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Brass level with double inverted optic signed “MEURAND Quai de l’hloge à Paris” on a folding tripod base. Level scale in cm and French inches. Dimensions: Length of 41.5 cm x Height on stand 38 cm minimum. Note: work of Meurand father and son. Father Antoine Joseph Meurand active from 1750 to 1805, and son Charles Joseph from 1771 to circa 1820. Datable around 1795/1800 (taking into account the double scale). Read More...

24 Sep

A DIMINUTIVE HAND-HELD SPLIT-LENS RANGEFINDING TELESCOPE

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A DIMINUTIVE HAND-HELD SPLIT-LENS RANGEFINDING TELESCOPE, French, c. third quarter 19th century, finely signed “Micrometre a vis et a cadran, No. 1, E. Lorieux pere a Paris” and “Lorieux, Passage Dauphine 13, Paris.” With an overall length of 7-3/4″ (20 cm), extending to 9-1/4″ by single drawtube, the telescope has erecting optics with a 1-3/4″ diameter objective. The main tube is leather bound and the brass is generally blackened to minimize reflections. The objective lens itself is split into Read More...

24 Sep

~MUSEUM QUALITY DUBOSCQ /PELLIN COLORIMETER c. 1885~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A fine and rare museum quality Duboscq/Pellin colorimeter c.1885 with unusual features only seen in this example. Although the basic design did not change for 50 years, I believe this is one of the earliest collaborations of these Paris instrument makers. Early signature on the backing plate “Mr. Jules Duboscq, Ph. Pellin, Paris”, it stands 17 inches tall and is mounted on a mahogany base (8 x 5 inches) with drawer and rounded drawer pull. Draw tube eyepiece focusing Read More...

22 Sep

THE HYDROGRAPHIC DOUBLE-MIRROR CIRCLE OF ROLLET DE L’ISLE

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THE HYDROGRAPHIC CIRCLE OF ROLLET DE L’ISLE, French, late 19th century, finely signed “Lorieux, A. Hurlimann, Succ’r a Paris.” The 10-1/2″ (27 cm) diameter brass circle is fitted with four mirrors, two of them mounted on the rotating index arm and set back-to-back at a fixed angle, a large-light-gathering-power telescope, and a hinged turned wood handle. An inset circular scale is divided every 0.5 from -10 to +200 half-degrees. The index arm has clamp, fine motion tangent screw, vernier Read More...

11 Sep

POCKET OPEN-AIR MONOCULAR IN SILVER

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POCKET OPEN-AIR MONOCULAR IN SILVER, French, c. 1825, with several poinçon hallmarks. Mounted with pendant ring, the device folds to a very compact 1-5/8″ x 1-1/4″ x 1/2″ (4 x 3 x 1.3 cm), and opens with hinged lenses on sliding support arm. It is a traditional “Galilean” optical design giving upright images of low magnification. In fine condition, it is an unusual form of miniature telescope. The French poinçon mark of the “tête de lièvre” (the head of Read More...

02 Sep

A rare Tire-Tete, obstetrical destructive instrument, by Charriere

By Nautilus Antiques

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A rare Tire-Tete, obstetrical destructive instrument, by CharriereThese abortion instruments were used to grasp the inside and the outside of the baby’s head by stabbing one end of the instrument into the cranium. The teeth would grab into the skull allowing for extraction. (ref. http://abortioninstruments.com/new_index.html) Read More...

19 Aug

EXCEPTIONAL BLEEDING SET

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EXCEPTIONAL BLEEDING SET, French, c. third quarter 19th century, by the famous Charrière of Paris. The original trade label describes Charrière, at 7 bis rue de l’Ecole de Médecine, as designated “Maker to the Civil and Military Hospitals.” The set contains 12-bladed scarificator with lacquered brass body, syringe, four blown glass bleeding cups each with syringe fitting and stopcock, and flexible cloth-bound extension hose mounting between syringe and cup. Included is even the little printed instruction sheet for maintenance Read More...

19 Aug

Straw and Glass bottle – POW work – early 19th century

By Galerie Delalande Paris

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Beautiful glass bottle coated with straw with various geometric decors.Typical prisoner’s work during the Napoleonic wars.Very good state of conservation.Dimensions: height of +/- 31 cm x maximum diameter of +/- 9.5 cm.France or UK, datable from the early 19th century. More photos on request. Read More...

18 Aug

Large telescope by E.Vion, Paris, 42 inches long when open

By Telescope Collector

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At 42 inches long this is a large telescope, the body has a diameter of 62mm. It is engraved on the first draw “E. VION, PARIS”, and gives a high magnification. The eyepiece has a winking cover, which when closed offers a ruby filter, suggested to be used for protecting the eyes when looking at bright objects. The objective has no cover, it appears to have been a flap type hinged onto the splash shield. The four brass coloured Read More...

07 Aug

Rare Nachet “Ultramicroscopie” or dark-field stage, Circa 1910

By Le Zograscope

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A rare dark-field stage microscope by Nachet called by himself “ultramicroscopie”. The stage bears the serial number “75” and its signed “Nachet”. It is complete and in fine condition, preserved in its original box, also signed. “Dark-field transmission or ultramicroscopy illumination “: […] Objects whose dimensions are all smaller than the resolution limit are invisible in bright-field lighting. But the existence of these “ultramicroscopic” objects can be perceived by taking advantage of diffraction. In the dark-field microscope, or ultramicroscope, only Read More...

04 Aug

THE ATTRACTIF DESTANQUES

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THE “ATTRACTIF DESTANQUES” – A SORT OF DENTAL PELICAN OF MECHANICAL COMPLEXITY, French, c. 1865, stamped “Mathieu a Paris” and “Attractif d’Estanque, B’vt. S.G.D.G.,” and stamped with a maker’s mark and “26” and internally numbered “5.” Finely shaped of steel, the device measures 9-1/4″ (23.5 cm) overall, and features a spring-loaded grip activating a mechanical retraction of the upper serrated jaw. It is a nearly parallel motion, guided by linear slots, and brings the jaws together smoothly and securely. Read More...

04 Aug

FULL RANGE OF FOLDING BISTOURIES, SCALPELS, LANCETS, AND KNIVES

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FULL RANGE OF FOLDING BISTOURIES, SCALPELS, LANCETS, AND KNIVES, French, c. third quarter 19th century, all signed “Luer,” a uniform set of 23 instruments showing the wide variety produced by this famous Parisian firm. Ranging from 3″ to 4-1/4″ (7.5 – 11 cm) long (closed), they are constructed with exquisitely patterned tortoiseshell bodies housing polished steel blades with locking / latching mechanisms. Some have gilt brass linings beneath the tortoiseshell. There are single and double ones, exhibiting all manner Read More...