Small wax seal, turned ebony handle, oval silver seal in length, engraved on centre of a beautiful elephant, (with undoubtedly a monkey on its back), and, in a curved band the name: T. Compigne, two f[...]
Elegant round snuffbox in chased gold, translucent polychrome enamels and finely painted miniature. Neoclassical decoration includes Greek key friezes, fluted pilasters and deep red guilloché panels. [...]
The exceptional format in folio in 6 complete volumes of the reign of the youth of Louis XV, makes this work of great interest for its rarity both in format, condition, year of publication and subject[...]
Shipping is free for mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay***************Beautiful baluster-shaped brass JUG, with three curved feet with spatula attachments, fluted spout, flat-topped lid wit[...]
“Chronicon Historiam Catholicam complectens” ab exordio mundi ad nativitatem DN Jesu Christi, et exinde ad annum a Christo nato LXXI, ex sacris biblis, caeterisk probatae fidei auctoribus seriem histo[...]
This rare specimen, of good size, is decorated with black seeds on moss strands, on a creamy white background under domed glass. The copper mount is complete with its attachment. A fine example of the[...]
This rare, large specimen features an iridescent green beetle perched on moss strands, against a creamy white background under domed glass. The copper mount is complete with its clasp. A fine example [...]
Charming Louis XV Miniature Chest of Drawers. Small child's chest of drawers or miniature chest of drawers in blond oak. Very amusing due to its quite charming proportions. It has two drawers on the f[...]
A boxwood tobacco grater with a dot-engraved military trophies with the coat of arms of the French Kingdom with three fleurs-de-lis. The composition is completed at the bottom by the inscription “VIVE[...]
An unusual late 18th-century soft paste porcelain cane handle with mottled underglaze blue and white decoration, possibly Tournai or Arras.We have not found another example with this shape or decorati[...]
Rare Louis XV master's wardrobe from the end of the 18th century. We often come across master's chests of drawers or diminutives of chests of drawers, but master's wardrobes are much rarer. Our wardro[...]
Map of the harbor of Brest and those of Bertheaume and Camaret, titled in a cartouche at the top left with the scale of the places, below, fleur-de-lis indicating the North. Original proof made around[...]
A fine copy of this famous 18th century book, the "Bible of the Gentleman Farmer", often consulted and therefore rare in this good condition for a work abundantly illustrated... 2 Large Volumes in 4, [...]
This rare map of ancient Greece depicts the region at the time of Agamemnon, Helen of Troy, and Homer. The map expands to show western Turkey. Decorated with an elaborate title cartouche symbolizing t[...]
Rare and beautiful engraved copy by Bernard Picart: A flat volume in blond glazed calf, spine with raised bands decorated with gilt irons in the compartments, garnet morocco title, covers with triple [...]
Rare model with articulated arms and toothed wheel. Complete with their buckles and tongues. Beautiful ironwork on the wheel support. Excellent condition! 18th century period, circa 1770. Dimensions 1[...]
Large manuscript entitled Advent Sermons. Circa 1750. 675 pages. Contemporary full calf binding, decorated spine with 5 raised bands, marbled edges, red morocco title label. Very well-written religiou[...]
Large manuscript entitled - Moral discourses for the times of the jubilee delivered in this church. 1753426 pages Full calf binding of the time, spine decorated with 5 ribs, marbled edges. About the w[...]
Miniature chest of drawers in marquetry. With two drawers on the front. The top is decorated with veneered wood in a checkerboard pattern. Late 18th century. Width: 30 cm - Height: 23 cm - Depth: 18 c[...]
SleighCarved and polychrome lacquered wood, cast iron.XVIIIthLouis XV periodBeautiful sleigh in carved and polychrome lacquered wood with a Medicis lion figurehead, decorated with scrolls and foliage [...]
The masterpiece of an unknown author. A poem happily discovered and brought to light with scholarly and researched remarks by Dr. Chrisotome Matanasius. Ninth edition in Lausanne by Marc-Mic Bousquet [...]
wrought iron key about 10 cm long with a drilled shank, an S-shaped bit and a cross-shaped hole, the circular ring with a diameter of 3 cm is drilled in its center and bears the inscriptions "election[...]
Glazed terracotta jug with 3 handles and a pouring spout with a rounded belly decorated with modeling applications. 18th century. State of conservation: Intact body with traces of use and various loss[...]
Exceptional very LARGE OBLONG DISH in pewter with a scalloped edge and richly molded with shells and “rocaille” motifs. Hallmarked :“Hall Mark” type of Pierre Balthazar CHOCQUEEL received master aroun[...]
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[...]
Rare and old polychrome wooden sailor's cross with carved motifs related to the Passion of Christ. With typical tool decoration and adorned with its stylized rooster in the simplest form. Probably obj[...]
Wrought iron weather vane, hammered and cut. The end is decorated with a wolf's head, open mouth revealing the teeth and curved tongue. Mane on the top of the head. 18th century period This weather va[...]
18th century map, geographical map of the southern part of Champagne, with Troyes in the center and Dijon at the lower limit. In a 20th century frame under glass, gilded and lacquered rod, professiona[...]
A factitious collection in its contemporary binding, composed of three factums, all from 1765, concerning the Calas Affair, the most famous legal case of the 18th century in France. The Calas Affair w[...]
Antique silk embroidery dating from the mid-18th century. Very beautiful decoration embroidered with silver thread depicting the arms of a marquis. Complete binding with both sides. 22cm x 16cm. Very [...]
Coffee grinder, model called hourglass, in wrought iron, with its crank with turned wooden handle probably original, and its complete fixing claw, topped with a heart-shaped piece on which is engraved[...]
Antique bronze MORTAR, with two handles bearing the coat of arms, inscription around the neck. In its original condition. Height 12.5 cm. Diameter 14.5 cm.
MOITHEY (Maurille-Antoine) Historical map of the city and suburbs of Paris, its growth from Philippe Auguste to the reign of Louis XV. Paris, Moithey, 1774. In 24 sections mounted on canvas and folded[...]
Volume bringing together three writings by Guillaume Bougeant, a Jesuit priest born in Quimper, printed in 1732. Format in-12 (16 x 10 cm) Each piece is preceded by a frontispiece, an engraving. ○ Two[...]
4 volumes: numbers 3 / 13 / 14 / 18 out of the 22 in the edition of the "Libraires associés" Liège 1766 this is the large format in 12 or: 20 x 26 calfskin binding, ribbed spine, boxes with floral dec[...]
PropertiesView / Product Original steel engraving with burin and watermarked laid paper. Engraved by BENARD Robert, (French - 1734/??) Hand-watercolored. Dimensions: Length 38 cm – Height 26.5 cm, Con[...]
In three beautiful large volumes in quarto, complete in contemporary binding in full tinted calf, ribbed spines decorated with beautiful gilt in the compartments, titles and volume numbers in red and [...]
In two beautiful large volumes In 4. full blond glazed calf, ribbed spine decorated with beautiful gilded "acorn" stamping, Havana morocco titles and volume numbers, marbled endpapers, red edges in be[...]
Bell Tower Rooster, 18th Century Weather Vane Copper, patinated zinc. Good condition, good size. Height: 45 cm Width: 51 cm For any information, please contact us.
Bronze horse bell – Flower and fleur-de-lis decoration Diameter: 5 cm Condition: Good overall condition, with slight deformation due to use and a small loss (see photos). This pretty bronze bell, deco[...]
"Abridged Ecclesiastical History, containing the significant events of each century, with Reflections; 13 Volumes In 4, full calf, spines with raised bands decorated with gilt iron in the boxes, red m[...]
Beautiful embroidery representing an alliance coat of arms, in a Bérain frame, 18th century period. The alliance coat of arms made in embroidery is mounted in a beautiful Bérain frame from the 18th ce[...]
Nutcracker with pincers Charming nutcracker in carved boxwood, representing a marquis wearing a cap and a jabot. The handle is adorned with a finely engraved floral decoration. This type of nutcracke[...]
Beautiful master chest of drawers in plum and walnut veneer, opening with three drawers. This piece of furniture is entirely mounted on softwood, including the drawer recesses. Beautiful original orna[...]
QUÉTANT (François Antoine). Le Maréchal ferrant, opera comique en un acte... La Musique deM. Philidor. Seconde édition, revue, corrigée & augmentée par l'Auteur. Paris, Hérissant, 1761.In-8 de 51-[5] [...]
very interesting little Louis XV period walnut chest of drawers. It opens with five models end carved drawers, three of wich are in the belt; They are decorated with bronze pull andles and lock entrie[...]
Extremely rare first edition of a beautiful volume In 4. Full tinted calf, ribbed spine decorated with very beautiful gilt irons in the boxes, red morocco title, contemporary binding in perfect condit[...]
From the rich library of the Banker Lafitte (Ex-libris) in one volume in 4, full tinted calf, ribbed spine decorated with gilded iron in the boxes, red morocco title, lace-framed covers, marbled guard[...]
Blown glass bottle. Many bubbles, slightly pink.
Auvergne
Late 18th
Very good condition
Dimensions: H 15 cm x Diam 12 cm
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Éléments de mathématiques ou traité de la grandeur en general 1761 , heighteen édition, writen by abbé Bernard Lamy, chez Briasson, Saint Jacques street.
This book was used by military schools, all[...]
A rare French soft paste cane handle. Decorated on the side with a 'lambrequin' border. The top is well decorated with a 'dolphin'. Mounted on a malacca cane. Probably Saint-Cloud circa 1720-40.
Ha[...]
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