Superb coat of arms. Our coat of arms represents a large shield decorated with 16 stars distributed around the perimeter, it is surmounted by a helmet, itself topped with ears of wheat and in the cent[...]
- Narwhal rostrum dating from the 20th century, country of origin: Greenland-This rostrum comes from a Narwhal, a cetacean living in the icy waters of the Arctic Ocean, rarely observed and known by th[...]
Antique patinated bronze sealing stamp. Anthropomorphic stamp depicting Saint Louis. Model of an LB ecclesiastic and Latin cross. Model presented in its original case from A. Normant Successeur 26 pla[...]
Pretty and rare oval enamel plaque painted on copper representing the laying of Christ in the tomb. It is presented in a 17th century carved and gilded wooden frame, original gilding. Apart from a sma[...]
We are buyers of key collections, and collectible keys Beaten iron key, 9cm, good condition…. Beautiful heart-shaped ring key, direct forging, solid shank, large rectangular bit with open orifices, on[...]
The famous Ballads of François Villon, Société d' Éditions d Art "Le Chant des Sphères" in 1968, very beautiful illustrations in illumination style, in a cardboard slipcase. Perfect condition. - Visib[...]
Beautiful medieval sign : shield decorated with a cross. Cloisonné work with remnants of red and white enamel. 13th century 39x40 mm 13.87 g Small loss at the tip of the shield. These signs were inten[...]
This is a rare lead pilgrimage badge, decorated with the sun in the center and radiating rays around it. It was discovered many years ago near Little Walsingham, Norfolk. Although the symbol of the Su[...]
This imposing antiphonary leaflet, in plano format, dates from the second half of the 17th century. The antiphonary (from: antiphona, refrain of a psalm) is a liturgical book bringing together the Gre[...]
This imposing antiphonary leaflet, in plano format, dates from the second half of the 17th century. The antiphonary (from: antiphona, refrain of a psalm) is a liturgical book bringing together the Gre[...]
Holbein: The Alphabet of Death. Printed by Firmin Didot in 1856. Heavily illustrated on all pages with the borders created by Holbein for books of hours. Beautiful bibliophile edition with its origina[...]
Presented in a strong volume in 8 in ivory vellum, this copy of L. Apulel Madaurensis philosophy Platonici Opéra, quae extant, omnia: cumPhilippi Beroaldi in Asinum aureum eruditissimi commentariis: r[...]
Open ivory tobacco rasp representing a mermaid with two intertwined tails
holding a mirror in her right hand and a comb in her left. The rasp is missing.
Note: Similar in the Angers Museum inventory[...]
PRIMEROSE (James) - ROSTAGNY (Jean de)Primrose's Treatise on the Common Errors of Medicine, with Very Curious Additions. Lyon: Jean Certe, 1689. - Octavo, (14 ff.), 860 pp. Brown calf, decorated ribbe[...]
Vellum from 1606 with its Greek characters, printed in Lutetia. Ex Typographia Roberti Stéphani. M. DC. VI. (1606), during the lifetime of Henry IV. by B. Grégorii Nysseni Ad Evstathiam, A16 cmmbrosia[...]
"The First Nine Books of Euclid's Elements: Translated and commented by I. Errard, of Bar-Le-Duc, Engineer to the Most Christian King of France and Navarre. Dedicated to his Majesty, Revised and corre[...]
Amazing little object, (perhaps ritual), which made me search a lot in documentation, finally found in D’Allemagne collection, see attached photo.We find dimensions, turned brass with beads and inlaid[...]
The frames are made of solid wood.Chromolithograph painting, giclée, on wooden panel, framed.High-quality reproduction.The set is in very good condition.Measurements:• Painted area dimensions: 75 x 53[...]
Extremely rare work in a parchment binding, spine enriched in the 18th century in golden blond calf, flat spine decorated with golden irons, red morocco title, small in 4; printed in Lille, from the I[...]
Rare book from the very beginning of the 16th century in Pt in 4 format In beautiful half-binding from the 19th century bearing the Ex-libris of the Mailly Family, famous Champagne Family and that of [...]
Pierced boxwood betrothal comb. French, circa 1500.A pierced boxwood betrothal comb.French, circa 1500.Measures 15 x 11cm.The comb is extensively pierced and carved with repeating decoration reminisce[...]
A pair of turned pear wood and ground honestone games pieces. South German, second third of the 16th century. Each measures 3.3cm in diameter. The two games pieces are made from turned pear wood, the [...]
Beautiful knife with a carved handle representing Saint Nicholas with his bishop's crozier, his book and his large beard. Trace of signature on the blade, to be identified. German work, probably Rhine[...]
A brass mounted lodestone.French, 18th century.Measures 6 x 5.5 x 2.9cm excluding loose bail.Weighs 254.8 grams.A lodestone is a naturally occurring, magnetized mineral composed of magnetite (Fe₃O₄). [...]
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buyers of key collections, and collectible keys
Two
pretty keys that wear their 5 centuries of age well, one still marked by the
Gothic forge, beaten iron, then the second fine forge.
Th[...]
Large model of candlestick / resin holder (or shard holder) in wrought iron. On a tripod base with rolled ends, a long shaft with cut sides has on one side a rolled iron socket and on the other a shar[...]
France 16th century: "Oval ring key", wrought iron and pierced 13.2 X 3.9 cm, small nipple on the top of the ring, pierced stem, cut and grooved bit, ring of a rare model very worked. Oxidation and sm[...]
France 16th century: "Round ring key", wrought iron and pierced 10.2 X 3.8 cm, small nipple on the top of the ring, pierced stem, cut bit (slight deformation), ring of a rare model. Slight oxidation a[...]
Salt mill, Auvergne region, fox motif. Several interpretations are possible regarding the fox on salt mills: as fine as a fox regarding the salt which had to come out of the mill as fine as possible a[...]
In its beautiful "Haute Epoque" calfskin binding, this very beautiful and rare book from the end of the Renaissance with the death of Henry IV in the year of its publication in 1610. "The Works of C. [...]
Four framed silver plaques engraved with portraits of English monarchs and a nobleman. English, 18th century. The silver plaques depict Queen Elizabeth I (c.1533-1603), Sir Walter Raleigh (c.1552-161[...]
François Moreau, France, 17th century. Large bronze ceremonial pot with cylindrical structure resting on three feet shaped like a ferine paw with claws holding a sphere; small side handles for attachi[...]
It has its original handle, numerous shocks, wear. Weight 2.9 kg Diameter approx. 15.3 Width 20.3 ears depth. excluding base Weight: 2.9 Width with ears 20.3 Diameter approximately 15.3 Height with ha[...]
Tithe Stone – Period at least 18th century We offer you this rare square-shaped tithe stone with rounded sides, with carved grips in the corners to facilitate its handling. This stone measuring instru[...]
A bone vanitas rosary bead carved with four heads.French, 16th century.Measures 3.3 x 3.2 x 3.1cm. The quadrifron bead is carved with the heads of Christ, a skull, a youthful woman and a man.Originall[...]
A silver mounted boxwood cutlery sheath carved with scenes from the Old Testament. Dutch, late 16th century. Measures 20.5cm long. The cutlery sheath is intricately carved in the round, featuring deta[...]
APOTHECARY'S MORTAR WITH FINS AND FACES IN BRONZE, PUY-EN-VELAY 17TH CENTURY. Comment: very pretty bronze apothecary's mortar flanked by faces and fins. Work from the Puy-en-Velay region of the 17th c[...]
Large ROUND DISH in pewter with a wide plain edge and a wide peripheral molding, called "à la cardinal". Engraved in the center with a coat of arms with a plumed helmet: with three stars at the top an[...]
CABINET OF CURIOSITIES,Anatomy / Medicine & Vanities, skeletons Extremely rare and very large engraving of Anatomy by Crisistomo MARTINEZ,composed of 2 registers: *the upper one showing several skelet[...]
High tripod cauldron from the 17th century. Flared, tripod shape. Made of bronze for the body and wrought iron for the handle. The belly is decorated with 3 peripheral rushes in high relief. The legs [...]
17th century wrought iron oil lamp with a flat "double spout". The reservoir is located behind the wicks, if we can call it a reservoir, and the whole thing pivots on a cylindrical post fixed to a tri[...]
HAUTE EPOQUECabinet of CuriositiesLARGE AND CURIOUS TERRACOTTA SEAL with RELIEFS OF GOTHIC INSCRIPTION (unreadable) and a WADING BIRD, standing with its head curved towards the ground (on the right w[...]
HAUTE EPOQUE Late 16th century (or early 17th) Rare embossed and chiseled brass alms dish, depicting in its centre a frequent and popular religious thema: St George slaying the dragon: St George, on h[...]
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[...]
Large Renaissance style embossed copper ceremonial shield in the shape of a domed shield. Late 19th, early 20th century. 1:1 scale replica of Henry II's shield. Decorated with a battle scene in the ce[...]
Impressive wrought iron armed dog collar for the protection of dogs.
Good condition considering the age and use, some tips are missing.
Italy 18th centuryLenght 47 cm
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[...]
Superb and extremely rare copper alloy vervelle from the end of the 13th century, complete and in a very very good state of preservation! This is not an excavation piece! There are beautiful remains o[...]
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[...]
Medieval zoomorphic object: bird.Gilded copper alloy.Ca 15th century.Very beautiful object, the bird is stylized and the head acts as a hanging hole, so it can be worn as a pendant.38 x 41 mm Poids :[...]
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