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A rare Brass gilted steel Lithotome / Lithotrite, C 1860 possible French. Length 34 cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

17 Feb

TOUPIE RAVISSANTE circa 1860

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Very rare discs and handle of the lovely spinning top. It is an interpretation of the phenakisticope mixed with the top game very fashionable in the 19th century..... The handle that serves as a shutter disc is made of wood and metal, the paper discs are 13 cm in diameter. The last 2 photos are there to show the complete spinning top but are not part of the sale Possibility of retail sale at 250 euros each.----------------------------------------------------------- Très rare disques et poignée de la Read More...

15 Feb

Large French “Universal Achromatic Microscope” c.1840

By Alpha et Omega

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Large French “Universal Achromatic Microscope” c.1840 A horizontal compound monocular microscope named “Grand Microscope Universel” close to the Chevalier Universal microscope. Dimension: case 38x27x9 cm (15×10 ½ x3 ½”); mounted on case 35 cm (14”) Age: 1840 circa Possibly attributed to the Parisian opticial Noel Buron, Rue des Trois Pavillons No.10. In the 1844’s sale catalogue of the firm Buron (see last photo), this microscope is described as: “ (this instrument) reunites, both as to the mechanism and the optical combination, all the Read More...

10 Feb

ANAMORPHOSE CONIQUE XIX ème LE POT COUVERT

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CONICAL ANAMORPHOSIS XIX th THE COVERED POT Beautiful 19th century conical anamorphosis representing a pot with its lid. Original gouache, 31 cm in diameter. Small lack on the edge does not prevent a perfect vision of the image. Sold without the mirror-------------------------------------------------- ANAMORPHOSE CONIQUE XIX ème LE POT COUVERT Belle anamorphose conique XIX ème représentant un pot avec son couvercle.Gouache original, 31 cm de diamètre. Petit manque sur le bord n’empêchant pas une parfaite vision de l’image. Vendue sans le miroir Read More...

10 Feb

Porcelain : GIRL AT THE MILL Circa 1860

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Porcelain : GIRL AT THE MILL Circa 1860\\\” Beautiful Paris porcelain after CHARDIN entitled : LA GIRL AU MOULIN although the main subject is a superb magic lantern. Perfect original condition. Height: 15 cm length: 13.5 cm Porcelaine : FILLETTE AU MOULIN 1860 Belle porcelaine de Paris d\\\’après CHARDIN intitulée : LA FILLETTE AU MOULIN bien que le sujet principale soit une superbe lanterne magique.Parfait état d\\\’origine. Hauteur : 15 cm longueur : 13.5 cm Read More...

22 Jan

SYNCHROPHONE AUTOMATIQUE vers 1900

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SYNCHROPHONE AUTOMATIQUE système H. GENTILHOMMEMATHELOT et GENTILHOMME constructeurs électricien….. 128 rue du bois Levallois-Perret courant continu N° : 175Il s’agit d’un synchroniseur pour cinématographe et phonographe vers 1900 en bois et laiton.Manque la porte arrière et je ne peux pas dire si le mécanisme est complet38 x 43 cm, Read More...

21 Jan

Rare Early Induction Coil or Ruhmkorff Coil by Heinrich Daniel Ruhmkorff

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale an early original induction coil or Ruhmkorff coil by Heinrich Daniel Ruhmkorff Comprised of a dark mahogany graduated base with a twelve-inch copper wound two-part coil with iron core and glass insulating circular end caps. At one end there are connections for the battery power source with a hand operated barrel switch to engage or disengage the battery power as required. The application of direct current to the inner winding causes the iron core of the coil to Read More...

15 Jan

LANTERNE AUX LIONS MAGIC LANTERN 1860

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LANTERNE AUX LIONS Lanterne magique de marque LAPIERRE complète et en bel état d’usage 33 cm de hauteur. Cette lanterne magique française vers 1860 est très difficile à trouver complète, elle est souvent vendue sans son bouchon. Read More...

10 Jan

Large Architect Drawing set Signed PIXII Paris C.1800

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Very Large Architect/Mathematical set signed PIXII a Paris C.1800. With dividers , Pied de Roy, demi pied de Roy, Scales rule… Set in Mahogany with brass . Read More...

09 Jan

Interesting Trepanning and Amputation set Signed Charriere C.1800

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Interesting amputation and trepanning set by Charriere a Paris C.1800. Relativly complete, just missing two scissors and little instruments. Mahogany case. Read More...

06 Jan

Opera Glasses

By Fletcher

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Gilt Metal opera glasses by Lemaire Paris in good condition, noting loss of silk to interior=£100 Pocket opera glasses by Busch Winett, brown painted metal with chamois case=£70 Frodsham patent opera glasses unsigned=£190 Aitchison Patent No.24883 with original leather case=£280 Read More...

04 Jan

Letter Scales

By Fletcher

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Halls First Patent letter scale marked J. Cooke & Sons Makers London=£70 Halls second Patent letter scale marked Windle & Blyth= SOLD French Letter scale marked ‘Pradel’ pese lettres no clip=£70 Halls First Patent letter scale in decorative gilt metal unsigned=£200 Bismar Letter scale marked on end ‘Edward Greaves’-Indian scale in Tolahs, English overland scale in ounces in original card case=£200 Brass stamp box letter scale scale marked up to 6 ounces/2 1/2 pence with registration mark No. 102604=£190 Read More...