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A FOUR MASTED SHIP FLYING FRENCH FLAGS. TOGETHER WITH STEAM TUGS AND SMALL SAILING CRAFT, SET IN A FRENCH PORT WITH A COMPLEX SCENE OF HOUSES,WINDMILLS, PALM TREES ETC. A FINE EXAMPLE OF A HIGHLY DETAILED DIORAMA. IN SUPERB ORIGINAL CONDITION. EMAIL. [email protected] Read More...

18 Jun

Pierre Le Maire Sundial in travelling case, C 1740

By Van Leest Antiques

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A special brass Sundial of “Pre Le Maire A Paris”, C 1740. The dimensions of the are 6.7 x 8 cm, the regular sundials are of smaller size (6 x 6.5 cm). The French octagonal travel/Pocket Sundial is in a leather sheath that covered with green velvet. The imprint of the Sundial are visible in the velvet. On the backside are the latitudes engraved for the setting of the pointer of different cities in Europe. Look for shop information Read More...

13 May

Sandstone Sundial 1781

By Van Leest Antiques

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A French octagonal Carved Sandstone sundial with original procecced iron plate (gnomon) embedded in lead. There is a signature and date in the carved Sandstone : VOI IN -1781. measurements: 16,5 x 16,5 x 14,5 cm high. Look for shop information on website page: www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

22 Apr

Tensiographe De G. Boulitte

By M and R Gordon

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A complete and cased example of the Tensiographe De G. Boulitte including cuff, pump, tracing paper, and extra pens. It provided a tracing of arterial pressure. Manufactured G. Boulitte, Paris, successors to Verdin. Read More...

12 Mar

Antique curved bistoury scalpel by Sir Henry a Paris

By Nautilus Antiques

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A very nice antique curved bistoury scalpel by “Sir Henry a Paris” (mark can be read only partially on the blade), with tortoiseshell handle. In great shape, I can notice only a chip in the handle (please see pics), lenght open 21 cm. The maker “Sir Henry” was “Coutelier de la Facultè de Medecine de Paris”, we’ve been able to find a reprint of an old book dedicated to him and his art, dated 1821 (see pic). So he was in Read More...

13 Feb

TABOUREUX À LYON Amputation saw, C 1790.

By Van Leest Antiques

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An important and decorative amputation saw, own by Doctor Pierre Lefort (1767- 1843) , 1804. The amputation saw is made by a cutler and a surgical instrument maker TABOUREUX À LYON (circa 1790). See last picture which is a copy of a print. Lefort was a brilliant doctor of the Navy at Mers born in 1767. At age 26 he started third class surgeon in the Navy. He starts on the ship “l’Indomptable” in Brest. As navy doctor, he Read More...

07 Jan

Napoleonic Surgical Set: Lichtenberger, Strasbourg

By M and R Gordon

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A part , two-layer, surgical set by Lichtenberger working in Strasbourg. The firm was in business from 1740 to 1870. This set dates from the 1780-1820 period and near-identical set is in the Wellcome Collection at the London Science Museum. See link that follows <http://collectionsonline.nmsi.ac.uk/detail.php?t=objects&type=all&f=&s=Lichtenberger&record=2> As the images and link make evident, a number of instruments are missing, but those that remain are in good order noting the crack in the saw handle. Read More...

21 Dec

JACQUINOT on the ASTROLABE 1558

By Alpha et Omega

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JACQUINOT Dominique L’ usage de l’Astrolabe, avec un petit traicté de la Sphere .. plus est adiouté une amplification de l’usage de l’astrolabe par Jacques BASSANTIN Paris, Guillame Cavellat 1558 In-8°, pp. (xvi), 102, 2 with printer device on title and a larger version at the colophon, numerous woodcut copper plates illustrating the astrolabe and its parts and the use. A beautiful book in 19th century half vellum. ABSOLUTELY COMPLETE AND FRESH COPY THE FIRST Read More...

09 Aug

4 French teaching panels on industrial woods

By Nautilus Antiques

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4 French teaching panels on industrial woods with real samples, handpainted on cardboard, one of a kind. Measures 60 x 50 cm each. Read More...