Quick descriptionAntique Ruhmkorff reel by E.Ducretet in Paris, circa 1880.Beautiful, rather rare, and complete model.Some surface oxidation on the metal parts, but good general condition.Dimensions40[...]
Triangular prism called Newton used in experiments of diffraction or decomposition of light. The large prism is mounted in a brass triangle connected to a wheel allowing it to pivot on itself. The pri[...]
Pinnule diving level by Jules Lefebvre et Cie - Height 19 cm, length 24 cm - Circa 1875 SDC25CLI002 Sold with a handcrafted solid wood stand, excellent presentation for a collection The device was use[...]
Blackened brass spotting scope mounted on a wooden tripod, 19th century. The manually focused telescopic body is adjustable using a brass ball joint. The whole is original, with no replacement parts, [...]
Educational panel, dermis and epidermis, in rubber and wood, circa 1960. Can be placed on an easel. 2 available, one of which retains more vibrant colors. Choose according to your taste. In addition t[...]
Surveying water level with 2 vials with its wooden support XIX SDC25NIV002 Surveying water level in brass with its wooden support and two protected glass vials with its wooden support In service, used[...]
Level signed Charles in Paris ANTIASSELANNES successor 42 rue des rosiers in Paris SDC25NIV001 Level of equal Bourdaloue type Diving spirit level with a beautiful handcrafted wooden support Used in th[...]
Bone Skull Used for Educational PurposesThe toothless jaw is articulated with two metal springs.The cranial vault has been cut open to allow observation of the interior of the skull.A protective varni[...]
This incomplete set of Benique urethral dilators, crafted in the 19th century, represents a fascinating piece for enthusiasts of medical history and collectors of antique surgical instruments. Benique[...]
19th Century Precision Level Inclinometer. Scientific instrument for the precise measurement of any inclination and leveling of surfaces. Cast iron painted in black and red with a chiseled decoration [...]
Brass and bronze microscope, signed Nachet Paris. Offered in its original mahogany case including: 3 eyepieces, 2 objectives with boxes. Articulated stand, pivoting vertically. Sharpness adjustment by[...]
The simplest and smallest of the telescope levelsRare miniature model of a Boyelle-Morin level with dioptric collimator. According to the Morin catalog 1910-1911, page 15: "This model is the simplest [...]
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[...]
Small terrestrial globe or world map, drawn by the geographer J.Forest*, signed Maison Forest 17 rue de Buci in Paris, blackened wooden base, from the first half of the 20th century. This globe is in [...]
Antique Opticians box set of test lenses, circa 1900. In 1845, Emil Busch inherited the family-owned optical instrument company "Optische Anstalt Rathenow" founded in 1801. In 1852 he started to pro[...]
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.[...]
Mortar and pestle. Bronze. 17th century. Mortar with a circular base, cylindrical body and slightly outwardly flared mouth, decorated with a series of smooth horizontal moldings arranged both at the b[...]
Without battery, without energy… Brilliant mechanism which in its case, fixed on a cast iron base, itself screwed to a board was able to give exact results for decades, in the office where secretaries[...]
An exceptional and unique piece from the 19th century: a large anatomical model made of papier-mâché and plaster, hand-painted. Marked with the original label: Prof. Dr. Benninghoven (vormals Dr. Benn[...]
Particularly compact monocular opera glasses. The eight segments fit together for convenient storage in a cardboard box covered in red leather and lined with emerald-colored velvet. Sixteen mother-of-[...]
Mahogany and brass marine telescope with three pulls With sun visor and lens cover Good optics. Works perfectly French work from the end of the 19th century Diameter: 4.5 cm. FOLDED. Length: 25 cm. EX[...]
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 [...]
Functional spyglass. There is a crack in the upper ivory part that holds the rear lens. Some signs of wear such as yellowing and small losses. To the naked eye, the glass lenses show no deterioration[...]
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[...]
A perfectly functional opera spyglass. There are signs of wear on the brass varnish and slight dents around the edge of the front lens. To the naked eye, the glass lenses show some fine scratches, dus[...]
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[...]
A fully functional opera spyglass. There are signs of wear on the brass varnish and slight dents on the rim of the eyepiece and front lens. To the naked eye, the glass lenses show no signs of deterior[...]
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[...]
Mortar and pestle. Bronze. 19th century. Mortar with flared mouth and exterior decoration in relief based on balustrade elements (reminiscent of the ribs that these objects often had in the Spanish sc[...]
Terrestrial globe, at 1/65000000 (1 mm for 65 km), 'erected' and published by Joseph Forest in Paris (supplier of the Ministry of Public Education). This very complete globe is made of strong cardboar[...]
Luxury binoculars made from a combination of polished copper and aluminum elements, glass lenses, and leatherette sheathing sewn directly onto the metal tubes. Smooth inter-ocular adjustment and focu[...]
Spyglass made by Warner & Swasey Co.Dated ‘18 March 1902’ (As visible in Photo)Serial No. ‘N.265’.Comes with Original CaseMount engraved with ‘R.O.&.C.Co. - ROCHESTER.NY’.America - 1902Dimensions (Spy[...]
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.
["Made in Germany | M. Nr. 8a"], 1st half of the 20th century. Painted and varnished plaster, mounted on a black painted wooden base. Educational model made in Germany, life-size, numbers and letters [...]
Very large blown glass laboratory bell jar from the late 19th, early 20th century. Good condition. Some scratches from use. Dimensions: Total height: 44 cm. Diameter: 25.4 cm. Diameter of the socket: [...]
3D educational panel from the Sarreguemines factory. Good condition with slight wear and small dents. Bright colors. In its original condition. Collection. Shipping by Colissimo with tracking and insu[...]
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[...]
Beautiful set of 26 magic lantern plates. Attributed to Lapierre (France). Circa 1890-1900. 21 plates of format: 20.4 cm x 4.9 cm + 5 plates of format: 21.7 cm x 5.4 cm. Representing theater scenes, c[...]
Mortar and pestle. Bronze. 15th century. Bronze mortar and pestle with a circular base and a spout decorated with a band under the rim. The base, facing outwards, has three smooth lines in relief, abo[...]
"Nr 99b" [Osterloh - Leipzig, Germany], 1st half of the 20th century. Painted and varnished plaster, on a black painted wooden base. Educational model of a dried garden bean, enlarged 15 times, manufa[...]
"Nr 99 a" [Osterloh - Leipzig, Germany], 1st half of the 20th C. Painted and varnished plaster, on a black painted wooden base. Educational model of a dried garden bean, enlarged 15 times, made by the[...]
[Osterloh - Leipzig, Germany] 1st half of the 20th century. Painted and varnished plasters, mounted on painted metal rods and black painted wooden bases. Educational models of pine flower cones, attri[...]
Medium drum microscope model signed "G. Oberhaeuser / E. Hartnack / Place Dauphine 21 / Paris" and bearing the serial number "3360", so we can date this microscope around 1859-1860 before the mention [...]
A camera lucida is a prism with which an image of external objects is projected onto a sheet of paper. The artist looks at the image through the prism while following the tip of his pencil to highligh[...]
A 19th-century educational model of an atmospheric steam engine, made of copper, brass, and cast iron. On the left, the riveted vertical boiler is fitted with a pressure gauge and valve mechanism. On [...]
In front of this complete sterilizable box, which contains no less than 56 instruments, I shudder... Just thinking that the Egyptians had practically the same ones, for precise ophthalmic intervention[...]
Horizontal brass sundial
signed around its bird gnomon “A. André à Paris”.
On the back various
decorations and the latitude of 17 cities.
Green small-grained shagreen
case with burgundy velvet i[...]
"Automatic distributor patented SGDG - Paris, RICHARD Frères, patented manufacturers, n° 8385", c. 1908, Mahogany distributor box, metal handles. With 6 baskets of 25 stereoscopic views and 13 loose v[...]
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 rec[...]
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