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20th Century


Curious Pair Of Removable Shoe Lasts In Solid Aluminum Foot Shoe Curiosity

Spectacular pair of shoe lasts. They were formerly used to make shoes. In 4 removable elements (as in the photos). Early twentieth. The set weighs about 10 Kgs. Dimensions: Length: 27.4 cm. Wid[...]

Period: 20th century

120 €
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Jacques Tati - Publicity Element Of The Film "jour De Fête", Unique Piece

Large advertising element, unique piece made for the preview of the release of the film "Jour de Fête" by Jacques Tati in 1949 in a Parisian cinema. This piece is very large, made entirely by hand and[...]

Period: 20th century

1 800 €

Lot 10 Corals: Pinctada Margaritifera & Cypraea Tigris

Lot comprising 4 mother-of-pearl shells from Tahiti PINCTADA MARGARITIFERA, engraved with hut and palm tree decoration in a stylized geographical map, for two of them. Beautiful object of folk art fro[...]

Period: 20th century

200 €

Partridge Inclusion In Rare Large Block Of Altuglas 29.7x29.4cm 15kgs Hunting Bird

RARE partridge in a large block of altuglas. Important inclusion of the 50s. Dimensions: H: 29.4 cm. W: 29.7cm. Depth: 13.1 cm. Weight: approx. 15 Kgs. IN VERY GOOD USED CONDITION, fine scratch[...]

Period: 20th century

500 €
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Gobelet Commémoratif Roi Geoges V

Beau gobelet en porcelaine fine à l'effigie du roi d'Angleterre et Empereur des Indes Georges V (1865 -1936)  et de son épouse Marie de Teck  (1867-1953) grand mère de la Reine Élisabeth II. Filet or[...]

Period: 20th century

230 €

Fencing Helmet, 1910 Period

Fencing helmet in good condition from the 1900/1910 period, it has its original wooden support to put it on. Composed of padded leather and a protective grid. To see as a sculpture placed on a piece o[...]

Period: 20th century

450 €

Grande Biche Taxidermie Année 60 Pour Cabinet De Curiosité Histoire Naturelle, Déco

Grande biche sur socle écusson bois bonne état d’usage  taxidermie des années 1960 fait par un professionnel pour cabinet de curiosité ,science naturelle ou déco                                       [...]

Period: 20th century

120 €

Automobile Or Car Mascot Bronze Greyhound Dog Radiator Cap By Charles, Early 20th Century

Beautiful car mascot depicting a greyhound in the middle of a race, this suggests the speed of the vehicle whose hood was to be decorated with it. * Beginning of the 20th century * I found this mode[...]

Period: 20th century

300 €

Rare Large Gilding Iron Monkey Tambourine Player Brass Binder Binder #108

Gilding iron for brass binder on wooden handles. RARE: Large Gilding Iron MONKEY TAMBOURINE PLAYER Model Louis XV. Iron unsigned. Manufacture probably dating from the end of the 19th or 20th century. [...]

Period: 20th century

300 €
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Large Painter's Palette, Circa 1900, Spanish Evening, Oil On Wood

Beautiful large solid wood pallet, full painted of a lively scene: tired musicians, tavern on end of a hot evening. Beautiful subject, well interpreted. The painter signed: Prieto. Period: circa 1900.[...]

Period: 20th century

450 €
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Dildo In Antler Datable From The Beginning Of The 20th Century

DILDO in antler with attachment system. Different inscriptions and marks on the top and sides. Size: 15.8 cm length. Made at the beginning of the 20th century.

Period: 20th century

650 €

Tarantula In Altuglas Block 1960 Ancient Specimen Arachnid Tarantula Spider

Spectacular MYGALE spider inserted in a block of altuglas. Antique specimen from the 1960s. Dimensions of the block: 14.8 cm x 11.6 cm x 3.5 cm. IN GOOD CONDITION, some small scratches on the rever[...]

Period: 20th century

120 €
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Weighing Scale "steelyard"

Wrought iron balance, Italy first half of 1900 This particular scale is also called steelyard or Roman balance and exploits the principle of the lever to determine the weight of an object. The ho[...]

Period: 20th century

250 €
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Sept Paire De Lunettes

Collection de sept paires de lunettes

Period: 20th century

240 €
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Blue Crystal Tribal Skull, Korwar Circa 1970

Superb Korwar skull in blue crystal, a work inspired by these tribal ritual skulls and executed around 1970. It is magnificently precise and to the exact scale, a real tour de force. the crystal is [...]

Period: 20th century

2 800 €
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Old Mechanical Secret Box In Bronze Erotica Entwined Couple

Closed the box represents a bed richly decorated with tapestries and cushions on which a monkey rests. If you lift the lid, you discover the erotic scene of a loving couple. The artist Munou's signa[...]

Period: 20th century

1 150 €

Diorama View Of Monaco Aviation Competition

Panels in two parts glued paper on back plate Scene represents the bay of Monaco for an aviation competition

Period: 20th century

580 €

Sam Ceramic Earthenware Accounting Machine Marseille Advertising Object Pub Advertising Ref539

SAM: Advertising Earthenware: Accounting Machine Marseille. It is probably a glass or cup holder. Period around the 1950s. Good condition . Dimensions:: 15.5 x 15.5 cm. Thickness: 2.8 cm. [...]

Period: 20th century

170 €
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Lot Of Molded Glass Bottles

Combination of 5 molded glass bottles representing characters, monuments, including 1 painted bottle. Missing caps No chips. Late 19th or early 20th. Average height 30 cm

Period: 20th century

160 €
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Driving School Panel 1940-1950

VERY RARE DOUBLE-SIDED DRIVING SCHOOL VEHICLE PANEL, PARIS Painted sheet metal, curved, sinuous shape, bearing the inscription "Driving school, Paris-Méditerranée, 82, boulevard Saint-Marcel, tel. Gob[...]

Period: 20th century

1 300 €

Chateau De Pierrefonds, Bas-relief In Cork

Amazing carved cork low-relief depicting Pierrefonds Castle. Very precise and meticulous work, as a work of model-maker. Signature of the artist in the upper left corner. On the back of the frame, l[...]

Period: 20th century

300 €

Large Vintage Articulated Wooden Artist Mannequin, 25,98 Inches High, Circa 1950

Large articulated wooden mannequin. Without base. It is 25,98 inches high. circa 1950.

Period: 20th century

850 €
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1970 Butterfly Sculpture In Agate, Marble & Brushed Metal Willy Daro Style, Design

Old sculpture in agate and brushed steel. 1970s work; Very beautiful butterfly decor. An illegible mark in the mount 31.5cm x 28.5cm In very good condition

Period: 20th century

350 €
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Theme Toys Exhibition Board

Decoration panel

Period: 20th century

320 €

Ashtray Commemorating The Creation Of The Freedom Front On May 7, 1937

Glass ashtray commemorating the creation of the Freedom Front on May 7, 1937. Profile of Jacques Doriot from the French Popular Party. In very good condition, some original bubbles. Dimensions 1[...]

Period: 20th century

230 €

Art Nouveau Horse Drawn Sleigh Circa 1900

Art Nouveau horse drawn sleigh circa 1900 red velvet upholstery on seats Folding side support hand carved horse heads as decoration Pick up MUST be arranged by yourself

Period: 20th century

950 €

5 Old Animal Legs Early Twentieth Biology Laboratory Taxidermy Curiosity

5 old animal legs on bases. Originally intended for a biology cabinet. Os rises on a metal structure and blackened wooden base. Period early twentieth. Dimensions: Heights: between 12.5 cm and 19[...]

Period: 20th century

150 €
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Sculpture - Snake Vanity - Circa 1900

Beautiful vanity in very finely carved Taga walnut, the skull wrapped around a snake. Beautiful condition. Height 42 mm Width 32 mm Depth 42 mm Neat, secure and tracked delivery. For destinations outs[...]

Period: 20th century

280 €
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Anglo-indian Hourglass In Wood And Glass. Early 20th Century.

Anglo-Indian Hourglass in wood and glass. Early 20th century. It also comes with its original case.

Period: 20th century

280 €

Old Canoe In Mahogany Manufacture Around 1920 XX Century

Old mahogany canoe Interior with flat bottom Painted exterior hull Manufactured around 1920 Three folding seats and three oars Sold in its old condition Dimension H 55 x W 470 x 88 cm More photos on r[...]

Period: 20th century

2 450 €
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Illuminated Restaurant Sign "paul Bocuse"

Very rare luminous sign of restaurant outside or inside representing Paul Bocuse.  DELIVERY IN FRANCE 99€. WORLD DELIVERY ON ESTIMATE  We propose on Proantic a selection of our articles for [...]

Period: 20th century

3 000 €

China, Canton, Finger Protection Pin

I offer you this original silver jewel adorned with natural stone cabochons in good original condition. Cantonese work around 1900-20

Period: 20th century

130 €

Jockey Saddle In Pigskin Early Twentieth

For an original decoration

Period: 20th century

180 €

Laughing Cow Panel - Old Advertising Cardboard - Drawing After Benjamin Rabier 20th

Rare advertising panel (POS) of *The Laughing Cow*, also called "magic panel". This cardboard hanging panel is lithographed around its edge, with the cow's head in concave relief and hand painted. [...]

Period: 20th century

360 €
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Ruyi Scepter Or Stone Fibula China Late Nineteenth Early Twentieth

Ruyi Scepter Or Fibula In Stone China Late 19th Century Early 20th Century Very nice piece in perfect condition Ribbed brown stone Free and insured shipping in metropolitan France

Period: 20th century

280 €

Ancient Chinese Jade Boulder Carved Immortal

Period - 20th century or earlier Condition - Good condition Measure - 8 x 7 x 4.5 cm SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY It is possible to pay in installments. On parle français. [...]

Period: 20th century

395 €
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Vintage Chewing Gum Dispenser Machine

Former chewing gum dispenser from the 1960s of the Italian brand MARCHIO DEP model "BAMBI". She has her key to fill the transparent plastic dispenser which works perfectly. The base is cast aluminum w[...]

Period: 20th century

390 €

Soviet Presentation Hatchet

Soviet presentation hatchet "Industrialization is the only way to socialism". Similar decorative works were custom made as the USSR's first export presentation artwork and as gifts to Soviet party lea[...]

Period: 20th century

2 900 €

Old Enamel Plate Good Year Goodyear Advertising Tires In Very Good Condition

GOOD YEAR TIRES. Old advertising enamel plate. Slightly domed. Dimensions: Length: 21.5 cm. Height: 12.5cm. Depth: 0.5 cm. IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, slight oxidation on the back, presented natura[...]

Period: 20th century

180 €
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Set Of 8 Jewelry Boxes - Seaside Souvenir In Shells.

Set of 8 jewelry boxes, seaside souvenir in shells. Work of the 50s/60s. Good general condition of the boxes. - We refuse sales by telephone, the sale will only be made by email or request via Proa[...]

Period: 20th century

120 €
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Leg Prosthesis From Maison Deleury - Werber

Nice leg prosthesis signed and numbered with the plate of the house Deleury in Paris (formerly Werber). It is articulated at the knee and its wooden foot is also articulated. This prosthesis is made o[...]

Period: 20th century

750 €

Wrought Iron Hairdressing Sign

Very elegant wrought iron from the 60s for indoor or outdoor use. Beautiful styling, good condition. 1.93 m long X 0.50 m high Do not hesitate to visit our site and its many offers: https://www.lecent[...]

Period: 20th century

400 €

Silk Handkerchief Universal Exhibition 1937

Square silk handkerchief from the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1937. Presence on the handkerchief of flags of 45 countries including the flag of Nazi Germany. Handkerchief in perfect condition.

Period: 20th century

60 €

Enamel Sign Postal Agency

Sign Postal Agency. Enamel plate from the 1930s. Emaillerie Japy frères & Cie.

Period: 20th century

520 €

Leg Prosthesis - Proteor

Leg prosthesis from the 30s/50s from the top of the thigh to the foot. The thigh part is all leather adjustable with 3 tongue straps. It is structured by a chromed metal part that joins the knee joint[...]

Period: 20th century

350 €

Coral For Teeth Female Profile

It is a coral that is glued on a tooth it is in its original box

Period: 20th century

110 €

Flayed Ear Cut .emile Deyrolle.

Flayed cutaway ear, bearing a metal plate at the top left "Les fils d'Emile Deyrolle 46 Rue du Bac Paris. Note the wear and some mold, and the apocryphal paper label at the bottom center. Payment by b[...]

Period: 20th century

580 €

French Republic Notary Double Plate Sign

Notary sign from the early 20th century in brass on an iron clip. Object having lived outdoors, wear, oxidation, deformations, tears... Very nice collector's item and curiosity Marked "French Republic[...]

Period: 20th century

420 €

Projection And Magnification Lantern, Ica, Circa 1910

ICA projection and enlargement lantern. Made in Germany around 1910 by the ICA firm in Dresden. Sheet metal construction from Russia. It fits in a functional box. The latter also contains a film holde[...]

Period: 20th century

430 €
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Double Notary Sign

Notary sign from the early 20th century in brass on an iron frame. Object having lived outside, it has the marks of time, oxidations, deformations, tears...

Period: 20th century

780 €

Old Sand Collection, Arenophile.

Ancient sand collection from all over the world, Europe, Asia, America, Africa, Oceania; preserved in test tubes closed with corks and located in handwritten cursive letters, era to be defined, most l[...]

Period: 20th century

250 €

Alcohol Tasting Kit, Smoked Glass And Silver Metal

Necessary to taste certain alcohols (cognacs, white alcohols etc....) silver metal and smoked glass with its alcohol lamp probably used during a tasting

Period: 20th century

160 €

Skinned Clastic

Splendid and spectacular clastic flayed of a human body from the head to the top of the thighs. It was made of hand-painted rubber and is complete with all of its detachable organs. Its elements are d[...]

Period: 20th century

1 900 €

Scale Model Still

Representative small scale mobile still. This small still allowed representatives who criss-crossed the countryside to offer vintage distillers their equipment, rather than moving the large model, the[...]

Period: 20th century

880 €

Ceremonial Dagger With Erotic Decors

Ceremonial dagger in carved hippopotamus ivory decorated with an erotic scene On one side is decorated in Indian ink with a mountain landscape on the other. The handle is decorated with a dragon's hea[...]

Period: 20th century

980 €

Ostrich Egg On Exotic Wooden Stand

Ostrich egg (emptied of course!!) from the 70s. To make it a decorative object, it was placed on a support, in exotic wood, carved by hand by a craftsman. Very simple, very natural, symbol of the orig[...]

Period: 20th century

100 €
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Stuffed Armadillo

A stuffed armadillo (Chaetophractus vellerosus) mounted as a waiter, standing holding a scallop shell. Beginning of the 20th century.

Period: 20th century

695 €
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Leg Prosthesis With Wooden Foot

Beautiful prosthesis with articulated kick, knees and ankle. The leg is made of quilted and strapped leather, the rivets are in iron and leather pull straps, the fastening system is studded. The wood [...]

Period: 20th century

1 200 €

Half Painted Porcelain Vase Intended For Porcelain Representatives After Joseph Boze

This half vase, treated in trompe l'oeil, was intended for representatives of porcelain objects, to facilitate their transport and presentation to future buyers. This vase presents a copy of the portr[...]

Period: 20th century

230 €

Armadillo Basket Handbag Old Taxidermy Curiosity

RARE basket / handbag made from an old armadillo shell. Period early twentieth. Dimensions: H: 28cm. Length: 24 cm maximum Width: 20 cm. IN VERY GOOD USED CONDITION. You can follow my gallery[...]

Period: 20th century

120 €
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