Easel as Art

Cameras are not my expertise but we could not pass up on this beauty. The camera is signed ANSCO and the large lens reads DARLO OPTICIEN, PARIS 35436. I'm told that this lens is the most valuable...

What is an ophthalmotrope? An ophthalmotrope is an apparatus for demonstrating the movements of the eye and the action of the different muscles which produce them, consisting essentially of a model eyeball to which are attached strings and pulleys to duplicate the line force of the muscles. We think this example is most likely French from the early 20th century. The base is marble with paw feet. It’s also quite large at well over 3 foot tall. This instrument is very complete. It also includes additional parts to set the mechanics up in a different way. In the pictures above the strings are attached to a keyboard. The alternative replaces the keyboard with string guide with a dozen hanging tubular weights. This is one of the largest and most decorative examples we have seen. I have only seen pictures of ophthalmotropes and never one this fine and complete. It’s as rare and impressive show piece. This item was also used in the movie Knives Out,

Mechanical furniture has become one of our specialties and these large wheel tables are one of my favorites. It's extremely solid and at the same ...

The display reads "Fichet Marine Paris." A good guess is that this was a display for brass yacht hardware. There are three very heavy lick sets in the display. One has an early iron ...

Paint Spattered Winsor and Newton Folding Table Top Easel This is a collapsable Easel it has an H shaped design, the picture stand is tray styled ...

Antique Mexican Painted Small Wood Artist Easel, Made in solid wood, circa 1970.

This 20th Century French artist’s wooden easel showcases a beautifully worn patina that speaks to decades of dedicated studio use. Crafted with a tall central support and adjustable ...

English wooden artist easel, circa 1930. Made in Oak wood.