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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
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Wright & Ditson Antique Tennis Racket and Embroidered Yellow Cover "Susie"
By Wright & Ditson
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An antique wooden Wright & Ditson The Hub tennis racket and yellow and green hand-embroidered racket cover. This tennis racket is unique in that it is mar...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Antique Print of the New Garden Room of Hall Barn by Campbell, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Section of a New Garden Room at Hall Barn (..)'. Plan of the garden room for Hall Barn, near Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. This print originates from 'Vitruvius Britannicus...
Category
18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Royal Doulton Golf Plate, Series Ware
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Royal Doulton Series Ware Golf plate.
Royal Doulton rack plate with polychrome golf scene and the proverb, "ALL FOOLS ARE NOT KNAVES, BUT ALL KNAVES ARE FOOLS", designed by Charles ...
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1910s English Sporting Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Great Women Artists
Located in New York City, NY
Five centuries of fascinating female creativity presented in more than 400 compelling artworks and one comprehensive volume
The most extensive fully illustrated book of women artists...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Bill Blass Collection: New York, October 21-23, 2003 Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
The Bill Blass Collection: Sotheby's New York, October 21-23, 2003. 1st Ed softcover auction catalog. Large 474-page catalog for the auction of r...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Scott Henderson Design for Mint Inc. White Porcelain Pig Shaped Piggy Bank, 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Scott Henderson Design for Mint Inc. White porcelain open top pig, piggy bank, animal sculpture Mid-Century Modern.
Marked at Base, Makers Trademark.
...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Doulton Golf Plate, Series Ware
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Royal Doulton Series Ware Golf plate.
Royal Doulton rack plate with polychrome golf scene and the proverb, "EVERY DOG HAS HIS DAY, AND EVERY MAN HIS HOUR", designed by Charles Crombie. The rear of the plate with Royal Doulton trade mark, pattern No. D3395 and impressed into the plate '4.33'.
Charles 'Chas' Crombie (1885 - 1967) was an illustrator whose work is well known to the collector. His pictures can be found in many forms, on postcards, calendars, in books and on Royal Doulton ceramics.
Royal Doulton Golf...
Category
1910s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Lunardi - Account of the First Aerial Voyage in England - 1784 - First Edition
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: LUNARDI, Vincent.
TITLE: An Account Of The First Aerial Voyage In England, In A Series Of Letters To His Guardian, Chevalier Gherardo Compagni, Written under the impressi...
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1780s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Handcolored Antique Print of a Suit of Armour, '1842'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'A Suit of Armour, in the posession of Sir Samuel Meyrick K.H.'. Old print of a suit of armour. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armou...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of Guy de Bryan and Bernabò Visconti, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Sir Guy de Bryan & Bernabo Visconti'. Old print of Guy de Bryan and Bernabò Visconti. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armour as it e...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Made in Italy Sound Amplifier, Yellow Ceramics, Customizable Speaker. 2022
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
DESCRIPTION
This is an amplifier compatible with all smartphones in which the speaker is positioned at the bottom, near the microphone. It will allow you to increase the volume of y...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Twist Around the Clock
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for the 1961 Musical Twist Around the Clock.
This film was directed by Oscar Rudolph and starred Chubby Checker.
This size poster was printed on heavier pap...
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1960s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Clam Shell Seashell White Natural
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, relatively large, white natural clam shell seashell. Seashell is real. Beautiful as a stand-alone piece or fill with your favorite fruits, vegetables, etc. Seashell meas...
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20th Century Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Antique Map of Tartary and Northeast Asia, c.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la tartarie occidentale'. An interesting map of Tartary and northeast Asia, from Lake Baykal, Partie du Siberia in the north, Pays des Kalkas at the cent...
Category
18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Set of Three Vintage Duck Easter Candy Container Bobble Head, German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Collection of three German Easter candy containers made of cardboard, bobble heads and some other parts.
Candy box made of cardboard. Nice ad...
Category
1950s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Spring Light The Anglepoise Story
Located in New York, NY
Author Jonathan Glancey
An illuminating history of the iconic Anglepoise lamp.
In 1932, vehicle suspension engineer George Carwardine designed the spring, crank, and lever mechanism...
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2010s North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Georgia O'Keeffe Studio Book
Located in valatie, NY
Georgia O'Keeffe. New York: The Viking Press, 1976. Unpaginated softcover. Folio size book of work by Georgia O'Keeffe with reproductions and text that cover...
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20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Made in Italy Sound Amplifier, White Ceramics, Customizable Speaker, 2022
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Description
This is an amplifier compatible with all smartphones in which the speaker is positioned at the bottom, near the microphone. It will allow you to increase the volume of your smartphone by 15/20 decibels!
European Design Patent filed n. 005778529
Materials
Handmade in 100% Italian ceramic and non-toxic glazes, i.e. free of lead and other substances harmful to the health of workers (as required by EU regulations).
Method Of Use
Just insert your smartphone in the appropriate space and start your favorite music to hear it clear and loud at home, outdoors or wherever you want! It has a hole for passing the power cable.
Eco-Sustainable Production
The production method is characterized by an ethical and eco-sustainable approach. Ceramics of controlled origin, non-toxic glazes and photovoltaic panels are used to guarantee the functioning of the electric ovens...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Handcolored Print of Thomas Montacute of Salisbury and a Knight, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Thomas Montacute Earl of Salisbury and a Knight'. Old print of Thomas Montacute, Earl of Salisbury. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient ...
Category
19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of an Archer and Crossbowman, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Archer and Cross Bowman'. Old print of an archer and crossbowman. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armour as it existed in Europe (.....
Category
19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
G. Mchardy Special White Gutty Golf Ball
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Gutta Percha Golf Ball, G. McHardy Special.
A moulded mesh patterned white Gutta Percha golf ball in original condition manufactured by G. McHa...
Category
20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rubber
Antique Handcolored Print of Thomas Peyton in Full Armor Gear, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Sir Thomas Peyton'. Old print of Thomas Peyton, sheriff of Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armou...
Category
19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of a Knight and Guard, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'A Knight and one of the King's Guards'. Old print of a knight and guard of the King. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armour as it ex...
Category
19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of a Soldier and Knight, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'A Soldier and Knight'. Old print of a soldier and knight. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armour as it existed in Europe (..)' by Si...
Category
19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the Earl of Richmond, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Peter Earl of Richmond and a Soldier'. Old print of the Earl of Richmond and a soldier. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry in...
Category
19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Royal Doulton Golf Plate, Series Ware
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Royal Doulton Series Ware Golf plate.
Royal Doulton rack plate with polychrome golf scene and the proverb, "EVERY DOG HAS HIS DAY, AND EVERY MAN HIS HOUR", designed by Charles Crombie. The rear of the plate with Royal Doulton trade mark, pattern No. D3395 and '18'.
Charles 'Chas' Crombie (1885 - 1967) was an illustrator whose work is well known to the collector. His pictures can be found in many forms, on postcards, calendars, in books and on Royal Doulton ceramics.
Royal Doulton Golf...
Category
1910s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Print of the Triumph of Justice by Elinksterk, c.1828
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Zinnebeeld der Geregtigheid - Symbole de la Justice'. The Triumph of Justice; allegorical scene with Justice standing at centre, blindfolded and holding scales,...
Category
19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the Duke of York, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Duke of York, father of Edward the fourth slain A.D. 1460'. Old print of the Duke of York. This print originates from 'A critical in...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of William Longuespee, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'William Longuespee Earl of Salisbury'. Old print of William Longuespee, Earl of Salisbury. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armour as...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Houses by Thierry W. Despont, 1st Limited Ed, With Letter to Herbert Kasper
Located in valatie, NY
Houses by Thierry W. Despont. Published by Office of Thierry Despont, New York, 1990. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Private edition with personal letter to Sandra and Herbert Kasper. He was an American fashion designer known as Kasper. He studied English and advertising at New York University and fashion at the Parsons School of Design in New York from 1951–53 and l'Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne in 1953. He left NYU to serve in the US Army in Europe. After World War II he enrolled at Parsons, where he became a protégé of milliner Fred Frederics. After graduating, he returned to Paris for two years developing his skills in design while working for Jacques Fath, Christian Dior, and Marcel Rochas. When he returned to the US, he worked for Frederics at Mr. John. He was also a famous art collector. He was an avid art collector, and in 2011, the Morgan Library and Museum devoted an exhibition, called “Mannerism and Modernism: The Kasper Collection of Drawings and Photographs,” to the designer.unnumbered copy of a run of 1000. With letter from Despont to his client. Mr. Despont was Associate Architect for the Centennial Restoration of the Statue of Liberty and has completed the restoration of Clayton, the Frick family mansion in Pittsburgh. Mr. Despont designed the Decorative Arts Galleries of the new J. Paul Getty Museum and, in collaboration with Richard Meier, was responsible for the interior design of the museum's sculpture and painting galleries. The office also completed the 50,000 square foot flagship store on Bond Street for Ralph Lauren. In the US, the firm designed the Edmond J. Safra Synagogue on East 63rd Street in New York and the flagship store for Harry Winston in Beverly Hills, California. Mr. Despont and his office have completed several very high end hotel projects. Among them are the renovation of the Carlyle Hotel in New York, Claridge's and The Dorchester in London, and Boca Raton Resort & Club in Florida. Current hotel projects include the renovation of the Ritz Paris, the Dorchester Collection's new 45 Park Lane Hotel in London, The Chatwal in New York, and the Divan Hotel in Istanbul. volume with its own dustjacket. These books were given only to clients of the firm. Privately printed set, issued between 1990 and 1995 in a special case. Volume I. 1990, unnumbered copy of 1000 published. Illustrated with photographs by Philippe-Louis Houze and watercolors by Bonnie Glasser. Provides high quality photographs of exteriors and interiors of important houses planned...
Category
1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Gio Ponti, Una Collezione Sotheby's Sale Catalogue, 2005, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Gio Ponti, Una Collezione Sotheby's Sale Catalogue, 2005 in Milano. 1st Ed softcover auction catalog. Sotheby's auction catalogue of a sale of works by the influential and one of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Engraving of Inhabitants of Tonga Tabu, C.1836
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Tonga-Tabu'. Old print depicting various inhabitants of Tonga Tabu. This print originates from 'Entdeckungs, Reise der Franzosischen Corvette Astrolabe Unternomen auf Befehl Konig Karls...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Crossbowman by Meyrick, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'A Cross-Bow-Man and his Paviser'. Old print of a crossbowman and a man with a pavise (shield). This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armou...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of an Officer of Pikemen, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'An Officer of Pikemen'. Old print of an officer of pikemen. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armour as it existed in Europe (..)' by ...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Royal Doulton Golf Plate, Series Ware
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Royal Doulton series ware golf plate.
Royal Doulton rack plate with polychrome golf scene and the proverb, "HE HATH A GOOD JUDGMENT WHO RELIETH NOT WHOLLY ON HIS OWN", designed by Charles Crombie. The rear of the plate with Royal Doulton trade mark, pattern No. D3395 and '21'.
Charles 'Chas' Crombie (1885 - 1967) was an illustrator whose work is well known to the collector. His pictures can be found in many forms, on postcards, calendars, in books and on Royal Doulton ceramics.
Royal Doulton Golf...
Category
1910s English Sporting Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Print of a Knight of the Birmingham Family, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'A knight of the Birmingham Family'. Old print of a knight of the Birmingham family. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armour as it exi...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the Monuments of Herculaneum 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 Large Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Scary White Cat Toy, As Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England or Austria in approximately 1880 and done in...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern White Plastic Column Radio, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white plastic column radio, 1990s.
Column radio covered with a white plastic structure. The radio is functional.
Good conditions.
Measurements in cm 24 x 26 x 61 H....
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
Antique Map of Kerguelens Island Coast by Cook, 1784
By James Cook
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Kerguelen's Land (..)'. Antique map of Kerguelens island coast, known today as the Desolation islands. Originates from 'A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean: Undertaken, by the Command of His Majesty, for Making Discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere (..)' published in Dublin.
Artists and Engravers: James Cook...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Friendly Islands by Cook, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Friendly Islands titled 'Kaart van de Vrienden-Eilanden'. Antique map of the Friendly Islands depicting Rotterdam or Anamocka, Middelburg or Eaoowe and Amsterdam or Tonga...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Beautiful Antique Print of Inhabitants of Tonga Tabu, C.1836
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Tonga-Tabu'. Old print depicting various inhabitants of Tonga Tabu. This print originates from 'Entdeckungs, Reise der Franzosischen Corvette Astrolabe Unternomen auf Befehl Konig Karls...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
X Years Of COLL & CORTÉS
Located in valatie, NY
X Years Of COLL & CORTÉS. Published by Coll & Cortes, 2014, Spain. 1st Ed exhibit catalog. "To our surprise, it dawned on us that Coll & Cortes was rapidly approaching its tenth birthday. In ten years, a small office staffed by Nicolas, myself, and his six dogs, became prominent premises in the heart of Madrid and London, fourteen employees and - despite all the pessimists saying that the market in Spanish old masters...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Whitman, Walt, Song of the Open Road, Limited Editions Club, Signed, 1990
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: Whitman, Walt.
Title: Song of the Open Road.
Publisher: NY: The Limited Editions Club, 1990.
Signed Limited Edition. 1 vol., fo...
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1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Royal Doulton Golf Bowl, Series Ware
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Royal Doulton Series ware Golf bowl.
Royal Doulton bowl with polychrome golf scene designed by Charles Crombie. The bottom of the bowl with Royal Doul...
Category
1910s English Sporting Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Two Powder-Coated Crucifixes in Yellow and White
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of two Vintage iron crosses or crucifix's, newly powder-coated in bright white and sunshine yellow.
Sold as a set of two, list price is for both...
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20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Beggar's Opera by Mr. Gay, Nelson Doubleday's Personal Copy with His Bookplate
Located in valatie, NY
The Beggar's Opera. Written by Mr. Gay, to Which Is Prefixed the Overture in Score: And the Musick to Each Song, by John Gay. Published by Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday, Page & Co. 19...
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1920s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Christie's Imperial Design From Stockholm to St. Petersburg, 25 November 2008
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's Imperial Design From Stockholm to St. Petersburg, 25 November 2008. Auction catalog, 1st Ed consists of 190 pages with 134 lots illustrated ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of 'The Ascension' Made after Perugino 'c.1890'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The Ascension'.
Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Perugino.
Source unknown, to be determined. P...
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Late 19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Italian Mid-Century Floor Electric White Metal and Plastic Popcorn Machine, 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century floor electric white metal and plastic popcorn machine, 1960s
Floor standing electric popcorn machine with square base in cream wh...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Original Concorde Design Drawing, England, c. 1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An extremely rare and original design drawing of the world renowned and much loved Concorde Aircraft. Concorde memorabilia is becoming more and mo...
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20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Architectural Impression of Villa a Pont a Mousson in France, Chabat, c.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Villa Weber, Mr. Paul Sédille Architecte'. This print depicts the design of a building in France. Originates from 'La Brique et La Terre Cuite' by P. Chabat. Ar...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The White Hotel by D. M. Thomas, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The White Hotel by D. M. Thomas. Published by Viking, 1981. The White Hotel is a novel written by the British poet, translator and novelist D. M. Thomas. It was first published in Ja...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the Villa Salamandre in France, Chabat, c.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Villa Salamandre Houlgate (Calvados) Mr. Baumier Architecte'. This print depicts the design of a building in France. Originates from 'La Brique et La Terre Cuit...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Dog God in Blue Underglaze Porcelain & Sterling Pendant, Marked Siam, 925
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Dog God in Blue Underglaze Porcelain & Sterling Pendant, marked Siam, (pre-1949), 925, and sterling. The cobalt is well controlled, dating the porcelain plaque after 1830. 2 5/8" dia...
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Early 20th Century Thai Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Print of 'Christ taking leave of His Mother' Made after Titian 'c.1890'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Christ taking leave of His Mother'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Correggio. Source unknown, to be determined. Published cir...
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Late 19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the City of Enkhuizen by Merian, 1659
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Enckhuysen'. This print depicts the city of Enkhuizen, the Netherlands. This print originates from 'Topographia Germaniae Inferioris (..)' by C. Merian. Artists a...
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17th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Pl. XXV Villa Marguerite a Houlgate, Chabat, c.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Villa Marguerite a Houlgate, Mr. E.M. Auburtin, Architecte'. This print depicts the design of a villa in France. Originates from 'La Brique et La Terre Cuite' b...
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20th Century 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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