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Eguisier pumps were perhaps the most successful devices for douching and enemas introduced in France during the 19th century, as evidenced by the frequency with which examples come up for sale on the Internet and in auctions today. Of those examples that do surface the vast majority (95%+) are made from pewter, some with an orange wash. We do also less frequently see porcelain examples, typically white with a blue stripe or with sprigs of flowers and insects. Then Read More...

12 Feb

VOLUME DEMONSTRATION BY THE “SYSTEME METRIQUE” OF J. LEVEL OF STRASBOURG

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VOLUME DEMONSTRATION BY THE “SYSTEME METRIQUE” OF J. LEVEL OF STRASBOURG, French, c. 1885, signed on a brass plaque “Système Métrique, Methode LEVEL, Breveté, S.G.D.G.” The system comprises linear, square, and cubical containers of plated sheet steel, plus a square wire grid, plus the original instruction manual. The containers are life size; thus the linear one is constructed with ten compartments each one centimeter on a side, and thus each with a volume of one cubic centimeter. The square Read More...

05 Feb

pharmaceutical homeopathique set

By Van Leest Antiques

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A pharmaceutical homeopathique set of 183 small flasks, 2,5 cm long, with homeopathique medicine set, French and dated at 1820. The decorative red morocco leather covered case. All the 183 flasks with cork have a handwrite number on the cork. Measurements 17 x 8 x 3,5 cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

01 Feb

LARGE HYDROSTATIC BALANCE

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LARGE HYDROSTATIC BALANCE, French, c. 1860, signed “M’on Pixii, Fabre de Lagrange, Succ’r à Paris.” Standing a maximum of 34-1/2″ (88 cm) tall, this impressive brass balance has cylindrical pillar rising above the square base with four leveling screws. Within the pillar a rectangular bar is elevated by rack and pinion, with quick release latch. Atop the bar the 18-1/4″ (46 cm) wide balance beam rests on inset steel pivots, and a crossbar has adjustable stops for damping oscillations Read More...

31 Jan

COMPACT GRAIN SCALE OUTFIT

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COMPACT GRAIN SCALE OUTFIT, French, c. first third 19th century, signed “Chemin à Paris” and “Chemin, Breveté, Rue de la Feronnerie, No. 4, à Paris.” A 7-3/8″ (19 cm) long lacquered brass cylinder compactly contains a cylindrical wooden fitted case filled compactly with an entire outfit for measuring and weighing a standard volume. There is an asymmetric brass beam balance, the suspendable brass measuring cylinder (marked “Demi-Litre”), a suspendable set of seven nested brass eights (2 to 100 grams), Read More...

30 Jan

FOLDING STEREOSCOPIC VIEWER

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FOLDING STEREOSCOPIC VIEWER, French, c. last quarter 19th century, stamped with the maker’s monogram and “Breveté S.G.D.G.” This lovely stereoscope is made of fine mahogany, and stands 6-3/4″ (17 cm) tall when set up. There are two square-cut glass lenses for the eyes, and a notch for the nose. The interior is blackened, and a black cloth separates the two halves. The base has an open slot for insertion of stereo cards or slides, viewable by reflected or transmitted Read More...

21 Jan

Beautiful rare French early 19th century mahogany box.

By Eppursimuove

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Beautiful rare French early 19th century mahogany box. Very good quality brass dividers architect or student set complete with 12 quality pieces In excellent condition. size: 19,5 x 11,5 x 3 cm Feel free to ask further photos or information. Thanks Read More...

15 Jan

A REAUMUR WATCH-CASE BIMETALLIC THERMOMETER

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A REAUMUR WATCH-CASE BIMETALLIC THERMOMETER, French, 19th century. The case is made of bright plated metal, 1-3/4″ (44 mm) in diameter, with glazed front and removable back plate. The dial is delicately hand-painted with “Reaumur” and a -35° to +80° scale divided every degree and labeled “Glace” (i.e., “Ice”) at 0°. The mechanism has a long shaped bimetallic spring, amplification linkage, and geared sector driving the pointer which is preloaded by a fine hairspring. Condition is fine and functional Read More...

13 Jan

PRECISION SPHEREOMETER

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PRECISION SPHEREOMETER, French, mid-19th century. Standing 6-1/2″ tall, made of brass with a steel lead screw, the spherometer has three tapered legs, central pin on the fine thread precision screw, and “micrometer” readout with vertical scale graduated every half-millimeter, and circular scale (on a six-spoked ring) graduated every 0.001 millimeter (!) The central pin presses against an upper double lever arm with very high amplification factor, so that repeatable positive contact is reliably indicated. The instrument thus measures the Read More...

12 Jan

Collins’ Portable Laryngoscope Lamp

By M and R Gordon

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A good example of Collins’ portable laryngoscope lamp. The 1889 Tiemann Armanetarium describes and illustrates this lamp . They catalog it as “Collins’ Lamp” in the section on “Laryngoscope and Accessories” (fig. 2447 on p.261) and the example we are offering was in fact made by Collin & Cie. We believe it used benzilone rather than alcohol. Nicely made with near-all of its nickel-plating intact. Some minor smoke staining on and near chimney. Height: 6.75″ or 17cm approx. Read More...

30 Dec

RARE VOLUMETRIC MEASURE STANDARD RULE

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RARE VOLUMETRIC MEASURE STANDARD RULE, French, early 19th century, signed “Kutsch a Paris”. The 13-3/4″ (35 cm) long brass rule has seven leveling stubs aligned with “Diametre et hauteur des Mesures Usuelles a Grains” ranging from “1/8 Liter” to “Double Boisseau.” The other side is divided with two scales (heights and diameters) for “Mesures Usuelles pour les Liquides” from 1/16 to 1/4 liters. Condition is very fine noting light wear. This standard rule served to certify the heights and Read More...

30 Dec

OFFICIAL FRENCH STANDARD WEIGHTS — THE “PARALLELOPIPED KILOGRAM”

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OFFICIAL FRENCH STANDARD WEIGHTS — THE “PARALLELOPIPED KILOGRAM”, very early 19th century. Contained in its 4″ x 4-1/2″ x 1-1/8″ (10 x 11 x 3 cm) fitted wood box are the subdivided elements of a kilogram, specifically brass weights of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, and 1 gram. Each rectangular weight has an adjustment plug, and is marked with its weight value, plus a host of standardization marks, including variously an image of a balance beam, the number Read More...