A magnificent example of a Victorian lawyer's wig, preserved in its original case. The wig is made from horsehair and is of exceptional quality. It has a label sewn inside that reads "Patentee. Ravens[...]
93 cm high for its base, 69.5 cm for the horn alone, 23.5 cm high for the support by 14 x 14 cm at the base. Beautiful, very decorative set in good overall condition despite damage to the base of one [...]
This beautiful diorama of taxidermied birds, dating from the Napoleon III period, circa 1860, is in very good condition. It comprises eleven birds and a cicada. The glass dome has protected the entire[...]
Pair of blown glass wig balls with chromolithographed decoration fixed under the glass, marbled with painted colors depicting figures, children, birds, animals, and flowers. One bears the name Jean Ba[...]
Memento mori Coffin-shaped boxVery beautiful curiosity from the late 19th century (Victorian period) in blackened woodCoffin shape and purple velvet liningDouble clasp on the sideProbably French or En[...]
Homage to Victor Hugo dated May 22, 1865, this representation of the "Great Man" and Poet Victor Hugo in a bust of a high relief of oval patina, dated and captioned, in its beautiful and rich baroque [...]
Champagne flute from the service of Emperor Napoleon III at the Tuileries Palace Crystal, foot with faceted ring Engraved with the letter N under crown and the T Second Empire
Silk weaving. 24.8 x 14.8 cm visible, in a 27.5 x 17.5 cm frame. Top: "Philadelphia International Exhibition". Bottom: "Centennial - Independence - United-States - Memento - Souvenir". Bottom left: "J[...]
Horse-drawn carriage "Victoria", in good used condition except for the unstitched hood corner, complete. Dimensions: Total height with hood unfolded 200 cm, length without shafts 265 cm, arms 140 cm, [...]
Superb miniature Napoleon III sedan chair, in marquetry. Features a rich plant and rocaille decoration characteristic of the second half of the 19th century. This finely crafted piece has a glazed fro[...]
Small sideboard opening with two doors inlaid with mother-of-pearl flower baskets. Masterwork. Height: 36.5 cm, Width: 48.5 cm, Depth: 21 cm. Note: cracked top, missing mother-of-pearl on the doors.
Crafted in finely worked silver, the spurs display an arched body with flat section, engraved with vegetal and floral motifs. The neck, richly decorated with leaf designs, supports a large toothed row[...]
Very pretty erotic scene "at the toilet", 19th century period, in verre églomisé. Dimensions on view: 18 x 18 cmDimensions of the verre églomisé: 7.5 x 5 cmDepicting a young woman of the nobility taki[...]
Antique pair of bronze subjects from Vienna. Work signed by the artist Franz Xavier Bergmann. The faun measures 11cm in length. The young woman measures 10.5cm in length. Both pieces are signed. Very [...]
Large antique royal seal in the French Renaissance style. It is decorated with a crown, a sun, and two trees? Enamel on brass: the body is entirely covered with a black and white enamel floral decorat[...]
Antique nightlight lantern dating from the second half of the 19th century. Painting fixed under glass. Very beautiful object typical of pre-cinema. Gilded brass frame. A plaque with a monkey motif. W[...]
A great object, under its modest appearance: this can opener end of 19th century, (USA?) with this curious and massive cast iron handle, a cross between dolphin and sturgeon, smiling, which is easy to[...]
Two charming mountain landscape paintings, postcard format, these are not sketches, but careful works, executed by a good artist's hand... who has not signed Probably late 19th century or circa 1900..[...]
Very beautiful set of two herbariums from the Napoleon III period. They have blackened wooden frames with a brass surround. Ideal for amateurs and collectors. Their dimensions are 23 cm x 19 cm for th[...]
Rare stamp of a first instance investigating judge with a turned handle in blackened wood dating from the time of Napoleon III. Inscribed on the seal: "Tribunal de 1ère inst. de Chalons (Marne) - Inve[...]
Stamp, seal for the president of the court of appeal sitting in Angers, decorated with the Great Imperial Arms of the Second Empire Napoleon III period Good condition
Very beautiful decorative copper wreath, probably originally part of an old light fixture, but perfectly suited today as a game rack or kitchen decoration. Description: Material: copper Height: 22.5 c[...]
Two curious professional molds from end of 19th century, galvanic metal, one with a golden patina, the second copper-plated, by bringing them together, we obtain a Renaissance-style heraldic lion in 3[...]
HALLSTROM ESKUSTUNA. exceptional knife from SWEDEN manufacture of ESKILTUNAKNIVAR signature of the master cutler FRIDOLF WALTER 1850-1884 this knife by Fridolf Walter is a representative example of Sw[...]
Antique bronze knocker with a nuanced golden patina. Late 19th century. Representation of a bishop surmounted by a coat of arms. Founder's marks intaglio on the reverse. Dimensions: Length: 15 cm. Wid[...]
Rare complete lot, 6 old entomology boxes with different subjects, vertebrae, fish, insects, seedsAs is, end of the 19th century3 different sizes: small 39 by 26 cm medium 50 by 28 cm large 50 by 31 c[...]
Engraved on all sides and dated 1852 in a shield. A man in profile bust in a floral surround surmounting a particularly successful and precise rosette decoration. On the other side, a woman in her int[...]
Old model of a well or a coping in terracotta and wrought iron by J Loebnitz. Probably a study for a project or demonstration in his shop, towards the end of the 19th century Beautiful patina, and bea[...]
Antique patinated bronze sculpture dating from the 1870s. Marianne standing wearing a Phrygian cap. The young woman is depicted holding a rifle, in the style of the work of David D'Angers. At her feet[...]
Superb object, from 19th century, finely chiseled bronze, table bell with a nodling head, featuring a mother cat proudly sitting on a cushion, with her entire family of 3 kittens. Stool has kept cold[...]
Sorry, No Airmail Export for this.Very beautiful object for a pampered child, a model of iron and cast iron stove, like a large one, all doors, grill, oven, ashtray, top of piano are functional, compl[...]
Cameo on shell depicting Poseidon and his trident with a signature on the back. Good general condition, small crack visible through transparency. Dimensions 4.6*3.7 cm.
Rare Maison de Plaisir chair with metal system from the end of the 19th century. It was used to clean Madame or Monsieur. Entirely in lacquered metal and enhanced with gold. Beautiful original conditi[...]
Cannon with cast iron barrel on an oak carriage with aiming screw and iron fittings, all on two wooden spoked wheels also fitted with iron. Presence of a tamper positioned on the side. 19th century ob[...]
Elegant Gondolier's Staff with Horse Head - Napoleon III Period, 19th Century
Superb gondolier's staff dating from the Napoleon III period (19th century), refined and emblematic of Venetian elegance[...]
Antique bird scarer from the end of the 19th century. Cast iron model. Complete with its original pin. Object originally placed on doors to deter intruders. 21.5cm long, 6cm high Very good condition
In bronze, gilded or black patinated, here is an essential accessory for these ladies in the 19th century, the saute ruisseaux. Hung with a rope and fixed on a garment, this saute ruisseaux is none ot[...]
photographic process developed by Nicéphore Nièpce and Louis Daguerre, which produces an image without a negative on a silver plate? this portrait represents a young woman of quality from the Napoleon[...]
Erotic bronze: "La goulue"
Length: 15.7 cm.
Height: 6.2 cm
The most famous French Cancan dancer of the end of the 19th century at the Moulin Rouge.
Immortalized by the posters of Toulouse Lautre[...]
Rare and very beautiful life-size bull trophy in polychrome terracotta, horns and glass eyes, from the end of the 19th or beginning of the 20th century. In good condition, old restoration, very decora[...]
Beautiful set of 3 works in hair under domed glass (1 frame with non-domed glass) and oval frame in blackened wood and brass. 2 with pansy decoration signifying the memory of a loved one, family. The [...]
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