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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 €

Pewter Pharmacy Vase - Italy, Late 18th Century

Free shipping for mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay, at your convenience ******************************************* Very rare cylindrical PHARMACY VASE in pewter with flared lid top[...]

Period: 18th century

280 €
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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 €

Double Wrought Iron Seal Stamp, 18th Century

A double 18th century wrought iron wax seal, old patina, length 3 cm, seal surface 1.5 x 1.7 cm

Period: 18th century

200 €
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Seal Stamp With Coat Of Arms Blazon, 18th Century

An 18th century wrought iron wax seal, old patina, height 6.3 cm, surface of the seal 1.8 x 2 cm

Period: 18th century

150 €
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Taxidermy - Carved Brown Ram Skull On Base

Finely carved brown ram's skull with rose patterns, beautiful descent of the horns.Species NOT LISTED.Placed on a metal support but can also be hung on a wall using the cord already present at the bac[...]

Period: 20th century

390 €
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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 €

Wall Sculpture Representing An Erect Winged Phallus

Plaster wall sculpture representing an erect winged phallus. Verdigris patina imitating bronze. Life-size. Circa 1950.

Period: 20th century

280 €
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Rare And Old Vestige Of A Horse Butcher's Shop Sign In Zinc Circa 1880

Quick description Rare and old vestige of a horse butcher's shop sign, circa 1880. Made of zinc, very pretty patina of time slightly cleaned and protected by a veil of wax. Formerly and perfectly [...]

Period: 19th century

490 €

Botanical Model Of A Carnivorous Plant (drosera Rotundifolia) By Robert And Reinhold Brendel

Botanical model of a carnivorous plant (Drosera rotundifolia) by Robert and Reinhold Brendel. Papier-mâché, glass, wood. Germany. Before 1900. h. 38 cm. Botanical papier-mâché model of a droser[...]

Period: 19th century

4 500 €

Ensemble De Coquillages

Ensemble de coquillages comprenant deux bénitiers et quatre coquillages montés sur des socles noirs.

Period: 20th century

820 €

Plaster Plaque Representing The Coat Of Arms Of The Ruinart De Brimont Family

Extremely rare plasterboard plaque representing the coat of arms of the Ruinart de Brimont family. In the center is the azure coat of arms with a gold chevron accompanied in chief by two silver stars [...]

Period: 19th century

8 500 €
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Mediterranean Red Coral Branch Mounted On A Wooden Base

Antique natural blood red coral branch from the Mediterranean mounted on an ebony base Kunstkammer rarity item Total height 11.5 cm, width 13.5 cm

Period: 19th century

550 €
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Coat Hook, Cast Iron Horse Head

Large coat rack representing a horse's head in cast iron. Used to hold a horse in front of its box or within a stud farm.

Period: 20th century

290 €

Mysterious Diaphanous Serpent

Like a fortune teller's sphere, this glass ball contains a mysterious product in which a diaphanous snake swims. By what mysterious process was it possible to make the tissues translucent so that only[...]

Period: 20th century

250 €
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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 €

Antique Victorian Mahogany Veneered Miniature Dresser Apprentice Piece

A beautiful Victorian miniature apprentice piece in the form of a dresser two drawers below open display shelves Veneered in superb quality 4mm mahogany veneers In a lovely rich colour and patination.[...]

Period: 19th century

935 €

19th Century Erotic Corporation Compass. Cabinet Of Curiosities.

Thickness compasses mainly used by turners. This personal manufacturing model at a certain position takes on an erotic character quite sought after by its owner. Beautiful work of execution from the e[...]

Period: 19th century

240 €
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Diorama Libertas 1786 / Toy Soldiers

Exceptional 18th century diorama representing the siege of a city named LIBERTAS. All the buildings of the city are made of folded and painted paper, the soldiers are made of lead. 2 or 3 buildings ar[...]

Period: 18th century

6 500 €

Masterpiece, 19th Century Roof

A masterwork object, large roof, 19th century, on a base with masterwork label

Period: 19th century

1 500 €

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 €

Engraved Slate Stone Dated 1779 Decorated With Names Of Donors

Here is an 18th century slate plaque, it bears the engraved names of donors. It is authentic and old. We have attached a short explanatory text. This stone was found on rue d'Alger in Nantes after the[...]

Period: 18th century

500 €

Coco De Mer Said “coco Butt”

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

Period: 20th century

680 €

Important Covered Cup In Neo-gothic Style With Representations Of Weapons And Knights

Important covered bowl in neo-Gothic style with representations of weapons and knights Important covered bowl in ciborium type in neo-Gothic style (late 19th century) with representations of weapon[...]

Period: 19th century

850 €

Pile de poids en bronze / 18e Siècle

Pile de poids en bronze, corps à décor d'écailles et de cercles, anse et moraillon en forme d'animaux marins; datée 1781 à l'intérieur du poids principal et sur le dessus du couvercle ; poinçons à la [...]

Period: 18th century

650 €
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State Borders

ANCIENT AND ORIGINAL STONES DEFINING THE ITALIAN STATE AND THE REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO. ITALIAN STONE CM 44X36 SAN MARINO STONE CM 58X40, SLIGHT BRAKES ON THE SAN MARINO STONE

Period: 20th century

500 €

Russian Silver Snuffbox From Moscow

Very beautiful Russian silver snuffbox, with a gilded interior. Description: The lid of the snuff box is finely engraved with an architectural scene that depicts an urban panorama, with notable buildi[...]

Period: 19th century

350 €
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Berlin Cast Iron, Dish, 19th Century

A rare and attractive 19th century German Berlin Iron (Berliner Eisen) decorative art figurative cast iron plate. The famous Berlin Irons are highly sought after and collectible as they are a very spe[...]

Period: 19th century

250 €
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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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Natural History: Wooden Element Or Carved Root Evoking An Elephant's Foot

Carved wooden element, the shape of which is similar to an elephant's leg. Height 19 cm - base approximately 15 x 14 cm. Good condition.

Period: 20th century

300 €

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 €

Beautiful Scrimshaw Sperm Whale Tooth, 19th Century

beautiful scrimshaw, engraved and with a beautiful old patina from the 19th century Height 11.5 cm, width 4.7 cm

Period: 19th century

550 €
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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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Pyrite - Natural Cubic Crystalline Macle - Minerals

Superb natural twin of 3 pyrite cubes, or “Fool’s Gold”.During the Gold Rush of the 19th century, many people mistook pyrite for gold because of its metallic shine.Authentic crystal. Very pretty shine[...]

Period: Before 16th century

80 €

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 €

Half Carved Coconut Unicorn Lion Wild Head Convict Work 19th

Half carved coconut, decorated with a unicorn and a lion standing on either side of a medallion, above a character's head (a savage), work of a convict or sailor, period Nineteenth century. This cocon[...]

Period: 19th century

400 €
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Sea Urchin Fossil Pseudocidaris Mammosa Jurassic France

Curious sea urchin Pseudocidaris mammosa on limestone matrix, raised into living position with its radioles (club-shaped), characteristic of its genus. Stage and Age: Kimmeridgian (Upper Jurassic):[...]

Period: Before 16th century

230 €

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 €
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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 €

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 €

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 €

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 €

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