Superb Christmas bauble in the shape of a bunch of grapes, made of eglomisé glass. This one is antique and in good condition. It has its original bronze hook. End of 19th century.
Antique 18-karat gold thimble from the Parisian firm of AUCOC (jeweler and goldsmith). Late 19th century. Eagle's head hallmark. Sold with its original custom-made case. Thimble: 2.3 cm long / 1.7 cm [...]
A very original curiosity: a carved cuttlebone displayed in a diorama. A souvenir, seaside find, or piece for a cabinet of curiosities. Circa 1900. Italian work: the Bay of Naples and a view of the Ve[...]
A very original piece of folk art, an old wayside cross entirely made of wood, dating from the late 19th or early 20th century. A rare find, probably from the seaside. Sold as is, with some minor dama[...]
Half a coconut... Entirely carved manually...Certainly a work of the convicts of Cayenne... From the 19th century, dated August 1881... With a dedication for Alexandrine Chavepaire... With two openwor[...]
Very pretty miniature corkscrew with cage and return spring. Rare collector's item with fretted bone handle and forged twist, original length 6 cm. Small missing part inside the handle.
Second half of the 19th century Second Empire – Circa 1855–1870 France – Massif Central Small display case in softwood (maple and fir), finely carved in light relief with a patriotic decoration dedica[...]
Curious cane, umbrella or parasol holder, carved with a large snake standing on its coiled body, the head topped with volutes, on the back the receptacle for the canes. Solid wood, work of folk art Di[...]
William Tell Cup or hanap in softwood dedicated to William Tell. Swiss work executed at the end of the 19th century. Finely carved with three figures in the lower part, the latter supporting a cup whe[...]
antique candlestick with one handle in carved wood, peasant work made with a knife, probably mountain work, with its tin receptacle, length: approximately 19 cm
Rare zinc sign representing a pipe with a red patina and a decoration of cards and pipes. Some paint is missing from the decoration. It was fixed to the outside of a tobacco bar at the beginning of th[...]
Pair of stork-shaped delivery scissors Height 11 cm Width 10 cm Good condition! Secure packaging and shipping Do not hesitate to contact me for any additional information Possibility of purchasing dir[...]
Large serving tray in painted sheet metal with floral decoration. A large tray with attractive scalloped edge from the Napoleon IIIperiod, is lacquered black with gilded flowers. Length: 68.5 cm Widt[...]
Large mirror frame, folk art, made at the beginning of the 20th century, with reclaimed wood such as cigar boxes or fruit crates. Dated 1913. Dimensions 120 x 95 x thickness 6cm
A unique antique French rattle. Made from an openwork coquilla nut and decorated with flowers. Its bone handle is fluted inside. A magnificent piece of craftsmanship from the late 18th or early 19th c[...]
Very astonishing cross, in wood, constructed by sculpted parts interlocked together, forming a stable and "solid" whole. A double evolution base, the cross in the upper part, very light item due to th[...]
Antique coconut snuffbox, finely carved, depicting a wedding scene. The nut has three side engravings: the one on the left is "to ask for her hand." The girl is still with her father and her future hu[...]
Hazelwood walking stick carved from a single piece of varnished wood depicting a reclining hunter smoking a pipe, with a hat, rifle, bottle, glass and dog at his side. The handle is also decorated wit[...]
Carved folk art cane in walnut from the end of the 19th century. The knob represents a bulldog, its eyes are glass beads and a coat of arms is painted on the side. The shaft is made of leather washers[...]
Wooden and wrought iron jack, for harnessing or farming, dating from the second half of the 19th century or the very beginning of the 20th century. Crank at the back operating the mechanism. Dimension[...]
Imposing English hat box from the Victorian period, late 19th century, in painted sheet metal with a leopard or feather motif of your choice. Very good condition with its closing latch, its handle. Th[...]
Curious nutcracker with a phallic screw in carved wood. 19th century folk art. Dimensions: length (closed) 10 cm - width 5 cm. Good general condition, minor wear visible.
Pair of pendant vases. Typical Swiss work from the sculpture workshops of Brienze, also called Black Forest. Carved from the mass, it represents a wolf and a dog in a vegetal and tree stump decoration[...]
Beautiful nutcracker in fruit wood representing a pug's head. Glass eyes. Late 19th century. Good used condition. I am adding a horse dealer's pipe simulating a bovine head, glass eyes and horn horns [...]
Antique & large carved wooden bowl dating from the second half of the 19th century. Work from the Bern region, known as the Black Forest. Centerpiece featuring a basket decorated with a pair of birds,[...]
Very beautiful pair of steel lace scissors signed "BT" for Bartoloméo Terzano, artisan chisel maker from Compobasso in Italy in the 19th century. Good condition. Size: 12 cm.
Antique openwork and cantilevered brass warmer, iron inner tub, brass handle and glazed terracotta, wooden slats. The inner iron tank has 3 tiny holes. North Italy,1870/80
Polychrome terracotta money box representing a seated Norman leaning on his umbrella, Norman folk art, late 19th, early 20th century. Missing enamel on the back.
19th century silver rattle decorated with mistletoe (lucky charm) on both sides. Attached to a white bakelite ring. Slightly dented at the opening. Boar's head hallmark.
A small hibachi...It's a kind of brazier to put embers to keep the water warm for the tea ceremony...In carved engraved wood...All carved from the mass...And with its interior in repoussé copper...Whi[...]
Here is a surprising and spectacular object, soft wood carved and formerly used to adjust details formaking of headgear, sometimes fixed with pins, (see the top of head), good size, handsome boy prese[...]
BOTTLE FROM THE CELLAR OF EMPEROR NAPOLEON III Blown glass bottle, sealed with the crowned "N" of Napoleon III at the neck. Very good condition of this exceptional piece. Production attributed to Guin[...]
Set of 4 wrought iron tools called embossing iron for creating artificial flowers. Shapes and dies of different models Length: between 12.5 and 15 cm Shipping throughout Europe.
Carved wooden nutcracker, folk art. Beautiful model. Height 20 cm. Good condition! Do not hesitate to contact me for any additional information. Purchase directly on the site with Paypal. French check[...]
This coat rack is a very pleasant model, dating from around 1900. It is fixed to the wall and its three hooks are removable, allowing it to be turned the other way. It is made of metal for the parts r[...]
Beautiful folk art subjects made in Batz-sur-Mer, Loire-Atlantique. They are made of shells and wear their traditional ceremonial clothes. The colors are very fresh and well preserved. The couple is p[...]
Papier Mache Puppet from the Danjard house. 1860s/1870s Patented model (see photo), Danjard house (only ARD are visible (see photo). Dressed in an old embroidered cap and crocheted border. Relatively [...]
Important articulated walnut painter's mannequin representing a rider and his horse. The neck is formed of articulated wooden strips. The horse has 2 stamps on its back "French Model Articulated Frame[...]
Made of SYCAMORE wood, 60 cm high. Weighing 2,300 kg. Comes from a farm in the Lauragais region called "Garignon", in the municipality of Montreal. The last photo shows it in a museum in Toulouse, sam[...]
Bust of Beethoven carved in a rather beautiful piece of boxwood with a magnificent red patina. Popular work, the artist was able to give an almost smiling expression to the composer which is a change [...]
Copper skimmer signed E Dehillerin 18 rue coquillère Length 53 cm Good original condition! Do not hesitate to contact me for any additional information Purchase directly on the site with Paypal, credi[...]
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