Superb item, a single-sided plaque 11.5cm in diameter, weighing 250g, made from cast iron (quite rare in numismatics), executed with great finesse, undoubtedly after an original by Guillaume Dupré (15[...]
A mahogany harpist's chair (Restoration period), the curved back is carved with notches and decorated with marquetry motifs. Height adjustable by a screw, upholstery in good condition. Back width: 42c[...]
A rare example of mid-19th-century folk art, this snuffbox carved from bovine horn presents a deeply symbolic scene inspired by rural religious imagery. The composition depicts several figures holding[...]
Beautiful model table with drawer in carved and worked wood, embellished with brass inserts.
In excellent condition.
France, mid-19th century
Dimensions: 22 cm high, 28 cm wide, and 15 cm lon[...]
A beautiful folio volume of the "Grand Dictionnaire Français-Italien" (Great French-Italian Dictionary), compiled from the dictionaries of the Académie Française and the Accademia della Crusca, enrich[...]
Pair of pretty Dariole molds, thick, made from tinned copper, in good condition. Small size: 4.5cm x 4cm. "A dariole is a small individual mold, slightly flared in shape, used for making vegetable fla[...]
An authentic handmade 19th century French provincial terracotta confit jar from southern France, formed in dense iron-rich earthenware clay with a warm cream-ochre body typical of Cévennes utilitarian[...]
The complexity of the history of the Italian republics in the Middle Ages is well known to historians. This sixteen-volume work, published at the beginning of the 19th century, provides a detailed acc[...]
Germany - Medal minted on the occasion of the horse market lottery in Berlin.Silver.26.27 gAv: Coat of arms of Berlin surmounted by a crown muralisRw: Fortune sitting on a bench with her eyes blindfol[...]
Two 19th-century lumberjack or sawyer's saws, 167 cm x 40 cm, original condition, need oiling and... Antique and good for cutting trees or large trunks. Good for gyms! lol
Mahogany Duet Music Stand – 19th Century. This elegant duet music stand, crafted from solid mahogany, boasts a beautiful, warm, and even patina, typical of the high-quality woods used in the 19th cent[...]
Porcelain plaque "Love Game", KPM Berlin, circa 1830, from the collection of works by Kaiser Wilhelm II. It is in the form of a tondo and depicts an erotic scene in which a young woman, surrounded by [...]
Exceptional neo-Gothic wall niche with carved oak tracery surmounted by a pinnacle. 19th-century craftsman's work. Minor repairs to the pinnacle, slight losses to the top of the spire. Height 1.30 m
A fresh and beautiful pair of early 19th-century "Reverse Glass Paintings" in the Romantic style, reminiscent of epics. Presented in their elegant gilt and stuccoed wood frames with palmettes and a bl[...]
Silver attendance token from the Compagnie d'Assurances Générales in Paris, bearing the effigy of Louis XVIII, 1818. SCH24JET001. Diameter 3.5 cm. Weight 21.83 grams. Used condition, see photos. Weigh[...]
Cameo portrait of a notable figure, signed Matabon. Extract from Bénézit: Charles Matabon (1834-1887): sculptor, born in Lyon, died in May 1887 in Paris (French School). Student of Duret, Bontour, and[...]
Large red copper and brass ewer or pitcher with a fixed handle and a zoomorphic spout in the form of a duck's head. A few small dents on the rim. Rare in this size. A beautiful decorative object. Fran[...]
A rare and unique object, handwritten in ink on a fine linen ribbon over 5 meters long, it contains measurements for capacity of barrels and casks, with, as veltes, non-equidistant measurements faith[...]
Paper form, addressed to a member of the Indre prefecture in La Châtre, Mr. Aulard. Traces of handling, creases, traces of wax seals. Context: In 1814, in a Paris occupied by the coalition forces, the[...]
Charming couple of grape harvesters in white iron with its original polychromy, Swiss work from the 19th century, note some minor paint losses and small traces of oxidation
A beautiful object: a flat wooden box with a lid of gilt paper and shagreen-like leather, opening with two iron hooks. It reveals a two-sided interior lined with purple silk and silver trim, containin[...]
Octagonal silver token, for the Marseille Chamber of Commerce, with a portrait of Louis-Philippe. Hallmark: Antique lamp. Gross weight: 19.08 grams. Diameter: 35 mm. Fineness: 950/1000.
Music stand or music desk in solid walnut. On a tripod base, the stand rises with an ingenious rack and pinion system for height adjustment. The stand is double-sided and rotates on its axis. A Louis [...]
Harp by Érard Frères, Paris, 1810, serial number 264. Pedal harp made by the Érard Frères firm, circa 1810. An emblematic instrument of the early 19th century, illustrating the technical innovations o[...]
For sale, a fine antique oval “soap-shaped” snuffbox in hard porcelain, dated around 1820–1830, produced by the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory of Vienna. The box features a hinged gilded metal rim and[...]
Two 19th-century demijohns, amber blown glass, from Haute-Saône, used for cherry brandy. Shipping available. For more information, please call 06 09 03 18 46 or email napoliantic@gmail.com
Antique bas-relief carved in wood. Royalist subject depicting the profile portrait of King Charles X of France. The portrait is framed by four fleurs-de-lis, symbol of French royalty. Beautiful patina[...]
Magnificent and rare engraved wooden spoon from the Queyras region, dating from the early 19th century, possibly even earlier given the craftsmanship of this piece of folk art. In very good condition![...]
Wax sculpture of a lady in profile in black dress with gilt decoration, wearing an unusual headdress, perhaps eastern European. Original frame in gilded wood. France? 19th Century
Painting depicting a pastoral scene at the foot of a fortified village (crenellated town gate, etc.). Exquisite needlework on silk, in pastel colors. There is some damp staining and a few losses in th[...]
A two-volume set, The Three Musketeers, by Alexandre Dumas, 1894. Layout by Maurice Leloir, published by Calmann-Lévy (1894). The spine has four raised bands, some foxing. Volume I: 471 pages; Volume [...]
Superb early 19th-century handcrafted item, for a dairy or cheese shop, a beautiful piece in excellent condition. The large, 30cm diameter brass bowl, hemmed, is fitted with two wrought iron handles [...]
A very charming little mahogany piano stool from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The red velvet upholstery is in good condition, with one braid needing re-sewing. It is very stable in the lower[...]
Miniature commodes, masterful craftsmanship from the Charles X period, one veneered in rosewood and lemonwood, the other in maple and walnut. Each opens with four drawers on the front, one of which ha[...]
An exceptional floor globe featuring a brass meridian circle and equatorial table with months, days, and zodiac signs, and including the stars and planets known at that time. Mounted on a mahogany bas[...]
Count of Buffon. Complete Works augmented by Cuvier... A set pleasantly enhanced with numerous hand-colored engravings. Octavo format, Paris edition, FDPillot Publisher: 1831-1832. Uniform contemporar[...]
A set of two antique 19th-century tobacco pouches, decorated with original hand-painted designs typical of folk art. The portraits depict a woman in bourgeois or regional dress. The paintwork is of go[...]
Exquisite little creamer, stamped and repoussé copper, finest Regency style from the Parisian workshops of Marais district. Craftsman marked the base with a hallmark, unfortunately illegible. Note th[...]
Holy Bible in Latin and French by Father de Carrières, priest of the Oratory of Jesus in Paris, published by Boiste fils aîné, 1821. The 10 Volumes - Complete Series, 10.5x18cm each copy. These books [...]
History of the Gallican Church by Fathers Longueval, Fontenay, Brumoy & Berthier of the Society of Jesus. Catholic Library dedicated to Our Holy Father the Pope in Paris at the Office of the Catholic [...]
Oval plaque carved from coconut, it features in its center a cartouche engraved with the letter R, surmounted by a crown, surrounded by two cherubs. A small dog, symbolizing fidelity, is at the bottom[...]
A very pretty cylindrical snuffbox. Made of burr wood, it is decorated with black horn rim and features a central medallion on the lid, under glass and edged with horn. The medallion, made of animal m[...]
A beautiful beechwood wedding chest with rich polychrome painted decoration of asymmetrical drapery, flowers, and a pair of birds on the lid. Norman folk art from the 19th century. Dimensions: length [...]
Walking stick with a carved ivory pommel depicting a smiling man's head in the shape of a moon, a fluted gilt metal ring on a Macassar ebony shaft. Iron ferrule surrounded by a brass ring. This walkin[...]
A very beautiful oil lamp, known as a lacemaker's lamp, in faceted crystal with a honeycomb pattern. Origin: France, circa 1800. Very good condition. Height: 28 cm
Miniature Louis Philippe style mahogany veneer commode. It opens with three drawers on the front. White marble top. Early 20th century. Length: 16 cm – Height: 13 cm – Depth: 10.5 cm
A Louis Philippe period double lectern in walnut. Mounted on a rack and pinion mechanism allowing for height adjustment, this lectern also rotates and is decorated with four articulated arms, each end[...]
A 19th-century repoussé copper grain measure decorated with a castle coat of arms. One side features a coat of arms surmounted by an eagle, flanked by a cornucopia overflowing with fruits and vegetabl[...]
19th Century Walnut Music Stand/Duet Stand / Rotating and Double-Sided / Height Adjustable with a Rack and Pinion Mechanism (each brass candlestick is unique) Upper structure: 45 cm long x 44 cm wide [...]
A lovely oval basket made of finely woven rushes, very elegant, resting on an openwork base. Body is covered with a dark blue silk velvet ribbon, embroidered with cut and gathered champagne velvet vin[...]
Cardboard candy boxes decorated with a reverse glass photograph depicting a hunting scene, and a round reverse glass photograph depicting children playing skittles.
Russia. Bust of the writer I. A. Krylov wearing a coat with a fur collar. Rock crystal. Ural. 19th century.
Rock crystal, carving, engraving, grinding, and polishing; base in lapis lazuli and gold.[...]
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