A Stuart Distance Meter Stuarts Marine Distance Meter,this is a great instrument which could still be used today, this attests to its engineering and craftsmanship. The instrument works in principle i

 

Description: A rare vintage solid brass large 10" approx. long, by 4". desk top or wall hanging key, with a magnifying glass in Great condition. Weight 9.9 oz. All weights and measurements are approxi

 

A good 19c brass Fish-plate, measures 13.5c of just under 5.5 inches. The glass has a small chip to one edge not too obtrusive but easily replaced if so wished, I prefer to leave original glass in. Pa

 

The three ebony and brass parallel rules are 15in long, 12in long, and a 6in. The 12in one is stamped Windsor and Newton, the other two do not carry a makers mark. The rules show some wear comensurate

 

Vintage glass hanging apothecary/terrarium/candy jar with wood stand.The stand is a tall 18" H and three sided being 8" W each way.Stand is natural wood and in perfect condition.The jar is hand blown

 

You get all you see in photo #one. All other photos are close ups. Some are missing parts and some are not, If you have any questions I will gladly answer them. I ship to the lower 48 States only and

 

I am offering an unidentified piece of early telegraph or telephone technology. I don't know its original purpose except that it was some sort of switching device. As the wooden rotor is turned using

 

VERY RARE Antique French paris porcelain Apothecary Jar EARLY 19TH REGISTRATION "EXT PHELAN M" TAKING LID IS IN THE FORM OF FLOWERS They measure 11"1/2 to the tops of the lid finials by 5" across. The

 

Here we have an antique engineering/maritime graphometer, a rare tool used to calculate straight points on both land and sea. This piece dates from ca. 1780-1820, is constructed of brass and multiple

 

Offered here is an original mining deed for the Bald Eagle Lode and one other mine located in the Argentine Mining District, Clear Creek County, Colorado. Details dated 1886. Cover dated 1896.Mines we