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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Chinese Export Sterling Silver Walking Stick Handle, circa 1900
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Chinese Export sterling silver walking stick handle, circa 1900. Monogram of the famous ichthyologist Dr. Hugh McCormick Smith, "H...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Royal Navy Submarine Captains Telescope From Gieves
Located in Norwell, MA
Leather bound British royal navy officers spyglass by Ross London for Gieve Matthews & Seagrove limited. High quality in great condition and exceptional optics. Barrel color is engra...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Original Barbara Kruger Vinyl Record Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage original Barbara Kruger Record Art, 1994
Off-set lithograph on vinyl record cover
Measure: 12 x 12 inches
Very good vintage condition
Very cool frame piece
Catalogue Raisonn...
Category
1990s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Automa Tedesco Gabbia Con Uccello Cantante e Animato 1920s Karl Griesbaum
Located in Milan, IT
Automa Animato Tedesco Gabbia Con Uccellino del 1920 circa costituito da una gabbia rotonda in ottone dorato con al suo interno un uccello animato canterino su di un trespolo con un ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Art Deco Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
19th Century Hand-Carved Soldier Cameo
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Hand-Carved Soldier Cameo
2x1.25x.5
Category
19th Century Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Continental Brooklyn Eagle Case 8K Gold Ladies Pocket Watch
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century 8K gold pocket watch, intricately etched with swirling foliate motif around a bird and leaves on one side and foliate frame with monogram JW on the other. Case: Brooklyn Watch Case Company - Serial Number: 940416 - 8K Gold (A1 Eagle mark) - Interior of case engraved "Frank Hack / Josephine Woodrick. Movement: Continental Watch Company - Swiss - Number 9029 - White face marked C.W. Co, black and red lettering, Arabic numerals, one minute subdial, blue-black iridescent hands. Mechanical / wind up.
"The Brooklyn Watch Case Company was established in 1869 and incorporated in 1873 in Brooklyn, New York. The early company manufactured gold and silver cases. However, the silver case line was dropped in favor of their popular gold line. Eventually, the company introduced gold-filled cases as well. In 1888, the copmany introduced its "Granger" product line, a double-stock solid gold case featuring a layer of 14K on the outside and a lower karat solid gold on the inside. This innovative line of cases, available in 18, 16, 6, and 0 sizes, found immediate success in the market. In 1890, the company introduced a case with a patented dust band design. These "dust-proof" cases are uncommon and usually demand a premium in the collector market. In 1893, the company discontinued its "Wheat" case. The same year, Lewis A. Parsons, president of the company, died from a stroke. His son, Frederick E. Parsons, who served as the company's treasurer, died in August 1893 from malaria. The deaths of this father/son duo caused disruption in the momentum of the company. In 1894, the Brooklyn Watch Case Company was absorbed by the Fahys Watch Case Company. Fahys consolidated the offices and relocated the existing stock of the company. However, the company continued to manufacture and sell cases using the popular Brooklyn Watch Case Company name. George E. Fahys, son of Joseph, became president of the Brooklyn Watch Case Company. In 1896, production was also consolidated to the Fahys factory in Sag Harbor, Long Island. A separate entity, Joseph Fahys & Co. became the general sales agent for both companies. Brooklyn appears to have been fully absorbed by Fahys by 1919. Fahys continued to produce standard Brooklyn cases under the Fahys brand." (Source: Pocket Watch Database)
"The definitive registration of Continental brand dates to 13th September 1924, by the company Schild et Cie, Manufacture des Montres Octava, Hebdomas et Orator, La Chaux-de-Fonds. INFOSUISSE carries records on history of Continental much earlier than 1924 with the first known registrations appearing in 1881 with Julien Gallet, Chaux-de Fonds being the first owner. At this time, Continental was registered as Continental Time Keeper / Continental Watch Co. Schild et Cie became a well-known producer of Continental Pocket Watches...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
1920's French Bistrot Game "La Grenouille" or Toad in the Hole
Located in Houston, TX
The 1920s French bistrot game "La Grenouille," or Toad in the Hole, is a delightful artifact from the early 20th century, exuding charm and nostalgia. This coin toss game, painted in...
Category
1920s French Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Iron
A plaster military trophy panel from the Duke of Gordon’s house in Edinburgh
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A plaster military trophy panel from the Duke of Gordon’s house in Edinburgh, the panel carved with a panoply including a shield, quiver, wrapped standard and sword, all within an oa...
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Oak
US Army Tank Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Military Tank. Made in Japan, 1980s. This piece has great balance and details. Functional rubber tracks with slight wear as shown. Cool t...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Tiffany & Co. 14kt yellow gold rectangular-shaped textured money clip
Located in Braintree, GB
Tiffany & Co. 14kt yellow gold rectangular-shaped textured money clip.
Maker: Tiffany & Co.
Made in USA
Made in the late 1990s
Fully Hallmarked.
Comes with a travel pouch.
Dimens...
Category
1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
The Herman Miller Collection (1955)
Located in New York, NY
First edition ring-binder catalog of the Herman Miller Collection, showcasing the designs of Charles (and Ray) Eames and George Nelson (and Associates). Published in 1955 by Herman M...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Eugène Vallin, Menuisier d'art de l'ecole de Nancy
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Eugène Vallin (1856 – 21 July 1922) was a French furniture designer and manufacturer, as well as an architect.
Hardcover, 319 pag.
Category
Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Italian mid-century modern Round brass medicine scale weights, 1900-1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Round brass medicine scale weights, 1900-1950s
Set of vintage round brass medicine scale weights. The weight set is made up of 6 pieces, which can be inser...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Pharmaceutical Brain Model in Lucite Skull
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool contemporary pharmaceutical (Seroquel) brain model in lucite skull, circa 2000s. The model has a lucite skull and face which houses a four pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic, Lucite
1910's Sterling Silver Cigarette Case w/ Cobalt Blue Enameled Checker Pattern
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Introducing the Vintage Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with a captivating cobalt blue enameled checker pattern. This exquisite piece showcases a timeless design, combining the elegan...
Category
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Braun Audio 300 Record Player and L61 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braun Audio 300 and rare L61 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams, 1960's/70's. Equip with AM/FM radio and record player. Fully functional and has been serviced by a technician.
Category
Late 20th Century German Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
26 Vol. Leatherbound Complete Set-The Novels And Tales Of Robert Louis Stevenson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charles Scribner's, New York, from late 1800's to early 1900's. Bound in blue leather and cloth boards with blue and red spines.
8 3/8" H x 5 3/4" W x 1 1/4" D
Condition: the spin...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
1950s Longines Wittnauer 14K Gold Diamond Wrist Watch Alligator Band Italy 17j
By Longines, Wittnauer
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century Longines / Kaspar & Esh 14K gold wrist watch featuring a grooved bezel with knot lug case and guilloche bezel with diamonds set at the primary hours. Case: Kaspar & Esh for Longines-Wittnauer Watch...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
19th Century Edo-Meiji Period Samurai Tantō Knife/Short Blade Sword and Scabbard
Located in North Miami, FL
19th century Edo-Meiji period samurai Tantō knife/short blade sword and scabbard
By: unknown
Material: iron, metal, paint, steel, leather, wood, lacquer, metal
Technique: forged, ha...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper, Iron, Steel, Metal
Bison Shoulder Mount
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Full bison mount with long winter hair. Colored dark on face and light on shoulder. With horns set pointing towards the rear and nicely detailed features. ...
Category
2010s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Horn, Hide
Antique Fine Handcarved Oak Gothic Revival Wall Shrine / Chapel for Statuette
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and good condition, Gothic-art shrine for standing or wall-hanging.
This handsome and decorative, Gothic wall shrine is completely hand-crafted out of solid oak and it will look awesome, no matter where you decide to mount or place her. It must have taken its creator quite a few days to first draw this intricate design on paper and then hand carve the entire piece out of solid oak. The Gothic Style elements are deeply handcarved in both doors and they make this shrine highly decorative and an absolute joy to own and look at. This cabinet chapel (or chapel cabinet) comes with its brass lock in perfect working order and also with its original gothic style key. The handgrip is in fact a Gothic trefoil symbol (for the trinity). What also makes this piece extra attractive is the Gothic church window-like frame behind the doors. It is among the finest we have seen to date and on top of that this antique also has a beautiful and rich patina. By the way, the bronze Mary statuette is not included in our price. Finally, thanks to the hook in the back, mounting this antique chapel...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Spanish Scrollwork Iron Galleon / Sailing Ship Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wrought iron Spanish caravel boat / galleon sculpture. Spain, 1940s-1950s
This sailing ship sculpture was handcrafted in Spain at the mid-20th century period. The ship has a richly detailed scrollwork...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Antique Walking Stick Cane Silver Duck Head Handle Ben Cox of London 1897
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Antique English sterling silver duck head handle walking stick bearing the makers mark for Ben Cox of London and hallmarks for 1897.
...
Category
1890s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
French 19th Century Brass Fabric Scale on Wooden Base by the Maison Piat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French brass fabric scale from the 19th century with wooden base, from the Maison Piat. Created in Paris during the 19th century, this fabric scale, made of brass, is mounted on a ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
A Silver and Wood Mezuzah Holder by Maxwell Chayat
By Maxwell Chayat
Located in New York, NY
An Artistic and Rare Silver and Wood Mezuzah Holder made by Maxwell Chayat in the United States Circa 1970.
Maxwell Chayat was a well-known Jewish-American artist who was born in 1909. He was most famous for his works with brutalist sculptures, modern menorahs, candlesticks, and other Judaic artworks.
It is very rare to find a mezuzah holder made by Maxwell Chayat.
Mezuzah holder is designed similarly to Chayat's artwork with silver flames ascending fronted by a "Shin" letter of the Hebrew alphabet which is present on all mezuzah holders today.
The silver artwork...
Category
Late 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Mid-Century Children's Wooden Pony with Wheels and Red Painted Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century children's wooden pony with wheels, red painted details, handles and straw mane and tail. Perfect for a children's room or nursery. In original condition with visible wea...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Straw, Wood
Archigraphia: Architectural and Environmental Graphics
Located in Tivoli, NY
Archigraphia: Architectural and Environmental Graphics. Edited and designed by Walter Herdeg. Published by The Graphis Press, Switzerland in 1978. English, French and German text. 23...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
S.C. Gallup Shotgun Chaps
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Vintage Western Leather Shotgun chaps that feature a manufacturer mark on the belt, "S.C. GALLUP SADLCO. PUEBLO." Chaps feature two buck stitch...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
William Milligan Sloane, Life Of Napoleon Bonaparte, 1896, Complete 4 Vol. Set
Located in Bridgeport, CT
New York The Century Co. 1896. An oversized set in dark brown leather with four spine bands and gilt lettering. Blue gray marbleized papers.
12 1/2" H x 8 7/8" W x 2 1/8" D
Conditi...
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Vintage India Handmade Hammered Silver Earrings
Located in Asheville, NC
Pair of vintage India handmade silver hammered with hoops and silvers balls.
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Large Hand Carved Antique Sculpture of Apparition of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind, large and marvelous work of religious art.
With thanks to one of our honorable Frater clients we have learned that this unique and marvelously hand carved wall sculpture is a carving depicting the famous apparition of Jesus to the 17th century French Visitation nun, Saint Margaret Mary Alocoque. This probably is the scene in which He asks her to establish devotion to His Sacred Heart. We have never seen a sculpture of this subject matter and for us to have found one of this large size and of such quality more than made our day. Hand carved out of solid oak, both the details and the depth of this antique wall sculpture...
Category
19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
WWII Mustang
Located in Telluride, CO
The P-51 Mustang was the first US built fighter in action after the fall of France, successfully engaging every air-born opponent. Fast, powerful, and maneuverable, with 75-gallon ta...
Category
1930s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Silver
Verve Moods And Movement In Art, Reynal, 1959
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Moods and Movements in Art, by Verve, published by Reynal & Co. New York, 1959. This volume was originally published in France as Numbers 27 and 28 in the Verve series. This volume i...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pinocchio
Located in London, GB
Original British front of house card used inside the foyer of the cinema.
The artwork features the films scene where pinocchio takes his first steps.
Walt Disney's second animated fe...
Category
1950s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paint
Architectural Model of the Derby Summer House Designed by Samuel McIntire
Located in Essex, MA
Handmade to Scale Architectural Model of the "Derby Summer House" or "McIntire Tea House" designed in 1793 by Architect, Samuel McIntire. The actual building is now located on the g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Federal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Fine Asian Ethnographic Silver Necklace India
Located in London, GB
Vintage Indian silver necklace Asian Tribal Jewellery
A Very fine Vintage Indian silver necklace made in sections with floral pattern a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
1960s Original Gorgeous Playing Cards Box by Piero Fornasetti. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Original astonishing playing cards box by Piero Fornasetti in walnut wood . It's in excellent condition and includes two packs of vintage Dal Negro cards, 10 dices, one dice sh...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Antique Lithography Map, Cumberland, English, Framed, Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Cumberland. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of the h...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Italian Alabaster Striped Bullseye Ashtray
Located in Fall River, MA
Rare Italian alabaster bullseye striped ashtray measuring 6" in diameter. Minor chips as pictured.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Alabaster
Antique French Art Noveau Silver Walking Cane Stick 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A decorative French Art Nouveau walking stick with a stunning silver handle, circa 1890 in date.
It has a very decorative silver handle with shaped contours with beading, cast with ...
Category
1890s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Fruitwood, Brass, Henry Hughes, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, fruitwood and brass terrestrial refractor by H. Hughes, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky
Delightful early Victorian telescope...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Table sextant by Throughton & Simms
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
Table Sextant By Throughton & Simms Dated 1880"
Very pretty table sextant signed Troughton & Simms London 1880. In a delicate mahogany box we discover the engraved instructions for u...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Carriage Clock Dome, English, Glass, Display, Showcase, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 24378
This is a large antique carriage clock dome. An English, glass and oak display showcase, dating to the Victorian period, cir...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Oak
1930s Germany Botanical Model of the Lamium Purpureum Flower
Located in Milan, IT
Educational model of the Lamium purpureum L. (false purple nettle) flower made of painted papier mâché with a Bakelite base from the 1930s, German ma...
Category
1930s German Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Parchment Paper
Taxi Driver
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for Martin Scorsese's classic 1976 drama starring Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster and Harvey Keitel.
This poster is conservation linen backed and it would reship...
Category
1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Mata Hari
Located in London, GB
Original Belgian film poster from the 1931 film that was broadly based on the life of Mata Hari, a Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan who was a German spy during World War I. Greta Ga...
Category
1930s Belgian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1970s Vintage Aipa Wave Crest Hawaii Sting surfboard
By Ben Aipa
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Vintage 1970s Aipa Wave Crest Hawaii surfboard. Features striking blue airbrushed flames design with pinlines and matching blue single fin. A remarkable example of Ben Aipa’s famous ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
Late Victorian Era Miniature Croquet Set
Located in Oakland, CA
A wonderful antique miniature croquet set consisting of multiple mallets, wickets and balls, all housed in the original wooden box. A charming and unusual piece of English whimsical ...
Category
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Leather Saddle with Velvet Seat
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique Leather Saddle with Velvet Seat
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Moderne: Fashioning The French Interior by Sarah Schleuning, Stated 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Moderne: Fashioning The French Interior by Sarah Schleuning. Stated 1st Ed published by Princeton Architectural Press, 2008, hardcover with dust jacket. Jacques-mile Ruhlmann, Pierre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Hand-Carved Gothic Style Quasimodo / Hunchback of Notre Dame Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare, 19th century statuette of Victor Hugo's famous novel character.
If you are a collector of rare novel and/or famous movie characters then this 19th century sculpture of Quasimodo, better known as the Hunchback of Notre Dame...
Category
Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
US Army Tank Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Military Tank. Made in Japan, 1980s. This piece has great balance and details. Cool tobacco accessory and conversation piece. Working lig...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Danish SNTS Morse Telegraph Round Relay of brass and mahogany
Located in Sweden, SE
The telegraph relay made in late 19th century by The Great Northern Telegraph Company (Det Store Nordiske Telegrafselskab A / S) that was founded in Denmark in June 1869. It was set up as a merger of three recently established telegraph companies initiated by Danish industrial mogul Carl Frederik Tietgen.
The brass and wood instrument is state of the art creation by legendary Danish engineers. Serial 48062. Size app.: 11 cm high (4”) 15,8 cm deep and wide (6”). Very good, little of age n usage wear, original state, very well preserved and likely functioning. Please study high-res pictures for cosmetic condition! App. 2,1 kg weight it is going to measure some 3 kg packed for shipment.
The aim of the firm was to create a worldwide telegraph company. The former headquarters of the GNTC on The Bund, Shanghai. The starting point of The Great Northern Telegraph Company (now GN Store Nord) was a concession agreement, which C.F. Tietgen made with the Russian Tzar...
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Late 19th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Wall-Mounted Large Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Walnut Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall-mounted weather station in carved walnut made in Spa Belgium by Valentine Engel
High quality mechanism with Jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade)
Unusual de...
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1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Antique Showcase Dome, English Glass, Taxidermy, Display Case, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique showcase dome. An English, glass taxidermy or ornament display case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Fine Victorian display dome with a bright a...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood
Taxidermy Flying Ring-Neck Pheasant - Exquisite Wall Mount
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your space with the striking beauty of our expertly crafted taxidermy flying ring-neck pheasant. Capturing the pheasant in mid-flight, this piece showcases its vibrant plumag...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Feathers
Giuseppe Vasari (1934-2005) Fine Gilt Metal Chess Set And Marble Game Board
Located in London, GB
Giuseppe Vasari (1934-2005, Italy), gilt and silvered metal chess set .
2 tone green and white checked onyx playing surface with relief decorated apro...
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Late 20th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Tall Antique Display Showcase, English, Glass, Taxidermy, Dome, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall antique display showcase. An English, glass and stained pine taxidermy or ornament dome, dating to the early Victorian period,...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Pine
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.
Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.
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