A large horseshoe magnet in a brass mount, mid 18th century
€1,650
Circa
18th century
Country of manufacture
France
Description
A rare and early example of an horseshoe artificial magnet entirely mounted in brass as a lodestone.
The instrument is not signed but French, 18th century, certainly circa 1750-1770.
This is magnet measures 12,3cm height (+ the ring) so 16,5cm with the suspension right and bottom part. 5,3 cm width.
This kind of horseshoe magnet are rarelly entirely mounted in brass.
The magnet keep a powerfull magnetism.
Genuine condition with nice patine.
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Dealer information
Le Zograscope
Established by Alexandre Piffault in 2014 and based in Paris at 5 rue de Condé, 75006, very close to Odéon, Le Zograscope specializes in antique and rare books in Science, Medicine and Technology, and rare antique instruments in the same fields. We have especially a strong interest in early and continental microscopy, early and special mathematical/drawing instruments, medical and surgical instrument, and rare technology.
Personnal website : https://www.lezograscope.com/
