Superb truncated wrought iron bar, simple, massive and heavy, engraved in a large oval, with a large complex coat of arms, with four quarters, under cimier, framed by soft scrolls.
Indestructible wr[...]
RARE distorting mirror called "witch's".
Period late 19th Napoleon III.
Oval frame in blackened wood with double molding, enhanced with a fine brass rod. Dimensions:
Height: 20 cm.
Width: 17 cm.
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CHINA, 19th century, carved nut called "HEDIARO", representing the immortal monks LUOHAN. Openwork nut, also called convict nut. The fruit of the nut is delliquesant inside. Sculpture representing LUO[...]
RARE fossilized mammoth tooth and base. /3 Patinated metal base, solid and sober. Dimensions:
With base: Height: 15.4 cm Weight: 0.9 kg.
Base: 12 cm x 6.3 cm.
Tooth alone: L: 11 cm H: 5.9 cm Depth:[...]
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SICK DUCK in pewter, pomiform with long tubular spillway and[...]
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[...]
Gothic copper alloy belt element with openwork decoration of a stylized virgin and child, on the side a “N” in Gothic.
Copper alloy with black patina.
Europe (Germany?), 15th century.
80 x 37mm.
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Beautiful mother-of-pearl shell carved and openwork with decoration of birds, flowers and plants. Chinese or Indochinese work from the beginning of the 20th century. In excellent condition, base which[...]
Very beautiful gilded bronze harness pendant representing a four-leaf clover.
15th century.
11.44 g.
40 x 33 mm.
This format could also have been used for dog vervelles (unlike those used for [...]
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Pewter SUSPENDER with screwed lid and vertical ring, complete w[...]
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Very rare cylindrical PHARMACY VASE in pewter with flared lid top[...]
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[...]
Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. An elegant bronze and lead steelyard weight depicting a Cherub with wings, shown wearing a chain around his neck and with white eyes. with his wavy hair fant[...]
A somewhat rare model to find of a hand-held candlestick-cage, late 19th century used to reach bedroom at bend in corridors, and to light oil lamp and night light.... This chambermaid is elegant, chis[...]
A double-sided illuminated manuscript on parchment hand-written and coloured from the Gothic period (15th century)
This is a page from a liturgical book such as the Psalters and courtly literature
T[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Gilded copper medallion in slight relief representing the Paris School of Medicine, seen from the courtyard, as indicated in the heel. With fine architectural details and characters who animate the co[...]
Beautiful folding pocket knife, all steel, two flats with light butts, opening on either side: a sharp saw, a penknife or feather sharpener (worn), and a straight blade, with partial mark of cutler; a[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
Rare petrification or calcification, a process used during the 19th century representing the bathing of the nymphs.
a superb and large tondo where we discover the half-naked nymphs in an undergrowth [...]
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 [...]
A decorative silver element bearing the coat of arms of the city of Geneva (Switzerland) resting on a decoration of leather scrolls and foliage scrolls.
18th s. (or earlier ?)
30 mm x 15 mm poids [...]
Gilt bronze buckle plate with bas-relief decoration of a griffin in profile raising its right foreleg; four rivets on the reverse.
12th/13th century
L.: 4.7 cm. The style of this griffin decoratin[...]
A silver pomander in the form of a skull.
German, 17th century.
Measures 3.2 x 2.3 x 2.1cm (excluding loose bail).
Weighs 20 grams.
The hinged pendant opens to reveal a hollowed interior, [...]
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[...]
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[...]
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.[...]
Remarkable faceted steel spring nail clippers, superb shield-shaped "design", lapidary-cut branches with pearled edges, concave tops, curved shears in good condition, head engraved with polishing stri[...]
Master's chest of drawers from the Napoleon III period in mahogany around 1850 opening on the front with 3 drawers wooden top guilloche decorations at the base ball feet h28 x 32 x 17
PATENT OF INVENTION without government guarantee of a culyure collar requested by Messiers BAIL father and son on June 30, 1876 for a period of 15 years
Accompanied by the original plan, the descri[...]
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Rare copper BASIN with baluster-shaped body, with knot and pedest[...]
Here is a rare perpetual calendar, in dotted engraving with Putti in the upper part. It bears the title "The Dawn with Rose Hair", and is composed of windows for the signs of the zodiac, days, date, s[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Beautiful silver curette, hallmark difficult to read, the handle is very well structured, at the top a bust of a man (Roman emperor?) and lower down plant motifs. Weight: 7g
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
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
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[...]
Collection of intaglio casts, medals and cameos representing ancient profiles and decorations.
Antique prints in stucco or scagliola*.
Early 19th century period. Souvenir of the Grand Tour.
In the [...]
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[...]
Decorated bronze stirrup, a typology from 16th century, or early 17th, Henri IV reign, A civil stirrup, France or Spain, (our Languedoc?).
There is not much easily accessible documentation on these n[...]
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