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Funny Molds For Foodies

Clay molds for pipes or white clay that once assembled can receive the icing sugar, which will fill the spaces. When unmolding, you will have a beautiful collection of eggs, hens and chicks that we ca[...]

Period: 20th century

120 €
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Alguier, St Joseph Institute, Early 20th Century, 34 Plates

Alguier, Institut St Joseph, early 20th century, 34 boards 46 x 26 cm Can be cut for framing. From 1 to 4 species per board, depending on the size, can be separated. More photos and details on request[...]

Period: 20th century

850 €
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The Tiger - Georges Clemenceau 1906

Rare and exceptional caricature of Georges CLEMENCEAU nicknamed THE TIGER when he became the 1st cop in France as he liked to say himself. This object is made of cardboard covered with fabric imitatin[...]

Period: 20th century

950 €

Large Gorgon On Turned Wood Stand

Very large sea gorgonian mounted on a painted wooden base. Good condition. Total height with base: 91 cm The gorgonian alone measures 62 cm wide by 60 cm high

Period: 20th century

175 €

Aquamarine On Quartz - Crystal 2,5 Cms

Gorgeous 2.5 cm aquamarine crystal from the Shigar valley in Pakistan, perched on a quartz and albite matrix with some muscovite The crystal is perfect, complete and ideally placed which gives the [...]

Period: 20th century

450 €

Large Brown And Beige Colored Agate

Large brown and beige Agate

Period: 20th century

480 €

Curious Obelisk

Decorative element in the shape of an OBELISK in gray painted wood, the quadrangular base decorated with facsimiles.

Period: 20th century

250 €

Twa Super Constellation Metal Agency Model

RARE AND SUPERB TWA SUPER CONSTELLATION AGENCY MODEL LARGE ALL-METAL MODEL

Period: 20th century

2 800 €

Large Quartz Crystal Rock

Large Crystal Rock Quartz (Mineral) mounted on a black plexiglass base. Dimensions: Total height: 41cm Crystal height: 36cm Width: 17cm

Period: 20th century

180 €

Gallery Of Plaster Medallions

19th or 20th century? Pair of wooden frames painted in imitation of marble (modern) composed of a total of 63 plaster medallions representing the profiles of the kings of France. Minor accidents, crac[...]

Period: 20th century

800 €

Former Little Flayed

Old small flayed figure probably from the Deyrolle house in the 1930s. Body and elements in plaster cast on wooden frame. Missing lungs. Hand painted. Very beautiful patina.

Period: 20th century

650 €

African Grey Parrot

Gabon grey with paper.

Period: 20th century

550 €

An Architectural Model Of A Roof

An architectural model of a roof made at the beginning of the 20th century by a Companion Carpenter.

Period: 20th century

1 450 €

Aram. Skeleton Of A Hand. Cast Aluminum Paperweight. 20th Century. Curiosity.

Cast aluminum paperweight representing the skeleton of a hand with a missing phalanx. Signed and numbered: Aram. 366/2000.Good condition. 14.5 x 8.5 x 1.6 cm.

Period: 20th century

120 €
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Miniature Fictional Mummy Under Globe

miniature fictional mummy under an ancient globe Michel de spiegeleere created "the forbidden collection" a book and an exhibition where he exhibited the discoveries of Alexander von Humboldt found in[...]

Period: 20th century

1 400 €

Large Natural Turtle Box, First Half Of 20th Century

A large box constructed from a tortoise shell with a marquetry interior, ebony head and legs Good condition Length 29 cm, width 15.5 cm, height 15 cm

Period: 20th century

700 €
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Curiosia Subject

Humorous erotic subject monk with a devil length 7.5 cm. Height 6cm

Period: 20th century

350 €

11 Carved Wooden Stamp Printing Dies In Display Case

Eleven stamp printing matrices in finely carved wood. They are preserved in a display case in patinated gilded wood. Good condition, Delivery costs for mainland France €20, for other destinations pl[...]

Period: 20th century

340 €
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M Aquette Of The Cordouan Lighthouse

Reproduction of the Cordouan Lighthouse built in 1545, made by a passionate craftsman, we find wood, copper, metal and glass for the creation of this model, A small working motor allows the electric l[...]

Period: 20th century

450 €

Rare Set Of 8 Herbarium Plates - Dated 1913 - Italy. Florence

Singular suite of eight  framed herbarium plates numbered; titled; dated and located; Italy Firenze. Made by an apothecary collector. Fresh colors and plants bearing witness to current and past biod[...]

Period: 20th century

1 400 €

Butterfly Under Glass

Butterfly under rectangular glass globe. Work from the 20th century. Dimensions - Total weight : 339 grams Total height : 15.2 centimeters Length : 17.7 centimeters Depth of the frame : 5.4 ce[...]

Period: 20th century

140 €
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Globe

Pretty composition of 4 naturalized Madagascar Comet butterflies, moths, a very characteristic and quite rare endemic species. A true object of curiosity, this very beautiful object will fit wonderful[...]

Period: 20th century

740 €

Wall Frame In The Style Of Cabinets Of Curiosities - Murex Shells Comb Of Venus

Wall decoration composed of juvenile Murex shells - Venus comb presented under glass with painted wooden frame. The elements of this set are a recent composition in the style of cabinets of curiositie[...]

Period: 20th century

190 €

Frame Circa 1950 With 11 Butterflies From Asia

Entomological frame in perfect condition, dating from the 1950s and featuring eleven butterfly species, all from Asia. Not protected species. Condition: perfect. THE PICTURES ARE PART OF THE DESCR[...]

Period: 20th century

250 €

Curiosity: Advertising Mirrors By Léopold Verger Early 20th Century.

Rare and unusual early 20th-century advertising objects, edited by publisher/printer Léopold Verger (1862-1915) in Paris for a salesman selling bicycles and sewing machines in Guerche: Mr. P. Germain.[...]

Period: 20th century

100 €

Cat Skeleton By N Boubee

N. Boubée central natural history counter, educational cat skeleton

Period: 20th century

600 €
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Paesina Plaque In A Small Gilded Frame

Paesina plaque, in a small gilded frame from the 20th century Originating from the Florence region, paesina, also called "dream stone", "Tuscan marble" or "Florence marble" was used for decorating fur[...]

Period: 20th century

480 €
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Large Coco Butt Sea Coconut From Seychelles

Large seed of the sea coconut (Lodoicea maldivica) endemic to the Seychelles, recognized as the largest seed in the world. This one is presented in half on its black metal base. Unvarnished natural ma[...]

Period: 20th century

550 €

Bone Skull Sculpture

very rare and unique small bone skull sculpture very curious object quite large dimension

Period: 20th century

375 €

Mobile Erotic Subject

Character representing a sailor Wick lighter Erotic subject with movable arm allowing the wick to be released from the lighter Height 7 cm

Period: 20th century

580 €

Very Golden Muscardin Skeleton

Magnificent idea that this artist "Lemaitre" had in 2015... He had the idea of immortalizing the fine skeleton of Kerivoula Picta, or dormouse using the electroplating process... For our greatest plea[...]

Period: 20th century

265 €
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Devilish Blacksmith Sign In Cut Sheet Metal

Funny blacksmith sign in cut-out sheet metal, painted black, the blacksmith is in fact a little devil

Period: 20th century

260 €

Philosopher Monkey For Cabinet Of Curiosities

Monkey sitting on books with vanity and compass for bronze curiosity cabinet. Unsigned.

Period: 20th century

1 400 €

Life Size Skull Vanity Theater Decor

Vanity Skull Life Size Theater Decor Very beautiful piece from the second part of the 20th century Production made by theater decorators Composition work, papier-mâché and various patinas Wear and tea[...]

Period: 20th century

500 €

Ostrich Egg

We present this perfectly intact ostrich egg, decorated with a whole system of pompoms, which gives it a crazy decorative look. Weight 290 gr (E24)

Period: 20th century

200 €

Taxidermy - Carved Ram Skull On Base

Finely carved ram skull with beautiful amplitude of horns in very good condition. NON-CITES species. Placed on a metal support but can also be hung on a wall using the cord already present at the back[...]

Period: 20th century

390 €
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Set Of 10 Waxed Cardboard Geese Decoys, Usa, 1960s

Set of 10 life size Canada Geese made of double sided waxed cardboard mounted on metal stakes. They can be placed both indoors and outdoors as they are water resistant. The neck is swivel, 7 of them h[...]

Period: 20th century

780 €

A Rare Moorish Alhambra Influence Relief Architectural Diorama Of The Front Of A Building.

A Rare Moorish Alhambra Influence Relief Architectural Diorama Of The front Of A Building. Made of different materials including mother of pearl ebony bone and other materials. The frame also finely[...]

Period: 20th century

3 250 €

Taxidermy Of A Turtle

Old taxidermy of a turtle standing on its legs and head out. Presented on an old book in a wood and glass display case. Height: 22 cm Length: 19.5 cm Depth: 10 cm

Period: 20th century

190 €

Mummified Bat

Partly mummified bat since the wings, legs and tail are in skeleton form. Presented on a brass base and under a contemporary bell. Height: 11.5 cm Bell height: 18 cm

Period: 20th century

100 €

Dog Skull

Dog skull mounted on a brass base. It is believed to have been prepared in Indonesia and remains in very good condition with one incisor missing. It is presented under a Napoleon III glass bell, of wh[...]

Period: 20th century

190 €

Coco De Mer Said “coco Butt”

Coco de mer known as “Coco buttocks” Pretty specimen,

Period: 20th century

590 €

Spun Glass Pediatrician

Pediatrician in spun glass, with a child on his shoulder and cute little glasses.

Period: 20th century

150 €
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Copper Plaque From The Soisson-maugey Bank Of Its Sens Branch.

Copper plaque from the Soisson-Maugey Bank of its Sens branch. Banque Soisson is one of the oldest French regional private banks. Created in 1835, it merged with the Banque Maugey in 1946, becomin[...]

Period: 20th century

230 €

Stuffed Moose Head. Twentieth Century.

Head and neck of a stuffed moose with glass eyes. Very good state. Canada. Twentieth century.

Period: 20th century

700 €

Malachite Piece Of Natural And Unique Shape - Object For The Cabinet Of Curiosities

a piece of malachite of natural and unique shape in a dark green color and patina 9 x 25.5 cm, height 21cm, weight 7735 gr

Period: 20th century

750 €
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Prosthesis With Elbow Joint After Forearm Amputation. Early 20th Century

Prosthesis with elbow joint after forearm amputation. Early 20th century E.Haran, Orthopedic bandage specialist in Paris. See the “Catalogue général illustré orthopédie, prothèse, béquilles, gout[...]

Period: 20th century

430 €

Mallard Duck - Taxidermy Mid-20th Century

Pretty Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) stuffed on its wooden base. In standing up position. Beautiful naturalistic expression, clean work from the 1960s-1970s. Beautiful plumage (but beautiful ra[...]

Period: 20th century

80 €

Not Even Afraid Of An Uromastyx

This prehistoric animal does not threaten me from the height of its twenty centimeters... The whiptail lizard or Uromastyx is a peaceful herbivorous lizard with an impressive tail. Originally from the[...]

Period: 20th century

135 €

Artists Model

A beautiful patinated and hinged antique two-tone hardwood model. Complete and fully functional. The height is 33 cm. The condition is excellent.

Period: 20th century

950 €

Malachite Piece Of Natural And Unique Shape - Object For The Cabinet Of Curiosities

a piece of malachite of natural and unique shape in a dark green color and patina 8 x 12 cm, height 7 cm, weight 868 gr

Period: 20th century

250 €
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Vanity Cabochon Skull In Malachite

Cabochon Vanity Skull In Malachite Very beautiful piece, finely carved and chiseled Free and insured shipping in mainland France

Period: 20th century

200 €

Derby Moose Trophy

Exceptional trophy. Derby moose ( Taurotragus derbianus) Beautiful cape-shaped head of a specimen with beautiful amplitude and symmetry of the trophy. Species considered to be the largest and most mas[...]

Period: 20th century

5 400 €

Murano Glass Globe, Enamelled, Painted And Gilded

Murano glass globe, enamelled, painted and gilded, Venice, first half of the 20th century, height 31 cm, base diameter 14 cm.http://www.oldpaintingsonline.com

Period: 20th century

1 800 €

Mascot Representing A Cow In Silvered Bronze Made By H. Payen

This silvered bronze mascot represents a cow, it bears the H. Payen signature. It is old and well made. We report slight classic wear on the mascot, note that the four corners of the marble base are c[...]

Period: 20th century

320 €

Naturalized Fox

Juvenile fox stuffed and placed on a section of wood and a branch on which the forelegs rest. Very good conservation of the taxidermy with some traces of cuts at the tips of the ears. height with base[...]

Period: 20th century

290 €

Rare Lot Of Five Old Dioramas Of Insects, Entomology Circa 1940 / Cabinet Curiosities

Quick description Rare set of five old insect dioramas, entomology circa 1940. Very beautifully made German creations, teeming with details. Labels "Dr Schlüter & Dr Mass Naturwissenschaft Anstalt[...]

Period: 20th century

600 €

Objet De Curiosités : Entomology : Exploded Beauchêne Callipogon Barbatus Maison Deyrolle

Objet de curiosités: magnificent exploded Beauchêne of a Callipogon barbatus from Maison Deyrolle. Presented in the original glass case with double plates: "Maison Deyrolle depuis 1831" and "Callipogo[...]

Period: 20th century

2 000 €

Chamoix Head On Crest

Old taxidermy of a chamoix head with withers mounted on an oak escutcheon. Naturalization of very good quality is in perfect state of conservation. Length 52 cm depth 36 cm width 19 cm

Period: 20th century

180 €

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