Antique & large desk inkwell. Very beautiful orientalist model dating from the second half of the 19th century. Nuremberg lead with its original patina. The inkwell is complete with its glass cup. 22c[...]
Free shipping for mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay**************Large corporate tin mug of the city's tailors or weavers, truncated cone-shaped with an octagonal section and a flared base[...]
Antique & large hourglass. Body in blackened wood decorated with four columns. 19th century work in the 18th century style; Very large model measuring 30.5cm in height. Perfect for a cabinet of curios[...]
Master's Directory chest of drawers in veneered wood opening with three superimposed drawers Top and drawers surrounded by a black wood net Manufactured from the beginning of the nineteenth century Go[...]
Two beautiful medallions, popular bronze cast, to serve French revolutionary propaganda, circa 1793, and to serve in memory of two deputies loved by the people, Marat, and Le Pelletier, both died in 1[...]
I am using here the text of auctions for this type of object: Metronome by BRADE made circa 1910. Created by George Frédéric BRADE 1900, patent extension 1904. Pyramidal shape from cast metal. On the[...]
Beautiful 4-compartment Directoire style bottle, a rare piece, 12-sided cut crystal, with geometric decorations of diamond points in alternating lozenges and bands, the hemmed neck, square shape with [...]
Small solid silver object - It is probably a mechanical pencil - engraved on one side with a bayonet rifle. A completely innocuous image. This side is in fact a sliding lid revealing a miniature figur[...]
Female “Vanity” Bust – carved wood and bone – 19th centuryFemale bust in carved wood, representing a clothed and coiffed bust, whose face is replaced by a miniature human skull, meticulously carved in[...]
Male “Vanity” Bust – carved wood and bone – 19th centuryMale bust in carved wood depicting period costume and hair, the face of which is replaced by a miniature human skull, finely carved from bone.De[...]
Large anatomical preparation of a human arm and hand, Fragonard style – under glass dome – 19th centuryImpressive and rare human anatomical preparation, probably from a 19th century anatomy or medical[...]
Large deer antler with 12 horns mounted on an oak wood applique core in escutcheon with a double hanging system on the back. Very decorative set from the 19th century for a pretty entrance hall. Dimen[...]
For the condition, note rust, traces of wear. Our photos allow you to appreciate the quality of this key. Please detail the photos. Do not hesitate to zoom. The photos are an integral part of the desc[...]
Important and ancient deer slaughter. On an oak shield. Beautiful antlers with 10 horns. Clean fur with a small lack in one place. Overall height approximately 140 cm. Width approximately 75 cm.
Pyrogenic bronze depicting a young acrobat with a drum carrying a monkey in his arms and a magic lantern placed on his box of plaques on his back. The drum opens to store matches. Rare subject, French[...]
Mother-of-pearl plaque with engraved decoration of revolutionary symbols in perfect condition, late 18th century period. Contact us for more information.
Beautiful and rare scale of craftsman, goldsmith, jeweler? In its original walnut box. The scale, with its finely worked beam carries two brass containers engraved with the inscription "Double Decilit[...]
Fine Made And Carved Chinese Bamboo Bird Cage.Still with the original bleu and white porcelain seed and water container.Made for hanging and standing, the metal hanging hook simulating bamboo.In very [...]
Ostrich egg forming a gourd Middle East late 19th century, circa 1900. It is made of finely cut and braided leather straps, the neck in braided two-tone vegetable material, very good general condition[...]
Porcelain Memento Mori Skull.Germany or France, second half of the 18th century.Measurements: 3.5 × 3.2 × 2.8 cm.Material: White porcelain.A finely modelled small skull in hard-paste white porcelain, [...]
Antique pair of bronze subjects from Vienna. Work signed by the artist Franz Xavier Bergmann. The faun measures 11cm in length. The young woman measures 10.5cm in length. Both pieces are signed. Very [...]
Lithophany NPM 528Dimensions: 7.5 x 9.5 cmTwo chapels face each other between a lake and a mountain. On the shore, a rider leaves the scene while a small sailboat sails on the lake.A lithophanie is a [...]
Patriotic Folding Moustache Comb Depicting George Washington and Naval Heroes of the War of 1812. United States, early 19th century. Measurements: 8.4 × 2.3 cm (closed). Materials: Pressed baleen, hor[...]
Small miniature chest of drawers in solid walnut with two drawers, the front uprights decorated with pilasters. Small piece of furniture restored, interiors of drawers redone. 19th century work.
This wrought iron key is natural, untouched, preserved over time. Our photos allow you to appreciate the quality of the object. For the condition, please detail the photos. Do not hesitate to zoom in.[...]
Exceptional bust of the "Great Philosopher Mr De Voltaire" in a beautiful bronze with a remarkable patina, based on a beautiful red griotte marble with mercury-gilt bronze enhancement. A high-quality [...]
LARGE SILVERED BRONZE KNOB CARVED IN RELIEF WITH 6 EROTIC SCENES.....A MAN'S HEAD ON ONE END AND A HOLLOW ON THE OTHER...PERHAPS BE A HANDLE OF A WHIP OR OTHER OBJECT OF THIS TYPE. I WILL NOT DESCRIBE[...]
Fire hydrant from the very beginning of the 20th century, around 1900, from the Pont-à-Mousson foundry (PAM), entirely made of cast iron and bronze pipe connections, linked by small chains, a very dec[...]
LEATHER AND SILVER PENCIL 20th centuryLeather, steel and silverTotal length: 63cmHandle in leather-covered steel, adorned with three engraved silver rings; the upper part, in engraved agent, features [...]
Powder flask or gourd formed from a finely carved coconut decorated with trophies, ship's facade, anchor and various figures, metal or silver hoop and chains. Sailor's or convict's work, late 18th cen[...]
Four small colored glass paste intaglios, depicting erotic subjects inspired by original antique intaglios. These are compositions of great iconographic vivacity and subtle irony, probably produced in[...]
Set of nine tiny shell cameos, carved in relief with different erotic scenes. Each cameo depicts a young man and a young woman in explicit amorous poses, inspired by the famous antique models of the "[...]
Botanical model of a pear or apple blossom (Pyrus malus) by the Brendel workshops.Papier-mâché and wood.Germany.ca. 1900h. 20.9 in.
Botanical model in papier-mâché representing a pear–apple[...]
Large ceremonial banner – Royal Archery Guild of Saint Sebastian – Tongeren (Belgium)
Dimensions: 170 cm wide x 190 cm high
Estimated date: circa 1881 (with founding year 1726 mentioned)
Origin: fr[...]
Very beautiful and decorative wall coat of arms, In carved and gilded polychrome wood, We can observe a coat of arms framed with acanthus foliage and stamped with a helmet, Very beautiful quality of s[...]
Antique terracotta medallion dating from the early 19th century. French work depicting the profile of Jean Jacques Rousseau. Bas relief measuring 18cm in diameter. Good general condition Jean-Jacques [...]
A Rare Folk Art Complicated Fretwork Birdcage, Continental Circa 1920
Painted wood, the complicated fretwork was time consuming.
Even the window spindles are also wooden fretwork.
In good used old [...]
Here is an 18th century slate plaque, it bears engraved names of donors. It is authentic and old. We have attached a short explanatory text. This stone was found on rue d'Alger in Nantes after the bom[...]
Miniature furniture "Maitrise d'ébéniste" including a double-leaf scholar's cabinet, two chairs, two stools and a table. Precious wood. China 20th century.
[FRENCH REVOLUTION]. [CULT OF REASON]. Revolutionary “Paradise” with the goddess of Reason. Nevers, ca 1793 -1794. Frame dimensions: 34.5 x 25 cm. Small losses of gilding, bottom of the frame reglued,[...]
Beautiful piggy bank, Nuremberg lead, a metallic-colored alloy of tin and antimony, marked: METAL, late 19th century or circa 1900. Good overall condition, top is nickel-plated brass, a little worn, p[...]
Set of 13 letters dated 1748 addressed to the famous Doctor d'Ailhaud of Aix en Provence, inventor of the famous curative powder in the 18th century and who made his fortune. Handwritten letters folde[...]
Horn, brass, mother-of-pearlLength: 24.5 cm; W.: 6 cmVery good conditionThe set is made of horn with a handle inlaid with riveted mother-of-pearl and decorated with brass, the spoon, typical of this t[...]
A Very Decorative Fretwork Table/Wall Hanging Birdcage Dated 1914
With the Dutch word above the door “Notaris” (is Notary)
Painted in white and dark green
Oerall in very good used condition, no m[...]
Two Kavukluk or turban holders in carved, polychromed and gilded wood, one in Rocaille style decorated with colored flowers and foliage, the other decorated with a neoclassical vase filled with flower[...]
Rosary bead in Marine ivory (walrus) carved in the round with decoration of four heads leaning against each other: a head of Christ encircled by a crown of intertwined thorns, a head of the Virgin wea[...]
Rare medieval seal – P. de Rocafort, priest (late 14th – early 15th century) Elegant circular seal matrix in copper alloy, fitted with its bail. The field features a hollowed shield bearing three rocs[...]
HAUTE EPOQUE Terrcotta tile or brick from a castle fireplace with a relief wedding coat of arms. The alliance coat of arms belongs to OTTO BARON VAN BYLAND-RHEIDT (1531-1591) married to MARIA VAN DEN [...]
We present this bronze bell, inspired by the Middle Ages, precisely from the Gothic period, but it is in fact a remake of the Viollet le Duc period of the 19th century. It bears, like many others, the[...]
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