A very fine copy in two octavo volumes, large margins, in a superb contemporary binding of mottled glazed calf, spine with raised bands decorated with gilt tooling in the compartments, red and olive m[...]
Rare and very beautiful Louis XV style sleigh, with lovely original paintings on all four sides. A Dutch piece from the late 18th - early 19th century. This extraordinary sleigh is in its original co[...]
This sturdy hunting cutlass is impressive. It is Italian and dates from the 18th century. It is in its original, discoveringcondition, never cleaned, never restored, with a beautiful patina from use. [...]
Description An Italian kneleed veneered and inlaid with various woods, twisted columns, 18th century.Dimensions 26,77in x 23,03in h:36,02inProvenience Private collectionCondition Defects. Restorations[...]
Large glass, 20cm tall, base: 11cm, hand-blown. Round, rolled foot still bears the pontil mark of glassblower. Hollow, ringed baluster leg. Truncated conical body is engraved of a wedding wheel desig[...]
Brass incense holder, circular base, vase decorated with embossed motifs from the 18th century. Lid opens only halfway, beautiful patina of the time. 18th century. Italy. Size 19 cm, height 8 cm.
A fine copy in glazed blond calfskin, smooth spine decorated with gilt tooling, garnet morocco title, triple fillet border, marbled endpapers, gilt edges. This fresh copy contains the Miscellaneous Wo[...]
Herman Bongarde (known as Armand Bongarde in French sources) was one of the most important gunsmiths of his time. Active from 1678 to 1727, he produced high-quality cannons and locks in both the Spani[...]
Solid silver crucifix. The lower part is supported by four feet in the shape of small scrolls. Above is a small holy water font with a lid. Above Christ is the traditional inscription INRI. On the bac[...]
Bronze mortar with four buttresses in the form of clasps and cherub heads, 18th century. Origin: France. Dimensions: 10 cm high x 14 cm diameter (10 cm base). Condition
Folding brass set square engraved with scales and units of measurement, the arm pierced with a window and marked "Demi Pied de France" (Half Foot of France). 18th century. Minor pitting. Length when c[...]
A beautiful, mint-condition copy in two large octavo volumes, superb contemporary glazed blond calf bindings, smooth spines tooled with fleur-de-lis, ochre morocco titles and volume numbers, covers fr[...]
Rare, mint condition, these beautiful books from the end of the reign of Louis XV, printed in Paris, by Ruault, Bookseller, rue de la Harpe, 1774. Full mottled blond glazed calf, spine with raised ban[...]
A court sword with a silver hilt, Louis XV - Louis XVI period, 18th century. The hilt is made of chased and openwork silver, with hallmarks on the collar above the shell guard and the pommel. The pomm[...]
Dating from the reign of Louis XV and in a large 12mo volume, a collection of six sales from 1752 to 1754 originating from the Château de Gingins, Switzerland. Catalogues of a Cabinet of Various Curio[...]
A cantor's stool with an unusual shape, entirely pegged, in natural oak which would benefit from a lightly tinted wax to even out the patina; the structure is perfectly stable and solid
A beautiful set of six framed engravings depicting geographical maps of the five continents and a world map, enhanced with color. These engravings come from a map atlas created by Guillaume de L'Isle [...]
A rare and beautiful copy in mint condition, in two volumes bound in glazed blond calf, spines with raised bands decorated with gilt tooling in the compartments, red morocco titles and volume numbers,[...]
Pewter milk jug on a footed base, with a hinged, semi-circular lid and a fixed vertical handle. A small, old repair is visible above the foot (see photo). Hallmarks are visible on the base, along with[...]
Rarely encountered in such pristine condition: "The Tale of the Tome," Containing all that the Arts and Sciences Have that is most Sublime and most Mysterious; with several other very curious Pieces. [...]
"Literary History of the City of Lyon," with a Library of Lyon Authors; Sacred and Secular, arranged by century. By Father De Colonia of the Society of Jesus. In Lyon, at François Ricollet's, Booksell[...]
Beautiful rosary cross, Christ and tower in bronze, dark wood base, with an antique copper chain from which hangs a rosary bead in highly patinated ivory (or perhaps bone?), double-sided, with a skull[...]
A superb and large giltwood holy water font from the 18th century; shaped all around, it is decorated with acanthus leaves, daisies, and foliage. The top is adorned with a shell, and in its center is [...]
The Spectacle of Nature by Abbot Antoine Pluche, Volume Four, 1739The vision of the heavens and its sciences, according to Abbot Antoine Pluche. A scientific book, a true journal bridging theology and[...]
Mold-blown and finely engraved tumbler, circa late 18th century. Beautiful example in excellent condition. Crown of pinched ribs (10 ribs). Wheel engraving adorns the entire rim of the glass, above th[...]
In a full calfskin volume, spine with raised bands decorated with gilt tooling in the compartments, red morocco title, marbled endpapers, red edges, one volume in 12mo, printed in Paris by Jean Desain[...]
A beautiful set in mottled calfskin, spines with raised bands decorated with gilt tooling in the compartments, red and black morocco title and volume numbers, marbled endpapers, red edges; "Works of M[...]
Reliquary with paperolles 18th century of Saint Secundina Ancient Catholic sacred artCreated during the second part of the 18th century, this reliquary in paperolles is derived from French sacred art.[...]
A beautiful, heavy, and large object: a double pestle, rare American wood: turned lignum vitae, of remarkable size, fine workmanship, beautiful grain, and a lovely patina. Beautifully turned, in fairl[...]
Large tabernacle in solid carved, gilded, and stuccoed wood. The blue interior is hollowed out and composed of two shelves. The richly decorated front doors are rounded and still have their original h[...]
A magnificent copy of this great military work in three volumes, duodecimo, bound in blond glazed calf, spine with raised bands decorated with fine gilt fleurons in the compartments, titles and volume[...]
A beautiful set of six volumes of the famous English philosopher's works, duodecimo in marbled blond calf, smooth spines decorated with gilt tooling, red and brown morocco titles and volume numbers, m[...]
12 Volumes. Dictionary of the nobility containing the genealogies, history and chronology of the noble families of France, the explanation and their coats of arms, the state of the great lands of the [...]
A finely engraved communion cup depicting Jesus at the communion table, holding a cup of wine. Engraved with the name Marie Douchy. Surrounded by rocaille cartouches, it was made by the Parisian golds[...]
Presented in a handsome set of eight volumes in duodecimo format, bound in mottled calfskin, spines with raised bands decorated with gilt tooling in the compartments with a rosette motif, red and gree[...]
Rare Equerry Diploma in the name of Simon Morot de la Canche, from the Countess of Provence (then Marie-Joséphine of Savoy), issued on the third day of March 1771. Signed Louis and Phélypeaux (Louis P[...]
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay.**************Very rare set of eight identical pewter plates with scalloped and molded rims. All are hallmarked by an unidentified ma[...]
A beautiful wax holder or wax cone holder from worked, turned, and cut bronze or brass, late 18th century. It is surmounted by a pair of spring-loaded, scissor-like jaws that hold rolled wax wick. Upp[...]
A rare set of 12 volumes in duodecimo, from the rich and prestigious library of Ernest Augustus I (1771-1851), King of Hanover (1837-1851), fifth son of George III, King of England (Bookplate with wet[...]
Reliquary with paper filigree and glass cabochons containing twelve relics, 18th century: - 2 Saint Felix - Saint Peter - Saint Just - Saint Victoria - Saint Felicite - Saint Vincent - Saint Teresa of[...]
Elements of Theoretical and Practical Music, following the Principles of Mr. Rameau. New Edition, by J. D'ALEMBERT: (1762) Lyon, Bruyset, 1762; octavo (202x130mm), half-title and title page, XXXVI, 23[...]
A rare find, this series of 17 volumes in raw green vellum, with raised bands on the spine, garnet morocco titles and volume numbers, marbled endpapers, and red edges; this celebrated and precious Bib[...]
Portable map of the Cologne region, in its cardboard case. By Bergue and Juliers. Published in Paris by Sieur Le Rouge, rue des Augustins, 1743. Colored map, approximately 20 x 27 cm. Case dimensions [...]
Large glazed earthenware holy water font with a rich decoration featuring an angel's head at the top, surmounting a cross carried by two angels, a Christ on Calvary in the center, cherubs on the sides[...]
A rare and beautiful copy of the History of James II, King of Great Britain. Published in Brussels by Jean Léonard, rue de la Cour, 1740. In one duodecimo volume, bound in full mottled calf, spine wit[...]
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay.**************Round pewter platter with scalloped and molded edge. Diameter: 28.5 cm. FRANCE, CIRCA 1800. In good used condition, wit[...]
A very rare heavy sword of the King's Guard Gendarmes, model (circa) 1750. This heavy sword is one of the rarest weapons in the entire French regulation armament of the Ancien Régime (old Monarchy), s[...]
Important large-scale altar tabernacle, attributable to the Italian Baroque tradition of the 18th century, finely carved in wood, white lacquered and richly water-gilded (guazzo gilding) with gold lea[...]
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay.**************Round pewter platter with scalloped and molded edge. Diameter: 28.5 cm. North Picardy Region (?), Circa 1800. In very g[...]
A Book of Chivalric Valour: in one volume, duodecimo, full calf, spine with raised bands, decorated with tools in the compartments, red ochre morocco title, marbled endpapers and edges, printed in Par[...]
These interesting memoirs, in their original edition, concern a close and faithful friend of the Overlord disgraced by Louis XIV, Nicolas Fouquet: Jean Hérault de Gourville; "Memoirs of Monsieur de Go[...]
Carved wooden sculpture with silver mountsGenoa, early 18th centuryPeriod: early decades of the 18th centuryCultural context: Ligurian school, Genoese workmanshipMaterials and technique:Carved wood in[...]
Ivory Christ figure (18cm) in its original giltwood frame. Some minor damage to the fingers, chips to the giltwood. A beautiful object in its original condition.
Refined 18th-century cantagloria, made of finely carved wood and gilded with mecca, featuring a richly decorated shaped frame adorned with scrolls, volutes and cartouches in late Baroque taste.The str[...]
Rare First Edition, in superb condition, of Jacques Lacombe's *History of the Northern Countries* (1762), a historical and descriptive work that presents an overview of the Nordic nations—Scandinavia,[...]
Superb provincial padlock from wrought and riveted iron, square in shape. Upper pin (the "vertevelle") is a horizontal rod measuring 20cm x20mm, on which the forged slider slides. It was passed throug[...]
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