Rare, well-preserved fossil of a large, Quaternary-era holy water scallop shell, once used for holy water in a chapel. This natural wonder, a work of art in itself, is rich in symbolism, reflecting it[...]
An important pair of anthropomorphic figures carved from a single block of wood, standing on circular bases hewn from sections of tree trunk. The deliberately naive modeling, stylized proportions, and[...]
French dollhouse, Deauville model. Wooden structure covered with lithographed paper. Good overall condition, top of the winding table missing. H 49.5 cm, 24.8 x 24.5 cm
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[...]
A superb terrestrial globe published by J. Forest and the geographers-publishers Girard & Barrère in Paris, circa 1900–1914. This is a large model (32 cm in diameter), resting on an elegant, richly or[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 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[...]
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[...]
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. [...]
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[...]
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[...]
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. [...]
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[...]
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[...]
A very interesting 36-page register, measuring 40 cm x 28 cm, from the 16th century, notably concerning the Cize tax and various entry taxes in the towns and ports of several cities in the Basque Coun[...]
A particularly decorative Papuan wooden war shield, collected in the Highlands area in Papua New Guinea. Made of wood, plant fibers, and traces of natural pigments. Approx. 107 x 37 cm / €1400 includi[...]
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.
Important and very beautiful seal of General Swiney (1830-1918). 800 silver (hallmarks) 30.84 g. 46 x 33 mm. In its original brass box with an old handwritten label. General Swiney (1830-1918) entered[...]
A rare object steeped in history, from the time of Louis XIV, when one wished to transport a precious object—for example, a rare porcelain or gold cup—one used a richly crafted protective box, called,[...]
Rare in this pristine condition, bound in magnificent tortoiseshell glazed calfskin, smooth spine decorated with gilt tools, garnet morocco title, boards with triple gilt fillets, gilt borders, marble[...]
A pestle (or keâ tuki) called a poi-poi, used to crush roots or fruits to obtain the paste that forms the basis of Polynesian dishes, or to grind the pulp of breadfruit to prepare medicines. The pestl[...]
Origin: Portugal.Material: Polychrome Wood.Circa: 18th Century.Item Condition: Some flaws and cracks along the tabernacle. Some old repairs. Some signs of woodworm treated. Age weathered surfaces. Con[...]
[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[...]
A set of two brass scientific instruments, signed “Butterfield à Paris,” made by the renowned engineer and instrument maker Michael Butterfield (c. 1635–1724), active in Paris during the reign of Loui[...]
Cavalry pistol, Model An XIII. First Empire. Found in an attic. Barrel 20.4 cm long. Breechblock marked "Mle an 13", length including the breech tang 24 cm. Flintlock mechanism signed "Manufacture Imp[...]
'Revue Louis XIV' diorama in its original box, produced by CBG Paris. This collectible item recreates historical settings from the Louis XIV era. The box is divided lengthwise into two halves and hous[...]
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 "[...]
Circa: 19th Century.Material: Earthenware.Origin: France.Note: There is an application located on the back that affords the owner the ability to hang the sign.Item Condition: Good condition, just some[...]
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