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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Color: Silver
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Haida Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet by Ron A. Sebastian 'Gitksan People', Canada
By Ron A. Sebastian
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An impressively large handcrafted sterling silver Haida cuff bracelet / bangle, decorated overall with traditional totemic Haida motifs and centred by a striking abalone roundel. The interior bearing the artists signature & dated 1979, together with a dedication to Dr. George F. McDonald, noted Canadian anthropologist & former Executive Director of the Canadian Museum of Man. Dimensions: 3” high x 3” diameter. Weight, 96 grams.
Ron A. Sebastian (1945- ) is a highly accomplished Northwest British Columbia native artist, who is both a member of the Gitksan and Wet'suwet'en Peoples.
Ron studied carving & design at the Gitanmaax School of Northwest Coast Indian...
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Other Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Black Walking Stick With Silver Hall Marked Handle.
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Black Walking Stick With Silver Hall Marked Handle.
The Cane dates from 1900 is in good antique condition a few dents to the Silver and general w...
Category
19th Century Adam Style Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Heart Ring #89, Henning Koppel, Denmark
Located in Toledo, OH
Sterling heart ring by Georg Jensen and Henning Koppel, size 5, style #89. 10.6 grams, 1 1/4" long x 5/8" wide.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Waterman 'Ideal' 14 Karat Gold Fountain Pen, circa 1910
By Waterman
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An early 1900s Waterman 'Ideal' fountain pen in 14 karat gold pierced and engraved filigree design, with a lever filling system. Missing its original bladder but otherwise intact. No...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Evening Little Bag in Silver Mesh "Minaudière" to be Admired
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
G/409 - A very antique beautiful perfect little bag in silver mesh for your evenings.
It's so elegant! Beautiful to admire or for a woman You love.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Sterling Turquoise Bolo Tie by Teddy Goodluck
Located in Toledo, OH
Sterling Turquoise bolo tie by Teddy Goodluck. Extra large Sterling Bolo. Beautiful stone that measures 2.5" x 1.75" with tooled front with overall ...
Category
Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case with Floral & Ribbon Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver and enamel cigarette case is hallmarked by an unknown maker and is presumed to have been made in Austria in approximately 1920. The case is composed of .800 silver and ha...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Chinese Jade Archer's Ring, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved of vibrant red jadeite, known as konpi, this 18th century archer's ring was likely once worn by a gentleman-scholar in northern China. Traditionally, Chinese archers wore...
Category
Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver
Medal 1883 Serbian Order of Saint Sava
Located in Madrid, ES
MEDAL 1883 Serbian Order of Saint Sava.
Category
20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Novelty Sterling Silver 'Dog' Pepper Pot, London, 2000
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 2000, this charming, sterling silver pepper pot, is fashioned as a dog wearing a hat and collar. The pepper pot mea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Glass Owl-Form Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Rare, Art Deco Period, sterling silver-mounted glass owl-form match striker (with original glass eyes), London, England, year-hallmarked for 1925. Excellent detail.
Matches are stru...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Victorian Modern Smoking Box for Cigars and Cigarettes
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian Modern sterling silver smoking box 1885. Rectangular with straight sides. Scroll-bracket handle mounted to central panel between two hing...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
License Plate, 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
License plate is an original decorative object realized in the early 20th century.
Made in Italy.
The license plate is realized in silverplate and ...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Vintage Handmade Sterling Silver Bear Belt Buckle Artist Studio
Located in Seguin, TX
1991 handmade sterling silver bear belt buckle by Linda Thompson. Signed and dated on the back. Minor surface wear, overall patina, will take a 1....
Category
1990s American Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Tobacco Box by William M Hayes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver tobacco box has a plain circular rounded form.
The underside of this box has a subtly concave form proffering a comfortable fit in the majority of pockets.
The surface of this antique silver tobacco box is plain and unembellished.
This silver tobacco tin or box retains the original sprung flush hinged hallmarked subtly convex cover, which opens by applying gentle pressure to each side.
The interior of the box retains the original gilding.
This antique Edwardian piece is an exceptional example for its type.
Condition
This antique tobacco box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The box has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. Full hallmarks and part hallmarks struck to the interior of the box are all very clear.
Dimensions
Diameter 8.7cm/3.4"
Height 2.4cm/0.9"
Weight
3 troy ounces/92.7g
Maker: William M Hayes...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Combination Chamberstick and Cigar Cutter
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver combination chamber candlestick and cigar cutter; an addition ...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Solid Silver & Leather Huge Hip Flask, Sheffield, c.1907
By Hawksley London
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Edwardian solid silver, blown glass and bound in sumptuous crocodile leather hip flask, unusually large, of rounded rectangular form, with a pull off cup, ...
Category
20th Century British Edwardian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Vintage Hans Jensen Danish Silver Plated Brush Set
By Hans Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Hans Jensen Danish silver plated brush set - one hair brush and one clothes brush.
No monogram. Marking: S & F 297 DENMARK.
Measures: Hai...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Italian Silver on Brass Sailing Ship on Wheels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting antique sailing ship or nef hand crafted in silver plate on brass with plenty of unexpected details including hand hammered billowing sails, a crows nest...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Other Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Greek Sterling Tetralogy Icon Egg Sculpture of Christ's Life
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Greek sterling tetralogy icon egg sculpture of Christ's Life
Greece, Circa 1970s
This intricate and highly detailed work consists of four depictions of events in Christs life. Specifically the sculpture displays The nativity, The crucifixion, The resurrection and the Ascension.
Stamped "Made in Greece 72 PATENTED Ag 999"
Crafted of weighted Sterling...
Category
1970s Greek Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Floral Inspired Judaica Silver Spice Holder / Besamim, Early 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Cast in the form of a flowering vine, the embossed silver flower-head radiating out from a pierced centre, attached to a naturalistically inspired leafy stem.
The reverse having a c...
Category
Early 20th Century Israeli Other Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Rare Chenille Cotton Basket Christmas Ornament Antique, German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament. It was made from Chenille, wire and cotton, this would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree.
Category
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wire
A. Brandt & Son Victorian Sterling Silver Mixed Metals Bangle Bracelet
Located in Toledo, OH
A. Brandt & Son Victorian sterling silver mixed metals bangle bracelet. Circa 1880's. Stamped inside with several English hallmarks. Inlaid rose gold of flowers and leaves. Inscripti...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Turquoise Navajo Bolo Tie by Rita Touchine
Located in Toledo, OH
Turquoise Navajo Bolo Tie by Rita Touchine. Modernist style sterling bolo by Rita Touchine. Various shades of green turquoise with silver beads. Signed...
Category
Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Vinaigrette on Chain With Floral Grille
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful hand made Sterling Vinaigrette on delicate chain - opens to a fine, hand made Flower grille. For todays purposes, could be used as a ...
Category
20th Century European Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Table Lighter #203A
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Georg Jensen sterling silver table lighter in pattern 203A with small engraving on the body. A great gift and addition to one's...
Category
20th Century Danish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique English Victorian Modern Sterling Silver Cigar Box
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Modern sterling silver cigar box. Made by Joseph Braham in London in 1897. Rectangular with straight sides. Flat top with double hinged end covers. Center has scroll bracke...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christie's - Wateringbury Place Parts I & II, Pair of Auction Catalogs, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
A copy of the auction catalogs for Christie's on-site sale at Wateringbury Place, Maidstone, Kent. This is both of the catalogs of the sale, the Principle Rooms, which was held on Ma...
Category
1970s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
12 Shotgun Shaped Solid Silver Butt Markers, Pushkin Antiques, C.2022
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Novelty solid silver cased 12 butt markers, each marker imitating a double barrel shotgun. A perfect set to use by a group of friends before a sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
2oth Century Italian Solid Silver Violinist statue with wooden violin
Located in VALENZA, IT
Violinist statue in solid 800 silver and with wooden violin and wooden base.
The state was made with the casting method and subsequently finished with a chisel. The details of the statue are very realistic and highlight the concentration of the musician in performing the sonata.
The violin is made of wood with solid silver...
Category
1990s Italian Other Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Asian Metal Filigree Opium Pipe
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian metal opium pipe with filigree art work in floral designs.
Silvered metal alloy, patinated could be cleaned to be shiny.
Long and unusual decorative collector opium pipe, very ...
Category
Early 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Edwardian Silver Enamel Cigarette or Card Case by Joseph Gloster
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Magnificent Edwardian silver and risqué nude enamel cigarette or card case by Joseph Gloster Ltd
This is an exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case has a plain ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
In Stock in Los Angeles, Green Killer Shark Mini Portable Charger
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Killer shark mini power bank battery charger
In stock in Los Angeles
"Mr Holder was a shark who loved swimming but could not do it. He was mocked by all the other sharks who call...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Lapponia Modernist Silver Bracelet by Björn Weckström, Finland 1970s
By Lapponia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Much sought after vintage 'organic' modern sterling silver bracelet. Fully hallmarked by Lapponia, Finland. Designed during the 1970s by Bjorn Wec...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
In Stock in Los Angeles, Green Mexico Skull Mini Portable Bank Charger
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Mexico skull mini power bank battery charger
In stock in Los Angeles
Job says he was inspired by a legendary figure who lived wrapped in mystery: 'the singer without a name'.
"No one had ever seen her come out of her house, where heavy velvet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Silver Plated Street Lamp Table Lighter
Located in London, GB
Modelled as a streetlamp, with a glass reservoir for mentholated spirits. Silver plate.
English c. 1880.
Measure: H 20cm.
Category
1880s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Small Jade Bottle Vial with Silver Mountings
Located in Stockholm, SE
A small masterpiece. A carved bottle vial with lid carved of grey/brown jade and with decorations of ropes made of silver.
Category
19th Century European Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade, Silver
Antique Austrian Silver Table Snuff Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austrian silver table snuff box; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This excep...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Sterling Silver Cigar / Cheroot Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver six finger cigar/cheroot case; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique sterling silver cheroot case has a rounded rectangular shaped form.
The lobed surface of this antique case is plain and unembellished.
This exceptional cigar/cheroot case secures with a hallmarked push fit catch, allowing access to the six-channelled interior.
Such six-fingered examples are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Condition
This antique cheroot holder...
Category
1930s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Holy Water Font Crucifix Shell and Silver French Napoleon III
Located in Labrit, Landes
Holy water font crucifix Napoleon III, French, 19th century
Benitier crucifix holy water wall font late 19th century.
The crucifix is cut from th...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
English Victorian Carved Bamboo Pelican Cane
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian bamboo cane having a handle carved as stylized pelican with a silver collar and brass tip.
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Brass
Georg Jensen Disk Pendant Necklace Sterling Silver 337a Designer Nanna Ditzel
Located in Toledo, OH
Georg Jensen modern designed disk pendant necklace. Sterling Silver, # 337A designed by Nanna Ditzel. 2 3/8" diameter with a 29" chain. 33.5 grams. Excellent condition, newly buffed.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Grossé Silver bracelet, 1973
By Grosse
Located in Delft, NL
Grossé Silver bracelet, 1973
A Grossé bracelet with lock chain pattern. 1 charm lock between the closure of the bracelet. If you look at the pattern "lock" you will see the letter...
Category
20th Century German Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Anton Michelsen Danish Sterling & Enamel Stylized Daisy Bracelet & Earring Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This bracelet and earring set was made by the well known Anton Michelsen of Denmark in approximately 1960 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The bracelet and earrings a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1990s Sterling Silver Fish Pendant Artist Studio
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage 1990's sterling silver sculptural fish pendant. Lost wax cast sterling silver fish pendant by Linda Thompson (20th/21st century) Texas, uns...
Category
1990s American Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
1970s Gary Edwards Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Stone Bracelet Cuff
By Navajo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
By Gary Edwards Native American Decorative Navajo Sterling Storyteller Bracelet Cuff with Turquoise Stone
2.13 tall x 3.13 w x 1.75 d
Engraved sta...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Sterling Silver
Vintage Danish Oversize Bracelet Designed by J. Andersson & E. Dennung, 1970s
By J. Andersen and Erik Dennung
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Oversized brutalist bracelet measuring 22/20 cm in length and 4 cm in width. It made from hammered/bend pewter and has a silver-plated brass lock marked AD Design...
Category
1970s Danish Brutalist Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Native American Shalako Kachina Pendant by Esther Wood
Located in Toledo, OH
Native American Shalako Kachina Pendant by Esther Wood. Esther Wood is a Navajo silversmith and jeweler. She has had several pieces in the Smithsonian. Thi...
Category
Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Evening Bags
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Choose among three evening bags: the price is the same for everyone.
1) Chestnut brown jais sweater, with red and green flowers; silver metal closure with double opening; Liberty per...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Crown with Colored Jewels
Located in Dallas, TX
A vintage Peruvian silver crown with three colored crystals in green, red and pink. Peru marked silver. The interior for head is 3" diameter.
Category
Late 20th Century Peruvian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Brooch and Scarf Clip Set, Scottish, Silver, Victorian, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique brooch and scarf clip set. A Scottish, silver jewellery or accessory set, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Delightful ...
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Squared Ashtray Green Crystal Glass by Fontana Arte Italy 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Mid-Century Modern square green glass ashtray. This wonderful piece was produced by Fontana Arte in Italy during the 1960s.
It is composed of ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal
Christie's Part I & II, Childwick Bury, Objects, Fine French & English Furniture
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's Part I & II, Childwick Bury, St. Albans, Hertfordshire Objects of Art, Fine French and Important English Furniture. Christie's May 15, 1978. 1345 Lots with B&W photos with estimates and descriptions. Childwickbury Manor is a manor house in the hamlet of Childwickbury, Hertfordshire, England, between St Albans and Harpenden. The Lomax family bought the house in 1666 and lived there until 1854 when Joshua Lomax sold it to Henry Hayman Toulmin, a wealthy ship owner, High Sheriff of Hertfordshire and mayor of St Albans. Toulmin left the property to Sir John Blundell Maple around 20 years later. Toulmin's granddaughter, the author Mary Carbery, was born at the house. Sir John Blundell Maple, 1st Baronet bred and raced thoroughbreds and built Childwickbury Stud into a very successful horse breeding operation. Another prominent racehorse owner, Jack Barnato Joel, bought the estate including the stud farm in 1906. On his death in 1940, his son Jim Joel took over the operation. He too became a successful racehorse owner and breeder and maintained the property until 1978 when the stud and the manor were sold separately. Film director Stanley Kubrick bought the manor in 1978. He used the estate as both a home and a nerve centre for his film productions. He lived there until his death in 1999 and is interred in its grounds together with his eldest daughter Anya Kubrick, who died in 2009. His widow, Christiane Kubrick...
Category
1970s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Georgian Newcastle Sterling Silver Meat Skewer / Letter Opener
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver meat skewer/letter opener; an addition to our diverse 18th century flatware ...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century German Solid Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case, c.1904
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century German solid silver & enamel cigarette case, of slightly curved rectangular form with rounded corners, depicting a horse steeplechase and richly parcel gil...
Category
20th Century German Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter, Chrome Plated, Made in England
By Dunhill
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare 1950s Half-Giant Dunhill Aquarium table lighter (made in England) with silver-plated metal work
Each of these lighters are very rare and unique as they were hand carved and ...
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Russian Silver 84 Clutch Purse with Horses Moscow
Located in San Mateo, CA
Russian silver clutch or evening purse. This has repousse horse heads with outstanding detail in the left corner. The clutch is .875 fine silver. There is a glass cabochon for the cl...
Category
1910s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests in the Manner of Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-plated knife rests in the manner of Christofle
French, 20th Century
Fish (eg.): 3cm x 10cm wide x 2.5cm depth.
This charming set consists of twelve Art...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
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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