Rare, well-preserved fossil of a large, Quaternary-era holy water scallop shell, once used for holy water in a chapel. This natural wonder, a work of art in itself, is rich in symbolism, reflecting it[...]
One of a kind. Gigantic fragment of Fontainebleau Gogotte on a custom base. Fontainebleau Gogotte is a natural sandstone formation that formed millions of years ago in the Fontainebleau region of Fran[...]
Medieval armorial seal (15th–16th century) Large medieval armorial seal in brown wax – Savoy / Dauphiné – Late 15th / early 16th century Diameter: 5.5 cm | Thickness: 1.5 cm | Original Wax Seal: Super[...]
Very large fossilized mammoth tooth on a custom base. The mammoth was a large, hairy mammal that lived during the Ice Age and is related to the elephant. It adapted to the cold climate thanks to its t[...]
Absolutely unique. A gigantic fragment of a Fontainebleau Gogotte on a custom-made base. A Fontainebleau Gogotte is a natural sandstone formation that formed millions of years ago in the Fontainebleau[...]
Fragment of a pile from the foundations of the old Temple Gate in Paris, part of the fortifications of Charles V (1364-1380), removed during the construction of line 3 (lot 4) of the Paris metro and p[...]
Beautiful cross-section of a septarian nodule on a metal stand. Septarian nodules are fossilized mud bubbles dating back 50 to 70 million years. Belgium is one of the main discovery sites for these ob[...]
Duo of ambers from the Baltic Sea (Poland)A large and rare rough stone of 25 grams, and a polished fragment with inclusion (a dipteran) almost 44 million years old. Eocene period.Dimensions: - raw amb[...]
Gigantic Ammonite Fossil on Custom Black Stand.Approximately 150-200 million years old.An ammonite is an extinct marine animal belonging to the squid class. Ammonites lived in the seas of the Paleozoi[...]
Pieces of Egyptian porphyry from Ostia. Pieces of ancient floors. They were brought back from Italy around 1910 by an archaeologist. These are guaranteed antique. Prices: €100 / €500, or a good price[...]
Nice set of six tools from the Paleolithic (Prehistory), in honey flint "speckled" with bluish and black dendrites. A scraper/scraper, four arrowheads and a point blank. Each tool measures between 4.4[...]
This rare natural amethyst specimen, featuring an exceptional calcite formation of brilliant crystals at its center, is a remarkable piece. It showcases a deep, vibrant purple crystal growth, with a w[...]
We are buyers of key collections, and collectible keys Wrought iron Firesteel, a form that existed in Roman times, this one rather early Middle Ages, a model with pretty scrolls, pocket, small size, 6[...]
Gogotte from the Fontainebleau sand. The gogotte is a sandstone concretion of pure siliceous sand, coming from the sand of the Fontainebleau forest. Often appreciated for its shape. Very beautiful spe[...]
Set of Early Byzantine Silver Belt Fittings with Openwork Decoration. Byzantine Empire, Pontic Steppe or Black Sea Region. 6th–7th century AD. Measurements • Large Strap End: 9 × 2.1 cm; Weight:[...]
Rare medieval seal – P. de Rocafort, priest (late 14th – early 15th century) Elegant circular seal matrix in copper alloy, fitted with its bail. The field features a hollowed shield bearing three rocs[...]
Large silicified fossil wood. Late Triassic. 220 million years old. Madagascar. Comes from a forest of Araucarias petrified during a volcanic eruption. 32 cm X 23.5 cm
Bronze seal in the shape of a mandorla (almond, oval) with a Virgin and Child in the center. On the border, inscription: SIGILLUM CURIE EPISCOPATUS SPOLETANI Seal of the Archdiocese of Spoleto, Italy,[...]
Brazier. Wrought iron. Spain, 13th-14th centuries. One of the handles has been restored. Rear grill. Reference: "The Art of Iron. Barcelona: Santiago Rusiñol, 2007, p. 151, image 137. Wrought iron bra[...]
Medieval element (from a belt ?) decorated with an animal (a dog ?). 14th century.Gilded copper alloy. 35 x 14.5 mm 7.09 g. Very good condition. Very decorative.
Visible on request in Paris, and hand delivery possible in the capital and its suburbs. Delivery for France: 120€, contact me for the rest of the world. Important orthoceras fossil Paleozoic era -500/[...]
Decorative element in cylindrical "diabolo" pearl forming two parts pierced with a large hole in its center and separated by a median disc. Spinach green jade shaded with beige and brown. China. Shang[...]
Ornamental elements pierced with a hole and chiseled with Leiwen and scroll motifs. White jade with honey spots. China. Spring and Autumn Dynasty 770 to 475 BC. Wear, calcification and small chips.
Exceptional medieval bronze coin weight bearing the inscription IHS inlaid in silver.The letter I is inscribed inside a Templar cross.All around the Christogram there is a circular decoration of a whe[...]
Beautiful medieval sign : shield decorated with a cross. Cloisonné work with remnants of red and white enamel. 13th century 39x40 mm 13.87 g Small loss at the tip of the shield. These signs were inten[...]
China, Han Dynasty (-206 + 220 CE), rare and superb set of three gilt bronze weights. The first is circular in shape, decorated with two tiger heads. The second is oval in shape, decorated with a chim[...]
HAUTE EPOQUECabinet of CuriositiesLARGE AND CURIOUS TERRACOTTA SEAL with RELIEFS OF GOTHIC INSCRIPTION (unreadable) and a WADING BIRD, standing with its head curved towards the ground (on the right w[...]
Four beautiful and old teeth with a beautiful old patina and wear/concretions due to time.Two ruminant teeth, bovid type (cows, Bos sp.) are surrounded by two horse teeth (Equus sp.). Origin: alluvium[...]
Large fossil vertebra of a large marine mammal, of a genus now extinct, affiliated with a whale.A current gorgonian took this fossil vertebra as a substrate to develop. During storms, the fossils foun[...]
Exceptional pyramid-shaped meteorite with its complete fusion crust. It is a chondrite meteorite, which are the oldest rocks in the solar system, having undergone little or no geochemical reworking si[...]
Set comprising two polished ammonite fossils and a polished calcareous half-ammonite. H. 11 x W. 12 x D. 9 cm (pair of ammonites) H. 14 x W. 17 x D. 2 cm (half-ammonite)
Red coral branch set on a Gothic embossed brass base.
Coral, brass.
15th century.
h. 15 in. ; w. 11,8 in.
A branch of red coral mounted on a Gothic embossed and chased brass chalice base. The de[...]
RARE fossilized mammoth tooth and base. /3 Patinated metal base, solid and sober. Dimensions:
With base: Height: 15.4 cm Weight: 0.9 kg.
Base: 12 cm x 6.3 cm.
Tooth alone: L: 11 cm H: 5.9 cm Depth:[...]
Gothic copper alloy belt element with openwork decoration of a stylized virgin and child, on the side a “N” in Gothic.
Copper alloy with black patina.
Europe (Germany?), 15th century.
80 x 37mm.
[...]
Very beautiful gilded bronze harness pendant representing a four-leaf clover.
15th century.
11.44 g.
40 x 33 mm.
This format could also have been used for dog vervelles (unlike those used for [...]
Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. An elegant bronze and lead steelyard weight depicting a Cherub with wings, shown wearing a chain around his neck and with white eyes. with his wavy hair fant[...]
A double-sided illuminated manuscript on parchment hand-written and coloured from the Gothic period (15th century)
This is a page from a liturgical book such as the Psalters and courtly literature
T[...]
Gilt bronze buckle plate with bas-relief decoration of a griffin in profile raising its right foreleg; four rivets on the reverse.
12th/13th century
L.: 4.7 cm. The style of this griffin decoratin[...]
Superb natural twin of 3 pyrite cubes, or “Fool’s Gold”.During the Gold Rush of the 19th century, many people mistook pyrite for gold because of its metallic shine.Authentic crystal. Very pretty shine[...]
Curious sea urchin Pseudocidaris mammosa on limestone matrix, raised into living position with its radioles (club-shaped), characteristic of its genus.
Stage and Age: Kimmeridgian (Upper Jurassic):[...]
a completely fossilized mammoth molar
The last woolly mammoth disappeared at the end of the Pleistocene, around ten thousand years ago. Climate change, not humans, caused the mammoth's extinction 4,0[...]
Selection of 3 Gogottes de Fontainebleau fragments. On modern black oak base. Les Gogottes de Fontainebleau, a rare masterpiece of natural art from the Fontainebleau region of France. Forged over mill[...]
Nice batch of 16 minerals from the four corners of the world. Some on bases.
Spearhead gypsum (on base) from Neuilly-sur-Marne (Seine et Marne), Rose Quartz from Brazil (on base), 3 translucent Quart[...]
A Medieval bronze seal of a pair of birds either side of a tree or flower.
English, 14th century.
Measures 3 x 1.9 cm.
Weighs 7.65 grams.
The inscription appears to read Inscription of ‘SI[...]
A Medieval bronze seal of a large bird with a branch in its beak.
English, 14th century.
Measures 2.7 x 1.6 cm.
Weighs 5.87 grams.
The inscription appears to read 'IESV: SEL BON E LEL', wh[...]
A Medieval bronze seal belonging to a Rector.English, 14th century.Measures 4 x 2.5 cm.Weighs 17.62 grams.Seal design shows a seven petal flower with a six point star above and crescent moon below.The[...]
Large ammonite mounted on a wooden base, stable, dimensions approximately 37 cm by 24 cm for an average thickness of 7 cm, weight approximately 15 kg, beautiful effect for a cabinet of curiosities....[...]
A beautiful and large ammonite, dimensions 28 cm long by 23 cm wide, thickness 7/8 cm, good condition just dusted!!! Weight over 5 kg ....For any information 0778337598
Incredible raw hematite in very large format. It measures 37cm long by 16cm high and weighs more than 10 kilos! It is very rare to find a geode of this size. Hematite with its black nodules is emblema[...]
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