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William Caxton, an Original Leaf from the Polycronicon 'Polychronicon', 1482
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: Caxton, William - Higden, Ranulf (Ranulphus).
Title: Polycronicon. (Polychronicon).
Publisher: [Westminster]: William Caxton, 1482.
De...
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15th Century and Earlier British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the number "4", "FOUR" in the international code of signals. This authentic and ocean used pennant is made of individual panels of red and wh...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
Act for Preventing Frauds and Abuses in His Majesty's Customs 1662
Located in Jersey, GB
Act for Preventing Frauds and Abuses in His Majesty's Customs 1662.
Publisher: London : Printed by John Bill and Christopher Barker, printers to the Kings Most Excellent Majesty.
First edition: Very good condition for its age other than some wear to spine.
Customs act 1662: Ten-line decorated initial on first page. Royal arms on cover title page: approximately 8 x 6.5 cm. Crawford arms 66.
See Crawford, J.L.L. Bibliography of royal proclamations of the Tudor and Stuart sovereigns and of others published under authority, 1485-1714, II, page 511.
Public General Acts. 1662. 14 Car.II.c.11. "Anno regni Caroli II. Regis Angliae, Scotiae, Franciae, & Hiberniae, decimo quarto. At the Parliament begun at Westminster, the eighth day...
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1660s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Early 20th c. "Portfolio of Anatomical Manikins" Book c.1932 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An original anatomical book with vivid illustration of the human body. Tan printed wrappers. Contains twelve full page and full-color anatomical illustrations, all are brigh...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1950s Midcentury Shortwave Radio by Phillips
By Phillips
Located in San Diego, CA
This cool vintage original radio shortwave by Phillips, circa 1950s with bakelite knobs in cream color case, the radio works but it takes a while to war...
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bakelite
J. Kohle Pforzheim, German silver lock with Pearls Necklace
Located in Delft, NL
J. Kohle Pforzheim, German silver lock with Pearls Necklace
Pearls on double strand necklace with silver (835/1000) closure with a hook lock on a round crown-shaped clasp with pearl...
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Mid-20th Century German Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Draped Fanciful Chair for a Young Girl or a Lady
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1040 - Draped fanciful chair, from a Classical Roman imaginary model, - Hollywood Regency Style -
May be a gift for the birthday of a young girl or for a special lady !
I...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the number “7”, “SEVEN” in the international code of signals. This authentic and ocean used pennant is made of individual panels of yellow an...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
Pacific Natural at Home
Located in New York, NY
Author Jenni Kayne, Foreword by Vincent Van Duysen.
Jenni Kayne, the creator of the laid-back, luxe California lifestyle brand, shows us how to create s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Map Kyle Carrick Aireshire Thomas Kitchen 1749
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A Map of Kyle & Carrick Aireshire Thomas Kitchen 1749
In original black and gold frame
Just purchased more information to follow
MAKER Thomas Kitchin (1718-1784) English engrave...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Map Huntingdonshire R Scott Archibald Fullarton & Co Glasgow
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Folding Map of Huntingdonshire by R Scott with distances from London and reference to the hundreds.
Published by Archibald Fullarton & Co Glasgow. Measure: 40...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Cambridgeshire J Cary
By John Cary
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Cambridgeshire published may 1 1814 engraver no 181 strand
Maker John Cary c. 1754 – 1835.
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Continental Dutch Wood Handled Silver Ashtray or Cheroot Holder
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Continental, probably Dutch, wooden handled silver ashtray or cheroot holder dating from the 19th century. The heavily made container is of re...
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19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Original Antique Map of Africa
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Afrika'. Original antique map of Africa, drawn by Van Beusekom. Published by 'Seyffardt's Boekhandel' in Amsterdam, circa 1870.
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Late 19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Golf Print, St Andrews Royal and Ancient Golf Club
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
1967 Alcan Golfer of the Year Championship By Arthur Weaver.
A colourful golf lithograph signed by the artist, Arthur Weaver, of the 18th green at St Andrews. The picture depicting Gay Brewer putting on the 18th green at St Andrews (Royal and Ancient Golf Club) in the 1967 Alcan Tournament. Gay Brewer beat Bill Casper by four strokes in a playoff to earn the biggest jackpot ever given to a tournament winner at that time. Title of the print, 18th Green, Royal & Ancient, Alcan Tournament, October 1967, Winner Gay Brewer, U.S.A. 'Putting'. Published in 1968 by Frost & Reed Limited of Bristol and London, England. Copyright in all countries, including the U.S.A. Foreign.
Image size,
H. 51 cm
W. 64 cm
Size with border,
H. 59 cm
W. 70 cm
The Alcan Golfer of the Year Championship, also known as the Alcan Open, was an international golf tournament played from 1967 to 1970. It was sponsored by Alcan Aluminum Ltd. of Canada, a long-time corporate sponsor of professional golf on international circuits. The tournament was dreamed up by a Montreal magazine publisher named Hilles Pickens and a Montreal radio broadcaster named Doug Smith. The idea was to use four tournaments in the U.S. and four in Great Britain to qualify for a tournament at St Andrews. They sold the idea to Aluminium Ltd. of Canada, which was at the time changing its name to Alcan. Alcan thought the tournament would be a fine way to promote the new title with both the public and big buyers all over the world. Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus had qualified to play in the tournament but sent their regrets, as did top U.S. money winners Dan Sikes and Julius Boros. For big-name attractions the tournament had to rely on Casper, Brewer and Doug Sanders. Casper and Brewer played fine golf at the windy St Andrews course and after three rounds they were tied with England's 22-year-old Brian Barnes, at four under par. On Sunday Barnes fell back and come the 18th hole Casper and Brewer were tied at 283. The playoff was played on the Monday over the full 18 holes.
St Andrews "The Home of Golf" is on the Fife Coast of eastern Scotland and is considered the oldest and most iconic golf course in the world. The Old Course is 6721 yards with a par of 72. It is famous for the 'Swilcan Bridge' spanning the first and 18th holes and 'Hell Bunker'. Everyone who plays the 18th hole walks over the 700-year-old bridge, with it featuring in many iconic pictures of St Andrews. The Old Course remains a public golf course, open to all and apart from the clubhouse for the Royal and Ancient, there are clubhouses overlooking the links for The St Andrews Golf Club...
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1960s English Sporting Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Cased Architectural Model with House and Property
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine detailed model diorama made for a potential client possibly in Florida or California. A white washed four part house with gable roofs, and an openwork frame for the lanai cove...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lucite
Marvin E. Newman, Art Edition Broadway, Believe It, 1958
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stately Art Edition presenting the first major career restrospective of Marvin E. Newman, with some 170 featured images as well as signed photographic print Broadway, Believe It, 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Swiss Miniature Chess Table with Stanhope Lens
Located in Stamford, CT
Carved bone miniature chess set and table, Switzerland, 19th century. With white and red chess pieces, though some pieces are missing. The Stanhope...
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bone
Vintage 1990s Artist Made Tribal Bauxite Pottery Beaded Necklace
Located in Seguin, TX
1990's Artist studio made beaded necklace using bauxite, cow horn, vintage pottery spindle whorls, glass trade beads, brass. By Linda Thompson (20th/21st century) Texas, 22" long, sp...
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Late 20th Century American Tribal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Brass
Atlas Miller, One-Time Only Limited Facsimile Edition of the Atlas of 1519
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This is a unique facsimile reproduction limited to 987 copies of an atlas from the Renaissance, the Atlas Miller, devised as a present from Manuel I of Portugal to fool Emperor Charl...
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Early 2000s Portuguese Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
15-16th Century Sandstone Standing Buddha Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
400-500 years old hand carved sandstone sculpture of a standning Buddha flanked by a munk and a mythical animal.
Originates from pagoda / temple in Ara...
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16th Century Burmese Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sandstone
Atelier Fauni, Hemulen, Figure Doll
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Studio: Atelier Fauni
Series: Hemulen
Weight: 37g
Product Description:
Atelier Fauni was born in 1952 in Jarvanpa, a suburb of Helsinki. The item is a very valuable work handmade by Finnish craftsmen using natural leather, wood, glass and wool one by one. Fauni dolls still have collectors all over the world because of their quality and uniqueness. Since everything is handmade, fauni dolls have various types of clothes, hair, and body colors, as well as different facial expressions. Since many Marimekko fabrics...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool
Sotheby's Property from Collection of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, London Residence
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's property from the collection of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman The London Residence New York 4/28/10 Sale 8625. First edition softcover. One of the greatest collections of 18th c ...
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2010s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Napoleon Beating Austrians The Battle of Castiglione Italy Old Print, 1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Castiglione'.
Original antique print of the Battle of Castiglione. The Battle of Castiglione saw the French Army of Italy under General Napoleon Bonaparte a...
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Early 1800s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Chelsea & Other English Porcelain Pottery & Enamel in the Irwin Untermyer Coll
Located in valatie, NY
Chelsea and Other English Porcelain Pottery and Enamel in the Irwin Untermyer Collection by Yvonne Hackenbroch. Published in London for The Metropolitan Museum of History and Art by ...
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1950s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare Antique Engraving with Three Unique Views of Iran, 1711
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Karavane by het dorp Coraming - Brug over de rivier Kiesilosan - Het Dorp 't Sargabrand'. Old print with three views, two of which unidentified villages in Iran, and a bridge over the Kiesilosan river. This print originates from 'Cornelis de Bruins...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Set of W T Avery 10 LB Bankers Balance Scales and Weights
By W & T Avery
Located in London, by appointment only
Magnificent set of very large bankers 10lb balance scales together with a contemporary set of stamped W T Avery weights 7, 4, 2, 1 lb. Fully restored, po...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Plaster Traditional Figure, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional religious plaster figure.
Made in traditional Catalan atelier, Spain, circa 1930.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a b...
Category
1930s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
Antique Japanese Kusazoshi Book Edo Period, circa 1860
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Japanese Kusazoshibook Edo period, circa 1840
Woodblack print book
Book dimensions 176mm x 117mm
There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the photos....
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1860s Japanese Edo Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Anatomical Model of the Human Ear by Somso, 1950s
By Somso
Located in Naples, IT
Didactic model of the human ear, materiale plastico, made in 1950s by Somso, a German company active since the second half of the nineteenth century, known as an excellence in the de...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
PVC
Large 1950s Vintage Scientific Anatomical Human 3D Educational Eye Eyeball Model
Located in Lafayette, IN
1950's Vintage scientific human 3d eyeball model. Hand-painted with wonderful original patina!
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1950s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rubber
London Uprising-Fifty Fashion Designers, One City Book
Located in New York City, NY
"A backstage pass into the studios of the capitals coolest designers. A gorgeous tome." Sunday Telegraph, Stella magazine
"London has always been a creative hub... This handsomely illustrated volume explores the studio spaces of the city's fashion designers, from tiny, one-room start-ups to internationally successful businesses. Each chapter is written by a fashion authority... The book celebrates the people who bring so much sartorial exuberance to the capital." Harper's Bazaar
An unprecedented and intimate behind-the-scenes look at London designer fashion over the last fifteen years, edited by Tania Fares and Sarah Mower and profiling 50 leading London fashion designers, from Paul Smith and Stella McCartney to Erdem and Simone Rocha.London has long been a fashion-world capital, and the past fifteen years have been an especially fertile period in its centuries-long history of setting trends. This stunning book is an all-access pass into the world of designer fashion - an exclusive behind-the-scenes studio tour that calls in on fifty of the city's leading design talents - London-based global superstars - all of whom open up about their practice and philosophy, and share a wealth of images from their private collections.
Profiles include:
J.W. Anderson
Burberry
Victoria Beckham
Manalo Blahnik
Alexander McQueen
Chalyan
Mulberry
Jasper Conran
Giles Deacon
Charlotte Olympia
Tom Ford
Holly Fulton
1205
Molly Goddard
Ashish
Hillier Bartley
Anya Hindmarch
House of Holland
Margaret Howell...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Wellness Principles: Cooking for a Healthy Life
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
From a world-renowned and beloved doctor, an accessible guide with 100 delicious tried-and-tested recipes for healthy living - to eat well, live well and stay well
For the first t...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A relatively large natural seashell from the sea. A great decorative object as shown. In neutral hues. Shell is a nice size as demonstrated. Dimensio...
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Early 20th Century Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
New Map of North America from the Latest Discoveries, 1763
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 18th century map of the North American seaboard.
Entitled "A New Map of North America from the Latest Discoveries 1763".
By the Cartographer/Engraver - John Spil...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Peter Paul Rubens: the Drawings by Anne Marie Logan, 1st Ed Exhibition Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
Peter Paul Rubens: The Drawings (Metropolitan Museum of Art Series) by Anne Marie Logan. Published by Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2005. 1st Ed hard cover Exhibition Catalog. This boo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of West Canada by Tallis 'c.1850'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'West Canada'. Original antique map of West Canada, with decorative vignettes titled Kingston and Falls of Niagara. This map originates from 'The History and Topog...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
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
Materials
Metal
Pair of Wrought Iron Gold Spanish Church Altar Gates
Located in Hastings, GB
A glorious pair of large, hand forged wrought iron Church Altar Gates, Spain circa 1900. These gates would have stood at the entrance to the altar in a chu...
Category
Early 1900s Spanish Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mcintyre & Co North Berwick, Golf Ginger Beer Bottle
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
J. Macintyre & Co. Ginger Stout beer bottle.
A good example of a J. McIntyre & Co. of North Berwick Ginger Beer glazed stone ware bottle. The front of the...
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20th Century Scottish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Original Map of The Northern Arabian Peninsula, Palestine, Iraq & Iran, 1732
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe kaart van Irak Arabi, Kurdistan, Diarbek (..).'
Detailed map including the northern part of the Arabian peninsula, Pales...
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1730s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Mercator Projection World Map by Petri, c.1873
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique world map titled 'Wereldkaart naar Mercator's Projectie'. Old map of the world. This map originates from 'School-Atlas van alle Deelen der Aarde'.
Artists and engravers: ...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Sebastião Salgado "GENESIS" Signed, Limited Edition SUMO Book, with stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collector's Edition Book measures: 18.4 x 27.6 in.
Total weight: 130 lb.
The Collector’s Edition is limited to 2,500 copies (No. 501-3,000), numbered and signed by Sebastião Salg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cherry, Paper
Uranium HOBE Festoon Bib Glass Necklace Earrings Hollywood 1930s Jewelry
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Black Japanned Prog setting filled with Emerald, Peridot, and Citrine Rhinestones in Round, Emerald and Teardrop Cut. The Citrine Rhinestones are Vaseline Glass and Glow Brilliantly under UV light. Oversized stones and incredible detail make this Hobé set a piece of Costume Jewelry History.
The Earring’s fit very securely and are constructed with a built in cushion roller for comfort. They measure 1.25”
The Necklace is a Festoon Bib with jointed connectors creating a tailored fit that moves along with you. This stunning necklace will glitter and sparkle with every breath while lighting up the room. One jewel connection is fused, this might be an old repair, pictured. The Necklace measures 15” long
Each piece is signed Hobé with the signature used 1920’s to the 1950’s.
HOBE Jewelry
The original Hobe family was in business in the US from 1927 to 1995. William Hobe...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Antique German Christmas Scene Doll in Sled, with Music Box, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful Bisque Head doll, with a smaller baby doll, is seated in a metal sled. The doll has brown glass eyes, blonde hair and teeth. The coat is made of pressed cotton. The sl...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Cougar Taxidermy Mount
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
North Idaho cougar mount on faux stone wall mount base.
PERIOD: Contemporary
ORIGIN: Colorado, United States
SIZE: 39"W cougar 39" x 27" plus wall mount
Family Owned & Operated
Cis...
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2010s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Fine Taxidermy Magnificent Bird of Paradise by Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Magnificent Bird of Paradise really is the official name for this species. Have a closer
look to see why.
Being able to work on a bird of paradise certainly is a privilege. But th...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Animal Skin
The Decorative Arts of The Mariner by Gervis Frere-Cook, Stated 1st American Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Decorative Arts Of The Mariner by Gervis Frere-Cook. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, (1966). Profusely illustrated. Seventeen authorities have...
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1960s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
English & Other Silver in the Irwin Untermeyer Collection by Yvonne Hackenbroch
Located in valatie, NY
English & Other Silver in the Irwin Untermeyer Collection by Yvonne Hackenbroch. New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1963. This book is limited to English silver from the middle of the sixteenth to the end of the eighteenth centuries, together with a very few objects of silver from other countries. It is a collection which, with some exceptions, was formed at a time when early English silver...
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1960s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
John Kidgell, the Card, 1755, First Ed, the Earliest Known Mention of Baseball
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: KIDGELL (John)
TITLE: The Card.
PUBLISHER: London: for the Maker & sold by J. Newberry, 1755.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST AND ONLY EDITION. 2 vols., 6-5/8" x 4-1/4", hand col...
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1750s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Sotheby's, The Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Softcover, New in Wrapper
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's; The Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. New York: Sotheby's, 1996. First edition softcover, new in wrapper. 584 pages. A catalogue of the Sotheby's auction for the estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Pieces include Jack Kennedy's oak rocking chair, a study for the White House portrait of Jackie, a collection of Lettuce Ware...
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Late 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Handmade Abalone Coral Beaded Statement Necklace
Located in Seguin, TX
Circa 1990's bold artistic dimensional abalone, coral and barnacle beaded necklace by Linda Thompson. 28" long, 1.5" at widest, Good condition minor wear to linen wrapped section.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Beads
20th Century German Solid Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case, c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century German solid silver & enamel cigarette case, of slightly cushioned rectangular form with rounded corners, depicting a three horse race and richly parcel gi...
Category
20th Century German Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Frank Stella Abstract Artist Metropolitan Museum of Art Book, 1970, New York
By Frank Stella
Located in New York, NY
A hard-cover book with dust-jacket on abstract American artist Frank Stella, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1970, New York, NY. This book presents a decade of Sella's work from 1959 - 1...
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1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
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
Materials
Paper
Williams, Tennessee. Small Craft Warnings, 'First Edition - Signed - 1972'
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: WILLIAMS, Tennessee.
Title: Small Craft Warnings.
Publisher: New York: New Directions, 1972.
Description: FIRST EDITION SIGNED. 1 vol., hardcover, with the DJ, not ...
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1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
Hand Written Letter from Daniel O'Connell, with Portrait Engraving by O'Neil
Located in Soquel, CA
Handwritten letter by Daniel O'Connell, the political leader of Ireland's Roman Catholic majority in the first half of the 19th century. The letter was written to Robert Sidney, regarding travel arrangements, the health of his wife, and a payment.
Accompanying the letter is an engraved portrait of O'Connell, based on a painting by Thomas Heathfield Carrick (1802-1875), engraved by O'Neill.
These pieces are presented in an ornate frame with a double mat.
The engraving measures:
The letter measures:
O'Connell was the leader of the Catholic emancipation...
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Early 19th Century Irish Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Alaskan Snow Pheasant
Located in New York, NY
The Alaskan Snow Pheasant is a beautiful bird with unique features that make it a stunning addition to any collection. This bird is native to the Alaskan region and is well-known for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Feathers
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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