This authentic French trinket dish dates to the 1920s and features a striking Art Nouveau relief depicting a large steamship at sea. The flowing lines and maritime subject give the piece a strong period character and unmistakable early 20th-century charm.
Originally intended as a small decorative dish, it works beautifully today as a cabinet-of-curiosities object, ashtray, or stylish catchall for small valuables.
Despite its age of over a century, the dish remains in good condition. It has developed a deep, natural patina over time, adding to its authenticity and visual appeal without detracting from the details of the design.
This antique bronze trinket dish features a striking mountaineering-themed design, depicting a detailed boot adorned with a traditional alpine hat, ice axe, and edelweiss. The underside is marked “Clus – 1917.”
It would make a wonderful addition to any cabinet of curiosities, but could just as easily serve as a stylish ashtray or decorative catchall.
Despite being over a century old, the piece remains in good condition. Over time, it has developed a rich, natural patina that enhances both its charm and authenticity.
This sturdy wicker hamper was originally issued by the Swiss military during the Second World War for transporting food supplies.
It features a durable canvas lid, reinforced leather corners, and solid metal side handles for carrying. The inside of the lid is fitted with a small leather pocket – a practical detail that reflects the Swiss army’s attention to functionality.
Today, this basket makes a wonderful decorative piece while still being perfectly functional for storage in your home. Whether used as a unique interior accent, a conversation starter, or as practical storage, it adds both history and character to any space.
Despite its age of more than 80 years, the basket remains in very good condition. Over time it has developed a rich patina, enhancing its authentic vintage charm and making it truly one of a kind.
Measurements:
Width: 53.5 cm
Heigth: 33 cm
Depth: 48 cm
This antique bronze dish showcases a striking Art Nouveau design featuring an eagle with its prey, a hare.
It would make a wonderful addition to a cabinet of curiosities, but it can just as easily serve as a stylish ashtray or decorative catchall.
Despite being over a century old, the piece remains in good condition. Over time it has developed a rich, natural patina that enhances its charm and authenticity.
This charming brass ashtray dates back to the 1930s and is designed in a convenient pocket size, making it perfect for travel. It features a copper lid decorated with a classic anchor, giving it a distinctly nautical character.
Whether as a thoughtful gift for a smoker or a fine addition to a maritime collection, this piece is sure to impress.
After nearly a century, the ashtray remains in good condition. Over the years it has developed a rich, oxidized patina that enhances its vintage charm and authenticity.
This antique porte pipes was designed by Corneau Frères and cast by the renowned foundry Pyrogène in Charleville. It features an elegant Art Nouveau design with flowing, organic lines and a beautifully sculpted gecko at its center. The stand is equipped with 11 pipe holders and a central compartment designed to hold a matchbox.
A true collector’s piece, it would make a unique and functional addition to any smoking lounge or antique collection.
Even after more than a century, the pipe holder remains in good condition, though it shows expected signs of age and wear. Over time, it has developed a rich patina that enhances its character and historical charm. The surface has been carefully treated with antique wax, giving it a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish.
This unique chest is made out of mahogany and shaped like a row of books. It’s velvet lined and decorated with wooden inlay on top showing a laying man smoking a pipe.
It would be the perfect piece to store all your jewellery or trinkets in.
After more than a century the box still remains in good condition but shows signs of wear.
Over the years it acquired a nice patina which only adds more charm to it.
One of the tiny hinged has been repaired by sticking a nail right trough.
Measurements:
Length: 24 cm
Width: 13 cm
Height: 11 cm
The bag is made of brown leather with croc pattern and features a leather handle on top and two straps that can be fastened to secure the bag while it is closed.
It can still be used while traveling but it would also be the perfect decor piece for your home or shop!
After years of use the bag remains in worn condition. It acquired a distressed patina which only adds to its character by giving it a rough touch.
The leather has been cleaned with leather soap and conditioned with grease and antique wax to give the surface a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish.
Measurements:
Heigth: 38 cm
Width: 75 cm
Depth: 30 cm
This antique wooden block was used by a butcher to store his knives in.
It features a pine wooden base and a hard wooden top with slots to fit knives.
It comes with three carving knives and a cleaver.
It would be the perfect piece to still store larger knives in your kitchen or to use as a bench with a pillow in top!
After more than a century the block is in used condition and shows signs of wear.
Over the years it acquired a nice patina which only adds more charm to it!
It is treated with antique wax to give the wooden surface a protective layer and a subtle glossy finish!
Measurements:
Width: 64 cm
Height: 60 cm
Depth: 31.5 cm
This Arts & Crafts style matchbox holder was made by the Dutch metalware factory of Metawa in the city of Tiel.
It would be the perfect piece to display on your desk or side table!
After a century the matchbox holder still remains in good condition.
Over the years it acquired a sublte oxidized patina which only adds more charm to it!
Measurements:
Length; 11 cm
Width: 4.5 cm
Diameter base: 8 cm
This foldable leather case with croc pattern contains multiple toiletries including:
-mirror
-large & small cloting brushes
-large & small glass flasks
-shaving foam case
It would be the perfect piece to display in your bathroom or in a barber/gentlemans shop!
After a century the kit remains in used condition and shows signs of use.
