Butterfly bell Size M

Species: Asterope Leprieuri from Peru (breeding)

Entomologic Frame 

Species: Papilio Karna butterfly from Indonesia

Brass Chimera or Dragon Candleholder

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

Sold without a candle and individually

Antique Betel lime powder box

Tribal art from West Timor

Engraved bone - Displayed on a pedestal

Period: Circa 1900 (late 19th – early 20th century) – 1880/1920

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.

Faceted crystal stair ball on a patinated bronze base

An elegant crystal stair ball, notable for its geometric faceted cut

Dimensions: approx. Ø 9cm – Height: 16cm

The piece weighs 1.93kg

Specimen jar in blown glass – Inverted apothecary jar

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

Size M

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

Size S

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

Manual of the Naturalist Preparer followed by a Treaty of Embalmings

by BOITARD - Book of 1853

5 fold-out plates at the end of the volume with beautiful engravings

Mechanical cigar dispenser - Cigar cabinet- Cylindrical cigar box - Cigar cellar

Napoleon III period - 19th century

When you turn the knob, the doors open and close smoothly

This mechanical cigar dispenser is an iconic curiosity found in smoking rooms of the Napoleon III era.