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Place of Origin: French
Articulated Artist Dummy, France, 1920
Located in Milan, IT
An articulated mannequin of a small-sized painter, with a metaphysical face.
The mannequin is made of carved oak wood. The support is in brass and the base,
made out of fruit woo...
Category
1920s Vintage French Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Lighter, Iron, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional lighter from heavy iron, France, early 20th century.
Not functional.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco French Antiquities
Materials
Iron
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 French Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Pair Of Antique Boule Balls "3", "V", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair, France, late 19th Century.
Decorated with the numer "3" on each ball and with a "V" on one of the Boule balls.
In the 19th century, the manufactur...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique French Antiquities
Materials
Olive
Antique Boule Balls Set "9", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule set of three Boule balls and one target 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 Late Victorian Antique French Antiquities
Materials
Olive
Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Oriental Andirons, Cast Iron, 36 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons with the shape of an oriental male bust.
France, circa 1860.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique French Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Pair Of Antique Boule Balls Circle, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair and one target ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique French Antiquities
Materials
Olive
Antique Boule Ball "62", 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, part...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique French Antiquities
Materials
Metal
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 Late Victorian Antique French Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Leather Covered Rhinoceros Sculpture
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A gorgeous vintage rhinoceros ornament, hand-sculpted and leather-covered, with black glass eyes. Dating from around the 1950s, this majestic little sculpture is full of realistic an...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Leather
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 French Antiquities
Materials
Wood
19th Century Firedogs, Andirons, Plain Design, Cast Iron, 42 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful plain pair of andirons.
France, 1880-1900.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace. They are also know...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique French Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Antique Leather Book "La Mascarade Humaine", By Gavarni, 1881s, France
By Paul Gavarni
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful rare antique leather book, original from 1881 by Paul Gavarni.
Illustrated by Gavarni are: Histoire de politiquer ; Les propos de Thomas Vireloque ; Les Bohèmes ; Manières ...
Category
19th Century Antique French Antiquities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Sphinx Andirons, Cast Iron, 44 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons in the shape of a Sphinx.
France, circa 1860.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique French Antiquities
Materials
Iron
A Carved boxwood spoon - late 19th century - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Carved boxwood spoon, likely from the late 19th century, handcrafted in France as a monoxylous piece with a beautiful patina. Fine example of French folk...
Category
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique French Antiquities
Materials
Boxwood
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 French Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Ivory handle walking stick depicting a vase with daisies, France 1915.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: carved ivory knob handle depicting a vase with daisies. Malacca wood shaft. Metal ferrule. France circa1915. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)
Category
Early 20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Metal
System walking stick with the function of measuring device, France 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Gadget-System walking stick: stick with the function of measuring horses. Bamboo wood barrel, deer horn knob with copper horse head profile. Pulling the knob removes an instrument fo...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Antiquities
Materials
Copper
Arma Christi Calvary, France 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb and rare Arma Christi calvary, popular work, France end of the 19th century. Beautifully executed work.
Fair condition. Several small misses and ancient restaurations. See...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique French Antiquities
Materials
Wood
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 French Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Steel
Large 20th-Century CNP Stoneware Salad Bowl – Vallée Grand Feu Decoration- 2Y384
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A stunning vintage stoneware salad bowl by CNP, featuring the exquisite "grand feu" decoration technique. This piece showcases the craftsmanship of the Vallée region in central Franc...
Category
20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage 20th-Century Spiral Blue and Green Ceramic Catchall Dish - 2Y317
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 20th-century ceramic catchall dish features an eye-catching spiral design in shades of blue and green, perfect as a decorative piece or for holding small items.
Conditi...
Category
20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Ceramic Lamp Base with Nautical Anchor Design - 2Y312
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This stunning vintage lamp base from the mid-20th century showcases an elegant nautical theme with an enamel-painted anchor design. Crafted in glazed ceramic, this piece brings a mar...
Category
1950s Vintage French Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Parisian Wooden Shoe Mold, France, c. 1930's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage wooden shoe mold from Paris, earlier part of 20th Century. The cobbler's mold features a modern silhouette for a man's shoe. Makes a chic d...
Category
1930s Rustic Vintage French Antiquities
Materials
Wood
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 French Antiquities
Materials
Steel
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 French Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Silver
An articulated artist dummy, France 1920.
Located in Milan, IT
An articulated mannequin of a small-sized painter, with a metaphysical face. The mannequin is made of carved and ebonized fruit wood. The support is in brass and the base, also made ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Bread Board
Located in grand Lancy, CH
19th Century French Bread Board
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Antiquities
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Bread Board
Located in grand Lancy, CH
19th Century French Bread Board
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Antiquities
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Bread Board
Located in grand Lancy, CH
19th Century French Bread Board
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique French Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Wrought iron candlestick or cellar rat, Normandy, France, early 20th century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Wrought iron candlestick or cellar rat, Normandy, France, early 20th century. Worn but in good and complete condition. Superb piece of folk art.
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art French Antiquities
Materials
Steel
Horne handle walking stick, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: a carved stag horn handle depicting a caricature of an old man with big nose. Smooth silver ring. Rosewood shaft. France 1880 ca.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Antiquities
Materials
Silver
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 French Antiquities
Materials
Plastic
Folk art walking stick depicting the grottesque head of a man, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Folk art walking stick: single cork wood branch. The handle of the stick, a carved corozo nut representing the head of a grotesque man with an oblong face with an open mouth and glas...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Antique Boule Ball "17", 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, part...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique French Antiquities
Materials
Metal
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 French Antiquities
Materials
Brass, Iron
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 French Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
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 French Antiquities
Materials
Gold Plate
19th Century Firedogs, Andirons, Plain Cast Iron, Brass Globe, 38 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of andirons in a plain style with a brass globe on top.
France, 1880-1900.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fi...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique French Antiquities
Materials
Iron
19th Century Firedogs, Figural Andirons, Musketeer, Cast Iron, 36 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 Victorian Antique French Antiquities
Materials
Iron
19th Century Firedogs, Andirons, Ornate Design, Cast Iron, 35 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons with a plain globe decoration.
France, 1880-1900.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a firep...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique French Antiquities
Materials
Iron
19th Century Firedogs, Andirons, Enthroned Figure, Cast Iron, 35 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful pair of andirons with throned figure.
France, late 19th century.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a firepla...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique French Antiquities
Materials
Brass, Iron
Articulated Artist Dummy, France, 1940
Located in Milan, IT
An articulated mannequin of a small-sized painter, with a metaphysical face.
The mannequin is made of carved mahogany wood. The support is in brass and the base,
made out of ebon...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Brass
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 French Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Group of Six 19th Century French Copper Kettles
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Group of six continental copper spouted and handled kettles. One marked "Carlstom Yarberg" and another "SKS Wasa."
Period: 19th century
Origin: Continent...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique French Antiquities
Materials
Copper
Art Nouveau Wire Bottle Rack from France, Early 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, DE
Antique wire bottle holder from France, early 20th century. The bottle holder can hold up to 12 bottles with a diameter up to 6cm. The individual holders have a height of 6cm and als...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau French Antiquities
Materials
Wire
19th Century Forged Iron French Pot Rack
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th century French pot rack. Blacksmith forged iron pot rack with fleur-de-lys.
Origin: France
Period: 19th century
Size: 13" D x 11" H.
Family O...
Category
19th Century Antique French Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Early French Copper Wine Barrel Funnel, 13"H
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Vintage French large copper wine barrel funnel. The funnel is in beautiful condition with great patina showing it's age. The funnel was used in the wine making process, specifically ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Copper
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 French Antiquities
Materials
Fruitwood
François de Hérain, Portrait of a Man, Drawing on Paper
Located in Leuven , BE
François de Hérain (1877-1962) was a French painter, sculpture and engraver. He realized a number of paintings of scenes in French Algeria and Morocco. He wa...
Category
20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Paper
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 French Antiquities
Materials
Metallic Thread
19th Century French Wine Scale with Barrel
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Early French wine scale with barrel. Overall 80" to top of arm 74" H to top of arch x 64" W x 48" D. Completely disassembles for transport. Original wooden ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Antiquities
Materials
Wood
