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A metal case with a domed lid containing a hypodermic syringe and vial. The outside of the case is ornately engraved with flower design. The glass vial has a composite top and is stained with the residue of the opiate solution for injection. The glass of the Pravaz style syringe is in good condition and the amount injected could also be limited by an adjustable screw in the plunger. Measurements 8,5 x 3,5 x 2 cm. Look for shop information Read More...

09 Apr

Le reveilleur de la vie, Dr. Lipkau. C 1870

By Van Leest Antiques

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A purple velvet lined case contains , hard wood tube with a cap unscrews from end to reveal a plate with numerous sharp needles. The other end is a rod which can be pulled back activating a spring. When the rod is released the needles thrust forward to perforate the skin. Case also contains a hollow wood rod. The bottle for the oil is missing The top of the case, which is an odd shape has a label “Le Read More...

08 Apr

Anatomical model Internal Nose – Deyrolle paris C 1920

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A model of the human nose in a saggital section. This Deyrolle model from plaster and polychrome painted on a black wooden base, gives “Anatomie Humaine / Nez Coupe mediane / Les Fils d’Emi;e Deyrolle, 46 rue du Bac, Paris”. Circa 1920. Measurements: 58 x 32 x 10 cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

19 Mar

MINIATURE BRASS AND COPPER THEODOLITE

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MINIATURE BRASS AND COPPER THEODOLITE, French, c. 1830, finely signed “Huette a Paris,” standing only 7″ (18 cm) tall from bottom of staff mount to top of telescope. The upper assembly rotates in azimuth on a 4″ diameter horizontal circle which is precision divided every half degree full circle, with twin one-arcminute verniers and an articulated scale magnifier. A copper-bodied (copper presumably to minimize magnetic disturbances) trough compass rotates with the assembly, and has twin magnetic declination scales divided Read More...

02 Mar

Spectroscope Hofmann a vision directe C 1860

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Brass instrument with a three-prism assembly and an iron tri-leg base. The “SPECTROSCOPE-HOFMANN à Vision directe / par J. G. Hofmann à Paris” inscription on the main tube refers to J. G. Hofmann, a German instrument maker who specialized in direct vision spectroscopes. Dr J G Hofmann, German engraver , established his shop in Paris as an optical and philosophical instrument maker. Read More...

02 Mar

Important Renaissance Medical Box. Spanish Or Italian Workshop, Around 1550

By Florin

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Renaissance Medical Casket with stepped lid and vaulted flanked dome. Polychrome and gilded wood. Spanish or Italian workshop, circa 1550.This chest shows the characteristics of those European emblazoned models of its period, with rectangular bodies and raised, stepped lid. All four sides, as well as the upper lid, are covered in a profusion of grotesque, pictorial, and heraldic decorative elements. This casket incorporates two oil-painted panels showing symbolizingthe triumph of life and medical healing over illness and death. The Read More...

26 Feb

19th century French pewter bleeding bowl

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An 19th Century French pewter bleeding bowl, French. On the outer ring there is a Hallmark with the letters A – J – P, with a monogram of a crown and a fleur de lis. Diameter 12,5 cm and in good condition. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

22 Feb

WOODEN SURVEYING SQUARE

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WOODEN SURVEYING SQUARE, French, c. second quarter 19th century, signed “Castex Aine a Toulouse.” The turned walnut(?) instrument measures 4-3/4″ (12 cm) tall, with integral staff fitting and orthogonally cut sighting slits to lay out right angles for fields, buildings, etc. It is an unusual all-wood instrument, in very fine condition. This “Castex the elder” maker is probably connected with the balance maker listed by Marcelin, working in Toulouse in 1852. Read More...

14 Feb

PROVINCIAL FRENCH SURVEYING SQUARE FROM THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY

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PROVINCIAL FRENCH SURVEYING SQUARE FROM THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY, 1668, signed “G. VIELLARD Arpent 1668 à Autun.” The surveying square is made of sheet copper or brass, gilded and pinned to a 7-3/4″ (20 cm) square block of dense walnut (?). This plate has an open center and is inscribed with four degree circles, punch divided every five degrees and every degree, labeled with punched numerals every ten degrees in each quadrant running from 0 to 90 and from 90 Read More...

12 Feb

Fine late 18th century large graphometer on ebonized stand

By Gilgamesh

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The fine unsigned ca. 1780 graphometer offered here is preserved in excellent condition. Whilst flat, the overall height is 33cm, to the top of the arms. Width is 22cm, depth is 19cm. Base diameter 16cm approx. NOTE TO BUYERS: Until the end of August, I will be staying in Italy (to end a half year’s sabbatical). Previous attempts to ship items to buyers from outside the EU often faced the (in)famous service of the Italian post. Therefore, if you live outside Read More...

08 Feb

CAPTAIN DESOMBRE’S

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CAPTAIN DESOMBRE’S “BOUSSOLE GUIDE PANTOMETRIQUE,” French, c. late 19th century. Constructed by M. Houlliot, of 60 rue Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth in Paris (according to the instruction booklet), and numbered “28,” the lacquered-brass-cased compass is 2-1/4″ (5.5 cm) in diameter, mounted with pendant ring and pin gnomon / stylus on fine chain. The lid is hinged, and sets up as an equinoctial sundial adjustable against a folding arc for all latitudes from 0° to 70°. Both sides of the inclined cover are Read More...

08 Feb

FRENCH SURVEYING COMPASS

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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...