France Archives - Page 38 of 51

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Three draw, unsigned, measuring 16 cms when closed and 43 cms fully drawn with a 27mm objective lens, lens cap and dust slider. The flag panel shows universal telegraphs, flags and pendants with all wording in English. Very clear to look through, damage free, contained in canvas covered, card case. Most likely French and made for the English market. Read More...

29 Dec

Seven steel dental hygiene tools Cased

By Fletcher

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A cased part set seven of nine steel dental hygiene tools in original case and in good condition. Read More...

22 Dec

Amputation Saw, French C1780

By Van Leest Antiques

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An French amputation saw with original handle. The saw is signed but the name cannot be deciphered. This amputation saw is typical of designs from the 18th C. The original blade is held by locking nuts and it has an ornate frame and a ebony turned handle which is fixid with a wrought Iron heart at the end. Unfortunately for patients, these decorative features provided an ideal environment in which germs could thrive. Length of the saw 54 cm. Look Read More...

15 Dec

Tri-valve vaginal speculum, “Ferras à Toulouse”, original ovale plugger

By Van Leest Antiques

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A tri-valve vaginal speculum signed by “Ferras a Toulouse” with original ovale plugger. The three blades collapse to form an oval shape which accommodates the obturator. 17,5 cm long Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

15 Dec

Silver prostatic catheters

By Van Leest Antiques

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Five silver prostatic catheters with solid end and 3 pluggers with number 6 – 7 – 8. Length 28 cm. Read More...

04 Dec

Early 19th-century French dental-hygiene set with silver instruments

By M and R Gordon

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Early 19th-century French dental-hygiene set with silver instruments. With the exception of one tongue scraper, all pieces are hallmarked for Paris 1809-1819. In other words they are struck with the guarantee mark that was used on small pieces of silver during those years. There is no maker’s mark. The red-morocco leather case retains the original mirror on the interior of the lid and its protective pad.. The mirror shows no loss of silvering and the instruments ( toothbrush, tooth-powder Read More...

03 Dec

Anel’s silver lachrymal syringe by Luer

By Van Leest Antiques

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A superb 19th century Anel’s silver lachrymal syringe and a “pipes” by Luer. Length 13 cm. Read More...

03 Dec

Anel’s lachrymal syringe

By Van Leest Antiques

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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...