Susa Weight in Bronze in the shape of a Duck made by Monique Gerber for the Louvre.
The idea of giving weights the shape of an animal undoubtedly dates back to the very ancient times, 3500 years BC ([...]
Very classic shape in ivory-colored waterproofed felt and three turns of braided cord instead of the usual braid. The headband is signed "Selection". The hat rack is made of turned wood painted black [...]
Champagne bucket with the coat of arms of the city of Lille in brass. Wall worked with embossed work and hemmed upper edge. the back is also decorated with two groups of fruits connected by a knot in [...]
Mesh Box Called “Messenger”
Southern France or Catalonia, 19th century
Wrought iron
H. 11; W 13; D 18.5 cm
A small wrought-iron "messenger's box" decorated with a latticework of orbevoies.
Th[...]
Very decorative item from the "Wayang Kulit" shadow theater, of good size. It is entirely cut and painted by hand with a sumptuous decoration in gold and bright colors, and openwork parts. Mounted on [...]
Rare so-called "seditious" stamp in turned boxwood representing the profile of NAPOLEON 1ST. These seditious objects were used by the Demi-Soldes (Soldiers of NAPOLEON dismissed by King LOUIS XVIII an[...]
Manufacture of Creil, period of the Legros Stone Coquerel patent, fine earthenware plate with printed decoration representing the portrait of the Empress Josèphine le marlis decorated with oak leaves [...]
This brown leather gaming "dé" opens and reveals another "dé", for sewing this time, in silver metal engraved with stars and a "Souvenir", it is also set with an amethyst glass cabochon. The leather "[...]
Skull with crossed shins in chased and embossed silver, mounted on a wooden support covered in red velvet and dyed red at the back.
Venetian hallmarks from the early 19th century.
This frieze can be[...]
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Rare and old pair of plaster funerary masks, circa 1880.
Prints of two famous composers: Beethoven and Frantz Liszt.
Formerly presented on velvet-trimmed boards.
Original polych[...]
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Astonishing and old diorama, mortuary souvenir circa 1880.
Made in part with hair probably coming from a deceased person.
Also contains collages of prints and papers, sand and sh[...]
Braided Horsehair Whip Grip "Horse Head" Dating from the 19th Century The horse's head is finely sculpted of good quality. The barrel is made of beautifully braided horsehair (small missing) Decorat[...]
Deer head stuffed and attached to a brown wooden escutcheon.
Hunting trophy.
We note that the woods are not stuffed and have remained in their natural state.
On the back, there is a fixing so that [...]
Medical hammer with a blackened wooden (ebony) handle in the shape of a fin and an unscrewable percussion head to allow the tip to be changed.
It bears the A.DUBUC brand.
Period: 19th century.
[...]
Small bird cage in split and carved bamboo, it is supported by a bronze hook made up of several riveted elements. Inside different elements for the comfort of the bird, porcelain drinkers, side perch [...]
Jolie petite taxidermie ancienne d'un Moineau domestique
Passer domesticus
Sur son socle en bois tourné peint d'origine.
Fin XIXe siècle.
Dimensions :
Hauteur totale avec socle : 14 cm
Lon[...]
Clothing sets, faceted steel, late 18th century. Set of 2 series of faceted steel buttons. A series of 9 openwork buttons with eight surrounded star branches and a series of 8 smaller buttons in the s[...]
Didactic anatomical model in hand-painted plaster circa 1890 depicting a human heart. Engraved with the maker's mark Franz Josef Steger and Carl Ernst Bock: "Bock Steger - Lips". The notation "Lips" s[...]
Rare silver and vermeil vinaigrette in the shape of a revolver. The barrel and barrel of the gun serve as a perfume holder, the handle acting as a vinaigrette, with a chiselled silver-gilt grille. The[...]
Rare and delightful box containing a curiosity, three compartments each with 16 tube locations probably, perfumer's box or sample box, entirely sculpted in the style of Bagard, very good condition
An extraordinary antique Chinese scroll wieght, beutifully engraved mother of pearl panels with hardwood framing, the interior with substantial lead weight. The three characters read Longevity, Prospe[...]
A Renaissance bronze glove ring with an inkwell.
Italian, 16/17th century.
Ring size Z UK / 12.5 US.
Measures 6.4 x 4.1 x 3cm.
The heavy bronze ring is tapered with a hinged domed lid whic[...]
Bucket Pile Or So-called Charlemagne Pile
Germany, late 18th - early 19th century
Bronze and brass
H. 4; L 5.2 cm
The circular pile weighing one kilogram, or two pounds, is made up of nine co[...]
JAPAN MEIJI period 1868-1912, Brush pot covered in ivory richly carved with more than 150 monkeys, red stamp under the base and KOZAN signature on a cartouche held on a branch, Cites certificate no. F[...]
Wig holder ball in translucent blown glass. Various marine decorations, characters etc., cut out from chromolithographs, glued inside. Rear support with silver metal candle holder from the late 19th c[...]
Set of 12 collectible shells of various origins, presented in an oval 19th century beech wood box, which can help to enrich a cabinet of curiosities. The shells are all in very good condition, and the[...]
Fork from the end of the 18th century, ivory handle with grooves, ringed metal ring, steel tip with three teeth, two forks with hooks at the ends. Length 22 cm Firm price. Payment by check or bank tra[...]
Medieval bronze ring with a green patina with the appearance of a 'goat's head' (sometimes interpreted as a 5-pointed star with the 2 flared upper points), a symbol of knowledge that allows the human [...]
Memento Mori representing a carved and painted softwood skeleton, lying in a glass coffin, the lid of the coffin is removable, dated 1838, decorated with Masonic symbols, initials between two crossed [...]
Object of curiosity, popular art. A blackened wooden frame containing various musical instruments and a straw flag under glass. Dated on the flag 1893 Most likely it is a souvenir from a brass band fr[...]
Signed Egonmonitor, the velvety paper presentation box indicates that these scissors are made of "hardened steel" and "chrome-plated magnets", first half of the 20th century
Shipping to France and [...]
With keys without keyboard with its suitcase box. Good condition. Do not hesitate to visit our site and its multiple offers: https://www.lecentrevilleantiquites.com/, to contact us.
This elegant Italian artist's mannequin, dating from around 1900, is a beautiful representation of 19th century craftsmanship. Made from solid fruit wood, it testifies to the talent and art of Italian[...]
This elegant Italian artist's mannequin, dating from around 1900, is a beautiful representation of 19th century craftsmanship. Made from solid fruit wood, it testifies to the talent and art of Italian[...]
This elegant Italian artist's mannequin, dating from around 1900, is a beautiful representation of 19th century craftsmanship. Made from solid fruit wood, it testifies to the talent and art of Italian[...]
“The patriotic magic lantern or the coup de grace of the aristocracy” By M. Dorfeuille. In Chatelleraud Chez: PJB Guimbert Year 1791, 4th edition, containing a very beautiful illustration which does n[...]
Coming from the island of Praslin in the Seychelles, this so-called “coconut” seed is endemic to this island. It has a beautiful patina and numerous marine decorations such as carved shells, pearls...[...]
Very small copper kettle: old toy? Performance as a coppersmith? Popular object for domestic use?... Body fixed on a circular base decorated with stamped vertical patterns, S-shaped side handle. Fixed[...]
Rare and tiny period glassware service from the end of the 18th century. This set includes two teapots of different sizes, 3 cups, 4 saucers and a standing cup. Made from dark red blown glass, these p[...]
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in small cardboard bo[...]
Old taxidermy of a jay mounted on a section of wood and wooden base. Presented under a Napoleon III glass bell. height of the jay 30 cm width of the jay 21 cm height with the bell 47 cm.
Life-size human skull in patinated plaster with ink inscriptions. Articulated mandibles with spring presented on original black wooden base with labels. Educational object from eastern countries. Arou[...]
Rare music box by Nicole Frères. Plays 8 melodies as shown on the original music sheet. 7 melodies by Bellini taken from the opera Puritana, La Norma. 1 melody by Donizetti. Although it is an ordinary[...]
Old cast iron piggy bank representing a rifle shooter facing a tree trunk. To use this piggy bank, simply prime the gun with a coin then, by pressing on the right foot, you trigger the shot which send[...]
Master chest of drawers in Walnut and walnut veneer, opening on the front with three drawers. A key opens the drawers, the locks do not work. A date is noted in pencil on the bottom, visible in a phot[...]
Taxidermy, very large Cape eland (taurotragus oryx) height 145, in good state of conservation, the ears a little damaged but not really serious, import papers in France from 1996.
Swiss music box . The mechanism is wound by a key and plays 6 melodies as shown on the original melody card. The serial number is 8180 and is located at the top left of the base plate. The music box p[...]
Pay attention to this handsome boy, dressed and ready to show off the latest fashion from the 70s in the window, movable wooden arms, mounted on a flat iron plate, very good and robust condition, all [...]
Authentic and rare fossil turtle skull aff. to the extinct genus Bothremys. Crane with its mandible.
The geological layers from which this fossil comes are dated from the Maastrichtian, last stage [...]
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