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Butterfly-shaped Needle Case 1871

Very rare Avery and Redditch butterfly-shaped needle case in gilt brass Victorian period Good used condition Width: 12.7 cm Height: 5.7 cm Weight: 27.10 g

Period: 19th century

450 €

Masonic Diploma, Lodge Of Persevering Friendship, 1830, Red Morocco Case

Large diploma on parchment, awarded to Fréderic Martini, by the Lodge of Persevering Friendship, under the auspices of Grand Orient de France, on May 24, 1830. This document is signed by 26 members. [...]

Period: 19th century

480 €
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Japan Netsuke End Of XIX Sec.

Japan end of XIX sec Netsuke5 x 4 cm International shipping UPS DHLPayment accepted Bank transfer or PaypalPlease contact me for any further information

Period: 19th century

145 €
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Entomological Collection From The End Of The 19th Century

Beautiful entomological composition comprising three antique frames in blackened molded wood, each protected by original curved glass. This collection presents a beautiful set of exotic and European b[...]

Period: 19th century

950 €

St. Francis Xavier Dies At Gates Of China, Polychrome Terracotta, 19th Century

Beautiful representation of death of the great Jesuit missionary Francis Xavier, canonized circa 1622, "In 1541, Francis Xavier embarked for Asia as papal nuncio. After a stay of several years in Indi[...]

Period: 19th century

480 €
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19th Century Erotic Corporation Compass. Cabinet Of Curiosities.

Thickness compasses mainly used by turners. This self-made model at a certain position takes on an erotic character quite sought after by its owner. Beautiful work of execution from the end of the 19t[...]

Period: 19th century

240 €
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2 Small -oil On Panel-: Swiss Landscapes, Anonymous, Circa 1900

Two charming mountain landscape paintings, postcard format, these are not sketches, but careful works, executed by a good artist's hand... who has not signed Probably late 19th century or circa 1900..[...]

Period: 19th century

160 €
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Seditious Erotic Snuffbox 1820 Period, Arcimboldo Style Painting, 19th Century Optical Illusion

Antique snuffbox dating from the early 19th century. Carved wooden body with Pantheon decoration. Interior with a system concealing a portrait of a monk. Erotic painting in the style of Arcimboldo. 9c[...]

Period: 19th century

680 €
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Important Antique Bronze Bear And Coconut Table Bell Curiosity

Important old table bell representing a bear in bronze and coconut. Simply raise and lower the tail to make it ring. Length 18.5 cm Width 11 cm Height 11 cm Weight 1460 grams

Period: 19th century

1 200 €

Early 19th Letter Opener In Carved Horn. Native American. New World.

Curious letter opener in carved horn from the early 19th century representing a Native American hunter wearing a feather costume, quiver, bow and arrows. Used condition. Some missing parts (see photos[...]

Period: 19th century

240 €
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Stamp Seal Matrix Marne Department - Hawking

Stamp dating from the Restoration for the peddling activity. Bears the words: "Marne - COLPORTAGE" A turned wooden handle.

Period: 19th century

240 €

Fossilized Tooth Slice With Silver Coat Of Arms, 19th Century

Original curiosity object. Belonging to a nobility, probably French. Beautiful cut of the tooth. Good general condition. Dimensions : 8 x 5.6 cmthickness: 1.3 cm

Period: 19th century

240 €

Old Napoleon 3 Herbariums, Blackened Wood

Very beautiful set of two herbariums from the Napoleon III period. They have blackened wooden frames with a brass surround. Ideal for amateurs and collectors. Their dimensions are 23 cm x 19 cm for th[...]

Period: 19th century

155 €
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Empire Master Chest Of Drawers

A 19th-century Empire-style walnut commode with detached columns. A miniature piece of furniture, a replica with perfect proportions that allowed cabinetmaking companions to demonstrate their mastery [...]

Period: 19th century

380 €

Bamboo Figure, China Circa 1900

A wise man or Venerable, carved from bamboo - work from China, late 19th and early 20th century, shocks, wear - with a removable base. Weight 1.8 kg

Period: 19th century

290 €
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Stamp Seal Matrix Of An Investigating Judge Chalon Marne , Napoleon III Period

Rare stamp of a first instance investigating judge with a turned handle in blackened wood dating from the time of Napoleon III. Inscribed on the seal: "Tribunal de 1ère inst. de Chalons (Marne) - Inve[...]

Period: 19th century

240 €

Marble Marquetry Ruler. 19th Century Grand Tour Souvenir.

Marble marquetry ruler. Souvenir of the 19th century Grand Tour. Good condition. 23.5 x 1 x 1 cm.

Period: 19th century

180 €
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Gouyon-matignon Coat Of Arms. Engraved Copper Plate, Gold And Silver. A. Briend 1882. Brittany.

Framed copper plate. Coat of arms of the Gouyon-Matignon family. Gold and silver highlights. Signed and dated lower right. A. Briend, aqu. 1882. Alfred Briend, Breton engraver and etcher (Born in Mati[...]

Period: 19th century

450 €
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Satanic Men's Ring In Silver-plated Bronze, 19th Century. 1874. Devil. Esotericism.

Curious men's ring in silver-plated bronze representing a devil's or Satan's head. On the side, an engraved wing and a date 1874. Probably worn on a glove. Good condition with wear to the silver plati[...]

Period: 19th century

450 €
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Fruitwood Master Staircase - 19th Century

Fruitwood master staircase representing a turret topped with a skylight revealing a spiral staircase in its center. Work of a companion. Period late 19th century. Dimensions: height 70 - diameter 30cm[...]

Period: 19th century

2 300 €

Large Hunting Trophy, Slaughter Of Deer, Horns, Wooden Shield, 19th Century

Large hunting trophy showing a deer slaughter (its skull with its horns/antlers), hunting souvenirs, presented on a wooden shield, from the late 19th century. This trophy is in good general condition.[...]

Period: 19th century

350 €

Porcelain Plaque "love Game", Kpm Berlin, Circa 1830

Porcelain sheet "Love Game", KPM Berlin, circa 1830, from the collection of works of Kaiser Wilhelm II.It is made in the form of a tondo and depicts an erotic scene where a young lady, surrounded by t[...]

Period: 19th century

6 900 €

Mounted Shell Court Jester - Nuremberg, 19th Century

Figure of a court jester composed of a nautilus mounted in solid silver and set with colored cabochons. In his left hand, he holds a lapis lazuli sphere and in his right hand a mobile with 4 branches [...]

Period: 19th century

2 900 €

Wax Seal Impressions

A series of wax seal impressions presented in a frame. Most with annotations and references to the Family they represent. Circa 1850. 51.5 x 41.8 cm

Period: 19th century

350 €

Cameo Of Napoleon On Karelian Porphyry, From The Tomb At Les Invalides - Circa 1850

Visible in Paris. Worldwide DHL delivery.Cameo on porphyryFrame in patinated woodSight size: H. 6 ; W. 4,8 (cm.)Overall dimensions: H. 9; W. 7.5 (cm.)Paris, Return of the Ashes periodAstonishing porce[...]

Period: 19th century

1 200 €

Collection, Carved Wooden Nutcracker Bismarck Or Clémenceau Late 19th Century

An anthropomorphic wooden nutcracker, in the image of Otto Von Bismarck (1815-1898), first Federal Chancellor of Germany from 1870 to 1890, or of Georges Clémenceau (1841-1929), nicknamed the father o[...]

Period: 19th century

120 €

Antique Miniature Of Directoire Cabinet In Walnut And Marquetry - Italy 19th

Miniature of Louis Philippe coin cabinetIn walnut and marquetry , inlaid in fine wood - with original mirror, 6 internal drawers and note the special secret on the back of the cabinetPeriod 19th centu[...]

Period: 19th century

1 200 €
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French Model Chest Of Drawers, Circa 1880

French model chest of drawers Circa 1880 With marble top Marquetry Good original condition Height 26 cm Width 32 cm

Period: 19th century

850 €

Flute From The Imperial Palace Of The Tuileries 19th Century

Champagne flute from the service of Emperor Napoleon III at the Tuileries Palace Crystal, foot with faceted ring Engraved with the letter N under crown and the T Second Empire

Period: 19th century

300 €

Grand Tour Marble Giallo Antico Lamp Rome XVIII Century

Grand tour lamp in giallo antico marble in the shape of a foot with sandals, the ring grip on one side and the decorated spout on the other.The quality of the rendering of the details refers to the Bo[...]

Period: 19th century

2 250 €

Large Needlepoint Painting, Embroidery On Silk & Gouache, 19th Century, Troubadour Style, Charles X

Antique and impressive silk embroidery. French work from the 1820s. Very beautiful needlepoint painting depicting King Saint Louis receiving the oriflamme. Blanche of Castile and Margurite of Provence[...]

Period: 19th century

1 800 €
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Stamp, Seal With The Great Imperial Arms, President Of The Court Of Appeal Angers, Napoleon III

Stamp, seal for the president of the court of appeal sitting in Angers, decorated with the Great Imperial Arms of the Second Empire Napoleon III period Good condition

Period: 19th century

300 €

Wooden Deer Head

Rare and original 19th century deer head, wooden head and deer antler horn, trace of red polychrome on the eyes, nostrils and ears.

Period: 19th century

1 200 €

Large Painted Bronze Medallion Representing The Profile Of Marat Mounted On A Round Wooden Frame

Large painted bronze medallion depicting the profile of MARAT mounted on a round gilded wooden frame. Note: Jean-Paul Marat (1743–1793) was a central figure of the French Revolution, he is seen as a d[...]

Period: 19th century

450 €

Silk Frame Chenille Embroidery Empire Period

Empire period frame representing a bouquet of flowers in a Medici vase in brocade and chenille fabric. The gilded wooden frame with gold leaf is original as is the glass, the back is its original card[...]

Period: 19th century

390 €

Circus Horse (or Baby Elephant) Parade Helmet, 19th Century, Brass-studded Leather

Circus horse (or baby elephant) parade helmet, 19th century, brass-studded leather. Very nice patina. 2 brass inserts missing on the front (see photo). Missing right strap to attach the bit. Object of[...]

Period: 19th century

380 €
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19th Century Bronze Vanity

Bronze vanity containing powder, four holes at the nostrils. 19th century work. Height: 9cm, Length: 5cm, Width: 4.5cm.

Period: 19th century

480 €

Short Hunting Dart Made Of Bamboo, Deer Leg, Horn And Brass

Short hunting dart made of bamboo, deer leg, horn and brass. It was used during short hunting to finish off game on the ground. Mounted on brass and bamboo. Length 64 cm. Blade length 28 cm.

Period: 19th century

120 €

Pair Of Frames Representing A Collection Of High-ranking Italian Dignitaries

Souvenir of the Grand Tour. Collection of 196 oval plaster medallions depicting profiles of illustrious Greek and Roman men and women (emperors, philosophers, scientists). Each medallion has handwritt[...]

Period: 19th century

3 400 €

Decorative Copper Wreath – Ideal As A Game Rack Or Kitchen Decoration

Very beautiful decorative copper wreath, probably originally part of an old light fixture, but perfectly suited today as a game rack or kitchen decoration. Description: Material: copper Height: 22.5 c[...]

Period: 19th century

350 €
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19th Century Carved Coconut

Carved coconut, pontoon work, the decoration visibly late 18th or early 19th century

Period: 19th century

190 €
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19th Century Carved Walnut

Carved walnut, 19th century pontoon work

Period: 19th century

190 €
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Renaissance Heraldic Lion, Large Double Decorator's Mold, Circa 1860,

Two curious professional molds from end of 19th century, galvanic metal, one with a golden patina, the second copper-plated, by bringing them together, we obtain a Renaissance-style heraldic lion in 3[...]

Period: 19th century

380 €
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19th Century Sicilian Cabinetry Coin Purse

Travel coin purse in mahogany woodwith gilded bronze handlesProvenance: Noble Sicilian family.

Period: 19th century

900 €

Shell With Cameo Carved In Relief, 19th Century

Shell with large cameo carved in deep relief. Late 19th century. Cameo diameter 12 cm. Shell height 20 cm, width 16 cm.

Period: 19th century

650 €
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Souvenir Of The Grand Tour Journey To Italy 19th Century Cameos

Souvenir of the Grand Tour 19th century Fine plaster cameos Velvet frame (light wear) with curved glass late 19th century Diameter 21 cm

Period: 19th century

380 €

19th Century, Model Of The Milan Cathedral

19th centuryModel of the Milan CathedralCarved and perforated wood, cm 100 x 132 x 78 Equipped with internal lighting system The image shows an elaborate wooden model of the Milan Cathedral. The model[...]

Period: 19th century

4 600 €

Erotic Statuette In Carved Wood, Monk, Phallic, Erotica, Folk Art, 19th Century

Small carved wooden statuette representing a monk in the form of a phallus. Erotica, Curiosa, folk art, 19th century. Good condition. 9.5cm high, approximately 4cm in diameter. Shipping costs included[...]

Period: 19th century

450 €
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Ancient Seal With Marital Coat Of Arms And Marquis Crown

Seal matrix made to "seal" the marquisal marriage of two noble families. The seal is made of steel and has been preserved along with a beautiful fragment of the Japanese lacquer wax stick used by the[...]

Period: 19th century

330 €
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Antique Bronze Door Knocker With A Bishop's Coat Of Arms, Late 19th Century, Curiosity

Antique bronze knocker with a nuanced golden patina. Late 19th century. Representation of a bishop surmounted by a coat of arms. Founder's marks intaglio on the reverse. Dimensions: Length: 15 cm. Wid[...]

Period: 19th century

100 €
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Fifteen Medallions With Profile Portraits. Hardwood, Metal. 19th Century.

Fifteen medallions with profile portraits. Hardwood, metal. 19th century. Set of tondos with a suspension ring featuring profile portraits of historical figures on the front and an inscription and num[...]

Period: 19th century

1 200 €

Italian Marionette - Opera Dei Pupi

An unusual Italian (Sicily (?)) walnut marionette painted in the style of "Opera dei Pupi", decorated with lace and embroidery. 99 cm high. Very good condition. Circa 1800. The brown velvet may be lat[...]

Period: 19th century

3 750 €
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Renaissance Style Chatelaine, Napoleon III Watch Holder, Enamelled Portraits, 19th Century Women's Jewelry

Antique & large chatelaine dating from the second half of the 19th century. Silver-plated metal model with enameled motifs of Renaissance-style women. Set enhanced with turquoise and garnet cabochons.[...]

Period: 19th century

600 €
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United Order Of Druids Silver Medal

The creation of the Ancient United Order of Druids in 1833 resulted from a split within the Ancient Order of Druids; a significant portion of its members decided to create a druidic order more open to[...]

Period: 19th century

350 €
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Rare And Old Entomology Lot 6 Boxes Natural History Late 19th Century Dlg Deyrolle

Rare complete lot, 6 old entomology boxes with different subjects, vertebrae, fish, insects, seedsAs is, end of the 19th century3 different sizes: small 39 by 26 cm medium 50 by 28 cm large 50 by 31 c[...]

Period: 19th century

1 200 €

Master Chest Of Drawers

19th century master's chest of drawers. Louis Philippe style and period, it is revealed by a main drawer as well as a hinged drawer in the center. In good condition, note the patina of time. It measur[...]

Period: 19th century

280 €

Skull - Ivory Memento Mori - Netsuke Japan 19th Century

Skull, memento mori in patinated ivoryNetsuke Signature below the skullJapan, Meiji period H. 4.3 cmShipping possible, inquire

Period: 19th century

480 €

Silver Matrix Seal Stamp With The Arms Of The Varnod Family (switzerland) "i Am Patient"

silver matrix seal stamp with the arms of the Varnod family (Switzerland) "I am patient"

Period: 19th century

340 €

Stamp Seal Matrix Under Military Intendant Monogram Ja Shield Surmounted By A Helmet

stamp seal matrix under military intendant monogram JA shield surmounted by a helmet

Period: 19th century

260 €

Napoleonic Prisoner Of War Horn Erotic Perfume Bottle, Straw Box

A highly unusual Napoleonic prisoner-of-war carved horn and bone scent bottle in an ornate straw work Casket, late 18th/early 19th century, c.1800, the scent bottle carved as a phallus, Measurements: [...]

Period: 19th century

1 425 €

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