Large and beautiful branch of white coral. Perfect condition, securely mounted on an octagonal wooden base. Very stable. Coral is not very fragile. Recovered in the 1930s/1950s.
Superb 3 cm gem and brilliant aquamarine crystal from the Shigar Valley in Pakistan, perched on a matrix of quartz and albite, surrounded by a bouquet of muscovite. The crystal is perfect, complete an[...]
Curious carved wooden box representing a pot of tulips. Good general condition with small losses on the tips of three leaves (see photos). 39 x 32 cm. Width of the pot: 11 cm.
As fascinating as it is bizarre, an ostrich leg mounted on a wooden base, with a small basin on top. An example that can be used simply as a curiosity collection item or as an unusual piece of furnitu[...]
Complete set of 12 educational botanical models of mushrooms, made between the 1960s and 1970s in the Czech Republic. These models, used for teaching mycology in schools and universities, are hand-pai[...]
Very attractive display case on blackened wood stand containing 11 specimens of rhinoceros beetles (dynastinae scarabaeidae).Condition: display case: perfect condition. Specimens: good condition.PHOTO[...]
Very attractive display case on blackened wood stand containing 10 specimens of dragonflies (odonata), some of which have beautiful blue reflections and iridescence. The photos don't do them justice. [...]
Taxidermic specimen of Chiloscyllium plagiosum, also known as the white-banded bamboo shark. This rare specimen, from the Philippines, dated ca. 1980, is of great interest to collectors, natural histo[...]
The portable hanging scale of old-fashioned street vendors is revisited here by Christofle in silver-plated metal to become a beautiful object, and useful at that, if necessary. It is dated 1972 and a[...]
Beautiful butterfly box, a curio, made in the mid-20th century by Nérée Boubée, a company specializing in naturalias. A beautiful curio in its original box.
WOODEN PLANE Joseph ALBESSARD circa 1930Very beautiful and large wooden airplane. Wind tunnel model of a tandem wing airplane by Joseph ALBESSARDIt is of high quality and in good condition despite som[...]
Bronze sculpture of Diana of Gabii. A statue of a draped woman representing the goddess Artemis (goddess of the hunt). On one side of the base is inscribed "R. Tion de Sauvage" Very good condition. Wo[...]
Ostrich egg mounted on a matte black painted iron base on a square base. The egg fits onto a cylindrical iron stem and rests on a large gadrooned silver-plated iron ring. Ideal for completing a cabine[...]
Nice and large seed, from the family of the coco-fesses. Souvenir from the colonies. Beginning of the XX éme century. A hole on one side, a stick on the other side. For curiosities cabinet.
Crowned Vanity Box in Amber Composition beautiful jewelry box with crowned skull decoration composed of amber 20th century work in perfect condition felts preventing scratches free and insured shippin[...]
Worked by a companion, late 19th or early 20th century. Carved wooden frame, topped with two peaks at each end. Good condition, some pieces missing on one of the slopes, which do not affect the solidi[...]
In his small village in Dordogne, more precisely on 15/2/21, J. Feynie, in St. Géraud de Corfis sculpted under the Artist's number: 266 (history written under the piece), a beautiful and richly sculpt[...]
Entomology box containing a goose skull marked in ink on the top, Anser anser, descriptive label. Contemporary creation. Height 13 cm, width 19.5 cm, depth 5.5 cm.
Quick description
Rare and old osteological montage, spaniel skeleton circa 1920.
Presented on an oak plywood support and two iron uprights.
Some missing parts and traces of glue, but good general[...]
Large wooden carpenters model of a tower. Made from pinewood around 1950. Carpenter's notes in pencil still present. Unique piece of architectural modelling.
Miniature Architectural Staircase Elegant miniature spiral staircase. Made of metal, painted white. Likely early/mid 20th century. On a newer oak base (we can make it black if required). Dimensions: 4[...]
Antique taxidermy tiger skin, with the head stuffed and restored. The date is marked on the back: 5/10 1956, with Chinese characters. With CITES certificate. Width: 235cm (Head to tail). Origin: China[...]
10 enamelled metal plates, bearing Roman numerals.
Use to be determined.
Diameter: 6 cm
Sent by Colissimo with signature.
Careful packaging.
Unless otherwise indicated, the objects published [...]
Superb osteological montage. Complete anatomy of the neck and head of a giraffe. Giraffa camelopardalis, II/B With Cites. mounted on metal and wooden base. Height: 215cm
Apothecary's box from the early 1900s containing a set of quadrangular bottles housed in boxes in the upper register (bottles marked CR Paris on the label). The bottom drawer contains an incomplete se[...]
Published at the end of the 19th century as a marketing product on the theme of Living in Christofle's Time, this silver-plated metal sundial has never been sold in stores. An object that arouses the [...]
This time, the taxidermist who finished his stuffing work at the beginning of the century with a beautiful seam should be proud of himself… His crocodile is still there, threatening as desired… He eve[...]
Pretty brown-coloured gorgonian with a strong rounded hollow foot.
Presented on a black turned wooden base.
Dimensions:
Total height (with base): 26 cm
Height of the gorgonian alone: approximate[...]
Antique and rare double phallus in white marble in good general condition. Note small lack and chip. Length 32 cm Weight 812 gr Careful, secure and tracked shipping, for shipments outside Europe, cont[...]
batch of radiator mascots from a scrapyard in Eure et Loir, sold individually. traces of wear adding authenticity to the object 1: wild goose silver-plated bronze €300 2: seated wolf dog, bronze signe[...]
Old exceptional and rare collection of medicinal botany. Aligned on two nesting trays, 50 glass vials 8 cm high, capped, present their sampling of rhizomes, fruits and other leaves essential to any se[...]
gilded metal support with a decoration evocative of vines and wine with its bunches of grapes and vine shoots coming down on all sides.It rests on 4 feet representing vine leaves, at the top 3 flexibl[...]
Anatomical Model of the Face - Muscles and Blood Vessels - Vintage - Germany circa 1970Description This anatomical model of the face in relief in the shape of a frame is a fascinating and educational [...]
Beautiful old crystal ball on its metal base. Very beautiful esoteric object of clairvoyance/divination, decorative and curious at the same time. No defects to report, no scratches. Diameter of the ba[...]
Beautiful and large old natural coral, some small flaws but good general condition. Height 18.5 cm Length 25 cm Width 25 cm Weight 2191 gr Careful, secure and tracked shipping.
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Important Mayan calendar in embossed copper on a flexible wooden frame and dating from the first half of the 20th century.
Some missing parts visible in the photos, beautiful old patina.
A calendar [...]
Cabinet Box Apothecary Chest Beautiful piece early 20th century circa 1918 Contains 35 compartments for different bottles We enclose the period documents accompanying this piece Most in good condition[...]
There are five of them lined up as you like... The first five jars contain boas and the sixth presents a python. These juvenile animals come from a zoological garden that has kept them for educational[...]
From museum display case to cabinet of curiosities, the life of this chameleon in his jar of alcohol is not easy, ... everyone turns the glass vase to observe it from all angles, so much so that he st[...]
Puzzle, the museum label got lost… since then I have been looking and hesitating between: ermine, weasel, marten, sable, ferret, pine marten…. In any case its beautiful little teeth clearly show its c[...]
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