19th Century Dutch silver watch-key
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch silver watch-key 19th century silver watch-key in the shape of a musical instrument with filigree.
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Collectible Jewelry
Silver
19th Century Dutch silver watch-key
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch silver watch-key 19th century silver watch-key in the shape of a musical instrument with filigree.
Silver
19th Century Dutch silver watch key and wax seal stamp
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch silver watch key and wax seal stamp A Dutch wax seal stamp with initials (AH) in a trumpet shape with a watch key at the end.
Silver
19th Century Dutch Art Nouveau silver watch-key, 1890
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch Art Nouveau silver watch-key, 1890 A silver watch key with Art Nouveau leaf pattern.
Silver
19th Century Dutch silver watch-key by Hendrik Krins, Schoonhoven
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch silver watch-key by Hendrik Krins, Schoonhoven 19th century silver watch-key in the shape of a musical instrument with filigree.
Silver
19th Century Dutch silver watch-key with a scene of a bunch of grapes
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch silver watch-key with a scene of a bunch of grapes 19th century silver watch-key in an oval shape with a bunch of grapes engraved The eyelet is marked with the Du...
Silver
Sold
H 30.32 in W 33.47 in
Skull with Book, Venetian Glass, Rummer, Knife and Pocket Watch Dutch Still-Life
By Cornelis Le Mair
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Cornelis le Mair (Eindhoven, July 3rd 1944) is a Dutch painter. This Romantic painter is famous because of his 17th century paintings. As a child, Le Mair already developed a talent ...
Oil
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H 16.54 in W 1.3 in D 0.71 in
Early 20th Century Dutch 14-Karat Horse Fob on Jasper Seal with Long Watch Chain
Located in Haarlem, NL
This Dutch antique 14-karat gold watch chain comes with the cutest antique saddled horse fob with ruby eyes I ever have seen.
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Late Victorian Silver Fancy Locket
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wonderful silver locket features beaded detail around the edges and a panel that is raised. The inside has two compartments to keep your loved ones photo or lock of hair within....
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Scent or Perfume Bottle with Chased Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique perfume bottle is signed by an unknown English maker and dates to approximately 1898 and done in the period Victorian style. The bottle is done in sterling silver with a...
Sterling Silver
17th Century Forged Iron Door Knocker from France
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-forged in France during the 1600s, this iron door knocker features a backplate comprised of a shapely series of scrolls, barbs, and subtly pierced roundels. A thick pendant stri...
Metal, Iron
Antique European Locksmith’s Trade Sign in the Form of a Key, 40"H
Located in New York, NY
Large Cast Iron Trade Sign in the Form of a Key, 40"H Europe, antique This impressive oversized trade sign is cast in solid iron and takes the form of a monumental key, traditional...
Iron
Pair Silver Victorian Folding Lorgnette's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very beautiful hand-crafted pair of Victorian lorgnettes, evocative of another era yet undeniably timeless in appeal. Elegantly detailed and delicately proportioned, they capture t...
Silver
$536Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.18 in L 13.19 in
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Pocket Watch Chain Shield Fob T-Bar C. 1900s
Located in Honolulu, HI
An authentic antique British pocket watch chain featuring a heraldic shield fob, dating to the late Victorian to Edwardian era (circa 1890s–1910s). Designed in a classic Single Albe...
Silver Plate
19th Century Dutch Silver Match Vesta, 1861
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch Silver Match Vestas, 1861 Dutch Silver match vesta in octagonal shape with floral and leaf pattern engraved. Dutch Silver Hallmarked with the "Lion" The Master m...
Silver
$108Sale Price|30% Off
H 0.75 in W 2 in D 0.75 in
Sterling Silver Rampant Lion Skeleton Key Brooch Pin by Towle
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1970s sterling silver "Rampant Lion" skeleton key brooch Pin by Towle retaining its original high shine. It features the classic heraldic symbol. While it resembles a real key, it wa...
Silver
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
Silver candlestick with square base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver candlestick with a square base in relief with cherubs and plant motifs. Metal: Silver. Origin: Hannau. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 33.58 grams. Dimensions: 29.2cmx23....
Silver
2 Large 17th century forged iron keys
Located in Bilzen, BE
2 Forged iron keys from the 17th century Uncleaned condition, old patina Length 13 and 15.5 cm, width 3.8 and 4 cm
Iron
$1,677
H 1.78 in W 1.78 in D 0.16 in
Archibald Knox for Liberty and Co Silver Buckle, Birmingham, 1902 - 3
By Archibald Knox
Located in Central England, GB
A Rare Archibald Knox for Liberty and Co Silver Buckle A rare silver buckle designed by Archibald Knox for Liberty and Co’s Cymric range. It appears in Dr. Stephen Martin's book, ...
Silver
A German Silver Etrog Container, late 19th century
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite German Silver Etrog Container made in the late 19th century to early 20th Century. This Etrog Container is shaped in the shape and formed to look like a realistic Etrog...
Silver
Early Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Snuff Mull Having a Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Early Victorian Period, sterling silver (unmarked but tested)-mounted, ram's horn snuff mull having a hinged lid, Scotland, 1840's. There is a central, light-colored Cairngorm stone ...
Sterling Silver
Detailed silver key with reliefs and cut-out galleon
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver key detailed with reliefs and cut-out galleon. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: standing eagle. Weight: 173.36 grams. Dimensions: 14.5cmx1.4cm. Content: 8...
Silver
19th Century Silver Watch Keys
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Silver Watch Keys Five 19th-century silver watch keys in various patterns. One has a sliding mechanism with light and slightly darker blue stones. A trumpet-shaped watc...
Silver
$810 / set
H 2.49 in W 1.11 in D 0.48 in
Niello Silver Wax Seal Stamp and Rectangular Niello and Crystal Scent Bottle
Located in Delft, NL
Niello Silver wax seal stamp and rectangular niello and crystal scent bottle Niello Silver wax seal stamp and rectangular scent bottle with tilt cap and stopper. The scent bottle ...
Silver
$9,750
H 40 in W 32 in D 2 in
Stunning Art Deco Young Woman Portrait Framed Signed Rare Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Exquisite antique portrait painting of a young fashionable woman. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 31H by 24L.
Canvas, Oil
$341,252
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$162,985
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...
Oak
$2,084
H 4.7 in Dm 1 in
Antique Norwegian Silver Gilt & Enamel Wax Seal Container and Stamp, circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Norwegian silver gilt and enamel wax seal container and stamp; an addition to our diverse enamel work collection. This exceptional anti...
Silver, Enamel
$2,913
H 2.76 in W 1.97 in D 0.79 in
Antique Napoleon III Gold Pocket Watch with Perpetual Calendar, 1890
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Magnificent 19th century pocket watch. The glass is detached and bumps at the sides. On the back on the watch, there is a perpetual calendar
Gold
$280Sale Price / set|49% Off
H 4 in W 0.75 in D 0.75 in
A Set of Two Scottish Banded Agate Table Seals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jewels for your desk or table.......A Pair of antique semi-precious Scottish banded agate wax seals for sealing letters. They are hand carved in natural soft tans, browns and white. ...
Agate
19th Century Agate spinner watch key and wax seal stamp
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Agate spinner watch key and wax seal stamp A 19th Century pocket watch key with Agate. The center is hinged to enable the inlaid cut Agate to be used as a seal when tur...
Agate, Brass
$808 / set
H 2.76 in W 3.94 in D 0.99 in
Collection of Late 18th Century English Wax & Plaster Abbey & College Seals
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A collection of four late 18th century replica wax seals, encased in plaster and housed in softwood boxes. They also retain their original pointed oval and circular hand written labe...
Plaster, Boxwood
Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Figure by Franz Xaver Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Austrian cold-painted bronze figure by Franz Xaver Bergman Austrian, Early 20th Century Height 31cm, width 21cm, depth 14cm This intriguing sculpture was made in early 20th century...
Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century Pocket Watch Keys Fob Pendant
Located in Sofia, BG
Here we present three different pocket watch keys that could become a delicate jewellery. All are made in France and were used in the late 19th century and are still in good original...
Metal
Impressive Victorian Banded Agate Seal
Located in Riverdale, NY
Beautiful Large Banded Agate Victorian Seal from the mid-late 19th Century. Incredible lapidary work on a beautiful single piece of antique banded agate. Wonderful faceting and weigh...
Agate
$745
H 1.19 in W 0.32 in D 0.32 in
French 19th Century 9k Gold Engraved Pocket Watch Key Fob Pendant and Rubies
Located in Sofia, BG
French golden engraved pocket watch key that would look great even just as a pendant on a proper chain. It has delicate engravings on the top and three surrounded small ruby stones t...
Gold
$122,385
H 162.21 in W 88.98 in D 30.71 in
19th Century Regency Oak Fireplace Inspired by Versailles, France
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Antique oak wood fireplace inspired by the fireplace in the Hercules Salon in Versailles Palace. This antique Regence style fireplace was made out of carved oak wood in the late 19th...
Oak
A 19th Century Dutch silver seal wax stamp
Located in Delft, NL
A 19th Century Dutch silver seal wax stamp A Dutch silver seal wax stamp from the 19th century. A seal stamp showing the Coat of Arms with a crowned shield divided into three sectio...
Silver
Dutch 18th Century Fob seal with coat of arms
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch 18th Century Fob seal with coat of arms A Dutch 18th Century silver (unmarked) fob seal with coat of arms, probably the Family Van Haenen. In the original leather case. A lacq...
Silver
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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