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Place of Origin: French
Johnny Hallyday's 50 Year Career The Official Book Collection French Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Johnny Hallyday's 50-Year Career - The Official Book Collection. French Limited Edition. The official collection celebrating Johnny Hallyday's 50-year career consists of twenty-three...
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Late 20th Century Folk Art French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

A vintage lifebuoy from a French ship, early 20th century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A vintage lifebuoy from a French ship, dating back to the early 20th century. It features a cork core covered with white and red fabric and equipped with a lifeline. It has a brass r...
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century French Leather Bound Gilt Embossed Books Complete Work, Set of 24
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study bookcase or a library with this elegant set of French books; published circa 1975 across Europe in places like Geneva, Switzerland and Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, each book has an elegant green leather bound cover with gilt and red embossed motifs. The set of 24 books on history addresses topics such as Napoleon Bonaparte, the History of the United States, Marie Antoinette, Les Conquistadors, Mazarin, Napoleon III, Louis XI (Saint Louis), Robespierre, Henri IV, Richelieu, Alexandre Le Grand, Les Croisades, and the Renaissance. They are published by a variety of publishers, including Éditions Famot, Éditions Crémille, and Saint-Claire. Each work has a beautifully printed picture on the cover page and a variety of crests printed...
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Mid-20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Set of 11 19th Century Bois Durci Portrait Roundels
By François Charles Lepage
Located in London, GB
Set of 11 19th century Bois Durci portrait roundels French, 19th Century Largest: Height 1.5cm, diameter 15.5cm Smallest: Height 1cm, diameter 11.5cm This set of 11 panels depicts ...
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Fine 19th Century French Marquetry Prayer Kneeler (Prie-dieu)
Located in Austin, TX
French prayer kneeler (prie-dieu), 19thc., of carved marquetry case, having hinge top opening to velvet lined interior, over two drawers, all abo...
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Hermes Solid Silver Cigarette Box & Matchbox With Gold Horse Detail c.1960
By Hermès
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Vintage mid-20th Century Hermes cigarette box and matchbox holder crafted from solid silver, adorned with exquisite gold horse detailing. This exceptional set, dating back to 1960,...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

1940s Art Deco French Oversized set of two Bakelite Butterscotch Caramel Dice
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty set of two large and heavy oversized jumbo bakelite dice in luscious dark butterscotch and delicious caramel swirl colour. Art Deco at its best in design and colour, these are must have for a collector and they are not easy to find in this colour. So far they belonged to my own extensive dice collection...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bakelite

Early 20th Century Terrestrial Globe by G. Thomas Paris
By G. Thomas, Éditeur
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th Terrestrial Globe by G. Thomas. 44 Rue ND des Champs, Paris. Found on original ebonised turned base and brass fittings. Paris, France Circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paper

A pair of ostrich eggs with their turned solid oak bases, France XIXth century
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A pair of emptied ostrich eggs with their turned solid oak bases, dating back to the 19th century and originating from a cabinet of curiosities, Ostrich eggs are particularly impres...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ostrich Eggshell, Oak

Polaire Paris 1938 Art Deco Table Desk Petrol Lighter-Clock In Chromed Steel
By Polaris
Located in Miami, FL
A desk lighter clock designed by Polaire Paris. A beautiful desk lighter-clock, created in Paris France by the Alphonse Brun company know as Polaire Paris, back in the 1938. This pi...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure Toy
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage condition. Features porcelain head, hands and feet. Made in France during the ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Iron Balance - Antique Brass Scale
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French intricate brass balance with different weights in solid brass, in good condition. The iron scale is topped with the original polished brass plates. The scale reads ...
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19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Art Déco French Polished Black Lacquer and Silver Plated Cigarrette Box/Case
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco french polished black lacquer and silver plated cigarrette box/case By: unknown Material: lacquer, metal, silver, silver plate Technique: cast, molded, metalwork, lacquered, polished, plated, silvered Dimensions: 3 in x 3.5 in x 1 in Date: early 20th century Style: Art Déco Place of origin: France This sleek early 20th century french cigarette...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Silver

Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrust...
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Large Polychrome Painted Bronze Sculpture of a Young Horse Riding Napoleon
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive size and highly decorative, French bronze sculpture. If you are looking for a work of art with both historical and decorative value then this large bronze sculpture could...
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20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

A military cap snuffbox, Paris, France beginning of 20th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Snuffbox in white metal, brass and fabric, depicting a military cap with visor. This French snuffbox was made in the early 19th century. France circa 1915.
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 20 Antique French Leather Binding Books for Decoration
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A set of 20 antique French books from the De Maupassant series. These books can beautifully decorate your bookcase or office. These books are not ...
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

A military cap snuffbox, Paris, France beginning of 20th century
Located in Milan, IT
Snuffbox in white metal, brass and fabric, depicting a military cap with visor. This French snuffbox was made in the early 19th century. Hallmarks (E. D. Paris), France circa 1915.
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century French Monumental Solid Silver Figural Centrepiece, c. 1880
By Christofle
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century French monumental solid silver statue, standing on a marble base, the statue realistically modelled as a cast figure of Mary ...
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Silver

17th French Century Iron Figure of The Virgin
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful 17th century French Baroque cast iron figure of the Virgin praying. Likely originally part of an outdoor shrine as it has been exposed to the elements. The weathered surfac...
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Early 17th Century Baroque Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

French Restauration Period Cast Brass Double Scale & Weights, ca. 1825
Located in Atlanta, GA
In complete and original condition and retaining bright patina this set of scales has a main scale and a smaller upper scale, both supported by dolphin forms hanging on a reeded stan...
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1820s Restauration Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Unique Large and Great Quality Gothic Revival Solid Bronze Two-Light Wall Sconce
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Gothic Revival light fixture for wall mounting. This antique Gothic wall sconce with two flowery glass shades is another one of t...
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Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Set of 14 Antique French Leather Binding Books for Decoration
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A set of 14 antique French books These books can beautifully decorate your bookcase or office. The leather spines with gold print are in good cond...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

A rare and large church stoup in the shape of a shell. France 19th century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This unique and substantial church entrance stoup is expertly crafted in the elegant shape of a shell, originating from a historic 19th-century French church. Constructed from durab...
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Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Sculpture Concorde Model Scale 1/36
Located in Paris, FR
Concorde Model Scale 1/36 sculpture, in resin fiber, on aluminium polished base. From Air France Agency. On base: height 110cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Resin

Mid 20th Century French Hermes Solid Silver Gilt Smoker's Requisites c.1940
By Hermès
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stylish mid 20th Century French Art Deco Hermes 3 piece vermeil solid silver smoker's requisites, contained in the original Hermes fitted grosgrain case, comprising four cigarette ca...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

French 17th Century Baptismal Font
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very beautiful 17th century Baptismal Font from the South of France beautifully carved from marble. Minimalist lines give this piece a calming feel. Wil...
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17th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Set of 6 Rare French 19th Century Antique Doll Carriages
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Bought in the south of France this set of antique doll carriages are an enchanting collection with wooden handles, original paint, and working wh...
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Specimen Collector's Chest of Drawers, French, Walnut Desk Box, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage specimen collector's chest of drawers. A French, solid walnut four drawer executive desk box, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Exceptional figuring and f...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

20th century French Jean Patou Factice Bottle Perfume
By Jean Patou
Located in LEGNY, FR
Large bottle of perfume "L'instant de Guerlain" dating from 2003. Fake liquid. Ideal for decoration in a bathroom. Stamp "Made in France" at the back. ​
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1960s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

French 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Barometer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A 18th Century Louis XVI French gold-gilt barometer circa 1780. This early instrument of meteorology was used to measure atmospheric pressure and air temperature. The barometer is adorned with hand carved details; a large bow, flowers, a flaming heart, laurel leaves and scrolls. The dial face is hand-painted and has been repaired over time. The barometer is no longer in working order and is now purely decorative. Be sure to view the detailed images to see this interesting antique up...
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18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Rare Early Vintage Christian Dior Monogrammed Bowling Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Redding, CT
Rare Early Christian Dior Monogrammed Bowling Bag. Iconic design with the classic trotter pattern. Large round oversized bag with designer label plates. Original condition. No repair...
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1960s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Saute-Mouton (Leapfrog) by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
Saute-Mouton (Leapfrog), by Line Vautrin. Large gilded bronze choker necklace decorated with five rams and a ram’s head. The 5 rams are decorated with white enamel. Signed by stampin...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Louis XV Miniature Parquery Armoire, Circa 1760
Located in Spencertown, NY
The Louis XV Provincial Walnut Parquetry Miniature Armoire. Opening to reveal a shelves and drawers.
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Mid-18th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Anatomical Model an External and Inner Ear, France 1890
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomical model for class, depicting an external and inner ear, made out of painted papier mache’ mounted on black painted wood. France circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Fruitwood

Set of 8 Antique French Leather Binding Books for Decoration
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A set of eight antique French books. These books can beautifully decorate your bookcase or office. The leather spines with gold print are in good ...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Early 20th Century French Carved Oak Free Standing Crucifix Signed Dated 1923
Located in Dallas, TX
This free standing antique cross was hand carved from oak wood in France. Signed by the artist and dated 1923, the crucifix stands on a globe like base and features our Lord Jesus C...
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

French, 18th Century, Baroque Gilded Metal Procession Cross
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful baroque gilded metal procession cross with a great patina. France circa 1750. weathered and small losses. Measurements include the wooden pedestal.
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18th Century Baroque Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Marotte in Green, France circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Marotte in Green France circa 1890 Hand painted paper mache marotte head. 7.5”w x 8”d x 17”h
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Rare AMERICAN OFFICER'S SWORD - pre Civil War
Located in TEYJAT, FR
This is a very rare American Officer's sword that dates back to the period before the American Civil War. The sword has a 79cm straight blade with a flat back, counter-edged and gut...
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Early 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Si tous les gars du monde… by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
Si tous les gars du monde… (If all the guys in the world…), by Line Vautrin. Gilt bronze brooch representing a round of 14 children in long dresses. Based on a stroll (1897) by Paul ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

The dragon or the woman with the dragon by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
La femme au dragon ou Le Dragon (The dragon or the woman with the dragon) by Line Vautrin. Gilt bronze necklace representing a dragon with 18 shrinking limbs. The head and tail of th...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Large Pair of Antique Bronze Egyptian Priest & Priestess Sculptures By E. Bouret
By Eutrope Bouret
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning pair of antique bronze statues of the highest quality. If you are interested in exceptional antiques in general and in Egyptian Revival antiques in particular then this stu...
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19th Century Egyptian Revival Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large French 19th Century Hand Carved Wooden Fragment of a Marionette
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice handcarved fragment of a marionette. France, circa 1850. Weathered, small losses and old repairs Measurement include the wooden base.
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19th Century Folk Art Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Textile, Wood

Lacquered iron rocket, France early 20th century
Located in Firenze, IT
Lacquered iron rocket France early 20th century Probably part of an old amusement park attraction. wooden stand included 37 cm Conditions: good overall conditions, a bit of rus...
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1930s Folk Art Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Erard Parallel-Strung Grand Piano with Bench, Paris, 1895
By Maison Erard, Sébastien Érard
Located in Littleton, CO
This beautiful grand piano was built by Erard in Paris in 1895. With irreplaceable original cabinet art created and signed by an artist named Finel - specifically commissioned by th...
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1890s Romantic Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

An Architectural Model of a Gothic Pinnacle France
Located in Chonburi, TH
This architectural model is a stunning representation of a Gothic pinnacle from France, standing at an impressive height of 51 cm. Crafted with meticul...
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19th Century Gothic Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Chagall Twentieth Century Masters Hardcover 1971 by Marc Bucci
By (after) Marc Chagall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Chagall; (Twentieth-century masters) Hardcover – January 1, 1971 by Marc Bucci, Mario; Chagall (Author). Text: English, Italian (translation). 94 pages, Hardcover. First published Ja...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Pair of 19th C. French Book Velum Containers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two containers made from antique velum books. They are triangular in shape, each adorned with a faded golden design against a lighter background. The diamond-shaped central motif, b...
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19th Century French Provincial Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Parchment Paper

Provence : The Beautiful Cookbook by Peter Johnson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Provence: The Beautiful Cookbook: Authentic Recipes from the Regions of Provence Hardcover – September 24, 1993. by Richard Olney (Author), Michael Freeman (Author), Peter Johnson (P...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Pair of french Art Deco Zadounaïsky ashtrays
By Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of french Art Deco original ashtrays by sculptor Michel Zadounaïsky circa 1930. They're in wrought iron and top in copper, both signed on the base. The elegant shape is typical ...
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20th Century Art Deco French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Le Corbusier Der Modulor Book, 1956
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Der Modulor book. Le Corbusier published Le Modulor in 1948, followed by Modulor 2 in 1955. These works were first published in English as The ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique French embossed copper plate - Let the little children come to me
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Antique French copper work picturing Jesus Christ talking to children, illustrating famous "let the little children come to me" biblical recommandation. Early 19th century circa 1820...
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Early 19th Century Restauration Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Vintage Mid-Century Original 1970s Givenchy Precious Stone Choker Necklace
By Versace, Givenchy, Chanel, Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Hubert de Givenchy established the House of Givenchy in 1952 in Paris. The young designer quickly gained attention for his elegant and sophisticated designs, characterized by a blend...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Luxury 'Medici' Box by S.T. DUPONT, Limited Edition
By S.T. Dupont
Located in NICE, FR
Luxury set by ST DUPONT comprising 3 lighters, 1 fountain pen, 1 ballpoint pen, and a table clock from the Dupont "Medici" line in platinum produced as a limited edition. This limi...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Platinum

Marotte in Blue, France circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Marotte in Blue Hand painted paper mache marotte head. France circa 1890 7”w x 8”d x 15”h
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Leather Wrapped "Paris Jockey Club" French Binoculars, Late 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Stamped "Jockey Club Paris"
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Table lighter Lancel - "La boule de Lancel" 1920s
By Lancel Paris
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Table lighter Lancel "Le boule de Lancel" - Patent Pending.SGDG 75-22 - in brass One of the early automatic lighters (1920s-1930s) Golden brass mechanism
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1920s Art Deco Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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