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A Mathieu a Paris surgical orthopaedic set in case of circa 1880. The walnut case is decorated with purple velvet, it is signed on with gilded letters ‘Mathieu 117 Boule st Germain Paris’ ‘Mathieu Paris. It contains seven instruments, including on the top layer five polished steel gouges, which are straight and counter-bent, in the Mathieu catalogue they are called the Mathieu model. Originally there would have been three flat ‘Mac Even Scissors’. At the bottom layer included are Read More...

21 May

Dr. Krishaber’s Laryngoscope set, c. 1865

By Van Leest Antiques

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Dr. Krishaber’s Laryngoscope set for visualizing the larynx with an indirect (candle) light. The case is made of black leather with a purple velvet interior. It is a complete set with lenses and two square mirrors. Maurice Krishaber (1836-1883) was a otorhinolaryngologist who was naturalised to the French nationality from a Jewish Hungarian origin. He studied medicine at the University of Vienna and the University of Prague and completed his studies in Paris in 1859. He became an active Read More...

10 May

A Set of Fifty Glass Eyes by Henri Giron

By Fletcher

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A good set of fifty glass eyes in various colours all in good condition in original case by Henri Giron Read More...

06 May

NICE NOSE Nose Shaper in Original Case

By M and R Gordon

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Nose shapers or “Rectificateurs” offered a reasonably priced alternative to those for whom plastic surgery was out of the question because of cost or anxiety over outcome. By donning this device, say before bedtime, and tightening the screws on the portions of the nose deemed in need of reshaping, the desired result could, at least in theory, be achieved.Our example date from the first quarter of the 20th century and is complete with original case and adjusting wrench. We Read More...

02 May

Collection of hearing devices ear trumpets from Boston and Paris, among others,

By Early Science

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Collection of hearing devices ear trumpets from Boston and Paris, among others, in good undamaged condition . One is a so called conversation tube all are ca 100 years and more old €125.- a piece or € 450,- for the collection ( 4 pieces ) Read More...

02 May

the first mechanical speed indicator for navigation – De Gaulle’s sillomètre in 1782

By Le Zograscope

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GAULLE (Jean Baptiste DE), Construction et usage du sillomètre, instrument nouvellement inventé destiné à observer en mer le sillage des vaisseaux en dixièmes parties de lieues par heure, n. p. [Le Havre, at the author’s expense], 1782. 8°, 30 pages and one large folding plate ; contemporary marbled calf, flat gilt spine. Spine and joints restored ; one small hole and tear repaired in title ; plate stained and roughly repaired along folds. First edition of the illustrated description of the first mechanical speed Read More...

01 May

Combined Nocturnal and sundial c. 1580

By Van Leest Antiques

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An unusual combined brass nocturnal and sundial of c. 1580. This instrument tells the time by day or night anywhere in the world. One side has a nocturnal, the other the Rojas projection for the form of altitude sundial. On the obverse on the outer rim is stamped ‘Heures du jour Heures de nuit’ and with the numbers 0-12 twice. The second ring is with calendar of the days and calendar of the moon. The pointer is signed dubbe. The Read More...

01 May

Paper-mâché anatomical model inner ear and tongue c. 1900

By Van Leest Antiques

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Early 20th century of the inner ear and tongue of polychrome painted papier-mâché. The model is showing the superficial nerves that travel from the ear to mouth, displaying the innervation of the tongue. The plaster ear and tongue is attached by to a real painted temporal bone that opens by copper hinges to show the internal bone structure. Three similar models can be found: a wax version by Tramond in the anatomical collection of the centre for anatomy of Charité, Read More...

25 Apr

Antique Dobereiner lighter c1830

By Curiotiques

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For sale is this fine Antique Dobereiner Lamp lighter c1830. Brief history: Before matches were invented in around 1840, the Dobereiner lighter was invented in 1823 by German chemist Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner, this device was one of the world’s first lighters—predating friction matches by several years. The science consisted of a zinc and sulfuric acid generated hydrogen, which passed over a platinum catalyst and ignited into a small flame. It was the preferred fire-starter for refined individuals who thought “setting things Read More...

25 Apr

Antique Victorian dental Tooth Key with ebony handle c1800

By Curiotiques

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Offered for for sale is this Antique Victorian dental Tooth Key with ebony handle. 1780-1820. Brief history: Before dentists had chairs that didn’t look like torture devices, they had this: the tooth key. A charming little implement designed to wrench offending molars from your mouth with all the grace of a blacksmith pulling nails from a floorboard. Invented in the 18th century and widely used well into the 1800s, the tooth key was inspired by – you guessed it – a Read More...

24 Apr

A very rare 18th century French surveying plain table made in brass and wood

By Le Zograscope

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A quite rare example of plane or plain table, known as a planchette, with four sights, two of which are movable, mounted on a rotating alidade. The instrument is made of walnut and brass. The large brass circle is divided into two 360th degrees, then every degree and half-degree. An off-center compass is equipped with an arrow-shaped needle. Despite the ball joint is missing, a rare and unsual model of a surveying circle. 24 cm in diameter. Condition is excellent. Read More...

20 Apr

Antique Victorian Trepanning saw – Trephine with ebony handle c1870

By Curiotiques

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Offered for for sale is this lovely Antique Victorian Trepanning saw (trephine) with ebony handle circa 1870. The depth of the cut is adjustable with the small screw on the main shaft. The saw is very sharp. Brief history: Ah, the trepanning saw – because sometimes, opening someone’s skull was just what the doctor ordered. Used from ancient times right up through the 19th century, this charmingly terrifying tool was once the go-to gadget for everything from “letting out the bad Read More...