Pharmacy cork press 19th century. This device was used to compress the corks to make them elastic and thus close the glass bottles. This instrument was invented around 1830
This cork press dates fro[...]
Russian Brass Travel Equatorial Sundial. Compass and divided time circle on silver plating, plate with three wedge screws and two bubble levels, black shagreen carrying case. Russia Early 19th Century
Rare form of graphometer-eclimeter constructed in brass, French and dating from the beginning of the 19th century, mounted on a foot with a double rotating rod. The instrument is not signed but bears [...]
Unusual inclination compass bearing the signature "Deleuil Paris" dating from around 1850-1860. The instrument was made by Louis-Joseph or Jean-Adrien Deleuil, the father or the son. Mounted on a roun[...]
H. Morin Alignment Optics in Paris. In good general condition. Length 28 cm, height 22 cm. France late 19th or early 20th century.
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This dentist's lathe dating from the 1880s remains in its original condition and still works.
The pedal mechanism drives the bur holder via a flexible which, despite the vibrations... made it possi[...]
Two-function surgeon's tool. Steel and buffalo horn for the handles. Large knife-type blade, the handles open with a brass catch and internal steel spring. This beautiful piece was at the time used fo[...]
Interesting And Rare Dutch Brass Bushel Balance Complete Set 1846.
Of “2 N D Maatjes
Marked with the annual calibration marks for 1846 and 1847 and the mark of gauge master G. Kuyper master in 14 Ma[...]
Old aneroid index from the end of the 19th century, with magnifying glass, screwed into a shaped leather case with instructions for use in the cover and brass latch stamped LZ PARIS in the case lock
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Rare with this number of prints!
Framed in gilded brass, the barrel is decorated with a lacquer composition imitating aventurine.
Very good condition, the lenses are sharp and the metal is very[...]
MAGNIFICENT INSTRUMENT FOR DEMONSTRATION OF METALLIC EXPANSION, SIGNED "W & S.JONES-LONDON". A METAL BAR IS PLACED ON THE FLAMES DELIVERED BY THE SMALL URNS AND ITS EXPANSION WILL PUSH A METALLIC NEED[...]
Very rare electroscope called "Bohnenberger" which uses two dry batteries invented by the Italian abbot Zamboni in 1800. Very rare model in excellent condition.
Large Apothecary Mortar in Carrara marble from the 19th century in good condition, (a few small chips) total width 33.5cm height 23.5cm, interior diameter 24cm.
[France], 19th century, Turned mahogany wood, brass. Convex spherical mirror, articulated and mounted on a stand, completely removable.
This type of mirror was used during the 19th century in physics[...]
"Praxinoscope Theater. SGDG patented in France and abroad. 1878-1879. Arg.t medals Paris 1879." Animated theater model created by Émile Reynaud who developed the Praxinoscope in 1877 then the Praxinos[...]
Clarke's magneto-Faradic device, for electrotherapy.
From A Gaiffe to Paris. Circa 1870
Mahogany box
Perfect condition
I remain at your disposal for any additional information or photos
Signed on the base with the initials "RHFA" (for the house of Radiguet & Massiot), Circa 1872, wood, brass, steel - glass tube. Electric motor with open magnetic field which rotates a tube holder spec[...]
Rare trepanation saw, called “Hey saw” (or “Hey saw”), in honor of the doctor-surgeon William Hey (1736 – 1819).
`This metal example, whose patinated metal handle illustrates repeated use, dates from[...]
They each weigh 2,200 KG, that's not the problem... It gets worse when I try to join the handles, with two fingers, impossible, with three... without success, I have to use all my energy with your who[...]
The two elements appear to be of different provenance. Complete with its pirouette and its piston with turned wooden handle. Height: 31.5 cm. Length: 30 cm. Period: 19th century. Very good condition. [...]
Instrument signed "CH. CHARPENTIER, Breveté SGDG", France, circa 1890-1900. Steel and bronze engraved in long-grain leather case.
Circular pocket ruler engraved with 5 scales in Roman numerals and Gr[...]
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Rare and old electrostatic machine from Ramsden, circa 1850.
Probably a large double model from Pixi Père et Fils.
Wooden structure with uprights and glass disc, some small gaps [...]
Terrestrial "sphere" globe or world map, drawn up by R.Barbot, geographer, engraved by L.Sonnet, signed Ikelmer Publisher-manufacturer of spheres, Ministry of Public Education, 128 rue Amelot Paris, s[...]
Telescope from the end of the 19th century, the body visibly made of copper having taken on a dark brown patina over time, a little green. The optics work as well as the zoom, but the front glass has [...]
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Rare series of 11 scientific instruments from the 19th century.
Including three electrophores, two spark gaps, three tubes for vacuum experiments and three electrostatic accessori[...]
Telescopic pocket spyglass in brass and tortoiseshell with a pretty decoration of golden stars. 7 prints. In its original Moroccan box, wear to report on the hinge of the box. The optics work perfectl[...]
Horseshoe electromagnet that operated with an induction coil from the mechanical and electrotechnical workshops founded in 1876 in Berlin by Max Kohl (1853-1908), an entrepreneur in the field of elect[...]
English naval telescope, early 1800.
The telescope is signed "John Gray n.4 East Smithfield London", "Improved Day or night"
"Day or night" telescopes were commonly used on ships and could be us[...]
Pewter “mouse” URINAL in bulbous shape with tubular overflow.
Clear hallmark of Jean-Baptiste ANTHOINE active from 1883 : ANTHOINE / PARIS / 39 RUE FAIDHERBE
Length: 27 cm.
PARIS, End of the 19th[...]
Physics box for electricity experiments offering two Leyden jars, 18th century type with gold leaf, one of the bottles is fitted with copper wires, with two complete Geissler tubes and a turnstile. Ce[...]
Large spirit level in solid mahogany and brass, numbered JB, 19th century period
Good condition, a trace of burn on one side (visible in the photos)
Delivery costs mainland France €20, please contac[...]
CHEVALLIER Jean Gabriel Augustin (1778-1848)
Hydrometer Or Alcoholometer
France, 19th century
Silver
Length : 22 cm
Gross weight : 54 grammes
(slight damage)
Silver alcoholmeter engraved on [...]
A large wrought iron maritime ruler, for cartography in its original case, the ruler is signed and has a bronze button with monogram, the case is dated and bears the same initials
Rule length 77.6 cm[...]
Blown glass leech jar, topped with a molded glass foot representing three marine animals (dolphin feet?). Period: End of the 19th century Total height: 25 cm Height of the foot: 13 cm Diameter of the [...]
Medical kit: vacuum cleaner from Doctor Potain. Late 19th/early 20th. Box dimensions: 26.5 cm x 11 cm x 4.5 cm. Good state of conservation but not for medical use :( Shipping extra: €14, registered fo[...]
Early model of microscope called "Henri Van Heurck", after its inventor, the famous Belgian diatomist. This microscope was described by the latter "for the study and photography of diatoms and for all[...]
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Rare and old universal exciter, scientific device circa 1880.
Very beautifully made with brass elements and glassware mounted on a mahogany top.
Probably an instrument from the D[...]
Very beautiful example of this classic from the production of Oberheauser, then of its successor Edmund Hartnack, a small drum microscope which screws onto its mahogany transport box. This model is si[...]
Very nice marine hourglass from the nineteenth century in excellent condition.
The operating time is, one hour, to count the (watches) on boats that did not have a stopwatch.
I remain at your dispo[...]
Terrestrial globe from the end of the 19th century from the house of G. Thomas, Publisher, Paris, 1890
Globe fixed on a central axis connected to a turned black wooden foot.
The globe still rests on[...]
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Rare and old vacuum pump, scientific instrument circa 1900.
Very beautifully made with elements in brass, cast iron and glassware mounted on a mahogany top.
Functional, very good[...]
Pomiform SICK DUCK in pewter with a long beveled tubular weir, nippled lid topped with an acorn and molded handle.
Hallmark of Jean Roussel active since 1829: J.ROUSSEL 59 RUE DE LA ROQUETTE 59 PAR[...]
These small models with a fixed cannula and a pewter ring handle were intended for use by children. Not to be confused with auricular injection syringes, whose short and swollen cannula at the base av[...]
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Rare pair of burning mirrors, scientific instruments circa 1870.
Probably from the Duboscq factory, cast iron feet, uprights, screws and parabolas in brass.
The two mirrors are c[...]
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Interesting series of 4 old scientific instruments, circa 1870.
Made by the Duboscq factory, lot including two prisms, a magnifying glass and a slightly convex mirror.
Painted ca[...]
Set of 3 Guedel cannulas, for tracheotomy, in hallmarked solid silver. The largest: 10 cm. Total weight: 69 g. Good condition. Shipping extra: €10, registered for France, thank you.
Unique and fascinating pair of small globes, made with artisanal care by Italian manufacturers in the 19th century and hand painted on fine paper. These small globes are mounted on a solid brass base,[...]
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