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.

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.

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

EMPTY

Potassium Cyanide and Iron

Also known as yellow potassium prussiate

Antique 19th-century pharmacy bottle

EMPTY

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

Sold EMPTY

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.