Neck rest, Ethiopia, Jimma. Ethiopia, made of hardwood, the curved headrest has grooves on each side. Its conical base has geometric decoration. Note a beautiful patina of use and a strong smell of sh[...]
Ethiopia, Jimma. Hardwood neckrest, slightly curved headrest, conical base with geometric decoration on both stepped parts, beautiful crusty patina in places, and strong smell of shea butter. Note two[...]
Japan. Mokugyo percussion instrument, in patinated and carved wood, the grip formed by two dragons offering themselves around the sacred pearl. End of the 19th century around 1900. Payment by bank tra[...]
Mortar with a very beautiful patina in white marble veined with gray, with four ears, with its wooden pestle. Period late 19th / early 20th century. Please note: this mortar is in very good general co[...]
Antique cane with silver mounted sodalite
handle decorated with two grotesques and two garlands of flowers.
Rare square tapered shaft in black wood and horn
ferrule.
Nota: sodalite is a stone th[...]
Exceptional carved hard stone and vermeil umbrella knob, circa late 19th century In its case from Sandoz in Paris Green veined hard stone probably Jade or Bowenite, surrounded by vermeil ivy foliage S[...]
It is in very good condition, without any cracks or chips. This beautiful and rare smoking kit from the late 19th or early 20th century is composed of a tobacco jar and a match holder, with a scraper [...]
Butter spreader in monoxyl wood, carved with a bouquet of flowers in a basket, a frieze around the edge frames this motif, a hanging hole in the upper part. Savoyard work. Note the cracks in the base [...]
Magnificent bronze miner's lamp, superb patina! In very good condition! Quite rare model! Height 35 cm by 12 cm wide for the reservoir. Complete! Very pretty antique piece! Notice to collectors! And o[...]
Art Nouveau photo album in leather and gilt bronze or gilt brass dating from the late 19th, early 20th century. It contains 22 photos. Some damage to the interior pages should be noted (see photo). Th[...]
Mechanical piano from the Art Nouveau period (early) between 1890 and 1900, in working order, 12 pieces of music selectable by the small side crank next to the large one used to wind the mechanism, th[...]
Small terrestrial globe on a blackened wooden base erected by J. Forest geographer at 17 rue de Buci in Paris. End of the 19th or beginning of the 20th century. Height 23 cm - diameter approximately 1[...]
Very beautiful and rare Koufiya, Tunisian conical headdress worn by Jewish women of notables and patriarchs in cotton, gold embroidery and pompom at the end. Also called Ras or Tadj chéchia. It is als[...]
Botanical Model of a Sweet Woodruff (Asperula odorata) by Robert Brendel.
Papier-mâché, wood.
Germany.
ca. 1880.
h. 13,8 in.
This botanical model of sweet woodruff, Asperula odorata, also named[...]
Important meerschaum pipe or cigar holder. Bowl representing a demi-mondaine nestled in a magnificent flower. Amber pipe with broken and incomplete phallus. Bowl in perfect condition. The whole presen[...]
This tobacco jar is in very good condition, with a beautiful patina and some minimal traces of time. Its lid has several small losses on the edge. Dimensions: 16 x 11.5 cm. Height: 15 cm. Fast, carefu[...]
Large and old Bridal Globe with square base. Large model, the glass alone measures 51cm high, the base 27 x 27 cm. Weight: 2.100 kg The glass is in very good condition, no cracks or breakage, some mic[...]
Antique Round Bridal Globe. The glass is in very good condition, no cracks or breakage, some very discreet micro-chips at the base due to cutting (see all photos). Shipping or delivery extra to be con[...]
Botanical Model of a Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) by Robert Brendel.
Papier-mâché and wood.
Germany.
ca. 1870.
h. 11,4 in.
Botanical model of a poppy (Papaver rhoeas), designed in the Robert Brende[...]
Botanical Model of a Lilac Flower (Syringa vulgaris) by Robert Brendel.
Papier-mâché, wood.
Germany.
ca. 1890.
h. 17,7 in.
Botanical model of a lilac flower (Syringa vulgaris), created around 1[...]
Botanical model of a sage flower (Salvia officinalis) by Robert Brendel.
Papier-mâché, wood.
Germany.
ca. 1890.
h. 17,7 in.
The three main parts of the flower — its stem, corolla, and calyx — r[...]
Antique English Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, William Hair Haseler, Birmingham 1899
An elegant antique English sterling silver and vermeil cigarette case by William Hair Haseler, hallmarked Birming[...]
Set of 2 embossing irons for making fabric sheets for use by milliners & dressmakers. Work of great precision in the finesse of the carvings, one is signed on the edge. 10x9 cm and 7.5 x 5.5 cm withou[...]
Blue bird dinner set from Choisy le roi by Hypolite Boulanger a covered soup tureen height 8 cm/diameter 11 a sauce boat a milk jug two cups and saucers two small plates 8 cm two round dishes 14 cm a [...]
Beautiful Lyonnaise petanque ball in wood studded with iron and brass. Very regular and tight studding. Brass studding of the initials LF as well as two circular bands forming the beginning of a spira[...]
Interesting catalogue published at the turn of the century, reproducing in engraving, according to the custom of the time in luxury publications, two hundred drawings by fashionable masters. It is cle[...]
This beautiful and original pair of shoe lasts in oak wood and metal (nails located at the corners of the laces) is in very good general condition, with some minimal traces of time. Length: 25 cm. Wei[...]
TEICHMANN (Henri) - Nancy-salon 1888. Nancy, Imprimerie de G. Crépin-Leblond, 1888; in-8, 87 pp., paperback, folded cover, without the wax seal on the cover holding a fabric ribbon closing the work. O[...]
Botanical model of a rye spikelet (secale cereale) by Robert Brendel.
Papier-mâché, wood.
Germany.
Before 1900.
h. 35,8 in.
Papier-mâché botanical model of a rye (secale cereale) spikelet, pain[...]
VERY CURIOUS TOBACCO JAR LATE 19TH EARLY 20TH CENTURY. BEAUVAISIS STONEWARE. WORKSHOP IN OISE. REPRESENTS A TURK WITH A MOUSTACHE. RESERVE OF CIGAR IN HIS HAT. SMALL RESTORATION AT THE ENDS OF THE MOU[...]
Ravissante chaise d'enfant datant de la fin du XIX siècle.
Le dossier ainsi que le bras sont réglable.
la chaise est équipée de 2 grandes roues à rayon ainsi que 2x2 roues petites ce qui permet de[...]
Desktop telephone model AC 110 (Old catalogue No. 375) made by L. M. Ericsson, Stockholm in period of 1895-1910. A legendary model that enjoys special attention from collectors.
Size app.: 30 cm (rou[...]
Very rare collectible desktop telephone L. M. Ericsson model BC 2000 (Old Catalogue No. 400) for battery ringing. Exclusive and unusual design in the form of an old times book press. Framework of poli[...]
Very nice barber kit. It will work wonders in a bathroom. It is complete: mirror, shaving brush, razor, bowl and small drawer unit. It is in good condition, just the back of the unit has small cracks,[...]
Beautiful metal cane with trompe l'oeil painted decoration imitating palm wood.
It opens by removing the tip and unscrewing the knob, to transform into a tripod for a camera.
French work from the en[...]
Magnificent enamelled silver cigarette case by the famous Austrian goldsmith Georg Adam Scheid.
The case is rectangular in shape with rounded edges, slightly curved to fit the shape of the body in [...]
A small series of 5 menus on silk...
One in very poor condition...
One with embroidery...
A second with embroidery and openwork...
The last 2 in good condition...
All are dated with the location.[...]
Collectible cane with superb imposing enamelled handle, predominantly blue, with multiple flower decorations around the edge and a star above.
Silver ring with the hallmarks "84" (Moscow) and "NX" [...]
Old Large Bronze Tap for barrel, cask, barrel Length 21 cm Do not hesitate to contact me for any additional information Purchase directly on the site with Paypal or by transfer Secure shipping worldwi[...]
This tobacco jar with three smokers, one smoking a pipe, the other a cigarette and the third snuffing is in very good condition, except for the lid which has a few small discreet chips (last photo). H[...]
A somewhat rare model to find of a hand-held candlestick-cage, late 19th century used to reach bedroom at bend in corridors, and to light oil lamp and night light.... This chambermaid is elegant, chis[...]
This book by Robert de Souza "Source vers le Fleuve" published by Mercure de France is a first edition dating from 1897. It is enriched with an autograph dedication from the author to the master glass[...]
Silver art nouveau vesta case matchbox dating from the end of the 19th, beginning of the 20th century. See photos for hallmarks.
Weight: 15g
Dimensions:
Height: 4.5cm
Width: 3cm
Very beautiful drum from Couesnon Paris, stamped on the brass. In very good condition! With its attachment belt and its sticks. Magnificent original patina. Functional or decorative! Very nice model! [...]
Finely carved and openwork meerschaum pipe representing a hunting dog. Amber tip. In its case. Late 19th century period. Please note: this pipe is in good general condition. Traces of use inside the s[...]
Finely carved and openwork meerschaum pipe representing a hand holding a stylized barrel. Tortoiseshell tip. Late 19th century period. Please note: this pipe is in good condition. Traces of use inside[...]
Snuff box in marble, silver and vermeil. The red marble slabs veined with black on the outside contrast with those of green marble inside the box. The thick and generous silver and vermeil frame surro[...]
Beautiful and heavy furniture bronze, in shape of a semi-circular capital, representing Ceres or Nature, with a beautiful blackened face, topped with flowers and foliage in a cold painted patina of th[...]
An Art Nouveau gilt bronze celebration plaque by Barbedienne. The plaque is signed at the lower edge, “F.Barbedienne” also “Dubois” and “Chapu”. Both the latter French 19th cent. sculptors. Diameter i[...]
LITERARY AND ARTISTIC REVIEW "LA PLUME" PAPER 192 OF APRIL 15, 1897 - FIRST PAGE MADE BY MUCHA - USED CONDITION FOR THE WHOLE - PRINT ON MEDIUM QUALITY PAPER - BEAUTIFUL COLORS - LOOK AT THE PHOTOS -
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