Kudu polished horn on pedestal - Antelope

Species: Greater kudu: South African Tragelaphus strepsiceros antelope

See the photos for minor imperfections in the polish

Golden Ex-voto - Votive Offering - Sacred Art - Religious Art by Boncoeurs

An ex-voto (from the Latin ex voto suscepto, “according to the vow made”) is an offering made to a deity or saint in gratitude for a favor received or in request of protection. This offering can take many forms.

These offerings in the form of objects can take many forms and be made from a variety of materials.

Model: MONA

Entomological box

Anaea xenocles Butterfly from Peru

Brass Chimera or Dragon Candleholder

Period: Mid-20th century, inspired by Renaissance decorative motifs.

Sold without a candle and individually

Swivel table-top mirror in solid brass with putti and rocaille decoration

Late 19th century

Swivel mirror

Stiassnie Microscope

Lacquered Brass Precision Microscope – M. Stiassnie, Paris, c. 1905/1908

In its mahogany case – Serial Number: 11765

Research microscope configuration with 3 objectives (including a 1/12 oil immersion objective), micrometric stage and Abbe condenser.

A rare collector’s item combining mechanical precision and Parisian scientific prestige.

Specimen jar in blown glass - Inverted apothecary jar - Seed vase

Size L

A vintage laboratory or conservatory container designed for the display and preservation of biological or botanical specimens

Specimen jar in blown glass – Inverted apothecary jar - Seed vase

Size M

A vintage laboratory or conservatory container designed for the display and preservation of biological or botanical specimens