Rare and very beautiful Louis XV style sleigh, with lovely original paintings on all four sides. A Dutch piece from the late 18th - early 19th century. This extraordinary sleigh is in its original co[...]
Large glass, 20cm tall, base: 11cm, hand-blown. Round, rolled foot still bears the pontil mark of glassblower. Hollow, ringed baluster leg. Truncated conical body is engraved of a wedding wheel desig[...]
A fine copy in glazed blond calfskin, smooth spine decorated with gilt tooling, garnet morocco title, triple fillet border, marbled endpapers, gilt edges. This fresh copy contains the Miscellaneous Wo[...]
Bronze mortar with four buttresses in the form of clasps and cherub heads, 18th century. Origin: France. Dimensions: 10 cm high x 14 cm diameter (10 cm base). Condition
Folding brass set square engraved with scales and units of measurement, the arm pierced with a window and marked "Demi Pied de France" (Half Foot of France). 18th century. Minor pitting. Length when c[...]
A beautiful, mint-condition copy in two large octavo volumes, superb contemporary glazed blond calf bindings, smooth spines tooled with fleur-de-lis, ochre morocco titles and volume numbers, covers fr[...]
Rare, mint condition, these beautiful books from the end of the reign of Louis XV, printed in Paris, by Ruault, Bookseller, rue de la Harpe, 1774. Full mottled blond glazed calf, spine with raised ban[...]
Dating from the reign of Louis XV and in a large 12mo volume, a collection of six sales from 1752 to 1754 originating from the Château de Gingins, Switzerland. Catalogues of a Cabinet of Various Curio[...]
A beautiful set of six framed engravings depicting geographical maps of the five continents and a world map, enhanced with color. These engravings come from a map atlas created by Guillaume de L'Isle [...]
A rare and beautiful copy in mint condition, in two volumes bound in glazed blond calf, spines with raised bands decorated with gilt tooling in the compartments, red morocco titles and volume numbers,[...]
Pewter milk jug on a footed base, with a hinged, semi-circular lid and a fixed vertical handle. A small, old repair is visible above the foot (see photo). Hallmarks are visible on the base, along with[...]
Rarely encountered in such pristine condition: "The Tale of the Tome," Containing all that the Arts and Sciences Have that is most Sublime and most Mysterious; with several other very curious Pieces. [...]
"Literary History of the City of Lyon," with a Library of Lyon Authors; Sacred and Secular, arranged by century. By Father De Colonia of the Society of Jesus. In Lyon, at François Ricollet's, Booksell[...]
The Spectacle of Nature by Abbot Antoine Pluche, Volume Four, 1739The vision of the heavens and its sciences, according to Abbot Antoine Pluche. A scientific book, a true journal bridging theology and[...]
Mold-blown and finely engraved tumbler, circa late 18th century. Beautiful example in excellent condition. Crown of pinched ribs (10 ribs). Wheel engraving adorns the entire rim of the glass, above th[...]
In a full calfskin volume, spine with raised bands decorated with gilt tooling in the compartments, red morocco title, marbled endpapers, red edges, one volume in 12mo, printed in Paris by Jean Desain[...]
A beautiful set in mottled calfskin, spines with raised bands decorated with gilt tooling in the compartments, red and black morocco title and volume numbers, marbled endpapers, red edges; "Works of M[...]
A beautiful, heavy, and large object: a double pestle, rare American wood: turned lignum vitae, of remarkable size, fine workmanship, beautiful grain, and a lovely patina. Beautifully turned, in fairl[...]
A magnificent copy of this great military work in three volumes, duodecimo, bound in blond glazed calf, spine with raised bands decorated with fine gilt fleurons in the compartments, titles and volume[...]
A beautiful set of six volumes of the famous English philosopher's works, duodecimo in marbled blond calf, smooth spines decorated with gilt tooling, red and brown morocco titles and volume numbers, m[...]
12 Volumes. Dictionary of the nobility containing the genealogies, history and chronology of the noble families of France, the explanation and their coats of arms, the state of the great lands of the [...]
Presented in a handsome set of eight volumes in duodecimo format, bound in mottled calfskin, spines with raised bands decorated with gilt tooling in the compartments with a rosette motif, red and gree[...]
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay.**************Very rare set of eight identical pewter plates with scalloped and molded rims. All are hallmarked by an unidentified ma[...]
A beautiful wax holder or wax cone holder from worked, turned, and cut bronze or brass, late 18th century. It is surmounted by a pair of spring-loaded, scissor-like jaws that hold rolled wax wick. Upp[...]
A rare set of 12 volumes in duodecimo, from the rich and prestigious library of Ernest Augustus I (1771-1851), King of Hanover (1837-1851), fifth son of George III, King of England (Bookplate with wet[...]
Elements of Theoretical and Practical Music, following the Principles of Mr. Rameau. New Edition, by J. D'ALEMBERT: (1762) Lyon, Bruyset, 1762; octavo (202x130mm), half-title and title page, XXXVI, 23[...]
A rare find, this series of 17 volumes in raw green vellum, with raised bands on the spine, garnet morocco titles and volume numbers, marbled endpapers, and red edges; this celebrated and precious Bib[...]
Portable map of the Cologne region, in its cardboard case. By Bergue and Juliers. Published in Paris by Sieur Le Rouge, rue des Augustins, 1743. Colored map, approximately 20 x 27 cm. Case dimensions [...]
Large glazed earthenware holy water font with a rich decoration featuring an angel's head at the top, surmounting a cross carried by two angels, a Christ on Calvary in the center, cherubs on the sides[...]
A rare and beautiful copy of the History of James II, King of Great Britain. Published in Brussels by Jean Léonard, rue de la Cour, 1740. In one duodecimo volume, bound in full mottled calf, spine wit[...]
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay.**************Round pewter platter with scalloped and molded edge. Diameter: 28.5 cm. FRANCE, CIRCA 1800. In good used condition, wit[...]
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay.**************Round pewter platter with scalloped and molded edge. Diameter: 28.5 cm. North Picardy Region (?), Circa 1800. In very g[...]
A Book of Chivalric Valour: in one volume, duodecimo, full calf, spine with raised bands, decorated with tools in the compartments, red ochre morocco title, marbled endpapers and edges, printed in Par[...]
These interesting memoirs, in their original edition, concern a close and faithful friend of the Overlord disgraced by Louis XIV, Nicolas Fouquet: Jean Hérault de Gourville; "Memoirs of Monsieur de Go[...]
Rare First Edition, in superb condition, of Jacques Lacombe's *History of the Northern Countries* (1762), a historical and descriptive work that presents an overview of the Nordic nations—Scandinavia,[...]
Superb provincial padlock from wrought and riveted iron, square in shape. Upper pin (the "vertevelle") is a horizontal rod measuring 20cm x20mm, on which the forged slider slides. It was passed throug[...]
An unusual and useful book: "General List of Post Offices in France for the Year 1773 (1773), the last year of the reign of Louis XV." This charming guide, with its title page featuring the beautiful [...]
A set of three 18th-century books. Memoirs of the Royal Academy of Surgery. Original leather bindings. Good overall condition with signs of age. 17 x 10.5 cm.
RARE AND BEAUTIFUL OCTAGONAL SILVERED BRONZE SALT CELLAR LOUIS XV PERIOD (18TH CENTURY), NO TRACE OF SILVERING LOSS, NO HALLMARKS, VERY GOOD CONDITION. VERY BEAUTIFUL SILVERING. WEIGHT: 134 GRAMS. DIM[...]
A rare bibliophile find, this duodecimo volume was printed in 1723. "Essay on the New Tale of Mother Goose, or the Illuminations of the Game of the Constitution." New Edition. Bound in one duodecimo v[...]
Presented in its rich clasp binding this magnificent book printed at: Te Dordrecht, By Pieter-, in Jacob-Keur 1731. This rare new testament: "Het Nieuwe Testament", ofte Alle Boecken des Nieuwen Verbo[...]
I present here an interesting bibliophilic rarity in two folio volumes, 1737 and 1739 for the second part, unique pieces on this beautiful city in the south of France, illustrated with folding maps; i[...]
Theatres and Mixed Works by Jacques Bailly, Paris, 1768. Parodies of lyric tragedies and operas by Lully and other 18th-century composers. Two volumes in full marbled calf, spines with raised bands, g[...]
Pair of pewter candlesticks/flaps - 18th century. Pewter flares with baluster stems and undulating pedestals. They are hallmarked, but the hallmarks are difficult to read; identification is needed. (S[...]
Swiss/German Pewter Tureen - 18th Century. Oval pewter tureen with a projecting side, a fan-shaped foot and lid, and a vase-shaped finial. It is decorated with twisted ribs and has two rocaille-style [...]
This charming travel box, crafted from stained fruitwood, features a domed lid reinforced with studded bands of forged steel and a beautiful lock integrated into the faceted front with its elegant mov[...]
A beautiful complete edition of the famous "Universal History of Jacques-Auguste de Thou" in 16 handsome quarto volumes, bound in marbled glazed calf, spines with raised bands decorated with fine gilt[...]
Dutch Teapot/Coffee Pot - Late 18th Century. A baluster-shaped pewter teapot with a grooved rim, flared foot, and a domed lid. It features a covered spout extending onto the body. The handle is made o[...]
A rarity: Monumental "Roman History" followed by "History of the Emperors", in 21 beautiful quarto volumes, full tinted calf, spine with raised bands decorated with fleurons in the compartments, red a[...]
Memoirs of the Marquis de Langallery, Lieutenant-General of the Armies of France, and General-Field Marshal-Lieutenant in the service of Emperor Charles VI. An interesting history, containing a great [...]
These two fine 12mo volumes in glazed blond calfskin, spines with raised bands decorated with fine gilt fleurons in the compartments, red and brown morocco title and volume numbers, red edges, marbled[...]
This charming copy of the Etrennes "les Lyriques Sacrées", printed in Orléans, by Couret de Villeneuve, Fils, Bookseller, 1774. With the fine arms of Jouffroy de Gonssans on the covers, engraved front[...]
Rare illustrated first edition (Cohen): "The Loves of Abrocome and Anthia," Ephesian History. Translated from Xenophon. By M. J***** (JB Jourdan), beautiful engraved frontispiece title page with figur[...]
A charming set in a typically Louis XV binding of mottled calfskin, spine with raised bands decorated with sunburst gilt tooling, red and tan morocco titles and volume number, marbled endpapers, red e[...]
Antique Butterfield-type sundial. Engraved and signed brass model by Claude Langlois in Paris. Dove motif gnomon. Mid-18th century work, presented in its original shagreen case. Very good condition. C[...]
Superb and rare 18th-century Louis XV period polychrome wooden sleigh. This beautiful sleigh boasts a superb patina and a carved wooden eagle as its figurehead. A very fine, highly decorative, and unc[...]
1765 - LOUIS XV - COMMISSION OF MAJOR OF COLLIOURE FOR SIEUR D'OMS. Manuscript letter on folio vellum (49 x 32 cm) issued at Fontainebleau by King Louis XV on October 18, 1765, granting the position o[...]
An important and comprehensive six-volume work entitled *History of the Illustrious Men of the Order of Saint Dominic*, written by the Reverend Father Antoine Touron, a Dominican friar. Published in P[...]
Proantic uses a cookie to analyze traffic and improve its service by using Google Analytics. Data sent to Google Analytics (frequency of visits to the site and pages visited) are anonymous. No other cookie tracks your activity, your personal data is not collected. Thank you for helping us to have better understanding how Proantic is used.
Le Magazine de PROANTIC
TRÉSORS Magazine
Rivista Artiquariato