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92 objects

Masterpiece Of Cut Glass, 18th Century High Geometric Glass, Bohemia

Remarkable 16cm high stemmed glass, blown in two parts, entirely reworked by wheel to give it this extraordinary inverted pyramid shape at 10 degrees. A fine example of the virtuosity of these worksho[...]

Period: 18th century

450 €
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Framed Silk Embroidery From Nancy, 18th Century, Needlepoint Painting, France, Gilded Wood Frame, 1800

Antique framed polychrome embroidery. Nancy model dating from the end of the 18th century. Needle-painted embroidery depicting a fishing scene. Original glazed frame in gilded wood. Measures 30cm x 24[...]

Period: 18th century

580 €
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Surrealist: Louis XV Convenience Carved And Engraved Wood, With Earthenware Bidet, Tired

The madness of a 20th century decorator "bling-bling", expensive restoration of a bidet seat, which became the center of all eyes. The original body was sculpted, which is very rare, he kept this ori[...]

Period: 18th century

450 €

18th Century Stamp With The Great Coat Of Arms Of France And Collar Of The Holy Esprit

18th-century stamp featuring the great coat of arms of France and the collar of the Holy Roman Empire. The handle is made of turned walnut, with a beautiful patina. The inscription on the stamp reads:[...]

Period: 18th century

240 €

Great Find: Siver Seal Of Renowned Tablettier Compigné, Louis XV Period, Used

Small wax seal, turned ebony handle, oval silver seal in length, engraved on centre of a beautiful elephant, (with undoubtedly a monkey on its back), and, in a curved band the name: T. Compigne, two f[...]

Period: 18th century

750 €
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Buffon Button With Moss And Seeds, 18th Century

This rare specimen, of good size, is decorated with black seeds on moss strands, on a creamy white background under domed glass. The copper mount is complete with its attachment. A fine example of the[...]

Period: 18th century

380 €
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18th Century Buffon Beetle Button

This rare, large specimen features an iridescent green beetle perched on moss strands, against a creamy white background under domed glass. The copper mount is complete with its clasp. A fine example [...]

Period: 18th century

430 €
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Small Louis XV Oak Chest Of Drawers From The 18th Century

Charming Louis XV Miniature Chest of Drawers. Small child's chest of drawers or miniature chest of drawers in blond oak. Very amusing due to its quite charming proportions. It has two drawers on the f[...]

Period: 18th century

1 250 €
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Walnut Master Chest Of Drawers

Lovely master chest of drawers in walnut. 18th century Louis XV period. This Alsatian chest of drawers is called (Busch chest of drawers) for its curved belly.

Period: 18th century

520 €

Louis XV Master's Cabinet In Walnut

Rare Louis XV master's wardrobe from the end of the 18th century. We often come across master's chests of drawers or diminutives of chests of drawers, but master's wardrobes are much rarer. Our wardro[...]

Period: 18th century

1 850 €
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Pair Of Articulated Wrought Iron Spurs, 18th Century

Rare model with articulated arms and toothed wheel. Complete with their buckles and tongues. Beautiful ironwork on the wheel support. Excellent condition! 18th century period, circa 1770. Dimensions 1[...]

Period: 18th century

340 €
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Master's Chest Of Drawers, Late 18th Century

Miniature chest of drawers in marquetry. With two drawers on the front. The top is decorated with veneered wood in a checkerboard pattern. Late 18th century. Width: 30 cm - Height: 23 cm - Depth: 18 c[...]

Period: 18th century

850 €

Sleigh In Carved And Polychrome Lacquered Wood With The Medicis Lion, XVIIIth

SleighCarved and polychrome lacquered wood, cast iron.XVIIIthLouis XV periodBeautiful sleigh in carved and polychrome lacquered wood with a Medicis lion figurehead, decorated with scrolls and foliage [...]

Period: 18th century

6 200 €

Baroque Watch Holder, 18th Century, Polychrome Openwork Wood: Patience Of Chronos

Superb pocket watch display, one of those fine thick watches, which were called "onion" under French Regence and Louis XV. Placed in the evening near bed, it served as a bedside clock. It is a lacewo[...]

Period: 18th century

430 €
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Key From Montélimar

wrought iron key about 10 cm long with a drilled shank, an S-shaped bit and a cross-shaped hole, the circular ring with a diameter of 3 cm is drilled in its center and bears the inscriptions "election[...]

Period: 18th century

290 €
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Miniature Chest Of Drawers Genre "mastery"

Miniature chest of drawers in the Louis XV style - Transition. Marquetry with butterfly wing decoration. Opens with three drawers, ogee sides, white marble top. This chest of drawers was made in the 2[...]

Period: 20th century

450 €

Important 18th Century Chest Padlock

IN VERY GOOD CONDITION AND FUNCTIONAL FROM THE 18TH CENTURY

Period: 18th century

400 €
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1774 Herbarium In 4mo Format In Vellum From The Curiosities Collection Of The Father Abram, De Coursan

Beautiful 18th century herbarium in its 4to binding in ivory vellum, title page with a colored urn dated 1774; and bearing the ex-libris of Abram, Curé de Coursan. This pretty glossary of the plants o[...]

Period: 18th century

520 €

German Heraldic Manuscript On Parchment

German heraldic manuscript on parchment with four wax seals. 18th century 

Period: 18th century

1 600 €

Arnachément Bell - Bronze Fleur De Lys Decor - 18th Century Curiosity

Bronze horse bell – Flower and fleur-de-lis decoration Diameter: 5 cm Condition: Good overall condition, with slight deformation due to use and a small loss (see photos). This pretty bronze bell, deco[...]

Period: 18th century

180 €
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Alliance Coat Of Arms Embroidery With Bérain Frame, 18th Century

Beautiful embroidery representing an alliance coat of arms, in a Bérain frame, 18th century period. The alliance coat of arms made in embroidery is mounted in a beautiful Bérain frame from the 18th ce[...]

Period: 18th century

800 €

Sterling Silver Sealing Seal With Two Figures - France - 18th Century

Sterling Silver Sealing Seal with Two Figures - France - 18th Century

Period: 18th century

300 €
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18th Century Miniature Cabinet

Amazing miniature wardrobe from the 18th century, gendarme's hat and shell feet, paneled doors with flat strips, in oak. Provincial work, some old restorations.

Period: 18th century

600 €

Rare Chest Of Drawers In Veneered Wood. Strasbourg Or Rhine Valley.

Beautiful master chest of drawers in plum and walnut veneer, opening with three drawers. This piece of furniture is entirely mounted on softwood, including the drawer recesses. Beautiful original orna[...]

Period: 18th century

2 500 €

Iron Seal XVIII Family Seal

Small iron seal 18th century family crest? Length 5 cm. Oval crest. 2.5 x 2.3

Period: 18th century

350 €

Very Small, ,interesting Louis XV Period Chest Of Drawers

very interesting little Louis XV period walnut chest of drawers. It opens with five models end carved drawers, three of wich are in the belt; They are decorated with bronze pull andles and lock entrie[...]

Period: 18th century

1 300 €

Comtal Seal, Silver And Turned Boxwood, 18th Century, A Beautiful Seal

Engraved silver seal, oval shape, beautiful size, its handle is turned and beaded boxwood, with beautiful old patina. Central coat of arms, topped with count's crown, surrounded by branches, central [...]

Period: 18th century

240 €
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Coat Of Arms: French Thumb Seal In Case, Hallmarked Silver, 18th Century,

Beautiful thumb seal, silver hallmarked on stirrup, 18th century, base of oval seal decorated with strong gadroons, engraved with one superb coat of arms under count's crown, 3 stars, 1 sheep. We had[...]

Period: 18th century

480 €
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Mouchette XVIIIth

Magnificent 18th century iron candle snuffer. Remarkable ironwork, in very good condition! Very nice original patina! Spacer spring in very good working order! 19 cm long by 5 cm wide at the wrist. Ve[...]

Period: 18th century

280 €

Hunting Cup, Knife-cut Boxwood, 18th Century, “treen”

Here is an unusual object, hunting cup, which found a place in rider's pocket on 18th century, to offer toasts, celebrate the catch, without leaving riding. This one, oval in shape, is ergonomic, lef[...]

Period: 18th century

1 250 €
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Louis XV Period Pocket Lantern

Rare pocket lantern from the LOUIS XV period in boxwood and folded paper (a tiny tear in the paper to report) Very few lanterns remain because obviously they caught fire and this type of object was on[...]

Period: 18th century

1 380 €

Miniature Money Changer Scale Box

Miniature money changer scale box. Period second half of the 18th century. Probably from eastern France or Germany. The box is made of sycamore maple mounted with dovetails. It is very finely painted [...]

Period: 18th century

1 400 €

Large Apothecary Jar Of St. Francis Of Paola Convents, Naples Earthenware, 19th Century,

High pharmacy vase (31 cm!) for a convent for Order of Minims, founded by St. Francis of Paola, (photo), South Italian manufacture, 19thc, for  apothicary reassortiment. Decoration on front features [...]

Period: 18th century

280 €
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Beautiful Bronze Holy Water Font And Dolphin Ring Box; Louis XV Baroque Base With Corals And Shells 19th Century

A beautiful piece of curiosity that this bronze ring box composed of a motif with a holy water font surmounted by a dolphin on a sphere it rests on a support in marine branches and corals in three col[...]

Period: 19th century

620 €

Small "trunk" Chest Of Drawers

Rare and pretty "Trunk" for the obol in the shape of a Louis XV master's chest of drawers, superb original painting. Intended to receive the offering of the faithful. 19th century. Good condition, the[...]

Period: 19th century

700 €

Rare And Beautiful Empty Shell Pocket Holy Water Font Mounted On An Openwork Baroque Base In Gilt Bronze 19th Century

Présenté en élévation sur un magnifique bronze doré ajouré à piedouche de style baroque roccoco ,ce beau Bénitier  régulier et bien blanc (a en croire une porcelaine ) ; sorti de la mer il fut un temp[...]

Period: 19th century

580 €

19th Century Bronze Bust, Portrait Of The Philosopher Voltaire, Age Of Enlightenment

Old bust of the philosopher Voltaire. The character is represented wearing a wig. The bust rests on a patinated bronze base. Very beautiful quality of chiseling. 24.5cm high. Good condition

Period: 19th century

450 €
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Cabinet De Curiosité Concretions Bronze Coquillages corail bambou

Très beau corail rouge type bambou et concrétion naturelle blanche  beige montés sur bronze doré à l'or fin style Louis XV avec magnifiques entrelacs de feuilles d'acanthes, ciselées et polies.Socle m[...]

Period: 19th century

1 950 €
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Coquillage Et Concrétion Cabinet De Curiosite

Très beau coquillage et concrétion naturelle blanche montes sur bronze doré à l'or fin style Louis XV et aux feuilles d'acanthes, ciselées et polies.Socle marbre griotte des Alpes . Cet ensemble a été[...]

Period: 19th century

1 850 €
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18th Century Silver Guild Coat Of Arms Of The Vaernewyck Family (elsegem)

18th century silver guild coat of arms of the Vaernewyck family (Elsegem) with the Vaernewyck family coat of arms and the text "laet vaeren nydt". 10 x 12 cm

Period: 18th century

550 €
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Curious Little 18th Century Baroque Bronze Mirror, Oxidized Mercury Glass

Very curious little baroque mirror to hang, 18th century, Louis XV-Transition period.Beveled oval glass surrounded by a lively bronze frame.The tin, with mercury, seems to have undergone a circular an[...]

Period: 18th century

200 €

Small Louis XV Walnut Master's Buffet

Small low sideboard in solid walnut in the Louis XV style. Some marquetry decorations on the front. It opens with two doors and two drawers. Dates from the beginning of the 19th century and is in good[...]

Period: 19th century

500 €

Cachet Champignon Buis Et Argent, Beau Blason De Comte, 18e Siècle

joli cachet à cire du 18e siècle, manche de buis tourné à belle patine, en forme de champignon, sa base, en argent fileté avec trace de poinçon présente un beau blason ovale profondément gravé, sous[...]

Period: 18th century

230 €
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Rare Master's Chest Of Drawers Containing An Office Necessary - Inkwell

Rare and beautiful walnut master's chest of drawers containing an office-inkwell kit. This small piece of furniture, molded on all sides and with a curved front, is of admirable mastery of lines and i[...]

Period: 18th century

2 800 €

Master's Chest Of Drawers

Rare master's chest of drawers from the transition period. (Louis XV - Louis VVI 18th) In burled walnut with marquetry, thread, silver lock entry (rare). Strasbourg work. Dimensions Height 33 cm Width[...]

Period: 18th century

2 150 €

Commode De Maîtrise

Magnifique commode de maîtrise Louis XV  Galbé de toute face , belle qualité , noyer palissandre , filé . Bronze d'origine  Travail début 19 éme . dimensions hauteur 33 cm                     L[...]

Period: 19th century

1 150 €

Master / Relaxation Cabinet - Miniature Furniture - Work Of Companions - 18th Century Curiosity

Charming relaxation cabinet, cabinetmaker's work in scale model, Louis XV style. This little masterpiece made in the 18th century, respecting the manufacturing techniques, the curved facade as well[...]

Period: 18th century

1 320 €
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Small Master's Chest Of Drawers

Small chest of drawers with 2 master drawers in walnut veneer and marquetry threads. End of the 18th century. CURVED ON ALL SIDE. Width 38 cm. Depth 19 cm. Height 26 cm.

Period: 18th century

1 150 €

Small Master's Chest Of Drawers

Small chest of drawers from the Transition period, subject: the fox and the crow as well as flowers with 2 initials JB. Dimensions Width 28.5 cm Depth 15 cm Height 22.5 cm

Period: 18th century

1 050 €

Silver Brooch Bearing The Coat Of Arms Of The City Of Geneva (switzerland)

A decorative silver element bearing the coat of arms of the city of Geneva (Switzerland) resting on a decoration of leather scrolls and foliage scrolls. 18th s. (or earlier ?) 30 mm x 15 mm poids [...]

Period: 18th century

500 €

18th Century Wrought Iron Cage Corkscrew Helixophilia 18th Century Corkscrew

Rare corkscrew with wrought iron cage decorated with cut scrolls, the grip also openwork, with its original wick protector. 18th century period. Height 14.7 cm. Good condition.

Period: 18th century

5 800 €

Parisian Coco Merchant Timpani, Engraved Pewter, Louis XV Period

Festive tumbler, traveling coco water sellers used it, tulip-shaped pewter with gadrooned pedestal, this one richly engraved with a rotating decoration: Large flowers, beautiful girl on horseback carr[...]

Period: 18th century

220 €
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Important Baroque Baldachin Louis XV Period, Table Architecture, Companion Masterpiece

A rare and beautiful piece of French Baroque Art from the 18th century, canopy on an entablemet in a richly carved and polychromed ornamental emicycle, marvelous table architecture and in its conditio[...]

Period: 18th century

3 600 €

Curiosity Card From An Old Cavagnole Game XVIII Century 18th Biribi Yellow Dwarf Ref755

RARE: Card or thick cardboard from a Cavagnole game from the 18th century. Good general condition, in its original condition, minor wear and tear (see photos). Dimensions: 15 x 12.2 cm. Histo[...]

Period: 18th century

190 €
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Large Beard Dish Engraved Marquis Coat Of Arms, Louis XV, Formerly Silver Plated.

Here is the beautiful large oval and hollow brass barber's dish, hammer built, wide hollow border, engraved of  beautiful coat of arms of a noble family, surrounded by griffins, under a Marquis crown.[...]

Period: 18th century

300 €
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Bougeoir de tric trac ou de voyage du XVIIIéme siècle..

Very rare 18th century tric trac or travel candlestick Height: 5cm Cup diameter: 7.9 cm As is, to be cleaned. On request and after agreement, this 18th century travel candlestick can be cleaned, [...]

Period: 18th century

280 €

Miniature: Blown Glass Service Late 18th Century

Rare and tiny period glassware service from the end of the 18th century. This set includes two teapots of different sizes, 3 cups, 4 saucers and a standing cup. Made from dark red blown glass, these p[...]

Period: 18th century

650 €

Palette, Colors, Watercolorist, France, Dieppe, 18th Century

Hinged silver folding pallet in the shape of a book and a cylindrical tube closing with a screw cap containing buckets of colors all in a very beautiful French material, perhaps a work from Dieppe fro[...]

Period: 18th century

1 200 €

Royal Taxation Louis XV: Aid Due To King, Seal Of General Farmer , Languedoc

Beautiful object from 18th century, coming from a collection from Avignon, established  19th century, our wax seal is from our Regency or Louis XV period. Brass seal, oval, tool engraved of a 3 denier[...]

Period: 18th century

280 €
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Master's Chest Of Drawers From The 18th Century

Charming little Maîtrise chest of drawers in walnut and beech Louis XV period called ''tombeau''.It is curved on the front and on the sides and rests on four curved rolling feet.The sides are mounted [...]

Period: 18th century

2 000 €

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