Old wooden grinder, originally there was a heavy stone ball circulating in the wooden bowl. The herbs, cereals or olives were crushed or pressed by rolling the ball. The wood has a nice patina and tra[...]
Antique green glazed terracotta water jug. Typical production from southeastern France. Good condition with some chips and glaze losses (see photos). Firing flaws. Very intense green. Interior with pa[...]
Pair of glazed terracotta pots, known as preserve pots, from southwest France. In used condition, with some old losses to the glaze on the larger pot and chips on the base, but no major damage. The la[...]
Early 19th century, France – Auvergne, Haute-Loire. Small carved wooden box, hand-carved from dark, dense wood, entirely decorated with a radiating geometric design of great intensity. The main face f[...]
Late 19th century France. A singular folk sculpture depicting a clergyman wearing a square cap and a long, buttoned cassock. The figure, with its exaggerated and almost stern features, holds his hands[...]
Late 19th century France – Auvergne – Massif Central – Haute-Loire. Rare carved wooden salt and pepper shakers depicting a peaceful and silent water bird, perched as if on the edge of an imaginary pon[...]
Mid-19th century, Europe (probably Central or Alpine). Rare carved wooden shepherd's cup with a cylindrical structure resting on an openwork foot formed by four vertical openings. The surface is entir[...]
Mid-19th century, Puy-de-Dôme, Massif Central. Large carved wooden ribbon bag, a product of the folk art of the Massif Central. The object is striking first and foremost for its silhouette. An openwor[...]
Corkscrew “Le Français” (the Frenchman) – Mid-19th Century Iron and Brass This “Le Français” (the Frenchman) corkscrew, dating from the mid-19th century, is crafted from iron and brass. This beautiful[...]
A cast iron ingot iron with a wooden handle, dating from the mid-19th century. A hatch at the back, secured with a hook, allowed the ingot to be inserted, maintaining a high temperature and preventing[...]
A very finely carved, lenticular corozo nut snuffbox depicting a hunt, circa mid-19th century. The reverse of the snuffbox features, against a guilloché background, a hunter and his pack of hounds pur[...]
Bronze with a heavy patina from use, wear, and dents. Probably Argentinian work. 19th century. These stirrups are known as "gaucho stirrups." Their small size suggests they were intended for a child.
This ruler is a charming curiosity, depicting several comical scenes: some men are mounted on horses, others are wrestling, boxing, and fencing. It represents various sports from the late 18th and ear[...]
Wooden box originating from the High Vosges Mountains - Folk art - 19th century. Rectangular box/casket, possibly for a wedding, lacemaker, or "catch-all," carved from wood with geometric shapes. Rust[...]
Wooden box originating from the High Vosges Mountains - Folk art - 19th century. Rectangular box/casket, possibly for a wedding, lacemaker, or "catch-all," made of wood carved with geometric shapes. R[...]
Wooden box originating from the High Vosges Mountains - Folk art - 19th century. Rectangular box/casket, possibly for a wedding, lacemaker, or "catch-all," made of wood carved with geometric shapes an[...]
A superb educational abacus, a testament to the teaching of elementary arithmetic at the end of the 19th century. This master model, designed to sit on a desk, features an architecturally structured s[...]
Set of 4 hammered copper cake molds, mounted with crenellations. Tinning in perfect condition. From the old stock of Maison Dehillerin, 18 rue Coquillière, Paris. 19th century. Diameter: 18.5 cm, Heig[...]
6 antique hand-blown glass bottles. Good condition with slight signs of wear. Whitish marks on the necks. No chips or cracks. Amber and olive green hues. Tableware. Collection. Shipping via Colissimo [...]
Dog-headed nutcracker, Black Forest. Some chips at the ends of the handles, traces of dog teeth? Small chips on the ears. Approx. 18 cm. Shipped via Colissimo with signature required. Carefully packag[...]
Antique copper daubere with hot-riveted copper handle and lid. Hammered wrought iron handle. Good condition with minor wear consistent with age. A few small dents and scratches. The tin plating is wor[...]
Probably a 19th-century sugar hammer, dating from around 1850. A solid iron hammer with some interesting details. A beautiful and rare antique tool, whose exact origin is unknown. In a used but good [...]
Green glazed terracotta pitcher. Origin: Provence. 19th century. Elegant and generous lines, with some minor wear from daily use. Height 22 cm, base diameter 8 cm. Shipping via Colissimo, with appropr[...]
Thick, stitched leather pitcher, made in two parts: the body and the base. Black interior. Beautiful patina, very good condition. Black Jack, 19th century? Weight 300g
Folk art, I love it because you can learn something new every day… What I use as a nutcracker, occasionally, was once used daily by roofers and zinc workers. Look at the rooftops of Paris: they used t[...]
Have you ever had to milk a goat? It's a real job… In the 19th century, in the Aravis mountains, where this object originated, they had found a clever solution… The carpenter must have had a good laug[...]
DescriptionThis grouped set of 19th century hand-thrown terracotta vessels by an unknown maker comprises seven utilitarian earthenware forms produced for domestic use. The collection includes bowls an[...]
Sugar axe, hammer, sugar breaker, early 19th century. Made of iron and turned wood. Condition: signs of wear due to age and use. Dimensions: H 22.6 x W 11.8 cm.
Glass rings, 19th century or earlier. Approx. 6 cm. Shipped via Colissimo with signature confirmation. Carefully packaged. Unless otherwise stated, items listed on Proantic are not on display at the S[...]
6 antique hand-blown glass bottles. Good condition with slight signs of wear. Whitish marks on the necks. No chips or cracks. Tableware. Collection. Shipping via Colissimo with insurance and tracking.[...]
Folk art, a bucket made of wooden slats, encircled by a turned wooden band, with a steel rim at the base, in very good condition, with surface scratches that could be softened with wax.
A 19th-century fruitwood compass and sundial, also known as a shepherd's compass. The decorations and numerals are stamped and blackened with ink. The inscriptions on the lid are illegible. The inside[...]
This authentic late 19th century French terracotta pottery pot is a beautiful example of traditional Southern French ceramic production, combining functionality with a strong decorative presence. Hand[...]
3 pairs of 19th-century sewing scissors. Made of fine steel. 1 pair of Solingen scissors with cross decoration (13 cm). 1 pair with crescent decoration (14 cm). 1 pair with cat decoration (10 cm).
Rare rural turned wooden case, a popular artisanal craft from the late 19th to early 20th century (circa 1880-1910), possibly intended to protect the nozzle of a beekeeper's smoker during transport or[...]
A very attractive antique piece with hammered decoration, boasting a warm patina and a beautiful luster. Flared, it measures 39 cm in diameter at the neck and 33 cm at the base, offering well-balanced[...]
Beautiful Black Forest Nutcracker Ibex, glass eyes, Late 19th century, Dimensions: Length 23 cm Width 7 cm, Condition: in good condition, note signs of wear and age, one horn appears to have been rest[...]
Typical glazed pottery from the Southwest of France. Terracotta used for preserving meat and preserves. Good condition with slight wear and minor surface losses of glaze, mainly on the neck and handle[...]
Exceptional Monumental Ceremonial Vase in Chiseled Copper – Persian Art – 210 cm Description: We present an absolutely extraordinary decorative piece: a monumental vase in chiseled copper, originating[...]
A 19th-century terracotta grease pot from the Southwest of France, with beautiful green glaze. There are a few chips and small nicks (one at the base and one at the neck), but no cracks. Overall, it i[...]
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay.**************Large pewter wine pitcher, baluster-shaped with a short foot, faceted spout, raised lid, and seven-spoked shell thumb r[...]
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay**************Copper cake mold in the shape of a tortoise, with a hanging ring. Coppersmith's catalog number and maker's mark or prope[...]
Shepherd's cape or burnous, also known as an akhnif, woven from goat's wool. Early 20th-century work from the Ait Ouaousguite tribe, northern Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Note: - Numerous holes. - Some[...]
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay.***********Set of three pewter bowls with handles, featuring a ribboned rim and palmette decoration. Length: 25 cm. Southwest France,[...]
A late 19th or early 20th-century pub countertop corkscrew. Brass model with a turned wooden handle and a steel worm, in perfect working order. Length: approximately 56 cm when fully extended. Weight:[...]
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