Large key in wrought iron, with a large, finely chiseled E-shaped bit.
Usual wear attesting that the key has been used a lot and was not purely decorative or of mastery.
18th or early 19th [...]
A beautiful set of three embossed pewter dishes, diameters 22.5. 25.5 and 34 cm. One with a baptismal scene, a representation of the Sacred Heart and an image of summer. 18th century pewter, diameters[...]
Superb contoured dish, slightly hollow, in good condition (it rings like a bell), the superbly openwork border develops a trellis decoration on which an empelopsis is hung. It's as beautiful as lace.
[...]
Barthélémy Faujas de Saint-Fond (1741-1816)
Recherches sur les volcans éteints du Vivarais et du Velay;
avec un Discours sur les Volcans brûlans, des Mémoires analytiques
sur les Schorls, la Zéolit[...]
Charming collector's cane from the 18th/early 19th century, monoxyl and decorated with a rare decoration, of an ecclesiastic.
This cane, called "Curé's", is distinguished by its finely carved shaf[...]
Flintlock travel pistol, 18th century. Flintlock in front bearing gooseneck dog. Round barrel with muzzle bulge and sides at the height of the thunder which bears punches "A & C" and other illegible. [...]
Map of Normandy dated 1780 executed by Duperrier engineer Geographer in Rouen. In a posterior frame (20th) view format 68cm X 49cm, with frame 77.5cm X 58cm.
Object of curiosity, this miniature piece of furniture represents the facade of a beautiful building, with cornice and architrave, in the center a door, surmounted by a transom with a diamond pattern [...]
Bilboquet is a game of skill composed of a rod, connected by a cord to a ball pierced by one hole whose diameter fits the rod. Its French name comes from Bil le Bocquet, which refers to the tip of a j[...]
Two pewter pitchers, one engraved with a floral garland, name and date 1802. Poussier à deux grands. The other simpler but also early 19th century. Beautiful patina. Price for two pieces.
Beautiful lorgnette with three draws in shagreen and gilded brass signed Au Griffon Quai de l'Horloge in Paris. Sign of Rochette C.1790 Good optical and working condition.
Insignia of deputy to the Legislative Assembly instituted by decree of July 12, 1792, in chased bronze and gilded with mercury, the Tables of the Law enamelled white, marked in gold letters: "Droits d[...]
Large silk flag flag of the National Guard of Montigny. Composed of three ivory silk swaths. Marked "National Guard of Montigny" and in a triangle "militia of Montigny" In the center appears in a meda[...]
School of the first half of the 19th century.
Round snuffbox in the style of the 18th century decorated with a miniature depicting a young fisherman.
Bears a JB Huet signature.
Diameter: 6.5cm.
Beautiful object: a wrought iron luminaire, swivel chandelier and workbench leaflet, called "St François" in use during 18th and 19th centuries in craftsmen's workshops. D'Allemagne french collection [...]
Probably a baby doll, circa 1780. Period glazed cardboard box.
The interior rock decor is probably later - glass changed.
Attention because of its great fragility, no shipping possible!
YART (The Abbot) - Idea of English poetry or translation of the best English poets, who have not yet appeared in our language, with a judgment on their works, & a comparison of their poems with those [...]
VOLTAIRE - Philosophical letter. Berlin, At the expense of the Company, 1774; in-8, 151 pp., full contemporary marbled calfskin binding, decorated smooth spine, title label in red morocco, marbled edg[...]
VERNEREY (Mauritius) - Exposition of the foundations of the religion of Jesus Christ, or the proofs of this religion explained to the faithful by requests and answers. Arbois, Chez les frères Javel et[...]
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF PANCKOUCKE - Methodical Encyclopedia, or by order of Matters. Dictionary of all species of hunts. Followed by Dictionary of all species of peaches. Paris, Chez A. Agasse, year I[...]
SANADON (PN) - Prayers and Christian instructions, to start & end the day well, to hear the High & Low Mass holy, & to fruitfully approach the Sacraments of Penance & Eucharist. Paris, Chez Charles-Pi[...]
JF LAHARPE "High School or Course in Ancient and Modern Literature" AN VII (1798 - 1799) In Paris, Chez Agasse 16 TOMES In all: 19 Volumes Volume 3 x 2 Volume 11 x 2 Volume 16 x 2 Format In-8 21 x 13 [...]
Saber of a Royalist officer from the army emigrated to England, French Revolution period.
This saber requires a detailed analysis
BLADE: It is an 18th century infantry officer's blade, French with 2[...]
Très beau crucifix d'époque Napoléon III,
De style Louis XVI , il développe un décor de filets rubans croisés , de feuillages d'acanthes et de guirlandes de fleurs .
En bronze pour le cadre , l'âm[...]
[MIRABEAU] - Lettres de cachet and state prisons, posthumous work, composed in 1778. Hamburg, se, 1784; in-8, XII-275 + IV-184 pp., period half-parchment binding with corners, spine with 5 raised band[...]
Naval officer's box pistol with 2 superimposed removable barrels, 18th century. Pistol with removable and superimposed bronze round barrels of caliber 11 m/m, partly scratched. Chest marked on one sid[...]
Rare manuscript "Overview of the trade balance of France year 1792" Set of statement of the population of finances and military forces of the main powers of Europe. Dimensions: approximately 96 x 63 c[...]
Magnificent and rare manuscript of the extent of the population and the contributions of France following the order of the new division of the republic in 84. In the state (see photos) Dimensions: app[...]
We present this small reliquary with paperolles late 18th early 19th century. St Therese St Augustin St Désiré St Pierre. Of unusual shape, it is in good used condition and originates from Aude. For d[...]
[GRANDJACQUET (The abbot)] - The muse of a theologian of Mont-Jura, or collection of small poems & pamphlets of a doctor of theology by the abbot Gr ***. Lausanne, se, 1776; in-8, XVI-148 + 207 pp., c[...]
DAVID - Research on how bleeding works and on the effects it produces relative to the part where it is done. Paris, Chez Dessaint Junior, 1762; in-12, XXIV-333 pp. + approval and privilege, period ful[...]
BURKE (Edmund) - Reflections on the revolution in France, and on the proceedings of certain societies in London, relating to this event. Paris, Chez Laurent, 1790; in-8, VIII-536 + 8 + 8, contemporary[...]
BONNEVILLE - Memoirs on the art of war of Maurice Comte de Saxe, duke of Courlande and of Semigalle marshal of the armies of SMTC &c., &c. New edition conforming to the original and increased by the T[...]
BOCCACE (Jean) - Il decamerone di Giovani Boccaccio. London, se, 1774; in-12, in frontispiece a portrait of the author, XXIV-490 + 471 pp., full speckled calf bindings of the time, spine decorated wit[...]
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY - General table of contents of the decrees issued by the National-Constituent Assembly in 1791. Paris, Chez Baudouin printer of the National Assembly, 1792; in-8, II-303 pp., contemp[...]
The circular base of the microscope carries in its center an orifice where a flat mirror is engaged mounted on an adjustable bracket. From this base rise three columns in the shape of an S which suppo[...]
RARE ALMANACH EMBROIDERED CIRCA 1785
COMMEMORATING THE BIRTH OF THE DUKE OF NORMANDY
Étrennes historiques et galantes des François.
Paris, chez Jubert Doreur rue St Jacques, w.d. [circa 1785].
For[...]
Portable octagonal equinoctial sundial in gilded brass 18th century, signed on the back Andreas Vogler (1730 - 1800) (And Vogl). , compass maker in Augsburg around 1750. Upper plate engraved with flo[...]
The oval-shaped covered vegetable dish in hammered and gilded copper, with a gilt bronze fretel, bud and leaves of very good quality oval vegetable dish: 35.5 x 20 x 12 cm
The office of the fortnight of Easter, for the use of Rome, in Latin and in French dedicated to the Queen. In Paris at Hansy's. 611 pages. 1775 Garnet full morocco binding. Back with raised bands, gol[...]
Astonishing object, fruit wood, fully folding, inspired by oriental Koran holders, base, designed like a portly Louis XV regional sideboard, presents on centre a remarkable high relief: a sword thro[...]
French work, 18th century Transition Louis XVI / Directory Small chest of drawers all in marquetry and gilded bronze, opening with three drawers on the front. Topped with its original gray marble, tro[...]
This half vase, treated in trompe l'oeil, was intended for representatives of porcelain objects, to facilitate their transport and presentation to future buyers. This vase presents a copy of the portr[...]
Large 18th century candlestick in silver metal in the shape of a tetragram decorated with the Hebrew inscription of God of Israel, claw feet and garlands. Was previously electrified
Old travel reliquary from the second half of the 19th century. Exterior in striped silk typical of the Louis XVI style. Interior containing a pretty glazed paperolle. Very good condition.
Beautiful object, turned boxwood, the seal part engraved of a Radiant Delta in the name of Yahveh surrounded by laurels, down, two initials: FT.
This delta Radiating from the biblical tradition, (mee[...]
Book "The Crushed Masons" LARUDAN (abbot) 1762, XVIII°. Continuation of the book entitled "The Order of Freemasons Betrayed". Amsterdam, SE 1762 - IN-12, frontispiece engraved and drawn by S. FOKKE, 3[...]
Charming 18th century copper painting of Saint John the Baptist "in his own juice". Old but 19th century frame. Dimensions of the painting: 16/13.5 cm Dimension with the frame: 21/24 cm
Beautiful 42cm palatre lock, late 18th century, iron, wrought iron and bronze, a French model, extremely rare and elegant.
The principle: on one side, asymmetric forged key with a zig-zag bit control[...]
18th century tobacco grater with carved decoration.
The grater is oblong in shape, slightly pear-shaped. The lid is carved in low relief with a beggar with a wooden leg, wearing a large feathered h[...]
Walloon with the "LOUP DE PASSAU COURANT", model 1772, for the cavalry or the gendarmerie, LOUIS XVI period, XVIII°. Periform pommel. 2 branches of main guards with superimposed balls connected and by[...]
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