Long ago, science classrooms were overflowing with all sorts of teaching materials, displayed on shelves or hanging on the walls. An intriguing botanical specimen sat in the display case, and students[...]
Original French mechanical anemometer, manufactured by MAG (Maison A. Godel). Professional meteorological measuring instrument, bearing the French marine certification (Anchor with LN or LM), attestin[...]
A birth gift that used to be given…a silver rattle in the shape of a dumbbell, so that it would be easy for little hands to manipulate…Teddy bear faces are stamped on the ends, but the baby will pay n[...]
The Yacht America, Winfield Martin Thompson, William Picard Stephens, William Upham Swan. Published by Charles E. Lauriat Co., Boston, 1925. Copy no. 234, signed by the authors. Beautiful edition boun[...]
Rare rural turned wooden case, a popular artisanal craft from the late 19th to early 20th century (circa 1880-1910), possibly intended to protect the nozzle of a beekeeper's smoker during transport or[...]
A very attractive antique piece with hammered decoration, boasting a warm patina and a beautiful luster. Flared, it measures 39 cm in diameter at the neck and 33 cm at the base, offering well-balanced[...]
Medical and Surgical Review of Women's Diseases by Doctor Jules Chéron, 1880, 3 volumes / 519-742-720 pages. Good condition. Well bound. Height 25cm, Width 18cm. 90 euros
Natural History of Health and Disease by Raspail / 1860 Natural History of Health and Disease in Plants and in Particular in Man Numerous Figures 19 Steel Plates 3 Volumes - 343 / 552 / 552 Pages Good[...]
Florentine dream stone Paesine. A very beautiful curiosity mounted on a slate plaque. Antique stone sculpted in the 19th/20th century. Free and insured shipping within mainland France.
Rustic Wooden Grain Measure Bucket from the 18th Century. Grain measure. Made of wood. Folk art. 18th century. Some wormholes. Dimensions: Height: 22 cm, Diameter at base: 26 cm, Diameter at top: 23 c[...]
French Model / Masterpiece. A masterpiece is a key piece that demonstrates its creator's (often an apprentice or student in construction, carpentry, or architecture) mastery of several complex skills [...]
Christmas gift boxes from the 60s… Soir de Paris duo sets. The name alone evokes such pleasant olfactory memories. The famous blue bottle from Bourjois is accompanied by its matching soap. Nostalgia, [...]
A very beautiful carousel horse by Gustave Bayol. The polychromy is original and the sculpture is very realistic. It is a good size, measuring 166cm x 105cm. There is some wear and tear and cracks on [...]
Silver-plated metal cigar ashtray. Maker's mark and silver weight indicated on the base. Good used condition. Shipping included within mainland France.
ANONYMOUS - Principal monuments of Strasbourg. Strasbourg, E. Simon, n.d. (circa 1840); 12mo, 6 black and white engravings covered with tissue guards, with a folded map, paperback. Good condition.
Collection of 18 books / 19th century - History of the French of various states during the last five centuries by Amans-Alexis Monteil - 1842 - 10 volumes - Selected Works of Antoine-Pierre-Augustin d[...]
Italian Design - Decoration - Vintage Style. Dimensions: 6 x 6 cm, H: 7.5 cm. Material: Travertine stone with a brass ignition mechanism. Designer/Period: Designed by Cerri Nestore in Italy in the 197[...]
Practical Treatise on Diseases of the Nervous System by Doctor Grasset, 1881. 11096 pages, 35 figures in the text, 10 plates including 6 chromolithographs. Some scattered foxing. Good condition. Heigh[...]
From Goupil to Margot, a story of animals by Louis Pergaud, illustrated by André Collot, Terres Latines editions. Copy no. 1318, uncut. Very small tears on the edge of the cover. 21 x 16 cm. Sent via [...]
Walking stick with a shaft made of soft thorn wood, original ferrule, and carved wooden handle depicting a greyhound's head. Silver-plated metal ring. Total length 88.7 cm. Handle length 6 cm.
Description La Sacra Bibbia. Vecchio e Nuovo Testamento, traduzione secondo la vulgata di Monsignore Antonio Martini.. Disegni di Gustavo Doré e fregi di Enrico Giacomelli. Milano, Fratelli Treves, 18[...]
Large map of the government of Taurid, including Crimea and neighboring countries. Published by Dezauche in 1788 in Paris. Framed and under glass. Dimensions: 58.5 cm x 78.5 cm (framed). 47.5 cm x 67.[...]
Advertising poster, Molina y Cia, Jerez de la Frontera, Exporters of wines, brandies, and liqueurs. Cardboard. Berlin, first half of the 20th century. This advertising poster was produced by Prager & [...]
Advertising poster, J. Leña Rendon y Cia., Wine and Cognac Exporters, Jerez de la Frontera. Cardboard. First half of the 20th century. It has some faults. The photograph of the woman is very similar t[...]
De Vineuil. Voluptés Editions. A charming story illustrated with erotic silver gelatin photographs. Publisher: Ohne Ort, circa 1960. Softcover. Small octavo. 144 pp. and 15 original photographs pasted[...]
Carabattola, instrument used during the Ash Wednesday procession. The priests turned them, producing a loud metallic noise. This solid walnut object is of remarkable quality, quite rare, it uses iron [...]
This lantern is sold unprepared and unrestored. It is sold as is and appears incomplete. Note the paint wear, rust, scratches, and minor dents. Our photos allow you to appreciate the item's condition.[...]
A rare pair of blown glass wig balls dating from around 1900, with a flat shape, which is quite unusual. The decoration, applied as decals on a bluish-green background, is identical in composition but[...]
Pair of pewter stirrup cups, bear and boar. Very fine set, early 19th century. Zoomorphic bases with bear and boar motifs respectively. Slight, old deformation on the neck of the cup with the boar. Fi[...]
An exceptional narwhal tusk due to its size. A beautiful specimen, perfectly straight with lovely twisted veins. Collected in the 1970s, with tags and CITES documentation. Rare, 2.40 m long and weighi[...]
THOBIE (Captain) - The capture of Carency by pick and mine. Paris, Berger-Levrault, 1918; in-8, VII-245 pp., paperback. Illustrated with 87 engravings and 3 plates outside the text.
A survivor from the biology class where it sat enthroned under its glass dome… This frog appears to be a Limnonectes macrodon, or American bullfrog. A superb skeleton, firmly attached to its vertical [...]
A beautiful lithographed tinplate toy by J. Distler, circa 1930. The fire truck is complete with its four firemen, although a six-fireman version existed. The wind-up motor works perfectly with its be[...]
French Lithophane: The Child and the Goat. Dimensions: 9.7 x 11.7 cm. A young child, probably a boy, stands on a barrel to feed a goat that is looking out of a barn door. The child holds a basket, sug[...]
A miniature ceremonial armchair in carved and gilded wood, late 19th – early 20th century, made in the Louis XIV style. The back features shaped rails, turned uprights, and scrolled armrests. The seat[...]
From grains of rice to red beans, an agricultural engineering school, where they were waiting, made excellent use of these bottles. Intended for displaying collections, these uniquely shaped glass con[...]
Description Alighieri Dante (1265 - 1321). La Divina Commedia. Immagini di Amos Nattini. Officine dell'istituto nazionale dantesco, Milano, 1931-1941First edition in italian languageFirst edition of t[...]
An amazing turned wooden bowl, with a characteristic opening for pouring milk and making cheese. Made by Walser people , Valsesia (Piemonte), late 18th-early 19th century. There are obviously signs of[...]
This wooden walking stick is decorated with a face at the top and an inscription below. A snake and foliage are carved into the central shaft. Regarding its condition, there are some signs of wear and[...]
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[...]
This finely engraved slave bracelet is of African origin; we have no doubt about its age and authenticity. It has a substantial weight and a beautiful patina. Regarding its condition, there are signs [...]
Antique doll, 58 cm tall, with a porcelain head, fixed eyes, and a slightly open mouth. A molded number “5” surmounted by a line is present on the back of the head. The body, arms, and legs are made o[...]
Epreuve originale réalisée en 1720. Guillaume de Lisle cartographe.Beaux coloris anciens.2 petites déchirures sur 1cm dans les marges supérieures et inférieures du pli central restaurées anciennement.[...]
An original automaton, depicting a finely carved wooden figure leaning against a lamppost. The figure whistles a tune, its eyes bulging, expressing exaggerated drunkenness. The scene, full of charm an[...]
Magnificent repoussé and engraved copper bucket from the early 18th century, origin Italy (possibly Tuscany). Large diabolo-shaped body decorated in the upper part with friezes of leaves on a matte ba[...]
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay *************** Pewter ewer in baluster form with a molded foot, scalloped rim, and fluted handle with a thumb rest and rolled base. [...]
Important 19th-century key-wound music box by Lecoultre Frères (Switzerland), circa 1850. This firm was among the pioneers of the Swiss music box industry, renowned for the precision of its mechanisms[...]
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