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Interesting terrestrial globe signed Jules Lebegue Paris. Only 5 Cm diameter Paper engraved and colored in very good condition. All original never restored. Lebegue was a famous globes maker in the second part of Nineteen . Read More...

10 Nov

Vasseur phrenology head, C 1880

By Van Leest Antiques

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A polychrome phrenology head most probably manufactured by Vasseur. Vasseur was originally a wax model maker in Paris second half of the 19th century. The phrenology section is divided into planes and marked with Roman numerals. In good condition and 36 cm high Anatomical modelmaker Monsieur Pierre Vasseur worked at No. 9 Rue de l’Ecole de Médecine (Road of the School of Medicine). Monsieur Guy Ainé’s waxworks was located at No. 4 Rue de l’Ecole de Médecine in Paris. It Read More...

10 Nov

smelling salt flask in metal case, 19th C

By Van Leest Antiques

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An 19th C polished metal case with a smelling salt flask traditional use of ammonium carbonate, is to revive someone who has fainted. This action is based on the release of ammonia gas: the irritating smell is a strong stimulant to the unconscious person. On the decorative octagonal case you find an Aesculape. Size 3 x 3 x 8cm. Look for shop information on website page www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

08 Nov

VISIONNEUSE NAPOLEON III

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VISIONNEUSE NAPOLEON III Exceptionnelle visionneuse d’époque Napoléon IIIElle permet de regarder des vues optiques, des photos, des stéréos et des stéréos polyoramiques.La loupe fait 18 cm de diamètre.Le socle fait 18 x 53 cm et lorsqu’il est déplié il fait 60 à 70 cm de hauteur.Il a quelques petites restaurations d’usage, l’ensemble est dans son état d’origine.Rare et très décoratif. ————————————————————————————— NAPOLEON III VIEWER Exceptional viewer from the Napoleon III period It allows viewing optical views, photos, stereos and polyoramic stereos. The magnifying glass is Read More...

06 Nov

Celestial Globe By Charles Dien

By Florin

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CELESTE GLOBE BY CHARLES DIEN IT IS SIGNED CHARLES DIEN 1840 IN VERY GOOD GENERAL CONDITION MEASUREMENTS: 36 CM HIGH AND 15 CM IN DIAMETER Read More...

04 Nov

Wooden Revolver Single Microscope, ca. late 17th century

By Gilgamesh

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Purchased in Italy, this continental European (Italian, French or Dutch), probably late 17th-century wooden single microscope comes with an oval case of wood covered in tan leather embossed with gold motifs. Objects to be viewed were held in the five holes within the circular revolving plate. The plate can be turned to bring each object into view in front of the bi-convex little lens under the eyecup. Unlike some other microscopes of this general design, the lens was placed Read More...

04 Nov

~FINE LARGE SIGHTING COMPASS-SUSPENSION-MINING~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A fine brass and anodised brass sighting/mining suspension type compass in original card case ( 5 inch diameter). Made in France but with 8 English cardinal points and a fully engine divided, silvered 360 degree inner raised ring. Suspension hooks with hairs intact, locking tab on edge, jewelled needle points North. As you can see from the photos, this instrument has seen minimal/no use. Hooks and hinge for the card case intact. Wonderful example of a late Victorian c.1890 Read More...

22 Oct

Auzoux ca 1890’s anatomical heart model

By Van Leest Antiques

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An anatomical heart model of of circa 1890’s made by the Auzoux Factory. Louis Thomas Auzoux was a French medical doctor who added papier-mache to the modelling process of anatomical models. The model has some erosion due to time, but is complete with parts and the original paper labels in latin. Auzoux set up a workshop in his home town of Saint Aubin d’Ecrosville in 1827. His newly invented moulding techniques allowed him to re-produce his models. One of these Read More...

21 Oct

Set amputation knives by Charriere, 1855

By Van Leest Antiques

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A boxed set of 10 surgical knives for field operation by Charriere. A label dated 1855 and signed by Charriere is present on the inside of the lid. Even this label lists the knives that were present in the case when it was produced. 2 knives are absent. The set comes from a museum in Milano: “Cassetta di coltelli chirurgici per operazioni sul campo – 1855 – Museo della Pusterla S. Ambrogio” (Box of surgical knives for field operations Read More...

20 Oct

Universal Equinoxial Ring Dial C.1700

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Interesting brass Universal Equinoxial ring dial C.1700 Read More...

13 Oct

A UNIVERSAL EQUINOCTIAL DIAL by BUTTERFIELD + CASE

By Alpha et Omega

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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...