Reliquary medal ("Encolpion") of Jean-Marie Vianney (1786-1859), Curé of Ars, Patron Saint of Parish Priests. The reliquary dates from between 1905 (beatification of the Curé of Ars) and 1925 (his can[...]
The Intercom telephone by AB L.M. Ericsson, model HA 100/15 with the RE 6000 handset, is a striking example of early 20th century engineering and design. This model belongs to the so-called “self-dial[...]
A very pretty rock crystal intaglio depicting a beautiful antique profile. Bronze mount. Superb bronze-green patina. Height: 2.2 cm Width: 2 cm Thickness: 1 cm Weight: 5.30 g
Attractive parade cane from a British Army infantry regiment, part of the Scottish Division. Silver pommel and ferrule. Fair condition. Cane length: 76.5 cm. Note: A few small dents on the pommel. Pom[...]
A beautiful engraving, mounted 19th century on a card covered with laid paper, an old mount with a well-executed recessed effect. This engraving, in Latin, is held in museums and at the Metz Media Li[...]
Drum Major's Sabre of Foot Troops, Model 1822, Restoration Period. 32231. "Turkish" hilt. Short-tailed pommel molded with flowers, rosettes, and acanthus leaves, with a lion's head lid. Wooden grip co[...]
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[...]
Beautiful British Bulldog-style revolver, .320 caliber, with lovely mother-of-pearl grips. The weapon retains 90\% of its original nickel plating. Its mechanism is fully functional and the bore is mir[...]
Stello by Count Alfred de Vigny, 1953. Complete text from the first edition, 20 original engravings by Edgar Vieuxblé, including 3 double-page plates. Folded and slipcased. Numbered copy. Plus a suite[...]
Globe created to commemorate the launch of Apollo 11, carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, on July 16, 1969, to the Moon. This marked the first steps of humankind on t[...]
Beautiful oval silvered mirror, now about hundred years old, from Art Deco period. The lovely frame is made of Bakelite or another plastics precursor of period, with a hammered, reddish-brown finish[...]
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[...]
"THE DOG" 1883. Good condition with slight rubbing and wear to the binding. Notably, the spine is sun-faded and the corners are bumped. Interior is clean. Some foxing/spotting, particularly on a few p[...]
A seated wrought-iron figure with a slender body and deliberately simplified forms. Long, forward-leaning legs end in flat, slightly raised feet. The narrow torso rises to an elongated head, almost ge[...]
An ornamental figure from Assin depicting a seated figure with long, folded legs, holding a broad sword resting on his shoulder. The curved arms wrap around the lower body, accentuating the verticalit[...]
Anne Dangar 2 "Christmas log" dishesapproximately 36x14 cmNote some enamel losses, as is often the case with glazed earthenware which is fragileThe enamel remains freshI also have a broken/repaired di[...]
A decorative and practical two-compartment ceramic wall planter. This glazed earthenware piece features a warm beige tone adorned with hand-painted wavy patterns in shades of brown and green, typical [...]
Alsace/Soufflenheim Glazed ceramic tureen with a colorful floral design. The body and lid feature a pretty pattern of white daisies surrounded by green foliage, all on a wood-effect background, very c[...]
Small Asmat shield made of wood and natural pigments, surmounted by an ancestor's head. Irian Jaya, Papua New Guinea. Brought back in the 1980s. The handle on the back is in very good condition. Sligh[...]
Kogatana signed Osafune Ju Moriie in shirasayaJapan – Early Muromachi period (1394-1428)Steel, silver, copperNagasa: 13.9; Nakago: 8 cmBlade signed Osafune Ju Moriie.Notare-style hamon.Kaeri Tsuyoshi [...]
This large sculpture of a martyred saint adorned the corner of a building in Lyon, dating from the 18th or 19th century (I'm not certain). It could be Saint Sebastian, bound, but the arrows are missin[...]
A fine early 20th-century Vatican micromosaic depicting the Madonna del Perpetuo Soccorso, by Lorenzo Cassio, one of the most accomplished artists of the Studio del Mosaico, Basilica of St Peter’s, Va[...]
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[...]
A swordsman's rapier with a thick blade, Hispano-Portuguese, 17th century. The thick blade has a lenticular cross-section and a small faceted iron pommel with a rivet button, securing the guard branch[...]
I'm selling this porcelain hand, which I believe comes from a glove maker's workshop, circa 1950. It would be perfect for jewelers to display their jewelry in their shop windows. It just needs a littl[...]
Russian (ex-USSR) kyiv Meridian 212 radio, circa 1970s. Good overall condition. Works well when plugged into mains power. Signs of wear. Dimensions: (H x W x D) 28 x 28 x 13 cm. Price: €100. Ref: 4614[...]
Under its plexiglass dome, this viper skeleton has been observed by children for over 65 years… Indeed, the label from the educational materials store in Bruges only lists five digits for the telephon[...]
Babylonian Terracotta Tablet with Erotic Scene, 2100 BCE - 1600 BCETerracotta, 9.7 x 9.4 cm, height including stand 13 cmProvenance: auction Christie’s, New York, 8 June 2001, lot 337, reproduced (sol[...]
Item Condition: Some old restorations, some chips and flaws. Some imperfections on the polychrome. Condition is appropriate for age and use. See photos for complete assessment.Origin: Portugal.Materia[...]
Foot officers, column commanders, and senior non-commissioned officers could carry a cartridge pouch. This cartridge pouch is made of heavily blackened leather. Dimensions: Exterior box: 18 cm long, 5[...]
Complete tricolour braided flag cord with its tassels and loops. Complete and without snags, which is rare for these items subject to a lot of movement and are very fragile.
Date: 18th Century.Marked on the front : I I P 1796.Marked on the back: 1751 (with an angel on top).Country: Germany.Material: Pewter.Item condition: Some dents, stains and scratching along the dish. [...]
The collection of Captain Bernard Faure, a cavalry officer in the Chasseurs à Cheval (light cavalry). Born July 4, 1772, died May 17, 1844. Enlisting in 1793, he participated in the campaigns of the R[...]
A finely crafted antique Cambodian (Khmer) silver ritual offering pedestal bowl, dating to the 19th century.
The piece is shaped as a lobed lotus bud — an important symbol in Khmer Buddhist art — rai[...]
Circa: late 19th Century.Origin: Portugal.Material: Granite.Item condition: Good condition, small chips. Age appropriate wear. See photos for complete assessment.Dimensions:Height: 6.88 inches / 17.5 [...]
Period: Middle or Late Bronze Age.Date: 2nd millennium BCE.Origin: Iberian Peninsula.Material: Bronze.Provenance: Old Portuguese Private Collection.Item condition: Repaired in two places. Some chips a[...]
Complete uniform of a battalion commander or lieutenant colonel from the 15th Line Infantry Regiment (1845-1852). It comprises: - a pair of two-tone gold and silver epaulettes with large bullion finia[...]
Origin: Portugal.Material: Polychrome Wood.Circa: 18th Century.Item Condition: Some flaws and cracks along the sculpture. Age weathered surfaces. Condition is appropriate for age and use. See photos f[...]
Origin: Portugal.Material: Polychrome Wood.Circa: 18th Century.Item Condition: Some flaws and cracks along the sculpture. Age weathered surfaces. Condition is appropriate for age and use. See photos f[...]
Origin: Portugal.Material: Polychrome Wood.Circa: 18th Century.Item Condition: Small flaws and cracks along the sculpture. Age weathered surfaces. Condition is appropriate for age and use. See photos [...]
Origin: Portugal.Material: Polychrome Wood.Circa: 18th Century.Item Condition: Some flaws and cracks along the panels. Some old repairs. Age weathered surfaces. Condition is appropriate for age and us[...]
5 biscuit porcelain figures from Wedgwood. One Wedgwood porcelain box. One Wedgwood bowl. One biscuit porcelain box. One biscuit porcelain box. One polychrome child figure. All 5 figures are in perfec[...]
Circular Reliquary – Saint Louise de Marillac – ex ossibus – with Authentication (1939) Circular reliquary in gilt metal, decorated in relief with a band of radiating flowers, resting on two integrate[...]
The first three books in the series on traditional Japanese tattoos, each containing 1000 photos of tattoos. The outer cover of book 1 is slightly damaged. Book 2 is slightly detached from its cover. [...]
Gilded wooden reliquary containing the relic of Saint Joseph Cottolengo -Wax seals on the back - original gilded frame, relic from the mid-19th century. The frame appears older, probably used later to[...]
Book exclusively about Japanese women's tattoos. The outer cover is slightly bulky on both sides, but the inner cover is fine. There's a sticker mark on the last page without a photo. Shipping costs e[...]
Superb pair of angels in polychrome and gilded wood dating from the 16th century. Each angel holds a chalice and features finely carved details as well as an authentic aged patina. Mounted on modern s[...]
Couesnon SA Silver-plated metal slide trombone, model 309, Monopole type, No. 442, presented in its complete original case and accompanied by its test certificate signed and dated by H. Couillaud, Par[...]
Reference art book on traditional Japanese tattoos. In English. 250 pages. In excellent condition. The bottom corners are very slightly creased. See photos. This book is currently hard to find. Shippi[...]
A piece by the firm of George OULON, a silversmith active in Paris from 1890 to 1913, in Mannheim bronze, on a later glass base. Dimensions: 13 cm high (for the cruets). Good condition. Reference 749-[...]
Silver-plated metal holy water bucket, 18th century. Height 21.5 cm, Height to handles 24.5 cm, Neck diameter 15.5 cm, Base diameter 9.5 cm. Shipping costs: France €20, Europe €30, Other destinations [...]
Large polychrome wooden boatman's (or bargeman's) cross, adorned with the principal instruments of the Passion: angels sounding trumpets, a boat, and roosters. Two praying figures flank the cross. Fol[...]
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