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[...]
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[...]
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 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 [...]
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,[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Petite table de maîtrise en bois de chêne mouluré et sculpté d époque Louis XIV, à savoir la traverse du bas et un pied ont été refait ultérieurement, le bois est plus clair et n est pas de la même es[...]
Large 17th century tinned copper tray decorated with a large fleur-de-lis surrounded by a snake eating its tail and interlacing. Probably a 17th century office tray. Three iron hoops allowing it to be[...]
Late 17th-Early 18th century France? This fragment in repoussé iron intrigues with its unique and almost theatrical character. It presents a striking representation: two Siamese lion heads with anthro[...]
Amazing object, once part of a folding travel cutlery, probably in a pocket case.... French model with four tines from tinned wrought iron, flat spatula handle, engraving on steel spring.
Good condit[...]
Interesting quest dish or reflector, with central navel, and addition of a pewter Binet in the 18th or 19th century. Beautiful radiant decoration of stylized flowers, or flames. Brass, very good condi[...]
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Large lock cover that was found inside Nuremberg iron chests 16th and 17th century, (called corsair chests). (see last photo)
Two square element[...]
Master's lock in wrought iron, chiseled, engraved, openwork,
France, 17th century.
With its key With dolphins the key has a hollow third-point shank and engages in the rotating barrel of the lock wh[...]
This very rare and elegant powder flask opens by pressing on the mother-spring which detaches from it, it has a double transverse winding arquebus key, a movable ring on which there must have been a s[...]
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Beautiful set of 5 large different keys, late 17th or early 18th century, these gilded iron keys opened doors of apartments reserved for disting[...]
A pair of allegorical boxwood handled travelling cutlery and leather sheath.
Netherlandish, mid 17th century.
Each handle is carved with the allegorical figures of Justice and Charity, with sil[...]
Paesina plaque mounted in marquetry in a gilded frame - 17th Century Originating from the Florence region, paesina, also called "dream stone", "Tuscan marble" or "Florence marble" was used for decorat[...]
I present here a precious, rare and real piece of Curiosity, that this small pocket travel diptych finely painted representing face to face Christ and his apostle Saint-Paul (with the attributes of th[...]
Exceptional small bronze candlesticks from the 17th century. Children's candlesticks, travel candlesticks?... In cast bronze with manufacturing defects. Please note: a rarity, no doubt. Delivery: €10 [...]
A beautiful pair of bronzes, late 17th century or early 18th century, having lived through the Franco-Flemish wars of the Louis XIV era, the siege of Lille, etc. Here Lions of Flanders wear a quasi-cr[...]
Very rare miniature piece of furniture representing a late 17th century money changer's desk, Louis XIV style. Made from solid walnut and inlaid with floral motifs on each drawer front. Central recess[...]
Superb truncated wrought iron bar, simple, massive and heavy, engraved in a large oval, with a large complex coat of arms, with four quarters, under cimier, framed by soft scrolls.
Indestructible wr[...]
A silver pomander in the form of a skull.
German, 17th century.
Measures 3.2 x 2.3 x 2.1cm (excluding loose bail).
Weighs 20 grams.
The hinged pendant opens to reveal a hollowed interior, [...]
RING / ARCHER'S RING IN WHITE JADE CALLED "SHEEP FAT" China, Qing Dynasty Carved decoration in relief of a man on a buffalo at the edge of a cliff on which is placed a pagoda in the background Excelle[...]
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[...]
Oil on copper representing a memento mori. Italy, 17th century. Follower of Jacopo Ligozzi. In this elaborate composition, a skull girded with a laurel wreath (symbolizing wisdom and glory) is depicte[...]
Rare oval-shaped lead cooper's plaque from 1607. IN very good condition. If you are interested in this item please contact me by telephone and avoid emails except for foreign people.
Nice tool for an arquebus, four-function multiple wrench, 3 different screwdrivers, and on centre probably, the cutout for a rotary adjustment knob. Unfortunately, I do not have the weapon that this t[...]
A Renaissance bronze glove ring with an inkwell.
Italian, 16/17th century.
Ring size Z UK / 12.5 US.
Measures 6.4 x 4.1 x 3cm.
The heavy bronze ring is tapered with a hinged domed lid whic[...]
Extremely rare torture pliers called "tongue remover". This instrument is made up of two branches connected by a rivet. The jaw resembles that of an alligator clip. Two extremely sharp teeth are prese[...]
Pulverin:
Carved with intaglio engraving. Piriform, it is complete with its cap decorated with acanthus flowers.
On the obverse: figure of a soldier on horseback in landscape. On the reverse the gro[...]
Sceau sur la Matrice, dans un bouclier apparaît un blason avec un faucon d'oiseau de chasse en vol ? Et Fleur De Lis Peut-être les armes d'un fauconnier ? Le dix-septième siècle
- Carved book vanity, wood and parchment, German work from the17th century.
-Dimensions: Height: 10.8cm width: 18.8cm depth: 14.5 cm
-The skull is positioned on a closed book, certain pages of w[...]
Rare miniature Flemish linen press circa 1650
Description:
Oak, ebony, various wood veneers, iron. Here is a miniature laundry press reproducing these customary objects from Holland and border cou[...]
Extraordinary iron sheet cut "under the sign of love" from the early 17th century. This metal plate represents a lady in court dress under a tree from which towering flowers spring as well as a heart [...]
This brazier has a copper basin with beautiful riveted handles on a rim decorated with bronze scallop shells. It rests on an ample circular base in walnut wood richly decorated with inlays of foliage [...]
Rare small message box with numerical combination in golden metal.
Excellent state of conservation and fully functional
Probably Germany, early seventeenth century
For refined collectors...
Rebus corset whale :
Fully engraved whale bone body busk.
1st cartridge with a flame and the motto “Until the end”.
2nd cartridge a heart and an arrow and the motto “Not one catches me”.
3rd cartr[...]
Beautiful early bronze, a casting from 17th century, once silver plated, there are still beautiful traces, and intended to be applied to a religious object or piece of furniture.
It is a rare represe[...]
An important & anatomically precise horn carving of a skull.
This rare wunderkammer object is mounted upon its original lathe turned horn base.
German, mid 17th century.
Measures 7.5 x 6[...]
Astonishing bronze bell body with beautiful applications: between two coats of arms marked with the monogram FL, surmounted by a tied ribbon, a beautiful scene: Garden of Eden, and Crucifixion, in a f[...]
A pair of openwork silver scissors with engraved steel blade.
The scissors are decorated with imaginary birds and engraved symbols around the edge. Traces of gilding on the steel blades.
Silver [...]
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