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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Color: Gold
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Italian 19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue of the Dying Gaul in Large Scale
Located in Savannah, GA
This striking Italian patinated bronze is known as The Dying Gaul or Gladiator. It is a 19th copy of an ancient Roman lost Hellenistic sculpture thought to have been first executed i...
Category
1890s Italian Hellenistic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique English Horse Jumping or Steeplechase 9 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch or Pin
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique brooch or pin is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Edwardian style. The pin is composed of nin...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Ribbed Diamond Ring
Located in Richmond, VA
Stunning vintage gold ring with ribbed detail and three diamonds. Stamped 14k.
Material: 14k gold, diamond.
Size: 7.5
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Gold-Plated Ronson Banjo Stylish Design Petrol Lighter, Japan
By Ronson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rare reproduction of the original 1926 Ronson Banjo features a gold-plated finish was produced by Ronson Japan in 1990.
The lighter comes fully functional with fresh flit and fluid ready for use.
Stamped on the lighter:
Ronson Lighter
US PATENT Dec,31,1918
RONSON WORLD'S FIRST AUTOMATIC...
Category
1990s Japanese Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Set of Antique Books Dating from the 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of antique books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called "Holy Bible". Th...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Asymmetrical Metal Bowl Exterior Paved Crystals
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
Asymmetrical Metal Bowl Paved Crystals:
The two in this photo are only for color.This is sold as a single piece (Silver).
My aim as an Artist is to do things that have never been se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf
Tripod Apothecary Skillet from the 18th Century England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
18th Century tripod Apothecary skillet From England.
The skillet is in superb condition and has not undergone any restorations.
Bronze with a very beautiful patina.
Category
Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Grotesque Mascot
Located in Marseille, FR
Early 20th grotesque mascot.
Category
Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
23K Gold Leaf and Ostrich Feather Trim Metal Bowl
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
23K Gold Leaf Metal Bowl Peacock Feathers:
This is a stunner! The asymmetrical shaped bowl offers a beautiful swoop of lines.This bowl feels substantial in t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Tiffany 18 Karat Gold & Carved Coral Brooch with Matching 14 Karat Earrings Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique brooch was retailed by Tiffany & Co., but originated from italy and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Naturalistic style. The origins of the matching earrings is ...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral, Gold
17th Century Tripod Apothecary Skillet Dated 1698 from The Ward Rvmens Family
Located in Brussels, Brussels
17th century tripod apothecary skillet dated 1698 by Ward Rymens.
The skillet is in superb condition and has had a restoration on one of the feet.
bronze with a very beautiful patina.
Category
17th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Masterpieces of Modern Architecture
Located in Bradenton, FL
Masterpieces of Modern Architecture. Published by Barnes & Noble of New York in 2006. Hardcover book with dustjacket. 303 pages.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Listening to Clay: Conversations with Contemporary Japanese Ceramic Artists
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
The first book to tell the stories of the most revered living Japanese ceramists of the century in their own words, tracing the evolution of modern and contemporary craft and art in ...
Category
2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Asymmetrical Small Metal Dish Crystals
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
Asymmetrical Metal Tray Crystal Edge:
Photo 2 shows two different items. This is for only the asymmetrical dish featured in the main photo.
This smart dish is the perfect accessory f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf
20K Caplain Leaf Metal Bowl Natural Guinea Feather Crystals
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
20K leaf metal bowl with guinea feathers and jet crystals
This tripoint bowl offers a beautiful balance of lines. This bowl has a nice weight to it, it feels substantial in the ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf
Asymmetrical Metal Bowl Interior Paved Crystals
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
Asymmetrical Leafed Metal Bowl Paved Crystals:
My aim as an Artist is to do things that have never been seen because they were never done. From my research I have never seen these tw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf
Pair of Bronze “Shoe-Shape" Conquistador Horse Stirrups with Low Relief Design
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of Spanish bronze “shoe-shape” conquistador horse stirrups. At the outside decorated with an European re-imagining of an Aztec or Mayan figure in a f...
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Original Documented Otto Wagner's Private Belonging Dining Room Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier for the private dining room in Otto Wagners famous "Erste Villa Wagner," Hüttelbergstrasse, Vienna similar to the crown-rim of the Romanic and Gothic period (see also Jarm...
Category
19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
2000s Italian Moss Green Gold Murano Art Glass Cactus Plant with Orange Flowers
By Fornace Mian
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Fornace Mian, in a lifelike org...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
23K Leaf “Glass Boudoir” Bowl Aurum Crystals
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
This piece is up-cycled. When I found this bowl I knew it would be perfect for the idea I had. My vision was to create a flower inside the bowl that would live forever. So, I cut off...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf
20K Leafed Metal Tray Crystals Paved Underside
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
This tray is a wonder. There has never been anything created like this.It is OPULENT!
My aim as an Artist is to do things that have never been done. From my research I have never se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf
Leaf Shape Metal Jet Crystals and Burnt Peacock
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
This tray is so chic, a one of a kind! There has never been anything created like this.
My aim as an Artist is to do things that have never been seen because they were never done. F...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf
20K Leaf "Glass Genie"
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
Paved Glass Genie 20K:
This piece too was up-cycled and was in dire need of being rescued. Which was a pleasure to do as the results were better than I could have ever imagined. Onc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf
23K Gold Leaf Metal Tray Embossed Leaves with Crystal Trim
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
23K Tray: 20K Embossed leaves with crystals.
This tray is an artisanal special piece. A primmer is applied to smooth out the surface then it is sanded, this process is repeated 2-3 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf
“Glass Twist” 23K Leaf 3 Color Combo AB Crystals
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
What makes this piece unique is well.... everything!
First, this piece is up-cycled, which means I liked the shape but it needed to be rescued.
The rescue plan included 22K leaf which is from Manetti of Florence. This color is Rosenoble. It is made of 92%Gold8%Copper all noble metals.
Next I used Artist's canvas fabric and made the Cally-Lily petals which were embossed by my flower Artisan. Both the bowl and the petals were given to the next Artisan. This is a French gilder with 25 years of experience of working on outdoor sculptures to interior restorations of the most important buildings in NYC as well as along the East Coast. After the bowl and petals were leafed, it was then transported covered in a wool/cotton batting for protection. At this stage a top coat is applied 2-3 times as needed for surface protection.
Once this had dried it was ready to commence with the crystal application called pave. This is setting the crystals as close together as possible. My next Artisan has 28 years experience working in the technique of Pave. This was done with 3 colors, of the best crystals made in the world. These are Light Rose, Light Siam and Hyacinth all with the Aurora Borealis treatment. These 3 colors blended together have a magical quality sparkling in a majestic and mystical way.
After the pave work was finished Ostrich feathers were sporadically placed inside.The flutter of the feathers by the slightest movement causes them to dance. This is easily transported in your home for your own rotating Art show. The main photo the bowl was shot on it's side which is the position I like best. All positions work as well. Imagine this on your make up dresser...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf
Antique English Nine Karat Yellow Gold Football or Soccer Medals & Two Plated
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This group of antique English football medals are sugned by an unknown maker, and date to approximately 1914 and done in the period Georgie V style. The three larger medals are each ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
23K Gold Leaf Metal Tray Embossed Leaves with Crystal Trim
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
23K: Embossed leaves with crystals.
This tray is an artisanal special piece. A primmer is applied to smooth out the surface then it is sanded, this process is repeated 2-3 times. On...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf
Bronze Mortar with Pestle, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Mortar with hand. Bronze. XVII century.
Mortar with a circular base, cylindrical body and slightly outwardly flared mouth, decorated with a series of smooth horizontal moldings arranged both in the lower and upper areas and with simple vertical elements (which still maintain slight balustraded shapes) derived from of the ribs that these specimens used to have in the medieval Spanish...
Category
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Other
Important Late 19th C. Terrestrial Globe on Stand for H.B. Nims After Copley
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Manufactured for H.B. Nims & Co., Troy New York, last quarter 19th c. After the original engravings by Charles Copley done in 1852.
Printed paper on wood with brass/ bronze meridian ring and a flat circular printed center horizon ring on wood labeled with the months of the year with notes. Mounted on a fine leafy iron baluster...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Group of Ancient Roman Bronze Tools & Hair Pins
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine group of ancient Roman bronze implements and artifacts.
Consisting of pins & several small scale tools.
From the private collection of Lawrence Majewski, who was a former co...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Stunning Art Deco Bronze Religious Plaque of Christ on Crucifix by Sylvain Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfectly stylized work of religious art by S. Norga.
This practical size and very good condition bronze plaque depicts Christ on the cross with Mary and Saint John mourning on eith...
Category
1910s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Harry Vardon Golf Figure by Elkington
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Golf Figure of Harry Vardon.
A wonderful cast figure of the Champion Golfer Harry Vardon. The figure was sculpted by Hal Ludlow and cast by the Elkington...
Category
Early 1900s European Sporting Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Crucific in Bronze 17th Century-Spain
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant crucifix in bronze from the 17th century - Spain
Beautiful turning and good quality
Very nice patina and in superb condition.
Category
17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Mounted Bronze Ships Bell from Mv Erimus 1922, Thornaby on Tees
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mounted bronze ships bell from MV Erimus 1922, Thornaby on Tees.
Bronze Ships Bell with purpose made Mounting Bracket from MV ERIMUS which was lau...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Flight and Barr Worcester Porcelain 1783-1840 by Henry Sandon
Located in valatie, NY
Flight and Barr Worcester Porcelain 1783-1840 by Henry Sandon. Woodbridge: The Antique Collectors' Club, 1992. Hardcover and dust jacket with glassine ...
Category
20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Silver-Gilt and Enamel Austro-Hungarian Horse Drawn Carriage Model
Located in London, GB
A silver-gilt and enamel Austro-Hungarian horse drawn carriage model
Austro-Hungarian, Early 20th Century
Case: 28cm high x 89cm wide x 44...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Silver, Enamel
Mixed Metals on Quartz Anchor Sculpture by C. Jere for Artisian House
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mixed metals on quartz base anchor and sea gulls sculpture by C. Jere for Artisian House, circa 1971. The piece is in great vintage condition with a wonderful patina and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Quartz, Brass, Bronze, Iron
Antique Harry Vardon Golf Plaque
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique bronze plaque of Harry Vardon.
A rare, MARKES, cast bronze plaque of the Champion Golfer Harry Vardon. The impressive and well known figure of Va...
Category
20th Century English Sporting Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Large Nautical Bronze Ship's Propeller, 1970s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A large, bronze propeller from a 1970s lifeboat. Great patina. We had it mounted on a custom-made iron stand to turn it into a great sculpture.
These also make great centerpieces ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Fleur Box by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large cast bronze powder box (poudrier) by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945-1950. The box called "Fleur" (Flower) features a round form with stylized...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Diana of Gabii Sculpture Made & Marked F. Barbedienne & L. Collas
By A. Collas Brevete, F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning antique bronze of the goddess of hunting, of women and of the moon. She also is a great talking piece.
The original Diana of Gabii is a lifesize marble statue...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Royal Air Force P10 Aircraft Compass No. 10489 T
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Royal Air Force P10 aircraft compass No. 10489 T
The compass has a brass body finished in black, it comes in its battleship grey painted wooden ...
Category
1930s British Colonial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Solid 14k Gold Bangle Bracelet with Amethyst, Tourmaline and Beryl
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A FINELY CAST SOLID 14 KARAT GOLD GEMSET BANGLE BRACELET
Item # C104266
An exquisite solid 14 karat yellow gold bracelet, the body is cast with a wonderful variation of textures and...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold
Large Gilt Bronze Feuille Box by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large cast bronze powder box (poudrier) by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945-1950. The box called "Feuille" (Leaf) features an irregular leaf form wit...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Money Bank & Thermometer by Danish Architect Carl Einar Glahn 1884-1971
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Architectural Art Deco stylized money bank and thermometer fashioned out of bronze. It depicts the entrance of the Danish insurance company Baltica. This item was designed and patent...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Founding Mothers, Signed by Cokie Roberts, Limited Easton Press Edition, 2004
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Roberts, Cokie. Founding Mothers: The Women Who Raised A Nation. Norwalk: The Easton Press, 2004. Signed, Limited Edition of 1500. Octavo. In the publishe...
Category
Early 2000s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
A Very Good 19th Century Iron & Mixed Metal Tsuba, Japan Edo Period (1603-1868)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A finely decorated iron & mixed metal tsuba, showing a dark-brown iron ground decorated in low relief with organic inspired motifs in gold, silver & copper.
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Silver, Copper, Iron
Antique Chinese Carved Jade Necklace, Ring & Earring Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This necklace, ring and earring set is signed by an unknown maker, and presumed to have originated from China and date to approximately 1920 and done in a period Chinese Export style...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade, Gold
Bronze and Bamboo Handle Flower Pot Cactus Gardening Tool Set, German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful tool set from the 1950s. This unique object, is made of bronze with bamboo, was traditionally a cactus gardening tool set. A nice original ...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Unique and All Handcrafted Lifesize Vincent van Gogh Bronze Bust Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and very rare (if not unique) bronze bust of one of Holland's finest painters ever.
This life-size bronze head or bust sculpture of no other than Vincent van Gogh is special for several reasons and we are confident it will soon be enjoyed by a new private or institutional owner. First of all, we have never before seen or owned a bronze bust sculpture of this worldfamous Dutch painter. Secondly, when we searched the worldwide web we could not find another one like this anywhere in the world. Thirdly, and this is what makes this bronze extra special for us, this very rare (or possibly unique) sculpture was made in the van Gogh style...
Category
Late 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Outliers & American Vanguard Art With Letter From Director of National Gallery
Located in valatie, NY
Outliers and American Vanguard Art by Lynne Cooke. Published by National Gallery of Art, University of Chicago Press, Washington, Chicago, 2018. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. With a personal letter from the Director of the National Gallery of Art, Earl A. Powell III, to Herbert Kasper the famous clothing designer and art collector. In 2011, the Morgan Library and Museum devoted an exhibition, called “Mannerism and Modernism: The Kasper Collection of Drawings and Photographs,” to the designer. Some 250 works explore three distinct periods in American history when mainstream and outlier artists intersected, ushering in new paradigms based on inclusion, integration, and assimilation. The exhibition aligns work by such diverse artists as Charles Sheeler, Christina Ramberg, and Matt Mullican with both historic folk art and works by self-taught artists ranging from Horace Pippin to Janet Sobel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Late 20th Century Silver & Gold Fish Tie Tack Studio Made
Located in Seguin, TX
Late 20th century sculptural trout or salmon fish tie tack. No markings, but looks to be artist studio made, cast silver with tiny areas of gold overlay on ta...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Silver
Large Gothic Revival Bronze Candelabra Wall Sconces / Candle Sconce w. Gargoyles
Located in Lisse, NL
Great quality and very rare, large pair of Gothic Revival sconces for wall mounting.
This antique pair of Gothic wall sconces for three lights or three candles each is another one of those antiques of which you immediately know that they are bound to find a new owner soon, because it ticks all the boxes. Perfectly handcrafted in the latter part of the 19th century these rare sconces have exactly the kind of patina that you wish to find on bronze Gothic antiques of this age. The heavy quality of the bronze and brass is right up there with the best you can find and the design of these decorative and meaningful works of Gothic art is extremely well balanced. The many perfect and all handcrafted Gothic elements in these three light candelabras are an absolute joy to look at. To us, the bronze gargoyle sculptures at the bottom are like the icing on the cake. What gargoyles stand for has been and still is subject to debate, but we best like the idea of them being there to frighten away evil spirits and bad energy. Mind you, the wires and the yellow tape that you now see in our photos will all be removed. You, the new owner, get to decide if you want to use them as candle candelabras or if you want us to rewire these sconces for you. We will do so free of charge and to the highest standard for safe and immediate usage upon arrival. When purchased by one of our American clients we will also attach American sockets inside the faux candles and also American power plugs. The four holes in each of the four bronze brackets make these large and impressive wall sconces very easy and safe to mount on your wall also. In the daytime, but especially in the evenings with the faux candles or with real candles burning, these antique Gothic sconces...
Category
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze Egyptian Monument Letterbox by Bergman
Located in London, GB
Viennese cold-painted bronze Egyptian monument letterbox by Bergman
Austrian, circa 1900
Measures: Height 46cm, width 39cm, depth 28cm
Demonstr...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Sundial with Compass and Case, Bronze, Bion, Nicholas, Paris, 18th Century
By Nicholas Bion
Located in Madrid, ES
Sundial with compass and case. Bronze. BION, Nicholas. Paris, 18th century.
Polygonal sundial with a bird-shaped gnomon and engraved triangular piece, which presents, on one side, ...
Category
18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Other
Vintage Italian 18k Yellow Gold and Cobalt Blue Enamel Bracelet by Uno-A-Erre
By UnoAErre
Located in Shippensburg, PA
18K YELLOW GOLD WITH COBALT BLUE ENAMEL BRACELET
Designed by Uno-A-Erre 7 3/8" wearable length 61.3 grams total weight
Item # 204ZKN15D
Designed by the renowned Italian goldsmith...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Vintage Pair of 14 Karat Gold Tiger-Face Earrings with 87 Diamonds
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF GOLD AND DIAMOND "TIGER" EARRINGS WITH EMERALD EYES
Item # C104268
An exquisite pair of tiger-form earrings, the craftsmanship is exquisite with inordinately fine rendering...
Category
20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Authentic Italian 18k Gold, Tourmaline and Diamond Earrings by Roberto Legnazzi
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF VINTAGE ITALIAN 18K GOLD, TOURMALINE, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND EARRINGS
Designed and crafted by Roberto Legnazzi, Italy circa 1980s
Item # C104256
A very attractive pair of sol...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
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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