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English Bronze Thunder Mug Signal Cannon with Original Side Handle, circa 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
English bronze thunder mug signal cannon with the original side handle and lower port for lighting fuse. Late 18th Century.
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1770s English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Monet, or the Triumph of Impressionism Catalog Raisonné, 4-Volume Set
Located in valatie, NY
Monet, or the Triumph of impressionism: Catalog Raisonné, 4-Volume Set by Daniel Wildenstein. Köln: Benedikt Taschen Verlag GmbH, 1996. Slipcased 1st ...
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1990s German Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Bronze Clad Bust of George Washington, after Houdon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronze clad bust of George Washington, after Houdon, A well executed bronze clad ( bronze over plaster) bust of Washington, after a work by F...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Late Georgian English Gilt Bronze Travelling Candlestick & Match holder
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual antique Late Georgian or Regency gilt bronze travelling candle stick with match holder/striker and with a snuffer dating from ...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Shiebler Silver Match Safe in Gold Vermeil
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Shiebler sterling silver match safe / vesta case in gold vermeil in beautiful leaf design from the late 19th / early 20th century. Rare han...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Exotic - A Fetish for the Foreign
Located in New York City, NY
A fascinating survey of the enduring human love affair with the exotic and the strange in art, architecture and design, and its impact on Western culture Exotic explores our obsessio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Pair of 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings by Albert Lipton
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A PAIR OF 18K YELLOW GOLD LOBED DIAMOND EARRINGS Designed by Albert Lipton, sealed with his cachet to the reverse of the clip 26 round brilliant-cut dia...
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20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely brooch in gilt cast bronze made by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940s. The brooch belongs to a collection called "The moon and the starts in th...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Moroccan Caftan, Black and Gold Embroidered, ca. 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage Moroccan Caftan, black silk damask heavily with gold threads. Circa 1960's The black heavy damask kaftan was entirely made by ...
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1960s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metallic Thread, Gold

Sotheby's Hong Kong Important Chinese Art, Sir Quo-Wei Lee II Collection
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Hong Kong important Chinese Art, Sir Quo-Wei Lee II Collection, Hong Kong October 8, 2019. 1st Ed hardcover. 143 Lots on 183 Pages - all Lots Detailed, Described in Chinese and English with Color Illustrations. An outstanding selection of Chinese Ceramics, Porcelain and Jade. Includes further rare examples of Ming and Qing porcelain and several exceptional jades, including a Qing dynasty, 18th century large white jade bowl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Silvered Bronze Box with Relief Cast Poem by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful jewelry box in silvered cast bronze by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). From a small special series, the designer created circa 1945-55. on which poems were cast in relief on the cover. Most existing examples features poems that are well-known. This poem, however, was not identified by us, and possibly is a creation of the artist herself. It is a very soulful prose (see the full poem in French below). Signed on the base as shown. We have a gilt bronze box with the same relief cast poem that comes with a three-page Certification in French by Comite Line Vautrin, shown in some photos as well. Reference: For other boxes with poems see "Line Vautrin Sculptor, Jeweller, Magician by Line Vautrin and Patrick Mauries, page 42. "Les glaciers vagabonds qui ébranlent les murs et les anges frileux qui cherchent un asile quand la nuit de décembre anesthésie la ville t’effraient plus que les morts tutélaires et durs Ils désertent pour toi...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Skeleton
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sensational 19th century skeleton in bronze originating from the Louvain University Of Medicine - Belgium. An excellent addition to any doctor...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Bronze Pax or Pax Board, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Peacekeeper. Bronze. Century XVI. Bronze purse with a handle on the back in the shape of an esse in the same material and a decoration in light relief on the front that shows, unde...
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

African Bug Bead Necklace, Old Hand-Cast Metal Beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fulani, Nigeria Hand-cast brass beads on a hand-woven cord 19th century Measures: 17 in. / 43 cm 8 oz. / 227 g.
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19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Small & Wonderful Bronze & Brass Gothic Revival Church Pendant Six Candle Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and meaningful little work of religious art for a serene atmosphere. This small size and compact church candle chandelier is perfect for creating a spiritual atmosphere. I...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Art Bronze Bracelet by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare cuff bracelet in gilded and silvered bronze by Parisian art jewller Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The playful piece is called "Le gendarme et le voleur"...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Gucci Aviator Sunglasses 1990's Made in Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Gucci Aviator sunglasses 1990's Made in Italy Gucci's in gilded gold hardware sunglasses with logo GG on temple. This item could show minor si...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate

Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile/azulejo The tile painted in cobalt blue over white in typ...
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Late 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Delft, Faience, Terracotta

20th Century French Yellow Gold Alliance Ring with Nine Round Diamonds
Located in Sofia, BG
French alliance ring in yellow gold with nine round diamonds in individual cases. Size 54.
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

20th Century, French, White Gold Alliance Ring with Nine Diamonds
Located in Sofia, BG
Elegant French alliance ring in white gold with nine diamonds. Size 54.  
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Pair of Modernist 18k Yellow Gold Textured Lobe Earrings
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF MODERNIST 18K GOLD TEXTURED LOBE EARRINGS With naturalistic flower relief stamped verso "750" post-backs with hinged clips Item # C104250 A crisp and fresh design, these ...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

2 Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Textured Rings Anniversary Wedding Band 5g 6.5
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage 18k yellow gold Art Deco style rings featuring round form with textured design. Provenance: Estate of Carol Levitan and Jesse Philips Mr. Philips was both a retailer...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Joan Miró I'm Going to Smash Their Guitar by Agnes De La Beaumelle
Located in valatie, NY
Joan Miró 1917–1934: I'm Going to Smash Their Guitar by Agnes De La Beaumelle. Published by Paul Holberton Publishing, DACS London, and Paris: Editions du Centre Pompidou, 2004. 1st ...
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Early 2000s English Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Gothic Revival Bronze Church Sanctuary Lamp Candle Chandelier Spain 18th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Gothic Revival style bronze and parcel-brass church candle chandelier / hanging sanctuary lamp, Spain, mid-18th century, probably from a famil...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Bronze

Austrian Bronze Bear Cigar Cutter, ca 1900´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A solid bronze bear sculpture desktop cigar cutter manufactured in Austria. The scissor action steel blades are remove-able form the mouth of the roaring bear. Excellent condition. S...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

19th C Bronze Statue of a Young Henry IV After Baron Francois Joseph Bosio
By Baron François Joseph Bosio
Located in Savannah, GA
This late 19th century French patenated bronze figure was copied from the original made in 1822 by Baron Francois Joseph Bosio (French, 1768-1845), which is now in Paris at the Louvr...
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1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Italy, Pharmacy or Herbalist
Located in Roma, IT
Antique bronze mortar. Handmade with pestle. Original patina Mortar from pharmacy or herbalist. Italian bronze mortar and pestle Measure: Pe...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold & .7ct Diamond Golf Tennis Championship Jewelry
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 14k yellow gold and .65ct diamond engraved Meadowbrook Country Club “MCC Champion” commemorative jewelry token for Golf or Tennis Championship won by Carol Levitan “CFL.”. ...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Multi-gemstone, Gold

French Sculptural Bronze Bracelet 'La Manif" by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze bracelet by Line Vautrin (1913-1997), circa 1945-46. The design is known as "La Manif" or "La Manifestation", which features a chain of arm-linked figurines. Monogramme...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Grand Tour Antique Handmade Bronze Mortar with Pestle
Located in Roma, IT
19th-century grand tour antique handmade bronze mortar with pestle. This fantastic piece has an original patina. The pestle is 9.05 inc high wit...
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Mid-19th Century European Grand Tour Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Italian Modern Venetian Handmade Blue and Gold Carnival Mask with Feathers
Located in New York, NY
This Folk Art cobalt blue mask is a real Venetian creation, entirely hand-drawn and handcrafted with gold decor and white stone. Italian Artists have realized this piece in full res...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Metallic Thread

Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze Ring
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1970's Brutalist bronze ring by Hungarian-born Mexican artist Pal Kepenyes. The ring has a pine shaped top. Sealed on the interior. Ring size: 6.5 (16.9...
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1970s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Edward Paul Giddings: Art and Architecture of Passion Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Edward Paul Giddings: Art And Architecture Of Passion Hardcover Book. By Giddings, Patricia. Coffee table book about Architect and Artist Edward Giddings...
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20th Century American Expressionist Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage 14 Carat Ear Clips Stamped 585, Bra Designed by Bernhard Hertz
Located in Lejre, DK
Vintage 14 carat ear clips stamped 585, bra designed by Bernhard Hertz - Copenhagen. The ear clips are adorned with 1 cultured pearl in the color delicate pink. Ear clips of very hig...
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18th Century Danish Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze Snake Earring
Located in Mexico City, MX
A ca. 1980 bronze earring by Hungarian-born Mexican artist Pal Kepenyes. The snake's head shows two red resin eyes and holds the earring to the user's ear lobe. Signed on the head's back. The earring can be adapted into another kind...
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1980s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Viking Inspired Bronze Broosch by Kalevala Koru, Finland 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Special vintage and Viking inspired oval bronze brooch by Kalevala Koru, Finland 1940s. Great natural patina with lovely relieffs and decor. Stamped on ...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Grand Tour Antique Handmade Bronze Mortar with Pestle
Located in Roma, IT
19th-century grand tour antique handmade bronze mortar with pestle. This fantastic piece has an original patina. The pestle is 9.05 inc high wit...
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Mid-19th Century European Grand Tour Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Vienes Miniature enamel
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronze Vienes miniature living room set Miniature with enamel Origin France Circa 1930 Materials Bronze and enamel in perfect condition Rococo style 7 pi...
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1930s Austrian Rococo Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Vintage 14 Carat Ear Clips Stamped 585, Bra Designed by Bernhard Hertz
Located in Lejre, DK
Vintage 14 carat ear clips stamped 585, bra designed by Bernhard Hertz - Copenhagen. The ear clips are adorned with two cultured pearls in the color delicate pink. Ear clips of very ...
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20th Century Danish Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Dessins Anciens by Nicolas Schwed, Mars 2014, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Dessins Anciens by Nicolas Schwed. Publisher Nicholas Schwed, 2014. 1st Ed softcover. A large collection of old master drawings and watercolors. NPT Books, a division of Trent Anti...
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2010s French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Italian 14K Yellow Gold "X & O" Necklace, 18 1/4" long
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ITALIAN 14K YELLOW GOLD "X&O" NECKLACE 18 1/4" wearable length 53.1 grams total weight Item # C104249 A lovely vintage necklace designed en...
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20th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Rare Engraving of Dutch and Danish Forts on the West African Gold Coast, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'The Dutch Fort Croevecoeur (…).' A four panel plate showing forts on the West African Gold Coast, Ghana; a) The Dutch Fort Croevecoeur at Accra, b) The Danish Fort Christiaenburgh at Accra, c) Cape Ruygehoeck or Duyvelsbergh, d) The Prospect of the Village and Coast of Lay, the mount Redonda being at NNE. Ussher Fort is a fort in Accra, Ghana. It was built by the Dutch in 1649 as Fort Crevecoeur. From: "A Collection of Voyages and Travels" published by John and Awnsham Churchill in London in 1744. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Johannes Kip' after 'A. Churchill'. Johannes Kip (b Amsterdam, 1653; d London, 1722). Dutch draughtsman, engraver and dealer, active in England. He was a pupil of Bastiaen Stopendaal (1636–1707) from 1668 to 1670. His earliest dated engravings are of 1672 (e.g. the Siege of Groningen , Hollstein, no. 4), and he supplied numerous plates for books published from that date onwards. His work brought him into contact with the court of William of Orange and in 1686 he produced six plates depicting William of Orange, his Wife and Attendants near The Hague (Hollstein, no. 5). Shortly after the Glorious Revolution of 1688 Kip followed the court to England. After settling in Westminster, he worked extensively for London publishers, engraving works after Francis Barlow, Caius Gabriel Cibber (e.g. Interior of the Danish Church in London , 1697; Hollstein, no. 6) and other London-based artists. His engravings were principally destined for book illustrations. The work for which Kip is best remembered is his large corpus...
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1740s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Art Nouveau 10K Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring 6g
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 10k yellow gold ring with Art Nouveau and reticulated styling on the band, set with an oval cut blue topaz. Size 6 / stone - 13 mm x 10 mm / 6.1 g.
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Royal Dutch Airforce Model 1964 Officer's Dagger 'KLu Officiers Ponjaard, 1964'
Located in Delft, NL
Royal Dutch Airforce Model 1964 Officer's Dagger 'KLu Officiers Ponjaard, 1964' Royal Dutch Airforce model 1964 officer's dagger. (KLu officiers ponjaard 1964). In original box and it's original black leather scabbard with gild fittings and the Royal Dutch Airforce buying ticket The dagger is marked with the sitting squirrel logo of the Company name " Carl Eickhorn" Solingen. The dagger has black diagonally angled ribbed grip with double twisted brass wire winding. The gilt pommel has the form of the Dutch Royal Crown...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Copper and Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern by Davey of London
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished copper ships lantern by Davey of London. Approved by the ministry of transport. Hinged top. Electrified for home use. Fresnel glass len...
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1950s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Copper

James de Wulf Concrete Dumbbell Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
When concrete and bronze come together, it is a marriage of powerful aesthetic elements. Each weight is constructed of reinforced concrete, polished and sealed to a smooth, unique lu...
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2010s American Minimalist Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Concrete, Bronze

1930s Bronze Cigar Lighter Siegfried DDD Hygieia Snake Martini Glass Paperweight
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavy bronze striker/lighter with snake on martini glass or hygieia symbol for health. Marked; Siegfried DDD (30) McMXXXVII (1937) No flint included, so not making fire, sold as-is...
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1930s American Greek Revival Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Italian 18k Gold Teardrop Pendant Choker Necklace with 7 Diamonds
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ITALIAN 18K YELLOW GOLD TEARDROP CHOKER WITH 7 DIAMONDS Marked "18K" & "ITALY" 12 3/4" inner circumference 58.7 grams Item # C104241 An incredibly fine teardrop choker necklace c...
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20th Century Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Two Rare French Grand Railway Lamps B.B.T Makers Stamp 59265 from Paris Station
Located in Sofia, BG
Two rare French grand railway lamps with B.B.T makers stamp 59265 on each of them from Paris station. Made and used since 1920 one of them still with orig...
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Copperplate Engraving Showing Forts on the West African Gold Coast, Ghana, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'The Fort Fredricksburg formerly to ye Danes and now Fort Royal (…).' - A three panel copperplate engraving showing three forts on the West African Gold Coast, Ghana; a) The Fort Fredricksburgh formerly to ye Danes and now Fort Royal. English at Manfroe, b) The Fort Amsterdam at Cormentyn belonging to ye Hollanders, c) The Fort James, English at Accra. From: "A Collection of Voyages and Travels" published by John and Awnsham Churchill in London in 1744. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Johannes Kip' after 'A. Churchill'. Johannes Kip (b Amsterdam, 1653; d London, 1722). Dutch draughtsman, engraver and dealer, active in England. He was a pupil of Bastiaen Stopendaal (1636–1707) from 1668 to 1670. His earliest dated engravings are of 1672 (e.g. the Siege of Groningen , Hollstein, no. 4), and he supplied numerous plates for books published from that date onwards. His work brought him into contact with the court of William of Orange and in 1686 he produced six plates depicting William of Orange, his Wife and Attendants near The Hague (Hollstein, no. 5). Shortly after the Glorious Revolution of 1688 Kip followed the court to England. After settling in Westminster, he worked extensively for London publishers, engraving works after Francis Barlow, Caius Gabriel Cibber (e.g. Interior of the Danish Church in London , 1697; Hollstein, no. 6) and other London-based artists. His engravings were principally destined for book illustrations. The work for which Kip is best remembered is his large corpus...
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1740s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Largest Pair of Arts and Crafts Floor Candle Holders / Alpha & Omega Candelabras
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and all handcrafted, church or monastery floor candelabras by van Roosmalen. In 1886 the goldsmith's shop ‘Gebroeders van Roosmalen’ was founded in Utrecht, Netherlands by Josephus van Roosmalen and they were specialized in ecclesiastical art...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

The Spiritual in Art Abstract Painting 1890-1985 Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Spiritual in Art: Abstract Painting 1890-1985 Art Book. Judi Freeman, Carel Blotkamp Abbeville Press, 1987 - Art - 435 pages. Paperback. Traces the use of geometric signs by t...
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20th Century French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

19th Century Pair of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Figural Three-Light Candleholders
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of gilt bronze three-light candelabra with kneeling putto holding the candleholders raised on richly elaborate base, France, late 19th century. Measures: Height 12.50 in / 3...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Antique Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Model of Trajan's Column Early 19thc
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Grand Tour patinated bronze model of Trajan's Column, circa 1820 in date. This splendid bronze with the relief cast stem and panelled plinth above a s...
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1820s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble, Bronze

Elton John Anthology, Piano, Vocal, Guitar by John, Elton
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elton John Anthology, Piano, Vocal, Guitar By John, Elton First published in 1969 Title Elton John Anthology. Piano, Vocal, Guitar. Author John, Elton Soft cover. Book condition used...
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20th Century English Expressionist Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Italian Pendant Cameo on Gold
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Beautiful Italian cameo pendant, mounted on gold 18 karat. Admire the subtlety of the facial features: engraved by a Neapolitan artist.  
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1980s Italian Beaux Arts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

Vintage Italian 14K Tri-Color Gold Flexible Bar-Link Bracelet w/ Chevron Pattern
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE 14K SOLID TRI-COLOR GOLD CHEVRON PATTERNED BAR-LINK BRACELET With a slinky flexible profile 63.8 grams total weight circa 1940-60 Item # 111QZG03S A very fine chevron pat...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Peace Depicting the Crucifixion in Dark Patina Bronze 18th Century
Located in Milan, IT
18th Century. Peace depicting the Crucifixion Dark patina bronze, 21 x 14.5 cm The bronze examined is an ancient peace (in Latin osculum pacis or table pacis), the object of th...
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18th Century Italian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

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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