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Fine Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments
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Donnington Priory
Newbury, Berkshire
RG14 2JE
United Kingdom
Fine Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments

including The Bruce-Oosterwijck Longitude Pendulum Sea Clock

Auction dates
15 Mar 2018 14:00 GMT
Viewing dates
11 Mar 2018 10:00 - 14:00 GMT
12 Mar 2018 09:00 - 17:30 GMT
13 Mar 2018 09:00 - 17:30 GMT
14 Mar 2018 09:00 - 16:30 GMT
15 Mar 2018 08:30 - 15:00 GMT
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A fine and rare George III 2.5 inch pocket globe J. Newton, London, dated 1782 The sphere applied
Lot 1
A fine and rare George III 2.5 inch pocket globe J. Newton, London, dated 1782 The sphere applied
9,500 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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A George III brass surveyor's sighting compass dial Cole, London, circa 1770-90 The 3 inch circular
Lot 2
A George III brass surveyor's sighting compass dial Cole, London, circa 1770-90 The 3 inch circular
280 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An English patinated brass octagonal sundial Bearing initials I.R.M. and date 1700 but probably
Lot 3
An English patinated brass octagonal sundial Bearing initials I.R.M. and date 1700 but probably
320 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A fine Scottish patinated brass garden sundial plate with equation of time Adie and Son for retail
Lot 4
A fine Scottish patinated brass garden sundial plate with equation of time Adie and Son for retail
450 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A rare English brass Gunter pattern horary quadrant Unsigned, mid 17th century The heavy brass
Lot 5
A rare English brass Gunter pattern horary quadrant Unsigned, mid 17th century The heavy brass
1,500 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A brass heliochronometer Pilkington and Gibbs Limited, Preston; retailed by James Brown, Glasgow,
Lot 6
A brass heliochronometer Pilkington and Gibbs Limited, Preston; retailed by James Brown, Glasgow,
1,300 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A mahogany cased field microscope, early 19th century, the fitted interior housing the brass
Lot 7
A mahogany cased field microscope, early 19th century, the fitted interior housing the brass
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An unusual stained pine kaleidoscope Unsigned, mid to late 19th century With revolving tapered
Lot 8
An unusual stained pine kaleidoscope Unsigned, mid to late 19th century With revolving tapered
850 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Ω Two mahogany cased Sikes' Hydrometers Joseph Long, London, and Gaskell and Chambers,
Lot 9
Ω Two mahogany cased Sikes' Hydrometers Joseph Long, London, and Gaskell and Chambers,
50 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Dutch weather glass or 'donderglas' Anonymous, probably mid to late 19th century The half pear-
Lot 10
A Dutch weather glass or 'donderglas' Anonymous, probably mid to late 19th century The half pear-
190 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A rare George III mahogany angle barometer Unsigned, circa 1800 With an angled silvered scale
Lot 11
A rare George III mahogany angle barometer Unsigned, circa 1800 With an angled silvered scale
0 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A Scottish George III mahogany mercury stick barometer Laurence Dalgleish, Edinburgh, circa 1800-10
Lot 12
A Scottish George III mahogany mercury stick barometer Laurence Dalgleish, Edinburgh, circa 1800-10
0 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A fine and rare Scottish brass mounted mahogany stick barometer with hygrometer William Dobbie to a
Lot 13
A fine and rare Scottish brass mounted mahogany stick barometer with hygrometer William Dobbie to a
3,800 GBP
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Ω A fine Regency mahogany mercury stick barometer with ivory cistern float probably for use in a
Lot 14
Ω A fine Regency mahogany mercury stick barometer with ivory cistern float probably for use in a
2,500 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Ω A George III mahogany mercury stick barometer with hygrometer Wisker, York, circa 1800 The
Lot 15
Ω A George III mahogany mercury stick barometer with hygrometer Wisker, York, circa 1800 The
1,600 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Ω A Regency mahogany bowfronted mercury stick barometer Henry Andrews, Royston, circa 1820 With
Lot 16
Ω A Regency mahogany bowfronted mercury stick barometer Henry Andrews, Royston, circa 1820 With
2,000 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A George III style mahogany mercury column stick barometer Unsigned, 20th century With ogee moulded
Lot 17
A George III style mahogany mercury column stick barometer Unsigned, 20th century With ogee moulded
280 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A fine George III inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer Bruner and Company, Manchester, circa
Lot 18
A fine George III inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer Bruner and Company, Manchester, circa
750 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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Ω A rare George III inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer with unusual indication Joshua
Lot 19
Ω A rare George III inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer with unusual indication Joshua
600 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Regency inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer Francis Molton, Norwich, circa 1825 With chevron-
Lot 20
A Regency inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer Francis Molton, Norwich, circa 1825 With chevron-
320 GBP
250 - 359 GBP
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A Regency mahogany mercury wheel barometer Joseph Lafrancho, Ludlow, early 19th century With open
Lot 21
A Regency mahogany mercury wheel barometer Joseph Lafrancho, Ludlow, early 19th century With open
200 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Regency inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer Thomas Foster, Tiverton, early 19th century With
Lot 22
A Regency inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer Thomas Foster, Tiverton, early 19th century With
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A George III inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer G. Broggi, early 19th century With open
Lot 23
A George III inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer G. Broggi, early 19th century With open
220 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Regency inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer B. Lanota, Portsmouth, early 19th century With
Lot 24
A Regency inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer B. Lanota, Portsmouth, early 19th century With
150 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Regency inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer A. Rivolta, Chester, early 19th century With open
Lot 25
A Regency inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer A. Rivolta, Chester, early 19th century With open
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A George III inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer P. Aggeo, early 19th century With open
Lot 26
A George III inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer P. Aggeo, early 19th century With open
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Ω A Victorian carved walnut mercury stick barometer Gargory, Birmingham, third quarter of the
Lot 27
Ω A Victorian carved walnut mercury stick barometer Gargory, Birmingham, third quarter of the
280 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Ω A Victorian oak mercury stick barometer Lawson and Son, Brighton, third quarter of the 19th
Lot 28
Ω A Victorian oak mercury stick barometer Lawson and Son, Brighton, third quarter of the 19th
300 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Victorian brass Kew Pattern marine mercury stick barometer configured for use on land Adie and
Lot 29
A Victorian brass Kew Pattern marine mercury stick barometer configured for use on land Adie and
320 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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An Edwardian 15ct gold cased aneroid pocket barometer with altimeter scale Ross, London, 1907 The
Lot 30
An Edwardian 15ct gold cased aneroid pocket barometer with altimeter scale Ross, London, 1907 The
450 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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A Victorian silver-gilt cased small aneroid pocket barometer with altimeter scale Moritz
Lot 31
A Victorian silver-gilt cased small aneroid pocket barometer with altimeter scale Moritz
180 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Victorian silver cased aneroid pocket barometer with altimeter scale John Browning, London, 1871
Lot 32
A Victorian silver cased aneroid pocket barometer with altimeter scale John Browning, London, 1871
220 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A silver cased aneroid pocket barometer with altimeter scale and thermometer Mappin, London, 1931
Lot 33
A silver cased aneroid pocket barometer with altimeter scale and thermometer Mappin, London, 1931
260 GBP
180 - 250 GBP
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A silver cased aneroid pocket barometer with altimeter scale and thermometer Unsigned, London, 1920
Lot 34
A silver cased aneroid pocket barometer with altimeter scale and thermometer Unsigned, London, 1920
350 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An oxidised brass cased aneroid pocket surveying barometer with altimeter scale E.R. Watts and Son,
Lot 35
An oxidised brass cased aneroid pocket surveying barometer with altimeter scale E.R. Watts and Son,
160 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A Victorian brass cased aneroid barometer J. Hicks, London, third quarter of the 19th century The
Lot 36
A Victorian brass cased aneroid barometer J. Hicks, London, third quarter of the 19th century The
170 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A brass cased Naudet pattern aneroid 'Holosteric' barometer Pertius, Hulot and Naudet, Paris, circa
Lot 37
A brass cased Naudet pattern aneroid 'Holosteric' barometer Pertius, Hulot and Naudet, Paris, circa
180 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A fine George III mahogany bayonet-tube mercury stick barometer with large-scale thermometer Nairne
Lot 38
A fine George III mahogany bayonet-tube mercury stick barometer with large-scale thermometer Nairne
3,200 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Ω A fine George III mahogany mercury stick barometer with hygrometer Gilbert, Wright and Hooke,
Lot 39
Ω A fine George III mahogany mercury stick barometer with hygrometer Gilbert, Wright and Hooke,
1,900 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Ω A George III mahogany mercury stick barometer Cately and Company, London, early 19th century With
Lot 40
Ω A George III mahogany mercury stick barometer Cately and Company, London, early 19th century With
800 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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Ω A George III style mahogany mercury stick barometer The register plate bearing a signature for
Lot 41
Ω A George III style mahogany mercury stick barometer The register plate bearing a signature for
240 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Ω A rare William IV or early Victorian mahogany and brass mercury portable mountain stick barometer
Lot 42
Ω A rare William IV or early Victorian mahogany and brass mercury portable mountain stick barometer
2,600 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Ω A fine and rare George III mahogany mercury mountain stick barometer Dollond, London, late 18th
Lot 43
Ω A fine and rare George III mahogany mercury mountain stick barometer Dollond, London, late 18th
0 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A fine George III inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer James Gatty, London, circa 1800 With wide
Lot 44
A fine George III inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer James Gatty, London, circa 1800 With wide
1,250 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Ω A rare George III satinwood mercury wheel barometer Tagliabue and Torre, London, circa 1805
Lot 45
Ω A rare George III satinwood mercury wheel barometer Tagliabue and Torre, London, circa 1805
420 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A George III inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer Negretty and Company, London, early 19th
Lot 46
A George III inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer Negretty and Company, London, early 19th
300 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A George III inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer F. Saltery Vechio and Company, London, early
Lot 47
A George III inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer F. Saltery Vechio and Company, London, early
0 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Regency inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer A. Rivolta, early 19th century With open
Lot 48
A Regency inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer A. Rivolta, early 19th century With open
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Ω A George III mahogany mercury wheel barometer Charles Pitsalla and Company, London, circa 1805
Lot 49
Ω A George III mahogany mercury wheel barometer Charles Pitsalla and Company, London, circa 1805
400 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A substantial collection of barometer spares and accessories Various makers, early 19th century and
Lot 50
A substantial collection of barometer spares and accessories Various makers, early 19th century and
550 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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Ω A Victorian rosewood cased sympiesometer J.R. Cameron, Liverpool, circa 1875 The rectangular
Lot 51
Ω A Victorian rosewood cased sympiesometer J.R. Cameron, Liverpool, circa 1875 The rectangular
650 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A rare Victorian carved oak and opaque glass maximum/minimum thermometer Unsigned, third quarter of
Lot 52
A rare Victorian carved oak and opaque glass maximum/minimum thermometer Unsigned, third quarter of
220 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An unusual oak cased aneroid wall barometer possibly for use on a yacht Stebbing, Southampton, late
Lot 53
An unusual oak cased aneroid wall barometer possibly for use on a yacht Stebbing, Southampton, late
420 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A very rare mahogany cased aneroid barocyclonometer or 'Typhoon Barometer' Retailed by Lawrence and
Lot 54
A very rare mahogany cased aneroid barocyclonometer or 'Typhoon Barometer' Retailed by Lawrence and
450 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A mahogany cased barograph J. Davis and Son Limited, London and Derby, early 20th century The
Lot 55
A mahogany cased barograph J. Davis and Son Limited, London and Derby, early 20th century The
420 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A steel, brass and bronze Weymouth Pattern Whitehead torpedo gyroscope Royal Gun Factory, Woolwich,
Lot 56
A steel, brass and bronze Weymouth Pattern Whitehead torpedo gyroscope Royal Gun Factory, Woolwich,
500 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Ω An ebony and brass navigational octant Spencer, Browning and Rust, London early 19th century
Lot 57
Ω An ebony and brass navigational octant Spencer, Browning and Rust, London early 19th century
0 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A mahogany cased two-day marine chronometer with Kullberg s early form of compensated balance
Lot 58
A mahogany cased two-day marine chronometer with Kullberg s early form of compensated balance
1,600 GBP
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Mercer, Vaudrey, two titles: JOHN ARNOLD AND SON, CHRONOMETER MAKERS, 1762-1843 and THE FRODSHAMS,
Lot 59
Mercer, Vaudrey, two titles: JOHN ARNOLD AND SON, CHRONOMETER MAKERS, 1762-1843 and THE FRODSHAMS,
380 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Early marine chronometers and their makers - three volumnes: Earnshaw, Thomas LONGITUDE. AN APPEAL
Lot 60
Early marine chronometers and their makers - three volumnes: Earnshaw, Thomas LONGITUDE. AN APPEAL
350 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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