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A rare model of an obstetric perforator after Mauriceau, unsigned, but 18th century. This instrument is described in the Encyclopedia as a “Lance for piercing the head of the fetus in the womb.” Octagonal ebony handle (two slots) and steel body. The instrument measures 26.5 cm in length. Read More...

12 Jan

French Sector by Michael Butterfield

By Fletcher

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A brass sector made by Michael Butterfield, an English instrument maker (1635-1724) who worked in france from 1677 until his death. Condition OK noting some staining as shown. Read More...

10 Jan

~IMPORTANT EUROPEAN EVEREST PATTERN TRANSIT AND COMPASS~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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Exquisite 4 section walnut and brass compass in 4 quadrants (N, E, S, O) with 360 degree outer ring in one degree divisions with 3 magnetic declinations. The 4 inch compass needle points North and locks via a large butterfly nut to a brass bar below the jewelled pivot point. The smaller butterfly key allows for correction of magnetic North. There are two additional clock type keys that fit this square head as well. 6 inches square and 1 inch Read More...

04 Jan

Rare barograph by Leon Maxant (1856-1936)

By Early Science

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. The L.M. France barograph is an accurate, self-recording scientific instrument manufactured by the French company Léon Maxant (often referred to as L.M. or Les Ateliers L.M. Bordeaux). These instruments, recognisable by their anchor logo, were traditionally widely used in shipping and for meteorological purposes. Manufacturer: L.M. stands for Léon Maxant (1856-1936), a renowned French manufacturer of barometers and other measuring instruments. Comes with spare paper ink and the winding key.Dimensions: 12.5 cm high and 10 cm in diameter. Read More...

31 Dec

Induction coil or Ruhmkorff coil E Ducretet Paris

By Early Science

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Well-functioning induction coil or Ruhmkorff coil by E. Ducretet, Paris ca 1890 Dimensions of the wooden base plate: 25 x 12 cm. Will be very well packaged and sent by registered post. Read More...

29 Dec

~NOUVEL ATLAS DES ENFANS-1782~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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2nd edition published in Amsterdam dated 1782, original calf covers and binding. No loose pages. Good frontispiece although first page has a small missing piece from frequent thumbing. 24 hand coloured plates to include continents, countries of Europe, world map, armillary sphere and planetary motion. Plate size is 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 ( 12 x 9 cm.) on average (folded). Very little foxing, strong binding, no missing pages. Written in French but the plates are universal. Sextodecimo size. Read More...

24 Dec

An unusual cased chart or map proportionnal dividers with curved pointers, circa 1800-1820

By Le Zograscope

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A very fine and unusual chart or map proportionnal dividers made in brass and steel with four curved points, certainly used in mapping or cartography. The instrument is not signed, but certainly French, circa 1800-1820. The two arms are only one scale divided from 1/2 to 1/12. The instrument measures 17cm lenght and the case in green morroco lined in green silk and velvet measures 18x4cm. Unusual and in excellent and genuine condition. Read More...

22 Dec

A course of cristallography and mineralogy with more than 580 drawings

By Le Zograscope

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DURAND (V.), Minéralogie. Cristallographie. Cailloux, s. l. n. d. [Saint-Etienne ? ca 1900]. Large octavo of (69) leaves ; paperback, original cardboard cover, red cloth spine, partially printed historiated label affixed to the front cover: “Ecole Nationale des Mines de St.-Etienne, H. Cuny, Papetier-Libraire, 2, rue Camille Colard”. With more than 580 drawings of minerals, cristals et optical diagrams/ An interesting notebook of handwritten notes, interspersed with numerous diagrams, transcribing a mineralogy course given at the École des Mines de Saint-Étienne at Read More...

13 Dec

19th century pewter leech Jar

By Van Leest Antiques

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A 19th century pewter Leech jar of typical form with air holes and loop handles, signed at the bottom with C8? and an unclear one. Height:12 cm. Provenance: from the estate of Wilf Lunn (1942–2023)who was a British inventor, Collector of all things curious and unusual, prop maker, and television presenter, best known for his work on children’s TV shows such as Vision On and Jigsaw. Born in Rastrick, West Yorkshire, Lunn was raised by deaf parents and later taught lip-reading. Read More...

11 Dec

Horizontal round brass sundial signed Pigeon A Lyon

By Galerie Delalande Paris

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Horizontal round brass sundial with a compass and a movable gnomon with a bird. The top of the plate has four time scales corresponding to latitudes 43, 46, 49 and 52 degrees. In the centre is the signature ‘Pigeon à Lyon’ with a small scroll decoration. The bird-shaped style-axis features a scroll decoration with a scale of latitudes from 40 to 60 degrees on one side. Note the very original mounting of this gnomon, which is secured by a circular arc Read More...

05 Dec

WW1 rare slide rule for rapid fire howitzer.

By Scientific Inspirations

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This rare brass slide rule was made in 1904 to be used with the Cannon de 155 CTR. Dated 1904, only 122 such cannons were made, with 104 of them available in 1914 (see link below). The slide rule measures 12 inches long and is 1/2 inch thick. It has various descriptive scales engraved to both sides including: Tir fusent plongeant (Burst of Plunging Fire). Distances de debouchage. (Clearing distances). Vingtiemes de hausse (Twentieths of increase). Reglette de correspondance pour le tir plongeant fusant Read More...

28 Nov

Thoracomètre by Georges Demeny.

By Van Leest Antiques

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Thoracometer by Georges Demeny, made by Otto Lund, a manufacturer and mechanic famous in the history of photography for having built Marey’s first photographic rifle. The instrument bears the small signature of Otto Lund Paris. Demeny, Marey’s student and collaborator, commissioned Lund to build new instruments for human physiology from 1883 onwards, in particular a series of instruments for studying the shape of the thorax and measuring respiratory capacity, including this thoracometer. One rod and a rings are missing, but it Read More...