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EARLY FRENCH SECTOR, c. second half 17th century, the substantial brass rule opening on its three-leaf sector hinge to 13-3/8″ (34 cm) overall. The hinge is finely engraved with a six-lobed rose on each side, and the near corners of the sector likewise have fine leaf decoration. There are few scales — only two doubled sector scales per side — as often the case with the earliest sectors. Exquisitely labeled and with hand-punched numerals, we find “Lignes des Partis Read More...

29 Nov

UNCOMMON ALL-BRASS SLIDE RULE

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UNCOMMON ALL-BRASS SLIDE RULE, French, mid-19th century, unsigned but probably by Richer, stamped on the case “Règle Logarithmique.” Measuring a full 17″ (43 cm) overall, this substantial rule is made of solid brass, apparently, with a heavy non-tarnishing gray finish. It has a reversible slider, all precision divided with logarithmic “Nomb.” scale, and with transcendental trigonometric functions “Sinus,” “Tang,” and “Caract” scales. Condition is very fine, complete with the original leather covered wood case, the ends notched for use Read More...

22 Nov

Rare and Beautiful 19th century Dip Circle (Dip Needles)

By Eppursimuove

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Rare and Beautiful 19th century Dip Circle (Dip Needles) (Terrestrial magnetism) Unsigned (French?) but really beautiful Dip Circle in wonderful condition dimension: 34cm high Wooden glass case 23,5×20,5cm With this device the magnetic inclination is determined, the angle that the direction of the earth’s magnetic field forms with the plane of the horizon. A magnetic needle can rotate in a vertical plane within a graduated circle. The latter is fixed to a brass support which, in turn, can rotate horizontally. The support is equipped with Read More...

17 Nov

ENORMOUS METER-LONG MATHEMATICAL SECTOR — the struggle to adopt the metric system

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ENORMOUS METER-LONG MATHEMATICAL SECTOR, French, c. 1820, signed “Compas (Viret)”, and “No. 9.” This major instrument measures 4-1/8″ x 20-3/4″ x 5/32″ (10 x 53 x 0.4 cm) closed, and opens to a full 39-7/16″ (100 cm). It has a three-leaf sector hinge, and closes on the central steel alignment leaf and the three alignment pins. One side is divided with a linear scale from 0 to 12 by twelfths, labeled “Pied Ancien” representing the 18th century standardized “Pied Read More...

16 Nov

STEREOSCOPE FOR VERASCOPE VIEWS

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STEREOSCOPE FOR VERASCOPE VIEWS, French, early 19th century, signed. The handheld brass stereo viewer is 4-1/2″ (11.5 cm) across, with side panels that latch into place, and slotted arms that swing down as carriers for stereo views. In fine condition, it folds flat for portability. Read More...

16 Nov

HIGH POWER BINOCULARS

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HIGH POWER BINOCULARS, probably French, c. 1900. The brass system opens from 5-3/4″ to 8-1/2″ (15 – 22 cm) long, the parallel tubes hinged for adjustable calibrated interocular separation. Cleaned but good. Read More...

15 Nov

ATOMIZER

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For sale, antique French atomizer, c. 1900, 5″ (13 cm) long, striped blue and white glass and cast metal. Excellent. Read More...

14 Nov

THE CALCULATEUR DIDELIN

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THE “CALCULATEUR DIDELIN,” French, c. last quarter 19th century, “Brevete France S.G.D.G. et Etranger.” The 19-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ (50 x 22 x 6 cm) softwood case, with hinged lid and sides, contains a system of five lithographed tin rollers, plus a hinged overlay plate with a total of 150 (!) windows opened and closed by 30 independent shutter slides. The rotating tubes (for units, tens, hundreds, thousands, and ten-thousands) are printed with interest due for 30 different Read More...

13 Nov

THE TACHYLEMME, A PATENTED CALCULATOR

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THE “TACHYLEMME,” French, c. 1880, signed “C.L. Chambon, Inventeur; Lith. Baster & Vieillemard, 97, B’t. Port-Royal, Paris; Approuvé par la Societe d’encouragement pour l’industrie Nationale.” This patented calculator has a fine 4″ x 6-1/2″ (10 x 16.5 cm) polished wood body with ebonized wood base, beveled glass top, and plated metal frame. The lithographed panel displays, through windows, the printed numbers on four cylindrical rollers for 1’s, 10’s, 100’s, and 1000’s. There are windows for percentage rates (of interest, Read More...

11 Nov

Dental hygienic set, French C 1810

By Van Leest Antiques

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A nice cased dental home hygienic set, French C 1810 The case ( 13,5 x 8 x 3 cm) is domed wood case is bound in red Morocco leather and lined in green silk and original mirror in the lid. The leather hinge is broken. It has six fitted compartments holding tools exquisitely crafted in silver-plated silver, steel, and mother-of-pearl. There is a wonderful toothbrush, a tongue scraper, folding gum knives, and double compartmented box for dentifrice, etc. Condition Read More...

10 Nov

OPISOMETER

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OPISOMETER, French for the English market, c. early 20th century, “Depose H C,” 4-5/8″ (12 cm) long, plated, “Inches to Miles or Verstes” and “Centimetres to Kilometres,” very fine. Read More...

09 Nov

2 Gigli amputation chain saw, one is marked

By Nautilus Antiques

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2 Gigli amputation chain saws, one is marked “Charriere”, in good condition. I can only notice that on the chain signed Charriere the release mechanism of the chain (one ring) is currently stucked, I didn’t forced it (= the chain cannot be separated by one of the 2 handles) The one marked “Charriere” SOLD already. Read More...