French sewing ribbon in its original turn of the century packet. I dare not take it out to measure. I assume there is two or three yards. Though I bought it not to use the ribbon... it was the packaging that sold me.
SOLD.
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January 31, 2010
French Charity Medal
I found this today at a local brocante. A charity medal double faced with a wreath of the back; The Red, blue and white original ribbon stands for the colors of the French flag.
SOLD
Sacred Heart Locket
Sacred Heart turn of the century locket. Inside the locket are metal pages and on some of them there are religious images.
SOLD
French Antique Engraving in Round Frame
A small round gilded frame with an engraving (painting?). The back side is shown because I find that interesting too. Early nineteen century. (four inches wide)
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Turn of the Century Angel Pendant
Turn of the century angel pendant. Made of metal, over two inches long.
SOLD
Silver Locket Souvenir
19th century silver locket purse with small postcards inside. Hard to find and harder to let go!
Adorable. Perfect condition.
SOLD
Silver Cross Medal with Blue Ribbon...SOLD
French antique silver cross medal with the original blue ribbon.
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French Antique Brass Angel Hook
This brass angel hook is two inches long. Small, but strong enough to hold a purse or coat or neckaces or a decorative basket of frame.
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Antique French Crown
Antique French crown for a statue of the Virgin Mary. These statues are very hard to find. Very collectible and highly reproduced. If you are hoping to have a true antique crown this is it. There are no jewels in this one, but it is a gem.
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Vintage French Feves
Vintage French feve for the gateau des rois "King's Cake". Set of three feves: A Prince, the Queen and the King.
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Silver Pill Box
The hands of friendship adorn this 19th century silver pill box.
SOLD
French Antique Monogrammed Napkins...SOLD
Set of six, grey tinted linen, French antique monogrammed napkins.
J.L. Joyful Living!
SOLD
French Antique Oval Locket
19th century, large (three inches long) double faced,oval locket. With the worn patine look that I adore! Note the small daisy on the latch above.
sold
French Antique Lourdes Medal
French antique religious medal from Lourdes.
SOLD
Roll of Antique French Lace
Cream colored handmade antique French lace. 2 1/2 inches wide and over two yards long.
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Antique French Lace
Over two yards of handmade French antique lace. Unusually wide (over five inches) perfectly created and pressed to perfection. Rose with stem motif. I cannot imagine why someone would want to cut it. I think I would drap it over a curtain rod and hang a crystal at the end.
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French Token-Jeton
Set of three French turn of the century game tokens (Jeton in French) in tin. The tokens are five franc pieces.
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Two French Antique Religious Medals
A set of two antique religious medals.
Virgin and child,
and Our Lady of the Angels.
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Antique Glass Grape Beads...SOLD
French 19th century antique glass beads. Two clear glass leaves and varied shades of amethyst colored tear drop beads forming a bunch of grapes. Though they can be used differently.
SOLD
January 30, 2010
Rare Stamp Collection Booklet
Rare, French antique, pocket size stamp collection booklet. The gold metal clasp has charming detail. The cover is pressed leather with a G.D. monogram. The booklet has six double sided pages with places for 12 stamps per page to rest. (Void of stamps)
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Spools of Gold and Silver Antique Thread
French antique thread (Two wooden spools of Gold, and one of Silver)
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French Antique Silver Leaf Bead
French antique silver leaf bead. Unusual and charming.
Less than an inch long.
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All for One Antique Medal
French antique All for One medal (Un pour Tous) with original stripped ribbon. At the base of the medal is the handshake of friendship.
Sold
French Antique Provencal Pottery...SOLD
French Provencal creamer. This hard to find terre cuite, hand painted creamer is dated between 1850 and 1880. Chocolate brown with typical provencal green interior.
SOLD.
French Tape Measure..SOLD
A worn turn of the century leather tape measure, with a hand tagged measure tape. The case has a metal tap with Paris on it.
sold
Three French Coins
Three 1930 - 1940 French coin tokens.
SOLD
January 29, 2010
Silver Antique Ex Voto
French antique silver ex voto. Over five inches long. Decorative detail around the edge of the hand and loop. Hard to find antique piece.
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Antique Crystals....SOLD
French antique molded glass crystals. Scalloped edges, two inches long.
SOLD
French 1867 Pink Book
French antique 1867 leather book with gilded design.
Pocket size with a few engravings inside.
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1885 French Book
French 1885 leather hard bound book. Decorative on three sides, one side with gild. Titled: Tetes Sages and Tetes Folles, in English that is:
Wise Heads and Crazy Heads. I don't want to know what category I fall under!
Pocketbook size.
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French Button
Lovely, turn of the century, burning torch, metal button.
SOLD
French Antique Holy Medals SOLD
French holy medals. Turn of the century most are double faced.
SOLD
Frenh Antique Monogram Napkins....SOLD
French 19th century, monogrammed, large, cotton damask napkins. That alone is a mouthful to say!
These napkins are a classic French home staple. The wash easily (cold water) and look stunning on a dining room table. They can be transformed into pillows: they are that large.
SOLD
French Anjou Holy Medal
French Holy medal from Anjou. Worn on communion day or other special Christian celebrations. The medal is 19th century and has a pin on the back.
sold
French Vintage Stationary
French vintage (1920s) stationary, pale lavender. 24 envelopes, 24 letters and some note cards.
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French Vintage Bobby Pins
French vintage bobby pins with the original box.
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A Pair of French Frames
A pair of French turn of the century, metal, pocket size frames.
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Jetons: Game Tokens
Set of five French vintage tin game tokens. Can be pierced to use in jewelry.
SOLD
January 26, 2010
French Jewelry Charm
French antique element for jewelry making. Over an inch in size and made of metal. A crown, a lion and a unicorn guard a shield.
SOLD.
French Communion Wreath...SOLD
French turn of the century first communion wreath.
SOLD.
French Antique Ring Box
19th century, French antique ring box. Green leather exterior.
SOLD.
Small Statuette Prayer Token
Very small pocket prayer token. Turn of the century statuette of Virgin and Child in a small holder. It could be used as a piece for jewelry making.
20 euro ($28) international postage included.
Pink Stripe Candy Bags
New French pink stripe candy bags. These classic bags are used by most candy vendors in France. Sweet bags for Valentine as well.
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Chalk board Heart
Turn of the century chalk board heart with its original box. The toy heart game is called:
"Deliver My Heart." Or it could be a very different type of Valentine.
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French Antique Bride's Wreath
French turn of the century bride's wreath.
Sold.
A Child's Soup Tureen
French antique children's toys are highly collectible and hard to find in pristine condition. Maybe the soup tureen reminded them of Turnip soup, and that is why it is in perfect condition? Nineteen century child's soup tureen. Part of a child's play dish set. Porcelain of Paris one of a kind piece.
SOLD.
French Antique Communion Wreath
French antique, 19th century, first communion child's wreath.
sold.
French Antique Espresso Cups
A pair of French Antique 19th century, lavender transfer-ware espresso cups. The transfer-ware design in inside the rim of the cups, and at the base too. Rare design. Paper thin translunce porcelain.
SOLD
Bonjour
- Welcome to Tongue in Cheek Antiques. Each and every weekend many brocantes (antique markets) take place in France. In the twenty some years that I have lived here I have gone to more brocantes than my cupboards can bear to hold. Hence Tongue in Cheek Antiques was created. The items on this blog are old. They might not be in perfect condition. Antiques vary in size, color, shape, no two items are exactly alike. The price listed on each item includes shipping anywhere in the world. Returns or refunds are not accepted. If there is something from the French Brocante that you are looking for please let me know and I'll try to find it for you. All photos on this site belong to Corey Amaro. Do not reproduce without my permission. Copyright 2010
