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A UNIVERSAL EQUINOCTIAL DIAL by BUTTERFIELD + CASE, c. 1700. Octagonal brass plate with a list of 28 localities with latitudes. Signature: “Butterfield a Paris” on the arc of degree Dimension: 7,2 x 6,6 cm; case 8,4 x 7,5cm Age: c. 1700 Very good condition, needle still magnetized (mirror cracked). A very rare sundial model signed by Butterfield himself, in original brown leather case, green silk lined. Michel Butterfield (1674-1722) was a well-reputed Englishman who came to France under the reign of King Louis XIV as Read More...

08 Oct

water turbine / tourniquet hydraulic

By Van Leest Antiques

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The water turbine ( tourniquet hydraulic) is connecting a revolving, vertical cylinder and 2 side tubes, each with a jet hole in the side walls. When this glass cylinder is filled with water, the water escapes through the jet holes and the reaction force rotates the structure. Not signed. Read More...

02 Oct

Fine ca. 1700 artillery calipers signed Butterfield

By Instrumentum

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Rare and fine brass artillery calipers by Butterfield dating to circa 1700. Signed “Butterfield AParis” in floral script and engraved ‘Calibres des pieces’ and ‘Diametre et Poids des boulets’ on one face and ‘lignes” and “Pouces de Roy’ on the other side. A numerical scale of artillery diameters is engraved on one leg with corresponding notches inside the leg for the pointer. Features flower engraved compass joints and steel tips to the calipers and to the pointer. A rare Read More...

24 Sep

French pocket botanical microscope, ca. 1840

By Gilgamesh

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The mahogany case is fitted for the parts, and the lid slides into the case. Into a boss in the center of the lid screws the pillar, a brass rod with a boss for the stage, controlled by a knurled knob for fine focusing on top of the pillar. Two simple lenses are present, as well as a substage mirror and other accessories. See photos for more details. Read More...

23 Sep

Phrenology: An Early 19th-Century Dr. Gall’s Pressed Burl Wood Snuff Box

By M and R Gordon

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A fine pressed burr ( aka: burl) wood Dr. Gall’s snuff box with the interior lined in shell. French in origin and first quarter of the 19th-century in date. The lid titled “Cranologie Du Docteur Gall”, showing three different views of the skull with each area numbered in acordance with with Gall’s phrenological theory.The base provides a key to the 27 faculties on the front and is titled : “System Des Organes Cerebreaux Du Dr. Gall. Condtion: crisp, with Read More...

17 Sep

PHENAKISTICOPE DISCS 1840

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20 PHENAKISTICOPE DISCS by Alphonse GIROUX 1840 Possibility to buy 1 only at 100 euros Read More...

09 Sep

A Tonsillotome by Charriere, Collin & Ce Paris

By Van Leest Antiques

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French, c.1870-1890, signed ‘Collin & Ce a Paris’ in carbon steel, nickel silver and ebony, complete with two sizes of guillotine blades, a sophisticated instrument that dissembles to fit in a compact fitted case with gilt label ‘Mon Charrirere Collin & Cie Paris’ and retail label for Greuzan, Bordeaux, case 24 x 6,5 x 4,5 cm Read More...

09 Sep

Ear Trumpet, C 1875

By Van Leest Antiques

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An Antique hearing aid, C 1875, red brass with a leather covered shaft and original earpiece. Length 42 cm. For shop information, look on our new website www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

27 Aug

ELECTROPHORE JOUET vers 1878 PHYSIQUE AMUSANTE

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TOY ELECTROPHORE around 1878 FUN PHYSICS Exceptional scientific toy by Jules PEIFFER presented at the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1878. This toy uses the principle of static electricity highlighted by scientists at the end of the 18th century such as Volta or Ewald von Kleist. It contains various accessories to carry out various experiments. The accessories are in very good condition but I cannot say that the box is completely complete. The lid of the box is slightly dented and discolored. Instructions attached, as well as Read More...

22 Aug

LA BELLE AU BOIS DORMANT 6 vues stéréoscopiques polyoramiques,Vers 1860

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THE SLEEPING BEAUTY Box containing 6 polyoramic stereoscopic views, E.H. Paris editions the 6 views are perfect. Good contrast. The box is incomplete and in fair condition. Around 1860--------------------------------------------------LA BELLE AU BOIS DORMANT Boite contenant 6 vues stéréoscopiques polyoramiques, éditions E.H. Paris les 6 vues sont parfaites. Bon contraste. La boite est incomplète et en état moyen. Vers 1860 Read More...

15 Aug

MAGIC LANTERN 1820 frame holder

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MAGIC LANTERN 1820 frame holder Pair of door frames in bronze representing a couple of peddlers with the hurdy-gurdy player and the magic lantern carrier around 1820. 8cm tall------------------------------------------------Porte-cadres LANTERNE MAGIQUE 1820 Paire de porte cadres en bronze représentant un couple de colporteur avec la joueuse de vielle et le porteur de lanterne magique vers 1820. 8 cm de haut Read More...

13 Aug

Train scale O : 020 style RADIGUET circa 1880

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O scale train: 020 RADIGUET steam engine circa 1880 Very nice live steam locomotive in the RADIGUET style. 18cm in length. Missing the burner.---------------------------------------------Train echelle O : Vapeur vive 020 style RADIGUET vers 1880 Très belle locomotive à vapeur vive dans le style RADIGUET. 18 cm de longueur. Manque le bruleur. Read More...