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Large horizontal compound microscope named ” Grand Microscope Universel” invented By ChevalierJ Molteni Microscope The microscope can be used vertical or horizontal. Both the main stage focus and mirror are adjusted by rack and pinion. Accessories include three objectives, three eyepieces, a brass trough with glass bottom, and twelve sample tubes . Below the stage is a diaphragm wheel and the fine adjustment that moves the upper stage plate. Microscope could be dated circa 1845 Read More...

21 Jun

~RARE FRENCH PROVINCIAL GRAIN SCALE with TWO SETS OF STANDARD BARS-SIGNED c. 1790~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A stunning and rare set of French/Belgian/Flemish grain scales from the Namur Province with two cased sets of standard bars for the determination of the volume of grains (one late 18th century, the other early 19th century). Consisting of a pie-shaped gauge (jauge) measuring 24 x 15 cm., this instrument is engraved “Diametres des Futailles, Longuer, Inclinasons de la Jauge”, “Erd. Sacre A Bruxelles” with further demarcations in the upper left and right corners “Facteurs” (from 0.80-1.48) and “Numeros de Read More...

19 Jun

~VERY FINE (MINT) 2 1/2 INCH, FOUR DRAW FRENCH? TELESCOPE-CASED~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A rarely used (near mint) 2 1/2 inch OG dia., 4 draw refracting telescope, probably of French manufacture. 12 inches compressed, 48 inches long extended, comes with removable OG end cap, sliding protective cover to eyepiece, extendable ray/sun shade and found in it’s two part cylindrical, cloth covered card case (end caps replaced). Case measures 13 x 3 inches in dia. ALL original bright golden lacquer intact, no dents or bruises, good optics (first draw for distance, first and second draw Read More...

13 Jun

Régule Le Montreur de BOITE OPTIQUE XIX ème

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Porte allumettes représentant un montreur de boite optique….. Réalisé en régule à patine dorée vers 1850. 19.5 cm de hauteurParfait état d’origine Read More...

06 Jun

Large Horizontal brass sundial Signed Baradelle Paris C 1730

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Large Horizontal brass sundial Signed Baradelle Paris C 1730. Dial Plate with four hour-scales, two with Roman numbers ( IIII-XII-VIII )and two with Arabic numbers. Bird gnomon, adjustable from 40 to 60 degrees. Very beautiful engraved with Acanthus leaves on the Gnomon. Back of the dial plate engraved with 27 Towns with their latitudes. Compass with 8 directions with magnetic declination marqued at 15 West. Similar Model in Louvre Museum Collection Landau. Baradelle was student in The Jacques Lemaire Workshop and later in the Famous Read More...

31 May

Portable Laryngoscope Lamp by Collin

By Fletcher

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A nickel portable laryngoscope lamp by Collin, France in good condition Read More...

29 May

-Brass Simple and Compound Compendium microscope by Kruines of Paris, C 1810 with Case

By Orlando Microscopes

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Brass Simple and Compound Compendium microscope by Kruines of Paris, C 1810 with Case. Case contains remnants of the trade card with Kruines legible, but the rest of the trade card is barely legible. The pictures show that this item can be either a compound or simple microscope by changing out the limb containing the compound body tube with the other John Ellis style Limb. In either configuration, the limbs provide “aquatic movement”. In other words, eyepiece moves forward Read More...

29 May

MAGIC LANTERN – CAKE BOX 1880

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Of German origin, this lithographed sheet metal lantern is a cake box. circa 1880 This is one of the most beautiful magic lanterns from the end of the 19th century. Read More...

27 May

PANORAMA La fête des vignerons à Vevey 1889

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PANORAMA The winegrowers' festival in Vevey 1889 Beautiful panorama almost 6 meters long representing "the Vevey winegrowers' festival" in Switzerland in 1889. Closed it is 13 x 17 cm, the cover has some tears on the top and bottom edges, the interior is immaculate.----------------------------------------------------------PANORAMA La fête des vignerons à Vevey 1889Beau panorama de près de 6 mètres de long représentant " la fête des vignerons de Vevey " en Suisse en 1889Fermé il fait 13 x 17 cm, la couverture a quelques Read More...

26 May

Early Reticulated Steel Medical Knife w. Bleeder

By M and R Gordon

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A reticulated steel medical knife with a bleeder blade. Length: 3.5″ or 9cm. Some wear to blades but o/w in very good condtion. Blades snap firmly into the body of the knife. The Dallemagne Collection in Rouen has several similar knives and they are shown in Dallemagne, DECORATIVE ANTIQUE IRONWORK (Dover, 1968:388)–see last image. They date the knifes: “Seventeen and eighteenth centuries” Read More...

26 May

SCOPITON 1960

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SCOPITONE by Cameca. Cameca Company, France. Model ST16, 1960. Jukebox combining image and sound on 16mm films sound. Coin-operated device allowing, with 36 selections, see and hear a short musical film in color (clip), on a frosted glass screen the size of a TV. The sound comes from a magnetic track lying on the 16 mm film strip broadcast by an 8 watt amplifier, always synchronized with the image. An 21x32 cm loudspeaker located under the screen allows quality listening. 110 volt electrical equipment. Frame and base in wood covered with a Read More...

25 May

A FINE LARGE 17 TH CENTURY FRENCH SLATE OCTAGONAL SUNDIAL

By Florin

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With wrought iron gnomon and profusely engraved with latin letters.Size:39×39 cm.With latter hanging system. The dial is set with a wrought-iron gnomon which casts its shadow on the plate to indicate time. Beneath the gnomon the plate is centered by a compass rose .17 th century Read More...