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Large Maritime wooden Hourglass with 6 Columns. Late 17 Th Century All in good original condition. Read More...

Complete drafting set by Häring in impeccable condition, circa 1800

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A complete and beautifully engraved brass and steel drafting set by Häring of Paris in a multi-tiered mahogany box. The main tray contains three compasses with complete drawing attachments, a fine plumb bob with original silk thread, and an ebony handled rule pen with an unusual hidden interchangeable pricker. The lower tray and lid pocket include finely decorated sector, square and protractor all signed “Häring a Paris,” the engraving very well done with nice floral sector joint and many Read More...

16 Dec

French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, 17th C

By Van Leest Antiques

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A French bronze mortar and pestle reflect a form common to the early 17th century. The mortar was formed with a flared rim that displays raised, beaded details, and slightly extended base. The body displays raised vertical, 2 handles and 2 ridged bars alternating with mascarons, surrounding the piece. The Petzel is original to the Mortar. Diameter 12 cm & 8 cm high. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiqques.com Read More...

16 Dec

Bronze Mortar and Pestle, 17th C.

By Van Leest Antiques

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A French bronze mortar and pestle reflect a form common to the early 17th century. The mortar was formed with a flared rim that displays raised, beaded details, and slightly extended base. The body displays raised vertical, ridged bars alternating with 2 differnt mascarons, surrounding the piece. The Petzel is original to the Mortar. Diameter 11,5 cm & 7,5 cm high. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

16 Dec

~RARE AND FINE TACHYGRAPHE(TACHOGRAPH) c.1844- RAILWAYANA~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A rare and fine Tachygraphe (French) or Tachograph in brass complete with dividers and case. Signed “TACHYGRAPHE, E. de Louvencourt, Inspecteur de Chemins de fer de l’Est”, this instrument consists of a straight edge, hinged parallel rule, scaled vernier caliper/protractor with gradations from 0-100 and a pair of 4″ (10 cm.-small) dividers. By plotting distances from maps/charts/routes over time and/or speed over time, the variations/deviations of revolutions per minute (RPM) can be calculated using this unique instrument. Originally proposed and patented by Read More...

15 Dec

Alembic glass, late 18th C.

By Van Leest Antiques

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A glass flask (Matraccio or alembic), 18th century. Such one is also in the Gallileo museum in florance. Lengthe 32 cm with a diameter of 10 cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

15 Dec

Glass Retort, 18th C.

By Van Leest Antiques

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A glass retort, 18th century. Such one is also in the Gallileo museum in florance. Lengthe 45cm with a diameter of 7 cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

14 Dec

Earthware retorts, Gilbert Orleans, C 1870

By Van Leest Antiques

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An earthware retorts signed by Gilbert, Orleans. C 1870. In the Alchemy and early Chemistry used earthware vessel consisting of a spherical flask with a long spout, which is more than 90 degrees and so was reversed to a lower mouth ran. The retort was used for distillation: in the spout condensing vapour walked to the mouth the barrel out. Measurements: 25 x 14 x 19 cm high. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

14 Dec

Anatomical heart model of Deyrolle a Paris.Pari

By Van Leest Antiques

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Anatomical heart model of Deyrolle a Paris, the retailer was N. Boubée – 3, Place St Andre de Art – Paris. An anatomical model of the heart gives a view into the heart chamber and atrium with valves. Made of painted plaster and shows also the aortabow and the upper hollow vein are indicated. In good condition and 43 cm high. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

14 Dec

PRAXINOSCOPE A MANIVELLE 1877

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PRAXINOSCOPE A MANIVELLEBel exemplaire en état d’origine, dans sa boite et avec 10 bandes.L’abat-jour est une reproduction.Bel état usage pour l’ensemble Read More...

13 Dec

C1900 Raspail LA MYSTÉRIEUSE Electrogalvanic Amulet

By M and R Gordon

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The London Science Museum has a virtually identical amulet on its site and notes: “Electrogalvanic amulet, zinc, copper and white metal disc, made by Joseph Raspail, French, 1870-1930, with crescent moon at center and six maple(?) leaves around it, no chain. Inscribed around edge of face ‘La mysterieuse pile electrique de sante de Joseph Raspail Brevete S.G.D.G.’ and nearer centre ‘Son fluide magnetique par excellence’. Also ‘ATTRACTION’ between horns of moon. On reverse around edge, ‘Toujours en contact avec vous Read More...

08 Dec

Lot 19th-century microscope parts and accessories

By Gilgamesh

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Items include parts of an 1840s drum microscope, condensers, substage and supra-stage prisms, Nicol prisms, shutter discs, livebox, and more. Read More...