Medium-sized silver dry-point compass (11cm long) bearing the monkey head hallmark in use in Paris between November 18, 1774 and July 13, 1780. Very good condition of the silver and steel points.
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 beautifully crafted mortar is antique. It has its pestle and is engraved "Augustin Thieri". Its condition includes classic scratches from use and slight oxidation. Dimensions Height: 10.5 cm Widt[...]
An old grimoire or book of various recipes, including "The Secret to Making Gold or Silver," "Hypnotic Balm," and "Thirst Tablets." The book is entirely handwritten and dates from the 17th or 18th cen[...]
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.
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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
Brass proportion compass signed "Le Maire à Paris" and "A la Pierre d'aiman", that is to say Pierre I Le Maire, active in Paris between about 1680 and 1745. The French proportion compass is the instru[...]
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[...]
Large reduction compass made of brass and steel signed "Dollond London" and preserved in its ray or shark skin case. The instrument is datable to around 1760-1770. It is of an unusually large size mea[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Aquatic microscope invented by John Ellis around 1755 and then marketed by John Cuff. Our model is not signed but is of English manufacture, around 1760-1770. This revolutionary model of simple micros[...]
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[...]
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[...]
[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[...]
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[...]
SYRINGE for enema called “Soi-même” in pewter equipped with its wooden base pirouette, its cannula and its cap screwed onto a cotton or ointment reserve.
Control mark incompletely legible at the Nef [...]
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[...]
Signed Portable Equinoctial Sundial
Signed Ludwig Theodatus MULLER (1710-1770)
Augsburg, Germany, mid 18th century
Gilt brass and glass
H. 1 ; W 4.7 cm
(small chips to the glass)
Portable oct[...]
Shipping is free for mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay, at your convenience
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Rare pewter bleeding PALETTE with narrow molded wing, umbilicus[...]
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[...]
Circular compass in gilded and silvered brass resting on a square gilded brass plate entirely engraved with acanthus leaves and scrolls.
The blued steel needle has a brass pivot that can be locked b[...]
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[...]
Brass graphometer signed Baradelle Paris.
France, second half of the 18th century
Brass, glass.
Width: 21cm, Height with ball and foot: 15.5cm
Openwork brass half-circle with two scales from 0 t[...]
Equatorial universal ring dial in brass made for a number of central Europe cities engraved with their ancient names signed « Gensara Fecit Wienn ». In its gilt leather case bearing the coats of arms [...]
Impressive black stained turned wood microscope.
The body has an elegant shape with a series of concentric rings of reduced sizes in both directions from a central cylindrical part covered with brown[...]
Large pantograph in ebony and brass signed "Canivet à sphere à Paris 1772". The instrument is constructed of ebony and brass. The pantograph measures 78cm in length. Missing some wheels and support po[...]
Lorgnette or small telescope signed "Dollond London" and dated around 1780. This telescope has the particularity of being equipped with two objective lenses giving magnifications of different power. T[...]
Brass compass, France, 18th century. Square plate compass measuring 6.7cm sides and 5.9cm diameter. The compass indicates the four cardinal points and is divided into two times 0-180 degrees. The four[...]
Pocket equinoctial sundial in finely chiseled brass and engraved with grids and flowers in reserves. Compass and latitude scale on an adjustable hinged arc. Signed on the back by Lorenz Grassl in Augs[...]
Unusual shape for a French brass graphometer from the 18th century. It is signed and dated “Gourdin at the Quarter Circle in Paris 1781”. This graphometer is rectangular, equipped with two water level[...]
Beautiful gray marble mortar with 4 lobes, 1 of which has a pouring channel. Very good state. 18th century. Height: 15.2 cms Inner diameter: 17 cms Diameter from lobe to lobe: 28.5 cms Outer diameter:[...]
5 blown glass test tubes and their walnut support dating from the 18th century. Dimensions of the support: 33.3 cm x 10 cm for a height of 24.5 cm Height of the largest specimen: 25 cm
Large Gregorian-type reflecting telescope, unsigned but attributed to James Short, 18th century. Brass. Foldable instrument, on tripod base with curved feet. The base made up of three brass feet is 36[...]
Very old and very heavy pharmacy mortar, cast iron bell shape accompanied by its 2 pestles, one in wood, the other in steel. Chips on the collar - Visible in our gallery in Lille over 400 m2 - Deliver[...]
Extraordinary didactic anatomical model in wax. The use of this type of didactic model disappeared at the beginning of the 19th century and with the discovery of the use of other materials to make the[...]
Brass graphometer with solid plate, not perforated, a beautiful thickness of 4mm, signed "Canivet à la sphere à Paris" and dated "1764". We do not know of any other graphometer from this period with a[...]
Carte réduite du Globe Terrestre.
Epreuve originale réalisée en 1764. Bellin cartographe.
Coloris aquarelle.
Fines rousseurs claires dans les marges.
Bon état.
Format feuille : 48,5 x 33,5 cm.
F[...]
Scale ruler for ground survey. Manufactured by Jecker in Paris at the end of the 18th century. Length 15 cm Very good condition, everything is perfectly legible.
Very rare Bucket weight, or (Charlemagne's pile), in bronze, 18th century, French manufacture.
The body and the 5 largest weights are very well stamped, but I have no information on these hallmarks ([...]
Small equinoctial sundial in bronze, Engraved on the reverse: Elen Polf, Frankfür am Mayn, 50 Zurich, L Grätz. Good used condition, to be revised. 18th century period
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