Physics box for electricity experiments offering two Leyden jars, 18th century type with gold leaf, one of the bottles is fitted with copper wires, with two complete Geissler tubes and a turnstile. Ce[...]
The Legend of Croque-mitaine collected by Ernest L'Épine
Illustrated with 175 vignettes on wood by Gustave Doré, Paris, Librairie Hachette et Cie, 1874
Gilded on edge, 1st dish in percaline with gil[...]
Unsigned [Spanish model] - Date: Late 8th century - Early 19th century Boat compass, dry type. The rose is engraved in intaglio, it rotates freely and the various directions, the north is marked with [...]
Rare traditional fiber clothing which served as protection when fishing for cormorants and thus avoiding injuries that could be inflicted by the claws of these birds. the strap for hanging the coat is[...]
Aedonologie ou traité du rossignol franc ou chanteur contenant la manière de le prendre au filet, de le nourrir facilement en cage et d'en avoir le chant pendant toute l'année illustre d'une gravure d[...]
THE WORKS OF FRANCOIS RABELAIS - DOCTOR OF MEDICINE - INCLUDED BY THE LIFE OF THE AUTHOR AND SOME REMARKS ON HIS LIFE AND HISTORY - FIRST VOLUME PUBLISHED IN BRUSSELS BY HENRI FRIX IN 1659 - HARD COVE[...]
Knife of the Tetela people, DR Congo With a very beautiful patina
Wrought iron blade, wooden, brass and copper handle
Length 58.5 cm, width 10 cm
Early 20th century
Good condition
Small animated POND with RABBIT, BIRD, BIRDS and BUTTERFLY
Japan, Edo period (1868-1912)
Copper and brass
H. 7 ; Diam. 11 cm
(slight old damage)
This bowl with its filleted neck and globular b[...]
Beautiful box - card and games box inlaid with wood - burr walnut and brass - key (the lock does not work) We are at your disposal by email or telephone for any information. Very careful and secure pa[...]
Rattan-woven wicker shields are found throughout much of Africa, primarily in the Congo. The shape, style and decoration vary within each tribe. Shields represent rank and social status and have a fun[...]
Beau DC 3 Dakota bois et alu
A suspendre ou à poser
Pour une déco original
A signaler : un petit choc sur une vitre du cockpit
Dimensions Envergure : 98 cm
Longueur : 65 cm
Hauteur : 17 cm
P[...]
Amusing and rare object, small box, brass pocket matches, medal patina for the wooden cabin, gilt and silvered inside inhabited... Popular humor for lovers of gadrioles, it had a certain success. And [...]
Bactrian civilization, 171-145 BCE, rare and superb glass medallion set in a bronze frame to be used as a pendant and representing the profile bust of King Eucratides Megas, first king of the Eucratid[...]
Very beautiful commemorative medal of the Treaty of Alliance between France and Spain 1659 -1959 Obverse AETERNAE CONCORDIAE FRANCIAE ET HISPANIAE - M.DC.LX - Signature IMF Reverse; FOEDUS AD PYRENAEO[...]
Charming and delicate miniaturist Indochinese landscape treated in cork wood on a watercolor paper background. The whole thing is framed with a band of blue silk and a painted wooden frame. Note: The [...]
Postcard signed in person by Salvador DALI which represents him, always so whimsical, with a stuffed swan.
The postmark from Cadaques (Spain) indicates that it was sent on November 1, 1971.
A ha[...]
Tribute to Jacques CARTIER - For the commemoration of the 450th Anniversary of the Arrival of Jacques CARTIER in Gaspé in CANADA 1534 - 1984 Medal Made in Copper by the Canadian Artist Raoul HUNTER, f[...]
MAP from 1699: “Southern part of the Temporel of the Bishopric of METZ, and parts of the Bailiwicks of NANCY and Allemand, in the Duchy of LORRAINE, divided by Châtellenies, Offices, Provosts, the adj[...]
19th century snuffbox. Beautiful niello silver scene of a hunt. Very good general condition (a small corner 1 slightly sunken: see the photo). Dimensions: 8.5 cm by 5 cm height: 1.7 cm
Quite unusual, here is a very pretty bronze bell. It is entirely engraved, and inlaid with silver and copper, rosette and inscriptions. Grip and internal iron hammer.
Very good general condition, few[...]
Very beautiful Sterling Silver Medal, designed by Raymond Corbin, to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. December 1948. Signed Corbin Obverse: EVERY MAN HAS [...]
Africa Gabon: Kota reliquary figure circa 1900 Made of thick wooden core covered with copper sheets the eyes are circular in shape stuck in the center of an iron nail forming the pupil h38 x 21 x 6cm
"Large Ashtray by Enzo Mari (1932 - 2020) - Danese Milano edition - 1970s - Design" Large ashtray by Enzo MARI (1932 - 2020) in black melamine. DANESE Milan edition. 1970s. Height: 7cm and diameter: 2[...]
Large ashtray by Enzo MARI (1932 - 2020) in black melamine. DANESE Milan edition. 1970s. Height: 7cm and diameter: 25cm. Good used condition. We are selling a second copy in white (sold separately. Pr[...]
Small anthropomorphic sculpture in hardwood. The character is standing with his arms on his stomach.
This wooden amulet is characteristic of Dayak art from Borneo: to protect against black magic, ill[...]
Beautiful Borda circle signed JECKER in Paris and numbered 261. It is in its original mahogany box, including two glasses, wedges, various filters, and removable handle.
Large crystal cigar ashtray. Rare model in crystal heavily loaded with lead, very blue gray color.
The 2 ribs intended for placing the cigars are ground and polished in the shape of a gutter. Its pro[...]
70s pocket whiskey flask in polished stainless steel covered in two-tone saddle-stitched leather.
It is sold with its funnel. It is presented in its original box with its black satin-style protective[...]
M BOUCHAUD "Commentary on the law of the Twelve Tables, 1787 MDCCLXXXVII Leather binding Spine with gilding Format In-4 27 x 21 cm Wear on the binding 862 numbered pages
We offer a beautiful fruit bowl in the shape of a three-leaf clover entitled "Kleebltschale" by Walter ZEISCHEGG (1917 - 1983) in yellow plastic. published by HELIT PRODUKT. Height: 6.5cm and diameter[...]
rare puzzle of old postcards representing Mrs Sarah Bernhardt in the Aiglon made with a grouping of 10 cards each representing a personality from cinema or theater stained wooden frame Dimensions: 59 [...]
Splendid and rare complete dinner service by Massimo VIGNELLI (Milan, 1931 - 2014, New York) in orange melamine. Format of the assembled set: Height: 24cm - length: 35cm and Width 24cm. New condition![...]
Very beautiful and large gray melamine ashtray by Ettore SOTTSASS (1917 - 2007), published by Olivetti Synthesis (Italy), 27x27cm. Date of creation: 1973. Good state of conservation. With its original[...]
Magnificent bowl of petrified wood mounted on a base. Estimated period: Neogene - Miocene (20.44-23.03 million years ago. Petrified wood is a mineralized piece of a fallen tree and covered with a laye[...]
Early art, ethnic art Ancient Pwamabaï ridge spire made of husk wood (Montrouziera cauliflora), a cross engraved in its middle Close piece deposited at the New Caledonia Museum, Nouméa. In the style o[...]
HANDKERCHIEF
Hobday & Co.
London, England, 19th century
Steel
Length: 17.5 cm
(age-related wear)
Also known as a candle snuffer, this pair of polished steel candle wick scissors resting on thr[...]
Hairpin with a head ending in an avian figure with a pair of bulging eyes. There is a suspension ring at the nape of the neck.
Gurunsi culture ? Southern Burkina Faso, Northern Ghana and Côte d'Ivoi[...]
Les oeuvres de monsieur de Crebillon reliure plein cuir marron dos décorés de fleurs et filets dores plats décorés de filets noirs encroisillons série de 3 volumes in 8 1754.
Epreuve originale réalisée en 1571. Abraham Ortelius cartographe.
Coloris anciens.
Marge latérale droite rapportée anciennement.
Texte en vieux néerlandais au verso.
Tâches anciennes dans le bas d[...]
First edition from 1655 of this work by Michel de Marolles (1600-1681): Table of the temple of the Muses, taken from the cabinet of the late Mr Favereau, published by Antoine de Sommeville, Paris 1655[...]
Superb Okak style Fang statue, quite typical with its rounded limbs, sculpted quite summarily except for the face which is very neat because it is he who represents the expressive force of the statue,[...]
FEMALE STATUETTE
West Africa
First half of the 20th century
Copper alloy
H. 15.5 ; L 5 cm
She is standing, her hands resting on her thighs, a hemmed snake on her right forearm, her head rest[...]
Reproduction Parade Shield of the French King Henry II (1519-1559) representing a battle scene in the center.
On the back, at the top, there is a fixing so that it can be hung on the wall.
Good cond[...]
BU San Marino 2005 box containing 8 coins (1 centime, 2 centimes, 5 centimes, 10 centimes, 20 centimes, 50 centimes, 1 euro and 2 euros) from the year 2005 as well as a commemorative 5 euro silver coi[...]
It was not human. This object bears witness to the suffering endured by the tortured. It was not easy to move with such a weight attached to the ankle. Fetterly effective fetter fashioned from a canno[...]
Beautiful object, beginning of 18th century, an unusual Roman scale weight! 4-sided baluster, base was deeply engraved of acanthus leaves, 3 sides engraved with control dates: 1710, 1723, 1731, the fo[...]
COUPLE of STATUETTES
Lobi culture, Ivory Coast, Ghana and Burkina Faso
First third of the 19th century
Bronze
H. 12; L. 9 cm
This pair of arm-in-arm anthropomorphic statuettes stand on indivi[...]
Series of three insects in welded iron and brass composed of a praying mantis and two flies; Praying mantis: H 19 cm L 21 cm Flies: L 7 and 6 cm Ideal for a cabinet of curiosities.
Silver medallion depicting Frederick's II eagle, made using the relief prop technique. In the center is a round cabochon of agate. The object, highly oxidized, made of low-grade silver, embodies the r[...]
A forged iron door knocker with a circular cross-section to which multiple scrolled and nailed forged irons have been applied. Made very attractive by the engraved and facetted bronze acorn.
South Ty[...]
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