$160
H 2.63 in W 5.5 in D 1.5 in
Glass Parrot Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare antique clip-on bird ornament, it's a beautiful parrot. This ornament, is made from ultra
Mercury Glass
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H 5 in W 3.25 in D 2.75 in
31 Antique German Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Ornaments Kugel Santa Birds Pipe
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 31 rare assorted antique German mercury glass Christmas ornaments. Featuring Kugel or ball
Mercury Glass
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H 1.38 in W 6.75 in D 1.5 in
Two Mercury Glass Bird Christmas Tree Ornaments, Antique German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare lot of two antique bird Christmas tree ornaments in large version. Tallest one measures
Mercury Glass
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H 3.75 in W 6.25 in D 1.5 in
Mercury Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip on Ornament, Antique German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An antique clip on bird ornament in larger version. This ornament, made from ultra-thin hand blown
Mercury Glass
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H 2 in W 4 in D 1 in
Two Mercury Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip on Ornament, Vintage, German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two vintage clip on bird ornament in different colored versions. These ornaments, made from ultra
Mercury Glass
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H 2.5 in W 4.5 in D 1 in
Mercury Glass Four Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. Tallest one measures approximate 2 1/2" high and 4
Mercury Glass
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H 2.25 in W 6.13 in D 1.5 in
Mercury Glass Seven Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Antique, German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
ornaments, were made from ultra-thin hand blown mercury glass, would be a great antique addition for your
Mercury Glass
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H 3 in W 6.75 in D 1.5 in
Mercury Glass Two Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Antique German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare antique clip-on bird ornament in large version and a smaller one. Tall one measures approx
Mercury Glass
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H 3 in W 6 in D 1.5 in
Mercury Glass Two Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage, German, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two rare vintage clip-on bird ornaments, a bird and a parrot. perrot measures approximate 2.5" high
Mercury Glass
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H 1.63 in W 5 in D 1 in
Mercury Glass Three Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
" in length. These ornaments, were made from ultra-thin hand blown mercury glass, would be a great
Mercury Glass
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H 2 in W 5.75 in D 0.75 in
Mercury Glass Six Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Six rare vintage clip-on bird ornaments. Tallest measures approximate 2" high and 5 3/4" in length
Mercury Glass
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H 2 in W 4.5 in D 0.75 in
Mercury Glass seven Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Seven rare vintage clip-on bird ornaments. Tallest measures approximate 2" high and 4 1/2" in
Mercury Glass
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H 2 in W 5.13 in D 1 in
Mercury Glass Four Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. Tallest one measures approximate 2" high and 5 1/8
Mercury Glass
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H 2.5 in W 4.88 in D 1 in
Mercury Glass Three Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. Tallest one measures approximate 2 1/2" high and 4
Mercury Glass
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H 2 in W 5.25 in D 1 in
Mercury Glass Four Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. Tallest one measures approximate 2" high and 5 1/4
Mercury Glass
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H 2 in W 6 in D 1.13 in
Mercury Glass Three Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. The size given in the dimensions section refers to
Mercury Glass
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H 3 in W 4.88 in D 1.5 in
Mercury Glass Two Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage, German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two rare vintage clip-on bird ornaments, a swan and a stork. Swan measures approximate 3" high and
Mercury Glass
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H 3 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
West Germany Clip On Mercury Glass Wire Wrapped Bird on Nest Christmas Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
These are just sooo cute!! The mercury blown glass birds with long bristle tails, are sitting on
Wire
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H 2 in W 4.8 in D 1 in
Antique German Mercury Glass Birds Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornaments, Set of Ten
Located in Esbjerg, DK
ornaments, made from ultra-thin hand blown mercury glass, would be a great antique addition for your
Mercury Glass
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H 2.25 in W 5.25 in D 1.38 in
Four Beautiful Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. These ornaments, were made from ultra-thin hand
Mercury Glass
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H 1.75 in W 5.25 in D 1 in
Five Beautiful Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. These ornaments, were made from ultra-thin hand
Mercury Glass
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H 1.75 in W 5.25 in D 1 in
Four Beautiful Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. These ornaments, were made from ultra-thin hand
Mercury Glass
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H 1.75 in W 5.25 in D 1 in
Three Beautiful Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. These ornaments, were made from ultra-thin hand
Mercury Glass
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H 1.75 in W 6.25 in D 1.13 in
Three Beautiful Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. These ornaments, were made from ultra-thin hand
Mercury Glass
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H 1.75 in W 6.25 in D 1.13 in
Two Crane Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. These ornaments, were made from ultra-thin hand
Mercury Glass
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H 1.75 in W 6.25 in D 1.13 in
Three Beautiful Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. These ornaments, were made from ultra-thin hand
Mercury Glass
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H 2 in W 5.25 in D 1.38 in
Three Beautiful Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. These ornaments, were made from ultra-thin hand
Mercury Glass
Rare Chenille Bird Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament. It was made from Chenille, wire and glass, this would be a great antique
Wire
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H 7.5 in W 4.5 in D 2.63 in
Three Crane Bird and Mushroom Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornaments Vintage German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. These ornaments, were made from ultra-thin hand
Mercury Glass
$490 / set
H 3.5 in W 2.75 in D 1.13 in
Lot of Deer, Rabbit & Hunter Putz Toy Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of 14 Putz stick-legged Deers, Bunny Rabbits, Fox and a Hunter. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas nativity scene or paradise yard garden figures. As...
Composition
$500 / item
H 18.7 in W 13.2 in D 3 in
Manly P Hall, The Secret Teachings of All Ages, Facsimile XL book with 4 Prints
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...
Foil
1889 The Blue Fairy Book
By Andrew Lang
Located in Bath, GB
A superb copy of this sought-after fairy book by Andrew Lang, the first volume in his colourful series. The sought after first edition, first impression. Illustrated with a frontis...
Paper
$750
H 16.5 in W 23.38 in D 16.75 in
Wooden Hand Crafted Trench Folk Art Toy Castle Medieval Knight, German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning toy castle, it is a beautiful example of early 20th century trench folk art, German handmade craft. The architectural detailing in the crenellated t...
Wood
$290
H 8.25 in W 3.75 in D 2.5 in
Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, German Walter, Berlin
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked Walter, Berlin and #4572. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolat...
Metal
$240 / set
H 3.5 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Rare Set of Five Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set from Germany or Austria. Each is made from mouth blown glass, these would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size always given for ...
Wire
$1,220 / set
H 13 in W 24 in D 10 in
Antique 1910s German Santa Claus Belsnickle Figure on Sleigh pulled by Pink Pig
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German Santa Claus Belsnickle Sleigh with Pig and Toys, circa 1900 A rare and charming example of early German Christmas craftsmanship, this Antique Santa Claus Belsnickle f...
Composition
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...
Iron
Wooly Sheep Pull Putz Toy Antique German Christmas 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German Putz stick-legged sheep on a wooden platform with metal wheels. It is a genuine antique German Christmas toy. As it is old, it show the expected signs of age and use. ...
Composition
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$1,120 / set
H 1.25 in W 12.25 in D 9.75 in
Shepherd & Wooly Sheep Putz Toy Set Antique German Christmas 1900s, original Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of eleven Putz stick-legged sheep with a shepherd boy and his dog. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas nativity scene figures. As they are all old, mo...
Composition
$620
H 9.5 in W 4 in D 3.25 in
Stunning Christmas Vintage St. Nikolaus Santa Claus Belsnickel Candy Container
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage St.Nicholas, Santa Claus candy container made of composition, cardboard, felting and Papermache was made in the 20th century and is a charming addition to any Christmas ...
Composition
$1,880
H 23.5 in W 8.5 in D 14.75 in
Large Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head with Real Antlers, Austria 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art deer head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More tha...
Wood
Rare Set of Three Grape Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size always given for the tallest item...
Wire
$180 / set
H 2.63 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in
Rare Set of Three Santa Claus Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size always given for the tallest item...
Wire
$2,298,000
H 25 in W 23.5 in D 9.25 in
Exquisite Baccarat "Elephant" 'Cave A Liquor' - Exposition Universelle 1878
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
The Magnificent Baccarat Elephant Cave A Liquor: A Majestic Exploration of a Timeless Masterpiece from the Exposition Universelle of 1878. The Baccarat Elephant Cave A Liquor, (Tant...
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
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.