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A good example of Chibret’s Chromatophotometer by Giroux. A description from ‘The Eye and its Instruments’: With this instrument persons who confused the complementary colours could easily be distinguished from persons who were really colour blind… The instrument is made of brass and consists of a tube containing a doubly refractive prism, a plate of rock crystal and a Nicol. The prism can be turned through an angle of 45 degrees, the Nicol through 15 and the rock crystal through Read More...

19 Feb

Large 18th century French dividers

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Offered for sale are large (55cm) wrought iron French dividers. Beautifully decorated with round head, leaf pendants, and file worked legs forming foliate designs surrounding a heart. In excellent condition and fully functional. Dividers of this size were often used by stonemasons, shipwrights or coopers. Fine brown patina. A nearly identical example, though smaller and not quite as finely made, may be seen in the collection of the Adler Planetarium: http://minisisazure025.eastus.cloudapp.azure.com/scripts/mwimain.dll?LOGON&APPLICATION=UNION_SEARCH&LANGUAGE=144&file=[adler_web]collections-search.html#/144/COLLECTIONS_WEB/WEB_DETAIL_COLL/SISN%201252?SESSIONSEARCH Read More...

06 Feb

A very rare Cornu-type stage micrometer by Duboscq-Pellin for measuring the line of the ultraviolet spectrum, circa 1890

By Le Zograscope

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An excellent and quite unusual example of the Alfred Cornu-type high precision stage micromemeter signed by Duboscq and Pellin for the measurement of photographic prints and in particular for the measurement of the line distance in spectroscopic photographs of the ultraviolet spectrum. “Micromètre à chariot de M. Cornu, pour la mesure des épreuves photographiques et en particulier pour la mesure de la distance des raies dans les photographies spectroscopiques du spectre ultra-violet. Cet appareil se place et se fixe sur la Read More...

08 Jan

silver plated ear tubes, Art nouveau design.

By Van Leest Antiques

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A pair of silver plated ear tubes of art nouveau design in original case, Circa 1910 and unsigned. Ear tubes were used to overcome blocked or narrow ear canals and were usually made in silver or silver plate. This rarely seen organic form dates to the early 20th century. They come in their original fitted satin and velvet lined leatherette case bordered with a gilt design. Measurements box 5,5 x 5, x 2,5 cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

07 Jan

Two porcelain Eguisier Douches

By Fletcher

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Two Dr. Eguisier Douches in porcelain with working mechanisms. 1. Marked Seul Veritable Irrigateur de Dr. Eguisier Maison de L’Inventeur. Awarded medals in 1849/1889 2. Marked Veritable Irrigateur System Eguisier awarded medal in 1900 Read More...

08 Dec

THE PROTRACTING COMPASS OF AUGUSTE COEURET — THE “Goniométrographe”

By TESSERACT

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THE PROTRACTING COMPASS OF AUGUSTE COEURET, French, late 19th century. This fine instrument measures 6-3/4” (17cm) long (closed), constructed of bright plated brass with twin pivoting arms, one carrying a pinhole sight, the other a cross sight and glazed compass. The arms are beveled with sharp straight edges in line with the center of rotation, one arm graduated every 0.5 mm from 0 to 9 cm. The compass has a circumferential degree scale for the needle, and semicircular degree Read More...

08 Dec

GOOD 18th CENTURY DRAFTING SET WITH IMPORTANT PROVENANCE

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GOOD DRAFTING SET WITH PROVENANCE, French, c. 1790. Contained in the very fine 9” (23 cm) wide fishskin-covered wood case is a set of eleven brass and steel instruments and fittings, all in removable fitted tray. The largest one, a splendid eight-sided adjustable proportional dividers with a scale of “Parties Egales” is beautifully signed “Fahlmer & Diebolt à Strasbourg.” There is a finely shaped set of three-legged dividers, plus fixed leg and interchangeable leg dividers, ruling pens, etc. A Read More...

01 Dec

FRENCH THREE-DRAW TELESCOPE OF UNUSUAL PATENTED CONSTRUCTION

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FRENCH THREE-DRAW TELESCOPE OF UNUSUAL PATENTED CONSTRUCTION, c. 1860, signed “Léon Desbordes & Amédée Lipman, rue des Filles de Calvaire, 14, Paris.” and “Breveté, S.G.du G’t.” This achromatic telescope opens from 7” to 13” (18 – 33 cm) by eye drawtube plus two short central drawtubes. It is a quick-opening, stable system allowing focus by the first tube. The two outer “fixed” tubes are tapered, bound in leather, and fitted with carrying rings. No case is required. Fine erect Read More...

26 Nov

Fine Cupping Set, ca. 1820 – 1860

By Bjoern Kambeck

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Fine example of a Cupping Set, ca. 1820 – 1860, complete with pump, all glasses, brass scarificator (working), and a tool in a wooden case; the 4 cupping glasses are in a perfect condition (no damages, cracks or similar), the original wooden case is in an exellent order as well (nothing damaged or repaired), case measures 11 3/4 x 6 x 4 1/4″ (30 x 15 x 10,5 cm); the set is probably of French or German origin. Read More...

02 Nov

Dr. L. Auzoux model of the horse leg/foot. 1949

By Van Leest Antiques

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Louis thomas jerome auzoux was a french doctor who used papier-mache for making his anatomical models. He began in 1827, his workshop in his home town saint aubin d’ecrosvill. He developed mal techniques that are models enabled him to multiply. One of these models is horse leg. Painted with egg-tempura and finished with russian fishlaquer. Signed: 151 – anatomy clastique – dr auzoux – 1949. Height 31 cm and consists of eight parts. Look for shop information on website www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

24 Oct

“Le Rétracteur de Percy”, 18th C

By Van Leest Antiques

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A “rétracteur de Percy”, 18th century. This steel medical instrument used during amputation to preserve the meat in order to maintain to make a pretty blunt. A similar instrument is on display at the Museum of the history Medicine in Paris. 17.5 cm diameter. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

15 Aug

J. Gambs Textile microscope, C 1900

By Van Leest Antiques

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The Textile microscope is made by J. Gambs, 4 rue President Carnot, Lyon. The microscope is complete and in good condition. The firm is founded in 1856 and the microscope will be dated in 1890-1910. Measurements box 19,5 x 14 x 8,5 cm. Look for shop information on website page www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...