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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
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Colonial Silver VOC 'East-India Company' Ingot
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A silver 'V.O.C. AMSTERDAM' ingot
circa 1738, with monogram and the assay mark of the Amsterdam Grill family
With V.O.C. monogram and the A for Amsterdam.
L. approx. 15.5 cm
W...
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Hand-Colored Print of an Armenian Nun, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Religieuse Arménienne'.
Print of an Armenian Nun. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'.
Artists and Engravers: Author: ...
Category
1840s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Hand-coloured Fish Print of the Whiting, Merling & Saithe, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Poissons Plate 6 - Le Merlan Commun (Gadus merlangus) - Le Gade Verdatre (Gadus virens).'
This rare plate shows the Merlangius merlangus, commonly known a...
Category
1840s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1970s Sculptural Sterling Silver Amethyst Brooch Pin Mexican Modernist
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Sculptural Sterling Silver Amethyst Brooch Pin Mexican Modernist
Stamp present.
Size: 2.38 W x .75 tall x .38 Depth inches
Preowned Original ...
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Concise Encyclopedia of American Antiques
Located in valatie, NY
The Concise Encyclopedia of American Antiques. New York: Hawthorn Books, Inc., 1958. First edition, fifth printing, hardcover with dust jacket. 848 pp....
Category
20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Dutch 19th Century Silver and Crystal Scent or Perfume Bottles
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch 19th century silver and crystal scent or perfume bottles
Dutch silver scent perfume bottles, early 19th century with tilt cap and stopper.
The bottles are crystal cut, 1 o...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Sterling Silver Golf Putter, hallmarked 1922
Located in London, GB
An extraordinary presentation golf putter with hallmarked Sterling silver head made by Walker & Hall in 1922. The club is an exact replica of a standard pu...
Category
1920s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Print of a Design for The Great Temple in Eastbury Park, England, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Plan and Elevation of the great Temple in the garden at Eastbury'.
Design for Eastbury Park, England. This print originates from 'Vitruvius Britannicus' by ...
Category
18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Stunning Sterling Silver and Lapis Minaudiere Clutch Purse
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Rare and unusual high style sterling silver evening clutch with lapis. The interior is fitted with a mirror and compartments for cosmetics. The s...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Antique English Silver Plated Tree Trunk Shaped Cigar or Cheroot Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual English late Victorian antique presentation silver plated tree trunk shaped cigar or cheroot stand with cutter dating from 1889. The sta...
Category
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
White Heat
Located in London, GB
Original US Lobby card number 5 for White Heat 1949. This film was directed by Raoul Walsh, and stars James Cagney, Virginia Mayo and Edmond O'Brien. Cagney...
Category
1940s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique American Coin Silver Presentation Birth Spoon, Fiddle Pattern
Located in Charleston, SC
Fine and rare antique American hand engraved coin silver presentation birth spoon, fiddle pattern, with maker's marks by silversmith: Eleazer Wyer, Jr. (...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Presentation Shovel, Barnard, c.1892
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian solid silver presentation shovel, exceptionally large, the solid silver blade is engraved "Presented to Mrs Theobald, by the workmen of St Cuthbert's L...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter, Silver 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 p...
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Print of Warriors from Ombai Island, Alor, Archipel, Indonesia, ca.1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Bewohner von Ombai, Habitans de l'isle de Ombai'.
This print depicts natives from Ombai, Indonesia. Originates from 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen des Men...
Category
1840s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
William Bateman I Antique English Sterling Silver Snuffer / Pen Tray
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An excellent, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver snuffer/pen tray made by William Bateman I; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique George III sterling silver snuffer tray has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners.
The surface of this fine example of antique silverware is plain and unembellished.
The raised rounded border is embellished with an impressive vertebrate band of stylized floral, bud and foliate ornamentation, all on a matte background.
The rim of the tray is encompassed with an exceptional applied gadroon decorated border accented with a floral motif to either side and a scrolling leaf decorated design to each corner.
The underside of this impressive Georgian snuffer tray bears the silversmith's centre punch mark in addition to the full hallmarks pertaining to the renowned London silversmith William Bateman I.
Condition
This antique silver candle snuffer...
Category
1810s British George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Pair of Sterling Silver Rimonim, London 1916 Morris Salkind
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1916 by Morris Salkind, this elegant pair of Antique Sterling Silver Rimonim, feature floral chasing, eagle finials, lions, hanging bells, and beaded bases. E...
Category
1910s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Map of Gorée Island ‘Senegal’ by J.N. Bellin, 1764
Located in Langweer, NL
Nautical antique chart of Gorée Senegal including a letter key to the island's fortifications. Gorée is known as the location of the House of Slaves built by an Afro-French Métis fam...
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Victorian Large Silver-Mounted Glass Match Striker, c.1876
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian rare & unusual jumbo sized silver mounted and textured glass match striker. Of round shape, mounted with a plane silver collar. Hallmarked English silv...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Wager Cup, Import Marked London 1962, I. Freeman & Sons
Located in London, London
Carrying import marks for London in 1962 by I. Freeman & Sons, this striking, Sterling Silver Wager Cup, is modelled as a lady in costume, an...
Category
1960s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bjorn Weckstrom Lapponia Sterling Silver & Acrylic 'Kilamanjaro' Pendant & Chain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sterling silver and acrylic pendent and chain were done by the renowned Finnish jewelry maker, Bjorn Weckstrom in his signature Modernist style in approximately 1970. This examp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Sterling Silver Knights On Horseback, Import Marked London 1927
Located in London, London
Carrying import marks for London in 1927 by Israel Segalov, this wonderful pair of Sterling Silver Knights On Horseback, are handsomely modelled. Each measures roughly 12.25"(31cm) tall, by 12.5"(32cm) wide, by 4.5"(11.5cm) deep, and the pair together weigh 96 troy ounces.
The design for the Knights is taken from a relief which can be found at the tomb of Emperor Maximilian I in the 'Hofkirche' of Innsbruck in Germany. The relief shows Emperor Maximilian I at the Battle of the Spurs (also known as the (second) Battle of the Guinegate), and was created by Albrecht Durer.
The knights are believed to depict Emperor Maximilian I & King Ferdinand I.
Category
1920s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century Bolivian Silver Cross
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century Bolivian silver cross.
Category
Mid-20th Century Bolivian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Silver and Blue Tourmaline Cuff Band, Belgian Work
Located in Brussels, BE
Cuff bracelet in 925 (Silver hallmark) silver adorned with four set blue tourmalines.
Unique piece
Internal diameter : 2.95 in. (7,5 cm)
Weight : 41g
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tourmaline, Silver
Austrian Solid Silver-Gilt and Enamel Reliquary by Rudolf Linke, circa 1890
By Rudolf Linke
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Austrian rare and unusual solid silver-gilt and enamel reliquary, pierced and decorated with multicolored enamels, sides set with carved rock crystal panels and ...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rock Crystal, Enamel, Silver
Uncommon Rare Map Showing The Louisiade Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, ca.1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la Partie Septentrionale de l'Archipel de la Louisiade'.
Uncommon map showing the area around the Louisiade Archipelago, named for Louis XV by Louis ...
Category
1790s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Important Teddy Roosevelt Letter from White House June 1907
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting A Very Important Teddy Roosevelt Letter from White House June 1907.
On ‘The White House’ letterhead. Typed and personally signed and amended by President Theodore Roosevelt.
With it’s original White House envelope, stamp and postage marks.
Dated June 14th 1907.
What makes this letter so important is the author, the office and the content.
It refers to the beliefs and opinions of the then President and First Lady (Edith) towards the women’s sufferage and empowerment movement that was the ‘hot topic’ of the time.
It is addressed to Eliza Calvert Obenchain who was a well known author at the end of the 19th Century and Early 20th Century. In 1905, Teddy referred to her book “Aunt Jane of Kentucky’ in a speech and recommended that every man in America should read it to understand ‘the plight of their womenfolk’. He regularly corresponded with her and we have a number of those letters in our collection. It appears that both he and Edith became big fans of Mrs Obenchain who was also heavily involved in the Suffragist movement.
The letters also provide a fascinating and historic record of Roosevelt’s personal beliefs and feelings on female empowerment.
The Letter Reads:
The White House
Washington
Oyster Bay, N.Y.,
June 14, 1907
Personal
“Dear Mrs. Obenchain:
I gladly accept the autographed copy of “Aunt Jane” which you have been so kind to send me. But Aunt Jane is so good and so wise that she must not (amount “race (illegible)) fall into the terrible mistake of the self-indulgent, selfish, shortsighted women, cold in heart and in temper, who shirk the duties of mother-hood and then try to cover up to themselves and to others their cowardice or self-indulgence by making believe they are actuated by wise or lofty motives. *
With great regard, believe me,
Sincerely yours,
Theodore Roosevelt
*And she must not give aid and comfort to unsexed or sexless creatures by a jest which they may take for earnest !
Mrs. Eliza Calvert Obenchain,
Bowling Green, Kentucky.“
The envelope is From: The White House.
Addressed to: Mrs. Eliza Calvert Obenchain, Bowling Green, Kentucky and marked ‘Personal’.
It is stamped on the front as posted from Oyster Bay, New York Post Office on June 16 1907.
It has a red 2 Cent...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Old Original Engraving Showing an Arabian Men and a Muslim Imam, 1827
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print depicting an Arabian / Muslim Imam and other men.
This print originates from 'Il Costume Antico e Moderno ...' , by Giulio Ferrario, published in Milan in 21 volumes...
Category
1820s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1970s Italian Sterling Silver Car Models or Table Ornaments
By UnoAErre
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of vintage Italian sterling silver table ornaments realistically modelled in the form of cars; an addition to...
Category
20th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Print of a New Building Design in Dorset, England by Campbell, 1717
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The Elevation of one end of a new design for a person of quality in Dorset-Shire (..)'.
View of new building design in Dorset (formerly known as Dorsetshire...
Category
18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Print Depicting a Bourgeoise in Folk Costume from Jászsági, Lower Hungary, 1850
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique costume print titled 'Bourgeois, Maite Tanneur de J'Azberény'.
Old print depicting a Bourgeoise in folk costume from Jászsági, lower Hungary. ...
Category
1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Exploration Map of Australia from Sharks Bay to Alice Springs, 1876
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Die neuesten Entdeckungsreisen Innern von Australien von Warburton, Giles, Forrest (..)'. Old map of Australia from Sharks Bay to 90 Mile Beach over to Alice Springs...
Category
19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Norwegian Silver Ivar T. Holth, Oslo Red Guilloche Enamel Set
Located in Delft, NL
Norwegian silver Ivar T. Holth - Oslo red guilloche enamel set
Ivar T. Holth - Oslo red guilloche enamel set, consisting of a brooch and ear clips.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Colourful Map of the Island of Java and Madura, Indonesia, C.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nouvelle Carte de l'Isle de Java'.
Chart of the island of Java, depicting soundings around the coast, all principal harbors, rivers and elevations, bays and p...
Category
18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Sterling Silver Necklace with Large Pendant Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning choker style necklace in sterling silver by Graziella Laffi (1926-2009) Lima, Peru, circa 1960s. The bold necklace showcases an oversized plate...
Category
1960s Peruvian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Museum Mounted Grand Tour Inca or Sipan Silver Official Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Museum mounted grand tour Inca or Sipan silver necklace, a 20th century copy of an original neckpiece worn by an "Oficia"l of Inca or Sipan decent. Unmarked. Removable from the stand...
Category
20th Century Central American Grand Tour Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Silver
Dutch Municipality of Bedum in Groningen, Fehse, 1862
Located in Langweer, NL
These scarse detailed maps of Dutch Towns originate from the 'Gemeente atlas van de Provincie Groningen in 62 kaarten.' by C. Fehse. This atlas of all towns in Groningen, the Netherl...
Category
19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Sterling Art Nouveau Match Safe Collection
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Collection of six extraordinary sterling match safes. Largest 3" x 2", smallest 2 1/4" x 1 1/2".
Period: Last quarter of the 19th century
Origin: ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Model of a TSR2 Fighter Plane by British Aircraft Corporation 1958-1964
Located in London, GB
A large model of a TSR2 fighter plane designed by British Aircraft Corporation 1958 -1964.
A rare example of a TSR2 was developed between the late 1950s to 1964 for the Royal Airforce.
The body is Aluminium which has been silver plated but still shows traces of original condition with slight pitting to leading surface.
About the aircraft;
It was designed to penetrate a well defended forward battle area and then attack high value targets in the rear with nuclear or conventional weapons.
There were only 3 ever built by BAC at a development cost of £22 million pounds and this proved a bridge too far with a new labour government and it led to controversial decision to scrap the program in 1965.
This was also the year of the final test flights speeds of Mach 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Silver Plate
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
Antique Map of the Tonkin River ‘Vietnam’ by J.N. Bellin, 1764
Located in Langweer, NL
One of the maps produced by Bellin for Prevost d'Exiles' influential travel book, ‘L'Histoire Generale des Voyages’. This map depicts part of Southeast Asia, most likely northern Vie...
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Modern Sterling Bracelet Designed by Antonio Belgiorno, 1950´S
By Antonio Belgiorno
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Mid-Century Modern sterling bracelet, Designed by Antonio Belgiorno, Italian / Argentine, 1950s
Out Diameter is 7.5 cm (around 3"), interior diameter is 5.5 cm ( a little larger tha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Print of 'Madonna del Gran Duca' Made after Perugino 'c.1890'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Madonna del Gran Duca'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Raphael. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of 'The Cowper Madonna' Made after Raphael 'c.1890'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The Cowper Madonna'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Raphael. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of a Design for a Bridge across the Thames, London, England, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'This new Design for a Bridge over the River Thames at London (..)'. Print of the design for a new bridge across the Thames at Westminster. This print originates...
Category
18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Beautiful Antique Walking Stick / Promenade Stick 800 Silver
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood stick, ebonized with 800 crescent moon and silver mount crown, Germany, circa 19th century. The spout at the end of the stick is also made of 800 silver. Very noble and hi...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Map of Mozambique Bay and a Map Fort de Mozambique, c.1759
Located in Langweer, NL
Two antique maps on one sheet. The upper antique map is titled 'Plan du Fort de Mozambique tiré de Faria' and depicts the island of Mozambique with its fort, settlement, harbor and i...
Category
18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Islands of Banda, Indonesia from a Very Rare Edition, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Les Iles de Banda (..).' (The islands of Banda, Indonesia.)
Extremely rare in this edition. This plate originates from the very scarse: 'La galerie agreable d...
Category
1720s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our enamel and silverware collection.
This an...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 1937.
This poster was created for the films re-release in 1958.
This was ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Spanish Coin Dated 1882
Located in Miami, FL
Fine Spanish coin that was previously on a silver bracelet (sold separately).
Spain, Alphonse XII (1874-1885), 5 Peseta, 1882,
Year: 1882
Metal: Silver.
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Baron de Rothschild & Baron de Rede: Meubles & Objets D'Art (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
These are two sales catalogues, the first dating from 1975 and being from Sotheby Parke Bernet Monaco relating to "Meubles et Objet D'Art" provenant de L'Hotel Lambert et du Chateau de Ferrieres, with 309 lots, many of which are illustrated in black & white with descriptions in French and English. The second is a Sotheby's Monaco catalogue from 1994 relating solely to Ferrieres and Baron Guy de Rothschild with 152 lots - many of which are illustrated in colour.
Both Baron Guy de Rothschild and Baron Alexis de Rede...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Remarkable Antique Map of Central Africa by Scherer, c.1703
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled map of Central Africa depicting Tarodant, Lempta, Guber, Borno, Chaxumo, Tombut, Melegvete, Benin, S. Salvator, Zaire, Gondar, S. Helena and Mozambique. Printed for Scherer'...
Category
18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Silverring by Erik Granit with circle decor Finland, 1970
By Erik Granit
Located in Stockholm, SE
Silverring with circle shaped decor by Finnish jewelry designer Erik Granit, Finland, 1970. Unique midcentury ring with its special design. Suitable for ev...
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Sulky with Horse and Driver
Located in VALENZA, IT
Made in Italy sterling solid silver sulky with horse and driver.
The sulky, the horse and the driver are made with the casting method and finished with chisel.
The bridles are in l...
Category
1980s Italian Other Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century German Silver Ecclesiastical Figure of Sankt Peter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique loth silver ecclesiastical figure of Sankt Peter, holding a book and keys standing 6.75" high, Hallmarked with a blank elliptical mark, "N" (Nurnberg?), topiary style mark...
Category
19th Century German Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
19th Century Victorian Silver-Mounted Glass Match Striker, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian silver mounted and textured glass match striker. Of round shape, mounted with a plane silver collar. A must for any collector of Tabacconalia or just a...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Print of 'Madonna and Child with Angels' Made after Botticelli 'c.1890'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Madonna and Child with Angels'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Botticelli. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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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