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€125.00
Antique early 1900s wood bas relief
This unique antique bas-relief was hand carved in France in the early 20th century and depicts an idyllic rustic hunting scene featuring a fox and two ducks. The naïve and charming carving style gives the scene a wonderfully folk art character, while the matching wooden frame completes its rustic appearance.
The combination of the hand carved details, hunting subject and naïve craftsmanship makes this a particularly charming decorative piece. It would be a wonderful addition to a cabinet of curiosities, country style interior, rustic home, or collection of antique folk art.
After more than a century, the relief remains in good antique condition while showing various authentic signs of age and use. Over the decades, the wood has developed a beautiful natural patina that only enhances its character and charm. The original varnish has also developed a distinctive network of age-related cracks across the surface, adding further depth and authenticity to its appearance.
Measurements:
Height: 32 cm
Width: 26.5 cm
Depth: 2.2 cm
Product code: #02187-26-C
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€145.00
Antique 30s PTT bag
This rugged leather bag was issued by the French postal service, the PTT (Postes, Télégraphes et Téléphones), in the 1930s. Designed for practical everyday use, it features a spacious main compartment and a smaller front compartment, providing ample room for documents and personal belongings. Multiple sturdy leather straps give the bag its distinctive utilitarian appearance and reflect its original purpose as a working bag.
With its generous size and practical layout, the bag would make an excellent everyday companion, offering enough space for a small laptop, tablet, books, or other essentials. Its authentic postal-service design and beautifully aged leather also make it an appealing piece for collectors of vintage military, postal, and utilitarian items.
After almost a century, the bag remains in worn vintage condition and shows authentic signs of age and use. The leather has developed a rich natural patina over the decades, adding considerably to its character and charm. There are small stitch repairs to both corners underneath the front flap, reflecting the bag’s long history of practical use.
The leather has become somewhat dry and brittle with age, but it remains surprisingly strong and flexible. It should therefore be handled with the care appropriate for a nearly century old leather item. The leather has been treated with leather grease and antique wax to nourish and condition it.
Measurements:
Width: 36 cm
Heigth: 25
Depth: 7.5 cm
Product code: #02169-26-A
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€50.00
Antique early 1900s Dutch tekstbook of Natural History
This fascinating antique book is titled “De Wereld voor de Schepping van de Mensch,” which translates roughly as “The World Before the Existence of Man.” It was published in the Netherlands around 1900 by Dr. B.C. Goudsmit and is a Dutch translation of a work by the renowned French astronomer and author Camille Flammarion.
The book explores the prehistoric world and presents more than 300 beautifully detailed engravings depicting prehistoric landscapes, extinct animals and imagined scenes from a world long before mankind. The illustrations offer a wonderful glimpse into the way prehistoric life and natural history were understood and imagined at the turn of the 20th century.
Adding to its appeal is the beautifully designed Victorian-style cover, which gives the book a particularly decorative and collectible character. It would make a wonderful addition to a cabinet of curiosities, antique library, or collection of natural history and early scientific books.
After more than a century, the book remains in worn antique condition and shows authentic signs of age and use. Over the years, the cover and pages have developed a beautiful aged patina that only adds to its character and charm. Despite its age, the book remains complete, intact and fully readable.
Measurements:
Height: 24.5 cm
Width: 18 cm
Depth: 4 cm
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€295.00
Vintage 70s prosthetic arm
This fascinating vintage prosthetic arm was made in France in 1975. The unusual mechanical design features a lower arm with several rotating points, a functional joint, and a claw-like terminal device that can be opened and closed. Its industrial appearance and mechanical construction make it a particularly striking example of mid-20th-century prosthetic technology.
Rather than simply being a medical device, this unusual piece offers a fascinating glimpse into the development of prosthetics and the ingenuity of mechanical design during the 1970s. Its distinctive appearance makes it an especially interesting display piece for collectors of medical history, vintage technology and curiosities.
An extraordinary oddity that would make a unique addition to a medical collection, cabinet of curiosities, or eclectic interior.
After almost half a century, the prosthesis remains in good vintage condition and shows only minor signs of age and use. The mechanical components retain their original appearance, with some subtle traces of wear that are consistent with its age and history.
Measurements:
Total length: 60 cm
Length upper arm: 34 cm
Length lower arm: 25.5 cm
Product code: #02178-26-C
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€195.00
Antique 30s French fur coat
This elegant antique fur coat was made in France and dates from the 1930s. Its distinctive design combines elegance with a slightly rugged character, featuring a luxurious Persianer fur body with contrasting mouton fur sleeves and collar. The combination of textures gives the coat a wonderfully rich and timeless appearance, typical of the craftsmanship and style of the period.
A beautiful statement piece that is not only stylish but also exceptionally warm, making it a wonderful winter coat for anyone who appreciates authentic vintage fashion and beautifully crafted garments.
After almost a century, the coat remains in good vintage condition and retains its original character and charm. It shows authentic signs of age and use consistent with its history, adding to its unique vintage appeal.
Measurements:
Chest width: 50 cm
Back length: 106 cm
Sleeve length: 60 cm
Product code: #02182-26-A
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€75.00
Antique early 1900s photo album
This antique photo album was made in France and dates from the early 20th century. It features a beautiful Art Nouveau cover decorated with an elegant golden stork and the French inscription “Cartes Postales” (Postcards). Dating from a time when personal photography was still relatively uncommon, the album was originally intended to preserve and display postcards. Its spacious pages, however, also provide ample room for standard-sized photographs, making it equally suitable for creating a unique personal photo album.
The beautifully decorated cover and aged appearance give the album a wonderful period character, making it not only a functional piece but also an attractive decorative object. It would be a lovely way to display your photographs or postcards, or simply to add a touch of early 20th-century charm to a desk, cabinet or collection.
After more than a century, the album remains in worn antique condition and shows various authentic signs of age and use. Over the decades, it has developed a beautiful natural patina that only adds to its character and charm. All pages are present and remain intact.
Measurements:
Width: 39 cm
Height: 27 cm
card/photo space: 12-14 x 7-9 cm
Product Code: #02168-26-L
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€85.00
Antique early 1900s presse papier
This antique presse-papier was made in France and dates from the early 20th century. Its striking design features a finely cast bronze songbird, depicted lifeless upon a marble base. The imagery evokes the Victorian fascination with mortality and the fragility of life, giving the piece a subtle memento mori character.
Originally intended as a functional desk accessory, this beautiful piece would have been used to hold papers in place, while at the same time serving as a decorative object. Today, its age, materials and unusual subject make it especially appealing to collectors of antiques, natural history and curiosities.
A wonderful addition to display on a desk, within a collection, or as part of a cabinet of curiosities.
After more than a century, the presse-papier remains in good antique condition, showing only minor signs of age and use. Over the decades, the bronze has developed a subtle natural patina, which beautifully enhances its aged character and charm. The marble base also shows the gentle traces of age one would expect from an object of this period.
Measurements:
Length: 16 cm
Width: 9.5 cm
Height: 5.5 cm
Product code: #02173-26-C
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€95.00
Vintage 60s French Canadienne coat
This rugged Canadienne coat, also known as the “barnstromer”, was crafted by Dickson in France during the 1960s, a timeless design made to withstand harsh winter temperatures. Lined with soft sheepskin, it offers both exceptional warmth and comfort, while the outer layer is made of durable brown canvas for a sturdy, utilitarian look.
Both practical and highly collectible, this coat is a fine example of mid century French workwear and would make a striking addition to any vintage wardrobe or collection.
After 60 years, the coat remains in good, wearable condition, showing signs of age and use that add authentic vintage charm. Over time, it has developed a subtle patina that enhances its rugged character. Sadly the two middle chest buttons are missing on both sights.
Measurements:
Chest width: 60 cm
Shoulder width: 51 cm
Back length: 78 cm
Sleeve length: 59 cm
Product code: #02190-26-A
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€325.00
Vintage Taxidermy Kingfisher – Alcedo atthis
This beautiful vintage taxidermy common kingfisher originates from France and dates to the 1950s. The iconic bird has remarkably retained its vivid blue and orange plumage and has been expertly mounted on a natural tree stump. It is presented beneath a beautiful glass dome, creating an elegant and timeless display.
A rare and atmospheric piece, this is a unique opportunity to acquire one of Europe’s most striking native birds. It would make a wonderful addition to a taxidermy collection, cabinet of curiosities, or characterful interior.
Despite its considerable age, the specimen remains in good vintage condition and displays only light signs of age consistent with its history, adding to its authentic charm. It has remained free from pest damage over the years and shows no bald spots or feather loss. Please note that the glass dome has a crack on the rear side.
You are, of course, very welcome to view the piece in person by appointment. Worldwide shipping is also available, and the specimen will be packaged with the utmost care to ensure it arrives safely. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and condition report.
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Product code: #02165-26-C
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€125.00
Antique 19th century marzipan mold
This unique marzipan mold was handcrafted in Germany during the 19th century from sulfur stone. Featuring a charming butcher’s theme, the mold depicts a variety of cuts and body parts of a butchered pig, making it a fascinating example of traditional craftsmanship.
A wonderful decorative piece for a rustic kitchen, bakery, or collection of antique culinary tools, this mold is both historically interesting and highly decorative.
After more than a century, the mold remains in good antique condition and displays only minor signs of age and use. Over the years, it has developed a beautiful patina that enhances its authentic character and charm. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and condition report.
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product code: #02158-26-C
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€80.00
Antique 20s Dutch advertising tin
This unique advertising tin was manufactured in the Netherlands by the Wed. J. Bekkers & Zoon metal factory for the renowned Dutch confectionery company Van Melle. Every side is beautifully decorated with charming illustrations of polar bears, while the lid features the Dutch national coat of arms, making it an eye-catching example of early 20th-century advertising design.
Both decorative and practical, this antique tin would make a wonderful addition to a rustic or vintage-style interior, a kitchen display, or a collection of advertising memorabilia. It can also be used to store a variety of small items.
After more than a century, the tin remains in worn antique condition and displays expected signs of age and use. Over the years, it has developed a beautiful patina that enhances its authentic character and appeal. The lid is slightly bent and therefore no longer closes properly. There is also a small hole in one corner of the base. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and condition report.
Measurements:
Height: 26 cm
Width: 24 cm
Depth: 21 cm
Product code: #02162-26-X
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€115.00
Antique 19th centry french walking stick
This unique walking stick is a fine example of 19th-century French folk art. Both the handle and the shaft are crafted from genuine cow horn, with the shaft ingeniously constructed from stacked circular horn discs, creating a striking and highly unusual design.
A wonderful addition to any collection of antique walking sticks, folk art, or a cabinet of curiosities, this piece is both decorative and historically fascinating.
After more than a century, the walking stick remains in worn antique condition and displays expected signs of age and use. One of the horn discs at the bottom of the shaft is missing, as shown in the photographs. Please examine the images carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and condition report.
Measurements:
Length: 85.5 cm
Width: 10.5 cm
Product code: #02160-26-G
