Large sundial signed Le Maire, likely for Pierre Le Maire (1717-1785), a manufacturer in Paris. The sundial features a compass. On the back, the latitudes of various European cities. Retractable bird [...]
This interesting example of 18th century medical instruments is in beautiful condition and still contains its dark horn or tortoiseshell bleeding torches whose impeccable blades are marked PARIS. Silv[...]
Antique bronze MORTAR, with two handles bearing the coat of arms, inscription around the neck. In its original condition. Height 12.5 cm. Diameter 14.5 cm.
Rare set of drawing instruments from the late 18th century, of which the king's foot, the protractor, and the reduction compass, bear the signature Diebolt à Strasbourg. These three main instruments[...]
Portable, oblong-shaped urinal with a handle: "This container was initially used by ladies for "imperious urination", under the crinoline, during the endless sermons of the abbot of the same name" (G.[...]
Large Culpeper-type microscope on a wooden base, attributable to Jecker. Same construction as the microscope signed Jecker in the Nachet collection. Number 80
Perfectly functional spyglass by the prestigious Parisian optician Ingénieur Chevallier. Beautifully assembled in copper, varnished brass and tortoiseshell. The 1842 catalog tells us that this bezel w[...]
A perfectly functional opera lorgnette. There are minor dents and tarnishing on the brass rings. The floral wallpaper is worn in places. Note the pretty green tint of the inner tube. The glass lenses [...]
A perfectly functional opera lorgnette. There is a crack and other minor damage to the wood-effect resin surrounding the front lens. Some signs of wear on the outer morocco. Do take note of the attrac[...]
Large apothecary mortar in black marble with white veins and shell inclusions. On an old wooden column. Good condition. 18th century period. Dimensions: h26 diameter 41 and the wooden base: h74.5 diam[...]
Proportion Compass Called Half-Foot of the KingPIERRE II LE MAIRE(active between 1740 and 1760)Paris, France, 18th centuryBrassDim. closed: L. 17.3; H. 3cmL. open: 33.4 cmDouble-sided engraved brass h[...]
Davis quarter in ebony, boxwood and bone. Holland 8th century. Condition: Good overall condition, missing part of the bezel. Dimensions: H. 61 x W. 36.7 cm.
Early small mathematics and writing kit made of silver and fitted, in its lower part, with an inkwell. The small cylindrical case measures 12cm in height. Made of wood but mounted in silver and covere[...]
Rare full circle, called a planchette, with four pinnules, two of which are movable, mounted on a rotating alidade. The instrument is made of walnut and brass. The large brass circle is divided into t[...]
Made of bronze, here is a very pretty little mortar, a bit big however to be a poison mortar. It is decorated with a rotating decoration composed of crowned female masks and thick stylized columns. Ni[...]
Working sundial and compass integrated with a retractable and adjustable bird gnomon, made by Chapotot in Paris. The latitude of major cities is engraved on the back of the dial.Louis Chapotot was act[...]
A round bedpan with rounded edges and cushion attachments. Hallmarked by Allègre in Angers, 18th century. 26cm in diameter, 17.3cm in interior diameter and 28cm in length. (An example with attachment [...]
This late 18th century engraved king's foot is genuine and natural. As for the condition, we note the classic signs of wear on this type of object. Our photos allow you to appreciate the quality of th[...]
Small set of two ophthalmology instruments of rare quality and luxurious design. These two instruments were used together and have the same provenance. They are both French, datable around 1760-1770:-[...]
This is an engraved brass measuring instrument from the 18th century.
Regarding its condition, please note signs of wear due to use.
Our photos allow you to appreciate the quality of the item.
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This is an engraved brass measuring instrument from the 18th century.Regarding its condition, please note signs of wear due to use.Our photos allow you to appreciate the quality of the item.For condit[...]
Here an elegant survivor, it is not common to find a modest utilitarian wooden compass 2-3 centuries old and to be able to admire it still.
Solidly built from dark and hard wood, reinforced by iron [...]
Sundial also serving as a compass signed Le Maire et Fils. Work carried out between 1722 and 1727. Very good condition, in its original shagreen case. 18th century hallmark Dimensions: 6 - 6.5cm
Portable equinoctial sundial
Jean-Baptiste DELURE (active in Paris from 1695 to 1736)
Paris, France, circa 1700-1720
Silver and glass
H. 3.2; L. 6; L. 6.9 cm
(restoration to the foot)
Portable[...]
A brass pocket sundial and compass, signed ‘Butterfield, Paris’.
Paris, early 18th century.
Measures 6.1 x 5.2 x 1cm.
Contained within its original leather case which remains in fine condi[...]
Beautiful little one-handed mortar, without pestle, from cast bronze, very simple model, on a round base with strong edge, the body is flared, with application of four buttresses of fruit and foliage,[...]
This 18th-century brass graphometer is an angular measuring instrument used in topography and cartography to accurately measure horizontal angles. It is equipped with a central compass to orient measu[...]
Set of two compasses made of brass and bearing the mark, a wheel, of the German manufacturer of weights and measures working in Nuremberg Adolf Deinert. We can date the compasses to the years 1740-175[...]
Rare oval-shaped pewter basin of 18thy C., intended for childbirth, sometimes called a birthing basin but more likely a placenta basin. Equipped with six loops placed under the rim and intended to hol[...]
PRICE DROP due to retirement! Beam scale, pharmacy or store, in bronze and brass, complete and in good condition. Crowned O mark and numerous control hallmarks.
- Delivery all distances and int[...]
Dental key, called Garengeot, used for tooth extraction. This model can be dated to the end of the 18th century. Very good example of classical style from the second half of the 18th century with a sh[...]
Compact and portable grain scale signed Chemin "Rue de la Feronnerie in Paris" C. 1789. A long lacquered brass cylinder compactly contains a cylindrical mahogany case filled with complete equipment fo[...]
Wooden trebuchet complete with its weights. Indications in German and dated 1786. The box measures approximately 5,12 inches X 2,56 inches and 0,90 inches thick.
Beautiful monoxyle object from pear wood, combining backrest bracket and angular bracket, the first carved of artistic moldings and corbin beak, the second marked of fillets and center-punched flowers[...]
Monetary scale, Germany, 1782 Complete monetary scale with its 16 weights, its balance and four small brass sheet weights, preserved in a 17th century case with lid. The set is signed "Joh. Pet. Brase[...]
Superb carpenter's compass, In wrought iron, Signed E.FOUQUET, In good condition, beautiful patina of time, French work from the 18th/early 19th century. Weight: 1230 gr, Dimensions: Length: 70 cm, Wi[...]
Large surveying circle with four folding pinnules, two of which are mounted on a rotating circle. This large circle is 29.5 cm in diameter and whose pinnules measure 8.5 cm in height and bears the eni[...]
Large gray marble apothecary mortar, with four ears, with its wooden (oak) and alabaster pestle, from the 18th century. This mortar is in good condition and is of good quality. It has its pestle. Plea[...]
Beautiful graphometer signet Fieuset in Paris Beautiful silver compass, the instrument is mounted on a ball joint foot with its butterfly clamp. Beautiful original condition
18th century masterpiece of steel used for experiments in experimental physics, electricity, medical magnetism or mesmerism. The instrument is kept in a case shaped in green morocco. Intriguing instru[...]
Interesting Tripod Culpeper microscope of Nuremberg type C.1790 In the center of a circular wooden base, skillfully turned on the lathe, was an adjustable mirror mounted on its axis. On the edges of t[...]
Two scarifiers for bleeding
in their original case
First half of the 18th century
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7.5 x 6.4 x 2.8 cm [case]
6.2 and 5.3 cm long [instruments]
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Beautiful and rare early models, in bro[...]
[Paris], 18th century, unfolded case: 23 cm, closed: 19 x 9 cm, long-grained garnet morocco case with palmettes and gilt irons on the outside and inside, lined with green morocco, steel, horn and tort[...]
XVIII Money changer scale in its original box in good condition. Complete with its weights with its bucket stack and its conversion table. Arm length 12.5 cm Diameter of the trays 4 cm.
“The instrument consists of a partially hollowed-out disc mounted on a knee stand. It is engraved on its circumference with a 360-degree scale with double numbering in reverse (each 10-180 X 2); the t[...]
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A circular pewter BLEEDING PALETTE with a raised and molded wing, fitted with a poly[...]
The circular base of the microscope has an orifice in its center where a flat mirror mounted on an adjustable bracket is engaged. From this base rise three S-shaped columns which support a shelf that [...]
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