Louis in golden fleurons gilded title, large ex-libris Aux Armes, two-tone title for this work by FN Coeffecteau: "Roman History containing all the most memorable things that happened from the beginni[...]
Renaissance medals: 3 different pieces from Henrique II. one with an engraved date of 1572 2 of them bronze and one lead. 6 centimeters in diameter for two of them and 5.5 for the other. all with a be[...]
Collection of 23 keys dating from the Renaissance to the 18th century as well as a monogrammed 18th century master key. This set includes priory keys, wedding chest keys with openwork heads, cloverlea[...]
A beautiful door knocker, rustic and functional in wrought iron, the part which is in the door has been welded and reinforced, the taroding redone in order to be able to position the object in a thick[...]
Beautiful German bronze tripod cauldron from the 17th century, in a beautiful patina shaped by centuries of use. The often burned or broken feet are here in their entirety representing stylized claws.[...]
Imposing copper jug, heavily crafted, Dominique-shaped fretel cap.
Decorated with gadroons and friezes, fish scales.
Very good collectible condition, More photos on request. Italy ?
Venice or Genoa[...]
Beau bougeoir en fer sur pieds, modèle à pince, ressort de fer à crochet, permettant aussi bien de s’éclairer par chandelle que par des brandons plongés dans la résine, ou tenir des éclat de résineux[...]
Medal for Cosimo de Medici (1519-74), Duke of Florence 1537, Grand Duke of Tuscany 1569
By Domenico Poggini, 1561.
Original bronze cast
41mm
Obverse :
COSMVS MED(ices) FLOREN(tiae) ET SENAR(um[...]
Different iron hollow mandrel keys. A northern Italian key, the Reide filled with tracery decoration. One key with a trefoil and one with a volute. There are also two copies with brass markings.
Representing the map of the GOVERNMENT OF ANTIBES, GRASSE, VALBONNE, NICE, etc... Beautiful original engraving, on steel with a burin and laid paper, by Nicolas TASSIN Hand watercolored Dimension(s): [...]
AIGUIERE in pewter called "Stegkanne" in the shape of a baluster with a long overflow connected to the neck by a molded arm, recessed handle, palmette thumbscrew, and lid topped with a man's head.
[...]
Roman school
PIETRO BARBO (1417-1471)
Dated 1455
Copper alloy, cast; 334mm
Perfect original cast
Obverse: Pietro Barbo tonsured and wearing an embroidered cope.
Inscription: PETRVS BARBVS VENE[...]
A silver snuff box set with an agate intaglio of Saint Jerome.
The silver snuff box is English and dates to the second half of the 17th century.
The intaglio is Italian and dates to the 16th / 1[...]
A bronze medallion of Maria Magdalena of Austria (1587-1629).
French, 17th century.
Measures 7.6 x 6.6cm.
Cast from a medal by Guillaume Dupré, circa. 1613.
Maria Magdalena of Austria (158[...]
A very beautiful 10-th-11th century A.D. A gilt bronze disc brooch with seven radiating lobes or lugs to the rim; each lug with inset of blue, black and white enamel (one partly remains and one missin[...]
Grand et gros livre "dans son jus"
en latin et français sur les Commentaires de la Coutume de Bretagne, de B. D'Argentré,
Paris.
Chez Nicolas Buon.
M. DC XXVIII
(1628)
2471 pages + Index + 12[...]
Two rare oak beer barrel lids from the 17th century. The barrel was probably installed in an inn. A cover shows the holes where the tap was located. The lids depict a king with a flowing beard. The or[...]
Amazin haute époque chest lock decorated with a sculpted dragon.
Typical work from South Tyrol
Lock dimensions 21*21.
Mounted on an important plexiglass display (more than 4 kg) dimensions 30*28*4.[...]
A Medieval bronze seal of a pair of birds either side of a tree or flower.
English, 14th century.
Measures 3 x 1.9 cm.
Weighs 7.65 grams.
The inscription appears to read Inscription of ‘SI[...]
beautiful map, double page folded on middle, which was part of the great atlas of Blaeu, Wikipedia: The Atlas Maior, Atlas Blaeu or Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, is a collection of geographical maps, engra[...]
A Medieval bronze seal of a large bird with a branch in its beak.
English, 14th century.
Measures 2.7 x 1.6 cm.
Weighs 5.87 grams.
The inscription appears to read 'IESV: SEL BON E LEL', wh[...]
A Medieval bronze seal belonging to a Rector.
English, 14th century.
Measures 4 x 2.5 cm.
Weighs 17.62 grams.
Seal design shows a seven petal flower with a six point star above and crescen[...]
Exceptional 18th century document written in pen on laid paper with watermark: FIN D ANGOUMOIS 1771, RAISIN
Transposition of:
* Instruction from Queen Marie de Médicis Quelle gave Written by her han[...]
Fragment of a bone plaque probably depicting Berthe de Souabe, also known as la Filandière or la Reine Fileuse. The subject dates from the 19th century. The fragment is glued to a red cloth and presen[...]
Engraved Horn Powder Pear - Period Late 16th / Early 17th Century Very richly decorated: On one side: foliage scrolls with a horse and a horned beast On the other side: mating of a stag and a doe and [...]
Very beautiful and rare old book, Joannes Petrus Camusius, Homiliae de Passione Domini nostri Jesu Christi, Coloniae Agrip, Kinchius Joannes, 1621, In used condition, very beautiful and rare cover, on[...]
Medal for Girolamo Cornaro
By Giovanni dal Cavino (1500-1570), dated 1540
Bronze, contemporary cast
Diam. 36mm
Obverse bust to right with long beard, in robe.
Inscription: HIER(onymus) CORNELI[...]
This very rare amulet was supposed to protect against maritime disasters. It is mounted in silver and set with wolf teeth. One side is engraved with the symbols of Christianity. These lean stones are [...]
In its very beautiful and fresh binding in cream vellum (pigskin), spine ribbed black morocco title, boards struck with a generous cartouche in the center, dark green morocco laces with gold, two-tone[...]
Rare cream copy, smooth spine handwritten title in ink (worn) in laced vellum "The Works of Théophile" divided into three parts: the first, containing the Immortality of the Soul, with several other p[...]
Three interesting archaeological finds from the Netherlands dating from the 16th and 17th centuries.
1 A bronze belt tab decorated with the image of Fortuna, mascarons and lion heads. Fortuna is an i[...]
Henri IV And Sully, Pair Of Large Gilt Bronze Medals. Large Restoration Period Medals In Gilt Bronze.
Large pair of gilded bronze medals from the restoration period representing Henri IV and the Du[...]
Acquamanile of remarkable workmanship in bronze and embossed brass probably produced by a Tuscan workshop of the 16th or 17th centuries.
The object is characterized by an oviform body resting on a [...]
Victor Amédée I (1587-1637), Duke of Savoy in 1630
Christine de France (1606-1663), Duchess of Savoy in 1619
By Guillaume and Abraham Dupré
Diameter: 10.4 cm
Very fine casting
Gold plating rath[...]
This small hand-warming brazier from the Renaissance era in wrought iron is a handcrafted object of great value, handmade with care and precision. The origin of this object is attributed to the Tuscan[...]
Iron hunting dagger 12th century The back of the blade and the handle bear an illegible inscription (partially covered with rust)
The handle is gilded which suggests that it was a nobleman's weapon.
[...]
Castle: is probably a reference to Blanche of Castile, diameter: 16mm
Blanche of Castile (4 March 1188 – 27 November 1252) was Queen of France by marriage to Louis VIII. She acted as regent twice d[...]
Uniface medal for Floris van Pallandt (1539-1598)
by Adriaan Simonszoon Rottermond
Gilt bronze
Height with loop: 5.5cm
Rare
Bust to the right of Floris, wearing a ruff, a cuirass, and a sash.
[...]
- The work presented, of Italian origin from the end of the 19th century, is a wooden model of a palace with a two-level elevation; a first level with arcades then a level consisting of a balustraded [...]
Old subject portrait man the traveling merchant carved ancient China or Japan. Very finely carved, signed below. All in good condition see photos, see photos above. Free delivery in France, 15 euros E[...]
Basin cover in embossed and openwork brass decorated with a profile topped with a count's crown. Good condition. Louis XIII period. Mid-seventeenth century.
A very rare fibula in mint condition except for (usually) missing iron pin on the back.
Dimensions: 13x14m.m.
The fibula comes from an old collection in the Netherlands and was found in France
[...]
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[...]
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[...]
A very beautiful and large bronze mount with a beautiful patina. Found in Norfolk (UK).
Height: 6.8 cm.
In Norse mythology, wolves represent strength, cunning and ruthless aggression. They are c[...]
First edition from 1655 of this work by Michel de Marolles (1600-1681): Table of the temple of the Muses, taken from the cabinet of the late Mr Favereau, published by Antoine de Sommeville, Paris 1655[...]
Silver medallion depicting Frederick's II eagle, made using the relief prop technique. In the center is a round cabochon of agate. The object, highly oxidized, made of low-grade silver, embodies the r[...]
Medal with the bust of Martin Bucer
1543, workshop of Friedrich Hagenauer.
Uniface casting, gilding.
Diameter: 45 mm
Martin Bucer (Butzer), reformer, was born on 11.11.1491 in Schlettstadt. Ini[...]
Coming from Spain, this case in maroquin leather is marked with "Cigarres" on its opening part. The gusseted leather is dark green and the interior is lined with golden yellow shaped silk. Each end en[...]
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