Herwig Simons
  • 17th. century Sciccor
  • 17th. century Sciccor
  • 17th. century Sciccor
  • 17th. century Sciccor
17th. century Sciccor


A very fine and rare 17th century steel scissor . In the 17th century , certain scissors were crafted to serve dual purposes and were designed as elaborate and functional tools. These scissors, when closed, would resemble a dagger, and they were often embellished with intricate decorations, including handles were decorated with materials like horn or ivory , sometimes accented with metal inlays or engravings. Height 44 cm.

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Herwig Simons
Address:
Watteeustraat 27 ,
1000 Brussel
Region: Antwerpen
Country: Belgium
Tel.: +32 (0)475 467546
E-mail: Info@herwigsimons.be
Website: www.herwigsimons.be
18th. century Heart shape Padlock

18th. century Heart shape Padlock

An iron Padlock from the 18th. century in the shape of a heart, originating from northern Italy , is a remarkable artifact.
These Padlocks were handmade , showcasing craftsmanship and attention to detail. The use of the heart shape may symbolize love or protection, a theme also found in other forms of art and objects from that period .
The original key enhances the historical and collectible value of this item.
Such antique padlocks are rare and can be found in museums or private collections. 23cm. Height
Neapolitan Santo Figure

Neapolitan Santo Figure

A Neapolitan Santo figure is a religious artwork originated from Naples, often made in the form of saints or other religious characters . 
These specific figures became popular in the 18th. and 19th. century and are often made of wood , with the face , hand and feet polychromed ( painted in multiple colors) , creating a realistic effect.
The addition of glass eyes enchances this realism , giving the figure an intense , almost lifelike expression .
These figures were often used in home chapels or for processions .Height 41 cm.

 
Mannequin - Lay Figure

Mannequin - Lay Figure

Very fine quality French wooden articulated Lay-figure or Artist model with a beautiful face and dark brown smoot patina .
Late 18th. century . 75 cm. Height
17th. century Sciccor

17th. century Sciccor

A very fine and rare 17th century steel scissor .
In the 17th century , certain scissors were crafted to serve dual purposes and were designed as elaborate and functional tools. These scissors, when closed, would resemble a dagger, and they were often embellished with intricate decorations, including handles were decorated with materials like horn or ivory , sometimes accented with metal inlays or engravings. Height 44 cm.
Bronze sculpture of Emperor Augustus of Prima Porta

Bronze sculpture of Emperor Augustus of Prima Porta

Very fine and impresive Grand Tour bronze of Emperor Augustus Caesar.
Comes on a round marble base and is signed by the foundry Röhrich of Rome .
After the Roman marble sculpture that was found in the ruins of the villa of Livia, Augustus's wife , at Prima Porta and is now at the Vatican Museum in Rome .

Hight 110 cm.
Pair of Grand Tour Obelisks

Pair of Grand Tour Obelisks

Fine pair of mid 19th. century Grand Tour models of the Lateran and Flaminio Obelisks in Rome . Incised with hygroglyphs to all four sides and individual front dedications "OBELISCVS LATERANENSIS" and "OBELISCVS FLAMINIVS" .
In very good condition .
The Lateran Obelisk can found now at the Piazza Giovanni in Laterno .
The Flamino obelisk is at the Piazza del Popolo . Hight 41 cm.

 
Lay Figure - Artist Mannequin

Lay Figure - Artist Mannequin

A fine Art Deco period wooden articulated artist model , 50 cm. H.
Wooden Staircase Model

Wooden Staircase Model

Staircase models were made in the 19th. century by pupils or masters of the Compagnonnage guild in France . H. 77 cm , Base 52 x 43 cm
Model of a Colimaçon staircase in iron

Model of a Colimaçon staircase in iron

A rare 19th. century model of a Colimaçon staircase in iron. Rusty patina. H. 40 cm
Fine 17th. century German turned ivory mortar with pestle

Fine 17th. century German turned ivory mortar with pestle

Superb 17th. century German , probably Nurenberg Apothecary ivory turned mortar and pestle. Very elegant shape ,nice patina and in very good condition. H. 21,5 cm Cites nr. FR230900343-K

 
Neapolitan articulated wooden polychromed Mannequin

Neapolitan articulated wooden polychromed Mannequin

A rare and very beautiful Neapolitan articulated Mannequin or Lay Figure. Fine androgen face , set with glass eyes . H. 55 cm
Neapolitan Baby Jesus

Neapolitan Baby Jesus

A Neapolitan wooden polychrome sculpture of the baby Jesus with glass eyes. Second half 18th. century . H. 59 cm