A very rare 13" double slide boxwood timber calculating slide rule by W.F.STANLEY with Fred'k A.Sheppard Patentee and Cubic Content, Superficial Area etc with orig instructions dated 2nd August 1878, ex Max Ott collection F
about Lot 822
Nine salesmen's samples of miniature earthenware drainage pipes by THOMAS WRAGG Swadlincote G++
about Lot 27
A rare and very little used coachbuilder's handled beech plough plane unnamed but undoubtedly by either Gabriel or Griffiths Norwich F
about Lot 883
A fine and little used jeweller's brass bow drill by HOLTZAPFFEL & Co with 14 orig. bits in fluted ebony handle (illustrated Russell fig 1088) F
about Lot 900
An early and most attractive 6" brass plumb bob with steel tip G+
about Lot 864
An extremely rare 2' two fold boxwood and brass rule by J PARKES & Son Reg'd June 28 1853 with brass slide and protractor hinge, also fitted with a brass cased compass with folding brass cover, the rule can also be used as a compass with folding brass gnomon, also with L.S.D. scales etc. (see Cat No 58 Lot 637 for the only other known) G+
about Lot 751
A L/H goosewing side axe with H.M. over hearts touch marks and 12" edge G+
about Lot 906