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Music Box By Nicole Freres With Religious Music

Music box made in Switzerland by Nicole Frères in 1852. The wooden box is decorated with marquetry of various exotic woods on the lid, a symmetrical cartouche in lemon wood in the center and borders o[...]

Period: 19th century

950 €

Skull And Crossbones… Nice Nutcracker…atmosphere…

Curious object, more than that you die… It is a cast iron nutcracker, formed of two tibias and a very useful skull this time. Object that I suspect dates from the beginning of the 20th century, which [...]

Period: 20th century

185 €
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19th Century Curiosity Object Straw And Hair Work Allegory Of Music

19th Century Curiosity Object Straw and Hair Work Allegory of Music Very beautiful piece Napoleon III period Gilded wood frame, under glass Signed Gérard FEDT

Period: 19th century

750 €

Presentation Of Plaster Intaglio Casts, Souvenir Of The Grand Tour

Beautiful presentation of 13 plaster cameos, old intaglio casts. Italian work, souvenir of the Grand Tour. The cameos are arranged on a red silk velvet background, each with its fine gold cardboard su[...]

Period: 19th century

280 €

High Covered Box In Straw Marquetry 19th Century Representing A Châtelet With Four Turrets

A real and pretty "Curiosity", a beautiful decorative object and quite representative of the romanticism in vogue in the 19th century, especially under Napoleon III where the "Troubadour" style was ve[...]

Period: 19th century

540 €

Bust Of Marie Antoinette & Louis XVII, Cenotaph Monument In Marble And Biscuit 1820, Dauphin

Former monument to the glory of Queen Marie Antoinette and her son Louis Charles of France. Bust of the sovereign in natural biscuit, enthroned on a column of red Flanders marble. At the base of the c[...]

Period: 19th century

650 €
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Pewter Sickness Bottle - Paris, Circa 1800

Free shipping for mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay**********Pomiform pewter CANARD of sick person with long tubular spout with beveled end, nippled lid topped with an acorn and handle wit[...]

Period: 19th century

110 €
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Tibet, End Of The 19th Century, Important Lama Vajra In Lacquered And Gilded Bronze.

Tibet, late 19th century, large and superb vajra in lacquered and gilded bronze. The sculpture is particularly elaborate, especially on the heads of "makara" water dragons above the four points. This [...]

Period: 19th century

1 450 €

19th Century Bronze Bust, Portrait Of The Philosopher Voltaire, Age Of Enlightenment

Old bust of the philosopher Voltaire. The character is represented wearing a wig. The bust rests on a patinated bronze base. Very beautiful quality of chiseling. 24.5cm high. Good condition

Period: 19th century

450 €
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Rare Framed Advertisement Napoleon III: "hair Works All Framed" And Price List

A real curiosity that this price advertisement on the back of the presentation of models in oval medallion of works in hairx of the Napoleon III period In its original frame in molded baguette lacquer[...]

Period: 19th century

240 €

Merry Christmas

????A Merry Christmas to our dear customers, friends, colleagues and competitors, may Santa be generous with you???? Saint Nicholas Antiques

Period: 21st century

2 024 €

Large Framed Sea Gorgonian For Cabinet Of Curiosities Paramuricea Clavata Coral

Large skeleton of the red Gorgonian sea coral Paramuricea Clavata from the early 20th century Framed in a recent frame with a red satin background Gorgonian with its foot and other corals placed on it[...]

Period: 20th century

180 €

7 Family Crest Seals In Silver

200 euros each.These 7 seals are engraved with family coats of arms, charm seals which could be worn suspended from a chatelaine.Of course,  these seals can be sold individually at the price of 200 € [...]

Period: 18th century

1 400 €
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Beautiful Gilded Blown Glass Goblet, Late 18th Century, In Case

Pretty flat-bottomed goblet, slightly truncated, blown glass and cut on sides, gold decoration engraved with needle istyle Louis XVI of a woman in gardens. Its sheepskin case, which holds it perfectly[...]

Period: 18th century

260 €
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New Collection Of Antique Porcelain And Glass Pharmacy Jars.

New collection of OLD PHARMACY JARS from the 19th and 20th centuries in decorated porcelain and some glass.    Detailed photos and prices on request, LARGE CHOICE. Packaging and shipping possible in m[...]

Period: 19th century

130 €

Collection Plate Or Reflector. 17th Century. Brass

Interesting quest dish or reflector, with central navel, and addition of a pewter Binet in the 18th or 19th century. Beautiful radiant decoration of stylized flowers, or flames. Brass, very good condi[...]

Period: 17th century

380 €

China, 18th Century, Large Bronze Fibula With Dragon Decor.

China, Qing dynasty, Second half of the 18th century, superb fibula (belt attachment) in partially crusted bronze, decorated at the top with a dragon's head coiled on its main part. On the back, a cir[...]

Period: 18th century

630 €
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High Period Lock

We present this high period lock, Renaissance 16th century in wrought iron, in very good condition. Shipping extra. (E24)

Period: 16th century

550 €

Taxidermy Shrimp In Saline Solution - Collector's Jar, Wunderkammer

Jar containing shrimps preserved in a solution of salt and water, from Spain. Ideal piece for collectors, marine biology enthusiasts, or as a decorative element in a Wunderkammer. Item details: We[...]

Period: 20th century

60 €
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Gothic Period, Late 15th Cty, Front Of Small Chest, 3 Window Panels

Haute Epoque Complete facade of a small Gothic chest, circa 1500, consisting of 3 panels, including the 2 on the sides with windows. Very beautiful earthy / gray patina from Renaissance period [...]

Period: Before 16th century

740 €

Mammoth Primigenius Tooth Fossil, North Sea

For sale is an authentic fossil Woolly Mammoth molar (Mammuthus primigenius), an exceptional piece of natural history dating back to the Ice Age. This fossil is a perfect example of this species' adap[...]

Period: Before 16th century

200 €
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Drink Chinese Astrology. 20th Century.

Chinese astrology box. Very fine decorated with a Phoenix and a Dragon. The instrument is in good condition. Complete with key. Measures: 14x 14 cm. Weight: 475gram. Around 1930. Very good condition w[...]

Period: 20th century

220 €

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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Restoration Period Telescopic Theatre Telescope

Rare Restoration period (first half of the 19th century) telescopic theatre telescope in brass covered with red leather. Good condition, with its original optics. Dimensions: open 7 cm, closed 3 cm, m[...]

Period: 19th century

190 €
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Charivari Pendant - Bavaria, Germany - Late 18th - Early 19th Century

CHARIVARI PENDANT  Bavaria, Germany Late 18th - early 19th century  Rodent taxidermy, copper and gilt metal  H. 5.2; L 3 cm  The Charivari is an ornamental accessory worn by men and women in tr[...]

Period: 18th century

400 €
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Gallia Production Christofle: Bottle Opener With The Image Of The Emperor

Gallia production Christofle: bottle opener with the image of the emperor On the back decorations with the imperial crown and the bee Dimensions: H 8 X 5

Period: 20th century

70 €
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2 Identical Bordeaux Silver Wine Tasters

These two silver tastevins of the Bordeaux model with umbilicus are identical and they rest on a large gadrooned frame on which appear the control and goldsmith's hallmarks. They are identical and ver[...]

Period: 19th century

360 €
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18th / 19th Century Wrought Iron Table Flint Pistol Lighter

Table Pistol Lighter :Rare and original, this flint table lighter uses a fire stone and a tinder wick as fuel, recalling the aesthetics and operation of ancient weapons.Its walnut stock with rounded c[...]

Period: 19th century

380 €
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Benjamin Water House Hawkins Iguanodon

A scale model in patina plaster of the iguanodon made by the sculptor Benjamin Water House Hawkins under the direction of the paleontologist Richard Owem. History: the dinosaurs from which this iguano[...]

Period: 19th century

950 €

Wrought Iron Brothel Lamp, Spider Shape, France, 1920.

Red brothel lamp in the shape of a spider, wrought iron, France circa 1920. If the light is on, it means that the establishment is open and welcoming customers, if it is off it means that the house i[...]

Period: 20th century

1 300 €

Rare Pewter And Glass Oil Clock - Languedoc, 18th Century

Free shipping for mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay******************************************Rare pewter oil CLOCK, with pedestal with a scalloped base in a bowl, cylindrical barrel, burne[...]

Period: 18th century

680 €
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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 €

Botanical Model Of A Rosa Canina By Reinhold Brendel

Botanical Model of a Wild Rose (Rosa canina) by Reinhold Brendel. Papier-mâché and wood. Germany. ca. 1900. h. 18,11 in. Botanical model of a Rosa canina, or dog rose, wild variant of the commo[...]

Period: 20th century

4 800 €

Hediao - Carved Chinese Nuts

Here are three beautiful Juglans nuts finely hand-carved, representing Luohan monks hidden in a decor of flowers and leaves. In the middle of one of these nuts, a dragon and a cat are hidden. One of [...]

Period: 20th century

140 €

Nice Notebook Or Menu Holder , Maison Clayes, San Francisco, 19thc Embroidered Chinese Silk

Very pretty cover for a dance card or a menu, or other use. The core, probably cardboard is covered on the outside with an old Chinese silk, 19th century in my opinion. Red background with floral bord[...]

Period: 19th century

185 €

Botanical Model Of A Lilac Flower (syringa Vulgaris) By Robert Brendel

Botanical Model of a Lilac Flower (Syringa vulgaris) by Robert Brendel. Papier-mâché, wood. Germany. ca. 1890. h. 17,7 in. Botanical model of a lilac flower (Syringa vulgaris), created around 1[...]

Period: 19th century

3 800 €

Black Forest Wooden Head

Very beautiful head on black forest shield glass eye natural wood

Period: 19th century

500 €

Mechanical Table Fire Steel

This flint lighter with an iron mechanism on a brass trim finely engraved with an animal motif, and a reserve in which one can keep a spare stone and tinder and which opens by gently pulling on the ca[...]

Period: 18th century

1 350 €
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Steel Jewel For Small Dog, For Cat, 19th Century, Collar With Lock And Key.

Beautiful object, precious polished steel necklace threaded of oval meshs, like so many fine stones, unengraved central plate with gilded cartouche, drum clasp and small key, 3-hole adjustment, manufa[...]

Period: 19th century

280 €
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18th Century Wrought Iron Sign, Hasburg Double-headed Eagle With Two Swords

Here is an old Habsburg double-headed sign, beautifully decorated with two wrought iron swords, a very fine floral outline. A rare piece, a symbol of nobility and power, ideal for discerning collector[...]

Period: 18th century

700 €

Erotic Pendant Of An Adored Phallus - 19th Century European Work

Erotic Pendant of an Adored Phallus 19th century European work  Gilt bronze  H. 6.5 ; L. 6 cm  A composite pendant consisting of the lower part of a gilded bronze crucifix or stoup depicting two[...]

Period: 19th century

1 720 €
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Wrought Iron Key With A 2-part System - European - 18th Century

Wrought Iron Key With A 2-Part System - European - 18th Century

Period: 18th century

250 €
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Cabinet De Curiosité Concretions Bronze Coquillages corail bambou

Très beau corail rouge type bambou et concrétion naturelle blanche  beige montés sur bronze doré à l'or fin style Louis XV avec magnifiques entrelacs de feuilles d'acanthes, ciselées et polies.Socle m[...]

Period: 19th century

1 950 €
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Coquillage Et Concrétion Cabinet De Curiosite

Très beau coquillage et concrétion naturelle blanche montes sur bronze doré à l'or fin style Louis XV et aux feuilles d'acanthes, ciselées et polies.Socle marbre griotte des Alpes . Cet ensemble a été[...]

Period: 19th century

1 850 €
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Master's Lock With Its Key

Master's lock in wrought iron, chiseled, engraved, openwork, France, 17th century. With its key With dolphins the key has a hollow third-point shank and engages in the rotating barrel of the lock wh[...]

Period: 17th century

4 500 €
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Copper Matrix Plate Ex Libris With Coat Of Arms Three Silver Crescents And A Star In Abyss

Copper Matrix Plate Ex Libris engraved with Coat of Arms Three Silver Crescents and a Star in Abyss

Period: 19th century

150 €

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 €

Dark And Blonde Horn Snuff Box With Working Music Box. Paris, 1830s.

Dark and Blonde Horn Snuff Box with Working Music Box. Paris, 1830s.

Period: 20th century

600 €

Collectible Message Case - Carved Decor Dated 1866 - Curiosity XIX ᵉ Century

Engraved message case, 19th centuryBeautiful period object, this cylindrical case is composed of a meticulously engraved wooden body, illustrating scenes of life, landscapes, symbolic objects, houses,[...]

Period: 19th century

380 €
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Object Of Curiosity - Funeral - Souvenir Medallion Fixed Under Glass "to My Wife"

This type of object is becoming rare: funeral medallion whose subject in fixed coaster represents two joined hands. The symbolism of the two hands coming together refers to a bond of friendship, filia[...]

Period: 19th century

150 €

Venetian Fire Steel

Flint lighter Venetian type from the 16th century, in wrought iron and oval in shape, the 2 sides form soles to be struck with the stone to obtain the sparks, the interior of the oval is in iron filig[...]

Period: 16th century

350 €
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Erotica, The Hussars, Bronze Plaque End Of The 19th Century

Beautiful erotic bronze plaque from the end of the 19th century: the hussars. Dimensions: 18.5 cm long by 13 cm high. We deliver and ship all over the world, please contact us for a precise quo[...]

Period: 19th century

250 €
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Mini Master's Knife - Gold Mounted With Damascus Blade - 19th / 20th Century

Mini Gold Master's Knife with Damascus BladeSuperb mini master's knife in perfect condition, ideal for collectors. The blade is made of Damascus steel, known for its unique patterns and robustness. Th[...]

Period: 19th century

420 €
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Large Brown And Beige Colored Agate

Large brown and beige Agate

Period: 20th century

480 €

18th Century Silver Guild Coat Of Arms Of The Vaernewyck Family (elsegem)

18th century silver guild coat of arms of the Vaernewyck family (Elsegem) with the Vaernewyck family coat of arms and the text "laet vaeren nydt". 10 x 12 cm

Period: 18th century

550 €
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Rare Gentlewoman's Automaton - Germany 19th Century

Rare Gentlewoman's Automaton Fully functional (Possibility of sending demonstration video on request) Germany - 19th Century Dimensions: Height: 38 cm (Approx.) Width (Base) : 15.5 cm [...]

Period: 19th century

2 500 €

Naturalized Himalayan Tahr

RARE HIMALAYAN TAHR Naturalized in its entirety on a base imitating rock. Very beautiful. Rare in public sale. Length of the tahr: 1.17 m. Support intended to be placed on a wall. Hemitragus jemlahicu[...]

Period: 20th century

850 €

Japanese Erotic Scenes Circa 1890

Japanese erotic scenes on ivory beautifully framed. Each miniature represents different lovemaking. Very beautiful work dating from the end of the 19th century. Frame measurement 41-35cm Miniature[...]

Period: 19th century

1 200 €

Important Door Lock And Knocker With Its Knob And Articulated Cremone Bolt 19th Century

A beautiful 1810 iron and bronze door set comprising a knob, a knocker and a large lock and its key decorated with its cremone bolt and latch. This beautiful and rare set dismantled from the entrance [...]

Period: 19th century

320 €

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