In Brittany, it wasn't proper for a young suitor to approach a young woman… Returning home after the annual market, he had some time before the next pardon (religious festival) to think of her. He had[...]
A set of antique wooden carpenter's or cabinetmaker's tools, including a square and six planes (most signed), dating from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. These tools are in good overall conditi[...]
Whether the geese try to intimidate the intruder or the hens get agitated pecking, in any case, this collection of farmyard animals, often marked lineol (elastolin)... has sparked the imaginations of [...]
Large taxidermied fish. The naturalist had to replace the specimen's eyes, and indeed, it gives it a warm look that contrasts with the aggressive appearance of its teeth. Triggerfish, also known as pa[...]
My title says it all: a cat's skull is just like a lion's, after all. The artist left a few pencil marks on the edges of the carved bones. He created an openwork cat's skull…
We don't know if this ship ever existed. Equipped with both sails and steam propulsion, it seems to owe more to the imagination of an inventor than to reality. The creator of this antique painted wood[...]
Antique brass folding rule/square – Butterfield Paris – “Pied de Roy”, “Pied du Rhin” scales – 18th century
Rare antique brass folding rule and square, signed Butterfield Paris, dating from the lat[...]
Times change, and so do practices. This personal journal by Jean Bonnaudet sheds light on the daily life of a child… And it wasn't that long ago… Just think, he was already an apprentice screw-machini[...]
Ah, those nannies knew what they were doing, they'd shake the little dumbbell-shaped rattle… The clinking of the thing soothed the first hiccups of crying. A 19th-century nurse's item in nicecondition[...]
Makila made by a Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman of France), in the usual configuration for this type of walking stick with a slightly twisted wooden shaft decorated with natural climbing g[...]
An incredible educational collection: a set of 49 wooden-backed display cases showcasing various mushroom species. They still bear their inventory numbers. These remarkably realistic polychrome plaste[...]
A fine pair of blown glass apothecary ampoules, circa 19th century. They feature emery stoppers and a frosted pontil mark at the base and top of the ampoule body. Some air bubbles are present. Total h[...]
Beautiful original condition for this finely hand-painted French animated slide, circa 1860-70. Titled "RUINS OF A CONVENT - MOONLIGHT EFFECT." Blackened wood and glass. Excellent working order. 29 x [...]
The Columbad, or Faith in the New World, this poem recounts Christopher Columbus's sea voyage, his arrival in America, and his encounter with the Native Americans. This work provoked strong reactions;[...]
They had been sleeping in an attic in Nantes since the 18th century. … People tried to forget the slave-trading past… euphemistically called the ebony merchants. How many unfortunate souls, forcibly e[...]
The W. Schreiber factory, founded in 1946 in Germany, specializes in the design of high-quality wind instruments. It still exists but has shifted its focus to woodwind instruments. The flutes they pro[...]
Panoptic Polyorama Plate, circa 1850. This toy, inspired by Louis Daguerre's Diorama, creates a day-night effect in the engraving. 3rd size: 19 x 24 cm. Excellent condition.
Black leather jacket lined with black-dyed fox fur. Origin: Italy, Maison Giovanni. Dimensions: 85 cm high x 42 cm wide. Size 46. Sleeve length: 64 cm. Condition: Very good. Shipping: Colissimo
Embroidered silk blouse. Origin: France. Material: silk. Dimensions: 58 cm length x 42 cm width x 55 cm sleeve length. Condition: good used condition. Shipping: Colissimo
A Grizzly brand table tennis set, circa 1920, containing two leather paddles, a net and its stand (a second net is also included), and an official rulebook. This set allowed play on any table. The box[...]
"FIRST COMMUNION BOOK..." 19th century. Good condition with light rubbing and minor wear to the binding. Clean interior. Some foxing/spotting. All edges gilt. Collector's item. Photos taken with flash[...]
This dropper dates from the 18th century. It is in good overall condition. Note a small chip on the mouse's tail. Our photos allow you to appreciate the quality of the item. For a detailed description[...]
"COLLECTION OF PRAYERS" 19th century. Good condition with light rubbing and minor wear to the binding. Very fresh interior. Some scattered foxing. All edges gilt. Collector's item. Photos taken with f[...]
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay.**************Very rare pewter wine pitcher with a shouldered shape, sloping plinth foot, straight-sided bowl, and S-shaped thumb res[...]
"ROMAN PARISHIONER" 19th century. Good condition with light rubbing and minor wear to the binding. Very fresh interior. All edges gilt. Collector's item. Photos taken with flash. SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN [...]
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay **************** Brass colander in the shape of a pierced cap with a rolled rim on a stiffener and a slightly truncated conical tubul[...]
A set of Berber silver jewelry including five fibulae for fastening the costume, decorated with floral motifs (one of which is gold), and two pendants with geometric designs.
Beautiful original condition for this finely hand-painted French animated plaque, circa 1860-70. A steamboat passes icebergs. Titled "VOYAGE DU CAPITAINE ROSS - PÔLE ARCTIQUE" (Captain Rof's Voyage - [...]
Original print made in 1787. Author: Philippe de Pretot. Beautiful watercolor coloring. Very good condition. Sheet size: 50.5 x 33.5 cm. Image size: 44.5 x 30.5 cm. Original antique map of 1787. You c[...]
How clever… American cast iron object marked “universal ice shave”… for a universal ice shaver. Brand: LF & Co., New Britain, Connecticut, USA. In centuries past, until not so long ago, long blocks of[...]
Pewter bleeding palette, circular with a molded, rounded rim, with an openwork bracket decorated with stars and a flamed heart.Control mark: "PARIS", used from 1780.Mark of Louis Nicolas Boicervoise, [...]
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay.**************Pewter plate with a molded, round rim. 1° - Unpublished maker's mark not listed by Erwin Hintze: angel holding scales /[...]
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay.+**************Very rare pewter wine pitcher with a shouldered shape, sloping plinth foot, and a "postilion's boot" shaped cup with a[...]
A rare and authentic 18th-century carved wooden soldier's canteen of Pennsylvanian origin (Amish folk art). This camp canteen is a remarkable example of folk art and military history, likely dating ba[...]
Japan, a voyage around the world. Commodore Perry's expedition during the years 1853, 1854, 1855. 2 volumes in 1 octavo volume. Complete with 11 plates. Rare first French edition.
Hermès Paris Antique travel garment bag, tan leather. Double compartment, canvas divider. Second third of the 20th century. Approximately 63 x 64 cm. Open dimensions: Length approximately 125 cm exclu[...]
Visible in Paris. Free local pickup in the capital and its suburbs. Shipping within France: €15, contact me for shipping to Europe and the rest of the world. Bosco's (boatswain's) baton (for the crew [...]
With its sliding mechanism, this desk bookend can be adjusted to accommodate different book volumes. It is crafted from carved wood in the "Black Forest" style, a decorative art form originating in Sw[...]
A finely crafted carved oak umbrella stand, typical of the Black Forest, depicting a bear with an open mouth holding a hoop in its paws that imitates deer antlers. The eyes are glass marbles with visi[...]
Exceptional magic lantern slide from the Napoleon III period (circa 1850-60) depicting a Chinese magician. Beautiful varnished paint, blackened wood frame, in perfect working order. 12 x 19 cm
18th-Century English Brass Sector, Signed “R. Glynne Fecit”, c. 1750–1775
Length (closed): 16 cm — Width: 3.8 cm — Material: Solid brass
A fine mid-18th-century English brass sector, clearly signed [...]
This enamel sign is typical of the 1930s, with a very geometric design. It is signed André Stouls 21, manufactured by Email ALS "STRASBOUP" (some letters have faded over time, spelling "Strasbourg"). [...]
One of a kind. Gigantic fragment of Fontainebleau Gogotte on a custom base. Fontainebleau Gogotte is a natural sandstone formation that formed millions of years ago in the Fontainebleau region of Fran[...]
Beautiful blown glass bottle with minnows. Very light for its size. Good condition as found. 19th century. Height: 49 cm. Base diameter: 17 cm. Neck diameter: 4.5 cm. Weight: 717 grams.
This small calculating machine, invented and patented by Casimir Louis Chambon in 1876, consists of four printed cylinders: 1 to 9, 10 to 90, 100 to 900, and 1000 to 9000. These cylinders allow the pe[...]
Large and early lens, or simple microscope, known as the Coddington microscope, after its inventor Henry Coddington in 1829. The instrument is unsigned, as is typical. The Coddington microscope consis[...]
An extremely rare stereoscopic photograph from the Napoleon III era depicting a scene of illusion during the Second Empire. A magician presents his tricks with his assistant before a select audience. [...]
Proantic uses a cookie to analyze traffic and improve its service by using Google Analytics. Data sent to Google Analytics (frequency of visits to the site and pages visited) are anonymous. No other cookie tracks your activity, your personal data is not collected. Thank you for helping us to have better understanding how Proantic is used.
Le Magazine de PROANTIC
TRÉSORS Magazine
Rivista Artiquariato