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Rare set of 3 globes composed by : – Terrestrial Globe with the cartouches: « in Paris chez Delamarche, rue du foin Saint-Jacques at the College of Maitre Gervais – 1801 ». « Globe terrestre d’après les découvertes du Capitaine Cook et augmenté de celles du capitaine Lapérouse. Par CF Delamarche géographe successeur de Vaugondy 1801 ». – Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere signed in a cartouche on the Earth: « Globe terrestre à Paris chez Delamarche, rue du foin Saint-Jacques au Collège de Maitre Read More...

16 Sep

Imposing terrestrial globe by Bertaux in Paris made circa 1880/1890

By Galerie Delalande Paris

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Imposing large library terrestrial globe with inscription and signature in the cartouche: “Globe terrestre d’après les découvertes les plus récentes. Published by E. Bertaux, rue Serpente à Paris”. On its original mahogany tripod base. Note: Bertaux was the successor of Delamarche. Dimensions: height of 70 cm x diameter of 54 cm. France made circa 1880/1890. Read More...

13 Sep

Imposing hourglass painted with the French colors made during the French Revolution

By Galerie Delalande Paris

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Imposing wooden hourglass painted in the colours of France (blue, white, red). The following words are inscribed on the two circular bases: ‘LIBERTY – EQUALITY – PEACE TO THE PEOPLES – WAR ON TYRANTS’. Six square columns. A flask with two bulbs held in place by a fabric and rope seal. Beige-coloured silica sand. Dimensions: height 32.5 cm x diameter 16 cm. France made during the French Revolution period. Read More...

07 Sep

~VERY GOOD RASPAIL’S SIMPLE CHEMICAL MICROSCOPE~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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Signed “Deleuil” to the pillar which mounts to one side of the box in a square slot with thumb screw and supports a gimballed mirror (90%), rackwork adjusted stage and objective arm with thumb screw horizontal adjustment, the fitted drawer houses 3 objectives and additional stage accessories (separate glass and brass stage inserts). Max. height when racked 20 cm. (15 cm. packed in drawer). Two matching pin probes and brass tweezers complete the microscope. Mahogany case measures 20 x Read More...

05 Sep

An early mathematical set by Butterfield, circa 1700

By Le Zograscope

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An early example of a mathematical set by Butterfield in its black leather case in the style square illustrated in the Nicolas Bion’s book first published in 1709. The case/étui of later examples of roundes shape, not like the present one. The mathematical brass set preserves : -A brass sector signed “Buterfield” -A brass protractor signed “Buterfield” -A brass folding square signed “Buterfield” The three signatures are homogeneous et of nice quality with decorations. -A large pair of dividers with sharp points ; -A small pair Read More...

05 Sep

Very rare double pillar French microscope by Secretan, circa 1860

By Le Zograscope

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A very rare model of a French two-column microscope, bearing the signature and label of Secrétan, successor to Lerebours. This two-column microscope, with its foot made of blackened cast iron, is a typical example of French microscope design from the second half of the 19th century. The models commonly found are usually unsigned. Later examples, signed by Radiguet, are occasionally encountered, but those bearing the signature of Secrétan are extremely rare. The microscope is in excellent condition, complete and fully functional. It Read More...

03 Sep

Laënnec type Pediatric Stethoscope, C 1880

By Van Leest Antiques

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Laennec-type paediatric rosewood monaural stethoscope of c. 1880. There was no “Laennec pediatric stethoscope”; Laënnec invented the first stethoscope in 1816, which was a wooden tube designed for general auscultation, not specifically for children. Pediatric stethoscopes, a later development, have smaller chest pieces and are designed for a narrow focus on the smaller anatomy and specific lung and heart sounds of infants and children. Diameter: 5,8 cm Height: 12 cm. Read More...

02 Sep

Very rare Gavard’s camera lucida, Paris, circa 1840

By Le Zograscope

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A rare and early example of a camera lucida by Gavard and signed “Gavard Par brevet d’invention” with the Gavard stamp on both sides on the stand. The instrument is complete and in good working order with its small prism and its two colored glass. Charles Gavard is famous for improved the Wollaston’s camera lucida with an instrument of its invention, the diagraphe. Camera lucida signed by him are quite rare. The instrument is preserved in its original wooden case measuring 38×6,5x3cm. Read More...

02 Sep

Lost/Stolen Grangeret surgical set

By Le Zograscope

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Dear colleagues, dear collectors, This important illustrated Grangeret surgical set was recently lost/stolen during its travels through USPS. It was part of a medical collection I offered for sale in february, see here : https://lezograscope.cdn.bibliopolis.com/images/upload/collection-dun-medecin-de-campagne-pv.pdf It appears in July in the Ebay US, see here : https://www.ebay.com/itm/336081321548, but me and the buyer we cannot buy it again. So, if someone did get the set or knows something about it, please contact me. thank you, Alexandre – Le Zograscope +33688778366 Read More...

30 Aug

Miner Compass By Ingénieur Chevallier Place Du Pont Neuf 13 Paris C. 1842 in has portable case

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Beautiful mine compass in its original box, transport shape, worn on the belt. The compass is signed Maison de l’Ingénieur Chevallier Opticien Place du Pont Neuf 15 Paris. The store moved to 15, place du Pont-Neuf later in 1842. The attribution of this date is based on Chevallier’s catalog of 1842, which provided this address. A notice published in March 1843 reminded the public of the store’s move, suggesting it may have occurred in late 1842. Chevallier’s catalog indicates that the move Read More...

23 Aug

French perpetual calendar with original description c. 1877

By Van Leest Antiques

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A French Perpetual calendar from circa 1877 with five static circles and four moving circles. At the back of the perpetual calendar a handwritten explanation is attached with a step-by-step guide, it moves the reader through seasonal and lunar phases such as easter, the phases of the moon and the lunar phases. It is carefully made of a decorated brass plate with four rotatable circles an in a wooden frame. At the center of the brass plate a rotatable globe Read More...

13 Aug

Jules Cloquet Plat 43, Skeleton , 1825

By Van Leest Antiques

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Hand coloured anatomical plate no. 34 of Jules Cloquet’s Manuel d’anatomie descriptive du corps humain of 1825 from volume 1 (of 4 volumes). It represents the HumanSkeleton with front view. The volume contained over 340 illustrations of Haincelin. Besides from the one shown here, we have many others, with various topics, do not mind to get in touch with us. Jules Germain Cloquet (18 December 1790 – 23 February 1883) was a French physician and surgeon who was born and practiced medicine Read More...