Early 20th Century One-Cent Match Vending Machine by Krema
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1909-1910; Safety Match Vending Co. (John F. Krcma/Krema Manufacturing Co.) - Chicago A cast-iron front, one-cent match vending machine from the earliest generation of the Safety...
Iron
19th Century Powder Horn Flask with Brass Fittings and Leather Strap
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking 19th-century powder horn flask, crafted from natural ox horn and fitted with patinated brass hardware and original leather strap, embodies the rugged elegance of early Ame...
Brass
13-Star Wool American Flag, with Zig-Zag Stars, Circa 1900
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a beautiful 13-star American flag, each star sewn with zig-zag stitching. The wool flag was sewn at the turn of the century, circa 1900. The flag features 13 white stars rest...
Brass
Early 20th Century porcelain wall plaque
Located in Martlesham, GB
An early 20th Century wall plaque featuring a circular porcelain plate depicting a military horse rider, likely an officer from a British military regiment, housed in a decorative wo...
Porcelain
45 Upside-Down Star on An Antique American Flag, Utah State, ca 1896-1908
Located in York County, PA
45 UPSIDE-DOWN STARS ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG MADE IN THE ERA OF THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR (1898), WHEN UTAH WAS THE MOST RECENT STATE TO JOIN THE UNION, circa 1896-1908 45 star A...
Cotton
Antique Primitive Hand Wrought Western Cattle Ranch Branding Iron
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice antique wrought iron western branding tool, circa 1940s. Mark features a zig-zag shape. The piece is in good vintage condition (distressed) with a nice patina and normal signs o...
Wrought Iron
Price Upon Request
48 Star US Navy Jack Made at Mare Island, California, Dated 1944
Located in York County, PA
48 STAR U.S. NAVY JACK, MADE AT MARE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA, HEADQUARTERS OF THE PACIFIC FLEET, DURING WWII, DATED 1944 United States Navy jack with 48 stars, made during WWII (U.S. inv...
Wool
Decorative Vintage Ceremonial Wool Coat with Gold Braid Trim, 20th Century
Located in Worcester, GB
Decorative Vintage Ceremonial Wool Coat with Gold Braid Trim, 20th Century A striking and well-made vintage ceremonial coat, inspired by 18th-century European military and regimenta...
Wool
Price Upon Request
45 Stars Antique American Parade Flag, Utah Statehood, ca 1896-1908
Located in York County, PA
45 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG WITH ITS STARS ARRANGED IN A NOTCHED PATTERN, 1896-1908, UTAH STATEHOOD: 45 star American national flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton. Evide...
Cotton
19th Century Hand-Forged French Copper Pot, Rustic Antique Decor
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th-century French copper pot is a fine example of traditional metal craftsmanship, valued for both its durability and aesthetic warmth. Hand-forged from solid copper, it featu...
Copper
Price Upon Request
13 Haloed Stars in A Medallion Configuration, ca 1876
Located in York County, PA
13 HALOED STARS IN A MEDALLION CONFIGURATION, ON AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG MADE FOR THE 1876 CENTENNIAL OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE 13 star American parade flag, prin...
Cotton
$48,500
WWI Trench Art Book
Located in New Orleans, LA
WWI Trench Art Book Created by German and Austro-Hungarian Soldiers Circa 1914-1918 This rare collection of seventy-four trench art postcards offers a historic and remarkably intima...
Leather, Paper
Price Upon Request
30 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Wisconsin Statehood, ca 1848-1850
Located in York County, PA
ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG WITH 30 STARS, THE ONLY KNOWN EXAMPLE IN THIS SIMPLE BUT EXTRAORDINARY STYLE, PRE-CIVIL WAR, OFFICIAL FOR JUST TWO YEARS, REFLECTS THE ADDITION OF WISCON...
Cotton
Elvis Presley Signed Christmas Album, RCA Camden, Vintage 1970
Located in Roma, IT
A rare and festive edition of Elvis’ Christmas Album, released by RCA Camden (CAL-2428). This LP features the King of Rock ’n’ Roll performing timeless holiday classics, including “B...
Other
The Who Tommy Signed Album, 1969 Rock Opera, UK, Iconic Artwork
Located in Roma, IT
Original pressing of Tommy (Decca Records, DXSW 7205), the groundbreaking 1969 rock opera double album by The Who, boldly signed on the gatefold cover in blue marker by Pete Townshen...
Other
Mountain Climbing! Vinyl LP, Signed Edition, Hard Rock, U.S., 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Artist: Mountain Album Title: Climbing! Format: Vinyl LP, Gatefold Label: Windfall Records – WINDFALL 4501 Released: 1970 Country: U.S. Genre: Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Classic Ro...
Other
$4,281 / item
The Rolling Stones – Between the Buttons, Signed LP
Located in Roma, IT
Original U.S. mono pressing of Between the Buttons (London Records, LL 3499), released in 1967. An album that marked a stylistic evolution for the band, it features the classics “Let...
Other
Neil Diamond Signed Hot August Night Vinyl Album, MCA Records, 1972
Located in Roma, IT
An original pressing of Neil Diamond’s Hot August Night, released by MCA Records in 1972. Recorded live at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, this album captures Diamond’s electrifyin...
Other
Chubby Checker – For ’Teen Twisters Only (1961, Parkway Records, P-7009, U.S.)
Located in Roma, IT
Format: 12" Vinyl LP Label: Parkway Records – P-7009 Release Date: 1961 Country: U.S.A. Dimensions: 12.375 × 12.375 in (31.4 × 31.4 cm) Condition: Vinyl: [Insert grade, e.g., VG – ...
Other
Susan B. Anthony Signed Handwritten Letter, Dated July 21, 1888
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original autographed letter, signed by women’s rights activist Susan B. Anthony. The letter, signed on a partial leaf of National Woman Suffrage Association stationar...
Paper
Gucci Vintage Fountain Pen, Metal, 1980s Anniversary Collection
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Fountain Pen Gucci Anniversary Collection. With its original box and cartridges. Excellent condition.
Metal
Price Upon Request
42 Stars in a Whimsical Medallion Configuration, ca 1889-1890
Located in York County, PA
42 STARS IN A WHIMSICAL MEDALLION CONFIGURATION THAT FEATURES A LARGE, HALOED CENTER STAR AND INCORPORATES 7 TINY STARS; NEVER AN OFFICIAL STAR COUNT, EXCEPTIONALLY RARE, REFLECTS TH...
Cotton
$350Sale Price|30% Off
Marbles Gladstone WWII Era Ideal Fixed Blade Knife & Leather Sheath 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early to mid 20th century Marbles Gladstone fixed blade hunting / camping / combat knife. 4.5" blade with ridged thumb rest; aluminum pommel, leather wrapped grip. Includes leather s...
Metal
Price Upon Request
"Victory with Arms Needs Machines on Farms" WWII Poster ca 1942-1945
Located in York County, PA
“VICTORY WITH ARMS NEEDS MACHINES ON FARMS”: EXTREMELY RARE WWI POSTER WITH AN EAGLE PERCHED ON A TRACTOR & A TERRIFIC SLOGAN WWII poster, printed on paper board, pleading for aid i...
Paper
Chocolate Mold, Santa Claus Belsnickle, Metal, Antique Christmas 1890s, France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique French Chocolate Mold by Matfer Paris, circa 1890–1900 A beautiful antique French chocolate mold crafted in metal, featuring a rich, naturally developed patina. Manufactured...
Metal
Antique Chocolate Mold, Santa Claus Belsnickle, Metal, 1890s, France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique French Chocolate Mold by Matfer Paris, circa 1890–1900 A beautiful antique French chocolate mold crafted in metal, featuring a rich, naturally developed patina. Manufactured...
Metal
$34,500
NEMA Cipher Machine
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Swiss NEMA cipher machine is an extraordinary part of both military and mechanical engineering history. Known as the Neue Machine, or “New Machine,” the NEMA was developed by Zel...
Metal, Wire
Antique Chocolate Mold, Santa Claus Belsnickle, Metal, 1890s, France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique French Chocolate Mold by Matfer Paris, circa 1890–1900 A beautiful antique French chocolate mold crafted in metal, featuring a rich, naturally developed patina. Manufactured...
Metal
1937 Belgian Silver Plated Goblet Wooden Base Antique Design
Located in High Point, NC
This 1937 Belgian silver-plated goblet presents an elegant, sculptural form elevated on three slender supports above a rounded wooden base with its original presentation plaque. The ...
Silver Plate
English Leather Suitcase on Stand, 1910
Located in Savannah, GA
An English leather suitcase on custom iron stand, 1910s. 26 inches wide by 16 inches deep by 18 inches tall
Leather
Pair of railway lights by G. Polkey Ltd of Birmingham
Located in London, GB
A pair of BR(W) railway lights, by G. Polkey Ltd of Birmingham, circa 1950. With MOBILITE burner oil lamp. George Polkey Ltd of Pitsford St, Birmingham, Lamp Manufactures & Rail...
Iron
Vintage Sensa Pen, Metal, Italian Design, Original Box, 2000s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Sensa Pen. Includes its original box. Excellent condition.
Metal
Vintage Set of Three Pens, a Paperweight and a Ruler, 2000s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Set of Three Pens, a Paperweight and a Ruler. With their original box. Ecellent condition.
Metal
18th-Century French Master’s Lock
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Master’s Lock 18th Century Ingeniously crafted with a hidden mechanism, this 18th-century French lock, known as a serrure de maîtrise, or master’s lock, was likely used by sa...
Iron
Leather Fireman's Parade Belt
Located in York County, PA
Made of leather, the body of the belt is black. In the center is a recessed window, with a fancifully scalloped edge, behind which a red leather panel, upon which the word "Liberty" ...
Leather
Copper and Brass KTAS Vintage Rotary Copenhagen Telephone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully decorative vintage Danish land line telephone. The piece is wonderfully decorative and is wired, but for use in Europe.. the piece makes a great statement on a desk or...
Brass
Iron and wood safe with studs and secret lock, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique safe from the restoration period with internal walnut structure and iron cladding decorated with studs, from Italy, second quarter of the 19th century. Front with door decora...
Iron
38 Star American Flag, Colorado Statehood, Made by Horstmann Brothers ca 1876
Located in York County, PA
38 STARS, COLORADO STATEHOOD, A SCARCE AND BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH A MEDALLION PATTERN AND 4 LARGE CORNER STARS, PRESS-DYED ON WOOL BUNTING, MADE BY HORSTMANN BROTHERS I...
Wool
19th Century English Baroque Revival Brass Perpetual Desk Calendar
Located in Chicago, IL
19th Century English Gilt Brass Perpetual Desk Calendar in the Victorian Baroque Revival Style. The sculptural case, with its scrolling foliage, masks, and cresting, frames three vie...
Brass
Price Upon Request
34 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Kansas Statehood, ca 1861-1863
Located in York County, PA
34 STARS IN A MEDALLION CONFIGURATION ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG WITH A LARGE, HALOED CENTER STAR; CIVIL WAR PERIOD, KANSAS STATEHOOD, 1861-1863 34 star American national pa...
Cotton
Centennial Celebration "1776-1876" American Flag Banner
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a rare Centennial patriotic flag banner, dating to 1876. The flag’s brilliant blue canton is spectacular, with 81 five-pointed, rayed stars, arranged to read “1776” and ...
Wool, Cotton
Beaded Flapper Bag Antique German, early 20th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique Beaded Evening Bag with Floral Motif, Circa 1920s or Earlier A charming antique beaded bag, dating to the 1920s or earlier, showcasing delicate craftsmanship and timeless el...
Metal
Railway Signal Bell or Quirky Countertop Courtesy Bell
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Railway Signal Bell or Quirky Countertop Courtesy Bell Dating from the late 19th century this is a Railway Brass Signal Bell. This lovely period railway item is well made, and woul...
Brass
Vintage French Military Academy Officers Hat, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Military Academy Officer's hat or cap from the 1970s. These special and unique hats are part of the uniform of students studying to become officers in the French Milita...
Felt
Smith Corona Coronet Electric Super 12 Typewriter
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a mid century typewriter by Smith-Corona. It's the Coronet Electric Super 12 typewriter. This typewriter is functional and ribbons can still be acquired for it. It comes with...
Metal
Vintage French Military Academy Officers Hat, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Military Academy Officer's hat or cap from the 1970s. These special and unique hats are part of the uniform of students studying to become officers in the French Milita...
Felt
48 Crocheted Stars on Graphic, Three-Dimensional Flag Made of Silk, ca 1917-1918
Located in York County, PA
48 crocheted stars on a very graphic, three-dimensional flag made from silk ribbon and crocheted rings, WWI Era (U.S. involvement 1917-18) Homemade, hand-constructed flags made fr...
Silk
Vintage French Military Academy Officers Hat, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Military Academy Officer's hat or cap from the 1970s. These special and unique hats are part of the uniform of students studying to become officers in the French Milita...
Felt
Vintage French Military Academy Officers Hat, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Military Academy Officer's hat or cap from the 1970s. These special and unique hats are part of the uniform of students studying to become officers in the French Milita...
Felt
Vintage French Military Academy Officers Hat, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Military Academy Officer's hat or cap from the 1970s. These special and unique hats are part of the uniform of students studying to become officers in the French Milita...
Felt
Vintage Royal Manual Typewriter Quiet Deluxe
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a mid century manual typewriter by Royal. The typewriter is functional.. The ribbons can still be acquired for it. It comes with a matching case.
Metal
$700Sale Price|30% Off
13pc Antique German Pettibone Bros Singing Band Uniform Spiked Helmet Kepi Trunk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 13 piece lot of of early 20th century German band uniform accessories. Lot includes: pamphlet commemorating the "Silver Jubilee of the Swabian Singers' Associationg of Dayton...
Fabric
Price Upon Request
38 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876-1889
Located in York County, PA
38 STARS IN AN EXTREMELY UNUSUAL CONFIGURATION THAT BEARS A CLUSTER OF 6 SMALL STARS WITHIN A LINEAL PATTERN OF LARGER STARS, 1876-1889, COLORADO STATEHOOD 38 star American national...
Cotton
Price Upon Request
Red Cross Banner with Whimsical Lettering, ca 1917 - 1918
Located in York County, PA
EXCEPTIONAL RED CROSS BANNER WITH WHIMSICAL LETTERING AND A TERRIFIC SLOGAN, WWI (U.S. INVOLVEMENT 1917-18), ONE OF APPROXIMATELY THREE EXAMPLES PRESENTLY IDENTIFIED EXCEPTIONAL RE...
Cotton
Vintage French Military Academy Officers Hat, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Military Academy Officer's hat or cap from the 1970s. These special and unique hats are part of the uniform of students studying to become officers in the French Milita...
Felt
Framed Franklin D. Roosevelt Signed Letter to NY Senator John Godfrey, 1942
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original signed letter from President Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Honorable John Godfrey Saxe, a NY lawyer and State Senator. The one-page typed letter is written on...
Paper
Dwight D. Eisenhower Original Photograph and Autographed Letter about Golf, 1966
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a custom signature collage, celebrating Dwight D. Eisenhower. The collage features a one page typed letter from President Eisenhower, dated December 17, 1966, paired with ...
Paper
1960s Meopta A8G Czechoslovak Handheld Film Movie Camera with Original Case
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage handheld film movie camera by Meopta, model A8G, produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. Featuring a refined Mid-Century industrial look with chrome detailing, textured ...
Metal, Chrome
19th Century Pair of Clowns Leather Tap Shoes Dan Leno, George Wild Galvin
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A pair of elongated tap dancing clown shoes, leather uppers and soles with metal taps on the heals, the shoes come with a large account of ephemera related to Dan Leno, by repute the...
Leather
Cast Iron Boot Jack Made for 1864 Presidential Campaign of George McClellan
Located in York County, PA
CAST IRON BOOT JACK, MADE FOR THE 1864 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN OF GENERAL GEORGE B. MC CLELLAN, WITH A FANTASTIC SLOGAN THAT READS "THE UNION AT ALL HAZZARDS" Made for the 1864 pres...
Iron
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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