France Archives - Page 37 of 53

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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...

13 Aug

VISIONNEUSE PATHEORAMA

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PATHEORAMA VIEWER Small PATHEORAMA viewer with 2 cellulo films. Very good original condition, in its box torn on one side. 13cm in length.-------------------------VISIONNEUSE PATHEORAMA Petite visionneuse PATHEORAMA avec 2 films cellulo. Très bel état d'origine, dans sa boite déchirée sur un côté. 13 cm de longueur. Read More...

07 Aug

CINE-ENFANTIN vers 1940

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CINE-ENFANTIN vers 1940 L’écran rayé permet d’activer une animation lors du défilement du film. Le petit chaperon rouge – Pinocchio – L’Arche de Noé – Chasse à l’ours – Fables de La Fontaine Boite : 15 x 19 cm Read More...

01 Aug

NE BOUGEONS PLUS – TARGET 1880

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LET'S NOT MOVE TARGET 1880 Superb target mechanism representing a photographer with his large camera. A bourgeois character springs when you touch the trigger pear held by a monkey. Wood and cardboard covered with chromolithography. The gun and the arrows are missing, quite easy to find. 27 x 40cm.----------------------------------------------------------- NE BOUGEONS PLUS CIBLE 1880 Superbe cible à mécanisme représentant un photographe avec sa grande chambre photographique. Un personnage bourgeois jaillit lorsque l’on touche la poire de déclenchement tenu par un singe. Bois et carton Read More...

01 Aug

Three draw french telescope.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A mid 19th century nickel silver plated, three draw telescope signed, ‘L. Larghi, Optician, Bordeaux’. Measuring 32″ (81 cms) fully extended and 10″ (25 cms) closed with a main lens diameter of 42 mm, it gives a fine, sharp image when viewing with a magnification of 28 x. It has an end cap, eye slider and a black leather covered body with two eyelets for fastening a sling. A little wear to the nickel silver but the general condition Read More...

25 Jul

LONDON EXHIBITION circa 1851 THE CRYSTAL PALACE

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LONDON EXHIBITION circa 1851 THE CRYSTAL PALACE Perspective in 6 gummed lithographed boxes. The cover illustration is a little stained, the 6 boxes are in perfect condition. Origin France, c. 1851 23.2 x 17.4cm Very rare------------------------------------------EXPOSITION DE LONDRES vers 1851 LE CRYSTAL PALACE Perspective en 6 cartons lithographiés gommés. L'illustration du couvercle est un peu tachée, les 6 cartons sont en parfait état. Origine France, c. 1851 23.2 x 17.4 cm Très rare Read More...

24 Jul

4 FILMS 35mm MAGICIAN ESCAMOTOR for MAGIC LANTERN

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4 FILMS 35mm MAGICIAN ESCAMOTOR for MAGIC LANTERN 4 Different 35mm films for magic lantern representing magicians cups and balls escamoteur. These films are in loops approximately 100 cm long for the 2 red ones and 50 cm for the color one and the black one. Read More...