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A ship-log records the distance traveled through the water. With the time in hours between the observations, it gives the ship’s speed in knots. A very rare and complete yachting taffrail log. Hardly used. With clock, line, rotator, sinker weight and two shoes in a mahogany case. The log is fixed on a shoe at the stern of a ship. The recorder would have been connected with a line to the rotor at the end of the line. The governor Read More...

09 Dec

Reflecting or Borda circle – Schwartz, Lenoir, Paris, ca. 1840

By ARCHIPEL International Maritime Gallery

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Circle sextant, Borda circle, reflecting circle, circumferator, repeating circle, this instrument is known among several names. In Paris Chevalier de Borda published a description of his instrument in 1787. The instrument can measure angles greater than 180 degrees. At sea, it is used in determining lunar distances. This well preserved instrument is made by Schwartz, Lenoir’s successor. Etienne Lenoir (1744 – 1832) who had his workshop also in Paris. In his time Lenoir was considered as the best designer of nautical Read More...

09 Dec

Deleuil simple Chemical type microscope

By Van Leest Antiques

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This simple Chemical type microscope was first made by Louis Joseph Deleuil (1795-1862) on a design by the chemist François-Vincent Raspail (1794-1878) who is considered to be the Father of Histochemistry. While Deleuil was the first optician to make one of these simple microscopes, the design became very popular and was copied by several of the other French manufacturers. The microscope has rack and pinion focussing. It can be used when set tight by a screw in a pocket on Read More...

07 Dec

Proportional divider 8 inch – Royer, Paris, ca. 1880

By ARCHIPEL International Maritime Gallery

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A pair of proportional dividers with fine adjustment made by Royer à Paris. The instrument is signed by the maker. The box is closed with beautiful brass hooks. Date: ca. 1880HWL: 2.5×22.5×3.3 cmSigned: Royer Ft de Compas, Rue de l’Ancienne Comedie 12, ParisOrigin:Condition: in good and working condition Read More...

06 Dec

A brass compass, France, 18th century

By Le Zograscope

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Brass compass with square plate measuring 6.7cm sides and 5.9cm diameter. The compass is engraved with the four cardinal points and is divided into two times 0-180 degrees. The four holes are later. The original needle is still perfectly magnetized. Good condition. Read More...

05 Dec

Brass Protractor, 18th century

By ARCHIPEL International Maritime Gallery

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Eighteenth century brass protractor with hand engraved inner and outer scales. Tapered outer edges and beveled straight edges. Date: 1770-1790HW: 56×88 mmSigned: not signedOrigin: FranceCondition: good with signs of wear Read More...

02 Dec

TAPISSERIE – LA BOITE OPTIQUE XVIII ème

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Tapisserie fin XVIII ème début XIX ème représentant un montreur de boite optique. Assez bel état, contrecollée sur une planche de chêne. Cadre : 39 x 48.5 cm Read More...

02 Dec

Collin Lacrimal set in case

By Van Leest Antiques

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A silver lacrimal set made and signed by Collin & Cie of the 1880’s. Collin was an apprentice of Charrière who later took over the business. The set includes a syringe with three catheters, Scissor, three double Stylet Lacrimal Dilators, a pair of tweezers, two Richter knifes, a double cystotome and a wound hook. The set comes in its original leather case with purple fabric and velour on the inner side. One outer messing hooks is broken. Dimensions: 17 x Read More...

01 Dec

Rare Brass Protractor, 18th century

By ARCHIPEL International Maritime Gallery

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Eighteenth century brass protractor with hand engraved scales and transversal nonius on the horizontal bar. Date: 1790-1810HW: 71×113 mm (2.9×4.5 in)Signed: not signedOrigin: FranceCondition: excellent More nautical instruments can be seen at www.archipel-img.com Read More...

01 Dec

Duboscq concave lens, c 1870

By Van Leest Antiques

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A double concave lens (diverging – or negative lens) of J. Duboscq a Paris (1817-1886). The lens is situated on the lacquered brass stem and a wooden mahogany base. The diameter of the lens: 7.5 cmHeight: 45 cm. Find out more on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

30 Nov

Terrestrial globe by Olivier-Pinot

By Van Leest Antiques

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This globe is a made model of the ‘Image of Epinal’ series printed between 1880 and 1908, it was called the Le Globe artificiel ou mappemonde. The terrestrial globe is made of fourteen coloured cartouches. It arises from a ebonized turned wooden stand. The globe depicts regions, countries and rivers. Image of Epinal were cardboard models of 39 x 49 cm, on which a pattern was printed. The pattern had to be cut and assembled to construct various objects or Read More...

29 Nov

Forest Terrestrial Globe

By Van Leest Antiques

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Small J. Forest terrestrial globe with fourteen coloured cartouches of circa 1920. The globe contains a detailed representation of country borders, state boundaries, cities railroads, rivers and telegraphic and navigation lines and cables. The inscription says that this globe was drawn by J. Forest and engraved by A. Soldan. It was for sale at Rue de Buci 17. The globe arises from its original ebonized turned wooden stand. A mounted metal stem holds the globe in position. The globe can Read More...