{"title":"One-off \u0026 Unusual Finds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUncover one-of-a-kind French antique treasures, each piece chosen for its rarity, charm, and story. These unusual finds bring individuality and a sense of quiet intrigue to any thoughtfully curated home. More treasures coming soon!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"l-imitation-de-jesus-christ-tooled-leather-french-prayer-book-dijon-c-1870","title":"L’Imitation de Jésus-Christ, Tooled Leather French Prayer Book, Dijon c.1870","description":"A beautifully bound small French devotional edition of L'Imitation de Jésus-Christ, one of the most widely read Christian texts of the nineteenth century, presented here in tooled leather with gilt edges and colour illustrations. Its fine scale and rich materials make it especially attractive as both devotional object and decorative antique book. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 10 × 7 × 2 cm (3.9 × 2.8 × 0.8 in). \u003cbr\u003e Condition: split to front binding, otherwise good antique condition. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Shipping offer: One shipping charge covers your first item, and additional eligible pieces travel in the same parcel at no extra cost worldwide. Etsy orders ship at a flat €49.80 worldwide, while website orders ship at the equivalent flat rate of US$59.","brand":"Brocanteuse Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53236734067031,"sku":"MPBK002","price":64.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/2081\/1095\/files\/il_fullxfull.7921703173_pllh.jpg?v=1777649372"},{"product_id":"primitive-french-oak-screw-form-plant-stand-or-plinth-c-1890","title":"Primitive French Oak Wine Press Screw-form Plant Stand or Plinth, c.1890","description":"Primitive French Oak Screw-Form Plant Stand or Plinth, made from a c.1890 wine press in the late 19th \/ early 20th century. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e This fabulous piece is made in solid oak, formed form a hand-carved screw from an old wine press as the central column. The rough hand-worked finish and simple construction give it strong rustic presence, while the rough-hewn spiral support adds texture and sculptural movement to any space. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Use as a practical domestic stand \/  small end table, or as a pedestal for ceramics, sculpture, plants, or stacked books. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Diameter 20 cm (7.9 in), height 45 cm (17.7 in). \u003cbr\u003e Condition: light wear consistent with age, some splits to the wine press screw (possibly why it was retired from use). \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Shipping offer: One shipping charge covers your first item, and additional eligible pieces travel in the same parcel at no extra cost worldwide (excluding oversized furniture groupings). Etsy orders ship at a flat €49.80 worldwide, while website orders ship at the equivalent flat rate of US$59. Delivery within France and much of Europe remains free via relay point services or postal delivery where available.","brand":"Brocanteuse Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53245925556567,"sku":"MPF002","price":228.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/2081\/1095\/files\/il_fullxfull.7921826253_1kmi_96551de7-5756-4bb4-9cb2-8db34479e462.jpg?v=1776798354"},{"product_id":"antique-french-oak-washboard-with-paddle-and-kneeling-stool-c-1920","title":"Antique French Oak Washboard with Paddle and Kneeling Stool, c.1920","description":"A rare early twentieth-century French domestic washing set in solid oak, comprising a traditional washboard, washing paddle, and kneeling stool. Sets of this kind were used before widespread mechanised laundry, allowing linens to be scrubbed by hand at low basins or outdoor wash stations. The survival of all three elements together gives this piece strong decorative and documentary interest. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e The sculptural simplicity of the forms makes it especially attractive in a laundry room, bathroom, country kitchen, or as a rustic decorative grouping against a wall. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Length 62 cm (24.4 in), height 45 cm (17.7 in), width 30 cm (11.8 in). \u003cbr\u003e Condition: wear, surface patina, and age-related marks consistent with long domestic use. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Shipping offer: One shipping charge covers your first item, and additional eligible pieces travel in the same parcel at no extra cost worldwide (excluding large dinner services and oversized sets). Etsy orders ship at a flat €49.80 worldwide, while website orders ship at the equivalent flat rate of US$59. Delivery within France and much of Europe remains free via relay point services or postal delivery where available. Any shipping overcharge is always refunded where applicable.","brand":"Brocanteuse Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53245926375767,"sku":"MPF001","price":540.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/2081\/1095\/files\/il_fullxfull.7921845783_e91j_f52e55b4-7791-4aa9-9151-a66035668c0b.jpg?v=1777649471"},{"product_id":"nouveau-manuel-des-fleurs-emblematiques-french-illustrated-book-19th-century","title":"Nouveau Manuel des Fleurs Emblématiques, French Illustrated Book, 19th Century","description":"A charming nineteenth-century French red-bound volume titled 'Nouveau Manuel des Fleurs Emblématiques', printed in Bar-sur-Seine. Books of this kind were part of the enduring language-of-flowers tradition, in which each bloom carried symbolic meaning in social exchange, gift giving, and courtship. The fold-out lithographic frontispiece adds particular decorative appeal. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e A beautiful object for display in interiors, flat lays, or decorative library groupings. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 14 × 9.5 × 2.25 cm (5.5 × 3.7 × 0.9 in). \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Condition: scratches to cover, foxing and yellowing throughout. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Shipping offer: One shipping charge covers your first item, and additional eligible pieces travel in the same parcel at no extra cost worldwide. Etsy orders ship at a flat €49.80 worldwide, while website orders ship at the equivalent flat rate of US$59.","brand":"Brocanteuse Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53245967925591,"sku":"MPBK003","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/2081\/1095\/files\/il_fullxfull.7921689935_kghj_db72ae84-ae89-4094-9cd9-441b63aaecef.jpg?v=1777650532"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-limoges-white-porcelain-lidded-hotplate-soupiere-serving-dish-c-1910-france","title":"Rare antique Limoges white porcelain lidded hotplate soupiere \/ serving dish, c. 1910, France","description":"A rare and elegant antique white Limoges porcelain French soupiere \/ soup tureen with lid and a bain-marie section to keep dishes warm.  \u003cbr\u003e With a refined in form and the beautifully integrated lower bain marie section, it is ideal as a serving piece which will keep dishes warm, or for decorative use as a centerpiece. Its restrained white porcelain makes it easy to layer into both formal and contemporary interiors. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e * Maker: Limoges \u003cbr\u003e * Origin: France \u003cbr\u003e * Date: c.1910 \u003cbr\u003e * Material: Porcelain \u003cbr\u003e * Dimensions: 10\" wide x 7\" high x 8\" diameter \u003cbr\u003e * Condition: Excellent antique condition. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Feel free to ask any questions! :) \u003cbr\u003e __________________________ \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Notes on shipping -  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Shipping offer: One shipping charge covers your first item, and additional eligible pieces travel in the same parcel at no extra cost worldwide (excluding large dinner services and oversized sets). Etsy orders ship at a flat €49.80 worldwide, while website orders ship at the equivalent flat rate of US$59. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e I always shop around to ensure the best possible packaging and shipping solution for you. Rest assured I will be using all my skills as a former art gallery owner to ensure that this treasure makes its way safely to your home. I have shipped literally hundreds of fragile items to every continent over the past 20 years. Your shipment will be fully insured against loss and damage in transit so you can buy with confidence.","brand":"Brocanteuse Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53246122918231,"sku":"KB0026","price":224.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/2081\/1095\/files\/il_fullxfull.7858819696_9c3l.jpg?v=1777649861"},{"product_id":"antique-japonisme-warming-plate-hand-painted-birds-james-dixon-sons","title":"Antique Japonisme Warming Plate: Hand-Painted Birds, James Dixon \u0026 Sons","description":"A lovely hand painted Staffordshire heating plate, featuring a gorgeous spring time design of two birds in flight and bamboo leaves. With its charming hand applied polychrome glazes this lovely plate evokes the best of Japonisme of the 1920s Art Deco period.   \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e This is known as an 'assiette chaffante' in French, intended to be filled with hot water to keep food hot, possibly intended to feed babies or very young children. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Marked for James Dixon  \u0026amp; Sons Sheffield  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e The color is rendered by hand over a black transfer outline. Glaze pooling and washes adding to the depth and interest.  A lovely example of intricate transferware augmented by skilled hand painting. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e In very good antique condition - no chips or cracks, but signs of use in scratches, glaze scrapes, wear to the inner and outer rims. Gentle overall discoloration of the glaze, light all-over crazing - displays very well and remains suitable for use or display. Note that the cap of the spigot is set fast in place and cannot be unscrewed by hand, it might be possible using some tools and a bit of force! Perfect for the plate rack, or for your next tea party! \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 26.5cm diameter (29.5 including the water spigot) x 3.7cm high \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e A beautiful antique plate to display, use and enjoy! \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Feel free to ask any questions :) \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e __________________________ \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Notes on shipping - \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e I am very happy to combine shipping so please get in touch if you like multiple items in my store. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e FREE SHIPPING VIA MONDIAL RELAY to a relay point of your choosing within Metropolitan France. If you would like door-to-door shipping, please upgrade your delivery options to La Poste Collisimo. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e I will always refund shipping overages. Etsy shipping charges are not always accurate to every destination - please enquire if you would like an exact quote for fully-insured shipping to your destination. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e I always shop around to ensure the best possible packaging and shipping solution for you. Rest assured I will be using all my skills as a former art gallery owner to ensure that this treasure makes its way safely to your home. I have shipped literally hundreds of fragile items to every continent over the past 20 years. Your shipment will be fully insured against loss and damage in transit so you can buy with confidence.","brand":"Brocanteuse Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53248692060503,"sku":"5049653541","price":121.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/2081\/1095\/files\/il_fullxfull.6880065252_c6p0.jpg?v=1777649919"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/2081\/1095\/collections\/20240920_175732.jpg?v=1775259989","url":"https:\/\/brocanteuse-vintage.com\/collections\/one-off-unusual-finds.oembed","provider":"Brocanteuse Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}