Rare and beautiful, amusing and didactic copy, on the art (and manner) of ch'..,
La Chézonomy Didactic poem in four songs.
By Charles Rémard.
One of 102 copies of the reprint of the original editio[...]
But what is this superb lumberjack tool doing here, teasing you, so that you can “diameter” your trees??? Given its venerable age, it would well deserve a nice retirement in a popular art museum.... l[...]
Damn, it's not going to be an easy task to send it by post, already unpackaged it measures 130 cm... This "rural" object is called a surveyor's compass... it comes from Burgundy so we can assume that [...]
Book "Historical Research on Playing Cards, With Critical and Interesting Notes, By the Author of Memoirs on the Celtic Language, 163 P. Published by Lyon: Chez J. Deville Libraire, rue Mercière, au g[...]
Set of 2 bridge games of 54 cards from Maison Hermès, designed and engraved by Draeger Frères. Good condition overall, the box has some signs of wear. 2 cards with slight defects (see photos).
2006 Vatican BU box set by Benedict XVI containing the complete Euro series : 8 coins (1 centime, 2 centimes, 5 centimes, 10 centimes, 20 centimes, 50 centimes, 1 euro and 2 euros) from the 2006 vinta[...]
LIVING IMAGES - ANIMATED PAINTINGS French zoetrope circa 1890 by MAUCLAIR - DACIER ( MD ) Wooden foot and cardboard drum with its cover. This one has a tear at the crown. Good used condition with 12 d[...]
Round-shaped pocket or travel sundial model, constructed in turned ivory, and with a floating compass. The dial bears the signature/label of David Trap, illustrated with a biblical scene, and is dated[...]
Kaleidoscope TH. BLOCH in Strasbourg around 1880. Wooden base, sheathed metal tube and rare version with 4 mirrors forming a square and not a triangle. The optical effect is much more spectacular. Mis[...]
r Second edition 1868. Leather bound 35 x 43 cm. 237 pages. Good condition. Choice of the MOST BEAUTIFUL PAINTINGS FROM THE MUSEUM OF VERSAILLES painted by THE MASTERS OF THE FRENCH SCHOOL and reprodu[...]
Ribadeneira Flevrs of the Lives of Saints.
Book of Saints of France From an old library, with the family crest and wax seal.
Folio format with an impressive gilded spine.
Timeworn. Date of publicat[...]
FIRE POT
France, 18th century
Bronze
H. 15; Diam. 11 cm
Fire pot in the shape of a vase or cannon mouth, with flared neck and globular body, marked on the front part, above the spout, with the[...]
Very rare anti-resistance toy in painted sheet metal, circa 1941 - 43. The profile of the Franc-Tireur must be reversed using tokens to reveal the French flag. Collaborationist toys and games are very[...]
Fine canne de type dandy avec un pommeau en métal argenté représentant une scène de bataille médiévale au bas d'une tour. Le fût en bois noirci, assez fin, se termine par une férule d'origine.
Lon[...]
Coffret contenant une pipe en bois de violette et tuyau en ambre. Sous le couvercle est indiqué ambre véritable. Bois de violette. Parfait naturel. La pipe n'a guère été fumée et l'ensemble est en trè[...]
Telescope from the end of the 19th century, the body visibly made of copper having taken on a dark brown patina over time, a little green. The optics work as well as the zoom, but the front glass has [...]
Marine compass dating from the 19th century, the base for attaching to the dock is made of oak, the body is made of brass, it has its window, its compensation spheres and has been re-electrified. The [...]
Quick description
Ancient and astonishing wood sculpture, popular art around 1850.
Very crude work made in oak, probably representing Saint John with his lamb.
Deliciously naive piece of workmansh[...]
Wrought iron goldsmith's hammer, chamfered and scrolled upper edge, floral decoration. Handle composed of an upper part in iron turned into a rosary and a lower part in wood. 18th century Good conditi[...]
A decoration of matches for a box of matches, difficult to be more explicit. In so-called "pietra dura" marquetry, here are bulk matches in white marble, sulphide tips in different colors on a black m[...]
Snuff Box Animated With A Wedding Scene
France, 19th century
Corozo nut and metal
H. 3.3; L 7 cm
A corozo nut snuffbox carved in the shape of a ship with four figures in bas-relief on the lid[...]
Elem of Asia Idyll of primitive times by JH Rosny Illustrations by Mittis First illustrated edition 1896 The whole delicately erotic by Mittis Well bound Good condition Beautiful copy Height 14cm Widt[...]
Doll dressed as a little bell boy 20th
Ball body, porcelain head, open mouth, pierced ears
Blonde wig, sleepy eyes
Brand: S & H (Simon & Halbig) 1079 DEP Germany
Black velvet jacket and pants, red[...]
Dandy cane from the 1900s, with a pretty pommel with twisted decoration, decorated on the top with the monogram “AM” and engraved with the name and address of its owner “A. Massiou, 168 rue Gambetta, [...]
Signed "MD | Proteor" [France], Circa 1930-1950, Leather, metal, rope. The upper part is in leather, metal ball joint and metal leg painted flesh color, wooden foot covered in turned leather. A brand [...]
Signed “Leiter, Wien”, c. 1880-1900, wooden case covered in brown chagrin decorated with filets, interior lined with purple velvet, nickel-plated metal instruments.Elegant L.R.O. observation set inclu[...]
Large teapot in silvered copper, embossed and engraved, Persian manufacture from the second half of the 19th century, knob in silvered brass, overall height 147 cm, maximum dimensions from handle to s[...]
Small Terrestrial Globe from the beginning of the 20th century circa 1910 by J. Forest Paris Rue de Bucci The Terrestrial Globe has a very beautiful wooden base. Very beautiful little unusual model, e[...]
Immerse yourself in 19th century elegance with this stunning dog-shaped pipe stand, an exceptional piece of French craftsmanship from this era. This unique holder is intricately hand carved in the sty[...]
Epreuve originale réalisée en 1764. Bellin cartographe.
Coloris aquarelle.
Rousseurs claires dans les marges n’atteignant pas la carte.
Bon état.
Format feuille : 34 x 25,5 cm.
Format gravure : 2[...]
Early 19th century France - Auvergne - Haute Loire Very beautiful folk art box in hand-carved wood. Old Auvergne work of popular art (Puy-en-Velay region) Wooden box with a magnificent patina and enti[...]
Carved wooden brutalist face sculpture. Made in the 1950s Belgium. Can stand alone or can be wall mounted. This sculpture has a very primitive expression and worn patina, there are some nice details s[...]
GYP - From Top to Bottom. Paris, Bibliothèque-Charpentier, 1894; in-12, 244 pp., full purple morocco binding signed Bézard, spine with 5 raised bands, interior binding, preserved cover, gilded head. G[...]
BU San Marino 2004 box containing 8 coins (1 centime, 2 centimes, 5 centimes, 10 centimes, 20 centimes, 50 centimes, 1 euro and 2 euros) from the year 2004 as well as a commemorative 5 euro silver coi[...]
Small triumphal commemorative column in ebony and most certainly silver, decorated with a bone (ox) coat of arms decorated with a wing of Victory, surmounted by a crown, with a laurel branch below, ba[...]
Very amusing bait in the shape of a hen brooding on its nest. By whistling into the spout provided for this purpose, you will have a shrill sound, but, by putting water in through its small hole in th[...]
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