Large semaphore telescope, in gilded brass on an oak base, diameter 8 cm, vertical straight height 1.60 m. Length closed 1 meter plus 7 cm open, small indentation on the top
FIRE STEEL
France, 18th century
Steel
Length: 7 cm Width: 3 cm
Lighter or fire instrument with two oblong, fluted side wheels, centred on a frieze engraved with oak leaf motifs.
Text and ph[...]
"Hippopotamus-shaped box": patinated, embossed and chiseled brass, with clasp and hinge, revealing when opened a formerly oxidized silver interior, 12 X 9 X 15 cm. Traces of oxidation, small dents. I [...]
Pair of stirrups. Carved wood, iron. Chile, 18th century.
Pair of stirrups composed of a carved wooden block, half-moon shaped on the front, and decorated on the outside with geometric and plant elem[...]
Terrestrial globe signed "Globe trique. E. Bertaux éditeur. G. Thomas, Sucr". The globe can therefore be dated between 1904 and 1914. It measures 25cm in diameter and approximately 43cm in height. The[...]
Small micromosaic plaque depicting the Temple of Vesta in Rome - souvenir from the Grand Tour
Small rectangular or oval micromosaic plaque, depicting a view of the Temple of Vesta in Rome. Made wit[...]
Curious Dutch snuffbox in engraved brass, on the back two engraved faces which when you turn the snuffbox over reveal two other faces Length 13 cm Width 7.3 cm Height 4.5 cm
Mortar with inscriptions. Bronze. Spain, 1823.
Bronze mortar with flared mouth and truncated cone-shaped body that develops without discontinuity and whose diameter decreases towards the base; it has[...]
Martin d'Azpilcueta, born in Barásoain in Navarre on December 13, 1491, and died in Rome on June 21, 1586, nicknamed "Doctor Navarrus" or "Navarre", is a Spanish canonist and theologian. He is the fir[...]
Embroidered map representing the department of Drôme, made at the beginning of the 19th century. The composition follows a decorative grammar specific to this period, close to the ornaments visible on[...]
This bronze mortar is from the 17th century. It is an object from the Haute Époque. It is in good general condition, note a slight oxidation, traces of wear due to use, some dents. Our photos allow yo[...]
From the rich library of the Banker Lafitte (Ex-libris) in one volume in 4, full tinted calf, ribbed spine decorated with gilded iron in the boxes, red morocco title, lace-framed covers, marbled guard[...]
"RECUEIL DE FACTUM". Good condition with slight wear of use of the Corners, Caps and Covers. Fresh text with some folds and water stains at the bottom of the pages. To deplore the absence of a Guard/T[...]
Beautiful instrument, nickel-plated steel, a forceps Tarnier model, with the complete traction device and even more: we can also see a double handle ... See, please, our photos of the whole, which is [...]
Sailors' Clothes and Uniforms by Jacques Letrosne 1937 16 watercolor plates by A. Goichon Complete, in a cardboard portfolio Good condition Height 45cm Width 31cm 120 euros
Nice pair of anthropomorphic zoo heads.
These are stylized representations of hybrid beings, very common in the "pre-Columbian" 1 or pre-Hispanic culture of South and Central America.
a). One is i[...]
18 carat gold stamp with eagle's head hallmark Note small addition of material at the level of the buckle of the attachment (classic wear) Weight 9.3 grams Height 3 cm Stamp dimensions 16 x 13 mm
Map of the Diocese of Castres, dedicated to Messire Augustin de Maupéou, Advisor to the King in his councils, Bishop of Castres, by his very humble and very obedient servant HUBERT JAILLOT, Geographer[...]
Advertising pyrogen – Absinthe
Rare ceramic advertising pyrogen from the Oxygénée Cusenier brand, an iconic reference in the world of absinthe. This vintage object, intended for bistro counters, se[...]
Painted wood - traces of carrying and patina on the back - small wear, shocks, small crack on the back. Wayang Topeng belongs to Indonesian culture and more precisely Javanese. It is a 17th century th[...]
Wood with traces of polychromy - multiple ancient restorations of use. This anthropozoomorphic Nahua mask, originating from the region of the Rio Balsas, in the state of Guerrero in Mexico. Fusing ele[...]
Small doll's chest of drawers in the style of Louis XV, 20th century. In rosewood veneer, rosewood and other precious woods. Curved on all sides, this lovely little chest of drawers opens on the front[...]
Old butcher's sheet, late 19th or early 20th century.
Often with an animal motif, this sheet presents a reclining naked female silhouette. The handle represents a leg. Steel, brass and bakelite.
Wei[...]
This lovely little bag is made from a braid of pandanus leaves. It contains a piece of bamboo and a set of five glass beads in the shape of seeds.
The latter, originating from China, circulated over [...]
gilded brass plate of magnificent execution which undoubtedly adorned the sabretache (the flat leather bag that a cavalry officer wore on his belt).with the imperial eagle on an azure background, in t[...]
Second half of the 19th century France – Auvergne This carved and patinated wooden cane illustrates with force and naivety all the symbolism of rural folk art. Topped with an extremely naive lion, wit[...]
A Russian silver-gilt advertising cigar box of Rostov on Don tobacco trader “Asmolov and Co”. Maker’s mark of K. Skvortsov manufactory. Moscow, 1899-1908.
Dimensions: 14 x 4.3 x 10.9 cm.
Weight:[...]
Late 19th century France – Auvergne - Haute-Loire This finely carved wooden lacemaker's box features a rich and symbolic decoration, combining central rosettes and stylized monstrances engraved in hol[...]
Second half of the 19th century Dated 1873 France – Auvergne This shepherd's cane in monoxyl wood, carved and patinated, embodies all the symbolic richness and inventiveness of 19th century folk art. [...]
Oriental ship's wheel, late 18th - early 19th century. Carved wood and brass.
Oriental ship's wheel of English influence, made of high-quality carved brass and wood. The upper part of the wheel is wo[...]
18th century weight. Bronze.
Incomplete bronze weight, with the container and two smaller ones, all cold decorated with incised and stamped designs, with simple rims on the smaller containers and mor[...]
Exceptional Noah's Ark in painted wood, 86 cm long and 46 cm high. German work, mid-19th century. Beautiful original condition, many animals. A few small, unimportant defects. A very similar ark with [...]
Beautiful Illustrated Works of Colardeau in two large volumes in 8, blond glazed calf, spine with ribs decorated with beautiful gilded irons in the compartments, titles and volume numbers in green mor[...]
Roman intaglio: Quadriga and charioteer.
Italic art, 2nd-1st century BC White and brown banded agate,
7 x 10 mm.
The quadriga (chariot drawn by four horses) is an emblem of triumph.
Interesti[...]
Exceptional child's horse of English origin. Mounted on wheels, of an unusual size with its saddle and leather reins, the body is made of fabric, the hooves and the nostril are made of wood. This toy [...]
Superb original condition for this German toy circa 1930 in lithographed sheet metal. Detached spring mechanism. 30 cm long. Exceptional condition, close to new.
Beautiful carriage circa 1880; The piano contains a music box operated by the crank. The set of Spanish manufacture "Manufactura Epanola de Juguetes" is in painted sheet metal and stamped zinc for the[...]
[AVIATION] - Lieutenant Joseph-Marie Le Brix and mechanic René Mesmin. Paris, Imprimerie Maulde et Renou, circa 1932; small 4to, 43 pp., paperback, printed cover, notebooks held together by a string. [...]
Presented superbly in a double-beveled silver-plated box frame and on a pearl gray canvas support with a beveled edge, this rare padlock and its key, like a jewel, is displayed divinely well in its ri[...]
A piece of curiosity that this white rabbit head with sulphide eyes, very expressive from the house Mansioli, Italy. Of a beautiful chestnut colored material and argued for the cover of vagus of gener[...]
A piece with a beautiful life that has come down to us in white earth called Langais earthenware (Val-de-Loire), generous tobacco pot pipe holder with a beautiful milky white enamelled cover, well-arg[...]
Here an elegant survivor, it is not common to find a modest utilitarian wooden compass 2-3 centuries old and to be able to admire it still.
Solidly built from dark and hard wood, reinforced by iron [...]
Saddle signed HERMES brown leather Hermès Military versionwithout furniture supportVery good conditionCareful packagingPossibility of sending: France / International Payment: Transfer / CB on showroom[...]
Rare presentation cake mold with its two horizontal grip handles and a tripod base, made from short legs riveted to the body of the mold. Interesting, very unusual model.
Stoneware and pewter tobacco pot with romantic scene. Production of BEAUVAISIS. Good condition. Collection
Shipping by Colissimo with Tracking and Insurance
Napoleon III and his guard 1942 In sheets, 20 plates in printed folder 20 color plates after the watercolors of Maurice Toussaint Copy n° 296 of 500 Good condition Original edition Height 33cm Width 2[...]
"LES FLEURS DU MAL" by BAUDELAIRE Editions Grund. Watercolors LABOCCETTA. Good condition with slight wear from use. The paper protection is glued to the inside of the binding, on the margins. Fresh te[...]
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[...]
"CONTES" by LA FONTAINE Editions de la Madeleine. Color illustrations by Suzanne BALLIVET. Good condition with slight wear from use. Text with omnipresent foxing more or less pronounced. The paper pro[...]
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