A complete and particularly spectacular set, this dowsing kit from the Maison de la Radiesthésie in Paris includes 200 carefully numbered test tubes, each preserved with its original contents. Presented in its period leather-bound box, with a correspondence table printed under the lid, it bears witness to a practice that is now marginal but was very much in vogue at the beginning of the 20th century, mixing parallel sciences, alternative medicine, and vibratory research. The serial aspect, the density of the tubes, and the intact presence of the substances enhance its scientific and visual interest, making it a strong piece for collectors or cabinets of curiosities.
✦ Provenance: Maison de la Radiesthésie, Paris ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1930-1950 ✦ Dimensions: 35 x 18.5 x 4.5 cm ✦ Material: Leather-bound box, glass tubes, cork stoppers ✦ Contents: 200 numbered tubes and correspondence table ✦ Condition: Good general condition, external wear to the box, well-preserved interior, complete set with original contents
A rare and visually striking set, ideal for enriching a scientific collection or a cabinet of curiosities focusing on 20th-century medical and esoteric practices.
