Meerschaum pipe - 19th centuryPipe in its case marked "Meerschaum, genuine Russian amber".Decoration of a galloping horse.Incomplete pipe. Only the bowl is present.Small lack in the proximal part, see[...]
French flageolet ebony 5 keys French flageolet with pump end of 19th century in four parts and five salt spoon keys in A The flageolet was used to liven up balls and parties. This instrument very clos[...]
19th century straw marquetry caseCardboard case covered with straw marquetry, oval in shape. Rococo style decoration. Monogrammed with the letters AB.Good condition. Some peripheral losses on the bott[...]
French mechanical cuirassier Bing representing the "Masséna" in sheet metal with winding using a key. Presence of two masts (one with sentry), three funnels, two rowboats and a cannon at the front. Th[...]
Boxwood flageolet, early 19th centuryAnonymous boxwood and horn flageolet in A.This flageolet dating from the end of the 19th century is what is called a pump flageolet.This instrument was used at the[...]
Laubé single-key fifeThe fife is a wind musical instrument, similar to the transverse flute, generally made of wood. It is monoxyl (a single piece of wood), with a single key, 8 playing holes, 3 tunin[...]
Blown glass lacemaker's ball - 19th century The ball was filled with water and placed in front of a candle. The aim was to amplify the brightness. The worker worked opposite the candle. This ball was [...]
Blown glass lacemaker's ball - 19th centuryThe ball was filled with water and placed in front of a candle. The aim was to amplify the brightness. The worker worked opposite the candle.The ball is made[...]
Beautiful box used for tobacco. Magnificent work on the lid. It is from the 2nd part of the 19th century. Made of horn. Shipping possible. Information: 06 09 03 18 46 or napoliantic@gmail.com
Four small colored glass paste intaglios, depicting erotic subjects inspired by original antique intaglios. These are compositions of great iconographic vivacity and subtle irony, probably produced in[...]
Double wax meerschaum cigarette holder depicting Mary Stuart in her period dress. Fine sculpture. Amber stem and pearl bowl. In its brown leather case with burgundy velvet and silk interior signed "AU[...]
Large ceremonial banner – Royal Archery Guild of Saint Sebastian – Tongeren (Belgium)
Dimensions: 170 cm wide x 190 cm high
Estimated date: circa 1881 (with founding year 1726 mentioned)
Origin: fr[...]
Terrestrial globe signed "Globe terrestre J. lebègue et Cie Editeurs 30, rue de Lille, 30 Paris" with inclined polar mount on a cast iron base decorated with mascarons. The globe is in beautiful origi[...]
Beautiful little vault plane for luthiers, a Mirecourt-shaped model, unsigned, they are called "noisette" because of their ergonomic shape and small size. Iron sharp signed by Joseph Munch Brothers, c[...]
Cylindrical sundial, tall and called a shepherd's sundial, made of turned boxwood, unsigned, but French, dating from the early 19th century. The small dial measures 8.5cm in height. The brass gnomon i[...]
[ENGRAVING ON TEXTILE. POLITICAL CARICATURE]. BUQUET, Narcisse. State of Europe in 1854. Rouen: Lamy Godard Frères, ca 1854. A rectangular piece of calico, 79.5 x 69 cm, printed in black on the front [...]
A doll's chair from the second half of the 19th century, circa 1880, made of walnut wood resting on a ringed and turned base. It is upholstered in beautiful velvet in good condition. Seat height:[...]
Rare painted wooden sailor's chest with a representation of 3 masts inside. Beautiful handles on the sides in seamanship. Beautiful patina with waxed top to make a seat.
This Lu die is authentic and old. It is in used condition. Our photos allow you to appreciate the quality of the object. For the condition, please detail the photos. Do not hesitate to zoom in. The ph[...]
Very beautiful patina for this walnut lacemaker's box carved with rosettes and wolf teeth. Assembly with nailed fronts. Marked in ink "Pauline de payan". The top fittings have been changed.
Blown glass lacemaker's magnifying glass lamp - 19th century. The ball was filled with water and placed in front of a candle. The aim was to amplify the brightness. The worker worked opposite the cand[...]
2 Snuff boxes, the first is made of horn with brass inlays on the lid and a light wood fillet. The second is made of boiled cardboard with multi-colored glitter inlays, probably plastic. The dimension[...]
A rare and exceptional French 19th-century snuff container, intricately carved from a coquilla nut. The piece features an expressive anthropomorphic face with inlaid eyes and an astonishing array of f[...]
Rare dove called "dove of abundance" in Haute Savoie, entirely made with a knife, a work of folk art from the Alps, our example bears a dedication: ricordo di Maria Carmina Plan.
Pair of sewing scissors, 19th century, signed Bonnaud. Beautiful fleur-de-lis in the center. Length: 15 cm. Width at the +: 4.6 cm Weight: 31 gr. Cuts very well. Good condition. Shipping extra: €8, re[...]
FOLK ART Chestnut shoe called sole in leather, wrought iron and wood. Used in the Cévennes to peel chestnuts. These were crushed, after being dried, in order to remove their two skins to make flour. T[...]
Petite carte d’Orient et de la Méditerranée.Epreuve originale réalisée en 1840. Ch. Avril graveur et Simon lithographe.Limites colorées de l’époque.Très bon état.Format feuille : 43,5 x 27,5 cm.Origin[...]
Dandy cane with ivory knob Very pretty silver ring Knob 9 cm long and 5 cm high Ivory eyelet (one slightly damaged) Shaft in malacca junction with its ferrule 85 cm long
Antique cane with a handle representing a dog's head finely carved in ivory. Total length 85 cm. Handle: 8 cm high and 4 cm wide. Shaft made of palm wood. Two canines are missing, but this does not de[...]
Porcelain pipe with insect decoration: a large bee, a fly, a ladybug, a mosquito, a small fly and some ants as well as a spider in its web at the heel. Silver lid in gadrooned shape. Silver chain hold[...]
Solar astronomical telescope, 19th century in brass, bronze tripod base. Materials: Brass, bronze Period: 19th century Total height: 51cm Length of optical tube: 108cm Tripod with curved legs
Double wax meerschaum cigarette holder depicting a bearded Sultan with his turban. Great patina. Amber stem. In its black leather case with purple velvet and white silk interior signed "FAB. PIPES -FR[...]
Large meerschaum table pipe bowl with a round wooden base. The meerschaum is carved with the face of a society woman in period dress with a three-plumed hat. The base is decorated with lace fabric. Di[...]
Adjustable piano chair in walnut with a cane seat, it is height-adjustable with a rack system located under the seat. This chair bears the mark of Vuillemin Didion in Nantes, an unusual model.
Victorian Cast Box Iron With Slug No4.
Still with the original turned wooden handle
Also still with the original heat stone
In original good used condition and with beautiful original old patinatio[...]
American wood saw for cabinetmaking. Henry DISSTON & SONS. USA. Date from the end of the 19th century or the beginning of the 20th century. Just a small piece of wood missing from the handle (see phot[...]
This 8 Reales coin dates from the independence period of the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata (present-day Argentina), probably minted around 1813-1815. It features the famous Sun of May (Sol d[...]
Monochord Viola with Bearded Head Antique monochord with removable bearded head in its personalized caseUnique piece probably dating from the 19th century, improbable piece and nevertheless made with [...]
Two Kavukluk or turban holders in carved, polychromed and gilded wood, one in Rocaille style decorated with colored flowers and foliage, the other decorated with a neoclassical vase filled with flower[...]
Unusual rattan fishing basket, good condition, offered with an antique pale green leather purse. 4 1/4" x 2 3/4" for the basket & 6" long for the purse, around 1875. Feel free to ask any questions or [...]
Antique toy. Cast iron sewing machine, Muller brand no. 12. Pretty floral decoration. Made from 1890 to 1912. Very good condition. Dimensions: 28.5 cm X 17 cm X 22 cm.
These two beautifully crafted copper cake molds are from the 19th century. We note some verdigris, some wear and rubbing, and some small deformations. However, they remain in a very presentable genera[...]
Boat-shaped violin case in wood and bone decorations, late 19th century. Carved anthropomorphic head. L: 55 cm. Vibrating string length: approximately 30 cm. Body, neck and head in mahogany-type hardw[...]
Grand piano. Walnut, metal, etc. Erard London patent. London, England, possibly circa 1870. Requires tuning and minor restoration. Grand or horizontal piano with strings and soundboard in a horizontal[...]
Important cast iron pharmacy mortar with its pestle in good condition and very heavy. Very large mortar, height: 24.5 cm. Diameter: 29 cm. Pestle: 40 cm.
19th century brass jug. Cellar jug? Wine jug? Measure? Assembled using tin soldering and a wolf's tooth. The bottom is reinforced with a tin-soldered brass circle. Good condition. No dents, no repairs[...]
19th century copper jug. Cellar jug? Wine jug? It bears the number 10 on the handle, which seems to define a size or volume. Measurement? Assembled by tin soldering. The bottom is reinforced by a very[...]
Copper gardener's watering can - 19th century. Watering can entirely made of copper assembled by tin soldering. Base reinforced by a wrought iron strapping. It is not pierced, waterproof and therefore[...]
We present this bronze bell, inspired by the Middle Ages, precisely from the Gothic period, but it is in fact a remake of the Viollet le Duc period of the 19th century. It bears, like many others, the[...]
Epreuve originale réalisée vers 1820. Benedetto Bordiga auteur.Infime manque de papier dans l’angle inférieur droit.Fines rousseurs claires au-dessus du Mont Blanc.2 renforts sur 1 cm au dos de la pre[...]
19th century Alsatian polychrome box. Polychrome fir box decorated with bouquets of flowers. Dovetailed sides and nailed bottom. Lid opens with 2 brass hinges after being unlocked from its iron hook. [...]
Trembleur masterpiece of a journeyman wood turner. Made of exotic wood, perhaps rosewood. Ornamentation comprising mobile "roundels" carved from the mass. Length 17 cm. Diameter 3 cm.
This barrel, probably from Saintonge, is old. We note classic traces of use, a patina of use, it remains however in a generally acceptable condition. Our photos allow you to appreciate the quality of [...]
Complete collection of the costumes of the court of Rome and of the religious orders of both sexes by M. G. PERUGINI With texts by M.L'Abbé J.B. E. PASCAL Published in Paris by the author, 1852 Half-b[...]
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