Arabic Knife Called Khadaam - Yemen, Mid 20th CenturyThis type of dagger is called khadaam in Arabic. It means "servant". It was worn in pair with the jambiya and had a utilitarian function. Curved bl[...]
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[...]
Set of two beautiful original solid hardwood bowling balls. Originating from southern Europe, 18th century. Traces of wood-boring insects, but not active. Beautiful color. On a stand.
Cast bronze bell decorated with friezes of saints and angels, surmounted by a cross. Work from the end of the 16th century. Good condition, missing the clapper. Height 19 cm. Diameter 10 cm.
Antique bronze MORTAR, with two handles bearing the coat of arms, inscription around the neck. In its original condition. Height 12.5 cm. Diameter 14.5 cm.
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[...]
Epreuve originale réalisée en 1592. Maurice Bouguereau cartographe.1 rousseur marquée dans l’étang de Vandeuil.Très bon état.Format feuille : 55 x 41 cm.Format gravure : 46 x 33,5 cm.Original antique [...]
Cylindrical in shape, here is a very curious mirror. In light brown silk moire, very beautiful embroidery work with silver and gold thread (perhaps brass), on the border, the outer cover, and the back[...]
Antique Opticians box set of test lenses, circa 1900. In 1845, Emil Busch inherited the family-owned optical instrument company "Optische Anstalt Rathenow" founded in 1801. In 1852 he started to pro[...]
Pretty and rare oval enamel plaque painted on copper representing the laying of Christ in the tomb. It is presented in a 17th century carved and gilded wooden frame, original gilding. Apart from a sma[...]
Portable, oblong-shaped urinal with a handle: "This container was initially used by ladies for "imperious urination", under the crinoline, during the endless sermons of the abbot of the same name" (G.[...]
Virgin's dress. Wood, metal. Spanish school, 17th century. It has defects (hand, etc.). Polychrome wooden sculpture of a woman, with the head, neck, and hands carved and polychromed in detail, a sketc[...]
Album of 34 plates on French military costumes and a few others with foreign costumes. Note: some pages have a tear at the bottom and one is missing, see photos.
Virgin of Vestir or Saint. Carved and polychrome wood, etc. Spanish school, 17th century; later clothing. It is damaged. Polychrome wooden sculpture of the vestment type or dressing gown that includes[...]
Large pewter dish Religious Art of the 18th century. Decorated in chiseling of the virgin and child or Madonna. Hallmark to identify, see photo N° 5. Good general condition, with light scratches. Diam[...]
Louis Léon Joseph Lebret (born in 1862) spent ten years working for the Louis Lot factory, where he learned the trade of flute maker. In 1888, he established an independent workshop in Paris and devot[...]
The shako is an emblematic element of the French military uniform under the Empire. This headgear, adopted at the beginning of the 19th century, combines elegance and functionality, offering moderate [...]
a woman carved in ivory lying on a wooden table carved with red and gold draperies. her bust opens and reveals the fetus and intestines. the right arm is folded and it is detached
Spinning wheel masterpiece or toy from the early 20th century made by H. Zenner (engraved signature on the back of the pedal). Made of exotic red wood (mahogany?) and fine turned bone decorations. Ver[...]
BICORN HAT OF MUSKETEERS OF THE KING'S MILITARY HOUSE, second company "BLACK MUSKETEERS", for riding school dress, 1814 model, Restoration. 29236 Black "Flemish" felt hat; H of the front part from the[...]
Upper part of a talisman ring, featuring a carefully and meticulously drawn fish, with marked fin and dorsal ridges, the whole presents beautiful naturalistic shapes. Turquoise blue earthenware with b[...]
Scarab with naturalistic forms, the upper part engraved, and on the reverse an eight-pointed star, also represented by incision. The entire object is finely carved and polished, with particular attent[...]
Miniature amulet representing a traditional Egyptian headrest, finely carved in black stone. The object faithfully reproduces the classic structure: rectangular base, slightly narrowed vertical shaft,[...]
PROUDHON (Pierre-Joseph) - Complete Works. On Justice in the Revolution and in the Church. Paris, Marcel Rivière, 1930-1935; in-8, 489 + 476 + 623 + 503 pp., paperback. All 4 volumes. New edition with[...]
Beautiful and ancient triptych in bone or marine ivory, with two doors representing saints in prayer, at the top in the center a coat of arms, the bottom decorated with leaves, walnut surround. Announ[...]
Victorian Silver Humidor Double Lidded Cigar Box by Wright & Davies London 1883 An impressive antique Victorian cigar humidor desk box, crafted in London by Wright & Davies in 1883. Made from fine sol[...]
A bronze and iron power scepter. The round head supports an elegant crested hairstyle. A wrought iron blade is planted vertically in the mouth. Patina of use. Cyrille Morgoulis Paris Collection. Heigh[...]
Bicorne of aspirant or officer of the Third Republic Navy.- bicorne in black felt, highlighted with a wide woven silk braid, representing a race of naval anchors inscribed in a garland of oak leaves, [...]
Genuine Tengu-type Menpō – Authentic and Rare Piece I offer here an authentic Japanese Tengu-type Menpō, with a striking and traditional design. This face mask, used by the samurai, is a rare piece, e[...]
Directoire period - Consulate - 1st Empire, Hussar sabre, light cavalry with scabbard, 18th-19th century. Pommel with Leonine face with rivet button and long tail. Flat joint arc at right angle. Quill[...]
Tellem Neckrest – Mali, XI-XVI CenturyUsed in funerary rites, this wooden neckrest comes from the Tellem culture, which inhabited the cliffs of Bandiagara between the 11th and 16th centuries, before t[...]
Knife called Basakpwa - Congo, Yakoma, Sango, Ngbandi... Collected Around 1910Vernacular name: basakpwaThis knife is part of a batch of other weapons that I acquired from the inheritance of Aimée Wint[...]
Daisho, late EDO early Meiji period mounting Katana 74 cm blade Tanto 33.5 cm No signature Tempering: sambon suji Iron tsuba on the katana, kogai on the tanto Brown and gold lacquered scabbards mounte[...]
The elegance and mastery of the art of Japanese blacksmithingThis Shinto period (Edo era) katana illustrates the excellence of Japanese blacksmiths at a time when the craftsmanship and aesthetics of w[...]
Servant dog, bronze with brown patina from the 19th century, pyrogenic object which at the time served as a scraper for matches. Good condition. Height 8.5 cm, diameter of the base 5 cm.- This object [...]
Dating: 1963 Origin: France, Mende – Creation for the French Federation of Mountain Economy Rare decorative dish in glazed ceramic, made in 1963 by H. Constans, representing a stylized evocation of th[...]
Dating: Late 19th – early 20th century Origin: Southern France (probably Languedoc or Cévennes) A Protestant symbol of hope and identity – Huguenot cross carved in wood This Huguenot cross in carved w[...]
Dha type knife of the Lü and Shan ethnic groups - South East Asia, late 19th early 20th century (2)The Lü and Shan ethnic groups are widely distributed across the territories of North Vietnam, Laos, B[...]
Silver/vermeil cigarette box, 800°/°° boar's head for Paris, rectangular shape, rounded corners, flat, covered on both sides with natural snakeskin, cut with a black enamel band, automatic opening on [...]
BladeHIRA TSUKURI shaped blade signed Bôshû ju KiyonagaNagako (blade tang) Ha Hagari Kuri JiriYakiba (tempering line) GUNOME typeThe Nagasa (blade length) 28.5 cmSome kizuSaya (scabbard)37.5 cm, in le[...]
Mortar and pestle. Bronze. 17th century. Mortar with a circular base, cylindrical body and slightly outwardly flared mouth, decorated with a series of smooth horizontal moldings arranged both at the b[...]
This is a very rare advertising figurine of a stylish young man, used for tobacco promotion. Made of plaster, it is full of amusing details. On his head, a folded newspaper as a hat, with visible insc[...]
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[...]
Mascot, emblem of the hood of a 1950 Ford Vedette car. Very good general condition with traces of use. See photos. Length 36.5 cm, width at the widest point 12.5 cm. Documentation Photo N°5.- This ite[...]
Unbleached silk veil. Embroidered work surrounds a depiction of Saint Francis of Assisi. The embrace posture is a common motif in Franciscan mysticism, where Francis is depicted embracing the cross or[...]
The collection of 4 small copper blowtorches of slightly different sizes and models, each has its wick in its reservoir, beautiful condition, pretty little collection
Small hookah base in bidri - India, possibly Deccan, 18th-19th century Bidri is an Indian damascene technique that involves damascene silver onto a copper and zinc alloy. Unfortunately, on this exampl[...]
Solid silver sculpture placed on a column representing the crowned Virgin holding the child Jesus on her arm. A dove is placed on the hand of Jesus, symbol of the Holy Spirit. The crown and the cross [...]
Elegant cane with ivory handle and tip, two ivory eyelets for the strap (in recent leather) and light wood shaft. Signature engraved at the base of the handle "Wilsun Paris".
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