Bronze mortar decorated with medallions and applied with intermal buttresses, completed by flowers in the upper part Similar model in Exhibition, Ecouen, La France des Fondeurs - Art and use of bronze[...]
Small bronze apothecary mortar attributed to Abraham LE BOUCHER in Rouen (who became a master in 1610), a founder from a family of gunners Decorated with puttis, friezes and Renaissance ornaments A co[...]
Louis XIII bronze ladle with double spout and zoomorphic decoration Base of the handle with ring decorated with female busts Very good condition Max. dimensions: 29 x 15 x Height 11.7 / Maximum height[...]
It is a esponton, that is to say a polearm carried by low-ranking officers or non-commissioned officers under the Ancien Régime (old monarchy), but here we are before the first regulatory models of th[...]
Wonderful little case for embroidery scissors, French work, 2nd half of 17th century,
Quite similar ones are in the collections of the Secq des Tournelles museum in Rouen. At period, one chain passed[...]
Mid-17th century France or Italy This intriguing brass tripod mini cauldron is an exceptional piece, deeply linked to the occult and esoteric practices of the 17th century. Its careful manufacture and[...]
Second half of the 17th century Italy Superb polychrome wooden tabernacle door, depicting Jesus Christ in the famous iconographic theme of the Ecce Homo. Although traditionally Christ is crowned with [...]
Late 17th century Spain Superb small bronze mortar (brass alloy) dating from the end of the 17th century and of Spanish origin. This model has a rich and symbolic decoration, with finely sculpted scal[...]
Late 17th century Italy Superb bronze plaquette depicting the profile of Beatrice Portinari, muse and spiritual love of Dante Alighieri, central figure of the Divine Comedy. Beatrice, who embodies bea[...]
This object is a fork, quite characteristic of the equipment of musketeers in the 16th and 17th centuries. The musket being a heavy matchlock rifle, it needed to be supported on this kind of fork. Alt[...]
This is an impressive spearhead with its unusual dimensions. It is a little difficult to date, because if the double-edged section with two faces separated by a central ridge on one side and a flat fa[...]
Work circa 1670, at Louis BOISSEVIN in Paris. Set of 65 portraits, engraved with a burin. Period binding with 5 ribs in average condition. Pen inscriptions by Benoit Garin de Vani dated April 23, 1795[...]
Small 13.5 cm vermilion host chalice. This chalice has a rotating closure system which allows the hosts to be well preserved, this chalice does not bear a silver mark but was certainly made in France [...]
Saint Luke, evangelist, patron saint of painters, with his palette and brushes and the bull, which symbolises him, seated and writing, painted enamel on copper at the end of the 17th century in Limoge[...]
Very beautiful head of Christ, In polychrome wood, Good condition, wear of use of the polychromy, Work of good quality, Beautiful expression, Weight: 765 gr. Dimensions: Height: 18.5 cm, Length: 10.5 [...]
This spearhead is very curious by the shape of its blade.
THE BLADE is made up of 4 steel edges arranged in a cross. They join to form the point, which is a very strong square section, intended to pi[...]
1635 beautiful map of Geneva (Switzerland) Well colored map We can clearly see the watermark of the mill on the paper by transparency It is a castle located exactly at the level of the church to the r[...]
Offering basin in embossed brass with a scene representing Adam and Eve, German work from the 17th century, probably Nuremberg. Good condition, in its old patina.
A well preserved 17th century brass milk can. In the last photo, an image of a painting by Marten Van Cleve from around 1600. Height: ca 62 cm Diameter: ca 58 cm.
Beautiful large key, which the groom traditionally offered to his wife on wedding day as mistress of a new place.
This one, topped with a fleur-de-lys of France cut with saw, presents on cut ring the[...]
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Large ROUND pewter DISH with a wide plain wing called "à la cardi[...]
Old ivory sculpture representing a virgin and child from the 17th century. on its ebony base. sold as is dimensions excluding base: 13 cm high total dimensions: 19 cm high
LOUIS XIII. Silver token of the coronation in Reims on October 17, 1610, engraved by Nicolas Briot.
Silver.
25 mm. - 4.90 g.
Obverse: crowned bust to the right of the King, wearing the royal man[...]
17th Century Lead Plaque - The Lamentation for Christ
17th century lead plaque depicting the lamentation of Christ - the last episode of Christ's passion before his burial.
Used condition - plaque p[...]
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, [...]
Cellar rat with two sliding fires, in wrought iron and wood.
French work from the 17th century.
Measures 49.6 cm high and 12.9 cm at its greatest width.
Good condition
Lectern, Tuscany, early 17th century
Interesting and unusual scissor lectern in brown lacquered walnut wood.
Tuscany, early 17th century.
Measurements: maximum height 140 cm ; maximum depth w[...]
Decorative part of a horse bit from the 17th century, gilded bronze. An archaeological find for sale with a 17th century Delft tile. Diameter: 7.5 cm. Height: 3.2 cm.
A carved bone janus chaplet bead.
French, mid 17th century.
Measures 3.3 x 3.2 x 2.1cm.
Carved with the head of christ to one side and to the other a skull.
Originally it formed part of a [...]
17th century bronze altar crucifix. Fleur-de-lys cross at the ends. Tripod foot. Cast bronze Christ originally fixed by riveting like the memento mori under his feet. The titulus is certainly missing [...]
"The Ecstasy of Saint Cecilia" after Raphael (1514), engraved by Raimondi (1514). devotional plaque mainly by Castelli, it has been glued back together and restored, wax collection seal on the back of[...]
Silver coin 1/4 écu with the cross of Louis XIII 1629 L Obverse: Fleur-de-lis cross with quatrefoil in the heart. +LVDOVICVS.XIII.DGFRAN.ET.NAVA.REX.1629 Reverse: Crowned shield of France flanked by I[...]
Very beautiful old map, Mercator, of Aquitaine and its neighboring regions, In used condition, it should be noted that the map has yellowed over time, See photos, Wooden frame and gilded and green stu[...]
This is a large stiletto, larger than average in size.
The handle and blade are solid, and the hilt is heavy to give force to the blow: we feel that we are in the presence of a weapon and not a simpl[...]
Silver Coin 1/12 shield of Louis XIII point 1643 Paris Obverse: Bust to the right of Louis XIII, laureate, draped and armored LVDOVICVS•XIII•D•G• FR•ET•NAV•REX Reverse: Crowned shield of France. SIT•N[...]
This sword can be classified as war rapier, or cavalry sword, depending on the authors. It is fromGermanic manufacture, and dates from the first quarter of the 17th century.
BLADE: It has a lenticul[...]
It is a so-called "pillow" rapier which, strictly speaking, was placed at the bedside to allow its owner to have a weapon on hand in the event of a nocturnal attack. In a broader sense, the so-called [...]
Rare and beautiful object of curiosity: large helmet from Antiquity in wrought iron. Intended to adorn a large statue or perhaps part of an important brand, this beautiful helmet has a fully riveted a[...]
This dagger is typically the kind of model that one looks for in vain for a long time to complete a collection. This is an opening left hand dagger, with 3 blades, dating from the 17th century. The ad[...]
Rare large bronze Saint-Benoit medal. On the obverse, we can see Saint Benedict face-on, his right hand outstretched and his left hand holding his saint's toga. Inscriptions: SP BENEDICTUS On the reve[...]
Une clé forte, très soignée, du XVIIe siècle, sous le règne de Louis XIV, la clé de sécurité d'un meuble important, coffre, bureau ou armoire de bureau.
Anneau formant un pique relié à l'embase tourn[...]
Small pewter dish with a wide wing called ''à la cardinal''.
Beautiful armorial property hallmarks engraved with a plant motif next to three stars and the initials FP.
Moor's head hallmark / CLAUDE [...]
An amusing silver gilt tobacco box with a drunk man.
Dutch or German, 17th century and later.
Measures 11 x 4cm.
The silver gilt lid is decorated in high relief repoussé work and shows a glee[...]
A delightful silver and enamel snuff box decorated with tulips.
Probably German, second half of the 17th century.
Measures 4 x 3.6 x 2.1cm.
The body of the unmarked box is decorated with foli[...]
Saint John Evangelist in carved wood.
Depiction of the evangelist holding a chalice filled with poisoned wine from which, at his blessing, the poison fled in the form of a dragon (or serpent).
Saint Mark Evangelist in gilded wood.
Traditional representation of this saint holding the sacred book in his right hand and the lion at his feet.
Wall sculpture resting on a small molded gilded woo[...]
RARE Chisel engraving on steel, by Christophe TASSIN, born in the early 1600s and died in 1660, in France, also known as Nicolas Tassin, Christophe Nicolas Tassin or Christophe Le Tassin, French carto[...]
Christ de douleur en ivoire, bon état , quelques doigts manquants .
Représentation du Christ expirant sur la croix.
Christ de 26 cm x 18 cm , d'une qualité de sculpture exceptionnelle. Les détails [...]
beaten iron hammer, engraved, with stamp or owner's mark: L Brvnoi hot struck.
Flexible shape, front part is a well-shaped nail puller, head is square in shape. 3 sides are engraved of floral scroll[...]
Rare et bel exemplaire de grande taille in folio en veau blond glacé du tout début du 17ème siècle (de la régence de Louis XIII) : " L'Histoire du Monde de C. Pline Second " ; riche et précieuse reli[...]
Interesting almoner in the shape of a parallelepiped in forged iron, accompanied by 2 functioning cylindrical padlocks with screw keys. Excellent condition, very solid South Tyrol 17th century
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Very rare small pewter PLATE with decoration in light relief, i[...]
Buste reliquaire d’un jeune saint
martyr en bois sculpté en ronde-bosse, polychromé et doré. Tête imberbe à la chevelure courte et bouclée .
Le buste est décoré d'un drapé doré à la feuille d'or Il [...]
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