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2 very nice antique French statues, allegories of the telegraph and the telephone. In great condition, height 42 cm, antimony, I’d say from the first half of 1900’s (most likely ca. 1930’s) In great condition, the pose of the “Telegraph” man suggests to me maybe he was holding something in his raised hand, even if there’s no apparent cracks or other signs in his hand Read More...

25 Feb

FINE HAND-WROUGHT LARGE IRON CALIPERS

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FINE IRON OUTSIDE CALIPERS, French, 18th century, measuring 21-1/2″ (55 cm) tall, they feature long three-leaf hinge plates with finely shaped recurved decoration leading to the inward-facing tapered four-sided points. The hinge plates form a full right angle builder¹s square, when open to a scribe mark on the hinge. The hinge itself has beveled rectangle decoration leading to double-S supporters. In fine condition, a wonderful example of early outside calipers, for builder¹s and / or gunner’s use. Read More...

24 Feb

French rule for the construction, engraving and readout of military charts, c. 1800.

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IMPORTANT HIGH-PRECISION CHART RULE, French, c. 1800, signed “Ferat a Paris; Depot G’al. de la Guerre 81.” This heavy gilt brass rule, 8-3/4″ x 2-3/4″ (22 x 7 cm), is exquisitely engraved on both sides with reduction scales of equal parts, the scales numbered 4, 5, 6, and 7. Each scale is linearly divided, with transversal scale at the end subdividing the main divisions down to 1/100 or 1/50 part. Designed for the metric system, they are labeled with Read More...

23 Feb

Early Engraved Ironwork

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EXCEPTIONAL PARALLEL-JAW CALIPERS, European, c. 1800, signed indistinctly “J. Peilland” (or “J. Peillaud”). These fine worked-steel calipers open by finger pull from 26-7/8″ to 49-3/4″ (68 to 126 cm). The 4″ long jaws thus extend from direct contact to 22-3/4″ (58 cm) separation, which is measured by graduations on both sides of the extended central pull shaft. Both sides are divided every half centimeter, apparently, from 0 to 50. The jaws are precisely fashioned, and their movement is quite Read More...

22 Feb

EXQUISITE “HALF THE KING’S FOOT” RULE

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EXQUISITE “HALF THE KING’S FOOT” RULE, French, mid-18th century, signed “Duhamel à Paris.” This folding brass rule opens to 6-7/16″ (16 cm), and is divided on one side with a “Demy Pied De Roy” scale of six early French inches (“pouces”), the terminal inches divided into twelfths of an inch (“Lignes”). Both sides bear the most elegant symmetrical patterns of hand engraving. A lovely rule, in very fine condition, by Jean-Jacques Duhamel father or son. Read More...

16 Feb

Rare Eguisier Douche/Enema Pump with Figural Decoration

By M and R Gordon

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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...