Magnificent antique speculoos mold, made of hardwood (probably pear wood), carved on both sides. Each side depicts three musicians in relief – drum, violin, flute, harp, etc. – finely detailed. A supe[...]
A rare copy from the Château des Ormes, with the bookplate of Voyer d'Argenson, Minister of Foreign Affairs under Louis XV, and a great bibliophile, one of the founding fathers of a collection that fo[...]
Large wrought iron surveyor's compass dating from the 17th century. Dimensions: 41 cm in length. We deliver and ship worldwide; please contact us for a precise quote.
19th century Italian Confraternity Voting Urn of Tuscan origin realized with turned and carved poplar wood. The barrel-shaped central body, in which hands were inserted to insert the ballot ball into [...]
[VANDERMONDE (Charles-Augustin)] - A Portable Dictionary of Health, in which everyone can gain sufficient knowledge of all diseases, the various signs that characterize each one in particular, the saf[...]
17th Century Italian Lombard Cuirassier ArmourA beautiful set of Italian Armour from the 17th century, made in the Lombard region. The Armour was made in one of the master workshops in Lombard Region.[...]
Here are two travel valet trays in fir green Taiga leather, the corners of which close with a snap button. The central part bears the LV monogram in relief, on the side you will find marked in gold le[...]
Superb Vili Nkisi dog from Congo, two-faced with its magical charge on its back. Body inlaid with iron, paws covered with animal skin, both necks wrapped in fabric. Beautiful patina of use, shiny in p[...]
Globe Terrestrial by C. Abel Klinger, Artistic Institute, Nuremberg - 1848-1855 'The Earth according to the newest discoveries' by JA Bühler. The terrestrial globe itself is made of plaster, surrounde[...]
An interesting work published in Paris in 1830, second edition, comprising a geographical dictionary, a vocabulary appendix, maps of the different continents, and a folio plate describing the currenci[...]
A polychrome earthenware tobacco jar signed BB for Bernhard Bloch* depicting the mythical King Gambrinus** seated on a barrel, holding a beer mug, with his crown and sword resting on his lap, dating f[...]
Carved coconut powder flask, decorated on one side with a profile portrait of Emperor Napoleon I; on the other with symbols of war: helmet, sword, axe, standards, etc., as well as plant motifs. This 1[...]
Charming small terrestrial globe from the early 20th century, circa 1910, by J. Forest, Paris, published by Girard & Barrière. The globe has a superb blackened wood base with beautiful turning and a g[...]
Ivory mortar - Indo-Portuguese - 17th century. Rare turned ivory apothecary mortar, Goa, 17th century. Superb patina from use. Weight: 1.5 kg. With CITES documents for the legal trade of ivory within [...]
A finely decorated bronze ritual bell, surmounted by a handle in the shape of a nine-pronged vajra (navavajra), a symbol of ultimate perfection in Tantric Buddhism. Below the vajra is a serene female [...]
Indo-Persian armor. Composed of a barleycorn-type chainmail reinforced with metal plates. There are 102 plates, with two missing. Three rows of 32 plates on the back, four on each side along the ribs,[...]
Grand Tour Christ Micromosaic Large Cross Christ Very good condition and, most importantly, with its original Christ figure from the late 19th century. Height 23 cm Width 13.5 cm The Grand Tour was a [...]
TULPAIN - Drawings, First Division. Paris, Published by the author, Year X (1802); folio, 60 plates, contemporary half-calf binding with corners. Green morocco title label on the front cover, marbled [...]
Japanese cigarette case, Meiji era, early 20th century. Lacquered steel case with gold niello inlay. One side depicts a village on the shores of Lake Meiji, the other a Shinto shrine. Some wear to the[...]
Lot of Paleo-American bifacial flint blades. 9 flints framed under glass. From an excavation around 1970 at the Lake Oregon Massacre, USA. Paleo-Americans were among the first Homo sapiens to settle i[...]
Bronze sculpture depicting Osiris in human form. Statuette of the mummiform god, standing with crossed arms, holding the scepter (heqa) and the flail (nekhekh). He wears a false beard and the atef cro[...]
Fossilized Mammoth Tooth 14 cm x 11 cm. If you are interested in this item, we can arrange payment in two installments. The item will be shipped after the final payment. Thank you for your visit. ____[...]
Four matchbox-style lighters made of boiled and lacquered cardboard, decorated with Asian scenes, dating from the late 19th century. Some wear is present, but they are in good condition overall. Three[...]
A 19th-century Louis XV style piano stool in walnut. The apron is carved with floral bouquets on all four sides. The four cabriole legs are joined by a stretcher. The seat is height-adjustable and swi[...]
"Illustrated Map of Picturesque Views, Costumes and Coats of Arms of the Principal Provinces of France." "Drawn from the Post House Map and the most recent works of the Bridges and Roads Department, s[...]
Superb male statuette head wearing a Macedonian kausia. Limestone, Cyprus. Late 4th or early 3rd century BC. Head only. Height 4.5 cm. With base 10 cm. Provenance: Collection of Paul Gaudin (1858-1921[...]
Lenticular-shaped pewter spittoon with tubular spout and screw-on cap. Diameter: 12.6 cm. Length: 16.5 cm PARIS, Second half of the 19th century Rare medical object in perfect condition.Bibliography :[...]
General Officer's Breastplate, Model 1830, July Monarchy. Brass plate, cut in the shape of a heart, depicting a Medusa head. Height 7 cm, width 6.4 cm. France. July Monarchy. Very good condition, gild[...]
Shako plate of a Voltigeur officer of the 10th Infantry Regiment, Model 1821, Restoration period. Gilt brass, stamped in relief with a shield bearing three fleurs-de-lis surmounted by the royal crown [...]
This relic, likely from the 1920s or 30s, is a piece of the cassock of His Holiness Pius XI. It bears the seal of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mary Reparatrix. Please note that the paper and car[...]
A magnificent copy in a large quarto volume. In a sumptuous 19th-century pastiche binding of mottled glazed calf, spine with raised bands and gilt borders, decorated with gilt tools in the compartment[...]
A Romanesque bronze zoomorphic buckle, 11th-12th century, with a fantastic green patina. Very rare! In the Romanesque style. Length: 2.5 cm. Found in Rochester, Kent (UK).
Napoleon III chair, Louis XVI style artist's chair with swivel seat (locked), uncommon model, snow-lacquered wood. Good condition (upholstery needs replacing).
Blown glass oil lamp with its original iron wick guide. Significant air bubble in the stem, flat circular base. 19th century. Dimensions: height 18 cm - base diameter 9 cm. Very good condition.
Beautiful glass case with Saint Clare of Assisi and a crucifix with Christ and Saint Francis in wax. A beautiful 19th-century composition in very good condition, with only minor missing parts of the s[...]
Polychrome wooden carousel horse attributed to the workshop of Hübner and Poeppig. A German work circa 1900. Fine quality , the polychrome is partially worn.
Large early 19th-century copper roasting dish, rectangular in shape with two large bronze handles. The exterior is fully polished and varnished. Dimensions: length 46/48.5 cm, depth 35.5 cm, height 8.[...]
Late 19th-century (1880) chatelaine brooch centered with a tetradrachm depicting the head of Arehus (Greek mythology, nymph of Artemis's retinue) surrounded by four dolphins on the obverse and a leapi[...]
Giant model of the "Caisse Fraternelle de Capitalisation." In French, this means "Caisse Fraternelle de Capitalisation," a large insurance company. The Caisse Fraternelle de Capitalisation, originally[...]
TRINCANO (Didier-Grégoire) - Elements of Fortification, Attack and Defense of Fortresses. Paris, JBG Musier, 1768; octavo, XXVI-420 pp. + 36 plates, contemporary full mottled calf binding, spine decor[...]
Commemorative plaque from the Salon des Beaux-Arts, 1890-1893. Portrait of a Little Boy. Illegible signature. Dated 1893. Soft stone. See photos. Overall dimensions: 17 x 16 cm.
Medieval armorial seal (15th–16th century) Large medieval armorial seal in brown wax – Savoy / Dauphiné – Late 15th / early 16th century Diameter: 5.5 cm | Thickness: 1.5 cm | Original Wax Seal: Super[...]
Translation of the famous English philosopher Locke in one volume, duodecimo, full glazed calf, smooth spine decorated with gilt tooling in a rosette, red morocco title, marbled endpapers, annotated i[...]
Rare, large-sized laundry mannequin made of wicker, dating from the 1900s. Height 93 cm. In excellent condition, with a slim waist and pronounced bust.
A silver chalice, chased and guillochéd, resting on a circular foot with a cyma molding, outlined with a fillet and decorated with Christian symbols. The base features three oval medallions depicting [...]
A silver ciborium, repoussé, chased, and guilloché, resting on a double-walled circular base. The base is decorated with a high-relief design of lanceolate leaves, aquatic plants, and four alternating[...]
Visible in Paris. Hand delivery possible in the capital and its suburbs. Delivery within France: €15. Contact me for shipping within Europe and worldwide. Christ on the Cross. Patinated bronze. Dimens[...]
Cast and lacquered bronze bell. Japan, Edo period, 18th-19th century. The bell is made of bronze cast using the lost-wax method, its surface entirely covered with Urushi lacquer. Its small size sugges[...]
In its original large stained wood frame, with a gilt bronze rim and its original convex protective glass, here is a memorial keepsake made entirely of hair. It consists of a large central loop around[...]
Yamantaka (Vajrabhairava) mask in repoussé and gilded copper. Tibet or Nepal, 19th century. The mask represents the fearsome bull-headed deity Yamantaka. Between the horns appears the skull, a symbol [...]
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