France Archives - Fleaglass

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A microscope or physics experiment lamp designed by Louis Locatelli in Paris in 1828 by This lamp features a special alcohol reservoir, a reflector and a square wick to provide a constant source of light or heat Total height: 5 inches (13 cm) Read More...

08 Aug

Bion’s classic textbook about scientific instruments – A fine copy from 1752

By Le Zograscope

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BION (Nicolas) Traite de la construction et des principaux usages des instrumens de mathematique avec les figures necessaires pour l’intelligence de ce traite Paris, Veuve Jean Boudot, Jacques Collombay, et Jean Boudot fils, 1752.4to of frontispiece, portrait, (8), 448, (12) pages and 37 planches ; contemporary calf. The latest edition given by the son of Nicolas Bion who died in 1733.A fine and nice copy complete with a frontispiece, a portrait and 37 folding plate. Read More...

06 Aug

Galvanic pendant, various metals, by E. Osselin, French, 1880-1920

By M and R Gordon

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The Wellcome Collection describes this pendant as follows: “Galvanic brooch, various metals, with head profile of a bald bearded man, by E. Osselin [ Eugene A. Osselin], French, 1880-1920 The brooch is made from a number of different metals including brass, copper, lead and nickel-plated iron. The inscription translates from French as “Medical electro medal, purifies blood, cleanses bile, cures pains and rheumatism, health [is] all ruling”. It also carries the maker’s name, “E Osselin”. The pendant brooch was sold as a Read More...

03 Aug

A 30-minutes two bubbles houglass in leather frame, France, 18th century

By Le Zograscope

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A very good French two bubble houglass mounted in a black leather frame for 30 minutes. The hourglass measures 13,2cm height and 6cm diameter. It is datable from the first half of 18th century. The joint is made with fabric covered wit another tissus itself covered with wax. The and is withe. The houglass is in genuine and perfect working condition. A great example and example in leather frame at not so usual. Read More...

28 Jul

Miniature travelling hourglass in leather mount with initial, 18th century

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A rare miniature travelling hourglass with rotative leather mount for the protection of the two glass bubbles. The hourglass measures around 8cm height, the sand is black/grey and the joint with gold threads. The houglass is in good working condition, in genuine condition. Some small accidents at the leather. Unidentified initiales on the leather. A rare model of hourglass from the 18th century Read More...

27 Jul

Lebègue – Pair of terrestrial and celestial globes, 3inch/8cm diameter, circa 1880

By Le Zograscope

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A rare matching pair of small terrestrial and celestial globes by Jules Lebègue, France, circa 1880. The globes measure approximately 8 cm in diameter and 18.5 cm in height. Fine original condition. Rare to find in this condition. Read More...

22 Jul

651 Brass sector signed by Pierre Sevin, circa 1670

By Le Zograscope

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The French sector was the quintessential mathematical and engineering instrument of the 17th and 18th centuries. This particular model is an early design, very beautifully engraved by Sevin. It features six scales: equal parts, areas, polygons, chords, solids, and metals, along with a short additional scale bearing only the symbol for Mars—a circle and an arrow—representing iron (specifically, the weight of iron cannonballs). Good condition. 17.3 cm closed. Read More...

22 Jul

Brass sector and folding ruler by Quillet, circa 1770

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A matching set of two mathematical instruments bearing the same signature, “Quillet à Paris,” dating them to around 1770. A brass French Sector engraved with the eight classic scales: “chords,” “solids,” “metals,” “cannonball weights,” “equal parts,” “calibers,” “polygons,” and “planes.” Length when closed: 17.3 cm. A *pied de roi* or half-foot rule that functions as a square and a level. Length when closed: 17.7 cm. Read More...

15 Jul

Large 50cm/20inch Terrestrial Globe by Larochette and Bonnefont

By Le Zograscope

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A large terrestrial globe, 50 cm in diameter, bearing the inscription: “Globe terrestre 1m 60c circonférence par Ch. Larochette et L. Bonnefont… Médailles d’argent aux principales expositions. Edition Naud-Evrard. Institut géographique de Paris Ch. Delagrave” (Terrestrial globe, 1.60m circumference, by Ch. Larochette and L. Bonnefont… Silver medals at major exhibitions. Naud-Evrard Edition. Institut Géographique de Paris, Ch. Delagrave). The large 50 cm globe is mounted within a brass ring graduated in four 90-degree quadrants, topped by a copper hour dial Read More...

15 Jul

An early split-lens micrometer telescope by Rochette & Putois, circa 1815

By Le Zograscope

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A quite early model of a split-lens micrometer telescope signed “Putois Rochette à Paris Quai de l’horloge” so datable circa 1815. The split-lens micrometer is a heliometer invented by Peter Dolond around 1754 for measuring the diameter of the sun. We can find some early or 18th century split-lens micrometer eyepiece but entire telescopes are rarest. The French one are also quite rare. The present one is mounted on a fine stand with micrometric screw, level. It is in good working condition preserved Read More...

11 Jul

Monolatitude oval silver sundial signed Le Sueur à Gisors

By Galerie Delalande Paris

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Oval silver sundial bearing the rare signature ‘Le Sueur à Gisors’. Monolatitude. Gilded brass gnomon. No case. Dimensions: length 5.2 cm x width 4 cm. Made in Gisors (France) circa 1660. Read More...

11 Jul

Architect’s set signed Legrand à Paris made circa 1760

By Galerie Delalande Paris

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Architect’s set containing 14 instruments and accessories made of brass, steel and wood, stored in its original cardboard case covered with green vellum and black shagreen. It includes three instruments signed “Legrand à Paris”: a semi-circular protractor, a sector (proportional compass) and a folding set square (6-inch size). Other instruments include an ebony ruler, a double brass charcoal holder, a large pair of dividers and its accessories, a medium-sized pair of dividers and a small pair of dividers with accessories. Also includes a plumb bob. Nota : Read More...