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Place of Origin: French
RARE FRENCH SEAMAN'S TAR HAT - early 19th century.
Located in TEYJAT, FR
RARE FRENCH SEAMAN'S HAT Formed from boiled cardboard and bathed in tar to make it waterproof, this is a very rare exemple from French maritime history. The hat has a tin tricolou...
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Early 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

A Pair Of "Deva" Earrings By Hermes, France c.2010
By Hermès
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A pair of “Deva“ earrings manufactured by Hermes, France. Aside from the elegant stud at the back, the earrings have been entirely carved out of wood and then lacquered, giving a lov...
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2010s Other French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

20th Century French Foundry Crucible
Located in High Point, NC
This genuine 20th-century French foundry crucible is an extraordinary find, offering a piece of industrial history for your home or garden. Crafted from robust materials designed to ...
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20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Concrete

Green Malachite Cufflinks 22.5 Karat Yellow Gold 1980's France
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Elevate your style with these luxurious Green Malachite Cufflinks, meticulously crafted in 22.5 Karat Yellow Gold, straight from the fashion houses of 1980s France. Each cufflink boa...
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1980s Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Malachite, Gold

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

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

19th Century Metal Cigar Cutter
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is a rare French metal cigar cutter featuring a ladz on a bicycle. The cigar cutter is fully functional, in original condition.
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1890s Late Victorian Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

20th Century French Metal & Marble Goblet
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this magnificent 20th Century French Goblet Trophy, a true testament to athletic excellence and historic sporting events. Beautifully crafted from lustrous met...
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20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Metal

1900s French Marble Decoration On Metal Stand
Located in High Point, NC
Discover the understated elegance of this 1900s French Marble Decoration On Metal Stand, graced with the word "Tailleur". This exquisitely simple yet sophisticated piece hails from a...
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20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble, Metal

Early 20th Century French Metal Wrench On Stand
Located in High Point, NC
Unearth the robust spirit of industrial ingenuity with this Early 20th Century French Metal Wrench, mounted on a stand as a testament to the enduring craftsmanship of a bygone era. T...
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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

Gothic Revival Gilt Brass on Wood Wall Mirror with Glass Stones and Latin Phrase
Located in Lisse, NL
For the collectors of rare, beautiful, meaningful and usable Gothic Revival antiques. At the bottom of this strikingly colorful and stylish Gothic mirror is the Latin phrase Monstra...
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Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Johnny La Vie en Rock French Edition Paper Back Johnny Hallyday French Rock Star
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Johnny - La vie en Rock French Edition Paperback. Even those under twenty know him: Johnny Hallyday has become, over the years, a monument of French rock. Born into the entertainment...
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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

French Bronze À La Gloire des Phoques Brooch Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken bronze brooch by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1946 named "À La Gloire des Phoques" (The glory of the seals). This bronze brooch features a se...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

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

19th Century French Carved Walnut and Iron Painted Sailboat Wheel
Located in Dallas, TX
This large antique wooden ship wheel was carved in France, circa 1880. The traditional, fruitwood nautical object has its original metal brace arou...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

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

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Brass

Johnny Halliday Johnny Le Survivant French Edition Paperback 1st Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Johnny Halliday: "Johnny The Survivor" "Johnny Le Survivant" French Edition Paperback 1st Edition. Limited Edition January 2013. In its most accessible form - from A to Z - rediscove...
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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique French Candelabra or Alter Ornament, circa 1890-Boat Shaped
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Magnificent antique boat-shaped candlestick, beautifully decorated with brass grapevine leaves, as well as 5 white opaque glass lilies. Gorgeous patina. Charming ornamented base, and...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Gold Ceramic Thermometer by Mithé Espelte
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful wall thermometer in ceramic by Mithé Espelt. Abstract decors with gold glaze and pockets of molten glass Marie Thérèse Espelt, aka. Mithé Espelt (1923-2020) Born in...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

Bespoken Large French Bronze "Chatelain" Link Brooch Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large bespoken bronze brooch by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940. Called "chatelaine", this bronze brooch features articulated chain links with hangi...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

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

Small 15th Century Illuminated Vellum Book Page, Handwriting
Located in Buisson, FR
Fabulous handwritten and illuminated book page. Beautiful period piece with gorgeous faded colors and typical gilded Gothic initials, France, 15th ce...
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15th Century and Earlier Gothic Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Parchment Paper

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

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

18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Wall Barometer
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A beautifully carved and giltwood 18th century Louis XVI wall barometer having its original mercury tube and mechanism but presently with the mercury missing.    
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Giltwood

Louvre Paris Great Museums of The World Hardcover 1986
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Louvre Paris Great Museums Of The World Hardcover by editor Ragghianti, Carlo Ludovico.Vintage 1967 'Louvre Paris: Great Museums of the World' Hardcover Book! This book was published...
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Late 20th Century Louis XIV French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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

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Paper

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

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Resin

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

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Wood, Paper

19th Century Bocce Balls, France, Set of Three
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century bocce balls, France, set of three boxwood, iron and brass nails. The first ball has the letters PP in brass, the second ha...
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

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

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

Antique French Art Nouveau Copper & Brass Cross Crucifix
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Art Nouveau copper and brass alter cross with silver tone Jesus and sacred heart.
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Copper, Spelter

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

God Lamp / Church Chandelier Brass Early 20th Century Sanctuary Lamp Art Nouveau
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
God's Lamp/Church Chandelier brass early 20th century Sanctuary lamp Art Nouveau style Beautiful authentic brass Church chandelier/God's lam...
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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

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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

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Brass

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

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Brass

Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome
Located in Leuven , BE
This 19th-century French automaton from the late 1800s showcases a delightful ensemble of features: three vibrant animated birds, a cascading waterfall, a tree surrounded by rocky ou...
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Large Grand Tour Bronze Model of the Place Vendôme, With Napoleon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Grand Tour Bronze Model of the Place Vendôme, With Napoleon France, circa 1870s This exceptional Grand Tour bronze model of the Place Vendôme, dating back to the 1870s in France, is a magnificent tribute to history and artistry. Standing at an impressive height of 26 inches and mounted on a 6.75-inch square Belgian Black Marble base with a bronze fence...
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19th Century Grand Tour Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

French Louis Philippe Style Miniature Armoire or Wall Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Century French Louis Philippe style miniature armoire or sample cabinet, hand-crafted of solid walnut with a mirrored door and dovetailed drawer. Interior has one adjustable shelf (replaced). Working lock and key. Chestnut as a secondary wood. Mirrored door with drawer below. All original and well constructed. May be used as a kitchen wall cabinet...
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Late 19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mirror, Walnut

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

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

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

French Louis Philippe Style Miniature Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th Century French Louis Philippe style miniature doll armoire. Mahogany veneer with inlay detail and pine as a secondary wood. Mirrored door wi...
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Early 20th Century Louis Philippe French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

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

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

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

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Ebony, Walnut

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

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Bronze, Enamel

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

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Walnut

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

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

Erard Parallel-Strung Grand Piano with Bench, Paris, 1895
By Sébastien Érard, Maison Erard
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

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Metal

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