Catalog - Auction 69 - Coins, Medals, Unique Collectables

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Hunting percussion Rifle with two barrel, 19th Century
Very beautifully crafted, France manufacture, polished walnut wood, elements of iron polished and hand engraved with floral motifs, top of the barrels is engraved: "CLAUDIU PARIS". Total length: 118 cm. Extremely fine condition and rare! I R!

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Officer's Shako "Plaque", 19th Infantry Regiment, 1837 Model, July Monarchy
Plaque, 148x124 mm., gilt Brass, French rooster on globe, screw on reverse. Superb condition! I

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French Magistrate Judge's Headdress
Flat French magistrate judge's headdress known as "Mortier", composed of a two-part black fabric and velvet structure, separated by a finely embroidered frieze. Our 1930s period headdress is still in use today. Good overall condition. We are enclosing a pair of white cloth gloves from the same period, which were used by the judge after deliberation to pronounce the sentence. Diam. 18 cm. H. 115 mm. Est. 100 E.

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University Judge Headdress
Rare headdress of a Professor of Law and University Judge, red amaranth silk stretched over white canvas, flat and round base, decorated with matching star-shaped stitching. 19th century period (nowadays the wearing of university caps is still governed by a Napoleonic imperial decree of 1809). Original box bearing the name of Judge Bernard de Lyon. Diam. 19 cm. H. 115 mm. Good general condition.

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Headdress of a Magistrate Judge called "Mortier"
Flat headdress of a magistrate judge called "Mortier" in fine black cloth, composed of a top band with black velvet bourdalou, two parts separated by a finely embroidered frieze. Our "Third Republic" example dates from the 1930s, maker's mark "GA". Good general condition. Diameter 19 cm, height 10.5 cm. I

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WW I�- Trench�Art�Compass
Trench Art Compass made out of five cartridges, 15.5 cm x 9 cm., Brass. Very attractive! I

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Percussion Infantry Gun made for the Indian Army
Round, smooth barrel with rear and forward sight, retained to the wooden full-stock with three iron bands, the stock, with brass fitting, crudely finished, cast brass trigger guard (typical of Indian guns), percussion-lock with flat plate marked "TOWER 1870" and the British Crown, with old, leather carrying straps and an old, although non-pertinent, ramrod. Very fine condition. Length: 136,5 cm.

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A Spear-head
Made of Iron, with tongue-shaped blade of flattened lens section, broadening at the base into two short side-wings, the blade, engraved with a pattern of foliage and stylized ornaments on both faces, conical, round socket, with moulded ring about its middle and a long spike of square section to be inserted in the (missing) wooden staff. A weapon of rare typology, known to be used either for hunting or war, dating to the late 17th - early 18th century, inspired by similar, European staff-weapons, excellent condition. Full length 59,0 cm, the blade 48,0 cm. II

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Altar Cross, 1850
Large altar cross mounted with screws, gilded cast iron structure and copper decoration, tripod base, urn shaft foot with chiseled medallion, flat cross with three ends with pierced flowered vines, living Christ, "INRI" in cartridge , quality work, probably French. Mid-19th century. Height 82 cm, width 14 cm, extremely fine general condition. Very impressive work! I

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Framing the Cross, Sulpician-inspired Assembly
Framing the cross, Sulpician-inspired assembly composed of the living Christ polished in reconstituted ivory powder, wooden cross, oval frame with Louis XV style ribbon knot pediment, engraved silver-plated brass surround. Wooden counter-back. Dimensions 42 x 26.5 cm overall, Christ alone 15.2 x 12.5 cm. Late 19th century. Good condition.

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Set of 3 polychrome ceramic pieces
Christmas crib characters : three shepherds. Different sizes, about 9 cm. Period early twentieth, probably Germany. Good condition.

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Polychrome Rectangular Icon on Panel
Polychrome rectangular icon on panel, Orthodox iconography, scenes from the life of Jesus in twelve paintings surrounding a central cartouche "the glory of Christ", among which one can easily identify: the annunciation, the motherhood of the virgin, the presentation in the temple, the miracles (Lazarus, the Paralythic ...), the entry into Jerusalem, the trial of Pilate, the entombment... Borders enhanced by a large frieze in crosses and notes in cartridges. Beautiful composition, testimony of popular piety. Ancient Greek work from the beginning of the 19th century. Good condition. Dimensions 36 x 31 cm.

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Polychrome Rectangular Icon on Panel
Polychrome rectangular icon on panel, faces painted visible under oklad in silver, representation in pageantry of the Emperor Constantine and Helena his mother holding the Latin cross discovered by the Empress. Relief decoration. Guarantee stamp, Greek work of Byzantine tradition from the mid-twentieth century. Good condition, dimensions 26 x 22 cm.

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Spectacular Talisman of the Hebrew community
Large and spectacular Talisman of the Hebrew community - Hollow spherical metal and oriental low silver, structure extended by a fixing foot (the ceremonial object intended to be presented and moved), ornamental decoration formed of 16 circled cups with a hexagram motif of the Sail of Solomon symbolizing wisdom, life, and protection, also a magical dimension inspired by Kabbalah.. Openwork central medallion decorated with five pearls, numerous symbolic engravings throughout. Neutral back. Attachment chain.�In the style of ancient pentacles on which the symbol of the invoked spirit is drawn. Probably made in North Africa (Sephardic community?), late 19th century. Good overall condition. Est. 700-900 E�

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Icon of Devotion
Greek style Icon of devotion, painting on wood under oklad in silver relief, representation in twelve boxes of saints, bishops and martyrs including Baptist, Gregory, Ilias (Elie), Cyrille, Maurice, Emperor Constantine and Helen, Genevi?�ve of Paris ... Highlights of gilding and enamel paint for the halos and crowns. Ribbed hem border frame. Good general condition despite wear to the paint. Work from the mid-19th century. Dimension 32,5 * 27,8 cm. I-II

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Polychrome glass painting about the Virgin Mary before Christ suffering on the cross
Polychrome glass painting about the Virgin Mary before Christ suffering on the cross. Popular craftsmanship, naive colorful scene in the tradition of Central Europe, probably Romania (or Balkan) end of the 20th century circa 1980. Weathered wood frame. Dimensions 49 x 41 cm

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ICON Entombment of Mary virgen surrounded by the Apostles
Wooden support and oklad in silver-gilt, scene of the Entombment of Mary virgen surrounded by the Apostles. Very nice carving work, expressive pain of the faces, decorations and volutes in the corners. A beautiful setting. Some inscriptions partly erased. Dimensions 24 x 35 cm. Minor wear

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Travel icon with a miniature painted in the image of Christ
Oval frame in silver, work of the nineteenth. Hallmark of guatantee 84. Dimensions 4 x 4 cm. Bad condition, to be restored.

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Old Miniature Enamel Plaque of Emperor Alexis I
Russia - Old miniature enamel plaque, subject to the effigy of Emperor Alexis I in bust. Frame with beaded godrond. Expression of religiosity. 19th century commemorative work, probably executed in 1876 for the 200th anniversary of the death of Alexis 1st. Accidents, a rare object to restore. Dimensions 4.3 x 3.4 cm