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Eighteenth century brass protractor with hand engraved scales and transversal nonius on the horizontal bar. Date: 1790-1810HW: 71×113 mm (2.9×4.5 in)Signed: not signedOrigin: FranceCondition: excellent More nautical instruments can be seen at www.archipel-img.com Read More...

01 Dec

Duboscq concave lens, c 1870

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A double concave lens (diverging – or negative lens) of J. Duboscq a Paris (1817-1886). The lens is situated on the lacquered brass stem and a wooden mahogany base. The diameter of the lens: 7.5 cmHeight: 45 cm. Find out more on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

30 Nov

Terrestrial globe by Olivier-Pinot

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This globe is a made model of the ‘Image of Epinal’ series printed between 1880 and 1908, it was called the Le Globe artificiel ou mappemonde. The terrestrial globe is made of fourteen coloured cartouches. It arises from a ebonized turned wooden stand. The globe depicts regions, countries and rivers. Image of Epinal were cardboard models of 39 x 49 cm, on which a pattern was printed. The pattern had to be cut and assembled to construct various objects or Read More...

29 Nov

Forest Terrestrial Globe

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Small J. Forest terrestrial globe with fourteen coloured cartouches of circa 1920. The globe contains a detailed representation of country borders, state boundaries, cities railroads, rivers and telegraphic and navigation lines and cables. The inscription says that this globe was drawn by J. Forest and engraved by A. Soldan. It was for sale at Rue de Buci 17. The globe arises from its original ebonized turned wooden stand. A mounted metal stem holds the globe in position. The globe can Read More...

27 Nov

Metallographic Microscope By Mr Le Chatelier Ph and F Pellin à Paris c 1897

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Metallographic Microscope By Mr Le Chatelier Ph and F Pellin à Paris c 1897 Read More...

26 Nov

Architect and Mathematical set signed Canivet à la sphère à Paris

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Large architect and mathematical set signed Canivet à la sphère à Paris A French brass sector, “Pied de Roy,” bearing the signature of Canivet A brass sector signed “demi pied de roy” by Canivet An ebony ruler A substantial pair of brass and steel dividers with a removable point One removable brass point with a small wheel One removable steel ink point One removable brass point for a pen holder A large brass double penholder that can be screwed A small brass and steel pair of dividers The protractor Read More...

24 Nov

Silver sundial signed Le Febvre A Paris dated circa 1680

By Galerie Delalande Paris

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Silver sundial signed “Le Febvre A Paris” dated circa 1680. The upper face is engraved with three hour scales (two in Roman numerals and one in Arabic numerals) graduated from 4-12-8 and 5-12-7. In the centre is a foliate decoration surmounted by the signature “Le Febvre A Paris”. Mobile bird gnomon with foliate decoration, one side graduated for latitudes from 35 to 60 degrees. On the lower part a compass marked with the four cardinal points and a Fleur de Lys. Blued Read More...

15 Nov

Miniature globe by J. Forest

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Miniature globe by J. Forest on a beautifully turned ebonized wooden stand, dated around 1890. The map depicts the continents, with countries and their capitals and is complete. The globe is held to the stand by a pin and has a dark brown patina, which is created by the drying of the wood or paint. The miniature globe is signed: GlobeTerrestreDressé parJ. Forest17 rue de BuciParis In 1886, Joseph Forest founded his publishing house for maps and plans, world maps, globes, terrestrial Read More...

11 Nov

Universal equinoctial ring dial Macquart et Cadot

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Universal equinoctial ring dial by Macquart et Cadot in brass of the first half of the 18th century for use in northern and southern latitudes. It has two concentric rings and a bridge, folding flat when not in use, a suspension ring and a braket moving in grooved outer edges of meridian ring. The meridian ring (outer) has two latitude scales divided clockwise 0°-90° and 0°-80°, numbered by 10°, subdivided to 5° and to 1°. This side carries the signature Read More...

08 Nov

Terrestrial globe by Girard Barrère et Thomas

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This early 20th century FrenchTerrestrial globe by Girard Barrère et Thomas shows us the upcoming communication and transportation industries. Straight lines are drawn between the different continents symbolizing navigation lines and telegraph cables. On the continents railways are depicted, besides the countries, main cities and rivers. the globe arises from a richly decorated metal tripod stand which is decorated with three male faces with moustaches. The globe is made of twelve coloured cartouches and is almost perfect condition. Signed Girard Barrère Read More...

07 Nov

French XVIII TH box microscope for the privilege of the King

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French XVIII TH box microscope by Sibie a Marsella for the privilege of the King The box microscope can be defined as a compound microscope where the optic system is fixed by a pilar to the box enclosing a mirror-making it possible to illuminate the object to be examined.The upper face of the box acts as the stage of the microscope. The microscope we sell is housed in its original wood box and presents many accessories.It is ib working Read More...

03 Nov

Globe by Felix Delamarche

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The terrestrial globe by Felix Delamarche is made of 12 engraved and colored paper gores on papermache/plaster sphere.The horizontal and full meridian ring are made of wood with engraved paper. The globe is mounted on a turned ebonized wooden stand. Four arms arise from the stand with the langitudes and the longitudes from several cities. The arms give support to a horizontal ring with the month and the associated zodiacs. The globe has an inscription which stating that it is Read More...