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Miniature Guillotine Cigar Cutter Kelermes

Miniature Guillotine Cigar Cutter KELERMES Very nice piece in working order for cigars Work from the early 20th century Reception cup security padlock with its key Free and insured shipping in mainlan[...]

Period: 20th century

500 €

Jaws

Very educational shark jaw... Impressive teeth... This jaw was in a small display case in a small natural history museum, in a small castle, in a small village (Lavaux Ste Anne)... where classes of sm[...]

Period: 20th century

145 €
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Curiosity: Petrified Limestone Napoleon Profile

Interesting medallion with the profile of Napoleon I in petrified limestone, 19th century period. This technique known since the middle of the 18th century in Italy lies in the incrustation of limesto[...]

Period: 19th century

180 €

Rare Table Bell The Cyclist 1930 / Velocypede

Rare cast iron, iron and brass table or hotel bell, 1930s. Proud cyclist in uniform facing his Gran-bi, the wheel topped with a hand mechanism. It is rung by turning the button, the sound of the bell [...]

Period: 20th century

1 200 €

Bottle Of Toothpaste Water By Doctor Pierre Alias Pierre Mussot

Exceptional set of five bottles of oral hygiene from Doctor Pierre in Paris. Doctor Pierre, alias Pierre Mussot, is a doctor from the faculty of medicine who sells toothpaste, among other things. In 1[...]

Period: 19th century

435 €
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Miniature Of Straws And Hair Napoleon III

miniature of straws and hair Napoleon III In Memoriam from a time when the image did not exist, there was then a profession that has disappeared today, that of hair composers. Depending on their state[...]

Period: 19th century

185 €
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Bust Of Marianne In Plaster, Third Republic, Signed Theodore Doriot, 19th Century; Town Hall

Old plaster bust dating from the end of the 19th century; Allegorical subject representing Marianne. Work based on the model by Theodore Doriot. 45cm high; In good condition

Period: 19th century

250 €
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Travel Kit Chopsticks Knife Case Wood Metal Japan Meiji 19th Century

Travel kit including wooden chopsticks and a knife, horn (or wood) handle and steel blade, wooden and silver-plated metal case or scabbard, from Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) 19th century. This set [...]

Period: 19th century

260 €
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Mummified Lizard

Mummified green lizard mounted on a wooden base and presented in a glass bell. Bell height: 24 cm Bell diameter: 13 cm Lizard length: 10 cm Lizard width: 5.5 cm

Period: 20th century

150 €

3 Drawings Magician Enchanter 1900

3 pencil drawings depicting a magician and his sleight of hand tricks on a woman. 28 x 21 cm

Period: 19th century

350 €

Erotic Horn Sculpture, Sailor Statue, Curiosities, Erotica On Sale

Superb sculpture in deer horn representing a couple making love, very fine, detailed and explicit work. These small objects were carved by sailors during their long sea voyages, when you know the hard[...]

Period: 20th century

900 €
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Trompe l'Oeil Bottle

Bottle imitating a branch, made from a glass bottle coated with paste and a few wooden slices.

Period: 20th century

130 €
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Pairs Of Paintings, Natural Feathers

Pair of paintings representing birds in natural feathers and glass eyes on a background of painted branches. Dimensions: 60 cm x 45 cm

Period: 19th century

700 €
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Unis-france Mahogany Stereoscopic Viewer

Very nice Unis-France mahogany stereoscopic viewer for 45 x 107mm views with rare eye spacing adjustment and wheel focus. https://www.lavalisearlesienne.com/product-page/viewneuse-st\%C3\%A9r\%C3\%A9o[...]

Period: 20th century

350 €

Strong As Sandow… Wow

Pair of Sandow 1kg 325 spring dumbbells in each hand, all that remains is to follow the instructions as did HM King Edward VII and HM Queen Alexandra HRH Prince of Wales, HRH Prince George of Greece, [...]

Period: 20th century

135 €
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Four Small China Bowls

Four small wooden cups carved probably from walnut. They are equipped with small zinc cups. They were used for tasting alcohol. Origin China They are nicely carved with all different plants Height 3cm[...]

Period: 19th century

220 €

Magic Lantern 1960 Lapierre Square 35 Cm

Lapierre magic lantern circa 1850. Square model with a lens variant. Very good used condition, without the burner.

Period: 19th century

580 €

Magic Lantern 1960 Lapierre Square 44 Cm

Lapierre magic lantern circa 1850. Large square model with conical feet. Black patina. Very good used condition, without the burner.

Period: 19th century

680 €

Rare Fixed Under Glass Tondo Souvenir Of The Universal Exhibition Of Paris 1878 The Trocadero

1878 Rare fixed under glass in tondo representing the General view of the Palais du Trocadéro. Entirely original, beautiful molded frame in blackened wood and original glass with beveled edge. Dimensi[...]

Period: 19th century

180 €

Box With Two Portraits Carved In Relief In Boxwood - English - 18th Century/19th Century ?

Box With Two Portraits Carved In Relief In Boxwood - English - 18th Century/19th Century ? Portraits: 10 x 8 cm Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester (24 June 1532 – 4 September 1588), usually ca[...]

Period: 18th century

575 €
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Bovine Hoof

Bovine hoof mounted with a brass cup that can be used as an ashtray or other. Perfect to complete a cabinet of curiosities.

Period: 20th century

120 €

Finely Carved Gourd On A Coconut Shell - 19th Century Convict Work

Very finely carved silver mounted gourd on a coconut incorporating four medallions with portraits, the attributes of the God Hermes and a trophy. Porcelain eyes and silver mounts. Dimension: hei[...]

Period: 19th century

1 400 €

Set Of Seven Pairs Of Scissors - France And England - Late 19th Century And Circa 1900

Set of Seven Pairs of Scissors including Grapes Scissors France and England  Late 19th century and circa 1900 Steel  H. 14.5 cm (longest)  Smooth blades, hallmarked AM, PDT, Y or numbered 3 and[...]

Period: 19th century

2 580 €
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Hunting Mug

English hunting cup, perfect condition, diameter 7 cm

Period: 20th century

120 €

Late 18th Century Scissor-binoculars, Tortoiseshell, Silver

Binoculars-scissors This type of folding binoculars with spn case from the end of the 18th century. This beautiful model is in tortoiseshell and silver. It is in perfect condition. It measures 10 cm l[...]

Period: 18th century

360 €

Statue Of Napoleon

Statuette representing Napoleon I on a large pedestal. The pedestal is carved with a medallion decorated with an eagle with outstretched wings. Napoleon is represented in a dynamic position, his right[...]

Period: 19th century

1 280 €

East India Company 18th Century: Rich Plate With Crowned Coat Of Arms: God Will Provide

A large Chinese porcelain soup plate for export, 18th century, with slight contours, gold chain and ring border, holding garlands of flowers, on centre decorated, gilded polychrome of a central mavelo[...]

Period: 18th century

420 €
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Commission Agent Plate From Bordeaux

Beautiful commissionaire's plate from the city of Bordeaux marked in high relief with the arms of Bordeaux and registration number 155, this plate is thick, oval and with a bail.

Period: 19th century

80 €
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Rare 19th Century Tortoiseshell Magnifying Glass & Mirror - Early 20th Century Perfect Condition

Hello everyone, Rare small set of mirror and magnifying glass from the end of the 19th century - beginning of the 20th century, beautiful object of curiosity. Perfect condition, diameter 4.5cm. Worldw[...]

Period: 19th century

290 €

Objet De Curiosité : Human Anatomy : Anatomical Wax Of A Form Of Carcinoma

Presented in its globe, a beautiful 19th century anatomical wax, in very good condition, representing an advanced form of carcinoma. Possibly apocryphal signature of Jules Baretta, dated 1885. Char[...]

Period: 19th century

2 600 €

Skinned Arm In Plaster

Flayed right arm in plaster in the style of Houdon or Dr. Auzoux, intended for medical students, 19th century. Beautiful patina highlighting the muscles and tendons

Period: 19th century

750 €

Minuscula: Vienna Bronze, 19th Century: Pigeons In Love

Superb tiny painted bronze subject, representing the parade of wood pigeons teasing each other on a rectangular bronze base. Chiselling is as usual for this quality, extremely fine, colors are still t[...]

Period: 19th century

240 €
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Pair Of Ancient Herbariums

Pair of handwritten herbariums on paper, 19th century Period gilded wooden frames

Period: 19th century

240 €

Framed Grand Tour Casts

Large series of intaglio casts, souvenirs from the Grand Tour, late 18th, early 19th century In a large frame with mirror beads from the 1950s

Period: 18th century

620 €

Small "trunk" Chest Of Drawers

Rare and pretty "Trunk" for the obol in the shape of a Louis XV master's chest of drawers, superb original painting. Intended to receive the offering of the faithful. 19th century. Good condition, the[...]

Period: 19th century

700 €

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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17th Century Folding Fork Tinned Iron, Mermaid Tail Spatula

Amazing object, once part of a folding travel cutlery, probably in a pocket case.... French model with four tines from tinned wrought iron, flat spatula handle, engraving on steel spring. Good condit[...]

Period: 17th century

230 €
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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 €

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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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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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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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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