Man and Woman

Anatomy booklet with removable boards

Around 1930's

Large Napoleon III wedding box. Reliquary box

From the second half of the 19th century, made of beveled glass and brass.

Original crimson velvet cushion buttoned with brass flower buttons.

A rare large-sized piece, ideal for staging a cabinet of curiosities or displaying osteological specimens.

Sold empty

Atlas de poche des Oiseaux De France (Pocket Atlas of the Birds of France)

from Switzerland and Belgium - Useful or Harmful

72 colored plates and 4 black plates representing 70 birds, 28 eggs, and 4 nests

This is not a reissue but the original edition of 1908.

Potain’s Aspirator in its Light Wood Case

Beginning of 20th century

English maker: THACKRAY LEEDS ENGLAND

non-functional

Dr. Potain’s aspirator set in its felt-lined box

Late 19th century, circa 1880

Antique medical instrument maker without manufacturer marking

non-functional

Dr. Potain’s aspirator set in its felt-lined box

Late 19th century, circa 1880

Antique medical instrument without manufacturer marking

non-functional

Dr. Potain’s aspirator set in its felt-lined box

Late 19th century, circa 1880

Antique medical instrument maker Maison Charrière in Paris, becoming Charrière - Collin et Cie.

non-functional

Box of cocaine lozenges

Menthol - Cocaïno - Boraté by the Pharmacist Holler in Maubeuge

Magnificent lid typical of Art Nouveau: 1900-1910

EMPTY

Metal box of breath mints with cocaine

Box of Dr BENGUE Dragees

1920's

It is recommended to suck 8 to 10 lozenges per day, allowing them to melt in the mouth... 

EMPTY

Antique glass for Absinthe

Ref B

The twists on the glass are used to measure out the absinthe liquor and then pour the water over the sugar on the absinthe spoon on the glass to soften the bitterness of the drink.

Phenacetin

Antique pharmacy bottle

Phenacetin is one of the first synthetic antalgic and antipyretic (anti-fever) from the chemical industry, very widespread in pharmacies from the end of the 19th century until the second half of the 20th century.

EMPTY - The cap is blocked and does not open

Iodine dye

Antique pharmacy bottle

With the inscription Teinture d'Iode molded in glass

EMPTY