Pair of English Bronze Signal Cannon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine pair of English bronze signal cannon, the tapering 36 inch two stage barrels set upon
Antique 1850s English Arms, Armor and Weapons
Bronze
Pair of English Bronze Signal Cannon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine pair of English bronze signal cannon, the tapering 36 inch two stage barrels set upon
Bronze
Royal Southampton Yacht Club Cannon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This pair of early Victorian three-stage bronze signal cannon are set on elm carriages with bronze
Bronze
Bronze and Iron Desk Signal Cannon Model
Located in San Mateo, CA
This desk top signal cannon has a bronze barrel and iron carriage. This model will actually fire
Bronze, Iron
Bronze Desk Top Model of a Signal Cannon
Located in Cheshire, GB
Bronze desktop model of a signal cannon on Bakelite carriage with bronze wheels. Dimensions
Brass
Ornate Desk Model Signal Cannon in Bronze and Iron
Located in San Mateo, CA
This large desk top cannon model will actually fire. The barrel is bronze and the carriage is iron
Bronze, Iron
$31,770 / set
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 43.31 in
Pair Of Large 19th Century English Bronze Artillery Signal Cannons
Located in Dublin, IE
A magnificent pair of 19th century British Artillery signal cannons, each with tapered bronze
Brass, Bronze
English Bronze Thunder Mug Signal Cannon with Original Side Handle, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English bronze thunder mug signal cannon with decorative central ring, original side handle, lower
Bronze
Unavailable
H 8.5 in W 17 in D 8 in
In Style of Civil War Mountain Howitzer Bronze - Iron Signal Cannon
By Barney's Cannons, Inc.
Located in Palm City, FL
Vintage bronze signal cannons are increasingly rare finds. They were used ashore and afloat to make
Silver Plated Bronze Signal Cannon in Working Condition
Located in Charleston, SC
Silver plated bronze signal cannon in working condition. Wonderful detail with pleasant warm patina
1880s Victorian Bronze Signal Cannon
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This bronze and cast iron Victorian signal cannon has a beautiful patina and is engraved with the
17th Century Cast Bronze Signal Cannon
Located in Middleburg, VA
Typical Baroque cast decoration. Deeply patinated with a Coat of Arms, two mythical dragons and Date of 1651 atop a wheeled carriage incorporating elements that have been replaced.
Bronze
Pair of 4 Stage Bronze Signal Cannon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of 4 stage English bronze 18'' signal cannon on walnut carriages with bronze fittings.
Bronze
Sold
H 6.7 in W 16.54 in D 8.67 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pair Of Bronze Signal Cannons c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian pair of signal cannons, mounted on wheeled wooden bases and secured
Bronze
Sold
H 9.26 in W 18.12 in D 7.88 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pair Of Bronze Signal Cannons c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
. Bronze starter cannons were commonly used on ships to signal the start of a race or event, announce the
Bronze
Sold
H 10 in W 16 in D 8.63 in
Rare George III Brass and Mahogany English Antique Signal Cannon, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III BRONZE SIGNAL CANNON ON LIGNUM VITAE CARRIAGE England, circa first half of 19th century
Brass
Fine Bronze 3-Stage Signal Cannon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Fine bronze 3-stage signal cannon, set into a walnut carriage retaining the original lignum vitae
Bronze
Bronze And Cast Iron Signal Cannon
Located in Essex, MA
With bronze cannon mounted on a cast iron base with wheel carriage.
Bronze, Iron
Bronze And Cast Iron Signal Cannon
Located in Essex, MA
With bronze cannon mounted on a chassis with green painted cast iron wheels.
Bronze, Iron
Sold
H 7.5 in W 20.5 in D 5 in
Early 19th Century English Signal Cannon by Royal Gunmaker William Parker
By William Parker
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Highly Interesting and Important Early 19th Century English Signal Cannon by Royal Gunmaker
Bronze
Danish Mid-19th Century Signal Cannon
Located in Kastrup, DK
Signal cannon with a brass barrel set into an oak wood carriage. Denmark 1840-1860.
Bronze
Sold
H 7.88 in W 17.72 in D 5.91 in
19th Century American Pair of Bronze Winchester Signal Cannons, c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century American pair of solid bronze Winchester signal cannons on iron bases, these
Bronze, Iron
English Bronze Signal Cannon on Carriage, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
English bronze signal cannon on original wood carriage with bronze wheels. Early 19th Century
Bronze Signal Cannon
Located in Cheshire, GB
Signal cannon with a bronze barrel mounted on a wooden carriage with spoked wheels. Barrel length
Bronze
Bronze Signal Cannon
Located in Peekskill, NY
is cast iron with a traditional and decorative cast bronze cannon. It is signed and I've taken a
Sold
H 14 in W 20 in D 9.5 in
American Bronze Signal Cannon with a Steel Barrel on Mahogany Carriage, C. 1875
Located in Charleston, SC
American bronze signal cannon with a steel barrel and resting on the original mahogany carriage
Bronze, Steel
Spanish Bronze Nautical Signal Cannon. 17th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Spanish bronze nautical signal cannon from a shipwreck off the coast of Ecuador. Isle de muerto
Sold
H 13 in W 40.5 in D 15.5 in
A Rare Pair of 19th Century Bronze Barrelled Signal Cannons on Timber Base
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare pair of 19th Century finely cast bronze barrelled signal cannons of exceptional quality
Bronze
Sold
H 5.25 in W 4.5 in D 12 in
Navy Signal Cannon 18th Century European Brass Barrel and Wood Carriage
Located in Miami, FL
European signal cannon from the 18th century. An antique piece made and used in Europe, circa
Brass, Bronze
Antique Military Large American Ships Bronze Signal Cannon
Located in Palm City, FL
AMERICAN SHIP'S BRONZE SIGNAL CANNON Guaranteed Authentic! Presented is an exceptional
Iron
Pair of Miniature Bronze Signal Cannons
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A pair of miniature 18th century style naval cannons with bronze barrels and oak carriages
Civil War Nautical Bronze Dahlgren Signal Cannon
Located in Palm City, FL
Civil War Era bronze signal cannons on a ship's carriage are increasingly rare finds. They were
Iron
French Signal Cannon
Located in Sarasota, FL
This bronze and iron French Ship's Signal Cannon would have been used to enter ports of call
Iron, Bronze
Antique Military Miniature Dahlgren Bronze Signal Salute Cannon
Located in Palm City, FL
Signal cannons were used aboard ship to make salutes, as a danger, and to call attention in the
Iron
Superb 18th Century German-Made Signal Cannon
Located in San Francisco, CA
A superb 18th century German-made signal cannon with iron clad wheels and a magnificent 22 inch
Bronze
Cast Bronze and Carved Wood Signal Cannon
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A beautifully made and functional model of a sixteenth-century battlefield canon mounted on a matching, carved wood base with wooden wheels.
Bronze
Samuraï Maeda Armor
Located in Paris, FR
Armor Samuraï Maeda, ceremonial armor with handcrafted helmet and protects. Made with original japanese fabrics only use for samuraï armor confection, with solid brass and metal deta...
Fabric, Glass
$34,123
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
Over the years, British design company Linley has developed expertise in creating scaled versions of famous architectural buildings including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the R...
Maple
$22,265
H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from one...
Carrara Marble
$129,447 / set
H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...
Mirror, Giltwood
$6,975
H 28 in W 29 in D 3 in
19th Century French Carved Walnut Royal Coat-of-Arms of the City of Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or a study with this elegant antique "Blason" or coat of arms. Created in France circa 1870, the hand carved sculpture depicts the coat of arms of the city of Pari...
Walnut
$24,067
H 18 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
18th Century Hirate Clan Samurai Armor with Signed Kabuto Helmet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This is a truly exceptional set of 18th century Samurai armor that is sure to impress any collector or enthusiast. The patinated iron used in its construction has aged beautifully, g...
Iron
Pawnee Pipe Tomahawk, circa 1850-1870
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pawnee pipe tomahawk. File burnt and tacked with remnants of yellow paint over entire shaft. Exhibited in the Wichita Falls Museum 1967, Maryland Academy of Art and Science 1969, Flo...
Iron
18th Century Black French Iron Safe, Antique Cassa Forte
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
$174,000Sale Price|40% Off
H 136 in Dm 108 in
Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns . Monumental Exquisite refined work King Charles X Period Rotunda rotundus building structure with a...
Stone, Copper
$70,330 / set
H 40.95 in Dm 17.72 in
Nineteenth Century Gilt Bronze Candelabra Pair, French or Russian
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of thirteen-flame candelabra France or Russia Second quarter of 19th century Cast, chiseled and gilt bronze Height 40.95 in (cm 104), diameter 17,7 in (cm 45) 97 lb (44 kg) Sta...
Ormolu
$1,703
H 9 in W 10 in D 6 in
1847 The Naval History of Great Britain, from the Declaration of War by France
By William James (Author)
Located in Bath, GB
A beautiful edition of naval historian William James's detailed and richly illustrated history of the Royal Navy. A 'New Edition' of naval historian William James's impressive work,...
Paper
Paul Stor 1799 Antique Twelve Sterling Silver Plates
By Paul Storr
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive set of 12 antique Georgian English sterling silver plates made by Paul Storr; an addition to our range of collectable dining silverware This mag...
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Silver Plate Epergne and Cruet Service
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant silver plate epergne is a rarity in that it also includes a full, cut-glass cruet set. This service’s delicate central basket is elevated above a plateau holding ten fin...
Silver Plate
Early English Antique Bar
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted in an Elizabethan style and exuding Old-World charm. This substantial full size bar is made from substantial Tudor oak with heavy distressing, it features geometric paneling ...
Granite, Metal
Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
By Garrard & Co. Ltd., Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked i...
Gold
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.
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
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.