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Antiquities For Sale
Silver gilt handle walking stick depicting an hunting scene, Germany 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: handle, made out of silver gilt representing an hunting scene, with hunter and dogs. Ebony wood shaft. Metal ferrule. Germany circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Silver
Lot of 6 Vintage 45 RPM Vinyl Records - Break Machine, Apache, A-Ha - 2Y10
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Expand your collection with this lot of 6 vintage 45 RPM vinyl records, featuring a diverse selection of artists and hits. Each record offers a unique s...
Category
20th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Plastic
Rare Military Collection – Vintage Film with Box "ECPA" - 2Y201
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This rare militaria piece features a vintage film titled "Les Bruits du Champ de Bataille" from the "Établissement Cinématographique et Photographique des...
Category
20th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Vintage 20th Century Bronze Trinket Dish Signed "Clenget" - 2Y213
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Add a touch of vintage elegance to your space with this 20th-century bronze trinket dish, signed "Clenget." This beautifully crafted piece serves a...
Category
20th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Wooden Crucifix with Christ in Régule – Christian Symbolism, 2Y114
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This beautifully crafted vintage crucifix is a remarkable piece of religious art, combining the warmth of wood with the intricate detailing of the Christ figure in régule. This cruci...
Category
20th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Turn of The Century "Clown" Themed Chocolate Mold Pattern Germany Circa 1910
Located in Incline Village, NV
Turn of the century chocolate mold pattern was used in the making of chocolate in the shape of a clown circa 1900; which was the dawn of chocolate manufacturing in Europe. To capital...
Category
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Antique Boule Set, Boule Balls, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule set of three Boule balls and one target ball, France, late 19th Century.
Fantastic colour and patina!
In the 19th century, antique metal boules balls experienced a renaissance that took the game of boules to a new level.
These ornately crafted balls were not only instruments of the game, but also symbols of elegance and sophistication in leisure activities.
Made from high-quality metals such as steel or brass, Boule balls were forged and polished by skilled craftsmen to ensure a smooth and even surface.
The antique boules...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Lot of 3 Religious and Cultural Works: "Sienne et ses Terres" "Lourdes" - 3Y05
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This unique collection features three illustrated softcover books published in Italy by Editions Plurigraf, offering a deep dive into spiritual and cultural sites significant to Cath...
Category
1970s French Vintage Antiquities
Materials
Paper
Beautiful Antique African Spoon 19th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful hand carved African spoon in wood
Category
19th Century African Antique Antiquities
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Bread Board
Located in grand Lancy, CH
19th Century French Bread Board
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Vintage 20th-Century Demijohn Bottle with Wicker Cover – No Cork - 2Y280
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage demijohn bottle, wrapped in a rustic wicker cover, offers a touch of traditional charm and is perfect for collectors or as a decorative p...
Category
20th Century Unknown Antiquities
Materials
Glass, Wicker
Beautiful 50 cl Bar, Restaurant, or Brasserie Flame Pitcher, Signed - 2Y310
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This striking flame pitcher, perfect for use in bars, restaurants, or brasseries, has a unique design and is signed, although the signature remains to be identified. Despite its age,...
Category
20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Salt Glazed Clay Apothocary Chemist Hand Painted Jar Tub Pot. c.1900
Located in London, GB
An original salt glazed clay apothecary jar. c.1900
Once containing boric acid and likely used is a pharmacy. Perfect for repurposing as a plant pot or log bin. Remnants of the hand...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Traditional Spanish Wood Cutlery Holder, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional Spanish wood cutlery holder, circa 1930 Made by unknown manufacturer in Barcelona, Spain, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and...
Category
1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique Boule Ball "G", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, particularly the pétanque variant, gained in popularity. The manufacture of boules balls during this period was a manual process that required expertise, precision and love to detail.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of France and other Mediterranean regions, olive wood was a commonly used source of material for making boules balls. This was not only due to the availability of the material, but also to the outstanding properties of olive wood, which was characterized by hardness, strength and a rich grain.
First, the olive wood was carefully selected and shaped into raw balls, which were then sanded to the desired size and shape. The nails were then hammered into the balls one by one, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their natural beauty and protect them from the elements.
The use of nails to decorate and reinforce olive wood boules was a traditional practice that not only gave the ball a rustic aesthetic, but also improved its durability and contributed to customization. Many balls were made according to the specific requirements and preferences of the players. Nails were driven at regular intervals around the ball, with each nail hole precisely placed so as not to affect the balance and weight distribution of the ball. These nails not only served as a decorative element, but also helped to strengthen the structure of the ball and make it more resistant to the hard knocks and wear and tear during play. Individual engravings or decorations were often applied to the balls to make them unique and identify the player.
Antique boules...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Vintage W. Goebel Mustard Pot – Enameled & Crackled Glaze, West Germany - 2Y374
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming vintage mustard pot by W. Goebel showcases a beautiful crackled glaze finish, characteristic of mid-century West German craftsmanship. With its compact size and distinc...
Category
20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Antique 20th-Century French Quadruple-Footed Glass Salt Cellar - 2Y354
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Add a touch of classic French charm to your collection with this antique 20th-century salt cellar, crafted in clear glass and featuring an elegant quadruple-footed design. This uniqu...
Category
Early 20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Glass
20th Century Sunflower Black Wrought Oversized Iron Hand Forged Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
20th century wrought iron hand forged black sunflower andirons with scrolled legs and hitching post loop in the middle these spectacular andirons measure. Tall. Lovely large size.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Antiquities
Materials
Wrought Iron
Swedish Folk Art Root Basket, Sweden 19th century
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Introducing a remarkable piece of history that transcends time - the exquisite Swedish 19th century root basket. Most likely made of birch root. Immerse yourself in the rich craftsma...
Category
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Antiquities
Materials
Birch
Vintage Book "Claude François" by Fabien Lecoeuvre and Isabelle Salmon - 3Y14
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This illustrated vintage book, Claude François, by Fabien Lecoeuvre and Isabelle Salmon, published in 1995 by Editions Vade Retro, offers a tribute to the iconic French singer. Origi...
Category
1990s French Antiquities
Materials
Paper
Scandinavian Folk Art Wooden Lidded Tankard, 19th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
19th century Norwegian wood tankard painted with initials and dated 1865.
Wooden Lidded Tankard, made of staves that are held together with split-branch ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Pre-Columbian Funerary Gold Mask with Royal Turquoise Beads in its Eyes
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A high karat heavy sheet gold human face mask with large almond-shaped eyes and recessed pierced pupils. Multiple small perforations along the upper and lower edges for attachment. L...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Ecuadorean Pre-Columbian Antique Antiquities
Materials
Gold
Vintage Magazine "Le Journal de France" - Issue No. 1, April 15, 1969 - 3Y13
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This is the first issue of Le Journal de France, published on April 15, 1969, by Editions Historia Tallandier in Paris. Richly illustrated in color, this historical magazine captures...
Category
1960s French Vintage Antiquities
Materials
Paper
Antique Book by Jules Verne - "L'Île Mystérieuse" Part 1, 2Y124
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Dive into the adventurous world of Jules Verne with this antique edition of "L'Île Mystérieuse" (Part 1). This captivating novel is a treasure for collectors and fans of classic lite...
Category
20th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Porcelain Spice Set – Nutmeg, Paprika, Curry, Cumin, Pepper - 2Y365
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming vintage porcelain spice set brings elegance and functionality to any kitchen. With labeled containers for nutmeg, paprika, curry, cumin, and pepper, each piece is desig...
Category
20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
“Sprookjes en Vertellingen” by H.C. Andersen in Dutch – Volume 1 and 2 - 3Y09
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This early 20th-century Dutch edition of Hans Christian Andersen's Sprookjes en Vertellingen (Fairy Tales and Stories) presents a beautiful compilation of Andersen's beloved tales. P...
Category
Early 20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Paper
Book "Un homme président" by Claude Azoulay – Signed – 1987 - 3Y11
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This signed 1987 edition of Un homme président by Claude Azoulay is an illustrated tribute to presidential life, featuring numerous black-and-white and color images that provide a un...
Category
1980s French Vintage Antiquities
Materials
Paper
Classical Walking Stick in Ebonized Walnut & Sterling Pommel w/ Heraldic Crest
Located in New York, NY
This Classical Walking Stick in Ebonized Walnut & Sterling Pommel W/ Heraldic Crest originates from France during the Late 19th Century. Features a elegant and timeless profile with ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Antiquities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique and Rare Floral Faience Soup Tureen by Digoin Sarreguemines Thai - 2Y249
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This antique and rare floral faience soup tureen from Digoin Sarreguemines Thai is a beautiful example of vintage craftsmanship. It features an elegant floral design, adding a touch ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Antiquities
Materials
Faience
19th Century French Bread Board
Located in grand Lancy, CH
19th Century French Bread Board
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Vintage Pair of Hany-Look Aldersicht 12x50 Binoculars with Case - 2Y307
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage pair of Hany-Look Aldersicht 12x50 binoculars is a wonderful collector's item, offering powerful magnification for outdoor enthusiasts or vintage optics collectors. Desp...
Category
Early 20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Leather, Plastic
A Rare Standing Stone / Slab / Marker with ‘Triskele’ Low Relief Design
Located in London, GB
A Rare Standing Stone / Slab / Marker with ‘Triskele’ Low Relief Design
Sandstone
Late Celtic - Early Christian
7th – 8th Century AD
Size: 62cm high, 28cm wide, 19cm deep - 24½ i...
Category
15th Century and Earlier British Antique Antiquities
Materials
Sandstone
System walking stick: Pocket cane, France 1878.
Located in Milan, IT
System walking stick: Pocket cane. In a small metal box, knurlel steel, tube shape, a stick is inserted. Based on the principle of the steel-spring coi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Steel
Charming 1930s Art Deco Woven Wicker Child’s Chair - 2Y335
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This delightful 1930s Art Deco children’s chair is crafted from woven wicker, showcasing beautiful craftsmanship with classic Art Deco style. Its petite size and woven design make it...
Category
1930s French Vintage Antiquities
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Swedish Birch hook 1886
Located in Farsta, SE
A large pine hook made in 1886 in Sweden is a historical tool used for various purposes. Pine or birch hooks, often made from a sturdy piece of wood, were commonly used in agricultur...
Category
1880s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Antiquities
Materials
Birch
Elegant Ceramic Rose Trinket Dish or Paperweight - 2Y15
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Enhance your space with this beautiful small trinket dish or paperweight, featuring a delicate ceramic rose. Its charming design adds a touch of elegance to any desk or vanity.
Prod...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Charming Enameled and Crackled Terracotta Pitcher Depicting a Woman - 2Y260
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming terracotta pitcher, featuring a figure of a woman, is beautifully enameled and crackled, giving it a unique and rustic appearance. It is in fairly good condition, with ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Firedogs, Figural Andirons, Musketeer, Cast Iron, 29 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of andirons with a bust of a french "Mousquetaire".
France, 1880-1900.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a firepl...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Lot of 3 Vinyl Records - Emmio Marricane, Juliette Gréco, Joza Vlahovic - 2Y16
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Explore this diverse collection of 3 vinyl records featuring a range of musical styles from different artists. This set includes works by Emmio Marricane, Juliette Gréco, and Joza Vl...
Category
20th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Plastic
Jules Verne's "Hector Servadac" - First Part, 9th Edition by Ed. Hetzel - 2Y74
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This is the first part of Jules Verne's adventure novel "Hector Servadac," 9th edition, published by Ed. Hetzel. The book is in fair condition, with a slightly worn cover and spine. ...
Category
20th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Paper
A-Ha "Take on Me" 45 RPM Vinyl - Produced by Alan Tarney, 1985 - 2Y13
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Own a classic piece of music history with this 45 RPM vinyl record of A-Ha's hit single "Take on Me," produced by Alan Tarney in 1985. A quintessential track from the 80s, this recor...
Category
1980s French Empire Vintage Antiquities
Materials
Plastic
Elegant Barometer and Thermometer with Copper Bas-Relief of a Woman - 2Y64
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Enhance your décor with this stunning barometer and thermometer featuring a detailed copper bas-relief of a woman. Combining functionality with art, ...
Category
20th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Copper
Antique WWI Inkwell with German Flare Shell Heads on Wooden Base - 2Y324
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This unique and historic WWI inkwell features two German flare shell heads mounted on a wooden base, offering a rare blend of functionality and military history. A remarkable collectible, this piece is both a conversation starter and a striking display item.
Key Features:
Type: Inkwell
Era: World War I
Material: Wood base with two German flare shell heads
Design: Antique inkwell with military artifacts...
Category
Early 20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Wood
"Souvenir d'Italia" – Stunning Photo Collection of Italy (1974) - 3Y23
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This beautifully illustrated volume, Souvenir d'Italia, published in 1974 by Editions P. Marzari in Schio, offers a breathtaking visual journey through Italy’s landscapes and cultura...
Category
1970s Vintage Antiquities
Materials
Paper
Vintage "Germinal" by Émile Zola – Two-Volume Set (1950) - 3Y21
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This 1950 edition of Germinal, Émile Zola’s powerful novel of labor struggles and social justice, is presented in two softcover volumes published by Bibliothèque Charpentier Fasquell...
Category
1950s Vintage Antiquities
Materials
Paper
Antique "Latin-Français" Lexicon by Emile Chatelain – 1890 - 3Y20
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This rare 19th-century Latin-Français lexicon by Emile Chatelain, published in 1890 by Hachette et Compagnie in Paris, offers a valuable linguistic reference for scholars and collect...
Category
1890s Antique Antiquities
Materials
Paper
Rare Set of 14 French Literary Classics – Editions Le Club de la Femme - 3Y18
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This remarkable collection features 14 vintage books from Editions Le Club de la Femme and Cercle du Bibliophile, spanning influential 20th-century French literature. Featuring renow...
Category
20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Paper
"France Culture Vivante" – Illustrated Art & Culture Books (1967)- 3Y17
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Dive into the rich cultural history of France with this rare two-volume set, France Culture Vivante, published in 1967. These beautifully illustrated books, curated under the patrona...
Category
20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Paper
Antique 20th-Century Wooden Clog by "Ets Maison Frères" – France - 2Y351
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Charming antique wooden clog from the early 20th century, crafted by "Ets Maison Frères." This unique piece embodies rustic French charm with its ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Ancienne Lithographie "Le Divin Cœur de Jésus" - Christianisme, Religion - 2Y79
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This is an antique lithograph titled "Le Divin Cœur de Jésus", representing a significant symbol of Christian devotion. The artwork features the Sacred Heart of Jesus with the inscri...
Category
20th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Paper
Swiss butter board dated 1849 with Geneva symbol
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss butter board dated 1849 with Geneva symbol
Category
Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Vintage and Rare 1910 Ford Metal Sculpture on Wooden Base by Ferroantic - 2Y368
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This unique and rare decorative sculpture of a 1910 Ford, crafted from metal with a sturdy wooden base, is a collector’s piece by the Spanish brand Ferroantic. With its detailed craf...
Category
1910s French Vintage Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Vintage 20th Century Blue and Black Ceramic Catchall Dish - 2Y319
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This striking vintage catchall dish showcases a bold blue and black color palette, making it a stylish addition to any home decor.
Key Features:...
Category
20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Charming Alsace Stoneware Mug Signed by Dany Tonin – Floral Design - 2Y277
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Add a touch of Alsatian craftsmanship to your collection with this beautiful stoneware mug, signed by Dany Tonin. Adorned with a delicate floral design, this piece reflects the artis...
Category
20th Century Unknown Antiquities
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Dinky Toys Autocar Chausson Méccano – 15 cm Long - 2Y02
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Explore a piece of history with this vintage Dinky Toys model, featuring the classic Autocar Chausson by Méccano. Perfect for collectors and vintage toy enthusiasts, this model car showcases the timeless design and craftsmanship that Dinky Toys is renowned for.
Details:
Type: Vintage Model Car...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Darling Late 19th C Original Cottage Store Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Darling original painted cottage door stop. Great old patina.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Vintage Yellow "Bicbo" Bottle Crate – Holds Up to 12 Bottles - 2Y341
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage yellow bottle crate by "Bicbo" is a unique collectible piece from the mid-20th century, ideal for vintage decor enthusiasts or for practical...
Category
20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Plastic
Vintage 20th Century Vallauris Floral Ceramic Pot – 7.5 cm - 2Y377
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Charming and delicately crafted, this small vintage ceramic pot from Vallauris features a lovely floral design, showcasing the unique craftsmanship and artistry typical of the Vallau...
Category
20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
