20 Magic Lantern Slides, Motifs, Italy
Located in Brønshøj, DK
20 Antique glass lantern slides with motifs of Italy. 1. Stromboli, erupting volcano 2. Rome, Colosseum 3. Rome, Colosseum 4. Bozen, Cabel car 5. Florence, Palazzo Vecchio 6....
Glass
7 Magic Lantern Slides, Motifs Belgium
Located in Brønshøj, DK
7 Antique glass lantern slides with motifs of Belgium. 1. Brussels, panorama 2. Bussels, Grand Palace, portraying people on the central square 3. Brussels, Town Hall 4. Ostende...
Glass
19 Magic Lantern Slides - Motifs Austria
Located in Brønshøj, DK
19 antique glass lantern slides with motifs of Austria. 1. Salzburg, Mirabell Palace 2. Salzburg, Grossglockner 3. Salzburg, electric suction 4. Salzburg, overall view from Kap...
Glass
$6,676
H 8.27 in W 7.49 in D 9.85 in
Hexagonal Lampascope Magic Lantern by Alphonse Giroux – 19th Century –
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in NANTES, FR
**Hexagonal Lampascope Magic Lantern by Alphonse Giroux – 19th Century – This hexagonal
Wood
13 Magic Lantern Slides - Motifs Usa and Canada
Located in Brønshøj, DK
13 antique glass lantern slides with motifs of USA and Canada. 1. New York, Statue of Liberty 2. New York 3. San Francisco, Town Hall "the new hall" 4. Washington, United State...
Glass
1880 Earnst Plank Magic Lantern, Box Plus 72 Slides
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful and decorative 1800 magic lantern full boxed set. It was created by Ernst Plank
Glass
$1,750 / set
H 4 in W 3.25 in D 0.1 in
Set of 22 Antique 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition Magic Lantern Slides
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 23 antique magic lantern slides. Lantern slides are an early photographic invention
Metal
19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens
Located in Middleburg, VA
A captivating piece of pre-cinema history, this 19th-century German "magic lantern" image projector
Brass, Metal, Steel, Iron, Sheet Metal, Tin
$2,180
H 2.76 in Dm 2.76 in
Novelty 'Magic Mushroom' Cigar Lighter - made in London in 1888 by Jane Brownett
By Jane Brownett 1
Located in London, London
Lighter, is modelled as a mushroom (probably a magic one), and is incredibly detailed. The cigar lighter
Sterling Silver
$232Sale Price|35% Off
H 6.93 in W 9.73 in D 0.08 in
Sleeping Nymph - Original Etching After Titian - Early 18th Century
By Anne Claude Philippe de Tubières
Located in Roma, IT
very good conditions, except for a light foxing on the margins, this is a magic old master's print to
Etching
Magic Lantern by Ernst Plank, 1910-1920
By Ernst Plank
Located in Lugano, Ticino
Beautiful and decorative magic lantern by Ernst Plank, 1910-1920.
Unavailable
H 7.5 in W 13 in D 10.75 in
German "Magic Lantern" Complete, in it's Original Box, Never Used, Early 1900s
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is an incredible German Antique "Magic Lantern" complete and in it's original box, never used
Tin
Magic Lantern Projector Lens
Located in Culver City, CA
Magic lantern projector lens with brass surround
Brass
Antique Magic Lantern Projector
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A wonderful French magic lantern with 4 images and original case. The lens is signed "Darlot Paris
Magic Lantern Projector Lens, circa 1910.
Located in London, GB
of a magic lantern which was the earliest form of a slide projector. Magic lanterns were in use from
Brass
Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank, " circa 1876
Located in Incline Village, NV
Manufactured in 1876 by the J. & E. Steven's Company in Cromwell, Connecticut, this cast iron bank measures 4 3/4" long x 5 1/4" high. It is in excellent all original condition and p...
Iron
Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank" Circa 1876
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Manufactured in 1876 by the J. & E. Steven's Company in Cromwell, Connecticut, this cast iron bank measures 4 3/4" long x 5 1/4" high. It is in excellent all original condition and ...
Iron
English 19th Century Magic Lantern Lens Set
Located in London, GB
Magic lantern lens et A set of late 19th century magic lantern oversized lenses. 4 brass and 1
Glass
Bronze Cased Lens from an Early Magic Lantern
Located in Culver City, CA
Magnifying Lens for a Vintage Magic Lantern Projector, encased in a bronze holder.
Bronze
Sold
H 8.88 in W 6.13 in D 1.5 in
FRAZER - The Golden Bough A Study in Magic & Religion - 3rd ED REVISED - 13 vols
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: FRAZER, James George. TITLE: The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion. PUBLISHER
Leather
Original Color Lithograph Kar-Mi Magic Poster
By Donaldson Lithographing Company
Located in Petaluma, CA
Whether you collect magic posters, or just love great early lithography, this magic poster has to
Wood, Paper
Antique Treen Magic Trick Game
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique boxwood magic trick with a disappearing red ball. Treen pieces are wooden objects sometimes
Boxwood
Rare German Ernst Plank Magic Lantern
By Ernst Plank
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful and decorative 1800 magic lantern by Ernst Plank. The body has unusual sphere
1800s Magic Lantern Full Boxed Set
By Ernst Plank
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful and decorative 1800 magic lantern full boxed set. We believe it was created by
Brass
16 Magic Lantern Slides, Motifs, France
Located in Brønshøj, DK
16 Antique glass lantern slides with motifs of France. 1. Paris, Eiffel Tower. With three people in the front of the photo. 2. Paris, Eiffel Tower. View from the lake with boat i...
Glass
18 Magic Lantern Slides, Motifs, Italy
Located in Brønshøj, DK
20 Antique glass lantern slides with motifs of Italy. 1. Pompeii, man standing in front of columns 2. Venice, St. Salute 3. Rome, Castle Sant'Angelo 4. Pompeii, Civil forum 5...
Glass
Treen Disappearing Ball Magic Trick, England, 19th century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This English nineteenth century item is referred to as a treen disappearing ball trick. It is made from boxwood and has two tops. One would lift the first top to reveal a half ball...
Boxwood
Magic Lantern Projector Lens Magnifying Glass in Brass
Located in Hanover, MA
One of the largest we've ever seen. We thought about fitting it with a a light socket and a wall bracket to use as a wall sconce but this is simply too tactile, useful and fun to pl...
Brass
Magic Lantern Slide Projector by Riley Brothers, circa 1895
Located in London, GB
A "Praestantia" magic lantern slide projector by Riley Brothers of Bradford, circa 1895. With
Brass
Sold
H 3.9 in Dm 9 in
Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful early 20th century magic lantern lens. It does not matter what the reason is why you
Brass
Sold
H 9 in W 6.5 in D 2 in
The History of Magic by Eliphas Levi London William Rider & Son, Ltd. Second Ed.
Located in San Francisco, CA
The History of Magic by Eliphas Levi London William Rider & Son, Ltd. Second Edition. Published
Paper
Magic Lantern Slide BoxMade from Linden Wood-Holds 100 Slides
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
100 slides. Of course besides enjoying this beautiful box you could always collect Magic Lantern
Brass
Sold
H 5.32 in W 7.29 in D 0.04 in
Sleeping Nymph - Original Etching after R. Lefevre - 1866
Located in Roma, IT
, this is a magic old master's print to collect!
Etching
Antique Slide Projector "Magic Lantern"
Located in San Francisco, CA
From what I can tell, this is early electric "Magic Lantern" slide projector. I have not seen one
Jean Schoenner Magic Lantern German Optical Toy
By Jean Schoenner
Located in Southfield, MI
Superb and rarely found complete, this "Magic Lantern" child's optical toy was designed and
Brass, Iron
Vintage Magicians Box /Case Tricks
Located in North Beninngton, VT
piece or magic collectible. These are hard to find.
Ancient Style Tibetan Coral Sterling Magic Fish Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous one of a kind necklace comprising coral and turquoise beads, sterling silver beads and end caps suspending a Tibetan repousse Sterling silver large fish pendant with coral...
Sterling Silver
Mirroscope Magic Lantern Opaque Projector, circa 1912
Located in Dallas, TX
as accurate display and collectible items. We suggest that these artifacts be used for display and
Metal
$232,474Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
White Turtle Bookcase, by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2.2) A multipurpose turtle: its carapace acts as a support for a series of accessories. Onc...
Metal
$2,000
H 43 in W 64.7 in
Danae - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 43" x 65"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This celestial underwater nude photograph captures a naked female figure suspended in deep indigo waters, surrounded by cascading silver bubbles that evoke the mythological shower of...
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
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.
Produced in 1843, the well-preserved volume is evidence of the author's exacting specifications.
New or old, the coverlets add old-time charm to any space.
Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.
French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.
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The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.
Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.
Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.