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Period: 19th Century
Place of Origin: French
A table game with dice, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
A board game with dice. Base, lid and central element are in oak wood, the cylinder is in glass containing three dice. France late 19th century.
Category

Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood

Gold snuffbox with miniature, France 1810.
Located in Milan, IT
Snuffbox, Musky Agate and 18 K gold. Miniaute watercoulor on ivory depicting a white dressed woman. Tortoise shell gold piquet framed. France, circa 1810. ...
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Early 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Tortoiseshell and gold snuffbox with miniature, Paris 1820.
Located in Milan, IT
18 K gold and tortoiseshell snuffbox with oval miniature painted on ivory, depicting a woman bust in a square gold frame. Maker marks: Pierre Andrè Montauban. Miniaturist: Pierre Vic...
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Early 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Precision demountable scale for travel, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Apothecary traveling scale entirely demountable. All the pieces fits inside the front drawer. Oak wood box, brass elements and glasses. Glass protection sides. France 1880.
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Gold tortoiseshell snuffbox with miniature depicting Venus and Cupid France 1800
Located in Milan, IT
Round 18 K gold and tortoiseshell snuffbox with a miniature in gold ‘fixé’ technique, depicting Venus and Cupid. France, 1809. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)
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Early 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

French Neo-Classical Style Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Barometer Wall Decor
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is amazing! It is a 19th century French Louis XVI style carved giltwood barometer. The crest appears to be a carved armillary of some sort with cascading laurel leaves and branc...
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Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

a collection of 12 ashwood geometric forms
Located in Brecht, BE
a wonderful collection of 12, 19th century French ashwood geometric forms, all different sizes, from 10 till 30 cm high, lovely patina...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ash

19th C. French Plaster Mold
Located in Wichita, KS
A decorative French plaster mold from the 19th century. We offer expedited, fully-insured, custom packaged / crated, global shipping, including delivery...
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Early 19th Century French Provincial Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

French 19th Century Iron Pharmaceutical Corker
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An interesting part of 19th century history is brought back to life with this rare French cast iron pharmaceutical bottle corker circa 1870. We are reminded of the craft and tools us...
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19th Century Industrial Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Enamal Cloissoné Maria with Jesus Plaque Stand
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A small and refined Cloissoné enameled plaque stand. It is centered by an oval hand-painted portrait of the Madonna and Child. Made of copper with enamel inlays. Made in France, circ...
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1880s Belle Époque Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Colmont Paris
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A gorgeous pair of antique Mother-of-Pearl opera or theatre glasses, by renowned maker 'Colmont Paris'. Constructed from brass, with inlaid panels of i...
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

A precision brass scale, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Precision scale made out on brass. France circa 1880.
Category

Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

c1895-9 La Comédie Humaine
By Honoré de Balzac 1
Located in Bath, GB
The complete magnum opus of French novelist Honoré de Balzac 'La Comedie Humaine' in beautiful uniform Riverside Press half crushed morocco bindings. Undated Paris edition published...
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1890s Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

19th Century, Country French Directoire Period Infant's Bed
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th-early 19th century country French Directoire period infant's bed. Ideal for a doll collection or beloved mini-canine or cat. Fruitwood. Nicely molded throughout. The sides ...
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fruitwood

Three models of the Nazarene golden towers, France about 1870
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
Set of three tower models. Probably from a Nazarene architectural project. Partially golden. France about 1870. 77,5/76/72 cm. HD photos will be available.
Category

Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique & Unique Napoleon II Inlaid Burl Box w. Gilt Perfume Flasks / Bottles
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredible workmanship and amazingly intricate, antique Napoleon II box, mid 1800s When it comes to collectible and high value boxes, this little, fit-for-a-king gem from the 1850s is right up there with the rarest and most beautiful we ever saw. We know it should not be THE reason why you would purchase something of this quality and beauty, but with ever fewer craftsman being able to create anything remotely great, the value of this type of antique can...
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Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Cyprien Berard - Lord Ruthwen, ou Les Vampires - 1820 - FIRST FRENCH EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: Cyprien Berard and Charles Nodier. TITLE: Lord Ruthwen, ou Les Vampires. PUBLISHER: Paris: Chez Ladvocat, Libraire, 1820. DESCRIPTION: FIRST FRENCH EDITION. 2 vols., 6-3/...
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1820s Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Claude Montal Exposition Universelle Piano
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by renowned French artisan and author Claude Montal, this piano was presented at the famed Crystal Palace exhibition in London in 1851, where it ...
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Ringed Double Sided Stone Tub
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century ITALIAN RINGED DOUBLE SIDED STONE TUB WIDTH 74cms LENGTH 160 cms DEPTH 62cm WEIGHT 300Kg MANUFACTURE Italian Material Limestone THICKNESS OF TH...
Category

Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone

Antique French Grocers Scale Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Grocers Scale Circa 1890
Category

Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Table Top Sedan Chair Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Sedan Chair Vitrine Cabinet, Antique Upholstered Sedan Chair Vitrine Cabinet, French 19th Century, bombe shaped booth mounted with brocade ...
Category

19th Century French Provincial Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wool, Silk, Glass, Walnut

Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Thermometer, Circa 1880
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Circa 1880, Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Thermometer. In beautiful shape.
Category

Early 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Automaton of a Monkey under Glass Dome
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Late 19th century automaton of a monkey in 18th century style dress. Likely to be French, this piece shows all the hallmarks of J. Phalibois, one of the foremost makers of clockwork toys...
Category

1880s Victorian Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood, Silk

Mortar, bombard (2) - Jacobin - Iron
Located in Felino, IT
pair of ,antique Mortar ,cheer masculine, fuse. (bombard) made of cast heavy metal. it was used to fire rudimentary fireworks in military parades and also as a test for gunpowder. go...
Category

19th Century Jacobean Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Reddish Wood Desktop / Revolving Desk Bookcase
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique compact book mill with rotating function. The bookmill is made of solid mahogany wood, inlaid with copper and zinc .It has four storage com...
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1880s Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique French Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass & Mother of Pearl
By LeRoy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique lorgnette opera glasses were made by LeRoy of France in approximately 1880 in the period Victorian style. These bi...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

French Quimper Pottery, Madonna with Child, circa 1900
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Delft, NL
French Quimper pottery, Madonna with child, ca 1900 A Quimper pottery statue of Madonna and Child, marked with the mark HB, used from 1883-1904, Fran...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pottery

Game Box, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Game box, 19th century. Napoleon III period game box, 19th century in precious wood marquetry. Measures: H: 5 cm, W: 22 cm, D: 13 cm.
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Art Nouveau Photo Album or Book with Brass Stand Up Frame
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique standing photo album is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Art Nouveau style. The album is compo...
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Rare French, Early 19th Century Napoleonic Medal Cabinet
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Rare French early 19th century Napoleonic medal cabinet on four gilt bronze pawfeet, a hinged door to the top and front opening to reveal four drawers containing 184 very fine bronzed plaster medals...
Category

Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Medal probably made for Belgian delegation to Geneva Exposition 1896
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This very detailed medal was probably made for the Belgian delegation to the Geneva Exposition of 1896, perhaps as a sample. Whilst the lettering around the perimeter on the obverse ...
Category

1890s Late Victorian Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Miniature Portrait of Napoleon on Porcelain, ebonized frame, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Oil on porcelain in a black wooden frame. Image size: 8 x 6 cm.
Category

19th Century Empire Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paint, Porcelain

19th Century French Patinated Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1870. The Classic "Presse a Relier" made of solid iron is almost square in shape; the base is connected to the manual scr...
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Mid-19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

French Late 19th Century Neo Gothic Gilded Metal Saint Statue
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful gilded metal saint statue with beautiful expression. France, circa 1880-1900. Weathered. Measurements include the wooden base.
Category

Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Large & Stunning Antique Fine Bronze Gothic Revival 12 Light Chandelier Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and truly beautiful Gothic chandelier for candles. In antiques it often is the case that the older a piece is, the better the quali...
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19th Century Gothic Revival Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Brass

A French Font In Marble-19 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful font in pink marble from the 19th century Very beautiful work from the south of France In superb condition and beautiful patina
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19th Century Renaissance Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Novelty Bronze Cigars / Cigarettes Humidor Formed as a Cat's Head Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
For cat lovers, Silvered bronze humidor realistically shaped as a cat's head. Opens to reveal humidor space. Large container for cigards and smaller one for cigarettes or matches. La...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

A seed scale model, France 1830.
Located in Milan, IT
Rare model of scale for seeds. Wooden and iron. France 1830 ca.
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Mid-19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

French Victorian Bridal Wedding Crown Handmade Tiara on Giltwood Console Stand
By Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique French Victorian bridal wedding crown handmade tiara on giltwood console stand. Material: giltwood, wax, linen Design: French Folk Art Style: ...
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19th Century French Provincial Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metallic Thread

French Antique Petite Draw Telescope in Brass and Wood
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An antique French single draw telescope. Petite in size, its main barrel is covered with wonderful dark, veneer fruit wood, while the fixings and...
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Terrestrial Table Globe by Félix Delamarche, Paris, 1821
By Félix Delamarche
Located in Milano, IT
Terrestrial table globe Félix Delamarche Paris, 1821 It measures 20.47 in height, Ø max 14.17 in; the sphere Ø 9.44 in (h 52 cm x Ø max 36.5 cm; the sphere Ø 24 cm) Wood, printed...
Category

1820s Restauration Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Solid Silver & Enamel Icon of St Mary, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th century French silver & enamel religious Icon depicting St Mary (Mary, mother of Jesus). CONDITION In Great Condition - No Damage. B...
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Enamel

19th Century French Automaton
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous rare 19th century automaton. Most likely made in France at the end of the 19th century. She is a real beauty and in remarkable condition for her age. She is made of porcelain and cloth. When you wind her she bends her head and raises bouquet to smell the flowers. With the stand she is 15 1/2 inches high. Just herself measures 11 1/2 inches high. Approximately 5 1/2 inches in width and depth. There is a monogram on the back of her neck that appears to be the letter C...
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

J-M. Hérédia's Les Trophées with signed frontispiece portrait and EXTRAS
Located in Middletown, NY
This handsome SIGNED copy of Les Trophées comes from the celebrated library of the French collector and bibliophile Guy Bigorie, who often collected bibliographic "truffles", in the ...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair 19th Century French Cast Brass Altar Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French cast brass Altar candlesticks were crafted with images of the Holy Family in glorious full relief on the three facade...
Category

1880s Neoclassical Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

A terracotta snuff box in the form of a squatting woman. France, 1810.
Located in Milan, IT
The snuffbox is in terracotta. Made in the early 19th century, it depicts a discreetly crouching woman "going about her business". In the back there is a hole where the snuff comes o...
Category

Early 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Terracotta

Antique French Walnut Prie Dieu, circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Kneeler height is 10 inches.
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1860s Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Relief Portraits of Napoleon Bonaparte in Bronze from the 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful relief portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, made in France during the 19th century. Patinated bronze. High quality of the casting. Wear consistent with age and use.
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century French Hand Carved Oak Child's Chair with Needlepoint Seat
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late 19th century French oak child's chair features a seat back with hand carved rosettes at the corners, scrolling leaves, a central rosette, and finials. The seat rests on tur...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Set of 11 Brass and Copper Pétanque French Boules or Italian Bocce Balls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A game in which the objective is to throw or roll heavy balls (called boules in France, and "bocce" in Italy) as close as possible to a small target ball. Early 1900s, great accents,...
Category

19th Century French Provincial Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

French Louis XVI Style Gilded and Painted Wood Directoire Wall Barometer
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century French Louis XVI style gilt and painted wood barometer. While not in working order, barometer has that wonderful old 'chippy' peeling patina. The carved wood frame and g...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique English Mahogany Banjo Barometer, circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English mahogany banjo barometer, circa 1860.
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Rolland Books in French Language
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 9 books - owner Rolland - various titles and authors : Les maitres d'autrefois (Eugène Fromentin) - Petit Bob (GyP) - Voyage autour de mon jardin (Alphonse Karr) - Sans famille (...
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Late 19th Century Other Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Albrecht Dürer "The Small Horse, " 19th Century Copper Plate Engraving
By Albrecht Dürer
Located in Barcelona, ES
"The Small Horse" copper plate engraving by Albrecht Dürer, circa 1505. This is a 19th century engraving, printed in black on laid paper, framed by a beautiful gilt and ebonized carv...
Category

Late 19th Century Renaissance Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paper

19th Century Two French Sevres Discs in Biscuit with Profile of a Young Lady
Located in Sofia, BG
Two discs in fine white biscuit made by Sevres in France in the late 19th century. Both have identical form of a left profile of a young lady, her hair held up by a lace headdress. D...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Rustic French Catholic Reliquary Box
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a very early French reliquary box used to hold personal articles such as a crucifix. The front door opens to reveal one wall in silk. The piece i...
Category

Early 19th Century Baroque Revival Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Piece de Maitrise, Architectural Model Roof Square and Round
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Architectural models as these were made by apprentices or master craftsman to apply for a title by their respective guild. In France these craftsmen were known as the 'Compagnons du ...
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Softwood

Antique Church Console French Decorative Cherub Turquoise
Located in Buxton, GB
This Fabulous Church Console Shelf sourced from a Church in the south of France Turquoise Polychromed wood of French origin. To the front of the console are beautiful carved details...
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19th Century Baroque Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paint

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