A rare and finely crafted 19th-century betel or tobacco box from Palembang, South Sumatra, measuring 10.5 cm in width. This elegant piece is made of silver-plated copper and features intricate hand-en[...]
Epreuve originale réalisée vers 1820. Benedetto Bordiga auteur.Infime manque de papier dans l’angle inférieur droit.Fines rousseurs claires au-dessus du Mont Blanc.2 renforts sur 1 cm au dos de la pre[...]
STATUETTE called IbejiYoruba culture, NigeriaFirst half of the 20th centuryWood and pigmentsH.: 26.5 ; W.: 6.5 cm(traces of wood-eating insects)Monoxyle anthropomorphic statuette standing on a circula[...]
19th century Alsatian polychrome box. Polychrome fir box decorated with bouquets of flowers. Dovetailed sides and nailed bottom. Lid opens with 2 brass hinges after being unlocked from its iron hook. [...]
A fine antique Thai silver betel container, intricately handcrafted in high-grade silver. This exquisite piece exemplifies traditional Siamese silversmithing, with ornate repoussé floral and geometric[...]
French Collection of African Art. African tribal statues of the Dogon can be the object of community cults, particularly when they commemorate significant events such as the founding of the village. S[...]
Large antique royal seal in the French Renaissance style. It is decorated with a crown, a sun, and two trees? Enamel on brass: the body is entirely covered with a black and white enamel floral decorat[...]
Antique and authentic pair of large African wrought iron sculptures from the Mumuye tribe in Nigeria. Brought back by a French statesman stationed in Africa in the 1960s. Good condition. Dimensions ap[...]
Striking pair of antique silver earrings from the Tekke tribe of Turkmenistan or northern Iran, featuring a heart-shaped body adorned with twisted silver wire detailing and a central marquise-shaped C[...]
Clarinet in B flat with Boehm system. These instruments of fine quality were made in Paris between 1930 and 1956 according to "The Golden Book of the French Clarinet" Here the keys seem to be in silve[...]
Antique carved wooden pediment with a motto and the date 1740. Swiss folk art work from the Zurich region. Good condition. Dimensions: 78 cm wide and 57 cm high.
Balthasar Georges SAGE (1740 - 1825) French chemist and mineralogist In this book are brought together two works: - Analysis of wheat and experiments In Paris from the royal printing house M.DCCLXXVI7[...]
A finely crafted silver betel leaf vase, measuring 11 cm in length, made by the Tai Lu people of Southeast Asia (present-day Laos, northern Thailand, and southwestern China) during the late 19th to ea[...]
Honorary uniform of the Order of Malta. Spain, possibly around the beginning of the 20th century. Blue jacket or coat and trousers, the former bearing the label of the tailor shop Félix del Hierro, lo[...]
Trembleur masterpiece of a journeyman wood turner. Made of exotic wood, perhaps rosewood. Ornamentation comprising mobile "roundels" carved from the mass. Length 17 cm. Diameter 3 cm.
This key is natural, no doubt about its age and authenticity. We report rust. Our photos allow you to appreciate the quality of the object. For the condition, please detail the photos. Do not hesitate[...]
This barrel, probably from Saintonge, is old. We note classic traces of use, a patina of use, it remains however in a generally acceptable condition. Our photos allow you to appreciate the quality of [...]
Rolls-Royce Motors electronic gas lighter Stainless steel and Chinese lacquer Monogrammed front and back bottom right: RRA inside the lid and underside: ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS Working condition. Traces of[...]
This map is old, it was framed in the 60s with protective glass. We note that the map is stained in places, traces of wear on the small golden element which fixes the tile. Our numerous photos allow y[...]
18th century Dutch brass tobacco box with hinged lid engraved with five circular medallions containing the busts of male noblemen figures with inscriptions and dates, the most recent date is 1748. Dut[...]
Commemorative VASE for the 1980 MOSCOW Olympics. Good condition with very slight wear. Display item. Collection. Photos taken with Flash. Colissimo shipping with tracking and insurance.
Beautiful guard bell, capable of waking up a sleeping village, of good size, from bronze cast in wax, decorated with palmettes and leaves in relief. Over centuries, this clever turned wooden handle wa[...]
Louis Vuitton - Canvas shoulder bag - Jeune Fille AR monogrammed canvas shoulder bag with leather insert Jeune fille model from the Louis Vuitton brand Traces of wear (especially on the handle with th[...]
A fine copy in 12 of the "Memoirs of Guy Joli", Counselor at the Châtelet of Paris, followed by a Memoir concerning Cardinal de Retz, Extract from a handwritten History, composed by Claude Joli, Canon[...]
Very beautiful pharmacy jar marked PAPAVER with a decoration of rich residences and palm trees bordered with gilding in remarkably fresh condition. Very elegant, it dates from the first part of[...]
India 19th century, lovely votive sculpture in the shape of a harnessed horse's head. In carved and engraved hardwood, it has a patina of use. It is a decorative element of a processional chariot used[...]
Elegant oval snuffbox in yellow gold, weighing 156 grams, finely engraved and chased on all surfaces. The lid features a radiating guilloché pattern centered by a painted portrait of an 18th-century g[...]
Beautiful and rare washbasin holder from the 15th century, very beautiful quality of metal representative of the know-how of the ironworkers of the Middle Ages. Indeed, this one presents a tour de for[...]
An elegant elongated oval snuffbox, crafted in gold and enamel, bearing French guarantee marks for Paris used between 1798 and 1809. The surface is covered in a translucent pale blue enamel with crims[...]
STEEL MATRIX FOR MOTOBECANE LOGOFrance XXème siècleSteelSteel die for the MOTOBECANE logo.The upper half of the die features the embossed M logo with wings and the inscriptions MOTOBECANE and France H[...]
Imposing and rare ceremonial house element with complex openwork carvings (Nokuma ethnic group). This type of piece is attached horizontally, figures facing downwards, to the framework of the ceremoni[...]
Blank page syndrome, today I don't know what to say about this superb old taxidermy... A beautiful iguana destined to take pride of place in a cabinet of curiosities. You can also come and find us at [...]
Rare and precious box signed Boucheron, Paris, crafted in finely chiseled silver with pierced gold floral decoration and cabochon-cut gemstones (likely amethysts). Inside, it bears the engraved serial[...]
Ejagham or Ekoi mask, south-east of Nigeria or west of Cameroon, they are the only ones to make this kind of mask in Africa wooden masks covered with skin, facial ones like this one (the rarest) are q[...]
Baoulé mouse box, seeds were placed inside then a mouse that could come out from underneath, the arrangement of the seeds served as an oracle for the shaman. Old object, first half of the last century[...]
Complete collection of the costumes of the court of Rome and of the religious orders of both sexes by M. G. PERUGINI With texts by M.L'Abbé J.B. E. PASCAL Published in Paris by the author, 1852 Half-b[...]
Three wire fruit tree models with ebonized wooden bases and a label identifying the species and manufacturer.They represent the following trees: pyramid pear, palm pear, and vase peach.Made in Italy ([...]
Sculpture, Spinning Objects – Carved distaff stand – Folk Art Early 19th century – Circa 1800–1830 France – Massif Central, Auvergne Popular distaff stand carved entirely from wood, composed of a flat[...]
Box set of 8 numbered lithographs by Gab Gabongo printed on luxury paper. With 8 unpublished poems by Maurice Métral. Original edition limited to 150 numbered copies signed by Gab Gabongo and Maurice [...]
Léon BAKST, 1991, by Alexander SCHOUVALOFF. Art book on the work of BAKST and his considerable contribution to the Theater. Good general condition with slight wear from use, notably on the dust jacket[...]
Album of the Flags, Guidons, Flames of all the maritime powers With text by M. A. Le GRAS Frigate Captain Published under the ministry of H.E. Admiral Hamelin Publisher Challamel Ainé Paris Typography[...]
A remarkable and unusual 19th century Victorian mounted ram's head snuff box. It is surmounted by a lidded silver-plated bronze container for storing snuff. The ram's head rests on a tiered wooden bas[...]
Exceptional and rare 19th century meerschaum pipe, finely carved, depicting a detailed bullfighting scene. The composition depicts a dramatic moment where one bullfighter is assisted by another while [...]
This medal die was made by Anie Mouroux, it bears the inscriptions "To Save Humanity" and "Dedicated to the American Soldiers". For the condition, note fine scratches and slight oxidation. Our photos [...]
This is a die or mold of a medal made by Anie Mouroux representing "Mimi Pinson". For the condition, we note traces of wear due to use. Our photos allow you to appreciate the quality of the object. Fo[...]
This key is a nice curiosity, indeed it is very interesting in terms of design. For the condition, we note classic traces of wear and oxidation. Our photos allow you to appreciate the quality of the o[...]
A performance for this book in 4 in half calfskin with smooth spine: Published according to the Royal rivilège on September 20 of the Year 1652. Magnificent work entirely stuffed with titles and doubl[...]
Rare and beautiful manuscript from the middle of the 18th century bound in two volumes In12, full dark calf, ribbed spine, gilt title: "The Attic Nights of Aulus Gellius". This work, readable like an [...]
Rare Award given to the Best Workers of the German Railways on which it is engraved: For long-standing service to the Wustermark VBF railway depot: For many years of good and loyal service to the Wust[...]
Very beautiful solid silver snuffbox, hallmark Vieillard profile of Michelangelo (1819-1838), hallmark Lion's head and goldsmith's hallmark (largely erased & illegible). A very beautiful, richly worke[...]
Attractive early 19th century rosewood globe from the William IV period. This beautiful early 19th century rosewood globe from the William IV period is not just a functional object; it is a stately pi[...]
OLD BOOKS-BIBLIOPHILIA-COLLECTION 3 VOLUMES HAVANA FULL CALFSKIN LEATHER THE LIVES OF THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS PHILOSOPHERS OF ANTIQUITY DIOGENES LAËRCEJ-H SCHNEIDER PUBLISHER AMSTERDAM 1761 Classic work [...]
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