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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Item type: Antique and Vintage
Color:  Beige
Antique Print of two Synagogues in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, c.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'De Twee groote Synagogen der Hoogduitsche Jooden en het Oude-Zyds-Huiszitten-Aalmoesseniers-Huis van agteren, in 't verschiet'. Old print depicting two large large synagogues of German jews...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Belgium and the Netherlands by Johnston 'c.1920'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Belgium and the Netherlands'. Original antique map of Belgium and the Netherlands. Published by W. & A.K. Johnston, circa 1920.
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Island of Tinos by Dapper, 1687
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Tino.' This original antique map shows the island of Tinos, Greece. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Olfert Dapper' after an a...
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17th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Ceramic Easter Egg from Atelier Madoura 'circa 1960s'
Located in London, GB
Vintage ceramic egg figure from Atelier Madoura, Vallauris, France (circa 1960s). This egg-sized ceramic figure is painted with a stylized suited man w...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Girl or Doll Riding a Lamb Toy, as Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England or Austria in approximately 1880 and done in...
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Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Antique Print of the Porcelain Pagoda in Nanjing, China, 1736
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'La Tour de Porcelaine, Arc de Triomphe'. Old print depicting the Porcelain Pagoda in the Chinese city of Nanjing. It no longer ...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Archibald Knox for Liberty and Co Silver Buckle, Birmingham, 1902 - 3
Located in Central England, GB
A Rare Archibald Knox for Liberty and Co Silver Buckle A rare silver buckle designed by Archibald Knox for Liberty and Co’s Cymric range. It appears in Dr. Stephen Martin's book, Archibald Knox second edition, page 270. It is probably one of Knox’s most desirable and accomplished buckle designs and shows the influence of Talwin Morris...
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20th Century English Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Antique Print of Batavia 'Jakarta', in the Dutch East Indies, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Two views on one plate titled 'A Prospect of The Town of Batavia (and) A View of the Citadel of Batavia'. Beautiful views of Batavia (Jakarta), Indonesia. The upper view shows the ci...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Fine Circular Protractor by William Cary, London c.1810
By Cary
Located in Norwich, GB
William Cary, London Circular Protractor. C.1810 The protractor with geared knob turn for full diameter bar, double hinged scribe arms with shaped frame. Main wheel with four spokes and glass sight cross centre, full circumference inscribed divider to 360 degrees signed Cary, London to the bar. Adjustment screws to the arms and housed in it’s original mahogany case with hinged lid. William Cary is listed as working in Strand, London from 1801 to 1825. William Cary was an important scientific instrument maker, he trained under Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800) he produced numerous scientific instruments including mechanical calculators...
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1810s English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Gorgeous Antique World Map by the Dutch Mapmaker Visscher, published circa 1679
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Novissima Totius Terrarum Orbis Tabula, Auctore Nicolao Visscher'. Gorgeous example of Nicholas Visscher's World map, which appeared...
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Late 17th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Brass Tic Tac Toe Set Game on Custom Lucite Base
Located in North Miami, FL
This polished brass Mid-Century Modern vintage tac tac toe square game set has 10 players total of X's and 0"s. A new lucite base was made to give it h...
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1950s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Antique Print of 'The Nativity' Made after Piero della Francesca 'c.1890'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The Nativity'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Piero della Francesca. Source unknown, t...
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Late 19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Mickey Mouse / Mickey's Garden
Located in London, GB
Original artwork ink and gouach from Mickey Mouse annual, Mickey and Friends 1951 the annual was printed in 1952. This painting was done along side a poem Mickey's Garden found on p...
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1950s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paint, Paper

Antique French Onyx and Cloisonne' Ename Holy Water Font Stoop 19thC
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful large antique onyx, cloisonne' enamel decorated wall hanging holy water stoop, Circa 1880 in date. The shaped marble surround is mounted on a gilt ormolu base...
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1880s French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Onyx, Marble, Ormolu

Frey Houses
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage paperback coffee table book featuring the homes of Albert Frey. By Jennifer Golub, published in 1999. First edition, 83 pages. "This book is pri...
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1990s Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Old Map of the Pacific, Incl Australia, Polynesia, Melanesia and Malaysia, 1872
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Oceania titled 'Map of Oceanica exhibiting its various divisions, island groups & c'. Map of the Pacific, including Australia, Polynes...
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1870s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Dutch Kolf Print, Winter, Golf Engraving
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Dutch golf engraving by J. Boydell, Winter. Rare 18th century Dutch golf engraving by J. Boydell depicting Dutchman playing the early form of golf on the ice, titled 'Winter'. The s...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Anatomical Skin Model, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
The anatomical sculpture, cast out of plaster, depicts a flayed man standing over a rectangular base in a classical pose with lifted arm. Anatomical study p...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Antique Map of Siberia, Russia, 1859
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Siberia or Northern Asia'. Original antique map of Siberia or Northern Asia. This map originates from ‘The Imperial Atlas of Modern Geography’. Published by W. G....
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Mid-19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Carnival Party Box with Original Objects, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique vintage party box with all the original objects. Manufacturer by El Ingenio, Barcelona, Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use...
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1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Influential Interiors Shaping 20th-Century Style Through Key Interior Designers
Located in valatie, NY
Influential Interiors: Shaping 20th-century style through key interior designers by Suzanne Trocomé. Published by Clarkson Potter, U.S.A., 1999. Stat...
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1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Paintings in Oil & Pastel by James A. McNeill Whistler. Exhibition, NY Met, 1910
Located in valatie, NY
Paintings in Oil and Pastel by James A. McNeill Whistler, New York, March 15 to May 31, 1910, by New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. 1st Ed softcover catalog. There were 46 painting...
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1910s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of Batavia or nowadays Jakarta, Indonesia, c.1755
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue de l'Isle et de la ville de Batavia appartenant aux Hollandois'. Beautiful view of the island and the city of Batavia belonging to the Dutch, for the India ...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the City of London by Balbi '1847'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'London'. Original antique map of the city of London. This map originates from 'Abrégé de Géographie (..)' by Adrien Balbi. Published 1847.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of North America, 1821
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of America titled 'Carte de l'Amerique septentrionale'. Scarce map of North America, shortly after the Louisiana Purchase and the first ...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Rare and Collectable Droopy Riding a Horse Statuette by Demons & Merveilles
Located in Sofia, BG
Figurine statuette of Droopy riding blue horse by Demons & Merveilles. Made in 1999 in its original box in perfect condition. Perfect gift and a part of a large collection. USA, ...
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Late 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Guillotine
Located in New Orleans, LA
An incredible and extremely rare artifact of world history, this mutton bone model of a guillotine was created during the Napoleonic wars by a French prisoner of war. Many of the inmates at the prisoner of war camps were skilled artisans long before they were soldiers, and because of the long duration of the conflict and cost of care, their captors encouraged detainees to use their skills to create objects to be sold at civilian open markets. Because of the intricacy of these fascinating objets d'art, very few of these models have survived the test of time. This masterpiece is impeccably detailed with soldiers and cannons lining the platforms. Adding to the rarity of this piece is that it has moving parts, as only a scant few model carvings were ever created with such mechanical accuracy. The soldiers have movable arms, while the guillotine features a movable "blade" for added authenticity. By many accounts, Napoleonic prisoners of war...
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19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bone

Old Map of the Balkans Incl Greece, Turkey, Serbia, Montenegro, Bulgaria, C.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la presqu-île du Balcan - Karte der Balkan Halbinsel'. Original antique map of the Balkans including Greece, Turkey, Serbia, Montenegro, Bulgaria and...
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Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Print of a Fortified Mosque and of Nobility in Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia, 1874
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print Indonesia titled 'Een versterkte Missigit' and 'Atchineezen'. Antique print depicting two scenes in Indonesia. Originates from 'De Oorlog tusschen Nederland en Atchin' ...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vera Jardin Antique Styled Sterling Silver Italian Knife & Scabbard Desk Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique styled Italian knife and scabbard set was made as part of the Vera Jardin Collection, and dates to approximately 1920-60 and done in a Renai...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver, Stainless Steel

Original Rare Antique Print of Two Ruins in Mexico, 1857
Located in Langweer, NL
Two images on one sheet depicting ruins in Mexico. This print originates from 'Die Kunstwerke vom Alterthum bis auf die Gegenwart, oder, Wegweiser durch das ganze Gebiet der bildende...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of a Statue of a Boy by Knight, 1835
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Boy extracting a Thorn'. Old print of a statue of a boy, extracting a thorn. Made after a statue by Piranesi. This print originates from 'One Hundred and Fifty ...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of the Region of the Hayes river, Northern Manitoba, Canada, 1759
Located in Langweer, NL
Two images on one sheet titled 'Quartier d'Hyver dans la Riviere de Hayes' and 'Maison de Montagu'. The Dobbs Galley (William Moor) and California (Francis Smith...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the West Indies by Wyld '1845'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Map of the West India Islands'. Original antique map of the West Indies, including Cuba, the Bahamas, the Antilles a...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print with Views of Shiraz, Southwest Central Iran, 1711
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Gezicht van 't lant Zji-Raes - Gesicht buiten Zji-Raes'. Old print with views of Shiraz outside the city gates, and one view of the mountainous Shiraz region. This print originates from 'Cornelis de Bruins...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Germany by T. Kitchin, circa 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'An Accurate Map of Germany (..) '. Drawn from the best Authorities by T.Kitchin Geogr." Rare edition, drawn and etched by Thomas Kitchin, published, circa 1770.
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Mid-18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Seiko 5 1960s Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch
Located in London, GB
A 1960s Seiko 5 stainless steel automatic men's watch.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Stainless Steel

Antique Map of the Northern Part of Biblical Palestine by Lindeman, c.1763
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'De 8ste en 9de Landkaarte Geheel Palestina (..).' Map of the northern part of Biblical Palestine. With large title cartouche. Published by A. van Paddenburg, Neth...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

English Pearlware Pottery Miniature Cottage Moneybox
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A charming and rare antique English, probably Yorkshire, pearlware pottery miniature cottage moneybox dating from the early 19th century. The small cottage stands raised on a stepped...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Pottery

Antique Map of Algeria and the French Colonies, 1875
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Algérie et Colonies Francaises'. Large map of Algeria and the French Colonies. This map originates from 'Atlas de Géographie Moderne Physique et Politique' by A. ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1940s Doll Mold of a Baby Face
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Toy mold of a baby doll face.
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1940s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Antique Map of Italy by R. Bonne, circa 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Beautiful map of Italy, Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily. Highly detailed, showing towns, rivers, some topographical features and political boundaries. Published by R. Bonne, circa 1780.
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Late 18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

His Masters Voice Large Advertising Paper Mache RCA Store Display 'Nipper' Dog
By Old King Cole
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large advertising store display 'Nipper' dog was made by the Old King Cole Company of Ohio, and dates to approximately 1920 and done in a period Art Deco style. The sculpture is done entirely of a molded paper mache which has been hand painted with a white ground, and black accents with some gold finish on the collar. This RCA advertising store display has been restored at some time, as evidenced by the re-painting of the entire sculpture. There is some overall wear as presented in the photos and consistent with age and use,. This figural advertising 'Nipper' dog is clearly signed with a red paper label for the 'Old King Cole Company' inside the hind quarter with the crown logo. These store display Nipper dogs were done for several years for RCA, and the first ones were done in paper mache, and later done in fiberglass and the last renditions done in a molded plastic. This advertising sculpture...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of the Interior of Lund Cathedral by Sandberg, c.1864
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Choret I Lunds Domkyrka'. View of the interior of Lund Cathedral (Swedish: Lunds domkyrka), a cathedral of the Lutheran Church of Sweden in Lund, Scania, Sweden...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Region of Leeuwarden and Dokkum in The Netherlands, 1791
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Der Provinz Oostergo fünf nördliche Grietenyen mit der Stadt Leeuwaarden und Dokkum'. Map of the region of Leeuwarden and Dokkum, Friesland, the Netherlands. This...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Celtic Europe by Cluver, 1678
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Europe titled 'Europam sive Celticam Veterem'. Rare map of Celtic Europe. Made after A. Ortelius, originates from 'Introductionis in uni...
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17th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of Apollo and Diana Killing Niobe's Children with Arrows, 1733
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Les Enfans de Niobé Tués (..)'. This print depicts Apollo and Diana killing Niobe's Children with their arrows. In Greek mytholo...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of a Stove Chimney, 1766
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'A new invented Stove Chimney'. Print of various elements of a new invented stove chimney. This print originates from 'The Gentleman's Magazine'. Artists and Eng...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Europe with Elaborate Title Cartouche, c.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of Europe titled 'Europa Secundum legitimas Projectionis Stereographicae regulas et juxta recentissimas observationes aeque ac relationes… - L'Europe, dessinee suivant le...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Carl Auböck Pipe Holder, Austria 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Pipe Holder, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Rare Antique Engraving with Views of Qom and Kashan in Iran, 1711
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Kohm - Kasjan'. Old print with two views: one is Qom, the other Kashan. Both are in Iran (then known as Persia). This print originates from 'Cornelis de Bruins...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

The Collection Of Patricia Kluge Charlottesville, Sotheby's Catalogue (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is the Sotheby's catalogue produced for the sale of Patricia Kluge's collection from Albemarle House, Charlottesville, Virginia - which took place ...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Hand Colored Antique Map of the Department of Tarn, France, circa 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Dépt. du Tarn'. Map of the French department of Tarn, France. This area produces a variety of traditional wines, including Cahors, Mauzac, Loin de l’Oeil and Onde...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print View of Tula, the Sheffield of Russia, Near Moscow, Russia, 1811
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'View of Tula, the Sheffield of Russia, in the approach from Moscow'. View of Tula, Russia. This print originates from 'Travels in Various Countries of Europe, A...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Japan by W. G. Blackie, 1859
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Japan'. Original antique map of Japan. This map originates from ‘The Imperial Atlas of Modern Geography’. Published by W. G. B...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of Jacobite Drinking Glasses by Gibb, 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Three Jacobite drinking glasses'. Chromolithographic plate originating from 'The Royal House of Stuart. Illustrated By ...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Panoramic Antique View of Bandar-Abbas 'Formerly Gamron, Persia' in Iran, 1714
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Gamron'. Panoramic view of the city of Bandar-Abbas (formerly Gamron) in Iran / Persia. This print originates from 'Reizen over Moskovie, door Persie en Indie' ...
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1710s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of a Monk of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre (Rome), 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Religieux de l'Ordre du Saint-Sépulcre'. Print of a Monk of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religie...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique and Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities for Sale

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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