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19th Century


Old Padlock & Key, Copper, Brass & Iron, Mauritania Circa 1900

Very nice old padlock, composed of a copper and brass cube, where the mechanism is hidden. It is alternately decorated with diamonds and hearts. Above, the iron latch, and below the chain on which is [...]

Period: 19th century

145 €

Drageoir / Brule Perfume Napoleon III Style Grand Tour, Bronze & Copper Antique Nineteenth

Old covered cup or incense burner in bronze with mythological decoration. Very beautiful decoration of vestal virgins dancing in the round around the cup. Taken from the anthropomorphic lid depicting [...]

Period: 19th century

540 €
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Companionship Work Box With Architecture Facade And Door XIX

Object of curiosity, this miniature piece of furniture represents the facade of a beautiful building, with cornice and architrave, in the center a door, surmounted by a transom with a diamond pattern [...]

Period: 19th century

2 800 €

Large Tobacco Brand, Carved Boxwood, 19th Century, Fine Treen Barcelona

Superb object, thick round slab from boxwood 10cm in diameter, hollowed stamp with a thundering barrel, one mark probably 19th century for wooden cigar boxes; Deciphered text: hypothesis: Tabacco de [...]

Period: 19th century

380 €
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Rare Brass Doll Heads Late 19th Century

Three doll heads made up of the front in brass and the back in tin, except the smallest entirely in brass. the two largest have their sulphide eyes. The smallest no longer has them. Originally these h[...]

Period: 19th century

1 200 €

Stick

This silver rod, decorated with guillochage, was used by Jewish ladies in Morocco to touch cats while avoiding their contact. This luxury accessory hung on the belt by means of a silk cord which passe[...]

Period: 19th century

280 €

Embossed And Printed Sheet Metal Plate: Coins To Accept

Old and very rare painted and printed sheet metal plate representing the coins to be accepted and probably coming from a bank or an exchange office. This plate dates from 1900. The pieces represented [...]

Period: 19th century

225 €

Scoreboard In Rosewood With Nd Insects In Semi-precious Stones .shibayama

Scoreboard in rosewood with floral motifs in gold and insects in semi-precious stones with shibayama workmanship. Japan. 9x6x1 cm

Period: 19th century

1 200 €
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Engraved Perfumer Still

Perfumer's still engraved "L'institut de beauté, 26 place Vendôme, Paris", the first perfumer in history. The handles are wooden. Beautiful unusual object

Period: 19th century

480 €

Assiette En Bronze Marie de Bourgogne Chocolaterie "A la marquise de Sévigné "

Une belle assiette (ou plat ) en bronze avec en son centre le sceau de Marie de Bourgogne ,diamètre 24 cm poids 1,5 kg ...marquée dessous à la pointe "à la marquise de Sévigné" un lien avec la Chocola[...]

Period: 19th century

125 €
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Painting Box In Rosewood And Engraved Brass Marquetry XIX Century

Napoleon III paint box Lid decorated with a paint palette Engraved brass marquetry and material Compartmented interior lined with a paint kit Good condition Dimension H 6 x W 26 x 20 cm Epoque XIX cen[...]

Period: 19th century

480 €
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Conical Anamorphosis XIX Th The Covered Pot

CONICAL ANAMORPHOSIS XIX th THE COVERED POT Beautiful conical anamorphosis XIX th representing a pot with its lid. Original gouache, 31 cm in diameter. Small lack on the edge does not prevent a perfec[...]

Period: 19th century

1 250 €

Automated Cyclist, Porcelain Head

19th century, good condition. Height: 50cm. Mechanism box base 17.5 x 30 cm. Perfect working condition. Do not hesitate to visit our site and its many offers: https://www.lecentrevilleantiquites.com/,[...]

Period: 19th century

3 600 €

Mid-size Mono-stereo Graphsoscope

Nice graphoscope for magnified and 3D viewing of mono or stereoscopic optical views. English manufacture in precious wood. Bourgeois living room object. Last half of the 19th century.

Period: 19th century

800 €
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Patriotic Medallions Alsace And Lorraine 19th

Pair of medallions representing Alsace and Lorraine probably edited after the loss of these regions in 1870 Patinated bronze medallions second half of the 19th

Period: 19th century

220 €

Important Centerpiece In Polychrome And Gilded Carved Wood And Horn. Italy, First Half XIX .

Important centerpiece with a polychrome and gilded carved wooden base in the shape of a sea monster and large horn in the centre. Made in Italy in the first half of the 19th century.

Period: 19th century

2 500 €

Bridle Door - Terracotta Sculpture - Dog Head - Wolf (curiosity / Decoration) 19th Century

Amazing Sculpture of Wolf Dogs in Polychrome Terracotta – 19th Century Superb pair of polychrome heads representing two wolf dogs of great finesse. The realism is striking: each head is finely scul[...]

Period: 19th century

1 820 €
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Old "family Pharmacy" Case, Mid 19th Century

Old case "Pharmacie des familles" of the Pharmacie Normale, J. Guettrot, 15 Rue Drouot in Paris. Middle of the XIXth century. The wooden case is covered with a paper imitating leather, in the state w[...]

Period: 19th century

350 €

Diorama Reconstruction Seaside Landscape

Diorama hamlet by the sea in a mineral landscape, in an elm burl display case, the glass being replaced

Period: 19th century

750 €

Gastronomy: Bell Menu And Advertisements, Parisian Brasserie, 1880s

an ideal object for cinema... Beautiful object, "Belle Epoque", partly silvered brass, piece of silverware engraved of art nouveau floral decoration, ergonomically shaped on level of handle, which hid[...]

Period: 19th century

280 €
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Chest Of Drawers Scale Model Inlaid With Flowers & Birds

The attributes of the gardener adorn the central panel of this pretty diminutive of a jumping chest of drawers. This beautiful piece, work of companionship or preparation for a master's degree, combin[...]

Period: 19th century

3 100 €

Framework Model Companionship Work Masters

Beautiful patina for this frame, probably the model of a project carried out by a companion who was preparing his master's degree. Complex set, with this angled design of a two-sided roof, this beauti[...]

Period: 19th century

1 150 €

Napoleon Copper Medallion Early XIXth

Empire period embossed copper medallion representing Napoleon and his wife Josephine.
Object in good condition, 18cm in diameter by 2cm thick.

Period: 19th century

125 €

Double Cruet, Emerald Blown-spun Glass, Primitive, Catalonia

beautiful piece of primitive art glassware, blown, spun, and pliers worked, beautiful green color. A piece of virtuosity, but in same time utilitarian, since it is an oil-vinegar, in the South, we ca[...]

Period: 19th century

170 €
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Rare Seal Stamp Commissariat Of The Navy In Normandy Netherlands Turned Wood Handle

Rare Seal Stamp Commissariat Of The Navy In Normandy Netherlands Turned Wood Handle

Period: 19th century

380 €

Plaque Coat Of Arms Of Alliance Huit De Grandwillers Et Cotta Currency Adiuvante Deo Pro Aequo

Brass plate engraved with Arms of Alliance Huit De Grandwillers Et Cotta Devise Adiuvante Deo Pro Aequo dimensions of the velvet support: 21 x 19 cm

Period: 19th century

420 €

Pair Of Spur XIX Century

Pair of XIX Century spur in nicely damascened silvered bronze. These spurs are rare and were proudly worn by cowboys. Provenanve: South America, probably Chilean Total height: 23.5cm Diameter: 12cm[...]

Period: 19th century

900 €

Wooden Clog Maker Sign 19th

Rare clog maker's sign in polychrome oxblood-coloured wood. Good condition for its time and use

Period: 19th century

1 400 €

Granville The Metamorphoses Of The Days

GRANVILLE les METAMORPHOSES Exceptional set of 9 characters in composition representing the animals of JJ GRANVILLE illustrating "the METAMORPHOSES OF THE DAY" From the period 1830 - 1850 and from a h[...]

Period: 19th century

5 500 €

* Miniature Corsican Kneader Masterwork Or Exhibition Baker Ref47

Rare curiosity master object or for representative or exhibition (museum object).It is a miniature crank kneader also called Corsican kneader (originally made by Ernest Corse, builder engineer in Cava[...]

Period: 19th century

900 €
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Magic Lantern, Very Large Model By Carette, Circa 1890

Very large model of magic lantern for the projection of views by the manufacturer Carette. Height: 38cm. German manufacture in tinplate. Around 1890.

Period: 19th century

400 €
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Mechanical Picture Of A Functioning Locomotive

Mechanical picture with key movement, manual winding. Colored lithograph on paper. Activated the wheels and pistons are set into motion. This picture was most certainly manufactured by Radiguet and ma[...]

Period: 19th century

900 €

19th Cty Incredible Blown Glass Pipe, Mastery Work For Companion?

Collection and curiosity item Incredible 19th century blown glass pipe, which could be a companion masterpiece by amaster glassmaker. Unrolled, the pipe, which has no faults or breaks whatsoever, sti[...]

Period: 19th century

590 €

Miniature Table, France, 19th Century

Miniature table with circular top and central foot France, 19th century Excellent condition

Period: 19th century

1 800 €

Japan XIXth Century. Fork And Knife Shibuichi

Japan for export to Europe Knife and fork dating from the end of the 19th century, The handles are made of Shibuichi, a partially gilded copper and silver alloy, each is double-sided, and decorated in[...]

Period: 19th century

260 €

Master Piece Staircase

Central suspended horseshoe staircase. Semi-circular right-turning flight of 24 steps. Limon and faux-limon "French style". Arrival landing with harlequin mosaic.

Period: 19th century

20 000 €

Pair Of 19th Century Shackles

Pair of 19th century shackles of European origin length of the chain 76cm diameter of the handcuffs approximately 8.5cm

Period: 19th century

300 €

Nineteenth Travel Folding Cup

the case is in black Moroccan in excellent condition, the silver metal cup unfolds in three parts, the handle unfolds and folds up to enter the box. No apparent mark. It is a luxurious object, beautif[...]

Period: 19th century

120 €

Master's Trolley

realization al scale, of an agricultural cart for horses

Period: 19th century

750 €

“ Analyzes “ Engraved Marble Plaque And Golden Letter 24.3x61cm Psy Medical Psychoanalysis

Spectacular marble plaque and engraved. Bears the inscription ANALYSES in engraved and gilded letters. Dimensions: H: 24.3 cm. Length: 61.5cm. Thickness: 2.1cm. Weight: approx. 8 Kgs. IN VERY GO[...]

Period: 19th century

250 €
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Master's Thesis

Beautiful object of mastery of wood turner, forming a kind of barrel. Each element is independent of the other, connected to it by a screw made in the mass. See photos.

Period: 19th century

300 €

Lithographed Advertising Sheet

Advertising lithographed plate (circa 1900) representing a cherub carrying a bunch of grapes. Sulfur of Biabaux. Disease of the vine. imp. F. Appel, 17 rue du Delta. Paris.

Period: 19th century

190 €

Rare Engraved Glass On Metal Sign From A London Cigarette's Seller. Circa 1900

Rare engraved glass on metal sign from a London cigarette's seller. Circa 1900 Click Here to see this piece directly on Our Website

Period: 19th century

480 €

Large Anatomy Board 2 Meters - Flayed Man Frohse Anatomische Wandtafeln Human Body

HOMO SAPIENS Important anatomical chart from the beginning of the 20th century. Very good condition. Very clean apart from a small tear in the top without lifting. 200cm With original high and low str[...]

Period: 19th century

350 €

Gourd Or Spray In Coloquinte With Silver Application From The 19th Time, Corsica

Gourd Or Pulverin In Coloquinte With Silver Application From The 19th Time, Corsica Complete With Its Cap And Chain

Period: 19th century

280 €

Pair Of Corporation Drinking Horns, 19th Century

There was a time when being a craftsman meant entering a community with deep-rooted rules and traditions. The apprentice worked for many years with his master before being able, perhaps, to become a[...]

Period: 19th century

2 400 €
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Leech Jar

19th century blown glass leech jar in very good condition! pointil cut Height 26.5 cm Max diameter 18 cm ref AP159

Period: 19th century

150 €
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Aaa+ Quality Ametist Geode - 7,5kg

Superb amethyst geode of very good AAA+ quality. Weight: 7.5kg

Period: 19th century

1 500 €

Master Chest Of Drawers In Solid Walnut, Empire Period - Early 19th Century

Rare small cabinet in solid walnut, with perfect proportions, respecting the dimensions of a chest of drawers. Certainly made by a companion whose work had to be exemplary, this miniature has four dra[...]

Period: 19th century

1 800 €

Three Frameworks Of Mastery Of Companion Carpenter. France Period XIXth

Four models of castle framework and half-timbering with traditional assembly. Masterpieces of achievements of Compagnon carpenter. No missing sight. From the Bourbonnais region (Duchy of Bourbon) Very[...]

Period: 19th century

670 €

Napoleon III Child Mannequin, Boiled Cardboard And Wood Nineteenth Century Shop Window

Former child mannequin. Boiled cardboard body, carved wooden legs. Model around 1880 Beautiful state of conservation. 104cm in height. The bisque head is currently on sale in another ad.

Period: 19th century

1 100 €
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Calligraphy Exercise, Declaration Of Love, Gard, Early 19th Century

Very interesting calligraphy exercise, school, with color highlights. It takes up a declaration of love, made to two sisters of the same family, born "Saussine". The rim is decorated with scrollwork o[...]

Period: 19th century

245 €

Lodge Seal, Radiant Delta, Carved Boxwood, Circa 1800

Beautiful object, turned boxwood, the seal part engraved of a Radiant Delta in the name of Yahveh surrounded by laurels, down, two initials: FT. This delta Radiating from the biblical tradition, (mee[...]

Period: 19th century

240 €
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Japan XIXth Century. Kazuka Five Shibuichi Knives

Suite of 5 knives, Japan for export to Europe They date from the end of the 19th century, each blade is signed The handles are made of Shibuichi, an alloy of copper and silver partially gilded, each i[...]

Period: 19th century

360 €

Allegory Of River, Small Carved Wood Pediment, Early 19th Century

Pretty sculpture, elm or ash wood, featuring a child seated in reeds, the resting on a marine anchor, other on a mill wheel. Traditionally, it represents the young source of a river or river, and was [...]

Period: 19th century

230 €
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Eagle De Retroussis First Empire Napoleon

Aigle De Retroussis, First Empire period, made of cannetille on fabrics, posterior gilded brass frame, frame dimensions: 8.5 x 6.2 cm

Period: 19th century

520 €

Spoon- Peasant Travel Cutlery, Horn And Bone, France 19th Century

Pretty pocket cutlery, useful on all occasions, which should be placed in a fabric or leather case, a light and practical object, while being refined, with its folding horn spoon, its bone fork with 3[...]

Period: 19th century

160 €
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"bacchanalia" Embossed Copper

Bacchanal with repoussé copper putti from the late 18th, early 19th century. Good condition, oak frame. dim: 32 cm x 26 cm

Period: 19th century

550 €

Chinese Chopstick - China XIXth Century.

Pretty ebony wand with silver pommel and end finely chiseled with characters in a landscape, dragon and clouds. Good general condition, small crack and shock visible on photos. China, 19th century per[...]

Period: 19th century

550 €
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Rare 19th Century Engraved Commemorative Glass, Pax France Russia, Franco Russian Anlliance, 1891

Very rare glass in blown glass and engraved on the one hand with the coat of arms of Russia with the double-headed eagle in a cartouche in the form of a coat of arms interlaced in a second coat of arm[...]

Period: 19th century

490 €

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