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Antique Victorian Shell 15 Karat Gold Bracelet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This bracelet is typical for Viictorian Natural History Curiosity jewelery.
Category
Antique 1880s European Victorian Link Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
1908 The Natural History of Selborne
By Gilbert White
Located in Bath, GB
A beautiful Riviere bound copy of this popular natural history work by ornithologist Gilbert White
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Books
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century Collection Of Mineralogy Specimen Jars Natural History Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A collection of seven display jars of unusual form, glass with ground pontil marks and hollow ground glass stoppers, one retaining a label for F.W.BRANCH Duffield Rd Derby.
Containi...
Category
Early 20th Century English Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass
Early 20th C Pair Transverse Section's of Fossil Sponges Natural History Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Pair of Transverse Section's of Fossil Sponges (Ventriculites), housed in there original cardboard and glazed display boxes with labels
From the upper chalk, Kent. Ex museum colle...
Category
Early 20th Century English Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber
H 3.94 in W 2.96 in D 1.97 in
Specimen Box Butterflies Coral 1920 Natural History Still Life
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A collection of specimen butterflies and coral, circa 1920
Provenance: Private Collection, Paris
Just purchased more information to follow.
Measures: Box frame height 50cm
Bo...
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Taxidermy
Materials
Coral
New York Photographs, Book by Andreas Feininger, 1964
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
dynamic black-and-white scenes of Manhattan and his studies of the structures of natural objects. First
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Books
Materials
Paper
The Travel Sale: Natural History and Maps. November 2001: Sotheby's London
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
The Travel Sale: Natural History and Maps. November 2001: Sotheby's London. 1st Ed softcover. Lots
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Books
Materials
Paper
H 10.75 in W 8.25 in D 0.5 in
The Blue Planet a Natural History of the Oceans Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Blue Planet A Natural History of the Oceans.
From space Planet Earth is blue. It floats like a
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
, specializes in the sale of articles intended for the collection of natural history, hunting equipment and
Category
Early 20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
, specializes in the sale of articles intended for the collection of natural history, hunting equipment and
Category
Early 20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
, specializes in the sale of articles intended for the collection of natural history, hunting equipment and
Category
Early 20th Century French Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
Curiosity cabinet Collection of Shells Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
, specializes in the sale of articles intended for the collection of natural history, hunting equipment and
Category
Early 20th Century French Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
, specializes in the sale of articles intended for the collection of natural history, hunting equipment and
Category
Early 20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
, specializes in the sale of articles intended for the collection of natural history, hunting equipment and
Category
Early 20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
, specializes in the sale of articles intended for the collection of natural history, hunting equipment and
Category
Early 20th Century French Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
, specializes in the sale of articles intended for the collection of natural history, hunting equipment and
Category
Early 20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
, specializes in the sale of articles intended for the collection of natural history, hunting equipment and
Category
Early 20th Century French Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
, specializes in the sale of articles intended for the collection of natural history, hunting equipment and
Category
Early 20th Century French Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
, specializes in the sale of articles intended for the collection of natural history, hunting equipment and
Category
Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Shell
Brooklyn Arcadia: Art, History, and Nature at Majestic Green-Wood
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
people closer to the world by memorializing the dead even as it embraces the art, history, and natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
An Antique Map of Extremadura: Crossroads of History and Nature, 1903
Located in Langweer, NL
:
1. **Natural Landscapes**: The region has diverse landscapes, including the mountainous areas in the
Category
Antique Early 1900s Maps
Materials
Paper
Free Shipping
H 20.08 in W 14.77 in D 0 in
Prehistoric Fossil Fish Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
-old natural history, this mounted fossilised fish would make quite the statement as the focal point of
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Metal
Exceptional blue-purple fluorite with pyrite
Located in London, GB
mineralogical curiosity but a closed
chapter in the rich mining history of Asturias, Spain. This
Fluorite is a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal, Quartz, Pyrite
Mapping History: The Decorative Cartography of Indre-et-Loire by Levasseur, 1856
Located in Langweer, NL
**: As the capital city of the Département d'Indre-et-Loire, Tours is a central hub of history, culture
Category
Antique 1850s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 20.67 in W 14.34 in D 0 in
Coco De Mer Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
collectors of ethnographic and natural history artefacts originally displayed in cabinets of curiosities of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Natural Specimens
Materials
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Ostrich Egg Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
. Influenced by the great 16th century collectors of ethnographic and natural history artefacts originally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Great Britain (UK) Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral, Brass
Coco De Mer Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
great 16th century collectors of ethnographic and natural history artefacts originally displayed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Natural Specimens
Materials
Pearl, Brass
Coco De Mer Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
great 16th century collectors of ethnographic and natural history artefacts originally displayed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Natural Specimens
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl
1847 American Flora or History of Plants and Wild Flowers by A.B. Strong Book
Located in Dayton, OH
: or history of plants and wild flowers : containing their scientific and general description, natural
Category
Antique 1840s Victorian Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 10 in W 8 in D 1.25 in
Taxidermy Great White Pelican on natural base-Pelecanus onocrotalus-Cites NL
Located in Leuven , BE
breeding in colonies. They also have a long history of cultural significance in mythology, in Christian and
Category
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Taxidermy
Materials
Organic Material
H 11.82 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
1970s Vintage Natural Design surfboard by Midget Smith
By Midget Smith
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Early 1970s vintage natural design single fin surfboard shaped by Midget Smith. Featuring a "sting
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam
18th Century Medical Syringe
Located in London, GB
stopper in place after all these years, a rare object of medical history.
Dimensions in inches: H 4” x W
Category
Antique 1780s Unknown Scientific Instruments
Materials
Natural Fiber
Freestanding Citrine Quartz Crystal Cluster, Brazil.
Located in London, GB
breathtaking examples of natural history, that have formed over the past 450 million years. Having amassed a
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal
Freestanding Vibrant Blue Lapis Lazuli
Located in London, GB
some of earth’s most breathtaking examples of natural history that have formed over the past 450
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Freestanding Agate Freeform Mineral from Brazil
Located in London, GB
collectors with some of earth’s most breathtaking examples of natural history that have formed over the past
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Agate
Vintage Leather and Horse Hair Boxing Gloves c.1950-1960 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
with age and use.
DIMENSIONS H 10 in. x W 7 in. x D 5 in.
HISTORY
Unknown.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Natural Fiber
Large Vintage Leather and Horse Hair Boxing Gloves c.1950 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
.
DIMENSIONS H 13 in. x W 8 in. x D 5 in.
HISTORY
Unknown.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Natural Fiber
Vintage Leather and Horse Hair Boxing Gloves c.1950-1960 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
. x W 7 in. x D 5 in.
HISTORY
Unknown.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Natural Fiber
What a Rock Can Reveal
Located in New York City, NY
natural world through everyday objects found in nature, this book follows on from the global children’s
Category
2010s Chinese Books
Materials
Paper
Vintage Wilson Leather Boxing Gloves c.1950 (FREE SHIPPING)
By Wilson Sporting Goods
Located in San Francisco, CA
W 7 in. x D 3.5 in.
HISTORY
Unknown.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Natural Fiber
Large Vintage Gold Smith Leather Boxing Gloves c.1950 (FREE SHIPPING)
By Wilson Sporting Goods
Located in San Francisco, CA
inner right thumb.
DIMENSIONS H 13 in. x W 7 in. x D 3.5 in.
HISTORY
Unknown.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Natural Fiber
Pliny, Gaius Secundus: HISTORIE OF THE WORLD
Located in Middletown, NY
Elizabethan age.
«The ‘Natural History’ of Pliny the Elder is more than a natural history: it is an
Category
Antique Early 17th Century English Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
The Birds and Beasts of Shakespeare - an illustrated portfolio
Located in Middletown, NY
Shakespeare's original texts addressing the natural history, folklore, and mythology of the birds and beasts in
Category
Late 20th Century American Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
Alyssa Kapito: Interiors
Located in New York, NY
residential projects in this anticipated debut.
With degrees in art history from Columbia University and a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Michael Del Piero: Traveled and Textural (Hardcover)
Located in Chicago, IL
designer’s work has been rooted in her early travels and experiences, and reflects her natural curiosity and
Category
2010s Books
Materials
Linen, Paper
Regal Elegance: The Reeves's Pheasant - A Flying Taxidermy Masterpiece
Located in New York, NY
China, meticulously preserved to capture its intricate beauty and remarkable history. Named in honor of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy
Materials
Feathers
2 Large Vols Antique Reference Book, Egypt - Historical and Picturesque, English
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, natural history and portraiture
Some text accompanied by reproductions of hieroglyphics
Personal message
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Books
Materials
Textile, Paper
H 14.97 in W 12.01 in D 1.38 in
Douro: The River of Tradition and Wine in Portugal, 1903
Located in Langweer, NL
and railways. Beira Baixa is known for its historical towns, natural beauty, and significant cultural
Category
Antique Early 1900s Maps
Materials
Paper
Beira Baixa: A Cartographic Portrait of Portugal's Historic Frontier in 1903
Located in Langweer, NL
and railways. Beira Baixa is known for its historical towns, natural beauty, and significant cultural
Category
Antique Early 1900s Maps
Materials
Paper
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H 20.08 in W 14.77 in D 0 in
A Tallis Map of British Guiana with Colonial Vignettes and Other Landmarks, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
Venezuela. It has a rich history, from the native Amerindian cultures to Dutch and British colonization
Category
Antique 1850s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 14.26 in W 10.71 in D 0 in
An Old Illustrated Tallis Map of Central America with Volcanic Vignettes, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
. The region has a rich history, from the ancient Mayan civilization to the colonial period, and
Category
Antique 1850s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 10.71 in W 14.26 in D 0 in
Algarve: A Tapestry of Sea and Sunlight in an Antique Map, 1903
Located in Langweer, NL
history, with landmarks dating back to the Roman and Moorish periods.
5. **Cultural Festivals**: The
Category
Antique Early 1900s Maps
Materials
Paper
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H 14.77 in W 20.08 in D 0 in
Original Antique Map of Palencia Province, in Northern Spain, 1901
Located in Langweer, NL
steeped in history and rich in cultural and natural attractions.
The province of Palencia is located in
Category
Antique Early 1900s Maps
Materials
Paper
Free Shipping
H 14.77 in W 20.08 in D 0 in
19th Century Five Sided Taxidermy Glass Showcase of Sixteen Exquisite Birds
Located in San Francisco, CA
time when scientific discovery, natural history, and artistic expression converged in captivating
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 29 in W 25 in D 16.5 in
Southern African Elegance: Extra Large Burchell's Zebra Rug 136"
Located in New York, NY
elegance to your space but also provides a plush and inviting feel. Immerse yourself in the rich history
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Tribal Taxidermy
Materials
Animal Skin
19th Century Illustrated Map of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) with Notable Landmarks
Located in Langweer, NL
his interests in economics, history, and geography.
Tallis maps are appreciated not just as
Category
Antique 1850s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 14.26 in W 10.71 in D 0 in
Christo and Jeanne-Claude 75 Biographical Book Limited Edition by Taschen
Located in Sofia, BG
photographs, drawings and plans, a detailed history, and in-depth interviews, including Jeanne-Claude's final
Category
2010s German Books
Materials
Paper
H 4.73 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
1856 U.S. Coast Survey Map of Chesapeake Bay and Delaware Bay
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
president of Philadelphia's Central High School and was a professor of natural history and chemistry at the
Category
Antique 1850s American Maps
Materials
Paper
Guadalajara 1902: A Cartographic Image of Castilla-La Mancha's Northern Province
Located in Langweer, NL
:
Guadalajara is known for its rich history and cultural heritage, which includes medieval castles, churches
Category
Antique Early 1900s Maps
Materials
Paper
Free Shipping
H 14.77 in W 20.08 in D 0 in
1970 A Portfolio of Thomas Bewick Wood Engravings
By Thomas Bewick
Located in Bath, GB
English wood-engraver and natural history author Thomas Bewick (1753-1828). Section 1 contains his wood
Category
Vintage 1970s American Books
Materials
Paper
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Find a variety of natural history curiosities available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct natural history curiosities — often made from natural fiber, paper and softwood — can elevate any home. Natural history curiosities have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Natural history curiosities made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made natural history curiosities over the years, but those made by Dr. Tony Rice, Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon and Robert H. Boyle are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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