Antique Bauche Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, circa 1870

In 15th and 16th century Europe, the works of blacksmiths from southern Germany were known far and wide. Demand for products by these skilled metal workers spread as far as the Scandinavian countries. Perhaps one of the most intriguing items that was produced by these workshops was the iron money...

Hand-carved from walnut in France, circa 1880, this unusual inkwell features foliate and floral motifs. A flip-top lid adorned with a pair of bas relief flowers tops the central pen ...

Originally the back wall of a French fountain, this cast iron fountain façade is from circa 1890. The iron has oxidized due to exposure to the elements, giving it a fantastic brown a...

Dating to circa 1900, this French dolphin fountain consists of two pieces of cast iron that have developed a wonderful oxidized and verdigris patina. The vertical dolphin has a rising tail that intertwines around a bouquet of typha (commonly referred to as cattail or bulrush). Designed to be affixed to a wall, the downward-facing dolphin has an open mouth, allowing water to fill the scalloped shell basin below. The basin has a height of five and a quarter inches, with an existing drainage hole. Both items are highly detailed, from scales of the dolphin to the striations of the shell. The iron has developed a greenish-brown patina with traces of orange oxidation, resulting in exposure to the elements. Our two-piece cast iron dolphin...

Hand-carved with Renaissance style motifs in the South of France, circa 1870, this painted table hails from Avignon. The oak base has a thick apron adorned with two layers of crenell...

A unique example of the traditional French pharmacy mortar, this cast iron version is from circa 1800 and features a large wooden pestle (16 inc...

Keep your jewelry or important documents locked up in this fine, antique safe from the Champagne-Ardenne region of France. Crafted, circa 1880, the safe is cast iron and has a chic two-tone black and silver paint finish. The travel safe features a heavy handle on the top and is decorated with studded hobnails throughout. The front door is decorated with a plaque which reads "Incombustible Systeme Bauche Brevete SGDG Usine a Gueux Marne" engraved on the surface. The decorative box is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use and adorns a rich two-tone black and silvered patinated finish. Place the unique, secure safe in your office, study or even a men's dressing room for a display of strength and heritage. Original key included. In 1879, Bauche demonstrated the efficacy of his fire safes...

Originally used as a safe or strong-box, this antique iron trunk remains a trustworthy vault for treasured possessions. Made in 19th century France,...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French 20 karat tri-coloured gold snuff box; an addition to our 19th century collection. This exceptional antique French 20k yellow gold snuff box has an oval shaped form. The body of this antique box is embellished with panels of engine turned and tooled decoration, incorporating circular and floral motifs. Each incurved cornered panel is encompassed with applied simplified foliate festoon and column style borders, accented with tri-colored gold highlights. This impressive antique 20ct gold box...

This is an extraordinary box. It is a perfect example of the fine process of enameling and ormolu fitting that took place in 19th century France.

Antique French pink enameled ormolu box, circa 1860-1870 FBX024.

Impressive when seen in person, this iron lock box has incredible "presence" due to the faded painted borders, heavy iron handles and decorative medallion that hides the key hole. Th...