Superb Model Steam Engine
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of a mid 19th century model steam engine with boiler and a circular saw.
Superb Model Steam Engine
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of a mid 19th century model steam engine with boiler and a circular saw.
$3,995
H 13.5 in W 12.2 in D 10.1 in
STUART TURNER 1898-1906 England Antique Half Beam Steam Engine Model
Located in Miami, FL
Scale model of motor engine designed by Stuart Turner Limited. This is a scale model of a steam
Bronze, Copper, Steel, Iron
$2,250
H 8 in W 6.5 in D 11 in
DOLL & CO. 1900 German Antique Steam Twin Cylinders Piston Engine Machine
By Doll et Cie
Located in Miami, FL
toys and steam engines. The company made and sold model steam engines, steam toys, and steam
Bronze, Steel, Iron
Antique Fully Functional Steam Engine Model, Germany 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Perfect original condition, functional. With a Cahan for make a fire German Quality
Iron
$998
H 10.25 in W 6.4 in D 4.5 in
DOLL & Co. 1900 Germany Crank Windmill Hammermill Steam Engine Tin Toy
By Doll et Cie
Located in Miami, FL
toys and steam engines. The company made and sold model steam engines, steam toys, and steam
Tin
$931
H 7.25 in W 16 in D 6 in
Large Steam Engine Model 'Mamod Steam Wagon' Decorative Shelf Art Vintage Toy
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A lovely old British Made Vintage Steam Engine Model. The piece has good scale and a beautiful
Metal
Ernst Plank Steam Engine
Located in Madrid, ES
The Ernst Plank steam engine is a fascinating and remarkable piece, especially the Union model with
Copper
$4,900Sale Price|30% Off
H 20 in W 20 in D 20 in
Antique Schaeffer & Budenberg Stationary Steam Engine Model w Copper Boiler
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Schaeffer & Budenberg stationary steam engine model. Made of cast iron
Metal, Copper
Antique Scale Steam Engine Showman Traction 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Unique and collectable scale model of an English steam engine presented in a glass case This is an
Oak
Live Steam Scale Model Steam Traction Engine
Located in Bransby, GB
Engineering Exhibition. The Alchin "Royal Chester" was the last steam traction engine to build in the UK by
Copper
Brass Stationary Steam Engine on Walnut Base, France, 1870
Located in Lake Forest, IL
19th Century Brass Stationary Steam Engine on Walnut Base, France, 1870 Signed: ORESTES PAGAN
Brass
Model Steam Driven Fire Engine
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wild model of a steam driven fire engine that can be heated with a propane connection.Great
Brass, Steel
Mechanical Piston Cutaway
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 20th century working antique iron and wood steam engine piston model for classroom use by a
Metal
Model beam engine
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A late 19th century decorative model steam engine mounted on a mahogany board.
Model steam traction engine
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A well engineered scale model of a traction engine with its thrashing machine and loader
Metal
Sold
H 5.5 in W 3.75 in D 9.1 in
STUART TURNER 1898-1906 England Antique Functional Engine Motor Desk Model
Located in Miami, FL
incorporated in 1906 and started to produce model steam engines, gas engines for domestic electricity, lathes
Copper, Steel, Iron
Working Steam Engine
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice size tabletop steam engine. It measures over two foot long. What I like best about
Superb Early 19th Century Model Watt Steam Engine
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A superbly engineered model of a Watt steam engine by Serles who must have been a watch maker to
Antique Steam Engine Tractor Patent Model Salesman Sample C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Steam Engine Tractor Patent Model Salesman Sample Unsigned C1910 Measures - 10 1/4" x 13 1
Wood
Large Live Steam Traction Engine
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A large live steam 2” scale model traction engine steam tractor in brown livery and brass coat of
Steel
Vertical Steam Engine by "Doll & Co", Germany 1920
By Doll et Cie
Located in Linkebeek, BE
These steam engines were not just toys, but also a fascinating and educational way to introduce people
Metal, Copper
Wilesco d365 Steam Engine ''Old Smokey'' 1960s Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice real working steam roller engine. Manufactured by wilesco germany early version 1960s
Metal
0-4-0 Industrial Tank Live Steam Railroad Engine
By M. Hale
Located in Peekskill, NY
This a good sized (7.5" Gauge) railroad engine. The scale is large and powerful enough to pull an
Steel
0-4-0 Industrial Tank Live Steam Railroad Engine
By M. Hale
Located in Peekskill, NY
This a good sized (7.5" Gauge) railroad engine. The scale is large and powerful enough to pull an
Large 2" Live Steam Traction Engine by Dawkins West Wickham
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A large live steam 2” scale model traction engine steam tractor in red livery and brass coat of
Steel
Early 19th Century Watkins and Hill Model Beam Engine
By Watkins & Hill
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A rare early 19th century demonstration model of a steam driven beam engine made by Watkins and
Brass
Antique Steam Engine Scale Model Cast Steampunk
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a vintage scale model of a steam engine Manufacture date circa 1930 Great
Cast Stone
Steam Engine - Classroom Cut-Away
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a highly detailed cast iron teaching model of a steam engine. It's all original including
Iron
Sold
H 9.2 in W 15.1 in D 6.5 in
GRANT SIPP 1895 American Antique Steam Single Piston Engine Motor Scale Model
By Grant Simon
Located in Miami, FL
Scale model of motor engine designed by Grant Sipp. This is a scale model of a steam engine of 1/4
Steel, Iron
Old Smokey Steam Engine Train by Wilesco
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Old Smokey steam engine model with a water cart from Wilesco, circ 1960s. 25 1/4 by 12
Metal
Sold
H 35.5 in W 39 in L 35.5 in
American Country Style '20th Century' Train Model of Dewitt Clinton Train Model
Located in Queens, NY
American Country style (20th century) copper train model of Dewitt Clinton train steam engine
Copper
Complex Working Corliss Steam Engine Model
By Corliss
Located in Peekskill, NY
I have always loved the look of these amazing handmade steam engine models. Just think about the
Working Steam Engine
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice size tabletop steam engine. It measures over two foot long. What I like best about
Iron
Tabletop Model of a Single Cylinder Steam Engine
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century tabletop model of brass and steel live steam engine model of a single-cylinder
Brass, Steel
Model of a Steamboat, with Live-Steam Engine
Located in London, GB
A model of a single screw steamboat, with live-steam engine. Painted steel hull with tiller and
Railroad Steam Engine Cutaway
Located in Peekskill, NY
This complex cutaway is very well made and is an impressive 36 inches. It shows an articulated 2 piston system. Turn the large train wheel to go through the motions. There is also a ...
Iron
Scale Model of a Single Cylinder Horizontal Mill Steam Engine
Located in London, GB
mill steam engine, circa 1880. Mounted on a later oak base.
Rare WHW Hagenauer Brass Locomotive Steam Engine, Austria, 1920s
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare model of a locomotive, handmade of metal and brass. Executed by Werkstatt Hagenauer in the
Brass
Large Working Railroad Engine Model - 3 Foot Long
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful as well as functioning brass steam engine chassis model. We hooked it to an air
Brass, Aluminum
Sold
H 8 in W 13 in D 5.63 in
Brass Model Steam Roller Engine 'Old Smoky' Decorative Shelf Art Vintage Toy
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A lovely Vintage Brass Steam Engine Model. The piece has good scale and in very good condition, a
Metal, Brass
French 19th Century Alabaster Mantle Clock
Located in Berlin, DE
Hammer, compass, anvil, gear wheel, model of a steaming engine, set square and a book. The alabaster
Alabaster, Metal
Vienna Bergman Bronze Figurine Smith with Anvil and Gearwheel, circa 1922
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Vienna, AT
resting on a gearwheel / additionally, the smith holds a small model of a steam engine in raised left hand
Marble, Bronze
Live Steam Model of a Triple-Expansion Steam Engine
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A replica of the type of engine used on Liberty Ships of the World-War-II era. Liberty Ships
'Claud Hamilton' Steam Engine Model - 63 inches long!
Located in London, GB
63 inches long! An exhibition standard, 5 inch gauge model of the Great Eastern Railway tender
Brass, Bronze, Steel, Copper
Handmade Folk Art Steam Engine
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model of early 20th century American steam engine on separate tracks. All wood construction in
Sold
H 13.39 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in
Working Scale Model of a Steam Engine by Sulzer Frères, Switzerland
By Sulzer Brothers 1
Located in London, GB
Sulzer Frères, Switzerland: An historically important working scale model of a steam engine by
Steel
Fantastic 50's German Toy Steam Engine
Located in North Miami, FL
Gorgeous chrome and copper detailing on this powerhouse 50's West German Steam Engine by Wilesco
Chrome, Copper
Steam Boat
Located in London, GB
funnels. Live steam engine inside model though no longer in use.
Brass
Classroom Teacher's Aide, Cutaway Steam Engines
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Antique school room demonstration models of cut in half steam engines used to show students how
Iron, Brass
O. B. Bolton Triple Expansion Marine Steam Engine Model
Located in Oisterwijk, NL
A beautifully constructed scale model of a triple expansion marine steam engine to the O. B. Bolton
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
$14,000
H 58 in W 20 in D 18 in
American Gilt Carved Wood and Poly Chromed Roman Guard Figurehead, Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt carved wood and poly chromed nautical figurehead of Roman guard in military attire. Late 19th century.
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$112,024 / set
H 64.18 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in
Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Located in Leuven , BE
The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep a...
Art Glass, Stained Glass
Original Nautical Mast figurehead
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This antique mast figure is French and as the story goes salvaged off a French Ship damaged in the Anglo-French War (1803–1815). The one side shows fire damage and is burned in charc...
Iron
Ornamental Turning Lathe, No. 1906 by Holtzapffel & Co
Located in New Orleans, LA
An essential tool in the creation and finishing of furniture, this 19th-century English ornamental lathe is an object of beauty in and of itself. The extraordinary machine was made b...
Brass, Iron
Twenty Models by Master Modeler Erik Ronnberg, Sr
Located in Norwell, MA
Three display cases of twenty 1/8 scale ancient naval models. Represents ships from the Evolution of Ancient Naval Architecture 750 BC - 1700 AD collection, 1/8th scale, E.A.R. Ronnb...
Wood
Steam Yacht Niagara
Located in Norwell, MA
The New York Yacht Club steam yacht Niagara was launched in 1898. She was owned by millionaire Howard Gould (1871-1959), son of railroad tycoon and developer Jay Gould. The Niagara w...
$3,071
H 23.23 in W 32.68 in D 16.15 in
Antique Wrap Reel Machine, English, Factory, Cotton, John Nesbitt, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rotary wrap reel machine. An English, brass and cast iron factory cotton skein winder by John Nesbitt of Manchester, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 188...
Bronze
Working Model of a Steam Launch
Located in Woodbury, CT
Scratch-built working steam launch. Boiler connects to a dual-piston drive that directly powers a single propeller.
Brass, Copper
Model of the Steam Yacht "Aphrodite"
Located in Norwell, MA
Cased model of the steam yacht “Aphrodite”. “Aphrodite” was launched in Bath, Maine in 1898, designed by Charles Hanscom. The long trunk cabin carries six lifeboats and launches. Rig...
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.
Produced in 1843, the well-preserved volume is evidence of the author's exacting specifications.
New or old, the coverlets add old-time charm to any space.
Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.
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The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.
Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.
Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.