Silver-gilt and Enamel Figure of a Sailor from a Nef German (Augsburg or Nuremberg), early 17th century, c. 1600–1630 Materials and techniqueCast silver, parcel-gilt and enamelled in polychrome, with [...]
From the cabinet of curiosities of a Florentine collector, a pair of warthog tusks mounted on pedestals dating back to the 18th century. Africa has always fascinated explorers, shaping fashions and ex[...]
Vanity – Memento Mori, Figure of Death with a Scythe, 19th centuryUnique sculpture depicting Death, represented as a skeleton wrapped in a shroud and holding his scythe.Description The skull, hands, f[...]
This rare portable apothecary's chest perfectly illustrates the ingenuity and refinement of 18th-century French cabinetmakers. Designed to contain remedies and medical instruments, it is the ancestor [...]
Doll in revolutionary costume. France, 1925s. Presented in an original cardboard box (as is). Doll: height 19 cm. Good general condition with a stain on the apron.
Fragment of domino paper with blue and red clover patterns, dating from the mid-18th century, presented in an antique giltwood frame, under glass. Overall dimensions: height 16.8 cm - width 22 cm. Dim[...]
Curious little drinking horn circled in silver, and certainly made from a ram's horn, early 19th century. The silver mount bears the name "JUAN FERMIN 2d AGURTO" around the neck, and at the end, it is[...]
"Vanity" sculpture, ca. 1900Patinated plaster sculpture depicting a human skull placed on a grimoire, accompanied by a die. On the grimoire is an inscription in Latin: “Statutum est hominibus semel mo[...]
Miniature mahogany chair in the Empire style, with armrests and front legs shaped like winged lion protomes. The openwork backrest is decorated with two hunting horns and the rear legs are saber-shape[...]
Extremely rare patinated bronze lithophane holder from the Charles X period. The base decorated with a putto, one knee on the ground, supports the lithophane holder itself. Two small vases with shower[...]
An Antique Tastevin the centre with explicit central image of a menage a trois. Brings new meaning to the phrase wine lovers!I have censored the image if you wish to see the uncensored photos please c[...]
Sorry, No Export shipping for the moment.Beautiful green goatskin wallet, rectangular, it opens into many pockets, it is signed by Brot papetier, rue de l'école de Médecine in Paris who patented it: [...]
A rare and magnificent automaton music box made in Switzerland around 1880 by the renowned maker G. Bendon. The mechanism plays eight charming tunes on a 28cm cylinder, as indicated on the original tu[...]
Silver Skull and Crossbones Appliqué from the Base of a CrucifixProbably Italian, 17th centuryMeasurements• Width: 7.2 cm• Height: 5 cm• Depth: 2.6 cm (rod extending a further 4 cm; total depth 6.6 cm[...]
19th century Directoire style chest of drawers with 3 drawers in cherry wood and marquetry of fillets on drawers and top. Wooden knobs on the drawers and black painted keyhole decorations. Small piece[...]
Beautiful turned wooden bottle, taken in bois de loupe, so as to offer this spotted decoration. It is turned in 3 parts, screwing correctly, without any flaw. Upper part, under screwing cap, is pier[...]
Rare plate with pull mechanism "The schooner around the Earth" for magic lantern. It is composed of a wooden frame enclosing a hand-painted glass plate representing the earth. A pull on the right side[...]
Stone dimensions: 11 × 8 cm, thickness 5.5 cm, height on base 13 cm A natural dream stone (scholar's rock) with an organic and asymmetrical shape, pierced in its center, thus creating depth and visual[...]
Very beautiful little master's cabinet, all pegged, very good condition, its dimensions allow it to be made into a very functional little storage unit, 19th century work
Club President's Hammer, silver and ebony, CG Hallberg, Stockholm, 1918. Engraved in honor of the local association of Handelsresande Presidents in Malmö. Swedish 925 sterling silver. Length 23.5cm
Rock crystal swivel seal with three sides engraved with a coat of arms and a monogram and a motto: "my hope is immortal". in the center of which is a figure holding an anchor.The stirrup mount is made[...]
Embroidery representing the chronology of the Kings of France from the origin to LP. Signed and located lower left; Made by Elisa Blain on October 1, 1833 at Miss Magni Beaujeu. Canvas stretched on a [...]
Superb wall key holder with 5 iron hooks, wrought iron, hammered, cut and engraved, Art Deco period, decorated on head of a pretty medieval-style character. All handmade, individually. Charming object[...]
Lithophany PR 1165Dimension: 11x 13 cmYoung woman sitting looking at birds in the skyA lithophane is a thin ceramic plate with a relief whose thickness varies from 1.5 to 4 mm. The porcelain is fired [...]
Antique master's chest of drawers, companion's art. Miniature Louis Philippe chest of drawers circa 1830-1840 in mahogany and mahogany veneer, an oak frame in very good period condition. Everything is[...]
In an unknown language, with calligraphy from elsewhere, my young child's eyes widened before these bundles of secrets... I had just read Peter Pan by Loisel and I still remembered the comical scenes [...]
Two wax seals or stamps to identify Coats of arms surmounted by count's crowns Red plate 3.6 cm X 3 cm - seal 1.8 cm X 1.5 cm Beige plate 3.8 cm X 3.9 cm - seal 1.3 cm X 1.3 cm
- Filigree zoomorphic candlestick, late 19th century work. - Candlestick with a wide, high base consisting of a tray serving as a podium for a deer depicted with its paw raised. Its noble appearance i[...]
We are buyers of key collections, and collectible keys Beautiful and rare wrought iron objects, high period, which were used to decorate tops of cakes, beautiful quality of forging, locksmithing, see[...]
A 19th century masterwork representing a framework project. A very interesting piece that has retained all of its original patina and is in an excellent state of preservation. A very beautiful framewo[...]
Rare muzzle for truffle pig in wrought iron, composed of a collar armed with three teeth and a projection completed by a stirrup forming a spring. With chains for leash. Gers, 19th century. H: 29 cm. [...]
Filigree front buckles enhanced with a central cabochon.The mules' body is entirely chiseled and engraved with geometric and floral shapes.Original pink/salmon silk lining, mounted on a leather sole. [...]
We are buyers of key collections, and collectible keys Wrought iron Firesteel, a form that existed in Roman times, this one rather early Middle Ages, a model with pretty scrolls, pocket, small size, 6[...]
Rare Pair of wrought iron stirrups, with damascened decoration with silver net, for children. Pair of parade stirrups, Maghreb Late 19th or early 20th century. Good condition with signs of wear. Heigh[...]
The yoni, in Hinduism, refers to the female genital organ, the "divine vulva." It is the symbol of the feminine energy called shakti. We present this receptacle, from North India, early 20th century, [...]
Large oval pewter platter dating 19th century, richly decorated with the coat of arms with a marquis' crown. Rim also decorated. Dimensions: Size: 49cm x 31cm Material: Antique pewter, characterized [...]
Gold-Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box Carved as a Caricature Head Probably Dresden, mid-18th century Honey-coloured quartz, gold mounts, garnet cabochons Measurements• 7.5 × 5.3 × 5.2 cm A rare hardstone s[...]
Beautiful thumb seal, flat and round, with a dorsale, inlaid and riveted in a superb and powerful boxwood turning, as was done in 16th century and 17th, early period. The large seal, (30 mm) is deeply[...]
Carved wood from the early 18th century of German origin from the series of beggars and peddlers. Original polychromy, it must have had a hood or basket on the back. Small losses, used condition. Heig[...]
Document on the subscription relating to the purchase of the Château de CHAMBORD in order to offer it to the Duke of Bordeaux. Each donor received a document like this one. Interesting souvenir of roy[...]
Giant model of the Caisse Fraternelle de Capitalisation. In Dutch, this means Broederlijke Kas voor Kapitalisatie, a large insurance organization. The Caisse Fraternelle de Capitalisation, originally [...]
Large antique replica in repoussé copper of the ceremonial shield of King Henry II of France, the original of which is currently on display at the Louvre Museum. The general shape is that of a classic[...]
Effective hiding place for this pretty book "Tractatus" from 1779 opened in a secret box, an essential companion for a library. In a pretty octavo format and in a beautiful red morocco, spine ribbed a[...]
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