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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...

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...