We are buyers of key collections, and collectible keys. Superb key of these large iron chests which made the reputation of the Nuremberg locksmith, it turned in a dome fixed to the lid, superbly openw[...]
Rare "marriage" drinking cup, made of finely carved and gilded wood (small chips on the latter) in its period gilding representing a naked man and a naked woman on one side and on the other, rare work[...]
Beautiful, simple, late 17th century, walnut money changer's box, opening with lid, wire hinges, brass hooks. When open, it shows inside of lid sumptuously ink calligraphed : Mathieu Clot, Rue Tupin[...]
A silver gilt mounted twin handled agate bowl.German, late 17th century.Measures 9 x 6.3 x 2.5cm.This delicately turned agate bowl, displaying elegant bands and warm hues of pink and orange, is mounte[...]
Pretty and rare oval enamel plaque painted on copper representing the laying of Christ in the tomb. It is presented in a 17th century carved and gilded wooden frame, original gilding. Apart from a sma[...]
This imposing antiphonary leaflet, in plano format, dates from the second half of the 17th century. The antiphonary (from: antiphona, refrain of a psalm) is a liturgical book bringing together the Gre[...]
This imposing antiphonary leaflet, in plano format, dates from the second half of the 17th century. The antiphonary (from: antiphona, refrain of a psalm) is a liturgical book bringing together the Gre[...]
Presented in a strong volume in 8 in ivory vellum, this copy of L. Apulel Madaurensis philosophy Platonici Opéra, quae extant, omnia: cumPhilippi Beroaldi in Asinum aureum eruditissimi commentariis: r[...]
Open ivory tobacco rasp representing a mermaid with two intertwined tails
holding a mirror in her right hand and a comb in her left. The rasp is missing.
Note: Similar in the Angers Museum inventory[...]
PRIMEROSE (James) - ROSTAGNY (Jean de)Primrose's Treatise on the Common Errors of Medicine, with Very Curious Additions. Lyon: Jean Certe, 1689. - Octavo, (14 ff.), 860 pp. Brown calf, decorated ribbe[...]
Vellum from 1606 with its Greek characters, printed in Lutetia. Ex Typographia Roberti Stéphani. M. DC. VI. (1606), during the lifetime of Henry IV. by B. Grégorii Nysseni Ad Evstathiam, A16 cmmbrosia[...]
"The First Nine Books of Euclid's Elements: Translated and commented by I. Errard, of Bar-Le-Duc, Engineer to the Most Christian King of France and Navarre. Dedicated to his Majesty, Revised and corre[...]
Extremely rare work in a parchment binding, spine enriched in the 18th century in golden blond calf, flat spine decorated with golden irons, red morocco title, small in 4; printed in Lille, from the I[...]
Beautiful knife with a carved handle representing Saint Nicholas with his bishop's crozier, his book and his large beard. Trace of signature on the blade, to be identified. German work, probably Rhine[...]
Salt mill, Auvergne region, fox motif. Several interpretations are possible regarding the fox on salt mills: as fine as a fox regarding the salt which had to come out of the mill as fine as possible a[...]
In its beautiful "Haute Epoque" calfskin binding, this very beautiful and rare book from the end of the Renaissance with the death of Henry IV in the year of its publication in 1610. "The Works of C. [...]
François Moreau, France, 17th century. Large bronze ceremonial pot with cylindrical structure resting on three feet shaped like a ferine paw with claws holding a sphere; small side handles for attachi[...]
It has its original handle, numerous shocks, wear. Weight 2.9 kg Diameter approx. 15.3 Width 20.3 ears depth. excluding base Weight: 2.9 Width with ears 20.3 Diameter approximately 15.3 Height with ha[...]
APOTHECARY'S MORTAR WITH FINS AND FACES IN BRONZE, PUY-EN-VELAY 17TH CENTURY. Comment: very pretty bronze apothecary's mortar flanked by faces and fins. Work from the Puy-en-Velay region of the 17th c[...]
Large ROUND DISH in pewter with a wide plain edge and a wide peripheral molding, called "à la cardinal". Engraved in the center with a coat of arms with a plumed helmet: with three stars at the top an[...]
CABINET OF CURIOSITIES,Anatomy / Medicine & Vanities, skeletons Extremely rare and very large engraving of Anatomy by Crisistomo MARTINEZ,composed of 2 registers: *the upper one showing several skelet[...]
High tripod cauldron from the 17th century. Flared, tripod shape. Made of bronze for the body and wrought iron for the handle. The belly is decorated with 3 peripheral rushes in high relief. The legs [...]
17th century wrought iron oil lamp with a flat "double spout". The reservoir is located behind the wicks, if we can call it a reservoir, and the whole thing pivots on a cylindrical post fixed to a tri[...]
Beautiful cameo representing the profile of a bearded man, wearing a helmet and a radiate crown. 17th century. 17 x 13 mm. 1.28 g. The representation is unusual and may be reminiscent of the portraits[...]
We are buyers of key collections, and collectible keys Beautiful large key, late 16th or early 17th century, recognizable by its open pierced bit, 5-tooth comb on a flared muzzle and the base as round[...]
Beautiful key, good size and good quality, for, (for example) one of those large utility chests that were carried twice a year from the Court to the provincial residence during the reign of Louis XIII[...]
A beautiful strong volume in 12, in cold-stamped orange morocco with Coat of Arms on the boards framed with double cold fillets, gilt edges, ribbed spine richly ornamented with fleur-de-lys in diamond[...]
Beautiful tripod cauldron with iron handle, from the Apothecary of one Hotel-Dieu, these hospitals run by religious congregations since Middle Ages. This object is dedicated to Christ, and dated 1617,[...]
Mid-17th century France Provenance: Private collection of a sister of the Monastery of the Visitation in Paray-le-Monial A lid with heraldic decoration of chivalry inspiration This remarkable engraved[...]
Bronze scoop with 2 spouts, the handles decorated with women's heads. Beautiful patina, high period, early 17th century. Good condition, traces of wear. Dimensions height 15 cm length 15 cm width 30 c[...]
Bronze cauldron with bronze handle. Early period, 17th century. Good condition and beautiful patina, traces of use. Height 15.5 cm Width with handles 20 cm Careful, secure and tracked shipping, for sh[...]
A pair of figural fruitwood spoons.
German or Dutch, 17th century.
Each measures 17.5 and 16.5cm long.
The longer spoon is carved with the figure of a king, the slightly smaller example wi[...]
Very beautiful Dieppe sundial, equinoctial, lunar and horizontal dial Dieppe around 1650 Floral decoration and fillet frame. Compass of the dial in paper with various European cities. with hours for h[...]
Lion carved in wood, probably boxwood, eyes inlaid in bronze, the interior is hollowed out to contain the grated tobacco. The iron grater is missing. Very beautiful sculpture, interesting subject and [...]
[TABOUROT (Étienne)] - The fourth of the variegated pages of the lords of Accords. Rouen, Chez David Geuffroy, 1625; in-12, VI ppnch. + 50 pages, 19th century binding, half red morocco, spine decorate[...]
Beautiful original 17th century mortar from Tuscany, beautiful patina.
weight 4.2 kg size diam.16 cm h.11 cm
Description
the object, including the pestle, is made of bronze, hollow, cylindrical in [...]
Free shipping for mainland France
************************
Beautiful ROUND DISH in forged pewter with a molded edge.
Hallmark of François MARQUIS received as master before 1599: head of Saint-F[...]
Late 17th century Origin: Flanders This beautiful ladle, made of brass and bronze, dates from the late 17th century. Its elegant lenticular shape and two anthropomorphic spillways decorated with styli[...]
A so-called marriage spoon in pewter bearing an unidentified hallmark on the back of the handle. Its round spoon is extended by a stem with a projection in the middle and decorated on one side, this s[...]
Large 17th century tinned copper tray decorated with a large fleur-de-lis surrounded by a snake eating its tail and interlacing. Probably a 17th century office tray. Three iron hoops allowing it to be[...]
Safe called "Nuremberg" in polychrome wrought iron, revealing a complicated mechanism, activating 6 bolts. It is equipped on the sides with handles facilitating transport. The front is decorated with [...]
A very fine 17th century jug depicting a friendly bearded man under an oval seal with a crowned heart, star and cross. The jug is in very good condition.
[MONTALVO (Garci Rodriguez de)] - Thrésor of all the books of Amadis de Gaule, containing the Harangues, Epistles, Concions, Missive Letters, Requests, Responses, Replies, Sentences, Cartels, Complain[...]
Map "MOLUCCAE INSULAE" By Willem Janseoon BLAEU, describing the Moluccas Islands. Circa 1640 Total dimensions of the plate: 52.5 x 63 cm Dimensions of the map: 37 x 48.5 cm Comes from an atlas. Note t[...]
Free shipping for mainland France**********************Very large OFFERING PLATE in brass, with a wide wing with a rolled edge on a stiffener and decorated with a frieze of repetitive stamped motifs; [...]
Rare impression from the beginning of the 17th century of the Works of Ovide de Bergerac in a small volume in 12 Full pig's bladder, spine ribbed handwritten title: Pub. OVIDII NASONIS Luib. Amatoii. [...]
En Edition Originale : "Histoire Romaine" rare et exceptionnel livre de l'Auteur érudit M. De Marolles , Ecrivain Historien , Abbé de Ville-loin & de Baugerais , imprimé à Paris chez Toussainct du B[...]
Late 17th-Early 18th century France? This fragment in repoussé iron intrigues with its unique and almost theatrical character. It presents a striking representation: two Siamese lion heads with anthro[...]
Free shipping for mainland France**********OFFERING PLATE in brass with central decoration of curved gadroons and embossed fleurons, on the wing of repetitive stamped motifs.Diameter: 36 cm.GERMANY or[...]
TIME QUADRANT Unsigned, [France, Blois?], 17th century, 53.5 x 54 x H. 59 mm; thickness: between 22 and 25 mm, mercury-gilded and engraved brass Small square sundial which could be related to the hour[...]
Bronze medal, on the front profile of Luis XIII, on the back Justice. Inscriptions: front "LVDOVIC.XIII.DGFRANCE.ET.NAVARAE.REX" Bottom G.DVPRE Back "VT.GENTES.TOLLAT.QVE.PREMAT.QVE 1623
Proantic uses a cookie to analyze traffic and improve its service by using Google Analytics. Data sent to Google Analytics (frequency of visits to the site and pages visited) are anonymous. No other cookie tracks your activity, your personal data is not collected. Thank you for helping us to have better understanding how Proantic is used.
![[tabourot (étienne)] - The Fourth Of The Variegated Patterns Of The Lords Of Accords. Rouen, 1625.](https://www.proantic.com/galerie/librairie-alphabets/img/small/1481393-main-679a6aac7d5e2.jpg)
![[montalvo (garci Rodriguez De)] - Treasure Of All The Books Of Amadis Of Gaul. Rigaud, 1605.](https://www.proantic.com/galerie/librairie-alphabets/img/small/1474146-main-678a94d87d54b.jpg)
Le Magazine de PROANTIC
TRÉSORS Magazine
Rivista Artiquariato