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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

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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

By Van Leest Antiques

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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

By Van Leest Antiques

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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...

03 Nov

Globe by Felix Delamarche

By Van Leest Antiques

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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...

28 Oct

19th century French Miniature globe

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19th century anonymous miniature globe with only the most important information about the latitudes, oceans, continents some geographical landmarks and rivers. The globe arises from an ebonized stand and is hold together by a steel pin. Height: 5,7 cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

27 Oct

French trepanning set by Lesueur, ca 1780

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Trepanning drill set by Lesueur of the last quarter of the 18th century. The case is made of wood covered with leather with a brass handle on top and hinged lids to open the box. The inner side is fitted with green velvet. The set consist of a Trepanning drill which is signed with two trademarks of Lesueur: an A with a crown. The drill has a turned ebony handle. Three interchangeable conical crown cutting drills of different diameters Read More...

26 Oct

Dental hygienic set by Capron

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This 19th century dental hygienical set by capron contains nine gently decorated instruments which can be screwed to a bone and metal handle. The instruments all are gently decorated with five increasing spherical shapes that merge into a spherical octagon which have a length of 7,3 cm. The case is made of leather and on the inside a purple woven canvas and is signed Instruments de Chirurgie Capron Bté Bt St Germain 10 Paris. Case dimensions: 10,5 x 8,4 x Read More...

26 Oct

Cautery set in Chest by Collin & Cie, 1870

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A set of three out of four cauteries by Collin with and ebony handle in a box. The cauteries are signed ‘Collin & Cie’. The wooden box is lined with red fabric. The box has two clips with which the top and bottom can be secured, and are signed ‘Renard a Paris’ Box dimensions 32,5 x 14 x 4,5 cm Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

20 Oct

Rare Sylvimeter Syteme Crance 19th century measuring instrument

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Rare Sylvimeter Syteme Crance 19th century measuring instrument for determining the cubic meters of wood yield from trees.The scale plate reads SYLVIMETRE SYSTEME CRANCE a PIGNON (Aisne Bte S.G.D.G. en FRANCE et a L,ETRANGERIn the 18 and 19 centuries, methods were sought to calculate the growth of trees and their increase in wood yield per year.Various scientists have tried to develop a measuring device for this. With this instrument you can compare the height and thickness of the trunk Read More...