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19th Century


Aesculapius Intaglio On Honor Glass Of Dr. Hugo Rühle, 1855

Large Honor Glass,  crystal from Bohemia or Silesia, offered to professor and doctor emeritus Hugo Rühle, (1824-1888) who fought against tuberculosis and was professor at the University of Breslau. It[...]

Period: 19th century

480 €
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Guard Plate, Forest Administration, Hunting, Second Empire, Napoleon.

Beautiful guard plate of the forest administration, in stamped bronze, with the Imperial eagle, with its belt loops. Good condition.

Period: 19th century

230 €
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Chinese Magic Lantern 1850

LAPIERRE CHINESE Beautiful magic lantern from the manufacturer: LAPIERRE 36 cm

Period: 19th century

2 800 €

Napoleon Bonaparte. Round Bronze Medallion To Hang,

Napoleon Bonaparte. Round bronze medallion to hang, representing a profile of the sovereign. 19th century work. Good condition. Diam .: 8 cm.

Period: 19th century

140 €

Balance fin XIXème pièce de compagnonnage

Balance en diminutif, pièce de compagnonage fin XIXème. Beau noyer. Manque un crochet. Dimensions avec plateau à l'avant

Period: 19th century

1 200 €

Small Double Portable Mirror For Curiosity Cabinet, Magnifying Mirror And Mercury Tin

Interesting small portable mirror with double tain, one (rectangular) normal and the other (round), magnifying. It closes, and thus the two mirrors are protected in case of transport. Removable rear t[...]

Period: 19th century

490 €

A Frisian Brass 10 Kilo Free Hanging Balance Beam Scales.

A Frisian Brass Free Hanging Balance Beam Scales. Still with its original two pans and chains. Stamped: L Co Sneek =  ( Frisian Town)=  Louwans & Co 1870-1903 Interesting is to see that this impres[...]

Period: 19th century

550 €

Pair Of Old Taxidermy Lamp Bases With Deer Legs And Solid Silver

Lamp bases made with ibex legs, old taxidermy, base and top in solid silver (no hallmarks but acid tested). The electrification needs to be redone, old bayonet bulb holder.

Period: 19th century

500 €
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Tea / Coffee Cup, Nineteenth Lithophanie, Optical Illusion Napoleon III Nineteenth Pre Cinema

Old porcelain cup and saucer. Lithophanic model concealing a humorous scene in the background. Napoleon era iii. Very good condition, a slight crack in the background. 7cm high

Period: 19th century

280 €
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Beautiful Handbag In Self And Silver XIXth Century

Beautiful handbag in silk and silver. The body, entirely original, is in decorated silk, while the hinge, in solid cast silver, chiseled and sculpted, is adorned with ramages with oriental figures and[...]

Period: 19th century

1 600 €
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Amusing Fashion Implements From Libertine Shoemaker, 19th Century

Punch and lace-up hook for boot, turned steel, nicely curved sleeves are sculpted bone in the shape of female legs shod in elegant boots and very evocative  .... Funny objects from the late 19th or 19[...]

Period: 19th century

280 €
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Mappemonde XIX J.forest Paris

Globe Terrestre XIX J.Forest -Piétement  Tripode en Fonte . Dressé par J.Forest géographie, et édité par  Girard &Barrére situé 17 -19 Rue de Buci a Paris , il repose sur son élégant support en f[...]

Period: 19th century

680 €

2 Beaulieu Folioscopes Around 1900

2 BEAULIEU LE COUCHER and LE KISSER FOLIOSCOPES Fine and rare French optical toys by Léon BEAULIEU. Super 4 X 6.5 cm

Period: 19th century

550 €

Balance Bronze And Brass

Spectacular scale, very decorative, from the 19th century, in gilded bronze and brass;

Period: 19th century

1 200 €

Deal Of 6 Spirits Labels, French Enamels, Mid 19th Century

Here is a set of 6 "labels"  enamels on copper, hand painted mid 19th century, which were attached to the decanters by chains. Cherry brandy, Cassis, Calvados, Marc, Fine champagne, Kirsch, each of th[...]

Period: 19th century

340 €
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Half Coconut Carved Wedding Cup - Period Early XIXth Century

Half coconut in carved cut with decoration of two figures, a woman and a man with a top hat, surrounding a medallion. Perimeter chiseled with clusters and leaves of vines, shell and stylized head. Thi[...]

Period: 19th century

280 €

An Original Painted Cast Iron Ornament / Doorstop

An Original Painted Cast iron Ornament / Doorstop With the rare subject of a family preparing a goose for dinner Continental end of the 19th century. In very good original condition with beautiful [...]

Period: 19th century

195 €

Napoleon Legend: Pressed Wood: Retreat From Russia,

Framed in a medallion, a turned blackened wood and gilded bronze frame of the 19th century, it is a relief of compressed burl wood, cover of a "demi-solde" snuffbox, illustrated of a terrible scene fr[...]

Period: 19th century

240 €
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Ex-voto Signed Gr Character Falling From A Balcony Thank You To The Virgin And Child

Ex-voto Signed Gr Character Falling From A Balcony Thank you to The Virgin and Child frame dimensions: 33 x 27 cm

Period: 19th century

220 €

Bell From 1827, Moorish Noddle Head And Giraffe In Sautoir

Very pretty bell with movable head, a Charles X model, once gilded and patinated bronze, which could be bought in galleries of the Palais Royal. The dancer, superbly dressed, carrying her tambourine h[...]

Period: 19th century

280 €
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Seal Stamp Silver Coat Of Arms Party Fleur De Lys Crescent Azure Sand Currency VI And Virtute

Seal Stamp Silver Coat of Arms Party Fleur De Lys Crescent Azure Sand Currency VI And Virtute

Period: 19th century

260 €

Covered Urn, Turned Serpentine Stone, 19th Century,

This truncated conical pot, threaded in engraving, with a retracted and turned lid, seems ordinary, but it is hollowed out in a single block of stone known as "serpentine". Separation of tin between t[...]

Period: 19th century

480 €
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Tsuba Marugata Iron Decor Ginkgo Leaves

Tsuba Marugata Iron Decor Ginkgo Leaves

Period: 19th century

180 €

China Late 19th Century Rare Cane With Watercolor Painter System Bamboo Shaft

CHINA, late 19th / early 20th century. RARE cane painter / watercolorist. Was made of bamboo. A bronze and brass boubon at each end: One with a stylized floral decoration, in bronze, discovers a h[...]

Period: 19th century

520 €
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Aurore Magnificent Velvet Grégoire, Silk, Empire Period Museum Piece

l'Aurore Magnifique Velours Grégoire, Silk, Empire Period Museum Piece Heightened with back paint, apparently original lined

Period: 19th century

920 €

Grand Chef-d'oeuvre De Maîtrise Figurant Un Clocher De Cathėdrale Et Sa Flèche.

Exceptionnel et grand chef-d'oeuvre de maîtrise figurant un clocher de cathėdrale et sa flèche.  -Présentant une flèche secondaire en pénétration,  deux lucarnes triangulaires en chiens assises et [...]

Period: 19th century

5 800 €
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Postillon Armband

RARE COMPLETE ARMBAND FROM THE COMPANY OF POSTILLON MASTERS No CR-918 BLUE AND WHITE COLORS (PARIS) MOUNTED IN A WOODEN FRAME SECOND EMPIRE PERIOD

Period: 19th century

300 €
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Arêtier

-Maquette en hêtre et noyer d'un arêtier sur lierne tournant à 45 degrés , réalisé à la fin du XIXE siècle par un compagnon charpentier. -Ce chef-d'oeuvre est une réduction d'une pièce de charpente[...]

Period: 19th century

480 €
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Guitarde

Grande et belle guitarde surmontée d'une flèche réalisée à la fin du XIXE siècle par un compagnon charpentier. -En charpente, la guitarde est un ensemble de pièces cintrées en plan et en élévation [...]

Period: 19th century

1 950 €
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Big Red Coral Tubipora Musica Of 2.5 Kg

Large red coral in organ formation with a conical base and extending by multiple tubular formations and ending in a "mossy carpet" which is the part forming the "umbel" of the coral Large block in ver[...]

Period: 19th century

380 €

Miniature, Hair Embroidery, Early Nineteenth Century, Object Of Curiosities Reliquary

Old object of curiosities dating from the beginning of the 19th century. Reliquary frame containing hair embroidery. Original brass frame. Measures 9.6cm in diameter. Frame that can be suspended or pl[...]

Period: 19th century

250 €
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Ecorché Anatomical Object Of Curiosity Frog 1900 Science Vanity Skin Anatomy Cabinet

Old anatomical skin showing a batrachian cut in its length. Model dating from the early twentieth century. In good condition. 19cm x 13.5cm Perfect for a cabinet of curiosities

Period: 19th century

200 €
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Pair Of Small Scissors In Polished Steel Nineteenth

Pair of small polished steel scissors decorated with foliage, in its case. Nineteenth

Period: 19th century

250 €

A 19th Century German Carved Ivory Tankard

A German ivory tankard carved in 17th century style. The body of the tankard is carved with a bacchalian scene: the young Bacchus is accompanied by a host of frolicking putti, music-making fauns with [...]

Period: 19th century

32 000 €

Napoleon , Large Carved Round Bas Relief, 19th Century

Fastuous applique medal 30 cm in diameter, a walnut wood tondo carved in low relief, featuring the Emperor left profile, looking beyond the pyramids ..... Beautiful antique sculpture, from the 19th ce[...]

Period: 19th century

480 €
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Old Badger Skull Base Cabinet Of Curiosity Animal Skull

Spectacular ancient skull of a pedestal animal. BLAIREAU. Period late nineteenth. O n a posterior base in black rhodoid and metal. Dimensions: Total height: 23.5 cm. Crane alone: Long: 12 cm H: [...]

Period: 19th century

160 €
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2 French Medals, David d'Angers

Voici une belle médaille uniface par David d'Angers, 4 profils de jeunes hommes, en mémoire de l'exécution des 4 sergents de la Rochelle, plaquette bronze fondu et argenté, elle est signée et légendée[...]

Period: 19th century

360 €
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Objects Of Curiosity: Pair Of Entomological Paintings With Butterfly Wings And Insects

Very nice pair of mosaic frames of butterfly wings, various insects including a large part of "cetonia" late 19th, creating a naturalistic decor. Small labels enhance the presentation, making the comp[...]

Period: 19th century

600 €

19th Century Porcelain Flirty Bottle Cap

Naughty bottle stopper in Old Paris style 19th century porcelain representing the upper body of a slightly naked woman. Stopper that we put on a bottle of alcohol.

Period: 19th century

120 €

Object Of Curiosity Napoleon III, Bronze Marble & Coral Angelot XIXth Group Sculpture

Old & large group in bronze, marble and coral. Putto mounted on a white Carrara marble plinth. Gilt bronze frame decorated with laurel garlands. The putto is topped with a large red tinted coral / 60c[...]

Period: 19th century

1 800 €
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Marianne Profil In Wood 1889

MARIANNE REPUBLIQUE Monoxyl wood carved with a profil of Marianne wearing a Phtygian cap and laurel wreath and adorned with an earring. Bears a signature (Luy?) and dated 1889. Size: 24 cm x 38 cm [...]

Period: 19th century

260 €

Rhinoceros In Repoussé Leather Mid 19th Century

RARE Rhinoceros in spun leather on a steel core filled with fluff and straw. Mid-19th century work. Length 47 cm by width of 18 cm by a height of 29 cm in total Emerald-colored glass eyes To report se[...]

Period: 19th century

680 €
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Liana Musea Trunk

Very beautiful trunk of Musea liana, probably a wa wa liana producing giant beans. It can reach 7 km long. Origin Madagascar, 19th century height 93 cm excluding base sold with base

Period: 19th century

750 €

Inro Carved Bamboo

Magnificent example of Japanese art for this accessory of the Kimono in bamboo wood carved in high reliefs of animated scene. These small utility boxes served as a pocket for the Kimono and were origi[...]

Period: 19th century

290 €

12 Cendrillon Polyoramic Stereoscopic Views Circa 1870

CENDRILLON circa 1870 Féerie du Théâtre Impérial du Chatelet Complete series of 12 stereoscopic and polyoramic views of the BK brand in perfect condition, in their original case (the case is complete [...]

Period: 19th century

280 €

Ny Firemen, 19th Century Magic Lantern Plate: Mac Allister

Here is an object that we do not often see, a beautiful rectangular wooden plate, 18cm x 10cm, inlaid with a view of painted glass: departure of the firefighters from New York. Signed by TH Mc Alliste[...]

Period: 19th century

140 €
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Stereoscopic Views The Eiffel Tower 1889

Set of stereoscopic and polyoramic views of the 1889 Universal Exhibition in Paris

Period: 19th century

900 €

Etched Glass In Its Travelling Case

Very beautiful straight thick crystal glass engraved all around the windings of foliage with on one side the symbols of love with an altar surmounted by 2 doves and framed by 2 fires and 2 hearts belo[...]

Period: 19th century

400 €
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Russian Samovar

Russian brass samovar from Tula from the end of the 19th century with gadroon decoration on the belly. with its tray and bowl. The handles are made of wood. Shows traces of oxidation on the top and [...]

Period: 19th century

250 €

Marotte En Papier MÂché Display Mannequin Head Napoleon III Boiled Cardboard Eyes Sulphide

Former female store fad in polychrome boiled cardboard, the eyes are in sulphide. In very good condition. A crown of hair helps stabilize the hats. Perfect to complement a sewing mannequin. Period 186[...]

Period: 19th century

800 €
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Brass Notary Sign

old brass notary sign some wear see photo delivery 30 euros

Period: 19th century

350 €

Brass Box

Brass box decorated from the early 19th century

Period: 19th century

230 €

Nineteenth Reliquary Hair Frame

Unusual 12- slot hair frame. 21cm long - 30cm high Good condition. Small slight traces of oxidation. Small fragility at the hinge of the rear binding but functional. To put on or to hang

Period: 19th century

600 €
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BOÎTE à PANNEAUX d'AGATE MONTEE SUR 4 PIEDS BOULE d'AGATE

Ravissant coffret à cage métallique dorée et guillochée contenant de fines plaques d'agate zonée de tons roux et blanc - la fermeture est assurée par une charnière en parfait état et  bon fonctionn[...]

Period: 19th century

450 €

Turned Wood Masters Object.

Masterpiece in turned wood, mahogany rosewood, yew and ebony.

Period: 19th century

700 €

Ankush, India, 19th

Mahout's staff, scepter of authority for the "mahout", is an instrument used in training and allows the elephant to be steered. Also it is frequently found as an attribute of Ganesh. Chiseling of the [...]

Period: 19th century

750 €

Windsor Miniature Chair XIX Eme

SMALL MINIATURE CHAIR OF THE XIX EME.MEASURES: 45X25X15 CM

Period: 19th century

350 €

Three Dressed Engravings Napoleon III Period

Three pretty dress engravings from the Napoleon III period. They are framed in modern frames of very good quality and represent dancers or actresses. The clothes are made in pretty old fabrics with gi[...]

Period: 19th century

290 €

Mounted Image Of Butterfly Wings, France, 19th Century

Very beautiful mount of butterfly wings, representing a refined multilayer rosette. In its original frame. France, Napoleon III period

Period: 19th century

1 200 €

Luxury Yoke XIX Century

Rare luxury wooden yoke, XIX Century, finely carved and cut in a rounded shape for immediate placement. Dated September 13, 1879 by F. Skjel Gilo. Beautiful patina, object of curiosity and very decora[...]

Period: 19th century

400 €

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