Natures Beauty Sea Shell Collection in Antique Box
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natures Beauty selected sea Shell collection in an antique wooden tray box.
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Taxidermy
Shell
Natures Beauty Sea Shell Collection in Antique Box
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natures Beauty selected sea Shell collection in an antique wooden tray box.
Shell
Antique George I Sterling Silver Tobacco Box
By Edward Cornock 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional antique early Georgian English sterling silver tobacco box; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection This dine antique George I sterling silver toba...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$292Sale Price|55% Off
Antique Japanese Lacquer Cigarette Box Set
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an antique Japanese lacquer cigarette set bamboo with silver fan shaped insert at top style of Nagata Tomijiro Dimensions: Tray 7.63" W x 6" D x .75" H Box ...
Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique Swiss Music Box, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Swiss Music Box circa 1890.
Mahogany
Antique Salesman Sample Adjustable Box Spring
Located in Dekalb, IL
Early 1900s; Unbranded Early box springs were a pretty simple concept, lifting the mattress off the ground and providing additional support to settling and lumpy mattresses. What ma...
Steel
Antique Erotic Silver Box, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare 19th-century European silver box with an erotic motif, finely crafted with detailed relief work. The silver features unidentified hallmarks, suggesting a possible custom or arti...
Sterling Silver
WEIGHTED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN LARGE STAUNTON PATTERN CHESS SET ORIGINAL BOX
By House of Staunton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original weighted, Antique Victorian Staunton pattern chess set in the period box which is heavily pati...
Boxwood
Antique Victorian Chinese Black Lacquered and Abalone Inlaid Games Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Victorian Chinese export black lacquered wood and abalone shell inlaid folding games box, backgammon, chess and checkers game. The fine antique Chinese game board in black la...
Abalone, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Carved Snuff Box
Located in Toronto, ON
This exquisite large antique Chinese circa 1880 carved rose quartz snuff box is a rare Maison Nurita find. Snuff boxes were first used by the Chinese and Mongolians during the Qing d...
Rose Quartz
Antique Angel Motif Sterling Silver Snuff Box
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful snuff box is made from sterling silver. The lid and sides are covered in an intricate floral design with musical instruments and a scene of two playing cherubs in its ...
Sterling Silver
Work Box in Straw Marquetry, Early 19th Century, Antique-Style Decor
Located in NANTES, FR
**Work Box in Straw Marquetry, Early 19th Century, Antique-Style Decor M3681** This work box reveals various examples of straw marquetry craftsmanship inside. It is of fine quality....
Wood
Antique Microscope in Original Box, circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
Antique travel microscope in unrestored found condition. The brass should be polished and the glasses cleaned. All parts appear to be complete, no guarantee, see photos.
Brass
EXTRA LARGE WEiGHTED ANTIQUE VICTORIAN JUMBO STAUNTON CHESS SET ORIGINAL BOX
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, extra large weighted, Antique Victorian Staunton pattern chess set in the original...
Hardwood, Walnut
Small Cute Sea Shell Collection in an Antique Bevelled Gkass Brass Box
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Small Cute sea shell collection in an antique bevelled glass brass hinged box.
Shell, Glass
Antique Drawing Instrument Set in Rosewood Box 1900
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Drawing Instrument Set in Rosewood Box, France, 1900. A wonderful set of drawing instruments / calipers / compasses to draw and draft different shapes. Great quality and exe...
Metal
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN JACQUE STAUNTON CHESSMAN STAMPED CHESS SET IN ORIGINAL BOX
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Antique Victorian Jaques Staunton Chessmen Crown stamped chess set in the original...
Hardwood, Boxwood, Walnut
Antique English Coromandel Sterling Silver Mounted Cigar Box
By Jane Brownett 1
Located in Northampton, GB
Hallmarked Silver 1886 From our Boxes collection, we are pleased to offer this Coromandel Silver Mounted Cigar Box. The Cigar Box of rectangular shape beautifully veneered in exotic...
Sterling Silver
Antique Parquetry Wood Music Box by Nicole Frères
By Nicole Frères
Located in London, GB
Antique parquetry wood music box by Nicole Frères Swiss, Late 19th Century Height 24cm, width 87cm, depth 35cm This exquisite antique is a late 19th-century music box, meticulously...
Metal
Antique French Coquilla Nut Kneeling Monk Snuff Box
Located in Newark, England
PRAYING MONK SNUFF BOX From our Collectables Category, we are delighted to offer this Antique Coquilla Nut Monk Snuff Box. The Snuff Box of beautiful patination carved from Coquilla...
Glass, Nutwood
Antique Marquetry Wood Music Box by Langdorff & Fils
Located in London, GB
Antique marquetry wood music box by Langdorff & Fils Swiss, Late 19th Century Height 31cm, width 68cm, depth 35cm Crafted in the late 19th century, this exquisite music box was pro...
Metal
Antique French Pyjama Dog, Jumeau Kestner, Antique Toy Container Box 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful antique French pajama dog, French Loulou dog, real fur over paper mache! He has wonderful glass eyes, a paper mache body and soft fur. Beautiful facial expression! There is...
Fur, Fabric, Wool, Glass, Wood
ANTIQUE ASIAN ORIENTAL MAHJONG SET OF 148 TILES IN EDWARDiAN OAK BOX
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A charming Antique Asian Oriental Mahjong Set, housed in a beautifully crafted Edwardian oak box, rich with character and history. This traditional set comprise...
Oak
ANTIQUE ENGLISH QUALITY STAUNTON WEIGHTED CHESS SET WiTH BOX AND BOARD
By House of Staunton
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Antique English Quality Staunton Weighted Chess Set With Box And Board. A highly collectable and beautiful set, ...
Hardwood, Oak, Walnut
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN STAUNTON CHESS SET IN HARDWOOD BOX WALNUT HARDWOOD CHESSBOARD
By House of Staunton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Victorian 1880 Chessboard set complete with chess pieces, boxed checkers pieces, br...
Hardwood, Walnut, Oak
Antique English Mahogany and Brass Signed Games Box Compendium, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Mahogany and Brass Signed Games Box Compendium, Circa 1880. Includes chess, dominos, and checkers.
Mahogany
Antique French Domino Game Set, Bone and Ebony, Wooden Box, 1800s
Located in Lucenec, SK
This is an antique French domino game in a wooden box Mid to late 1800s All complete with 28 dominoes The dominoes have a bone front, ebony backings and brass tacks The dominoes a...
Brass
Antique tobacco box made of carved wood and bronze
Located in Wien, AT
Antique rare tobacco box carved from wood with bronze mount naturalistic dog head
Bronze
Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box with Floral Motif
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful snuff box is made from sterling silver. Its inside is gold plated. Lid and bottom are covered in the same floral design reminiscent of a bouquet or floral ornament. Th...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
LOVELY SMALL ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 1860 STAUNTON PATTERN CHESS SET IN ORiGINAL BOX
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1860 Staunton pattern chess set in the original box A truly stunning and hi...
Hardwood, Boxwood, Walnut
LOVELY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN AYRES STAUNTON CROWN STAMPED CHESS SET IN ORiGINAL BOX
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1880 F.H.Ayres Staunton Crown stamped chess set in the original box A truly...
Hardwood, Satinwood, Walnut
NEW OLD STOCK BOXED ANTiQUE FRENCH LE BANQUIER BACCARAT MIXED CARD DISPENSER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, New Old Stock & Boxed Le Banquier Baccarat card dispenser with silver leaf tipped ...
Wood
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Silver Humidor Box with Dragon Relief
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century Japanese Meiji period solid silver humidor box. The surface is adorned with an intricate high relief water dragon, complete with applied flowing whiskers, ...
Silver
Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor's Compass in Fitted Wooden Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique surveyor's compass originates from Scotland and dates to approximately 1880 and made in the period Victorian style. The compass case is composed of solid brass with a me...
Metal, Brass
Antique Swiss 10 Air Musical Box Langdorff & Fils 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Swiss 10 airs Gonçalo Alves cylinder music box, manufactured by Langdorff & Fils, circa 1880. The case is inlaid and crossbanded with floral marquetry...
Hardwood
Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box Empire Style Floral Motif
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful snuff box is made from sterling silver. Its inside is gold plated. Its shape is reminiscent of a book and lid and bottom are covered in a unique floral ornamental desi...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
$566Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Chess Set in Metal Box, England, Circa 1920
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
English old wooden chess: its size is already marked , the king is cm. 9,5 high. The metal box with grape is English and is a gift for You. I hope You have a game table with chessbo...
Fruitwood
$1,299Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Cased Optometrist's Set, English, Optical Instrument, Boxed, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased optometrist's set. An English, mahogany optical instrument box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Fine display value to this cased set Dis...
Wood
Antique English Brass Mounted Games Set Box Inset with Colorful Enamels, Ca 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass Mounted "Games Set" Box Inset with Colorful Enamels, Circa 1890's.
Enamel, Brass
$395
Playing Card Box
Located in Tampa, FL
An antique wooden playing card box with two sets, one hundred and four, of old playing cards. Late 19th century, England.
Wood
Antique Petite Mandolin Cylinder Music Box, Lecoultre Freres (?), Geneva c. 1870
By LeCoultre & Cie 1
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very elegant petite mandolin antique cylinder music box probably made by Lecoultre Freres in Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1870. The fully restored musical movement plays ...
Brass, Steel
GERMANY 1900 Antique Edwardian Vesta Matches Box In Engine Turned Nickel
Located in Miami, FL
An antique vesta matches-box made in Germany An antique match (vesta) box created in Germany during the Edwardian period, circa 1900. This unusual example is crafted in plated nicke...
Silver, Nickel
Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Cigar Box c.1898
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver cigar box. Elegantly crafted, this box features a shaped central handle and two hinged lids that open to reveal a divided compartment and ...
Silver
$5,360Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Verger's Bible Box, English, Oak, Carved, Ecclesiastical, William III
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique verger's bible box. An English, oak carved ecclesiastical case, dating to the William III period, circa 1700. Fascinating carved box, with country provincial cra...
Oak
Antique Gothic Judaica Box with Kabbalistic Seals and Sacred Texts
Located in Doha, QA
This rare and evocative Medieval Gothic box contains a powerful combination of Salomon’s Kabbalistic seals, a sacred ex libris dedicated to God, and a Star of David inscribed with He...
Wood, Paper
Antique Extremely Rare Judaica Tzedakah Synagoge Charity Box 16th Century
Located in Doha, QA
This 16th century Tzedakah Charity Box is an incredibly rare and unique museum quality piece. It’s made out of walnut wood and has an original 16th century silk material all over it ...
Metal
$1,958Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Box Field Camera and Tripod, English, Accessories, Ornamental, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Field Camera and tripod. An English, mahogany and brass plate camera with accessories and lens, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Delightful and r...
Brass
Antique English Coromandel Fitted Traveler's Box Compendium, Circa 1850-1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Coromandel wood fitted traveler's box Compendium, Circa 1850-1860. Made by J.T. Needs, Late Bramah: Purveyor to Her Majesty, Prince Albert & the Royal Family.
Crystal, Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Box by Wang Hing, Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique solid Chinese Export Silver cigarette box; an addition to our diverse silver box collection This fine antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) cigarette b...
Silver
Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Match Box Holder, Circa 1910
By Marshall Field & Co. 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period "Viking" collection bronze match box holder In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Marshall Field & Co. (signed to the underside) USA, Cir...
Bronze
Antique Forte Piano Cylinder Music Box by Ami Rivenc, Geneva, c. 1890
Located in London, GB
A rare and fine quality Forte Piano antique music box made by Ami Rivenc in Geneva, Switzerland c. 1890. This is a very attractive music box with an unusual format. the combs are se...
Brass, Steel
$399Sale Price|33% Off
Antique Gamewell Cast Iron Fire Alarm Station Radio Telegraph Box 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Gamewell Co wall hanging cast iron fire alarm box. #2462, from Dayton Ohio. Dimensions: 12.5" x 6" x 16.75" (Width x Depth x Height)
Iron
Antique Sublime Harmony Cylinder Music Box by George Baker. Geneva, c. 1885
Located in London, GB
A superb quality compact size Sublime Harmony antique music box made by George Baker of Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1885. This is a fantastic sounding box. The musical movement features...
Brass, Steel
HAVANA 1900 Antique Cigars-Shaped Vesta Box In 18Kt Gold Plated Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
An antique vesta box from the Havana. This is an amazing and rare vesta matches box, created during the Edwardian period, back in 1900. The antique vesta box has been crafted in sol...
Gold, Bronze
Russian Arts And Crafts Antique Kustar Painted Tobacco Box, 1930
Located in South Burlington, VT
From a New England collection and a unique find Russian antique Kustar painted and incised tobacco box 1930 An all original work of art signed on bottom in the cyrillic alphabe...
Wood, Pine
Antique Danish Carved Folk Art Hunt Pipe Bird Tobacco Keepsake Box 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Danish folk art lidded tea / tobacco box featuring a bird pipe used for the head and beak. Dimensions: 7.25" x 4.5" x 8.25" (Width x Depth x Height)
Hardwood
LARGE SELECTION OF ANTIQUE & VINTAGE ASPREY GARRARD & CO SHOP DISPLAY BOXEs
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this suite of vintage Garrard & Co formally Asprey & Garrard shop display and gift boxes A very good and qu...
Paper
Antique Janissary Music Box with Mandarin Automata Strikers by Karrer, c. 1880
Located in London, GB
A very rare and eccentric ‘Janissary’ antique music box with mandarin automata strikers, drum, bells and gong, made by Karrer in Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1880. This music box is enor...
Brass, Steel
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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