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Old Badger Skull Base Cabinet Of Curiosity Animal Skull

Spectacular ancient skull of a pedestal animal. BLAIREAU. Period late nineteenth. O n a posterior base in black rhodoid and metal. Dimensions: Total height: 23.5 cm. Crane alone: Long: 12 cm H: [...]

Period: 19th century

160 €
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2 French Medals, David d'Angers

Voici une belle médaille uniface par David d'Angers, 4 profils de jeunes hommes, en mémoire de l'exécution des 4 sergents de la Rochelle, plaquette bronze fondu et argenté, elle est signée et légendée[...]

Period: 19th century

360 €
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Objects Of Curiosity: Pair Of Entomological Paintings With Butterfly Wings And Insects

Very nice pair of mosaic frames of butterfly wings, various insects including a large part of "cetonia" late 19th, creating a naturalistic decor. Small labels enhance the presentation, making the comp[...]

Period: 19th century

600 €

19th Century Porcelain Flirty Bottle Cap

Naughty bottle stopper in Old Paris style 19th century porcelain representing the upper body of a slightly naked woman. Stopper that we put on a bottle of alcohol.

Period: 19th century

120 €

Virgin In Coral From Trapani Datable From The 17th Century

Carved coral of the Virgin on a small brass leaf plinth (with a Putti decor). Dimension: height of 14 cm. Trapani (Sicily) at the end of the 17th century.

Period: 17th century

11 500 €

Violinist Automaton

Beautiful automaton Electric showcase violinist, Head and arms are articulated, works perfectly Period style costume in good condition

Period: 20th century

950 €
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Object Of Curiosity Napoleon III, Bronze Marble & Coral Angelot XIXth Group Sculpture

Old & large group in bronze, marble and coral. Putto mounted on a white Carrara marble plinth. Gilt bronze frame decorated with laurel garlands. The putto is topped with a large red tinted coral / 60c[...]

Period: 19th century

1 800 €
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Marianne Profil In Wood 1889

MARIANNE REPUBLIQUE Monoxyl wood carved with a profil of Marianne wearing a Phtygian cap and laurel wreath and adorned with an earring. Bears a signature (Luy?) and dated 1889. Size: 24 cm x 38 cm [...]

Period: 19th century

260 €

* Two Belt Buckles Antique Enamel And Gilt Bronze Ref133

Two old belt buckles.This pair is in gilt bronze and enamel, blue and red, the materials are of high quality.They are in perfect condition, clean, no accidents, no wear.Obviously they have never been [...]

Period: 20th century

160 €
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Rhinoceros In Repoussé Leather Mid 19th Century

RARE Rhinoceros in spun leather on a steel core filled with fluff and straw. Mid-19th century work. Length 47 cm by width of 18 cm by a height of 29 cm in total Emerald-colored glass eyes To report se[...]

Period: 19th century

680 €
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Michelin & Chagnon Plate

Double painted “Michelin” sheet published by Ets Chagnon around 1980. This unusual plaque was the header of a series of 7 plaques representing the Bibendum. State contest! L 240 CM XP 2 CM XH 77 CM. ([...]

Period: 20th century

600 €

Liana Musea Trunk

Very beautiful trunk of Musea liana, probably a wa wa liana producing giant beans. It can reach 7 km long. Origin Madagascar, 19th century height 93 cm excluding base sold with base

Period: 19th century

750 €

Inro Carved Bamboo

Magnificent example of Japanese art for this accessory of the Kimono in bamboo wood carved in high reliefs of animated scene. These small utility boxes served as a pocket for the Kimono and were origi[...]

Period: 19th century

290 €

12 Cendrillon Polyoramic Stereoscopic Views Circa 1870

CENDRILLON circa 1870 Féerie du Théâtre Impérial du Chatelet Complete series of 12 stereoscopic and polyoramic views of the BK brand in perfect condition, in their original case (the case is complete [...]

Period: 19th century

280 €

Ny Firemen, 19th Century Magic Lantern Plate: Mac Allister

Here is an object that we do not often see, a beautiful rectangular wooden plate, 18cm x 10cm, inlaid with a view of painted glass: departure of the firefighters from New York. Signed by TH Mc Alliste[...]

Period: 19th century

140 €
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Stereoscopic Views The Eiffel Tower 1889

Set of stereoscopic and polyoramic views of the 1889 Universal Exhibition in Paris

Period: 19th century

900 €

Etched Glass In Its Travelling Case

Very beautiful straight thick crystal glass engraved all around the windings of foliage with on one side the symbols of love with an altar surmounted by 2 doves and framed by 2 fires and 2 hearts belo[...]

Period: 19th century

400 €
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Rickshaw Rickshaw 1970s

Vintage 1970s Ricksshaw Rickshaw Phillippines Bamboo - Wicker Some minor wear consistent with age and use. Patina consistent with age

Period: 20th century

2 000 €

Door Heurtoir Bronze XVIII Century

Door heurtoir bronze XVIII Century

Period: 18th century

750 €

Twentieth Deer Head Brocade Trophy

Naturalized brocade head mounted on oak plate, good general condition, Height 57 cm, Width 25 cm, Depth 30 cm,

Period: 20th century

240 €

Portrait D Man In Paper Cut Type Chinese Shadow

Chinese shadow paper cut man portrait. Fine work of precision and skill. May be of English origin. Around 1925

Period: 20th century

220 €
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Louis XIV Period Curved Master Commode

Louis XIV period Louis XIV period commode De Maitrise Geometric marquetry Three rows of drawers I am at your disposal for any further information Registered shipping 25 euros for France

Period: 18th century

480 €

Russian Samovar

Russian brass samovar from Tula from the end of the 19th century with gadroon decoration on the belly. with its tray and bowl. The handles are made of wood. Shows traces of oxidation on the top and [...]

Period: 19th century

250 €

Marotte En Papier MÂché Display Mannequin Head Napoleon III Boiled Cardboard Eyes Sulphide

Former female store fad in polychrome boiled cardboard, the eyes are in sulphide. In very good condition. A crown of hair helps stabilize the hats. Perfect to complement a sewing mannequin. Period 186[...]

Period: 19th century

800 €
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Brass Notary Sign

old brass notary sign some wear see photo delivery 30 euros

Period: 19th century

350 €

Oval Ivory Piqué-pigmented Medallion, Louis XIV Period

Sorry, no Export for this item out of Europe.... Very beautiful object, the lid of a Louis XIV or Regency snuffbox, of those oval and flat snuffboxes that we saw appear in France under the reign of L[...]

Period: 17th century

240 €
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Brass Box

Brass box decorated from the early 19th century

Period: 19th century

230 €

Biplace Sleigh In Iron And Elm, 19th Century

This exquisite 19th-century biplace sleigh, crafted from iron and elm, showcases a beautiful blend of craftsmanship and functionality. The sleigh features an elegant front seat designated for the coac[...]

Period: 19th century

2 800 €

Nineteenth Reliquary Hair Frame

Unusual 12- slot hair frame. 21cm long - 30cm high Good condition. Small slight traces of oxidation. Small fragility at the hinge of the rear binding but functional. To put on or to hang

Period: 19th century

600 €
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Nickellated Bronze Car Mascot Signed Cardeilhac Paris

Very beautiful antique car mascot chromed bronze or nickel plated stamped by the prestigious house cardeilhac in Paris. Note an original hole in the basket of the character to let rainwater pass throu[...]

Period: 20th century

880 €
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BOÎTE à PANNEAUX d'AGATE MONTEE SUR 4 PIEDS BOULE d'AGATE

Ravissant coffret à cage métallique dorée et guillochée contenant de fines plaques d'agate zonée de tons roux et blanc - la fermeture est assurée par une charnière en parfait état et  bon fonctionn[...]

Period: 19th century

450 €

Turned Wood Masters Object.

Masterpiece in turned wood, mahogany rosewood, yew and ebony.

Period: 19th century

700 €

Coupe fruits et légumes XIXeme

Très curieuse et originale machine à couper fruits et Legumes  avec tout son système mécanique , très rare et très belle visuellement ! Dans son jus !! En très bon état de fonctionnement, petit graiss[...]

Period: 19th century

850 €

Ankush, India, 19th

Mahout's staff, scepter of authority for the "mahout", is an instrument used in training and allows the elephant to be steered. Also it is frequently found as an attribute of Ganesh. Chiseling of the [...]

Period: 19th century

750 €

Vineyard In Marble, Jadeite Stone And Glass

Vine plant in a marble cup representing a dozen bunches of stone grapes of different colors. Very decorative and generous set.

Period: 20th century

580 €

Windsor Miniature Chair XIX Eme

SMALL MINIATURE CHAIR OF THE XIX EME.MEASURES: 45X25X15 CM

Period: 19th century

350 €

Spoon Figuring A Couple Probably Netherlands, XVIIIth Century

SPOON depicting a COUPLE Probably from the Netherlands, 18th century Silver and shell H. 15.4; Wt: 5.7; Thickness: 1.2 cm Silver spoon with oval spoon in polished shell. The twisted and openwork h[...]

Period: 18th century

380 €
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Three Dressed Engravings Napoleon III Period

Three pretty dress engravings from the Napoleon III period. They are framed in modern frames of very good quality and represent dancers or actresses. The clothes are made in pretty old fabrics with gi[...]

Period: 19th century

290 €

Set Of Objects Concerning The History Of La Roche Sur Yon

Rare and interesting set of wrought iron objects from the people's house in the town of La Roche sur Yon in Vendée. These objects presented in a frame are accompanied by an engraving and a newspaper a[...]

Period: 18th century

950 €

Mounted Image Of Butterfly Wings, France, 19th Century

Very beautiful mount of butterfly wings, representing a refined multilayer rosette. In its original frame. France, Napoleon III period

Period: 19th century

1 200 €

18th Century Master Commode

lovely Louis XIV period master chest of drawers in walnut probably from the Rhône Valley

Period: 18th century

1 250 €

Textile Clip, Engraved Steel, 18th Century, Shawl Clip, Handkerchief Holder.

Beautiful wrought iron object engraved on both sides, split in two to form a flat and long clip, closing with a sliding ring on one or two edges, to ensure maintenance of a light garment, shawl or vei[...]

Period: 18th century

140 €
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Luxury Yoke XIX Century

Rare luxury wooden yoke, XIX Century, finely carved and cut in a rounded shape for immediate placement. Dated September 13, 1879 by F. Skjel Gilo. Beautiful patina, object of curiosity and very decora[...]

Period: 19th century

400 €

Needle Holder In Mother Of Pearl And Gold

Old needle case En Quiver. Mother of Pearl and Gold Early XIX - Charle X 8.9x2 cm

Period: 19th century

280 €
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Engraving Colour Anatomical Pathological Testis Disease Jean Cruveilhier 1839

Rare colour engraving from 1839. 1st edition of "Anatomia Patologica del corpo Umano" by Dr Jean Cruveilhier under the aegis of Dr Pietro Banchelli. Drawer: Ottone Muzzi. Engraver: Vincenzo Battelli[...]

Period: 19th century

150 €

16th Cty Chiseled Openwork Iron Halberd Lantern

Iron halberd lantern, openwork and chiseled flattened sphere, alternating 2 grotesques busts and 2 monkey heads. Very beautiful Haute Epoque curiosity item Perfect condition Sizes: diameter 5[...]

Period: 16th century

1 800 €

Balance Trébuchet 19ème

Petite balance dite trébuchet dans sa boîte d'origine en noyer massif. France seconde moitié du 19ème. Complète avec ses 8 poids cylindriques et ses 11 lamelles.  

Period: 19th century

330 €

Small Commode Late 18th Century - Early 19th Century

Small chest of drawers in light oak opening on the front with three arched and molded drawers. The front pillars are reminiscent of the so-called Mazarine commode. Good condition.

Period: 19th century

380 €

4 Model Trains

4 handcrafted painted wooden models made in the 1950s and 60s (I give the dimensions of the largest)

Period: 20th century

450 €

Rare Sword Hilt Pommel Wrought & Carved Iron, Italy XVIth Cty

Rare & stunning sword hilt pommel wrought & carved iron, Italy XVIth cty with soldiers and riders Provenance: came from La Roce Castle, nearly Neuvy en Sullias (Loiret, France) Similar item n° 9[...]

Period: 16th century

3 800 €

Prix Du 19ème Tournoi De Tennis « Los Monteros »

Prize "Tenis Club, Los Monteros. 19th Torneo Internacional Seniors Veteranos. 3rd Individual Damascus Super Veteranas. Del 2 al 10 Nvbre.1990". Cut in silver metal with cut sides in Art Deco style wi[...]

Period: 20th century

350 €
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Prize Of The 15th “los Monteros” Tennis Tournament

Prize "Los Monteros, Club de tenis XV Torneo Int. Seniors y Veteranos Trofeo a la Fidelidad 5 años". Cut in silver metal with cut sides in Art Deco style with a tennis racket on each side as a handle[...]

Period: 20th century

350 €
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Set Of Thaumatropes XIXth

Beautiful set of thaumatropes late 19th century in perfect original condition

Period: 19th century

800 €

Nineteenth Parade Cannon In Wood With Mechanism

Superb and rare 19th century painted wooden cannon. It is composed of a rolling base supporting the main barrel. The barrel includes a handle on which is fixed a trigger allowing the barrel to be arme[...]

Period: 19th century

1 450 €

Bridal Globe, Late 19th

Late 19th century wedding globe. Blackened wooden terrace. In a perfect state. For more information, please feel free to contact us.

Period: 19th century

210 €

Miniature Commode From XIX Eme

PRETTY MINIATURE CHEST OF THE XIXTH MEASURES: 48X46X23 CM

Period: 19th century

300 €

SQUELETTE DE LAPIN anatomique curiosité

Spectaculaire squelette didactique de lapin . Rare et curieux ... Epoque début XXe . Présenté fixé sur une plaque de bois . Dimensions : 45 cm x 15,3 cm (support bois) . Lapin seul : Long : 33 [...]

Period: 20th century

280 €
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Coffret Pièces De 1 Francs En Argent

Le Dicton dit ´ Nous n’avons plus rien pour 1 francs ´ ...Cependant.... Pour 1 cadeau ,pour 1 collectionneur coffret de 6 Pièces de 1 frs en Argent . - 1809 W                 Poids : 5/5 grs.       [...]

Period: 18th century

400 €

Reduced Model Of Earthenware Living Room Plate Warmer, Late Nineteenth Century

Superbe objet, modello miniature, à présenter à la clientèle sur les foires et salons, ou en vitrine  du fabricant, d'un chauffe-assiettes à braises, ou d'un poêle de salon, un garde-chaud de salle à [...]

Period: 19th century

440 €
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2 Small Scale Changer

Two changer scales called trebuchet. End of the 18th century

Period: 18th century

200 €
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