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Cabinet of Curiosities Display Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
, elegantly presented within a wood and glass display case reminiscent of a Classic sculpture museum. Olot
Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Modern Religious Items

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Butterfly Entomology Taxidermy Display Case
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Butterfly Entomology Taxidermy display case A beautiful collection of butterflies presented in a
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Butterfly Entomology Taxidermy Display Case
Butterfly Entomology Taxidermy Display Case
H 12.6 in W 18.71 in D 0.99 in
Antique Pike in a Display Case
Located in Delft, NL
An antique pike in a display case A taxidermy pike on a sandy black surface. In a beautifully
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Taxidermy

Materials

Wood

Antique Pike in a Display Case
Antique Pike in a Display Case
H 13.39 in W 35.04 in D 4.34 in
20th Century Assemblage English Golf Display Case Wall Plaque
Located in New York, NY
English display case wall plaque with golf iron head, tees, and photo in oak frame.  
Category

20th Century British Country Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Christianity Monastery Work Mother & Child in Glass Display Case Antique German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here I have to offer a fine antique classic early 20th century Glass Display Case with a beautiful
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Christianity Monastery Work Virgin Mary in Glass Display Case Antique German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here I have to offer a fine antique classic early 20th century Glass Display Case with a beautiful
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Christianity Monastery Work Mother & Child in Glass Display Case Antique German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here I have to offer a fine antique classic early 20th century Glass Display Case with a beautiful
Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Christianity Monastery Work Mary & Jesus in Glass Display Case Antique German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here I have to offer a fine antique classic early 20th century Glass Display Case with a beautiful
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Christianity Monastery Work Mother & Child in Glass Display Case Antique German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here I have to offer a fine antique classic late 219th century Glass Display Case with a beautiful
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Paper, Wood, Glass

Christianity Monastery Work Arch Angel in Glass Display Case Antique German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here I have to offer a fine antique classic early 20th century Glass Display Case with a beautiful
Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Midcentury English Portobello Famous Wines in the World on Display Case
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1960s midcentury English Portobello "Famous wines" in the world on display case Measures cm: H 34
Category

Mid-20th Century English Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass, Wood

Late 19th C Gemstone Mineral & Semi Precious Stone Specimens Display Case Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
case. Each specimen is encased in a hand blown glass convex vial, along with a corresponding number
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Natural Fiber, Birdseye Maple, Pine

Fine Vintage Deyrolle Paris Anatomical Model of Human Lungs in Display Case
By Deyrolle
Located in GB
wear that I can see, most likely the trim of the case has some patina from age and transport
Category

20th Century French Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Plastic

9 Cabinet of Curiosities University Wall Displays in Oak 1930s the Netherlands
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
These solid oak wall hung curiosity displays were used in a biology classroom of a Dutch university
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Victorian Vitrines

Materials

Metal, Brass

VINTAGE DISPLAY CASE FULL OF SHOOTiNG SNIPER MEDALS AND AWARDS MUST SEE PIECE
Located in GB
display case housing multiple awards and medals for long distance sniper shooting Please note the
Category

20th Century Other Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass, Wood

Art Deco Vitrine Display Cabinet a Cabinet of Curiosities, Wardrobe or Showcase
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful Art Deco display cabinet from a former Haute Couture Dress store, suitable for hanging
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Oak

Handcrafted Collectors / Curiosity Cabinet, One-Off
Located in London, GB
This curiosity / collectors cabinet is a one-off piece designed to house those most precious items
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Cabinets

Materials

Maple, Purpleheart, Ash

Brass Case Hitchcock Model "Resolute"
Located in Norwell, MA
keel. Gaff rigged with standing and running cords. Inlaid display case. Overall dimensions: Weight
Category

1990s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Brass Case Ship Model "America"
Located in Norwell, MA
deck, cockpit, hatch, etc. Mounted into a glass display case. Overall Dimensions: Weight is 31
Category

Vintage 1970s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Brass Case Ship Model "America"
Brass Case Ship Model "America"
H 26 in W 30 in D 10 in
19th Century Carved Communion Chalice Case
Located in Forney, TX
vessel case. Born in the first half of the 19th century, most likely Italian or French origin, the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Iron

Very Large Edwardian Display Cabinet with Sea-Birds, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very large Edwardian taxidermy case with European sea-birds Early 20th century The
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Cased Model of the Flying Cloud
Located in Norwell, MA
display case with inlaid marquetry. Overall Dimensions: 28" H x 40" L x 14" W. 40 pounds.
Category

Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Cased Model of the Flying Cloud
Cased Model of the Flying Cloud
H 28 in W 40 in D 14 in
Display Model of a Russian Harbor Patrol Ship
Located in Woodbury, CT
, emergency helm and other details. Ship is mounted on turned brass columns to display base within glazed
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Victorian Display Box with Taxidermy Turako's, Rowland Ward, Late 19th Century
By Rowland Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Victorian display case with taxidermy turaco birds, labelled for and by George F. Butt for
Category

Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Pistils - Robert Mapplethorpe, Photography Hardcover Cased Book 1st Edition 1996
By Robert Mapplethorpe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pistils, Photographs by Robert Mapplethorpe with an Essay by John Ashbery. Hardcover in case
Category

1990s American International Style Books

Materials

Paper

BRITISH CAMPAIGN & GALLANTRY MEDALS DiSPLAY PICTURE VERY DECORATIVE EXAMPLE
Located in GB
display case housing multiple medals for Britich Campaign & Gallantry Please note the delivery fee
Category

20th Century English Campaign Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

17th Century Leather Case for a Chalice
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very rare and beautiful Italian 17th century case, box, to store a chalice. Beautifully crafted
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Leather

Master Built Cased Cutty Sark Scale Model
Located in Peekskill, NY
favorite. I remember as a child my father building the same ship and having it proudly on display for
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Brass Case Antique Shops Model "Mercedita" of Boston
Located in Norwell, MA
, flags, etc., mounted into a custom glass display case Weight: 45 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 25"H x 39"W x
Category

Vintage 1920s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mah Jong Set, Chinese, Velvet, Gaming Case, Bamboo, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the late 20th century, circa 1970. Appealing 144-piece vintage case with instructions Displays a
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Games

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Dominoes Set, English, Bakelite, Game, Tin Case, Mid 20th Century, 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage dominoes set. An English, bakelite game in a tin carry case, dating to the mid
Category

Mid-20th Century British Games

Materials

Bakelite

Vintage Mah-jong Set, Chinese, Cased Gaming Set, Bamboo, Mid 20th Century, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Mah-jong set. A Chinese, walnut cased gaming set, dating to the mid 20th century
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Walnut

Antique Cased Microscope, English, Scientific Instrument, J Swift, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
case, the microscope of appealing Victorian craftsmanship Displays a desirable aged patina and in good
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large School Teaching Display Anthill of the Red Wood Ant
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large School Teaching Display Anthill of the Red Wood Ant A vintage school teaching glass display
Category

Vintage 1950s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Cased Microscope, English, Scientific Instrument, Swift & Son, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased microscope. An English, black enamel scientific instrument by J. Swift
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Vintage Cased Mah Jong Set, Chinese, Teak, Gaming Box, Oriental, Mah-Jongg, 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cased Mah Jong set. A Chinese, carved teak gaming box, dating to the late 20th
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Games

Materials

Teak

Antique Cased Optometrist's Set, English, Optical Instrument, Boxed, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Fine display value to this cased set Displaying a desirable
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Cased Model Of A Cheoy Lee Offshore 47 Ketch
Located in Norwell, MA
into a glass display case with mahogany base and brass trim.
Category

Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Silver and Gold Monstrance with Travel Case
Located in Ross, CA
A silver and gold monstrance with travel case (c. 1890). Also known as an ostensorium, this vessel
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Religious Items

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Bronze

Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Walnut Case, Scientific Instrument, C.1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, Bakelite and walnut cased scientific instrument
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bakelite, Walnut

A natural striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shell displayed in a Black Tabernacle
Located in Leesburg, VA
, albeit truncated. The wooden display case is in good condition with minimal signs of wear.
Category

Late 20th Century American Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

Late 20th Century Silver Mezuzah Case by Shuki Freiman
By Shuki Freiman
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th century silver Mezuzah case handmade by the artist Shuki Freiman. The base of the mezuzah
Category

Late 20th Century Israeli Modern Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Vintage Spiked Conch Shell Brass Stand Glass Showcase Curio Casket Display
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage brass and glass display case / casket containing an ivory and copper colored spiked conch
Category

Late 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Cased Scholar's Microscope, English, Brass Scientific Instrument, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased scholar's microscope. An English, brass scientific instrument, dating to
Category

Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Optometrist's Set, English, Optical Instrument Case, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique optometrist's set. An English, mahogany optical instrument case, dating to the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Genuine Serrated Megalodon Shark Tooth from Indonesia in Display Box (149 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Authenticity and comes in a display case to show off the incredible size of this treasure. Weight: 149 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nautical Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Large Genuine Megalodon Shark Tooth from Indonesia in Display Box (190 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Authenticity and comes in a display case to show off the incredible size of this treasure. Weight: 190 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Nautical Objects

Materials

Other

A Scottish builder’s cased half hull model of a herring drifter
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
a display board within the original glazed mahogany case carved with a two curling waves centred on
Category

20th Century Scottish Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ebony, Pine

Biedermeier Period Burlwood Table Cabinet Of Curiosities Wunderkammer 19th C.
Located in Forney, TX
(cabinet of curiosities) with fifteen drawers and concealed secret compartments, circa 1820. This
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Vintage Match Pot, English, Bakelite, Bryant & May Matchstick Case, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage match pot. An English, Bakelite Bryant & May matchstick case with striker, dating
Category

Early 20th Century British Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Large Antique Hand Carved Sandstone Sculpture, Bust of Christ with Display Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
bowed down like in His final hours on the cross this design is obviously perfect for displaying on a
Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Religious Items

Materials

Sandstone

Wood Cased Ship Model of the Bent F. Packard of Seattle
Located in Norwell, MA
and shows all standing and running cords. Crisp workmanship. Museum quality. Glass display case.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Antique 1850s Open Face Remontoir 800 Silver Pocket Watch 10 Rubis Glass Display
Located in Dayton, OH
rooster or chicken and several chicks. Displayed in a wood and plastic bell jar case. Measures: 4” x 6
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Vintage Cased Opera Glasses, French, Brass, Binocular, Mid 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage cased opera glasses. A French, brass and Mother of Pearl Galilean
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Carved Wood Model of a Locomotive in Black Lacquered and Glass Case
Located in New York, NY
painted wood case, the model is protected while adding a touch of elegance to its presentation. Display
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Rare Columbia Film Studios Motion Picture Reel Case with 35mm Movie "Tarzana"
By Goldberg Brothers
Located in San Diego, CA
totally original. The case opens and has a built in locking mechanism. Perfect for display in home or
Category

Mid-20th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Mid-20th Century Israeli Silver-Plated Mezuzah Case by Israel Hadany
Located in New York, NY
letters displayed shows a modern aesthetic of linear and minimalistic quality. Easy to read, the original
Category

Mid-20th Century Religious Items

Materials

Silver Plate

English mid-century modern vinyl record player case by His Master's Voice, 1950s
By His Masters Voice
Located in MIlano, IT
English mid-century modern vinyl record player case by His Master's Voice, 1950s Rectangular case
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Round Carpenter's Case for Drill Bits Storage Holder in Wood and Metal
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique wood collectible case to store drill bits. Old stock. Made of wood has metal moving parts
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Antique Miniature Portrait on Bone with Fitted Case 14-Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
that displays locks of woven hair in a decorative pattern. The fitted leather case retains its original
Category

Antique Late 17th Century American Federal Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

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