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  • Harar Ethiopia Oromo ethnic coin silver and gilded sleef bracelet
  • Harar Ethiopia Oromo ethnic coin silver and gilded sleef bracelet
  • Harar Ethiopia Oromo ethnic coin silver and gilded sleef bracelet
  • Harar Ethiopia Oromo ethnic coin silver and gilded sleef bracelet
  • Harar Ethiopia Oromo ethnic coin silver and gilded sleef bracelet
  • Harar Ethiopia Oromo ethnic coin silver and gilded sleef bracelet
  • Harar Ethiopia Oromo ethnic coin silver and gilded sleef bracelet
  • Harar Ethiopia Oromo ethnic coin silver and gilded sleef bracelet
  • Harar Ethiopia Oromo ethnic coin silver and gilded sleef bracelet
  • Harar Ethiopia Oromo ethnic coin silver and gilded sleef bracelet
  • Harar Ethiopia Oromo ethnic coin silver and gilded sleef bracelet
  • Harar Ethiopia Oromo ethnic coin silver and gilded sleef bracelet
  • Harar Ethiopia Oromo ethnic coin silver and gilded sleef bracelet
Harar Ethiopia Oromo ethnic coin silver and gilded sleef bracelet

225 €


Harar Ethiopia first half XX century    A rare and beautiful low degree coin silver and partly gilded sleef bracelet. The Oromo people are mostly Muslim and live for a large part outside of the famous Islamic city of Harar.    This antique cuff hinged bracelet has a lovely shiny user patina and it's been worn and cared for by generations of women.    See p. 99 Anne van Cutsem World of Bracelets.    Dim: 7 x 5,5 cm / 262 gr 

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First half XX century French carved small giltwood sunburst mirror with inclusions

First half XX century French carved small giltwood sunburst mirror with inclusions

Ca 1940's France 

 

A small carved giltwood sunburst frame with mirror and inclusions.

In good condition, a few lines in the glass inclusions but little wear to the gilding. 
 

Dim: 22,5 x 18 cm 
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Italian giltwood carved statue of a greyhound or whippet

1940/1950 Italy 

 

A highly decorative giltwood carved statue of a greyhound or whippet sitting on a silver leaf wooden base. Nice silvered collar and very refined features. 
 

In good condition overall, little user wear to the gilding and only the left ear is partly restored. 

 

Dim: 49 x 25 cm diameter 
France 18th century wood carved polychrome pair of putti

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Ca 1700-1750 France 

 

An antique pair of wood carved putti with traces of the original polychrome and gilding, in sturdy but slightly distressed order.

Beautiful patine, possibly they had wings in the past but no more. Some old restoration to the ankles of one of them and one hand on the other plus some parts of certain fingers missing. Part of the loin cloth on one is missing. Not very noticeable.

Lovely pair and great painted eyes.
 

Dim: 40 x 29 cm largest. 
Harar Ethiopia Oromo ethnic coin silver and gilded sleef bracelet

Harar Ethiopia Oromo ethnic coin silver and gilded sleef bracelet

Harar Ethiopia first half XX century 

 

A rare and beautiful low degree coin silver and partly gilded sleef bracelet.

The Oromo people are mostly Muslim and live for a large part outside of the famous Islamic city of Harar. 
 

This antique cuff hinged bracelet has a lovely shiny user patina and it's been worn and cared for by generations of women. 
 

See p. 99 Anne van Cutsem World of Bracelets. 
 

Dim: 7 x 5,5 cm / 262 gr 
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A reliquary with the Vatican papacy symbols; Papal tiara, staff, cross and St. Peter’s keys. 

Secured with official Vatican wax seals to guarantee authenticity. This pieces is made of gilded brass, featuring a glass-fronted chamber (theca) and a frame in good condition. 
 

Relics of:

Saint François de Sales

Ste. F. de Chantal 

B. de M. Alacoque 

 

In good condition, one tiny glass bead decoration is a little loose on the paperol inside. 
 

Dim: 8,5 x 6 x 2 / 39 gr 

 

 
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19th century Black Forest Austria or Germany 

 

An antique almost anthropomorphic carved Black Forest wooden deer mount with antlers. The expression of this king of the forest is so human that it brings Roman tales about metamorphosis to live. It is very curious and it has a true presence in the room. 
 

This deer has a lovely patina and shine to it.
It's in good condition for it's age and material. One line on the face and possibly (but maybe made this way on purpose) small parts on the ends of the antler branches missing. Not noticeable. 
 

Dim: 32 x 24 x 15 cm / 684 gr 
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SOLD

Tibet antique bronze dragon Druk wall incense of perfume burner

Ca 1900 Tibet or Nepal

 

An antique Himalayan dragon or locally called Druk shaped bronze hanging incense or perfume burner that adorned the temple. 

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France ca 1900-1930 

 

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Used with wear and tear but very charming and highly decorative. 

 

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France 

 

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Dim: 26,8 x 23 cm / 2.109 kg 
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XIX century France 

 

After the original by Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828) a bronze bust of the philosopher Voltaire. 
 

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Dim: 20 cm total/18 cm bust x 9,5 cm foot 
Rare silver lapis lazuli semi precious stone bird carving

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A lapis lazuli carved duck, laid in with red jaspis, malachite and black agate adorned with silver feathers and feet. The lovely figure stands on a lapis lazuli base. 
 

It's in good condition. One line in the base but stable. Minor chips to one side of the base. Not very noticeable. 
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Dim: 13,5 x 10,5 x 12 cm / 901 gr 
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