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  • Views of the Architecture of the Heavens, by John Nichol

    £250 each Stock code: P01316 C
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    Views of the Architecture of the Heavens, by John Nichol

    John Pringle Nichol who, a Scottish Romantic astronomer, educator, and social reformer, who produced popular science books between 1846 and 1850. As the 5th Regius Professor of Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh , influenced the building of a large observatory beyond the city on Horselethill, paid for by the local citizens. In 1841, it was saved from financial collapse by the University. Part of the difficulties had arisen through Nichol’s extravagance in purchasing unnecessarily expensive equipment. Eventually, Horselethill Observatory was kept in operation for 100 years. Nichol was a prolific writer and populariser of Astronomy; his books Contemplations on the Solar System and Views of the Architecture of the Heavens, the latter expanding on the Nebular Hypothesis, and one describing the discovery of Neptune
    Dimensions: 30cm (11¾“) High, 26cm (10¼“) Wide, 2cm (0¾“) Deep
    Stock code: P01316 C
    £250 each
  • Views of the Architecture of the Heavens, by John Nichol

    £250 each Stock code: P01316 B
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    Views of the Architecture of the Heavens, by John Nichol

    John Pringle Nichol who, a Scottish Romantic astronomer, educator, and social reformer, who produced popular science books between 1846 and 1850. As the 5th Regius Professor of Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh , influenced the building of a large observatory beyond the city on Horselethill, paid for by the local citizens. In 1841, it was saved from financial collapse by the University. Part of the difficulties had arisen through Nichol’s extravagance in purchasing unnecessarily expensive equipment. Eventually, Horselethill Observatory was kept in operation for 100 years. Nichol was a prolific writer and populariser of Astronomy; his books Contemplations on the Solar System and Views of the Architecture of the Heavens, the latter expanding on the Nebular Hypothesis, and one describing the discovery of Neptune
    Dimensions: 30cm (11¾“) High, 26cm (10¼“) Wide, 2cm (0¾“) Deep
    Stock code: P01316 B
    £250 each
  • Views of the Architecture of the Heavens, by John Nichol

    £250 each Stock code: P01316 A
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    Views of the Architecture of the Heavens, by John Nichol

    John Pringle Nichol who, a Scottish Romantic astronomer, educator, and social reformer, who produced popular science books between 1846 and 1850. As the 5th Regius Professor of Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh , influenced the building of a large observatory beyond the city on Horselethill, paid for by the local citizens. In 1841, it was saved from financial collapse by the University. Part of the difficulties had arisen through Nichol’s extravagance in purchasing unnecessarily expensive equipment. Eventually, Horselethill Observatory was kept in operation for 100 years. Nichol was a prolific writer and populariser of Astronomy; his books Contemplations on the Solar System and Views of the Architecture of the Heavens, the latter expanding on the Nebular Hypothesis, and one describing the discovery of Neptune
    Dimensions: 30cm (11¾“) High, 26cm (10¼“) Wide, 2cm (0¾“) Deep
    Stock code: P01316 A
    £250 each
  • Serpentine glazed brass hall lanterns

    £1,100 each Stock code: 79376
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    Serpentine glazed brass hall lanterns

    with three light fitment within, re-wired and PAT tested.
    Dimensions: 48cm (19″) High, 24cm (9½“) Wide, 3.5 kg
    Stock code: 79376
    £1,100 each
  • Edwardian cut glass water pitcher,

    £125 Stock code: 79512
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    Edwardian cut glass water pitcher,

    c.1910
    Dimensions: 16cm (6¼“) High, 17.5cm (7”) Wide
    Stock code: 79512
    £125
  • Manner of Nicolas Lancret, dessus de porte, Shepherds Idyll

    £4,800 Stock code: P01338
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    Manner of Nicolas Lancret, dessus de porte, Shepherds Idyll

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    Dimensions: 80cm (31½“) High, 95cm (37½“) Wide, 5cm (2”) Deep
    Stock code: P01338
    £4,800
  • Cast iron nineteenth century door knocker,

    £260 Stock code: 79438
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    Cast iron nineteenth century door knocker,

    The well cast nineteenth century door knocker, comprising of a lozenge shaped fixing plate with locking stud. The knocker section surmounted with scrolls and leaf details, centred by a personification of Autumn standing on further leaf and scroll details. An indecipherable registration mark to the reverse.    
    Dimensions: 25cm (9¾“) High, 8.5cm (3¼“) Wide, 4.5cm (1¾“) Deep
    Stock code: 79438
    £260
  • Early Victorian brass door porter

    £450 Stock code: K231
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    Early Victorian brass door porter

    weighted with lead.
    Dimensions: 37.5cm (14¾“) High, 13.5cm (5¼“) Wide, 6cm (2¼“) Deep
    Stock code: K231
    £450
  • Pair Of William IV Silver Candlesticks.

    £950 Stock code: 79482
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    Pair Of William IV Silver Candlesticks.

    The baluster shaped candlesticks, with detachable candle drip pans formed of leaf and scroll designs, above a capital section of lengthen palm leaf detail, leading to an inverted tapered section, further leaf decoration on a splayed fanned base incorporating leaf scrolls and stylised flower heads. Minor damage to both candlesticks. One candlestick hallmarked Henry Wilkinson & Co, Sheffield 1837. The other hallmarked Henry Wilkinson & Co, Sheffield 1838.    
    Dimensions: 21cm (8¼“) High, 11.5cm (4½“) Wide
    Stock code: 79482
    £950
  • Victorian HMS Victory brass door porter,

    £650 Stock code: K230
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    Victorian HMS Victory brass door porter,

    with medallion depicting Lord Horatio Nelson to the handle, the flagship set on stepped plinth, with lead weighting to the reverse.
    Dimensions: 47cm (18½“) High, 22cm (8¾“) Wide, 5cm (2”) Deep
    Stock code: K230
    £650
  • Victorian ‘A.Kenrick & Sons’ cast iron door porter,

    £300 Stock code: K224
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    Victorian ‘A.Kenrick & Sons’ cast iron door porter,

    retaining its original ‘japanned’ finish.
    Dimensions: 39cm (15¼“) High, 22cm (8¾“) Wide, 8.5cm (3¼“) Deep
    Stock code: K224
    £300
  • Art Deco Terracotta Mantle Figure of a Reclining Female.

    £500 Stock code: 79454
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    Art Deco Terracotta Mantle Figure of a Reclining Female.

    The patinated cast terracotta figure of a reclining female, head bowed, with one leg drawn towards her, and draped material over her legs. An indecipherable signature to base. Possible French.
    Dimensions: 28cm (11″) High, 13.99cm (5½“) Wide, 35cm (13¾“) Long, Base 31 cm x 14 cm
    Stock code: 79454
    £500