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A L’Opera – Pierre Brissaud – Pochoir for Gazette du Bon Ton – Issued December 1920

A beautiful hand coloured “Pochoir” by Pierre Brissaud (1885-1964) for the Paris Gazette du Bon Ton published in 1920. Manteau et Robe pour le Soir by designer Jeanne Lanvin.

An evening coat made of satin trimmed with mouflon. The skirt of black taffeta veiled in tulle and covered with a short apron of petals, on the sides panels of petals fall very low

A rich opulent image that befits the fine lady in the skillful style of Brissaud.

Price $90.00 unframed

Classic Brissaud Bon Ton with Style

$90.00

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La Belle Viscontesse – Costume pour la Mer – Guy Arnoux for La Gazette du Bon Ton – 1913.

A beautiful hand coloured “Pochoir” by Pierre Guy Arnoux (1886-1951) for the Paris Gazette du Bon Ton, and early one published in 1913.

The beautiful Viscountess dressed for the Sea. Her outfit made from printed muslin caught by taffeta ribbons and a stylish short sailor’s jacket – trendy for the period.

Price $90.00 unframed.

An early Bon Ton – and a rare nautical theme

$90.00

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Il a ete prime – Pochoir by Gose – Gazette du Bon Ton 1914

A beautiful hand coloured “Pochoir” by Francisco Javer Gose (1868-1915) for the Paris Gazette du Bon Ton published in 1914.

“Il a ete prime” he was rewarded – as is she with the stunning deco evening outfit. Technically before the advent of deco but surely, she is a deco lady with her deco accoutrements.

The hobble skirt in silk particular to a tight [pun] fashion period which ended circa this date. The hobble skirt was designed after Mrs Edith Berg tied up her skirt to stop it flapping as she became the first aircraft passenger – look it up its an interesting by-story.

The ultimate in fashion print from a perfect era.

Price $180.00 unframed

One of the most sophisticated Bon Ton’s

$180.00

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“A La Comedie” Gazette du Bon Ton Pochoir – Gose -1912

A beautiful hand coloured “Pochoire” by J Gose for the Paris Gazette du Bon Ton published in 1912. From the very first edition Plate VII of No 1. – “A La Comedie” – dressing up for the Theatre.

Francisco Javier Gose (1892-1956) was a Spanish born artist who became expert in illustrating modern fashion in Paris. Here he shows a design by Mme Jeanne Paquin (1892-1956). The “Paquin” coat for the theatre, in pink moire and black velvet decorated with Japanese embroidery. The fur collar goes all the way to the waste.

Richly coloured with gum arabic highlights giving depth and definition.

Price $90.00 unframed.

The ultimate in fashion print from a perfect era.

$90.00

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Antique Direct Vision Spectroscope by Nachet of Paris c1900

A fully functioning direct vision spectroscope by Camille Nachet of Paris in its original shagreen tube style case. The scientific method is after a design by Browning of London with alternating 3 flint glass prisms with 2 crown glass prisms. This pocket-sized spectroscope was often used to detect the Rainband a spectral effect that can be seen before impending rain. Handy if you are off in the country without a brolly.

Camille Sebastien Nachet was a Parisian optician at the beginning of the 19th Century. He began producing lenses for the famous microscope manufacturer Chevalier but later set up his own small business at 16 Rue Serpente, Paris. He was succeeded by his son Jean Alfred 1831-1908. Nachet is included with Chevalier and Oberhauser as the three leading optical instrument makers in Paris at this time.

Special French Direct Vision Spectroscope

$240.00

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Field or Students Microscope [French Style] c1900

A late Victorian perhaps Edwardian student’s or field drum microscope. In fine working condition. Original wooden case. This variety would have been used by a naturalist in the field. French by manufacture.

Single brass objective, the body retains nearly all its original lacquer and is quite bright, swivel mirror unblemished. Mahogany fitted case in fine condition.

Practical antique scientific instrument

$190.00

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