A marine compass by the Sestrel brand, consisting of two interlocking parts. The upper part, which can also stand upright, indicates the heading, while the lower part, a blackened turned wooden handle[...]
This beautiful cigarette holder is in excellent condition, in its original case. It has seen very little use. An eagle's head hallmark is present on the band and another on the shield. The latter feat[...]
Antique papier-mâché globe mounted on a cast iron tripod base decorated with lion heads in the round. In fair condition with signs of age, including significant yellowing of the colors and several min[...]
This refined circular kitchen mold is masterfully crafted from solid copper using a remarkably powerful embossing technique. The work is distinguished by its perimeter walls characterized by a success[...]
VILLEGARDELLE (F.) - History of social ideas before the French Revolution or modern socialists, preceded and surpassed by ancient thinkers and philosophers. Paris, Guarin, 1846; in-12, 220 pp., half p[...]
[TERRY (Léonard), CHAUMONT (Léopold)] - Collection of Liège folk tunes. Liège, Imprimerie H. Vaillant-Carmanne, 1889; octavo, XVI-597 pp., half brown calf binding, spine with 5 raised bands, original [...]
Dry compass, mounted on a gimbal. The 64-pointed compass rose is graduated in degrees in 90° quarter circles. Cardinal and intercardinal points are indicated. North is marked by an imperial crown plac[...]
[JOB] - MONTORGUEIL (Georges) - France: Its History. Paris, Charavay, Mantoux, Martin Publisher, circa 1900; folio, approximately 100 pp., publisher's full cloth binding executed by Engel after a plat[...]
Zoomorphic stoneware pitcher, a testament to the pottery skills of eastern France (likely Betshdorf or Ziegler type) from the late 19th century. This original piece depicts a dog, probably a poodle, w[...]
I offer you a collection of documents from the extensive archives of Abbé Eugène Misset, a scholar at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. More than 330 documents can be viewed in the photos.
A very pretty pair of framed compositions. An off-white background features a design of urns, some with large leafy branches adorned with flowers. The compositions are made of hair, and each bears an [...]
Very Large Compound Microscope Attributed to Radiguet, 51 cm. This exceptionally large compound microscope (51 cm) is mounted on double columns. It features a rack and pinion mechanism for adjusting t[...]
DAVID (Jules) - The painter Louis David 1748-1825. Suite of Eux-Fortes after his works engraved by J.-L. Jules David, his grandson. Paris, Victor-Havard, 1882; folio, XIII-110 plates, half brown moroc[...]
MIDOLLE - Album of the Middle Ages. Ancient scripts from manuscripts and the best works. Modern scripts including Roman fleurons, new Gothic, fractured, French, English, Italian, and German. Strasbour[...]
Interesting Dutch Coopered Hardwood Brass Bound Butter Barrel 19th century.
The fine carved lid with hard shaped handle in the middle.
Finely carved on the top rim.
It is rare to find this type of [...]
Fine antique carved wooden tobacco pipe, featuring a high-relief scene of three galloping horses.
The carving is of notable quality, with elegant proportions, flowing movement and finely worked detai[...]
Shell-shaped box, entirely made of engraved gold, decorated with finely chased radial fluting that creates an elegant play of light across the surface. The gently undulating outline reflects the natur[...]
Large Antique Terrestrial Globe – J. Forest, Paris. Important antique terrestrial globe, drawn by J. Forest, at a scale of 1:40,000,000, and bearing the inscription "Terrestrial Globe at a scale of 1:[...]
A charming Guignol puppet theater crafted from carved, painted, and partially gilded wood, featuring neoclassical-inspired architecture with a curved pediment, foliate consoles, and applied medallions[...]
Napoleon III style cigar humidor in ebonized wood with beaded frieze decoration and brass lyres. Rotating top opening system in perfect working order, revealing 6 compartments of 3 cigars each. Height[...]
Sheet music by Beethoven, Chopin, and Mozart. 4 volumes. Tears, wear, and foxing, but complete. From 28 x 20 cm to 31 x 25 cm. Shipped via Colissimo with signature confirmation. Carefully packaged. Un[...]
A late 19th-century student microscope in its original case, in good condition. It includes a mirror and a glass slide. The brass microscope itself measures 15 cm and is housed in a wooden case measur[...]
Charming miniature secrétaire / “maîtresse” cabinet, late 19th century (circa 1870–1900).
This refined small piece features a fall-front opening to a compartment lined with red velvet, along with two[...]
This magnificent and extremely rare bronze mold was used for casting molten tin for the handcrafted production of spoons. The set comprises its two original parts (male and female), perfectly fitted, [...]
Original riveted iron fragment from the Eiffel Tower, 1889. Stamped in relief: "Grands travaux Tour Eiffel, 1981-1983" and "Fer d'origine" (Original Iron) on a fine metal and wood base with a commemor[...]
BAQUOL - Ancient and Modern Alsace, or a Topographical, Historical, and Statistical Dictionary of the Upper and Lower Rhine. Strasbourg, Chez Salomon, 1865; octavo, VIII plates + 642 pp. + V plates, g[...]
Beautiful Parisian doll's trunk from the late 19th century, made of wood and leather, in very good condition. Lock without key. White fabric interior on two levels.
A device for viewing panoptic views. Made by Pierre Henri Armand Lefort (33, rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin). He is listed at this address during the 1855 Imperial International Exhibition: "His amusing[...]
A brown patinated bronze smoking set decorated with satyrs, bacchantes, and fantastical creatures smoking pipes. It consists of a central piece in the form of a censer surmounted by two figures in acr[...]
Two books on Classical Cuisine by Dubois and Bernard, published by Dentu, 1881. 25 x 31 cm format. 431 pages for one and 538 pages for the other. 101 plates of illustrations. Good condition, with some[...]
Curious drafts (5 pages, 4 of which are text), comprising a "Sonnet to Her Imperial Highness Empress Eugenie"; then "Napoleon III the Upstart" - and a paragraph celebrating the latter. Some parts are [...]
Beautiful Whist card box - 19th century marquetry - ref OUI16WI001. Beautiful marquetry crafted from various materials, with a few small chips (on the trim) and minor damage. Quite presentable as is. [...]
Woman's walking stick. Handle in the shape of a woman's head, crafted from fine material and topped with a parrot's head with red eyes. Gold collar. Ring on the braided silver shaft. Hawthorn wood sha[...]
SAINT-JUIRS - The Seine through Paris. Paris, Launette & Cie, 1890; quarto, VI-300 pp., half green calf binding with corners, spine decorated with five raised bands and a mosaic water lily design, fro[...]
Memories of Madame Vigée Lebrun, Memories I & II, Bussière Printing House in Saint-Amand (Cher). Painter, but not only that. Among the many qualities Madame Vigée-Lebrun possessed, it is of a female a[...]
Memoirs of the Marquise de Sévigné Volume 2 (1856), 4 (1865), 5 (1875) and 6 (1877)The memoirs of a woman in power, closest to the King.Among the greatest figures of the seventeenth century, the Marqu[...]
RICHARD (Jules) - On the Campaign Trail (New Series) - Paintings and Drawings. Paris, Boussod Valadon & Cie, Univers Illustré, 1890; large folio, 102 pp., publisher's full red cloth binding, smooth sp[...]
1889 Beautiful little cast iron pot, No. 1. One side: Conches 1889; the other: Jeanne Aujoulet. Decorated with pincushions of flies, frogs, locomotives, and a salamander. No missing pieces, but severa[...]
Solid silver whistling rattle. Origin: France. Materials: Silver (tested with a touchstone), mother-of-pearl. Dimensions: 16 cm long x 3 cm wide. Condition: Good used condition. Shipping: Colissimo
RICHARD (Jules) - On the Campaign Trail - Paintings and Drawings. Paris, Boussod Valadon & Cie, Univers Illustré, circa 1890; large folio, 81 pp., publisher's full navy blue cloth binding, smooth spin[...]
A box of dominoes. Origin: France. Material: bone and wood. Dimensions: 28 pieces, 4.5 cm long x 1.3 cm high x 2.2 cm wide. Condition: Good. Signs of wear - wooden case - poor condition. Shipping: Col[...]
A set comprising a cigarette case/dance card and a small tortoiseshell coin purse, decorated with gold trim and plaques, the small plaques engraved with a monogram, signed Maison H. Sss, probably for [...]
Antique 19th-century Noah's Ark toy. The ark is made of straw marquetry and shows light wear with some minor losses and a break on the front (see photo). The 34 wooden figures are in good overall cond[...]
Antique corozo snuffbox, finely carved, depicting a hunting scene. Various hunting accessories are visible: a hunting bag, the barrels and stocks of two rifles, a hunting sword and scepter, a powder f[...]
Lot of antique tools, probably jeweler's tools, including 5 small anvils, 1 hammer, and a pair of pliers, 19th century. Several anvils bear marks ("Cie Dijonnaise" and exhibition stamp from Chalon-sur[...]
PROUDHON (P.-J.) - On Justice in the Revolution and in the Church. New Principles of Practical Philosophy Addressed to His Eminence Mathieu, Cardinal-Archbishop of Besançon. Paris, Garnier Frères, 185[...]
Antique ring holder/bottle holder from the late 19th century. A feminine vanity/dressing table accessory with a small oval beveled mirror decorated with foliage. The pink opaline glass container is ad[...]
19th century - Napoleon III period. Blackened wood, glass. Optical instrument with an integrated magnifying glass in a portable case, formerly used for viewing photographs and postcards. Attractive mo[...]
Interesting music box in its original 19th-century rosewood case. The top is adorned with a marquetry bouquet of flowers and light wood stringing all around. The rim is molded all around. The front of[...]
Napoleon III period carved walnut music cabinet/case. A very beautiful piece in perfect condition. Shelf depths: 18/30/40 cm. Case height: 54 cm, width: 14 cm. Delivery within France: €150. Delivery w[...]
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