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Hand coloured anatomical plate no. 9 of Jules Cloquet’s Manuel d’anatomie descriptive du corps humain of 1825 from volume 1 (of 4 volumes). It represents 13 the skull bones in maxilla area. 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 Read More...

13 Aug

Jules Cloquet Plate 8 , Skull bones, 1825

By Van Leest Antiques

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Hand coloured anatomical plate no. 8 of Jules Cloquet’s Manuel d’anatomie descriptive du corps humain of 1825 from volume 1 (of 4 volumes). It represents the innerside of the skull with the skull base. 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 Read More...

08 Aug

A fine French brass graphometer by Duhamel, circa 1740-1750

By Le Zograscope

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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 Read More...

08 Aug

A Newton prism for light diffraction by Soleil, circa 1840

By Le Zograscope

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A rare mounting signed “Soleil rue de l’Odéon Paris” for a Newton triangular prism for light diffraction, circa 1840. Around 33-35 cm height. Read More...

08 Aug

A Miniature pearl spyglass forming pendant, 19th

By Le Zograscope

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A charming very miniature spyglass with a decoration of flowers made in pearl of different colors and forming a pendant with a little ring for keeping around the neck. The little spyglass in made in gilded brass measuring, closed, 2,3cm lenght and 2,3cm diameter. The condition is excellent with all its pearl and the optics works perfectly Read More...

07 Aug

PROSTHETIC DEMONSTRATION SET DENTISTERY , MODEL INTENTED FOR DENTAL ART VECABE PATENT CASED COMPLETE

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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This set is signed by Vecabe, marked in French ” VECABE Brevet d’invention 875.996 SGDG Modèle d’examen destiné à l’art dentaire, Brevets dans tous les pays civilisés. Numbered 11289 Traduction : “VECABE Patent 875.996 SGDG Examination model intended for dental art, Patents in all civilized countries. Number 11289” The set includes a complete articulator with all its components in excellent condition. Additionally, it comes with numerous crown and bridge components that can be fitted into the articulator. The dimensions of the case Read More...

07 Aug

Camera circa 1880, French Tailboard camera with bag and accessories.

By Beautiful Old England

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Antique Tailboard camera, original and in very good condition and with a large number of accessory items. The camera is constructed of French polished walnut with all lacquered brass fittings. It is a 5 x7 inch Tailboard Camera made circa 1880, beautifully engineered and having been well cared for. There is a Mother of Pearl plaque for “F. Jonte, 124 et 126 Rue LaFayette, Brevete S.G.D.G. Paris”, it comes with 4 off plate holders for spare plates, with a Read More...

05 Aug

Cylindrical boxwood sundial, circa 1800-1820

By Le Zograscope

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Cylindrical sundial, known as a shepherd’s sundial, made of turned boxwood. Unsigned, but French, dating from the early 19th century. The small dial measures 8.5 cm in height. The brass gnomon is beautifully carved (no missing parts, despite the tip appearing broken). Some cracks in the wood and a small loss of wood at the base at the position of the S for September, but still in usable condition. The head supporting the gnomon is no longer tightly fitted into the hole in Read More...

05 Aug

Cylindrical boxwood sundial, circa 1750

By Le Zograscope

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Tall cylindrical sundial, known as a shepherd’s sundial, made of turned boxwood. Unsigned, but French, dating from the first half/mid-18th century. The dial is in very good condition, and the boxwood has acquired a beautiful antique patina. The brass gnomon is beautifully carved (no missing parts). Beautifully turned at the base of the cylinder and rounded shape of the rotating cap, equipped with a brass loop for hanging the instrument during use or transport. 11.5 cm high including the hanging loop and 3 Read More...

03 Aug

Antique French microscope with case and accessories, 1870.

By Beautiful Old England

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An antique brass microscope by Heartnack et Compagnie, Paris, with mirror, bullseye on arm in a French polished case with 2 eyepieces and leather covered case with 3 objectives. The serial number on the case, 8979, allows use to determine the year of manufacture as 1870. A beautiful piece of craftsmanship remaining in functional condition and an impressive display piece, some marks and tarnish to the metal. Edmund Hartnack was a renowned microscope maker in the 19th century, known Read More...

31 Jul

Charles Chevalier textbook’s on its microscopes – 1839

By Le Zograscope

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CHEVALIER (Charles), Des microscopes et de leur usage, Paris, Chez l’auteur et Chez Crochart, 1839. Large 8vo of (6), 284 et 5 plates ; original red half-paper, plate in green paper. The famous and seminal Charles Chevalier’s book only dedicated to microscopes, its history, its uses and all its contemporary evolutions. Furthermore, this book contains the more detailed and illustrated description of the horizontal/universal achromatic Charles Chevalier microscope. A good copy complete with a ink inscription of the half-title, unidentified, Read More...

30 Jul

Sanatoire Voltaique , c1900 quack

By M and R Gordon

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We are offering a good example of the Santitoire Voltaique, a c1900 quack “electrical” device. It is in good working condition and retains its original labeled case. Case is 4.75″ long, the instrument just under 4″ or 10cm. According to the storiedellamedicina site: “The “Sanatoire Voltaique Riviere” [“Riviere” was added to the cases of the later models] was a small medical kit marketed between the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, designed to exploit the supposed therapeutic properties of electricity. Inside Read More...