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Louis Philippe, Charles 10th

19th Century


Copper Plate Ex Libris Bearing The Coat Of Arms Of Christophe De Beaumont

Copper Plate Ex Libris with the Coat of Arms of Christophe de Beaumont. Marked on the reverse by the manufacturer B. Maire. In its original packaging. Christophe de Beaumont du Repaire, born at the Ch[...]

Period: 19th century

180 €

Porcelain Plaque "love Game", Kpm Berlin, Circa 1830

Porcelain plaque "Love Game", KPM Berlin, circa 1830, from the collection of works by Kaiser Wilhelm II. It is in the form of a tondo and depicts an erotic scene in which a young woman, surrounded by [...]

Period: 19th century

6 700 €

Work By A Journeyman From The 19th Century

Exceptional neo-Gothic wall niche with carved oak tracery surmounted by a pinnacle. 19th-century craftsman's work. Minor repairs to the pinnacle, slight losses to the top of the spire. Height 1.30 m

Period: 19th century

4 800 €

Pair Of Charles X Period Reverse Glass Paintings In Their Romantic-style Palmette Frames

A fresh and beautiful pair of early 19th-century "Reverse Glass Paintings" in the Romantic style, reminiscent of epics. Presented in their elegant gilt and stuccoed wood frames with palmettes and a bl[...]

Period: 19th century

540 €

Cameo Portrait Of A Curious Man With Divergent Strabismus - Exotropia By Charles Matabon / Curiosity

Cameo portrait of a notable figure, signed Matabon. Extract from Bénézit: Charles Matabon (1834-1887): sculptor, born in Lyon, died in May 1887 in Paris (French School). Student of Duret, Bontour, and[...]

Period: 19th century

650 €

Attractive Coin-weighting Scale, Mid-19th Century, Complete, Good Condition

A beautiful object: a flat wooden box with a lid of gilt paper and shagreen-like leather, opening with two iron hooks. It reveals a two-sided interior lined with purple silk and silver trim, containin[...]

Period: 19th century

450 €
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Royalist Bas-relief, 1820 Portrait Of King Charles X Of France, Historical Souvenir

Antique bas-relief carved in wood. Royalist subject depicting the profile portrait of King Charles X of France. The portrait is framed by four fleurs-de-lis, symbol of French royalty. Beautiful patina[...]

Period: 19th century

250 €
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Wax Profile Of A Lady, France? 19th Century

Wax sculpture of a lady in profile in black dress with gilt decoration,  wearing an unusual headdress, perhaps eastern European.  Original frame in gilded wood.   France? 19th Century 

Period: 19th century

400 €

The Master's Commode From The Charles X Period

Miniature commodes, masterful craftsmanship from the Charles X period, one veneered in rosewood and lemonwood, the other in maple and walnut. Each opens with four drawers on the front, one of which ha[...]

Period: 19th century

2 200 €

Miniature Copperwork, Parisian Workshops Circa 1830

Exquisite little creamer, stamped and repoussé copper, finest Regency style from the Parisian workshops of Marais district. Craftsman marked the base with a hallmark, unfortunately illegible. Note th[...]

Period: 19th century

155 €
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Russia. Bust Of The Writer I. A. Krylov Wearing A Coat With A Fur Collar. Rock Crystal. Ural.

Russia. Bust of the writer I. A. Krylov wearing a coat with a fur collar. Rock crystal. Ural. 19th century. Rock crystal, carving, engraving, grinding, and polishing; base in lapis lazuli and gold.[...]

Period: 19th century

4 000 €

18th And 19th Century Wax Seals In A Small Antique Carved Wooden Frame.

Seven wax seals from the 18th and/or 19th century in a small antique carved wooden frame, under glass. Visible dimensions: height 14 cm - width 9 cm. Overall dimensions: height 22 cm - width 17 cm. Go[...]

Period: 19th century

140 €

The "affair Of The Necklace" By Abbé Georgel In 6 Volumes, Octavo: Memoirs To Serve History, Ed. Or

Rare and beautiful "First Edition of this famous Affair of the Necklace, in a magnificent copy of these fine volumes in octavo; full blond calfskin, smooth spines decorated with rich gilt tooling, tit[...]

Period: 19th century

1 500 €

Large Wall Coat Of Arms, Embossed Copper, Engraved, Beautiful Motto, 19th Century

Large wall armorial, a convex shield from thick embossed and engraved copper, amati backgrounds reworked in chasing, it is a feat of coppersmith engraver, a prestigious piece. The motto: semper fideli[...]

Period: 19th century

320 €
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The House On Fire: Firefighters, Early 19th Century

Beautiful plate of cartridge pouch of the Firemen officers, Restoration period, circa 1820, rectangular stamped brass plate with cut angles, showing the grenade, the two crossed axes, the woven bucket[...]

Period: 19th century

100 €
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Beautiful Boxwood Mushroom-shaped Handle Seal, Af Crowned Of Flowers, Circa 1820

Engraved brass seal, oval shape, good size, its handle is turned boxwood, a beautiful old patina. Beautiful central romantic engraving, topped with a wreath of flowers, surrounded by branches, the ce[...]

Period: 19th century

140 €
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Collection Of European And Exotic Sands.france,19th Century.

Collection of various types of sands from European and exotic beaches from all over the world, collected inside glass test tubes with cap and cartouche indicating the origin and all collected in a woo[...]

Period: 19th century

650 €

The Large Bombard Of Rochefort, Engraved Cast Bronze, 20kg+

We don't often find fire pots and rarely of this size: 29cm x 15cm, weight 20 Kg+, caliber 45mm! Marked in deep engraving of the city of Rochefort (Gard), and 1857... Mayor: Valadier Very beautiful mo[...]

Period: 19th century

640 €
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19th Century Bronze Table Cannon

Table cannon in patinated bronze, the barrel rises and lowers, the support on spoked wheels is mobile, 19th century work In good condition Length 19cm width 11cm height 9.5cm

Period: 19th century

350 €
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Aristocratic Call Cord

19th century call cord with opaline grip and silk, cotton and brass thread cord. Several wear spots, one from sewing (photos). From a private mansion in the "Noailles".

Period: 19th century

250 €

Miniature Walnut Cabinet

Miniature walnut cabinet opening with a door, with a coved cornice, the door opens on two rows of hooks. Note the lock does not work, the key allows opening. Shipping possible.

Period: 19th century

380 €

Lithophane Door (3d Porcelain). Circa 1830

Extremely rare patinated bronze lithophane holder from the Charles X period. The base decorated with a putto, one knee on the ground, supports the lithophane holder itself. Two small vases with shower[...]

Period: 19th century

800 €
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Traveler's And Doctor's Writing Portfolio, Green Goatskin, Very Complete 1830, Signed

Sorry, No Export shipping for the moment.Beautiful green goatskin wallet, rectangular, it opens into many pockets, it is signed by Brot papetier, rue de l'école de Médecine in Paris who patented it: [...]

Period: 19th century

370 €
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Fine 19th Century Burl Wood Turning: Baluster Powder Compact, Good Condition

Beautiful turned wooden bottle, taken in bois de loupe, so as to offer this spotted decoration. It is turned in 3 parts, screwing correctly, without any flaw. Upper part, under screwing cap, is pier[...]

Period: 19th century

110 €
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Embroidery "chronology Of The Kings Of France" 1833

Embroidery representing the chronology of the Kings of France from the origin to LP. Signed and located lower left; Made by Elisa Blain on October 1, 1833 at Miss Magni Beaujeu. Canvas stretched on a [...]

Period: 19th century

250 €

Antique Master's Chest Of Drawers, 19th Century, Circa 1840, Master's Companion, Jewelry Box

Antique master's chest of drawers, companion's art. Miniature Louis Philippe chest of drawers circa 1830-1840 in mahogany and mahogany veneer, an oak frame in very good period condition. Everything is[...]

Period: 19th century

980 €

Masterwork, Masterpiece Of A Companion.

A 19th century masterwork representing a framework project. A very interesting piece that has retained all of its original patina and is in an excellent state of preservation. A very beautiful framewo[...]

Period: 19th century

1 000 €

Document: Subscription For The Purchase Of The Chateau De Chambord

Document on the subscription relating to the purchase of the Château de CHAMBORD in order to offer it to the Duke of Bordeaux. Each donor received a document like this one. Interesting souvenir of roy[...]

Period: 19th century

600 €

Large Carved Wooden Box - Signed Masterwork - 19th Century

Large carved wooden box, masterwork, signed "J. Legay", dating from the end of the 19th - beginning of the 20th century. Beautiful crown shape. Admirable sculptural work.

Period: 19th century

300 €

Carafe For 4 Liqueurs Cut Crystal, Le Creusot, Circa 1825

Beautiful 4-compartment Directoire style bottle, a rare piece, 12-sided cut crystal, with geometric decorations of diamond points in alternating lozenges and bands, the hemmed neck, square shape with [...]

Period: 19th century

340 €
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Artisan Scales In Their Box, Battery, Weight, Early 19th Century

Beautiful and rare scale of craftsman, goldsmith, jeweler? In its original walnut box. The scale, with its finely worked beam carries two brass containers engraved with the inscription "Double Decilit[...]

Period: 19th century

400 €

Early 19th Century Gilt Brass Sugar Tongs. Snake And Acorn On An Arrow.

Early 19th century gilt brass sugar tongs. Snake, acorn and arrow decoration. Length: 18 cm. Good condition with age wears. 

Period: 19th century

140 €
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St. Francis Xavier Dies At Gates Of China, Polychrome Terracotta, 19th Century

Beautiful representation of death of the great Jesuit missionary Francis Xavier, canonized circa 1622, "In 1541, Francis Xavier embarked for Asia as papal nuncio. After a stay of several years in Indi[...]

Period: 19th century

480 €
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Seditious Erotic Snuffbox 1820 Period, Arcimboldo Style Painting, 19th Century Optical Illusion

Antique snuffbox dating from the early 19th century. Carved wooden body with Pantheon decoration. Interior with a system concealing a portrait of a monk. Erotic painting in the style of Arcimboldo. 9c[...]

Period: 19th century

680 €
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Early 19th Letter Opener In Carved Horn. Native American. New World.

Curious letter opener in carved horn from the early 19th century representing a Native American hunter wearing a feather costume, quiver, bow and arrows. Used condition. Some missing parts (see photos[...]

Period: 19th century

200 €
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Stamp Seal Matrix Marne Department - Hawking

Stamp dating from the Restoration for the peddling activity. Bears the words: "Marne - COLPORTAGE" A turned wooden handle.

Period: 19th century

240 €

Large Needlepoint Painting, Embroidery On Silk & Gouache, 19th Century, Troubadour Style, Charles X

Antique and impressive silk embroidery. French work from the 1820s. Very beautiful needlepoint painting depicting King Saint Louis receiving the oriflamme. Blanche of Castile and Margurite of Provence[...]

Period: 19th century

1 800 €
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Large Painted Bronze Medallion Representing The Profile Of Marat Mounted On A Round Wooden Frame

Large painted bronze medallion depicting the profile of MARAT mounted on a round gilded wooden frame. Note: Jean-Paul Marat (1743–1793) was a central figure of the French Revolution, he is seen as a d[...]

Period: 19th century

450 €

Italian Marionette - Opera Dei Pupi

An unusual Italian (Sicily (?)) walnut marionette painted in the style of "Opera dei Pupi", decorated with lace and embroidery. 99 cm high. Very good condition. Circa 1800. The brown velvet may be lat[...]

Period: 19th century

3 750 €
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Stamp Seal Matrix Under Military Intendant Monogram Ja Shield Surmounted By A Helmet

stamp seal matrix under military intendant monogram JA shield surmounted by a helmet

Period: 19th century

260 €

Silver Stopper Bottle With Head Of Dionysus And Vine Theme.

Dionysus, god of wine and vines, is honored on this cut crystal bottle, baluster-shaped with a square base. Beautiful carving for the decoration, the head of Dionysus with hair surrounded by bunches o[...]

Period: 19th century

780 €

Artistic Engraved Intaglio, Ebonized Ash Wood, Ancient Anonymous Masterpiece

On one side Rembrandt, on other Téniers, Dutch masters inspired the ingenious anonymous engraver who created these two engraved paintings, on the same ash board with parallel veins, the two well-charr[...]

Period: 19th century

360 €
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Mazeppa, Hero Of Ukraine, Bronze Riding Crop Pommel, Two Patinas, 19th Century

Heavy whip handle from cast and chiseled bronze, two patinas: horse was silver, rider tied to his steed and base were gilded. The legend of the Cossack tortured on horseback went around the world dur[...]

Period: 19th century

280 €
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Round Box ‘saint Simon Cult’ - 1850

ROUND BOX ‘CULTE SAINT SIMONIEN’ 1850 Material: black lacquered boiled cardboard, top decorated with an engraving of a Saint Simon Diameter: 8.5 cm C.B.E. (Small holes caused by woodworm) In creating [...]

Period: 19th century

450 €

Bronze Ornament With A Portrait Of Henri IV After Benjamin Duvivier

Bronze ornament representing the bust of Henri IV after a model by Benjamin Duvivier (1730-1819). Bronze. 1st half of the 19th century. 54x36 mm. 29.17 g. Traces of filing on the back and two holes dr[...]

Period: 19th century

180 €

Synoptic Tree Of World History Manuscript Ink Pen And Wash On Paper 19th Century

Beautiful and large wall painting of the History of the World. Probably made by a 19th century scholar, entirely handwritten, watercolored. Large in size, this copy presents in a synoptic way (that is[...]

Period: 19th century

500 €

Gastronomy And Caricature; The Gourmands, The Oyster Eaters, Boilly, 1824/25

Pair of caricatures, black and watercolored engravings, Delpech edition from 1825, by famous Louis-Léopold Boilly, 1761-1845. Beautiful period prints nicely framed on end of 20th century, very clean,[...]

Period: 19th century

340 €
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Silver Seal Stamp Family Coat Of Arms Very Close To Those Of The City Of Bordeaux

Seal Stamp In Silver Family Coat of Arms Very Close To That Of The City Of Bordeaux Azure; with the Large Bell open, pierced and masoned sable and topped with a leopard or; with the undulating sea

Period: 19th century

320 €

Commission Agent Plate From Bordeaux

Beautiful commissionaire's plate from the city of Bordeaux marked in high relief with the arms of Bordeaux and registration number 155, this plate is thick, oval and with a bail.

Period: 19th century

100 €
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18th / 19th Century Wrought Iron Table Flint Pistol Lighter

Table Pistol Lighter :Rare and original, this flint table lighter uses a fire stone and a tinder wick as fuel, recalling the aesthetics and operation of ancient weapons.Its walnut stock with rounded c[...]

Period: 19th century

380 €
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Steel Jewel For Small Dog, For Cat, 19th Century, Collar With Lock And Key.

Beautiful object, precious polished steel necklace threaded of oval meshs, like so many fine stones, unengraved central plate with gilded cartouche, drum clasp and small key, 3-hole adjustment, manufa[...]

Period: 19th century

280 €
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Copper Matrix Plate Ex Libris With Coat Of Arms Three Silver Crescents And A Star In Abyss

Copper Matrix Plate Ex Libris engraved with Coat of Arms Three Silver Crescents and a Star in Abyss

Period: 19th century

150 €

Important Door Lock And Knocker With Its Knob And Articulated Cremone Bolt 19th Century

A beautiful 1810 iron and bronze door set comprising a knob, a knocker and a large lock and its key decorated with its cremone bolt and latch. This beautiful and rare set dismantled from the entrance [...]

Period: 19th century

320 €

Miniature Wardrobe

Miniature Louis Philippe mahogany and mahogany veneer cabinet opening with two doors on the front with lock and key in working order. The interior has two shelves with a small central drawer. Shipping[...]

Period: 19th century

380 €

Silver Toothpicks

Silver toothpick with retractable tip, solid silver hallmark 925. Length open 9 cm / closed 6 cm Excellent condition. Price not negotiable. Payment by check or bank transfer. Shipping costs 9 euros Co[...]

Period: 19th century

95 €

Small Walnut Master's Secretary

This small walnut master's secretary is an exquisite example of Louis-Philippe style craftsmanship, combining elegance, functionality and compactness. It is composed of 3 drawers on the front, a flap [...]

Period: 19th century

750 €

Exotic Butterfly

Very beautiful exotic butterfly with magnificent colors in a 19th century gilded frame. Dimensions 15x13 cm and 30x28 cm with frame. Visually very decorative!

Period: 19th century

280 €

Powder Pear, Whole Coconut, Carved, Allegories Of The Navy, Early 19th Century Convict

Beautiful powder flask, made in a hollowed-out coconut, and entirely carved. It is decorated with three medallions, decorated with a ship, and military allegories, weapons on one side, and flags with [...]

Period: 19th century

325 €

Lithophanie Erotique Vers 1830

Très belle Lithophanie dans son cadre d'origine  représentant une jeune fille  dénudée et d'un amour allongé lui frôlant sa joue Décors  de roseaux, papillons, libellules et fleurs divers finement ré[...]

Period: 19th century

220 €

19th Century Wooden Artist Or Milliner's Mannequin

Artist or Milliner's Mannequin in Wood, 19th Century Italian Work Very beautiful 19th Century piece Finely carved work Polychromy on the headdress Sulphide eyes Articulation of the arms Polychromy on [...]

Period: 19th century

1 200 €

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