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Period: 19th Century
Place of Origin: French
Antique Knife Sharpener, 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
A beautiful antique knife sharpener from the 19th century, comes from France, from a mansion near to Paris. A real unique item.
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Mid-19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

French Late 19th Century Barometer
By Selon Torricelli
Located in Stockbridge, GA
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Late 19th Century Empire Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut and Brass Scale with Set of Weights
Located in Dallas, TX
This Classic, antique scale with original plates was created in Dijon France, circa 1870. Rectangular in shape, the fruit wood scale embellished with marquetry fillet decor, features the original removable brass plateaus...
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Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

French Miniature Louis Lvi Style Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
French miniature Louis LVI style secretary with fall front opening and bronze doré Mounts. Circa 1840.
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1840s Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III Period Blackened Wood Cigar Humidor
Located in LEGNY, FR
Cigar humidor in blackened wood and brass nets XIX. This slightly curved box on the front has four cigar racks and a drawer. Two brass cartridges adorn...
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1880s Napoleon III Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pearwood

Young Boy Playing the Flute Sculpture on Marble Terrace, 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming sculpture in spelter with bronze patina, in the style of Auguste Moreau, representing a young flute player dressed in country clothes, carrying his flute in his left hand an...
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1870s Louis XV Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Spelter

1 Volume, Pierre De Nolhac, Marie Antoinette, the Queen
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Pierre de Nolhac, Marie Antoinette, The Queen. Bound in full navy morocco with covers displaying a crest, Fleur de Lis details, and borde...
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1890s Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

19th Century French Louis XV Style Sampler Chair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis XV style Country French mahogany small sampler chair, hand-crafted by the furniture maker as an example of the style of chair that may be ordered. Ladder back wi...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

French Roman Missal, Notebook and Coins/Rosary Purse Set Dated 1878
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This is 19th century boxed French Religious set containing a Missal called Paroissien Romain, a note pad and a purse used for coins or rosary beads presented in its original leather ...
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Late 19th Century Renaissance Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Antique French Barometer with Original Mercury Mechanism, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
A very fine and palatial French 19th Louis XV style green painted with polychrome flower decor and gilt bronze-mounted barometer in the manner of La Maison Cam Opticien. Surmounted w...
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1860s Rococo Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Carved Wood Crucifix
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century carved wood crucifix was sculpted from olive wood then set upon an ebonized cross with base inset with faux tortoiseshell, circa 1880s Mea...
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Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Impressive Gothic Revival Sizable Antique French Gilt Bronze Chimera Candlestick
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning 19th century bronze and brass church altar candle holder. This rare and decorative Gothic Style candlestick is both a joy to look at and practical to use. This altar piece has a tripod base of sculpted, gilt bronze chimeras...
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Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Tall Late 19th Century Brass Repousse Church Pricket, Candlestick
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used in a French chapel, this exquisite brass repousse pricket or candlestick from the late nineteenth century stands at over two and a half f...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Vineyard Setter's Compass, French, Brass, Surveyor's Instrument, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique vineyard setter's compass. A French, brass surveyor's instrument with mahogany case and stand, dating to the late Victorian period, c...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Set of Old Bound Books 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old religious books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These beautiful books are perfect to fill a nice library. Sizes may v...
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Set of Two Antique Church Consoles
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Set of two French antique church consoles made of solid oak Ca.1850. Originally used for church statues these consoles can be a great eye catcher for ...
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1850s Rustic Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Victor Barbizet French Palissy Basket of Fish Covered Terrine, Circa 1875
By Victor Barbizet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce Victor Barbizet covered terrine formed as a rustic basket of fish, France, circa 1870. The two piece terrine has a lid showing a variety of g...
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Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Santos Head
Located in London, GB
19th Century Santos Head We are proud to offer a rare example of a religious 19th Century hand carved Santos head. With polychrome paint still intact in...
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1850s Edwardian Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pine

French Original Cased Pair Silver Baptismal Oil Containers
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and scarce French pair silver Baptismal oil containers in its original leather fitted travelling case dating from 1850. The two cylindrical shaped oil containers are conjoined and both have tight fitting covers mounted with crosses. The oil containers have engraved initials OC and SC probably denoting oil and incense which would have been used in the baptismal ceremony. The identical lids too are similarly marked to ensure that these are not mixed up. The containers appear to have a slightly gilded finish to the interior and the oil containers are engraved to the bases and date 1850. They come in their original leather case with a small brass hook...
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1850s Napoleon III Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Lot of Old Books from the 19th Century France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old books dating from the 19th century. For example we have a book on "essays on liver". From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These...
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Architectural Model with Slate Roof
Located in South Salem, NY
Example of an architecture master project with slate roof. This was prepared to show the mastery of architectural design, engineering, and construction of a...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Slate

Antique Bronze Diana of Gabii Sculpture Made & Marked F. Barbedienne & L. Collas
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, A. Collas Brevete
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning antique bronze of the goddess of hunting, of women and of the moon. She also is a great talking piece. The original Diana of Gabii is a lifesize marble statue...
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Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Polished Iron Virgin Mary Garden Statue Signed A. Corneau
By Alfred Corneau
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique cross was crafted in France, circa 1870. The large iron religious item decorated with scroll and floral motifs is embellished with the Virgin Mary in prayers a...
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Mid-19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

19thc French Watercolor of a Franco-Prussian Officer Feeding His Horse
Located in valatie, NY
The watercolor on paper is monogramed and dated '79. It is framed, matted and glazed. The painting is depicting a Franco-Prussian officer feeding his horse after a watercolor by Jean...
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1870s Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paper

Fine Antique 1856 Hand Watercolour Map of Dept Des Hautes Alpes by Levasseur's
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 1856 hand watercolour map of the Austrian Alps titled Dept Des Hautes Alpes taken from the Atlas National...
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1850s Early Victorian Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

19th Century Silver and Gold Monstrance with Travel Case
Located in Ross, CA
A silver and gold monstrance with travel case (c. 1890). Also known as an ostensorium, this vessel was used as a reliquary for display in the private r...
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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Bronze

Set of Old Books from 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These beautiful books are perfect to fill a nice libra...
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Empire Mahogany Sleigh Bed, Cabinet Makers Example, as Dog Bed
Located in New York, NY
This rare cabinet makers example of an antique Empire mahogany sleigh bed, As Dog bed. With new poly foam bed covered in black & white ticking.
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Marionette
Located in Houston, TX
We found this wonderful 19th century French marionette in Rouen France. The puppet, and its art form, have been a mainstay of French cultural life f...
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century French Patinated Copper Rooster Weather Vane with Cardinal Points
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique weather vane was created in Normandy, France, circa 1860. The traditional copper sculpture features a classic swivel French c...
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Mid-19th Century Country Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Boules De Petanque Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming set of French 19th century Boules De Petanque in their leather carrying case. A terrific object for tabletop or bookcase display.
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Set of Old Books from 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old bound books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These beautiful books are perfect to fill a nice library. Sizes may vary.
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Leather

French 19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Wood Four Doors Miniature Chest
Located in Firenze, IT
This lovely French late 19th century walnut miniature chest is ornately hand carved with the typical Coastal France, probably Breton, geometrical patterns inlays and charming hand-tu...
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Late 19th Century Baroque Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut, Nutwood

19th Century French Miniature of Napoleon I after Paul Delaroche in Period Frame
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century French miniature of Napoleon I after Paul Delaroche in period frame This is a miniature portrait painting on porcelain from the late 19th ...
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19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

1 Volume, Frederic Masson, Josephine Empress & Queen
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Frederic Masson. Josephine, Empress and Queen. Translated by Mrs. Cashell Hoey. Bound in full pink morocco by Riviere, all edges gilt, raised bands, ornate gilt on covers a...
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Tripod Base Banner Stand with Eagle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautiful Gothic base for a church flag or banner. If you have a Gothic style (inspired) interior or if you work in a Gothic Revival church or ...
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Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large Antique Bronze Gothic Revival Candle Chandelier and Church Sanctuary Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive, seven light Gothic chandelier from the 1800s. This rare and beautiful looking church chandelier is another one of our recent great finds. The design with all the amazi...
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Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Hand Painted and Gilt Iron Scale with Paris Coat of Arms
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your kitchen counter with this elegant colorful antique butcher scale. Crafted in France, circa 1880, the double face scientific instrum...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Iron

French 19th Century Barometer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th painted and gold gilt barometer and thermometer. It is a recognizable ‘banjo’ shaped scientific instrument with all the carved details in gold ...
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19th Century Other Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Early 19th Century French Empire Apprentice Commode in Walnut with Lift Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th century French Empire Apprentice Commode in walnut with lift top. Table top item.
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century French Mahogany Miniature Escritoire
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive and most unusual early 19th century French mahogany miniature escritoire having hinged top over one frieze drawer raised on original brass ball feet (This most unusual piece was almost certainly made originally as a travelling salesman...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-19th Century French Carved Giltwood and Polychromed Virgin Mary Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, antique sculpture of the Virgin Mary in prayers was created in Pyrenees of France, circa 1860. Embellished with gold leaf and polychrome finish, the Classic religious...
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Mid-19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Giltwood

Set of Old Bound Books from 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old religious books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These beautiful books are perfect to fill a nice library. Sizes may v...
Category

19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

French Brass and Leather Three Draw Telescope, Late 19th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
Late 19th century French brass and leather 3 draw telescope spyglass. The spyglass is made from brass. The base is wrapped with leather. Comes with the...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century French Carved Walnut Prayer Bench or Prie-Dieu with Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in your bedroom for daily devotions. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the traditional kneeler stands on cabr...
Category

Mid-19th Century Louis XV Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

19th Century French Hand Carved and Hand Painted Sedan Chair in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French sedan chair made of hand carved gilded wood hand painted with music trophy, wedding rings at the back and lots of flowers all ar...
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Early 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Architectural Design Bronze Gothic Revival Winged Gargoyle Sculptures Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
This monumental and architectural church fixture could be the perfect addition to your Gothic collection or interior. If you appreciate the history and beauty of the French Gothic style then this amazing light fixture from the late 1800s could be perfect for you. When we first saw this work of lighting art, we were in awe and, as it goes with great antiques, we still are. The magnificent design, but also the quality of all the handcrafted and bronze elements make this antique chandelier a true work of art and a real joy to look at. With five Gothic style, winged gargoyle...
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Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Boulle Barometer & Thermometer Gervais Durand
By Gervais Durand
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Pair of fine Antique Gilt Bronze Mounted Tortoiseshell Inlaid Ebonized Boulle Marquetry Instruments by Gervais-Maximilien-Eugene Durand. Originals featuring exquisite bronz...
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Painting Representing, French, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French 19th century, painting of a boat fairing. This scene represents a boat fairing and sealing with tar by the sea. Today, as much as possible, boats are put in dry dock to carry...
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Mid-19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paint, Paper

Fine French Antique 1856 Hand Watercolour Map of Dept Des Hautes Pyrenees
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 1856 hand watercolour map of the Austrian Alps titled Dept Des Hautes Pyrenees taken from the Atlas Nat...
Category

1850s Early Victorian Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

French 19th Century Hand-Carved Miniature Sample Armoire With Mirror
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th Century Hand-Carved Miniature Sample Armoire With Mirror
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mirror, Pine

French Pair of 19th Century Altar Torches
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This delightful pair of French 19th century altar torches are made from sturdy wood and metal. Raised gilt brass ornamentation of cherubs and the initials IHS, which stands for Jesus, grace the top of the torches. At one time these would have been lit by fire, today they have been rewired for the US using UL listed parts. Reeded column forms attach to the wooden post...
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19th Century Other Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Two-Piece Carved Pine Sculpture on Base with Glass Eyes
Located in Dallas, TX
This large two-piece antique female statue on base was crafted in Normandy, France, circa 1820. Made of pine wood, the tall figure depicts a religious figure woman in adoration stand...
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Early 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pine

Beautiful Colour French Antique 1856 Hand Watercolour Map of Dept Des La Corse
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 1856 hand watercolour map of the Austrian Alps titled Dept Des La Course taken from the Atlas National ...
Category

1850s Early Victorian Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Miniature Antique Empire chest of drawers
Located in Ballard, CA
exquisite exemple of a miniature sample of an empire chest made by a "Compagnon" most likely this was for the mentor to judge the ability of his pupi...
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Late 19th Century Empire Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Turned Wood Crucifix with Porcelain Bisque Figure of Christ
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
19th century French turned wood crucifix with a porcelain bisque figure of Christ and coordinating cream details. The cream carved wood finials on t...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Antique 1860 Childrens Tricycle Horse Glass Eyes Wood Metal Fabric
Located in Munich, DE
This quite amazing children's tricycle has seen it's best days along time ago, however it has retained all it's charm and magic. The face, the handles and the wheels are made out of...
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1860s Belle Époque Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Unique Early 19th Century Artists Lay Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century artists lay figure We are proud to offer an early 19th century artists lay figure, whom we have lovingly named Jean Claude. With ...
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1820s Early Victorian Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pine, Paint

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