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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

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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

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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

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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...

10 Aug

Luer Eye Vaporizer , c 1880

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A Luer eye vaporizer, c 1880, French. Wed cooled air was under pressure from the bulb boiler sprayed in the eyes wherein the distance was determined by adjustable nose bridge support. Was used for relief of itchy, burning and sore eyes. The burner is original. Height 37 cm with a diameter of 10 cm of the reservoir. In good condition. Look for shop information on website page www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

11 Jul

Nicholas Bion Brass sundial, C 1700

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An early 18th century by the French mathematician Nicolas Bion (1652-1733) brass hexagonal shape. Inscription on hour scale: “N BION А PARIS”. N. Bion was mathematical instruments to Louis XIV and Louis XV, of France. Folding sectoral gnomon with latitude selection scale and bird-shape pointer is mounted on the base of compass box. Four hour scales for different latitudes: V-ХII with points in 1/4 hour (40°), 4-12-8 – in 1/2 hour (52°). Latitude selection scale 40°-60° with points in 1° and Read More...

10 Jul

Wooden French Standard meter

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A French wooden standard meter with brass cover plates on the end. First part 19th Century. The standard meter has two sides a scale in cm. Signed with “Metre-Juban-St. Etienne” and miscellaneous year hallmarks. See pictures and dimensions 7.5 x 7.5 x 100 cm. Read More...

19 Jun

Small Amputation saw, C 1780

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A small amputation wrought iron saw with original sawblade and wingscrew. The octagonal wooden handle is in good condition with saw blade length of 15 cm and total lengt29,5 cm. Look for shop information on website page www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

07 Jun

Veterinary Horse Toothkey

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A Veterinary toothkey to extract horse teeth. The instrument is signed with Gassfiin and can be dated second quarter 19th century. In good condition with ebony handle, length 17 cm. Read More...