Archives

Obstetric Spoon

An early obstetric spoon or hevel, probably Dutch manufacture in the 1780’s. The stem with a hook is inlaid with red copper and a brass button at the end. Beautiful work of the blacksmith.  Read More...

Rare round brass sundial signed HYERONIMVS VVLPARIA . FA (ciebat) 1577

Round brass sundial signed “HYERONIMVS VVLPARIA . FA (ciebat) 1577”. On the periphery two concentric circles divided into eight sectors indicating the main winds. Inside there is a sundial with the hour lines between the two Tropics and its vertical pin hole. A compass with the four cardinal directions and the magnetic declination (the glass and needle are missing). It is surrounded by a compass rose with sixteen directions. On the opposite side a graduated disc of three concentric circles Read More...

Large 18th century iron century divider, dividers

Exceptionally large 18th iron century divider, dividers in intact and original condition 19.3 Inch 48.5 cm € 145.- Read More...

Dutch Rachitome saw by J. Hoeff-Ticke Leyden,

Rachitome saw by “J. Hoeff-Ticke Leyden”, 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 wooden handles and two blades which are fixed with steel screws and brass wing-nut. Signed by J. Hoeff-Ticke Leyden. No cracks on the handles and some Read More...

Early post mortum set by Vernetti Milano

An Early post mortum set by Vernetti Milano with a label of “Sezioni” what could be also used as an amputation set. There is a literature with image of amputation made with hammer and Chisel. Vernetti was a surgical instrument maker active in Milan in the first half of the 1800’s. The hammer and the chisel are signed by “Vernetti Milan”. There are 3 missing instruments and 1 replacement.  Measurements 56 x 20 x 5 cm. Read More...

A Fine pair of Belgian boxlock percussion pistols.

A fine pair of quality Belgian boxlock percussion pocket pistols, circa 1830 with polished steel frames engraved with foliage, Liege proof marks, turn-off rifled Damascus twist barrels 1.5″, concealed triggers, rounded ivory stocks, foliate engraved steel butt caps with sprung hinged lids for percussion caps. Excellent condition and good working order ( a couple of minor age cracks to ivory). In purple lined close fitted rosewood veneered case with gilt brass stringing and escutcheon engraved ‘FR’ ( a little curving Read More...

RARE PALUZIE GLOBE FROM THE XIX CENTURY

RARE PALUZIE GLOBE FROM THE XIX CENTURY. DESKTOP GLOBE FROM THE XIX CENTURY MADE BY THE HOUSE: FAUSTINO PALUZIE-BARCELONA. THE BASE IS MADE OF EBONIZED WOOD AND THE GLOBE, DUE TO ITS WEIGHT, IS POSSIBLY SOLID WOOD. MEASURES: 18X18X25 CM. BALLOON HAS A DIAMETER OF: 14 CM. VERY GOOD CONDITION Read More...

18th century medicinal travel pharmacy chest

18th century medicinal travel pharmacy chest these types of chests were used on expeditions in the 18th century by horse or by ship This rare box contains 6 completely intact bottles with a plant painting on 4 sides, and 2 tin cans Box 13 Inch X 10 Inch X 8 Inch ( 33 X 25 X 20 Cm ) bottles 5.5 Inch high honey laudanum and digitalis were well-known examples of medicines that were taken with them This rare box Read More...

Italian set of 25 prosthetic artificial glass eyes in their original case,

A great Italian set of 25 prosthetic glass eyes, in their original case with the label of the maker “Giorgio Mastrolorenzi, Roma”.Exceptional quality, each one is one-of-a-kind, with great detailsMeasurements of the case 16,5 x 16,5 cm Read More...

Planetaria Orrery Handle mechanism signed Felk

Beautiful planetaria orrery with handle mechanism signed Felk.C 1880 Platina with zodiacal signs and month. Good condition , Little old restore on the globe Read More...

~FANTASTIC AND RARE COMPASS MICROSCOPE WITH FORCEPS AND BULLSEYE/LIVE BOX (AMENDED)~

A one off Continental(French) ? compass microscope of unusual features. 17 cm. long with a threaded ebony handle, this simple microscope features fold out interchangeable and stacking lenses stored in the beautifully tear drop shaped upper section (2-3 X each). Magnificent early knurling/roping of the brass of all screws and pivot points. Full 360 rotation of the bullseye/livebox and forceps and 90 degree perpendicular rotation for focus in addition to 180 degree rotation to swing the forceps/bullseye/live box out Read More...

Hispanic Copernican Planetaria with Mecanism C 1860

Interesting and rare Copernican planetaria hispanic with handle mechanism . Equatorial circle with zodiacal signs and months. Meridien circle with solstices . Very good condition. Read More...