Paris, Luer workshop. Instrument for ophthalmologists or opticians, consisting of an optometrist's skiascope in ebony. Lenses mounted on the support with magnification from 0.5 to 10x. Late 19th/early[...]
History of the French Revolution by Jules Michelet, 1989, 7 volumes - Jean de Bonnot Publishers, 350 to 450 pages per volume, numerous illustrations. Well bound, full leather binding with gilt stampin[...]
Two identical perfume bottles, each with its own specific stopper. They are decorated with small flowers in various colors and remnants of gilding. They are made of pâte de verre (Baccarat quality). H[...]
Rare pair of wrought iron andirons, entirely hand-shaped and riveted, with a strong sculptural presence.20th-century craftsmanship, made using a traditional riveted assembly technique, without any wel[...]
HERMÈS France. Rare soft riding crop in its original box and cover. Made of braided hackberry wood and signed black leather. Dimensions: Length: 70 cm. Length of the case: 81 cm. IN PERFECT CONDITION:[...]
Rare Dunhill table lighter. Dunhill tinder pistol in brass and oak. Presented in its original condition, as shown in the photos. Width: 14 cm Height: 9.5 cm Shipping throughout France. Don't forget to[...]
A gilt bronze and marble sundial with a cannon, a remarkable example of early 19th-century Italian scientific instrumentation. The circular base, made of thick marble, features a dial engraved with an[...]
Antique stamped metal advertising sign A. Taulois – Nets – Nantes – Bté SGDG. A piece linked to the maritime history of Nantes, a major fishing and trading port. This fishing net manufacturer's sign, [...]
This pair of brass bookends depicts the majesty of horses. Each end features a horse's head in profile, finely crafted in the style of Salvador Dalí. The quality of the work is evident in the fluid mo[...]
Corkscrew “Le Français” (the Frenchman) – Mid-19th Century Iron and Brass This “Le Français” (the Frenchman) corkscrew, dating from the mid-19th century, is crafted from iron and brass. This beautiful[...]
Rare and important collection of automata from the 1950s to the 1980s, all powered by standard 220-volt electricity... 27 automata in total, 22 in excellent working order and 5 needing servicing or ev[...]
Authentic pair of polychrome wooden sulkies, in original condition, functional, requiring no repairs, just a cleaning... sold as a pair or separately... each bears a number on the horse's back... Late[...]
Collector's display case for cricket memorabilia. West Indies team: (Image: The Cricketer, May 1, 1926). Slazenger London Grade 1E cricket bat - 1940-1950. How to play cricket? Produced for the MCC (P[...]
Automaton doll. She dances to music, but her head falls a little to the side, it needs to be reattached! She is on a velvet-covered base which hides the mechanism. This base measures 16/16 cm and 9 cm[...]
Expressive walking stick handle carved from antler, depicting a two-faced grotesque head, one face laughing and the other melancholic, in the style of theatrical masks.A fine work in the round, with l[...]
The Master of Ballantrae by Robert Louis Stevenson / 20th century. Illustrated by Pierre Noël with 50 wood engravings in 6 colors. Numbered copy. 2 volumes. Well bound, very good condition. In their s[...]
Description Wallace Alfred Russel (1823 - 1913). Contributions to the Theory of Natural Selection. A series of essays. London, Macmillan and Co. 1870.First editionContemporary half-leather binding, sp[...]
Early 19th-century bronze ship's wall sconce for an officer's cabin. Oil-burning system, complete mechanism except for the burner. Height (without the globe): 21 cm
Rare set of 10 blue glass apothecary bottles, with their original metal lids. They all have porcelain labels. On the reverse, three retain their labels from Tissier Paris, the manufacturer of the porc[...]
This work, with its singular aesthetic, is a powerful anatomical and artistic study of the primitive skull, evoking an almost biomechanical and futuristic universe. Its patina and structure recall the[...]
Very beautiful and rare reloading tray for a gunsmith or hunter dating from the mid-20th century. "Caliber 12" marking engraved on the lower tray. 2 pieces available.
Description Alighieri Dante (1265 - 1321). La Commedia di Dante Alighieri illustrata da Gustavo Doré.. commenti per cura di Eugenio Camerini. Milano. Stabilimento dell'editore Edoardo Sonzogno. 1868Fi[...]
A cast iron ingot iron with a wooden handle, dating from the mid-19th century. A hatch at the back, secured with a hook, allowed the ingot to be inserted, maintaining a high temperature and preventing[...]
Quick Description: Important series of flasks, pharmacy bottles circa 1920. Amber glass, enamel labels, faceted stoppers. They have all been emptied and rinsed, ready for a new life. Most still have o[...]
DescriptionThis vintage set of three wooden grain sieves showcases hand-crafted bentwood frames and finely woven wire mesh, reflecting traditional rural utility design. Each circular form displays a s[...]
As I explained in my previous post, I won't dwell on the pharmacist's psyche, you know, the one from the village of Bou, where my wife was born and who… I'm plagiarizing myself. So, we have (it annoys[...]
Important antique bronze cauldron dating from the 18th century, of large dimensions. The vessel features a classic globular shape with a wide flared rim, reinforced edge, and a sturdy forged iron side[...]
God keep him and rest his soul, but it's still quite true that he was completely paranoid, that pharmacist from Bou… The small town where my wife was born. No doubt it was the fumes he inhaled through[...]
[SAVERNE] - Guide to Saverne, Stambach, Lutzelbourg, Dabo, Wangenbourg, La Petite Pierre. Saverne, Librairie A. Mosbach, 1927; octavo, 132 pp., paperback, complete with 2 maps and a plan of Saverne. W[...]
19 embossed, color chromolithograph-style advertising cards, finely cut, for Otto E. Weber coffee, Radebeul-Dresden. Translation: "Weber's Cardsbader Kaffe is only made by Otto E. Weber - Radebeul Dre[...]
Authentic rural jug in red terracotta, with a globular body and two opposing handles allowing for a rope to be passed through for hanging, a common item in the homes of peasants in the Massif Central [...]
Interesting set of three framed stock photos, from the colonial African period, early 20th century, originating in Ivory Coast. In good condition, framed in the traditional style with wood and glass. [...]
19th century carousel horse from the Bayol company, small rearing horse, placed in the front row on carousels, very expressive inclined head, dark coat, wooden tail, carved saddlecloth, so-called Engl[...]
A large and heavy vintage Swiss cylinder music box, estimated to date from the late 19th century, in a wood-veneered case with twin carrying handles. The mechanical movement plays 8 specific tunes, as[...]
Kitchen rack or utensil holder for hanging utensils with hooks. Flanders, 18th century. Wrought iron, chamfered all around. Central motif surmounted by a small heart surrounded by two brackets. Finish[...]
A very finely carved, lenticular corozo nut snuffbox depicting a hunt, circa mid-19th century. The reverse of the snuffbox features, against a guilloché background, a hunter and his pack of hounds pur[...]
Preces S. Niersis clarensis armeniorum Patriarchae vinginti quatuor linguistique coitae Edited by S. Lazari in Venice 1823 Book measuring 15.5 cm by 9.8 cm Bound in red morocco Gilt edges on the spine[...]
Beautiful silver-plated metal box of German origin, handcrafted (Handarbeit). Its understated and elegant design, with gently curved and finely engraved lines, reflects traditional German craftsmanshi[...]
Fontainebleau Gogotte PROF - Gigantic Fontainebleau Gogotte on a custom base. A Fontainebleau Gogotte is a natural sandstone formation that formed millions of years ago in the Fontainebleau region of [...]
A seven-piece wooden puppet depicting a gentleman in the style of Commedia dell'arte characters. France, late 19th century, circa 1880. Excellent condition, fully functional. Free shipping within main[...]
A Dutch brass snuffbox, embossed and engraved with scenes of everyday life and eroticism, set against a foliate background. It features two registers on each side, and a text for each. The inscription[...]
Antique Native American beaded women’s handbag attributed to the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), Great Lakes / Northeast Woodlands region, mid–late 19th century.This finely worked handbag is constructed on [...]
Ignace de Born, Monacology, Illustrated with woodcuts, Paris, Paulin, 33 rue de Seine, 1844. A satirical work on "the natural history of some species of monks." Format: 18.3 x 10 cm. Half-bound in red[...]
We present this high-quality, decorative 20th-century pewter ewer. It is a piece of French Art pewter, hallmarked with the rose. Of fine quality, these objects were often sold in the last century by j[...]
Very beautiful 19th-century bookbinding press, like new, never used, made in Haute-Marne for the E. RAVASSE workshops in PARIS. 4 mounting points. Weight 11 kg
These two plaster masks were made in the 1950s or 60s. They are unsigned, but likely bear an artist's name. They are quite striking. Note that they are damaged, with broken noses and chins, some loss [...]
Chapel-shaped sewing scissors. Finely crafted pair of sewing scissors, representing a chapel with an engraved brick facade, pointed arch doorway, windows and a clock face under an elegant arrow formin[...]
Wooden Snuffbox – Dutch Clog “Klompen” Small snuffbox in the shape of a traditional clog, carved from wood and decorated with engraved motifs. Inscribed “Holland”. Hinged lid with interior compartment[...]
Large dark green blown glass jar with a constricted neck and a beautiful pontil mark. Late 18th/early 19th century. Very good condition. Height: 25 cm, Base diameter: 15.5 cm, Opening diameter: 13.5 c[...]
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