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Extremely rare tool - in polished steel - to cut champagne bottles seals or cigars tips. Mark Chanoine Freres on one side and Champagne Epernay on the other, it's a dual usage tool. So depending how it's opened, the cutting space is large or small. A true ... more »
This antique French c. 1870 chest in ebonized wood features superb inlays in tortoise shell, enamel and mother of pearl. It retains its original lining, trimmings and key. The mix of colors and the balance of inlays and ebonized wood is the ... more »
In yew and ebonized wood, this is an amazingly beautiful antique jewelry chest: a splendid craftsmanship, reffined but conveying a masculinity - a sense of virility is achieved by simple design and straight lines, the curves being only those of the brass ... more »
Pair of cast iron book ends, Greek revival design, turn of the century... more »
Large silver plated filigree box, stylized floral decor on lid and sides, feet decorated with double lotus flowers, and geometrical decor on the bottom. On view1, the Tree of Life is set on a lacelike delicate ornamental openwork. View2 features the ... more »
Antique silver plated handcrafted filigree sugar spoon with lacelike open work design. What a remarkable ornemental work, with great finesse and intricacy in the twisted silver wire work.... more »
Whether this is a true miniature basket or simply an antique pillbox made to look like a basket, you will agree with Guy and I that it is ingenious and well worth standing in a fine antique filigree collection together with our other objects (see #10074, ... more »
With lozenge decor, this small antique silver plated filigree pill box keeps the beautiful lacy metal ornementation typical of the filigree work. Entirely hand cafted.... more »
This antique silver plated filigree features an intricate geometrical decor with a beautiful lacy metal ornementation typical of the filigree work. Entirely hand cafted.... more »
This antique silver plated filigree small book looks so precious, it could have held a missel or a rendez-vous - carnet de bal- note book. Each antique filigree piece is a unique design, no two could have been identical because of the way it's made, A ... more »
This is a remarkable example of the serene beauty that qualifies the best examples of that Danish manufacture. A minimalist view with some fine details like one could remember having dreamed of. The rendering of the owl, the elegance of the branches ... more »
Antique silver plated filigree broach, with butterfly resting on a flower. What a captivating work of love, patience and inspiration! Filigrees were popular at the turn of the past century (ca 1800) for jewelry and gift items, card and pill boxes, and ... more »
With its C scrolled handle on the lid and not ONE straight line, this is pure Rococo style in the French manner. This Continental bronze box stands on four feet and retains its original pale pink silk fabric lining. View4 provides a glimpse at the lining.... more »
A rare example of geometric inlays of exotic woods, this pair produces a luminous and soft country ambiance to a relaxed, informal dinner table.... more »
Fine inlaid wooden box, mahogany, bone and boxwood. Happy decor of singing birds on a branch.... more »
Fine kitchen chopper marked "Graduated cast steel", c. 1930. To appreciate the quality of the craftsmanship, please click on each View# link. Please refer to this item as #10187b as we have a similar antique tool marked 10187a at the same price)All ... more »
Fine antique filigree box from Persia, with lapis stones inlays. I've mentioned that in general I don't "improve" Guy's pictures with digital software. But here for view4 I made an exception, because his picture - (untouched on view3) is so dark that you ... more »
Fine English antique Regency letter box in rosewood with brass inlays, signed on lid "M.A. Acock". Remarkable inlay work on top and sides, an exquisite gift. And yes, the inside is as cared for as the outside, with a special place for confidential letters ... more »
Antique scale from England, used to weight milk. Mark: "Salter Spring Balance", please click on view 3 for a large image. It has the Salter logo with Made in England. The scale can measure weights up to 4 gallons or 32 pints. We have this scale on a wall ... more »
Antique round English field scale 60 lbs. made by Salter, graduation by 2 oz. We have this scale on a wall with several other balances, all installed around an antique copper tray. The decorative effect is powerful.... more »
Chatillon's antique dairy cow scale, made for Larrofeed American. It was used to give the right dairy amount of food to dairy cows. Pewter seal in the left upper corner. 10 lbs scale, late 19th century. Unusual antique scales have a lot of wall presence. ... more »
Rare antique scale for family use with 10 lbs graduation, by ounce. Collector's piece.... more »
Antique scale made by Rex in London, graduation by 1/2 lbs. Please open view4 to read the mark.... more »
Antique scale by Salter's, 15 lbs graduation of 1/2 lbs. In brass and steel, for household use. Please enlarge View2 to better appreciate the fine workmanship.... more »
Small antique scale, brass and steel. Two graduations: lbs 11 and SD 11.3/10. Marked Salter's and British made patent - please click on view2 and 3 to fully appreciate these fine details.... more »
Antique Letters' balance by Salter's, marked "British made pattent" - please open view2. Probably made for the French market, weights from 0 to 25o gr. by 5 gr. units. Please open view5 for details.... more »
Antique Hughes pocket balance in brass and steel. Mark: "Hughes's Pocket Balance" see Vew2 or View4. If you are - like Guy - a tool lover, a grouping a old scales goes a long way to liven up a dead wall or otherwise dull corner of your home or office. ... more »
Antique pocket scale by Salter, brass and aluminium. Graduation by 0.25 oz. Mark No 3 - see view4 please and Salter Pocket Balance Made in England on View2.... more »
Antique English scale by Salter's in brass and steel. Weights to 1 lb. graduation by 1/4 oz.... more »
Lovely composition with centered and symmetrical decor - fine details and harmonious proportions. This piece might have been part of a larger ensemble, with the two holes a the bottom to attach it. View 2 shows its unpolished back. View 3, 4 and 5 ... more »
An antique *service a decouper*, marked C Paris P, please open all the detailed views to appreciate the intricate decor. View3 is specially interesting, illustrating the unusual feature on the fork.... more »
Tin ware box, C. 1925. Unmarked Art Deco "tolepeinte" decor featuring a young lady feeding doves. With its allegorical decor, this example has definitely the touch of l’Entre-Deux-Guerres. And all details fit in, including the tree trunk which vaguely ... more »
In bronze with a pear wood handle, this tool was heated, then applied inside the gloves to indicate the size of each pair.... more »
These antique French blown glasses were made as souvenirs. This one, decorated in the art Nouveau manner with an anchor, view of city Le Havre in cartouche with chimeras and intertwined plants, is inscribed: *Souvenir de l'Exposition Maritime du Havre ... more »
Antique French blown glass marked 1894, made in souvenir of the 1894 exhibition of the city of Lyon. Engraved is also the palace of the exhibitions, in the style of the monuments of the period. Tiny figures and horses are placed at the bottom of the Lyon ... more »
A fine pair of Champleve vases from the East of France. They could be mounted into small desk lamps, if one wished. The basic design on both vases is the same. But as they are hand colored, there are imperceptible color variations and small irregularities ... more »
French antique faience chevalet, easel, c. 1920. A marvel of the imagination! Rare if not unique - We have yet to find another one like this!... more »
Made in the honor of Paule (in French, Paule is feminine for Paul) possibly for a wedding or an anniversary. Fine floral decor in the Art Nouveau manner, with *Paule 1907* at the back.... more »
Coat or Hat hanger in beech, can hold 6 pieces when opened like on the picture... more »
Antique brass sterilizing machine. Few of these antique French tools remain, so this brass sterilizing machine, dating back to the end of the 19th. C., is very special. Used by barbers to sterilize their razors when shaving beards, this example worked ... more »
In polished steel with brass lid attached by a chain, this hand made French antique tool evokes a work done by an artisan for himself... more »
It takes a connoisseur to understand the value of an antique saw with its original blade. On this example the uneveness of the teeth of the blade is evident and visible on view2. ... more »
A rare Antique French decanter *carafe* from the St Louis manufacture, with inside pocket to hold ice cubes (shown best on view2). This intelligent design allows the wine to be kept cool while maintaining the elegance and visual integrity of the decanter. ... more »
From Provence, this small French antique wood burning stove has a fine border decoration, and is unusual because of its small size. As there is no exhaust hook-up, I believe it was designed for outside cooking... an early version of today's BBQ. ... more »
Colorful gold accents on dark background, with landscapes in cartouches (mountains, windmills, seascape and fortress). Felix Potin brand name in bright raised letters. Felix Potin has evolved from manufacture to sales, and now includes small ... more »
From the Pyrenees region, this solid oak miniature chair brings us back the history of French country, la memoire des jours -memory of old times - Assembled with pegs, as traditionally done. Good condition. Dimensions: 8 1/4" x 6 1/4" x H 7" 1/ 4" ... more »
Brass basket, Art Deco, C. 1930. "Objet de Charme" well characterizes this example of Art Deco small panier-basket. Decorative and useful, will make an intimate table setting festive with nuts or bread. Decor rayonnant, oblique rays twist around the ... more »
Fine Art Deco French brass cigarette lighter, with geometric motif of circles and thin lines. A witness of a period and fashion that we admire now only in the movies of the period. ... more »
Used to store medicinal remedies, herbs or ingredients to mix for perfumed soaps and lotions. The topper seals hermetically, keeping ingredients from humidity or insects. Herbs and plants used in French traditional remedies, are called "les simples" as ... more »
We got this from a perfume manufacturer in Grasse was closing his company and selling all the glass containers that were used to store and make perfumes, soaps and cosmetic lotions. ... more »
Tin ware box, turn of the nineteen century. A good example of advertising that was made for a Confiseur that isn’t around anymore. The Specialite du Berry mark is inscribed proudly in the midst of the colorful decor. Maison de la Forestine, Confiseur a ... more »
These highly carved examples probably were used as ornaments on a piece of furniture. The bottom part is shaped in siren tail. Their originality brings a touch of wit in a decoration. We've been using them along each side of doors, and as a small shelve, ... more »
What a delightful surprise to find a street scene with gas lamp, dog, barrel and post on a French antique crystal and bronze Pyrogene. This is an Art Nouveau example, c 1890, as fine as can be - and one of our favorite French antiques. Hard to be more ... more »
This antique French cork screw driver marked Ch. Gardet & Co on one side and Epernay champagne on the other is finely detailed and worked as if it were jewelry, with vine and grapes on one side and a different decor on the back. In polished steel, it is ... more »
Extremely unusual antique French tool to test hands' tension, or to measure traction - in French *testeur de traction*. It has two scales to measure both traction or tension. A rare antique tool.... more »
French antique small iron *Huilier* - oil bottle - possibly made to lubricate miniature train locomotives or small sewing machines, in polished steel and brass.... more »
This finely crafted antique newspaper's holder features a boat and a locomotive. It also has “News” on the back and “Papers” on front, plus wheat and telegraph polls. Please do click on each view to get a large image showing how intricate the details are! ... more »
A rare tool in iron, this antique cobbler tack hammer, with its well textured surface and unusual shape is a good complement to any tool collection. Guy hangs all his tools on a wall where they act like pieces of sculpture. This antique tool will come ... more »
This brass c. 1920 letter holder is finely detailed. In Europe and America, decorative arts of the 1920's and 1930's were profoundly renewed by the Art Deco movement. A streamlined style with simple lines and angular design was the ultimate fashion of ... more »
This Art Nouveau book holder adjusts to the size you need it to open. In brass and bronze, its figural design with waves fits exactly in the Art Nouveau style of the beginning of the nineteen century. I appreciate the fluidity of the sinuous, curved and ... more »
Round hand crafted silver plated fiigree tray with incredibly fine open work and geometrical design. The lace-like intricate ornamentation is a work of art per se.... more »
This antique silver plated filigree card holder book, made of silver thin hair lines, is both complex and airy. Each antique filigree piece is a unique design, no two could have been identical because of the way it's made, an intricate geometry that ... more »
In Art Nouveau design, this antique French inkwell is decorated with polychrome enamels. Typically, the champleve technique has been in fashion in the East of France. With ormulu mounts, this is an elegant object. Candle holders #10100 are of the same ... more »
In Art Nouveau design, this antique pair of French candle holders is decorated with polychrome enamels. Typically, the champleve technique has been in fashion in the East of France. With ormulu mounts, these truly are elegant. Inkwell #10099 is of the ... more »
This rare late 19th century miniature accordeon is made of Kingwood, it is adorned of inlays with floral boxwood ornaments and has a mother or pearl dial. It is Continental, possibly from Germany. Rare, unusual find. Spectacular in any musical instruments ... more »
Featuring a minute mosaic type work in very good condition for its period, this example with a raised lozenge motif is possibly of Anglo-Indian origin. In Kingwood and exotic woods, it retains intense colors and produces a striking, dramatic decorative ... more »
Fine inlaid Anglo-Indian 19c. wood box. With beautifully detailed geometric work, this antique decorative piece will make a fitting gentleman's gift.... more »
Round button-shaped Anglo-Indian wood box with traditional inlays, geometrical decor of squares and rectangles. Kingwood and exotic woods. English, c. 1930. ... more »
Mahogany rectangular box with inlays in poplar and ebonized wood, c. 1960, signed J. Matnyck. Simple geometric lines in fashion during the Modern design era. A modestly priced but fine, decorative gift.... more »
Kitchen chopper marked "Universal" L.F. & C., c. 1930. A fine hand made antique tool. Please click on each View# link to appreciate the fine workmanship. All tools - including kitchen tools - make lovely gifts for men who apprpeciate them for their ... more »
Old purse made with the skin of an armadillo. A curiosity and a conversation piece. Please click on each view-link to obtain a large photo.... more »
Delicately engraved mother of pearl base with a foliage-like design, upon which the silver candleholder itself rests. Adorned with roses and birds with the thinnest silver threads gracefully curved to evoke the beauty of nature. This magnificent small ... more »
Fine French antique box for stamps, brass silver plated, decor with coat of arms of the city of Orleans, with royal crown and "Queues d'Hermines", hermine tails. A lovely example of refinement.... more »
Old Cigarette-dispenser box in Basswood inlays with match holder. The stork is dispensing a cigarette each time the lid is lifted and a new cigarette comes up. A fine piece of American folk art, an unusual object and a good conversation piece! Guy ... more »
Antique Salter's 200 lbs. spring scale, probably used for meat. Graduation by 10 lbs. Mid 18th century, mark "sylvester patent". Antique balances work well with old tools to provide wall power colorful decoration, often stirring interesting comments.... more »
Miniature desk art deco period. Doors and drawers in plywood veneer with mahogany. Body is in solid mahogany. Desk top is solid mahogany veneered with mahogany burl. Ca 1930. A fine antique object, with a lovely patina. In View4 Guy has added coins, to ... more »
Antique miniature doll with crochet outfit, sat on an iron rocking chair, styled in the bentwood manner. An original charming object that stands on its own and will add to any doll collection. The coin on View1 gives you a sense of the scale and ... more »
In zinc on solid mahogany, this very rare object has true historical significance, with its emblem from *La Grande Loge de France* - the highest in the French masonic hierarchy. We have 3 of these: View1 and 2: 1" x 1.25". ref 1828/2, $25.00 View 3 ... more »
Truly a remarkable piece both for its fine craftsmanship and lovely design. Utilitarian pieces like this example are part of French antique folk art, it is a unique object made by an artistically unschooled craftsman for everyday use. View2 clearly ... more »
A replica of the bamboo style in fashion in the nineteen century after the Universal Exhibit of 1880. A small cut handle adds a playful touch above the cornice, as if the toy was made to be carried along. The stamp box Guy placed will help you visualize ... more »
French antique "Tourne-broche", iron tool with mechanism to turn the pole holding the roast above a barbeque in the ground. Standing on three tall inward curved feet, it produces a sculptural and decorative effect. Adding interest to this example is the ... more »
This scale named La Parisienne was used in grocery stores. The iron tray was bearing the weights and the brass tray the merchandise. If like I do, you enjoy history, you'll have fun to find out that its name comes from the central decoration of the ... more »
Fine French antique table mirror. If you are looking for gift ideas, this has what in French we call "un charme desuet", that romantic old fashioned mood. It is heavy, and *feels* good, many soft angles, almost no straight lines. A great gift idea. ... more »
A good example of French folk art object, this picture holder-easel was probably made as a gift during the winter *veillees* (stay awake) by an untrained person - for his family. Open view3 to appreciate how simple, almost primitive, the decor is.... more »
The brass decorations contrast with the wrought iron. This shows two different sets of graduations that do not belong to the metric system. The loop was used for lighter weights, the hook was used for heavy weights. I particularly admire the finely ... more »
Antique "Balance", cast iron antique scale from France, third quarter of the nineteen century. This example is unusual because the trays are not removable. Only existing mark: No 2. Those scales were used in the street open markets to weight groceries. ... more »
Our antique French hand forged sewing scissors are prized among collectors of sewing accessories. In polished steel, these scissors provide the comforting feeling of fine hand crafted tools, well made and adapted perfectly to the task at hand. We have two ... more »
An Antique French blown glass with initial *V* in medallion with bow and lavish floral decor. This will make a lovely gift for anyone who appreciate romantic decor, in particular is their name starts with a *V*.... more »
Hatchet, hand-crafted winemaker’s tool from Burgundy, France, early 19th C. Mark LC carved in heart-shaped cartouche. Steel tool with original handle. The French say “Montre-moi tes outils, je te dirai qui tu es” suggests that a craftsman’s qualities ... more »
Two good examples of Parisian mailbox with tiny opening slots, dating from the time where journals and magazines had to be left outside on a bench, above on a shelve or at the front desk of the building. Both have the same dimensions. Views 1 - 2 - 3: ... more »
This piece was used to serve water or wine. A French country object used daily all over France until the early part of this century. Good example of French Art Populaire, folk art. A similar pitcher but in copper is referenced in the book Objets Civils ... more »
French antique tray in solid Meleze - a variety of pine from the French Alps, with an essentially French country sculpted decor. Center area left for monogramming. A fine antique piece and a steal at $90.00!... more »
Eighteen century bed warmer, in wood with copper bucket. This interesting piece is called Moine, for monk, in France. While burning coals were placed in the copper bucket, the shape of the wood frame protected the person and the sheets from being exposed ... more »
Copper daubiere from France, c. 1880. In copper with brass handles and lid, this example reflects the size that was needed to feed a family, in addition to the craftsmen and the workers that were hired periodically. Traveling craftsmen took their meals ... more »
French antique Bacci like balls to play Petanque Lyonnaise, made of iron and brass nails placed around a hard wood core. Interesting hand work, with hand forged nails, some of theim extremely tiny to just fill the voids when finishing the composition. ... more »
Tin box made for advertising the Lu biscuits. This example is marked 1897 Firmin Foonssos. It was designed and decorated for the Lu biscuits factory. This French brand still makes and sells biscuits, which are now available in the US. Since the period ... more »
Fine set of eight crystal footed glasses for cherry - the French would use it for desert wine. Tall and elegant, their touch of pale green in the bottom gives a special touch to the dinner table... more »
The stylized figure stands in a dramatic pose, with a long draped veil falling behind her to create maximum impact. Capturing a mood, a moment of graceful movement, it epitomizes glamour and energy with originality. Molded mark Etling France 50. A ... more »
