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A Graves type speculum signed ‘Mariaud a Paris’ of polished steel. Dimensions: 10,5 x 15,5 x 4 cm Read More...

A rare French terrestrial globe by Naud-Evrard Editeur in Paris, ca. 1870’s

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A rare French terrestrial globe by Naud-Evrard Editeur in Paris, ca. 1870’s. On ebonized wooden stand with turned shaft, chromolithographed paper laid down on cardboard, inscribed “Globe terrestre – Naud-Evrard, Editeur, Rue de Geoffroy Marie N° 3, PARIS – Réduction du grand modele de Larochette et Bonnefont, Médaille d’argent à l’Exposition Universelle de 1867 – Schmidt sc., V. Janson Imp. » Lovely, “compact” dimensions: diameter of the globe is 20 cm, total height ca. 35 cm. The globe is in good, age-related condition bearing signs of wear: I can notice Read More...

23 Sep

Egusier Porcelain Douche/Enema w. Rare Decoration

By M and R Gordon

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The Egusier douche/enema was was widely adopted in Fin de Siècle France. On most days, we can find examples in brass and pewter on eBay. Porcelain examples in a single color or with floral decoration are somewhat less common. Those with human figures are quite uncommon. We are offering a charming example of the latter with two children engaging in what we would describe, in modern terms, as a parachute game. Read More...

22 Sep

1829 French Patent Odorless Commode Pot

By M and R Gordon

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This very rare odorless commode pot is about 12″ high. It was invented and patented in 1829 by a pharmacist named Frigerio, who worked at the Paris Maternity Hospital. It was sold in two form: one, with a commode; the other as a pot that could be placed within the buyer’s own commode. A French colleague tells us that:”We cannot translate “selline” because this is a neologism from, in French, “Selles” = feces/fecal matter.” The principle employed was a Read More...

10 Sep

An Early 19th C. Silver Anel’s Lachrymal Syringe

By M and R Gordon

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A fine, silver, Anel’s lachrymal syringe: early 19th-centy in date and likely French in origin. The syringe retains its original leather case and two of its original tips. The other two tips are replacements but one of them screws on on perfectly. Length of case: : 4.5″ or 11.25 CMS. For a history of Anel’s syringe see link below:https: //www.cambridge.org/core/journals/medical-history/article/dominique-anel-and-the-small-lachrymal-syringe/6C339B42D105DC35BBF9C3B8AA9E6FBA Read More...

06 Sep

Very rare Lenoir fils booklet presenting his new surveying instruments and his slide rule in 1823

By Le Zograscope

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A very rare copy of the new surveying instruments invented and developped by Lenoir fils from 1818 to 1823 and exhibited by the Lenoir firm during the Exposition publique des produits de l’industrie française in 1823. LENOIR FILS, Liste et désignation des instruments nouvellement inventés ou perfectionnés par M. Lenoir Fils, Ingénieur du Roi pour les instrumens à l’usage des Sciences, Rue St-Honoré, n° 340, Paris, Boucher, [1823]. 3 pages, as published. In the present 3-pages booklet, Lenoir describes a repeating circle Read More...

29 Aug

LATE 18th CENURY , FRENCH POCKET DENTIST DENTAL DE-SCASLING SET , EIGHT MATCHING SET TOOLS. COMPLETE,

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DENTAL SET CONTAINED IN A GILT TOOLED LEATHER CASE, THE LID WIH A MIRROR IN A GILT FOIL FRAME. 8 MATCHING STEEL TOOLS WITH A BONE HANDLE (BLOOD VESSEL SPOTS FOR BONE CLEARLY VISIBLE ) WITH AN ACORN FINIAL, FADED LABEL ON BACK FOR TOURON – PARIS, BACK HINGE RE-ENFORCED WITH LATER LEATHER, BOX 7.5cms x 5.5 cms , 3 IN. x 2 IN. Read More...

12 Aug

MINIATURE GLOBE BY JFL PARIS, GOOD COND. GLOBE 2.25 IN. DIAM. C1890

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ALL MAP PRESENT , NOTHING BROKEN, SIGNED JFL PARIS , 4.5 IN TALL WITH STAND Read More...

11 Aug

An early 19th-century French amputation saw

By M and R Gordon

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An early 19th-century (c1810) French amputation saw with what appears to be its original or certainly a period blade. Overall length: 16.5″ or 42cm. Blade length” 9″ or 22.5cm. Maker is Daslé but city is not fully decipherable–possibly “BOULOGNE”. Overall condition is very good. See images. Read More...

08 Aug

Obstetrical forceps Mariaud Paris, 19th century

By Van Leest Antiques

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A 19th century obstetrical forceps signed by ‘Mariaud A Paris’ on the blade. Securable with a screw. Length: 44 cm. Find out more on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

05 Aug

Early drum microscope by Nachet with Swedish provenance, circa 1853-62

By Le Zograscope

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This is an early drum microscope at the second adress of Nachet company, “16 rue Serpente” before Camille and Alfred Nachet moved to 17 rue Saint-Séverin in 1863. The microscope is signed “Nachet et Fils rue Serpente, 16 Paris”. This microscope is described in the 1856 catalogue as “Microscope petit modèle, monté droit”. The microscope is finely preserved with its bulleye, its three eyepieces numbered 1, 2 and 3 and four eyepieces its their original case numbered 1, 3, 5 and 9 Read More...

03 Aug

Armoured medical corset for scoliosis by C. Pege of Angers

By Van Leest Antiques

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Armoured medical corset for scoliosis, steel ribs and uprights, laced at the back. This type of corset is made of a plaster cast. The manufacturer’s name is engraved on the front. Signed “C. PEGE / ANGERS”, 1930-1940, cast ironwork and leather. The model is in very good condition with the footnote that it is mounted on a modern wrought iron support. Dimensions: Height of 37 cm, based on 56 cm. Find out more on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...