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Place of Origin: European
Pair Of Antique Boule Balls, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair, France, late 19th Century.
Diameter 9,5 cm.
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 Late Victorian Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Olive
Folk Art Chair from Finland ca 1930
Located in Farsta, SE
Folk Art chair from Finland ca 1930s
Made of Acid-stained Pine Wood
Consistent with age and use.
I call it mini Sauron throne.. One of a kind!
Height: ...
Category
1930s Folk Art Vintage European Antiquities
Materials
Pine
19th Century (Maybe 17th?) Tripod Pot Stand, Cast Iron, France
Located in Greven, DE
Antique pot rack, handmade of iron.
France, 19th century / maybe 17th century.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
In the 19th century...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Walking stick, a boar’s head, by Joseph Ladislav Nēmec, Prague 1900.
By Josef Ladislav Némec
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: L-shaped silver handle, depicting a boar's head with Baltic amber acorns and embossed and carved leaves. Cabochon garnet stone eyes. Ebony wood shaft. Metal ferrule. S...
Category
Early 20th Century European Antiquities
Materials
Stone, Metal
Solid Brass Spigot Mounted to a Plaque
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass spigot with gate lever. Mounted to a varnished wood board. Heavy, sturdy and decorative. Circa 1920. English, great brewer mania item for a bar.
Category
1920s Vintage European Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Antique Wabi Sabi Wooden Root Bowl, Bulgaria c. late 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A wonderfil antique wabi sabi wooden root bowl with beautiful patina from age and use.
Category
Late 19th Century Romantic Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique carpet beater, guitar-shape, United Kingdom, late 1800s.
Located in Milan, IT
Antique carpet beater, to remove dust from carpets, in the shape of a guitar in heavy twisted metal wire woven into a honeycomb, to obtain greater resist...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Hand Carved Grain Shovel 19th century, brown color from England
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Hand Carved Grain Shovel 19th century, brown color from England
Category
20th Century European Antiquities
Materials
Wood
$334 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Map of Rome & Surrounding Vicinity
Located in New Orleans, LA
Intriguing framed map of Rome and the surrounding vicinity featuring detailed cartography, ornamental illustrations, and text index at the bottom. A great, historical conversation pi...
Category
18th Century Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Paper
A Roman gold pendant with portrait cameo
Located in UTRECHT, UT
The loop attached to an oval fitting with radiant decoration. The cameo made of agate, showing the profile of a female bust with hair pinned up. The portrait in the style of Faustina...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Gold
Rare Engraved Glass on Metal Sign from a London Cigarette's Seller, circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare engraved sign is made of glass on metal. This is a a very unusual piece from a London cigarette's seller. English. Circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Metal
$1,044 Sale Price
30% Off
Set of Two Antique 19th Century Rural Altarpieces in Wood
Located in Leuven , BE
Set of two antique 19th C Rural Altarpieces in wood and with heavy encrusted patina
25,5 x 12,5 x 2,7 / 18,5 x 8 x 4 cm.
Category
Early 20th Century European Antiquities
Materials
Wood
System walking stick, matches holder, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
System walking stick with deer horn tip, santos wood shaft (Cesalpina Ferrea, Brazil). L-shaped handle in slightly silvered brass with smooth band...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Folk art walking stick depicting a fight between lions. Italy 1840.
Located in Milan, IT
Folk art walking stick: single naturally growing boxwood branch with various angles, punctuated by a series of carvings with different subjects. The all-round handle depicts a fight ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Boxwood
Embroidery Scissors, Iron, in the Shape of a Tower, Germany, 1840
Located in Milan, IT
Antique embroidery scissors. Made of cut iron, with a silhouette in the shape of a gothic tower, extremely rich in every part with engravings.
Ger...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Adnet Style Plaid Waste Basket, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique and fun waste bin in a vibrant red and black buffalo check plaid. Made in the style of Jacques Adnet. Presents well and adds great personality to a room. Made of a hardy pla...
Category
1950s Vintage European Antiquities
Materials
Plastic
Pair of 18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Tassel Ornaments
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian hand-carved gold leaf tassel ornaments.
They are two of the same shape of tassel but in two different sizes ...
Category
18th Century Rococo Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Late 17th century hand-carved wooden head
Located in Oostende, BE
Late 17th - early 18th century hand-carved wooden head from Southern Europe. Made from poplar wood. Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Late 17th Century Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Poplar
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 Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Steel
Bent Wood Victorian Sled with Unique Form
Located in Vienna, Austria
A Victorian wooden sled, the type one often finds on vintage European Christmas cards. Designed for a child, it can be pushed or pulled.
You can al...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Bentwood
$764 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique showpiece grape harvest copper hand-finished
Located in Würzburg, DE
✓ Impressive craftsmanship
✓ Depiction of St. George
✓ Festive representation
Dimensions: W: 45cm H: 87cm D: 42cm
Item: Antique ceremonial butte wine butte
Item no.: 998
Epoch:...
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Copper
An antique jaw harp made of iron and cast iron - France - Early XXth
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An antique jaw harp made of iron and cast iron, probably dating from the early 20th century and of French origin. This unique, historical object stands out with its superb patina, gi...
Category
Early 20th Century European Antiquities
Materials
Iron
$334 Sale Price
20% Off
Bird Cage
Located in Hellerup, DK
Antique French unique handmade, carved and painted dolls house-like birdcage - oversized and with many unique details which makes it look more like a birds-chateau and is very far fr...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Metallic Thread
$2,343 Sale Price
24% Off
Important Lock in Sheet Steel from the 17th or 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very large lock mechanism in forged iron and handcut, formerly painted black. All the elements are riveted, some rivets are extensions of the cups
This lock most likely comes from a church or castle door...
Category
Early 1700s Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Large Unique Sieve, Swedish Folk Art, 1800s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Extraordinary sieve, diameter ca 120 cm. Swedish Folk Art / Allmoge, 1800s.
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Gadget-system walking stick with bag holder function, Marktroller, Germany, 1920
Located in Milan, IT
Gadget-System cane: cane with bag holder function. Curious stick used to carry shopping bags, made with two upside-down V-shaped fruitwooden shafts, ending...
Category
Early 20th Century European Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Walking stick, matches candle holder, by Gustave Serrurier-Bovy, Belgium 1910.
By Gustave Serrurier-Bovy
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick with candle holder system, with black bovine horn tip. The cane is made of light colored Malacca (Rattan) wood. The handle is made of gilded brass, hexagonal in section...
Category
Early 20th Century European Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1915 Book "L'Évangéliste" - Paris Modern-Bibliothèque - 2Y238
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This is a vintage 1915 edition of "L'Évangéliste," published by Arthème Fayard in the Paris Modern-Bibliothèque collection. The book is in good condition for its age, with some signs...
Category
1910s Empire Vintage European Antiquities
Materials
Paper
$125 Sale Price
65% Off
19th Century English Quirky Country House Fire Escape
Located in London, GB
19th century English country house fire escape
We are proud to offer a rare example of a 19th century quirky county house fire escape, once of the Fasque House, Fettercaine Estate, ...
Category
1890s Early Victorian Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique 1929 Book "Mésaventures de Kato" by Yvonne Lelong - 2Y235
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Condition: Fair
Comments: The book is in good condition with some yellowing of the pages and slight wear on the spine. Please refer to the photos for more details.
Author: Yvonne Lelong
Publication Year: 1929
Language: French...
Category
1920s Empire Vintage European Antiquities
Materials
Paper
$134 Sale Price
55% Off
Antique 20th Century Book by Eugène Montfort - "La chanson de Naple" - 2Y232
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Condition: Good
Comments: The book is in good condition, with minor signs of wear consistent with its age. Please refer to the photos for additional details.
Author: Eugène Montfort
Title: "La chanson de Naple"
Publisher: Arthème Fayard, Paris, Modern-bibliothèque
Language: French
Dimensions:
Height: 27.5 cm (10.83 inches)
Length: 24.5 cm (9.65 inches)
Thickness: 1 cm (0.39 inches)
Weight: 462 g (1.02 lbs)
This antique 20th-century book by Eugène Montfort, "La chanson de Naple," is a notable addition to any literary collection. Published by Arthème Fayard, this volume offers a glimpse into early 20th-century French literature...
Category
20th Century Empire European Antiquities
Materials
Paper
$148 Sale Price
60% Off
Vintage Film with Box "ECPA" – "Énergie Nouvelle" (Program No. 8287) - 2Y203
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Discover this rare militaria piece featuring the vintage film "Énergie Nouvelle" from the "Établissement Cinématographique et Photographique des Armées" (ECPA). This collectible incl...
Category
20th Century Empire European Antiquities
Materials
Metal
$210 Sale Price
60% Off
Very Large Whimsical Antique Wood Organ Pipe Case
Located in Houston, TX
We found this very large whimsical antique wood organ pipe case in Spain, however we are uncertain of its origin. The pipes may be vertical and housed in a wooden case. The organ is ...
Category
19th Century Other Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Lot of 3 Vintage Books: Les Yeux Verts, Monsieur de Courpière Marie... - 2Y138
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Discover this intriguing lot of three vintage books, featuring a diverse selection of titles that offer a glimpse into classic literature. Each book in this collection is in good con...
Category
20th Century Empire European Antiquities
Materials
Paper
$152 Sale Price / set
60% Off
Large 19th Century French Copper Champagne Funnel Marked Courtois Ay 1806 Marne
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very large decorative antique copper funnel used for decanting Champagne.
This object was made in Ay, Marne, France. One of the Grand-Cru Champag...
Category
19th Century Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Copper
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Ivory handle walking stick depicts the head of a monk, England 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: ivory knob. The handle depicts the head of a laughing monk. Bamboo wood cane, with silver eyelets for the through hole of the lace. Silver ring band. England circa 188...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Silver
A Trio of Antique Wooden Pestles from the 19th Century
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A Trio of Antique Wooden Pestles from 19th Century Scandinavia
Discover the essence of simplicity and beauty through our exquisite set of three ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Antiquities
Materials
Stone
Louis XVI Style Lion Mask Wall Clock
Located in Warsaw, PL
“A Louis XVI style lion mask wall clock”
This fire gilt bronze Louis XVI style lion mask wall clock was one of the most outstanding masterpieces, which was originally made by Edme-J...
Category
18th Century Louis XVI Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian hand carved gold leaf tassel ornaments.
The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used d...
Category
18th Century Rococo Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Boule ball hard wood
Located in Diest, BE
French ball from a folk art game. Great patina and form.
Normandy, France ca. 1860
Category
1860s French Provincial Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Wood
A Carved Alpine Oxen Yoke - French Alps - XIXth century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A huge carved oxen yoke, dating back to the 19th century, is a beautiful example of Alpine folk craftsmanship. Its intricate carvings and rustic charm make it a truly captivating dec...
Category
Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Wood
$525 Sale Price
20% Off
System walking stick with a brass plomb line, France 1910.
Located in Milan, IT
Gadget-System stick: stick with the function of determining the vertical direction with respect to a specific point. Ebony barrel, ivory knob. Inside the knob there is a plumb line. ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Antiquities
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage French Magazine L'Illustration, December 12, 1914 - 2Y605
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Vintage French Magazine 'L'Illustration,' December 12, 1914
This is an authentic vintage issue of the French weekly magazine, "L'Illustration," dated December 12, 1914. This rare col...
Category
1910s Vintage European Antiquities
Materials
Paper
Vintage French Magazine L'Illustration, December 19, 1914 - 2Y604
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Vintage French Magazine 'L'Illustration,' December 19, 1914
This is an authentic vintage issue of the French weekly magazine, "L'Illustration," dated December 19, 1914. This rare col...
Category
1910s Vintage European Antiquities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Statex Reporter Model 323 B Tripod, Circa 1970s - 2Y603
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Vintage Statex Reporter Model 323 B Tripod, Circa 1970s
This is an authentic vintage Statex Reporter camera tripod, model 323 B, made in Japan in the 1970s. This piece is a wonderful...
Category
1970s Vintage European Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Magazine L'Illustration, November 14, 1914 - 2Y602
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This is an authentic vintage issue of the French weekly magazine, "L'Illustration," dated November 14, 1914. This rare collectible provides a unique glimpse into a pivotal moment in ...
Category
1910s Vintage European Antiquities
Materials
Paper
Vintage French ELF 15W40 Oil Can, 1970s - 2Y601
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Vintage French ELF 15W40 Oil Can, 1970s
This is an authentic vintage ELF 15W40 oil can from the 1970s, a unique and decorative piece of automotive history. This original metal can, s...
Category
1970s Vintage European Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Monumental Clock on a Polychromed Panel with Hands in Golden Metal
Located in Leuven , BE
Monumental early 19th century clock on a polychrome panel with clock-hands in golden metal, fixed on a tin sheet. The hands are attached to the back of the panel with a clock system,...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century English Lawn Tape by Chesterman, Sheffield
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century lawn tape by Chesterman, Sheffield, England. Chesterman's patented steel tape in leather case. 200 ft tape. Leather hand strap; brass fittings. See The Smithsonian ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Gold-Plated Christian Dior Necklace with Large Chains
By Christian Dior
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Vintage gold plated Christian Dior necklace with large chains.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Antiquities
Materials
Gold Plate
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 Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Silver
Silver walking stick with a rooster, France 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: silver handle depicting a rooster. Ebony shaft. Metal tip. France 1890 ca.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Silver
"Dutch Boy" Themed Chocolate Mold Pattern Circa 1915, Belgium
Located in Incline Village, NV
Made circa 1915, this hammered tin mold is unmarked but probably was made in Belgium vis a vis the "Dutch Boy" theme. This two part chocolate mold pattern wa...
Category
1910s Folk Art Vintage European Antiquities
Materials
Metal
System walking stick with light, England 1920.
Located in Milan, IT
Gadget-System walking stick: a stick with light. The light is located in the plastic knob at the end of the knob. Activated by a rotating ring on the rod, the light (orange-red becau...
Category
Early 20th Century European Antiquities
Materials
Metal
19th century folk art blue wooden stool or side table hand painted flowers
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
19th century folk art blue wooden stool or side table hand painted flowers
Category
1880s Folk Art Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Trough, 19th Century
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
A deeply textured, primitive hand-carved wooden trough. Shaped from a single piece of solid wood, this piece shows centuries-old artisanal methods and a timeless utilitarian aesthet...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Small Carved Wood, Depicting an Ionic Capital, Italy, circa 1850
Located in Milan, IT
Small shelf in carved hazel wood, depicting an Ionic capital. Italy, circa 1850.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique 1747 Mary Campbell of Scotland George II Needlework Sampler
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning, 1747 dated needlework Mary Campbell sampler from Scotland
I have three of these samplers for sale, they are dated 1830, 17...
Category
1740s Victorian Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Cotton
Wood Working Chisels, 1950s France
By Blanchard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing set of 3 wood working gouges and chisels. Numbered 2 (long), 3 (medium) and 4 (short). Maple pommel on each with a steel tang running through the handle. Each tool also has a...
Category
1950s Vintage European Antiquities
Materials
Steel
$725 / set
A Roman bronze foot
Located in UTRECHT, UT
With square fitting, hollow at the top for attachment to furniture, one large paw on round base sprouting into lion’s head with visible teeth.
9,5 cm (h)
Ex German private property...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique European Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$4,059
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