Brass Scales
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Iron, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Antiquities
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects
Iron, Brass
Antique 19th Century English Desk Accessories
Early 20th Century French Industrial Scientific Instruments
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Marble, Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Vintage 1940s American Nautical Objects
Brass
20th Century English Bird Cages
Brass
Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Brass, Copper
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Brass
Late 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Nickel, Brass
Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles
Antique 19th Century Dutch Linen Presses
Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Globes
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Regency Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Apothecary Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Industrial Scientific Instruments
Brass, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Historical Memorabilia
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Historical Memorabilia
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century English Historical Memorabilia
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Umbrella Stands
Brass
Early 20th Century English Jars
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Brass, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique 1890s Portuguese Victorian Scientific Instruments
Brass
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Iron, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Brass
Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Metal
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Brass
Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Industrial Scientific Instruments
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Nautical Objects
Brass
20th Century Italian Scientific Instruments
Marble, Brass, Steel
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Tobacco Accessories
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1920s Great Britain (UK) Scientific Instruments
Vintage 1960s American Night Stands
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe More Furniture and Colle...
Marble, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Brass
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Finding the Right Collectibles And Curiosities for You
Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.
And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.
The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.
Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.
Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.
Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.
Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.
- What is a brass scale?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A brass scale is the one used in ancient times when bartering or trading various precious metal currencies. They are now frequently used as decorative objects for display in any home. This regal-looking collectible adds a touch of royalty to any mantel or console table. Find a variety of antique and vintage brass scales on 1stDibs.
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