Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities

Vintage Boon & Lane Aluminum Hat Block Mold Form Millinery Luton Beds England B. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 7" H x 13" W x 10.5" D. *Listing is for (1) hat mold as picture...

1814 Map of "Russian Empire" Ric.r032 Russian Empire. Description: This is an 1814 John Thomson map of the Russian Empire. The map depicts the region from the Baltic Sea, Prussia, and Sweden to the Aleutian Islands and from the Arctic Ocean to the Yellow River. Highly detailed, myriad cities, towns, and villages are labeled throughout, including St. Petersburg, Moscow, Minsk, Kiev, and Kharkov. Rivers and mountain ranges are also identified, as are islands and numerous locations along the coastlines. It is important to note that the long-disputed sea between Korea and Japan is identified as the 'Sea of Japan. Historical Context: In 1815, Tsarist Russia emerged from the Napoleonic Wars economically insolvent and politically fearful of the Revolutionary fervor that had just swept through Europe. In order to shore up Russia's economic position, the Tsars began an aggressive series of expansions into the Caucuses and Central Asia that would vastly increase the landmass of the Russian Empire. Publication History Thomson maps are known for their stunning color, awe inspiring size, and magnificent detail. Thomson's work, including this map, represents some of the finest cartographic art...

This is an elegant looking gavel made of rosewood with the wonderful color, grain and super hardness of the wood. It is nicely carved with the traditional shape of a gavel and is in...

This is a Silver Chalice and Round Patten. It depicts a concave shaped cup adorned with an engraved garland of scrolls branches of leaves at the upper border. It is supported by a repousse stem decorated with cherubs’ faces, rocailles and scrolls of acanthus leaves. The round base also follows almost similar repousse pattern with cherubs’ faces and scrolls of acanthus leaves. Below the base is hallmarked...

Vintage No.5 Leather Soccer Ball. A great vintage leather football ball with twelve brown leather panels. The ball has a lace-up slit to the top to enable bladder inflation, there is...

Italian Renaissance style (19th Cent) brass wall mounted crucifixes with Christ figure (3-PRICED EACH)

Vintage Italian Trupa Trudi Plush Stuffed Lion Childs Rocking Rocker Hobby Horse. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 23" H x 37.5" W x 16" D.

1771 Bonne Map of Poitou, Touraine and Anjou, France Ric.a015 1771 Bonne map of Potiou, Touraine and Anjou entitled "Carte des Gouvernements D'Anjou et du Saumurois, de la Touraine, du Poitou,du Pays d'aunis, Saintonge?Angoumois," Carte des gouvernements d'Anjou et du Saumurois, de la Touraine, du Poitou, du Pays d'Aunis, Saintonge-Angoumois. Projettee et assujettie au ciel par M. Bonne, Hyd. du Roi. A Paris, Chez Lattre, rue St. Jacques a la Ville de Bord(ea)ux. Avec priv. du Roi. 1771. Arrivet inv. & sculp., Atlas moderne ou collection de cartes sur toutes...

Moorish style metal round shield with etched design and four relief half spheres Tarnish

This is a Traveling Prayer Box. It depicts a rectangular dark color wood box with two hinged doors that open to show a Holy Family hand painted group sculpture made of plaster. The s...

With Self Portraits: From 1800 to the Present, Philippe Ségalot and Morgane Guillet have curated their ultimate collection of self-portraits, alternating between iconic and lesser- k...

1849 Map of "Europaische Russland" ( Meyer Map of European Russia) Ric.r017 A lovely map of European Russia dating to 1849 by Joseph Meyer. It covers the European portions of...

Offered here for your consideration is, A fine antique 6-inch terrestrial globe. Additional Details: By C.S. Hammond & Co. The globe likely dates from 1927 to 1930 due to the ...

1844 Map "Russia in Eurpoe, Part II to Part VIII" 7 Maps Ric.r023 Fine, original, steel-engraved Map of Russia in Europe Part II t oPart VIII, by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. Detailed map of the regions to the northeast of Moscow. Including Arkhangel, Vologda, Viatka, Perm, Olonetz, Iaroslavl. The SDUK began its map publishing project under the leadership of Captain Francis Beaufort R.N. in 1829, and published the maps in parts, haltingly, over the next 15 years, completing the series in 1844, finally permitting the publication of a whole atlas. Many of the maps were actually drawn by Beaufort, who at the time was the Hydrographer to the Royal Navy, and all were closely supervised by him. J. & C. Walker worked closely with Beaufort in engraving the maps. Finely engraved, carefully researched, the maps set...

Vintage Cast Iron Owl Mechanical Coin Bank - Book of Knowledge Collection. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 7.25" H x 4" W x 3" D.

1851 Map of Independent Tartary "Russia" Ric.r018 A highly decorative 1851 map of Independent Tartary by John Tallis and John Rapkin. Covers the regions between the Caspian Sea and Lake Bakquash and between Russia and Afghanistan. These include the ancient Silk Route kingdoms of Khiva, Tartaria, Kokand, and Bokhara. Today this region roughly includes Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. This wonderful map offers a wealth of detail for anyone with an interest in the Central Asian portion of the ancient Silk Road. Identifies various caravan routes, deserts, wells, and stopping points, including the cities of Bokhara and Samarkand. Three vignettes by W. Bragg decorate the map, these including an image of Tartars on a Journey, a horseback Bride Chase, and a tartar camp site. Surrounded by a vine motif border. Engraved by J. Rapkin for John Tallis's 1851 Illustrated Atlas . Tartary Antique Map...

Set of 10 Limited Edition Artisan Irish Linen Lips ornaments in pinks and Valentine’s day reds by Katie Larmour This is a luxury box set of artisan made decorative ornaments created with authentic Irish Linen, exclusive to 1stdibs. They are special because they are limited editions from a beautiful mixture of vintage and deadstock fabric in small batches (some even one-of-a-kind) embellished with exquisite copper embroidery and dainty beading. These novelty miniatures are a unique and quirky gift for Valentine’s Day, perfect for a lover all year round or a treat to oneself, and they definitely tick the box for Christmas tree decorations. They are collectible and can be kept as heirlooms. Katie Larmour is an acclaimed Northern Irish designer with a studio based in her hometown of Belfast. Known for heritage textiles, her signature use of Irish Linen and original designs have seen her brand make waves in Europe and beyond. The fabric is 100% pure Irish Linen from a mixture of sustainable sources - vintage, local mill deadstock rolls from one of the last remaining linen mills still active in Ireland today, repurposed antique tablecloths...

1839 map of Karte Des "Russischen Reiches in Europa and Asien" Ric.r013 Map of the European and Asian parts of Russian Empire. Karte der Russischen Reiches in Europa und Asien...

1633 map, entitled. "La douche de Berry," Hand Colored Ric.0005 Description: 1633 map, entitled "La douche de Berry,". Dimension: Paper: 23.3" W x 20.3" H (59 cm W x 51.7...

Large Vaugoundy Map of Flanders: Belgium, France, and the Netherlands Colored -1752 Ric.a002 Description: This is a 1752 Didier Robert de Vaugondy map of Flanders. The map de...

Vintage French Art Deco Blue Red Beaded Handbag Round Box Purse with Mirror. Item features ornate beadwork throughout, mirror to inner lid, beaded double strap, very nice vintage ite...

Large 1852 map "Russian Empire" George Phillips & Son 1852 Ric.r0011 Dimension: Paper: 67 cm W x 52 cm H ; Sight: 60cm W x 50 cm H Condition: Good Condition with aged tonin...

Vintage Cast Iron Mechanical Bank Book of Knowledge Kicking Milking Cow. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 5" H x 9.75 " W x 4" D.

Decorative coral specimen on Lucite base. No international shipping.

1627 Hondius map entitled "La Principaute d'Orange et Comtat de Venaissin," Original Hand-Colored Description: From Johannes Janssonius's Atlantis Maioris Appendix of 1630. ...

Large 1860 map "Carte De La Siberie Russie D'Asie," R-0001 " Authentic" - 1860 map "Carte De La Siberie Russie D'Asie," Dimension: Paper: 68 cm W x 51 cm H ; Sight: 51cm W x 4...

Large Spain Castilla Robert De Vaugondy 1751 1st Edition -Colored- Ric.a001 Coming from a family of cartographers, a descendant of the famous Nicolas Sanson and ordinary geographer of the king, Gilles Robert de Vaugondy makes himself known by his maps of the French provinces. He published an Essay on the History of Geography (1755) from which he excluded the physical geography "too systematic". After a Small Atlas (1748), he draws a universal Atlas (1758), a portable Atlas (1762). His Atlas of the revolutions of the globe remains unpublished. His warnings and prefaces, his book reviews reveal a Cartesian mind and solid knowledge. Very early, he associates with his works his son Didier who publishes, since 1742, the methodical tables of Nicolas Sanson, two Globes, one terrestrial, the other celestial (1752). He is credited with a map of Poland...

Antique English Gothic Arts & Crafts Hand Wrought Iron Balance Beam Scale. Circa Mid 19th Century. Measurements: 31" H x 29" W x 11.25" D. Plate approx 11.25" Diameter. Base 7x5.

Vintage ship's wheel with distressed brown and beige finish with red painted accents and heavy patinated bronze center.

This is a set of vintage gentleman's club draughts pieces. An Oriental, mahogany game counter and carry case, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940. Pleasingly presented ...

Vintage Leather Rugby Ball. A great looking traditional leather rugby ball made from four leather panels. The ball is with good colour and patination. The top is with lacing so the b...

Vintage Cast Iron Book Of Knowledge Butting Buffalo Coin Piggy Bank. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 6" H x 7.5" W x 2.75" D.

Reflections of Three Continents by renowned artist Gary R. Swanson (1941–2010). Published in 1986, this edition is No. 514, beautifully leather-bound with gold-gilded pages and a bro...

Vintage Reproduction J.E. Stevens Cast Iron Still Bank Tammany Hall Politician Coin Piggy Bank. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 5.5" H x 3.75" W x 4.25" D.

Early 19th Century Hand Carved Madonna & Child Santos Religious Figure A stunning early 19th century religious artifact, in the form of a hand carved Santos Madonna and child statue...

Vintage Cast Iron Book Of Knowledge Hometown Batter Coin Piggy Bank. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 7" H x 9.75" W x 2.75" D.

Vintage Roe Deer Skull Mount Antlers Taxidermy Mancave Wall Decor - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 10" H x 5" W x 4" D. Longest antler approx 7.5" Long measu...

Early 20th Century Scratch build folk-art ship model Stood on a hand-crafted gesso painted sea effect, which is framed by an ebonised pine base. This is an charming example of an ea...

Vintage Franklin Mint 1974 Pewter "People of Colonial America" Full Figurine Set (13 Figurines) with Paperwork and Individual Cases. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: Wooden Cas...

This is a Shadow Box Display of Hungarian Hussars Cavalry Toy Soldiers figurines. It depicts a rectangular wood and glass shadow box displaying ten colorful lead soldiers riding hor...

A collection of 18th and 19th Century Eel Speers Largest 60cm by 30cm by 4cm smallest 30cm by 20 cm by 3cm

Pair of large carved wood faux Malachite Obelisks. Offered is a stunning pair of Hollywood Regency style carved wood obelisks. This pair of large scale hand decorated neoclassical f...

Pair of 20th Century Carved Wood Obelisks. Handsome pair of 20th century Neoclassical style black and brown carved wood obelisks. This listing is for a pair.

All four toys cars are being sold for one price; as a lot. Please see descriptions below. Videos available on request (they display operation). 1) Early Vintage Chein Company All Tin Toy Wind-Up Limousine, American, Circa 1930 This is one of the earlier, New York City based, J. Chein Company, tin toy pieces. They started doing lithography in 1930. This toy wind-up sedan was made circa 1930 and is brightly lithographed and painted in red and yellow, with grey and red balloon wheels. All tin, this car is quite scarce and well proportioned and stream lined with a visor over the windshield, a fancy checkered, red and yellow running board, and three cut out windows to each side of the car; very luxurious and cool looking. Markings consist of "N.J.-44"; the word "Stop" in a logo of some kind; and Chein logo attesting to "Made in U.S.A." manufacture. (see image). Also "marked" and of note are the tires "Chein Balloon Cord" "U.S.A." and "33 x 6 00.6 Ply" Car is from my own collection and is in very good and all original condition with no touch-up paint or repaint, and no restoration of any kind; fabulous colors and presence. The car works fine; see video for operation of the limousine (on request).. Dimensions: 7 1/4" long x 3 1/2" wide x 3" high 2) Rare 911 Porsche Friction Tin Toy by Bandai Toy Co. Made in Japan Circa 1960's Offered here is a whitish/cream colored friction tin toy 911 Porsche circa 1960's, marked at the bottom; "Porsche" in addition to the Bandai Toy Company logo embossed, along with "Made in Japan" designation being noted. The Bandai Toy Company is a post war toy company established in Taito, Japan circa 1950 and is still conducting business today, albeit, it has shifted from toy manufacturing to video toy accessories. This is a very rare toy and is coveted by collectors of both toys and fast cars. Except for the odd and minor scratch here and there, the toy is in very nice, all original condition with absolutely no restoration or touch up to the paint or mechanism (see images). The action and friction functionality works well (see video on request). Motor and engine mechanics and nomenclature are colorfully displayed through the plastic rear trunk window (see image); while the colorful interior can be seen through the side window. Car is all tin, with rubber tires and plastic windows. Dimensions: 10 1/4" long x 4" wide x 3 1/4" high. Note that this toy doesn't become available very often and the few that have turned up in recent years , don't work. 3) Vintage Free Wheeling Green Lithographed All Tin Racing Car. French, Circa 1930 Circa 1930's free wheeling green lithographed all tin racing car, with attached pressed steel driver; it is probably of French manufacturer (the only time I have seen for sale was from a French toy dealer). This scarce toy has markings resembling early racing cars with the streamlined style graphics in yellow and green; standard grill; exhaust four manifolds to each side, and a spare tire attached to the rear; looks like an early Le Mans type car with the spare (see images). Other markings include the number "3:" on each side; "510 x 1" on the rear tire"; and probably the makers mark and logo, which I can't identify, on the top right behind the driver (see images). Not being a wind-up or a friction toy, this racing car was pushed across the floor by hand or/and used as an accessory in a toy train layout setup. The car is in excellent and all original condition (remarkable for a nearly 100 year old floor toy), with no dents, no touch-up paint and absolutely no restoration.. Provenance: From my own collection of toys and banks, having been purchased 33 years ago in 1990. Dimensions: 8 1/4" long x 2 1/2" wide x 2 1/2" high 4) Lehman Auto "Ito" Sedan, Germany, circa 1913 This hand-painted German tin toy was manufactured by the "Lehman Toy Company" in Brandenburg, Germany beginning in 1913. It was made for a number of years after that, enjoying about a 20 year run. Entitled "Ito" it operates by winding up the attached key wind mechanism, placing it on the floor, and watching it go. The car is in very good all original condition with no repairs and no repaint. It runs well. There are a number of markings on the car including "Lehman" with the corresponding logo and the number 679 on the rear. The side of the has the patent information "Pat'd 12 May 1903; 13 Sept. 1904; and U.S.A. 2 Dec. 1913". Hand-painted nicely in red and black with black and gold trim; the hand-painted driver is in blue with flesh tones to the face. Dimensions: 7" long x 3" wide x 3 1/2" high. Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys and banks; important considering the fakes and reproductions in the marketplace it would behoove an enterprising collector, dealer, or decorator to take advantage of the opportunity to buy as many of the vintage tin...

Vintage English Regency Silver Plated Narrow Vanity Dresser Jewelry Boxes with Engraved Shield/Soldier Crest Motif and 4 Interior Compartments - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measu...

Vintage Ringneck Pheasant Bird Full Body Wall Mount on Wood Taxidermy Decor. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 29" H x 9" W x 5" D.

Antique Ohio Battery Cables Tin Metal Black & Orange Store Parts Display w/ 12 Hooks. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 8.5" H x 26.5" W x 3.5" D.

Vintage Industrial Foundry Wooden Block Mold Architectural Salvage from Valcor Engine Corp (Single Mold), Approx 20 lbs. Great to use as a unique decorative object or convert for use...

Juniors Leather Boxing Gloves. A pair of brown and cream leather juniors boxing gloves. These gloves are with laced palms (laces missing), the leather having a nice patina about them...

Vintage Book Of Knowledge Cast Iron Bulldog Coin Piggy Bank. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 7.5" H x 7.5" W x 3.25" D.

An authentic Tribal drum in all original condition. The Hardwood body of the Drum features fine Graining and has substantial weight. The very tight constru...

Beautiful ashtray in bronze, jugend, early 20th Century. Unknown designer and maker. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use.

This antique hand-carved and polychrome painted architectural or nautical fragment shows no sign of where is may have originated from, but is quite early dating between approximately...

Vintage Cast Iron Creedmore Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank Reproduction. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 6.5" H x 10" W x 3.25" D.

This is a very cool guy, it's a wooden head of a 19th century 'the Strongest Man of the World' attraction on a carnival or fair. The brown color, or maybe the shape of his head, mak...

Antique Chinese Bronze Foreigner Figural Censer Ming Xuande Mark Ming to Qing. Item features two servants carrying a planter, signed on underneath, the men...

Handsome Mid-Century Modern mortar and pestle hand turned from one piece of dense wood. It is in wonderful vintage condition. Please see photos, circa 1950-1960. Whether you need or...

A beautiful natural specimen. Turbo marmoratus is a large species of marine gastropod with a calcareous operculum in the family turbinidae. The color pattern is green, marble with w...

Large Slag Glass Green Chunk Natural Specimen Rock Approx 45 Pound Stone Garden Element. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 7" H x 18" W x 10" D.

Rustic Decor Antique Wooden Humidor A very large highly decorative rustic wooden humidor turned out from a solid thunk, tin inset. Executed, ci...