Flintlock pistol, "tromblon". Louis XV, 18th century. No markings. Used condition, missing ramrod, oxidation and signs of wear, hammer holding the weapon. Approximately 24cm long, approximately 2.5cm [...]
Advertising figurine representing the two famous dogs of the Black and White Whisky brand (black Scottish Terrier and white West Highland White Terrier). An iconic latex piece from the 1930s for colle[...]
Large hunting knife with a steel blade, late 19th century. Hallmark on the blade to be deciphered. Blackened wood handle. Very sharp blade with a hallmark on its flat. Slightly blunted point. Length: [...]
Russian icon depicting Saint John the Baptist, Saint John the Forerunner. Egg tempera on a curved wooden panel, 19th century. Minor paint losses throughout (see photos). Shipping within mainland Franc[...]
On its 18th-century gilded wooden base. Elegant polychrome terracotta santibelliElegant polychrome terracotta santibelli, displayed on its gilded wooden base, a work from Provence or of Genoese influe[...]
A polychrome terracotta tobacco jar depicting the head of an aviator. Marked underneath with an R and a number. In very good condition, just needs a light cleaning.
Anthropomorphic MaskNariño–Carchi Culture, Andean region of southern Colombia and northern Ecuador, ca. 600–1500 ADModelled and painted terracottaSold with its baseH: 16.8 cmExcellent condition; trace[...]
Battle axe A wonderful axe from the late medieval period to renaissance.The axe head shows the signs of age and is also stamped with armourers stamp.Shaft is a later replacement.Dimensions:Height : 74[...]
Pair of percussion pistols in their case, Louis Philippe period, 19th century, circa 1825. Finely rifled octagonal barrels, 28-pounder caliber, made of Damascus steel, slightly flared at the muzzle an[...]
Large plaster statue of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, holding the cross and roses. Sulphur eyes. Good condition, some minor paint loss. Total height: 150 cm. Base diameter: 42 x 42 cm.
This rare book, bound in glazed blond calfskin, is in marvelous condition, rich in text and bearing the fine provenance of the owner, as evidenced by the coat of arms in the center of the covers. The [...]
JUDAICA - Murano Hanukkah Set - Lions of Judah - Torah Menorah. A lovely set ideal for Hanukkah, beautiful red and gold colors. The gilding is sometimes slightly faded. A large carafe with 4 glasses w[...]
Bedside cross mounted on a brass base, cast in bronze using the lost-wax technique. Christ is affixed to the cross, flanked at the base by praying cherubs on either side, and a skull and two tibias (r[...]
Electric metal samovar. it features a kettle section (the lower part of the samovar) for boiling water for tea, which is filled with water, and a teapot section (the upper part). Base dimensions: 12.[...]
Pendant depicting a standing bird-man figure, poised on slender, elegant legs. One hand rests on the lower back while the other accompanies the beak in a symbolic gesture. The face, with its sculpted,[...]
A divination ring featuring a humanized buffalo head with a strongly projecting muzzle, triangular and cubist in form, lending the piece a powerful graphic presence. The widely spread horns and the ce[...]
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay.***************Rare wall-mounted barometer in white glass, baluster-shaped, decorated with three bands of pinched tabs: two on the si[...]
A very old pendant depicting a hornbill standing on its two legs, its tail fanned out. The wings, rendered in stylized volumes, are adorned with spiral motifs forming an abstract face integrated into [...]
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay**************Pewter wine pitcher with a shouldered shape, flared foot, straight-sided bowl, and acorn-shaped thumb rest. Control mark[...]
Pewter plate with a molded, rounded rim. Juxtaposed town and maker's marks, incompletely legible : a G and an indistinct motif on one, and a Paschal Lamb on the other. Diameter: 22.8 cm. GERMANY or SW[...]
A reward rifle for Royalist foot soldiers who distinguished themselves during the campaigns against the Revolution, attributed to François Douceré, Model 1817, Restoration period. 32228. Twisted barre[...]
Ovoid pewter milk jug with a quarter-round foot, cylindrical neck, hinged semi-circular lid, molded vertical handle, and dove-head spout. Hallmarked by Nicolas DELANNOY, master in 1785: 1° - palm fron[...]
Paul and Virginia / Bernardin de Saint-Pierre 1947 Illustrated edition with color compositions by Othon Friesz Loose sheets in a folded printed cover Publisher's slipcase and box Numbered copy Very go[...]
Very large and beautiful wooden doll's cart with large metal wheels. Lovely wood patina. Note a small crack in the wood (see photo), but it does not unbalance the toy. Good overall condition.
Large pair of solid wood baking molds, 36cm x 16cm each, weighing 1.6kg, made from beautiful fruitwood with no wormholes. Molds were likely engraved for a wedding; costumes depicted are from the tran[...]
OFFICER'S SABRE OF THE 2ND CUIRASSIER REGIMENT, KNOWN AS "CUIRASSIERS OF THE DAUPHIN," Restoration period. 32707 Gilt bronze hilt. Three-branch guard forming a shell at the front in the form of a roun[...]
Italy XIX sec earthware painted Holy Family with Saint Francis20 x 20 cm International shipping with UPS DHL DPDPayment accepted Bank transfer or PaypalPlease contact me for any further information
It took a lot of courage for those Breton sailors to abandon their fishing gear following European decisions… They dismantled all the tools and fittings from their vessels before handing them over to [...]
Work created around 2014. Using old photos of icons or anonymous people that she collects, Cathie BERTHON created digital compositions digigraphed on wood and enhanced with paint, fabrics, collages. A[...]
A fine shako belonging to an officer of the grenadiers of the National Guard, Model 1830. The front plate is made of silvered copper and adorned with a rooster and a grenade (distinctive mark of grena[...]
A very fine period binding in full red morocco leather with a long grain, containing an emblematic royal and national almanac, published in 1835, illustrating the state of France under Louis-Philippe.[...]
Errotika Biblion by Honoré Gabriel Riqueti de Mirabeau. Original edition of 1783. In Rome, from the Vatican printing press. Ex Libris of Ph- L de Bordes de Fortage, a 19th-century Bordeaux bibliophile[...]
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay**************Pair of pewter plates with a molded, round rim. Maker's mark, not fully legible, applied three times to each piece: ange[...]
Very rare circular pewter syrup container with a long spout and a turned wooden handle with a beaded socket. Control mark: crowned C / AVALLON. Mark of Etienne SERGENT, master craftsman in 1769: crown[...]
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.
A rare copper whelk consisting of a circular tube with a single coil, terminating in a dolphin's head with its mouth open. Traces of old polychromy in gold and red remain. It ends in a stylized tail. [...]
Late 17th/early 18th century icon, oil on wood, highlighted with gold and silver. This icon is in its original condition, with some flaking and loss of paint. One of the saints has a metal halo, likel[...]
[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[...]
A curious piece: a late 19th-century cast iron communion wafer iron. It features a beautiful mold for preparing four wafers. The production of communion wafers was industrialized in the 1900s, renderi[...]
Charming little ikebana basket, made of woven wicker, with a rounded shape and two perfectly round, also woven, handles. In very good condition. Base diameter: 23 cm, opening diameter: 15 cm, height: [...]
Complete works of the great humanist Justus Lipsius. 4 volumes. Bound with the heraldic bookplate of Jean Alexandre Van der Broecke. Magnificent leather binding, skillfully restored at the spine. Nume[...]
Beautiful large wooden doll's cart with a lovely patina. The wheels are metal with lead solder. There is only a small chip on one side support, but this does not unbalance the toy (see photo).
The icon depicts Saint Simeon of Verkhoturye (or Simeon of Merkushino), a Russian Orthodox saint.Egg tempera on panel, 27 cm x 22 cm.Born around 1607 to a noble family, he chose a life of poverty and [...]
A painted tinplate lighthouse. It's a replica of the Ar Men lighthouse at the tip of Brittany, located at sea. A beautiful object, a testament to mastery.
Late 16th/early 17th century, this wooden statue of a saint retains its polychromy, with an old repair to the head. In its current state, it is a fine example of sculpture. Height 49cm
Ceremonial scepter consisting of a cylindrical handle extending in a twisted fashion. It is surmounted by a seated maternity figure. The woman is upright and proud, adorned with jewelry on her arms an[...]
Spain, second half of the 18th century (around 1760–1800)Silver chiseled and engraved, green stone cabochonLength 21 cm — Weight: 384 gThis exceptional female stirrup in solid silver, intended for lat[...]
A spyglass constructed of horn and cardboard, lined with wallpaper featuring a typically Italian, perhaps Florentine, checkered pattern, and green vellum on which the remains of small silver tools are[...]
A spyglass constructed of white and brown horn and cardboard lined with white-dyed fish skin (ray or shark) and green vellum. The spyglass is unsigned but French, dating from the 18th century. The ori[...]
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[...]
Small painted wooden box from Puglia, dating back to the 18th century. The decorations feature stylized floral and plant motifs in shades of red, green, and yellow, typical of folk and peasant art. In[...]
BOX SET WITH TWO HILL'S PANTED SELF EXTRACTOR REVOLVERSUnited Kingdom, 19th centurySteel and woodBox 12.7 x 7.5 inchesRevolver No. 1: Caliber 380Octagonal barrel, rifled bore, half-moon front sight mo[...]
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