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Areometer Universal By Poulenc Freres in original case. The number 9 “Aréometre Universel – Ets Poulenc Freres – Paris – A.D. It has two Scales from 0 till 75 and 10 till 70 and No 9. There is an extra reservoir with mercury. Measurements 29 x 5 x 3 cm and Dated 1900. There some smaal damage on the leather covered case. Look for shop information on websitepage www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

05 Mar

C1890 Lithographed Tin Sign for Electro-Galvanic Collar

By M and R Gordon

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A fine and rare lithographed tin sign advertising “COLLIER WIATKA”, a pediatric, Electro-Galvanic collar () for treating various respiratory maladies (e.g., croup) and convulsions. Googling it reveals discussion and advertisements in various journals from 1871 through the 1880s, but it was still being sold at the very beginning of the 20th century. M.R. Barlerin was a pharmacist who had a shop in Lyon from the late 1870s through the 1890s. Very good condition, with bright colors, noting some very light and Read More...

19 Feb

A medical French medical dossier about a face reconstruction via plastic surgery

By Nautilus Antiques

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A medical French medical dossier (I’d say ca. 1940’s-1950’s) about a face reconstruction via plastic surgery, following an aviation incident. 4 pages (cardboard, written on both sides), 12 real photos, including the ones related to the Tagliacozzi’s technique (developed in XVI c.!) for the nose reconstruction. Measures of the sheets: 28 x 22 cm Read More...

17 Feb

Lüer Surgical set, C 1880

By Van Leest Antiques

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A big circa 1880 surgical set by Luer a Paris. All the original instruments ( except some forceps) are present in two drawers, including a fine amputation saw with extra blade, Note the placement of the opposing amputation knives, typical of French surgery kits. The box belongs Doctor CH. Renner and got the original handles and hinges. Measurements case 42 x 23 x 8 cm Look for shop information on website www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

27 Jan

J. Lebegue & Cie Terrestrial Globe. C 1885

By Van Leest Antiques

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An early terrestrial globe of J. Lebeque & Cie on an Iron base. The Diameter of the globe is 7 inch approximately 18 cm and is signed by: J.Lebegue & Cie Paris. Circa 1855. The company was founded in 1814 by Alphonse Lebeque in Brussels, as a maker of globes. Since circa 1850 as J. Lebeque & Cie based in Paris. Australia is even name as Nouveau Hollande. New Holland continued to be used semi-officially and in popular usage as Read More...

25 Jan

Rachitome by Charriere 19th Century

By Van Leest Antiques

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A Rachitome by Charriere C1860 was mainly a post mortem instrument. The single rachitome was used to cut through the lamina of the spine. The double rachitome was used to cut sections through the cord. The width of the sections could be varied with the screw and nut mechanism. An instrument with solid crosshatch ebony handles and two blades which are fixed with steel screws and brass wing-nut. Signed by Charriere, C 1860. No cracks on the handles and Read More...

29 Sep

Madame Boivin Vaginale Speculum c. 1820

By Van Leest Antiques

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A fine example typical of Boivin’s customary form in pewter and accompanied by its turned oak obturator with a pewter ring. There is pewter hallmark with the number 154 in the handle. All in fine condition. Length 24 cm. Look for shop information on website www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

16 Sep

A TINY HORN MONOCULAR+CASE

By Alpha et Omega

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A TINY HORN MONOCULAR+CASE Late 18th Dimension: 6.1cm (2 3/8”) extended; case 5.6cm (2 3/16”) max. diam. 3.2cm (1 ¼”) Turned horn body with paper cover; white metal draw. Optically OK. Cardboard case with floral interior: lacking one cardboard top disk. Please note a crack in the horn mount. Read More...

15 Jun

Ear trumpet from “audios marque deposee – 32”

By Van Leest Antiques

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A signed “audios marque deposee – 32” european ear trumpet made from faux tortoise and dating to the end 19th century. The faux tortoise grille is very decorative and the original brass ear piece unscrews. Dimensions: 14 x 7 x 4 cm and in good condition. Look for shop information on website www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

17 Apr

Travelling microscope signed Cadot A Lyon and dated 1732.

By Galerie Delalande Paris

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The whole object is presented as a brown leather cylindrical case with two caps. The upper part, once withdrawn, opens on the green gilt decorated vellum draw tube topped with the wooden eyepiece. The lower, outer barrel has a fine screw adjustment on the outside for raising and lowering between the objective and the eye lens. The objective is held in a wooden cell that screws on the nose and has a pinhole opening. The maker’s name is engraved around Read More...

14 Apr

Haemacytometer w. Levy Counting Chamber and Neubauer Double Ruling

By M and R Gordon

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American Standard Haemacytometer w. Levy Counting Chamber and Neubauer Double Ruling. Retains leather covered case and original labeled-cardboard box. Read More...

12 Apr

An Alcohol meter by Dujardin-Salleron in original case

By Van Leest Antiques

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An Alcohol meter by Dujardin-Salleron in original case. In the sheath are a late 19th century glass test tube by Dujardin, three autographed alcohol meters and a thermometer. In addition in the case a catalogue, pricelist and a table of Dujardin Salleron-Paris. Dimensions 18 x 34 x 6.5 cm. Read More...