Swivel table-top mirror in solid brass with putti and rocaille decoration
Late 19th century
Swivel mirror
Swivel table-top mirror in solid brass with putti and rocaille decoration
Late 19th century – The charm and elegance of the Belle Époque period
This swivel mirror, known as a ‘psyché’, is crafted from solid brass.
It bears witness to the exuberant taste for the Rocaille style at the end of the 19th century. Its generous proportions and lavish decoration make it a piece of character, ideal for a boudoir or a dressing table with a distinctive décor.
The whole rests on a wide base adorned with latticework and acanthus leaves. The movable frame is crowned by an imposing scallop shell and enlivened by figures of putti (cherubs) nestled within the scrolls. The ‘rich’ appearance of the cast iron, typical of traditional sand-casting, gives it an authentic presence and a deep patina that time has beautifully refined.
Dimensions: Total height 35 cm – Width 26 cm
Weight: 1.7 kg
19th century amputation saw
No maker's mark
Accident on the blade
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.
Spearhead gypsum crystal from Seine et Marne
Petites Aides du Destin - Divinatory discs
To advise you, guide you, help you choose: 23 divinatory discs in cardboard with old-fashioned charm in a small grey velvet pouch.
A little help from Destiny to better influence yours!
ONLY IN FRENCH
Phrenology Glass Coaster
Diameter: 10cm
Material: Metal-rimmed glass
An antique absinthe topette (decanter)
10 Beaded Topette
Porcelain chiromancia hand
Handlines and zodiac signs, a whole program!
display for crystal ball or ostrich egg
Not suitable for emu or swan eggs.
Crin de Florence - Antique suture thread
Catgut
Natural suture thread obtained from the caterpillar of the Bombyx mori butterfly.
Antique medicine box in canvas cardboard
Size L
EMPTY
Specimen jar in blown glass – Inverted apothecary jar
Size M
A vintage laboratory or conservatory container designed for the display and preservation of biological or botanical specimens
Large brass candlestick - Candleholder
20th century
Height 42cm Weight: 1.65kg
Little Candle by Cabinet de Cire for Curiositas
Model: Curiositas logo
Made in France
The Skull and its Octopus
The skull is made of tamarind wood and the octopus is carved from deer antler, an assembly of carved pieces of deer antler. Articulated jaws and deer antler teeth.
Origin: Indonesia
Sold WITHOUT glass bell
Swivel table-top mirror in solid brass with putti and rocaille decoration
Late 19th century
Swivel mirror
