Beautiful cameo representing the profile of a bearded man, wearing a helmet and a radiate crown. 17th century. 17 x 13 mm. 1.28 g. The representation is unusual and may be reminiscent of the portraits[...]
Rare in two volumes in 4, full calf, spine with raised bands decorated with gilt irons, titles and volume numbers in ochre morocco, marbled endpapers, red edges. Vignette on the title printed in Paris[...]
The first nine books of Euclid's elements1629Revised and corrected edition of the translation by Jean Errard (1554-1610)This famous engineer from the reign of Henry IV known for his treatise on milita[...]
Mortar and pestle, Chile XVI in basalt, a very hard and heavy volcanic stone with no ornamentation except for a groove that runs around the object. Ethnographic object used for grinding maize
Islamic ArtManuscript workSuperb handwritten Quran of 584 pages (+2 blank double pages at the beginning and end of the work), calligraphy on palm leavesI don't know its origin, and the book doesn't se[...]
Rare glass plate painted on the reverse, to be seen by transparency, lit from behind with natural light, a light bulb, or a candle. Flemish or Dutch style landscape, in the spirit of landscape paintin[...]
Superb candlestick, 32cm and 1.150kg, from bronze, cast in two parts, connected by an impressive screw thread. It is in fact an oil lamp, or liquid wax, the fuel reservoir occupies the lower part, up [...]
We are buyers of key collections, and collectible keys Beautiful large key, late 16th or early 17th century, recognizable by its open pierced bit, 5-tooth comb on a flared muzzle and the base as round[...]
Placard or Poster dated 1667, 17th century. Claude Pellot orders the consuls of the inhabitants of Mons Election of Armagnac (Commune of Caussens, Gers 32) to lift the tax on Tailles to settle the inh[...]
Epreuve originale réalisée en 1632. Jean Leclerc éditeur.Rousseurs claires dans les marges.Coloris aquarelle.Texte en vieux Français au verso.Bon état.Format feuille : 55 x 40 cm.Format gravure : 49,5[...]
Jean de JOINVILLE (1224 ?-1317) "Histoire de S. Loys IX. du nom, roy de France". Édité par Sebastien Cramoisy, 1617Titre
complet: "Histoire De S. Loys IX du nom, Roy de France, par Messire
Iean Si[...]
Engraving GOVERNMENT OF PROUINS (PROVINS - 77) RARE Burin engraving on steel, by Christophe TASSIN, born in the early 1600s and died in 1660, in France, also known as Nicolas Tassin, Christophe Nicola[...]
Beautiful key, good size and good quality, for, (for example) one of those large utility chests that were carried twice a year from the Court to the provincial residence during the reign of Louis XIII[...]
Epreuve originale réalisée en 1632. Maurice Bouguereau & Jean Leclerc éditeurs.
Rousseurs dans les 2 angles supérieurs n’atteignant pas la carte.
Texte en vieux Français au verso.
Etat correct.
Fo[...]
Martin d'Azpilcueta, born in Barásoain in Navarre on December 13, 1491, and died in Rome on June 21, 1586, nicknamed "Doctor Navarrus" or "Navarre", is a Spanish canonist and theologian. He is the fir[...]
This bronze mortar is from the 17th century. It is an object from the Haute Époque. It is in good general condition, note a slight oxidation, traces of wear due to use, some dents. Our photos allow yo[...]
A beautiful strong volume in 12, in cold-stamped orange morocco with Coat of Arms on the boards framed with double cold fillets, gilt edges, ribbed spine richly ornamented with fleur-de-lys in diamond[...]
MAP AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF LANGUEDOC Drawn up by Jean Cavalier d'Agde, geographer to the king in 1621. In 1627, while he was 1st Consul of Agde, he married Dame d'Estienne at Notre-Dame du Grau. I[...]
Flemish mortar. Bronze. 17th century.
Presents the mark.
Mortar with a circular base with a mouth that extends outwards from the two upper bands and a body with a slight notch and relief decoration [...]
Beautiful tripod cauldron with iron handle, from the Apothecary of one Hotel-Dieu, these hospitals run by religious congregations since Middle Ages. This object is dedicated to Christ, and dated 1617,[...]
Proportion compass signed "Butterfield in Paris", that is to say Michael Butterfield, active in Paris around 1675 and 1724. The French proportion compass is the instrument of mathematics and engineeri[...]
Mid-17th century France Provenance: Private collection of a sister of the Monastery of the Visitation in Paray-le-Monial A lid with heraldic decoration of chivalry inspiration This remarkable engraved[...]
Large and spectacular mortar with a ringed barrel, in cast iron, from the 17th century.
With its pestle. Beautiful, very decorative object with pure lines.
Can be presented on a column or a support [...]
Axe: prehistory, Neolithic period.
Mounting: silver - 17th century (Germany?)
51.68 x 35.5 mm.
47.7 g.
These polished axes were called cerauniae in antiquity and were later designated by the t[...]
Edifying and curious letters written from foreign missions. Memoirs of the Levant. Volume 4. Paris, 1680. 496 pages Good condition. Postage extra: €12, registered for France, thank you.
History of the Great Western Schism. By Louis Maimbourg. Volume one, third edition. In Paris, 1681. 468 pages. Very beautiful bookplate. Good condition. Postage extra: €12, registered for France, than[...]
Epreuve originale réalisée en 1614.
Mouillures dans les angles inférieurs et supérieurs de la gravure, s’arrêtant au raz du cuivre.
Bon état.
Format feuille : 43,5 x 36,5 cm.
Format gravure : 36 x[...]
Old book The General Customs of the Country and Duchy of Berry with the annotations of Gabriel Labbé de Montueron Second edition at Nicolas Buon 1607 Regarding the condition, note stained places, foxi[...]
Rare and beautiful copy in one volume pt. In 12, full glazed tinted calf, ribbed spine decorated with gilded iron in the compartments, ochre morocco title, splendid bookplate with the Arms surrounded [...]
"Grand dictionnaire historique ou le mélange curieux de l'histoire sacrée et profane", by Louis Moreri, 1698 edition, in folio, complete with its four volumes, in their original full-leather binding. [...]
Presented in a large 17th century volume in glazed tinted calf, ribbed spine decorated with gilded iron in the compartments, gilded title, pre-title representing Mr. De Ruyer; printed in Amsterdam. In[...]
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ROUND PLATE in wrought pewter with a wide wing called "à la cardinal" decorated with an engraved corporate-type property mark: IB / compas[...]
"ANNALES ET HISTORIAE.DE REBUS BELGICIS" by Hugo GROTIUS in Amsterdam, 1657. Fair state of conservation with wear of the corners, caps and covers. In its own juice. Collection Shipping by Colissimo wi[...]
2 volumes in red morocco in-12 'new testament (latin)' published by typography Regia Parisiis. edition printed in small characters of the vulgate Editionis, released from the presses of the Royal prin[...]
Bearing the beautiful bookplate with the arms of the Library of Messir Bernard de Noblet knight Count of Chenette, Lieutenant of the Marshals of France in the Bailiwick of Mâcon. A large volume In 12,[...]
Rare book of Law of the Youth of Louis XIV in soft vellum (patina ivory pigskin) in 4to format, soft binding. Printed in Paris by Estienne Loyson, at the Palace, at the entrance to the Prisoners' Gall[...]
Pretty round box from turned bronze or brass, well sealed, closing with screw, containing a pretty compass under glass, watercolored paper, magnetic needle in cross, fleur de lys. Glued in lid, (it h[...]
Exceptional riveted iron marine chest, working lock with 7 pins, painted with flowers, shells and foliage. The decoration is well preserved on the front and sides. This chest has the particularity of [...]
A volume in 12, full tinted calf, ribbed spine richly decorated in the box, gilt title. Two bookplates with arms on the guard, in its beautiful 17th century binding, this work written by Michel de Mar[...]
A curiosity is this pretty miniature book printed in Génova, by Benedetto Guasco. 1652. 18th century full calfskin binding, smooth spine decorated with gilded irons, garnet morocco title, marbled endp[...]
Bronze scoop with 2 spouts, the handles decorated with women's heads. Beautiful patina, high period, early 17th century. Good condition, traces of wear. Dimensions height 15 cm length 15 cm width 30 c[...]
Bronze cauldron with bronze handle. Early period, 17th century. Good condition and beautiful patina, traces of use. Height 15.5 cm Width with handles 20 cm Careful, secure and tracked shipping, for sh[...]
A pair of figural fruitwood spoons.
German or Dutch, 17th century.
Each measures 17.5 and 16.5cm long.
The longer spoon is carved with the figure of a king, the slightly smaller example wi[...]
Epreuve originale réalisée en 1630. Mercator/ Hondius cartographes.
Texte explicatif en latin au verso.
Beaux coloris anciens.
Fines rousseurs dans les marges.
Très bon état.
Format feuille : 57,[...]
Very beautiful Dieppe sundial, equinoctial, lunar and horizontal dial Dieppe around 1650 Floral decoration and fillet frame. Compass of the dial in paper with various European cities. with hours for h[...]
Very complete in three volumes in folio in white vellum, spine with ribbed spines, handwritten title and volume number, coat of arms on the lower spines and of the youth of Louis XIV. In Lyon, at Iean[...]
Lion carved in wood, probably boxwood, eyes inlaid in bronze, the interior is hollowed out to contain the grated tobacco. The iron grater is missing. Very beautiful sculpture, interesting subject and [...]
Rare and interesting "Memoirs of Edmond Ludlow", Knight, Lieutenant General of the Cavalry, Commander in Chief of the forces of Ireland, State Councilor & Member of Parliament. Concerning the most rem[...]
"Large pewter watch dish, "Cardinal" shape. Master's mark of the pewter potter "Antoine Chesne" on the wing, accompanied in the center by a sacred heart, a star and a moon. Another mark on the reverse[...]
Portable furniture was commonly used in Tibet by nomads and merchants since the use of the Silk Route. many chests were made of yak-leather and decorated with colorful lacquer in Tibetan taste. Chests[...]
Titre : Florilegii magni seu, Polyantheæ floribus novissimis sparsæ, libri XXIII [-tomus secundus] : opus præclarum, suavissimis celebriorum sententiarum, vel Græcarum, vel Latinarum flosculis ex sacr[...]
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Pewter wine pitcher, baluster shape with straight and oblique pedestal and goblet, heavily molded S-shaped t[...]
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