Superb oval engraved brass seal, threaded base, later boxwood handle, showing the alliance of two superb coats of arms topped by an olive crown, man: coat of arms with a column, (Colonna princely fam[...]
Magnificent work on the Dukes of Lothringiae, Brabantiae, & Limburgi. copy in 4 format, full tinted calfskin, ribbed spine decorated with gilded irons in the boxes, dark red morocco title. Printed in [...]
This precious copy of Ovid's Metamorphoses richly illustrated with 15 figures and with an engraved title bound at the head of the first English edition of 1632. The fifteen magnificent full-page figur[...]
Rare 17th century print by Jacques Gomboust depicting the fortifications and port of Le Havre. In its original coloring. Taken from an atlas and therefore with an original fold in the middle of the ma[...]
Beautiful
bronze tripod cooking pot with a wrought iron handle whose supports
are shaped like masks.
It
rests on three feet ending in doe hooves.
The
cylindrical body is decorated with interlaci[...]
Free shipping for mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay**************Large CORPORATE MUG for bakers, in pewter with a truncated cone shape and a domed lid topped with a seated lion with a mold[...]
Interesting large hunting dish with carving of animals in the forest, deer, roe deer and even a wolf. There is also a soldier's market. On the upper edge of the dish there is a dedication in a cartouc[...]
Epreuve originale réalisée vers 1680. Cundier Louis Auteur.Fines traces de plis dans l’encadrement.Classiques renforts au dos de la marge inférieure.Bon état.Format feuille : 51 x 41,5cm.Orignal antiq[...]
Shipping is free for mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay**************Pewter dish with a wide wing called "à la cardinal" engraved on the wing with cartouches, flowers and foliage scrolls an[...]
Shipping is free for mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay**************Pewter wine pitcher with a shoulder shape, truncated cone body, short foot and quarter-round goblet, fitted with a tasse[...]
Memento Mori. 17th-century polychrome wooden sculpture. Spanish school. The skull has a circular hole at the top, probably for a cross. Carved with great finesse. Characteristic of the Spanish Baroque[...]
Epreuve originale réalisée vers 1630. Johannes Jansson cartographe.Fines rousseurs dans la marge supérieure loin de la carte.Très beaux coloris anciensTexte explicatif au verso en vieux français.Très [...]
From the rich library of André Chagny, this beautiful in 4; printed in Lyon, at Benoist Coral, rue Mercière, at the Victoire; M. DC. LXIX. (1669): "Historical Praise of the City of Lyon", and its Cons[...]
Roman poetry can range from the elegiac to the perfectly scatological. Catullus (84-54 BC) is a perfect example of this diversity of tone. Here the book seller will have retained only the polite and d[...]
We present this exceptional brass warming pan, originally Flemish and for us from the 17th century with a religious scene. Collector's item for true collectors. The photos speak for themselves, we bou[...]
Coat of arms painted in watercolor on vellum, with gold highlights, 17th centuryDecorated with flags, armed arms, crown, helmet.In a very neat frame by René Wiener (1855 - 1939), famous framer, bookbi[...]
Silver Reformation Commemorative Medal 1630 — Johann the Steadfast — 100th Anniversary of Augsburg Confession — Large 56 mm Type
Rare and historically significant silver medal issued in 1630 to comme[...]
Bronze mask was probably fixed to the base of a casement. The screw at the base is of later date, due to a restoration.Bologna 17th centurymeasures 14x12.5 cm
Large pewter wine pitcher, truncated cone-shaped, with a cylindrical base and a high quarter-round goblet, fitted with a lid with a tasseled thumbscrew. Incompletely legible (bruised) hallmark of Laur[...]
Shipping is free for mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay****************Pewter dish with a wide plain wing called "à la cardinal". Hallmarked by Laurent MORANT, master around 1664: 1°- Moor'[...]
rare model of wrought iron snuffers, the handles with turning decoration in balusters ending in a back-to-back "s", the top of the cage with fleur-de-lis decoration, a trace of mark on the crushing pl[...]
bronze or brass snuffers fitted with a square-shaped cage decorated with the lion of Saint Mark, with two grips reinforced by balusters, the edge of the cage decorated with stamped alternating flowers[...]
Mercator color map of the County Carlow region in southeastern Ireland, with decorative cartouche at bottom left. Map engraved by Gerard MERCATOR, probably from the French edition of the atlas publish[...]
Beautiful colored engraving of Guyenne, one of the largest provinces of France under the Ancien Régime. It included various regions and provinces such as Périgord, Agenais, Quercy, and Rouergue. Very [...]
Gerardum Mercatorem Cum Privilegio. Map engraved by Gérard MERCATOR from the French edition of the atlas published by HONDIUS.Gerardi Mercatoris - The Atlas or Cosmographic Meditations of the Fabricat[...]
Bronze apothecary's mortar, truncated cone-shaped, with a circular base, decorated with eight crenellated buttresses. Made in Le Puy-en-Velay, dating from the second half of the 17th century. Very goo[...]
Summary of the Law of the Spanish Netherlands Zype, François van den (Franciscus) [c.1578-1650]. Notitia Iuris Belgici. Editio Nova Tertia Parte Auctior. Antwerp: Apud Hieronymum Verdussium, 1665. Gil[...]
Five pipe bowls (Al-Šhūbūk” or “ҫubuk” in Turkish) - Egypt, Ottoman period (17th-18th century) Some small chips in places otherwise in good condition. Length 3 to 5.55 cm
Geographical map BOHEMIA engraved by G MERCATOR between 1613 and 1616 (Czech Republic, Prague) map engraved by Gérard MERCATOR from the French edition of the atlas published by HONDIUS between 1613 an[...]
HAUTE EPOQUE Rare and curious pewter bottle or gourd on an openwork base, with 2 handles, depicting a historical/religious subject: the Christ's resurrection ? The 2 handles look like 2 profile dragon[...]
HAUTE EPOQUE / CABINET OF CURIOSITIES Polychrome (painted) and gilded carved wood MEMENTO MORI Italy 17th or 18th century The sculpture is very expressive and fun, with the skeleton's teeth widely sp[...]
Very interesting book, study of geometry, by Christophoro Clavio whose first edition was born in 1574. Book -in 8, vellum cover, title gilt on the edge, presented in an average condition. Indeed 19 le[...]
Lock. Wrought iron. Spanish School, 17th century. This wrought iron keyed deadbolt features a push-button mechanism located at the bottom right, which allows the cover concealing the keyhole to be lif[...]
We are buyers of key collections, and collectible keys Coming from an old Avignon collection, a beautiful key, with classic beauty. Forged ring, with 2 linked windings, resting on a semi-circular cons[...]
Chest lock - 17th or 18th century. High period lock probably originating from Alsace. Assembled with rivets. Decorated with engravings on the plate. See photos which speak for themselves. Length 20.5 [...]
Large, very thick cast iron mortar from the 17th century. Very beautiful piece. Can be presented on a column or a support for great effect. Dimensions: Height: 30.5 cm. Width: 40 cm (with handle). Dep[...]
Valère Martial - Epigrams M. Valerii Martialis epigrammata cum notis farnabii et variorum in Lugdunum Batavorum, Leiden by François Hack 1656 Full vellum with period flaps, gilt title on the spine. En[...]
RARE NAUTICAL CHART OF CANCALE TO THE POTERIEU ISLANDS - SAINT MALO BAY - POINTE SAINT CAST - HERQUY - SAINT BRIEUX - Ep. END OF THE 17TH CENTURY PART OF THE BRITTANY COAST - SAINT MALORARE BAY NAUTIC[...]
Watercolor map of Brittany by Tassin dating from 1634 with the towns, the islands of Groix, Belle Ile ... with decorations of cartouche, a compass rose and numerous boats. Very beautiful original colo[...]
RARE MAP OF THE PRINCIPALITY OF BEARN (SOUTHWEST)Original intaglio engraving in period colors.It depicts the Principality of Béarn (Principatus Benearnia), a historical region located in the present-d[...]
A fine collection of highly decorative Chinese blue-glazed pottery musician statues from the Ming Dynasty. These figures were traditionally part of a funeral procession and were believed to herald the[...]
France XVII sec bronze h 8 cm Diameter 12 cm International shipping UPS DHLPayment accepted Bank transfer or PaypalPlease contact me for any infromation
Very fine example of a Sainte-lucie wooden box with a lid carved with a very rich decoration made of floral scrolls, a basket of flowers, two large birds and the inscription Jesus Maria Joseph.France,[...]
The Parallels of Caesar and Henry III by Anthoine de Bandole (alias Jean Baudoin) With Caesar's commentaries and Blaise de Viginere's annotations In Paris at Jean Richer 1609 Title-frontispiece engrav[...]
Exceptional and rare copy in a large folio volume in two volumes bound together, full calf spine with ribbed bands trimmed with gilt iron in the boxes, red morocco title. "History of Provence" by Mess[...]
J. de la Taille. Notable discourse on duels, their origin in France and the misfortune that occurs every day to the great interest of the public. Set of means that could be provided for. 1607. Moral a[...]
De Vitis ac Gestis Summorum Pontificum Ad Sixtum III Pontifex MaxLife and Deeds of Pope Sixtus IVBy Bartolomeo Sacchi known as Platine (1421-1481)He was the director of the Vatican Library during the [...]
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