Objects of Curiosities and Naturalia

Entomologist box on foot with a collection of 9 seahorses.

An object of curiosities in the apothecary collection object style of the late nineteenth century.

Wooden frame turned blackened in the Napoleon III style.

Globe Naturaliste Oval Blue Butterflies

Flight of blue butterflies delicately presented on branches of white Diospyros and protected by an elegant bridal globe. This reminds us of the naturalist showcases that adorned the galleries of Natural History museums in the 19th century. Each globe is a unique and original creation, handmade by our craftsmen in our workshops.

Albien block of ammonites - 13.6kg. A magnificent unique piece! This block of Ammonites is a real photo of a seabed over 100 million years old! We find there the diversity of ammonites living in the Lower Cretaceous.

A giant burning flame shape with an incredible red color : a rare gorgonian from the Sulawesi islands (of the Leptogorgia family).

On a black oak base, only a few pieces of that size are available. 

L 45cm x 30cm x H 110cm

Egg with cameos, carved stone. This magnificent stone egg (soapstone) was created by reusing the famous technique of engraving of Neapolitan nacre, we created this stone egg (soapstone). True lace work with vegetable and cameo motif. Very Neapolitan. Foot in solid brass, 2 other forms exist.

Red Mediterranean Coral in Reliquary.
Branch of red Mediterranean coral mounted in a reliquary with a brass base. It is the hardest coral, and it has been used in jewelry since the Romans.

Small reproduction of turtle shell "Eretmochelys Imbricata". This is a turtle you may have heard of as a hawksbill turtle. It is one of eight current species of marine turtles and is the only one of the genus Eretmochelys. Its range is almost global since it is found in all oceans.

Set of fine jewelry boxes in Napoleon III style.

To be noted: the glass is bevelled on each face of the jewelry boxes and the carved, gilded and aged old-fashioned metal.

Very beautiful actual handcrafted work.

Sold with upholstered cushions but without decoration accessories.

White Coral Branch on Brass Base.

This type of branch coral, from its Latin name Acropora Florida, is a reef builder.

It lines the underwater cliffs of the Solomon Islands archipelago. This coral comes with its own CITES number (Washington convention).

Fashion Showcase "Variations of cuffs" - 4 cuffs of old shirts of the years 1900 on display.

A refined and original decorative element for home or a shop.

Reproduction of a coral "montipora" of the lagoons of oceania. Coral is indeed an animal of the branch of the Cnidarians. Corals generally live in colonies of individuals called "polyps" which are "superorganisms". Each polyp secretes its own exoskeleton; Depending on the species, this exoskeleton is hard or soft.

Reproduction of a coral of the lagoons of Oceania on a old wood antique turned pedestal, Napoleon III style. Coral is indeed an animal of the branch of the Cnidarians. Corals generally live in colonies of individuals called "polyps" which are "superorganisms". Each polyp secretes its own exoskeleton; Depending on the species, this exoskeleton is hard or soft.

Flight of orange butterflies delicately presented on branches of white Diospyros and protected by an elegant bridal globe. This reminds us of the naturalist showcases that adorned the galleries of Natural History museums in the 19th century.

Packaging specifically strengthened and adapted to the shipment.

Set of 3 spherical glass globes featuring a collection of colorful butterflies; sublimated version of an entomology collection box.

Last pieces available.

Packaging specifically strengthened and adapted to the shipment.

A collection of butterflies * presented in a "naturalistic" way and assembled by craftsmen in our workshops in 3 round retro frames.

(* butterflies are not always the same, they vary according to the seasons and arrivals)

Brushed metal display and base.

Crazy elegance for these three unusual displays.

Remarkable colors and harmony for these curiosities.

Globe Still Life with phosphorescent blue butterflies.

This Memento Mori-like skull, on which magnificent "Morpho" butterflies have landed, is presented under a Napoleon III style glass globe.

A unique work of art, presented on a turned wooden stand, to remind us of the fragile and ephemeral beauty of life.

Vanitas with blue butterflies Morpho Didius. Resin skull reproduction.

An unusual decorative object for your cabinet of curiosities.

A beautiful craftsmanship.

Caesar's Golden Crown of Laurels on pedestal.

Reissue of an old early 19th-century inspired glass jewelry box. Cushion aged to perfection, an obsolete effect guaranteed!

A pretty romantic, elegant and refined jewelry box.

Reissue of an old square glass jewelry box inspired by the early 19th century. Cushion aged to perfection, an obsolete effect guaranteed!

A pretty romantic, elegant and refined jewelry box.

Dimensions: H 23 x 22 x 22 cm

Superb butterfly Morpho Didius of South America (Venezuela). Displayed in a double side beveled glass box, thus, both sides of this beautifull butterfly can be observed. These butterflies amaze by the metallic colors of their wings witch naturally reflect the light. The reverse side imitates birds eyes, intending to frighten the predators, smart!