Relics of the Past

Objects imbued with soul, history and memory, witnesses to many lives, ready to whisper their stories to those who know how to listen. Perfect for collectors and lovers of authentic, vintage décor.

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Neo-Renaissance ceremonial ewer in spelter with...

Large Neo-Renaissance ceremonial ewer in spelter with medal-bronze patination and gilt highlights

Napoleon III period - 19th century

High: 56cm - It weighs 3.2Kg

To be noted: an old break on the upper part of the handle. The tip of the chimera's tail is missing. The edge of the fracture has been tinted with gold bronzing powder to tone down the break and blend it naturally into the overall patination.

Price €180.00

Corsican Moss - Antique Pharmacy jar - Herbalism -...

Corsican Moss

Pharmacy jar - Herbalism - Apothecary Mouth-blown glass bottle

Corsican Moss (Helminthochorton or Sphaerococcus helminthochorton) is a mixture of red seaweeds harvested along the coast of Corsica. It was one of the most famous deworming agents used in traditional medicine to eliminate intestinal worms.

Late 19th century - Beginning of the 20th

Price €40.00

Box of Night Lights Fabriqué à la Gare / Jeunet - 1890–1920

Box of Night Lights Fabriqué à la Gare / Jeunet - 1890–1920

Wick night light

A round box for oil night lights made of molded cardboard, produced by the Veilleuses Françaises factory at the Vitry-sur-Seine train station.

It contains the system patented by Jeunet—winner of a silver medal at the 1891 Exposition du Travail.

All boxes are unique, showing varying degrees of wear from the passage of time, with varying amounts of oil remaining, and varying degrees of yellowing.

Price €15.00

T.L. Paris Night Lights Made of Spruce Wood - Circa...

T.L. Paris Night Lights Made of Spruce Wood - Circa 1860–1880

Wick night light

A box of oil-filled night lights made of bent spruce wood slats, dating from the second half of the 19th century (circa 1860–1880): Napoléon III Second Empire.

You are purchasing 1 box

Price €30.00