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Butterfly Under Glass

Butterfly under rectangular glass globe. Work from the 20th century. Dimensions - Total weight : 339 grams Total height : 15.2 centimeters Length : 17.7 centimeters Depth of the frame : 5.4 ce[...]

Period: 20th century

140 €
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Melanesia, First Half Of The Twentieth Century, Pair Of Ancient Shells Used As Currency

Melanesia, first half of the twentieth century, very pretty pair of old shells, then used as currency. To better enjoy these beautiful pieces, the previous owner had the delicacy to have them mounted [...]

Period: 20th century

220 €
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Marquetry Master's Chest Of Drawers

Pretty marquetry chest of drawers opening with two drawers on the front in Louis XV style. Very good condition Length 47 Depth 24.5 Height 40

Period: 20th century

680 €

Globe

Pretty composition of 4 naturalized Madagascar Comet butterflies, moths, a very characteristic and quite rare endemic species. A true object of curiosity, this very beautiful object will fit wonderful[...]

Period: 20th century

740 €

Wall Frame In The Style Of Cabinets Of Curiosities - Murex Shells Comb Of Venus

Wall decoration composed of juvenile Murex shells - Venus comb presented under glass with painted wooden frame. The elements of this set are a recent composition in the style of cabinets of curiositie[...]

Period: 20th century

220 €

China, Stingray Picnic Set Circa 1900

China Picnic set in shagreen with brass rim, brass ring at the end Including a pair of chopsticks and a knife with wooden handle and metal blade (oxidation) Period around 1900 Expertise by the PORTIER[...]

Period: 20th century

300 €

Frame Circa 1950 With 11 Butterflies From Asia

Entomological frame in perfect condition, dating from the 1950s and featuring eleven butterfly species, all from Asia. Not protected species. Condition: perfect. THE PICTURES ARE PART OF THE DESCR[...]

Period: 20th century

250 €

Lark Mirror

RARE SKYLAKE MIRROR, PERFECTLY WORKING, END OF THE 1800S, EARLY 1900s. BLADE WIDTH 26 CM ALL ORIGINAL

Period: 20th century

380 €

Curiosity: Advertising Mirrors By Léopold Verger Early 20th Century.

Rare and unusual early 20th-century advertising objects, edited by publisher/printer Léopold Verger (1862-1915) in Paris for a salesman selling bicycles and sewing machines in Guerche: Mr. P. Germain.[...]

Period: 20th century

100 €

Cat Skeleton By N Boubee

N. Boubée central natural history counter, educational cat skeleton

Period: 20th century

600 €
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Series Of 20 Framed Herbarium Plates

Set of 20 framed herbarium plates, 20th century. Recent frames, good condition. Ideal for creating a botanical wall. Each framed plate measures 43 cm high by 33 cm wide.

Period: 20th century

900 €

Paesina Plaque In A Small Gilded Frame

Paesina plaque, in a small gilded frame from the 20th century Originating from the Florence region, paesina, also called "dream stone", "Tuscan marble" or "Florence marble" was used for decorating fur[...]

Period: 20th century

480 €
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"general De Gaulle" Snuffbox

Polychrome wooden snuffbox representing General de Gaulle. Year 1950. Annotation below the tobacco jar "hand carved". The articulated arms are adjustable and are made up of two pipes. A truly rare obj[...]

Period: 20th century

480 €

Miniature Silver Objects

Collection of 16 miniature silver objects. Weight 314 gr.

Period: 20th century

1 600 €

Large Coco Butt Sea Coconut From Seychelles

Large seed of the sea coconut (Lodoicea maldivica) endemic to the Seychelles, recognized as the largest seed in the world. This one is presented in half on its black metal base. Unvarnished natural ma[...]

Period: 20th century

550 €

Bone Skull Sculpture

very rare and unique small bone skull sculpture very curious object quite large dimension

Period: 20th century

375 €

Miniature Printing Press

Mechanical printing press from the 20th century. Press called "Gutenberg" invented in 1450. The various technical elements of the original press are perfectly reproduced on this miniature (capital, [...]

Period: 20th century

220 €

Mobile Erotic Subject

Character representing a sailor Wick lighter Erotic subject with movable arm allowing the wick to be released from the lighter Height 7 cm

Period: 20th century

580 €

Very Golden Muscardin Skeleton

Magnificent idea that this artist "Lemaitre" had in 2015... He had the idea of immortalizing the fine skeleton of Kerivoula Picta, or dormouse using the electroplating process... For our greatest plea[...]

Period: 20th century

265 €
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Set Of 7 Malachite Eggs

a batch of 7 malachite eggs of different sizes between 3.5 and 4.5 cm total weight 482 gr

Period: 20th century

150 €
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China Or Indochina Mother-of-pearl Shell Carved And Openwork Early 20th Century

Beautiful mother-of-pearl shell carved and openwork with decoration of birds, flowers and plants. Chinese or Indochinese work from the beginning of the 20th century. In excellent condition, base which[...]

Period: 20th century

350 €

Canadian Hunting Trophy

Very large Canadian hunting trophy

Period: 20th century

450 €

Devilish Blacksmith Sign In Cut Sheet Metal

Funny blacksmith sign in cut-out sheet metal, painted black, the blacksmith is in fact a little devil

Period: 20th century

260 €

Philosopher Monkey For Cabinet Of Curiosities

Monkey sitting on books with vanity and compass for bronze curiosity cabinet. Unsigned.

Period: 20th century

1 400 €

Life Size Skull Vanity Theater Decor

Vanity Skull Life Size Theater Decor Very beautiful piece from the second part of the 20th century Production made by theater decorators Composition work, papier-mâché and various patinas Wear and tea[...]

Period: 20th century

500 €

Ostrich Egg

We present this perfectly intact ostrich egg, decorated with a whole system of pompoms, which gives it a crazy decorative look. Weight 290 gr (E24)

Period: 20th century

200 €

Taxidermy - Carved Brown Ram Skull On Base

Finely carved brown ram's skull with rose patterns, beautiful descent of the horns.Species NOT LISTED.Placed on a metal support but can also be hung on a wall using the cord already present at the bac[...]

Period: 20th century

390 €

Taxidermy - Carved Ram Skull On Base

Finely carved ram skull with beautiful amplitude of horns in very good condition. NON-CITES species. Placed on a metal support but can also be hung on a wall using the cord already present at the back[...]

Period: 20th century

390 €

Set Of 10 Waxed Cardboard Geese Decoys, Usa, 1960s

Set of 10 life size Canada Geese made of double sided waxed cardboard mounted on metal stakes. They can be placed both indoors and outdoors as they are water resistant. The neck is swivel, 7 of them h[...]

Period: 20th century

780 €

Wall Sculpture Representing An Erect Winged Phallus

Plaster wall sculpture representing an erect winged phallus. Verdigris patina imitating bronze. Life-size. Circa 1950.

Period: 20th century

280 €
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Ensemble De Coquillages

Ensemble de coquillages comprenant deux bénitiers et quatre coquillages montés sur des socles noirs.

Period: 20th century

820 €

Coat Hook, Cast Iron Horse Head

Large coat rack representing a horse's head in cast iron. Used to hold a horse in front of its box or within a stud farm.

Period: 20th century

290 €

Mysterious Diaphanous Serpent

Like a fortune teller's sphere, this glass ball contains a mysterious product in which a diaphanous snake swims. By what mysterious process was it possible to make the tissues translucent so that only[...]

Period: 20th century

250 €
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A Rare Moorish Alhambra Influence Relief Architectural Diorama Of The Front Of A Building.

A Rare Moorish Alhambra Influence Relief Architectural Diorama Of The front Of A Building. Made of different materials including mother of pearl ebony bone and other materials. The frame also finely[...]

Period: 20th century

3 250 €

Taxidermy Of A Turtle

Old taxidermy of a turtle standing on its legs and head out. Presented on an old book in a wood and glass display case. Height: 22 cm Length: 19.5 cm Depth: 10 cm

Period: 20th century

190 €

Mummified Bat

Partly mummified bat since the wings, legs and tail are in skeleton form. Presented on a brass base and under a contemporary bell. Height: 11.5 cm Bell height: 18 cm

Period: 20th century

100 €

Dog Skull

Dog skull mounted on a brass base. It is believed to have been prepared in Indonesia and remains in very good condition with one incisor missing. It is presented under a Napoleon III glass bell, of wh[...]

Period: 20th century

190 €

Coco De Mer Said “coco Butt”

Coco de mer known as “Coco buttocks” Pretty specimen,

Period: 20th century

680 €

State Borders

ANCIENT AND ORIGINAL STONES DEFINING THE ITALIAN STATE AND THE REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO. ITALIAN STONE CM 44X36 SAN MARINO STONE CM 58X40, SLIGHT BRAKES ON THE SAN MARINO STONE

Period: 20th century

500 €

Cheval de manège en bois sculpté et laqué blanc, XXe

Cheval de manège Bois sculpté et laqué blanc XXe Vers 1900 Beau cheval de manège en bois sculpté et laqué blanc début XXe.

Period: 20th century

2 100 €

Spun Glass Pediatrician

Pediatrician in spun glass, with a child on his shoulder and cute little glasses.

Period: 20th century

150 €
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Natural History: Wooden Element Or Carved Root Evoking An Elephant's Foot

Carved wooden element, the shape of which is similar to an elephant's leg. Height 19 cm - base approximately 15 x 14 cm. Good condition.

Period: 20th century

350 €

Copper Plaque From The Soisson-maugey Bank Of Its Sens Branch.

Copper plaque from the Soisson-Maugey Bank of its Sens branch. Banque Soisson is one of the oldest French regional private banks. Created in 1835, it merged with the Banque Maugey in 1946, becomin[...]

Period: 20th century

230 €

Stuffed Moose Head. Twentieth Century.

Head and neck of a stuffed moose with glass eyes. Very good state. Canada. Twentieth century.

Period: 20th century

700 €

Coat Of Arms With Coat Of Arms

Coat of arms with crowned double-headed eagle, all in pewter. Quality work. Weight: 9.5 kg Thickness: 4.5 cm For any further information, do not hesitate to contact us. Delivery or shipping on quote.

Period: 20th century

500 €

Malachite Piece Of Natural And Unique Shape - Object For The Cabinet Of Curiosities

a piece of malachite of natural and unique shape in a dark green color and patina 9 x 25.5 cm, height 21cm, weight 7735 gr

Period: 20th century

750 €
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Prosthesis With Elbow Joint After Forearm Amputation. Early 20th Century

Prosthesis with elbow joint after forearm amputation. Early 20th century E.Haran, Orthopedic bandage specialist in Paris. See the “Catalogue général illustré orthopédie, prothèse, béquilles, gout[...]

Period: 20th century

430 €

Mallard Duck - Taxidermy Mid-20th Century

Pretty Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) stuffed on its wooden base. In standing up position. Beautiful naturalistic expression, clean work from the 1960s-1970s. Beautiful plumage (but beautiful ra[...]

Period: 20th century

80 €

Not Even Afraid Of An Uromastyx

This prehistoric animal does not threaten me from the height of its twenty centimeters... The whiptail lizard or Uromastyx is a peaceful herbivorous lizard with an impressive tail. Originally from the[...]

Period: 20th century

135 €
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Artists Model

A beautiful patinated and hinged antique two-tone hardwood model. Complete and fully functional. The height is 33 cm. The condition is excellent.

Period: 20th century

950 €

Indian Head Mascot In Silver Bronze By Fayral Pierre Le Faguays

Indian head mascot in silvered bronze. Work by Pierre LE FAGUAYS known as Fayral. Marked Feathers in our cap. Signed Fayral on the side. Numbered 20/50 on the back.

Period: 20th century

780 €

Malachite Piece Of Natural And Unique Shape - Object For The Cabinet Of Curiosities

a piece of malachite of natural and unique shape in a dark green color and patina 8 x 12 cm, height 7 cm, weight 868 gr

Period: 20th century

250 €
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Csio Trophy In Rome In 1979 Riding French Team

CSIO Trophy won by the French team in 1979 in Rome for the second consecutive time.In solid silver made by the goldsmith MISSIABLIA in Venice. Marble base in red, silver base with on three sides the i[...]

Period: 20th century

750 €

Vanity Cabochon Skull In Malachite

Cabochon Vanity Skull In Malachite Very beautiful piece, finely carved and chiseled Free and insured shipping in mainland France

Period: 20th century

200 €

Derby Moose Trophy

Exceptional trophy. Derby moose ( Taurotragus derbianus) Beautiful cape-shaped head of a specimen with beautiful amplitude and symmetry of the trophy. Species considered to be the largest and most mas[...]

Period: 20th century

5 400 €

Murano Glass Globe, Enamelled, Painted And Gilded

Murano glass globe, enamelled, painted and gilded, Venice, first half of the 20th century, height 31 cm, base diameter 14 cm.http://www.oldpaintingsonline.com

Period: 20th century

1 800 €

Mascot Representing A Cow In Silvered Bronze Made By H. Payen

This silvered bronze mascot represents a cow, it bears the H. Payen signature. It is old and well made. We report slight classic wear on the mascot, note that the four corners of the marble base are c[...]

Period: 20th century

320 €

Automotive Mascot In Silvered Bronze Signed Frecourt Allemand Onyx Base

Here is a silver bronze mascot bearing the signature "Frecourt made in France", it is entitled the Indian. The onyx base was added later. We report slight yellow marks in several places on the mascot,[...]

Period: 20th century

220 €

Suite Of 6 1970 Design Plates In Polycarbonate Artist Exhibition Colors /1

Set of 6 polycarbonate plates in different colors with female face. Very contrasting 1970 design. These plates were sold as derivative products alongside an artist (?) exhibition in a gallery (distr[...]

Period: 20th century

60 €
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