Mino-type ceremonial spear thrower collected in the Middle Sepik area in Papua New Guinea. The Mino is used during traditional dances marking the initiation of young men. These are highly symbolic cer[...]
Charles Henry Compte d'Estaing (1729-1794). Beautiful document signed by his hand with the seal and dated 1753 on the administration of the County of Estaing.
A very rare lot of 8 Roman coins of Constantine, concreted together, from the Epfig treasure. In 2010, three workers from a company commissioned by the Departmental Water and Sanitation Union were car[...]
Gold Ring with Rotating ScarabEtruria, 3rd century B.C.Gold and carnelianUS size 8EU size 57Excellent conditionThis fine gold ring from the Etruscan period features a rotating bezel set with a scarab [...]
A very rare batch of 5 Roman coins of Constantine, concretized together, from the Epfig treasure. In 2010, three workers from a company commissioned by the Departmental Water and Sanitation Union were[...]
Amateur Photographer's Notebook for travelers and tourists for the year 1891 Author Charles JACOBEdition J.MICHELET, PARIS Italian-style notebook 8.7x14 cm bound in red percaline, gilt title on the to[...]
The lid has sloping sides for this pretty folk art box in straw marquetry with a superb patina. This box offers several styles of marquetry designs in a harmony of natural tones and its format is quit[...]
Mephistopheles caneSmall bronze knob (5 cm high and 3.5 cm wide) which gives it a fine and elegant characterRosewood shaftBlack horn ferruleTotal length 86 cm
Ivory and silver pommel cane (small damage to the ring, see photos) Blackened burl wood or ebony? Copper and steel ferrule Total length 81 cm Pommel length 11 cm
Very rare small child's cane with a system, made of wood (not boiled cardboard). The cane has 3 systems: A whistle in the knob. Images visible in the eyelet of the knob. A pen holder and a mechanical [...]
Collection of Doctor Jean Redor. Height: 37.5 cm If there is one term that fits Jean Redor like a glove, it is that of passionate. The years have changed nothing. This man has always lived for and wit[...]
Collection of Doctor Jean Redor. Height: 43 cm If there is one term that fits Jean Redor like a glove, it is that of passionate. The years have changed nothing. This man has always lived for and with [...]
Collection of Doctor Jean Redor. Height: 30 cm If there is one term that fits Jean Redor like a glove, it is that of passionate. The years have changed nothing. This man has always lived for and with [...]
Hemba Luba statuette Democratic Republic of Congo Collection of Doctor Jean Redor. Height: 28.5 cm If there is one term that fits Jean Redor like a glove, it is that of passionate. The years have not [...]
Seven ancient gold fluted beads.Late Cypriot, 1550 - 1050 BC.Each bead measures 1.6 x 0.9cm.Each bead weighs approximately 2.7 - 3 grams.Each of the beads is decorated with fluted sides. Made from hig[...]
BRIET gasifier siphon with bistro caning, late 19th century Height 45.5 cm Very good condition! The caning too, no breakage Do not hesitate to contact me for any additional information Purchase direct[...]
Early 19th century midnight blue glass bottles with rich painted labels framed with gold threads on a white background, to specify their contents. The first, "Tinct: de Aloe" for aloe vera tincture, a[...]
Well Bucket - Late 18th - Early 19th Century" Well bucket in wrought iron and thick copper. It is mounted in a dovetail. Subject to intensive use, this bucket is reinforced at the bottom and top by a [...]
Fish HookInuit culture, Bering Sea, marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean between northeast Russia and AlaskaAround 1900Bone, iron and copper H.: 12 ; L.: 1.9 cmCarved bone hook with iron barb. Ref : 554[...]
FISHHOOKNootka or Makah? culture, Vancouver Island, British ColumbiaAround 1900Brass and natural fibresH.: 10.5; W.: 8 cmBrass and vegetable fibre hook.Used for halibut fishing.Ref : 5547Text and phot[...]
FishhookNootka culture, Vancouver Island, British ColumbiaLate 19th - early 20th centuryWood, bone and natural fibresH.: 15 ; L.: 9.5 cm(small old accident)Hook with wooden shank and bone barb.It was [...]
FishhookNootka or Makah culture, British Columbia19th centuryWood, iron and natural fibresH.: 13.5 ; L.: 7 cmThis hook has a wooden shank and an iron barb.It was used for halibut fishing.Ref : 5545Tex[...]
FishhookKwakiutl-Nootka culture, Vancouver Island, British ColumbiaAround 1900Wood, iron and natural fibresH.: 16 ; L.: 11 cmThis hook has a wooden shank and iron barb.It was used for halibut fishing.[...]
Out of its poor original cardboard box, the elements of this screen gape and stretch after such a long rest... All in brass and silk, this ingenious light screen is to be handled with more delicacy th[...]
Octopus Lure Called Maka FekeTonga Islands, PolynesiaLate 19th - early 20th centuryHard stone, shells, wood and natural fibresH.: 23 ; W.: 6.5 cmThe literal translation of its name, maka feke, tells u[...]
Large white earthenware holy water font from the early 19th century. Origin to be identified. White earthenware also on the back. Rococo decoration, winged angel in the upper part. Circular cup with n[...]
Shipping is free for mainland France**************Large ROUND pewter dish with a wide, plain edge called "à la cardinal", entirely forged. Master's mark attributed to Jacques HENZELI, who became a mas[...]
Globe from the middle of the 19th century originating from Spain.Beautiful base in gilded wood,small on the globe. Signed Faustino Paluzie Mir-Barcelona.
Empty pocket...key holder...or card holder...whatever the use of this souvenir in spelter...dated, signed and named in superb condition. A Mursi woman from Chad or Makonde from Tanzania is represented[...]
Folk art at its best. Traditional fishing basket in motion hugging the splinted wicker body, that is to say hollowed out and flattened which gives a weaving result of great finesse and which ages wond[...]
Pair of maps of Europe 18th century Cartographer R. Bonne "Orbis Vetus", The world in antiquity April 1781 Copper engraving Image 32 x 21 cm Full page: 37.5 x 26.5 cm Cartographer R. Bonne "General ma[...]
ANDERSEN (Hans-Christian) - Danish Tales. Paris, Librairie Garnier Frères, 1929; quarto, 425 pp., full red cloth binding, printed front cover. Andersen was an admirer of ETA Hoffmann, a consummate man[...]
FishhookMarshall Islands, Micronesia 19th centuryMother-of-pearl and natural fibresH.: 10.3 ; L.: 3 cmHook made from two pieces of mother-of-pearl: the thicker piece forms the shank, while the barb is[...]
Coconut butt or sea coconut seed (Lodoicea Maldivica), emblem of the Seychelles archipelago, transformed into a sculpture (wooden base). This sculpture is in good condition. The coconut butt was carve[...]
ARISTOTLE Aristotelis Stagiritae Opera, post omnes quae in hunc vsque diem prodierunt editiones, summo studio emaculata, & ad Graecum exemplar diligenter recognita ab Iacobo Martino doctore medico ac [...]
Antique opium pipe bowl / water pipe. Origin China Indochina (Vietnam). Ovoid in shape and made from a stone reminiscent of jade. Period late 19th / early 20th. Copper frame with a movable handle held[...]
Passage for the Marseille vessel "L'Espérance", shipowners Diant Frères, captain Honoré Chauvet, between Fort St-Pierre and Fort St-Jean. Double sheet of paper, folio format. Printed part and woodcuts[...]
King Figurine - Benin circa 1930. Copper/brass alloy - oxidation, small dents - Figurine belonging to the Ato ceremonial sketches. This was a highlight of Dahomey's annual customs. During this ceremon[...]
Lovely little three-tune music box. The box is inlaid with maple burl, walnut on the edges and a small ebony medallion in the center. The box is in working order.
Superb Italian Renaissance bronze mortar with his pestle - 16th centuryVery beautiful model with AN in its center surmounted by a cross below . The mortar is decorated with several foliages and a fleu[...]
Copper with engraved motifs - patina and wear, micro shocks from use. This hammer is symbolic of the importance of tea in the Tuareg culture. This drink is in fact consumed eight to nine times a day, [...]
Mortar with inscription. Bronze. Spain, 1846. Bronze mortar with a flared mouth and a truncated cone-shaped body that expands continuously and whose diameter decreases towards the base. The piece bear[...]
Complete Works of Buffon augmented by the classification of G. Cuvier, published in 1844 and illustrated with engravings representing more than 800 animals. You will note that volumes 3 and 5 are miss[...]
Superb and rare Polyphon music box with bells – Model 71GThis delightful Polyphon music box, Model 71G, plays music using specially designed 24.5 cm green discs. The mechanism is ratchet-type, and the[...]
Copper - patina and wear, micro shocks from use - inlaid with silver motifs (low grade). First half of the 20th century. This hammer is symbolic of the importance of tea in Tuareg culture. This drink [...]
A rare book by a talented author: JJ. Rousseau, considered one of the first authors of the Revolution. By M. Mercier; the only existing volume from the period of great interest, the references of whic[...]
Large marble marquetry ruler. 19th century. Souvenir of the Grand Tour. In soft, predominantly pastel tones, the two ends are bevelled, one end is slightly chipped, with tiny chips. Very good overall [...]
Like a hat box with a lid tied with a ribbon, here is a pretty survivor from the 19th century in cardboard from the Parisian department store Au Bon Marché. All green with a pink interior, this cardbo[...]
ANDERSEN - The Red Shoes & Other Tales. Paris, Garnier Frères, undated (circa 1920); in-4, 560 pp., full cloth publisher's binding, front cover printed in black and gold. Translated by Ernest Grégoir[...]
A unique piece of spirituality and tradition, this authentic Nepalese shamanic mask is made from yak leather.
This extraordinary object represents the craftsmanship and symbolism deeply rooted in the[...]
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