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Wednesday 04th April, 2012
image WRIGHT AND TISSANDIER, 1909 Black and white photograph, 7½ x 9½ inches, mounted. Bonhams hosts the 'Space History Sale' on 26th April in New York. They title this piece (lot no. 1010) "FROM CARRIAGES TO FLYING MACHINES" stating "One of the most extraordinary images in the history of flight: Wilbur Wright and his pupil Paul Tissandier soar over three horse-drawn carriages and their drivers in January 1909. In the background, a horse starts at the plane, unaware that his role as a method of transport is on the wane, and that he is witnessing the future." Direct link
http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/19632/lot/1010/
Monday 19th July, 2010
image HAMMETT'S PLANISPHERE CELESTIAL MAP Hammett's Planisphere Celestial Map, Early 1900's. "This astrological map was made for the J. L. Hammett Co. of Boston, Massachusetts and allows you to locate the stars, constellations and the Milky Way. The front reads as follows: "Hammet's Planisphere, Showing The Principal Stars Visible For Every Hour Of The Year"he piece is made of two pieces of solid cardboard with the top being finished with a faux leather look in black. The gold lettering and details are in excellent condition and are deeply stamped into the board creating an embossed effect. Diameter: 12.5 in. Direct link
http://www.griffintrading.com/index1.html
Friday 04th June, 2010
image PIONEER RT 909 Pioneer RT 909 reel to reel recorder. Direct link
http://www.vintage-audio.com.ua/en/cat/75.htm
Monday 17th May, 2010
image VINTAGE LIE DETECTOR G. Grass model 7 D EEG and Polygraph data recording system. Direct link
http://www.pemed.com/neuro/neuro.htm
Thursday 06th May, 2010
image BETTS'S PORTABLE TERRESTRIAL GLOBE English, late 4th quarter 19th century, printed in the cartouche "BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT, BETTS'S PORTABLE TERRESTRIAL GLOBE, COMPILED FROM THE BEST AUTHORITIES, British Empire coloured red. LONDON: GEORGE PHILIP & SON Ltd, 32 FLEET STREET. LIVERPOOL: PHILIP & SON & NEPHEW Ltd, 20 CHURCH STREET. Printed in Great Britain." A terrestrial collapsing globe with 8 colored lithographed gores, printed on linen and stiched over a black japanned umbrella-type frame. The land features include mountain ranges and major rivers, and the Greenwich meridian. This unusual globe is in good overall condition, slightly dust soiled and with some fraying at the edges. Betts died circa 1863 and the publication of the globe was taken up by George Philip & Son in 1880, who probably purchased the stock of the business. Direct link
http://www.gemmary.com/instcat/03/S03-001.html
Wednesday 05th May, 2010
image EDWARD VII SILVER AND WOOD FRAMED ANAROID BAROMETER An Edward VII silver and wood framed anaroid barometer - maker's mark rubbed, Birmingham, 1905 Circular, set in a stepped cushion frame with wooden reverse and incorporated brass suspension ring, marked on side. 6¼ in. (15.8 cm.) diameter Direct link
http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/lot_details.aspx?from=salesummary&intObjectID=5313228&sid=ceac2bea-ca63-4aee-932c-493cd54cdc13
Monday 29th March, 2010
image BRAUN T100 CD BROADCAST RECIEVER 1970/71 BY DIETER RAMS Currently on e-bay: BRAUN T1000 CD Broadcast receiver (Radio) designed by Dieter Rams. LW, MW/BC, several SW plus FM. 1970 / 71 (design from 1963). Dimensions: 360 x 240 x 135 mm / 14.2 x 9.4 x 5.3 inch. Weight: 8.1 kg / 17 lb 13.5 oz (17.841 lb). For DC 6, 12, 24Volt - AC adaptor not included. Direct link
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAUN-T1000-CD-Broadcast-receiver-Radio-Dieter-RAMS_W0QQitemZ140394927277QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item20b03094ad
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