A carpenter's masterpiece in blond oak, assembled with dowels, depicting a medieval half-timbered house. The ground floor is parqueted in a checkerboard pattern. Very good overall condition, despite a[...]
Round painted lacquer box depicting a memento mori, accompanied by Latin inscriptions. On the left, a young male figure is depicted (FUI – I have been), in the center, a portrait of an adult (SUM – I [...]
Superb rural postman's occupational plaque from the Cira postal administration, 1870, made of stamped copper. This type of plaque was worn by postmen on the leather strap of their mailbag. Its obverse[...]
Curious box depicting a wooden house Sculpted in the Black Forest style with a bronze fox prowling in front of a trompe l'oeil door. Beautiful decorations on the box including a compass and a set squa[...]
Incense burner in brown and gilded patinated bronze in the shape of a cat's head. Resting on 4 feet. Probably Egyptian work, late 19th-early 20th century.
Memento Mori in horn representing a skull surmounted by a snake eating a toad. Dimensions: height 5 cm x depth 4.3 cm x width 3.5 cm. Japan made at the end of the 19th century.
Six-pointed star, rounded tips, engraved SHERIFF, blackened intaglio engraving. The authentic cowboy sheriff's star, rare in silver, very good condition.
Scottish silver two-part decanting funnel. It weighs 100 g. With 3 buttresses to allow air to enter the bottle. Silversmith is Adam Edmunston III in Edinburg, early 19th century.
Small bust representing a Roman emperor crowned with laurel, made of agate finely carved in relief and in the round. The silver mount retains its original antique patina, never cleaned, revealing in p[...]
Miniature bust in chased yellow gold, probably representing a prelate or an ecclesiastical notable. The lower part is adorned with a fine belt of Princess-cut rubies (two missing). It rests on a pedes[...]
Humorous system plate "The flower basket" for magic lantern. It is composed of a white wooden frame 10 x 25 cm containing two hand-painted glass plates of diameter 7.5 cm. On the first plate, a young [...]
patinated wrought iron element transformed into a bed for dogs or cats. The interior is lined and padded. The oval shape has thick decorations and is reminiscent of a crown.
Pair of painted natural mother-of-pearl (shells) depicting a fishing couple at low tide. Bottom right "Le Tréport".This is a souvenir of a French seaside trip. Late 19th, early 20th century. Dimension[...]
Antique: This is an authentic antique piece, originating from the Victorian era, adding historical value and charm to this unique item.Hallmark: The pendant is hallmarked, confirming its authenticity [...]
Carved corozo nut case decorated with
flowers and leaves for storing small sewing equipment (‘cousette’).
The head
unscrews to give access to a thin inner case for the needles.
A superb
piece[...]
Pair of masterpieces by a stonemason companion made of limestone. These are two limestone stones cut with regular geometric patterns. This type of stone is sometimes found at the top of entrance pilla[...]
Fascinating Memento Mori in Horn, dated late 19th century and originating from a private German collection.
This unique piece represents Janus Bifrons, featuring a skull on one side and a man's fac[...]
Two educational botanical models of mushrooms, hand-made in polychrome papier-mâché and mounted on black wooden bases. These models come from an old Austrian school, as indicated by the original label[...]
2-Tune Music Box. On the upper part of the box, a baroque genre scene is painted representing card players in a tavern. Probably Swiss work. Circa 1850. Charming collector's music box. Measurements: 9[...]
Rare bronze midday cannon with brown patina from the first half of the 19th century. Sundial engraved in a ring around the column, which is unusual. Missing the magnifying glass. Good condition and be[...]
John Meek Victorian 1847 Hallmarked Silver Detailed Horn Hunting Bugle Condition: Beautiful as pictured. No chips cracks or any restoration. This is a very nice example with no faults or any issues.
Small lead cannon on its wooden carriage. 19th century in the 17th century style. Condition: some signs of wear. Dimensions: Length of carriage: 21 cm, length of barrel: 9.5 cm x H 13 cm x W 7.7 cm.
Composition of 3 naturalized birds presented under a globe. The birds are presented on tree branches resting on a piece of wood. One of the birds has its wings spread, the other 2 have a resting postu[...]
Lithophany signed LITHOPHANIE FRANCAISE PARISDimension: 10x 12 cmYoung woman in a toga breathing in the scent of a lily among the flowersA lithophanie is a thin ceramic plate with a relief whose thick[...]
Frame Collection of 13 Cameo Prints from the "Grand Tour"Oval frame in gilded wood and beaded friezes and Marie-Louise 19th century comprising 13 cameo prints molded in plasterVery decorative piece id[...]
Antique children's pencil case illustrated with a colonialist propaganda scene depicting French soldiers in colonial uniform charging a group of natives. Historical testimony to the French colonial co[...]
Naturalist composition from the 19th century (Napoleon III period) comprising 8 stuffed birds (yellow canary, goldfinch, bullfinch, hoopoe, sandpiper, starling, chaffinch and kingfisher) carefully arr[...]
France end of XIX sec paper blason hand painted50 x 47 cm International shipping with UPS TNT FEDEX DHLPayment Bank Transfer or PaypalPlease contact for any further information
Imagine what this little drop of glass could have avoided if it had followed its destiny…. For the record, imagine a beautiful luxury hotel in the 19th century, where each room was heated by a hearth [...]
18 carat gold stamp with eagle's head hallmark Note small addition of material at the level of the buckle of the attachment (classic wear) Weight 9.3 grams Height 3 cm Stamp dimensions 16 x 13 mm
Oriental ship's wheel, late 18th - early 19th century. Carved wood and brass.
Oriental ship's wheel of English influence, made of high-quality carved brass and wood. The upper part of the wheel is wo[...]
HAT CONFORMER
Allié Aîné Maillard
Paris, France
Circa 1870-1880
Wood, metal, bone, cork and mother-of-pearl
H. 18; L 33 cm
Constructed like the skeleton of an articulated hat, reinforced by [...]
Powder flask. Engraved horn, rope, stopper. Spain, 19th century.
Container for storing gunpowder, made from a cow's horn and decorated on the outside with a series of figurative, geometric and vegeta[...]
This magnificent 19th-century magic lantern is an authentic optical projection instrument used to entertain and educate. Its wooden and brass casing contains a mechanism for illuminating and projectin[...]
These wrought iron restraints date from the 19th century and were intended to immobilize prisoners awaiting execution or transfer. The rudimentary locking mechanism testifies to their era and their st[...]
Antique 19th century articulated lay figure, a carved beech life-size female figure of almost 66 inches, dating back to 1870 circa of Italian origin, coming from Milan. This artist’s mannequin is a yo[...]
Poster, Bullring of Seville. Printed paper, framed. Seville, 1877.
It has defects.
Poster made by the printing house located on Juan de Burgos Street (now Fernán Caballero Street) for the bullfight [...]
Bullfighting poster. Printed paper, framed. Seville, Spain, circa second half of the 19th century (1844).
It has defects.
Bullfighting poster (note the handwritten mention of the month of May) for a[...]
Oinochoe. Bronze. Probably Italy, 19th century.
The oinochoe, oinochoe, oinochoe or oinochoe is a vessel used to draw wine from a krater (where it was stored) before serving it in ancient Greece. Its[...]
Very beautiful master staircase in sprieale and solid mahogany. Dates from the 19th century and is in very good condition.
Dimensions
Height 41cm
Width of the steps 12 cm
Oval base - width 40 cm[...]
Ink stamp with the English Royal coat of arms in slate and wooden support from the 18th/19th century. The crowned lion represents England, the unicorn Scotland and both symbolize the Imperial union of[...]
Rare advertising fan for: LA TAVERNE ROYALE representing the 5 senses. The view is illustrated by a magic lantern scene. Good condition, small unimportant tears on the top of the fan. Engraving size: [...]
19th century porcelain plate. Bird decoration in three colours. Inscription A. Lacroix, chemist Paris. Unusual advertising piece for the famous Maison Adolphe Lacroix, specialising in the manufacture [...]
Pun in the title… I meant that there are miniature molars, premolars, incisors and canines Monoxyles. This teaching material was probably intended for small dentistry students in a small faculty, in t[...]
Rare painted metal plaque depicting an erotic scene. This relief plaque depicts 2 clergymen and a nun in an erotic scene. Presented in a gilded wooden frame.
Old taxidermy, that's obvious... The animal was stuffed, it's been a long time since it polished its fur. Is it a marten or a ferret, ... I don't know, the few tufts that remain on the tail don't enli[...]
Coachbuilder's Bouvets à Plats – Pair of Left and Right Hand Planes
A pair of coachbuilder's "Bouvets à Plats" planes, designed for left and right handed work.
Made from wrought iron and walnut wo[...]
Free shipping for mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay, at your convenience***************Commemorative pewter dish with a molded round edge engraved in the center with a rider brandishing a [...]
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