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Carved Walnut Clog Bottle Holder

Superb carved walnut clog forming a bottle holder signed by Boutillon in perfect condition

Period: 20th century

380 €

Binazzi Mounted Ostrich Shell. 1970s

Ostrich made from a large natural shell mounted in chiseled and silver-plated brass, glass eyes. Marked on the leg attachment under the shell: BINAZZI – ITALY. Plus the goldsmith's hallmark.

Period: 20th century

1 200 €

Original Enamel Plaque "coppa Milano Sanremo 1930"

Rare plaque made for the Coppa Milano Sanremoheld on 17 and 18 May 1930 (as indicated on the coat of arms).It is a historical object linked to the oldest Italian car race,the first edition of the Copp[...]

Period: 20th century

400 €

Pair Of Portuguese Royal Azores Commemorative Boxes, Carlos I Rei Amelia Rainha

Period - 1901 Condition - Good condition Measurement - Diameter 12 cm SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYIt is possible to pay in installments.On parle français. Wij spreken NederlandsIf you have [...]

Period: 20th century

320 €
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Pair Of Eduardo Garcia Spurs San Ysidro California

Pair of vintage spurs signed E. Garcia for Eduardo Garcia San Ysidro CaliforniaMetal inlaid with a silver decoration. Object in its original condition, rust and wear of the leather straps.Dimensions w[...]

Period: 20th century

350 €

Vintage Vogt Signed Western Bit In Engraved Silver And Steel

Vintage silver and steel western bit signed VOGT Steel and silver with engraved decoration. In good condition, used item, needs cleaning at the joints. Dimensions: 20 cm x 15 cm.

Period: 20th century

400 €

Naturalized Marlon Head

Marlain head, blue, stuffed in 1984 during a fishing trip in Dakar. The fish weighed 105 kg, a superb decorative element.

Period: 20th century

1 800 €

Bird Egg Composition

Object of curiosity: box painting with a composition made of bird eggs and stag beetle claws.

Period: 20th century

410 €

Turtle Shell, First Half Of The 20th Century

Turtle Shell, First Half of the 20th Century 14.5 x 11.5cm, height 7cm

Period: 20th century

250 €
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Circa 1960's Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co Wooden Presentation Judge's Gavel

This sterling silver and wood judge's gavel from Tiffany & Co., dating back to the 1960s, is a distinctive piece that embodies both elegance and craftsmanship. Renowned for their luxury items, Tiffany[...]

Period: 20th century

500 €

Bruère Colorimetric Kit, Rhône-poulenc, 1930

Bruère colorimetric kit, Société des Usines chimiques Rhône-Poulenc, circa 1930. Used for measuring the pH of water. 3 colorimetric scales formed by colored tubes, sealed and unalterable, a compensati[...]

Period: 20th century

90 €

Three Plates For The Bicentenary Of The Revolution

We present together these three plates published for the Bicentenary of the Revolution in 1989. No. 1 The Estates General No. 2 Declaration of the Rights of Man No. 3 Execution of Louis XVI These thre[...]

Period: 20th century

120 €

A Cyrillic Dove Skeleton

I was told that this educational box came from Finland at the time when children were taught in Russian. So this places us in the past; educational box with a well-detailed bird skeleton, all in Cyril[...]

Period: 20th century

220 €
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Discobolus Discus From The 1936 Olympic Games

And I was even told that it was a survivor of the Berlin Olympic Games where Myron's discus thrower had become a symbol in the eyes of Leni Riefenstahl. But nothing proves the accuracy of these statem[...]

Period: 20th century

185 €
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Great White Coral

Large and beautiful branch of white coral. Perfect condition, securely mounted on an octagonal wooden base. Very stable. Coral is not very fragile. Recovered in the 1930s/1950s.

Period: 20th century

280 €

Aquamarine On Quartz - Crystal 3 Cms

Superb 3 cm gem and brilliant aquamarine crystal from the Shigar Valley in Pakistan, perched on a matrix of quartz and albite, surrounded by a bouquet of muscovite. The crystal is perfect, complete an[...]

Period: 20th century

450 €

Carved Wooden Box. Potted Tulips. Curio. Early 20th Century.

Curious carved wooden box representing a pot of tulips. Good general condition with small losses on the tips of three leaves (see photos). 39 x 32 cm. Width of the pot: 11 cm.

Period: 20th century

250 €
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Ostrich Leg. Cabinet Of Curiosities. Taxidermy.

As fascinating as it is bizarre, an ostrich leg mounted on a wooden base, with a small basin on top. An example that can be used simply as a curiosity collection item or as an unusual piece of furnitu[...]

Period: 20th century

210 €
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Collection Of 11 Educational Mushroom Models – Czech Republic, 1960s-1970s

Set of 11 educational botanical models of mushrooms, made between the 1960s and 1970s in the Czech Republic. These models, used for teaching mycology in schools and universities, are hand-painted and [...]

Period: 20th century

600 €

Entomological Display Case On Blackened Wood Stand With Rhinoceros Beetles

Very attractive display case on blackened wood stand containing 11 specimens of rhinoceros beetles (dynastinae scarabaeidae).Condition: display case: perfect condition. Specimens: good condition.PHOTO[...]

Period: 20th century

600 €

Curious Theater Model, Early 20th Century

Large model of a three-part theater, made of painted wood and sheet metal, probably Spain, early 20th century. Electricity and shrubbery redone.

Period: 20th century

850 €

Entomological Display Case On Blackened Wood Stand With Dragonflies

Very attractive display case on blackened wood stand containing 10 specimens of dragonflies (odonata), some of which have beautiful blue reflections and iridescence. The photos don't do them justice. [...]

Period: 20th century

600 €

Chiloscyllium Plagiosum, 78 Cm

Taxidermic specimen of Chiloscyllium plagiosum, also known as the white-banded bamboo shark. This rare specimen, from the Philippines, dated ca. 1980, is of great interest to collectors, natural histo[...]

Period: 20th century

150 €
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Christofle Hanging Scale In Silver Metal Dating From 1972

The portable hanging scale of old-fashioned street vendors is revisited here by Christofle in silver-plated metal to become a beautiful object, and useful at that, if necessary. It is dated 1972 and a[...]

Period: 20th century

160 €
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Butterfly Box Cabinet Of Curiosities Mid-20th Century.

Beautiful butterfly box, a curio, made in the mid-20th century by Nérée Boubée, a company specializing in naturalias. A beautiful curio in its original box.

Period: 20th century

250 €

Nautilus Shell

A beautiful, large, pearly Nautilus shell from the sea of Saint-Martin. It is in perfect condition, perfect for a cabinet of curiosities.

Period: 20th century

60 €

Wooden Plane Joseph Albessard Circa 1930

WOODEN PLANE Joseph ALBESSARD circa 1930Very beautiful and large wooden airplane. Wind tunnel model of a tandem wing airplane by Joseph ALBESSARDIt is of high quality and in good condition despite som[...]

Period: 20th century

1 850 €

R. Tion Sauvage - Bronze Sculpture Diana Of Gabies Artemis

Bronze sculpture of Diana of Gabii. A statue of a draped woman representing the goddess Artemis (goddess of the hunt). On one side of the base is inscribed "R. Tion de Sauvage" Very good condition. Wo[...]

Period: 20th century

800 €
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Ostrich Egg Mounted On A Matte Black Painted Base

Ostrich egg mounted on a matte black painted iron base on a square base. The egg fits onto a cylindrical iron stem and rests on a large gadrooned silver-plated iron ring. Ideal for completing a cabine[...]

Period: 20th century

160 €

Large Bird Diorama

Large diorama with birds: Abyssinian Roller, Oustalet Bustard, Indian Sandgrouse

Period: 20th century

750 €

Curious And Large Seed, Coco-fesse Family

Nice and large seed, from the family of the coco-fesses. Souvenir from the colonies. Beginning of the XX éme century. A hole on one side, a stick on the other side. For curiosities cabinet.

Period: 20th century

230 €

Crowned Vanity Box Amber Composition

Crowned Vanity Box in Amber Composition beautiful jewelry box with crowned skull decoration composed of amber 20th century work in perfect condition felts preventing scratches free and insured shippin[...]

Period: 20th century

350 €

Architectural Roof Construction Model

Roof construction model / Masterpiece. Made of oak wood, France, 20th century. Fully complete, in good condition. Dimensions: 46L x 36D x 40H

Period: 20th century

1 295 €

Beautiful Roof Frame Model, Journeyman Work

Worked by a companion, late 19th or early 20th century. Carved wooden frame, topped with two peaks at each end. Good condition, some pieces missing on one of the slopes, which do not affect the solidi[...]

Period: 20th century

230 €

Agate Slice.

Beautifully sized agate section. Height: 25.5cm Width: 16cm. Origin unknown.

Period: 20th century

220 €
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Richly Carved Boxwood Salt And Pepper Table Server By J. Feynie, Dordogne 15/2/21. No. 266.

In his small village in Dordogne, more precisely on 15/2/21, J. Feynie, in St. Géraud de Corfis sculpted under the Artist's number: 266 (history written under the piece), a beautiful and richly sculpt[...]

Period: 20th century

480 €

Old Entomology Box - Insects Of Guyana

Cabinet of curiosities / Display box - insects from Guyana.

Period: 20th century

150 €

Curious Goose Skull

Entomology box containing a goose skull marked in ink on the top, Anser anser, descriptive label. Contemporary creation. Height 13 cm, width 19.5 cm, depth 5.5 cm.

Period: 20th century

90 €

Rare And Ancient Osteological Montage, Skeleton Of A Spaniel Circa 1920 / Cabinet Curiosités

Quick description Rare and old osteological montage, spaniel skeleton circa 1920. Presented on an oak plywood support and two iron uprights. Some missing parts and traces of glue, but good general[...]

Period: 20th century

820 €

Architectural Spiral Staircase Model

Miniature Architectural Staircase Elegant miniature spiral staircase. Made of metal, painted white. Likely early/mid 20th century. On a newer oak base (we can make it black if required). Dimensions: 4[...]

Period: 20th century

1 150 €

Buffalo Massacre

Buffalo massacre mounted on wooden shield. Beautiful specimen.

Period: 20th century

200 €

Bongo Massacre

Bongo Massacre mounted on wooden shield. African antelope. Perfect to complete a cabinet of curiosities.

Period: 20th century

160 €

10 Enameled Metal Plates Bearing Roman Numerals

10 enamelled metal plates, bearing Roman numerals.Use to be determined.Diameter: 6 cmSent by Colissimo with signature.Careful packaging.Unless otherwise indicated, the objects published on Proantic ar[...]

Period: 20th century

60 €
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Complete Anatomy Of Giraffe Neck And Head - Osteological Montage

Superb osteological montage. Complete anatomy of the neck and head of a giraffe. Giraffa camelopardalis, II/B With Cites. mounted on metal and wooden base. Height: 215cm

Period: 20th century

3 500 €

Sawfish Rostrum

Beautiful dimension of more than 80cm for this complete rostrum all the teeth are present

Period: 20th century

450 €

Bird Cage Automaton

Automaton with birds in working condition, the two birds move, one on the egg, the other beating its wings on the key branch

Period: 20th century

900 €

Apothecary Pharmacy Craft Antique Period Early 20th Century Box

Apothecary's box from the early 1900s containing a set of quadrangular bottles housed in boxes in the upper register (bottles marked CR Paris on the label). The bottom drawer contains an incomplete se[...]

Period: 20th century

640 €

Three Naturalized Birds On Branch

Three colorful birds like parakeet or small parrot, all three mounted on branches

Period: 20th century

580 €

Master Staircase, Early 20th Century

Master staircase, early 20th century

Period: 20th century

1 895 €

Christofle Sundial, Late 20th Century, On The Theme "living In Christofle Time"

Published at the end of the 19th century as a marketing product on the theme of Living in Christofle's Time, this silver-plated metal sundial has never been sold in stores. An object that arouses the [...]

Period: 20th century

120 €
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Very Elegant Stuffed Crocodile

This time, the taxidermist who finished his stuffing work at the beginning of the century with a beautiful seam should be proud of himself… His crocodile is still there, threatening as desired… He eve[...]

Period: 20th century

435 €
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Coco De Mer Called "coco Fesse" Base

Sea coconut "called coco fesse" on a square base in wood and iron painted matt black. Beautiful specimen, well balanced. Total height 42 cm.

Period: 20th century

980 €

Sea Gorgon On Turned Wooden Base

Pretty brown-coloured gorgonian with a strong rounded hollow foot. Presented on a black turned wooden base. Dimensions: Total height (with base): 26 cm Height of the gorgonian alone: approximate[...]

Period: 20th century

90 €

Antique White Marble Phallus Circa 1900

Antique and rare double phallus in white marble in good general condition. Note small lack and chip. Length 32 cm Weight 812 gr Careful, secure and tracked shipping, for shipments outside Europe, cont[...]

Period: 20th century

650 €
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Pug Magnifying Glass

A magnifying glass with a wooden handle carved in the shape of a pug dog with glass eyes. L = 24.5 cms.

Period: 20th century

225 €

Radiator Mascot Set (sold Individually)

batch of radiator mascots from a scrapyard in Eure et Loir, sold individually. traces of wear adding authenticity to the object 1: wild goose silver-plated bronze €300 2: seated wolf dog, bronze signe[...]

Period: 20th century

100 €

Herbal Vials For Budding Herbalists Early 20th Century

Old exceptional and rare collection of medicinal botany. Aligned on two nesting trays, 50 glass vials 8 cm high, capped, present their sampling of rhizomes, fruits and other leaves essential to any se[...]

Period: 20th century

435 €
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Pair Of Nubians

Pairs of sculpted brown Nubians height 5/5.5cm Diameter 4cm good condition

Period: 20th century

250 €

Gold Metal Base

gilded metal support with a decoration evocative of vines and wine with its bunches of grapes and vine shoots coming down on all sides.It rests on 4 feet representing vine leaves, at the top 3 flexibl[...]

Period: 20th century

200 €
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Esotericism: Crystal Ball, On Its Metal Base

Beautiful old crystal ball on its metal base. Very beautiful esoteric object of clairvoyance/divination, decorative and curious at the same time. No defects to report, no scratches. Diameter of the ba[...]

Period: 20th century

200 €

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