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Rare set of five old insect dioramas, entomology circa 1940.
Very beautifully made German creations, teeming with details.
Labels "Dr Schlüter & Dr Mass Naturwissenschaft Anstalt[...]
Objet de curiosités: magnificent exploded Beauchêne of a Callipogon barbatus from Maison Deyrolle. Presented in the original glass case with double plates: "Maison Deyrolle depuis 1831" and "Callipogo[...]
Old taxidermy of a chamoix head with withers mounted on an oak escutcheon. Naturalization of very good quality is in perfect state of conservation. Length 52 cm depth 36 cm width 19 cm
Old taxidermy of a moorhen placed natural on a block of cork. Naturalization is very well preserved. Twentieth century. Very good state. Height: 28 cm Width: 25 cm Depth: 19 cm
Important hunting trophy, elk antler 160 cm wide, 103 cm high, very decorative and impressive.
In good condition (curiosity object, taxidermy).
Period: Around 1950.
Dimensions (H x W x D): 103 x [...]
Old naturalization of a sturgeon mounted on a wooden pedestal, all arranged in a contemporary wood and glass display case. display case dimensions: width: 23 cm depth: 11.5 cm height: 15 cm sturgeon: [...]
Low miniature sideboard, master, molded regional type, with two doors. Good condition. Width 31, length 52, Height 35cm.
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Ideal for starting a cabinet of curiosities at a low price: Vintage stainless steel medical instruments from the late 1970s, 1980s and 1990s from various brands: ‘france inox’, ‘medimex’, ‘lepine’, ‘g[...]
We present for sale this articulated mannequin of exceptional size and superb patina. These mannequins were used by sculptors and painters for the attitudes to give to the characters of their creation[...]
Superb and old taxidermy of a fox head remaining in very good condition and well stocked with hair. Mounted on an oak escutcheon. First half of the 20th century. Height of the crest: 35 cm Width of th[...]
A porcelain plate with the arms of the Romanovs (imperial double-headed eagle). Offered by Admiral Komanritsine to Mr. À.Roullier. Diameter 17.5 centimeters.
Signed HC[ie] CARRIER Patented [Belgium], c. 1910, steel, guilloché handles. Pincer scissors for chopping food on the plate, intended for people with dental problems. The blades are triple and fit int[...]
To take good care of your facial hair while traveling, here is a small tortoiseshell comb and mustache brush kit in its small fawn leather case from the beginning of the 20th century. Note the wear of[...]
Entomological glass case with a collection of Lepidoptera in the style of the Boubée or Deyrolle showcases.
Condition: sold as is. Some butterflies are missing (wingtips, antennae or abdomens).
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WOODEN PRESENTATION BOX OF A SET OF SILVER INGOTS, ENTITLED “A HUNDRED YEARS OF AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY” BY FRANKLIN MINT, produced in 1976 for the French market, including 100 silver bars measuring 925/10[...]
Telescopic acoustic horn, also known as sonotone. Antique object in galalith imitating tortoiseshell. It consists of 3 parts plus the earpiece.
Condition: very good.
THE PICTURES ARE PART OF THE D[...]
Signed "MD | Proteor" [France], Circa 1930-1950, Leather, metal, rope. The upper part is in leather, metal ball joint and metal leg painted flesh color, wooden foot covered in turned leather. A brand [...]
Splendid box covered with shells and coral branches, rich decor highlighted by the red of the coral, early 20th century, seaside work (Naples Italy??), certainly the box has some gaps but it is absolu[...]
A lovely collection of 6 rectangular enameled danger signs with white letters on a red surface, formerly hung on wooden electricity poles, in very good used condition, England 1930 (may possibly be so[...]
Magnificent bowl of petrified wood mounted on a base. Estimated period: Neogene - Miocene (20.44-23.03 million years ago. Petrified wood is a mineralized piece of a fallen tree and covered with a laye[...]
Reproduction Parade Shield of the French King Henry II (1519-1559) representing a battle scene in the center.
On the back, at the top, there is a fixing so that it can be hung on the wall.
Good cond[...]
Series of three insects in welded iron and brass composed of a praying mantis and two flies; Praying mantis: H 19 cm L 21 cm Flies: L 7 and 6 cm Ideal for a cabinet of curiosities.
Bronze woman's ankle boot that can be used as a brush pot or vase. Object of curiosity mid 20th century.Good condition. Height: 24 cmLength: 23 cmTop diameter: 11 cmHeel height: 6 cm
Very curious and rare example of a Clavagelle, tubular bivalve mollusk Aspergillum vaginiferum (Lamarck, 1818). There is little about them, and very rarely encountered in collections. This bivalve is [...]
Large dummy bottle (60 cm) (empty) of Champagne Veuve Pommery Reims with its shipping box. In good general condition (some slight aluminum missing). Originally used by a wine and spirits merchant for [...]
Very classic shape in ivory-colored waterproofed felt and three turns of braided cord instead of the usual braid. The headband is signed "Selection". The hat rack is made of turned wood painted black [...]
Set of 12 collectible shells of various origins, presented in an oval 19th century beech wood box, which can help to enrich a cabinet of curiosities. The shells are all in very good condition, and the[...]
Signed Egonmonitor, the velvety paper presentation box indicates that these scissors are made of "hardened steel" and "chrome-plated magnets", first half of the 20th century
Shipping to France and [...]
Coming from the island of Praslin in the Seychelles, this so-called “coconut” seed is endemic to this island. It has a beautiful patina and numerous marine decorations such as carved shells, pearls...[...]
Old taxidermy of a jay mounted on a section of wood and wooden base. Presented under a Napoleon III glass bell. height of the jay 30 cm width of the jay 21 cm height with the bell 47 cm.
Life-size human skull in patinated plaster with ink inscriptions. Articulated mandibles with spring presented on original black wooden base with labels. Educational object from eastern countries. Arou[...]
Taxidermy, very large Cape eland (taurotragus oryx) height 145, in good state of conservation, the ears a little damaged but not really serious, import papers in France from 1996.
Pay attention to this handsome boy, dressed and ready to show off the latest fashion from the 70s in the window, movable wooden arms, mounted on a flat iron plate, very good and robust condition, all [...]
Place ALEXANDRE DUMAS - 3rd ARRt.
Old street sign in thick enameled sheet metal with small edges 300 x 500 mm.
Fixing holes in the 4 corners + 3 small holes around the 3rd arrondissement (perhaps l[...]
Large composition of 9 butterflies (4 Phoebis Rurina from Peru and 5 Papillio Ulysses from Papua), under a Napoleon III globe. Different globes are visible on other listings.
Herbarium containing 112 plates made up of 4 collections. The plants were picked in eastern France (Jura-Alpes-Switzerland), around Paris and also in Normandy.
Object Of Curiosity Circa 1900 - Part Of Human Mandible In Galalith Or Bakelite This model represents the right half of the mandible and allows a very clear demonstration of diseased teeth, caries whi[...]
Pair of solid silver spurs of South American origin. The spurs are made up of two U-shaped branches and end in a toothed wheel.
The ends are hand-shaped.
The ending in which the wheel is located rep[...]
Mineral and stone collection An important amethyst geode with pink highlights Weight: approximately 10 kg Acquisition in a collection around 1960 Dimensions: 34 x 20 x 19 cm Good condition Collection [...]
Large vintage educational display case on the processing of the fibers of the hemp plant, model from Sofia, Bulgaria from the 1960s/70s in excellent condition (the dust present is inside the case, a n[...]
Hunting trophy or educational object from the beginning of the 20th century. I opted for the natural science class where during object lessons, the teacher had (sometimes) observe and manipulate the o[...]
Too bad it's not the real skull of Bastet, ....... nevertheless, the one who painted this real cat's skull with fine gold, really had the intention of deifying it... .even though 'afterwards he protec[...]
My title may make you smile but I do not claim to know the genre of my subject. I have in front of me a beautiful pig's skull (pig), wild, certainly, since it has lost two teeth, in God only knows, wh[...]
Deer head stuffed and attached to a brown wooden escutcheon.
Hunting trophy.
On the back, there is a fixing so that it can be hung on the wall.
Good condition. 20th century work.
Dimensions -
W[...]
Hunting trophy presenting the massacre of an African antelope (Hartebeest most certainly Bubale Major) with its horns, with its wooden crest, vintage 20th century. This trophy is in good general condi[...]
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