These boxes, very fashionable in the 17th century, in Alsace, Switzerland and in the Rhine valley, were offered by the young man to his bride before the wedding, and are commonly called courtesy boxes[...]
Unused and Complete Game Box (except for the 3 packs of cards in the main drawer)
Produced in a limited series makes it a very difficult piece to find
Signed Pomellato
Made by Pierluigi Ghia[...]
Epreuve originale réalisée en 1764. Bellin cartographe.
Coloris aquarelle.
Rousseurs claires dans les marges n’atteignant pas la carte.
Bon état.
Format feuille : 34 x 25,5 cm.
Format gravure : 2[...]
Small silver lancet case bearing the inscriptions "Doctor of Medicine" and the name "Bassier". This small case, now empty, dates back to the last third of the 18th century. In a late rococo style, it [...]
Butterfield type octagonal horizontal sundial bearing the very good signature of "Delure à Paris", i.e. datable around 1700-1710. Jean-Baptiste Delure was a student of Nicolas Bion and active in Paris[...]
Eugène Burnand: “Les parables”, in-12 bound in full skin with title and gilded fillets by Berger-Levrault 1921, foreword by Eugène-Melchior de Vogüe, many drawings by Burnand reproduced. Some foxing, [...]
Small Terrestrial Globe from the beginning of the 20th century circa 1910 by J. Forest Paris Rue de Bucci The Terrestrial Globe has a very beautiful wooden base. Very beautiful little unusual model, e[...]
GG Bredow: “Universal History and Literature”, London 1820, large folio complete with its plates, including the painters' table in 3 leaves. Some boards loose, numerous foxing, a taped tear, worn boar[...]
Miniature coral skull from Trapani, 18th century. Rare example of a skull, without jaw, of miniature size (13x10x9mm) built in a piece of Trapani coral. This very small skull was hung on a Christ on t[...]
Set or collection of three bifron or biface rosary beads representing, on one side, an Adam's skull and, on the other, the face of Christ wearing the crown of thorns. This small sculpture is a sculptu[...]
Gabon, Fang people, 1950s/1960s, elegant little figure of a reliquary guardian "Eyema Byeri" in wood with a dark patina representing a standing female character, legs half-bent, hands clasped at the l[...]
Very large Pinnules graphometer signed Meurand Quai de l'Horloge in Paris C.1770 Silver-plated compass with 16 directions. Mounted on a ball jointed base. Beautiful engravings and tracery
The Fiji Mermaid is a dreamlike taxidermic montage, composed of the torso and head of an animal attached to a fish, all partially covered with varnished paper. It was one of the common presentations a[...]
What dexterity, certainly inherited from the know-how of the Inuit. The wood was curved, then after skinning the animal (?) we treated and worked the intestines for a long time until they made a prett[...]
Very beautiful GERMANY pitcher called "Bartmann"; the pitcher is glazed; This thin, shiny glaze is made by throwing sea salt at the base of the kiln when firing. The decoration is engraved and stamped[...]
ALL of our rugs and objects are FREE SHIPPING for France and certain European countries.
Reminder: all of our rugs are professionally washed.
You will receive an invoice serving as a certificate upo[...]
Still, affirming that "it" was better before" is not always verified... We have come a long way since this wooden box which protects the fourteen glass reference ampoules and the instructions for use [...]
scene of crucifiction of Christ with on each side "the two thieves" tremblè engraving dated in a cartridge at the top 1816 and initials FC - VB no hallmark marked.... diameter: 34 cm
Ets PERNOD.
Old advertising plaque in lithographed sheet metal.
Early 20th century.
Stamped metal in slight relief, with its original cord.
Yellow background (pastis color) and blue lettering.
16[...]
This very beautiful cushion intended for hat pins is an Iroquois work from the mid-19th century. Souvenirs of Niagara Falls, these small beaded cushions were made by Indian women and sold to white tou[...]
Horseshoe electromagnet that operated with an induction coil from the mechanical and electrotechnical workshops founded in 1876 in Berlin by Max Kohl (1853-1908), an entrepreneur in the field of elect[...]
Three wall storage units of the same dimensions but different models.
They are rectangular with rounded corners. Made of apple green thermoformed plastic.
Creator: Jean-Claude MAUGIRARD French inter[...]
Rare book dealing with the Comet of 1731 in two volumes In 12" Various Thoughts written to a Doctor of Sorbonne on the occasion of the Comet which appeared in December 1780. New corrected Edition. Pri[...]
Porcelain ashtray from Maison Hermès. Rectangular model with lion decoration and golden border with signature in gold "Hermès Paris" and mention "made in France" also in gold. Decor in very good condi[...]
In 4 beautiful volumes In 12 full calf spine ribbed full calf titles and volume numbers in ocher morocco, endpapers and marbled edges. Printed in 1784. "Memoirs of Sébastien.Joseph De Carvalho and Mel[...]
A great Character from the time of Henry II in 4 beautiful volumes bound in full tinted calfskin, ribbed spine decorated with beautiful gilded irons, reddened edges. Ex-libris of Falkenhof Castle peri[...]
Immerse yourself in 19th century elegance with this stunning dog-shaped pipe stand, an exceptional piece of French craftsmanship from this era. This unique holder is intricately hand carved in the sty[...]
Exceptional milliner's mannequin which could also be classified in the plastic arts section as it is sufficient in itself. This "art deco" bust from the beginning of the 20th century is magnificent an[...]
Medieval style panel in the shape of an escutcheon covered with blue velvet on which we find the attributes of the knights.
Like Violet the Duke.
Helmet, bustier, Goedendag, shield, gloves and sever[...]
Beautiful silver sundial by Butterfield in Paris C.1700 Typical model of Butterfield production made in silver. Dials with four scales, two with Arabic numerals (4-12-8) and two with Roman numerals (I[...]
They can be seen as the intermediary between man and the world of the Gods. Thus in Nordic mythology, Hugin and Munin maintain the connection between the terrestrial universe and spiritual life: the t[...]
IMPORTANT COPPER CASTLE FOUNTAIN ON ITS ORIGINAL TURNED WOODEN BASE . THE COAT OF ARMS ENGRAVED ON THE FOUNTAIN IS TO BE DEFINED. INCLUDED IN THE SALE IS ITS COPPER PITCHER WHO ALSO BEARS A COAT OF A[...]
Mortar in good original condition, 17th century. I am thinking of a model from the region of Persia, Pakistan? Afghanistan? Sending only by registered mail and signature upon receipt
Epreuve originale réalisée en 1764. Bellin cartographe.
Coloris aquarelle.
Rousseurs claires dans les marges n’atteignant pas la carte.
Bon état.
Format feuille : 34 x 25,5 cm.
Format gravure : 2[...]
Original engraving on steel with a chisel. Engraved by TASSIN (Christophe), known by mistake as Nicolas Tassin. He is in reality the King's geographical engineer. We do not know his dates of birth and[...]
Rare effigy of a King Bamoun in wood with a thick crusty patina Height 60cm plus wooden base High bilobed "Ndop" headdress, a sort of royal tiara. The left hand placed on the chin of the face projecte[...]
Western Ivory Coast, Bété people, first half of the 20th century, superb hardwood mask with dark brown patina of incredible modernity with the effigy of the spider. He presided over peacemaking ceremo[...]
This important work for the relations between the France of Louis XIV and Holland from 1679 to 1688. three beautiful volumes In 12 full glazed speckled calfskin, smooth spines decorated with beautiful[...]
Black Forest (Brienz Switzerland).
Children's musical chair.
Late 19th century period.
In solid walnut with sculpted plant decoration and heart.
The seat rises to reveal the music system. Dimensi[...]
Splendid mask Dan called "Runner" from Ivory Coast wood with so-called "lacquered" patina goatee made of woven fibers and two feline claws are attached to it sold with base Remains of nails for fixing[...]
Wari Zutsu (or one-piece pipe case) in deer antler with decoration carved in relief of a character splitting a fruit (?) on a block below a pine branch.
Japan, 19th century.
Good condition
Dime[...]
The Pinte comes from GREAT BRITAIN: baluster body placed on a short pedestal, cut-out handle. Goblet punch. Height: 9.8 cm. Clear, silky patina. Period: 19th century. Very good condition. The other, o[...]
snuffbox in the shape of a barrel carved from a bramble, rimmed with silver (necklace hallmark). scenes of smokers are painted on the lid and on the sides, on the body three cartridges representing sc[...]
Plate assegai, Kanak
Melanesia, New Caledonia
First third of the 20th century
Blackened wood, bamboo, dogfish hair, wool, sparterie, tapa.
Length Total length: 185cm
Double-pointed assegai, bl[...]
Beautiful and fresh series in 5 volumes In 12! Full speckled glazed calfskin, smooth backs decorated with beautiful gilded titles and volume numbers in red and olive morocco, red edges, marbled endpap[...]
Very beautiful varnished mahogany lectern dating from the 19th century, circa 1860-1880, adjustable in height and inclination thanks to its original system.
In very good condition, its desk measu[...]
MINIATURE COPPER TEAPOT WITH CLOISONNE ENAMELS FROM THE MEIJI PERIOD OF JAPAN - SUPERB DECORATION OF BUTTERFLIES, FLOWERS AND BIRDS - THE BOTTOM IS GLITTERED - IN THE SHAPE OF A LOTUS FLOWER - VERY GO[...]
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