Antique trinket dish. Glazed yellow terracotta. The reverse features an erotic scene. 3.6 cm high and 11 cm in diameter. Made in southwest France. Good condition
A walking stick made of mottled precious wood, inlaid with silver motifs. The elements are set into the wood and held in place by silver nails. The inlays are complete, but the non-slip tip is missing[...]
A carved and black lacquered wooden prie-dieu. The back is decorated with carved woodwork depicting Moses holding the Tablets of the Law in a radiating frame, Solomonic columns, and a foliate border. [...]
Processional, Cemetery, and Crossroads Crosses by Léo Drouyn (Izon 1816 - Bordeaux 1896). Imperial Academy of Sciences, Fine Arts, and Literature of Bordeaux. Gounouilhou Printing House in Bordeaux. F[...]
A Second Empire court sword with the head of Athena and lion heads. Bronze hilt with a symmetrical pommel featuring lion heads and the head of the helmeted goddess Athena. Vertically grooved ebony gri[...]
Use: Allows the projection of image(s) onto a vertical surface: wall, etc. Magic lantern or ball lampascope from the second half of the 19th century. Created by Auguste Lapierre, based in Paris. This [...]
A Laboite leather travel or picnic case, which can be carried by its handle or with a shoulder strap, features three compartments for three bottles. These bottles, containing wine or liqueurs, were us[...]
19th Century Napoleon III Globe, Lebègue & Cie, ParisCardboard, cast ironHeight: 57.5 cmDiameter: 33 cmFair condition, some marks visible in the photos: notably a small hole at the South Pole, some sc[...]
This dagger belongs to the stiletto family, due to its long, narrow blade. It is likely of Italian origin, based on its shape and the type of handle made of horn discs. It can be dated to the mid-19th[...]
Rare Protective Case for Seltzer Water Bottle – Late 19th Century I present to you an exceptional object of scientific and technical curiosity: a protective case for a seltzer water bottle, dating fro[...]
Small Antique Cabinet or Masterpiece in Carved Wood – Breton Style. Charming small antique cabinet made entirely of wood, richly carved with geometric and floral motifs. The doors are openwork with be[...]
19th-century artist's mannequin. Very beautiful 19th-century piece in solid wood, fully articulated. Fine model, wooden screws. Expressive and finely carved subject. Probably Italian or French. Free s[...]
[PHOTOGRAPHY] - Military album. In installments. Infantry, Cavalry, Engineers & Supply Train, Foot Artillery, Mounted Artillery, Navy, Fire Brigade, Army of Africa: Spahis, Army of Africa Infantry-Cav[...]
[PHOTOGRAPHY] - Photographic Rouen. Rouen, Published by the author, 1890; oblong quarto, 19 mounted photographs, contemporary binding, red cloth spine, gilt edges. Photographs of the most beautiful ch[...]
A period pine staircase dating from the late 19th century, which had been fixed to a wall since its creation in the clients' home. The banister has a very elegant design, typical of Parisian staircase[...]
Lefaucheux-type pinfire shotgun - Manufacture Française d'Armes et Cycles de Saint Etienne, Category D. An iconic piece from the Manufacture Française d'Armes et Cycles de Saint Etienne, dating from t[...]
Elegant turned boxwood needle case - 19th century (circa 1860-1870) in the Napoleon III style. A curiosity and piece of folk art, this turned boxwood needle case is a rare example of mid-19th-century [...]
A barrel-shaped needle case made of turned and varnished boxwood, dating from the late 19th century and in the Napoleon III style. This antique haberdashery item features an ingenious system: the uppe[...]
The upper section, with its double lyre-shaped display stand, rotates around a wooden axis ending in a turned finial. This cylindrical axis fits into a finely turned shaft, and an internal rack with a[...]
In a finely chased bronze frame with braided and beaded motifs, a centigrade thermometer with a serpentine reservoir sits on a brass plate secured by two flower-shaped cabochons on a sea-green marble [...]
Antique souvenir reliquary dating from the mid-19th century. Mother-of-pearl model with a solid silver coat of arms (hallmarked with the Minerva mark). Contains a hair embroidery typical of souvenir i[...]
PETIT (Victor) - Souvenirs of the Pyrenees. Bagnères-de-Luchon and its surroundings. Followed by Souvenirs of Cauterets and its surroundings. Bagnères-de-Luchon, Dulon Booksellers-Publishers, circa 18[...]
A beautiful 46-string harp by Erard, signed and numbered 1521, this harp was played by Xavier de Maistre. It is partially gilded and carved with winged women and palmettes. The brass fittings are engr[...]
Beautiful small French naval dagger; Napoleon III period, curved model with a triangular blade, engraved ebony handle with engraved mounts, steel scabbartrare model with orient influence
Two beautiful polished copper charlotte molds with tinned interiors, slightly different in size, each two steps above a plain plinth. Good quality, good condition, a small hanging hole on one plinth, [...]
Civic reward sword – Franco-Prussian War of 1870. Presented to Chevalier Pagel, mayor of L'Isle-Saint-Denis, at the end of the siege of Saint-Denis during the Franco-Prussian War. Alexis Jean-Baptiste[...]
A lady's percussion pistol, Napoleon III period. A luxury miniature pistol with a carved ivory grip, a finely engraved and gilded lock plate, and a bronzed steel barrel. Presented in its original blue[...]
A set of ten decorative silver and enamel spoons from various countries, depicting architectural views and iconic monuments from cities around the world. Each spoon is adorned with a finely crafted po[...]
Antique & large umbrella stand / Walking stick. Cylindrical model in earthenware with geometric decoration. Work from the second half of the 19th century. Very good condition, one hairline crack to no[...]
"Studies and research on the coins of France" M. Berry, 2 volumes plus a third devoted to plates; half-leather binding; Paris 1852-1853 Complete, in good condition with traces of use.
Jacques Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre. Paul and Virginia. 18mo, 226 pp., half-leather binding, text by Émile Lévy etched by Flameng, drawings by Giacomelli wood-engraved by Rouget and Sargent; Jouau[...]
Wax Jesus of Prague, Napoleon III period, presented under a glass dome. Original devotional object in wax, fabric, and paper, in the style of paper filigree often made by nuns. The Jesus is dressed in[...]
Description: Authentic 19th-century portable medical case, made of wood and designed to hold various medical instruments, some of which are still present. This compact and functional object testifies [...]
Superb 19th-century shooting pistol in perfect working order. All metal parts are finely engraved. The pistol retains its original patina and has not been cleaned. 39 cm
A set of 18 19th-century apothecary bottles in smoked and blown glass, with metal stoppers. Some also have cork stoppers. Acid-etched labels. Some have torn paper labels on the back. A beautiful decor[...]
Beautiful crown-shaped baking mold, set on a plain plinth (marked only 114). The crown features a series of 10 diamond points backed by geometric buttresses. Wide central chimney. Excellent condition,[...]
Superb instrument, Tangent Compass, bronze, for determining value of magnetic fields. This instrument, which is leveled on three screw feet, consists of a 22cm diameter vertical coil with wound coppe[...]
A high-quality 6mm caliber pistol, signed Dessenne A. Paris. The 23.3 cm smoothbore barrel features octagonal edges stained and patinated by use. The trigger guard, breechblock, and buttplate are fine[...]
A truly beautiful piece of craftsmanship by a master carpenter! This is a high-quality mahogany timber frame, complete with brass measuring tools. It measures 28 cm long, 16 cm high, and 14 cm wide. T[...]
French-style pyx from the early 19th century in solid silver with polychrome enamel cameos depicting saints and religious symbols. The silversmith's marks are present.
Measurements: height 33 cm, bas[...]
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