Sterling Silver Folding Opera Glasses - Antique Victorian (1895)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of sterling silver folding opera glasses; an addition to our Victorian silverware collection.
Sterling Silver
French Victorian Brass Opera Glasses
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian mother of pearl and brass opera glasses with handle
Glass
Victorian Hand-Painted Enamel Opera Glasses, 19th century
Located in Braintree, GB
A finely decorated pair of Victorian-era opera glasses featuring hand-painted enamel panels depicting romantic pastoral scenes.
Brass, Enamel
Double Scent Bottle Sampson Mordan Silver Gilt Opera Glasses, Fitted Case, 1870s
By Samson Mordan and Co
Located in London, GB
An exquisite and unusual Victorian silver gilt novelty double scent or perfume bottle set in the shape of a pair of binoculars or opera glasses in their original fitted case, made by...
Silver
$240Sale Price|20% Off
Leather & Brass French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Leather & Brass French Opera Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris 5 w x 2.5 D x 5.88 H Leather Metal Original unrestored vintage used condition Refer to all images listed
Brass
$200Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century French Opera Binoculars by LeMaire Paris, Leather & Metal
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Chula Vista, CA
19th Century French Opera Military Binoculars Lemaire Fabt Paris 5 w x 2.5 D x 5.88 H Leather Metal Original unrestored vintage used condition Refer to all images listed
Metal
Pair of French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, Lemière, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning pair of fine opera glasses clad in mother of pearl or nacre shell, the eye pieces engraved "Fabricant Lemière" and "5 avenue de l'Opéra Paris". They have a two drawer l...
Brass
French Lemaire Opera Glasses with Detachable Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous and scarce pair of French Opera Glasses by the creme de la creme of makers, LaMaire of Paris. They are signed on both eye pieces incorporating the Napoleonic bee engraved ...
Aluminum
Antique Shark Skin Wrapped Opera Glasses and Leather Case, circa 1800s
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century chevelier opticien Paris leather wrapped opera glasses. Possibly shark skin. Matching leather case. Opera glasses are in excellent working condition with clear visi...
Metal
19th c. Leather Wrapped Opera Glasses and Case, c.1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A pair of 19th century leather wrapped binoculars with original leather case. Good working order with clear binocular viewing. This piece has retained its original finish ...
Metal
Sold
H 1.75 in W 5.25 in D 1.75 in
Antique Opera Glasses Mother of Pearl, circa 1900, Signed, Iris, Paris
By Iris, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning pair of late Victorian or Edwardian Opera glasses dating to the turn of the century, circa 1900.
Mother-of-Pearl
Sold
H 2 in W 5 in D 2.25 in
Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1890, Lorgnette Handle
Located in Bath, GB
A splendid pair of late Victorian Opera / Theatre glasses professionally re-polished to gleam, making them as good as they would have looked over 100 years ago.
Brass
Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1890 - Lorgnette Handle
Located in Bath, GB
A splendid pair of late Victorian Opera / Theatre glasses professionally re-polished to gleam, making them as good as they would have looked over 100 years ago.
Brass
Pair of Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Lemaire, Paris circa 1890
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine pair of late 19th century opera glasses made from Mother of Pearl and the original gilded brass; made by the creme de la creme of makers, LeMaire of Paris. The makers ...
Mother-of-Pearl
French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A splendid pair of French late Victorian or Edwardian Opera Glasses, made from polished brass, having been professionally cleaned and polished.
Brass
Sold
H 1.75 in W 5.25 in D 2.5 in
Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A splendid pair of late Victorian or Edwardian opera glasses, made from polished brass having been professionally cleaned and restored to their former glory.
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A splendid pair of French late Victorian or Edwardian opera glasses, made from gilded brass retaining the original finish.
Brass
Antique Opera Glasses, Mother of Pearl C.1900, Signed, Iris, Paris
By Iris, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning pair of late Victorian or Edwardian Opera glasses dating to the turn of the century, around 1900.
Brass
Antique Opera Glasses, Mother of Pearl C.1900, Signed, Iris, Paris
By Iris, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning pair of late Victorian or Edwardian Opera glasses dating to the turn of the century, around 1900.
Brass
19th C. Sportier Paris Embossed Opera Binoculars, c.1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original pair of brass and embossed binoculars by Sportier Paris. Good working order with clear binocular viewing. This piece has retained its original finish. ...
Chrome
Sold
H 2 in W 4.75 in D 2 in
Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1910 - Lorgnette Handle
Located in Bath, GB
A splendid pair of late Victorian Opera / Theatre glasses professionally re-polished to gleam, making them as good as they would have looked over 100 years ago.
Brass
Sold
H 2 in W 4.5 in D 2.25 in
Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses circa 1910, Lorgnette Handle
Located in Bath, GB
A splendid pair of late Victorian Opera / Theatre glasses professionally re-polished to gleam, making them as good as they would have looked over 100 years ago.
Brass
Sold
H 2 in W 4.25 in D 1.5 in
Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses C.1900, Lorgnette Handle
Located in Bath, GB
A really lovely pair of late Victorian Opera / Theatre glasses professionally re-polished to gleam, making them as good as they would have looked over 100 years ago.
Brass
19th c. Embossed Pewter and Brass Opera Binoculars, c.1880s
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original pair of brass plated binoculars with embossed pewter barrels. "Chevalier Paris" stamped on each eye piece. Good working order with clear binocular viewin...
Brass, Pewter
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H 3 in W 4 in D 7.5 in
Victorian Period Pair of Sterling Silver Opera Glasses with Removable Handle
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of sterling silver opera glasses/binoculars, England, Ca. 1890's. The handle, which is removable, measures 7 inches from tip to tip. Adjustable opera glasses measure 4 inch...
Metal, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 5.38 in W 4.13 in D 2.25 in
Deluxe Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses. Paris, France. Circa 1895
Located in Incline Village, NV
Premium mother of pearl and only the most glowing pearlescent shells of abalone or oyster, particularly pleasing in color, were used in the making of these Victorian binoculars. Thi...
Brass
Sold
H 4.75 in W 4.25 in D 2 in
Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Telescopic Handle Opera Glasses 1890 "Lemaire"
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
Absolutely exquisite pair of operable mother of pearl high quality luxury, top of the line, Victorian Belle Époque period, French Lorgnette Opera Glasses; with fancy mother of pearl ...
Brass
Sold
H 9.25 in W 4.25 in D 3.13 in
Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses Marked "Iris, Paris", circa 1885
By Iris, Paris
Located in Incline Village, NV
Absolutely exquisite pair of operable mother of pearl high quality luxury, top of the line, French Lorgnette Opera Glasses; with fancy mother of pearl handle and brass extender with ...
Mother-of-Pearl
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H 5.38 in W 1.63 in D 0.25 in
Victorian Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles Antique Austria 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous old fashioned antique lorgnette with a refined design on the handle. This pair of eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one another. The lens...
Ormolu
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H 5.25 in W 4.25 in D 2.25 in
Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses Marked "La Ville Paris" Ca 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
Absolutely exquisite pair of operable mother of pearl high quality luxury French Opera Glasses with fancy lorgnette style handle and gilt metal mounts.
Mother-of-Pearl
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H 6 in W 4.25 in D 2.25 in
Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses Marked "La Roi, Paris" Ca. 1895
By Le Roi
Located in Incline Village, NV
Absolutely exquisite pair of operable mother of pearl high quality luxury French Opera Glasses with fancy lorgnette style handle and metal mounts.
Mother-of-Pearl
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H 1.5 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Victorian French Opera Glasses Marked "Lemaire Fab, Paris" With Orig Case C.1880
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine quality Victorian precision made and fully functional "French Opera Glasses" (about 2 1/2 power); in excellent and all original condition; ready for use to attend your next conc...
Mother-of-Pearl
Luxury Lorgnette Opera Glasses French, Circa 1880
Located in Incline Village, NV
Premium mother of pearl is strong in color, and was used in the making of these Victorian binoculars; unmarked but undoubtedly of French maker as this type of opera glass with mother...
Brass
Luxury Opera Glasses, "La Corona, Paris", circa 1880
By La Corona, Paris
Located in Incline Village, NV
Absolutely exquisite pair of operable mother of pearl high quality luxury opera glasses with fancy handle and gilt metal mounts.
Gold Plate
Sold
H 2.76 in W 4.34 in D 1.58 in
Opera glasses with their original blue leather case, English circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
We have for sale a beautiful pair of English opera glasses that is in pristine original condition. The glasses are made to a high quality in brass with ornate beading. They have a f...
Brass
Tiffany & Co. Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses with Red Velvet Case
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of Tiffany opera glasses produced in France, circa 1870s, the binoculars in metal and veneered with mother-of-pearl, including red velvet case with braided rope handle and cla...
Metal
Sold
H 2 in W 5.5 in D 2.75 in
Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1900, Lorgnette Handle
Located in Bath, GB
A splendid pair of late Victorian Opera / Theatre glasses professionally re-polished to gleam, making them as good as they would have looked over 100 years ago.
Brass
Sold
H 1.75 in W 3.75 in D 1.5 in
Antique Opera Glasses, Mother of Pearl circa 1900, Signed, Iris, Paris
By Iris, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning pair of late Victorian or Edwardian Opera glasses dating to the turn of the century, circa 1900.
Brass
Sold
H 2.75 in W 4.25 in D 2 in
Fine Pair of Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris, circa 1890
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine pair of late 19th century opera glasses made from Mother of Pearl and the original gilded brass; made by the creme de la creme of makers, LeMaire of Paris. The makers ...
Mother-of-Pearl
Viennese enamel opera glasses, c. 1900.
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Viennese enamel opera glasses, c. 1900. The gilt metal opera glasses, having hand painted barrels of a couple wearing 18th Century costume, playing music in garden settings. The hand...
Enamel
Antique French Opera Glasses by Lemaire of Paris with Leather Case
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant antique pair of French opera glasses or small binoculars with their original fitted leather case by LeMaire of Paris. The telescoping glasses have a black metal frame and ...
Metal
Sold
H 3.5 in W 3.75 in D 1.75 in
Pair of Silver Opera Glasses with Silver Plated Fittings, Dated 1893
By Barnett Henry Abrahams
Located in London, GB
Pair of silver opera glasses with silver plated fittings, dated 1893. Made in Birmingham by Barnett Henry Abrahams, who was known for making silver opera glasses. The middle groove...
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
French Opera Glasses
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century opera glasses.
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses, Signed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian era antique Mother-of-Pearl and brass opera glasses signed Le Prince Paris.
Daum Cameo Glass and Silver Opera 'Muff' Flask or Absinthe Bottle, c1895
By Daum
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Daum Cameo Glass and Silver Opera 'Muff' Flask or Absinthe Bottle, c1895 Additional Information: Heading : Daum Nancy Cameo Glass and Sterling Silver Carriage or Opera Liqueur Flask...
Glass
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
H 15 in W 4 in D 1.02 in
Edwardian 1905 Handle Desk Magnifier Glass in Sterling Silver and Bamboo Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Desk magnifier glass from the Edwardian Period. Very beautiful and decorative piece, created during the Edwardian period, back in the 1905. This magnifier desk glass is very usefu...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$8,196Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.04 in Dm 3.59 in
Pair of Antique Viennese Enamel & Silver Candlesticks circa 1870 Vienna, Austria
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of Antique Viennese Enamel on Silver Candlesticks. These Candlesticks feature intricate Viennese Enamel designs on the entire exterior surface, on the underside on the ...
Silver, Enamel
19th c. Leather Wrapped French Binoculars
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original pair of leather wrapped and brass opera binoculars. Stamped "12 Verres Supérieurs" on the metal bridge.. The metal focus wheel works well and their optics are good...
Metal
$220
H 5 in W 1.63 in D 0.25 in
Two Art Nouveau Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles Antique German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two beautiful antique lorgnettes (handled spectacles) in a nostalgic style, featuring ornate handle designs. These glasses utilize a folding mechanism where the lenses overlap; opera...
Silver
Pair of Early 20th century French brass Opera Glass, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful pair of mop and brass opera glasses dating from the beginning of the 20th century. Central wheel to move the view away or closer (turns with difficulty). For lovers of coll...
Brass
French enamel, brass and mother of pearl Opera Glasses
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of French enamel, brass and mother of pearl opera glasses, pink enamelled and jewelled barrels, with mother of pearl caps. Good condition, the pink enamel with hand paint...
Brass, Enamel
$350
H 1.1 in W 7.5 in D 4.25 in
Antique German Emil Busch Multinett Filigree Opera Glasses Original Leather Case
By Emil Busch
Located in Dayton, OH
Hhighly collectible pair of antique German theater/opera glasses manufactured by the renowned optics company Emil Busch. This is the compact "Multinett" model, featuring an incredibl...
Metal
$319
H 1.58 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in
Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Binoculars With Leather Case France 1920s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Glasses With Leather Case, France 1920s A stunning set of opera or theatre binoculars in original leather case. Gorgeous Mother-of-pearl inset ...
Brass
Telescope with Tripod, Metal, Decorative Object
Located in Madrid, ES
Telescope with tripod. gold metallic antique finish Decorative use, not functional. Gilt metal telescope decorated with a dark band standing on a tripod, also gilt metal, with thre...
Other
Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Binoculars with case. Decoration complements. Silver metal binoculars with graducation nuts and clean and elegant lines. Inspired by classic models. Weight: 945 gr." Size: 9 x 15...
Metal, Other
$798Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.6 in W 1.2 in D 1.6 in
EDWARDIAN 1900 England Antique Desk Magnifier Loupe In Polished Brass & Wood
Located in Miami, FL
A British desk magnifier loupe from the Edwardian Period. This is a beautiful continental magnifier desk-loupe created in England during the Edwardian period, back in the 1900's. Th...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of French Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses Circa 1900, Verdi et Paris. Length 4 1/8 in. Condition Report Good Condition.
French Opera Glasses
Located in Tampa, FL
A refined and elegant pair of late 19th century French opera glasses, crafted by the esteemed maker Lefils Paris. Exquisitely detailed in bronze doré and inlaid with glowing mother o...
Bronze
$3,850
H 20 in W 36 in D 14 in
Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co
Located in Montreal, QC
Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co Marked: '' 63 Farringdon Rd London EC. Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co''
Brass
Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Bookmark and Magnifying Glass as a Monocle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very handsome Tiffany & Co. sterling silver bookmark incorporating a charming and highly practical magnifying glass. Expertly crafted in sterling silver, the piece combines functi...
Sterling Silver
Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case
Located in Miami, FL
Binoculars opera glasses with leather case.
Bakelite
$273 / set
H 15.75 in Dm 6.11 in
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set "Almond Blossom" by Vincent van Gogh
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set "Almond Blossom" by Vincent van Gogh This beautiful three-tiered tulip vase is subtly decorated from top to bottom with a floral print. The ...
Ceramic
$4,500
H 13.5 in W 11.5 in D 1 in
"Leda and the Swan", Incised and Painted Wood Panel, Art Deco, Gold and Black
By Arthur Crisp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This brilliant depiction of Leda and the Swan, a nude female figure and outstretched black swan illustrating the classic mythological story, was painted by Arthur Crisp on wood panel...
Wood, Paint
$116,110
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
$956Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.5 in Dm 2 in
Set of 12 Ruby Red Cut to Clear Cordials, Attributed to St. Louis
By St. Louis Crystal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 12 ruby red cut to clear cordials, attributed to St. Louis, Each one with snowflake cut glass panels, with intricate cut six stem petal motif foot (base) Unsigned Each glass...
Cut Glass
Set of 2 wooden relax stools French riviera style
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Striking pair of wooden lounge chairs in classic French Riviera style, newly upholstered with bold blue-and-white striped fabric. The design features wide, comfortable armrests, eleg...
Wood
$3,904Sale Price|20% Off
H 1 in W 14 in D 8 in
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique Chinese hand painted lacquer scene gilt fan with original lacquer box.
Lacquer
$200
H 3.13 in W 3.25 in D 1.5 in
Vintage Silver Plate & Glass Swan Form Open Salt Cellar - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage silver plate and pressed glass open salt cellar - featuring moveable wings that open (see photos) - unsigned - United States (likely) - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage c...
Silver Plate
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as art. The coral has been mounted on ...
Coral
Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Sofa, 2000s
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning and sophisticated serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather circa 2000s. This piece has been masterfully reupholstered: the front back and the bottom band fea...
Fabric
$443,953
H 70.87 in W 125.99 in D 2.17 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
Other
Lalique “Bagatelle” Clear Glass Vase, France, Signed
By Lalique
Located in CABA, AR
A refined Lalique “Bagatelle” crystal piece, signed, produced in France. The Bagatelle model is one of Lalique’s celebrated designs, admired for its elegant lines and refined crysta...
Glass
$13,582
H 45.28 in Dm 38.59 in
Large Crystal Rustic Antique Chandelier Classic Traditional Solid Wide Glass
Located in Berlin, DE
A magnificent antique Art Nouveau crystal chandelier. Carefully restored and ready for immediate use, this piece is a true eye-catcher for any elegant interior. Dimensions: Overall ...
Crystal, Iron, Wire
The History of the World by Sir Walter Raleigh – FIRST EDITION
Located in Middletown, NY
London: Printed by William Stansby for Walter Burre, 1614. FIRST EDITION, first issue Folio; 12 1/2 x 8 3/8 inches (317 x 212 mm). Collation: 40, ode, title page, Preface; 40, Conten...
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iron handles with copper rivets and hanging holes. They are heavier than the average...
Copper
$821Sale Price|20% Off
H 44.89 in W 81.11 in D 3.94 in
Large Antique Chinese Fan Painted Entirely by Hand 1940 China Ducks Flower
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large Antique Chinese fan Painted Entirely by Hand 1940 China Ducks Flower.
Wood, Paper
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set in Dark Blue
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set in Dark Blue These Beautiful Three-Piece Tulip Vases has a very deep Blue glossy color. Depending on the light, the vases sometimes even seem...
Ceramic
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.