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20th Century European Wooden Instrument Case
20th Century European Wooden Instrument Case

20th Century European Wooden Instrument Case

$595

H 30.7 in W 9.4 in D 3.7 in

20th Century European Wooden Instrument Case

Located in High Point, NC

Made in Europe in the 20th Century, this vintage wooden case would have originally been used to

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20th Century European Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Wood

Vintage Caravelle Clarinet Musical Instrument With Original Case
Vintage Caravelle Clarinet Musical Instrument With Original Case

Vintage Caravelle Clarinet Musical Instrument With Original Case

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Caravelle Clarinet Musical Instrument With Original Case. Circa Mid 20th Century

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Mathematical Instrument, Stanley London
Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Mathematical Instrument, Stanley London

Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Mathematical Instrument, Stanley London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, beech and brass cased mathematical instrument by

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Beech, Paper

Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, German, Draughtsman's Tools, Schcenner, C.1930
Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, German, Draughtsman's Tools, Schcenner, C.1930

Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, German, Draughtsman's Tools, Schcenner, C.1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage drawing instrument set. A German, nickel draughtsman's tool case by Schcenner

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Nickel

Antique Banjo with Case C1920
Antique Banjo with Case C1920

Antique Banjo with Case C1920

$450

H 35 in W 11.5 in D 3 in

Antique Banjo with Case C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Banjo with Case Unsigned C1920 Measures - 35"H x 11.5"W x 3"D An antique banjo from around

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20th Century Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Wood

Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century
Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century

Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century

$163

H 6.7 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in

Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Binoculars with case. Decoration complements. Silver metal binoculars with graducation nuts and

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20th Century Unknown Other Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Metal, Other

Modernist Cello Case from USA
Modernist Cello Case from USA

Modernist Cello Case from USA

$3,600

H 51.25 in W 18.75 in D 13 in

Modernist Cello Case from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A unique cello case with cubist angles in its design.

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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Wood, Leather

20th Century German Glass Case Scale
20th Century German Glass Case Scale

20th Century German Glass Case Scale

$1,995

H 24.4 in W 25.2 in D 11.8 in

20th Century German Glass Case Scale

Located in Atlanta, GA

engineering and functional design. The scale features a beautifully crafted polished wood case with glass

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20th Century German Industrial Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Fotex Mini Tripod with Case, Vintage 1960s
Fotex Mini Tripod with Case, Vintage 1960s

Fotex Mini Tripod with Case, Vintage 1960s

$150

H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 3.94 in

Fotex Mini Tripod with Case, Vintage 1960s

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Vintage Fotex Mini Tripod with Case – 1950s-60s Retro Camera Accessory. This is a beautiful vintage

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Steel

20th Century French Glass Case Scale
20th Century French Glass Case Scale

20th Century French Glass Case Scale

$1,495

H 15.75 in W 14.2 in D 9.5 in

20th Century French Glass Case Scale

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 20th-century French scale encased in glass is a functional and decorative piece that reflects a blend of craftsmanship and practical design. The scale is housed within a black w...

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20th Century French Industrial Vintage Instrument Cases

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Glass, Wood

Silver astrolabe commemorating the discoveries with original case
Silver astrolabe commemorating the discoveries with original case

Silver astrolabe commemorating the discoveries with original case

$1,225Sale Price|30% Off

H 3.27 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Silver astrolabe commemorating the discoveries with original case

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver astrolabe commemorating the discoveries with original case. Metal: Silver

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20th Century European Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Silver

Silver astrolabe commemorating the discoveries with original case
Silver astrolabe commemorating the discoveries with original case

Silver astrolabe commemorating the discoveries with original case

$1,225Sale Price|30% Off

H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Silver astrolabe commemorating the discoveries with original case

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver astrolabe commemorating the discoveries with original case. Metal: Silver

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20th Century European Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Silver

Set of four silver astrolabes with original case
Set of four silver astrolabes with original case

Set of four silver astrolabes with original case

$1,400Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 1.19 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Set of four silver astrolabes with original case

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Set of four silver astrolabes with original case. Metal: Silver. Origin: Silver. Brand

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20th Century European Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Silver

Opera Theatre Glasses, Binoculars with Leather Case
Opera Theatre Glasses, Binoculars with Leather Case

Opera Theatre Glasses, Binoculars with Leather Case

$350Sale Price|29% Off

H 1 in W 3.63 in D 1.25 in

Opera Theatre Glasses, Binoculars with Leather Case

Located in Miami, FL

Good quality pair of opera glasses, binoculars with their original leather case. In very good

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20th Century French Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Polaroid 100 Land Camera and Leather Case c.1963-1966
Polaroid 100 Land Camera and Leather Case c.1963-1966

Polaroid 100 Land Camera and Leather Case c.1963-1966

By Polaroid Corporation

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A mid-century Polaroid Automatic 100 Land Camera with original clam shell case with leather

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Antique King Brass Euphonium With Mother Of Pearl Valve Buttons & Case 20thC
Antique King Brass Euphonium With Mother Of Pearl Valve Buttons & Case 20thC

Antique King Brass Euphonium With Mother Of Pearl Valve Buttons & Case 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

, case, mother of pearl capped valve finger control buttons and inscribed King Musical Instruments

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20th Century Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair of Binoculars, Scottish, Racecourse Spotter's Glasses, Leather Case
Vintage Pair of Binoculars, Scottish, Racecourse Spotter's Glasses, Leather Case

Vintage Pair of Binoculars, Scottish, Racecourse Spotter's Glasses, Leather Case

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

with leather case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Fascinating set of vintage binoculars

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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Brass

Rare Mitchell Transcriptor Skeleton Turntable, "A Clockwork Orange" GLASS CASE
Rare Mitchell Transcriptor Skeleton Turntable, "A Clockwork Orange" GLASS CASE

Rare Mitchell Transcriptor Skeleton Turntable, "A Clockwork Orange" GLASS CASE

By Mitchell Mfg. Co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare Transcriptor Skeleton Turntable, "A Clockwork Orange" Truely Amazing design,, Amazing engineering, Great original condition Tested and working perfectly. Transcriptors was foun...

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1970s Irish Space Age Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Selmer Bundy 1432 Student Resonite Bassoon with Carrying Case #2654
Vintage Selmer Bundy 1432 Student Resonite Bassoon with Carrying Case #2654

Vintage Selmer Bundy 1432 Student Resonite Bassoon with Carrying Case #2654

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Selmer Bundy 1432 Black Resonite Student Bassoon with Carrying Case and Extras, Serial

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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Carl Zeiss 'Theo 010' Theodolite & Tripod & Case mid 20th Century
Vintage Carl Zeiss 'Theo 010' Theodolite & Tripod & Case mid 20th Century

Vintage Carl Zeiss 'Theo 010' Theodolite & Tripod & Case mid 20th Century

Located in London, GB

fitted oak case and oak tripod, dating from the mid 20th Century, This vintage Zeiss Theodolite THEO 010

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Oak

Sears Tower Constellation Portable Typewriter W/Metal Case. Circa 1960s.
Sears Tower Constellation Portable Typewriter W/Metal Case. Circa 1960s.

Sears Tower Constellation Portable Typewriter W/Metal Case. Circa 1960s.

By Sears, Roebuck & Company

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Sears Tower Constellation Portable Typewriter W/Metal Case. Circa 1960s. Manufactured for

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Metal

Telescope with original leather case from World War II, English circa 1940
Telescope with original leather case from World War II, English circa 1940

Telescope with original leather case from World War II, English circa 1940

Located in Central England, GB

protect against glare. The fine stitched tan leather case, which houses the precision instrument, is in

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Mid-20th Century British Other Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Brass

American modern headboard and case by Randall with zebra animalier fabric, 1980s
American modern headboard and case by Randall with zebra animalier fabric, 1980s

American modern headboard and case by Randall with zebra animalier fabric, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

American modern headboard and case by Randall with zebra animalier fabric, 1980s Headboard and case

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1980s American Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Metal

1980s Klh Fm Top Stereo Clock Radio Walnut Case Mod. Tr-82
1980s Klh Fm Top Stereo Clock Radio Walnut Case Mod. Tr-82

1980s Klh Fm Top Stereo Clock Radio Walnut Case Mod. Tr-82

$380Sale Price|20% Off

H 6 in W 18 in D 7.5 in

1980s Klh Fm Top Stereo Clock Radio Walnut Case Mod. Tr-82

Located in San Diego, CA

case nice clean condition in working condition a little static when you up the volume but nothing major

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20th Century Japanese Space Age Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Plastic, Walnut

1960 Double-Deck Precision Analytical Balance by Galileo Sartorius in Glass Case
1960 Double-Deck Precision Analytical Balance by Galileo Sartorius in Glass Case

1960 Double-Deck Precision Analytical Balance by Galileo Sartorius in Glass Case

Located in Van Nuys, CA

. The collaboration resulted in notable instruments, like the Galileo Sartorius Double-Deck Precision

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Iron

Fine Vintage Deyrolle Paris Anatomical Model of Human Lungs in Display Case
Fine Vintage Deyrolle Paris Anatomical Model of Human Lungs in Display Case

Fine Vintage Deyrolle Paris Anatomical Model of Human Lungs in Display Case

By Deyrolle

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

wear that I can see, most likely the trim of the case has some patina from age and transport

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20th Century French Other Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Vintage Sun Lite II Speed Flash and Portable Battery Pack in Brown Leather Case
Vintage Sun Lite II Speed Flash and Portable Battery Pack in Brown Leather Case

Vintage Sun Lite II Speed Flash and Portable Battery Pack in Brown Leather Case

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Sun Lite II Speed Flash and Portable Battery Pack in Brown Leather Case. Listing includes

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Leather

Post War Japanese Opera Glasses With Mother of Pearl; in Orig. Carry Case C.1955
Post War Japanese Opera Glasses With Mother of Pearl; in Orig. Carry Case C.1955

Post War Japanese Opera Glasses With Mother of Pearl; in Orig. Carry Case C.1955

Located in Incline Village, NV

----they can quickly be accessed in a pocket from it's original carry case and conveniently utilized. I

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

British Admiralty Pattern Clinometer Inspectors Level
British Admiralty Pattern Clinometer Inspectors Level

British Admiralty Pattern Clinometer Inspectors Level

Located in Norwell, MA

, England. The heavy brass relic is in a fitted hardwood case. The instrument consists of a brass frame with

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1940s European Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Scholar's Instrument Set, English, Nickel Steel, Draughtsman's Tool Case
Vintage Scholar's Instrument Set, English, Nickel Steel, Draughtsman's Tool Case

Vintage Scholar's Instrument Set, English, Nickel Steel, Draughtsman's Tool Case

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage scholar's instrument set. An English, nickel steel draughtsman's tool case

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Nickel

A cased taxidermy display of Toad and Frog orchestra playing stringed instrument
A cased taxidermy display of Toad and Frog orchestra playing stringed instrument

A cased taxidermy display of Toad and Frog orchestra playing stringed instrument

Located in Leuven , BE

A cased taxidermy display of the Toad and Frog orchestra both playing stringed instruments, the

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20th Century British Vintage Instrument Cases

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Organic Material

Leather-Covered Briar Pipe, Mid-20th Century
Leather-Covered Briar Pipe, Mid-20th Century

Leather-Covered Briar Pipe, Mid-20th Century

$193

H 1.19 in W 1.58 in D 5.52 in

Leather-Covered Briar Pipe, Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

gentleman’s accessories where pipes were treated with the same flair as fine cases, writing instruments, or

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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Wood

Rare Kelvin and Hughes Teak and Brass Navigational Nautical Binnacle Compass
Rare Kelvin and Hughes Teak and Brass Navigational Nautical Binnacle Compass

Rare Kelvin and Hughes Teak and Brass Navigational Nautical Binnacle Compass

Located in Nantucket, MA

of marine artifacts and instruments from England. The wood case itself measures 9" x 9". The

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Tools, Lotter, circa 1950
Vintage Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Tools, Lotter, circa 1950

Vintage Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Tools, Lotter, circa 1950

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

black, velvet lined tray Maker's marks to case lid and instruments This is a high quality vintage

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Mid-20th Century German Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Nickel

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Antique Table Radio with Wooden Case
Antique Table Radio with Wooden Case

Antique Table Radio with Wooden Case

Unavailable

H 13 in W 21.66 in D 9.85 in

Antique Table Radio with Wooden Case

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Antique table radio with wooden case. With a classic design, probably from the 40s and 50s, and a

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Metal

Giant Cased WW II Nautical Pelorus by Buff & Buff, Boston
Giant Cased WW II Nautical Pelorus by Buff & Buff, Boston

Giant Cased WW II Nautical Pelorus by Buff & Buff, Boston

Located in Palm City, FL

This is a giant of a pelorus made by old line instrument maker, Buff & Buff, Boston around the time

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1940s American Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Thread

Art Deco Baby Grand Piano 1920ties, Shell Maple Gold Bench Modernism Art Case
Art Deco Baby Grand Piano 1920ties, Shell Maple Gold Bench Modernism Art Case

Art Deco Baby Grand Piano 1920ties, Shell Maple Gold Bench Modernism Art Case

By Gio Ponti

Located in Ettlingen, DE

A Period Art Cased Monington and Weston Art Deco Baby Grand, London Modernist. In the manner of Gio

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20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Instrument Cases

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Copper, Steel, Iron, Gold Leaf

Steinway Model B Satin Ebony Grand Piano
Steinway Model B Satin Ebony Grand Piano

Steinway Model B Satin Ebony Grand Piano

Unavailable

H 73 in W 53 in D 73 in

Steinway Model B Satin Ebony Grand Piano

By Steinway & Sons

Located in Port Jefferson, NY

case piano storefront homepage. Spectacular instrument, magnificent rebuild Steinway B for

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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Instrument Cases

Steinway Model A Satin Ebony Grand Piano with Hamburg Action
Steinway Model A Satin Ebony Grand Piano with Hamburg Action

Steinway Model A Satin Ebony Grand Piano with Hamburg Action

By Steinway & Sons

Located in Port Jefferson, NY

case piano storefront homepage. Exquisite, Steinway A 6'1' made in 1912 totally rebuilt 5 years ago

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20th Century American Vintage Instrument Cases

Reggiani Italy Six Arm "Horn" celling lamp 1970s
Reggiani Italy Six Arm "Horn" celling lamp 1970s

Reggiani Italy Six Arm "Horn" celling lamp 1970s

Unavailable

H 18.12 in Dm 21.66 in

Reggiani Italy Six Arm "Horn" celling lamp 1970s

Located in Porto, PT

, commonly used in wind instruments and loudspeakers. In the case of light, it has an opposite effect to that

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Resin

Machine Age Art Deco Walter Dorwin Teague Kodak Medalist Camera with Case
Machine Age Art Deco Walter Dorwin Teague Kodak Medalist Camera with Case

Machine Age Art Deco Walter Dorwin Teague Kodak Medalist Camera with Case

By Eastman Kodak, Walter Dorwin Teague

Located in Dallas, TX

Machine Age Art Deco Walter Dorwin Teague Kodak medalist camera with case Modernist Streamline

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Surveyors Level in Case, Scientific Instrument, John Davis and Son c1940
Vintage Surveyors Level in Case, Scientific Instrument, John Davis and Son c1940

Vintage Surveyors Level in Case, Scientific Instrument, John Davis and Son c1940

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage surveyor's level in case, an English scientific instrument, an item of surveying

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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Bakelite, Brass, Mathematical Instrument
Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Bakelite, Brass, Mathematical Instrument

Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Bakelite, Brass, Mathematical Instrument

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, Bakelite and brass cased mathematical instrument

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English Scientific Instrument, Stanley, Mid Century
Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English Scientific Instrument, Stanley, Mid Century

Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English Scientific Instrument, Stanley, Mid Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, mahogany and brass cased scientific instrument

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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Brass

Oak Cased Barograph
Oak Cased Barograph

Oak Cased Barograph

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H 8.5 in W 14 in D 8.5 in

Oak Cased Barograph

Located in Cheshire, GB

oak cased barograph by Negretti & Zambra, London Having a hinged bevelled glazed case housing a

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20th Century English Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Oak

Vintage Travelling Cartographer's Compass Set, English, Drawing Instruments
Vintage Travelling Cartographer's Compass Set, English, Drawing Instruments

Vintage Travelling Cartographer's Compass Set, English, Drawing Instruments

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage travelling cartographer's compass set. An English, brass drawing instrument case

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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Harpsichord in Custom Walnut Case
Vintage Harpsichord in Custom Walnut Case

Vintage Harpsichord in Custom Walnut Case

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H 35 in W 62 in D 35.5 in

Vintage Harpsichord in Custom Walnut Case

Located in Amarillo, TX

Well, you don't see one of these everyday. Fantastic custom built, full-size 55 key harpsichord, in good working order. Probably built from a German-made kit in the 1960's, what s...

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1960s American Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Walnut

Martin 00016-GT Acoustic Guitar with Case
Martin 00016-GT Acoustic Guitar with Case

Martin 00016-GT Acoustic Guitar with Case

Located in Brooklyn, NY

comes with an original Martin hardshell case that protects it from dust, humidity, and damage. This

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Late 20th Century Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Wood

English Mahogany Cased Recording Barometer by Short and Mason
English Mahogany Cased Recording Barometer by Short and Mason

English Mahogany Cased Recording Barometer by Short and Mason

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English barograph made and signed by Short and Mason, the mahogany case with beveled glass top

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20th Century English Victorian Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bundy Brass Trumpet and Case, 20th Century
Vintage Bundy Brass Trumpet and Case, 20th Century

Vintage Bundy Brass Trumpet and Case, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage Bundy brass trumpet with original case, 20th century Measures: 6" H x 4.75" W x 19.25" D

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20th Century American Vintage Instrument Cases

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Metal, Brass

Vintage C.F. Martin & Co. 21" Ukulele & Case, 20th C
Vintage C.F. Martin & Co. 21" Ukulele & Case, 20th C

Vintage C.F. Martin & Co. 21" Ukulele & Case, 20th C

By C.F. Martin & Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage uke by C.F. Martin & Co. offers mahogany construction and case, en verso maker signed as

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20th Century American Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Columbia Disc Graphaphone, Carved Oak Case, circa 1900
Antique Columbia Disc Graphaphone, Carved Oak Case, circa 1900

Antique Columbia Disc Graphaphone, Carved Oak Case, circa 1900

By Columbia Graphophone Company 1

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Disc Graphaphone music machine by Columbia offers carved oak case with rope twist and

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20th Century American Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Oak

Vintage Selmer Bundy Resonite Ebonized & Nickel Plated Clarinet & Case, 20th C
Vintage Selmer Bundy Resonite Ebonized & Nickel Plated Clarinet & Case, 20th C

Vintage Selmer Bundy Resonite Ebonized & Nickel Plated Clarinet & Case, 20th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

, Selmer Bundy, 20th century Measures: Instrument 26.75" H x 3" W x 3" D , 1.25" diam; Case 9.25" H x 12

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20th Century American Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Metal

1993, De Beers Diamonds Model 1415 Magnifier Microscope Viewer & Case
1993, De Beers Diamonds Model 1415 Magnifier Microscope Viewer & Case

1993, De Beers Diamonds Model 1415 Magnifier Microscope Viewer & Case

By De Beers

Located in Dayton, OH

/ gems / jewelry. Set also includes black and blue hard shell carrying case, two keys, two Allen

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1990s Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Metal

Antique Roller Organ in Ebonized Banded Walnut Case, 19th Century
Antique Roller Organ in Ebonized Banded Walnut Case, 19th Century

Antique Roller Organ in Ebonized Banded Walnut Case, 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique roller organ features walnut case with ebonized banding and seated on ball feet, 19th

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20th Century Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Walnut, Paper

Vintage Santianelli Accordion with a Blue Pearl Finish, in a Case
Vintage Santianelli Accordion with a Blue Pearl Finish, in a Case

Vintage Santianelli Accordion with a Blue Pearl Finish, in a Case

Located in London, GB

, housed in a plush lined travelling case. Condition: A superb decorative item. Dimensions in cm

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1960s Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Bundy Selmer Brass Alto Saxophone in Hard Case w/ Extras
Vintage Bundy Selmer Brass Alto Saxophone in Hard Case w/ Extras

Vintage Bundy Selmer Brass Alto Saxophone in Hard Case w/ Extras

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Bundy Selmer Brass Alto Saxophone in Hard Case w/ Extras (Has not been tested). Circa Late

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Late 20th Century Unknown Other Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Brass

Altec 831A Capistrano Speaker System Mid-Century Modern Walnut Console Case
Altec 831A Capistrano Speaker System Mid-Century Modern Walnut Console Case

Altec 831A Capistrano Speaker System Mid-Century Modern Walnut Console Case

By Altec Lansing Corporation

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Altec 831A Capistrano speaker system Mid-Century Modern walnut console case. Item features solid

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victor Victrola Oak Case Floor Model Phonograph, VV-XVI 16584B
Antique Victor Victrola Oak Case Floor Model Phonograph, VV-XVI 16584B

Antique Victor Victrola Oak Case Floor Model Phonograph, VV-XVI 16584B

By Victor Talking Machine Company

Located in Big Flats, NY

, NJ, Model VV-XVI 16584 B, features oak case with cabinets opening to interior record storage

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20th Century American High Victorian Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Oak

Pair Of Vintage Cased Opera Glasses, French, Brass, Binocular, Mid 20th Century
Pair Of Vintage Cased Opera Glasses, French, Brass, Binocular, Mid 20th Century

Pair Of Vintage Cased Opera Glasses, French, Brass, Binocular, Mid 20th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of vintage cased opera glasses. A French, brass and Mother of Pearl Galilean

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Brass

Brass and Green Leather Opera Glasses From Arnhold Paris In Original Case
Brass and Green Leather Opera Glasses From Arnhold Paris In Original Case

Brass and Green Leather Opera Glasses From Arnhold Paris In Original Case

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Arnhold Paris presented in their original green leather case. Arnhold Rue Auber Paris-Garnier is embossed

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Revere S-16 16mm Sound Movie Projector w Case 22"
Mid Century Revere S-16 16mm Sound Movie Projector w Case 22"

Mid Century Revere S-16 16mm Sound Movie Projector w Case 22"

By Revere

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century Revere 16 sound projector with case. Working. Dimensions: 22"x 15.5" x 7.5"

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Graflex Speed Graphic Kodak Ektar Camera Len & Case 105mm f/3.7
Vintage Graflex Speed Graphic Kodak Ektar Camera Len & Case 105mm f/3.7

Vintage Graflex Speed Graphic Kodak Ektar Camera Len & Case 105mm f/3.7

By Speed Graflex

Located in Dayton, OH

sychronized range finder. Contemporary case with 2 new straps/key sets; 14 Lisco Regal 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 Cut Film

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20th Century Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1957 Gretsch Rambler 6115 Hollow Body Electric Guitar with Original Case
Vintage 1957 Gretsch Rambler 6115 Hollow Body Electric Guitar with Original Case

Vintage 1957 Gretsch Rambler 6115 Hollow Body Electric Guitar with Original Case

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage 1957 Gretsch Rambler model 6115 hollow body electric guitar with original hard shell case

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Wood

Vintage Canon FT QL 35mm Film SLR Camera with Original Leather Case
Vintage Canon FT QL 35mm Film SLR Camera with Original Leather Case

Vintage Canon FT QL 35mm Film SLR Camera with Original Leather Case

Located in San Carlos, CA

For Sale: Vintage Canon FT QL 35mm Film SLR Camera with Original Leather Case Capture the magic of

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1960s Japanese Industrial Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Metal

Louis XVI Style Paint and Giltwood Columnar Barometer Case of Banjo Form
Louis XVI Style Paint and Giltwood Columnar Barometer Case of Banjo Form

Louis XVI Style Paint and Giltwood Columnar Barometer Case of Banjo Form

Located in Nashville, TN

and gilded extensions.Convex glass . Ornamental as no longer working but pretty decorative case

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Draughtsman's Set, Swiss, Steel, Drawing Instrument, Wild Heerbrugg
Vintage Draughtsman's Set, Swiss, Steel, Drawing Instrument, Wild Heerbrugg

Vintage Draughtsman's Set, Swiss, Steel, Drawing Instrument, Wild Heerbrugg

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage draughtsman's set. A Swiss, chromium steel drawing instrument case by Wild

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Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Instrument Cases

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Steel

Slimline, 1950's, Rippen Grand Piano in Cherry Polyester with an Aluminium Case
Slimline, 1950's, Rippen Grand Piano in Cherry Polyester with an Aluminium Case

Slimline, 1950's, Rippen Grand Piano in Cherry Polyester with an Aluminium Case

Located in Leeds, GB

A 1959, Rippen grand piano with a contrasting cherry polyester and painted cream case. The entire

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Vintage Instrument Cases

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Aluminum

F E Olds & Son Ambassador Trumpet, circa 1952
F E Olds & Son Ambassador Trumpet, circa 1952

F E Olds & Son Ambassador Trumpet, circa 1952

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F E Olds & Son Ambassador Trumpet, circa 1952

Located in High Point, NC

. This is a beautiful instrument in it's original case.

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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Brass

Mid century Italian bar with musical instruments
Mid century Italian bar with musical instruments

Mid century Italian bar with musical instruments

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H 42.75 in W 45.38 in D 17.5 in

Mid century Italian bar with musical instruments

Located in New York City, NY

Fabulous Italian Modernist bar in palisander with lacquered frieze of musical instruments. Angular

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

Vintage Cased Compass, English, Copper, Bronze, Maritime, Navigation Instrument
Vintage Cased Compass, English, Copper, Bronze, Maritime, Navigation Instrument

Vintage Cased Compass, English, Copper, Bronze, Maritime, Navigation Instrument

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage cased compass. An English, copper and bronze maritime navigation instrument

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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Copper

Vintage Cased Sextant, English, Nautical, Handheld Scientific Instrument, C.1960
Vintage Cased Sextant, English, Nautical, Handheld Scientific Instrument, C.1960

Vintage Cased Sextant, English, Nautical, Handheld Scientific Instrument, C.1960

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage cased sextant. An English, cast metal nautical handheld scientific instrument

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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Metal

Arman Kerouan Table Coffee Table In Plexiglas, Steel & Varnish Bottles
Arman Kerouan Table Coffee Table In Plexiglas, Steel & Varnish Bottles

Arman Kerouan Table Coffee Table In Plexiglas, Steel & Varnish Bottles

By Arman

Located in Paris, FR

together forks, instruments and teapots in display cases. A member of Nouveau Réalisme alongside Yves Klein

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1990s Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Glass, Plexiglass, Ink

Arman Pair of Cello Armchairs in Bronze Antique Green Patina 1993
Arman Pair of Cello Armchairs in Bronze Antique Green Patina 1993

Arman Pair of Cello Armchairs in Bronze Antique Green Patina 1993

By Arman

Located in Paris, FR

together forks, instruments and teapots in display cases. A member of Nouveau Réalisme alongside Yves Klein

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1990s Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Bronze

Arman Small Aleph Accumulation of Ball Bearings in Polyester Resin
Arman Small Aleph Accumulation of Ball Bearings in Polyester Resin

Arman Small Aleph Accumulation of Ball Bearings in Polyester Resin

By Arman

Located in Paris, FR

, instruments and teapots in display cases. A member of Nouveau Réalisme alongside Yves Klein and Jean Tinguely

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1970s Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Tiffany and Co Pocket Knife and Extendable Working Pencil in 14K Gold
Vintage Tiffany and Co Pocket Knife and Extendable Working Pencil in 14K Gold

Vintage Tiffany and Co Pocket Knife and Extendable Working Pencil in 14K Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Fairfield, CT

art. Beyond serving as a knife, this unique piece incorporates an extendable writing instrument

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1960s Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Walnut Case, Scientific Instrument, C.1950
Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Walnut Case, Scientific Instrument, C.1950

Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Walnut Case, Scientific Instrument, C.1950

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, Bakelite and walnut cased scientific instrument

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Bakelite, Walnut

Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Scientific Instrument, Stanley of London
Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Scientific Instrument, Stanley of London

Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Scientific Instrument, Stanley of London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, Bakelite and mahogany cased scientific

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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Bakelite, Wood

Vintage Wooden Violin Case
Vintage Wooden Violin Case

Vintage Wooden Violin Case

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Vintage Wooden Violin Case

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

. One of the featured items in the lagu selection is the wooden vintage violin case, which offers music

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20th Century Turkish Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Wood

Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century
Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century

Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century

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H 6.7 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in

Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Binoculars with case. Decoration complements. Silver metal binoculars with graduation nuts and

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20th Century Unknown Other Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Metal, Other

Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century
Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century

Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century

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H 6.7 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in

Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Binoculars with case. Decoration complements. Silver metal binoculars with graducation nuts and

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20th Century Unknown Other Vintage Instrument Cases

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Metal, Other

Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century
Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century

Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century

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H 6.7 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in

Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Binoculars with case. Decoration complements. Silver metal binoculars with graducation nuts and

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20th Century Unknown Other Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Metal, Other

Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century
Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century

Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century

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Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Binoculars with case. Decoration complements. Silver metal binoculars with graducation nuts and

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20th Century Unknown Other Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

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150 Prosthetic Eyes, Wood Case and Devices
150 Prosthetic Eyes, Wood Case and Devices

150 Prosthetic Eyes, Wood Case and Devices

Located in Peekskill, NY

date the case and eyes to 1950 -1960. The unique 6 draw cabinet feels very Mid-Century Modern. There

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Wood

Vintage Soberano Piano Accordion with Case, 20th Century
Vintage Soberano Piano Accordion with Case, 20th Century

Vintage Soberano Piano Accordion with Case, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fabulous vintage Soberano piano accordion in fitted case. Condition: A superb

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1960s Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Metal

C.G. Conn 22B Trumpet w/Original Case
C.G. Conn 22B Trumpet w/Original Case

C.G. Conn 22B Trumpet w/Original Case

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H 3.5 in W 23.5 in D 7.5 in

C.G. Conn 22B Trumpet w/Original Case

Located in San Francisco, CA

C.G. Conn 22B trumpet w/original case. Late '50's

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1950s American Vintage Instrument Cases

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Brass

Cine-Kodak Movie Camera and Leather Case, circa 1950
Cine-Kodak Movie Camera and Leather Case, circa 1950

Cine-Kodak Movie Camera and Leather Case, circa 1950

By Eastman Kodak

Located in San Francisco, CA

handle and brass winding handle. Original leather case with handle and closing latch. This camera has

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Mid-20th Century Industrial Vintage Instrument Cases

Materials

Metal

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Located in St Annes, Lancashire

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By Josef Hoffmann

Located in London, GB

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$75 / item

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

Located in Central England, GB

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Unique Georgian Sterling Tureen, c1802

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$21,000

H 10 in W 15 in D 9 in

Unique Georgian Sterling Tureen, c1802

By John Roberts & Co

Located in Litchfield, CT

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By F. & C. Osler

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Located in London, GB

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By F. & C. Osler

Located in Steyning, West sussex

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Joseph-André Motte, Set of Modular Seats for Lyon Satolas Airport, 1976

Joseph-André Motte, Set of Modular Seats for Lyon Satolas Airport, 1976

By Joseph-André Motte

Located in Paris, FR

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Vintage Instrument Cases For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage instrument cases for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage instrument cases was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. Vintage instrument cases have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage instrument cases made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage instrument cases have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Steinway & Sons, Bolex and Gibson Guitars are consistently popular.

Finding the Right Collectibles-curiosities for You

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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