DIPTYCH sundial in wood covered with paper. The outer face displays a list of major European cities with their latitudes, while the inner face comprises a vertical sundial with a latitude chart and a [...]
An exceptional 18th-century octagonal brass sundial, signed "Johan Schrettegger, Augsburg," featuring a blued steel pointer, a folding latitude arc engraved from 10° to 90°, and an engraved equinoctia[...]
An exceptional German portable sundial, finely engraved and made of gilt brass, signed "J. Vogler," and preserved in its original case. Made in the 18th century, this exquisite instrument testifies to[...]
An exceptional portable sundial in engraved ivory, a fine example of 18th-century German craftsmanship, likely made in Nuremberg, one of Europe's historic centers for the manufacture of scientific ins[...]
An elegant, portable brass sundial, finely engraved and signed "Menant à Paris," testifying to the precision and expertise of French artisans specializing in scientific instruments. This compact and e[...]
18 th - century bronze graphomètre with sighting vanes , made by renard , ParisGeodeticvand topographic instrumentCompass diamètre : 4,7 cmHeight with ball joint and base : 15 cmWidth : 18 cmComplete [...]
GOURDIN (Pierre) Rectangular graphometer dated 1781Unusual shape for a French brass graphometer from the 18th century. It is signed and dated "Gourdin au Quart de cercle à Paris 1781".This graphometer[...]
Butterfield type sundial in engraved brass enclosing a compass. Gnomon engraved with a bird and scrolls. Joseph Simon GUIBOUT (1715-1780), apprentice of DELURE in 1731, he set up his own business on t[...]
A set of three compasses made of brass and bearing the mark, a wheel, of the German weights and measures instrument maker Adolf Deinert working in Nuremberg. We can date the compasses to the years 174[...]
Beautiful engraved brass navigation instrument forming a compass-sundial in its original box, stamped JF André, with a label from the last owner underneath, in good condition but the bottom of the box[...]
Brass graphometer signed "Duhamel à Paris" decorated with a rich decoration of flowers and leaves. The graphometer can be dated to the mid-18th century. In the center of the graphometer, a finely engr[...]
Early and beautiful Zograscope dating from the end of the 18th century in turned wood with wood inlays of different colors. Also note the decorative elements around the lens frame in brass and bone. A[...]
Antique French Butterfield Pocket Sundial & Compass – Circa 1700A fine and rare antique French Butterfield-style sundial, dating from the early 18th century (circa 1700). This portable pocket instrume[...]
Cardboard hourglass covered with blue, red and orange tinted paper decorated with waves, with circular bases of the same decoration. An opening in the frame reveals the vial made up of two clear "bubb[...]
Large precision sundial, for the latitude of 49 degrees, used for setting watches and clocks. It is signed: "Invented by Julien Le Roy of the Society of Arts / made by Jacques Le Maire of the Society [...]
18th-Century French Coin Scale by Jecker à Paris
A Rare Precision Instrument from the Golden Age of Parisian Scientific Craftsmanship
A rare and finely preserved French steelyard coin balance, da[...]
Brass Two-Lens Spyglass with Shagreen Cover Signed George Opticien of the Academy of Sciences, Quay de Conty in Paris circa 1760-1780 This spyglass has two objective lenses giving different power magn[...]
Brass surveying circle with six pinnules, two of which are mounted on a rotating alidade. The circle measures 15cm. It is signed "Baradelle à Paris" and can be dated around 1730-1750. The instrument i[...]
Coffret de trépanation comprenant un ensemble d'instruments de trépanation et de chirurgie crânienne. Le coffret n'est pas signé mais français, datable vers 1800.L'ensemble est complet et en bon état [...]
Horizontal sundial in chiseled brass, signed Johan Schrettegger* Augsburg (Germany), in its original case, from the 18th century. This dial is in good condition. The compass works and it is signed und[...]
Shipping is free for mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay****************Pewter syrup jug in a flared shape with a short straight foot, long curved spout, fitted with a turned wooden handle. [...]
Unsigned, Late 18th century - Early 19th century - Early 19th century. The instrument, also called a salon telescope, is installed on a folding tripod baluster stand for astronomical observations made[...]
Octagonal equinoctial sundial. 18th century. The dial is not signed. Several cities are engraved on and below the plate: London, St. Petersburg, Paris, Rome, Antwerp, Berlin, Havana, Santo Domingo, Ne[...]
I cannot provide explanations on the use and origin of these two ancient measuring instruments, one of them is equipped with a small foldable steel blade.
Bronze mortar, 17th or 18th century, mortar with 6 fluted reinforcements, Top diameter 12 cm, base 8 cm, height 8.5 cm, the pestle is 17.5 cm long. For France, Chronopost shop to shop shipping: 10 Eur[...]
Rectangular brass protractor signed "F. Watkins London". The protractor measures 15.7cmx4.8cm. On one side are engraved a double scale from 0 to 180 degrees and a conversion scale, and on the other si[...]
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 [...]
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.[...]
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[...]
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.
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[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Free shipping for mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay
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A circular pewter BLEEDING PALETTE with a raised and molded wing, fitted with a poly[...]
Shipping is free for mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay
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CANARD DE MALADE pomiform in pewter, with long tubular spillway, acorn lid and mo[...]
Bronze mortar with a slightly frustoconical shape, with a flared neck with five buttresses framing relief motifs with fleur-de-lys. Large diameter: 19 cm Height: 12 cm
Large pinnule graphometer, signed:
This device consists of a semicircle and two pinnule alidades created to measure angles in the field.
Finely engraved compass with eight cardinal points.
Signatur[...]
Unsigned, 18th century, gilded brass. Unsigned Butterfield type dial. Octagonal plate supported by a compass and a small baluster foot. The time scale engraved on the plate is numbered in black enamel[...]
Bronze Mortar With Unusual Pestle Circa 1700.
In very good original old used condition, there are no cracks or restorations, with beautiful original patination.
14.5cm high, (with out pestle)13.[...]
Ornate gilded copper spyglass with two draws, one of which is signed "DOLLOND LONDON".
Was tinted black.
Dimensions: heights of 8.6 cm (open) and 5 cm (closed).
London dating from around 1800[...]
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