English naval telescope, early 1800.
The telescope is signed "John Gray n.4 East Smithfield London", "Improved Day or night"
"Day or night" telescopes were commonly used on ships and could be us[...]
Pretty Sao necklace, made up of 49 terracotta elements dating from the 13th/16th centuries,
in round, starry, flat, and chiseled shapes (from 1 to 5 cm in diameter).
The necklace has been wound on a[...]
Pewter “mouse” URINAL in bulbous shape with tubular overflow.
Clear hallmark of Jean-Baptiste ANTHOINE active from 1883 : ANTHOINE / PARIS / 39 RUE FAIDHERBE
Length: 27 cm.
PARIS, End of the 19th[...]
Large iron-rimmed wooden wine pitcher with handle, 19th century. JPQ stamp. Dimensions height 37.5 cm base diameter 30.5 cm circumference at center 99 cm. Good condition.
Objets publicitaire maison Ricard et autres. 9:en tout comprenant 1 bouteille Ricard hauteur 30 cm en porcelaine jaune 70cl pastis de Marseille dessinée par Garouste et Bonetti signée nPaul Ricar[...]
Society Archipelago, island of Tahiti, early 20th century, very pretty pestle, penu in Tahitian, in gray basalt whose function was to reduce the pulp of fruits and tubers to a paste on wooden crushing[...]
Surprising belt buckle, probably, in bronze, in the shape of a fish, and provided on the reverse with two studs to rivet it to the leather and a claw to hook it to the other side of the belt. It is mo[...]
Pretty goat's head in silver metal from the end of the 19th century. Coming from India or Arab countries... at the base a base which opens. Can be snuff box or pommel of canes or mahout batin
Ex-Guy Mercier collection, Belgium.
The Mabea, located in southern Cameroon, were strongly influenced by the Fang, an ethnic group present from Yaoundé in Cameroon to Ogooué in Gabon. The Mabea hav[...]
Bronze pyrogen with brown patina representing a well dating from the end of the 19th century, beginning of the 20th century. The scraper is in the pulley wheel. A plaque "Susse France et sans garantie[...]
Wall pyrogen in pewter with brown patina representing a cat and a pot dating from the end of the 19th century, beginning of the 20th century. The scraper is in a frame to the right of the pot.
Dime[...]
CHURINGA animated by SIX RAYING figures
Aboriginal culture, Western Australia
Late 19th - early 20th century
Wood and pigments
Length: 77.5 cm; Width: 10.5 cm
Set of two bronze pyrogens dating frol the end of the 19th, beginning of the 20th century. The first represents a child holding a boot and the second represents a shoe.
Dimensions of the child hold[...]
Pyrogen in gilded and chiseled bronze decorated with Chinese animal trainers dating from the 19th century.
Dimensions:
Height: 11.5cm
Width at bottom: 8.8cm
Diameter at top: 4.2cm
Art Nouveau bronze pyrogen in the shape of a tree trunk decorated with plants and insects dating from the end of the 19th century. The scraper is on the bottom (see photos).
Dimensions:
Height: 5.[...]
The war shields of the many Dayaks of Kalimantan can generally be distinguished into two main types. The “Klebit bok” and the “Kliau” shield. The “Klebit bok” is associated with the Kayan and Kenyan p[...]
Small old bird drinker in blown glass, decorated with a small duck or bird on the top, from the 18th century. This water trough is in good condition. Note: small chip on the tail of the top bird, tiny[...]
Beautiful SINGER chair, everything is original (original wooden seat and back). Cast iron foot. The “SINGER” brand is written on all 4 feet. 1930s. Some normal wear on the foot. Height: 83cm and seat [...]
N Ginet toise général du bâtiment illustre de nombreuses gravures depliantes reliure plein cuir marron dos décorés de fleurs palmettes et filets dores grand in 8 1761, 480 pages
Exceptional large Sirige mask, it is said that they represent the Dogon storey houses with the openings, it is 2.10 m high and was perhaps even higher an element that could be attached to the top, but[...]
They are called Satimbe, for the name of the female ancestor who sits on them, a rare mask of this quality and age. It must date from the very beginning of the last century, with an important and very[...]
Works of Master François Rabelais, published under the title Facts and Sayings of the Giant Gargantua and his son Pantagruel, with the Pantagruelian prognosis, the Epistle of Limosin, the Philosopher'[...]
The Fables of La Fontaine with drawings by Gustave Doré
Paris, Librairie de L. Hachette et Cie 1868
Large in-quarto, 1st percaline cover with the title in gold letters, 2nd percaline cover
Blunt co[...]
To hang on alcohol decanters using their chains, these enameled copper "Gin" and "Rye" labels are nicely decorated and will bring a beautiful decorative effect to your decanters. That of Rye has sligh[...]
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[...]
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