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FRENCH SURVEYING COMPASS, c. 1835, bearing the fragmentary trade label of “Huette, Opticien, Quai de l¹Horloge, No. 75, à Paris.” Measuring 7-1/2″ x 8-1/4″ x 1-1/4″ (19 x 21 x 3 cm) overall, it is constructed of lovely walnut(?) with 6″ diameter inset glazed compass featuring printed paper rose, circumferential brass scale divided every degree, blued tapered needle with stone pivot, and needle lifter activated by external finger screw. The compass rose is quite special, divided to sixty-fourths of Read More...

05 Feb

IMPORTANT GILT-BRASS REVOLUTIONARY COMPASS

By TESSERACT

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IMPORTANT GILT-BRASS REVOLUTIONARY COMPASS, French, c. 1745 -1747, finely signed by the maker “Lordelle A Paris à la Sphère,” and in a presentation “Au Grand Citoyen Et Savant J. Lalande,” and with a “crowned-C” hallmark. This finely crafted gilt brass compass measures 4-3/4″ (12 cm) on a side, mounted with glazed compass featuring hand-engraved 16-point rose (labeled interestingly NORT.EST, SEST, SUDEST, SUDO, ONO, etc.), circumferential twice-180° scale, elegant “arrow” needle, and external needle lifter. The North point fleur-de-lys has Read More...

01 Feb

Dental Pelican 17Th Century

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Interesting iron dental pelican, forceps dental 17Th Century. Same exemplar in Museum Swedish Dental Society Stockolm. See Elisabeth Bennion P 31 Fig 12 Read More...

20 Jan

Victorian Tabletop Revolving Stereoscope by A. Mattey of Paris

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, a Late Victorian French tabletop revolving stereoscope by A Mattey, Paris. Comprised of a beautiful walnut two part body raised on small feet with a skirted base and a decorative cast iron hinged handle with floral motifs to each side. Two large ebonised wooden handles are also provided either side for changing the slides within the viewer and a pair of smaller Bakelite knobs above which provide focus adjustment for the two eyepieces to the front of the Read More...

10 Jan

French flag panel pocket marine telescope

By Scientific Inspirations

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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...