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Metallographic Microscope By Mr Le Chatelier Ph and F Pellin à Paris c 1897 Read More...

Architect and Mathematical set signed Canivet à la sphère à Paris

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Large architect and mathematical set signed Canivet à la sphère à Paris A French brass sector, “Pied de Roy,” bearing the signature of Canivet A brass sector signed “demi pied de roy” by Canivet An ebony ruler A substantial pair of brass and steel dividers with a removable point One removable brass point with a small wheel One removable steel ink point One removable brass point for a pen holder A large brass double penholder that can be screwed A small brass and steel pair of dividers The protractor Read More...

24 Nov

Silver sundial signed Le Febvre A Paris dated circa 1680

By Galerie Delalande Paris

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Silver sundial signed “Le Febvre A Paris” dated circa 1680. The upper face is engraved with three hour scales (two in Roman numerals and one in Arabic numerals) graduated from 4-12-8 and 5-12-7. In the centre is a foliate decoration surmounted by the signature “Le Febvre A Paris”. Mobile bird gnomon with foliate decoration, one side graduated for latitudes from 35 to 60 degrees. On the lower part a compass marked with the four cardinal points and a Fleur de Lys. Blued Read More...

21 Nov

A small travelling 3-draw French telescope, mid-18th century

By Le Zograscope

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A small travel refracting telescope with three draws and made of cardboard, green vellum gilded and covered in leather. The instrument is not signed but French dating from the mid-18th century. It measures closed, with its two caps, 24cm in length and in position giving a clear view, 64.5cm. Very good original and working condition. The instrument preserved its two caps and its original optics. Only defect to note : small tears at the base of the second tube or draw (see the Read More...

15 Nov

Miniature globe by J. Forest

By Van Leest Antiques

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Miniature globe by J. Forest on a beautifully turned ebonized wooden stand, dated around 1890. The map depicts the continents, with countries and their capitals and is complete. The globe is held to the stand by a pin and has a dark brown patina, which is created by the drying of the wood or paint. The miniature globe is signed: GlobeTerrestreDressé parJ. Forest17 rue de BuciParis In 1886, Joseph Forest founded his publishing house for maps and plans, world maps, globes, terrestrial Read More...

11 Nov

Universal equinoctial ring dial Macquart et Cadot

By Van Leest Antiques

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Universal equinoctial ring dial by Macquart et Cadot in brass of the first half of the 18th century for use in northern and southern latitudes. It has two concentric rings and a bridge, folding flat when not in use, a suspension ring and a braket moving in grooved outer edges of meridian ring. The meridian ring (outer) has two latitude scales divided clockwise 0°-90° and 0°-80°, numbered by 10°, subdivided to 5° and to 1°. This side carries the signature Read More...

08 Nov

Terrestrial globe by Girard Barrère et Thomas

By Van Leest Antiques

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This early 20th century FrenchTerrestrial globe by Girard Barrère et Thomas shows us the upcoming communication and transportation industries. Straight lines are drawn between the different continents symbolizing navigation lines and telegraph cables. On the continents railways are depicted, besides the countries, main cities and rivers. the globe arises from a richly decorated metal tripod stand which is decorated with three male faces with moustaches. The globe is made of twelve coloured cartouches and is almost perfect condition. Signed Girard Barrère Read More...

07 Nov

French XVIII TH box microscope for the privilege of the King

By Florin

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French XVIII TH box microscope by Sibie a Marsella for the privilege of the King The box microscope can be defined as a compound microscope where the optic system is fixed by a pilar to the box enclosing a mirror-making it possible to illuminate the object to be examined.The upper face of the box acts as the stage of the microscope. The microscope we sell is housed in its original wood box and presents many accessories.It is ib working Read More...

03 Nov

Globe by Felix Delamarche

By Van Leest Antiques

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The terrestrial globe by Felix Delamarche is made of 12 engraved and colored paper gores on papermache/plaster sphere.The horizontal and full meridian ring are made of wood with engraved paper. The globe is mounted on a turned ebonized wooden stand. Four arms arise from the stand with the langitudes and the longitudes from several cities. The arms give support to a horizontal ring with the month and the associated zodiacs. The globe has an inscription which stating that it is Read More...

28 Oct

19th century French Miniature globe

By Van Leest Antiques

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19th century anonymous miniature globe with only the most important information about the latitudes, oceans, continents some geographical landmarks and rivers. The globe arises from an ebonized stand and is hold together by a steel pin. Height: 5,7 cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

28 Oct

Large protractor Baradelle l’Ainé Paris C 1720

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Large protractor Baradelle l’Ainé Paris C 1720 Very good condition. Read More...

27 Oct

French trepanning set by Lesueur, ca 1780

By Van Leest Antiques

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Trepanning drill set by Lesueur of the last quarter of the 18th century. The case is made of wood covered with leather with a brass handle on top and hinged lids to open the box. The inner side is fitted with green velvet. The set consist of a Trepanning drill which is signed with two trademarks of Lesueur: an A with a crown. The drill has a turned ebony handle. Three interchangeable conical crown cutting drills of different diameters Read More...