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

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

Duckling Diaphanisation - Domestic duck

Anas platyrhynchos domestica

Biological preparation

The purpose of diaphanization is to make transparent, fabrics are made transparent by a chemical process, and specific dyes highlight the skeleton.

You see the bones through the flesh!

It is not a protected species.

Octopus Tentacle Diaphanisation - Octopus vulgaris

Large Model

Biological preparation

The purpose of diaphanisation is to make fabrics transparent. The fabrics are made transparent using a chemical process, and specific dyes are used.

The flesh is made transparent, and here the dyes will adhere to the skin that has not been removed.

Octopus Tentacle Diaphanisation - Octopus vulgaris

Biological preparation

The purpose of diaphanisation is to make fabrics transparent. The fabrics are made transparent using a chemical process, and specific dyes are used.

The flesh is made transparent, and here the dyes will adhere to the skin that has not been removed.

All tentacles are different: illustrative photos

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