Bow-Front Marine Barometer by John Dollond
By Dollond, London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A bow-front marine barometer by John Dollond It is of slender cylindrical form with a silvered register plate enclosed by a hinged thermometer flap and mounted on a plain shaft.
Brass
English Marine Barometer with Rope Carved Case
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century library barometer with rope carved case. Great old piece. Fitted with a brass hanging tab. Circa 1920.
Brass
Carved Dolphyn Marine Barometer by Salom of London
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional nautical library clock and barometer. This item has an awesome carved dolphyns in sea grass supporting the clock and barometer. A trident spear rises from the top. Plynth...
Wood
19th C. Portuguese Nautical Brass Gimbal Mounted Barometer
Located in North Miami, FL
SIGNED J.J.B.L.M - 16 a 22 RN Desterro Lisbon to face, this barometer is a very Rare and unusual mid-19th century polished brass marine barometer mounted on a gimble, the steel face ...
Brass
George III Mahogany Banjo Barometer Edinburgh
Located in New York, NY
Adie invented the sympiesometer or marine barometer and had a small observatory erected long before there was a public observatory in Edinburgh.
Brass
Mid Century Weathermaster Brass Marine Aneroid Barometer with Visible Movement
Located in Nottingham, GB
An exposed circular escapement forms the visual focus of this maritime bulkhead barometer, revealing the coiled spring and gearing beneath the domed glass. Encased in heavy turned br...
Metal, Brass
Fine Marine Barometer
Located in London, GB
An unusual mid-19th century polished brass marine barometer mounted on a gimble, the steel face signed R.N.Desterre, Lisbon.
English Mahogany Marine Barometer and Thermometer
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English mahogany marine barometer, the case with a closing protective cover opening to reveal a barometer with a silvered register on one side and similarly fitted with a thermome...
Brass
Sold
H 42 in W 5.75 in D 5.25 in
Estate American WM Welch Company Fixed Cistern Marine Barometer, circa 1942
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate American WM Welch Company Fixed Cistern Marine Barometer, circa 1942.
Brass
French Made Solid Brass Marine Barometer
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished solid brass nautical barometer by WM Senter & Co. WM Senter and Company was in business from 1869 to 1888 at 51 Exchange St in Portland, Maine. This is a holosteric b...
Brass
French Regence Style Gilt Bronze Passement's Barometer
Located in Pembroke, MA
Passement was a Parisian artist (circa 1758) who invented this style of glass tube for marine barometers which would work more reliably on moving ships, foretelling storms at sea.
Metal, Bronze
Rare Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished binnacle with inset marine barometer by New York maker Clairmont Nichol.
Vintage Stick Barometer, Gimballed Ship's Marine Weather Station
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is large vintage stick barometer, a gimballed, ships marine weather station by Burke & Jones dating to the late 20th century.
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Clock and Baromete
Located in Norwell, MA
Marine anchor form clock and barometer by French maker.
Wood
19th Century Walnut Stick Barometer by Thomas Jones
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Thomas Jones was an authority on astronomical and meteorological instruments making stick, marine and mountain barometers, he was instrument maker to the Duke of Clarence and was ele...
Walnut
$2,168
H 38.59 in W 10.63 in D 1.97 in
1860s Torricellian Barometer Oak Wood Negretti & Zambra Old Weather Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Torricellian barometer of oak wood, signed Negretti & Zambra London from the second half of the 19th century, complete with reading vernier for checking the pressure variation and th...
Oak
English Stick Barometer by Loftus, London, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A late 19th century rosewood stick barometer by Loftus of London. 3 ¼ inches wide by 36 inches tall; 3 inches deep
Rosewood
Decorative Fancy Victorian Barometer, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Fancy Victorian barometer, 19th century Mahogany veneer with inlay. Historical condition. The barometer may need to be checked for accuracy. Please take the condition from the det...
Antique Neoclassic Gilt Wood Barometer
Located in New York, NY
An antique 18th Century French carved and gilt wood barometer with original painted finish. Measurements: Height:31.5" Width: 16" Depth: 1.5"
Wood
$416
H 8.67 in W 3.15 in D 4.73 in
20th Century, French, Brass and Copper Marine Lamp with Metal Glass Shade
Located in Sofia, BG
French small wall light made of brass and copper used in military vessels mainly marine minesweeper ships. Circa 1930.
Brass
$28,000
H 38.75 in W 4.5 in D 10 in
English Regency Nautical Mahogany & Brass Wall Mounted Gimbaled Barometer, 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency Nautical mahogany and brass foliage barley twist wall mounted gimbaled barometer, Circa 1800 Signed C. W. Dixey, London C. W. Dixey founded in 1777 is a family-owne...
Brass
Victorian Brass Adjustable Reading Lamp with Etched Glass Shade
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Brass Adjustable Reading Lamp with Etched Glass Shade, 19th Century An elegant antique Victorian adjustable brass student reading lamp dating from the 19th century, comple...
Brass
$684Sale Price|50% Off
H 35.44 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Mercury barometer with thermometer; made of Noble Wood - 19th century
Located in Porto, PT
Mercury barometer with thermometer; in Noble Wood - 19th century. English; 19th century; in Noble Wood. Marked 'Bolt Da Wlise'. Height: 90 cm.
Metal
$2,510
H 40.56 in W 12.6 in D 1.97 in
19th Century Wooden Barometer Signed Burlinson Ripon Antique Instrument Weather
Located in Milan, IT
Wooden barometer signed Burlinson Ripon made in the mid 19th century. Silver-plated brass dial engraved with weather indications and the name of the manufacturer. The reading of the ...
Wood
Vintage German Brass Barometer with Zodiac Symbols, Mid-20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage German Brass Barometer with Zodiac Symbols, Mid-20th Century A sculptural convergence of meteorology and mysticism, this mid-century German barometer offers both scientific p...
Brass
Edwardian Gilt brass table lamp by Faraday & Sons
By Faraday & Son
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Fine quality Edwardian classical gilt brass table lamp by Faraday & Sons. Faraday & Sons were leading manufacturers of top quality late 19th & early 20th Century light fittings. The ...
Brass
19th Century Italian Height Measuring Apparatus
Located in Round Top, TX
An intriguing 19th century Italian apparatus for measuring one's height in centimeters. Soundly constructed from cast iron with a bronze measure to one side. A whimsical accent perfe...
Bronze, Iron
$360Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.5 in W 13.5 in D 3 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Style Carved Oak Aneroid Barometer c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique aneroid barometer from the late Victorian era, dating to circa 1900. This scientific instrument is housed in a substantial, circular carved oak frame featuring a geometric...
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Brass Altar Stick Electrified
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a stately electrified Italian Baroque style altar stick with a fluted stem terminating in a chased tripartite base
Brass
$9,800
H 38.5 in W 5.25 in D 2.5 in
English Mahogany Steel Engraved Stick Barometer Signed F. Tarone, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany stick Barometer with a broken arch pediment, brass urn finial, Satin wood string inlay, hinged glass door revealing a numeral steel engraved dial with original mount...
Steel
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Banjo Barometer by Maple & Co
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Victorian banjo barometer in carved solid oak. This was made in London by Maple and Co, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period. It is of amazing quality, beau...
Oak
$6,163
H 7.68 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in
The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
De Doorluchtige Weereld – S. de Vries, François Halma, Amsterdam, 1700 Magnificent and complete three-volume set of De Doorluchtige Weereld (The Illustrious World), written by S. de...
Paper
Ceramic Tissue Box
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...
Ceramic, Clay
$97
H 9.85 in W 6.7 in D 1.19 in
Antique Mozart Sonatas Sheet Music Book, Peters Edition, Late 19th Century, 2C48
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Description A striking antique volume of Mozart piano sonatas, published by the renowned Edition Peters (Leipzig), a historic music publisher celebrated for its high-quality classic...
Paper
Lead bread by Bruno kristo
Located in Diest, BE
lead bread half hand-sliced by artist Bruno Kristo shown at 'Brood Casting' exhibition. Bruno Kristo transforms an everyday staple into a striking sculptural statement with this loa...
Lead
$1,846
H 5.12 in W 9.85 in D 7.49 in
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE 4 PERSON MAHJONG SUITE CIRCA 1920's CHINESE EXPORT WITH DICE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable Chinese export Circa 1920's Mahjong set with the original box, instructions and smal...
Bamboo
$3,450
H 15 in W 10 in D 0.65 in
Wonderful French Ormolu Purple Enamel Gilt Bronze Bow Picture Frame Miniature
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful and rare French ormolu bronze and purple enamel picture frame with a miniature on the top with bows and tassels. Frame: 10" W X 15" H Picture:7" W X 9&q...
Bronze, Enamel
$2,850Sale Price|25% Off
H 6 in W 4 in D 0.4 in
18th 1st Edition of "New Art of Cooking" in Spanish by Juan Altamiras
Located in Miami, FL
18th First Edition of "New Art of Cooking" in Spanish with skin flap. Traditional recipes of Spanish gastronomy
Animal Skin, Paper
$2,853
H 15.52 in W 21.26 in D 0.02 in
Mid-18th Century Antique World Map by R. & J. Wetstein, Netherlands
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique world map titled 'De Werelt Caart'. A scarce and richly detailed double hemisphere world map that was probably based on an earlier work by Cornelis Dankerts. This map has t...
Paper
$3,556Sale Price|33% Off
H 5.12 in W 12.6 in D 9.85 in
20th Century Italian Oval Sterling Silver Renaissance Style Entree Dish
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver oval vegetable dish in Renaissance style. The bottom of the vegetable dish is smooth, while on the edge a border made with the casting technique with acanthus leaf mo...
Sterling Silver
$3,800 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.5 in
12 Coalport Grey and Polychrome Enamel Floral Shaped Rim Dinner Service Plates
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 Coalport dinner plates feature an unusual color combination of a soft gray border decorated with a vibrant palette of brightly painted flowers. There are various combi...
Porcelain
$901 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 5.52 in
Country Crystal Vase with Easter Rabbit Decor in Blue Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
By Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Handblown crystal vase in blue with a country style easter design. Hand-carved by Bavarian glass artists . A rich garland of trees and flowers with rabitts all around. One rabbit sit...
Crystal
$100,799Sale Price|20% Off
W 204 in L 276 in
Antique Oushak Carpet, Turkish Handmade Oriental Rugs, Coral, Orange, Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine Oriental rugs. size 17x23. ...
Wool
A Pair of 19th Century Gustavian-Style Painted Doors
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish Gustavian-Style hand-painted pine cabinet doors. By repute, these doors were painted Danish-Norwegian painter and art critic Poul 'Pola' Gauguin (1883-1961), the so...
Pine
$5,402
H 31.5 in W 24.61 in D 24.22 in
ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY WALNUT CHESSBOARD BACKGAMMON GAMES TRiC TRAC GAMES TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rare and important original Circa 1830 to 1840 English Walnut Tri Trac Extending games table Please no...
Baize, Walnut
19th Century, Rooster Weathervane, American
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Late 19th century, classic form molded rooster copper weathervane with sheet brass tail and zinc legs, which are supported by the original 13 1/2" copper bar. Weatherane is similar i...
Brass, Copper
English Cast Iron Umbrella / Cane Stand. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English cast iron umbrella / cane stand with three section top, scrolled floral side mounts, four removable pans, and terminating on decorative cast egg and dart base.
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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