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An exceptional cased graphometer by Chapotot dating to circa 1680-1700. Features exquisitely engraved gargoyle figures with eagle wings, serpentine necks and dog heads surrounded by pierced floral vine work and architectural volutes. A fine compass is engraved with the cardinal directions, fleur de lys north directional, and a frame of acanthus leaves. The graphometer is mounted on a brass ball joint adjusted with a finely worked butterfly thumbscrew. The swiveling arm and four sights are in perfect condition with intact Read More...

22 Apr

Double ended Dental Pelican, 1780-1820

By Van Leest Antiques

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A wrought iron double ended signed dental Pelican, C 1780-1820. An antique dental pelican with two rounded fulcrums/cushions with straight clawed levers. This is a fine example of a scarce antique tooth extracting pelican. On both cushions is the signature: a heart model with not clearly identifiable letters “HRAX”. Length 14 cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

22 Apr

Delamarche Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere

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A signed Delamarche Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere. The Delamarche family and successors were the most renowned and prolific producer of armillary spheres in France from the late 18th century to the late 19th century. The signature on the globe of the Armarilly sphere states: Globe TerrestreA Parischez Delamarche egrue du froin Jacquesu colège deM.e Cervais The Rymer Collection has a worldmap (Ryh 1102 : 52): with a similar inscription: A Paris :chez le Sr. Delamarche géog. rue du FoinSt. Jacques au collége de m.tre Read More...

19 Apr

magic lantern LAPIERRE 1845

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Belle petite lanterne magique fabriquée par Lapierre vers 1845. Il s’agit de la plus petite taille 20 cm de hauteur. Elle possède son brûleur, mais il manque peut-être le bouchon d’objectif, bien que cette toute petite dimension n’en possédait pas toujours. Read More...

16 Apr

Oxygenator Precision Dr. Bayeux by Jules Richard

By M and R Gordon

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Oxygenator Precision Dr. Bayeux”, Wood and nickel-plated brass. Maker: Jules Richard, Paris, c1920s. Length of wooden case: 7.5″ x 5.5″. An identical instument is in the collection of the London Science Museum–see link below. ” An oxygenator is a medical device that is capable of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood of human patient during surgical procedures that may necessitate the interruption or cessation of blood flow in the body, a critical organ or great blood vessel. These organs can be the heart, lungs or liver, while the Read More...

16 Apr

Miniature Terrestrial globe by Schotte de Berlin reviewed by Vivien De Saint Martin

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Beautiful and Rare Miniature Terrestrial globe by Schotte de Berlin reviewed by Vivien De Saint Martin. Elegant foot in blackened wood. Interesting size. Read More...

14 Apr

Hartnack 19th Century Microscope Nicol Prism Ocular With Goniometer

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The goniometer eye-piece by Hartnack should fit any RMS tube diameter; that is, most continental European and American microscopes made after ca. 1850. Read More...

12 Apr

Automaton Jean FARKAS the magician 1950

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Automaton Jean FARKAS the magician 1950 Beautiful music automaton by Jean FARKAS around 1950 This French-made toy is in perfect condition, entirely original. Terracotta head, clothes of great finesse and very fine workmanship. He moves his head and of course his arms, which reveal various changing objects on the table. The mechanism works very well but the spring is very weak, so it is necessary to force a little on the key to make it work. This is probably what explains its absolutely new Read More...

12 Apr

French pewter leech carrier, 1786

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A French pewter leech carrier, (Pot Sangsues), probably1786. The doctors used this carrier by the patient rounds. The lid is perforated so as to allow the leeches to breathe. An Hallmark on the bottom gives: Crown with inside the 86 – two leaves and I-B and below the crown a flower with 6 petals. Date end 18th C.In good condition, diameter 11 cm and 13 cm high. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

11 Apr

Marble Sundial Signed Malizard Quai de l’horloge 77 Paris C.1820

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Marble Sundial Signed Malizard Quai de l’horloge 77 Paris C.1820 For Latitude 48.51 ( Paris ) Very well engraved with Roman numerals. The sundial still has the wrought iron fixing. Malizard was an Optician Ingenious at 77 Quai de l’horloge in Paris Read More...

09 Apr

PANORAMA des CHAMPS ELYSEES 1840

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Beautiful panorama mounted in eight frames of 19.5 x 88 cm (except one which is 83 cm) The panorama goes from the Arc de Triomphe to the Tuileries garden and the rue de Rivoli Engraved and finely watercolored around 1840, it measures 14 x 71 cm x 8, i.e. a total length of approximately 570 cm. Beau panorama monté dans huit cadres de 19.5 x 88 cm ( sauf un qui fait 83 cm )Le panorama va de l’Arc de Triomphe au Read More...

07 Apr

Charriere Neuro Surgical set, C 1900

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A unique neuro surgical set by Charriere a Paris. C 1900. The polished steel set with brass galvanised parts consists of an trepanning brace drill, two circular trephines attachments which a central pin drill can be attached, a starter trephine and a trephine and three drills with different diameters. The last 3 drills a rare in this complete set. In good condition. Measurements 26 x 21 x 6,5 cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...