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Small compact quack device by A Gaiffe, Paris in a “fold open” mahogany case Surface polished but shows a burn mark. Stamped inside – 15631 plus a Gaiffe Logo. Retailed by Mackey & Co, London. Incorporates a small induction coil with pull out core and rumbler to generate a charge. Electrodes all present but the mercury coated zine and silver battery has long since corroded and been removed. Otherwise complete. Read More...

12 Oct

Brass equatorial ring with two circles signed Lasnier à Paris

By Galerie Delalande Paris

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Brass equatorial ring with two circles signed “Lasnier à Paris”. The meridian circle, on the signature side, bears two latitude scales from 0 to 90 (for the northern and southern hemispheres) as well as two cities with their latitude (Paris 49 – Brussels 51). On the other side is a list of eight cities with their latitude. The inner hour ring is graduated I to XII twice and subdivided into 15 minutes, and graduated 1 to 12 twice on the inside. It Read More...

11 Oct

An early French silver and gilt-brass miniature sundial, circa 1660-1670

By Le Zograscope

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A splendid octagonal miniature sundial (46×35 mm) with a fixed gnomon in gilt brass, attributable to Salomon Chesnon II from Blois. The silver plate is engraved with the hours from III to XII and I to VIII , divided into half-hours. The miniature compass is in perfect genuine condition with its original needle still magnetised. At the back the signature is not original but later. Anyway, a rare and early fix-lattitude sundial in perfect condition. Read More...

10 Oct

A surgical trocar in its original shaped case, Paris, circa 1820

By Le Zograscope

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An human or veterinary surgerical trocar complete with its two silver cannulas and its ebony handle and perfectly preserved in its shaped leather case. Uncommon in this condition. The case measures 24.5cm in length. Read More...

01 Oct

MOLTENI PROJECTIONS 1905

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Set of 3 documents relating to the projections Molteni RADIGUET & MASSIOT successors…. 1: Lists of Scientific and Social Conferences 1905. Double pages with the list of available conferences and rental conditions. 2: Same but more complete, 16 pages of descriptions and lists including shadow theater. Cover detached and torn at the hinge. 16 x 24 cm 3: Typewritten letter from Radiguet & Massiot offering a subscription to the speaker. ————————————— Ensemble de 3 documents relatifs aux projections MolteniRADIGUET & MASSIOT Read More...

29 Sep

ATLAS PANORAMIQUE Félix Delamarche 1833

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Exceptional atlas book containing an unfolder revealing 7 different maps by Félix Delamarche... made in 1833. France, World Map, America, Europe, Africa etc. Small defects on the hinge part, the interior and the roller are in perfect condition. 27 x 34 cm A great rarity Exceptionnel livre atlas contenant un dérouleur laissant apparaitre 7 cartes différentes par Félix Delamarche réalisées en 1833. France, Mappemonde, Amérique, Europe, Afrique etc..Petits défauts sur la partie charnière, l’intérieur et le rouleau sont en parfait état. 27 x 34 Read More...

26 Sep

Shagreen Architect and Mathematical set Claude Langlois C.1720

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Architect and Mathematical set Claude Langlois C.1720 cased in shagreen set. with proportional pied de roy, demi pied de roy, compas , divider, a fine plumb bob, protractor. Claude Langlois was one of the most famous scientific instruments’s maker. established in 1720. At Quai de l’horloge en 1727. He was the official maker for French astronomer. Provided the Observatory of Paris in 1730, 1732, 1738 Read More...

25 Sep

PATHÉ ADVERTISING PROJECT circa 1930

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Original ink signed: ARMAND RAPENO. This is a project for an advertisement for the PATHÉ BABY CAMERA. 12.5 x 22 cm. Encre originale signée : ARMAND RAPENO. Il s’agit d’un projet pour une publicité de la CAMERA PATHÉ BABY. 12.5 X 22 cm. Read More...

19 Sep

Apothecary poster 1820 / medical pharmacy doctor

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APOTHECARY POSTER circa 1820 DISOPILATING SALT FROM GUINDRE. Prospectus printed on both sides, covered with handwritten additions, with signature of GUINDRE (nephew and successors of the inventor.) The text sells the benefits of salt invented by Mr GUINDRE installed in Versailles and apothecary of Madame la Dauphine and the Countess from Provence. The handwritten additions were intended to make changes for future reprinting. 15 x 22 cm. —————————————————————– AFFICHETTE APOTHICAIRE vers 1820 SEL DÉSOPILANT DE GUINDRE. Prospectus imprimé recto-verso, couvert d’ajouts manuscrite, Read More...

18 Sep

ANAMORPHOSE XVIII ème 10 DE COEUR

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18th century ANAMORPHOSE 10 OF HEART Beautiful watercolor anamorphosis for late 18th century cylindrical mirror. Dated. 46 x 29.5 cm Read More...

16 Sep

Gregorian reflecting telescope by Navarre, ca 1750

By Van Leest Antiques

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Gregorian reflecting telescope on tripod stand signed ‘Nevarre Paris’. The objective tube (I 35, Ø 5,5 cm) has a black leather binding, focusing to the secondary mirror by and pinion and a long shank. The telescope is supported on a tripod stand by a bracket above a universal ball joint, which is set by three screws. The eyepiece (I 7, Ø 2cm) has a compound ocular around it’s signed ‘Nevarre Paris’ and a screwable sun filter. Navarre François: He bears Read More...

15 Sep

Anamorphose XVIII ème la mendiante 18th century anamorphosis of the beggar

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ANAMORPHOSIS circa 1720 Exceptional anamorphosis engraved and watercolored by hand. Published by MUSSCHENBROEK and signed in ink on the back: AVM. This anamorphosis is part of a series of 12. Stained. 37.5 x 24 cm Read More...