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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Color: Gold
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Spiderweb Bronze Necklace by Karl Laine, Finland, 1970s
By Hans Sten and Karl Laine
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely bronze pendant with original bronze chain by designer Karl Laine for Sten & Laine -Finland 1970s. The pendant has a combination of melted look and spider web design. Natural b...
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Double Game Playing Cards Set Greek Key Design with Holder Stand
By Versace
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful double deck set of vintage game playing cards in black and gold with Greek-Key design, circa mid-20th century, Europe, possibly Italy. This set of two decks reside in ori...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Bronze Rudder Tiller Arm with Rope Twist Handle
Located in London, GB
A bronze rudder tiller arm with carved rope twist handle. circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Modern 14 Karat Vintage Yellow Gold Geneva Bracelet Watch
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Modern 14 Karat Vintage Yellow Gold Geneva Bracelet Watch
We are pleased to offer to timepiece connoisseurs this rare and fine 14 karat yellow gold vintage Geneva 17 incabloc watch. This Swiss watch details a 17 jewel ultra thin Geneva incabloc design movement with a stunning pearl face. The wrist bracelet is an ultra fine basket weave gold mesh, with a brushed gold finish. Manual wind. Weighs 52.3 grams. Condition: Excellent with minor wear on dial consistent with age.
Measures: Pearl face size 22cm. Watch band is approximately 12cm wide by 8" long total.
Brand: Geneva
Circa 1950's
Material: 14-karat solid yellow gold, pearl ultra thin face
Total weight: 52.3 grams
Movement / caliber: Manual winding / 17 jewels / Swiss made
Dial / hands: 14 karat gold hands
Bracelet / band: ultra fine 14 karat solid gold basket weave
Similar face style to the Patek Philippe Calatrava. Geneva vintage watches...
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Old Bronze kewpie Doll Car Mascot / Hood Ornament, 1912-1925
By Rose O'Neill
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Old bronze kewpie doll car Mascot / hood ornament. 1912-1920´s.
Mounted over a wings radiator cap. Perfect gift for any Car Fan / Automobilia. Can be used...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Set of 3 Chinese Bronze Ritual Cups
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A set of 3 Chinese bronze ritual cups with pagoda shaped cover. In archaic style probably 18th or 19th century. Great patina, no cracks.
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Situla, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Acetre. Bronze. Century XVI.
Bronze piece that has a circular foot, and a circular body, with an outwardly hollowed mouth at the top, and a decoration in relief in this last area o...
Category
16th Century European Renaissance Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Twisted-Rope Necklace with 14k Gold Accent
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE GOLD GRADUATED-TWIST ROPE NECKLACE
18k yellow gold with 14k white gold inner chain 44.3 grams total weight 17 3/8" wearable length
Item # C104243
A wonderful mid-century ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Rare Antique and Handcrafted Gothic Revival Bronze Church Altar / Sacristy Bell
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking and beautiful sounding bronze sacristy bell with a marvelous patina.
With antique church relics as one of our specialties, we are always l...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Bronze Gothic Revival Candle Chandelier and Church Sanctuary Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive, seven light Gothic chandelier from the 1800s.
This rare and beautiful looking church chandelier is another one of our recent great finds. The design with all the amazi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Thermometer of the Luxor Obelisk
Located in Stamford, CT
A bronze cast of the Luxor Obelsik, with one side fitted for a thermometer. This was a popular Grad Tour souvenir in the late 19th century. Now missing the glass tube.
10.5 inches high 4 by 4 base
The Luxor Obelisk...
Category
Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Large & Impressive Antique Bronze Corpus of Christ w. Amazing Details and Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and beautifully handcrafted, work of religious art.
Large bronze crucifixes are a rare find and to have been given the opportunity to purchase one of such beautiful quality and details made us grateful. The well portrait anatomy and the perfect patination of this large Christ sculpture are truly marvelous and we could see this antique go to both private collectors/worshippers and to a church or monastery. Mounted on the wall this rare size corpus will make a lasting impression, also from further away. So if you are looking for a unique and aesthetically pleasing Christ sculpture to grace your house of worship or home shrine then this meaningful Christian relic...
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Late 19th Century German Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Diamond and Pearl Cocktail Ring, Ladies, 1.75 Cttw
Located in Toledo, OH
Ladies diamond and pearl cocktail ring, tested 14K gold, 1.75 cttw diamonds, 8.5mm center pearl, diamonds are SI-I with G-I color, Size 4.5 ring. 12.5 grams. Tall setting, 15mm to to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
White Gold Brutalist Bark Design Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 white gold 0.15 carat diamond ring
Consisting of 5 x 2mm Diamond solitaires - very lively !
Amongst a very popular Mid-Centry Modern design
By Jewellers AMC Dated 1979
Era 1970s Brutalist Bark...
Category
Late 20th Century British Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Cathrineholm Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Lotus Enamel Blue/White Dutch Oven
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An enamelware Lotus pattern Dutch oven manufactured by the Norwegian manufacturer Cathrineholm. Cathrineholm operated from 1907-1970. The popular Lotus line...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
The Making of the Morgan from Charles McKim to Renzo Piano, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Making of the Morgan from Charles McKim to Renzo Piano by Paul Spencer Byard, Cynthia Davidson and Charles E Pierce, Jr. W. W. Norton & Company, 2008...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Custom Diamond 1.6cts Total & 14k Gold Ladies Screw Back Earrings
Located in Toledo, OH
American, 2nd half-20th century. Each earring custom designed as a diamond set gold furled ribbon drop, hinged at top with screw back clips. Forty roun...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Flower Shaped Bronze Necklace by Hannu Ikonen, Finland, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely bronze pendant with the popular Reindeer Moss look designed by Hannu Ikonen for Valo Koru, Finland 1970s. Naturally bronze patina necklace with des...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Reliquary Bronze Crucifix Pendant with Two Lateral Crosses, Italy, 17th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A reliquary bronze crucifix on large engraved cross pendant with two hanging small crosses at both lateral sides of the large cross, Italy, early 17th century. Both small crosses wit...
Category
Early 17th Century Italian Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Bell with Original Clapper
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian antique bronze bell: may be a Nautical Bell or a Church bell because it was recovered in the Mediterranean sea in front of Genoa many years ago. ...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
The Artist Project What Artists See When They Look at Art by MET Museum 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Artist Project: What Artists See When They Look at Art by Metropolitan Museum of Art. Publisher Phaidon Press, 2017. 1st Ed hardcover. Artists have long been stimulated and motiv...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
French Bronze Brooch Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze brooch in sculptural form called Le Char de la lune (The Chariot of the Moon) circa 1945-1955 by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). A long pin on the back and...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
J. Kohle Pforzheim, German 14 Carat White Gold with Akoya Pearls Necklace
Located in Delft, NL
J. Kohle Pforzheim, German 14 Carat white gold with Akoya pearls necklace.
132 Akoya pearls on double strand necklace with 14 Carat white gold closure with Diamond and 5 pearls a...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Ed Wiener Organic Modernism 14K Solid Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Ed Wiener
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ORGANIC MODERNISM 14K SOLID GOLD BRACELET BY ED WIENER
Circa 1970s Marked "ED WIENER 14K"
Item # 107KPY29W
An uncommon find from the New York modernist designer Ed Wiener circa 197...
Category
20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Antique Blood Coral with Cabochon cut Coral closure
Located in Delft, NL
Antique Blood Coral with Cabochon cut Coral closure
A Dutch Blood Coral necklace with small round Corals strung on a length of 50 cm with 128 p...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral, Gold
Beautifully Stylized & Great Condition Bronze Art Deco Crucifix w. Maker's Marks
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and marked Art Deco crucifix.
If you are looking for a unique and meaningful antique to give expression to your faith in the life and teachin...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Swarovski Figurine Flowers Arrangement
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite retired Swarovski crystal daisy flowers arrangement designed by Michael Stamey. The figurine was part of the “Secret Garden theme” and featu...
Category
1990s Austrian Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal
Wayne Thiebaud Mountains: 1965-2019 by Michael Thomas, 1st Ed Exhibition Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
Wayne Thiebaud Mountains: 1965-2019 by Michael Thomas and Margaretta Lovell. Publish date: January 07, 2020, Rizzoli NY. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. "Featuring 33 works by the distinguished American painter. While Thiebaud is most often acclaimed for his bright and upbeat paintings of desserts...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
14-Karat Yellow Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Cameo Portrait Brooch Pendant
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique hand painted cameo portrait on porcelain of a woman long brown hair and bare shoulders covering her chest with a white cloth, set in a 14-ka...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Victorian Vintage Necklace
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage necklace made of bronze and beads ( unknown texture of beads).
Category
1960s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Sculptural Thermometer, Long Bodied Lady, Artist Signed and Dated 1911
Located in Petaluma, CA
It wasn't easy trying to title this bronze in one sentence. The first thing about it to my eye is the wonderful whimsy displayed. The fact that it's a thermometer just adds to the jo...
Category
1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Caricature Napoleon III Bronze Statuette, Signed Ham Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Caricature Napoleon III bronze statuette, Signed HAM late 19th century.
Bronze sculpture of Napoleon III, surellymade after leaving France, 19th century. A satirical political comme...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large French Sculpted Bronze Box by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large bonze box (based on the size, it is likely a card case) by French Parisian art jewelry designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s. The box features an interesting design i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany & Co. 18K Multi-Strand Freshwater Pearl Necklace, Paloma Picasso
Located in Toledo, OH
Tiffany & Co 18K multi-strand freshwater pearl necklace by Paloma Picasso. Dove motif clasp, 5 strands of pearls, 16" long, presentation box and Tiffany bag...
Category
Late 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Enamel and Gilt Bronze Cameo Necklace Depicting Goddess Artemis / Diana
Located in New York, US
Our antique necklace crafted from gold chain features a pendant with gilt bronze frame depicting Artemis with carved bow and quiver in grisaille on rust...
Category
Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Pair of Bronze Mortar with Mascarons
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pair of bronze mortar decorated with a mascaron and their pestle, early 20th century.
Measures: Height mortar 4 inches
Height pestle 7 inches.
Category
Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
1990s Japanese Cast Bronze, Brass and Glass Explosion Proof Wall Light with Cage
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed solid phosphor bronze explosion proof wall light by Morio Denki a Japanese manufacturer of Industrial grade fixtures and fitting...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Asian Hindu Bronze Temple Toy Camel on Wheels
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Inspired by a scene from Ramakian or Ramayan, the Indian epic Rama and Sita.
Antique Indian Temple Toy bronze camel on wheels.
Antique hindu bronze temple camel with rider statue toy on wheels.
Commonly known as "Temple Toys...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
French Bronze Belt Buckle Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cast bronze two-piece bronze buckle with hook and loop verso by French art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The sculptural pieces are In a rare Inca motif, with triangular indenta...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
John Alden Blueprint No. 583 of an Auxiliary Cruising Yawl
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional and stunning original yacht blueprint from John G Alden of Boston. The legend panel reads “Auxiliary Cruising Yawl” cabin plan. March 21, 1934. C.A. Alberg John G. Alden ...
Category
1930s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Italian 70s Sculptural Art Brutalist Bronze Chess Set
Located in Halle, DE
Stunning chess set with cast bronze player pieces and hammered and patinated brass chessboard.
Category
1960s Italian Brutalist Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique English Bassett Hound Shoe Horn, 1900s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegant long shoe horn in patinated brass set with the head/face of a Bassett hound in bronze at the top. It can be wall hung in your entrance. The horn ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Elongated Chain Link Necklace with Amethyst Cabochon Ends, 18k Gold
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ELONGATED LINK NECKLACE WITH AMETHYST CABOCHON ENDS
76 gram total weight bezel set amethyst ends Italy, circa 21st century
Item # 109RQH24C
An exquisite everyday wear necklace ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Amethyst, Gold
English Art Deco Royal Commemorative Porcelain Coronation Set
Located in New York, NY
This collection of English commemorative ware consists of a 1937 Edward VIII coronation tea set, two 1837 Edward VIII coronation plates, a 1937 Edward VIII coronation flute, and a 1939 plate commemorating George VI and Queen Elizabeth's trip to the United States and Canada.
The Coronation tea set consists of a teapot, two cups, each with a saucer, a creamer and a coupe-shaped, open sugar bowl. The teapot, cups, creamer, and sugar bowl all feature Edward VIII's coronation portrait on the front and his seal on the back. The teapot, creamer, and sugar bowl are each circumscribed with gold trim and feature a delightful cracklature. Each piece is stamped "Made in England" and the teapot is also stamped "Lancasters LTD".
The two conical-shaped teacups have handles which are decorated with a fine, royal blue line. The rim of each teacup, as well as their saucers, are also adorned with royal blue lines. Each piece is stamped "Made in England".
The scalloped edged Edward VIII coronation plate offers a 24-karat gold trim and features Edward VIII's coronation portrait and seal, the back is stamped "L&Sons LTD". The second coronation plate is square with scalloped corners. In the center of the plate is a grisaille portrait...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Perpetual Maritime Date Calendar in Bronze, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A nautically themed date calendar in bronze. It features a ship in waves at the top, an anchor at the bottom and a sliding N/S/E/W disc that sets the dat...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Italian 14k Gold Bracelet with Stylized Heart Links
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE ITALIAN 14K YELLOW GOLD BRACELET WITH STYLIZED-HEART LINKS
Stamped "14k ITALY" & "AFR" 30.1 grams total weight
Item # 111LOB03P
A very fun vintage bracelet with repeating ...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Italian Pietra Dura Pocket Watch Stand
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful Italian Pietra Dura pocket watch stand with flower and leaf relief, circa early-20th century, Florence, Italy. Piece is a bronze o...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze
19th Century Steel and Bronze Virginian Tobacco Hatchet
Located in Middleburg, VA
Unusually ornate 19th century tobacco hatchet. Hand-forged steel blade with bronze handle.
Virginia, circa 1840.
Measures: 13" H, 4.5" W, 0.5" D.
Category
19th Century American Romantic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Antique & Stunning Bronze Kneeling Angel Sculpture Marked 1841 by T. Gechter
By Jean-François Théodore Gechter
Located in Lisse, NL
This antique bronze by Jean François Théodore Gechter is of museum quality.
This amazing bronze angel is by one of France's most talented, early twentieth century sculptors. Jean Fr...
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Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage 18k Gold and Diamond Ring with Blue & Green Enamel
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE 18K GOLD, BLUE & GREEN ENAMEL AND DIAMOND RING
9.8 grams total weight 7 round brilliant-cut diamonds marked "18K" & "ITALY"
Item # 109FTP14P
An incredibly fine and striking cocktail ring in size 7...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Vintage Danish Gold Ring with Pink Sapphire by Hermann Siersbol
By Hermann Siersbol
Located in Esbjerg, DK
14-carat ladies ring with pink sapphire cut in Baguette. It was made by the Danish silver and goldsmith Hermann Siersbol and dates from the late 1960s or early 1970s. It is hallmarked 585 for 14-carat gold and has the initials HS hand engraved to the inside. The ring weights 8 grams and measures 15/55 on a standard Swiss ring...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Antique French 1900s Yellow Gold Thimble
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French 18 karat yellow gold thimble; an addition to our diverse range of collectable antiques.
This exceptional antique French 18 karat...
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Middle-Eastern Brass & Bronze Temple Shrine Architectural Element Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent, rare and unique Middle Eastern temple architectural shrine element, three lamp, possibly a fireplace overmantle, richly decorated, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Other Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Bronze Clad & Polychrome Painted Buddha Sculpture with Pedestal Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique cast and dipped bronze Buddha sculpture and stand is signed by and unknown maker, and presumed to have been made in China in approximately 1920. Both the ornate stand an...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Gold Ring with Anatomical Shape Completely Handmade
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian gold ring entirely hand made by goldsmith Soldani - model of an ancient Rome ring for the freed slave - In the photosthere seem to be some d...
Category
1990s European Other Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Coveted Art and Innovation in High Jewelry
Located in New York City, NY
The first comprehensive book on jewelry as an art form showcases a collection of today's most exclusive jewelers
When does jewelry transcend the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Round Sunshaped Vintage Bronze Necklace, 1960-1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful round bronze necklace with smaller decor in the middle. Original bronze chain and natural bronze patina. Size of pendant: 4,5 cmD.
Length of cha...
Category
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
French Papier Mache Crown Plaque
Located in New York, NY
French (19th Century) red and gold painted and papier mache wall plaque with crown on pillow design and fleur de lis motif.
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
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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