Sami Needle Case (Nallugoat) – Folk Art from Sápmi (Lapland) – Circa 1880–1910

This rare needle case, known as a Nallugoat in the Sami language, is a fascinating example of the craftsmanship of the Sami people, a nomadic people of Lapland (the northern region of Sápmi, between Norway and Finland).

An essential item in pastoral life, it was used to store needles.

Probably made from reindeer bone.

Swivel table-top mirror in solid brass with putti and rocaille decoration

Late 19th century

Swivel mirror

Stiassnie Microscope

Lacquered Brass Precision Microscope – M. Stiassnie, Paris, c. 1905/1908

In its mahogany case – Serial Number: 11765

Research microscope configuration with 3 objectives (including a 1/12 oil immersion objective), micrometric stage and Abbe condenser.

A rare collector’s item combining mechanical precision and Parisian scientific prestige.

Faceted crystal stair ball on a patinated bronze base

An elegant crystal stair ball, notable for its geometric faceted cut

Dimensions: approx. Ø 9cm – Height: 16cm

The piece weighs 1.93kg

Specimen jar in blown glass – Inverted apothecary jar

Size L

A vintage laboratory or conservatory container designed for the display and preservation of biological or botanical specimens

Specimen jar in blown glass – Inverted apothecary jar

Size M

A vintage laboratory or conservatory container designed for the display and preservation of biological or botanical specimens

Specimen jar in blown glass – Inverted apothecary jar

Size S

A vintage laboratory or conservatory container designed for the display and preservation of biological or botanical specimens

Manual of the Naturalist Preparer followed by a Treaty of Embalmings

by BOITARD - Book of 1853

5 fold-out plates at the end of the volume with beautiful engravings

Mechanical cigar dispenser - Cigar cabinet- Cylindrical cigar box - Cigar cellar

Napoleon III period - 19th century

When you turn the knob, the doors open and close smoothly

This mechanical cigar dispenser is an iconic curiosity found in smoking rooms of the Napoleon III era.

Eau de Botot - Tooth-cleansing Elixir

CODEX 1884

Antique 19th-century pharmacy bottle

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Potassium Cyanide and Iron

Also known as yellow potassium prussiate

Antique 19th-century pharmacy bottle

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19th-century bronze chimera – Beautiful decorative Napoleon III-style bronze

Second half of the 19th century, in a fantastical Neo-Renaissance style

Antique monumental door pull in solid bronze 

Chinese Dragon with 4 claws 

Known as the Mang Dragon to distinguish it from the Long Dragon with 5 claws, which was reserved for the Emperor of China and his family.

Solid brass sculpture

Mid-20th century

Napoleon III compartmentalised box in rosewood veneer

These boxes were used to store gloves, letters, accessories or sewing supplies.

A refined decorative piece, typical of 19th-century Parisian lifestyle.

19th century - Period: Napoleon III, circa 1850–1875

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Small antique engraved glass bell

I believe these are antique glass pieces that were originally intended to be placed on a stand.

Repurpose them as small bells to showcase your small objects, such as a small skull, as shown here.

Sold individually

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Small antique glass bell jar

These are vintage medical suction cups that can be repurposed as small bells to showcase your small objects, such as a small skull, as shown here.

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Puldose Nasal Spray for aqueous solutions - Antique remedy

In its Plastic box

Used in otolaryngology, it was intended for nasal or oral sprays in the treatment of colds and antiseptic treatment of the respiratory tract.

Armand Vaast nasal spray - Oil vaporizer - Antique remedy

In its box

Used in otolaryngology, it was intended for nasal or oral sprays in the treatment of colds and antiseptic treatment of the respiratory tract.

Painted papier-mâché anatomical model of the brain

Produced by Établissements Auzoux

Model No. 12 from the 1874 catalogue

Dismantlable, numbered model, used for medical teaching.

A rare item in excellent working condition

This is a 1:1 scale model of the brain, sold separately at the time as a demonstration model; it is not a brain that was found inside anatomical manikins.

Strychnine - Arsenic 

Antique pharmacy bottle from the early 20th century

Green label: POISONOUS SUBSTANCE - CODEX 1908

This means that this bottle had to be kept separate from the others as it was extremely dangerous and lethal - POISON

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Box of cocaine lozenges 

MBC (Menthol Cocaïno Boraté)

Period: Belle Époque, Art Nouveau style

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Quéry's - Mosquito Repellent Box

Rare, still-sealed item

Early 20th century, circa 1915–1919

Features the famous logo of a monkey blowing on one of the insecticide cones.

Antique Chrome-plated metal coffin handle

Winged hourglass motif

Art Deco period – 1925–1935

Some signs of oxidation on the handles

Brand new from the period; it has never been installed

Crushed cola nuts

Antique pharmacy bottle - Wide-mouth apothecary jar.

19th-century mouth-blown glass

There is still some product left inside

A fascinating artifact from the history of pharmacology

Mastic of Chios

Antique pharmacy bottle - Wide-mouth apothecary jar.

19th-century mouth-blown glass

There is still some product left inside

A fascinating artifact from the history of pharmacology

Myrrh

Antique pharmacy bottle - Wide-mouth apothecary jar.

19th-century mouth-blown glass

There is still some product left inside

A fascinating artifact from the history of pharmacology

Incense

Antique pharmacy bottle - Wide-mouth apothecary jar.

19th-century mouth-blown glass

There are still some product inside.

A fascinating artifact from the history of pharmacology

Entomological box

Species: Pastel Butterfly - Batesia hypochlora from Ecuador

Butterfly under glass bell 

Species: Salamis duprei from Madagascar

Phénol Aqueux

Antique pharmacy bottle

Green label: SUBSTANCE TO BE SEPARATED - CODEX 1908

This means that this bottle had to be kept separate from the others because it was dangerous - POISON

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