$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Civil War Union Solider in Full Dress, Sword & Cannon, Union Gutta Percha Case
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Civil War portrait, union solider in landscape in 'Union' Gutta Percha case Rare and unusual, the Ambrotype of a Union solider, in full uniform, with sword, standing next to a canno...
Glass
Sold
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
General George Armstrong Custer Signature with Civil War Sword, circa 1865-1876
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
To the right of the signature is a Civil War era Ames1860 staff officer sword. The sword’s hilt has an incredibly decorative pommel and rain guard, ornamented with spreading eagles, ...
1860 Civil War Union Army Cavalry Sword
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic standard issue cavalry sword with scabbard used by the US (Union) Army during the Civil War.
Brass, Steel
Civil War Union Officer's Sword Belt Buckle
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original, 1851 pattern brass sword belt buckle worn by a Union officer during the Civil War.
Brass
Sold
H 11.5 in W 13.75 in D 2 in
Civil War Period Watercolor Depicting Lady Liberty Directing her Sword
Located in York County, PA
Civil War period watercolor depicting lady liberty directing her sword at the confederacy in the form of the British lion, circa 1861-1865.
Civil War Themed Mahogany Games Table with Sword Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a unique and custom made Civil War themed mahogany games table with sword legs.
Metal, Bronze
Sold
H 4.25 in W 4.75 in D 32.5 in
Antique 1862 Ames US Navy Civil War Cutlass Sword Leather Scabbard M1860 33"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Civil War Union army military M1860 United States Naval cutlass / sword.
Metal, Brass
Rare AMERICAN OFFICER'S SWORD - pre Civil War
Located in TEYJAT, FR
This is a very rare American Officer's sword that dates back to the period before the American Civil War.
Metal
Antique Civil War Sword and Scabbard Steel and Brass
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
Antique civil war sword with iron scabbard. The steel blade and brass hilt are unmarked.
Brass, Steel
Set of Ten Authentic Civil War Swords
Located in Bridport, CT
Amazing set of 10 authentic civil war swords. 1. Quite ornate Model 1852 Union Naval Officer's sword.
Civil War Era Union Officer's Sword
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
Nice Civil War era Union model 1860 field and staff officer's sword.
$1,195
H 13.75 in W 2.75 in D 3.5 in
Antique Cast Figural Medieval Knight in Armor Cigar, Pipe or Cigarette Lighter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This figural cigar lighter is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Austria in circa 1930. The lighter is a standing figural cast and cold-painted medieval knight in armor hold...
Spelter
Mid-Victorian Model of a Field Cannon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A mid-Victorian model of a field cannon, the bronze barrel set on an oak carriage with large iron-bound wheels, with traces of the original black, red and white paint. English, circa...
Bronze
19th Century Buffalo Skinners Outfit Kit
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Excellent shape 19th century buffalo skinners outfit with 5 period knives, 2 scales, sharpening steel and holster. Used in the real buffalo days. Vintage, real and neat! Period: Las...
Other
$3,495
H 10.5 in W 26.5 in D 13.75 in
British Military Officer's Campaign Trunk of Brass-Bound Camphor
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome rectangular British military officer's Campaign trunk of camphorwood featuring hand-cut brass binding and hardware, with opposing handles, and wax seals or stamps from por...
Metal, Brass
Antique Leather Photo Album With Music Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Unique antique photo album with a music box, which starts to play when opening the closure.
Leather, Paper
$2,250 / set
H 9 in W 19 in D 8 in
Antique Military Hat & Fitted Metal Box of Brigadier General Lawrence Drummond
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique military hat and fitted hat box was made by W. Cater of London England for the Brigadier General Lawrence Drummond in approximately 1915 in the period style. The hat is ...
Metal
19th Century Tobacco advertising figure
Located in London, GB
19th Century Tobacco advertising figure A rare example of a late 19th Century hand carved tobacco shop advertising figure in the form of an Arab gentleman. This fragment is mounted ...
Wood
Antique Set or Game of "25 Infantry Soldiers on Parade"
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transporting set of 25 Infantry Soldiers on Parade presented in the original cardboard box with a colorful printed image, holding 25 cardboard soldiers with printed paper images and ...
Corrugated Cardboard
Antique War Game "Soldiers Ten-Pins in the Original Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transporting victorian child's game with a wood cannon, six wooden shells and eleven cardboard soldiers with printed images, presented in the original cardboard box with printed image.
Wood, Corrugated Cardboard
Large Victorian Leather Cigar Case, Circa 1850.
Located in London, GB
A magnificent hand stitched large leather cigar case or 'cigar protector', circa 1850. Made to put in a bag or case. Has original applied silver monogram. Dimensions (when fully clo...
Silver
$6,957
H 42.13 in W 3.94 in D 1.19 in
Sword with Wrought Iron Blade with Traces of Gold on Hilt with Cover Sheath
Located in Marbella, ES
Sword with Wrought Iron Blade with Traces of Gold on Hilt with Leather Cover Sheath
Gold, Wrought Iron
U.S. Navy Quartermaster Telescope in Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Very high power Quartermaster telescope. With geared turning focus. Leather covered barrel. No makers name present. Old owners tag A.N. Robbins, Lincoln Ave, Little Falls, New Jersey...
Leather
$2,688
H 9.85 in W 17.72 in D 8.67 in
World War 1 era (1914-18) Director No 5 Mark 1 Brass Artillery Director Gun/Case
Located in Canterbury, England
A very rare and well preserved World War 1 era (1914-18) Director No 5 Mark 1 brass artillery director theodolite gun sight, (reference no.5 mk1) complete with wooden transit case. ...
Brass
Miniature Brass Cannon in a Presentation Case
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A miniature brass cannon in a presentation case, the 5-stage cannon and carriage in a rectangular, glazed presentation case, raised upon tiers of reeded, fluted and cross-banded wood...
Brass
American Civil War Era Morocco Leather Photo Album with Brass Closures
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is an authentic Victorian family photograph album dating precisely to the Civil War or early post-Civil War era (circa 1860–1875). Albums of this exact scale and heavy const...
Brass
$440
H 1.38 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
Antique wooden cigarette case with an embossed metal lid – pipe smoker motif
Located in Wien, AT
A charming antique wooden box that is ideal as a jewelry box, cigar or tobacco box, or decorative collector’s item. The lid features a richly detailed, embossed metal plate depicti...
Wood
$5,200
H 71.25 in W 80.25 in D 3 in
Antique Polychrome Baroque Gilt Venetian-Style Carved Wood King Headboard
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This exquisite antique Venetian-style king bed is a true showstopper, featuring an intricately hand-carved and gilded frame with a soft, distressed celadon green finish. The elaborat...
Wood
$11,546
H 4.34 in Dm 0.04 in
1912 René Lalique Perfume Bottle Rosace Figurines Frosted Glass Grey Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume Bottle “Rosace Figurines” made in frosted glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1912. Acid-stamped signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Superb patina. Height: 11 cm ...
Blown Glass
Antique Iron Safe with Rocaille Decoration, France, Circa 1740
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large, antique single-door safe or cassa forte made of hand crafted iron with rivets and bands on the surface and palmettes and rocaille decorations on the front, in good condition...
Metal, Iron
$3,900
H 6.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Art Nouveau Gres Bijou Butterfly & Spiderweb Gourd-Shaped Vase by RStK Amphora
By Reissner Stellmacher & Kessel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
Earthenware, Glass
$161,709
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...
Oak
$40,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.08 in Dm 10.24 in
Émile Gallé Antique Cameo Glass Table Lamp, Art Nouveau, France, 1900
By Émile Gallé
Located in CABA, AR
Rare Antique French Galle Signed Cut-Cameo Lamp with Original Signed Galle Cut-Cameo Shade, in Red and Yellow Sunset Colors. The lamp features a masterful design with a vibrant palet...
Bronze
$869
H 7.49 in W 12.6 in D 8.67 in
Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, 1865
Located in Linkebeek, BE
19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France Antique travel safe in non-combustible cast iron from northeastern France (Gueux, Marne). It is decor...
Iron
French 19th Century Silver Plated Casket
Located in London, GB
The whole casket is richly decorated. Standing on lions paw feet adorned with baroque motifs the scene on top depicts cupid stood beside two lovers (possibly) Daphne and Apollo. The ...
Silver Plate
$9,800
H 14.75 in W 5 in D 5 in
Art Nouveau Gres Bijou Butterfly & Spiderweb Fluted Vase by RStK Amphora
By Reissner Stellmacher & Kessel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
Earthenware, Glass
$26,091
H 6.7 in Dm 6.7 in
1924 Rene Lalique Vase Formose Fishes Agate Glass Cased Grey Opalescent Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Formose” (Fishes) made in agate glass (cased grey and opalescent) by René Lalique created in 1924. Molded signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Wonderful model and extremely...
Blown Glass
$33,689
H 83.47 in W 74.81 in D 88.19 in
Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Magnificent, 18th Century, Venetian, Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, Superking 6ft, 180cm wide, With Massive 213cm, 6ft 10in Shaped Headboard & 149cm, 5ft Shaped Footboard & Fortuny Bedc...
Paint
$471,651
H 16.15 in W 28.35 in D 20.48 in
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket
Located in London, GB
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone mounted ebonized wooden casket English, 19th Century Height 41cm, width 72cm, depth 52cm Exceptionally fine and richly adorned, this beau...
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu
$55,000
H 21.75 in W 11 in D 11 in
Art Nouveau Vase with Fiery Dragon by Stellmacher & Dachsel for RStK Amphora
By Eduard Stellmacher, Paul Dachsel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
Porcelain
Tiffany Studios New York "Greek Key" Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
An alluring and visually rewarding example of Tiffany Studios New York's great "Greek Key" table lamp. Mottled glass in hues of warm amber and bright sunshine yellow soften the wonde...
Bronze
$18,000
H 7.5 in W 4.75 in D 1.25 in
Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame, First Edition with Dust Jacket
Located in Middletown, NY
A rare first edition, with near-fine dust jacket of the children's classic. Grahame, Kenneth. The Wind in the Willows; with a frontispiece by Graham Robertson. London: Methuen an...
Paper
$242,563 / set
H 81.5 in W 48.04 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Elephant and Pagoda Incense Burners
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Japanese Meiji era bronze elephant and pagoda incense burners Japanese, Late 19th Century Sculpture: Height 151cm, width 122cm, depth 43cm Base: Height 56cm, width 82...
Marble, Bronze
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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Produced in 1843, the well-preserved volume is evidence of the author's exacting specifications.
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Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.
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Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.