Pocket Lantern. 18th century pocket lantern in boxwood, silver and folded paper, decorated with a printed horseman. Very few of these lanterns have survived, as they were flammable. Condition: without[...]
Paesina stone plaque applied to slate in an original frame, Louis XVI period, second half of the 18th century."Paesina stone" is a particular variety of Alberese limestone, found in the Florence area,[...]
Half coconut carved with an enigmatic motif, representing a curious scene grouping 3 characters A woman in court dress with a wide neckline, a young man in a frock coat half lying down, and under a tr[...]
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[...]
This type of wallet was made by Monsieur Leprince de Beaufond rue des Deux Écus in Paris around 1785. This invention by Abbé Boissier was rewarded by the Paris emulation society in 1778. Then prior to[...]
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[...]
Mother-of-pearl plaque with engraved decoration of revolutionary symbols in perfect condition, late 18th century period. Contact us for more information.
Beautiful religious gouache, high relief, 18th century convent work, from parchment cut and painted by watercolor, dressed in textiles, silver thread embroidery enriching this clothing. Great beautyfo[...]
Rare stamp of the commune of Sainte Menehould in the Marne department dating from the Revolution. The seal is inscribed: "Municipality of Sainte Menehould - French Republic" and in the center "Reign o[...]
Bronze seal dating from the Revolutionary period. The seal is marked with the inscription: "Department of the Marne - French Republic" with a depiction of Marianne. Turned wooden handle with a small c[...]
A master's chest of drawers in solid walnut and thick walnut veneer, dating from the late 18th century, Directoire period. It opens with three drawers with keyholes and gilt bronze handles. The locks [...]
Antique carved wooden table flower stand. French work from the end of the 18th century or the beginning of the 19th century. An upper part in the shape of an openwork ogive allowing to receive flowers[...]
IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND FUNCTIONAL ITS KEY IS ORIGINAL, WEIGHING 1 KG 300 SAFE PADLOCK, YOU MUST PUSH THE RATCHET TO THE RIGHT TO OPEN THE LOCK ENTRANCE, VERY GOOD SPRING, FROM THE LATE 18TH EARLY [...]
Lettre de cachet signée Louis XVI et par le Ministre de la Guerre le Maréchal de Castries
Versailles le 8 octobre 1784
Cachet plaqué
Les lettres de cachet sont des manifestations discrètes et pers[...]
Louis XVI period fashion mannequin circa 1770, 85 cm tall; a model that allowed milliners at their clients' homes, at the Queen's court for example, to dress their offerings on the spot. A mannequin l[...]
Two precious feminine jewels, hidden under the dresses of ladies, late 18th or early 19th century. Smaller than garter buckles (perhaps corsets), these must have been keys opening onto hidden treasure[...]
An extrememly rare Jeton / médaillon deprésence comité révolutionnaire française , brass pendant case with glass front and back. A unique opportunity to own a piece of French history.“Commune de reuni[...]
Very beautiful master's chest of drawers, In varnished wood, This delightful neo-classical chest of drawers develops sober and pure lines, In good general condition, it should be noted wear from use, [...]
Seal of Bellegarde Gard, Occitanie Region Great Coat of Arms of France Three Fleurs De Lis The matrix is canceled the handle is damaged but the object is unique and historic!
200 euros each.These 7 seals are engraved with family coats of arms, charm seals which could be worn suspended from a chatelaine.Of course, these seals can be sold individually at the price of 200 € [...]
Pretty flat-bottomed goblet, slightly truncated, blown glass and cut on sides, gold decoration engraved with needle istyle Louis XVI of a woman in gardens. Its sheepskin case, which holds it perfectly[...]
Rare Scale Model of Ceremonial or Travel Carriage in painted wood decorated with carved and gilded ornamental elements with motifs of stylized Cornucopias and winged Sphinxes and gilded bronze ornamen[...]
Silver Thumb Seal Coat of Arms of the Pétau (de Maulette) Family Alias Péteau Orléans, Beauce Ile de France “Azure, three roses argent (2 & 1), on a chief or charged with an eagle rising (alias naissa[...]
Beau petit cachet au manche de buis tourné en bouton, monté solidement du sceau de la ville Saint-Julien-de-Vouvantes, marqué Distrib, autour d’un vase sur pied en forme d’écu gravé de deux hermines e[...]
Seal Stamp Matrix Revolutionary French Republic Municipality Of Briey Briey is, since January 1, 2017, a delegated commune of Val de Briey and a former French commune located in the department of Meur[...]
Beautiful silver curette, hallmark difficult to read, the handle is very well structured, at the top a bust of a man (Roman emperor?) and lower down plant motifs. Weight: 7g
Rare sculpted wooden artist's mannequin from the end of the 18th or beginning of the 19th century. Realistically sculpted, pegged joints, feet and hands are represented and articulated. Missing a fing[...]
Cylindrical sweet note case in mother-of-pearl and silver. The 925/000 silver body is sheathed with mother-of-pearl plates elegantly engraved with a plant motif, flowers and foliage. The two mother-of[...]
Old seditious color engraving representing in bust and from right to left: Charles-Philippe of France, Count of Artois (brother of Louis XVI and future Charles X), the Count of Provence (younger broth[...]
Belle sculpture religieuse, représentant un Saint-Homme, père de l’Eglise, travaillé en sculpture sur bois et polychromé, yeux sulfure, tête, visage, mains et pieds incrustés sur une structure bois mo[...]
Clothing sets, faceted steel, late 18th century. Set of 2 series of faceted steel buttons. A series of 9 openwork buttons with eight surrounded star branches and a series of 8 smaller buttons in the s[...]
Fork from the end of the 18th century, ivory handle with grooves, ringed metal ring, steel tip with three teeth, two forks with hooks at the ends. Length 22 cm Firm price. Payment by check or bank tra[...]
Large wrought iron castle or mansion door key for complicated lock, the pin in the shape of a Greek frieze. Second half of the 18th century. Beautiful object of curiosity, which recalls the passion th[...]
wine merchant's kit including scale with its thermometer in their wooden box, the wine scale is stamped with an Augsburg pine cone from the 18th century, and the graduations on the stem made it possib[...]
Petit flacon à sel en noix de Corozo monté argent.
Travail de marins ou de bagnards de la fin de l'époque Louis XVI représentant sur une face un dauphin et sur l'autre une fleur de lys stylisée.
L'e[...]
Curious scene under a glass globe with miniature characters, composed of plants "moss, branches etc...etc..." Painted terracotta subjects and gold leaf highlights. Average height of the characters 3cm[...]
Superb travel cutlery, folding knife and fork, Germany Augsburg, vintage 18th century.
The plates are made of green-tinted horn decorated with chiseled silver flowers.
The plates, like the bolsters,[...]
Pair of basket stirrups called cage, in wrought iron with openwork branches and floors, rotating attachment eye, good general condition and little oxidation. Payment by bank transfer. Shipping extra.
Couteau à deux lames opposées, acier et argent, mécanisme à ressort à talon carré recouvert d’argent gravé, comme le dos des deux lames. Flancs plats en écaille montés sur platines retournées. Estampi[...]
Beautiful optical view, quite rare, mounted on cardboard, a copper engraving by Mondhare in Paris, circa 1780, (24cm x 39.5cm in bowl), period color, (blue of the sky has faded)
the Great Indian Mugh[...]
The craze for cabinets of curiosities did not cease at the end of the French Renaissance and continued - to a lesser extent - in the following centuries. The taste for exoticism in the second half o[...]
French work, 18th century Transition Louis XVI / Directory Small chest of drawers all in marquetry and gilded bronze, opening with three drawers on the front. Topped with its original gray marble, tro[...]
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