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[...]
Silver-Mounted Porcelain Skull-Form Pill Box.Early 19th century.Measurements• Height: 3.5 cm• Width: 3.4 cm• Depth: 3 cmModelled in the form of a human skull, the white-glazed porcelain is finely cont[...]
Enamel and Gilt-Copper Mirror Case Depicting Mercury. Limoges, early 17th century. Measurements: 12.7 × 8.3 × 1 cm. Enamel plaque: approximately 9 cm high. This finely wrought oval mirror case feature[...]
This type of wallet was made by Monsieur Leprince de Beaufond rue des Deux Écus in Paris around 1785. This invention by Abbé Boissier was rewarded by the Paris emulation society in 1778. Then prior to[...]
Extra large specimen of Diodon Histrix, also known as porcupine fish or more commonly puffer fish. Its main characteristic is given by its extremely elastic skin covered with spines, which in case of [...]
Very pretty erotic scene "at the toilet", 19th century period, in verre églomisé. Dimensions on view: 18 x 18 cmDimensions of the verre églomisé: 7.5 x 5 cmDepicting a young woman of the nobility taki[...]
Rare humorous card circa 1880 - 1890 depicting the famous tightrope walker Charles BLONDIN 1824 -1897. He was the first to cross Niagara Falls on a 330 meter long wire on June 30, 1859, in front of tw[...]
Gogotte from the Fontainebleau sand. The gogotte is a sandstone concretion of pure siliceous sand, coming from the sand of the Fontainebleau forest. Often appreciated for its shape. Very beautiful spe[...]
Set of Early Byzantine Silver Belt Fittings with Openwork Decoration. Byzantine Empire, Pontic Steppe or Black Sea Region. 6th–7th century AD. Measurements • Large Strap End: 9 × 2.1 cm; Weight:[...]
18th century giltwood frame containing seven beige and black wax seals dating from the 18th-19th centuries, inside a marie-louise, under antique glass. Dimensions: height 27 cm - width 23.5 cm. Wear, [...]
Large carved wooden box, masterwork, signed "J. Legay", dating from the end of the 19th - beginning of the 20th century. Beautiful crown shape. Admirable sculptural work.
Antique & large desk inkwell. Very beautiful orientalist model dating from the second half of the 19th century. Nuremberg lead with its original patina. The inkwell is complete with its glass cup. 22c[...]
Free shipping for mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay**************Large corporate tin mug of the city's tailors or weavers, truncated cone-shaped with an octagonal section and a flared base[...]
Two beautiful medallions, popular bronze cast, to serve French revolutionary propaganda, circa 1793, and to serve in memory of two deputies loved by the people, Marat, and Le Pelletier, both died in 1[...]
I am using here the text of auctions for this type of object: Metronome by BRADE made circa 1910. Created by George Frédéric BRADE 1900, patent extension 1904. Pyramidal shape from cast metal. On the[...]
Beautiful 4-compartment Directoire style bottle, a rare piece, 12-sided cut crystal, with geometric decorations of diamond points in alternating lozenges and bands, the hemmed neck, square shape with [...]
Small solid silver object - It is probably a mechanical pencil - engraved on one side with a bayonet rifle. A completely innocuous image. This side is in fact a sliding lid revealing a miniature figur[...]
Female “Vanity” Bust – carved wood and bone – 19th centuryFemale bust in carved wood, representing a clothed and coiffed bust, whose face is replaced by a miniature human skull, meticulously carved in[...]
Large anatomical preparation of a human arm and hand, Fragonard style – under glass dome – 19th centuryImpressive and rare human anatomical preparation, probably from a 19th century anatomy or medical[...]
For the condition, note rust, traces of wear. Our photos allow you to appreciate the quality of this key. Please detail the photos. Do not hesitate to zoom. The photos are an integral part of the desc[...]
Important and ancient deer slaughter. On an oak shield. Beautiful antlers with 10 horns. Clean fur with a small lack in one place. Overall height approximately 140 cm. Width approximately 75 cm.
Pyrogenic bronze depicting a young acrobat with a drum carrying a monkey in his arms and a magic lantern placed on his box of plaques on his back. The drum opens to store matches. Rare subject, French[...]
Mother-of-pearl plaque with engraved decoration of revolutionary symbols in perfect condition, late 18th century period. Contact us for more information.
Beautiful and rare scale of craftsman, goldsmith, jeweler? In its original walnut box. The scale, with its finely worked beam carries two brass containers engraved with the inscription "Double Decilit[...]
Fine Made And Carved Chinese Bamboo Bird Cage.Still with the original bleu and white porcelain seed and water container.Made for hanging and standing, the metal hanging hook simulating bamboo.In very [...]
Ostrich egg forming a gourd Middle East late 19th century, circa 1900. It is made of finely cut and braided leather straps, the neck in braided two-tone vegetable material, very good general condition[...]
Porcelain Memento Mori Skull.Germany or France, second half of the 18th century.Measurements: 3.5 × 3.2 × 2.8 cm.Material: White porcelain.A finely modelled small skull in hard-paste white porcelain, [...]
Antique pair of bronze subjects from Vienna. Work signed by the artist Franz Xavier Bergmann. The faun measures 11cm in length. The young woman measures 10.5cm in length. Both pieces are signed. Very [...]
Lithophany NPM 528Dimensions: 7.5 x 9.5 cmTwo chapels face each other between a lake and a mountain. On the shore, a rider leaves the scene while a small sailboat sails on the lake.A lithophanie is a [...]
Patriotic Folding Moustache Comb Depicting George Washington and Naval Heroes of the War of 1812. United States, early 19th century. Measurements: 8.4 × 2.3 cm (closed). Materials: Pressed baleen, hor[...]
Small miniature chest of drawers in solid walnut with two drawers, the front uprights decorated with pilasters. Small piece of furniture restored, interiors of drawers redone. 19th century work.
This wrought iron key is natural, untouched, preserved over time. Our photos allow you to appreciate the quality of the object. For the condition, please detail the photos. Do not hesitate to zoom in.[...]
Exceptional bust of the "Great Philosopher Mr De Voltaire" in a beautiful bronze with a remarkable patina, based on a beautiful red griotte marble with mercury-gilt bronze enhancement. A high-quality [...]
LARGE SILVERED BRONZE KNOB CARVED IN RELIEF WITH 6 EROTIC SCENES.....A MAN'S HEAD ON ONE END AND A HOLLOW ON THE OTHER...PERHAPS BE A HANDLE OF A WHIP OR OTHER OBJECT OF THIS TYPE. I WILL NOT DESCRIBE[...]
Fire hydrant from the very beginning of the 20th century, around 1900, from the Pont-à-Mousson foundry (PAM), entirely made of cast iron and bronze pipe connections, linked by small chains, a very dec[...]
LEATHER AND SILVER PENCIL 20th centuryLeather, steel and silverTotal length: 63cmHandle in leather-covered steel, adorned with three engraved silver rings; the upper part, in engraved agent, features [...]
Powder flask or gourd formed from a finely carved coconut decorated with trophies, ship's facade, anchor and various figures, metal or silver hoop and chains. Sailor's or convict's work, late 18th cen[...]
Four small colored glass paste intaglios, depicting erotic subjects inspired by original antique intaglios. These are compositions of great iconographic vivacity and subtle irony, probably produced in[...]
Set of nine tiny shell cameos, carved in relief with different erotic scenes. Each cameo depicts a young man and a young woman in explicit amorous poses, inspired by the famous antique models of the "[...]
Botanical model of a pear or apple blossom (Pyrus malus) by the Brendel workshops.Papier-mâché and wood.Germany.ca. 1900h. 20.9 in.
Botanical model in papier-mâché representing a pear–apple[...]
Large ceremonial banner – Royal Archery Guild of Saint Sebastian – Tongeren (Belgium)
Dimensions: 170 cm wide x 190 cm high
Estimated date: circa 1881 (with founding year 1726 mentioned)
Origin: fr[...]
Very beautiful and decorative wall coat of arms, In carved and gilded polychrome wood, We can observe a coat of arms framed with acanthus foliage and stamped with a helmet, Very beautiful quality of s[...]
Antique terracotta medallion dating from the early 19th century. French work depicting the profile of Jean Jacques Rousseau. Bas relief measuring 18cm in diameter. Good general condition Jean-Jacques [...]
Here is an 18th century slate plaque, it bears 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 bom[...]
Miniature furniture "Maitrise d'ébéniste" including a double-leaf scholar's cabinet, two chairs, two stools and a table. Precious wood. China 20th century.
[FRENCH REVOLUTION]. [CULT OF REASON]. Revolutionary “Paradise” with the goddess of Reason. Nevers, ca 1793 -1794. Frame dimensions: 34.5 x 25 cm. Small losses of gilding, bottom of the frame reglued,[...]
Beautiful piggy bank, Nuremberg lead, a metallic-colored alloy of tin and antimony, marked: METAL, late 19th century or circa 1900. Good overall condition, top is nickel-plated brass, a little worn, p[...]
Horn, brass, mother-of-pearlLength: 24.5 cm; W.: 6 cmVery good conditionThe set is made of horn with a handle inlaid with riveted mother-of-pearl and decorated with brass, the spoon, typical of this t[...]
A Very Decorative Fretwork Table/Wall Hanging Birdcage Dated 1914
With the Dutch word above the door “Notaris” (is Notary)
Painted in white and dark green
Oerall in very good used condition, no m[...]
Two Kavukluk or turban holders in carved, polychromed and gilded wood, one in Rocaille style decorated with colored flowers and foliage, the other decorated with a neoclassical vase filled with flower[...]
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