A PRECISION SUNDIAL, Southern Germany, late 18th c. With monogram JPF (possibly J.P.Fischer). Engraved and gilt brass, iron and enamel. Semi-circular steel frame on rectangular wooden shaft holding the moveable mechanical sundial with meridian arc and fixed polar axis. With 3 cogwheels connected to clock dial showing the hours and minutes. H 40 cm.
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A RICHLY DECORATED COMBINATION TOOL, Nuremberg, circa 1580. Iron with fine etched decoration. The tool can be used as pliers, hammer, nail-puller or mini-anvil. L 21.5 cm.
CHF 8 000 / 12 000 | (€ 8 250 / 12 370)
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A RARE TURNING LATHE WITH A NUMEROUS TOOLS IN 2 LARGE AND 3 SMALL BOXES, by the company Holzappfel, London, 1824. Mahogany, cast iron, brass and steel. Pedal driven.
CHF 6 000 / 10 000 | (€ 6 190 / 10 310)
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A RICHLY DECORATED KNIFE, Italy or Spain, late 16th c. Steel with etched decoration and signed Z. Middle part of etched and gilt steel, the ivory handle with engravings. L 29 cm.
CHF 2 500 / 3 500 | (€ 2 580 / 3 610)
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A BRASS ANALEMMATIC TABLE SUNDIAL, Paris, circa 1760. The horizontal plate is divided into 2 hour scales with a folding gnomon each, one with integrated plummet, the other sliding into an aperture to set against a North-South scale. Signed CADRAN ANALEMMATIQUE POUR LA LATITUDE DE 47°42. PAR BARADELLE LAINE PARIS. 22x17.5x11 cm.
CHF 10 000 / 15 000 | (€ 10 310 / 15 460)
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AN ELEGANT TREPANNING SET, France, possibly 19th c. Shaped and engraved, partly gilt steel. Consisting of a trepan with screw-handle showing Chronos, 7 drill bits, 3 elevators, 5 scrapers, etc. some instruments inscribed IOANNES GANTE. In walnut case with brass mounts lined with red suede (lid warped and cracked). 34.5x20.5x5.2 cm.
CHF 15 000 / 20 000 | (€ 15 460 / 20 620)
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A FINE IVORY PAPERKNIFE, possibly Dieppe, circa 1890. Ivory finely and partly openwork carved with a female bust, rose garlands and acanthus leaves, silver band in the shape of 2 acanthus leaves. Flattened, pointed blade. L 36 cm.
CHF 2 500 / 3 500 | (€ 2 580 / 3 610)
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AN ANVIL, Spain, 17th c. Wrought iron with incised R and decorated with frieze and stylized flower. Rectangular work surface with small horn at one end. In the shape of a prism with 8 moulded ribs and jutting piers. 29x18x19 cm.
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A FRENCH TREPANNING SET, 18th c. Shaped steel and turned ivory handles. Comprising a trepan with various drilling bits, elevators, scalpels, etc. The majority of the instruments marked with a lobster. In with red maroquin covered case and green velvet lining. 30x22.5x10 cm. 1 key. Partly associated.
CHF 3 500 / 5 000 | (€ 3 610 / 5 150)
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CAULDRON, Southern Germany, dated 1777. Bronze with relief decor and monograms IHS and M. H 30 cm.
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A BRASS HORIZONTAL TABLE SUNDIAL, Paris, circa 1700. Sign. BUTTERFIELD PARIS. Square horizontal plate with compass box, folding gnomon and bird-shaped pointer. The plate with engraved latitutes and hours. 16.6x16.6x7.8 cm.
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A LARGE SURGEON'S AMPUTATION SET, Italy, 18th c. Steel and ebony. Comprising numerous knives, saws, hook, needle and torniquet with brass handle. In walnut case lined with paper and green velvet. 53x24x10.5 cm. 1 key.
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AN IRON AND BRASS PULLEY, Italy, Emilia, 19th c. Etched decor and with applied initials FC. L 62 cm.
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A TYROLIAN BROAD AXE, 18th c. Steel with etched decoration of a person surrounded by foliage and with punch marks CN under key. Large blade on wooden handle (later). L blade 35.5 cm.
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A TABLE TOP COFFEE MILL, France, circa 1700. the inside of the lid marked R.MARTIN. Cone-shaped hopper on rectangular body with drawer for grinds. The screw clamp with fleur-de-lys decoration. H 28 cm. Rare and early example.
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AN ORNATE HUNTER'S KNIFE, possibly Italy, late 16th c. Etchedand gilt steel blade (heavily rubbed), with inlaid copper mark. Ivory handle with silver end. L 22.5 cm.
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A WRITING CASKET, Austria, 19th c. Sign. JEAN KOLARSCH MAITRE ET BOURGOIS DE GALANTERIE EN ASUIER SCHOTTENFELD N11 A VIENNE. Burlwood, mother-of-pearl and silvered metal. The casket with monogram MJB containing a writing surface with 3 compartments with writing utensils. Painting equipment. 39x26x17 cm. Mirror lost.
CHF 3 000 / 3 500 | (€ 3 090 / 3 610)
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A SMALL HORIZONTAL SUNDIAL IN CASE, Paris, circa 1630. Silver and gilt bronze. Verso sign. JAQUES SIMON A PARIS, openwork gnomon. In with black leather covered wooden case, 5x4.5x2 cm.
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A TINDER PISTOL, Italy, 18th c. Walnut carved with foliage, iron and brass, the barrel (11.8 cm) inscribed ANT COGL. By pulling the trigger the barrel opens and releases a small candle holder. L totoal 22.5 cm.
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REVOLVING GRILL, France, circa 1700. Wrought iron decorated with hearts and fleur de lys. Octagonal grill resting on tripod stand, cambered handle. 95x56x9 cm.
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A COMBINATION TOOL/PAIR OF PLIERS, Southern Germany, Nuremberg or Augsburg, 1st half of 17th c. Shaped steel. Curved jaws, the handles ending in a nail-puller resp. acorn. L 21 cm.
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HUNTING SAW, Southern Germany or France, circa 1580. Steel with etched and engraved plant decoration, partly gilt and ivory handle with silver pommel. Curved, C-shaped frame holding ornate blade. Rectangular handle. L 35 cm.
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A FINELY CARVED SNUFF RASP, Nancy, César Bagard, circa 1695. Fruitwood. L 21 cm. Minor damages. See Etude Tajan, 18. Sept. 1996, Haute Epoque Curiosités No. 7.
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A BRASS GRAPHOMETER WITH FINE OPENWORK DECORATION, possibly France, 17th c. Bearing monogram MS. The protractor engraved with 2 grade scales 0-180. Small compass box with engraved directions and blued-steel needle. Base and alidades with upright sights (1 broken off), ball for ball-and-socket mounting, H 20 cm.
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A HORIZONTAL TABLE SUNDIAL IN CASE, Paris, circa 1735. Sign. LE MAIRE PARIS. Gilt bronze. Rectangular ground plate with 2 engraved dials (6-12-6) and inscribed A MR. DE ST. MESMIN. Compass with windrose, and blued needle. String gnomon with plumb line. Verso with numerous pole heights of cities. In with black leather covered case with red velvet lining, 13x8.2x3.3 cm.
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