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[...]
Large silver whistling rattle with boar's head hallmark and mother-of-pearl handle. The central body is engraved with flowers, and the ball has a diameter of 3.8 cm. It features eight small bells, a w[...]
A set of two pairs of stag antlers, presented on blackened wooden plaques, 19th century work, large size, very decorative, originating from the vicinity of a castle in Eure-et-Loir. Other antlers are [...]
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[...]
City of Béziers Medal - Grand Music Competition April 1892 - 50g silver, just needs cleaning. Free shipping via Colissimo registered mail. 100\% authentic! Secure packaging and tracked shipping. Franc[...]
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[...]
A rare and unique object, entirely handmade, born from mind of a solitary inventor: a model of multi-level water elevator. This beautiful instrument is supported by a turned walnut frame, above which[...]
Plaster death mask moulded from life, representing the face of an adult.The reverse side is hollow, in accordance with the practice of death masks moulded from the deceased.The mask bears an inscripti[...]
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 miniature wooden dollhouse furniture, floral decoration on the drawers, in beige, dusty rose, and pastel green, dating from the 1920s Belle Époque. It comprises a dressing table with four dr[...]
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 [...]
Large travel trunk from the brand Aux États-Unis, 229, rue Saint-Honoré, Paris. This brand was one of the competitors of, among others, Louis Vuitton and Goyard during the era of grand voyages by ship[...]
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[...]
Charming high chair, made of fruitwood, with a lovely patina. The seat and backrest are beautifully upholstered. Dating from the Napoleon III period, it is in very good condition and suitable for a do[...]
PLARR (Léon) - France in Moscow. Exhibition of 1891. Paris, se, 1891; folio, 297 pp. + advertisements, publisher's binding, smooth spine, cover decorated with the arms of Tsar Alexander III.
Antique snuffbox dating from the second half of the 19th century. Beautiful seashell mounted on a solid silver frame. German work. 4 cm in diameter. Very good condition.
Antique pair of bronze sculptures from Vienna. Work by Franz Xavier Bergmann. Very beautiful erotic subject depicting a young woman and a satyr. Period polychromy. Both figures bear the artist's signa[...]
A mahogany compass box, well-stocked with compasses and other drafting tools. The lock is functional, but be careful, once closed it's not easy to open! Length 23.5 cm – width 13.5 cm – height 5 cm. F[...]
PITRE-CHEVALIER - Ancient and Modern Brittany. Paris, Coquebert, 1860; quarto, 656 pp., half-morocco binding in bottle green, spine decorated with four raised bands. Illustrated by Leleux, Penguilly, [...]
Antique Shoemaker's Foot Measuring Tape in solid boxwood and brass, signed by the renowned Ullathorne & Co. manufacturer, active in London and Paris in the 19th century. This precision instrument, ess[...]
Anatomical anatomical model in papier-mâché by Dr. Auzoux. This important polychrome papier-mâché anatomical model represents a human body with detailed highlighting of the muscular system and the mai[...]
Ensemble of 8 natural crystals mounted on turned pedestals - 19th century
Elegant Wunderkammer composition with minerals and natural curiosities, Southern Italy
Eight small naturalistic specimens [...]
19th-century family reliquary, using multiple techniques, preserved in its original frame and under domed glass.The piece combines several decorative processes.The plant decoration (flowers, branches,[...]
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