Very rare Certificate of Abjuration on vellum dated July 30, 1680. (five years before the revocation of the Edict of Nantes) It concerns Mr. Jean Buchet, native of Garlin (old Béarnaise bastide 30 km [...]
Important wrought iron key from the end of the 17th century, with an ornate bit including a heart-shaped motif, frog leg grip. Height 27cm 5. Payment by bank transfer. Shipping extra.
17th century door knocker or hammer, pendant type with brown patina. Good condition. Length 17.5 cm, total length 27 cm. 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm. Weight 0.549 kg.
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Epreuve originale réalisée vers 1640. Blaeu cartographe.
Beaux coloris anciens.
Texte explicatif en vieux français au verso.
Plusieurs villes ont été soulignées anciennement à l’encre noire.
Mouil[...]
[MANUSCRIPT] - ANONYMOUS - Customs of the bailiwick of Clermont in Argonne. sl, At the author's, 1650; in-4, 32 pages, 19th century binding in green half-parchment, title piece in red morocco. Beaupré[...]
Very beautiful old map, Mercator, of Aquitaine and its neighboring regions, In used condition, it should be noted that the map has yellowed over time, See photos, Wooden frame and gilded and green stu[...]
Straight hammer from beaten iron, top engraved, quarryman's or stonemason's hammer.
Forged trapezoidal lingot, front part deeply engraved of ocelli and sinuous lines, top crown of hammer engraved m[...]
Original proof made in 1627. Johannes Jansson cartographer. Explanatory text in Latin on the back. Beautiful old colors. Very good state. Sheet size: 56.5 x 44 cm. Engraving format: 50.5 x 39.5 cm. Or[...]
Giovanni Antonio Magini (en latin, Maginus) (Padoue, 13 juin 1555 – Bologne, 11 février 1617) était un astronome, un astrologue, un cartographe, un mathématicien et un universitaire italien.
Magini a[...]
[LIXHEIM] - RIEGEL (Christoph) - Lixim. Nuremberg, At the author's house, circa 1690; 74/133 mm, one page, under a marie-louise. Map of Lixheim in Lorraine, colored at the time. We only see the city f[...]
A beautiful bronze mortar from the late 17th/early 18th century. The mortar is conically shaped and made by the famous Louis Dubois.
The mortar is marked Louis Dubois A Puy in relief and features a s[...]
Small pewter dish with a wide wing called ''à la cardinal''.
Beautiful armorial property hallmarks engraved with a plant motif next to three stars and the initials FP.
Moor's head hallmark / CLAUDE [...]
RARE Chisel engraving on steel, by Christophe TASSIN, born in the early 1600s and died in 1660, in France, also known as Nicolas Tassin, Christophe Nicolas Tassin or Christophe Le Tassin, French carto[...]
Medal for the capture of Rosas (1645); reverse draw on horn.
We know of a few prints on horn or tortoise shell made in the 17th century – this practice having taken place in the 18th and 19th centu[...]
Rare et bel exemplaire de grande taille in folio en veau blond glacé du tout début du 17ème siècle (de la régence de Louis XIII) : " L'Histoire du Monde de C. Pline Second " ; riche et précieuse reli[...]
Beautiful and large basin in brass and wrought iron, embossed decoration of animals relating to hunting (deer, dogs, birds of prey) surrounded by floral decoration and bunches of grapes. Openwork cove[...]
Iron anvil forged by silversmith or locksmith. Forged in two blocks joined together by boiling. Surface with four countersinks used for various work items.
Italy or Germany 17th century
measures 1[...]
Rare wax holder or wax cone holder in forged steel 17th century, Louis XIV period, South Germany, Nuremberg,Forge master punchPunch of the city,Around 1700.Surmounted by a pair of scissor-shaped jaws,[...]
Botanicium Monspeliense, Pierre Magnol 1686 Monspelli, Ex Officina Danielis Pech, 1686 second edition illustrated with 23 full-page engravings in the text or out of text including 2 foldouts and one o[...]
Louis in golden fleurons gilded title, large ex-libris Aux Armes, two-tone title for this work by FN Coeffecteau: "Roman History containing all the most memorable things that happened from the beginni[...]
Beautiful German bronze tripod cauldron from the 17th century, in a beautiful patina shaped by centuries of use. The often burned or broken feet are here in their entirety representing stylized claws.[...]
Very pretty little mortar, presented with a pestle, which has a good chance of being its. In bronze, it is decorated around the edge with 4 stylized columns. Beautiful old cast bronze, and its genuine[...]
Superb bronze incense holder, India 17th or early 18th centuryRich stylized floral and geometric decoration repeated in friezes on several registers tiered over the entire height (notably lotus petals[...]
Imposing copper jug, heavily crafted, Dominique-shaped fretel cap.
Decorated with gadroons and friezes, fish scales.
Very good collectible condition, More photos on request. Italy ?
Venice or Genoa[...]
Beau bougeoir en fer sur pieds, modèle à pince, ressort de fer à crochet, permettant aussi bien de s’éclairer par chandelle que par des brandons plongés dans la résine, ou tenir des éclat de résineux[...]
Boxwood rasp with pivot lid.
The lid carved with a count's crown (9 pearls) and his coat of arms (tared helmet front closed wing double-headed eagle) on the back the number "LG" under a duke's crow[...]
17th / 18th Century Apothecary Mortar In Gaïac Wood Very beautiful patina Good condition, some chips at the neck, see photos Height: 18.3 cm Diameter at the base: 10 cm Diameter at the neck: 12.7 cm
Representing the map of the GOVERNMENT OF ANTIBES, GRASSE, VALBONNE, NICE, etc... Beautiful original engraving, on steel with a burin and laid paper, by Nicolas TASSIN Hand watercolored Dimension(s): [...]
Two rare oak beer barrel lids from the 17th century. The barrel was probably installed in an inn. A cover shows the holes where the tap was located. The lids depict a king with a flowing beard. The or[...]
RABELAIS (François). The Works of Mr. François Rabelais augmented with The Life of the author and some remarks on life and history with the explanation of all the difficult words. Sl [Amsterdam], s.é.[...]
beautiful map, double page folded on middle, which was part of the great atlas of Blaeu, Wikipedia: The Atlas Maior, Atlas Blaeu or Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, is a collection of geographical maps, engra[...]
Very beautiful and rare old book, Joannes Petrus Camusius, Homiliae de Passione Domini nostri Jesu Christi, Coloniae Agrip, Kinchius Joannes, 1621, In used condition, very beautiful and rare cover, on[...]
Bronze mortar with handles. Decorated with acanthus leaves in relief, complete with original clapper.
mortar height cm 16 kilograms 6.4 with clapper kg 7.8
clapper cm 29
Italy 17th century[...]
RARE MAP of ROUERGUE accompanied by the COAT OF “Leopard lion”. By Pierre DU VAL D'ABBEVILLE, geographer to His Majesty LOUIS XIV. ORIGINAL engraving with a chisel on steel. Beautiful hand watercolor [...]
Carousel of Monsignor the Dauphin. Done at Versailles on May. Paris, Veuve Blageart, 1686. One volume. 18.5 by 26 cm. (6)-72-63 pages. Marbled fawn half-sheepskin, back with 5 raised ribs, p. green ti[...]
Oil on copper representing a memento mori. Italy, 17th century. Follower of Jacopo Ligozzi. In this elaborate composition, a skull girded with a laurel wreath (symbolizing wisdom and glory) is depicte[...]
Victor Amédée I (1587-1637), Duke of Savoy in 1630
Christine de France (1606-1663), Duchess of Savoy in 1619
By Guillaume and Abraham Dupré
Diameter: 10.4 cm
Very fine casting
Gold plating rath[...]
Round-shaped pocket or travel sundial model, constructed in turned ivory, and with a floating compass. The dial bears the signature/label of David Trap, illustrated with a biblical scene, and is dated[...]
Ribadeneira Flevrs of the Lives of Saints.
Book of Saints of France From an old library, with the family crest and wax seal.
Folio format with an impressive gilded spine.
Timeworn. Date of publicat[...]
Table brazier, to keep dishes warm, in embossed copper, from the 17th century. very beautiful work of carving and brassware, with a support decorated with cut flowers and scallop shells. Tasks from a [...]
Pewter plate and pitcher from the generality of Amiens. The plate is hallmarked with the letters A*B*E, then the crowned C control hallmark of the town of Montreuil-sur-Mer from 1691, and finally the [...]
These boxes, very fashionable in the 17th century, in Alsace, Switzerland and in the Rhine valley, were offered by the young man to his bride before the wedding, and are commonly called courtesy boxes[...]
Mortar in good original condition, 17th century. I am thinking of a model from the region of Persia, Pakistan? Afghanistan? Sending only by registered mail and signature upon receipt
Original engraving on steel with a chisel. Engraved by TASSIN (Christophe), known by mistake as Nicolas Tassin. He is in reality the King's geographical engineer. We do not know his dates of birth and[...]
First edition from 1655 of this work by Michel de Marolles (1600-1681): Table of the temple of the Muses, taken from the cabinet of the late Mr Favereau, published by Antoine de Sommeville, Paris 1655[...]
A forged iron door knocker with a circular cross-section to which multiple scrolled and nailed forged irons have been applied. Made very attractive by the engraved and facetted bronze acorn.
South Ty[...]
Rare oval-shaped lead cooper's plaque from 1607. IN very good condition. If you are interested in this item please contact me by telephone and avoid emails except for foreign people.
Its simple and sober shape like a pebble is very pleasant and soft in the hand, especially since particular care has been taken to create the perfectly smooth hinge which follows the shape just like t[...]
Nice tool for an arquebus, four-function multiple wrench, 3 different screwdrivers, and on centre probably, the cutout for a rotary adjustment knob. Unfortunately, I do not have the weapon that this t[...]
High bronze mortar with patterned decoration of 5 registers with wings and medallions -
17th century bronze. Deep sectional body with corbeled rim.
Decorated with 5 medallions at the bust of Diana c[...]
Rare tobacco rasp in wood and bone with access to the reserve through the mouth of a terrifying animal.
Dimensions: length of 22.5 cm.
Note: bears the inventory number "BL 25" of the Kingdom of [...]
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