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[...]
Rare and beautiful German execution sword, called "justice sword", dating from the 17th century. The quality of the blade is quite exceptional, I have seen very few swords of this level in German mus[...]
Solid oak statue representing Jesus as Savior of the World. Moving representation of the Child Jesus, holding in his left hand a globe surmounted by a cross, symbol of the Salvator Mundi. His right ha[...]
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[...]
Rare representation of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary. She is depicted standing, helmeted, richly dressed, holding a lantern in her right hand, symbolizing the light of charity and a crowned book in her l[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Late 17th century – Dated in pen 1681 Indo-Portuguese School Former Portuguese colony of Goa Rare devotional sculpture depicting the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception holding the Child Jesus, standi[...]
Mid-17th century Italy, Tuscany region Embossed brass incense boat, made in a Tuscan workshop in the mid-17th century. The object is complete and homogeneous, with its original turned base, characteri[...]
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[...]
Renaissance dagger (knife dagger) - Excavated piece, 17th centuryThe steel has suffered from time and is corroded. The corrosion has stabilized and the whole remains solid. The filigree on the wooden [...]
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. [...]
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[...]
Ring dagger, called left hand, LOUIS XIII° - LOUIS XIV° - XVII° period, origin ITALY or SPAIN. Iron mount with fluted olive pommel and rivet button. Filigree steel wire fuse. Guard with curved quillon[...]
Lead plaque depicting the entombment of Christ after Guglielmo della Porta (1515-1577), Italian architect and sculptor of the late Renaissance. Inscription on a cartouche: "Ecce locus ubi posuerunt eu[...]
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[...]
Relics of saints with wax medals and paperolle decoration under glass. Cut-outs of cherubs have been placed to mask the missing parts and accidents. The wax medals have been damaged by the heat of can[...]
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[...]
bronze Situla dating back to the 17th century Italy, on the front Madonna and Child enthroned with the four Evangelists all around from the model of the situla of Gotofredo preserved in the treasury [...]
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[...]
Nuremberg type offering dish, late 16th-early 17th century. 3.5 cm domed umbilicus with gadroons. Stamped peripheral frieze made of arches partly erased by time. Gothic text surrounding the gadroon. O[...]
A prestigious pair of reliquaries carved in limewood, crafted in the early 17th century following the refined Sansovinesque style, characterized by dynamic shapes, rich scroll decorations, and a typic[...]
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[...]
Solid wood panel (lime?) polychrome and in high relief. Polychrome decoration. Late 17th or early 18th century. Dimensions: Length: 56 cm. Height: 30 cm. Depth: 6.8 cm max. IN FAIRLY GOOD CONDITION OF[...]
Very Large Cast Iron Mortar from the Brotherhood. 17th Century. Large and spectacular mortar with a ringed barrel, in cast iron, from the 17th century. With its 58 cm pestle. Beautiful, very decorativ[...]
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[...]
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[...]
A beautiful strong volume in 12, in cold-stamped orange morocco with Coat of Arms on the boards framed with double cold fillets, gilt edges, ribbed spine richly ornamented with fleur-de-lys in diamond[...]
Bronze devotional plaque representing Saint Dominic, French work from the 17th century. The Saint is dressed in Dominican costume, his head surrounded by a halo, holding a crucifix in his left hand an[...]
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,[...]
Equipped with a single ampoule, this pewter box was used to contain the holy chrism, the chrism oil which was intended for anointing and used on the occasion of sacraments. The ampoule in fact bears t[...]
Mid-17th century France Provenance: Private collection of a sister of the Monastery of the Visitation in Paray-le-Monial A lid with heraldic decoration of chivalry inspiration This remarkable engraved[...]
This stiletto is typically Italian, and can be dated to the 17th century. This type of weapon was used to inflict narrow and deep wounds, very difficult to treat at the time. The section of this blade[...]
Axe: prehistory, Neolithic period.
Mounting: silver - 17th century (Germany?)
51.68 x 35.5 mm.
47.7 g.
These polished axes were called cerauniae in antiquity and were later designated by the t[...]
First half of the 17th century – England This wrought iron pin spur is characteristic of 17th century cavalry. Its aggressive design, with a long, sharp shaft, is indicative of military use, allowing [...]
Spain, Toledo, 17th century taza rapier. Iron mount with filigree reverse chevron fuse and thin band with baguettes. Faceted olive pommel and prominent rivet button. Symmetrical straight quillon endin[...]
Bronze scoop with 2 spouts, the handles decorated with women's heads. Beautiful patina, high period, early 17th century. Good condition, traces of wear. Dimensions height 15 cm length 15 cm width 30 c[...]
Bronze cauldron with bronze handle. Early period, 17th century. Good condition and beautiful patina, traces of use. Height 15.5 cm Width with handles 20 cm Careful, secure and tracked shipping, for sh[...]
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[...]
Pair of polychrome wooden statues from the end of the 17th century (or even before) mounted on a wooden base. The Virgin Mary and probably Saint John in blue, red and yellow clothes. Very beautiful ex[...]
Very beautiful Dieppe sundial, equinoctial, lunar and horizontal dial Dieppe around 1650 Floral decoration and fillet frame. Compass of the dial in paper with various European cities. with hours for h[...]
Lion carved in wood, probably boxwood, eyes inlaid in bronze, the interior is hollowed out to contain the grated tobacco. The iron grater is missing. Very beautiful sculpture, interesting subject and [...]
Beautiful bronze plaque, 17th century, representing the Virgin Mary in profile, with her veil. Beautiful drapery work, a braid adorning the edge of the veil. A slight smile on the lips. Two hanging ho[...]
Rare two-sided plaque, in ivory patinated by time. On one side, the Virgin with the seven sorrows, her heart pierced by 7 swords, on the other Christ with the reed. Devotional work, popular art, very [...]
Rare small bronze censer with three applied monkey heads, original in all its parts, from Italy, first half of the 17th century - total height with chain 30 cm - censer with cap, height 14 cm - width [...]
Antique stoup in carved limestone, traces of polychromy – 17th century period
Elegant round stoup, carved in limestone, decorated with radiating gadroons on its lower part and finished with a hemme[...]
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