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Cabinet of Curiosities

Cabinet of Curiosities

The cabinets of curiosities are real little scientific museums which aimed to introduce people to the world, and in particular the distant world, at a time when airplanes did not exist.

Cabinets of curiosities appeared during the Renaissance, in the second half of the 16th century; a time when we move to another phase of natural sciences, until then based on Aristotle and his metaphysical approach: until the end of the Middle Ages, we consider that there is a natural order, and that it is regulated .

The scientists of the Renaissance, for their part, tried to understand, classify, bring all this scattered data, a little fanciful at times, into a more rational framework, which combines technique (discovery of the astrolabe and multiple instruments... ) to science.

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  • Balrnacles Purple Shells on Brass Stand

    €360.00

    Group of purple shells (balrnacles) on brass stand.

    These sea shells from the Philippines are in fact the home of a filter feeder: Megabalanus tintinnabulum.

    Catching plancton with their tree-like arms wide open in the sea.

  • Seashell on Black Base

    €250.00
    Cassis Rufa Seashell on black base
    One of a kind !
    A unique piece equally cultural and natural.
  • Giant Melo Seashell On Brass Stand

    €2,400.00
    Cassis Rufa Seashell on black base
    One of a kind !
    A unique piece equally cultural and natural.
  • 40 Blue Butterflies Square Globe H132cm

    €5,760.00
    25 blue butterflies morpho type from Costa Rica, Venuzela, Peru protected in a square globe of 122cm! At a height of 1.22m, this globe will magnificently illuminate your room with its metallic reflections. An original decorative object, flamboyant and bright. A unique and rare piece.
  • Diurnal Butterfly in Victorian Box

    €230.00
    This beautiful butterfly diurnal from Madagascar URANIA RIPHEUS is presented in a brass box Victorian inspiration.
    An original decorative object, flamboyant and bright.
    A unique piece.
    The greatest care is taken to its packaging and protection for your delivery.
  • 11 Black & White Butterflies in Capsule Glass

    €1,380.00
    11 Black butterflies spotted with white ANTENOR in a brass globe globe.
    This globule globe worked brass adds to the whole a touch of decoration very "mid-century".
    The Antenor butterfly is a very large butterfly with large tails with a wingspan of 120 mm to 140 mm, black color spotted with white. It is present in Madagascar, only in the south and the west of the country... 
  • 8 Blue Butterflies Under Round Globe

    €1,440.00
    8 Morphos from South America under round globe; The incredible metallic highlights of Morpho didius, Morpho sulkowski and Morpho deidamia are perfectly natural, without varnish or treatment. Nature remains impossible to beat!
  • 17 Butterflies Under Glass With Brass Base

    €1,200.00
    Anaea Nassus is the most beautiful subspecies of the 87 of the genus Anaeini! They live in the neotropical region, especially in the Amazon. It is a winged butterfly shaped leaves. The underside of their wings strongly resemble dead leaves, tree bark or rocks on which they settle. They can be seen when they drink the mineralized water from the wet soil, and on the banks of the river.
  • 10 Butterflies URANIA RIPHEUS in Capsule Glass

    €1,470.00
    10 URANIA RIPHEUS butterflies in globe capsule.
    This beautiful butterfly diurnal comes from Madagascar. It is endemic to this island and its caterpillar, yellow with long black hairs, is toxic.
    Because it feeds only on a family of lianas whose sap is toxic.
    This butterfly has incredible metallic colors and many "tails" lighter.
  • Upper Amethyste Geode Brazil

    €1,100.00
    This deep amethyst from Brazil is actually the upper part of a geode found in its Basalt matrix.
    Very often, by trying to extract it from the mass of volcanic lava where it "grew up", miners break this huge geode. This time, no repair, just the upper part, which shows all the contrast of the purple crystals with the Basalt matrix. 
    Incredible beauty and strength.
    Amethyst is one of the best known minerals on our planet. It is surely the most appreciated for more than 5000 years. This precious stone is part of the family of purple quartz with an intensity which varies according to the quantity of iron and manganese present inside and according to its provenance around the world. The best known come from Brazil but the purest like this one from Uruguay.
    This collectible Amethyst  is a unique piece of exceptional quality.
    Magnificent deep purple color.
    A magnificent unique piece both decorative and with natural powers!
    Indeed, the amethyst symbolizes strength and wisdom. Source of balance and serenity, the Amethyst calms all our anxieties and soothes our anger. This mineral also strengthens our common sense, increases our capacity for meditation. It helps us cleanse the mind and chases obsessive thoughts.
  • Slice of Red Jasper Green Border 2.5kg

    €1,680.40
    This brightly colored mineral comes from Brazil. This is Jasper, a sedimentary rock that contains over 90% silica, and depending on its other components, it can take on virtually any shade. This slice of red jasper comes from a pocket very loaded with iron oxide.Native Americans consider this stone to be the symbol of the blood of the earth. 
  • Quartz Geode Cases - Gold - Set of 2

    €340.00
    Set of 2 Boxes of Quartz Crystals - Gold. Boxes of crystals and golden quartz points made by a chemical process by electrolysis. A qualitative chemical process that does not deteriorate over time. Gems just to dream and dazzle the eyes!
  • 2 sets of Quartz Geodes - Iridescent

    €150.00
    Boxes of iridescent blue quartz geodes. Gems just to dream and dazzle the eyes!

    Set consisting of 12 to 15 stones:

    - 1 box of stones between 3 and 5 cm (600g)

    - 1 box of stones between 6 and 8 cm (700g)
  • Block of Natural Selenite H 63cm

    €690.00

    Nice block of unpolished natural Selenite. H 63cm. Selenite is a variant of fibrous gypsum located in the energy line of the Moonstone. It is characterized by a complexion that goes from translucent to crystalline and presents a variety of shades like the colors of the rainbow.

  • Coral in White Resin H51cm

    €420.00
    Beautiful reproduction of a coral in midnight blue resin on a base. H 30x27x33 cm. Our collection of synthetic material corals is handcrafted by hand, reproducing identically the texture of these living specimens, most of which are now protected.
  • Gorgon in Vermillon Red Resin - Repro

    €170.01
    Reproduction of a Gorgon in red Vermillo resin on a black base in the Napoleon III style. The Red Gorgonians line the rocky drop-offs between 20 and 100 meters deep. It is necessary to use a flashlight to appreciate their brightness, because at this depth, the red appears dark blue.
  • Set of 2 Quartz Geode Cases - Salmon

    €150.00
    Box of geodes of salmon pink quartz. 
    Gems just to make you dream and blow your mind away!
  • Montipora Coral, CITES certified

    €924.00

    This Montipora coral has a shape typical of its species: it looks like a flower. This coral has grown sheltered from strong waves, and underwater, only the border of these delicate petals is bright pink. This Pacific coral is accompanied by its CITES certificate, since it is, of course, perfectly legal.

  • Tridacna Gigas Clam, Reproduction 55cm

    €340.01
    Large clam Tridacna Gigas, a very beautiful reproduction. The Tridacna Gigas or giant clam is the largest known bivalve mollusk. The main remarkable feature of this species is its size, capable in some cases of containing a human being.
  • Green Cracked Ceramic Egg

    €180.00

    Reproduction of a 19th century cracked ceramic egg, mounted on a blackened wooden base in the Napoleon III style. Very nice effect, partly due to its unusual size!



  • Gorgonian Reproduction Golden Version

    €230.00
    Gorgonians, sometimes called horn corals or bark corals, number around 1,200 species that are found in all tropical and subtropical seas. Here a very beautiful reproduction in synthetic material in a golden version. Fan-shaped, often brightly colored (red, yellow, purple), their skeleton is made up of a soft and hard substance, gorgonin.

  • 2 Boxes of Blue Quartz Geodes

    €150.00
    Boxes of iridescent blue quartz geodes. Gems just to dream and dazzle the eyes!

    Set consisting of 12 to 15 stones:

    - 1 box of stones between 3 and 5 cm (600g)

    - 1 box of stones between 6 and 8 cm (700g)
  • Gorgon in Red Vermillo Resin - Repro

    €170.01
    Very nice reproduction of Gorgon in imperial red synthetic material! The foot is made of turned wood with a black Napoleon III patina. The Red Gorgonians line the rocky drop-offs between 20 and 100 meters deep. It is necessary to use a flashlight to appreciate their brightness, because at this depth, the red appears dark blue.
  • Black Gorgonian Reproduction on Aged Feet

    €180.00
    Reproduction of a gorgon on foot turned black in the style of Napoleon III. Gorgonians, sometimes called horn corals or bark corals, number around 1,200 species that are found in all tropical and subtropical seas. Here a very beautiful reproduction in synthetic material in a golden version.
    Reproduction of a black gorgon made in resin on a turned foot in aged wood in the Napoleon III style.
    Gorgonians, sometimes called horny corals or bark corals, number around 1,200 species that are found in all tropical and subtropical seas.
    Here a very beautiful reproduction in synthetic material in a golden version.
    Fan-shaped, often brightly colored (red, yellow, purple), their skeleton is made of a soft, hard substance, gorgonin.
    Like other corals, gorgonians are usually attached to hard substrates, but some species can be found on sandy or muddy bottoms.
    A very beautiful decorative object.
  • Rock Crystal Obelisk Figurine H59cm

    €360.00

    This figurine is a fantastic object, a remarkable decorative element that attracts attention in a room. Each piece is completely unique due to its sought-after artistic creation. It is a rock crystal obelisk composed of a reproduction of a painted brass turtle shell mounted on a polished brass rod set with natural stones

  • 2 Boxes of Fuchsia Quartz Geodes

    €150.00
    Boxes of fuchsia quartz geodes. Gems just to dream and dazzle the eyes!
    Set consisting of 12 to 15 stones:
    - 1 box of stones between 3 and 5 cm (600g)
    - 1 box of stones between 6 and 8 cm (700g)
  • Papou Necklace on Base H82cm

    €280.00
    Beautiful decorative necklace made with shells, pearls and feathers. Delivered with its black metal foot, this superb ethnic and tribal necklace will bring a touch of adventure and discovery to your interior. This necklace is handcrafted in Papua.
  • Orange Butterflies Naturalist Square Globe

    €720.00
    Superb square naturalistic globe with orange butterflies on a branch of Salix. Packaging specifically strengthened and adapted to the shipment.
  • Obelisk, Crystal Base, Bronze Horse, Stones and...

    €820.00
    Magnificent obelisk composed of a quadrangular base in hand-cut crystal, a bronze horse, a gold-colored chromed metal rod adorned with superimposed natural stones ending with a beautiful lacquered gorgon branch painted in red.
    An extraordinary decorative object of great beauty
    Dimensions: H71x39x8cm
  • Oval Globe Orange Butterflies

    €660.00
    Superb oval naturalistic globe with orange butterflies on a branch of black Salix.
    Packaging specifically strengthened and adapted to the shipment.
  • XXL Globe of Blue Morpho Butterflies

    €1,440.00

    Superb naturalist globe comprising a gigantic cloud of blue "Morpho" butterflies placed on branches of Diospyros and under an XXL glass globe.

    A contemporary version of an entomologist's collection. 

    Packaging specifically reinforced and suitable for shipment.

  • copy of Sitting Rabbit Statue, Made in Ceramic...

    €700.00
    Beautiful set of unusual decorative objects representing 3 globes on feet. An original decorative touch for your coffee table, on shelves and other surfaces that require a touch of originality.
  • White Standing Globes H50, 42, 34cm, Set of 3

    €856.00
    Beautiful set of unusual decorative objects representing 3 globes on feet. An original decorative touch for your coffee table, on shelves and other surfaces that require a touch of originality.
  • Naturalistic Globes Mix of Butterflies, Set of 3

    €460.01
    Nice set of three naturalistic globes featuring a mix of butterflies on a branch of white Salix, dried flower and moss. Round wooden base with black finish in the old Napoleon III style.

  • 13 Blue Butterflies under Brass Globe

    €840.00

    These 13 blue butterflies come from the rainforests at the base of the Andes in Peru. What they all have in common is this mixture of black velvet and shades of blue on their wings. They are members of the Nymphalidae family. Among them, the Naeocles Jucunda live in the canopy of these forests, others like the Panacea Prola like to lounge on the banks of rivers, even in light rain. This Peruvian cocktail is presented under a round globe with a brass base.

  • Block of Polish Malachite from Congo

    €460.00
    This block of malachite on its mini base comes from the Congo, from the province of Katanga.
    It has been polished to reveal the multitude of shades of green it contains.
    Since ancient times, malachite has been used as a pigment in paint for its light and luminous blue-green tones, especially in the painting of icons.
    Pline quotes it for the first time in AD 77. JC.
  • Sea Stars in Family Under Glass.

    €510.00

    A family whose members are very different: from the sunflower starfish (Pycnopodia helianthoides) of Alaska with 24 arms, to the very fine tiger-legged brittlestar (Ophiolepis superba) of the Red Sea, or the one whose hardly the star shape: a cushion starfish: Culcita Novaeguineae which lives in the coral reefs of Indonesia, where it can swallow prey larger than its mouth -like a sea urchin- by "devaginating" its stomach (=en taking it out of its body through its mouth) in order to digest its prey outside, then to re-ingest its stomach in full digestion... Very nice family reunions in perspective!

  • Nautilus Display H38cm

    €420.00

    The Nautilus showcase

    This showcase is a remarkable decorative element that will attract attention in a room.

    A superb Nautilus shell (or Nautile in French) is placed on natural quartz and on a long black metal rod and presented in a glass and metal structure display case.

    Dimensions of the showcase: H38 x 16 X 16cm

    This unique decorative object will bring a crazy elegance to any interior.

    Each showcase is unique because the shell will be different each time as well as the quartz.

    An amazing and remarkable beautiful piece of handcrafted decoration!

  • Purple Cricket Globe - H46cm

    €360.00

    If you come across this very large cricket in the forest of French Guiana, you will be surprised when it jumps.

    This Titanacris Albipes has magnificent purple wings when soaring over long distances.

    Beautifully presented in a turned wood display.

    This large specimen is a female.

    Width (cm): 28.50

    Height (cm): 46.20

    Depth (cm): 11.50