Two books on Classical Cuisine by Dubois and Bernard, published by Dentu, 1881. 25 x 31 cm format. 431 pages for one and 538 pages for the other. 101 plates of illustrations. Good condition, with some[...]
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[...]
Set of 6 flat-bottomed blown glass bottles. Good condition with slight signs of wear. Whitish marks on the necks. No chips or cracks. Tableware. Shipping via Colissimo with insurance and tracking. Shi[...]
"Mortar and pestle" ashtray by Marius Giuge.The white color is speckled with black and brown cells that contrast with the transparent enamel. Some signs of wear on the cigarette holders, but otherwise[...]
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 [...]
A pre-Columbian Mixtec basalt metate, or millstone. A metate is a stone millstone, used for domestic purposes, for grinding grains. It has been used for thousands of years (since at least 3000 BC) in [...]
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.[...]
Gurunsi crocodile mask from Burkina Faso, inlaid with a black and white checkerboard pattern. 20th century. The Gurunsi people are responsible for the clay dwellings painted with geometric patterns. T[...]
A beautiful set of six framed engravings depicting geographical maps of the five continents and a world map, enhanced with color. These engravings come from a map atlas created by Guillaume de L'Isle [...]
Bibendum piggy bankMade out of cast iron with a total weight of 1 kgThe decorations are handpainted which gives it an artisanal lookThere is a coin slot at the back and often a removable base for tak[...]
A rare and beautiful copy in mint condition, in two volumes bound in glazed blond calf, spines with raised bands decorated with gilt tooling in the compartments, red morocco titles and volume numbers,[...]
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[...]
Antique badge in patinated gilt bronze, issued for the Transatlantic Cup by the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique. This 38mm circular sports badge, crafted from bronze with a gilt patina, depicts a m[...]
Clothbound notebook, 14 unnumbered pages, with 15 images. Layout of silver gelatin prints. This appears to be a draft of a book. Dated 1968. An unknown name: Hiroyuki Sugi. Signs of handling, worn bin[...]
UNIVERSAL GEOGRAPHY by MALTE-BRUN, 1875. Good condition with wear to the binding and some bumped corners. Some foxing, varying in intensity. Browned pages. Collector's item. Shipping via Colissimo wit[...]
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[...]
Important pewter dish depicting Napoleon Bonaparte. A very fine 19th-century piece showing the Emperor wearing his bicorn hat. The border features floral motifs. Work in bas-relief. Free and insured s[...]
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 rare and unique object, handwritten in ink on a fine linen ribbon over 5 meters long, it contains measurements for capacity of barrels and casks, with, as veltes, non-equidistant measurements faith[...]
Large pewter Ferriere or chilling bottle with circular decoration on a pedestal base; the screw-on stopper has a ring, and it has its original wrought-iron handle. Toulouse region, late 18th century. [...]
A 19th-century Burmese bronze bell adorned with two Bilu (ogre) heads, announcing the presence of an elephant. The Bilu is a type of ferocious demon found in Burmese folklore. Consequently, the Burmes[...]
Pewter milk jug on a footed base, with a hinged, semi-circular lid and a fixed vertical handle. A small, old repair is visible above the foot (see photo). Hallmarks are visible on the base, along with[...]
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[...]
If you know a pretty Papuan woman, give her this ethnic pectoral; she'll love it. The cowrie shell, which served as currency in ancient times, also has high symbolic value: a symbol of fertility, prot[...]
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[...]
Magnificent bracelet in perfect condition, without flaws or cracks, its growth is perfectly aligned. Can be worn as a bracelet. Used as currency in Vanuatu. Length: 37.5 cm Diameter: 10.5 cm Inner dia[...]
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[...]
This document records a sale in August 1540 or 1550 by Benoît Vulpit of St-Léon (?), to the widow of Cl. Perlog (?) of a plot of land called La Rougy, cultivated with rye, for the price of 18 florins.[...]
Curious drafts (5 pages, 4 of which are text), comprising a "Sonnet to Her Imperial Highness Empress Eugenie"; then "Napoleon III the Upstart" - and a paragraph celebrating the latter. Some parts are [...]
This terracotta statuette of a Tang dynasty court lady is an excellent example of the renowned funerary “Fat Ladies.” Her full and rounded silhouette, serene posture, broad calm face and ample robe re[...]
Paper form, addressed to a member of the Indre prefecture in La Châtre, Mr. Aulard. Traces of handling, creases, traces of wax seals. Context: In 1814, in a Paris occupied by the coalition forces, the[...]
Exceptional funerary terracotta diorama depicting an ox pulling a covered cart, perfectly aligned with the repertoire of mingqi models from the Northern Qi dynasty. The piece stands out for its cohere[...]
Antique headrest, Japan XIX made from bamboo known as takamura was traditionally used to support the head during sleep, particularly by geishas in order to preserve their complex hairstyles. The const[...]
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[...]
Archaeological terracotta - broken and glued - Depicts a lady of high society, wearing a beehive-shaped headdress. 1st century BC to 3rd century AD. Height with base: 13.2 cm
Rarely encountered in such pristine condition: "The Tale of the Tome," Containing all that the Arts and Sciences Have that is most Sublime and most Mysterious; with several other very curious Pieces. [...]
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[...]
A rectangular yellow gold and silver cigarette case/card holder with a gadrooned, fluted design. Made by the Puiforcat firm in Paris. Art Deco period, circa 1930. Hallmarked on both sides. Marked "Pui[...]
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 [...]
19th century terrestrial globe by Joseph Forest, blackened pear wood base and cast iron seat, paper-coated plaster globe, bronze frame, rare because it is in excellent condition.
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.[...]
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