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Miniature French Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
Miniature French cabinet, circa 1900. Top and bottom doors open.
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Early 1900s Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Wood

Lacquer Cabinet, Spa 1770, Chinoise
Located in Bamberg, DE
, such as this magnificent cabinet, primed on all sides in tortoiseshell, generously decorated in brocade
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Mid-18th Century Belgian Rococo Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Wood

1920s Grahams Gramophone in Cabinet
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Grahams Gramophone in Sheraton style mahogany cabinet, from the Algraphone Saon, Saville Row
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1920s English Sheraton Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Miniature Display or Jewellery Cabinet
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
A fine quality walnut miniature display cabinet with scrolling carved feet and bevelled glass doors
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19th Century British Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Billiard Snooker Pool Table Scoring Cabinet Marker Victorian, English, 1870
Located in Chilcompton, Radstock
A beautifully made mahogany combination scoring cabinet circa 1870 with facility to score Billiards
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Russian Icon in Display Cabinet
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
An 18th century Russian Icon with a carved gilt frame in a display cabinet. Dimensions - Icon
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18th Century Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Giltwood

Hamilton Cabinet Vintage Industrial Steel Printmaker s Workbench
By Hamilton
Located in Tulsa, OK
This Hamilton cabinet is a very rare vintage industrial steel printmaker's workbench. It is all
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Steel

George III Mahogany Miniature Mahogany Bureau Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A rare and superb quality George III miniature mahogany bureau cabinet, retaining the origianl
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Mahogany

English 19th Century Cabinet Maker s Model in Satinwood
Located in Toronto, ON
English 19th Century Cabinet Maker's model / miniature chest of drawers in Satinwood and mahogany
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19th Century English Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Satinwood, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Music Box in Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Santa Ana, CA
This 19th century music box within a beautiful rosewood cabinet is in working condition. It plays
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Early 20th Century English Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Metal

19th Century French Miniature Cabinet Armoire with Mirrored Door
Located in Antwerp, BE
French cabinetmakers display model armoire cabinet with (the original) mirrored door, circa 1860.  
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Wood

George III Silver Mounted Shell Cream Jug, circa 1780
Located in London, GB
displayed in a Gentleman's curiosity cabinet but in circa 1780 it was mounted with the silver feet and
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1780s English George III Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Silver

George III Silver Mounted Shell Cream Jug, circa 1780
Located in London, GB
displayed in a Gentleman's Curiosity Cabinet but in circa 1780 it was mounted with the silver feet and
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Silver

French Wooden Chalice Gilded Cabinet Door Featuring the Passover Lamb, 1700s
Located in Petaluma, CA
This wooden French 18th century Chalice gilded cabinet door featuring the pass over lamb at the
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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Wood

Taxidermy of Varan, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
and bifurcated tongue - like a snake – Taxidermy from 19th century, typical object for cabinet of
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19th Century French Other Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Exceptional Flemish Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Book , 1706
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
mounted by a goldsmith in GOA. This book may include a fine collection in a library, a cabinet of
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18th Century and Earlier Dutch Louis XIV Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Silver

The Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities by Rumphius - Engraving - 18th century
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Subject: Plate : Title engraving showing the Ambonian Cabinet of curiosities with scientists
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1740s Old Masters Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Nautilus Shell - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities Rumphius - Engraving - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Subject: Plate XVIII: Nautilus Tenuis, Schippertje (Nautilus Shell). Description: This engraved plate originates from: 'D'Amboinsche Rariteitkamer, behelzende eene beschryvinge van...
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1740s Old Masters Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Engraving, Etching

Bivalve Mollusks - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities by Rumphius - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Subject: Plate XLIII: Chama aspera, Bivalviae, Tweeschaligen. Chama circinata - Chama litterata oblonga, Letterschelpen - Chama pectinata - Lingua tigerina, Tijgerstong etc. (Jewel B...
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1740s Old Masters Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Engraving, Etching

Oyster Species - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities - Rumphius - Engraving - 18th c
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Subject: Plate XLVII: Ostreum, Oester. Ostreum cratium - O. Saxatile - O. placentiforme - O. plicatum - O. echinatum etc. (Oyster species. Bivalve Mollusks). Description: This engr...
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1740s Old Masters Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Horseshoe Crab - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities Rumphius - Engraving - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Subject: Plate XII: Cancer Perversus, Zeespin, Pijlstaart (Horseshoe Crab). Description: This engraved plate originates from: 'D'Amboinsche Rariteitkamer, behelzende eene beschryvi...
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1740s Old Masters Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Engraving, Etching

Trumpet snail - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities - Rumphius - Engraving - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Subject: Plate XXIX: Pseudo Purpura - Fusus brevis - Mitra Papalis - M. Episcopi - Turris Babylonica - Buccinum granulatum - B. undosum - Digitellus - Turricula - Buccinum spirale, T...
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1740s Old Masters Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Engraving, Etching

Cypraea snail - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities - Rumphius - Engraving - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Subject: Plate XXXIX: Porcellanae minores, Condaga. Cylindri, Rollen. Thoracium oculatum, Witoogjes - T. stellatum, Sterretjes - Dracaena, Draakenhoofjes - Nussatellana granulata, Ry...
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1740s Old Masters Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Engraving, Etching

Lobster from Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities - Rumphius - Engraving - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Subject: Plate III: Squilla Arenaria - Knyper (Lobster species). Description: This engraved plate originates from: 'D'Amboinsche Rariteitkamer, behelzende eene beschryvinge van all...
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1740s Old Masters Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Neptune or Poseidon - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities - Rumphius - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Subject: Plate: Emblematic allegorical text engraving showing the Greco / Roman god Neptune / Poseidon, angelic beings, sea monsters etc. Description: This engraved plate originate...
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1740s Old Masters Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Engraving, Etching

Nautilus Shell - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities Rumphius - Engraving - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Subject: Plate XVII: Nautilus Major, Coquille (Nautilus Shell). Description: This engraved plate originates from: 'D'Amboinsche Rariteitkamer, behelzende eene beschryvinge van alle...
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1740s Old Masters Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Vintage Doctor’s Beam Scale – 1930-1940
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
showcases the craftsmanship of the era. A rare and collectible decorative object, perfect for a cabinet of
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1920s French Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Title page - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities by Rumphius - Engraving - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Subject: Plate : Title page to this work showing an engraved emblem with a view of Ambon, Indonesia. Also depicted are a native man and woman and ships on the foreground. Descriptio...
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1740s Old Masters Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Engraving, Etching

Snail and Mollusks - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities by Rumphius - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Subject: Plate XXVI: Murex Ramosus, Getakte Kasketten - Murex Saxatilis - Murex Minor - Haustellum, Scheppertje - Tribulus, Spinnekop (Murex, Rock snail species - Gastropod Shells, M...
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1740s Old Masters Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Engraving, Etching

Portrait from Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities by Rumphius - Engraving - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Subject: Plate : Portrait of the author of this work; Georg Eberhard Rumphius. Description: This engraved plate originates from: 'D'Amboinsche Rariteitkamer, behelzende eene beschr...
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1740s Old Masters Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Engraving, Etching

Venus clams - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities by Rumphius - Engraving - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Subject: Plate XLVIII: Chamelea, Venusschelpen. (Chamelea, Venus Clams. Bivalve Mollusks). Description: This engraved plate originates from: 'D'Amboinsche Rariteitkamer, behelzende...
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1740s Old Masters Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Engraving, Etching

Jewel Boxes - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities by Rumphius - Engraving - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Subject: Plate XLII: Chama aspera, Bivalviae, Tweeschaligen. Chama sqammata, Nagelschelpen - Chama striata, Peerdevoetjes - Cartissae, Hertjes - Quadrans etc. (Jewel Boxes, Bivalve M...
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1740s Old Masters Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Engraving, Etching

Coconut Crab - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities by Rumphius - Engraving - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Subject: Plate IV: Cancer Crumenatus - Beurs Krabbe (Birgus Latro, Coconut Crab). Description: This engraved plate originates from: 'D'Amboinsche Rariteitkamer, behelzende eene bes...
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1740s Old Masters Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Engraving, Etching

Fossilized shells and fish - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities - Rumphius - 18th c
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Subject: Plate LIX: This plate shows various fossilized shells and fish. Description: This engraved plate originates from: 'D'Amboinsche Rariteitkamer, behelzende eene beschryvinge...
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1740s Old Masters Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Engraving, Etching

Very Rare 1900s French Stage Theater Headdress Helmet
Located in London, GB
Bridget's Cabinet found this beautiful 1900's Stage Headdress. this was once used in a Parisian
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Early 1900s French Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Crystal, Brass

Fine Still Life Painting by George Binet
By George Binet
Located in Paris, FR
gilded First Empire, circa 1910 frame. Featuring a curiosity cabinet scene, it has a strong and peaceful
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Late 19th Century French Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Set of 2 plates - Amber - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities by Rumphius - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Subject: Plate LIII - LIV: Set of 2 plates showing a piece of Amber of the VOC from different angles. Description: This engraved plate originates from: 'D'Amboinsche Rariteitkamer,...
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1740s Old Masters Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Renaissance Revival Style Oak Bookcase with Drink Bar Beginning of 20th Century
Located in Liverpool, GB
, surrounded by large circles. Inside the right part, there is curiosity and rarity - three cabinets with
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Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Oak, Walnut

18th 19th Century Gilded Fragments
Located in Austin, TX
nice chunk of natural selenite. One of a kind objet d'art for a tabescape, bookshelf or cabinet of
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18th Century French International Style Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Rock Crystal

18th Century Sunray Fragment on Selenite
Located in Austin, TX
cabinet of curiosities, tablescape or bookshelf.
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18th Century French Gustavian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Samurai Saddle with Snowflake Pewter Inlay
Located in Hudson, NY
Cabinet of curiosities: 18th or 19th century specimen.  
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19th Century Japanese Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Eclectic Collection of 18th and 19th Century Treenware Spoons
Located in Hudson, NY
Cabinet of curiosities: Diverse spoons, forks, and an early spork. All hand-carved.
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19th Century Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Wood

16th Century Late Gothic Limestone Gargoyle
Located in Richmond, VA
hairline cracking in stone due to old age. Perfect on a library table, conservatory or cabinet of curiosity
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15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Limestone

Solen. Plate 33. (Shells)
By William Wood (b.1774)
Located in Florham Park, NJ
shells in Wood’s own cabinets. “Curiosities”, as all things exotic were called, filled vitrines of
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Early 19th Century Academic Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Engraving, Watercolor

Tellina. Plate 40 (Shells)
By William Wood (b.1774)
Located in Florham Park, NJ
shells in Wood’s own cabinets. “Curiosities”, as all things exotic were called, filled vitrines of
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Early 19th Century Academic Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Engraving, Watercolor

Cardium Plate 56 (Shells)
By William Wood (b.1774)
Located in Florham Park, NJ
shells in Wood’s own cabinets. “Curiosities”, as all things exotic were called, filled vitrines of
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Early 19th Century Academic Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Engraving, Watercolor

Cardium. Plate 53 (Shells)
By William Wood (b.1774)
Located in Florham Park, NJ
shells in Wood’s own cabinets. “Curiosities”, as all things exotic were called, filled vitrines of
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Early 19th Century Academic Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Engraving, Watercolor

Tellina Plate 37 (Shells)
By William Wood (b.1774)
Located in Florham Park, NJ
shells in Wood’s own cabinets. “Curiosities”, as all things exotic were called, filled vitrines of
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Early 19th Century Academic Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Engraving, Watercolor

Set of Six Johann Leonhard Frisch Duck Engravings
By JOHANN LEONHARD FRISCH
Located in New York, NY
natural history and the collections of specimens to form the Cabinet of Curiosities so beloved of this
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Billiards Snooker or Pool Scoring Cabinet mahogany
By Burroughes Watts
Located in Chilcompton, Radstock
This beautiful wall-mounted Billiard , Snooker or pool mahogany scoring cabinet was made circa 1880
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Mahogany

Italian Curiosity Cabinet
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian late 18th century curiosity cabinet in a Classical manner in faux marble with water
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1780s Antique Curiosity Cabinet

18th Century European Curiosity Cabinet, Estate Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A highly unusual European 18th century ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’. A unique and characterful piece of
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18th Century European Country Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Hardwood

Folk Art Curiosity Cabinet
By H. C. Batzer
Located in Wainscott, NY
century. This cabinet features fifty four handmade metal drawers with found ceramic knobs, set in a wooden
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Early 20th Century American Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Metal

Rare Collection of Mounted Doll Moulds Curiosity Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A rare run of metal doll moulds, mounted on antique brass stands. Various sizes and shapes. Unbelievable curio that us the ultimate talking point of a room. German, early...
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Metal, Brass

Antique Marquetry Table Top Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, CA
, the cabinet would make a good jewelry cabinet or curiosities cabinet.
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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Wood

20th Century Didactic Anatomical Teaching Aid
Located in Brecht, BE
collectors item, master piece for the curiosity cabinet, a conversation piece, an extraordinary item for
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Early 20th Century German Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
treasures. Perfect for use as a wardrobe, a bookshelf, or a curiosity cabinet. A rare find, this piece is a
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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Ebony

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Antique Curiosity Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique curiosity cabinet for your home. An antique curiosity cabinet — often made from wood, shell and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique curiosity cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique curiosity cabinet, designed in the Victorian, Industrial or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique curiosity cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Burroughes Watts, George Wright of London and American Cabinet Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Curiosity Cabinet?

Prices for an antique curiosity cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $156 and can go as high as $398,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,323.
Questions About Antique Curiosity Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, curio cabinet is short for curiosity cabinet. This name comes from the fact that the cabinets allow you to view whatever you store inside through glass doors, sparking curiosity. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of curio cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How much an antique record player cabinet is worth depends on a variety of factors. The age, materials, maker and condition all impact value. If the record player remains inside the cabinet, and whether or not it is operational will also affect the price you can expect to receive for it. Having the cabinet evaluated by a certified appraiser is a simple way to find out how much your piece is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of record players.