A rare lot to find, these mortars, a sort of slightly hollow, cup-shaped palettes, were used to finger powders and perfumes; these, marked chestnut or brown, were intended for dyeing tests... Beautifu[...]
The universal light chamber is an optical instrument used to draw or trace an image using a triangular prism and lenses. The arm is adjustable using a rack and pinion system. The chamber and its o[...]
Beautifully cut-out work of great finesse of execution. Original frame. Mid-19th century circa 1840. Good condition. Framed: 31 cm x 29 cm. Visible: 19.5 cm X 17.5 cm
Charming and rare truffle grater, a miniature mandolin from pear wood, without veins, violin-shaped, trapezoidal steel blade with cut-out tongue, two bone slides channel slicing and ensure assembly of[...]
Oblong snuffbox, depicting Leda and the Swan. The lid where Leda and the Swan are sculpted. The rim and the base are sculpted with leafy motifs. Payment by bank transfer. Shipping extra.
Antique master's chest of drawers, companion's art. Miniature Louis Philippe chest of drawers circa 1830-1840 in mahogany and mahogany veneer, an oak frame in very good period condition. Everything is[...]
A 19th century masterwork representing a framework project. A very interesting piece that has retained all of its original patina and is in an excellent state of preservation. A very beautiful framewo[...]
Clear crystal bottle lined with pink on the inside, cut decoration of flat, raised ribs and rounded "lozenges" in high relief, the base is cut with chiseled rosette diamonds. Magnificent crystal and e[...]
Bronze shovel or hand warmer from the mid-19th century, heart-shaped key handle, length 15 cm, width of the shovel 3 cm, free worldwide relay shipping for France
CONNY (Félix de) - History of the French Revolution. Paris, Paul Méquignon, Bookseller-Publisher, 1834; in-8, 419 + 498 + 434 + 471 + 502 pp., navy blue half-calf binding, smooth spine, painted edges.[...]
Beautiful 19th-century schoolwork to prepare for entry mascarptery:6 trusses of different models, but of similar dimensions, six architectural elements that define shape and future strength of roofs. [...]
Document on the subscription relating to the purchase of the Château de CHAMBORD in order to offer it to the Duke of Bordeaux. Each donor received a document like this one. Interesting souvenir of roy[...]
Rare double-frame quintant signed Troughton & Simms, circa 1850Presented here is a superb double-frame quintant made by Troughton & Simms, the most renowned English scientific instrument makers of the[...]
18K gold, translucent blue enamel, French guarantee and maker’s marks. Weight: 67 g.A rare curved “pocket” snuff box in 18K gold, made in Paris between circa 1838 and 1850, attributable to a master go[...]
Large carved wooden box, masterwork, signed "J. Legay", dating from the end of the 19th - beginning of the 20th century. Beautiful crown shape. Admirable sculptural work.
Rectangular musical snuff box in 18-carat gold, weight 221 g. Guilloché “à cercles” decoration and polychrome enamels. At the centre of the lid, a basket of enamelled flowers with butterflies and smal[...]
Oval snuff box in solid 18-carat gold (750/1000), weight 133 g, probably of French manufacture, finely decorated with engine-turned guilloché in a lozenge pattern and borders in polychrome gold chased[...]
Beautiful 4-compartment Directoire style bottle, a rare piece, 12-sided cut crystal, with geometric decorations of diamond points in alternating lozenges and bands, the hemmed neck, square shape with [...]
Rare book-shaped box for backgammon, backgammon and tric-trac. It is made of stamped leather on a wooden core. Ivory counters, one blank is missing. Good general condition. England circa 1815.
Beautiful and rare scale of craftsman, goldsmith, jeweler? In its original walnut box. The scale, with its finely worked beam carries two brass containers engraved with the inscription "Double Decilit[...]
[ALMANAC] - Almanac of the court, the city and the departments for the year 1834. Paris, Louis Janet, 1834; in-12, XXXVI ppnch. + 242 pp., publisher's almond green hardcover, smooth spine, gilt edges.[...]
Holy Bible in Latin and French 1820 Calmet and de Vence Titled Bible de Vence: Holy Bible, work taken from the commentary of Dom Augustin Calmet, abbot of Senones and of M. l'abbé de Vence to facilita[...]
Etched goose game framed in a modern frame. On the left, it bears the inscription "chez Alexandre Tessierhéritier de Madame Veuve Chereau rue saint Jacques n°10". The dimensions of the sheet are 45x53[...]
A very luxurious Cuban mahogany backgammon set, inlaid with a star. 30 ivory and ebony pucks and two leather cups, two ivory dice. Dimensions of the set, open: 74X48.5 cm height: 6 cm closed: 37X48.5 [...]
Domino set in its rosewood box in the image of a pharmacy jar on a pedestal. Complete set of its 28 pieces in bone, ebony and copper. Pontoon or convict work ? A remarkable work of turner (thickness o[...]
Norman beechwood chest with painted floral and plant motifs, a keyhole on the front, the slightly domed lid with a wire handle. 19th century Norman folk art. Dimensions: length 31 cm - depth 24 cm - h[...]
A fine piece of antique marine art, probably from the 19th century, this pulley has stood the test of time and bears witness to a robust and beautiful past.
Fruitwood springerle mold depicting very finely carved scenes. On one side: a man driving a carriage and women driving a sleigh. On the other: a man chopping wood, a man in a boat and a cat and her th[...]
Beautiful representation of death of the great Jesuit missionary Francis Xavier, canonized circa 1622, "In 1541, Francis Xavier embarked for Asia as papal nuncio. After a stay of several years in Indi[...]
Original folding map mounted on linenRare and highly detailed folding map of London published by George Frederick Cruchley, titled Cruchley’s New Plan of London, in the edition “Improved to 1st Januar[...]
Streets of Paris 2 volumes 1844 Half leather spine, stamped percaline covers Under the direction of Louis Lurine G. Kugelmann, Publisher 25 Rue Jacob 1844
IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, HANDWRITTEN BOOKLET FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FRENCH CAVALRY BY A CAVALRY OFFICER, BOOKLET OF 27 WRITTEN PAGES AND 18 BLANK PAGES, WE ARE UNDER THE REIGN OF CHARLES X. DOCUMEN[...]
Antique snuffbox dating from the early 19th century. Carved wooden body with Pantheon decoration. Interior with a system concealing a portrait of a monk. Erotic painting in the style of Arcimboldo. 9c[...]
Curious letter opener in carved horn from the early 19th century representing a Native American hunter wearing a feather costume, quiver, bow and arrows. Used condition. Some missing parts (see photos[...]
Porcelain sheet "Love Game", KPM Berlin, circa 1830, from the collection of works of Kaiser Wilhelm II.It is made in the form of a tondo and depicts an erotic scene where a young lady, surrounded by t[...]
Presented in a superb romantic half-binding in midnight blue calfskin, smooth spine with gilt ironwork in acanthus scrolls and Greek and other friezes, gilt titles and volume numbers, green marbled co[...]
Description: Cherry wood, ivory, (iron, bronze, leather, brass). This small spinning wheel is characterized by an ivory decoration in rings, buttons and inlays. The woodwork is particularly refined as[...]
Thick oval copper dish, with wall attachment, offering on back a tool-embossed decoration in high relief of the attributes of crown, Dauphin and fleur-de-lis, as we liked to do after the fall of the [...]
Green glazed earthenware jar decorated with vertical ribs formed by finger patterns and featuring the distinctive feature of having its spout inserted in the middle of a double flat handle. Probably D[...]
Miniature of Louis Philippe coin cabinetIn walnut and marquetry , inlaid in fine wood - with original mirror, 6 internal drawers and note the special secret on the back of the cabinetPeriod 19th centu[...]
Superb and rare bloodletting kit by Fréderic Charrière in solid silver vermeil and tortoiseshell with hare's head hallmark, Charles X period. This kit is complete. Its case is in superb condition. The[...]
Antique and impressive silk embroidery. French work from the 1820s. Very beautiful needlepoint painting depicting King Saint Louis receiving the oriflamme. Blanche of Castile and Margurite of Provence[...]
Numismatic Gallery of the Kings of France Important collection of 67 copper medals engraved by CAQUE and De PUYMAURIN, published by the Paris Mint from 1836 to 1840. The French sovereigns are depicted[...]
Large painted bronze medallion depicting the profile of MARAT mounted on a round gilded wooden frame. Note: Jean-Paul Marat (1743–1793) was a central figure of the French Revolution, he is seen as a d[...]
St Petersburg, circa 1795–1820A magnificent work of Imperial Russian goldsmithing, this snuffbox — crafted in 72 zolotnik gold (18 carats) — is a refined example of early 19th-century neoclassical ele[...]
Set of three wooden and cardboard desk boxes with trompe l'oeil decoration of bound books, two smaller ones covered by the spine, the largest by the base. In used condition. Dimensions of the large on[...]
Taking the form of a fantastic animal with its black eyes and red mouth, here is a very pretty snuffbox. In Corozo nut, hollowed out and entirely carved, it has a rich decoration. The lid, mounted on [...]
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