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Zother — Industry Science & Technology - Webb's

$21,672 (NZ$23,500)
A Mercedes Gauss calculator C. 1905, Suitably named in honor of…
$962 (NZ$1,150)
A Victorian prism spectrometer with two polished brass…
$938 (NZ$1,121)
A good 19th century heavy brass English mining dial with sight…
$481 (NZ$575)
A Victorian brass telegraphic / galvanometer relay instrument…
Auction House:
Webb's
Number of lots recorded:10
Lots with images:10
Prices available:10
Category:
Zother
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** A Mercedes Gauss calculator C. 1905, Suitably named in honor of perhaps the most important mathematician ever, the German Carl Friedrich Gauss. This sensationally rare, stepped-disc calculating machine is for all four fundamental rules of arithmetic, and… ***
*** A Victorian prism spectrometer with two polished brass telescopes and collimating tubes. Micrometer slit, width adjustment silvered rotating scales and rotating prism table above a cast iron frame base on three legs. Length 53 cm. Height 22 cm ***
*** A good 19th century heavy brass English mining dial with sight compass, levels and protractor. Signed on dial 'Davis, Derby' mounted with turning shaft and adjustments on an octagonal oak base. Used by surveyors above and below ground. Width 24 cm ***
*** A Victorian brass telegraphic / galvanometer relay instrument with four battery line inputs and spring key tapping base. Supporting a circular double disc and glass covered vernier scale section. Fitted wooden case with iron carrying handle. Silvertown,… ***
*** A pocket brass sundial the half spherical cover lifts to reveal a floating dial supported in a circular brass base, maker unknown. diameter 4.5 cm. Height 2.5 cm ***
*** Three pocket compasses including a gilt metal encased pocket compass with a white enamel dial by W Harris & Son 50 Holborn London, a brass encased pocket compass with a brass cover and a wood encased pocket compass ***
*** A Victorian Watchmakers punch set, complete with centering tool, 'Favourite' brand, Swiss made. ***
*** A vintage New Zealand brass slide rule, W. Littlejohn & Son. Wellington. in original wood case. Length 61 cm ***
*** An old Victorian patinated brass surveyors sight compass with fitted leather case. Made by Stanley, London. Length 17 cm ***
*** A small copper measure. Height 21 cm ***