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Period: 19th Century
Place of Origin: French
Antique French Gold Bronze, Enamel & Rouge Marble "Benetier" Holy Water Font.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare Antique French Gold Bronze, Enamel & Rouge Marble "Benetier" Holy Water Font. Exquisite French Workmanship
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Three Framed Plates from "L'ornement Polychrome" Edited by Racinet
By Auguste Racinet
Located in Hanover, MA
Three mounted and giltwood framed chromolithograph plates from L'Ornement Polychrome: Motifs de tous les styles, art ancien et asiatique, Moyen Age, Renaissance, XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles, by A. Racinet, 1869-1873. Published by Firmin-Didot, Paris. Specifically, the three framed plates are Middle Ages, Renaissance and 17th century. This reference work “created to render major services to our industrial arts” brings the archeological art...
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19th Century Victorian Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Giltwood

Large Antique Soild Oak Sculpture of Saint John the Baptist w. Lamb of God 1850
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique hand carved church statue of Jewish prophet, John the Baptist, circa 1850. When you think of the life of Saint John the Baptist (or Baptiste as it is spelled here) then you can only come to the conclusion that in fact he was one of the most important human beings in the history of the world in general and of Christianity in particular. Saint John is sometimes depicted with a lamb to symbolise his recognition of Jesus as the Son of God. When John baptised Jesus in the River Jordan he said 'Behold, the Lamb of God'. In this case the sculptor chose to portray a standing lamb which is a rare feature and this antique was obviously carved in the Baroque Style. This Style is less detailed (or some would say 'more naive') than for example the Renaissance Style, but there are many collectors who love and collect this Style. Also, because it was most used in antique churches all over Europe and this Style also is most used in antique religious paintings of the old masters. Just like with 17th century Baroque Saint...
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Mid-19th Century Baroque Revival Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Oak

Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Guillotine
Located in New Orleans, LA
An incredible and extremely rare artifact of world history, this mutton bone model of a guillotine was created during the Napoleonic wars by a French prisoner of war. Many of the inmates at the prisoner of war camps were skilled artisans long before they were soldiers, and because of the long duration of the conflict and cost of care, their captors encouraged detainees to use their skills to create objects to be sold at civilian open markets. Because of the intricacy of these fascinating objets d'art, very few of these models have survived the test of time. This masterpiece is impeccably detailed with soldiers and cannons lining the platforms. Adding to the rarity of this piece is that it has moving parts, as only a scant few model carvings were ever created with such mechanical accuracy. The soldiers have movable arms, while the guillotine features a movable "blade" for added authenticity. By many accounts, Napoleonic prisoners of war...
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone

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

19th Century French Wood Miniature Antique Spiral Staircase Architectural Model
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A brown, antique walnut spiral staircase decor with Classic design with numerous steps and flat baluster supports on a square base, in a herringbone pattern, in good condition. Miniature staircase...
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19th Century Rococo Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Walnut

1890s Antique French Silver Mussel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French silver vesta case in the form of a mussel; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collection This exceptional antique French silver vesta case has an elongated asymmetrical form, realistically modelled in the form of a mussel shell. The anterior and posterior surfaces of the vesta are embellished with engraved decoration replicating the contours of the natural shell. This fine antique silver vesta...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

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

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Giltwood

Edmé Beauchêne disarticulated human skull with museum provenance, France
Located in Leuven , BE
Edmé François Chauvot de Beauchêne (1780, Île-de-France – 1830, Paris), was a French physician, surgeon and anatomist. He was Chief of l'hopital Saint-Antoine Paris, the Deputy Chief...
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Charming French Papier Mache and Wood Large Antique Horse, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
With original leather bridle, saddle, head-dress and accompanying booklet. A wonderful thing, beautiful patina.
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paper

A scale weighs travel letters, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
A scale weighs travel letters of gilt brass, S-shaped round plate of gilt brass. Ring to hold it between the fingers of one hand and pliers to insert the travel letters to be weighed...
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Late 19th Century 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

Antique French "Iris Paris" Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French "Iris Paris" Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique French "Chevalier Paris" Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French "Chevalier Paris" Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique French Parisian Mother-of-Pearl & Abalone Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Parisian Mother-of-Pearl & Abalone Opera Glasses with Original Case, Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Large Cloisonné Enamel Wall Crucifix with Font
Located in London, GB
Antique large cloisonné enamel wall crucifix with font French, Late 19th Century Height 57cm, width 33cm, depth 7cm This superb decorative cross is designed to hang on a wall, ena...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Enamel

Miniature Doll-Size French Provincial Stained Fruitwood Antique Armoire Cabinet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MINIATURE DOLL-SIZE STAINED FRUITWOOD ARMOIRE Probably French, circa 1880-1910 Item # 403FPM02P A very well-made doll-size miniature armoire from the turn of the century, the armoir...
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19th Century French Provincial Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

19th Century Singer Sewing Machine
Located in San Antonio, TX
Transport yourself back in time with our exquisite 19th-century Singer Sewing Machine, discovered in France. Crafted with a sturdy cast iron base and an elegant oak frame, this vinta...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

19th Century Egyptian Revival Style Singer Sewing Machine
Located in San Antonio, TX
Transform your space with a captivating piece of history – our 19th Century Egyptian Revival Style Singer Sewing Machine, discovered in France. Crafted with exquisite attention to de...
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1890s Egyptian Revival Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Gothic Revival Hand Carved, Lacquered, Parcel Giltwood Spire
Located in Firenze, IT
An impressively large and well detailed French late 19th century architectural model of a Gothic inspired transept-spire or church pinnacle. This Neo Gothic decorative finial is han...
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19th Century Gothic Revival Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

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

Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere Charles-François Delamarche Paris, 1805-1810 Circa
By Charles Francois Delamarche
Located in Milano, IT
Charles-François Delamarche Ptolemaic armillary sphere Paris, circa 1805-1810 Wood and papier-mâché covered with printed and partly hand-coloured paper It measures 15.74” in height, ...
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Early 1800s Empire Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Wood

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

Bronze Napoleon I Death Mask, From The Dr. Antommarchi Cast
Located in New Orleans, LA
This mesmerizing antique bronze death mask of the Emperor Napoleon I is cast from the mold created by Dr. Francesco Antommarchi, Napoleon’s personal physician and companion during th...
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...
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Late 19th Century Country Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rush, Beech

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...
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Late 19th Century Country Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rush, Beech

Antique 19th Century French Gilt Barometer.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th Century French Gilt Barometer.
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood

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

French 19th Century Freestanding Brass Tea Scale Mounted on Wooden Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French brass freestanding tea scale from the 19th century mounted on a wooden base. Born in France during the politically dynamic 19th century, this tea scale features a central sh...
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair.
Located in Labrit, Landes
Prayer chair or Prie-Dieu of the period Napoleon III, French, 19th century Exotic wood and velvet with golden braid. Can be recovered to suit your interior. Good antique condition.     
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Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Upholstery, Wood

Antique Hand-Carved Gothic Style Quasimodo / Hunchback of Notre Dame Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare, 19th century statuette of Victor Hugo's famous novel character. If you are a collector of rare novel and/or famous movie characters then this 19th century sculpture of Quasimodo, better known as the Hunchback of Notre Dame...
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Late 19th Century Gothic Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

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

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Paper

Antique Design Catalogue, Art Industriel, French, Architecture Folio, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique design catalogue, Art Industriel. A French, soft cover lithography architectural folio, dating to the early Victorian period, ci...
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Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

19th Century French Hand Carved Polychrome and Painted Wall Crucifix
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique carved statue of Christ nailed on the cross was crafted in France, circa 1850. Found in a private chapel in the Rhone Valley, the large cross features a detailed hand ca...
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Mid-19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Paint

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

Materials

Metal

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

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Metal

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

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

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Iron

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

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Wood

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

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

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

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Metal, 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

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Ostrich Eggshell, Oak

19th Century, French Polished Iron Catholic Cross with Virgin Mary Mourning
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 Holy Trinity at the center, surrounded by beautifully crafted sun rays; It represents the three equal parts of the Holy Trinity. Basket and Bread The number three denotes the Holy Trinity. The bread, which contains cross marks, symbolizes Christ's sacrifice. The bottom features the Virgin Mary figure...
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Mid-19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

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 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

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

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

Set of Antique French Hardwood Skittles and Ball
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Primitive set of 6 antique hand carved hardwood skittles (fr. quilles) and 1 ball. Wonderful decorative item with lots of weathered character. The game of quilles was first played i...
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19th Century Primitive Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Hardwood, Wood

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

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Leather, Paper

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

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

Antique French 19th Century Jewelry Box Flap Door Miniature Wood Cabinet
Located in Firenze, IT
This beautiful French late 19th century chest of drawers in black ebonized wood and cherrywood reproduces with perfect proportions in scale a miniature cabinet with three drawers and an upper flap door that opens to reveal a white marble top and an oval mirror inside, nice hand carved band on top with geometrical pattern and molded base. The black lacquered wood creates a wonderful contrast with the beautiful honey-colored wood grain. Despite its convenient size, extremely detailed, this chest of drawers is equipped with a white Carrara marble top and a small mirror that make it even more special and useful. The model of a piece of furniture was originally created by cabinet makers to show their skills to the customer and to present the sample of the furniture which would then have been produced on a larger scale. These commode miniatures, along with other specimens, were displayed in the craftsman's workshop to serve as examples to aid the potential client in making a selection. Some also think that these little chests were used as doll and puppets...
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Late 19th Century Empire Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Carrara Marble, 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

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Parchment Paper

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

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

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Copper

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

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