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Gothic Key 14th Century (ring) 11.5cm

Wrought iron key with an oval ring, a Benard (solid) stem, and a four-pronged rake-shaped bit. France, 14th century. Transportation offered to all destinations.

Period: Before 16th century

80 €

Gothic Key 14th Century (ring) 7.5cm

Wrought iron key with the oval ring, the Benard stem (solid) and the bit in the shape of a three-pronged rake. France, 14th century. Transportation offered to all destinations.

Period: Before 16th century

90 €

Gothic Key 14th Century 9.5cm

Wrought iron key, the ring is flat diamond-shaped and is hollowed out in its center with a circular hole, the stem is solid (benarde) and the bit is a rake with three teeth. France, 14th century. Tran[...]

Period: Before 16th century

100 €

Gothic Key 14th Century 8cm

Wrought iron key, the ring is flat oval shaped hollowed out in its center with a circular hole, the stem is solid (bénarde) and the bit is a rake with three teeth. France, 14th century. Transportation[...]

Period: Before 16th century

90 €

Elegant Hibachi, Zelkova Wood, Keyaki, Japan, Meiji-taïsho Period

Here is a beautiful brazier, called Hibachi. Made from Zelkova (Keyaki) wood, with a very beautiful grain, it is made up of two locations, one of which is lined with copper to receive the coals, remov[...]

Period: 19th century

445 €

Rare Female Lay Figure Circa 1950.

Beautiful and rare female lay figure circa 1950. Good condition. 

Period: 20th century

2 000 €

Two Chinese Jade Jadeite Of An Elephant And A Pendant

White jade elephant with slight cetacean and rust vein. Origin: China. Early 20th century. Jade pendant decorated with fruit and slightly green vein. Origin: China. Early 20th century. Height: 4.4 cm.

Period: 20th century

400 €

Molteni Projections 1905 / Magic Lantern

Set of 3 documents relating to the projections Molteni RADIGUET & MASSIOT successors.... 1: Lists of Scientific and Social Conferences 1905. Double pages with the list of available conferences and ren[...]

Period: 20th century

580 €

Model Of Concorde Around 1970

A multi-color resin model of the CONCORDE for AIR FRANCE From the 1970s Model with its label "study & exhibition AUBERVILLIER - PARIS In good condition with wear from use and color shifts Its chrome-p[...]

Period: 20th century

1 200 €

Master Furniture Carved Wardrobe

Very shaded master piece of furniture. Height: 53 cm Width: 34 cm Depth: 19 cm

Period: 19th century

420 €

Russian Snuffbox From Veliky Ustuig In Silver With Niello

Very beautiful niello silver snuffbox from the period 1783 - 1814, silver-gilt interior, with a medallion on the lid, the equestrian statue of Peter the Great of Saint Petersburg, and on the back an N[...]

Period: 18th century

1 400 €
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Dc-4 Airplane Model, Cast Aluminum, Mid 20th Century

Model of a Douglas DC-4, cast aluminum aircraft, iron rods and chrome base, plastic propellers, all original, late 40s/early 50s. Dimensions of the plane alone: Length 23 cm, width of the wings 30 cm,[...]

Period: 20th century

180 €

Pair Of Horse Heads In Golden Zinc-butchery Sign.

Rare and exceptional pair of butcher's signs in gilded zinc. Entirely original and in beautiful condition, this pair of horse heads has a pleasant patina and its supports in black patinated zinc which[...]

Period: 19th century

2 950 €

Anamorphosis By J. Milet 1961 Santa’s Sleigh

ANAMORPHOSIS by J. MILET 1961 SANTA'S Sleigh Jacques MILET was a great collector of old and pre-cinema toys. A distinguished artist, he created some very beautiful anamorphoses in the 1950s and 60s. T[...]

Period: 20th century

480 €

Earthware XVIII Sec.

Vanitas en terre cuite peinte , support en argent posterior, Naples XVIII sec 6,5 cm x 6 cm sans socle h.11,5 cm avec socle

Period: 18th century

680 €

Naturalized Bird Taxidermy 19th Century

Stuffed bird from an old museum collection from the end of the 19th century, pre-convention, pre-1947, on period pedestal. European oriole (Oriolus oriolus) Beautiful colorful bird in a typical mid-19[...]

Period: 19th century

220 €

Naturalized Bird Taxidermy 19th Century

Stuffed bird from an old museum collection from the end of the 19th century, not protected bird, pre-convention, pre-1947, on period pedestal. Blue-throated Barb (Psilopogon asiaticus), Southeast Asia[...]

Period: 19th century

250 €

Auzoux Anatomical Brain Cast

Amazing educational cast of human brains from Dr Auzoux's workshops. Magnificent patina revealing the old polychromies. Mounted on a wooden board

Period: 19th century

450 €

Camel Pack

Camel pack from the camel regiment (1799-1801) created for the Egyptian campaign. The Musée de l'Armée aux Invalides in Paris keeps a similar example.

Period: 19th century

900 €

Butchery Sign 19th

Beautiful horse's head, in black patinated zinc, old horse butcher's sign from the 19th century, on a sheet metal base, in good general condition.

Period: 19th century

1 400 €

Naturalized Bird Taxidermy 19th Century

Stuffed bird from an old museum collection from the end of the 19th century, pre-convention, pre-1947, on period pedestal. Green-headed Tanager (Tangara seledon), South America. Spectacular little bir[...]

Period: 19th century

250 €

Naturalized Bird Taxidermy 19th Century

Stuffed bird from an old museum collection from the end of the 19th century, not protected bird, pre-convention, pre-1947, on period pedestal. Red-breasted Sunbird (Chalcomita senegalensis), sub-Sahar[...]

Period: 19th century

250 €

Naturalized Bird Taxidermy 19th Century

Stuffed bird from an old museum collection from the end of the 19th century, pre-convention, pre-1947, on period pedestal. Ruby-crowned tanager (Tachyphonus coronatus), Brasil. Small black bird with[...]

Period: 19th century

130 €

Naturalized Bird Taxidermy 19th Century

Stuffed bird from an old museum collection from the end of the 19th century, pre-convention, pre-1947, on period pedestal. Thick-billed organist (Euphonia laniirostris), South America. Small yellow an[...]

Period: 19th century

220 €

Naturalized Bird Taxidermy 19th Century

Stuffed bird from an old museum collection from the end of the 19th century, pre-convention, pre-1947, on period pedestal. Blue dacnis (Dacnis cayana), South America. In open wings position for this l[...]

Period: 19th century

250 €

Naturalized Bird Taxidermy 19th Century

Stuffed bird from an old museum collection from the end of the 19th century, pre-convention, pre-1947, on period pedestal. Gray Wagtail (Motacilla alba), worldwide except South America. Small white, b[...]

Period: 19th century

130 €

Naturalized Bird Taxidermy 19th Century

Stuffed bird from an old museum collection from the end of the 19th century, pre convention, pre 1947, not protected bird, on period pedestal. Chapin's widow (Vidua obtusa), South Africa. The male wea[...]

Period: 19th century

250 €

19th Century Naturalized Bird

Stuffed bird from an old museum collection from the end of the 19th century, pre-convention, pre-1947, on period pedestal. Dominican Paroare (Paroaria dominicana), South America. Pretty red head for t[...]

Period: 19th century

280 €

19th Century Naturalized Bird

Stuffed bird from an old museum collection from the end of the 19th century, pre-convention, pre-1947, on period pedestal. Tersine swallow (Tersina viridis), South America. Pretty bright blue for this[...]

Period: 19th century

250 €

Naturalized Bird 20th Century

Stuffed bird from an old collection from the 2nd half of the 20th century, unprotected bird. Purple Jackdaw (Lamprotornis purpureus), Central America. Magnificent metallic steel and purple reflections[...]

Period: 20th century

250 €

20th Century Naturalized Bird

Stuffed bird from an old collection, dated 1971. Superb Choucador (Lamprotornis superbus), origin Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), unprotected bird, on original pedestal with its identification label. Pretty m[...]

Period: 20th century

250 €

Crocodile Curiosity Object

Naturalized Crocodile Curiosity Object. Some missing parts (legs and tail) Length 110 cm

Period: 20th century

350 €

Terracotta Devil's Head

Terracotta devil's head with base, late 19th century period Missing on left ear Dimensions with base: height 44

Period: 19th century

380 €

6 Lovely Chinese Cups, Coconut And Silver, 19th C, Buddhist Symbolism

Very nice set of 6 small cups, or alcohol glasses. In carved coconut, they are decorated with engraving of Buddhist symbols, and adorned with a gold Chinese writing. The interior is silver, well hallm[...]

Period: 19th century

225 €

Anamorphose XVIIIth Water Barrer

Beautiful watercolor anamorphosis for late 18th century cylindrical mirror. Dated. 46 x 30 cm

Period: 18th century

1 500 €

18th Century Erotic Anamorphose

18th century EROTIC ANAMORPHOSE Beautiful watercolor anamorphosis for late 18th century cylindrical mirror. A man feeling a woman's breast. 42.3 x 27.5 cm

Period: 18th century

1 750 €

Paper Mache Bear Head

Amazing paper mache brown bear head. This is a mannequin form of taxidermy intended to make bed runners or rugs with bear skins. The lower centrals between the canines are missing. Late 19th century /[...]

Period: 19th century

390 €

Tammany Bank

American mechanical piggy bank TAMMANY BANK called "The fat man". Plychrome cast iron, the right arm and the movable head so that the "fat man" puts the piece in his room while nodding. Produced in 18[...]

Period: 19th century

400 €

Anamorphose XVIII Th 10 Of Heart

18th century ANAMORPHOSE 10 OF HEART Beautiful watercolor anamorphosis for late 18th century cylindrical mirror. Dated. 46 x 29.5 cm

Period: 18th century

750 €

30 Magic Lantern Plates Circa 1830

Set of 30 hand-painted magic lantern plates circa 1830..... Military, caricatures, Cinderella, Tom Thumb, Puss in Boots, etc... 5.5 x 21.5 cm RETAIL SALE POSSIBLE

Period: 19th century

380 €

Anamorphose XVIII The Musician

18th century ANAMORPHOSE THE MUSICIAN Beautiful watercolor anamorphosis for late 18th century cylindrical mirror... Perfect original condition. 26.2 x 28 cm

Period: 18th century

1 500 €

18th Century Anamorphosis Of The Beggar

ANAMORPHOSIS circa 1720 Exceptional anamorphosis engraved and watercolored by hand. Published by MUSSCHENBROEK and signed in ink on the back: AVM. This anamorphosis is part of a series of 12. Stained.[...]

Period: 18th century

750 €

Carved Coconut Empire Period, Wedding Object, 19th Century Folk Art Bugbear Treen

Hand carved with a marriage scene, The newly wed couple standing arm in arm, the groom being offered a drink. Period - 19th century Condition - Good condition -- There is a square of paper cover[...]

Period: 19th century

225 €
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Enamelled Gold Skeleton Mourning Ring. English, First Half Of The 18th Century

An enamelled gold Skeleton mourning ring.   English, first half of the 18th century.   Ring size N UK / 6.75 US.   The exterior of the band is decorated with champlevé black enamel depicting mem[...]

Period: 18th century

11 000 €
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Tibetan Ritual Conch

Shell and silver metal engraved with floral motifs decorated with pearls. Chiseled metal pieces representing the auspicious signs of Tibetan Buddhism. Object used at the beginning of all rites. Mouthp[...]

Period: 20th century

250 €
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Picnic Kit China

Qung picnic sets (1644-1912) include a pair of ivory chopsticks, a bladed steel knife with a beveled tip and a toothpick. All in a shagreen case and brass frame.

Period: 19th century

250 €
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Kub: Set Of 32 Boxes In Original Wooden Crates. 1944

Exceptional complet  set of 32 boxes of Kub broth in original wooden transport crate. War production dated June and December 1944 with new recipe due to rationing. Guaranteed French product with blue,[...]

Period: 20th century

950 €

Wrought Iron Ball Paddock XV-xvi Century

Beautiful ball-shaped padlock in forged iron with copper brazing. Working with its key, it shows obvious signs of wear caused by time

Period: 16th century

500 €

Cabinet In Diminutive Called Master

Rare master piece of furniture, common name for these pieces of furniture in diminutive, models or sample pieces for the cabinetmaker, this one is the model of a Louis XIV period Rhine Valley cabinet,[...]

Period: 18th century

3 100 €

Vanity With Book, Memento Mori, Carved Wood, 17th Century

- Carved book vanity, wood and parchment, German work from the17th century. -Dimensions: Height: 10.8cm width: 18.8cm depth: 14.5 cm -The skull is positioned on a closed book, certain pages of w[...]

Period: 17th century

5 000 €

Liqueur Cellar In The Shape Of A Knight's Helm

Rare musical liqueur cellar in the shape of a metal knight's helm revealing a carafe and three glasses. One is missing but it should be easy to find given the model.......Really unusual object.......

Period: 20th century

280 €

Collection Of Ancient Coat Of Arms Stamps Presented In 2 Louis XIV Period Frames - Heraldry

Collection of coat of arms seals, created by a great fan of heraldry, it includes 38 coat of arms and crowned seals ranging from the Middle Ages to the end of the 19th century, carefully cut out and g[...]

Period: 18th century

1 200 €

Globe Scene 18th Miniature Characters Cabinet Of Curiosities

Curious scene under a glass globe with miniature characters, composed of plants "moss, branches etc...etc..." Painted terracotta subjects and gold leaf highlights. Average height of the characters 3cm[...]

Period: 18th century

950 €

Sign Of Oiseleur Painted Canvas 1924, Birds Of The Islands.

Extremely rare bird catcher's sign dated 22/2/24 titled "birds of the islands, oil on canvas. Object in its "juice" to be restored, stains, folds (was found rolled). Beautiful freshness of color, the [...]

Period: 20th century

240 €
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19th Century Saddle Bag - N° 692

To see our complete collection of old Kilim please click HERE -------------------------- LISSIER GALLERY House founded in 1991 MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL SYNDICAT OF SNCAO Show -room in Paris 7th: Tuesday[...]

Period: 19th century

800 €
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African Wooden Mask

African wooden mask depicting horse. XIX century

Period: 19th century

400 €

Marine, Army: Pair Of Antique Leather Ewers, (blackjack) 18th Century)

Beautiful pair of ewers, sewn and shaped leather, bituminized interior for sealing and also solidity, elegant shape, inspired by Roman Antiquity. Each is mounted with a cast and chiseled black lacquer[...]

Period: 18th century

750 €
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Kodak Advertisement In English, 28cm High

Kodak poster. Good condition.

Period: 20th century

300 €
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E. Pernes - Wooden Model Of The Eiffel Tower, 1931

Scale model of the Eiffel Tower in cut-out wood signed on the base "E. PERNES" and dated 1931. It is in good condition.

Period: 20th century

890 €

Travel Cutlery 18th Century German Augsburg

Superb travel cutlery, folding knife and fork, Germany Augsburg, vintage 18th century. The plates are made of green-tinted horn decorated with chiseled silver flowers. The plates, like the bolsters,[...]

Period: 18th century

1 400 €

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