Pretty and curious marine gastropod Xenophora pallidula which agglutinates foreign bodies in its spiral growth, here empty shells.
This marine curiosity can be explained in several ways: This shell w[...]
M. Abbé H. C. A. H. DU PLAISIR OU DU MOYEN DE SE RENDRE HEUREUX une gravure en frontispice reliure plein cuir marron dos décorés de fleurs et filets dores 2 parties e volume in 8 1764.
Two STATUES of ancestors called Tchitcheri Bawoong
Moba culture, Northern Togo and Ghana
First half of the 20th century
Wood
Larger: H. 65; W. 8.5 cm
Made of monoxyle wood, these anthropomorph[...]
Terrestrial "sphere" globe or world map, drawn up by R.Barbot, geographer, engraved by L.Sonnet, signed Ikelmer Publisher-manufacturer of spheres, Ministry of Public Education, 128 rue Amelot Paris, s[...]
Period - 13th century
Condition - Good condition - Chip on the base
Measurement - Height 29.2 cm
SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
It is possible to pay in installments.
On parl[...]
Chess game with its board 1st half of the 20th century from West Africa. The pieces are in natural and black tinted ivory. The worn black patina shows that this game has been used a lot and gives it a[...]
Baudelaire - Complete Works "La Pléiade Collection" in 2 volumes, edition 1975 - 1976 A book has been left in the sun, the edge is no longer as blue but in very good general condition.
Transport for [...]
Flat basketwork character called "Timbuwara". The timbuwara are characters made of braided fibers in various and varied shapes. They would be the representation of forest spirits. Their roles and uses[...]
Elegant vase on foot in blown and spun glass based on models from ancient Rome. Very beautiful model with a slender globular tank, cylindrical collar with ring and tapered and also ringed side intakes[...]
Belgian Guy Mercier collection.
The Malagasy are famous for their artistic expression, particularly through their statuary linked to funeral rituals. Statues of the Mahafaly, for example, were esse[...]
The most beautiful copy in large format in folio in glossy blond calfskin binding, triple fillets on the covers, spine decorated with beautiful gilded irons, red morocco title, gilded edges and marble[...]
Rare and beautiful, amusing and didactic copy, on the art (and manner) of ch'..,
La Chézonomy Didactic poem in four songs.
By Charles Rémard.
One of 102 copies of the reprint of the original editio[...]
Pewter FLAT with round molded edge.
Hallmarking of Jacobus COCKELET received master in 1732:
1°- crowned rose / IC
2°- castle / (IC).
Diameter: 29.7 cm.
ANTWERPEN, Mid-18th century
Very good[...]
Large chess and backgammon game. Macassacar ebony and marine ivory. On the jacket side the marine ivory is tinted green. Complete with its 30 tokens. 15 in marine ivory, 15 in macassar ebony. Some res[...]
AIGUIERE in pewter with flared horizontal throat, molded pedestal and C-shaped handle with draped stock and molded pouring spout. It is decorated with a large median molding.
Control mark incomplet[...]
PICHET pewter baluster with short foot, molded spout, flat roof lid with straight thumb.
Hallmarking of Antoine Joseph DESCAMPS active since 1840 (Died in 1887):
1°- A.DESCAM(PS) IN TOURNAY.
2°- [...]
Large antique thick copper jar or jug from Morocco, probably for collecting orange blossom water. Period late 18th or 19th century. Complete with its lid and the chain that holds it. Dimensions: hei[...]
CHINA for the Ottoman market - 19th century Bronze teapot with black patina, the octagonal base, the baluster body with cut sides decorated in light relief with facing birds alternating with stylized [...]
Prediction Slot Machine “L. Loubert la Garenne "around 1930. Works perfectly. Very good state of conservation, the chromolitographs are still very beautiful and the colors very bright. Machine transfo[...]
Elegant botillon type shoe shape for women. This is a manufacturing matrix of which we can still see traces of the fixing points, its small size suggests that these are models for dolls.
Shipping i[...]
Beautiful geographic atlas puzzle box by J. Lebègue Paris A puzzle including Europe by Logeror Editeurs A World Map puzzle by Fremin Beautiful blue cardboard box with printed and gilded terrestrial gl[...]
Small travel microscope, medium model, according to the Gould model. This is a model invented by Charles Gould around 1825. This microscope is the medium model, second size. This microscope is relativ[...]
Beautiful late 19th century object, provenance: the large Rolf Arnold Müller collection, recently dispersed, oval shape with high plinth dovetail mounted marked with No. 2412, top is a large bunch o[...]
Round wrought pewter dish with wide wing called “cardinal style”.
Hallmark of an unidentified master: crowned hammer / MF
Diameter: 32.4 cm.
FRANCHE-COMTE or SWITZERLAND, End of the 17th century [...]
Pretty framed and watercolored map from the 18th century representing the "New Map of the Holy Land to serve the understanding of the Old and New Testaments" with the position of the 12 tribes of Isra[...]
Old portrait of the imperial couple; Woven silk depicting Napoleon III and Eugenie de Montijo. Woven by Berger and Granger in Lyon. Very bright colors. Very beautiful souvenir of the Second Empire. 24[...]
Fort rare Caisse à amputation dite de Chemin de fer et portant la rare signature de "Blanc à Paris".
Les caisses à amputation de Chemin de fer sont rares avec leur étiquette d'origine. Celle-ci étai[...]
Telescopic acoustic horn, also known as sonotone. Antique object in galalith imitating tortoiseshell. It consists of 3 parts plus the earpiece.
Condition: very good.
THE PICTURES ARE PART OF THE D[...]
Amputation box containing three large surgical knives, the two of which with guilloché ivory handles are signed "H. Bigg" and a crown. The box is therefore English and can be dated between 1842 and 18[...]
But what is this superb lumberjack tool doing here, teasing you, so that you can “diameter” your trees??? Given its venerable age, it would well deserve a nice retirement in a popular art museum.... l[...]
Damn, it's not going to be an easy task to send it by post, already unpackaged it measures 130 cm... This "rural" object is called a surveyor's compass... it comes from Burgundy so we can assume that [...]
Book "Historical Research on Playing Cards, With Critical and Interesting Notes, By the Author of Memoirs on the Celtic Language, 163 P. Published by Lyon: Chez J. Deville Libraire, rue Mercière, au g[...]
A tortoiseshell penknife decorated with Corsica. Origin: France. Material: tortoiseshell. Dimensions: 8cm length 1 cm width. Condition: Good general condition. Shipping: Colissimo
A pocket knife decorated with an accordionist and a basketball player. origin: France. Material: metal. Period: 19th century. : Dimensions: 10.5cm length x 2.5cm width x 1 cm p. Condition: Good genera[...]
Rare cup or glass holder cups from the 18th Louis XVI period in wicker and straw marquetry, a dried leaf inside each cup May be a work from the Jura, according to our research (to be confirmed) In ver[...]
We invite you to discover this composition of two fragments from the Coptic Period, Egypt and a Chimu fragment from Peru. (Two fragments measuring 19x8 cm and one measuring 13x7.8 cm.) The motifs: a l[...]
Round with molded edge. Crowned rose hallmark, unidentified. Clear, silky patina. Diameter: 36.5 cm. Period: early 19th century. Very good condition. Free shipping by COLISSIMO for mainland France.
Old walking stick dating from the second part of the 19th century. Cane with system concealing a dagger. Very beautiful blade engraved with decoration of birds and scrolls. Original ferule. Malacca ru[...]
This mask has a long, narrow face and a rectangular nose that protrudes beyond the protruding lips.
The front shows decorative, detailed geometric patterns and the object has a matt brown patina.
Th[...]
very pretty red copper juice collector dish, frit licker, it comes to us from the 19th century at one end a small spout serves as a gutter provided with two wrought iron handles which also serve as fe[...]
Set of 2 bridge games of 54 cards from Maison Hermès, designed and engraved by Draeger Frères. Good condition overall, the box has some signs of wear. 2 cards with slight defects (see photos).
Gregory XVI (Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari), 1831-1846.
Rome, 1831, by G. Cerbara
Silver
Dimensions of 61.5x47.5 mm.
Obverse: S GREGORIO MAGNO PONT MAX HVMILIS SVCCESSOR / OSP APLICO 1831. Bust [...]
2006 Vatican BU box set by Benedict XVI containing the complete Euro series : 8 coins (1 centime, 2 centimes, 5 centimes, 10 centimes, 20 centimes, 50 centimes, 1 euro and 2 euros) from the 2006 vinta[...]
PORTABLE EQUINOCTIAL SUNDIAL WITH ECRIN
Andreas VOGLER (circa 1730 - 1800)
Augsburg, Germany, mid-18th century
Gilded brass and glass
H. 5.2; L. 4.9; Thickness 1.3 cm
Octagonal equinoctial por[...]
Beautiful format in 8 in glazed porphyry calfskin 20.6 cm, gilt fillet boards, smooth spine decorated with pretty gilded irons, red morocco title, marbled endpapers, decorated with its 27 beautiful fo[...]
Fragment of EIFFEL TOWER Piece of the endless screw pitch of the elevator connecting the 2nd and 3rd floors. This piece bears all layers of paint until 1982. Hand delivery possible on ISSY LES MOULINE[...]
Horizontal silver sundial signed Pierre LE MAIRE
France, Paris 18th century.
H. : 7,5 ; L. : 6,2 ; Ep. : 0,8 cm
Octagonal plate, with four clockwise engraved hour circles. First indication, a sca[...]
Old copper fish or salmon fishmonger from the 18th century Body with rolled edge, forged, both rounded sides added, and finely brazed into wolf teeth. Wrought iron handle with step, dangling in folded[...]
4 Old Tuareg stakes in carved wood. Symbol of social caste or family belonging, these sublime stakes are traditionally used by the Tuaregs, a nomadic people, to fix their tents, or set up a table.....[...]
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