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Engraving Wax - Grand Tour

A set of 15 red wax prints depicting Roman emperors. Beautifully mounted in an enameled gilded wood frame padded with green velvet. The overall dimensions of the frame are 26 by 21 cm in total.

Period: 19th century

650 €

Indian Head Mascot In Silver Bronze By Fayral Pierre Le Faguays

Indian head mascot in silvered bronze. Work by Pierre LE FAGUAYS known as Fayral. Marked Feathers in our cap. Signed Fayral on the side. Numbered 20/50 on the back.

Period: 20th century

780 €

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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19th Century Dog Collar

Brass dog collar from the 19th century. Made from a piece of brass, adjustable and adjustable by different degrees. Decorated with engraved nets on the edge and a frieze of half brass pearls fixed by [...]

Period: 19th century

280 €

Apothicary Bottes, Blown Glass Cobalt Blue, XIXth

Cobalt blue apothecary jars, late 19th century blown glass.  Pastilli lichenis Pulvis Colocynth: Pulvis Anthem:N: Tinct: S: ColchiciRetail price €70 Price for the lot 240€ Screen-printed label. Impecc[...]

Period: 19th century

60 €
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Chinese Lampadorama 1860

Rare Chinese lampadorama from the Napoleon III period for photo projection. The condition is average but it is the large model, much less common than the small one. 38 cm in length, 32 cm in height. T[...]

Period: 19th century

1 400 €

Duccomun Girod Music Box With Large Diameter Cylinder

Very early large cylinder music box (Ca 1838) The mechanism has a setting of 2 per revolution, but plays 1 melody in 2 parts on the first revolution, giving 7 melodies in total. The flat brass plate i[...]

Period: 19th century

6 200 €

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 €

Masterpiece, Miniature Workshop Of A Forge, Companion Masterpiece

Masterpiece, miniature workshop of a wood and bone forge including 3 workbenches and 52 tools The largest workbench measures 11 x 20 cm and 10 cm in height The 2 smallest measure 10 x 8 cm and 11 cm[...]

Period: 19th century

3 500 €
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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 €

Corkscrew, Old English Thomason Type Mechanical Barrel Corkscrew

A Thomason barrel mechanical corkscrew with bone handle, aged patina, good condition, see photos, length between 19 and 27 cm

Period: 19th century

350 €
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Fossilized Mammoth Tooth/molar

a completely fossilized mammoth molar The last woolly mammoth disappeared at the end of the Pleistocene, around ten thousand years ago. Climate change, not humans, caused the mammoth's extinction 4,0[...]

Period: Before 16th century

350 €
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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 €

Lathe Turned Bronze Masterpiece. Probably French, 19th Century.

A lathe turned bronze masterpiece. Probably French, 19th century.  Measures 19cm high. The masterpiece in the form of an armillary sphere, the central ball containing an integral spiked ball.[...]

Period: 19th century

2 700 €
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Anatomical Model, Late 19th Century

Anatomical model from the Brendel factory, Germany, in papier-mâché and turned and blackened wood. The petals delicately detach for observation. Some traces of time but very good general condition (se[...]

Period: 19th century

2 500 €

Anatomical Model Cherry Blossom, Late 19th Century

Anatomical model from the Brendel factory, Germany, in papier-mâché and turned and blackened wood. The petals delicately detach for observation. Traces of repairs on the sepals (see photo) Some gaps i[...]

Period: 19th century

2 500 €

19thc Saddlery Sign

Magnificent 19th century saddlery sign made up of a wooden board with frame, pretty hand-painted red/black letters, adorable faded colors, very good sturdy condition, France 1900

Period: 19th century

390 €

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 €

Automotive Mascot In Silvered Bronze Signed Frecourt Allemand Onyx Base

Here is a silver bronze mascot bearing the signature "Frecourt made in France", it is entitled the Indian. The onyx base was added later. We report slight yellow marks in several places on the mascot,[...]

Period: 20th century

220 €

Dog Collar

19th century dog collar In leather and bronze, copper owner's plate: »Mr JUTTER. Receiver of the record. Kennel (Allier) » Diameter: 12 cm

Period: 19th century

250 €
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Gogottes De Fontainebleau

Selection of 3 Gogottes de Fontainebleau fragments. On modern black oak base. Les Gogottes de Fontainebleau, a rare masterpiece of natural art from the Fontainebleau region of France. Forged over mill[...]

Period: Before 16th century

1 897 €

Hat For Window Decor. Top Hat In Paper Mache And Stucco 19th Century.

Scale model of a 19th century top hat in papier-mâché and black stucco. Hatter’s window decor object. Good condition with slight age wear.  25 x 19 cm Height: 15 cm

Period: 19th century

160 €
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19th Century Box

Box with decoration given to an aristocratic family in the Cahors region, free Colissimo delivery.

Period: 19th century

180 €

Masterpiece Of A Carpenter, Passion Cross 1854

wooden cross decorated with the tools of the passion, a skull, a sun and a moon, the head of Christ, a serpent, a crown of thorns, all topped with 'a rooster. Bears a label "Daroles jean charpentier M[...]

Period: 19th century

1 200 €
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Fossilized Tree Slice

Slice of fossilized tree H. 34 x L. 29 x D. 2 cm

Period: Before 16th century

420 €

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 €

Magic Lantern Medallion Lapierre 1880

Beautiful LAPIERRE brand magic lantern circa 1880. Good used condition, 36 cm high

Period: 19th century

850 €

Huge Block Of 35 Kg Of Partially Polished Rough Malachite - Africa

Huge Block Of 35 Kg Of Partially Polished Rough Malachite - Africa

Period: 19th century

1 600 €

Travel Cutlery

Travel cutlery consisting of a 7.5 cm high crystal glass, a 15.5 cm fork (9 cm folded) and a knife in the original leather case. We can read Germany on the fork.

Period: 19th century

220 €
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"sea Coconut" Seed Seychelles

Lodoicea,[commonly known as the sea coconut, coco de mer, or double coconut, is a monotypic genus in the palm family. The sole species, Lodoicea maldivica, is endemic to the islands of Praslin and Cur[...]

Period: 19th century

700 €

Old Painted Tole, Large Plaque, Signage Panel, Gendarmerie Stop, 20th Century

76 cm in diameter for a weight of 8 kg panel having suffered wear over time...

Period: 20th century

450 €

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 €

Naturalized Lion With Antelope Springbox For Cabinet Of Curiosities

exceptional diorama representing a lion from South Africa, died a natural death with quotes, the lion came in a special box by plane in 2005. superb quality of taxidermy and magnificent decorative obj[...]

Period: 20th century

20 000 €
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Antique Double Silver Case For Gold Sterling Coin (sovereign) Uk

Ancient double case for half and full sovereign coins, in pure silver with hallmarks from the United Kingdom, late 19th century Spring closure-

Period: 19th century

150 €

The Putti Electrisor Late 19th Century / Fairground Game

French school from the end of the 19th century. Putto inflicting an electric shock on his fellow creature. Oil on cardboard, mounted on canvas. This painting with a subject as rare as it is curious il[...]

Period: 19th century

1 250 €

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 €

Piece Of History, Piece Of The Berlin Wall Taken And Certified By The National Gendarmerie.

We offer you this piece of History; a piece of the Berlin Wall taken on April 10, 1990 by the French National Gendarmerie in the Frohnau district, district of Reinickendorf, then French sector. The wa[...]

Period: 20th century

250 €
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Specimen Marble

A set of nine fragments of marble fragments from ancient specimens. Mounted in an antique gilded wood frame. The maximum length of the piece is 11 cm. Overall the frame measures 51 bt 37 cm.

Period: 20th century

175 €

1st World War German Airplane Propeller Niendorf Luckenwalde Halberstadt Cl IV

This extraordinary wooden aircraft propeller is from the First World War, used on the fearsome German Halberstadt CL.IV, a ground attack aircraft of great reputation. The piece is a rare artifact. Man[...]

Period: 20th century

5 500 €

Lot Of Minerals Of The World

Nice batch of 16 minerals from the four corners of the world. Some on bases. Spearhead gypsum (on base) from Neuilly-sur-Marne (Seine et Marne), Rose Quartz from Brazil (on base), 3 translucent Quart[...]

Period: Before 16th century

100 €

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 €

Moorhen

Old taxidermy of a moorhen placed natural on a block of cork. Naturalization is very well preserved. Twentieth century. Very good state. Height: 28 cm Width: 25 cm Depth: 19 cm

Period: 20th century

130 €

Oryx Massacre

Oryx horn massacre. Total height with crest: 113 cm Height of horns: 82 cm Distance between horns: 44 cm

Period: 20th century

350 €

Curious Pair Of Cassolettes In Bronze And Shells, 19th Century Period

Curious pair of cassolettes in bronze, white marble and shells (stoupots) The support composed of a tuft of reeds carrying the shell, white marble base. Missing reed ears but good used condition. Obje[...]

Period: 19th century

380 €

Dagger, Dagger, Memento Mori In Bronze With Silver Patina

Memento Mori dagger. The bronze handle with a silver patina representing death in the form of a skeleton dressed in a cape and a hood, standing on two crossed shins. Disturbing image reminding everyon[...]

Period: 19th century

780 €
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Rodent Cage

Cage for rodents : Consisting of a house and a drum operating a bell. France, Polychrome wood, wrought iron, cut sheet metal, bronze, 19th century

Period: 19th century

3 800 €

Chinese Folding Spectacles With Their Wooden Case

Late 18th century, brass, white glasses, wooden case and black veneer with cord. Folding glasses with rounded bridge with frontal support, the frame has a double side perforation to attach a thin lace[...]

Period: 18th century

250 €

Folding Chinese Spectacles In Their Case

Late 18th century - Early 19th century, silver-plated metal, white glasses, walnut burl case. Folding glasses with rounded bridge with frontal support, the frame has a double side perforation to attac[...]

Period: 19th century

260 €

Sphinx Automobile Mascot In Silvered Bronze Signed Ch. R. Peyée

This mascot is old, no doubt about its age and authenticity. It is a beautifully crafted winged sphinx placed on an onyx support. It is in excellent state of conservation, we point out a small dent on[...]

Period: 20th century

400 €

Elk Antler "alces" Or Caribou, Large Hunting Trophy (160 Cm), Taxidermy, Ca 1950

Important hunting trophy, elk antler 160 cm wide, 103 cm high, very decorative and impressive. In good condition (curiosity object, taxidermy). Period: Around 1950. Dimensions (H x W x D): 103 x [...]

Period: 20th century

1 750 €

Naturalized Sturgeon

Old naturalization of a sturgeon mounted on a wooden pedestal, all arranged in a contemporary wood and glass display case. display case dimensions: width: 23 cm depth: 11.5 cm height: 15 cm sturgeon: [...]

Period: 20th century

160 €

Master Framework

Master carpenter work. Half-timbered house with some missing elements.

Period: 19th century

700 €

Master Furniture. Buffet In Miniature.

Low miniature sideboard, master, molded regional type, with two doors. Good condition. Width 31, length 52, Height 35cm. - This item is for immediate purchase, payable by Paypal, we also accept ban[...]

Period: 20th century

370 €
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Cabinet Of Curiosities: Stainless Steel Medical Instruments

Ideal for starting a cabinet of curiosities at a low price: Vintage stainless steel medical instruments from the late 1970s, 1980s and 1990s from various brands: ‘france inox’, ‘medimex’, ‘lepine’, ‘g[...]

Period: 20th century

80 €

Artist's Mannequin

We present for sale this articulated mannequin of exceptional size and superb patina. These mannequins were used by sculptors and painters for the attitudes to give to the characters of their creation[...]

Period: 20th century

250 €

Tray Of Old Vials

Very fun tray of homeopathy and organotherapy vials. Very early 20th century. all vials are labeled and with a cork stopper. the dimensions are in the last photo. I have a total of 15 trays if you are[...]

Period: 19th century

65 €

19th Century Butchery Plates

Beautiful engraved and domed brass butchery nameplates. Period late 19th Century Dimensions: 30.5 cm x 20 cm 27 cm x 18 cm

Period: 19th century

680 €

Rare Dormouse Hamster Squirrel Cage Curiosity Late 19th Century Turnstile Between 2 Houses

RARE squirrel cage (or hamster or dormouse). In solid polychrome wood and central metal turnstile. The handles are made of brass. Late 19th/early 20th century. The set is spectacular with access d[...]

Period: 19th century

1 000 €
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19th Century Herbarium

Series of 9 herbarium plates on paper France 19th century (dated) Modern oak frames 160 euros each

Period: 19th century

1 400 €

Ophiophilists Welcome

IF YOU ARE AN OPHIODIOPHOBIST OR IF YOU SUFFER FROM HERPETOPHOBIA BE CAREFUL... You could be very frightened or repulsed by this stuffed python... 2.52 m long. Fortunately its convolutions allow it to[...]

Period: 20th century

265 €
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