A set of five antique pétanque balls, with a hardwood core entirely covered in dense and regular forged steel studs with a uniform scale pattern. Late 19th or early 20th century. Good overall conditio[...]
Rare out-of-print volumes of "Light Cavalry from 1845 to 1915" by Louis Delpérier, André Jouineau, and Bertrand Malvaux. These two beautiful volumes contain numerous photographs and documents. Total d[...]
A finely made small 19th-century “dague de vertu” / female self-defense stiletto, featuring a carved ivory handle with longitudinal fluting and natural age patina.
The elegant silver-coloured metal g[...]
Chiseled hilt adorned with a floral design and beautiful remnants of gilding, blackened buffalo horn grip with filigree, finely stamped blade with a hollowed edge and fuller, marked on the spine: "Man[...]
Superb Christmas bauble in the shape of a bunch of grapes, made of eglomisé glass. This one is antique and in good condition. It has its original bronze hook. End of 19th century.
[BIBLIOGRAPHY] - CHARAVAY (Gabriel) - Autograph letters comprising the collection of Mr. Alfred Bovet, described by Etienne Charavay. Printed under the direction of Fernand Calmettes. Paris, Librairie[...]
Antique 18-karat gold thimble from the Parisian firm of AUCOC (jeweler and goldsmith). Late 19th century. Eagle's head hallmark. Sold with its original custom-made case. Thimble: 2.3 cm long / 1.7 cm [...]
Chassepot rifle stamped with a marine anchor in the stock and on the butt plate (partially visible), engraved "Manufacture nationale de St Etienne mle 1866" and dated 1870 on the barrel, walnut stock [...]
Rotunda coat of the 2nd Cuirassier Regiment of the Imperial Guard, Model 1854, Second Empire. 32155-1. Made of madder-red cloth, fastening straight with five small wooden buttons covered in madder-red[...]
A very large church nativity scene. Late 19th or early 20th century. Only the infant Jesus bears an incised signature on the back (difficult to read: see photo). Polychrome plaster. Composed of: * Mar[...]
A magnificent example of a Victorian lawyer's wig, preserved in its original case. The wig is made from horsehair and is of exceptional quality. It has a label sewn inside that reads "Patentee. Ravens[...]
Romantic bronze dagger with its scabbard. 19th century. 26.8 cm high. Blade 13.6 cm. Very pretty dagger decorated with a knight holding his sword, on the scabbard, lion heads and armor.
Miniature 19th-century playing cards. 52 cartes (complet)18x13 mm. Plain pink backs. Part of the original case. Signed "C. L. Wüst Frankfurt M." on the ace of hearts.This refers to the master cardmake[...]
[ART] - Le Charivari, from November 15, 1841 to March 31, 1842. Paris, At the magazine's offices, 1841-1842; folio, approximately 500 pp., half brown calf binding, smooth spine, marbled edges. Numerou[...]
Wall-mounted public mailbox known as "Mougeotte" - 1st model. Manufactured by L. Delachanal in Paris. This type of mailbox was put into service following a circular dated November 15, 1900, issued by [...]
Antique reliquary for a statue dating from the mid-19th century. Heart-shaped ex-voto. Mother-of-pearl and tassel adorned with rhinestones. 9 cm high. Very good condition.
Pair of pistols in very good condition and perfect mechanical working order. The rifled barrels bear the ELG proof mark and both have the same serial number: 3460. The top of the barrel is inscribed "[...]
Four-barreled pepperbox pistol "Mariette Patented". 7mm caliber with forced ball. Renaissance-style stock, manufactured between 1850 and 1870. The ring-shaped trigger raises a hammer under the receive[...]
A wooden doll's high chair, circa 1880–1920, featuring a spindle-back design, rounded armrests, and a caned seat. The frame has tall, slightly flared legs and several reinforcing spindles. The chair i[...]
19th-century hunting dagger. Stag horn handle decorated with three acorns, crossguard with stag hooves; scallop shell guard. Flat blade decorated with foliage, branches, and acanthus leaves. Black lea[...]
Signed on the barrels "Fni par Prebat Breveté à Paris". Saint-Étienne proof marks. Barrel rifled with some pitting, retaining the original bluing. Mechanisms in perfect working order. Various and mott[...]
[AGRICULTURE] - NOËL (Arthur) - Essay on artificial replanting and the restoration of gaps and clearings in forests. Paris, Librairie Agricole de la Maison Rustique, 1882; octavo, XXXI-351 pp. + 3 pla[...]
93 cm high for its base, 69.5 cm for the horn alone, 23.5 cm high for the support by 14 x 14 cm at the base. Beautiful, very decorative set in good overall condition despite damage to the base of one [...]
Double-barreled pinfire pistol, Lefaucheux system, Second Empire. 8.5cm rifled round barrel, 12mm pinfire caliber. Engraved frame with floral motif. Walnut stock. The weapon is in very good condition.[...]
Elegant side-by-side pinfire shotgun, 16 gauge, signed M. Bernard. The barrel is unlocked by pushing forward on the breechblock at the trigger guard. Barrel length: 83.8 cm. Overall length: 1.22 m. Co[...]
Two black leather toggle straps. Origin: France. Dimensions: 7.5 cm high x 11 cm wide, 7 cm high x 11 cm wide. Condition: Good used condition. Shipping: Colissimo
Silver match cases, partly enameled, decorated with flowers and a cartouche in the shape of a coat of arms, worn pyrogen, 19th century, weight; 25.7 g.
Louvetier Folding Knife; Large folding knife from Châtellerault. Circa 1850. France. Double-beveled dagger blade. Locked open by a pivot lock. Silvered "wolf's head" bolsters. Rolled brass liner, fine[...]
A powerful, original Kaskara sword belonging to a Sudanese Mahdi dervish, dating from around 1870, with its original leather scabbard. One splint is missing. The blade is 97 cm long, 5 cm wide at the [...]
By far the most important treatise on Roman and Greek Antiquities, in a handsome octavo volume, half-bound in red morocco, spine with raised bands, reinforced corners, gilt tooling in the compartments[...]
Antique reliquary medallion. Solid silver mount with sulphide inlays. Very fine cameo profile of Pope Leo XIII on a shell. The reverse contains a relic of Isidore de Loor. Large model measuring 10 cm [...]
Antique reliquary for a statue dating from the mid-19th century. Heart-shaped ex-voto. Tassel model adorned with rhinestones. 11 cm high. Very good condition
Antique wall-mounted holy water font dating from the second half of the 19th century. Very pointed arch shape inspired by the Neo-Gothic style. Bronze body with a double patina of green and gold. In i[...]
[AGRICULTURE] - MATHIEU (A.) - Forest Flora. Description and history of the woody plants that grow spontaneously in France and of the important species of Algeria. Paris, Berger-Levrault, Bouchard-Huz[...]
A beautiful three-part theodolite, signed by the CABASSON company. Founded 1791 on Rue de la Chaussée-d'Antin. Workshops and Shops: 29 Rue Joubert, Paris. Our model dates from the 1870s/90s. Overall [...]
A radiating monstrance in gilt bronze, worked in matte and burnished finishes, from the Napoleon III period, 19th century. Resting on a quatrefoil base decorated with cherubs. The radiating lunette is[...]
Adjustable height piano stool with a 12cm range of adjustment. The seat is upholstered in petit point tapestry. Lowest height 50cm, highest height 62cm. Shipped by us with custom packaging and insuran[...]
A rare Roman Catholic parishioner's book from 1889 by Gruel and Engelmann, the binding is of very high quality and signed by Gruel. The clasps are silver. Overall very good condition, one cover slight[...]
Rare leather-lined trousers of a Mounted Artilleryman from the early Third Republic, made by Alexis Godillot, dated 1873. Condition: Needs restoration, numerous moth holes. Can, however, be mounted on[...]
Beautiful meerschaum pipe with a lovely patina; the lid is made of metal and horn. This model is in very good overall condition; it is different and less conventional.
Beautiful meerschaum pipe depicting a young gallant. The details are very fine. The bowl shows signs of wear. This pipe is in good condition and comes with its leather case and a functional clasp. Ver[...]
Beautiful meerschaum pipe depicting a Breton fisherman. The object is in excellent condition with a lovely ivory patina. Interesting details. Very decorative.
Silver filigree reliquary of the Holy Cross and St. Joseph, Aloysius Gonzaga, Margaret of the Virgin Mary, and the vestment of the Blessed Virgin Mary.Dimensions: 10 x 8.5 cm
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