At the turn of the 20th century, the American production of small household cast iron objects gave rise to a typology of objects situated at the boundary between folk sculpture and utilitarian object.[...]
We present this high-quality, decorative 20th-century pewter ewer. It is a piece of French Art pewter, hallmarked with the rose. Of fine quality, these objects were often sold in the last century by j[...]
Chapel-shaped sewing scissors. Finely crafted pair of sewing scissors, representing a chapel with an engraved brick facade, pointed arch doorway, windows and a clock face under an elegant arrow formin[...]
Carved corozo thread (or string) box – Floral and palmette decoration. Charming corozo (vegetable ivory) thread box, finely carved with flowers and palmettes. Ovoid in shape, it opens in two parts and[...]
Lantern on four feet, from the last carriage, made of iron, copper and bronze, with red stained glass marked PLM 1930, electrified, in working order, height 48/50 cm, width 19/22 cm
We present this lovely scissor hook, hallmarked with the Minerva seal, with a silver chain. The scissor hook is likely 800/1000 silver, while the chain is certainly 925/1000. The total weight is 16.06[...]
Very beautiful and very large spoon, or ladle, of Auvergne origin. Datable to the early 20th century and perhaps even earlier. The top of the spoon depicts a lion's head or a chimera, with a beautiful[...]
A tool made of elm wood for slightly enlarging or locking the cap. It consists of two pieces of wood joined by a turned boxwood screw handle. Two small iron rods guide the fitting of the two parts tog[...]
Lobster-shaped chocolate mold. Good condition with minor wear. No dents or damage. Very realistic. Numbered and stamped. One mold is missing legs. Shipping via Colissimo with insurance and tracking. S[...]
A stoneware terrine decorated with a hare on the lid, made by Chantal and Thierry Robert in Poncé-sur-Loir. Based in Poncé-sur-Loir, potters Chantal and Thierry Robert produced utilitarian and decorat[...]
A demijohn (or carboy) is a large, rounded glass bottle, formerly used to store and transport liquids such as wine or oil. Here are its main characteristics: * Manufacturing: It is traditionally made [...]
Set of 10 animated bottles… Which required patience… First to shape them (put these figures into bottles with tweezers… Try it… Then to drink everything because these bottles contained magical elixirs[...]
An interesting antique pair of clogs made of solid wood and leather, dating from the early 20th century. Traditionally used in mountainous or wine-growing areas to protect against damp and dew. In goo[...]
Fish-shaped chocolate mold. Good condition with slight signs of wear. No dents or damage. Highly detailed scales. Very realistic. Numbered and stamped. One leg is missing. Shipping via Colissimo with [...]
A beautiful and unusual collection of polychrome turned wooden beads. Folk art originating in Eastern Europe, possibly Russia, mid-20th century. Spindle-shaped, ovoid, disc-shaped, colored, gilded, or[...]
Fish-shaped chocolate mold. No chips or cracks & complete with its legs. Good condition with minor wear. Highly detailed scales. Very realistic. Numbered & stamped. Shipping via Colissimo with insuran[...]
Very beautiful and large Peugeot coffee grinder, marked C 6 and patented SGDG (without government guarantee). Height 24cm, crank 14cm. Made of wood and iron. Very good overall condition. Fully functio[...]
A rare pair of blown glass wig balls dating from around 1900, with a flat shape, which is quite unusual. The decoration, applied as decals on a bluish-green background, is identical in composition but[...]
Rare, beautiful, and large traditional box known as a Tampung, for domestic use. Made of bamboo strips and plant fibers, dried banana leaves, this Indonesian folk art piece from Lombok dates from the [...]
Chain attaching to the belt, allowing the butcher to keep his rifle close to his leg and readily accessible. Beautifully crafted, entirely in metal, with attractive articulation and decoration. Early [...]
Wooden sculpture representing a demon carved from a single block. There is an inscription under the base, as shown in the photo.France or Italy, 19th-20th centuryTotal height: 50 cmBase: 18x20 cm
An important collection of antique metal chocolate molds, dating from the early 20th century, comprising over one hundred pieces corresponding to approximately fifty complete molds (each shape requiri[...]
Two antique Christmas ornaments, also known as pardon balls, made of reverse-painted glass, dating from the 20th century. These antique ornaments have a beautiful patina, typical of traditional decora[...]
Plaster replica of an old artillery piece. In fair condition with slight signs of age on the paint and the carriage (one wheel is a bit stiff). Unfortunately, there is a crack running the entire diame[...]
Woven bronze basket. Origin: France. Material: bronze. Dimensions: 9 cm high, 15 cm wide, 11 cm deep (base). Condition: good used condition. Shipping: Colissimo
Six golden yellow blown glass pompoms with rings, from the Biot glassworks, along with their stand. An unusual piece. Very good condition, no defects to report. Weight 4.5 kg
A Sicilian cart element, likely the rear section, carved and painted from a single block of wood, Sicily, Italy, first half of the 20th century. The decoration is perfectly symmetrical: in the center,[...]
Søren Schive Norwegian Baptismal Spoon. Very beautiful early 20th-century spoon in silvered bronze. Markings on the reverse. Minor losses to the silver plating on the reverse. Free and insured shippin[...]
Pewter feeding bottle/duck for sick people - Early 20th century. Bell-shaped with a long tubular spout for feeding liquids while lying down. Medical item. Hinged lid with a tassel/nipple. Stamped with[...]
Pewter feeding bottle/duck for sick people - Early 20th century. Bell-shaped with a long tubular spout for feeding liquids while lying down. Medical item. Hinged lid with a tassel/nipple. Stamped J. R[...]
An important gilt bronze nutcracker, finely crafted in the shape of a walnut, composed of two hinged halves. A beautiful object for display, a showcase, or simply a decorative piece. The warm, even pa[...]
Wooden box containing all the essentials of an early 20th-century painter, including a palette, 17 Lefranc (Lefranc Bourgeois) tubes of paint, 2 bottles, 1 pot of gilding, 3 brushes, 2 palette knives,[...]
Antique Blown Glass Demijohn – 60 Liters This antique blown glass demijohn, with its generous 60-liter capacity, is distinguished by the simple elegance of its curves and the imperfect beauty of hand-[...]
Pair of antique aluminum glove maker's hands. Presented in their original condition, as shown in the photos. Height: 34 cm. Shipping throughout France! Don't forget to follow my gallery to stay inform[...]
Large and antique copper cake mold. A very pretty decoration. Diameter: 29.5 cm Height: 11.5 cm In good condition for its age, beautiful shine. Has a ring if used for decoration.
Original and Unique Shelving Unit. Carved wooden elements and crates made from reclaimed wooden boxes, wine crates, soap crates, and others. A piece from the first half of the 20th century, in the Art[...]
Let's restore some of the nobility to pewter; this material is neglected, and many antique objects are being thrown away. I love capacity measurements; these timeless ones haven't changed for centurie[...]
A walnut salt cellar in the shape of a bonnetière (standing man) decorated in the Louis XV style. 20th century. The sliding front panel is carved in the Louis XV style with an urn and flowers. Height:[...]
A very beautiful pewter platter, weighing 3.6 kg, signed Patris Ernest (1909-1982) and decorated with laughing bearded men; an unusual and uncommon object that will delight collectors and individuals [...]
A collection of 17 subjects marked AI for Adam's Island, not for Alarming Intelligence as is becoming common…Gathered at the beginning of the last century by a few wealthy individuals who indulged in [...]
12 meat knives with stag horn handles and serrated blades, 14 cm long with 11 cm handles, in very good condition. Shipping via Colissimo €18 or Mondial Relay €8
Rare, large-sized laundry mannequin made of wicker, dating from the 1900s. Height 93 cm. In excellent condition, with a slim waist and pronounced bust.
Beautiful four-wheeled horse-drawn cart, used to deliver drinks in the early 20th century in southern Gironde. In good overall condition, stored in a barn for over 50 years, it simply needs cleaning a[...]
Small stoneware ewer from Puisaye, glazed brown-green, signed underneath. 20th century. Pierre Pigaglio (1913 – ?) Potter from Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye in the 1940s. While little information seems to be[...]
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