La Faye’ spring cystotome in silver and caustic holder in vermeil, 18th century
€1,400
Circa
1760-1780
Country of manufacture
France
Description
Two very rare and exceptional ophtalmological instruments, they come together and were used together, from France, circa 1760-70s’ :
-A La Faye’ spring cystotome used for cataract surgery and invented by La Faye in 1752 (see the last picture showing the original publication in the Mémoire de l’Académie Royale de chirurgie published in 1753). The instrument is made in solid silver and is in pristine condition. No hallmark. This is a groundbreaking instrument in the history of ophthalmology. 10 cm length closed.
-A nice and luxuous caustic holder made in vermeil (gilded silver) used in ophthalmology. The condition is excellent. 10 cm length.
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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.
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