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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Art Deco Empire State Building Powder Compact, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Offered for your consideration is this beautifully stylish Art Deco ladies powder compact by Fillkwik. The case is made of chromium metal with machine turned pattern on the reverse ....
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
RONSON 1930 Pik A Cig Magic Penguin Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art deco magic penguin mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson.
A beautiful, exceedingly rare and very decorative mechanical dispenser desk box, created in the city of Newark, N...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Glass Parrot Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare antique clip-on bird ornament, it's a beautiful parrot. This ornament, is made from ultra-thin hand blown glass, hand painted with a kind of cold paint, would be a great antiq...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mercury Glass
Frida Kahlo, The Complete Paintings, XL Book
By Frida Kahlo, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We access the intimacy of Frida’s affections and passions through a selection of drawings, pages from her personal diary, letters, and an extensive illustrated biography featuring photos of Frida, Diego, and the Casa Azul, Frida’s home and the center of her universe.
This large-format XXL book allows readers to admire Frida Kahlo’s paintings...
Category
2010s European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Paper
$200 / item
Jewel walking stick, signed Evald Nielsen, Copenhagen, Denmark 1920.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: Art Nouveau jewel walking stick, smooth 925/1000 silver knob, pleasant to the touch, L-shaped with gold relief decorations, which delimit curved lines with semi-precio...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Metal, Silver
Gold
Orange Blown Mercury Glass Circus Lion Christmas Tree Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a cute bright gold lion with orange mane and sweet blue eyes standing on his stool with the typical circus zig zag design. He is 3 1/2 inches tall and about 2 inches around. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Blown Glass
$40 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vintage Gymnastic Pommel Horse in Leather
Located in Żory, PL
This vintage leather gymnastics horse was manufactured in Poland by a sports equipment factory in Warsaw. It has a manufacturer's plate underneath an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
$1,614 Sale Price
20% Off
Voltaire
s Candide True First Edition
First London Edition
Located in Savannah, GA
A rare example of a first edition Candide, published in Geneva by Cramer, 1759.
299pp. Woodcut ornaments and Voltaire's corrected pages (pp. 31...
Category
1750s Swiss Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
B&O Cona Passive Subwoofer (in MOMA) and Speakers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Beovox Cona, designed in beautifully austere fashion by David Lewis and now permanently in the MOMA collection, was the first B&O subwoofer loudspeaker. It was specifically inten...
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
$695 Sale Price / set
26% Off
Antique 1917 Joseph Gloster Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Botanical Scrollwork
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique sterling silver cigarette case was crafted by Joseph Gloster Ltd in Birmingham, dated 1917. The case showcases a fine chiseled botanical scrollwork design on b...
Category
1910s English Victorian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Exquisite Victorian English Gold and Scottish Agate Perfume Bottle, Circa 1870
Located in Queens, NY
Exquisite Victorian English Gold and Scottish Agate Perfume Bottle, Circa 1870
Presenting a truly exceptional Victorian gold perfume bottle, crafted in England around 1870, and showcasing the distinctive "Scottish pebble" design. This exquisite piece is a masterpiece of Victorian artistry, blending luxurious materials with impeccable craftsmanship.
The perfume bottle is elegantly tapered and cylindrical in form, adorned with a stunning array of alternating lozenge, diagonal, and wavy band panels, meticulously inlaid with a rich selection of hardstones, including jasper, agate, and bloodstone. The intricate patterning of these precious stones creates a captivating visual display, embodying the refined taste of the Victorian era.
A touch of opulence is added by the hinged lid, crowned with a striking bloodstone, and the delicate pearl push-button release, which adds a subtle, yet luxurious detail. This beautiful piece is further complemented by its original fitted box, a rare find that enhances its historical value and desirability.
This Victorian perfume bottle...
Category
19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Agate, Gold
Walking stick, rock crystal, by Leopold van Strydonk, Brussels, Belgium 1900.
By L. Van Strydonck
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: jewel walking stick, rock crystal knob, spherical in shape, caged by intertwined bands made of gilded silver with garnet cabochons. Rosewood shaft. Metal and iron fer...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal, Silver, Iron
Wide Antique Taxidermy Dome, English, Glass Specimen Showcase, Victorian, C.1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a wide antique taxidermy dome. An English, glass over ebonised mahogany specimen or ornament showcase, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1870.
Usefully broad in dia...
Category
Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood
Victorian Taxidermy Diorama of Five Weasels in Diorama Case, circa 1880
By Rowland Ward
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian Taxidermy Diorama of Five Weasels in Diorama Case, circa 1880
This is a Victorian-era natural history taxidermy display case, most likely dating from the late 19th century...
Category
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Annie Leibovitz, XXL Edition Book
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Annie’s Big Book.
40 years of era-defining photography, now in an accessible edition.
When Benedikt Taschen asked the most important portrait photographer working today, Annie Leibovitz, to collect her pictures in a SUMO-sized book, she was intrigued by the challenge. The project took several years to develop and when it was finally published in 2014, it weighed in at 26 kg (57 pounds).
This incredible collection is now available in an accessible XXL book format.
Leibovitz drew on more than 40 years of work, starting with the photojournalism she did for Rolling Stone magazine in the 1970s through the conceptual portraits she made for Vanity Fair and Vogue. She selected iconic images—such as John Lennon and Yoko Ono entwined in a last embrace—as well as portraits that had rarely, if ever, been seen before.
The Annie Leibovitz SUMO...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$150 / item
Curtis Jeré Chrome Plated Tic Tac Toe Set on Charcoal Black Marble Base, ca 70s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Curtis Jeré Chrome Plated Tic Tac Toe Set on Charcoal Black Marble Base, ca 70s
This is a great decorative item or useful piece for a collector and admirer of vintage games or of Cu...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Metal, Chrome
Vintage Decorative Conch Shell, Late 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Decorative shell realized in China in the late 20th Century.
The surface is covered with bright enamel-like colors (red, orange, yellow, green) and gilded (gold-colored) raised line...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique 1920s Emerson Type 29648 Three Speed Brass Blade Desk Fan Works 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1920's Emerson 16 inch three speed desk fan with black enameled body and brass fan blades. The Emerson Electric Mfg Co - New York / St Louis - Volts 110 - Type 29648 - Cycles 6...
Category
Early 20th Century American Machine Age Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
$375 Sale Price
25% Off
18th Century Italian Gilded Tabernacle with a Hand-Carved Chalice Fragment
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gilded and hand-carved tabernacle adorned with an 18th century Italian gilt chalice and Sabina Faye Braxton gaufrage fabric. This tabernacle once belonged in a h...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique English Victorian Decanter Humidor Games Box Compendium
Located in Northampton, GB
Dating to the late 19th Century Circa 1900
From our Games Boxes collection, we are delighted to offer this Victorian Entertainment Compendium. The Compendiu...
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany, Cedar
Carl Auböck Chess Set #5606
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck chess set, originally designed in the 1950s.
Authorized re-edition of a design originally produced by Carl Auböck III. This set is handm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron, Nickel
$3,875 / item
Antique Lord Bury 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, JH Steward, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Lord Bury 4 draw telescope. An English, leather and brass terrestrial or astronomical refractor by J.H. Steward of London, dating t...
Category
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
3 Horn, Wood and Silver Match Safes or Trinket Boxes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely little group of three Victorian Match safes and little trinket boxes.
One is horn with silver inlay. It opens with a press of the side lever. Another is in miniature wood ...
Category
19th Century British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Carl Auböck Model #4500
Lucky Pig
Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4500 'Lucky Pig' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Sculpture Concorde Model Scale 1/36
Located in Paris, FR
Concorde Model Scale 1/36 sculpture,
in resin fiber, on aluminium polished base.
From Air France Agency.
On base: height 110cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Resin
Miniature Napoleonic Military Hats Charles Sandré
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
FIRMLY ATTRIBUTED TO CHARLES SANDRÉ
From our Decorative collection, we’re pleased to offer this rare and highly detailed collection of 15 miniature Napoleonic Military hats, confidently attributed to the French artist Charles Sandré. Each model represents a different style of military headgear worn by French regiments in the early 19th century, including shakos, bearskins, corsican and Czapkas helmets, with regimental distinctions carefully recreated in miniature.
The hats are presented individually on custom-made steel stands and display a wide range of detail, from cockades and cords to plumes and regimental insignia. Included in the collection are examples from cavalry, infantry, grenadiers, chasseurs and artillery units. Colours, finishes and trimmings reflect the full spectrum of early 19th century French military dress, all worked with a level of precision and charm that has made Sandré’s work widely collected.
Charles Sandré worked between 1895 and 1915 and is widely known for producing finely made miniature military figures some of which reside in the entrance hall at the Army Museum in the Hôtel des Invalides, Paris . These models were most likely created during that time or shortly after, with surviving examples now considered rare. Sandré’s work is valued both as decorative military art and as a personal response to historical memory, offering a detailed look at the variety and richness of Napoleonic military dress.
The colours of this particular set are well preserved, and each model sits securely on its stand, making the collection ideal for display. A seldom-seen and beautifully presented group, firmly attributed to a unique figure in 19th century military collecting...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique handcarved Venetian rocking chair in grotto design. Seat and backrest in the shape of sea shells, backrest supported by a sea horse. ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Silver Plate Cigarette Case - Monogrammed - Unsigned - Circa 1930
s
Located in Chatham, ON
Art Deco period silver-plate cigarette case - 'D' monogram - delicate diagonal tooling - interior gilt wash - unsigned - United States (likely) - circa 1930's.
Excellent vintage con...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Braun PC3 Record Player by Wilhelm Wagenfeld and Dieter Rams
Located in Vienna, AT
Record player Braun Pc3 Design in Germany in 1950s by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Dieter Rams for Max Braun AG, Frankfurt a. M.,
Fully restored by a Brun specialist.
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Mounted Wooden Painted Model of a Sailing Ship with Full Crooked Sails
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Hand Crafted Decorative Model of a Sailing Ship, similar to the USS constitution, however not labeled as such.
The wooden body is painted and the fabric on the fully crooked sails...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Silver and Enamel Dog Cigarette Case
Located in Newark, England
CONTINENTAL PROBABLY AUSTRIAN
From our Cigarette Cases collection, we are delighted to offer this Silver and Enamel Dog Cigarette Case. The Cigarette Case...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Binoculars with case.
Decoration complements.
Silver metal binoculars with graducation nuts and clean and elegant lines. Inspired by classic models. Weight: 945 gr."
Size: 9 x 15...
Category
20th Century Unknown Other Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Other
Antique Schoolmaster
s Hand Bell, English, Bronze, Dinner Chime, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique schoolmaster's hand bell. An English, bronze and ebonised lignum vitae dinner chime, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A tactile and substantial example,...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Pink Floyd Original Concert Poster for Oakland Coliseum by Randy Tuten, 1977
By Randy Tuten
Located in Devon, GB
An original first-printing concert poster for a performance by Pink Floyd at the Oakland Coliseum in California on 9-10 May 1977 during their 'In The Flesh' tour in support of their ...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare Santa, Clown and Lantern Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Clown Head is approx. 3 1/4" high and 1 3/4" at the widest point, think it is approx. 1940s or older. Lantern is approx. 2 5/8" high (1910s) and the little Santa...
Category
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wire
Gold Vintage Cartier Panther Diamond Jewelry Silk Scarf Cushion Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
A stunning large custom made one-of-a-kind luxury cushion (pillow) created from a rare and exquisite vintage pure silk Cartier fashion scarf in a striki...
Category
20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Textile
Town
Country Vintage Surfboard Dave Wallace Double Winged Swallow Tail (1984)
By Dave Wallace
Located in Haleiwa, HI
All original 1984 Town
Country (T&C) double wing swallow tail surfboard shaped by Dave Wallace. This ultra-rare work of art features a custom galactic airbrushed mural by t...
Category
1980s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
Antique Print of the Royal Palace of Naples in Italy, c.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Amplissimas Aedes quas Pro Regio (..)'.
Old engraving of the Royal Palace of Naples, Italy. It was one of the four residences near Naples used by the House of...
Category
18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$797 Sale Price
20% Off
Historical Civil War Era Brass Frame Ladies Magnifying Glasses
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A delicate pair of handmade brass ladies magnifying wire rim eye glasses from the American Civil War era, circa 1860.
A unique pair of antique spectacles, cleverly designed with ext...
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Ancient Bulgarian Belt Buckle, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Bulgarian Belt Buckle in silvered metal encrusted with mother-of-pearl reliefs, realized in 19th Century.
Excellent condition.
Category
19th Century Bulgarian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
$1,153 Sale Price
20% Off
Decorative Pond Boat Model of Sailboat Sloop
Located in New York, NY
Decorative pond boat, sailboat, sloop model, on original stand. This example is a 20th century ( 1980's ) copy of the 19th century ( 1895 ) original, made in the 1980's The boat ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Late Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Japanese Wooden Music Box 1964s Für Elise
Located in Paris, FR
This is a music box which was made in Japan in 1964s (Showa 39).
The music is Für Elise. If you turn the part of water wheel, it will start the music.
It is all hand crafted and on t...
Category
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Cast Iron Penny Bank Boy Fishing Marked "The One That Got Away"
Located in Miami, FL
A nice sized Early 20th century American cast iron piggy, penny bank or money box. This decorative bank features a boy fishing and obtains its original anti...
Category
Early 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
$525 Sale Price
30% Off
Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book
4 Prints
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition.
Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcane practices has remained a classic since first published in 1928. Hall’s densely detailed writings explore topics ranging from Hermeticism to Tarot, Egyptian mythology to Pythagorean theory. Each chapter is accompanied by the vivid illustrations of artist J. Augustus Knapp, with additional images by Mihran Serailian found in the companion volume, each taking their own unique approach to nearly 60 artworks depicting occult subject matter.
The initial concept for what became known as Hall’s “Great Book”, first began in 1923 when the young Los Angeles-based orator began a months-long trip around the globe. Circumnavigating by ship, Hall visited Egypt, China and India, immersing himself in the philosophical and religious history of each country. Upon his return he spent the next five years penning his massive compendium of philosophy and myth.
Nearly a century after its release, this iconic masterwork has been reproduced for the first time from the rare and extravagant original edition. This meticulously-restored version of Hall’s “Great Book” is also accompanied by an expansive companion book, featuring condensed summaries of each chapter of The Secret Teachings, alongside newly-discovered artworks, rare photography...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Foil
Antique 1683 Map of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico in the Caribbean by Mallet
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 17th Century Map of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico by Mallet (1683)
This exquisite 17th-century map by Mallet, titled "I. d'Hispaniola et P.to Rico," showcases the islands of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico with remarkable detail. Published in Paris in 1683 as part of Mallet's monumental "Description de l'Univers," this map is a prime example of historical cartography from the era.
Map Features:
- Detailed depiction of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico
- Nearby islands: Inagua islands, Mayaguana, Île-à-Vache, Saona, and Mona
- Three illustrated naval battles surrounding the islands
- Hand-colored illustrations typical of the period
- Published in Paris, 1683, as part of the "Description de l'Univers"
- Engraved with artistic and geographic precision
Collectors and enthusiasts of antique maps will appreciate the historical significance and artistic detail of this rare print. Although small, the map is perfect for framing and this map serves as a captivating piece of history, reflecting the maritime exploration and territorial knowledge of the late 17th century.
The maker of the map is Allain Manesson Mallet, a notable 17th-century cartographer, military engineer, and author. Born in Paris in 1630, Mallet served in the French army and worked as a military engineer under Louis XIV. He later became a professor of mathematics and military architecture.
Mallet is best known for his monumental work, "Description de l'Univers," published in Paris in 1683. This extensive publication is considered one of the greatest works of its kind in the 17th century, providing detailed descriptions and maps of various parts of the world. Mallet's maps are renowned for their artistic quality, intricate details, and the inclusion of illustrative elements such as ships, sea creatures, and topographical features.
Mallet's contributions to cartography and his work in "Description de l'Univers" have left a lasting impact on the field, making his maps highly valued by collectors and historians.
Keywords:
- 17th-century map
- Mallet map 1683
- Hispaniola map
- Puerto Rico map
- Antique Caribbean map...
Category
1830s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$365 Sale Price
20% Off
Giorgio Armani Eyeglass Display Collectors Items
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Collectors items vintage Giorgio Armani advertising / Eyeglass Display. Oversized large eyeglasses and case. The tortoise pairs lenses have slots to d...
Category
1990s International Style Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
$1,537 Sale Price / set
20% Off
English Brass Bankers Balance Scale from the 19th Century with Circular Pans
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English brass bankers balance scale from the 19th century. Born in England during the 19th century, this elegant brass bankers scale features a centra...
Category
19th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Early 20th Century German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candy Container, Paper Mâché
Cardboard
This beautiful German Belsnickle / Santa Claus candy container dates to the early 20t...
Category
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Jules Wabbes Monograph
By Jules Wabbes
Located in New York, NY
First edition monograph on the Belgian mid-century designer and interior architect Jules Wabbes (1919-1974), edited and with text in English by his daughter, the art historian Marie ...
Category
2010s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
large Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Early 20th Century German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candy Container, Paper Mâché
Cardboard
This beautiful German Belsnickle / Santa Claus candy container dates to the early 20t...
Category
1920s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Lot of Four Vintage Antique Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Topper German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare set of four feather tree glass Christmas tree topper from Germany. Each is made from mouth blown glass, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. S...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Early 20th Century German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candy Container, Paper Mâché, wood & Cardboard
This beautiful German Belsnickle / Santa Claus candy container dates to the early 2...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
"Interiors The Greatest Rooms of the Century"
Merlot Red
Book
Located in New York, NY
More than 400 of the world’s best living spaces created by over 300 of the most influential people in interior design in one luxurious book
Oversized and available in four collectab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Early 20th Century German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candy Container, Paper Mâché & Cardboard
This beautiful German Belsnickle / Santa Claus candy container dates to the early 20th ce...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1970s German Industrial Cast Aluminum and Glass T8 Explosion Proof Striplight
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A vintage Industrial flameproof ceiling striplight / tube light made by Wittenburg of Germany. Originally designed for hazardous areas in factories and on cargo ships.
The build i...
Category
1970s German Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage MATL Matilde Poulat Gemstone Inlaid Silver Cross – Taxco Mexico, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Vintage MATL Matilde Poulat Gemstone Inlaid Silver Cross – Taxco Mexico, 1950s
A stunning and collectible vintage silver cross pendant by renowned Mexican silversmith Matilde Poulat...
Category
20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique English Brass Cased Folding Magnifying Glass c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A lovely shaped little folding / pocket magnifying glass which folds into a shaped brass case, marked "Made In England".
Dating to c.1920, remaining in excellent condition measuring...
Category
1920s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Jesus on Cross Figurine by Hagenauer Made from Nutwood and Sooted Brass
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a Mid-Century Jesus fetish by Austrian Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien. The cross is made from beautiful, warm-toned nutwood and slightly varnished. The Jesus figurine is made ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Iron
800 Silver Manicure Set, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
800 silver manicure set, 1930s
Intact and in good condition.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Wind Ups Tin Toy Dreams T. Kitahara Collection, Teruhisa Kitahara, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Wind Ups: Tin Toy Dreams T. Kitahara Collection by Teruhisa Kitahara. Chronicle Books, 1985. Paperback. first Edition softcover. Contains hundreds of full color and black and white illustrations of toys from Kitihara's collection. The collection consists of antique Japanese wind...
Category
1980s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique and Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities for Sale
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.
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