Florentine copper brazier of high quality craftsmanship. These braziers were used during cold periods to heat rooms in Florentine noble houses.In summer, they were used as fruit bowls.Origin: Tuscany [...]
Powerful Dogon statuette, with a compact volume and an astonishingly dense presence, carved from ancient wood deeply worked by time. The body, marked by a tense verticality, features arms pressed agai[...]
Lefèvre-Utile (LU) Biscuit TinLithographed Tin Advertising Tin in the Shape of a Nantes Tram - Circa 1896. This biscuit tin, produced by the Lefèvre-Utile (LU) factory, is an iconic piece for the bran[...]
Superb Chokwe/Lwena comb from the early 20th century, structured in three registers.
The seven teeth support a finely carved platform, decorated on both sides with a delicate geometric frieze.
The u[...]
Refined Dan mask of masterful execution, revealing the full subtlety and sculptural power characteristic of the art of Côte d’Ivoire.The domed forehead, arched brows, delicately elongated eyes subtly [...]
New copies, Cervantes, Editions de la Pléiade, copy no. 24, uncut. Sent via Colissimo with signature required. Carefully packaged. Unless otherwise stated, items listed on Proantic are not on display [...]
Six golden yellow blown glass pompoms with rings, from the Biot glassworks, along with their stand. An unusual piece. Very good condition, no defects to report. Weight 4.5 kg
This key is particularly interesting for its upper section. It is in its natural state. Our photos allow you to appreciate the quality of the item. For condition details, please carefully examine the [...]
Superb small master cabinet, in the Louis XIII style, probably the work of a journeyman, decorated with lion heads, a small plinth border is missing, one of the heads needs fixing, lovely patina, beau[...]
PALUEL-MARMONT - The French Colonial Epic. Paris, Gründ, 1939; folio, 96 pp., publisher's binding, blue cloth spine. "History and Epic" series. Presented by General Gouraud. Illustrations in the text [...]
Two beautiful polished copper charlotte molds with tinned interiors, slightly different in size, each two steps above a plain plinth. Good quality, good condition, a small hanging hole on one plinth, [...]
Photo-Revue / 1893-1905 Journal for photographers and photography enthusiasts 7 volumes from 1893 to 1905 Good condition Height 27cm Width 19cm 130 euros
An interesting collection of 70 corkscrews and selected objects related to the ancient culture of wine, from the late 18th century to the 1960s, including several rarities, special features, and curio[...]
[NUMISMATICS] - PEYRET (Sylvie) - From Gallic coins to the first Capetian issues. Paris, Banque de France, 1989; quarto, 106 pp., publisher's binding with printed dust jacket. Numerous color illustrat[...]
Ethiopia, Gurage Culture, Mid-20th Century, beautiful shepherd's headrest known as a "dream rest" in carved wood. Symbolically, it encourages dreams rich in symbolism that will influence the waking li[...]
The Wanderings of Julie de Perrin, 1949. Text collated from the first edition of 1756, revised from the 1782 edition. Spelling, accentuation, and punctuation have been fully reproduced. 21 original wa[...]
Casino roulette wheel with chips, dice, and felt mat. In excellent condition, never used, in its original box with instructions. Stamped "Made in France," no visible brand. Diameter: 45 cm
A set of ten decorative silver and enamel spoons from various countries, depicting architectural views and iconic monuments from cities around the world. Each spoon is adorned with a finely crafted po[...]
A money clip...In solid silver...Hardened with a crab hallmark...On all 3 parts...That is 800/1000...Made from a 5-franc silver coin...From 1875...Its fineness must be greater than 800...The spring is[...]
We are selling this set of five copper molds, one of which is marked Ferrieres. They are in used condition, with some rubbing, wear, and dents on some. Our photos allow you to appreciate the quality o[...]
A rare coffee grinder circa 1680, carved from a single piece of boxwood, with its original wrought iron handle and marine bone knob. The entire iron mechanism is still present and functional; it is fu[...]
Antique & large umbrella stand / Walking stick. Cylindrical model in earthenware with geometric decoration. Work from the second half of the 19th century. Very good condition, one hairline crack to no[...]
This color engraving dates from the 17th century; it is authentic and antique. It bears the inscription "Belle Isle" and the number 28 in the upper right corner. It was framed under glass in the 1960s[...]
"Studies and research on the coins of France" M. Berry, 2 volumes plus a third devoted to plates; half-leather binding; Paris 1852-1853 Complete, in good condition with traces of use.
A beautiful, fairly light bronze medal depicting Pope Alexander VII and dated 1665? On the reverse, Santa Maria Assunta, the parish church designed between 1661 and 1665 by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, is sh[...]
"COURSE IN ANCIENT AND MODERN LITERATURE" Jean-François de LA HARPE, 1829. Wear and rubbing to the bindings with bumped headcaps and corners, rubbed covers... Text is fresh with widespread, light foxi[...]
Rare First Edition, in superb condition, of Jacques Lacombe's *History of the Northern Countries* (1762), a historical and descriptive work that presents an overview of the Nordic nations—Scandinavia,[...]
Six 19th-century porcelain opium water pipe reservoirs with multiple decorations. Each has a Chinese mark underneath. In good condition, but will need cleaning. They are sold as is. I am selling the s[...]
Description Pinocchio. Une Belle Histoire racontée en images par Corneille. Casa editrice la Nuova Foglio. Macerata Pollenza. 1973First editionFully illustrated in color, with full-page and double-pag[...]
Description Vitruvio Marco Pollione. L'architettura.. tradotta e commentata.. Berardo Galliani.. Edizione seconda corredata degli stessi rami disegnati.. Siena e Napoli presso L. e B. Bindi e i F.lli [...]
A superb, generously sized box, ideally suited as a glove, scarf, or jewelry box. The cardboard box is covered in velvet and features beautiful antique Chinese embroidery on the lid. There are some sl[...]
Kelvin Hughes marine compass, British made, mid-20th century (circa 1950). Brass case with tempered glass window, 360° graduated dial, marked "Made in Great Britain". The compass is mounted on a circu[...]
Wooden case with a glass door and brass clasp. White dial with Arabic numerals on a gold background. Electronic pulse movement, battery powered. Features a 1-second pulse output (specifications indica[...]
Charming miniature display cabinet, curved doll's furniture in the Louis XV style, circa late 19th century. Covered with lithographed metal plates, decorated with a gallant scene and musical attribute[...]
Superb provincial padlock from wrought and riveted iron, square in shape. Upper pin (the "vertevelle") is a horizontal rod measuring 20cm x20mm, on which the forged slider slides. It was passed throug[...]
The Red and the Black - Stendhal - 1945 With engravings by Sylvain Sauvage 2 volumes in loose sheets - 234 and 290 pages Printed folded covers Numerous engravings Numbered 326 of 425 copies In their s[...]
792 That old museum guide was terrifying the children. For once, the kids were attentive and silent because when the guide began to share secrets, almost in a whisper, about how this skull, ori[...]
Superb early 19th-century handcrafted item, for a dairy or cheese shop, a beautiful piece in excellent condition. The large, 30cm diameter brass bowl, hemmed, is fitted with two wrought iron handles [...]
Antique Praxinoscope-Theater Signed by Émile Reynaud – Paris – Late 19th Century. Exceptional and very rare original praxinoscope-theater, signed by Émile Reynaud, inventor of the praxinoscope and abs[...]
746 Set of 13 dried flowers with long stems, including artichoke, cotton, poppy, rose, and lotus, mounted on small turned and stained wooden bases dating from the 1950s, in their original carry[...]
CHINA: Qing Dynasty bracelet in chased silver, inlaid with coral beads and adorned with two partially enameled dragons facing each other and playing with a silver bead. 19th century, possibly earlier [...]
An unusual and useful book: "General List of Post Offices in France for the Year 1773 (1773), the last year of the reign of Louis XV." This charming guide, with its title page featuring the beautiful [...]
Description: Authentic 19th-century portable medical case, made of wood and designed to hold various medical instruments, some of which are still present. This compact and functional object testifies [...]
Casket entirely made of straw, decorated with finely woven straw forming various motifs. One side is adorned with the monogram A.H.The interior is lined with blue fabric, showing significant wear and [...]
We present this pull toy with an articulated head and arms, operated by a rod system (see photos below). The head is made of porcelain, mold number 60, from the renowned SFBJ (Société Française de Béb[...]
The entire world of the famous foosball game is brought together in a minimalist and unusual composition. A unique piece. The "player" dates from the 1950s-60s. Made of cast aluminum. The handle is al[...]
19th Century Carved Wooden Hunting Trophy Trinket Tray. Antique wall-mounted trinket tray in carved wood, in the Black Forest style. Beautifully crafted with plant motifs, a rifle, and a hunting trop[...]
Male Marble Bust – Roman Period. This white marble Roman male bust depicts a mature man with a realistic face. The sculpture reveals a deeply furrowed forehead, pronounced nasolabial folds, hollow che[...]
Very pretty 20th-century travel cutlery set in solid light oak. It opens with four drawers and has two brass carrying handles. Delivery throughout France €40. Please feel free to contact me for more i[...]
A cigar cutter... Made from a 5-franc coin dated 1833... Solid silver... The coin is 900/1000 fine... The rest is 800/1000 fine... The blade and internal structure are chrome-plated steel... In good c[...]
Rare Antique Steam model, late 1800s.Likely German origin.The model consists of a brass boiler and a small alcohol stove underneath. Once the boiler reaches temperature it emits steam which turns the [...]
Black Forest Art Deco Amusing Pair Of Owl Carved Bookends Circa 1900-20.
The carved owl’s still with the original glass eyes standing on carved books
with fine carved pages.
Stamped with the name F[...]
Antique Marble Trapezophorus – Head of a Roaring Beast Roman Period, 1st–2nd Century AD. Roman trapezophorus in light-colored marble, 14 cm high (excluding the 2.5 cm base), depicting the head of a ro[...]
[NUMISMATICS] - GIARD (Jean-Baptiste) - Catalogue of the coins of the Roman Empire. I Augustus. II from Tiberius to Nero. Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale, 1988; folio, VIII-258 + 75 plates + 183 pp. + 5[...]
A set of three 18th-century books. Memoirs of the Royal Academy of Surgery. Original leather bindings. Good overall condition with signs of age. 17 x 10.5 cm.
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