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Material: Metal
Antique Boule Set, Boule Balls, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule set of three Boule balls and one target ball, France, late 19th Century.
Diameter 8,5 cm.
Fantastic colour and patina!
In the 19th century, antique metal boules balls experienced a renaissance that took the game of boules to a new level.
These ornately crafted balls were not only instruments of the game, but also symbols of elegance and sophistication in leisure activities.
Made from high-quality metals such as steel or brass, Boule balls were forged and polished by skilled craftsmen to ensure a smooth and even surface.
The antique boules...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Historical Austrian Alps Goatbells, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
In this ad you get the chance to buy a really rare antique. The object for sale is a bundle of historic goatbells used in Austria and Southern Germany on goats and small live stock w...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Franz Bergman Austrian Vienna Bronze Cold Paint Night Watchman Figure
Located in San Diego, CA
Very tough to find Vienna bronze of a night watchman and is by Franz Bergman. The bronze figure dates from the late 1800s-early 1900s. Has cold paint ac...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique English Rolls Razor Safety Blade Sharpener
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this English rolls razor blade sharpener, circa 1930. Made by Rolls Razor, Ltd., of Cricklewood, London. The Rolls Safety Razor product was a sophisticated safety-razor whic...
Category
1930s English Industrial Vintage Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Victorian Brass Magazine Rack, Lion Feet, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Quality Antique Victorian brass and mahogany revolving magazine stand having a shaped brass handle to the centre, four sections for magazines with b...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$1,633 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Cast Iron Hand Shaped Clock Weight With Cross
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique 19th century counterbalance grandfather clock cast iron weight with inset cross. Unusual recessed cross. There is a hole at the top of the hand where a cord would have slippe...
Category
1880s American American Classical Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Antique Boule Ball "7", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, particularly the pétanque variant, gained in popularity. The manufacture of boules balls during this period was a manual process that required expertise, precision and love to detail.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of France and other Mediterranean regions, olive wood was a commonly used source of material for making boules balls. This was not only due to the availability of the material, but also to the outstanding properties of olive wood, which was characterized by hardness, strength and a rich grain.
First, the olive wood was carefully selected and shaped into raw balls, which were then sanded to the desired size and shape. The nails were then hammered into the balls one by one, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their natural beauty and protect them from the elements.
The use of nails to decorate and reinforce olive wood boules was a traditional practice that not only gave the ball a rustic aesthetic, but also improved its durability and contributed to customization. Many balls were made according to the specific requirements and preferences of the players. Nails were driven at regular intervals around the ball, with each nail hole precisely placed so as not to affect the balance and weight distribution of the ball. These nails not only served as a decorative element, but also helped to strengthen the structure of the ball and make it more resistant to the hard knocks and wear and tear during play. Individual engravings or decorations were often applied to the balls to make them unique and identify the player.
Antique boules...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1940
s PHILCO TV Kids Ride On Toy Truck
Located in San Diego, CA
1940's PHILCO Television metal Ride On Toy Truck.
Beautiful original distressed condition.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Antiquities
Materials
Sheet Metal
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 19th Century French Copper Champagne Funnel Marked Courtois Ay 1806 Marne
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very large decorative antique copper funnel used for decanting Champagne.
This object was made in Ay, Marne, France. One of the Grand-Cru Champag...
Category
19th Century French Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Copper
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Ivory handle walking stick depicting a vase with daisies, France 1915.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: carved ivory knob handle depicting a vase with daisies. Malacca wood shaft. Metal ferrule. France circa1915. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)
Category
Early 20th Century French Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century English 4-Brass Leather Horse Strap
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century English 4-brass leather horse strap. Shaped leather featuring brasses of a high-stepping horse, dray horse, running horse, & rampant horse. 28.75" x 3.5" x 7/8".
Category
Early 20th Century English Metal Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Folk Art Hand Made Simplex 1909 Model Car in Copper and Brass 1940s
Located in Meer, VAN
Folk Art Hand Made Simplex 1909 Model Car in Copper and Brass, United States, 1940s.
This is really something very special. A one-off model car, made by a skilled craftsman around t...
Category
Early 20th Century North American American Craftsman Metal Antiquities
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Boule Ball "17", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Set of Seven Vintage Trench Art Brass Goblets with Bakelite Card Suit Bases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique set of seven diminutive trench art goblets in brass (circa 1930s, USA).
Formed from artillery shell stems supported by black bakelite bases.
Bases are both card suit-forms (tw...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Metal Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Antique Butter Grinder In Oak
Steel From 1860s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique butter grinder from the 1860s. Made of oak with steel details. Height 100 cm, diameter 25 cm. Possibly used as an umbrella holder.
— Origin: Europe (presumably Denmark)
— Pe...
Category
1860s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Steel
Wrought iron candlestick or cellar rat, Normandy, France, early 20th century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Wrought iron candlestick or cellar rat, Normandy, France, early 20th century. Worn but in good and complete condition. Superb piece of folk art.
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Metal Antiquities
Materials
Steel
$269 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 20th Century Carved Wood and Brass Vase - 2Y584
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This is a vintage 20th-century decorative vase made from wood and brass. The body of the vase is crafted from wood with a striking carved geometric pattern, giving it a faceted appea...
Category
20th Century French Metal Antiquities
Materials
Brass
System walking stick with the function of scissor, France 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
System stick: stick with the function of scissors for pruning plants. Bamboo barrel, ivory and metal knob. A brush is inserted into the knob to clean the scissors after use. Inside t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Spinning Wheel, Walnut Wood, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Spinning wheel. Walnut wood carved and turned. XIX century.
Vertical carved walnut wood spinning wheel, which has been decorated with fine lines in certain areas, and the use of b...
Category
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Other
Antique Boule Ball "62", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Collection of Twelve Antique Miniatures Sad Iron/Flat Cast Iron
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a collection of twelve antique miniatures sad irons/flat cast irons. Some of them are identified by numbers ( 0, 1 and 2). Another ones are hallmark...
Category
Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Iron
$316 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Space Age Inflatable Table Top Globe w/ Metal Stand, CS
Hammond
C, US, 1950s
Located in Deland, FL
Attention collectors! Introducing a nearly 75 year old table top globe in 100% original, vintage condition. Featuring a space-age metal stand with geometric feet this globe shows the...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Antique Boule Ball With Star Decor And C, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Art deco Double Ball Dumbbells, 1930s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of Metal
With aged patina
Weight of one dumbbell circa 5kg
Beautiful decoration
Original condition
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
A Roman bronze head attachment of a youth
Located in UTRECHT, UT
A finely detailed appliqué with the face of a youth, wavy hair framing the circular face, with well defined eyes, pierced for inlays.
5.5 cm (h)
Provenance:
Ex Jean-Phillipe Mariaud de Serres...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Boule Ball "G", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, particularly the pétanque variant, gained in popularity. The manufacture of boules balls during this period was a manual process that required expertise, precision and love to detail.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of France and other Mediterranean regions, olive wood was a commonly used source of material for making boules balls. This was not only due to the availability of the material, but also to the outstanding properties of olive wood, which was characterized by hardness, strength and a rich grain.
First, the olive wood was carefully selected and shaped into raw balls, which were then sanded to the desired size and shape. The nails were then hammered into the balls one by one, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their natural beauty and protect them from the elements.
The use of nails to decorate and reinforce olive wood boules was a traditional practice that not only gave the ball a rustic aesthetic, but also improved its durability and contributed to customization. Many balls were made according to the specific requirements and preferences of the players. Nails were driven at regular intervals around the ball, with each nail hole precisely placed so as not to affect the balance and weight distribution of the ball. These nails not only served as a decorative element, but also helped to strengthen the structure of the ball and make it more resistant to the hard knocks and wear and tear during play. Individual engravings or decorations were often applied to the balls to make them unique and identify the player.
Antique boules...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Antique Articulate Artist
s Mannequin
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940. We offer this Antique Articulate Artist's Mannequin made in wood and brass tripod.
Category
1940s American Industrial Vintage Metal Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Antique Chocolate Molds, c.1890 - set of 4
Located in Savannah, GA
A set of four highly detailed cast iron chocolate molds, circa 1890
rooster: 5 inches wide by 3 inches deep by 5 ½ inches tall
rabbit and swan: 4 ½ inches wide 2 ¼ inches deep by 3 ...
Category
1890s Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Iron
$1,200 / set
France – Great-Britain. British Crimean War medal
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Oak leafed pin with inscription ”Sebastopol”, with original ribbon, attached to issue certificate of the French Ministery of War, dated 1856.
Obverse: VICTORIA – REGINA -1854, cro...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Classical Roman Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Antique Boule Ball "6", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Boule Ball "P A", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Articulated mannequin made with the percussion hammers of a piano Italy 1940
Located in Milan, IT
A one of a kind, small articulated mannequin, made with the percussion hammers of
a pianoforte. The metaphisically shaped feet and face, are made from dampers: these are wooden blo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Metal Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Articulated Artist Dummy, France, 1920
Located in Milan, IT
An articulated painter's mannequin of medium size, with a metaphysical face. The mannequin is made of carved and ebonized oak wood. The support is in brass and the base, also made in...
Category
Early 20th Century French Metal Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Antique Boule Ball With Flower Decor, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Sphinx Andirons, Cast Iron, 40 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons in the shape of a Sphinx.
France, circa 1860.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Oriental Andirons, Cast Iron, 36 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons with the shape of an oriental male bust.
France, circa 1860.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Iron
19th Century Firedogs, Figural Andirons, Musketeer, Cast Iron, 36 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of andirons with a bust of a french "Mousquetaire".
France, 1880-1900.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a firepl...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Early 20thC Hubley Bouquet of Flowers Cast Iron Doorstops
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Antique cast iron Doorstops by Hubley in original paint. No breaks or cracks in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear to the paint....
Category
1920s American Industrial Vintage Metal Antiquities
Materials
Iron
19th Century Middle Eastern Copper and Silver Ve
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century Middle Eastern Copper and Silver Vessel with copper chain handle. Richly decorated with hand-hammered peacocks and Arabic lettering.
A ...
Category
19th Century Persian Moorish Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Silver, Copper
Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Sphinx Andirons, Cast Iron, 44 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons in the shape of a Sphinx.
France, circa 1860.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Iron
19th Century Firedogs, Figural Andirons, Musketeer, Cast Iron, 29 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of andirons with a bust of a french "Mousquetaire".
France, 1880-1900.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a firepl...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Circa 1900 French Wallpaper Printing Roll
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1900 wallpaper printing roll from France made from pine.
Category
Early 1900s French Industrial Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Set of three vintage/antique brass/steel optometrist optometry eyeglasses
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of three vintage/antique brass/steel optometrist optometry eyeglasses. Steel frames come with small plastic frames and measurements circling around the lenses. Marks are presen...
Category
Early 20th Century American Metal Antiquities
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Richard Rohac Austrian Vienna Bronze Asian Man w/Bamboo Figure Statue
Located in San Diego, CA
Very tough to find Vienna bronze of an Asian man holding a piece of bamboo and is by Richard Rohac. The bronze figure dates from the lmid 1900's. Great detail and form. Made of solid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Firedogs, Andirons, Plain Design, Cast Iron, 42 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful plain pair of andirons.
France, 1880-1900.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a fireplace. They are also know...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Antique Bell Belt with Eight Brass Bells, Tyrol ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Bell Belt with Eight Brass Bells, Tyrol ca. 1900s
An antique bell belt with eight brass bells from the Tyrolian Alps ca. 1900s. Bell belts are used to locate goats or sheep ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
System walking stick: Pocket cane, France 1878.
Located in Milan, IT
System walking stick: Pocket cane. In a small metal box, knurlel steel, tube shape, a stick is inserted. Based on the principle of the steel-spring coi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Steel
Circa 1900 Native American Yokut Polychrome Basket
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Native American Yokut polychrome feast basket woven with sedge root, mud dyed bracken fern and redwood. Diamond bands with three "quivers".
First quarter 20th Century
10 1/2" wide x...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Metal Antiquities
Materials
Other
Rare Engraved Glass on Metal Sign from a London Cigarette
s Seller, circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare engraved sign is made of glass on metal. This is a a very unusual piece from a London cigarette's seller. English. Circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century English Lawn Tape by Chesterman, Sheffield
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century lawn tape by Chesterman, Sheffield, England. Chesterman's patented steel tape in leather case. 200 ft tape. Leather hand strap; brass fittings. See The Smithsonian ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Brass, Steel
Charming Acrylic Painting "Le Bonheur à Portée de Main" Signed Mystery - 2Y572
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Delight in the subtle charm of this acrylic painting titled "Le Bonheur à Portée de Main," skillfully created and signed by the artist Mystery. Featuring an animal-themed composition...
Category
20th Century Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Erotic folk art walking stick depicting a man in act of praying, England 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
Erotic folk-art walking stick, made from a single carved fruitwood branch. The knob depicts a man standing in the act of praying with folded hands and a large caricature head with a ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Articulated Artist Dummy, France, 1940
Located in Milan, IT
An articulated mannequin of a small-sized painter, with a metaphysical face.
The mannequin is made of carved mahogany wood. The support is in brass and the base,
made out of ebon...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Metal Antiquities
Materials
Brass
System walking stick with light, England 1920.
Located in Milan, IT
Gadget-System walking stick: a stick with light. The light is located in the plastic knob at the end of the knob. Activated by a rotating ring on the rod, the light (orange-red becau...
Category
Early 20th Century English Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
19th Century Buffalo Skinners Outfit Kit
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Excellent shape 19th century buffalo skinners outfit with 5 period knives, 2 scales, sharpening steel and holster. Used in the real buffalo days. Vintage,...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Other
$5,175 / set
Pair of 19th Century English Brass Brazier Tongs
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pair of English brazier tongs, made from brass. These are truly wonderful, and are so unusual! Once used to place hot coals in a hand-warming brazier, this Victorian ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Ivory handle walking stick depicting a mangoose with a snake, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick, carved ivory knob, depicting a mongoose with a snake in its mouth. Emerald and ruby eyes. 18K gold band. The barrel is sculpted and carved from a single patinated mapl...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Gold, Brass, Iron
Composed pair of original mid 17th/early 18th century Cavalry basket Stirrups
Located in TEYJAT, FR
An interesting composed pair of original mid 17th/early 18th century cage or basket Stirrups.
Superbly hand forged and of the period in wrought iron with openwork branches and foot plate, one with a rotating attachment eye, good general condition and a little oxidation.
The main suspension arch resembles that of a horse shoe, the front branches look like those of a sword guard...
Category
17th Century European Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Folk art walking stick, leather discs and black horne, England 1860.
Located in Milan, IT
Folk art walking stick: stick with metal tip, the shaft made from an iron core in which leather discs are inserted, with a progressive diameter up to the handle. The cane is polished...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Metal Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Iron
Vintage 20th Century Empire Style Bronze Furniture Fittings - 2Y457
Located in Bordeaux, FR
These vintage 20th-century bronze furniture fittings in the Empire style are a beautiful and decorative addition to any collection. Measuring 5.1 inches (13 cm) in height and 2.8 inc...
Category
20th Century Metal Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
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