Offered for sale is a rare and finely carved original woodblock printing plate, depicting Saint Sebastian, one of the most enduring and iconic Christian martyr figures. This remarkable block dates to [...]
A stunning hand-made 18th Century Italian Wrough Iron Sign with Eagle, an Italian sign in hand-forged wrought iron, ready to hang either outdoors or indoors as a decorative element. A double shaped f[...]
Large domed door nail, sand-cast bronze, broken tip, a beautiful object 8cm in diameter, on centre: a coat of arms presented by 2 figures: the crowned Maltese cross: (sovereign order), and the letter [...]
This copy of the Oath of Allegiance is a unique document dating from the French Revolution and contains the seal of the Legislative Assembly, France's first modern parliamentary institution, which was[...]
Wax seal or seal from the 18th century in its metal case. Issac Heard (1784-1822) was, among other things, the main garter of the King of Arms of England. Box diameter 7 cm.
The Vigil of Venus: erotic Latin poem discovered by Erasmus in Venice when he stayed there.Our footed cup bears an engraved decoration with the refrain of the poem, cras amet qui nunquam amavit , with[...]
A miniature cabinet in oak opening with one door made around 1700 – 1720. This door has on its exterior a bastioned pattern in walnut veneer and a small wrought iron lock entrance. On the bottom of th[...]
BEAUTIFUL WROUGHT IRON LOCK the front is not decorated the reverse shows a bird or chimera in the upper part and a plant element in the lower part With two one allows opening from both sides the other[...]
Small watercolor on paper depicting a young woman, in costume, made with pieces of fabric, her face and hands painted, sitting on a straw chair and one foot resting on a stool. In her hand, she holds [...]
Base for anatomical study model in marbled softwood, with legends on handwritten plates on paper applied to the 4 faces of the prism. Late 18th century.
The 4 cards have legends relating to the nervo[...]
Cylindrical box "turner's test", 17th-18th century. Cylindrical box decorated with various bands and a lid with a carved star. lid with a carved star. The base bears a series of inscriptions that allu[...]
Ivory chess piece depicting the Raja (the King), carved in the round, kneeling on a square base and wearing his crown. A hole in his right hand for a possible royal attribute? Beautiful shade of ivory[...]
FIRE STEEL
France, 18th century
Steel
Length: 7 cm Width: 3 cm
Lighter or fire instrument with two oblong, fluted side wheels, centred on a frieze engraved with oak leaf motifs.
Text and ph[...]
Pair of stirrups. Carved wood, iron. Chile, 18th century.
Pair of stirrups composed of a carved wooden block, half-moon shaped on the front, and decorated on the outside with geometric and plant elem[...]
18th century weight. Bronze.
Incomplete bronze weight, with the container and two smaller ones, all cold decorated with incised and stamped designs, with simple rims on the smaller containers and mor[...]
Exceptional 18th century statue sword, central Italian manufacture, entirely in carved wood. The blade is silver leaf, while the hilt and grip are gilded with pure gold leaf. Both parts preserve the l[...]
Set of three heraldic plaques. In bronze. 18th century.
Bronze plaques decorated with a castle with a pelican pecking its chest at the door, a heraldic element enhanced with symmetrical plant shapes.[...]
France, Late 18th Century - Early 19th Century
Auvergne – Haute-Loire
Some objects seem easily understood at first glance, while others resist, carrying a memory that time has nearly erased—but no[...]
Beautiful pair of stirrups called clogs in brass from the 18th century. with chiseled patterns on the top and sides. Patina shovel, transformed into appliques. Length 30 cm Width 10 cm Height 12.5 cm [...]
Bronze Candle Extinguisher XVIII Eme Very beautiful 18th century piece decorated with a character wearing a hood Beautiful patina old medal Very beautiful object of popular art Free and insured shippi[...]
Binoculars-scissors This type of folding binoculars with spn case from the end of the 18th century. This beautiful model is in tortoiseshell and silver. It is in perfect condition. It measures 10 cm l[...]
CHARIVARI PENDANT
Bavaria, Germany
Late 18th - early 19th century
Rodent taxidermy, copper and gilt metal
H. 5.2; L 3 cm
The Charivari is an ornamental accessory worn by men and women in tr[...]
Free shipping for mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay******************************************Rare pewter oil CLOCK, with pedestal with a scalloped base in a bowl, cylindrical barrel, burne[...]
This flint lighter with an iron mechanism on a brass trim finely engraved with an animal motif, and a reserve in which one can keep a spare stone and tinder and which opens by gently pulling on the ca[...]
Mounted Stalactite
China or Europe, 17th–19th century
Limestone stalactite with bronze base
H. 31 cm
Provenance:
French art market
The base design and its decorative elements sugge[...]
Pincushion
Tula Manufactory, Russia
Circa 1800
Steel, pewter, copper and fabric
H. 12 cm, W 7.5 cm
Small octagonal sewing set in forged and polished steel resting on four ball feet, each side[...]
A silvered copper plate chiseled with a heraldic decoration: crowned shield supported by two savages with a mitred head in its center and all around the legend "Private Guard of the Land of Breau with[...]
silver seal engraved with a coat of arms ref CN24SC001 - 18th century Origin from the Torigny sur Vire region, most likely a knight or vassal of the MATIGNON family Good used condition For condition, [...]
Free shipping for mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay, at your convenience
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Very rare cylindrical PHARMACY VASE in pewter with flared lid top[...]
Exceptional 18th century diorama representing the siege of a city named LIBERTAS. All the buildings of the city are made of folded and painted paper, the soldiers are made of lead. 2 or 3 buildings ar[...]
Here is an 18th century slate plaque, it bears the 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[...]
Pile de poids en bronze, corps à décor d'écailles et de cercles, anse et moraillon en forme d'animaux marins; datée 1781 à l'intérieur du poids principal et sur le dessus du couvercle ; poinçons à la [...]
Late 18th century, brass, white glasses, wooden case and black veneer with cord. Folding glasses with rounded bridge with frontal support, the frame has a double side perforation to attach a thin lace[...]
“The patriotic magic lantern or the coup de grace of the aristocracy” By M. Dorfeuille. In Chatelleraud Chez: PJB Guimbert Year 1791, 4th edition, containing a very beautiful illustration which does n[...]
In steel with a seal engraved with a flame and two hammers. Opening onto a reserve, with a rich decoration of silver appliques, set with a coral cameo and the bishop's coat of arms: "Azure with an eag[...]
Bucket Pile Or So-called Charlemagne Pile
Germany, late 18th - early 19th century
Bronze and brass
H. 4; L 5.2 cm
The circular pile weighing one kilogram, or two pounds, is made up of nine co[...]
“The patriotic magic lantern or the coup de grace of the aristocracy” By M. Dorfeuille. In Chatelleraud Chez: PJB Guimbert Year 1791, 4th edition, containing a very beautiful illustration which does n[...]
A fascinating fragment of antique engraving from an 18th century manuscript, referencing Psalm 21, verse 4. This print, characterized by meticulous and refined detail.
The fragment is framed in a s[...]
Tapestry from the end of the 18th century to the beginning of the 19th century representing an optical box watchmaker. Quite good condition, laminated on an oak board. Frame: 39 x 48.5 cm
Superb and rare set of English travel cutlery from the 18th century. It is composed of a fork and a knife in silver and agate and a case in shagreen (ray skin) and ragent, we find silver hallmarks on [...]
18th century EROTIC ANAMORPHOSE Beautiful watercolor anamorphosis for late 18th century cylindrical mirror. A man feeling a woman's breast. 42.3 x 27.5 cm
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