1940's WW2 Binoculars.
By Nikon
Located in Aspen, CO
incredible, one of a kind, collectible piece. Dimensions. Tripod foot print - 70cm x 70cm. Length of
Vintage 1940s Japanese Scientific Instruments
Aluminum, Silver
1940's WW2 Binoculars.
By Nikon
Located in Aspen, CO
incredible, one of a kind, collectible piece. Dimensions. Tripod foot print - 70cm x 70cm. Length of
Aluminum, Silver
Pair of ww2 polished steel German rangefinder flak binoculars
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of ww2 polished steel german rangefinder flak binoculars circa 1941. Good quality pair of
Steel
English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral
By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel
Located in Forney, TX
sturdy bracket feet. A rare, exceptional and highly sought after collectible, in addition to being
Brass, Iron
$204
H 3.35 in W 2.96 in D 0.4 in
WW2 SILVER PLATED ROYAL CANADiAN ORDNANCE CORPS BADGE ON CIGARETTE CASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely WW2 silver
Silver Plate
$10,549
H 59.06 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
1940's WW2 Carl Zeiss BLC Flak 12x60 Anti Aircraft Binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Carl Zeiss blc Flak 12 x 60 binoculars. A beautiful set of WW2 binoculars in excellent condition
Aluminum
$9,113
H 51.19 in W 13 in D 18.9 in
Emil Busch German WW2 era 10 x 80 Binoculars, Superb Optics, Restored/Polished.
Located in Canterbury, England
German WW2 era 10 x 80 Binoculars: These Emil Busch Binoculars were primarily used by Luftwaffe
Wood
$8,842
H 51.19 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
WW2 era 10 x 80 Binoculars by Jos Schneider & Co (Kreuznach, Germany). Restored.
Located in Canterbury, England
WW2 era 10 x 80 Binoculars by Jos Schneider & Co (Kreuznach, Germany). These Jos Schneider & Co DKL
Wood
$1,195
H 11.5 in W 23.5 in D 18 in
Folk Art Wooden Hand Carved and Painted WW2 Lancaster Bomber Model Airplane
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This handcrafted Folk Art model of a Lancaster Bomber is signed on the base, but the artist could not be identified so is posted as Unknown. This wooden airplane model was presumably...
Softwood
$899
H 21 in W 21 in D 0.13 in
Vintage WW2 Era Genco "Four Aces" Military Pilot Pinball Machine Back Glass
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage back glass was made by Genco of the United States for their 'Four Aces" military inspired pinball arcade game. The back glass is presumably silk screened in multiple col...
Glass
$510
H 11.62 in W 17.52 in D 14.57 in
Vintage Military Campaign Used Ammunition Box from Ww2 Stunning Period Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this period Military Campaign used, WW2 Ammo box with all the
Metal
$1,061
H 7 in W 6 in D 2.5 in
A rare collection of twelve mid 20th Century WW2 hand carved combat figures
Located in London, GB
A rare collection of twelve mid 20th Century WW2 hand carved combat figures This rare collection
Wood
$544
H 12.21 in W 23.63 in D 12.21 in
WW2 1939-1945 8th Battalion the Durham Hd Hq Wing Military Campaign Chest Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
a Campaign used WW2 piece The condition is period and distressed, I don’t have a key but one can
Wood
Unavailable
H 6.1 in W 8.6 in D 10.6 in
Historical Memorabilia Original WW2 German M35 Steel Helmet with Decal
Located in Raalte, NL
Original German M35 steel helmet from the 2nd world war of which the tricolor decal can be recognized on one side, this is a barn find and is in a reasonable to good condition. Th...
Metal
Sold
H 5.1 in Dm 0.45 in
1941s Set Sheaffer Fountain Pen And Pencil Model Skyboy WW2 Vintage Fountin Pen
Located in Milan, IT
Set Sheaffer fountain pen and pencil model Skyboy with military clip, produced for American conscripts from mid-1941 to 1946, length 130 mm – inches 5.1 diametro 0.45. Original LifeT...
Acrylic
British Army WW2 MkII Brodie Helmet
Located in Worcester, GB
British Army WW2 MkII Brodie Helmet British military. WW2. Marks to underside of rim "HPH II
Steel
WW2 Polished Steel German Rangefinder Flak Binoculars
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of ww2 polished steel German rangefinder flak binoculars circa 1941. Good quality pair of
Steel
Pair of ww2 polished steel German rangefinder flak binoculars
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of ww2 polished steel German rangefinder flak binoculars circa 1941. Good quality pair of
Steel
WW2 Sterling Silver Vintage Dunhill Military Trench Service Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Van Nuys, CA
authentic piece of WWII history. Highly collectible and increasingly difficult to find in original condition
Silver
Rare WW2 Military Jeep Cigarette Case with Lighter and Ashtray
Located in New York, NY
A unique smokers memorabilia set from early post WW2 occupied Germany. A military style jeep with
Aluminum
1940's WW2 Carl Zeiss BLC Flak 12x60 Anti Aircraft Binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Carl Zeiss blc Flak 12 x 60 binoculars. A beautiful set of WW2 binoculars in excellent condition
Aluminum
Sold
H 12.6 in Dm 0.6 in
Vintage Military Terrestrial Telescope, Canadian, Officer Of The Watch, CKC, WW2
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage military terrestrial telescope. A Canadian, chromed brass naval Officer of the Watch refractor by the Canadian Kodak Company, dating to the WWII period, circa 1940...
Brass
Small brass compass supplied to the US army during ww2
Located in Milan, IT
Small brass travel compass, issued to the U.S. Army during World War I, shaped like an onion pocket watch, an instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free to rotate in a horizon...
Brass
Rolex WW2 Military Pocket Watch, Rare Circa 1942, Superb Collectable
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
late military request for these pocket watches, during WW2 led to a rush for precision Rolex movements
French Blue Work Jacket Original Embellished Neon Pink Tweed Small J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silk, Original Collectible WW2 Silver Buttons From Paris. The blue colors is faded and has a unique
Repurposed Vintage Jacket French Blue Work Wear Neon Pink Tweed Small
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silk, Original Collectible WW2 Silver Buttons From Paris. The blue colors is faded and has a unique
Jacket Blue French Work Wear Neon Pink Gold Tweed Small Designer J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embellished with Designer Tweed in Neon Pink with Gold Lurex and Italian Black Silk, Original Collectible WW2
Vintage Distressed Jacket Blue French Work Wear Neon Pink Tweed Small
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embellished with Designer Tweed in Neon Pink with Gold Lurex and Italian Black Silk, Original Collectible WW2
Set of Six Danish WW2-era "Uncle Harald's Trains"
Located in Copenhagen, K
The wooden toy trains were made by anti-Nazi manufacturer Harald Ahlmann-Ohlsen (1906-1990) as an alternative to working for the German occupation forces during the Second World War....
Wood
1940's WW2 Carl Zeiss BLC 12x60 'T' Flak Binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Carl Zeiss blc Flak 12 x 60 'T' binoculars. A beautiful set of WW2 binoculars in excellent
Aluminum
Sold
H 63 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
1930's Japanese WW2 Nippon Kogaku Bronze & Aluminium 60° Inclined binoculars
By NIKKO
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A refurbished set of Nippon Kogaku 'Nikko' 60 degree inclined 15 x 80 4 degree field of view WW2
Aluminum, Bronze
1940's WW2 Carl Zeiss BLC Flak 12x60 Anti Aircraft Binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Carl Zeiss blc Flak 12 x 60 binoculars. A beautiful set of WW2 binoculars in excellent condition
Aluminum
Sold
H 9.45 in W 9.45 in D 7.49 in
Mid-Century Fiat G.55 WW2 Italian Fighter Aircraft Desk Model, ca 1940´s
By Fiat
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Mid-century fiat G.55 WW2 Italian fighter aircraft desk model. ca 1940´s Chrome plated metal desk
Metal
Sold
H 63 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
1940's WW2 Nikon 15 x 80 4 degree Naval Binocular - Bronze c/w Original Box
By Nikon
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A one of a kind pair of Nikon 15 x 80 4 degree Naval binoculars finished with bronze veneer. Made in 1943 these are a classic pair of wartime battleship binoculars predominantly use...
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
stunning WW2 trench art (set)
Located in st. helena, napa valley, CA
a super beautiful set (2) of trench art vases. immaculate in detail, beautiful polish/patina, they
German WW2 Battleship Binoculars
Located in North Hollywood, CA
When it comes to mechanical engineering and design, the Germans were unsurpassed. These binoculars are beautifully designed and executed, and still work wonderfully today. There are ...
Aluminum
WW2 Japanese Machine Gunners Training Camera
Located in North Hollywood, CA
battle in World War 2. The Konica company created the device, called the Rokuoa-Sha, or Model Type 89
Glass
WW2 Miles Martinet Cockpit Window
Located in Retie, BE
Superb piece of military history. Cockpit window of a World War 2 target tug aircraft, Miles
Metal
Streamline Pre WW2 German made World Globe
Located in Oakland, CA
Unusual World Globe in excellent condition. Polished aluminum support in a streamline design, moves both horizontal and vertical. Made in Germany by Glove Terrestre, Colomb Berlin an...
Metal
Silver Plated WW2 Novelty 'Jerrican' Table Lighter, French, 1940s
By Clodion France
Located in London, GB
WW2 petrol can. This lighter features a heavy cast, silver-plated body with an aged patina, and an
Silver Plate
WW2 Art Object of Hitler in a Coffin with a Bit of Sexism
Located in Raalte, NL
piece of art from WW2 that Hitler was ridiculed. The measurements are, Depth 3 cm/ 1.1 inch. Width
Wood
WW2 Bunny-Eared Binoculars
Located in London, GB
A Fantastic pair of East European Bunny Eared Binoculars. Ajustable to 180 degrees thease were used for viewing around trees and in the trenches. This is a high quality set fully...
Sold
H 2.37 in W 12.8 in D 7.88 in
Walt Disney Biscuit Tin, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Late 1930s, Belgium
By Walt Disney
Located in Retie, BE
- Pre WW2 Tin - Film Collectables - Animated Cartoon Collectables.
Tin
$164,347
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
Nineteenth Century Brass Cigarette Case
Located in Madrid, ES
Nineteenth Century Brass Cigarette Case 19th century cigarette case, brass and ornaments.Dimensions: 15x8x3 cm cm
Brass
Asprey sterling silver cigarette / card case, slide opens Pat 21914
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful silver work in this early Asprey Co , before Garrard cigarette case, /card, marked and patent number as shown .Has also a personalized. inscription inside . The Asprey ca...
Sterling Silver
$11,152 / item
H 10.24 in W 18.12 in D 2.37 in
19th Century Antique Flintlock Pistol Cabinet for Duelists
Located in Marseille, FR
Gun cabinet full time duelists 19th century in its original box with red velvet. Platinum finely chopped. Ebony butts No brand. It seems that there was no sinister use to believe an ...
Metal
$228,912Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$115,709
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
English Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigarette Holder Case
Located in New York, NY
An English Art Deco period sterling silver cigarette (or other) holder case, circa early-20th century, England. Marked 'Sterling' on inside; please see last image.
Sterling Silver
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.55 in W 3.15 in D 0.63 in
Art Deco Leather and Sterling Silver Cigarette / Cigar Case
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Exquisite leather cigar case with sterling silver collar. Expands for differing lengths of small cigar or cigarettes. Made in the U.K. in the 1900-1920´s. It has the stamp of the re...
Sterling Silver
Clock
Located in Aspen, CO
Clock is damaged just for showpiece its not working.Original
Metal
$356Sale Price|40% Off
H 3.625 in W 2.5 in D 0.2 in
Art Deco Sterling Combination Coin Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Art Deco sterling combination coin compact card or cigarette Case, American, circa 1920 by Webster Co. Rectangular cushion shape with hand chain attached. Opens to reveal half and fu...
Sterling Silver
WWII Admiralty Morse Code Signal Floor Lamp
By Frank Bentler
Located in Aspen, CO
Morse Code Shutter Floor lamp reclaimed from a Mid-Century US Naval warship. These lamps were a common fixture on U.S. warships as can be seen in WWII period photography. They were u...
Aluminum
Colen Hewer Cheshire Sterling Silver Cigarette Case
By Colen Hewer Cheshire
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Colen Hewer Cheshire sterling silver cigarette case.
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$239,000
H 55 in W 174 in D 62 in
Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.
By Jaguar Cars Ltd.
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
We offer you the chance of buying this breathtaking, rare Jaguar XK 120 which had its first road legal in february 1950. There has been built only a very little number of these cars,...
Metal
Coffee Table Engine from DC4 Aircraft
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table engine from DC4 aircraft by Douglas Aircraft Company.
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome, Nickel
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.
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