Whistling rattle in 925/000 silver. The handle is made of mother-of-pearl decorated with a shell supporting 2 bells in the shape of lily of the valley bells. Very good general condition, no dents or g[...]
Rare Baoulé sculpture from Ivory Coast representing a woman sitting on a stool putting on a bracelet on the opposite wrist with her right hand. Dark patinated medium-hard wood with a height of 48cm Ro[...]
RABELAIS (François). The Works of Mr. François Rabelais augmented with The Life of the author and some remarks on life and history with the explanation of all the difficult words. Sl [Amsterdam], s.é.[...]
[without author] - VOLTAIRE (François-Marie AROUET, said). Portable philosophical dictionary. London, s.é., 1765. A vol. in 8vo format (197 x 127 mm) of 1 f. bl., 2 ff. n.fol., 308 pp. and 1 f. bl. Co[...]
Very beautiful and large plains zebra skin, supple skin which has kept its shimmering colors. Very good general condition, some restorations made by a professional, stains. No CITES obligation for thi[...]
HENRY (Jean-François) - Philippe de Gueldre, queen-duchess and poor lady. Briey, at the author's, 1947; in-8, XII-172 pp. + 11 pages, 3 fold-out genealogy tables out of text, navy blue half-morocco bi[...]
Iron pipe with its stove cover surmounted by a red copper fretel dome with godrons.
The pipe ends with a key panel.
Two-vent hinged oven cover with drilled with small grip pin.
Provenance, Sw[...]
Exceptional marotte from the Roaring Twenties having belonged to the famous fashion designer Paul Poiret (1879-1944). Signed, dated. Wear visible on photos. Height 37 cms.
Very chic round box in silver metal from the famous Maison "Lancel-Paris", signed below, this box of beautiful density with a domed lid topped with a tassel for grip. Surrounded by a finely crafted el[...]
Rare beautiful set of 12 Volumes in 12 n half, red morocco binding, smooth spines decorated with fine gilded irons with palmette motifs in diamonds surrounded by elegant foliage, golden titles and vol[...]
A Medieval bronze seal of a pair of birds either side of a tree or flower.
English, 14th century.
Measures 3 x 1.9 cm.
Weighs 7.65 grams.
The inscription appears to read Inscription of ‘SI[...]
HALF FACE MASK
Probably Kuba culture, Congo RDC
First half of the 20th century
Small green copper alloy
H. 10.4; L. 15.2 cm
This half-mask features an angular nose flanked by two inverted op[...]
Magnificent and heavy cigarette case in solid silver distributed by Kirby Beard & co.
The case is rectangular, entirely decorated with fine parallel gadroons.
The opening socket - spring loaded [...]
beautiful map, double page folded on middle, which was part of the great atlas of Blaeu, Wikipedia: The Atlas Maior, Atlas Blaeu or Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, is a collection of geographical maps, engra[...]
This large cardboard calendar is in good condition with some small traces of time. The back (from July to December) has a few small dark spots. Some first names, from another era, are really fun: Pulc[...]
Les VOYAGES EXCENTRIQUES DU DOCTEUR MYSTERE ou Le Docteur Mystère. Paul D'IVOI Ancienne Librairie Furne, Combet & Cie
Non daté mais circa 1900.Septième volume des "Voyages excentriques".
Percalin[...]
Lovely cane with ivory handle representing Pierrot.
Malacca shaft including a pellet with the inscription “MARTINETTI Milano”.
Horn ferrule.
Dimension: length of 93 cm.
Italy made at the e[...]
This magnificent Roman-era funerary stele takes the form of a Greco-Roman temple.
Richly decorated, the stele comprises three distinct parts:
The first is the main composition, set in a temple décor[...]
Beautiful bronze pot with anthropomorphic decoration and claw feet.
France, 16th century.
Height (without handle): 18.7 cm
Diameter: 18.2 cm
Total width: 25 cm
A very similar model sold a[...]
Vintage hunter's market cane from the end of the 19th century. The silver-plated pommel is decorated with a farmyard rooster and a grouse in a vegetal decoration. Very ergonomic handling! The barrel i[...]
Elegant cigarette holder from the time of Art Deco 950 silver plated metal. Rectangular shape decorated with geometric decoration. Matte gold plated interior. Made in Italy around 1920. “1st Silver Ti[...]
Very pretty basketwork model with its rounded wall, the splint wicker base is slightly raised thanks to the circular rim which keeps the tray in height.
Shipping in France and internationally
Rare and imposing initiation panel for the circumcision ceremony
symbolizing the flight of adolescence and the transition to adulthood.
Double face.
Made up of wood, plant materials, 6 boar teeth a[...]
Brass proportion compass from the 19th century but of very good quality and attributable to Henri Gambey. The compass is not signed but dates from the 1820s-1830s. The very particular decoration of it[...]
PRETTY ANIME DIORAMA BOAT WHICH SWINGS ON THE SEA WHEEL OF THE MILL WHICH TURNING TWO TRAINS PASSING OVER A VIADUCT TWO MUSIC TUNES MUSIC BOX IN OPERATION REVISED
Police Code or analysis of Police regulations second edition 1758 divided into twelve glossy titles of the time, mottled tan calf, decorated ribbed spine, red edges The author Duchesne was Councilor o[...]
A Medieval bronze seal - Mercy on me.
English, 14th century.
Measures 3.4 x 2.2 cm.
Weighs 12.68 grams.
Seal design shows a male figure facing right with hands up in prayer with hand of Go[...]
A Medieval bronze seal of a large bird with a branch in its beak.
English, 14th century.
Measures 2.7 x 1.6 cm.
Weighs 5.87 grams.
The inscription appears to read ‘IE SV: BON ELEL’, which [...]
Superb Nkondi fetish statue from KONGO. Legs stretched out on its square base, torso stiff, feathers on the head. Red narrowed eyes, a cloth around his neck. Two small polychrome statuettes hung and s[...]
This 19th century cane has a richly decorated silver pommel, floral and dragon decoration. The barrel is made of ironwood. Unidentified hallmark on the edge of the handle. Kanji symbol in the middle o[...]
A Medieval bronze seal belonging to a Rector.
English, 14th century.
Measures 4 x 2.5 cm.
Weighs 17.62 grams.
Seal design shows a seven petal flower with a six point star above and crescen[...]
Circa 1920 hallmarked and signed "Argentor"
French cigarette case. lacquer on metal in the manner of Sandoz or Paul Brandt
Excellent condition
French Circa 1920
A Medieval bronze seal engraved with a double-bodied lions head.
English, 14th century.
Measures 2.9 x 1.8 cm.
Weighs 6.4 grams.
Engraved with the words *S’ROB’ MERCATOR’D’BELOND (seal of [...]
Very beautiful game in painted sheet metal of caricatured animals. In very good condition, colors and details in very good condition! Little used. Probably lacks the balls to play. Rules of the game t[...]
Antique 19th century articulated lay figure, a carved beech life-size female figure of almost 66 inches, dating back to 1870 circa of Italian origin, coming from Milan. This artist’s mannequin is a yo[...]
A beautiful and rare copy in small octavo format, in good condition in red morocco, ribbed spine decorated with beautiful fine gilded plume irons, dish with golden fillet frames, corners decorated wit[...]
Very pretty in shape, here is a large brass basin, or censer, taking into account the interior lip. A circular pedestal, on which the body rests, decorated with 8 stylized medallions, which supports t[...]
Telephone set, AB LM Ericsson, figure no. 1 or 3 in the 1889 catalogue, case in walnut, battery cover with lithographed decoration of large national coat of arms. Inside label stating that the phone w[...]
The singular lovers of Henri de Régnier Colored wood by Rouffé 1926 Numbered copy Filled cover, 16 colored woodcuts, 3 out of text accompanied by a suite of 27 colored woodcuts In its case Good condit[...]
Beautiful cane in silver and precious wood. Handle in cast silver and chiseled with a dragon, ebony barrel, brass and metal ferrule. China or Vietnam late 19th century. Very good state. Length 90cm.
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The telegraph apparatus made in late 19th century and was driven by weight on chain like Old Father clock.
The brass and steel instrument is state of the art creation by legendary Danish engineers. R[...]
Small gate made of forged and pierced iron. Originally lacquered and gilded, probably for a small interior window.
18th century.
height 42 cm
width cm 23.5
Household phone model AB130, advanced version of AB316, made ca 1912 by L.M.Ericsson & Co, Stockholm.
Size app.: 46 cm (18”) high, 25 cm (9.8”) wide and 23 cm (9.1) deep. Very good, age n usage wear[...]
Low miniature sideboard, master, molded regional type, with two doors. Good condition. Width 31, length 52, Height 35cm.
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