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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
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Antique Print of Palazzo Chigi in Rome, Italay, by De Rossi, c.1710
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Altra Finestra del terzo piano parimente (..)'. Old print of a third floor window of Palazzo Chigi, Rome. This print originates from 'Studio d'architettura civi...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Indigenous Sheyka Sterling Silver and Inlaid Figural Rabbit Brooch or Pendant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Zuni Indigenous American sterling silver and inlaid gemstone figural rabbit brooch or pendant was made by Porfillo and Ann Sheyka. The piece was handmade in most likely the late...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Antique Architectural Print of Palazzo Dei Conservatori by De Rossi, c.1710
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Finestra che serve per Nichia nel ripiano della scala del Palazzo (..)'. Old print of a window in Palazzo dei Conservatori, Rome. This print originates from 'St...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Fine Pair of 18th Century George III Sterling Silver Shoe Buckles, London 1792
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A fine pair of 18th century British sterling silver shoe buckles of exceptional quality. Both showing curvilinear shaped segments interspersed by fl...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Sterling Silver, Steel
Pl. XIV Remise De Locomotives, Chabat, c.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Remise de Locomotives'. This print depicts the design of locomotives and a station. Originates from 'La Brique et La Terre Cuite' by P. Chabat. Artists and Engr...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pl. XLII Villa a Fontenay-Sous-Bois, Chabat, C.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Villa A Fontenay-Sous-Bois, Mr. Ed. Jandelle-Ramier, Architecte'. This print depicts the design of a villa in France. Originates from 'La Brique et La Terre Cui...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pl. XV Dépendances, Chabat, c.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Dépendances Mr. Simonet, Architecte'. This print depicts the design of a building in France. Originates from 'La Brique et La Terre Cuite' by P. Chabat. Artists...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pl. XXI Antique Print of a Building in France by Chabat, c.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Villa mon Caprice Villers-Sur-Mer. Mr. E. Macé, Architecte'. This print depicts the design of a building in France. Originates from 'La Brique et La Terre Cuite...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pl. XLI Villa A Villemonble, Chabat, c.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Villa A Villemonble'. This print depicts the design of a villa in France. Originates from 'La Brique et La Terre Cuite' by P. Chabat. Artists and Engravers: P. ...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pl. xi Châlet D'ambricourt, Chabat, c.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Châlet d'Ambricourt Villers-Sur-Mer, Mr. Feine Architecte'. This print depicts the design of a building in France. Originates from 'La Brique et La Terre Cuite'...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pl. XIII Remise de Locomotives, Chabat, c.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Remise de Locomotives'. This print depicts the design of a building for locomotives. Originates from 'La Brique et La Terre Cuite' by P. Chabat. Artists and Eng...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pl. X Villa au Vésinet, Chabat, c.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Villa au Vésinet (Seine et Oise) Mr. Héret Architecte'. This print depicts the design of a villa in France. Originates from 'La Brique et La Terre Cuite' by P. ...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Monuments of Herculaneum Engraved by Bayardi, 1762
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print originating from 'Le Antichita di Ercolano Esposte'. A vast survey of the bronzes, statues, wall-paintings, and monuments of Herculaneum. This monumental work was the f...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the Residence of Christian Friedrich by Stieglitz, c.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Erlaucht dem Grafen und Herrn, Herrn Christian Friedrich (..)'. Old engraving of the residence of Christian Friedrich, count of Stollberg. This print originates...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Remarkable Decorative Rare Antique Print of Figures and Vases, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print with two small views of a figure reaching for a vase. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Anonymous.
Artist: Anonymous.
Condition: Good, general ...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Early Mid Century Sterling / Pearl Pin or Necklace by Ed Levin
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well artisan crafted Mid-Century Modern 925 sterling silver concave pin back or hanging necklace in the brooch pendent style giving the wearer two choices in wear ability. The...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Anton Michelsen Naturalistic Brooch in Sterling Silver, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A naturalistically shaped leaf brooch in sterling silver 925/1000. Designed by Getrud Engel and made by Anton Michelsen in Denmark circa 1950. This particular leaf design is by far t...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wegner 100 YEARS Auction Catalogue 2014 (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a very good softcover copy with just light wear. Very clean inside and out. Text in English. This is a sale catalogue for an auction held in Copenhagen at Bruun Rasmussen...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Sumatra by Bellin, 1764
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Sumatra titled 'Carte de l'Isle de Sumatra'. Old map of Sumatra, Malaysia and the Straits of Malacca, including Singapore. This map originates ...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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 ...
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Map of the Island of Java by Van Der Aa, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Map: 'L'Ile de Java'. (The island of Java.) This map shows the Indonesian island of Java. With compass rose and scale. This plate originates from the very scarse:...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Duncombe Park by Campbell, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Duncomb Park in Yorkshire (..)'. Old engraving of Duncombe Park, Yorkshire. Duncombe Park is the seat of the Duncombe family whose senior members assumed the ti...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Moroccan Berber Tribal Ethnic Bracelet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Berber tribal bracelet.
Moroccan tribal bracelets from the High Atlas of Morocco.
Handcrafted by Berber women using Moroccan silver nickel.
The ethnic Nomadic and Bedouin jewelry...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Silver
Silver Megillah with Filigree Work by Bezalel Academy
Located in London, GB
Silver Megillah with filigree work by Bezalel Academy
Jerusalem, c. 1920
Measures: Height 22cm, diameter 4cm
This beautiful silver megillah was crafted in the early 20th century by the prestigious Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem. The item contains the Megillah Esther (Scroll of Esther...
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Early 20th Century Palestinian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Rare Fish Print of the Norway Redfish 'Sebastes Viviparus' and the Sculpin, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Poissons Plate 9 - La Sebaste du Nord (Sebastes septentrionalis) - Le Cotte Scorpion (Cottus scorpius).' - This rare plate shows the Norway redfish (Sebastes ...
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1840s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Hans Hansen Sterling Bracelet Bangle Danish Geometric, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A rare and well loved Minimalist Scandinavian 1970s modernist sterling silver hexagonal bangle. A seldom offered design, versatile, and comfortable with...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique American Coin Silver Hand Engraved Card Case with Chatelaine
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique American coin silver hand engraved chatelaine card case with original chatelaine (chain). Marked "COIN" on the edge of the rim when open...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Exquisite Italian Silver-Gilt, Diamond, Rock Crystal, & Rhodochrosite Mirror
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite Italian Silver-Gilt, Diamond, Rock Crystal, and Rhodochrosite Vanity Mirror, by Moba Italy.
Circa 1950
Very fine and impressive vanity mirror made in solid sterling gi...
Category
20th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique Architectural Print of Cobham Hall in Kent, England, 1717
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The Elevation of Cobham Hall in Kent (..)'.
Elevation of the entrance facade of Cobham Hall, Kent. This print originates from 'Vitruvius Britannicus' by Colen...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1960s Modernist Silver Onyx Choker Necklace Los Castillo Taxco
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Mexican Modernist Silver Onyx Necklace Choker
Style after Los Castillo from Taxco
Maker Stamped Taxco Mexico Silver
15 L fully extended .5 tall.
Original vintage unrestored co...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Old Original Hand-Colored Print of a Peasant of Little Russia, 1804
Located in Langweer, NL
Old print of a peasant of Little Russia.
This print originates from 'The Costume of the Hereditary States of the House of Austria' by William Miller....
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Early 1800s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Carved Turkish Figural Meerschaum Moorish Pipe
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Carved Turkish Figural Meerschaum Pipe with Moorish Turkish Bearded head.
Meerschaum pipe is a smoking pipe made from the mineral sepiolite, also known as meerschaum. Meerschaum , German for "sea foam" is sometimes found floating on the Black Sea and is rather suggestive of sea foam (hence the German origin of the name, as well as the French name for the same substance, écume de mer).
Meerschaum, also known as curlstone, is a unique mineral mined in the Anatolian province of Eskisehir. Local artisans hand carve the stone into collectibles, most notably tobacco pipes...
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20th Century Turkish Moorish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
John Lennon’s Signed Rolls-Royce Cigarette Lighter & Certificate of Authenticity
Located in Jersey, GB
A cigarette lighter from John Lennon’s celebrated white Rolls-Royce Phantom 5
Signed handsomely by Lennon on the attached tag
Gifted by Lennon to a mechanic friend in the late 1960s
A silver car...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Map of the Maluku Islands by Van der Aa, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Les Iles Moluques (..).' (The Moluccan Islands, Maluku, Moluccas, Spice Islands, Indonesia.) Extremely rare in this edition. This plate originates from the very s...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Hand-Colored Antique Costume Print of a Peasant from Hungary, 1804
Located in Langweer, NL
Old print of a Hungarian peasant. This print originates from 'The Costume of the Hereditary States of the House of Austria' by William Miller.
Artists and Engravers: Engraved by William Ellis.
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Early 1800s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Ladies Dresser Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This three piece sterling silver and guilloche enameled dresser set was made in England in circa 1920 in the period Art Deco style. The set is compo...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Handmade Houses A Guide to the Woodbutcher's Art by Art Boericke
Located in valatie, NY
Handmade Houses: A Guide to the Woodbutcher's Art by Art Boericke. Scrimshaw Press, California, 1973. 3rd printing hardcover with dust jacket. The book is a photo-journey through the...
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1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Mid-20th Century Israeli Silver Kiddush Goblet by Hans Ettlinger
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver Kiddush goblet designed by Hans Ettlinger.
Hand hammered in Jerusalem, Israel, circa 1950.
Stem embossed with...
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Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
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...
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Early 20th Century Israeli Other Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Decorative Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Shoe Model, London, 1896
Located in London, London
Carrying import marks for London in 1896 by Edwin Thompson Bryant, this Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Shoe, features attractive chased decoration. The shoe model measures 3.75"(...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century German Parcel-Gilt Silver Torah Pointer
Located in New York, NY
A late 18th century continental parcel-gilt silver Torah pointer made in Germany. This magnificent torah pointer is shaped in a tapered spiral form. At one end of the pointer, a beau...
Category
Late 18th Century German Classical Roman Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Bespoken Leather Belt with Sculptural Sterling Buckles Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wide leather belt with sterling silver buckle and matching ornaments crafted by Graziella Laffi, Lima, Peru, circa 1965. The prominent silver articles feature the shape and motif rooted in pre-Columbian culture that inspired the artist's work. Mark on verso: PERU 950, extended size is 47 x 3 inches (119.4 x 7.6 cm) and weight is about 428 grams. Belt length adjustable between 27 to 38 inches. This lot with partially effaced Peruvian Cultural Ministry label to verso.
Graziella Laffi was born in 1923 in Florence, Italy to Gino Laffi, a silversmith and artist. Following her family tradition, Graziella enrolled in master classes after elementary school, focusing on design and painting. She next attended Escuela de Bellas Artes de Puerta Romana for three years, where Gino taught, and then to the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, where she concentrated in architecture until the start of World War II. In 1947, Graziella, then twenty-four, immigrated with her parents to Peru. Gino later created a silversmith studio and showroom called Fabrica Laffi on Avenue Mexico, where Graziella initially learned her Craft. The Pre-Columbian culture in her adopted country inspired Graziella to travel and collect, which ultimately influence her design in the silver pieces. Graziella learned the metalworking techniques of the ancient Peruvian civilizations and rejected the current technology. She mostly used hammering, rolling and creating joints as the ancients do. As an ambassador of Peruvian culture, her work promoted the indigenous Peruvian art and rekindled the interest in its ancient heritage throughout South America, the United States and Europe. She exhibited her growing collection of Peruvian artifacts...
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1960s Peruvian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling 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...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Print of a Swiss Guard for the Pope in The Vatican, 1850
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique costume print titled 'Sergent Suisse de la Garde du Pape'.
Old print depicting a Swiss sergeant of the Pope's guard. This print originates from 'Costumes Mod...
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1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Alabaster Lapis Lazuli and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver, alabaster and lapis lazuli match striker; an addition to our ornamental collection.
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver and alabaster match striker has a globular form.
The surface of the alabaster body has a carved textured finish which composes a match striker.
The body of this antique match striker...
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1910s British Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century German Silver Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A late 18th century German silver Hanukkah lamp. This magnificent Hanukkah lamp has a shaped rococo cartouche backplate, chased with a swag of flowers and arched edges. The rectangle box...
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Late 18th Century German Rococo Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Sterling Silver Geometric Linked Choker Necklace
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This chunky sterling silver ladies choker necklace was made in Mexico in approximately 1970 in a Mid-Century Modern style. The thick sterling silver links are geometrically shaped in...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mexican Modern Silver and Amethyst Earrings Antonio Pineda
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Mexican modern earrings in sterling silver with teardrop amethyst circa 1950-60s. The earrings are screwed on as shown and marked with his ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Amethyst, Silver
Set of 6 Buccellati Sterling Silver Christmas Ornaments
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional assortment of 6 Buccellati sterling silver Christmas ornaments, all made in Italy, consisting of:
- an engraved snow...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-18th Century Italian Silver Book Binding
Located in New York, NY
An 18th century Italian silver book binding. An impressively designed, this book binding is formed by two, nearly identical covers, each embossed w...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Nicely Antique Hand-Coloured Print of a Jewish Lady from Algiers, ca.1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print titled 'Jüdisches mädchen aus Algier'.
Original antique print of a Jewish lady from Algiers. This print originates from 'Die Volker des Erdballs (..)' ...
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1840s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Old Handcolored Print of an Inhabitant of the Lowlands of Moravia, 1804
Located in Langweer, NL
Old print of an inhabitant of the Lowlands of Moravia.
Moravia, traditional region in central Europe that served as the centre of a major medieval kingdom, known as Great Moravia, before it was incorporated into the kingdom of Bohemia in the 11th century. In the 20th century Moravia became part of the modern state of Czechoslovakia and subsequently of the Czech Republic. The region is bounded by Bohemia on the west and northwest, by Silesia on the northeast, by Slovakia on the east, and by Lower Austria on the south.
This print originates from 'The Costume of the Hereditary States of the House of Austria' by William Miller.
Artists and engravers: Engraved by William Ellis.
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Early 1800s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Chinese Double Dragon Silver and Amethyst Choker
Located in Norwalk, CT
Sterling silver with gold accents and faceted amethyst stone. No hallmarks. Weight: 1 ozt.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, Sterling Silver
Original Antique Print of Arab Men and Women Praying Towards Mecca, 1827
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print depicting Arab men and women praying towards Mecca.
This print originates from 'Il Costume Antico e Moderno ...' , by Giulio Ferrario, published in Milan in 21 volum...
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1820s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
English Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigarette Holder Case
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Art Deco period sterling silver tobacco cigarette holder case, circa early-20th century, England. Marked 'Sterling' on inside...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Print of a Great Hall by Campbell, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Section of the Great Hall of my Invention being a Cube of 40 feet'.
Section of a Great Hall. This print originates from 'Vitruvius...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Hand-Colored Antique Print of a Jesuit Missionary in China, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Jesuite Missionnaire a la Chine'. Print of a Jesuit Missionary in China.
This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'.
Artists ...
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1840s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Large, Edwardian, sterling silver match - mounted, threaded crystal match striker, having a full, sterling silver match cup, Birmingham, England, 1917, J. Grinsell & Sons makers. Mea...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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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