Snuff box decorated using the Martin varnish technique. The painting of the cover represents 3 cherubs, the underside is decorated with a flowered basket on a green background, the perimeter is decora[...]
“Mahre Abbildung des Srtz Raubers Claudù Cartouche undfeines du Paris geführten Leben”. "The true illustrated story of the great brigand Cartouche and his life in Paris". Original plan engraved in 172[...]
Rare Konyak warrior headhunter mask, Nagaland, early 20th century.
Mask part of a basketwork worn by Konyak warriors (see book "the Naga" by Julian Jacobs)
Beautiful patina of use and slight gullyin[...]
Pretty tiny objects that adorned chatelaines, watch chains or other "charivaris" circa 19th century... Charming wax seal, bearing a crab hallmark, 19th century, knot of cords of love, oval, engraved [...]
Livre intitulé "Le Nouveau Parfait Maréchal ou la Connoissance Générale et Universelle du Cheval divisé en sept traités", par A. de Garsault*, ci-devant Capitaine en Survivance au Haras du Roi, troi[...]
[PHOTOGRAPHY] - ROTHE (Franke) - China naked. Paris, Gallery at Higgins, circa 2000; in-8, 4 pp - 30 photographs, paperback in sheets in a slipcase, one photograph mounted on the front cover of the sl[...]
This sardonic Faun was probably amused for a long time to see the temperature rise. The missing mercury on the thermometer obviously didn't sadden him: whether it's hot or cold, the Fauns always find [...]
Epreuve originale réalisée vers 1720. Homann géographe.
Beaux coloris anciens.
Infimes rousseurs dans les marges n’atteignant pas la carte.
Très bon état.
Format feuille : 62,5 x 53,5 cm.
Format [...]
[PHOTOGRAPHY] - HASKINS (Sam) - November girl. Paris, Editions Prisma, 1967; folio, approximately 150 pp., publisher's cloth binding with a printed dust jacket. Introduction by Louis Pauwels. Synopsis[...]
[PHOTOGRAPHY] - HASKINS (Sam) - Cowboy kate & other stories. Paris, Editions Prisma, 1965; folio, approximately 150 pp., publisher's cloth binding with a printed dust jacket. Introduction by Louis Pau[...]
[PHOTOGRAPHY] - CLANCIER (Sylvestre) - Toys. Paris, Gallery at Higgins, 2000; in-8, 4 pp - 15 photographs, paperback in sheets in a slipcase, one photograph mounted on the front cover of the slipcase.[...]
Rare Bronze Pipe Furnace, woman's head wearing a Bilu logre, Kachin Province, 19th century, Burma.
Finely worked, beautiful patina of use.
height with base 7.5 cm, diameter 3 cm depth 6 cm.
Lot of 6 various shells, collected in 1970, very good general condition.
Origin Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea.
Height 11 cm wide 9 cm - h 14 cm wide 10 cm - h 12 cm wide 10 cm - H 14 cm wide 10 cm, pear[...]
boite a jeux palissandre et bois de rose orné en son centre d un cartouche en laiton nacre inclusion noire , l intérieur et en palissandre orné de filets blanc crème.Absence de jetons possède sa clef[...]
Statuette representing a female figure standing with her hands on her hips.
This type of statue is called "bloblo bla", or wife of the beyond, of the invisible.
Wood with a beautiful patina of use i[...]
Democratic Republic of Congo : “Rare Mongo shield”, basketry on wooden frame with wooden handle, 137 X 27 X 7 cm. Circa 1920. Characteristic of the Mongo region of the West, this spectacular and curio[...]
Large Berkel scale (Belgium) - 1942
Scale originally sold for commercial use, but it can of course be used for domestic use
Highly décorative (!)
White enameled cast-iron
Dual dial
One that[...]
Epreuve originale réalisée en 1650. Anonyme. Merian éditeur.
1 fine rousseur sur la droite du cartouche.
Coloris aquarelle.
Très bon état.
Format feuille : 39,5 x 33 cm.
Format gravure : 35 x 26 [...]
Followed by "Legends of legends". Editions du Baniyan, Paris, 1959. 220 p. 24x29cm. Illustrated with 15 superb original drypoints by Paul-Émile BÉCAT. Engravings in black out of text, one in frontispi[...]
19th century bronze medallion "Profile of Henry VIII" Very beautiful 19th century piece surmounted by a royal crown Free shipping in metropolitan France
Large antique photographic print showing a Kanak tribe outdoors, New Caledonia. The men and young boys are armed with their traditional spears, the women carry the youngest children. All seem to stare[...]
SURIREY DE SAINT REMY
MEMORIES OF ARTILLERY
TOME 2
Complete with 73 plates, including 15 folding ones. From page 352: "Dictionary of words and terms that are specific to artillery".
1697
SIZE: 19[...]
Horse racing game "Sandown" in mahogany Late 19th /1900
Roulette by F.H Ayres, London
Rotating metal disc with lithographed images of 7 horses by Finch Mason
Removable cover
Note: the glass has tw[...]
TIN-PLATED COPPER CAKE MOLD. Circular in shape, with embossed decoration representing a helmet on a background of two laurel branches. Good condition. 19th century French work. H.: 9 cm - Diameter: 16[...]
[MUSIC] - BRUNET (Sophie) - Pierre Schaeffer by Sophie Brunet followed by reflections by Pierre Schaeffer. Paris, Richard Masse, 1969; in-8, 228 pp., paperback. Numbered copy. Sent by Pierre Schaeffer[...]
THE BOOK OF EROS. Book illustrated with 100 engravings, monotypes and gouaches by PY TREMOIS. Paris, Le Club du Livre, 1970. 31x31 cm., copy on fine vellum chiffon paper from Lana Paper mills under sl[...]
rare anthropomorphic tobacco grater with an erotic character in wood carved from a single piece of wood, the sheet metal grater bears the date of 1813 in very good condition, total length: 31.5 cm, th[...]
[GEOLOGY] - CAUSTIER (E.) - The Bowels of the Earth. Paris, Vuibert & Nony, circa 1890; in-4, 491 pp. + publisher's advertisement, full green percaline binding printed in black and gold, smooth spine,[...]
[GEOLOGY] - BENOIT (Paul), BRAUNSTEIN (Philippe) - Mines and quarries and metallurgy in Medieval France. Paris, CNRS, 1983; folio, 415 pp., paperback. Joint edition of the National Center for Scientif[...]
Original little pair of children's clogs, around 1900 - 1920, in wood, enhanced with a wide ornate leather strap, coming from an easy fault at the sight of the quality of the work.
Epreuve originale réalisée vers 1650. Hondius cartographe.
Beaux coloris anciens.
Rousseurs claires dans les marges.
Renfort de papier au dos du bas du pli central.
Bon état.
Format feuille : 56,[...]
ELECTROPHORE TOY circa 1878 FUN PHYSICS Exceptional scientific toy by Jules PEIFFER presented at the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1878. This toy uses the principle of static electricity highlighted b[...]
LIME SPATULA
Admiralty Island, Papua New Guinea
19th century
Light wood and traces of lime
H.: 31.8; L.: 2.3; Thickness: 2 cm
N°79 of the exhibition “Australia Oceania line and shape”
Text [...]
Rare geometric plan of the properties dependent on the castle of Grèzes located in the town of Carcassonne belonging to Mr Jean François Paul MARAVAL judge at the civil court of Carcassonne-Aude-dated[...]
Remarkable meerschaum pipe head, silver mounted, Austria 18th century, in a spectacular smoky patina, period tribute to one of Europe's most respected monarchs.
The pipe, of classic Austrian size, tw[...]
An interesting rotating cigar holder. The movable door can be opened and closed by means of a mechanism operated by a button located at the top. The stand also has a drawer for matches, for example. I[...]
Very interesting antique item, made from wood, with multiple gorgeous patinas, use & wear. The head comes off in two parts, and allows the lower one to be positioned at the desired size, thanks to a s[...]
Beautiful set of 5 large bottles of different height, diameter and color. Expression of the peasant civilization of central Italy in the second half of the 19th century
Very rare colonial-style African living room set in solid mahogany (circa 1950) The table with two trays is surrounded by six characters serving as caryatids, the whole is in one piece 3 armchairs wit[...]
Set of six wickerwork baskets, made of dyed vegetable fibers and finely decorated with fabrics, gilt metal appliqués and old white pearls. These baskets were used by Balinese women to bring Canang Sar[...]
paire d éperons à molette XIX métal argenté ornée de fleurs dorés damasquinés état moyen sur l une manque de dents à une molette ainsi que des maillons d attache sur m autre une fleur accidentée[...]
Sure, if Poseidon had possessed such a treasure, he would have bitterly skewered anyone who tried to steal it with his trident.... Well, I promise, I'll stop my delirium... These are eight superb star[...]
superb collection of apothecary skillets from the 17th and 18th century They have all been carefully chosen for their quality and condition
We also sell them separately
Delivery in Belgium, France[...]
Apothecary Tripod skillet from the end of the 17th century beginning of the 18th Century From England
The skillet is in superb condition and has not undergone any restorations
bronze with a very be[...]
18th Century Tripod Apothecary skillet From England
The skillet is in superb condition and has not undergone any restorations
bronze with a very beautiful patina
Delivery in Belgium, France an[...]
18th Century Tripod cast bronze skillet or posnet From The Westcott Family
The skillet is in superb condition and has not undergone any restorations
very beautiful patina
Delivery in Belgium,[...]
[CHILDREN] - ANONYMOUS - Album of chromos-lithographs. Sl, se, around 1860; folio, 60 pages with a printed frame, full cloth binding, smooth spine, front cover printed with a small character printed i[...]
Very beautiful Chinese cricket box, work from the end of the 19th century, beginning of the 20th century, in perfect condition. Lid representing a dragon. free shipping in metropolitan France
17th Century Tripod Apothecary skillet dated 1698 by Ward Rymens
The skillet is in superb condition and has had a restoration on one of the feet
bronze with a very beautiful patina
Delivery in Be[...]
SLEEPING BEAUTY Box containing 6 polyoramic stereoscopic views, EH Paris editions, the 6 views are perfect. Good contrast. The box is incomplete and in fair condition. Around 1860
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