A fine French brass graphometer by Duhamel, circa 1740-1750
€1,350
Circa
1740-1750
Country of manufacture
France
Description
A brass graphometer signed “Duhamel à Paris” decorated with a rich floral and leaf decoration. The graphometer can be dated to the mid-18th century, or 1740-1750.
In the center of the graphometer, a finely engraved compass complete with its original magnetic needle.
The semicircle is divided from 0° to 180° and from 180° to 0°.
Very fine engraving quality.
The instrument is complete with its ball joint and stand.
24×11,5cm
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Dealer information
Le Zograscope
Established by Alexandre Piffault in 2014 and based in Paris at 5 rue de Condé, 75006, very close to Odéon, Le Zograscope specializes in antique and rare books in Science, Medicine and Technology, and rare antique instruments in the same fields. We have especially a strong interest in early and continental microscopy, early and special mathematical/drawing instruments, medical and surgical instrument, and rare technology.
Personnal website : https://www.lezograscope.com/
