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2005/124/1 Photographic prints (61), paper, used by James Short, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1890-1922 2005/124/1 Photographic prints (61), paper, used by James Short, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1890-1922


2005/124/7 Newspaper clipping, 'Star camera at Goondiwindi', paper, used by James Short, Goondiwindi, Queensland, Australia, 1922 2005/124/7 Newspaper clipping, 'Star camera at Goondiwindi', paper, used by James Short, Goondiwindi, Queensland, Australia, 1922


2008/63/1 Chair, bentwood, wood, made by Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna, Austria, 1895-1905, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1895-1980 2008/63/1 Chair, bentwood, wood, made by Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna, Austria, 1895-1905, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1895-1980


2008/63/10 Cupboard, wood, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1880-1890, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1880-1980 2008/63/10 Cupboard, wood, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1880-1890, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1880-1980


2008/63/11 Cupboard, wood, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1880-1890, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1880-1980 2008/63/11 Cupboard, wood, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1880-1890, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1880-1980


2008/63/12 Side table, wood / metal, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1900-1910, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1900-1980 2008/63/12 Side table, wood / metal, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1900-1910, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1900-1980


2008/63/13 Lectern, tally desk, wood, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1870-1890, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1870-1980 2008/63/13 Lectern, tally desk, wood, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1870-1890, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1870-1980


2008/63/14 Storage and display cabinets (2), wood, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1856-1900, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1858-1980 2008/63/14 Storage and display cabinets (2), wood, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1856-1900, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1858-1980


2008/63/15 Table, wood, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1890-1900, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1890-1980 2008/63/15 Table, wood, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1890-1900, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1890-1980


2008/63/16 Desk, cedar, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1870-1880, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1870-1980 2008/63/16 Desk, cedar, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1870-1880, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1870-1980


2008/63/17 Chimney pot, terracotta, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1858-1900, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1858-1980 2008/63/17 Chimney pot, terracotta, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1858-1900, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1858-1980


2008/63/18 Cabinet, housed in South Dome, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1880-1945, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1880-2008 2008/63/18 Cabinet, housed in South Dome, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1880-1945, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1880-2008


2008/63/19 Cabinet for chronograph, wood, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1880-1945, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1880-2008 2008/63/19 Cabinet for chronograph, wood, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1880-1945, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1880-2008


2008/63/2 Table, for chronograph, wood / metal, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1890-1900, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1890-1980 2008/63/2 Table, for chronograph, wood / metal, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1890-1900, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1890-1980


2008/63/3 Step ladder, wood, maker unknown, probably Australia, 1858-1950, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1858-1980 2008/63/3 Step ladder, wood, maker unknown, probably Australia, 1858-1950, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1858-1980


2008/63/4 Step ladder, wood, maker unknown, probably Australia, 1858-1950, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1858-1980 2008/63/4 Step ladder, wood, maker unknown, probably Australia, 1858-1950, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1858-1980


2008/63/5 Desk, wood, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1856-1900, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1858-1980 2008/63/5 Desk, wood, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1856-1900, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1858-1980


2008/63/6 Dining chair, wood, maker unknown, [Austria], 1900-1910, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1900-1980 2008/63/6 Dining chair, wood, maker unknown, [Austria], 1900-1910, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1900-1980


2008/63/7 Swivel desk chair, wood / leather, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1856-1900, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1858-1980 2008/63/7 Swivel desk chair, wood / leather, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1856-1900, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1858-1980


2008/63/8 Cushion for chair, leather, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1856-1900, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1858-1980 2008/63/8 Cushion for chair, leather, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1856-1900, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1858-1980


2008/63/9 Bookcase and cupboard, wood, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1860-1870, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1860-1980 2008/63/9 Bookcase and cupboard, wood, maker unknown, possibly Australia, 1860-1870, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1860-1980


2010/24/1 Collection of archaeological finds (279), from the Sydney Observatory, brick / coal / bone / marbles / cast-iron / kaolin / iron / shell / glass / ceramic / brass / clay / plastic, made in England, United States of America, France and Australia, 2010/24/1 Collection of archaeological finds (279), from the Sydney Observatory, brick / coal / bone / marbles / cast-iron / kaolin / iron / shell / glass / ceramic / brass / clay / plastic, made in England, United States of America, France and Australia,


85/1497 Crucibles (6), ceramic, used at Sydney Observatory workshop, maker unknown 85/1497 Crucibles (6), ceramic, used at Sydney Observatory workshop, maker unknown


85/1498 Ladles (2), (metallurgists), iron, used at Sydney Observatory workshop, maker unknown, c 1950 85/1498 Ladles (2), (metallurgists), iron, used at Sydney Observatory workshop, maker unknown, c 1950


85/1499 Pit saw, steel blade, wooden handle, used at Sydney Observatory workshop, maker unknown, 1950-1960 85/1499 Pit saw, steel blade, wooden handle, used at Sydney Observatory workshop, maker unknown, 1950-1960


85/1500 Pitch-fork, (garden or hay), used at Sydney Observatory workshop, 1930-1950 85/1500 Pitch-fork, (garden or hay), used at Sydney Observatory workshop, 1930-1950


85/1913 Rain gauges (2), measuring cylinders, glass, made by Angelo Tornaghi, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1861-1900 85/1913 Rain gauges (2), measuring cylinders, glass, made by Angelo Tornaghi, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1861-1900


85/1914 Sieve, cylindrical, copper, used at Sydney Observatory workshop, [Australia] 85/1914 Sieve, cylindrical, copper, used at Sydney Observatory workshop, [Australia]


85/1915 Funnel, conical, ceramic, size 6 (or 9), used at Sydney Observatory workshop, [1930-1950] 85/1915 Funnel, conical, ceramic, size 6 (or 9), used at Sydney Observatory workshop, [1930-1950]


85/1916 Mortar & pestle, ceramic, used at Sydney Observatory workshop, made in [England] 85/1916 Mortar & pestle, ceramic, used at Sydney Observatory workshop, made in [England]


85/1917 Cylinder, glass, graduated, used at Sydney Observatory 85/1917 Cylinder, glass, graduated, used at Sydney Observatory


85/1918 Cylinder, glass, graduated, stoppered, used at Sydney Observatory, Australia, 20th century 85/1918 Cylinder, glass, graduated, stoppered, used at Sydney Observatory, Australia, 20th century


85/1919 Measuring vessel, possibly rain gauge, glass with spout, used at Sydney Observatory 85/1919 Measuring vessel, possibly rain gauge, glass with spout, used at Sydney Observatory


85/1920 Tubing (2 pieces), chemical glassware, used at Sydney Observatory 85/1920 Tubing (2 pieces), chemical glassware, used at Sydney Observatory


85/1921 Watch glasses (2), used at Sydney Observatory 85/1921 Watch glasses (2), used at Sydney Observatory


85/1922 Test tube, fused silica, used at Sydney Observatory 85/1922 Test tube, fused silica, used at Sydney Observatory


85/1923 Tube, sealed glass, containing liquid, used at Sydney Observatory 85/1923 Tube, sealed glass, containing liquid, used at Sydney Observatory


85/1924 Glass discharge tube, used at Sydney Observatory 85/1924 Glass discharge tube, used at Sydney Observatory


85/1925 Discharge tubes (3), glass, (containing powders), used at Sydney Observatory 85/1925 Discharge tubes (3), glass, (containing powders), used at Sydney Observatory


85/1926 Vessels (5), glass, handblown, used at Sydney Observatory 85/1926 Vessels (5), glass, handblown, used at Sydney Observatory


85/1927 Filter flask, glass, used at Sydney Observatory, Crown, Australia 85/1927 Filter flask, glass, used at Sydney Observatory, Crown, Australia


85/1928 Boiling flasks (2), glass, used at Sydney Observatory 85/1928 Boiling flasks (2), glass, used at Sydney Observatory


85/1929 Funnel & filter chamber, porcelain/glass, used at Sydney Observatory, Buchner's, Japan/England 85/1929 Funnel & filter chamber, porcelain/glass, used at Sydney Observatory, Buchner's, Japan/England


85/1930 Roentgen tubes (2), X-ray, used at Sydney Observatory, Newton & Co, London, England 85/1930 Roentgen tubes (2), X-ray, used at Sydney Observatory, Newton & Co, London, England


85/1931 Spectrum tubes (8), (Plucker's tubes) used at Sydney Observatory, 85/1931 Spectrum tubes (8), (Plucker's tubes) used at Sydney Observatory,


85/1932 Mortar & pestle, ceramic & wood, used at Sydney Observatory workshop, made by Wedgwood, England 85/1932 Mortar & pestle, ceramic & wood, used at Sydney Observatory workshop, made by Wedgwood, England


85/1933 Retorts (6), glass used at Sydney Observatory, 85/1933 Retorts (6), glass used at Sydney Observatory,


85/1941 Roentgen tube, (X-ray tube), glass, used at Sydney Observatory 85/1941 Roentgen tube, (X-ray tube), glass, used at Sydney Observatory


85/2177 Star catalogue, 'Catalogus Stellarum Australium', leather / paper, authored by Edmond Halley, published by R. Hartford, printed by Thomas James, England, 1679, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1879-1979 85/2177 Star catalogue, 'Catalogus Stellarum Australium', leather / paper, authored by Edmond Halley, published by R. Hartford, printed by Thomas James, England, 1679, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1879-1979


85/38 Time signal system components, electromechanical, wood / metal / cardboard / wire / plastic, made by H F Pinnock, Sydney New South Wales, Australia, 1951-1954, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1951-19 85/38 Time signal system components, electromechanical, wood / metal / cardboard / wire / plastic, made by H F Pinnock, Sydney New South Wales, Australia, 1951-1954, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1951-19


85/527 Gyroscope, brass/steel, used at Sydney Observatory, [late 19th century] 85/527 Gyroscope, brass/steel, used at Sydney Observatory, [late 19th century]


85/529 Magdeburg sphere, brass, used at Sydney Observatory, [late 19th century] 85/529 Magdeburg sphere, brass, used at Sydney Observatory, [late 19th century]


85/530 Filmless scales (5), with list (in tin) used at Sydney Observatory, 85/530 Filmless scales (5), with list (in tin) used at Sydney Observatory,


85/532 Decilitre measure, metal, used at Sydney Observatory (AF) 85/532 Decilitre measure, metal, used at Sydney Observatory (AF)


85/534 Crucibles (3), glass, vitreosil, England (used at Sydney Observatory) 85/534 Crucibles (3), glass, vitreosil, England (used at Sydney Observatory)


85/535 Optical equipment, plano-convex lens, in box, glass / cardboard, made by E. Esdaile, Sydney New South Wales, Australia, 1917-1941, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1917-1941 85/535 Optical equipment, plano-convex lens, in box, glass / cardboard, made by E. Esdaile, Sydney New South Wales, Australia, 1917-1941, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1917-1941


85/567 Scales (letter), on pinion balance system, used at Sydney Observatory, c 1900 85/567 Scales (letter), on pinion balance system, used at Sydney Observatory, c 1900


85/724 Crucible, ceramic, used at Sydney Observatory workshop, made by Fletcher ---ell & Co Ltd, England 85/724 Crucible, ceramic, used at Sydney Observatory workshop, made by Fletcher ---ell & Co Ltd, England


85/725 Crucible, vitreous porcelain, used at Sydney Observatory workshop, maker unknown 85/725 Crucible, vitreous porcelain, used at Sydney Observatory workshop, maker unknown


85/726 Buckets (7), iron, used at Sydney Observatory workshop, maker unknown 85/726 Buckets (7), iron, used at Sydney Observatory workshop, maker unknown


85/727 Tool mould, cast iron, used at Sydney Observatory workshop , maker unknown 85/727 Tool mould, cast iron, used at Sydney Observatory workshop , maker unknown


85/728 Pot (bucket), cast iron, used at Sydney Observatory workshop, made by L & C Clark & Co, [USA] 85/728 Pot (bucket), cast iron, used at Sydney Observatory workshop, made by L & C Clark & Co, [USA]


85/729 Crucible ladles (2), wrought iron, used at Sydney Observatory workshop, maker unknown 85/729 Crucible ladles (2), wrought iron, used at Sydney Observatory workshop, maker unknown


87/123 Tool, woodworking, Jack plane, wood, used at Sydney Observatory, made by _ertius & Keene Co, UK, [1800-1870] 87/123 Tool, woodworking, Jack plane, wood, used at Sydney Observatory, made by _ertius & Keene Co, UK, [1800-1870]


89/394 Light shades (4), milk glass, maker unknown [Australia], 1930-1940, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 89/394 Light shades (4), milk glass, maker unknown [Australia], 1930-1940, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


89/395 Light light shades (2), milk glass, maker unknown [Australia], 1930-1940 used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 89/395 Light light shades (2), milk glass, maker unknown [Australia], 1930-1940 used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


91/221 Medal in case, awarded to Henry Chamberlain Russell by Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1888, silver / leatherette / fabric, made by Stokes and Sons Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1888 91/221 Medal in case, awarded to Henry Chamberlain Russell by Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1888, silver / leatherette / fabric, made by Stokes and Sons Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1888


A9123 Dining chairs (6), balloon back, cedar / leatherette, maker unknown [Australia], 1870-1890, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia A9123 Dining chairs (6), balloon back, cedar / leatherette, maker unknown [Australia], 1870-1890, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


A9125 Dining chairs (6), spindle back, wood, maker unknown [Austria], 1895-1905, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1895-1982 A9125 Dining chairs (6), spindle back, wood, maker unknown [Austria], 1895-1905, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1895-1982


A9126 Dining chair, spindle back, wood, maker unknown, [Austria], 1895-1905, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia A9126 Dining chair, spindle back, wood, maker unknown, [Austria], 1895-1905, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


A9127 Dining chair, bentwood, wood, made by Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna, Austria, 1895-1905, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia A9127 Dining chair, bentwood, wood, made by Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna, Austria, 1895-1905, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


A9372 Office furniture, desk, pedestal, cedar / leatherette, maker unknown, [Australia], 1890-1900, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia A9372 Office furniture, desk, pedestal, cedar / leatherette, maker unknown, [Australia], 1890-1900, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


A9374 Cupboard, shield panels, cedar / metal, maker unknown, [Australia], 1850-1860, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney New South Wales Australia A9374 Cupboard, shield panels, cedar / metal, maker unknown, [Australia], 1850-1860, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney New South Wales Australia


A9377 Cupboard, cedar / metal, maker unknown, [Australia], 1860-1870 used at Sydney Observatory, possibly made at the Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia A9377 Cupboard, cedar / metal, maker unknown, [Australia], 1860-1870 used at Sydney Observatory, possibly made at the Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


A9378 Chest of drawers, cedar / metal, maker unknown [Australia], 1870-1890, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia A9378 Chest of drawers, cedar / metal, maker unknown [Australia], 1870-1890, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


A9381 Desk, tally clerk's, cedar / metal / paint, maker unknown [Australia], 1870-1880, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney New South Wales, Australia A9381 Desk, tally clerk's, cedar / metal / paint, maker unknown [Australia], 1870-1880, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney New South Wales, Australia


H10005 Lifting jack, metal, [made by Troughton and Simms], England, 1875-1877, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia H10005 Lifting jack, metal, [made by Troughton and Simms], England, 1875-1877, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H10006 Astronomical instrument, filar telescope micrometer, brass / glass, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Merz and Sons, Germany, 1860-1878 H10006 Astronomical instrument, filar telescope micrometer, brass / glass, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Merz and Sons, Germany, 1860-1878


H10007 Astronomical instrument, filar telescope micrometer in storage box with accessories, metal / glass / wood / Bakelite, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Hugo Schroeder and Harley Wood, Hamburg, Germany and Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1874- H10007 Astronomical instrument, filar telescope micrometer in storage box with accessories, metal / glass / wood / Bakelite, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Hugo Schroeder and Harley Wood, Hamburg, Germany and Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1874-


H10008 Astronomical micrometer, double filar, with eyepiece in storage box, brass / glass / wood / textile, made by Ross and Co, London, England, 1875-1885, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, [1880-1940] H10008 Astronomical micrometer, double filar, with eyepiece in storage box, brass / glass / wood / textile, made by Ross and Co, London, England, 1875-1885, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, [1880-1940]


H10009 Divided object-glass micrometer, on stand, glass / wood / metal, maker unknown, [Australia], [1870-1880], used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, [1870-1910] H10009 Divided object-glass micrometer, on stand, glass / wood / metal, maker unknown, [Australia], [1870-1880], used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, [1870-1910]


H10010 Sidereal regulator clock, Shortt 'No. 8', master and slave units, metal / glass / wood, designed by W. H. Shortt, manufactured by the Synchronome Company Ltd, 32 and 34 Clerkenwell Rd, London, England, 1925-1927, used at the Sydney Observatory, Obs H10010 Sidereal regulator clock, Shortt 'No. 8', master and slave units, metal / glass / wood, designed by W. H. Shortt, manufactured by the Synchronome Company Ltd, 32 and 34 Clerkenwell Rd, London, England, 1925-1927, used at the Sydney Observatory, Obs


H10011 Sidereal-meantime conversion clock, metal / glass / wood, made by H F Pinnock, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1950-1960, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia H10011 Sidereal-meantime conversion clock, metal / glass / wood, made by H F Pinnock, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1950-1960, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H10012 Sidereal regulator clock, Shortt Number 49, master and slave units, glass / metal / wood / wire / paper, designed by William H Shortt, made by the Synchronome Company Limited, London, England, 1931-1942, used at the Greenwich Observatory, London, E H10012 Sidereal regulator clock, Shortt Number 49, master and slave units, glass / metal / wood / wire / paper, designed by William H Shortt, made by the Synchronome Company Limited, London, England, 1931-1942, used at the Greenwich Observatory, London, E


H10014 Mean-time regulator clock, used at Sydney Observatory, glass / meta / wood, made by R. Haswell & Sons, London, 1900-1910 H10014 Mean-time regulator clock, used at Sydney Observatory, glass / meta / wood, made by R. Haswell & Sons, London, 1900-1910


H10015 Hipp-type sidereal time clock, used at Sydney Observatory, made by H. F. Pinnock, glass / wood / metal. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1950-1960 H10015 Hipp-type sidereal time clock, used at Sydney Observatory, made by H. F. Pinnock, glass / wood / metal. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1950-1960


H10017 Kerosene testing thermometer in case, glass / mercury / wood, made by Flavelle Brothers, Australia, 1885-1900, used by Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1885-1920 H10017 Kerosene testing thermometer in case, glass / mercury / wood, made by Flavelle Brothers, Australia, 1885-1900, used by Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1885-1920


H10019 Pocket watch in case, metal / glass / wood / leather / fabric, made or retailed by F Allerding and Son, London, England and Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1879-1920, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia H10019 Pocket watch in case, metal / glass / wood / leather / fabric, made or retailed by F Allerding and Son, London, England and Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1879-1920, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H10024 Sighting compass in wooden case and related document, metal / glass / wood / paper, maker unknown, 1895-1905, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia H10024 Sighting compass in wooden case and related document, metal / glass / wood / paper, maker unknown, 1895-1905, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H10025 Astronomical equipment, sun diagonal, Herschel Wedge, metal / glass, made by John Browning, London, England, 1875-1900, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, [1900-1950] H10025 Astronomical equipment, sun diagonal, Herschel Wedge, metal / glass, made by John Browning, London, England, 1875-1900, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, [1900-1950]


H10026 Optical equipment, polarizing eyepiece, metal / glass, made by Carl Zeiss, Jena, Germany, [1890-1920], used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, [1890-1920] H10026 Optical equipment, polarizing eyepiece, metal / glass, made by Carl Zeiss, Jena, Germany, [1890-1920], used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, [1890-1920]


H10027 Artificial horizon in wooden case with accompanying letter, metal / glass / wood / paper, made by James A Sinclair & Co Ltd, 54 Haymarket, London, England, 1906, used by Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia H10027 Artificial horizon in wooden case with accompanying letter, metal / glass / wood / paper, made by James A Sinclair & Co Ltd, 54 Haymarket, London, England, 1906, used by Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H10028 Surveying instrument, folding arm protractor in case, brass / glass / wood / textile, made by Edward Esdaile, Sydney, New South Wales, 1919-1941, used at Sydney Observatory, Australia, 1919-1958 H10028 Surveying instrument, folding arm protractor in case, brass / glass / wood / textile, made by Edward Esdaile, Sydney, New South Wales, 1919-1941, used at Sydney Observatory, Australia, 1919-1958


H10029 Photographic plate holders (2), metal, used at and made by Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, date unknown H10029 Photographic plate holders (2), metal, used at and made by Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, date unknown


H10030 Astronomical equipment, glass slides (24) in wooden box, glass / paper / wood, made by Yerkes Observatory, Williams Bay, Wisconsin, United States of America, 1904-1919, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales Australia, 1919-1930 H10030 Astronomical equipment, glass slides (24) in wooden box, glass / paper / wood, made by Yerkes Observatory, Williams Bay, Wisconsin, United States of America, 1904-1919, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales Australia, 1919-1930


H10031 Spectroscope, McClean type, in case, glass / metal / leather, made by W Watson and Sons Limited, London, England, 1908-1917, used by Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, [1908-1930] H10031 Spectroscope, McClean type, in case, glass / metal / leather, made by W Watson and Sons Limited, London, England, 1908-1917, used by Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, [1908-1930]


H10032 Spectroscope eyepiece in storage box, metal / glass / wood / leather / velvet, made by Carl Zeiss, Jena, Germany, 1917-1941, used by Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1917-1941 H10032 Spectroscope eyepiece in storage box, metal / glass / wood / leather / velvet, made by Carl Zeiss, Jena, Germany, 1917-1941, used by Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1917-1941


H10033 Optical equipment in storage box, diffraction grating, glass / leatherette / metal / fabric, designed by Henry Augustus Rowland, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America, 1882, made by Thomas Thorp, London, England, 1905-1915, used by Sydney O H10033 Optical equipment in storage box, diffraction grating, glass / leatherette / metal / fabric, designed by Henry Augustus Rowland, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America, 1882, made by Thomas Thorp, London, England, 1905-1915, used by Sydney O


H10038 Anemometer, Robinson's anemometer, metal / wood / paper, made by J Hicks, London, England, 1875-1885 used by Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia H10038 Anemometer, Robinson's anemometer, metal / wood / paper, made by J Hicks, London, England, 1875-1885 used by Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H10040 Spherometer in box, metal / wood, maker unknown, [England], 1917-1941, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney New South Wales, Australia H10040 Spherometer in box, metal / wood, maker unknown, [England], 1917-1941, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney New South Wales, Australia


H10057 Navigational equipment, sextant in case, brass / glass / wood, made for E. Esdaile, London, England, 1896-1916, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1896-1922 H10057 Navigational equipment, sextant in case, brass / glass / wood, made for E. Esdaile, London, England, 1896-1916, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1896-1922


H10059 Prismatic compass with pole, metal / glass / paper, made by Troughton and Simms, London, England, [1850-1915], used at Sydney Observatory, Australia, [1858-1917] H10059 Prismatic compass with pole, metal / glass / paper, made by Troughton and Simms, London, England, [1850-1915], used at Sydney Observatory, Australia, [1858-1917]


H10060 Microscope plate reader in case, metal / glass / wood, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Dollond and Company, Ludgate Hill, London, England, 1890-1917 H10060 Microscope plate reader in case, metal / glass / wood, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Dollond and Company, Ludgate Hill, London, England, 1890-1917


H10061 Transit theodolite with accessories and case, surveyors 5 H10061 Transit theodolite with accessories and case, surveyors 5", metal / glass / wood, made by Troughton & Simms, London, England, 1860-1915, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1890-1931


H10062 Transit theodolite with accessories and case, surveyors 6 inch, metal / glass / wood, made by Troughton & Simms, London, England, 1860-1915, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1890-1931 H10062 Transit theodolite with accessories and case, surveyors 6 inch, metal / glass / wood, made by Troughton & Simms, London, England, 1860-1915, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1890-1931


H10063 Measuring instrument, scaleometer, microscopic, in case, metal / glass / leather, maker unknown, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, [1917-1940] H10063 Measuring instrument, scaleometer, microscopic, in case, metal / glass / leather, maker unknown, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, [1917-1940]


H10065 Tape chronograph in storage box, serial number 5066, metal / wood / paper, made by Telephones LeLas, Paris, France, 1909 -1950, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia H10065 Tape chronograph in storage box, serial number 5066, metal / wood / paper, made by Telephones LeLas, Paris, France, 1909 -1950, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H10066 Optical instrument, for measurement of astronomical photograph plates, metal / glass / wood / plastic, used at Melbourne Observatory and Sydney Observatory, made by Repsold and Son, Hamburg, Germany, 1900-1902 H10066 Optical instrument, for measurement of astronomical photograph plates, metal / glass / wood / plastic, used at Melbourne Observatory and Sydney Observatory, made by Repsold and Son, Hamburg, Germany, 1900-1902


H10139 Optical instrument, for measurement of astronomical photographs, metal / glass / wood, used at Sydney Observatory, designed by H H Turner, made by Troughton and Simms, London, England, 1892 - 1915 H10139 Optical instrument, for measurement of astronomical photographs, metal / glass / wood, used at Sydney Observatory, designed by H H Turner, made by Troughton and Simms, London, England, 1892 - 1915


H10140 Optical instrument, for measurement of astronomical photograph plates, metal / glass / wood, used at Sydney Observatory, designed by H H Turner, made by Troughton and Simms, London, England, 1892-1915 H10140 Optical instrument, for measurement of astronomical photograph plates, metal / glass / wood, used at Sydney Observatory, designed by H H Turner, made by Troughton and Simms, London, England, 1892-1915


H10183 Optical instrument, for measurement of astronomical photograph plates, metal / glass used at Sydney Observatory, made by H Yeates, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1940-1949 H10183 Optical instrument, for measurement of astronomical photograph plates, metal / glass used at Sydney Observatory, made by H Yeates, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1940-1949


H10184 Turret clock drive for chronograph or telescope, metal, retailed by Angelo Tornaghi, Sydney, 1880-1890, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia H10184 Turret clock drive for chronograph or telescope, metal, retailed by Angelo Tornaghi, Sydney, 1880-1890, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H10186 Portrait lens, 6-inch and accessories, brass / glass / wood / leather, made by J H Dallmeyer, London, England, 1880-1890, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia H10186 Portrait lens, 6-inch and accessories, brass / glass / wood / leather, made by J H Dallmeyer, London, England, 1880-1890, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H10187 Astronomical lens, 7 1/4-inch, brass / glass, made by Merz and Son, Munich, Germany, 1860-1861, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia H10187 Astronomical lens, 7 1/4-inch, brass / glass, made by Merz and Son, Munich, Germany, 1860-1861, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H10200 Electric switch clock, glass / metal, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Seth Thomas, Connecticut, United States of America, 1940 H10200 Electric switch clock, glass / metal, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Seth Thomas, Connecticut, United States of America, 1940


H10201 Astronomical equipment, minor planet guider, metal / wood / plastic, designed by Harley Wood, made by H F Pinnock, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1954, used by Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1954-1964 H10201 Astronomical equipment, minor planet guider, metal / wood / plastic, designed by Harley Wood, made by H F Pinnock, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1954, used by Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1954-1964


H10202 Astronomical equipment, pivot testing apparatus, wood / glass / metal / paper / ink, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Troughton and Simms, London, England, 1875-1877 H10202 Astronomical equipment, pivot testing apparatus, wood / glass / metal / paper / ink, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Troughton and Simms, London, England, 1875-1877


H10211 Telescope, photoheliograph, metal / glass, designed by Janssen and De La Rue, made by J H Dallmeyer, London, England, 1873-1874, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia H10211 Telescope, photoheliograph, metal / glass, designed by Janssen and De La Rue, made by J H Dallmeyer, London, England, 1873-1874, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H10213 Janssen's photographic apparatus, metal / glass / wood, made by J H Dallmeyer, London, England, 1874, used by Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia H10213 Janssen's photographic apparatus, metal / glass / wood, made by J H Dallmeyer, London, England, 1874, used by Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H10255 Astronomical instruments, parts of an astrograph, metal, made by Morts Dock and Engineering Company, the Atlas Engineering Company and W I Masters, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and by Troughton and Simms, London, England, 1887-1890, used at S H10255 Astronomical instruments, parts of an astrograph, metal, made by Morts Dock and Engineering Company, the Atlas Engineering Company and W I Masters, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and by Troughton and Simms, London, England, 1887-1890, used at S


H10256 Telescope and tripod, 2 H10256 Telescope and tripod, 2" refractor, metal / glass / wood, made by W Ottway and Company Limited, Ealing, London, England, [1890-1920], used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, [1890-1920]


H10257 Astronomical equipment, telescope, 3 3/6 H10257 Astronomical equipment, telescope, 3 3/6" refractor, metal / glass, maker unknown, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, Australia, 1874-1890


H10270 Optical equipment, 15 Reseaux plates for measuring astronomical photographs, glass / silver / asphalt / wood / textile, used at the Sydney and Melbourne Observatories, made by P Gautier and Melbourne Observatory, France and Melbourne, Victoria, Aus H10270 Optical equipment, 15 Reseaux plates for measuring astronomical photographs, glass / silver / asphalt / wood / textile, used at the Sydney and Melbourne Observatories, made by P Gautier and Melbourne Observatory, France and Melbourne, Victoria, Aus


H10271 Reseau plate for measuring astronomical photographs, glass / silver / wood, used at the Sydney and Melbourne Observatory, made by P Gautier, France, 1887-1891 H10271 Reseau plate for measuring astronomical photographs, glass / silver / wood, used at the Sydney and Melbourne Observatory, made by P Gautier, France, 1887-1891


H10272 Reseau in case, glass / metal / leather / textile, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Hilger and Watts Limited, London, England, 1952 H10272 Reseau in case, glass / metal / leather / textile, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Hilger and Watts Limited, London, England, 1952


H10273 Magic lantern single rackwork glass slides (8), showing various astronomical events and cycles, wood / glass / metal, made by Dollond, London, England, 1758-1856, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1858-1900 H10273 Magic lantern single rackwork glass slides (8), showing various astronomical events and cycles, wood / glass / metal, made by Dollond, London, England, 1758-1856, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1858-1900


H10276 Astronomical model, orbit of Icarus, wood / paper / metal, used at and made by Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, date unknown H10276 Astronomical model, orbit of Icarus, wood / paper / metal, used at and made by Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, date unknown


H10285 Optical equipment, telescope lens (2), plano convex, glass, made by Tench, London, England, 1850-1888, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1887-1920 H10285 Optical equipment, telescope lens (2), plano convex, glass, made by Tench, London, England, 1850-1888, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1887-1920


H10287 Optical instruments, astronomical eyepiece lenses (5), metal / glass / textile, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, Australia, made by Adam Hilger Ltd, London, England, 1895-1905 H10287 Optical instruments, astronomical eyepiece lenses (5), metal / glass / textile, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, Australia, made by Adam Hilger Ltd, London, England, 1895-1905


H10288 Telescope eyepieces (2), Huygens, metal / glass, made by Carl Zeiss, Jena, Germany, [1890-1920], used by Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, [1890-1920] H10288 Telescope eyepieces (2), Huygens, metal / glass, made by Carl Zeiss, Jena, Germany, [1890-1920], used by Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, [1890-1920]


H10289 Eyepieces (3), for 35mm diameter telescope, metal / glass, made by Carl Zeiss, Jena Germany, 1890-1920, used at Sydney Observatory, Australia H10289 Eyepieces (3), for 35mm diameter telescope, metal / glass, made by Carl Zeiss, Jena Germany, 1890-1920, used at Sydney Observatory, Australia


H10290 Telescope eyepiece in box, prismatic, glass / metal / leather, made by Carl Zeiss, Jena, Germany, [1890-1920], used by Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, [1890-1920] H10290 Telescope eyepiece in box, prismatic, glass / metal / leather, made by Carl Zeiss, Jena, Germany, [1890-1920], used by Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, [1890-1920]


H10291 Optical equipment, lens, concave, in storage box, glass / metal / cardboard, made by Flavelle Bros, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, date [1890-1920], used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, [1890-1920] H10291 Optical equipment, lens, concave, in storage box, glass / metal / cardboard, made by Flavelle Bros, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, date [1890-1920], used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, [1890-1920]


H10292 Photographic plate rack, wood / metal, maker unknown, used by Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia H10292 Photographic plate rack, wood / metal, maker unknown, used by Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H10293 Telescope eyepiece, 'Kellner', metal / glass, made by Carl Zeiss, Jena, Germany, 1890-1920, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1890-1920 H10293 Telescope eyepiece, 'Kellner', metal / glass, made by Carl Zeiss, Jena, Germany, 1890-1920, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1890-1920


H10294 Optical equipment, seven refractor telescope eyepieces in a box, brass / glass / wood / fabric, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Carl Zeiss and Hugo Schroeder, Germany, 1874-1900 H10294 Optical equipment, seven refractor telescope eyepieces in a box, brass / glass / wood / fabric, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Carl Zeiss and Hugo Schroeder, Germany, 1874-1900


H10295 Optical instrument, astronomical star diagonal, metal / glass, used by Sydney Observatory, made by T Cook and Sons Limited, England, 1897-1922 H10295 Optical instrument, astronomical star diagonal, metal / glass, used by Sydney Observatory, made by T Cook and Sons Limited, England, 1897-1922


H10306 Astronomical equipment, pivot testing apparatus, wood / glass / metal / paper / ink, used at Sydney Observatory, maker unknown, 1877-1907 H10306 Astronomical equipment, pivot testing apparatus, wood / glass / metal / paper / ink, used at Sydney Observatory, maker unknown, 1877-1907


H10343 Optical equipment, eyepieces and fittings for 6 H10343 Optical equipment, eyepieces and fittings for 6" telescope, metal / glass / wood / fabric, used at Sydney Observatory, maker unknown, 1877-1887


H10373 Reseau printer, photographic dark slide and reseau for astronomical photographs, glass / metal / wood / leather, used at the Sydney and Melbourne Observatory, 1885-1915 H10373 Reseau printer, photographic dark slide and reseau for astronomical photographs, glass / metal / wood / leather, used at the Sydney and Melbourne Observatory, 1885-1915


H10374 Guiding telescope with Merz lens, metal / glass, used at Sydney Observatory, maker unknown, Sydney, Australia, 1888-1890 H10374 Guiding telescope with Merz lens, metal / glass, used at Sydney Observatory, maker unknown, Sydney, Australia, 1888-1890


H10379 Janssen photographic plate and metal ring in storage box, for use with photoheliograph and Janssen's apparatus, glass / metal / wood, maker unknown, used by Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1874 H10379 Janssen photographic plate and metal ring in storage box, for use with photoheliograph and Janssen's apparatus, glass / metal / wood, maker unknown, used by Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1874


H10380 Optical instrument, polarising helioscopic eyepiece, brass / glass, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Hugo Schroeder, Hamburg, Germany, 1874 H10380 Optical instrument, polarising helioscopic eyepiece, brass / glass, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Hugo Schroeder, Hamburg, Germany, 1874


H10401 Time ball, with cylinder, piston, rack and pinion lifting mechanism, safety lock, electric motor and ball, cast iron, some modifications to the original, installed at Sydney Observatory, made by Maudslay, Sons & Field, England, c 1857 H10401 Time ball, with cylinder, piston, rack and pinion lifting mechanism, safety lock, electric motor and ball, cast iron, some modifications to the original, installed at Sydney Observatory, made by Maudslay, Sons & Field, England, c 1857


H10403 Measure in storage box, three foot standard measure line bar, metal / wood / textile, made by Troughton and Simms, London, England, 1867, used by Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1867-1870 H10403 Measure in storage box, three foot standard measure line bar, metal / wood / textile, made by Troughton and Simms, London, England, 1867, used by Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1867-1870


H10413 Photographic developing tray, semi-porcelain, white, used at Sydney Observatory, made in c. 1888 (AF). H10413 Photographic developing tray, semi-porcelain, white, used at Sydney Observatory, made in c. 1888 (AF).


H10415 Slide, double dark, for glass plate negative, polished wood and brass bound construction, used at Sydney Observatory, made in [England] c. 1880 (AF). H10415 Slide, double dark, for glass plate negative, polished wood and brass bound construction, used at Sydney Observatory, made in [England] c. 1880 (AF).


H10421 Camera, wet plate, used at Sydney Observatory, made in [England] c. 1870 (AF). H10421 Camera, wet plate, used at Sydney Observatory, made in [England] c. 1870 (AF).


H10422 Camera, full plate, polished wood and brass bound construction camera, used at Sydney Observatory, made in [England], c. 1890 (AF). H10422 Camera, full plate, polished wood and brass bound construction camera, used at Sydney Observatory, made in [England], c. 1890 (AF).


H10505 Slide rules (2), azimuth and collimation scales, brass, made by Angelo Tornaghi, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1876, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1876-1914 H10505 Slide rules (2), azimuth and collimation scales, brass, made by Angelo Tornaghi, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1876, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1876-1914


H6706 Weathervane, ornamental, brass / wood, made by Leslie Williams, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, 1959 H6706 Weathervane, ornamental, brass / wood, made by Leslie Williams, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, 1959


H7353 Sunshine or solar recorder, Campbell-Stokes, glass / metal, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Rudolf Fuess, Steglitz, Berlin, Germany, 1895-1905 H7353 Sunshine or solar recorder, Campbell-Stokes, glass / metal, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Rudolf Fuess, Steglitz, Berlin, Germany, 1895-1905


H7354 Rain gauge (pluviograph), wood / brass / galvanised iron / glass, made and used by Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1860-1900 H7354 Rain gauge (pluviograph), wood / brass / galvanised iron / glass, made and used by Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1860-1900


H7507 Inclinometer, (also called dip circle or dipping compass), metal / wood / glass, made by Gambey à Paris, Paris, France, [1815-1818] H7507 Inclinometer, (also called dip circle or dipping compass), metal / wood / glass, made by Gambey à Paris, Paris, France, [1815-1818]


H9886 Telescope, 11.4 inch equatorial refracting telescope, brass / glass, made by Hugo Schroeder, Hamburg, Germany, 1874, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia H9886 Telescope, 11.4 inch equatorial refracting telescope, brass / glass, made by Hugo Schroeder, Hamburg, Germany, 1874, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H9887 Telescope, 6-inch equatorial refractor telescope, iron / brass / glass, made by Sir Howard Grubb, Dublin, Ireland, 1880-1882, used at north dome Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia H9887 Telescope, 6-inch equatorial refractor telescope, iron / brass / glass, made by Sir Howard Grubb, Dublin, Ireland, 1880-1882, used at north dome Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H9888 Telescope, 3 1/4 inch refracting telescope, brass / glass / wood / paper, made by Banks, London, England, 1811-1821, used at Parramatta Observatory and Sydney Observatory H9888 Telescope, 3 1/4 inch refracting telescope, brass / glass / wood / paper, made by Banks, London, England, 1811-1821, used at Parramatta Observatory and Sydney Observatory


H9889 Regulator clock, sidereal-time, wood / metal / glass, made by William Hardy, London, England, 1808-1810, used at the Parramatta and Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia H9889 Regulator clock, sidereal-time, wood / metal / glass, made by William Hardy, London, England, 1808-1810, used at the Parramatta and Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H9890 Regulator clock, Breguet mean-time regulator clock, metal / wood / paper, made by Breguet and Sons, Paris, France, 1818, used at the Parramatta and Sydney Observatory's, Parramatta and Sydney, New South Wales, Australia H9890 Regulator clock, Breguet mean-time regulator clock, metal / wood / paper, made by Breguet and Sons, Paris, France, 1818, used at the Parramatta and Sydney Observatory's, Parramatta and Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H9892 Repeating circle, 16 inch, brass / glass, made by Reichenbach, Utzschneider and Liebherr, Munich, Germany, 1804-14, used at Parramatta and Sydney Observatory H9892 Repeating circle, 16 inch, brass / glass, made by Reichenbach, Utzschneider and Liebherr, Munich, Germany, 1804-14, used at Parramatta and Sydney Observatory


H9895 Marine chronometer, No 220, wood / metal / glass / [bone / ivory], made by E J Dent, London, England, 1828-1846, used at Parramatta and Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia H9895 Marine chronometer, No 220, wood / metal / glass / [bone / ivory], made by E J Dent, London, England, 1828-1846, used at Parramatta and Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia


H9896 Two day box chronometer, number 5438, wood / metal / glass, made by William Webb, 4 Pullens Row, Upper Street, Islington, London, England, 1857-1867, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia H9896 Two day box chronometer, number 5438, wood / metal / glass, made by William Webb, 4 Pullens Row, Upper Street, Islington, London, England, 1857-1867, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H9897 Clock, electro-mechanical pendulum clock, metal / wood / glass, maker unknown, [France], used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1918-1940 H9897 Clock, electro-mechanical pendulum clock, metal / wood / glass, maker unknown, [France], used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1918-1940


H9899 Telescope, 6 inch refracting transit telescope, brass / glass / wood, made by Troughton and Simms, London, 1875-1877, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia H9899 Telescope, 6 inch refracting transit telescope, brass / glass / wood, made by Troughton and Simms, London, 1875-1877, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H9901 Reclining chair, astronomical, leather / wood / metal, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, maker unkown [Australia], 1877-1900 H9901 Reclining chair, astronomical, leather / wood / metal, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, maker unkown [Australia], 1877-1900


H9903 Sidereal regulator clock, wood / metal / glass, made by Charles Frodsham, London, England, 1835-1885, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia H9903 Sidereal regulator clock, wood / metal / glass, made by Charles Frodsham, London, England, 1835-1885, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H9904 Box chronometer, number 14620, wood / metal / glass, made by Thomas Mercer, London, England, 1936-1937, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia H9904 Box chronometer, number 14620, wood / metal / glass, made by Thomas Mercer, London, England, 1936-1937, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H9905 Microscope plate reader, binocular, with box and accessories, metal / glass / wood / felt, made by Nachet et Fils, Paris, France, and Flavelle Brothers, Sydney, Australia, [1917-1930], used by Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, [1917-19 H9905 Microscope plate reader, binocular, with box and accessories, metal / glass / wood / felt, made by Nachet et Fils, Paris, France, and Flavelle Brothers, Sydney, Australia, [1917-1930], used by Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, [1917-19


H9908 Barometer, fortin-type barometer, mercury / wood / metal / glass, made by Newman and Sons, London, England, [1833-1855], used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1858-1900 H9908 Barometer, fortin-type barometer, mercury / wood / metal / glass, made by Newman and Sons, London, England, [1833-1855], used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1858-1900


H9915 Demonstration apparatus - Diffraction, homemade projector-like apparatus, used at Sydney Observatory, Australia, nd H9915 Demonstration apparatus - Diffraction, homemade projector-like apparatus, used at Sydney Observatory, Australia, nd


H9916 Demonstration apparatus - Diffraction, homemade, metal body & lid, with black cardboard cover, with 'natural' sunlight bulb, used at Sydney Observatory, Australia, nd H9916 Demonstration apparatus - Diffraction, homemade, metal body & lid, with black cardboard cover, with 'natural' sunlight bulb, used at Sydney Observatory, Australia, nd


H9917 Theodolite, 8 H9917 Theodolite, 8" surveyor's transit theodolite with carrying cases (2), metal / glass / wood / leather / textile, made by Troughton and Simms, London, England, 1855-1865, used at Sydney Observatory Red Hill Station, New South Wales, Australia, 1890-19


H9918 Prototype Kater azimuth compass, wood / glass / metal / paper, designed and made by Captain Henry Kater, England, 1800-1811, presented to Sydney Observatory, Australia, 1874 H9918 Prototype Kater azimuth compass, wood / glass / metal / paper, designed and made by Captain Henry Kater, England, 1800-1811, presented to Sydney Observatory, Australia, 1874


H9919 Standard measure, line bar, 40 inch, in box and stand, metal / wood, maker unknown, used by Captain Henry Kater, England, 1820-1835, used by Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1873-1900 H9919 Standard measure, line bar, 40 inch, in box and stand, metal / wood, maker unknown, used by Captain Henry Kater, England, 1820-1835, used by Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1873-1900


H9921 Box chronometer, number 874/50318, wood / metal / glass, made by Robert Roskell, Liverpool, England, 1839, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia H9921 Box chronometer, number 874/50318, wood / metal / glass, made by Robert Roskell, Liverpool, England, 1839, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H9922 Box Chronometer, sidereal time, No. 4981, metal / glass / wood, manufactured by James Poole, London, England, for F Allerding & Son, Sydney, 1867-1874, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia H9922 Box Chronometer, sidereal time, No. 4981, metal / glass / wood, manufactured by James Poole, London, England, for F Allerding & Son, Sydney, 1867-1874, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H9924 Box chronometer, number 419, wood / metal / glass, made by Richard Hornby, Liverpool, England, 1830-1837, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia H9924 Box chronometer, number 419, wood / metal / glass, made by Richard Hornby, Liverpool, England, 1830-1837, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H9925 Box chronometer, No. 2290, in storage box, with documents, brass / glass / wood, made by Robert Molyneux, London, England, 1835-1845, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia H9925 Box chronometer, No. 2290, in storage box, with documents, brass / glass / wood, made by Robert Molyneux, London, England, 1835-1845, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H9926 Box chronometer, No. 3856, wood / metal / glass, manufactured by John Poole, London, England, 1865-1867, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia H9926 Box chronometer, No. 3856, wood / metal / glass, manufactured by John Poole, London, England, 1865-1867, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H9927 T-square, wood/brass, used at Sydney Observatory, made by W. H. Harding, London, England, 1858-1917. H9927 T-square, wood/brass, used at Sydney Observatory, made by W. H. Harding, London, England, 1858-1917.


H9928 Surveying instruments, protractors (2) and case, metal / wood / textile, made by Elliott Brothers and Troughton and Simms, London, England, 1853-1873, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1858-1917 H9928 Surveying instruments, protractors (2) and case, metal / wood / textile, made by Elliott Brothers and Troughton and Simms, London, England, 1853-1873, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1858-1917


H9929 Set squares (6), consisting of 3 different pairs of squares, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Hudelo/ Harling, France / England, 1858-1917 (AF) H9929 Set squares (6), consisting of 3 different pairs of squares, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Hudelo/ Harling, France / England, 1858-1917 (AF)


H9930 Spirit level, horizontal, single chamber, with wooden body & brass trim. In plain wooden case with swivel lid, used at Sydney Observatory, c. 1880-1917 (AF) H9930 Spirit level, horizontal, single chamber, with wooden body & brass trim. In plain wooden case with swivel lid, used at Sydney Observatory, c. 1880-1917 (AF)


H9955 Optical equipment, stellar spectrograph and accessories, brass / glass / wood / paper, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Adam Hilger Limited, London, England 1915 H9955 Optical equipment, stellar spectrograph and accessories, brass / glass / wood / paper, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Adam Hilger Limited, London, England 1915


H9957 Astronomical equipment, level trier, brass / glass / [bone] / paint / paper, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Troughton and Simms Limited, London, England, 1875-1877 H9957 Astronomical equipment, level trier, brass / glass / [bone] / paint / paper, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Troughton and Simms Limited, London, England, 1875-1877


H9958 Photographic plate illuminator, wood / glass / metal / paper, made by staff of the Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1920-1940, used by Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia H9958 Photographic plate illuminator, wood / glass / metal / paper, made by staff of the Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1920-1940, used by Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H9959 Bow compass, with accessories in black leather case, steel / lead / leather / felt / metal, made by E O Richter and Company, Saxony, Germany, [1877-1917], used at Sydney Observatory, Australia, [1883-1917] H9959 Bow compass, with accessories in black leather case, steel / lead / leather / felt / metal, made by E O Richter and Company, Saxony, Germany, [1877-1917], used at Sydney Observatory, Australia, [1883-1917]


H9960 Proportional compass in black leatherette case, used at Sydney Observatory, 1858-1917 (AF) H9960 Proportional compass in black leatherette case, used at Sydney Observatory, 1858-1917 (AF)


H9961 Bow compasses (2) in case, metal / felt / leather / paper, maker unknown, used at Sydney Observatory, Australia, 1858-1917 H9961 Bow compasses (2) in case, metal / felt / leather / paper, maker unknown, used at Sydney Observatory, Australia, 1858-1917


H9962 Set of spring bow compasses (2), one for pencil, one for ink, in a black leatherette case. The divider for this set is missing, used at Sydney Observatory, England, 1858-1917 (AF) H9962 Set of spring bow compasses (2), one for pencil, one for ink, in a black leatherette case. The divider for this set is missing, used at Sydney Observatory, England, 1858-1917 (AF)


H9963 Measuring instruments (2). Stanley weight micrometer caliper & 'Wealemefna' measuring instrument (for measuring the lengths of lines) in a maroon leatherette case, used at Sydney Observatory (AF), 1920-41 (AF) H9963 Measuring instruments (2). Stanley weight micrometer caliper & 'Wealemefna' measuring instrument (for measuring the lengths of lines) in a maroon leatherette case, used at Sydney Observatory (AF), 1920-41 (AF)


H9965 Hydrometer, 60 degrees F with cylinder case, and measuring cylinder, all held in cylindrical container, used at Sydney Observatory, made in England, 1920-41 (AF) H9965 Hydrometer, 60 degrees F with cylinder case, and measuring cylinder, all held in cylindrical container, used at Sydney Observatory, made in England, 1920-41 (AF)


H9966 Hydrometer, 60 degrees F, in metal case, used at Sydney Observatory, by Negretti & Zambra, London, England, 1920-41 (AF) H9966 Hydrometer, 60 degrees F, in metal case, used at Sydney Observatory, by Negretti & Zambra, London, England, 1920-41 (AF)


H9967 Acetometer hydrometer, 15 degrees with cylindrical cardboard case, used at Sydney Observatory, Germany, 1920-41 (AF) H9967 Acetometer hydrometer, 15 degrees with cylindrical cardboard case, used at Sydney Observatory, Germany, 1920-41 (AF)


H9968 Hydrometer, 15 degrees C, with cylindrical cardboard case, used at Sydney Observatory, Germany, 1920-41 (AF) H9968 Hydrometer, 15 degrees C, with cylindrical cardboard case, used at Sydney Observatory, Germany, 1920-41 (AF)


H9969 Spirit level, circular, standing on three adjustable feet. In purple leatherette case, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Troughton & Simms, London, England, 1858-1917 (AF) H9969 Spirit level, circular, standing on three adjustable feet. In purple leatherette case, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Troughton & Simms, London, England, 1858-1917 (AF)


H9970 Barograph, aneroid barometer, wood / glass / metal / paper, made by Short and Mason Ltd, London, England, 1875-1900, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1875-1948 H9970 Barograph, aneroid barometer, wood / glass / metal / paper, made by Short and Mason Ltd, London, England, 1875-1900, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1875-1948


H9972 Set of weights ranging from 200g to 1mg for use with a balance or scale, in wooden case, used at Sydney Observatory (AF) H9972 Set of weights ranging from 200g to 1mg for use with a balance or scale, in wooden case, used at Sydney Observatory (AF)


H9974 Spectroscope, multi-prism, metal / glass / tin / wood, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Adam Hilger Limited, London, England, 1876 H9974 Spectroscope, multi-prism, metal / glass / tin / wood, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Adam Hilger Limited, London, England, 1876


H9975 Telescope, 3 1/4 H9975 Telescope, 3 1/4" refractor with accessories in case, metal / glass / wood, made by J H Steward Ltd, London, England, 1856-1900, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1858-1914


H9976 Testing equipment, pivot testing apparatus used with transit telescope, metal / glass, used at Sydney Observatory, made by [Troughton and Simms], [London, England], 1876 H9976 Testing equipment, pivot testing apparatus used with transit telescope, metal / glass, used at Sydney Observatory, made by [Troughton and Simms], [London, England], 1876


H9977 Micro-telescope, 'Davon', with case and accessories, metal / wood / glass, made by F Davidson and Company, London, England, 1914-1930, used by Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, [1900-1940] H9977 Micro-telescope, 'Davon', with case and accessories, metal / wood / glass, made by F Davidson and Company, London, England, 1914-1930, used by Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, [1900-1940]


H9978 Optical equipment, astronomical lens, glass / metal, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Alvan Clark and Sons, Massachusetts, United States of America, 1875-1885 H9978 Optical equipment, astronomical lens, glass / metal, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Alvan Clark and Sons, Massachusetts, United States of America, 1875-1885


H9980 Optical instrument, photographic micrometer, metal / glass / wood, used by Sydney Observatory, made by Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, Australia, [1890-1917] H9980 Optical instrument, photographic micrometer, metal / glass / wood, used by Sydney Observatory, made by Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, Australia, [1890-1917]


H9981 Smith' ten minute interval timer, used at Sydney Observatory, made in England, c. 1955 (AF) H9981 Smith' ten minute interval timer, used at Sydney Observatory, made in England, c. 1955 (AF)


H9984 Unmounted 3 H9984 Unmounted 3" single lens with 82 foot focal length, used at Sydney Observatory, [England] (AF)


H9985 Micrometer, two slide, in case, metal / glass / wood / fabric, maker unknown, [1900-1940], used by Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, [1920-1941] H9985 Micrometer, two slide, in case, metal / glass / wood / fabric, maker unknown, [1900-1940], used by Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, [1920-1941]


H9986 Micrometer, Thaeter impersonal telescope micrometer, metal / glass, [possibly made by Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia], used by Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1920-1941 H9986 Micrometer, Thaeter impersonal telescope micrometer, metal / glass, [possibly made by Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia], used by Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1920-1941


H9987 Astronomical measuring instrument, filar telescope micrometer, brass / glass, made by Ross and Dollond & Sons, London, England, 1900-1930, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1926-1944 H9987 Astronomical measuring instrument, filar telescope micrometer, brass / glass, made by Ross and Dollond & Sons, London, England, 1900-1930, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1926-1944


H9988 12 H9988 12" brass rolling parallel ruler with lifting screws, in polished wooden case, used at Sydney Observatory, by W. H. Harling, England, for W. Watson & Sons of Melbourne, 1855-1917 (AF)


H9989 Odontograph in green leatherette case, used at Sydney Observatory, by E. O. Richter, Germany, 1855-1900 (AF) H9989 Odontograph in green leatherette case, used at Sydney Observatory, by E. O. Richter, Germany, 1855-1900 (AF)


K960 Lamp, 'Osira' mercury laboratory lamp with stand, variable resistance and instructions, metal / plastic / textile / glass / paper, made by The General Electric Company, England, 1936-1940, used by Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australi K960 Lamp, 'Osira' mercury laboratory lamp with stand, variable resistance and instructions, metal / plastic / textile / glass / paper, made by The General Electric Company, England, 1936-1940, used by Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australi


K962 Volt-ammeter, reading between 0-6 volts/ amps, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Weston Electrical Instrument Co., Newark, NJ, USA, c.1902, (AF). K962 Volt-ammeter, reading between 0-6 volts/ amps, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Weston Electrical Instrument Co., Newark, NJ, USA, c.1902, (AF).


K969 Millionaire mechanical calculator, serial no 1829, designed by Otto Steiger, Munich, Germany, 1895, made by Hans W Egli, Zurich, Switzerland, 1905-1915, used at Melbourne Observatory Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New K969 Millionaire mechanical calculator, serial no 1829, designed by Otto Steiger, Munich, Germany, 1895, made by Hans W Egli, Zurich, Switzerland, 1905-1915, used at Melbourne Observatory Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New


P3549 Photographs, paintings and prints (296), paper / wood / glass / metal, used by Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1870-1979 P3549 Photographs, paintings and prints (296), paper / wood / glass / metal, used by Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1870-1979


85/176 Planisphere, movable, cardboard, used at Sydney Observatory, made by E Whitehead & Co, Australia


85/177 Planisphere, cardboard, used at Sydney Observatory, made by George Philip & Son, England/ Germany


86/888 Clock, longcase, mahogany/brass, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Grimalde & Johnson, London, England, 1815-1825


87/122 Tool, woodworking, trying plane, wood, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Robt Sorby / Ward & Payne, UK, [1820-1870]


87/124 Tool, woodworking, Jack Plane, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Mathieson, Glasgow, Scotland, 1880 - 1900


87/125 Tool, woodworking, bismarck plane, (German Jack), used at Sydney Observatory, made by Mathieson, Glasgow, Scotland, 1880 - 1900


87/129 Tool, woodworking, spokeshave, coachbuilders or ordinary type, used at Sydney Observatory, made in Sheffield, England


87/131 Tool, woodworking, plane, block type, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Stanley Rule and Level Co, USA, 1897


87/132 Tool, woodworking plane, block type, used at Sydney Observatory, make by Sargeant VBM, USA


87/133 Tool, woodworking, plane, 'Rabbet and Fillister', used at Sydney Observatory, made by Stanley, United Kingdom, c 1884


87/134 Woodworking tool, parallel iron and cap iron, (parts of a plane), used at Sydney Observatory, made by Robert Sorby, United Kingdom, c 1925


87/135 Tool, woodworking, hand drill, used at Sydney Observatory, maker unknown


87/136 Tool, woodworking, breast drill, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Millers Falls Co, USA, 1910


87/137 Tool, woodworking, fret saw, used at Sydney Observatory, maker unknown


87/138 Tool, woodworking, turning saw frame, used at Sydney Observatory, maker unknown


87/139 Tool, woodworking, keyhole saw, used at Sydney Observatory, maker unknown


87/140 Tool, woodworking, keyhole saw pad, , used at Sydney Observatory, maker unknown


87/141 Tool, metal working, hacksaw with blade, used at Sydney Observatory, made by LSS Starrett & Co, USA, [1880-1920]


87/142 Tool, metalworking, hacksaw, adjustable, used at Sydney Observatory, maker unknown, [1910-1930]


87/143 Tool, plumbers mallet, dressing or stretching, 'Monument' brand, used at Sydney Observatory, maker unknown, [England], [1905-1915]


87/144 Tool, woodworking, mallet, oak / cane, used at Sydney Observatory, maker unknown, [1880-1910]


87/145 Tool, woodworking, tool pad with twelve fixtures, used at Sydney Observatory, maker unknow


87/146 Tool, woodworking, carving gouge, used at Sydney Observatory, made by AH Sorby, England


87/147 Tool, woodworking, carving gouge, used at Sydney Observatory, made in [Australia], c 1965


87/148 Tool, woodworking, carving gouge, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Robert Sorby, [Britain] c 1925


87/149 Tool, woodworking, mortice chisel (chair or cabinet makers), used at Sydney Observatory, made by Sorby, England, 1900-1940


87/150 Rule, carpenters, used at Sydney Observatory, maker unknown, 1900-1940


87/151 Tool, woodworking, wing divider, 'American pattern wing caliper', used at Sydney Observatory, made by PS and W Co, [USA], 1900-1940


87/153 Tool, woodworking bevel square, joiners or carpenters, rosewood / brass, used at Sydney Observatory, maker unknow, [1859-1920]


87/157 Tools, woodworking brace bits, flat head countersink, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Mathieson, Scotland, 1900-1940


87/158 Tools , woodworking (2), wood boring twist drills, used at Sydney Observatory, maker unknown


87/159 Tools, woodworking (2), brace bits, spoon & shell gimlet, used at Sydney Observatory, made by H Boker, Germany


87/160 Tool, woodworking, double ended router, used at Sydney Observatory, W Marples and Son, England, 1900-1940


87/161 Tool, woodworking, carvers bench screws, used at Sydney Observatory, Marples, England, 1900-1940.


87/162 Tool, woodworking, sliding square, used at Sydney Observatory, L S Starrett, USA, 1879-1900


87/163 Tool, woodworking, try square, joiners, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Henry Disston & Sons, USA, 1840-1920


87/164 Tool, woodworking, try square, joiners, brass & rosewood, used at Sydney Observatory, [1880-1920]


87/165 Tool, engineering sash square, metal, used at Sydney Observatory, Disston and Sons, USA, c. 1915


87/166 Tool, woodworking, sliding square, brass / steel, used at Sydney Observatory, maker unknown, [1880-1910]


87/167 Tools, woodworking, pad and coping saw blades, 23, used at Sydney Observatory, maker unknown


87/168 Tool, engineers, ratchet brace, used at Sydney Observatory, maker unknown ,1900-1940


87/169 Tools, woodworking, gimlets, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Henry Boker, Germany and I & H Sorby, England, 1920-1950


87/170 Tools, plumbers, shave hooks, used at Sydney Observatory, maker unknown, 1920-1956


87/171 Tool, woodworking, push drill, used at Sydney Observatory, maker & place unknown


87/172 Tool, woodworking, wing compass, used at Sydney Observatory, made by L S Starrett Co, USA, 1900-1950


87/173 Tool, woodworking, solid wing screw auger bit, used at Sydney Observatory, made by G Whitehouse and Sons, Cannock, England, [1925-1935]


87/174 Tool woodworking, flooring awl (bradawl), used at Sydney Observatory, maker & place of manufacture unknown


87/175 Tool, woodworking, piercing awl, used at Sydney Observatory, [1880-1920]


87/177 Hand drill handle, used at Sydney Observatory, maker & place of manufacture unknown, date unknown


87/178 Tool, metalwork, chasing tool or dressing stick, used at Sydney Observatory,


87/179 Tool, woodworking, hand drill chuck, used at Sydney Observatory, maker & place unknown


87/180 Tool, woodworking, marking / morticing gauge, used at Sydney Observatory, Stanley, USA, [1920-1930]


87/181 Electrical stripping knife, used at Sydney Observatory, maker & place of manufacture unknown, date unknown


87/182 Drill bit with chuck, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Millers Falls Co, USA, c 1910


87/183 Smith's drill (stock drill bit; brace drill bit), used at Sydney Observatory, maker & place unknown, date unknown


90/135 Photograph, Jeanie F. Russell, black and white, mounted, used at Sydney Observatory, by Vandyck photographic studio, 41 Market Street, Sydney, Australia, 1893


98/55/2 Printed material and sun compass prototypes, topographical information, orientation equipment and military memorabilia, paper / metal / wood, Charles Francis Laseron, Nowra / Tamworth / Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia, 1929-1943


A9124 Chairs (4), bentwood, wood, made by Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna, Austria, 1895-1905, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


A9128 Storage and display furniture, bookcases (2), cedar, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, maker unknown, [Australia], 1850-1880


A9373 Storage and display furniture, bookcase, revolving, cedar, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, maker unknown [Australia], 1880-1910


A9375 Storage and display furniture, bookcases (2), cedar, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, maker unkown [Australia], 1880-1900


A9376 Office furniture, desks with mounted cabinets (2), cedar, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, maker unkown [Australia], 1850-1900


A9379 Couches, 2, for astronomical observing, rectangular, leather/wood, used at Sydney Observatory, [Australia], 1850-1900 (OF).


A9380 Storage and display furniture, Regency style bookcase, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, maker unkown [Australia], 1850-1880


H10002 Tape chronograph, patent 4392, metal / glass / plastic / wood / paper, made by Siemens Brothers, London, England, used by Sydney Observatory, Australia, 1935-1945


H10003 Chronograph drum, wood / metal / wire, made by Sir Howard Grubb and Sons Limited, St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, 1920, used by Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


H10018 Measuring tapes (2), steel, used at Sydney Observatory (AF), by J. Chesterman, Sheffield, England, 1858-1917 (AF)


H10185 Blink comparator, used and made at Sydney Observatory, made by H F Pinnock, Sydney c. 1951 - 1963 (AF).


H10269 Telescope driving clock, weight drive, flat-bed arrangement, used at Sydney Observatory Stock No. 208, Sir Howard Grubb and Sons Ltd, England, 1924 (AF).


H10404 Measure, four foot British Imperial Standard bar, steel / gold, maker unknown, [England], [1840-1870], used by Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1860-1870


H9900 Couch, astronomical observation couch, leather / wood, maker unknown, 1877-1900, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydeny, New South Wales, Australia


H9902 Clock, regulator, meantime, glass fronted, longcase astronomical, used at Sydney Observatory, by Grubb of Dublin, Ireland, c. 1907, originally sidereal time, converted to mean time in the 1940s, 159 x 42.2 x 25.1 cm (AF)


H9920 Homemade plate camera, designed for use with the 6 " telescope, used at Sydney Observatory, Australia, 1941 (AF)


H9954 Globes (2), Celestial and Terrestrial, 6", used at Sydney Observatory, made by George Phillip & Sons Ltd of London, England, c. 1910 (AF)


K1224 Calculator, 'Alphatronic', programmable, scientific, with paper printout, used at Sydney Observatory, made by Diehl, Nurnberg, Germany, c. 1970 - 1980 (OF).


K965 Radiators (2), metal / plastic / textile, maker unknown, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1920-1940


K967 Calculator, electromechanical, Marchant Action 229932 electromechanical calculator with dust cover. Performs basic arthmetical functions, used at Sydney Observatory, USA, c.1947, (AF).


K968 Calculator, mechanical, Brunsviga Mechanical calculator, with dust cover. Performs basic arithmetic functions, serial no: 281772 used at Sydney Observatory, Brunsviga Machinenwerke, Braunschweig, West Germany, c.1950, (AF).