Folding brass set square engraved with scales and units of measurement, the arm pierced with a window and marked "Demi Pied de France" (Half Foot of France). 18th century. Minor pitting. Length when c[...]
Precision balance scale from a pharmacy laboratory; weights are present in the drawer. The trays and tray holders are brass. The measuring axis is bronze. Complete and in good working order. The case [...]
A Nuremberg-type microscope with three sliding tubes, accompanied by several microscopic views mounted on wooden rods. The instrument is made of wood and cardboard, materials characteristic of this ty[...]
A bronze mortar with two handles, bearing the inscription "Henryck ter horst me fecyt a1638" and decorated with a frieze of cornucopias and cherubs. Netherlands, 19th century. Condition: Some signs of[...]
Small entomologist's magnifying glass made of boxwood, horn, and bone. Designed to accompany its owner on travels, it is detachable and comes in a case containing the articulated arm with its intercha[...]
A small set of two ophthalmic instruments of rare quality and luxurious design. These two instruments were used together and share the same provenance. They are both French, dating from around 1760-17[...]
Large bottles and flasks from the pharmacy held many mysteries for a novice like myself; I couldn't even translate the enamel labels on these containers. Six have a bottle neck, the others a wide, eme[...]
Long ago, science classrooms were overflowing with all sorts of teaching materials, displayed on shelves or hanging on the walls. An intriguing botanical specimen sat in the display case, and students[...]
Original French mechanical anemometer, manufactured by MAG (Maison A. Godel). Professional meteorological measuring instrument, bearing the French marine certification (Anchor with LN or LM), attestin[...]
Cardboard and wood globe. Model drawn by J. Foreste, geographer. Early 20th century. The globe has sustained some minor damage, but nothing serious; see photos.
A rare and unique object, handwritten in ink on a fine linen ribbon over 5 meters long, it contains measurements for capacity of barrels and casks, with, as veltes, non-equidistant measurements faith[...]
From grains of rice to red beans, an agricultural engineering school, where they were waiting, made excellent use of these bottles. Intended for displaying collections, these uniquely shaped glass con[...]
19th century terrestrial globe by Joseph Forest, blackened pear wood base and cast iron seat, paper-coated plaster globe, bronze frame, rare because it is in excellent condition.
Telegraph Morse recorder used in telegraph offices from 1860 until the mid-1950s. The recorder received the Morse signal from the transmitter station. The current passing through the coils of the reco[...]
Vintage educational/museum model depicting a cross-section of plant cells, Somso brand. Made in West Germany around the 1970s, this educational model is mounted on a green wooden base. It features d[...]
Rare and complete original set of Breukenappels, a Dutch/German term literally meaning "fraction apples." These are refined historical teaching tools, used in the early decades of the 20th century for[...]
Splendid and very rare object of curiosity and collectibility. Automatic repeating numbering machine with incrementing function in polished brass and turned wood, dating from the Belle Époque (circa 1[...]
Antique Type 10 telephone, Eurieult system. Circa 1900. Handset signed Eurieult in Paris and earpiece marked Société Industrielle des Téléphones, Paris. Mahogany frame. Wooden column resting on a firs[...]
Torture for the student I was… thankfully, I feel better now. Sixteen stained wooden pieces form an old collection of polyhedra, including, but not limited to: pi/3 x h²(3r-h), a right circular cylind[...]
19th century - Napoleon III period. Blackened wood, glass. Optical instrument with an integrated magnifying glass in a portable case, formerly used for viewing photographs and postcards. Attractive mo[...]
"Manufacture Française Armes & Cycles, St Étienne", Circa 1900, Nickel silver and steel, glass, brass, blued steel. Measuring device used in meteorology and physics indicating atmospheric pressure. Ca[...]
We present this pair of Louis Philippe period (1831-1848) covered pharmacy jars in perfect condition. They have retained their original labels, written in Latin. Weight 748g. Shipping extra (€26).
A fine collection of 200 numbered and named minerals from the collection of Christian Sandler, a German geographer and geologist, late 19th century. This is the personal collection of Christian Sandle[...]
Important English terrestrial globe, known as Malby’s Terrestrial Globe, published in London on June 1st, 1845.
The globe is made of printed papier-mâché, with detailed cartography and original perio[...]
A mahogany compass box, well-stocked with compasses and other drafting tools. The lock is functional, but be careful, once closed it's not easy to open! Length 23.5 cm – width 13.5 cm – height 5 cm. F[...]
Antique watchmaker's tool – large brass gear compass. Good condition. No play. It is in its original case. For dimensions, see photos. The case measures 32.5 x 11.5 x 12 cm. NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE THE EU[...]
Antique Shoemaker's Foot Measuring Tape in solid boxwood and brass, signed by the renowned Ullathorne & Co. manufacturer, active in London and Paris in the 19th century. This precision instrument, ess[...]
Rare electric table lighter "Karl Muller" from the late 19th century, early 20th century.Patent number N.29250. This table lighter is characterized by a walnut wood structure with a mechanism powere[...]
A multi-slot vertical sighting system (pinnules) allows for perpendicular sightings and topographic alignments. A finely graduated central brass ring allows for angle or slope ratio readings (azimutha[...]
Antique solid brass surveying instrument with prismatic readings, signed Bathelemy, Paris, dating from the second half of the 19th century (circa 1860-1870). This magnetic instrument was used by surve[...]
Large apothecary's ivory mortar and pestle
Indo-Portuguese
17th century
Cites certificate number IT/CE/3023/MI/01112
19,5 x 11 cm ; pestle 26 cm
The mortar's origins are lost in the mists of ant[...]
French terrestrial globe published by G. Thomas, Paris, 44 Rue Notre-Dame-des-Champs, datable to the late 19th century.The cartography reflects the geopolitical situation of the late nineteenth centur[...]
An exceptional collection of blown glass monstrances, bent using hot pliers. These containers originally served to indicate that passersby were in front of a pharmacy. The bottles contained plants… La[...]
Brass camera lucida in its original case with lenses. The workbench mounting system, with a telescopic and adjustable rod, allows for optical superimposition of the subject to be drawn and transfer of[...]
An uncommon model of an obstetric perforator after Mauriceau, unsigned, but 18th century. This instrument is described in the Encyclopedia as a "Lance for piercing the head of the fetus in the womb." [...]
Stone breaker with pinion and rack, circa 1850-1860. Rare urethral stone breaker with a pinion engaging a rack, a model invented by Charrière in the mid-1830s and here signed by Mathieu, dating to aro[...]
Extraordinary lost-wax cast bronze pharmacy mortar. The mortar's exterior is decorated with a series of alternating frames, and at the bottom is a wide band decorated with phytomorphic motifs. Above t[...]
A 30cm diameter terrestrial globe, circa 1900. The globe is signed "Terrestrial globe at a scale of 1/40000000 drawn by J. Forest [...] Complete edition" and has an inclined polar mount on a cast iron[...]
'MARIUS UTRECHT INSTRUMENT', Mid-20th century, U-shaped blown glass tube mounted on a painted and varnished wooden base. Hydrostatic apparatus used in laboratories and for teaching physics. The U-shap[...]
Unsigned [England (?)], circa 1820-1830, varnished brass, in its original mahogany case, lid lined with burgundy velvet. Folding tripod microscope, preserved in its compartmented case comprising: an o[...]
Geoscope - Ricoscope Edition - Florence 1981. Dimensions: 50 x 50 mm, H: 146 cm. Materials: Globe - Plastic. This superb vintage decorative piece is ideal for complementing your office or interior des[...]
This instrument was used to measure the distance traveled by a ship and, taking time into account, to determine its speed. This information facilitated navigation and logbook keeping. This unique and [...]
19th Century Napoleon III Globe, Lebègue & Cie, ParisCardboard, cast ironHeight: 57.5 cmDiameter: 33 cmFair condition, some marks visible in the photos: notably a small hole at the South Pole, some sc[...]
This device, used to measure atmospheric pressure and continuously record readings over a week, bears the stamp of the Richard Frères (RF) company. Founded in 1845 in Paris, this company, which manufa[...]
Six large engraved glass apothecary jars, the labels of which are visible in the photos. In excellent condition with their original tin lids, they date from the 19th century and can be sold ind[...]
In a finely chased bronze frame with braided and beaded motifs, a centigrade thermometer with a serpentine reservoir sits on a brass plate secured by two flower-shaped cabochons on a sea-green marble [...]
Rare brass equinoctial sundial, Germany, second half of the 17th century. Brass, silver, and iron; 14 cm long, 7 cm wide, and 6.5 cm high. This rare brass equinoctial sundial is unsigned but certainly[...]
Equinoctial ring in gilt brass, Germany, circa 1700. Gilt brass, brass, and steel; 6.3 cm in diameter and 8 cm high including the bail. The ring, constructed of brass and gilt brass, consists of two c[...]
Pre-Hevelius sundial, dated 1616. Brass; 6 x 5.8 cm and 7.3 cm with the bail. This rare altitude sundial, known as the Hevelius type after the example made by Joannes Hevelius in 1638 (preserved at th[...]
Heron's engine or aeolipile, scientific instrument, XIX century.The engine of Eron is considered to be the first steam engine and the first jet engine in history, invented by Heron of Alexandria in th[...]
Description: Authentic 19th-century portable medical case, made of wood and designed to hold various medical instruments, some of which are still present. This compact and functional object testifies [...]
Rare Antique Steam model, late 1800s.Likely German origin.The model consists of a brass boiler and a small alcohol stove underneath. Once the boiler reaches temperature it emits steam which turns the [...]
A set of 18 19th-century apothecary bottles in smoked and blown glass, with metal stoppers. Some also have cork stoppers. Acid-etched labels. Some have torn paper labels on the back. A beautiful decor[...]
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