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Item Ships From: Continental Europe
1800s Norwegian folk art Box, Hand-carved by Ole Olsen Moene (1839-1908)
Located in Skien, NO
Exceptional 19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Tobacco Box by Ole Olsen Moene - Museum Quality
This remarkable 19th-century Norwegian folk art tobacco box, dating from the late 1800s, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Birch, Nutwood, Beech, Bentwood
Silver walking stick with a rooster, France 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: silver handle depicting a rooster. Ebony shaft. Metal tip. France 1890 ca.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Silver
Charming Acrylic Painting "Le Bonheur à Portée de Main" Signed Mystery - 2Y572
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Delight in the subtle charm of this acrylic painting titled "Le Bonheur à Portée de Main," skillfully created and signed by the artist Mystery. Featuring an animal-themed composition...
Category
20th Century Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Vintage 20th Century Engraving of Mâcon Historic House by Yves Ducourtioux 2Y569
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Explore the architectural charm of Mâcon with this vintage engraving titled "N°7116 Mâcon Maison Ancienne" by Yves Ducourtioux. From the 20th century, this finely detailed piece capt...
Category
20th Century Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Paper
Antique Leather Book "Histoire des Plantes", 1865s, France
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful rare antique leather book, original from 1865.
"Histoire des Plantes" by Louis Figuier, written in French language.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Folk art walking stick depicting a fight between lions. Italy 1840.
Located in Milan, IT
Folk art walking stick: single naturally growing boxwood branch with various angles, punctuated by a series of carvings with different subjects. The all-round handle depicts a fight ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Boxwood
Vintage 20th Century Engraving by G. Maroniez – "Par Temps de Neige" - 2Y564
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This evocative early-to-mid 20th century original engraving by George Maroniez, titled "Par Temps de Neige" (In Snowy Weather), captures a charming winter genre scene with remarkable...
Category
1940s Vintage Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Paper
Portrait of Hector Berlioz – Acrylic Painting by J. Boving, Mâconnais - 2Y562
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This intriguing acrylic portrait, attributed to French artist J. Boving, presents a compelling depiction believed to be the renowned composer Hector Berlioz. Painted with expressive ...
Category
20th Century Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Canvas
Picturesque Landscape Acrylic Painting by J. Boving – Mâconnais Artist - 2Y561
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vibrant acrylic landscape by French artist J. Boving beautifully captures the rustic charm of the Mâconnais countryside. Painted with lively brushstrokes and a rich color palett...
Category
20th Century Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Canvas
Charming Landscape Acrylic Painting by J. Boving – Mâconnais Countryside - 2Y560
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This delightful acrylic landscape by French artist J. Boving captures the serene beauty of the Mâconnais region with vibrant colors and expressive brushwork. Painted on canvas, the a...
Category
20th Century Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Canvas
Vintage 20th Century Floral Still-Life Engraving by Mr. Langer – Signed - 2Y559
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This striking early 20th-century engraving by Mr. Langer presents an elegant floral still-life composition, rich in botanical detail and period charm. Printed on quality paper and ha...
Category
Early 20th Century Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Paper
Scenic Landscape Acrylic Painting by J. Boving, Mâconnais Artist - 2Y557
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming acrylic landscape painting by French artist J. Boving captures the serene beauty of the countryside with soft, expressive brushstrokes. Rendered on canvas, the artwork ...
Category
20th Century Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Canvas
Abstract Acrylic Painting by J. Boving, Mâconnais Artist - 2Y556
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This striking abstract acrylic painting by French artist J. Boving captivates with its bold textures and dynamic composition. Created on canvas, the piece features rich layers of col...
Category
20th Century Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Canvas
Antique Boule Ball "G", "J", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
Decorated with the initials "G" and "J".
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant developm...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Olive
Pair Of Antique Boule Balls Circle, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair and one target ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Olive
Acrylic Painting "Still Life Theme" by J. Boving - Signed Artwork - 2Y552
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Add a touch of elegance to your collection with this beautiful acrylic painting titled "Still Life Theme" by artist J. Boving, originating from Mâcon and retrieved directly from his ...
Category
20th Century Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Canvas
Vintage 20th-Century Floral Ceramic Wall Fountain - French Craftsmanship - 2Y551
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Enhance your decor with this beautiful vintage ceramic wall fountain from the 20th century, featuring an elegant floral design. Measuring 68.5 cm in height, 33.5 cm in length, and 17...
Category
20th Century Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Composed pair of original mid 17th/early 18th century Cavalry basket Stirrups
Located in TEYJAT, FR
An interesting composed pair of original mid 17th/early 18th century cage or basket Stirrups.
Superbly hand forged and of the period in wrought iron with openwork branches and foot plate, one with a rotating attachment eye, good general condition and a little oxidation.
The main suspension arch resembles that of a horse shoe, the front branches look like those of a sword guard...
Category
17th Century European Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Ceramic Three-Branch Blue Chandelier - 2Y536
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Discover the elegance of 20th-century French design with this antique ceramic three-branch chandelier. Crafted in faience with a striking blue and black cracked glaze finish, it meas...
Category
20th Century Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Faience
18th Century Swedish Decorated Mangle Board
Located in Kramfors, SE
Folk art mangle board from northern Sweden. This is a typical proposal gift to the would-be bride from the groom. If he had the skill the groom would make...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Pine
France – Great-Britain. British Crimean War medal
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Oak leafed pin with inscription ”Sebastopol”, with original ribbon, attached to issue certificate of the French Ministery of War, dated 1856.
Obverse: VICTORIA – REGINA -1854, cro...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Classical Roman Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Silver
A Large Antique Root Bowl, "Trøys", Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A unique and large root bowl from Norway, Scandinavia.
In Norwegian called "Trøys"
A trøys is a vessel used for transporting liquid. It is usually shaped like a bowl with a spout o...
Category
19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Vintage 20th Century Sarreguemines Digoin Gravy Boat – Blue Floral Design- 2Y521
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming vintage 20th-century Sarreguemines Digoin gravy boat with a blue floral design is a beautiful example of French ceramic craftsmanship. Measuring 4.3 inches (11 cm) in h...
Category
20th Century Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Firedogs, Andirons, Plain Design, Cast Iron, 42 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful plain pair of andirons.
France, 1880-1900.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace. They are also know...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Walking stick, silver handle depicting an elephant head, Germany 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: silver and bone knob, which depicts at its end an elephant head with rolled trunk in pure Art Nouveau style. Bone fangs and sulfur glass eyes. Wooden barrel painted bl...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Vintage 20th Century Vallauris Ceramic Dish – Glazed and Textured Design - 2Y490
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 20th-century ceramic dish from Vallauris is a unique and artistic piece, blending functionality with craftsmanship. Measuring 3 inches (7.5 cm) in height, 14.6 inches (3...
Category
20th Century Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Walking stick ivory knob with pug dog head, Germany 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: carved ivory knob depicting the head of a pug dog. Glass paste eyes. Band in 800/1000 silver, with oak leaves in relief. Bamboo wood cane. Metal ferrule. Germany circa...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Ivory, Glass, Wood
Small Carved Wood, Depicting an Ionic Capital, Italy, circa 1850
Located in Milan, IT
Small shelf in carved hazel wood, depicting an Ionic capital. Italy, circa 1850.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
LATE 17th CENTURY EMBOSSED BRASS FOOD WARMER
Located in Firenze, FI
Ancient brass food warmer, worked and embossed by hand, characterized by an elegant and refined style. It has a round body supported by a ring foot, a lid with a handle and two handl...
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Antique Boule Ball "G", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, particularly the pétanque variant, gained in popularity. The manufacture of boules balls during this period was a manual process that required expertise, precision and love to detail.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of France and other Mediterranean regions, olive wood was a commonly used source of material for making boules balls. This was not only due to the availability of the material, but also to the outstanding properties of olive wood, which was characterized by hardness, strength and a rich grain.
First, the olive wood was carefully selected and shaped into raw balls, which were then sanded to the desired size and shape. The nails were then hammered into the balls one by one, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their natural beauty and protect them from the elements.
The use of nails to decorate and reinforce olive wood boules was a traditional practice that not only gave the ball a rustic aesthetic, but also improved its durability and contributed to customization. Many balls were made according to the specific requirements and preferences of the players. Nails were driven at regular intervals around the ball, with each nail hole precisely placed so as not to affect the balance and weight distribution of the ball. These nails not only served as a decorative element, but also helped to strengthen the structure of the ball and make it more resistant to the hard knocks and wear and tear during play. Individual engravings or decorations were often applied to the balls to make them unique and identify the player.
Antique boules...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Silver gilt handle walking stick depicting an hunting scene, Germany 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: handle, made out of silver gilt representing an hunting scene, with hunter and dogs. Ebony wood shaft. Metal ferrule. Germany circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Silver
System walking stick with a brass plomb line, France 1910.
Located in Milan, IT
Gadget-System stick: stick with the function of determining the vertical direction with respect to a specific point. Ebony barrel, ivory knob. Inside the knob there is a plumb line. ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Boule Ball, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Antique Boule Balls, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair and one target ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Antique Boule Ball With Flower Decor, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Bassinoire, Warming Pan, Copper, France, 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful copper pan from France, a so-called Bassinoire.
The lid can be opened with an external lever.
This antique form of a todays hot-water bottle was primarily used in aristocr...
Category
19th Century French Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Copper
An antique jaw harp made of iron and cast iron - France - Early XXth
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An antique jaw harp made of iron and cast iron, probably dating from the early 20th century and of French origin. This unique, historical object stands out with its superb patina, gi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Iron
$326 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Wabi Sabi Wooden Root Bowl, Bulgaria c. late 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A wonderfil antique wabi sabi wooden root bowl with beautiful patina from age and use.
Category
Late 19th Century Bulgarian Romantic Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
System walking stick, matches holder, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
System walking stick with deer horn tip, santos wood shaft (Cesalpina Ferrea, Brazil). L-shaped handle in slightly silvered brass with smooth band...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Sphinx Andirons, Cast Iron, 39 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons in the shape of a Sphinx.
France, circa 1860.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Iron
System walking stick, fisherman’s seat, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
System walking stick: fisherman's seat, very popular for its construction simplicity. The shaft, made of thick bamboo wood, separates into three parts. The fabric part, triangular in...
Category
Early 20th Century French Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
System walking stick with light, England 1920.
Located in Milan, IT
Gadget-System walking stick: a stick with light. The light is located in the plastic knob at the end of the knob. Activated by a rotating ring on the rod, the light (orange-red becau...
Category
Early 20th Century English Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Ventaglio firmato nella sua teca 900 - Rose
Located in Lugo, IT
Ventaglio in teca firmato, possibile Spagnolo.
Buone condizioni.
Grazie
Category
1940s European Vintage Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
$596 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Of Antique Boule Balls, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair, France, late 19th Century.
Diameter 9,5 cm.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, particularly the pétanque variant, gained in popularity. The manufacture of boules balls during this period was a manual process that required expertise, precision and love to detail.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of France and other Mediterranean regions, olive wood was a commonly used source of material for making boules balls. This was not only due to the availability of the material, but also to the outstanding properties of olive wood, which was characterized by hardness, strength and a rich grain.
First, the olive wood was carefully selected and shaped into raw balls, which were then sanded to the desired size and shape. The nails were then hammered into the balls one by one, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their natural beauty and protect them from the elements.
The use of nails to decorate and reinforce olive wood boules was a traditional practice that not only gave the ball a rustic aesthetic, but also improved its durability and contributed to customization. Many balls were made according to the specific requirements and preferences of the players. Nails were driven at regular intervals around the ball, with each nail hole precisely placed so as not to affect the balance and weight distribution of the ball. These nails not only served as a decorative element, but also helped to strengthen the structure of the ball and make it more resistant to the hard knocks and wear and tear during play. Individual engravings or decorations were often applied to the balls to make them unique and identify the player.
Antique boules...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Olive
19th Century (Maybe 17th?) Tripod Pot Stand, Cast Iron, France
Located in Greven, DE
Antique pot rack, handmade of iron.
France, 19th century / maybe 17th century.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
In the 19th century...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Late 17th century hand-carved wooden head
Located in Oostende, BE
Late 17th - early 18th century hand-carved wooden head from Southern Europe. Made from poplar wood. Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Poplar
Rare Engraved Glass on Metal Sign from a London Cigarette's Seller, circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare engraved sign is made of glass on metal. This is a a very unusual piece from a London cigarette's seller. English. Circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Metal
$1,019 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Sphinx Andirons, Cast Iron, 44 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons in the shape of a Sphinx.
France, circa 1860.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Antique carpet beater, heart-shape, United Kingdom, late 1800s.
Located in Milan, IT
Antique carpet beater, to remove dust from carpets, heart-shaped in heavy twisted metal wire, with double connection (from and) through the mesh to obtai...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Hand Carved Grain Shovel 19th century, brown color from England
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Hand Carved Grain Shovel 19th century, brown color from England
Category
20th Century English Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
$326 Sale Price
20% Off
Folk art carved walking stick depicting a German Shepherd dog, Austria 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Folk art walking stick: carved wooden handle depicting a German Shepherd dog’s head, sulphur glass eyes. Hawthorn wood shaft and metal ferrule. Silver gilt ring. Austria circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Silver
A Pair Antique Leather Stirrup Holders
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Pair Antique Leather Stirrup Holders
A pair antique leather stirrup holders. Handmade in the first half of the 20th century. Good condition with tra...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rustic Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Leather
$275 / set
Large Frame with Floral Motifs and Acanthus
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Beautiful frame with elaborate acanthus leaves and intertwined floral motifs in golden tones.
Dimensions: 91 cm x 80 cm x 12 cm
Inside: 60 cm x 49 cm
Category
20th Century European Baroque Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
$559 Sale Price
20% Off
Barocke Prozessionslaterne Metall, bemalt, 110cm, um 1700
Located in Aachen, DE
Guter originaler Zustand, Höhe ca. 110cm, dreieckiger Querschnitt, eine verriegelbare Türe, Reste einer ehemaligen Elektrifizierung. Im Kopfbereich alle 3 Seiten figürlich bemalt.
D...
Category
1690s Baroque Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Italian Sculpture Statue From 19th Century in White Carrara Marble
Located in Ibiza, Spain
A most elegant Italian 19th century white Carrara marble. This stunning statue depicts the elegant Venus caught in a momentary pose, as if surprised in the act of emerging from the s...
Category
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Carrara Marble
Folk art walking stick depicting the grottesque head of a man, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Folk art walking stick: single cork wood branch. The handle of the stick, a carved corozo nut representing the head of a grotesque man with an oblong face with an open mouth and glas...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Iron
A Carved Alpine Oxen Yoke - French Alps - XIXth century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A huge carved oxen yoke, dating back to the 19th century, is a beautiful example of Alpine folk craftsmanship. Its intricate carvings and rustic charm make it a truly captivating dec...
Category
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Wood
$512 Sale Price
20% Off
Boxwood folk art stick depicting a man with snake and lizard, Italy 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
Folk art stick: single branch of naturally growing boxwood, punctuated by a series of carvings with different subjects, depicting a snake wrapping around the cane and a lizard, the f...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Boxwood
Woman's Footwear with Bandaged Feet China Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Woman's shoe with bandaged feet, in embroidered satin.
The custom of bandaged feet is said to have appeared in China in the 10th century during the Tang Dynasty, when the emperor as...
Category
1880s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Satin
Important Lock in Sheet Steel from the 17th or 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very large lock mechanism in forged iron and handcut, formerly painted black. All the elements are riveted, some rivets are extensions of the cups
This lock most likely comes from a church or castle door...
Category
Early 1700s French Antique Continental Europe - Antiquities
Materials
Iron
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