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Jules Cloquet print inferior mesenteric artery 1825 Hand coloured anatomical print no. 231 of the inferior mesenteric artery. from Jules Cloquet’s Manuel d’anatomie descriptive du corps humain of 1825 from volume 2 (of 4 volumes). The print shows the inferior mesentreric artery which supply blood to the intestines, both small and large intestines. The volume contained over 340 illustrations of Haincelin. Besides from the one shown here, we have many others, with various topics, do not mind to get in Read More...

06 Feb

Jules Cloquet print male foetal skeleton 1825

By Van Leest Antiques

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Hand coloured anatomical print no. 47 of a male foetal skeleton from Jules Cloquet’s Manuel d’anatomie descriptive du corps humain of 1825 from volume 2 (of 4 volumes). The print shows the male foetal skeleton seen from the front and in profile. The volume contained over 340 illustrations of Haincelin. Besides from the one shown here, we have many others, with various topics, do not mind to get in touch with us. Jules Germain Cloquet (18 December 1790 – Read More...

06 Feb

Jules Cloquet print male and female skeleton 1825

By Van Leest Antiques

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Hand coloured anatomical print no. 46 of a male and female skeleton from Jules Cloquet’s Manuel d’anatomie descriptive du corps humain of 1825 from volume 2 (of 4 volumes). The print shows the two skeletons of a man and a woman shown in the previous plates [of the book], seen in profile and set against each other, so as to make it easier to grasp the differences in the dimensions and conformation of their various parts. The volume contained over Read More...

06 Feb

Charriere-type 3 blades vaginal speculum by Capron, circa 1840

By Le Zograscope

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A fine Charriere-type 3 blades vaginal speculum signed by Capron, datable circa 1840.The three blades are made in silvered brass, some part of the instrument in iron and the obturator in ebony and steel.The instrument is complete.This new speculum was introduced by Charrière in 1837. Examples by Capron are rare.Size : 19x8cm Read More...

05 Feb

Large French pharmaceutical homeopathic set by J. Boiron

By Nautilus Antiques

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A large pharmaceutical homeopathic set by J. Boiron, from France, I’d guess early 1900’s. There are 248 slots, 246 numbered little containers with cork (2 containers are missed) and most of them comes with the original content. There’s an hand written legenda from 1 to 216. Measurements of the case are 24 x 20 x 6 cm Read More...

04 Feb

A very unsual and transitionnal brass and steel form between the Ryff/Scultet dental elevator and the tooth key, circa 1730-40

By Le Zograscope

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A very unsual dental elevator, type Ryff-Scultet but with a long and perpendicular handle in brass which seem predated the handle of a dental tooth key. The size of the instrument is a little small : 9,4×5,6cm. The instrument seems to be a pre-dental key inspirated by the earliest elevator. A very unusual extracting dental instrument from the first half of 18th century. Read More...

04 Feb

A good dental tooth key, late 18th-early 19th century

By Le Zograscope

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A classic and early dental tooth key made in wood and steel datable late 18th century or early 19th century. Despite some rust and hole in the wood handle, the condition is acceptable for this early toot key. 11,7×7,6cm Read More...

28 Jan

Compact Portable Grain scale signed Chemin “Rue de la Feronnerie a Paris” C. 1789.

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Compact Portable Grain scale signed Chemin “Rue de la Feronnerie a Paris” C. 1789. Long lacquered brass cylinder compactly contains cylindrical mahogany fitted case filled with an entire outfit for weighting a standard volume The suspendible brass measuringcylinder for “Demi Litre” Silk funnel in collapsed frame with finger suspension and pewter pull stopper, wooden plate for topping off. One big weight only. Good condition, Just a crack in the green skill funnel. Read More...

28 Jan

Butterfield Graphometer Floral decorations C 1680

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Butterfield Graphometer Floral decorations C 1680 At the centre a large and finally engraved compass with eight directions. Mounted on his original stand and his ball joint. Very completed and in very good original condition Read More...

25 Jan

A late 19thC. Ornate Pair of Unsprung ‘Silver’ Lorgnettes.

By JP Antiques

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This decorative pair of lorgnettes are in great condition .They open manually, & there is no spring mechanism. There’s remains of silver guilt, & sadly no makers name or hall marks. Possibly French, they measure 14cms long when closed. Read More...

21 Jan

UNUSUAL LARGE POCKET TELESCOPE WITH HELICAL FOCUS

By TESSERACT

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By a Maker of Rock-Crystal Lenses, French, late 1830’s, signed “Rossin, nev. et succ. de Chauchoix.” Opening from 3-1/2″ to 6-3/4″ (9 – 17 cm), this large “monocular” is made of gilt brass with two drawtubes, the bell-shaped main tube bound in four floral-filled panels alternating red and brown. The singlet objective is a full 2-1/4″ in diameter, and with the thick bi-concave eye lens gives bright erect images. Focusing is by helical thread to the first drawtube. Condition Read More...

21 Jan

Museum Brass Horizontal sundial dated 1699 signed N B Nicolas Bion?

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Museum Brass Horizontal sundial dated 1699 signed N B Nicolas Bion? Style very well engraved with floral decoration Graduation in minutes . Lat 53. 45 Read More...