Antique brass folding rule/square – Butterfield Paris – “Pied de Roy”, “Pied du Rhin” scales – 18th century
Rare antique brass folding rule and square, signed Butterfield Paris, dating from the lat[...]
Times change, and so do practices. This personal journal by Jean Bonnaudet sheds light on the daily life of a child… And it wasn't that long ago… Just think, he was already an apprentice screw-machini[...]
Triple silver seal bearing coat of arms, rotating and engraved on its 3 sides with coat of arms, initials and mottoPeriod of Louis XIV or regencyThe oval of the matrix is 2 x 1.5 cm.
Ah, those nannies knew what they were doing, they'd shake the little dumbbell-shaped rattle… The clinking of the thing soothed the first hiccups of crying. A 19th-century nurse's item in nicecondition[...]
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 [...]
This 18th-century Japanese armor illustrates the refinement and ingenuity of Edo-period armorers, during an era of relative peace under the Tokugawa shogunate.Although it is composite—assembled from e[...]
This antique key features a beautiful mechanism. It shows signs of wear. Our photos allow you to appreciate the quality of the item. For a detailed description of its condition, please examine the pho[...]
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[...]
Large abstract enamel by Serge Castanet, an enameller active in Montignac, Dordogne. Beautiful modern period frame. Signed. Dimensions are without the frame.
Bezoar Stone with Turned Ebonised Wooden Stand, 18th century.Measures 6.9 x 6.8 x 6.6cm.A substantial bezoar stone of rounded form, its surface displaying the characteristic granular, mottled texture [...]
This tomahawk, inspired by Native American traditions, combines art and cultural symbolism. Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, it features a traditional tomahawk design and serves as a d[...]
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[...]
Makila made by a Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman of France), in the usual configuration for this type of walking stick with a slightly twisted wooden shaft decorated with natural climbing g[...]
A very interesting bottle. Made of terracotta, with a wide, bulbous body and a double-edged neck. It is decorated with a black ink stamp inscription: "Eau Minérale de Pau (??)", the rest is illegible,[...]
An incredible educational collection: a set of 49 wooden-backed display cases showcasing various mushroom species. They still bear their inventory numbers. These remarkably realistic polychrome plaste[...]
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 [...]
Imperial Guard Chasseurs à Cheval Sabre; Second Model. First Empire (1810-1815). Hungarian-style sabre entirely in brass. Hussar-style hilt with a single molded branch, long-tailed pommel; straight qu[...]
Claude Bourgelat, Elements of Veterinary Art, Essay on Apparatus and Bandages, Second Edition, Madame Huzard, 1813. Octavo (length 19.7 cm, width 13 cm), laid paper, 20 folding plates out of 21 (numbe[...]
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 traditional Papuan currency called "Kina" (without a cord). This prestigious traditional currency is displayed and exchanged at important events. The shell (kina: pinctada maxima, pearl oyster) is a[...]
A fine pair of blown glass apothecary ampoules, circa 19th century. They feature emery stoppers and a frosted pontil mark at the base and top of the ampoule body. Some air bubbles are present. Total h[...]
Beautiful original condition for this finely hand-painted French animated slide, circa 1860-70. Titled "RUINS OF A CONVENT - MOONLIGHT EFFECT." Blackened wood and glass. Excellent working order. 29 x [...]
The Columbad, or Faith in the New World, this poem recounts Christopher Columbus's sea voyage, his arrival in America, and his encounter with the Native Americans. This work provoked strong reactions;[...]
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[...]
A sacred object… A heavy, cast and polished brass candle holder for liturgical occasions, worthy of holding the Paschal candle. Three kneeling angels support the heavy tray. Magnificent; note that one[...]
A remarkable Russian icon depicting Saint George slaying the dragon, accompanied by his guardian angel, presented in a frame specially made for it (following the curved profile of the panel). It is pr[...]
They had been sleeping in an attic in Nantes since the 18th century. … People tried to forget the slave-trading past… euphemistically called the ebony merchants. How many unfortunate souls, forcibly e[...]
The W. Schreiber factory, founded in 1946 in Germany, specializes in the design of high-quality wind instruments. It still exists but has shifted its focus to woodwind instruments. The flutes they pro[...]
Panoptic Polyorama Plate, circa 1850. This toy, inspired by Louis Daguerre's Diorama, creates a day-night effect in the engraving. 3rd size: 19 x 24 cm. Excellent condition.
Virgin and Child – Polychrome Terracotta – 18th Century. Charming polychrome terracotta religious statuette depicting the Virgin Mary holding the Infant Jesus. A French work from the 18th century, lik[...]
Portable ashtray on a stand, made of wrought iron and covered in leather in some places. Good overall condition, with signs of use. Height 65 cm, base diameter 18 cm
A set of nine polychrome plaster nativity figures in very good original condition, comprising: Jesus: Length 29 cm, Width 8.5 cm; Joseph: Height 32 cm, Base 20 cm x 13.5 cm; Mary: Height 31 cm, Base 2[...]
Reliquary or funerary urn in Byzantine marble, Eastern Mediterranean, 5th–6th century AD. Rectangular reliquary in fine white marble, carved from a single block with a double-sloped lid pierced by a c[...]
Carved and Polychrome Wooden Cherub Heads – Italy, 20th Century. Carved with great sensitivity, these two cherub heads testify to the persistence of Baroque traditions in 20th-century sacred art. The [...]
Yam mask collected in the village of Maprik in Papua New Guinea. Yam masks are used to adorn the finest yams selected at harvest time. This woven mask represents the head of the yam, a highly symbolic[...]
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.
Embroidered silk blouse. Origin: France. Material: silk. Dimensions: 58 cm length x 42 cm width x 55 cm sleeve length. Condition: good used condition. Shipping: Colissimo
Charming little wrought iron mermaid depicted swimming. Blacksmith work from the 1950s. The piece is anonymous, in good condition, and can be seen at the gallery.
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.
When a utilitarian object becomes a work of art. This is a Buddhist monk's fan handle from Thailand, the former Kingdom of Siam, known as a "talipot fan." It is made from the talipot palm (Corypha umb[...]
Tanto Uda Kunimune (宇多国宗) in Koshirae, with a very rare Shiji-Mei signature on the blade and Kinzogan (gold) inscriptions. (Shipping costs included for the EU, extra for international).This Tanto i[...]
"FIRST COMMUNION BOOK..." 19th century. Good condition with light rubbing and minor wear to the binding. Clean interior. Some foxing/spotting. All edges gilt. Collector's item. Photos taken with flash[...]
"COLLECTION OF PRAYERS" 19th century. Good condition with light rubbing and minor wear to the binding. Very fresh interior. Some scattered foxing. All edges gilt. Collector's item. Photos taken with f[...]
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay.**************Very rare pewter wine pitcher with a shouldered shape, sloping plinth foot, straight-sided bowl, and S-shaped thumb res[...]
"ROMAN PARISHIONER" 19th century. Good condition with light rubbing and minor wear to the binding. Very fresh interior. All edges gilt. Collector's item. Photos taken with flash. SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN [...]
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay.*********************Rare and beautiful pewter bowl with handles in a console shape and a domed lid with a finial depicting an empres[...]
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