THREE TEXTILE ITEMS Late 19th Century

Description

THREE TEXTILE ITEMS
Late 19th Century
1) Bronze wool twist tester by Richards, Atkinson & Haserick. Used to test torsion or twist strength of fibers like wool. Engraved maker's mark. Mounted on a mahogany base. Height 4.5". Length 19". Width 3.25".
2) Bobbin winder by Mora & Mattson. Length 8.125".
3) Unsigned bobbin winder. Wheel diameter 6.25".

Condition

Total weight approximately 6.5 pounds.

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THREE TEXTILE ITEMS Late 19th Century

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The Harvey P. Greenspan Collection of Science

Mar 12, 2026 9:30 AM EDT

Hanover, MA, United States

JOHN J. WALDMAN IMPROVED WIRE WINDER Early 20th Century Total height approx. 16?. Width 26?. Depth: JOHN J. WALDMAN IMPROVED WIRE WINDER Early 20th Century Mounted on a wood base with a winding mechanism. Total height approx. 16?. Width 26?. Depth 8.75?.

Mar 12, 2026JOHN J. WALDMAN IMPROVED WIRE WINDER Early 20th Century Total height approx. 16?. Width 26?. Depth

JOHN NESBITT YARN TESTER Manchester, England, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Height 52". Dial diameter: JOHN NESBITT YARN TESTER Manchester, England, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Used to measure the breaking strain of yarn and fabrics. Dial marked for maker. Height 52". Dial diameter 12.5".

Mar 12, 2026JOHN NESBITT YARN TESTER Manchester, England, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Height 52". Dial diameter

GOODBRAND & CO. LTD. SAMPLE OR WRAP REEL Manchester, England, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Height: GOODBRAND & CO. LTD. SAMPLE OR WRAP REEL Manchester, England, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Possibly a #5B. Used to measure yarn, making it into hanks of a standard size, taking into account

Mar 12, 2026GOODBRAND & CO. LTD. SAMPLE OR WRAP REEL Manchester, England, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Height

HENRY TROEMNER CO. DAIRY SCALE "606" Philadelphia, Late 19th Century Height including bottles: HENRY TROEMNER CO. DAIRY SCALE "606" Philadelphia, Late 19th Century White metal painted black. Complete with six milk test bottles. Marked for maker. Height including bottles approx. 12.5". Width

Mar 12, 2026HENRY TROEMNER CO. DAIRY SCALE "606" Philadelphia, Late 19th Century Height including bottles

BABCOCK CREAM TEST CENTRIFUGE AND A CAST IRON CORK COMPRESSOR Late 19th/Early 20th Century: BABCOCK CREAM TEST CENTRIFUGE AND A CAST IRON CORK COMPRESSOR Late 19th/Early 20th Century 1) Centrifuge with a cast iron base. Complete with early, possibly original, bottles. Marked "Babcock

Mar 12, 2026BABCOCK CREAM TEST CENTRIFUGE AND A CAST IRON CORK COMPRESSOR Late 19th/Early 20th Century

TWO NEW ENGLAND CLOCKS 19th Century: TWO NEW ENGLAND CLOCKS 19th Century 1) Daniel Pratt ogee clock with mahogany veneer case. Height 26". Width 15.5". Depth 4.5". 2) Jerome & Co. cottage clock with mahogany veneer case. Height 13".

Mar 12, 2026TWO NEW ENGLAND CLOCKS 19th Century

E. IMHAUSER WATCHMAN'S CLOCK WITH LEATHER CASE New York, Late 19th Centuty Clock diameter 3.5". Case: E. IMHAUSER WATCHMAN'S CLOCK WITH LEATHER CASE New York, Late 19th Centuty Serial #7566. Engraved on interior of lid "E. Imhauser New York U.S. Patent Jan. 25, 1876". Other patent dates through June

Mar 12, 2026E. IMHAUSER WATCHMAN'S CLOCK WITH LEATHER CASE New York, Late 19th Centuty Clock diameter 3.5". Case

CLOCK MOVEMENT REPAIR STAND AND A WATCH HOLDER Late 19th Century: CLOCK MOVEMENT REPAIR STAND AND A WATCH HOLDER Late 19th Century 1) Adjustable clock movement repair stand by John Howland, Boston. Patent date January 12, 1875. Cast iron with a brass movement for

Mar 12, 2026CLOCK MOVEMENT REPAIR STAND AND A WATCH HOLDER Late 19th Century

SELF WINDING CLOCK CO. REGULATOR-STYLE CLOCK New York, Late 19th Century Height 36". Dial diameter: SELF WINDING CLOCK CO. REGULATOR-STYLE CLOCK New York, Late 19th Century Patent dates November 25, 1884 and May 10, 1887, nos. 308,521 and 362,902. Electrified. Height 36". Dial diameter approx. 12".

Mar 12, 2026SELF WINDING CLOCK CO. REGULATOR-STYLE CLOCK New York, Late 19th Century Height 36". Dial diameter

ANDREW J. LLOYD CO. TABLETOP DUAL (MIN-MAX) THERMOMETER Boston, Late 19th Century Height 4.75".: ANDREW J. LLOYD CO. TABLETOP DUAL (MIN-MAX) THERMOMETER Boston, Late 19th Century Engraved bone degree scale mounted on a mahogany stand. Contains mercury and cannot be shipped as-is. Height 4.75".

Mar 12, 2026ANDREW J. LLOYD CO. TABLETOP DUAL (MIN-MAX) THERMOMETER Boston, Late 19th Century Height 4.75".

CASED SPENCER, BROWNING & RUST BRASS SEXTANT London, 19th Century Case height 5.25". Length 13.25".: CASED SPENCER, BROWNING & RUST BRASS SEXTANT London, 19th Century Paper label on interior of case for retailer Alexander Cairns, Optician. Case height 5.25". Length 13.25". Width 10.5".

Mar 12, 2026CASED SPENCER, BROWNING & RUST BRASS SEXTANT London, 19th Century Case height 5.25". Length 13.25".

CASED KELVIN WHITE GIMBALED WET COMPASS Boston, Early 20th Century Case height 5.25". Width 8".: CASED KELVIN WHITE GIMBALED WET COMPASS Boston, Early 20th Century Serial #02901. Rim with white etched lettering "Kelvin White Boston". Case height 5.25". Width 8". Depth 8".

Mar 12, 2026CASED KELVIN WHITE GIMBALED WET COMPASS Boston, Early 20th Century Case height 5.25". Width 8".

LEATHER-WRAPPED BRASS FOUR-DRAW TELESCOPE France, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Length closed 9.5".: LEATHER-WRAPPED BRASS FOUR-DRAW TELESCOPE France, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Apparently unmarked except for "Made in France" on lens cap. Length closed 9.5". Length fully extended 32".

Mar 12, 2026LEATHER-WRAPPED BRASS FOUR-DRAW TELESCOPE France, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Length closed 9.5".

H. HUGHES & SON STATION POINTER London, Late 19th Century Case height 2". Width 16". Depth 6.75".: H. HUGHES & SON STATION POINTER London, Late 19th Century Also called a three-arm protractor, used for coastal navigation. Case with presentation plaque from the Incorporated Thames Nautical Training

Mar 12, 2026H. HUGHES & SON STATION POINTER London, Late 19th Century Case height 2". Width 16". Depth 6.75".

LEATHER-WRAPPED REFLECTING TELESCOPE ON A FOLDING BRASS TRIPOD Early 19th Century Collapsed height: LEATHER-WRAPPED REFLECTING TELESCOPE ON A FOLDING BRASS TRIPOD Early 19th Century Unmarked. Collapsed height approx. 14". Tube length 14.5".

Mar 12, 2026LEATHER-WRAPPED REFLECTING TELESCOPE ON A FOLDING BRASS TRIPOD Early 19th Century Collapsed height

CASED BOSTON OPTICAL WORKS TOLLES MICROSCOPE Mid-19th Century Case height 16.25". Width 6.75". Depth: CASED BOSTON OPTICAL WORKS TOLLES MICROSCOPE Mid-19th Century Marked on tube "Boston Optical Works Tolles". Lensmaker Robert B. Tolles (circa 1822-1853) became supervisor of the Boston Optical Works

Mar 12, 2026CASED BOSTON OPTICAL WORKS TOLLES MICROSCOPE Mid-19th Century Case height 16.25". Width 6.75". Depth

CASED BRASS ROSS-TYPE STEREOSCOPIC BINOCULAR MICROSCOPE England, Late 19th Century Microscope height: CASED BRASS ROSS-TYPE STEREOSCOPIC BINOCULAR MICROSCOPE England, Late 19th Century Scope apparently unmarked. Fitted mahogany case contains accessories and lenses; lenses marked for W. Johnson, H.

Mar 12, 2026CASED BRASS ROSS-TYPE STEREOSCOPIC BINOCULAR MICROSCOPE England, Late 19th Century Microscope height

CASED SMITH & BECK MICROSCOPE London, Mid-19th Century Case height 6.25". Width 17". Depth 9".: CASED SMITH & BECK MICROSCOPE London, Mid-19th Century Tube engaved "Smith & Beck, 6 Coleman St. London." and "804". Fitted mahogany case contains lenses and accessories. Case height 6.25". Width

Mar 12, 2026CASED SMITH & BECK MICROSCOPE London, Mid-19th Century Case height 6.25". Width 17". Depth 9".

RARE SOLAR MICROSCOPE BY W & S JONES London, Late 18th Century Case height 3". Width 10.75". Depth: RARE SOLAR MICROSCOPE BY W & S JONES London, Late 18th Century Marked "W&S Jones 30 Holborn London". Original fitted case with accessories. Case height 3". Width 10.75". Depth 6.25".

Mar 12, 2026RARE SOLAR MICROSCOPE BY W & S JONES London, Late 18th Century Case height 3". Width 10.75". Depth

CASED THOMAS MCALLISTER MICROSCOPE New York, Circa 1880 Microscope height approx. 12". Case height: CASED THOMAS MCALLISTER MICROSCOPE New York, Circa 1880 Fitted walnut case. Microscope height approx. 12". Case height 14". Width 9". Depth 7".

Mar 12, 2026CASED THOMAS MCALLISTER MICROSCOPE New York, Circa 1880 Microscope height approx. 12". Case height

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