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A Begin 19th century Anel’s lachrymal syringe and “pipes” in silver. The fine leather fitted case wih one lock is lined with purple velvet is in good condition. In 1713 Anel decribed the use of a silver syringe and canulae (“pipes”) for the diagnosis and treatment of lachrymal duct disese. The first drawing of this syringe circa 1745. dimension box 12 x 4,5 x 3 cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

29 Nov

French patented electrical trompette Zigang for telegraph, early 1900’s.

By Nautilus Antiques

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A nice French patented electrical trompette Zigang, early 1900’s. Developed by the French captain J.P. Zigang in the 1887 it’s basically a sounder able to acoustically detect a signal from a telegraph Read More...

27 Nov

Female urethral dilator

By Van Leest Antiques

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Female urethral dilator with wooden obturator. Signed by BIASION. See catalogue Arnolds & Son 1895 . Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

24 Oct

~24 + B&W MAGIC LANTERN GLASS SLIDES-ASTRONOMY-MAHOGANY CASE-AMENDED~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A wonderful set of Victorian, glass magic lantern slides on the subject of astronomy in dovetailed mahogany case plus an additional part set in stained pine case. 50 in total. HEAVY for postal consideration. Measuring 8 x 8 cm. square, the slides are in good condition. The black and white photos covering a range of subject matter including telescopes, observatories, tides, constellations, cycles, comets and seasons. 24 in total and housed in the original flame mahogany box with lock (no Read More...

04 Oct

~RARE AND FINE PAIR OF GILT BRASS OCUSCOPE OPERA GLASSES- ARTHUR CHEVALIER~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A fine and rare pair of patented Ocuscope, pierced/skeletonized, gilt brass, folding opera glasses in their original retail box from London. c.1920. Rare signature and address. A time of upheaval in the house of Chevalier. Serial number 1178, fine overall condition of both the optical system (superb) and the brown, leather outer cover. Focussing is by a square nut on a shaft to a gear and sliding arm (awkward). Eyepieces retain original gilding with minimum wear of black enamel at Read More...

11 Sep

Large brass and steel reduction compass signed Cadot à Paris dated 1738.

By Galerie Delalande Paris

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Large brass and steel reduction compass signed “Cadot à Paris 1738“. The instrument is composed of two arms pivoting on an adjustable axis allowing to adjust the reduction ratio thanks to a scale graduated from 1 to 12. Central steel screw in the shape of a volute. Each end has a steel point, the smallest ones with a screw. Dimension: length 27.6 cm. Paris dated 1738. Read More...

10 Sep

Brass hourglass with special heart decors made in France circa 1680

By Galerie Delalande Paris

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Brass hourglass with 6 columns and hexagonal bases. One side decorated with a flaming heart pierced by an arrow surrounded by a crown of thorns, the other side similar decoration but with the heart bleeding. A bubble glass flask with 1 vial of 2 bulbs, one of 3 bulbs (unusual). Waxed paper joint covered with a red waxed cord. Dimensions : 12,3 cm high x 4,5 cm diameter. Made in France circa 1680. Read More...

28 Jul

Emile Baudot Telegraph by J CARPENTIER PARIS

By Florin

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Baudot multiple-impression telegraph, c. 1900 Manufactured by J Carpentier Paris, brass and steel, Grunewald type electric motor mounted upside down. For the five-bit Baudot code. With constantly rotating print wheel and five internal relays to select printed symbols. Good condition, Measures: 40x35x20 aprox Read More...

24 Jul

perforator type blot, Charriere 1870

By Van Leest Antiques

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A blot type perforator by charriere a paris, circa 1870. By hippolyte blot (1822 in paris) which introduced the traditional spear-like head and scissors in action can be carried out. Un-plated steel, with a checkered ebony handle. Length 33 cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

24 Jul

A presentation example of a new-form of an huge ruler-protractor with original drawing and dedication – 1862

By Le Zograscope

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A presentation example with two original drawings and a dedication of a Martin-type huge “échelle-rapporteur’ made by Colombi in Paris circa 1862. The instrument is preserved in its original wooden box. It measures around 45 cm lenght. One drawing is dedicated to “Monsieur le Directeur de l’Institut de France” and dated from “29 octobre 1862”. This instrument seems to be something like a presentation prototype and was never manufactured for sale. I cannot find any information about it online or Read More...

20 Jul

A silvered brass and tortoiseshell bloodletting set by Charrière, 1830-1840s’

By Le Zograscope

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A fine, well preserved and uniform pocket bloodletting set of 4 tortoiseel and steel lancettes signed Charrière, all preserved in their original brass silvered engraved case. Everything is well preserved without any damage at the brass, steel or tortoiseshell. Rare in such fine condition. Size of the case : 66×31 mm Read More...

15 Jul

Gregorian Reflection Telescope Signed Navarre In Paris C.1750

By Van Leest Antiques

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An Gregorian Reflection Telescope Signed Navarre In Paris C.1750 Reflection telescope mounted on brass base, signed “Navarre A Paris”. Both mirrors are in good condition, The telescope has a brass with leather objective tube, (l18 cm, Ø 5 cm), with main mirror ( Ø 4,1 cm), second mirror ( Ø 1,1 cm) dust cap. Two compound oculars (l 6 cm, Ø 2 cm) are available with a dust cap. Supported by a bracket above a universal ball joint on a Read More...