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Group Of Eight Polychrome Wooden Pharmacy Containers Late 18th Century

Group of eight polychrome wooden pharmacy containers from the late 18th century with inscription within a cartouche. Seven pieces measuring 28 cm x 14 cm 11 cm and a larger one measuring 40 cm x 19 cm[...]

Period: 18th century

2 200 €

Freemasonic Stamps And Dies

These two stamps and the Freemasonry matrix date from the 20th century. One of them comes from Thouars, a lodge decimated during the Second World War, recently reopened, which makes it a rare object. [...]

Period: 20th century

150 €

Document From 1838

We are offering for sale this rather exceptional and unusual document. It is a derogation so that two people from the same family could marry, while at that time it was prohibited. It concerns Mr. Jea[...]

Period: 19th century

600 €

Pair Of 19th Century Porcelain Extinguishers

Curious pair of porcelain extinguishers in the shape of a clergyman and a nun. Small chip at the base of one of them. H 8.7 cm H 8.9 cm

Period: 19th century

180 €

Collection Of Four Frames Presenting Cameo Prints Under Glass And On Blue Velvet

Rare and exceptional collection of 37 prints of Antique cameos, called "Grand Tour" from the end of the 19th century and coming from Italy in very good condition and mounted in display cases with beve[...]

Period: 19th century

1 800 €

Sawfish Rostrum 92h

Large model of sawfish rostrum missing a tooth visible in photos

Period: 20th century

390 €

Architectural Spiral Staircase Model

Miniature architectural staircase. Elegant miniature spiral staircase. Made of metal, painted white. Probably early/mid 20th century. On a newer oak base (we can paint it black if you wish). Dimension[...]

Period: 20th century

970 €

Hand-painted Trebuchet Scales With Merchant Scene From The Early 19th Century

This trebuchet scale has a nice case, the whole is from the end of the 18th-beginning of the 19th century. We find a scene of merchants at work, probably in a tavern. The whole is natural, we report t[...]

Period: 19th century

600 €

Monkey "push-push"

Monkey "Pousse Pousse" pulling an English porcelain container. Painted bronze, wearing a uniform and a hat. He pulls a cart on two wheels inside a porcelain container, representing two different birds[...]

Period: 20th century

450 €

Erotic Bishop

EROTIC BISHOPEuropean work, circa 1900Bronze H.: 8; W.: 4 cm Bust portrait of a bishop wearing a miter and an episcopal cross, concealing a phallus on the reverse.Very good condition.Text and photos ©[...]

Period: 19th century

1 200 €
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Robinson Crusoe And Friday, 2 Paris Porcelain Subjects, 1860, Good Condition

Sorry, we only ship to France and EU, no export for the moment. A pair of Paris porcelain statuettes, inspired by the famous novel Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe,  early 18th century. Robinson, dress[...]

Period: 19th century

360 €
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England XIX Sec.

Antique 7-day-razor set by John Nowill & Son, made in England circa 1850 and in very good condition. This interesting item is more than 150 years old and is complete. There is a razor for each day of [...]

Period: 19th century

350 €
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[curiosity Memento Mori Vanity] Wooden Head Of A Transi: Half Skull And Half Human Face

Carved wood with a brown patina showing mahogany and golden highlights. This monoxyl sculpture represents a half-human face in the process of decomposition as well as a half-skull. In short, the maxim[...]

Period: 18th century

1 800 €

Aristocratic Call Cord

19th century call cord with opaline grip and silk, cotton and brass thread cord. Several wear spots, one from sewing (photos). From a private mansion in the "Noailles".

Period: 19th century

250 €

Miniature Sedan Chair In Napoleon III Marquetry

Superb miniature Napoleon III sedan chair, in marquetry. Features a rich plant and rocaille decoration characteristic of the second half of the 19th century. This finely crafted piece has a glazed fro[...]

Period: 19th century

350 €

Museum: Tabib Matarasi: Physician For Martyrs, Ottoman Empire, 19th Century

Shipping to France and EU.Beautiful cedar wood barrel, tool marks, all studded on red fabric, circled with cut and engraved brass, which rests on a horizontal foot. On one side, a bronze medallion. Fi[...]

Period: 19th century

1 150 €
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Napoleon III Period Master's Buffet

Small sideboard opening with two doors inlaid with mother-of-pearl flower baskets. Masterwork. Height: 36.5 cm, Width: 48.5 cm, Depth: 21 cm. Note: cracked top, missing mother-of-pearl on the doors.

Period: 19th century

400 €

Secret Box Book In Red Morocco Decorated With Rich "dubuisson" Plaques, 18th Century

Rare and exceptional secret box in red morocco designed, structured in the 19th century with a book with decorated covers by the famous bookbinder Dubuisson in the middle of the 18th century. This bea[...]

Period: 18th century

540 €

Mineralogy: Large Quartz Block With Traces Of Pyrite - 8kg

Mineralogy: large block of quartz with traces of pyrite - 8kg35cm X 25cm X 13cmApproximately 8kg

Period: Before 16th century

650 €
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Roll Of Wallpaper, Art Nouveau, 19th Century, Wide, Flowers & Gilding, 1900, Decorative Arts

Antique roll of wallpaper dating from the end of the 19th century. 50cm wide and 450cm long. Very beautiful floral color on a gold background. Good condition

Period: 19th century

180 €
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Crane White Baking Terracotta

A clay pipe skull. Italian manufacture from the 19th century.

Period: 19th century

950 €

Car Mascot

The radiator mascot lion signed by G Poitvin and numbered, silver-plated bronze, 1920s-1925, in very good condition, distributed by Hermès. Photos and additional information on request.

Period: 20th century

2 800 €

Large Painted Sign, Horse-drawn Carriages In Ardèche Stations, 1900s

Sorry, No export for the moment...Beautiful large object, spectacular, 10kg, 75cm x 115cm! A commercial sign of the horse-drawn transport company Auguste Nury, a taxi service at station on Privas, Po[...]

Period: 20th century

1 000 €
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Berlin Iron Cameo, Early 19th Century

This Berlin iron cameo profile turned to the right, represents a character from the Roman period. It is part of a series sold individually (see last image). It bears the number 4 on the back. It dates[...]

Period: 19th century

240 €
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Berlin Iron Cameo, Early 19th Century

This Berlin Iron Cameo, profile turned to the right, represents a character from the Roman period. It is part of a series sold individually (see last image). It bears the number 52 on the back. It dat[...]

Period: 19th century

240 €
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Berlin Iron Cameo, Early 19th Century

This Berlin Iron Cameo, head tilted to the right, represents a character from the Roman period. It is part of a series sold separately (see last image). It bears the number 6 on the back. It dates fro[...]

Period: 19th century

240 €
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Berlin Iron Cameo, Early 19th Century

This Berlin Iron Cameo, profile turned to the right, represents a bearded Roman character. It is part of a series sold individually (see last image). It bears the number Z on the back. It dates from t[...]

Period: 19th century

240 €
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17th Century Iron Rotary Seal

17th century iron rotary seal blank matrix

Period: 17th century

280 €

Miniature Doll Chair In Empire Style Silver With Visible Hallmarks

miniature doll chair in empire style silver with visible hallmarks

Period: 19th century

140 €

Cut Rhine Pebbles, Lorelei, Oil Poster Painted Design, 1921

Poster project, painted in oil on wood panel, depicting the romantic Rhine Valley, Lorelei Rock, and its beautiful nymph with her captivating song. At her feet, two carved "Rhinestones." The Rhineston[...]

Period: 20th century

360 €
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Silver Stamp Seal Matrix With The Religious Coat Of Arms Of A Congregation Three Nails

silver stamp seal matrix with the religious coat of arms of a congregation three nails of the passion

Period: 18th century

160 €

Rare Large Asian Stone With Chinese Dream Images, Round Qing Meiji Period Seal

Rare round Chinese or Japanese dream stone, Qing or Meiji period. Marble, known as Dali Stone (Dali Shi) in Chinese, is a native stone of Yunnan, marble from the Cangshan Mountains has been extracted [...]

Period: 19th century

450 €
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Old Iron Lock With 2 Original Sliding Doors

Antique iron lock with 2 matching original door slides. Slides: 28 x 19 cmno key

Period: 18th century

750 €

Naturalized Birds Under Glass - Restoration Period

Very beautiful naturalist composition from the Restoration period (around 1840) It is composed of 20 naturalized birds arranged on a branchThe whole is protected by a glass globe mounted on a marquetr[...]

Period: 19th century

2 300 €

Painter's Mannequin By P. Galibert 1863

Important cardboard artist's mannequin based on the patent filed by P GALIBERT in Marseille on June 19, 1863. Fully articulated. Contemporary metal base. H 1.67 cm

Period: 19th century

15 000 €

Venus And Adonis, 17th Century Late Period Plaque

Venus and Adonis Plaque Haute-Epoque XVIIemeRare richly gilded lead plaqueThis one presents Venus and Adonis after the model of Hans JAMMITZER II (1539-1603)In the center of the plaque, we find Venus,[...]

Period: 17th century

3 800 €

Chest Of Drawers (model) Napoleon III Style France Early 20th Century.

Napoleon III-style chest of drawers (model) in fine exotic woods with a gray Bardiglio marble top, dating back to the early 20th century.The front features three drawers highlighted by finely chiseled[...]

Period: 20th century

850 €

Pair Of Silver Spurs, Probably Hispano-american (mexico), 19th

Crafted in finely worked silver, the spurs display an arched body with flat section, engraved with vegetal and floral motifs. The neck, richly decorated with leaf designs, supports a large toothed row[...]

Period: 19th century

950 €

Panoptic Polyorama Circa 1850

Small model in beautiful original condition. For 9.5 x 14.5 cm views. Sold without a view, but I have many available on my site.

Period: 19th century

1 200 €

Wrought Iron Passe-partout - 18th Century

Double bitted key with a heart-shaped sliding handle, which allows the user to select the bit corresponding to the keyhole. The object is in good condition, with slight traces of rust. Dimen[...]

Period: 18th century

160 €

Italy XVII Sec

Ivory Skull Itay XVII sec 3,5 cm x 2,5 cm International shipping UPS DHLPayment accepted Bank transfer or PaypalPlease contact me for any further information

Period: 17th century

400 €
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Miniature Walnut Cabinet

Miniature walnut cabinet opening with a door, with a coved cornice, the door opens on two rows of hooks. Note the lock does not work, the key allows opening. Shipping possible.

Period: 19th century

380 €

Boar Brush

Brush depicting a boar used to clean quills of dried ink. Desk accessory made of boar bristles. Dimensions: Length: 12 cm, Width: 3.5 cm, Height: 6.5 cm, 19th century

Period: 19th century

390 €

Ancient Pieces Roman Egyptian Porphyry

Pieces of Egyptian porphyry from Ostia.  Pieces of ancient floors. They were brought back from Italy around 1910 by an archaeologist. These are guaranteed antique. Prices: €100 / €500, or a good price[...]

Period: Before 16th century

500 €

Siena Marble Model Of The Tomb Of Scipio (grand Tour) - Italian - 19th Century

Italian Siena marble model of the tomb of Scipio (Grand Tour) - Italian - 19th century With an old crack in the lid

Period: 19th century

1 000 €
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A Baby Crocodile Escaped From The Museum

A crocodile … of the island dragging its tail in the dust, … looking at this little specimen taxidermied a long time ago, I remember this nursery rhyme that I also hummed a long time ago. This little [...]

Period: 20th century

135 €
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We All Need A Macaw Skull At Home

We all need a macaw skull at home... This bird's skull, once blue, is a study object and will be accompanied by its document legalizing its sale. It comes from captivity and now sits proudly on its sm[...]

Period: 20th century

185 €
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Prehistoric Stone Tools – Knapped Flint From Gard

Nice set of six tools from the Paleolithic (Prehistory), in honey flint "speckled" with bluish and black dendrites. A scraper/scraper, four arrowheads and a point blank. Each tool measures between 4.4[...]

Period: Before 16th century

135 €

Erotic Bronze With Brown Patina "jm. Lambeaux" 20th Century

"The two friends" Group n bronze with brown patina Erotic subject by JM LAMBEAUX Signed on the terrace good condition Dimensions H 8 x W 12 x 6 cm 20th century More photos on request TEL 0609061579 Fo[...]

Period: 20th century

550 €
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Heraldic Animals.

Set of three oils on canvas depicting heraldic animals topped with county crowns. Signed Ragois. Late 19th early 20th century. Two are framed. Originally, it seems that they decorated a coffered ceili[...]

Period: 19th century

545 €

2 Chinese Bi Discs

2 Chinese Bi discs, one in Lapis Lazuli and another in rust-colored jade. The Lapis Lazuli one has a total diameter of 7.2 cm and the jade one 10 cm at its widest. The jade one is called a "zodiacal B[...]

Period: 19th century

180 €

Small Master Chest Of Drawers

We present this interesting master's chest of drawers, curved in the Louis XV style in solid walnut. Absolutely perfectly in its original condition, a small restoration is to be expected on the centra[...]

Period: 20th century

500 €

Set Of Nine Boxes Of Butterflies Naturalized In The 20th Century

EntomologySet of nine boxes of butterflies naturalized in the 20th century and pinned in wooden and cardboard boxes. Some butterfly families are named on old labels. Made by a Belgian entomologist aro[...]

Period: 20th century

2 500 €

Solid Silver Poison Ring With Old Tiger Head Stone

Solid silver poison ring with old tiger head stone Probably foreign works with several fish Good condition ________________________ Contact International: 0033611852842 France: 0611852842 Mail: dreama[...]

Period: 19th century

99 €

1824 Silver-plated Copper Indictment Plaque

This silver-plated copper insulating plaque, dated 1824, is a precious testimony to the history and craftsmanship of the 19th century. The insulating plaque was intended to preserve the imprints of th[...]

Period: 19th century

500 €

A De Grave London William IV Imperial Bushel Bronze Measure Dated 1834 Cornwall

A De Grave, London – William IV Imperial Bushel Bronze Measure, Dated 1834 (Cornwall)Dimensions: Approx. 49.5 cm x 22.5 cmA particularly fine example of a cast bronze Imperial Bushel Measure, finely e[...]

Period: 19th century

10 987 €

Rare Specimen Of Amethyst With Calcite Crystals – Uruguay

This rare natural amethyst specimen, featuring an exceptional calcite formation of brilliant crystals at its center, is a remarkable piece. It showcases a deep, vibrant purple crystal growth, with a w[...]

Period: Before 16th century

1 800 €

Small Cabinet Of Curiosities

19th century snuffbox, small erotic Japanese bronze, bronze nude woman from the 1950s. Snuffbox 8cm, bronze 11.5cm, bronze 5cm.

Period: 19th century

400 €

Small Cabinet Of Curiosities

Small cabinet of curiosities. Small bronze from the Grand Tour, Oinochoe in ceramic from the Grand Tour. Antique bronze axe. Bronze 13cm, Oinochoe 13cm and axe on base 16cm.

Period: 19th century

450 €

Northern Italy, Late 16th Century. Large Decorative Openwork Ring In Embossed Brass.

Northern Italy, or France, late 16th century. Large decorative, openwork ring. Embossed brass. Good condition. Diameter: 11.5 cm. Height: 5.6 cm.

Period: 16th century

350 €

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