding equipment. In 1937, the company changed its name to Muir Machine Tools and, in 1944, was absorbed into the machine tool division of David Brown and Sons Group.
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Military printed matter including a Home Guard service certificate, a "Soldier's Testament", a Great War map, 1939 "Standing orders for Drivers of Mechanical Vehicles", ration books, a News Chronicle War Map, personal papers, a 1915 Overseas Club certificate, Great War BEF greetings cards, a Churchill VE Day speech transcript, a 1934 HMS Iron Duke and HM Submarine H50 programme, a "His Majesty's Submarines" book and a Great War Arlecdon & Frizington peace celebration reception invitation, together with a Douglas combined protractor and parallel rule
A First World War Wood Navigation Map/Chart Board by Houghton's Ltd., London, as used by the Royal Flying Corps and Cavalry Officers, the shaped pediment set with a compass, the reverse with a leather wrist strap and a protractor covered in perspex, stamped with maker's name and date 1913/IV, with broad arrow and numbered 4648; a Brass Wrist Compass, with leather wrist strap; a Leather Flying Helmet, lined with rabbit fur; a Post-Second World War Framed Display of Medal Ribbons, by J R Gaunt & Son Ltd., London, made for the United Nations 1939-45; a Book by Field Marshal The Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, Normandy to the Baltic, with folding maps and diagrams to the inner covers (5)
Y A FRENCH WALNUT-CASED PART SET OF NAVAL ARCHITECT OR CARTOGRAPHERS DRAWING INSTRUMENTSE. LORIEUX, PARIS, MID 19th CENTURYComprising a heavy 16.5 inch hinged brass sector engraved with two opposing angled scales each marked for single units annotated in tens 10-600, the left upper margin inscribed (Les parties egales) and signed E. Lorieux, A Paris, No. 5 and the lower inscribed Depot des cartes et plans de la marine, the right-hand side engraved with initials E.F. over N. 5 and P.B., contained in a hinged polished mahogany case; a brass and steel draughtsman's protractor with radius divided for degrees and annotated in tens in both directions, with hinged arm pivoted at the centre incorporating Vernier scale and also engraved Depot des Cartes et Plans, de la Marine (10), E. Lorieux, A Paris and initialled P.B, E.F., both the arm and the base of the arc fitted with steel extension rules; two compass radius arms, the first with 42 inch boxwood beam fitted with steel sharp point set in a T-shaped mount engraved Depot de la Marine, 22 and P.B. over E.F. to verso, opposing a conforming sliding mount fitted with a loop for a pencil and engraved E. Lorieux a Paris, the second of similar design but smaller with 23.75 inch steel beam and signed ...Hurlimann a Paris over initials E.F. to mount; four ebony square-section straight edges; three various boxwood rulers; two steel rulers; and a boxwood set square, all contained in a solid walnut box inset with brass plate engraved E. Fichol to lid and with substantial hinged cast brass carrying handles to each end.The box 120cm (47.25ins) long including handles, 13cm (5ins) high, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. The firm Lorieux was one of the most important Parisien manufacturers of sextants and other maritime instruments during the second half of the 19th century. The business was established in 1845 by two pupils of the renowned instrument maker Henri Gambey; in around 1902 the firm moved from 43, Passage Dauphine, Paris, to 6 rue Victor Considerant. It was then taken over by Albert Lepetit, in about 1914, and moved to Montrouge at 204 avenue Marx Dormoy, before passing into the hands of Roger Poulin in around 1950.
A Late 19th/early 20th century boxwood and brass clinometer rule by Stanley with inset magnetic compass, screw action protractor hinge divided to one degree with rise in inches per yard scale under, spirit level to one edge, marked 'W.F. Stanley Great Turnstile Holborn' with tables of distances, angles and thickness, 16«cm. when closed, in original leather covered case with instructions.
A cased set of mathematical/drawing instruments by Compas Superieurs Bretts, in mahogany case with brass fittings and two-tiered fitted interior, 4 x 21.5 x 13cm.Condition Report: Case with usual knocks, bumps and wear,top looks to be incomplete, some corrosion to the instruments, the under tier with extra instruments and modern protractor
Early 18th Century Drawing Instrument Etui, Benjamin Scott, English, early 18th Century, the rule & Protractor engraved 'Ben Scott, Londini Fecit' the small wooden etui covered in black leather, withe metal hinge with brass studs to lid, the set contains a small finely engraved protractor(10cm x 2.7cm), silver* instruments comprising of a small fixed pair of dividers with engraved joint, bigger set of dividers with interchangeable pencil holder, pen, wheel, an a ink pen with silver* handle, case height 11cm Footnote: according to Clifton Benjamin Scott worked 1712 at Exeter Exchange, Strand London, then 1718 - 1733 Mariner & Globe Exeter Exchange Strand London * Assumed silverFootnote: This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10), Ref.SMBWSVT9Flints Auctions CANNOT ship this item out if the UK
Frankreich - Bronzeplakette o.J., Lefebvre, Hippolyte (1863-1935), "ANÉPIGRAPHE", Av: Eine Architekturstudentin arbeitet an einem Zeichentisch mit einem Zirkel, davor leere Kartusche und Lorbeerzweige, Rv: Lorbeerzweige und Instrumente des technischen Zeichnens, (Winkelmaß, T, Lineal und Winkelmesser), Rand: Punzierungen "Dreieck" / "BRONZE", vz, Tönung, Kratzer, leicht berieben, Fingerabdrücke, ca. 106g, ca. 72 x 52 mm. Hippolyte Lefebvre, geboren in Lille, war französischer Medailleur und Bildhauer sowie Schüler von Cavelier, Barrias und Coutan.| France - Bronze plaque n.y., Lefebvre, Hippolyte (1863-1935), "ANÉPIGRAPHE", Obv: woman working at a drawing table with a compass, in front of her empty cartouche and laurel branches, Rv: laurel branches and instruments of technical drawing, (square, T, ruler and protractor), edge: hallmarks "Dreieck" / "BRONZE", EF, toning, scratches, slightly rubbed, fingerprints, approx. 106g, approx. 72 x 52 mm. Hippolyte Lefebvre, born in Lille, was a French medalist and sculptor and a pupil of Cavelier, Barrias and Coutan.
A collection of military instruments 20th century, to include one half of pair of German WWII binoculars, D.F. 10x80, CxN, 122903, 81002, a military protractor by Sutton & Straker Ltd, 1940, B1641, and cow hair rucksack, 32cm wide approx. (qty.)Condition ReportBinoculars missing half. All heavily worn given their nature, expect losses and damage throughout.
ONE BOX OF ORNAMENTS AND SUNDRIES, to include a large bronze 'Greyhound' figure, height 31cm, a 19th century miner's tilting compass made by J.B Dancer (missing protractor gauge, glass and hands), a 'Logic' Swiss made 8 day brass clock, a silverplate tea set and covered serving dish, a quantity of elephant ornaments, etc. (s.d) (1 box)
Frank Stella (American, b. 1936). Lithograph and screenprint on paper titled "Sinjerli Variation Squared with Colored Ground 1A," depicting the artist's signature geometric protractor composition with a painterly quality on a mustard yellow ground. The geometric circle is comprised of interlocking shapes in a rainbow of colors. Executed in 1981, this work is number six of ten artist's proofs along with a further edition of 61. Pencil signed, numbered, and dated along the lower left.Provenance: Private Connecticut Collection, 1988; Private Minnesota Collection.Reference: Richard H. Axsom, "Frank Stella Prints: A Catalogue Raisonne," New York 2016, cat. no. 130, pp. 217-218, illustrated in color.Lot Essay:By the age of 25, Stella was already being recognized for his talents, being included in "Three Young Americans" at the Allen Memorial Art Museum at Oberlin College as well as "Sixteen Americans" at the Museum of Modern Art in New York all before 1960. By 1961 he had moved on from illusionistic space to flat and often irregular shapes, which would become his artistic signature. His works became increasingly minimalistic during this time, though he would extend into three-dimensional space in the 1970s and 80s, which he would self-describe as maximalist.The "Sinjerli" series was based on a painting done during his "Protractor Series" executed between 1967-71. Sinjerli was an ancient Anatolian city that reached its zenith in the 14th century BCE. The fortified citadel was surrounded by a nearly perfect double-walled circle, whose symmetry and geometry inspired the "Sinjerli Variation" series. With each subsequent work, he introduced a subtle new variation, experimenting with unique color combinations and mediums.In addition to numerous solo and group exhibitions throughout the world, his works are held in the collections of prestigious institutions such as the Hirshhorn Museum, the Whitney, the Toledo Museum of Art, LACMA, the Guggenheim, MoMA, and many others. In 2009, he was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Barack Obama.Sight; height: 31 3/4 in x width: 31 3/4 in. Framed; height: 39 1/2 in x width: 39 1/2 in.
A NESLEIN ENGINEERS TOOLCHEST with a mahogany cabinet, lift off front concealing eight internal drawers with lathe turning tools, measuring and marking tools including Moore and Wright depth gauge and combination protractor, a Starret and a Galex micrometre, a Verdict dial gauge, a marking stand and stand offs etc
Y A FRENCH WALNUT-CASED PART SET OF NAVAL ARCHITECT OR CARTOGRAPHERS DRAWING INSTRUMENTSE. LORIEUX, PARIS, MID 19th CENTURYComprising a heavy 16.5 inch hinged brass sector engraved with two opposing angled scales each marked for single units annotated in tens 10-600, the left upper margin inscribed (Les parties egales) and signed E. Lorieux, A Paris, No. 5 and the lower inscribed Depot des cartes et plans de la marine, the right-hand side engraved with initials E.F. over N. 5 and P.B., contained in a hinged polished mahogany case; a brass and steel draughtsman's protractor with radius divided for degrees and annotated in tens in both directions, with hinged arm pivoted at the centre incorporating Vernier scale and also engraved Depot des Cartes et Plans, de la Marine (10), E. Lorieux, A Paris and initialled P.B, E.F., both the arm and the base of the arc fitted with steel extension rules; two compass radius arms, the first with 42 inch boxwood beam fitted with steel sharp point set in a T-shaped mount engraved Depot de la Marine, 22 and P.B. over E.F. to verso, opposing a conforming sliding mount fitted with a loop for a pencil and engraved E. Lorieux a Paris, the second of similar design but smaller with 23.75 inch steel beam and signed ...Hurlimann a Paris over initials E.F. to mount; four ebony square-section straight edges; three various boxwood rulers; two steel rulers; and a boxwood set square, all contained in a solid walnut box inset with brass plate engraved E. Fichol to lid and with substantial hinged cast brass carrying handles to each end.The box 120cm (47.25ins) long including handles, 13cm (5ins) high, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. The firm Lorieux was one of the most important Parisien manufacturers of sextants and other maritime instruments during the second half of the 19th century. The business was established in 1845 by two pupils of the renowned instrument maker Henri Gambey; in around 1902 the firm moved from 43, Passage Dauphine, Paris, to 6 rue Victor Considerant. It was then taken over by Albert Lepetit, in about 1914, and moved to Montrouge at 204 avenue Marx Dormoy, before passing into the hands of Roger Poulin in around 1950.
A Bowen & Company P-408-A Drafting Protractor, stamped U.S.C.E, in case, together with a silver hallmarked vesta case, dated Birmingham 1912 by William Neale & Son, a Royal Berkshire Regiment cap badge, a coin holder, a small selection of pocket lighters, a few penknives, two sets of cigarette card sets and more (parcel)
18th Century White Metal Protractor, English, c.1740, engraved 'Wm Deane Fecit', white metal protractor with engraved scales to verso with leafage border, width 11.2cm Footnote: According to Clifton William Deane worked from 1718-48. according to Webster's Database of Scientific Instrument Makers William Deane, London, was apprenticed 1710, Free to the Company in 1718 and Master of the Company in 1747
Carl Cashman Love The Arts Collage on paper Signed on Verso 10 x 15cm (3¾ x 5¾ in.) This lot has been curated by Frankie Shea About Carl Cashman is a contemporary artist who creates stunning, vibrant geometric-based optical art. He hand drafts his work using a ruler, pencil, art tape, a compass and a protractor. Carl originally studied art at Dartington College of Arts and graduated from there in 2008. You must not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any works. In doing so, you endanger our relationships with artists, and directly jeopardise the charitable work we do.
A COLLECTION OF BRITISH AND GERMAN MILITARY RELATED ITEMS FROM WWII ERA, these include an Agfa Syncro box camera with Swastika symbol on the side, a metal protractor, a small spirit burner in a leather pouch, a small black marching compass with broad arrow, small round metal tin with spare lenses inside, a Hohner Harmonica in an outer sleeve dated 1941, a compass in a metal case that was possibly used on a military vehicle and a small brass cylinder microscope house in a wooden box with German stamp across the label on the inside of the lid, the contents have not been checked to see if they are in working order, Customers must satisfy themselves prior to sale in regards to conditions and authenticity, viewing is advised, condition reports are available on request
comprising ten instruments within a shagreen case: folding brass hinged rosewood (?) rule, further wooden rule, brass protractor, six dividers, and a bone tool, 17cm high. *CR Some damage/splitting to edge to lid, end of bone instrument broken off, remainder in good condition, owner's name inscribed to interior.
THE SCIENCE CLUB HOUSE: LATE 18TH CENTURY SHAGREEN-CASED DRAUGHTSMANS SET, containing brass protractor, brass handled steel dip pens, pencil holders and dividers, ebony rule and folding boxwood rule stamped Elliott Bros, London, 17cms highProvenance: deceased estate Ynys Mon (Anglesey)Comments: hinged lid split.
8 Zirkelkästen mit Zeicheninstrumenten1) "Compass Supérieurs", Frankreich, um 1900, Brevetés S.G.D.G., Palisandergehäuse, Deckel ausgelegt mit grüner Seide, ein herausnehmbares Tablett, gefüttert mit grünem Samt, 12 Instrumente aus Messing und Stahl, mit 2 Stechzirkeln, einer davon mit auswechselbarer Spitze zum Einsetzen der Zeicheninstrumente, Gehäusemaße 18 x 11 cm. - 2) 2 Riefler-Zirkelkästen, um 1920-30, professionelle Modelle, Fächer mit Samt gepolstert, beide komplett. - 3) Stangenzirkel, England, um 1920, A. West & Partners, in Schachtel. - 4) Früher Zirkelkasten, um 1840, vermutlich England, Messing, Stahl und Bein, mit Proportionallineal. - 5) "Compass Perfectionnes", Frankreich, um 1900, Stahl und vernickeltes Messing, mit Proportionalzirkel und Halbkreis-Winkelmesser. - 6) Niederländischer Zirkelkasten, um 1900, Hersteller nicht lesbar, ungewöhnliche Bauformen der Instrumente, komplett. - Und: 7) Stangenzirkel, unbezeichnet, um 1900, Länge 17,5 cm, in Etui. Start Price: EUR 80 Zustand: (3/2-3)8 Sets of Architect’s Drafting Instruments1) "Compass Supérieurs", France, c. 1900, Brevetés S.G.D.G., wood case, lid lined with green silk, a removable tray lined with green velvet, 12 instruments of brass and steel, with 2 compasses, one with replaceable tip for inserting the drawing instruments, case dimensions 18 x 11 cm. - 2) 2 Riefler compasses cases, c. 1920-30, professional models, compartments lined in velvet, both complete. - 3) Beam compass, A. West & Partners, England, c. 1920, in box. - 4) Early compass set, c. 1840, probably England, brass, steel and bone, with proportional ruler. - 5) "Compas Perfectionnes", France, c. 1900, steel and nickel-plated brass, with proportional compass and half-circle protractor. - 6) Dutch compass set, c. 1900, maker not legible, unusual design of the instruments, complete. - And: 7) Beam compasses, unmarked, c. 1900, length 17.5 cm, in case. Start Price: EUR 80 Condition: (3/2-3)
3 englische Zirkelkästen mit Zeichen-instrumenten1) "Davis & Son, London", um 1850, signiert auf dem Proportionalzirkel, dem Maßstab und dem Winkelmesser, Bein und vernickelter Stahl, mit Zirkel, Zeichenstiften, Bleistifthalter, Lineal und anderen Instrumenten, in samt- und seidengefüttertem Mahagonikasten mit äußeren Messingbeschlägen, Schloß und Schlüssel, 20 x 15,5 cm. - 2) Unsigniert, um 1860, Messing, Stahl und Bein, mit Reduktionszirkel, Zeichenzirkel, Zeichenstiften, Bleistifthalter, Lineal und anderen Instrumenten, in samt- und seidengefüttertem Mahagonikasten mit herausnehmbarem Tablett, Schloß und Schlüssel, 22,5 x 12,5 cm. - Und: 3) "W.H. Harling, London", Ende 19. Jahrhundert, vernickelter Stahl und Bein, in samt- und seidengefüttertem, fischhautbezogenem Kästchen, 14,5 x 7 cm. Start Price: EUR 120 Zustand: (2-3/2-3)3 English Architectural Sets of Drafting Instruments1) "Davis & Son, London", c. 1850, signed on the proportional compass, scale and protractor, bone and nickel-plated steel, with drawing compasses, drawing pens, pencil holder, ruler and other instruments, in velvet and silk-lined mahogany case with outer brass fittings, with lock and key, 7 4/5 x 6 in. - 2) Unsigned, c. 1860, brass, steel and bone, with reduction compass, drawing compasses, drawing pens, pencil holder, parallel rule and other instruments, in velvet and silk-lined mahogany case with detachable tray, with lock and key, 9 x 4 4/5 in. - And: 3) "W.H. Harling, London", end of 19th century, nicke-plated steel and bone, in velvet and silk-lined fishskin-covered case, 6 x 2 ½ in. Start Price: EUR 120 Condition: (2-3/2-3)
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