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[...]
Three different domino paper fragments, dating from approximately the mid-18th century, presented in a later giltwood frame under glass. Dimensions: length 40 cm - height 22 cm. Good overall condition[...]
A fine series from the reign of Louis XV in three volumes, duodecimo, full blond calf, spine with raised bands decorated with gilt tooling in the compartments, red and ochre morocco titles and volume [...]
In good condition and from the library of the Princess of Beauvau-Craon, Ex-Libris of the Château de Thoisy (Burgundy), complete set of the Works of Monsieur de Fontenelle, of the Academies, French, o[...]
Elegant French étui from the 18th century, Louis XV period, crafted in 18-carat gold and decorated with translucent ultramarine-blue enamel over a guilloché ground. The reddish-brown enamel medallions[...]
A beautiful Davis quadrant in fruitwood, circa 1730. The backstaff is a navigational instrument used to measure the altitude of a celestial body, particularly the Sun or Moon. When observing the Sun, [...]
A rare and complete 3-volume set of Discourses of Some Rustic and Witty Remarks, and of the Tales and Discourses of Eutrapel, by Noël Du Fail, under the pseudonym Léon Ladulfi, a Breton gentleman. 173[...]
This handsome, large octavo volume, bound in mottled calf, with a spine featuring raised bands and gilt tooling in the "thistle" motif within the compartments, a tan morocco title, marbled endpapers, [...]
It was common in the 18th century to bind several works together for the sake of economy, but here, I am convinced the intention is more subtle: indeed, if the book begins with a play entitled "The Tr[...]
A lovely 18th-century snuffbox, made of brass with richly chased decoration on all sides. The lid is adorned in the center with a coat of arms featuring crossed keys (Clermont family?) framed by a gre[...]
A fine copy of a small octavo volume, bound in full mottled blond glazed calf, spine with raised bands, decorated with gilt tooling in the compartments, red edges, red and ochre morocco title and volu[...]
Unique and unusual large pot made of beaten and embossed copper. The pot has an ovoid shape, tapering towards the bottom, and features a tall foot decorated with geometric motifs and two ring handles.[...]
A six-livre écu, known as a "vertugadin," for Louis XV. Struck on a reformed flan (likely a three-crown écu of Louis XIV), it was minted in Paris in 1716. This is an interesting specimen, as it bears [...]
Pietro Metastasio (1698-1782) is the most famous Italian opera librettist and poet of the 18th century. Born in Rome into humble origins, he was noticed by a scholar who took him under his wing, even [...]
Well-preserved and complete, these eight folio volumes form the cornerstone of a historical library, a masterpiece of the 18th century: "The Great Historical Dictionary," or the Curious Mixture of Sac[...]
A wrought iron rotating meat grill resting on three curved legs, the circular top with a pretty undulating design. 17th or 18th century. Length 53 cm, diameter 28-29 cm, height 6 cm. Good overall cond[...]
Beautiful and highly elaborate copperwork. The base, with its three riveted, scrolled feet, has a dovetailed lining. The flared body is pierced and stamped with three fleur-de-lis. Top is hemmed. It f[...]
Two volumes in 12mo, bound in glazed blond calf, smooth spines decorated with baroque tools, red morocco titles and volume numbers, blue endpapers, red edges; a fine example of a precious binding from[...]
An essential kitchen tool under the Ancien Régime, it is composed of an iron body with a suspension ring, used for sharpening knives.The handle is fitted with two horn scales as well as two decorative[...]
New historical collection of Greek and Roman antiquities in dictionary form. By M. Furgault, Paris, 1768. 690 pages. Good reading condition. Fair overall condition. (See photos) For delivery, please c[...]
The Lives of Illustrious Men of France. From the Beginning of the Monarchy to the Present Day. By M. D'Auvigny. From 1738 to 1768. Complete in 26 volumes. Good reading condition, good overall conditio[...]
A magnificent engraved grape washer dating from the mid-18th century, decorated with flowers, plants, birds, and villages. The glass is in perfect condition. Its dimensions are as follows: height: 14 [...]
This remarkable In plano book entirely engraved by François Chavueau of the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture after " " Eustache Le Sueur" is a Work of Art in itself from the mid-18th century, p[...]
Beautiful piece of folk art: a carved planting tool made of fruitwood. This type of object was often given as a wedding gift (a symbol of fertility). Length 23 cm
This rare book, bound in glazed blond calfskin, is in marvelous condition, rich in text and bearing the fine provenance of the owner, as evidenced by the coat of arms in the center of the covers. The [...]
Large pair of solid wood baking molds, 36cm x 16cm each, weighing 1.6kg, made from beautiful fruitwood with no wormholes. Molds were likely engraved for a wedding; costumes depicted are from the tran[...]
Rare in this pristine condition, bound in magnificent tortoiseshell glazed calfskin, smooth spine decorated with gilt tools, garnet morocco title, boards with triple gilt fillets, gilt borders, marble[...]
A very interesting bottle. Made of terracotta, with a wide, bulbous body and a double-edged neck. It is decorated with a black ink stamp inscription: "Eau Minérale de Pau (??)", the rest is illegible,[...]
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay.**************Pewter plate with a scalloped and molded rim. Hallmarked by Johann Philipp Schott, master in 1726: 1° - in plain text: [...]
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay.**************Pewter plate with a molded, round rim. Marked by Pierre François VARIN, master craftsman since 1706: crowned hammer / P[...]
Three handsome volumes of this English gazette, translated from the works of Richard Stell, in three fine quarto volumes, full mottled calf, spines with raised bands decorated with gilt tooling in the[...]
A walnut traveling apothecary case. It contains a few bottles but is unfortunately incomplete. It's a lovely example of the itinerant apothecaries of the 18th century.
Presented in a handsome, substantial duodecimo volume, bound in full mottled glazed calf, smooth spine decorated with fine gilt thistle tools, red morocco title, boards with triple gilt fillets, marbl[...]
A beautiful, large 18th-century reliquary, 22cm x 16cm, centre adorned by a fine gouache portrait on parchment of one Benedictine monk praying Virgin and Child, titled in gold: "B. Aegidius Mon Conf[...]
A very beautiful and antique armillary sphere of the heliocentric type, Copernican system, dating from the 18th century. In good condition, with some wear to the engraved inscriptions, very decorative[...]
Translation of the famous English philosopher Locke in one volume, duodecimo, full glazed calf, smooth spine decorated with gilt tooling in a rosette, red morocco title, marbled endpapers, annotated i[...]
A fine collection from a scholar's library of ancient history, comprising Roman History, the history of ancient peoples, and that of the people of God, in 38 volumes, 12mo, bound in full calfskin of t[...]
SCARRON (Paul) - Works of Mr. Scarron, new edition. Amsterdam, J. Wetstein, 1752; 12mo, preface to the reader, epistle, letter from Balzac, 348 + 467 + 608 + 560 + 528 + 579 + 439 pp., early 19th-cent[...]
Three large and beautiful snuff boxes in repoussé brass with various marine or battle scenes, and one featuring the continents Asia Europe America and Africa 13 cm long and 9 cm wide for the large ova[...]
ROUSSEAUD DE LA COMBE (Guy) - Collection of civil jurisprudence of the country of written and customary law in alphabetical order. Paris, Chez Nyon Fils, 1767; in-4, 6 ppnch. + 338 + 302 pp., contempo[...]
[RELIGION] - De imitatione dominae nostrae BV Mariae, liber DD sodalibus academicis congregationis majoris Molshemianae sub titulo BM Virginis ab angelo salutatae. Strasbourg, Typis Francisci Georgii [...]
Carved wooden frame of a counter tobacco grater. With a heart-shaped spout and the back carved with a marquis' crown surmountingbymm an oval shield with two flaming and knotted hearts and the motto: h[...]
[RELIGION] - Practices of piety, in honor of Our Lady of Good Counsel, whose miraculous image, transported from Turkey to Italy, is in great veneration in the church of the RR. PP. Augstins at Genazza[...]
Very beautiful reflecting telescope signed Navarre in Paris. C.1750It is mounted on its original folding tripod stand.The two mirrors are in very good condition.Original tube cap.The small mirror move[...]
on 18th century, powders were of varying quality and its power depending on their manufacture, and so a "powder test tube" like this one was used to test them. Fitted in a blackened wood with sides, w[...]
Remarkable Herbarium from 1774 in a 4mo format in a sober vellum binding, pink silk ribbon closure, painted title and bookplate of Mr Abram, Curé of Coursan, carefully executed the well-preserved plan[...]
Nice padlock, simple in appearance, two identical faces closed by 4 solid rivets. The key, superb, small, with a cross-shaped shank, bit with open holes, its base finely turned with 3 rings, its oval [...]
[RELIGION] - Philippicae Sacrae Seu Orationes Doctissimorum aeque ac Sanctissimorum Ecclesiae Procerum nomine, in coronatos Orthodoxae Religionis, aut pietatis Hostes vibratae. Ingoldstadt, Chez Crätz[...]
Rare secret box from the Reign of Louis XV in red morocco, covers stamped on the covers with the golden arms of a Cardinal, ribbed spine decorated with pretty and fine golden iron in the baroque style[...]
Elegant small master's chest of drawers
with a pronounced curve on the front and sides, opening with three
rows of drawers.
It is entirely inlaid with violet wood
cut in a "butterfly wing" pattern[...]
[RELIGION] - Practices of piety, for a novena in honor of Our Lady of Good Counsel. Followed by The holy brotherhood or confederation of love of our lady helper. Followed by Novena in honor of Saint F[...]
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