Large reliquary box in mauve-gray and gold lacquered wood. This is a piece of unusual dimensions. On a rectangular base, the sarcophagus-shaped box is decorated with cherub heads at the corners, and a[...]
Rare chest of the general farmers, in very good condition, and complete, having served from LOUIS XIV until the RESTORATION; it includes two seals, one royal and one of the empire, as well as a bookle[...]
Antique and beautiful diptych sundial from the end of the 18th century. Wooden model decorated with garlands of foliage. Has its original reverse leaves. 7cm x 4.5cm (folded). Very good condition.
18th century solid silver belt or hat buckle. Cast silver simulating a double paving of faceted stones, movable central axis with two prongs. Partial hallmark for small works struck between 1783 & 178[...]
Pair of oval-shaped reliquaries, each composed of a statuette, the Holy Spirit, and a medallion in Nevers enamel. Relics enhanced with paperolles. 18th century period. 32.1 x 24.6 cm
Here is a carved wooden statue from the 18th century, representing St Joseph and Jesus, these representations of fatherhood are much rarer than the one with Mary. It is patinated in gray and it suits [...]
Lettre de cachet signée Louis XVI et par le Ministre de la Guerre le Maréchal de Castries
Versailles le 8 octobre 1784
Cachet plaqué
Les lettres de cachet sont des manifestations discrètes et pers[...]
Incomplete but interesting tail series of the History of the Gallican Church, dedicated to Our Lords of the Clergy; by Jacques Longueval. Regional publication: "In Nismes, at Gaude, Père, Fils & Compa[...]
Hunting Saber - France, 2nd Half 18th CenturyCurved blade with a wide central fuller, single-edged and counter-edged.Brass guard with a knot-shaped frontal ring and two qullons. Checkered ivory knuckl[...]
Louis XVI eucharistic throne in gilded wood in silver and mecca and ivory lacquer. Sicily late 18th century. The price refers only to the throne, excluding the statue of the Madonna
Sabre of officer of the National Volunteers of 1789 with rotating guard, revolutionary period, XVIII°.Sabre called "petit Montmorency" of officer of the National Volunteers with slightly curved blade [...]
Printed in Milan at the very end of the 18th century, from the typography of Francesco Sonzogne di Gin. Battisa Librajo-Stampatore. Corsia de' Served No. 596. Complete work of this meeting of Poems by[...]
This interesting example of 18th century medical instruments is in beautiful condition and still contains its dark horn or tortoiseshell bleeding torches whose impeccable blades are marked PARIS. Silv[...]
18th century BASSINOIRE, in chiseled and openwork embossed lairon, decorated with a radiant sun with gaudron and a fleur-de-lis in its center. Height: 41 cm. Diameter: 32 cm. Thickness 13 cm. Good gen[...]
Rare small 18th century diorama in its original box frame. Against a backdrop of a village festival with orchestra and dances, a peasant and his goat in spun glass seem to be attending these festiviti[...]
White glazed earthenware cheese dish with two scroll-shaped handles, resting on three small feet. Late 18th or early 19th century. Dimensions: maximum width: 15 cm - height 7.5 cm. Good general condit[...]
The Musketeers:The King's Company of Musketeers, better known as the Musketeers of the Guard, was an elite French military unit founded in 1622. During their existence, the Musketeers served as part o[...]
In a beautiful volume In 12, full speckled sheepskin, ribbed spine, boxes decorated with thistle irons, ochre morocco title, marbled guards and edges: "The Ornaments of Memory", or "the Brilliant Feat[...]
A curious object, this sprinkler created from a blue glass bottle stopper, to which a metal lid with holes has been added. The base, gadrooned and very slightly domed, is therefore not initially inten[...]
Late 18th century silver-plated copper holy water bucket with gadrooned decorations. Bronze base and handle. Original zinc receptacle. Brass sprinkler and wooden handle, late 18th - early 19th century[...]
Corkscrew in its wrought iron screw case, the flat wick with two grooves, the slightly faceted ring decorated with diamond shapes. Late 18th century period. Dimensions: length 16 cm. Good general cond[...]
Christ in polychrome carved wood 18th century folk artDimensions: cross 35.6 cm x 14.6 cmChrist alone 14.3 cm x 10cmPrice not negotiable. Payment by check or bank transfer. Shipping costs 13 euros Col[...]
1 printed 24 In-4 Year 2 [1793-1794] "Paris, Imprimerie nationale exécutif du Louvre, Year II of the Republic". B on Printed 24 pages of the Constitution of Year 1: it consists of a declaration of the[...]
In a beautiful First Empire binding, printed in Paris, at Sorin, Bookseller, rue de la Juiverie, next to the Church of the Magdeleine M. DCC. LXXX. (1780), label of Bookseller in Paris "Méquignon", bi[...]
Elegant Christ on the cross depicted on a blackened wooden cross. The latter is decorated at its feet with a skull with two bones symbolizing the Memento Mori, good general condition.
Large revolutionary pike model 1792 manufactured by decree of August 3, urgently in the national workshops with the aim of equipping the revolutionary armies
Revolutionary period, circa 1792, officer's sabre of the National Volunteers, 18th century.Sabre without scabbard with brass mount and plumed helmet pommel with lion's head and long tail.Fuse covered [...]
Double-Sided Illuminated Page with the Coat of Arms of the Boyer Family, Languedoc, 18th Century. Gold, a bull passant, gules, with its tail between its legs, with an azure chief charged with a silver[...]
Virgin in carved wood and polychrome stucco. Superb drapery shapes, great attention to detail, particularly well-preserved colors, a few small missing pieces here and there, few things, and that the q[...]
Large hammered copper ferrat – stamped JMBERT FILS France, late 18th – early 19th century A very beautiful piece of craftsmanship in red copper with a large capacity, this ferrat, or liquid measure, i[...]
Remarkable edition of the Works of Mr. Palissot, new edition considerably enlarged, enriched with figures. Complete in 6 Volumes in 8 of 1777 in Liège, at Clément Plomteux, Printer of Messeigneurs les[...]
Rare gadget cane with superb polychrome pearl handle decorated with flowers and medallion representing an angel painted on the top of the handle. Presence of a salt bottle inside. Superb ring in ornat[...]
Louis XVI period fashion mannequin circa 1770, 85 cm tall; a model that allowed milliners at their clients' homes, at the Queen's court for example, to dress their offerings on the spot. A mannequin l[...]
Old and pretty blown glass bottle with some visible bubbles in the body of the glass and streaks on the neck. This bottle is from the 18th century around 1780 In good condition with some wear and tear[...]
Beautiful spoon from blond horn speckled of dark, round and hollow spoon, flat handle ending as turning. The flat of handle is finely engraved, under a crown, with the initials R i A. Below, a crissc[...]
Coming from Lombardy and a private chapel on the shores of Lake Como, we present this original and rare wall crucifix composed of a patinated bronze Christ mounted on a carved, openwork, and gilded wo[...]
ALMANAC of Honest People in Paris, 1793. Small duodecimo. Rare FIRST EDITION of this revolutionary almanac by Louis Ventre de La Touloubre (1746-1816), known as Galart de Montjoye (Tourneux), which en[...]
Complete Works Abbot Gabriel Bonnot de Mably in Lyon at JB Delamolliere 1792 12 volumes in-8 COMPLETE (rare to have the whole set) Some foxing, but nothing serious (see photos) Full base of the period[...]
A Christian cross...With a reliquary in the center of the cross...Made of cast bronze with chiseling...It must have been partly silver plated with other parts gilded...Wear over time has greatly dimin[...]
Lamp in shape of a nave with a closed reservoir, made of thick iron, burning on open flame, used in mines, but also at home, lock of hatch above in shape of a rooster, forged and cut. Overhanging fing[...]
Metal medal depicting Louis XVI in a wooden frame. France, 19th century. Condition: Good general condition, some chips on the frame. Dimensions: H 13.5 x W 10 x D 0.8 cm.
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