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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 1990s
Antique Map of Persia with Dedication Cartouche
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Persia sive Sophorum Regnum'. Original old map of Persia. The map extends from the Eastern Mediteranian to Tacalistan and the Indus River and the Dalanguer Mounta...
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Mid-17th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Bavaria, Bayern, with original Hand Coloring
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Bavariae Circulus atq Electoratus tam cum Adiacentibus quam insertis Regionibus'. Original old map of Bavaria, Bayern, Germany. The map stretches south to Innsbru...
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Late 17th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Italian Map of Viaggio da Roma a Napoli 1775
Located in Roma, IT
An original print from 1775 showing an early route map of the journey from Rome to Naples. This route map was part of a collection of travellers routes published in a book translated...
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1770s Italian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Parchment Paper

Italian 18th Century Balance, Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very stunning 18th century balance - Scale from Rome, Italy. Beautifully crafted from polychromed and gilt wood. A wonderful accent piece for a library or office.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

A 17th century Roman Altar Cross after Guglielmo della Porta
Located in Leesburg, VA
A 17th century Roman altar cross after Guglielmo della Porta Approximate size: 67 x 27 cm The present altar cross, likely of Italian Roman origin, reprod...
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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Bronze

Telephone from Yesterday and Today, French Book by Claude Perardel, 1992
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
Telephone d'hier et d'aujourd'hui, (Telephone from Yesterday and Today), French book, by Christian Altier et Claude Perardel, 1992. An illustrated retrospective of telephones in Fran...
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1990s French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

La Villa Kerylos preface Karl Lagerfeld 1st Ed. 1997
Located in London, GB
Published by Les Editions de L’Amateur 1997 preface by Karl Lagerfeld French text. Beautiful images of the Villa Kerylos in the South of France ...
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1990s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Judaical Historical Collection 16th Century to Early 20th Century
Located in Doha, QA
This extremely rare unique ancient Wooden Box with Judaical Religious Items inside was found behind a stone wall in Vienna (Austria), most likely hidden before the World War II. The ...
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16th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze, Metal, Silver

Antique Map of Southeast Asia, China, Philippines and India
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Indiae Orientalis et Insularum Adiacentium'. Decorative map of Southeast Asia, China, Philippines, and India. A native holds a wild dog or hyena on a chain, while...
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Early 18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

English Bronze Thunder Mug Signal Cannon with Original Side Handle, circa 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
English bronze thunder mug signal cannon with the original side handle and lower port for lighting fuse. Late 18th Century.
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1770s English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

18th Century Louis Seize Miniature Model Chest of Drawers
Located in Münster, DE
Model commode, Louis Seize around 1790, walnut veneered and marquetry, 3 drawers, brass knobs, restored condition, shellac polish height: 30 cm, width: 40 cm, depth: 24,5 cm
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Walnut

Antique Map of Northeastern India, Nepal, Bhutan, Assam and Bangladesh
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'De Land-Reyse door Benedictus Goes, van Lahor gedaan, door Tartaryen na China'. Interesting map showing the region of northeastern India, Nepal, Bhutan, Assam and...
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Early 18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Original Antique Map of the Holy Land with Decorative Cartouche
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Totius Terrae Sanctae'. Original old map of the Holy Land, with a large decorative cartouche. The term "Holy Land" usually refers to a territory roughly correspon...
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Late 17th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Holy Land, showing the travels of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Tabula Itineraria Patriarcharum Abrahami, Isaaci et Iacobi'. Decorative regional map of the Holy Land, showing the travels of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Published ...
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Mid-17th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

IMPORTANT PORTUGUESE ORATORY WITH CALVARY 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT PORTUGUESE ORATORY WITH CALVARY 18th Century Portuguese, from the 18th century in carved Brazilian rosewood. Decoration with interrupted pediments, volutes, floral motifs...
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Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

A Miniature 17th Century Greek Icon Triptych of St. Constantine & St. Helen
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A rare miniature Greek Ottoman Period (1453-1821) hand painted icon triptych. The diminutive hand carved wooden case affixed with a pair of conforming hinged panels, opening to reveal an arched niche centred by hand painted images executed in pigmented tempura & gold leaf, depicting Saint Constantine (Konstantinos) & Saint Helen...
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17th Century Greek Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold Leaf

Japanese cast bronze statue of a Bodhisattva, 1780-1800
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Cast bronze statue of a half draped figure of the standing Bodhisattva on a lotus plinth, with a removable flaming nimbus surrounding the head. The figure holds a lotus, the symbol o...
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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

17th CENTURY LEATHER CANDLE CASE
Located in Firenze, FI
Particular little wooden candle holder case covered in fire-branded leather, with bronze hinges. The cassina features floral and gemometric decorations that create boxes within which...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Wood

Antique icon Jaroslav depicting the Mother of God of Life spending well, 17th c.
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Monumental icon depicting the Mother of God of Life spending well (Zoodochos Pege). Jaroslav, late 17th century. Dimensions: 80 x 60 cm.
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17th Century Russian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

The Works of Francis Rabelais in 4 Leatherbound Volumes Published In London 1784
Located in San Francisco, CA
The works of Francis Rabelais, translated from the French in 4 full original calf bindings with gilt tooled spines published in London by T. Evans in the Strand in 1784. Rabelais was...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Spanish 17th Century Weathered Carved Wooden Christ Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique carved wooden Christ figure fragment with a strong expression. Beautiful weathered , Spain circa 1650-1700. Weathered, and losses. Measurem...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Gustav Stickley – Craftsman Homes, Gramercy Hardcover Book 1995
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gustav Stickley – Craftsman Homes, Gramercy, 1995. Gustav Stickley (1858-1942) was an American furniture manufacturer, design leader, publisher, and a leading voice in the American ...
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1990s American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1995 Kenneth Lane Caterpillar Brooch
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
1995 Kenneth Lane Caterpillar Brooch Signed, KHL 3" in (76.2 mm) Amusing faux cabochon lapis turquoise caterpillar brooch pin, gold tone mounting. Come in it's original dust bag a...
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1990s American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Antique Map of Southeast Asia with Decorative Allegorical Cartouche
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Les Indes Orientales et leur Archipel'. Old map of Southeast Asia, the Straits of Malaca, Philippines, Sumatra, Java, India etc., extending north to Canton and Ma...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Large Decorative Map of the Iberian Peninsula
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'L'Espagne (..)'. Large map of the Iberian Peninsula, including the Balearic Islands and part of the north coast of Africa. The map is based on the cartography of ...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

17th Century forged Iron Safe strong box
Located in Madrid, ES
17th Century Iron Safe Old safe for collecting money or valuables from the 17th century in hand-forged iron and including its original key. The lock works pe...
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17th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wrought Iron

Italian 925 silver sculpture depicting Russian knight in armor
Located in VALENZA, IT
Reproduction of "Tournament Knight Russia 14th Century." On a resin horse enameled black was placed a 925 sterling silver knight wearing medieval tournament armor typical of 14t...
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1990s Italian Other Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Late 18th Century Micromosaic with Parrot on a branch. From a Model by G.Raffael
By Giacomo Raffaelli
Located in Paris, FR
Large micro-mosaic plate representing a parrot on a branch. From a model by Giacomo Raffaelli. The quality and shape of the shards of this micromosai...
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1790s Italian Classical Roman Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Art Glass, Cut Glass

Antique Map of the Nassau Region in Western Germany
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nassovia Principatus (..)'. Detailed map of the Nassau region in western Germany between Koblenz, Hadamar, Giessen, Frankfurt and Mainz. The map is filled with in...
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Early 18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Terra: Miquel Arnal's Stunning Photo Book
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the world's natural wonders with "Terra," a captivating photo book by the renowned photographer Miquel Arnal. This exquisite collection showcases the timeless bea...
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1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Italian 18th Century Pair Baroque Carved Wooden Reliquary Shrines
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare hand pair carved wooden reliquary shrines with wonderful decoration and color/gilding, Italy, circa 1750 Weathered, small losses and old re...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass, Wood

15th century North Italian Gilt Bronze Pax of the Lamentation
Located in Leesburg, VA
Anonymous Second half of the 15th century; Northern Italy, possibly Milan Gilt bronze Approximate size: 17.2 x 13 cm The present pax probably derives from a finer original realized in more precious materials. For example, the vigor of its central motif is carved in such a way as to suggest the original artwork was conceived in carved stone or perhaps mother-of-pearl. The intricacy of its frame suggests a separate master adept in silverwork. Overall, this bronze pax...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Large Antique Map of Ceylon, Sri Lanka
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van het Eyland Ceylon opgestelt door Francois Valentyn'. Beautiful map of Sri Lanka. Originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost Indien (..)' by F. Valentijn,...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

IMPORTANT PORTUGUESE ORATORY WITH CALVARY 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
ORATORY WITH NICHE Portuguese, niche from the 17th century in carved and gilded wood, decorated with plant motifs, angels and birds. Box in mahogany wood. Interior with Calvary - ...
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Pools by Kelly Klein 1st Edition 1992
Located in London, GB
Published Alfred A Knopf New York 1992 Probably the best resource for any one wanting to build a pool. Inspired by a desire to design a new pool for her own Long Island backyard, Kelly Klein sought out and put together the most arresting and iconic photographs of swimming pools in all their various forms to create this unique and stunning book. The photographs are as inspiring as they are moving, revealing an incredible wealth of styles and designs in climates and cultures across the globe, and evoking the sensations of rest and nostalgia, the clarity of water and light, the coexistence of coolness and warmth, and the insinuations of sex and romance that can bring such character to a swimming pool. Included are pools in all shapes, sizes, colors, and settings, from Tangiers and Miami to the ancient magnificence of Hadrian's Villa; from Coney Island to the C te d'Azur; from the robber...
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1990s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Outstanding Antique George III Quality Oak Inlaid Hanging Corner Cabinet Out
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding antique George III quality oak inlaid hanging corner cabinet having an attractive stepped and dental moulded cornice above a quality oak crossbanded moulded door with an ...
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18th Century European George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Langlois Graphometer - Circa 1730
Located in Placerville, CA
This is a BEAUTIFUL Graphometer made by the premier instrument maker in France, Claude Langlois, after Bion and Butterfield had stopped making instruments. As discussed on my Graphometer - Semicircle webpage, the French produced a good number of Graphometers from 1600 to about 1850. And a fair number of these Graphometers are still around. If you want to add a really nice Graphometer to your collection, this Langlois merits serious consideration for these reasons: 1. While not as well-known internationally as Bion and Butterfield, Langlois was The Man in France after Bion and Butterfield had passed away. 2. The President of Harvard College...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED OUR LADY OF Sorrows 17th Cent. Indo-Portuguese Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED OUR LADY OF Sorrows 17th Century Indo-Portuguese Sculptures in ivor... Cross in rosewood wood with gilding. Plaque "INRI", and "Skull with bones" in ivor... Di...
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

An apothecary bronze mortar and pestle, Italy 1700.
Located in Milan, IT
Bronze Apothecary mortar, fitted with mortar pestle. Italy early 18th century.
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Antique Map of the Holy Land with Picture Frame Border
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Terre Sainte Suivant les Nouvelles Observations (..)'. Original old map of the Holy Land with the picture frame border. The term "Holy Land" usually refers to a t...
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Early 18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

VARENNES. Les Hommes. 1712 - 1st ED - WITH THE GILT ARMS OF LOUIS XIV's DAUGHTER
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: VARENNES, Jacques. TITLE: Les Hommes. PUBLISHER: Paris: Chez Jacques Collombat, 1712. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION WITH THE GILT ARMS OF LOUIS XIV's DAUGHTER. 1 vol., 6-5/8...
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1710s French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Tiffany's 20th Century by John Loring
Located in Bradenton, FL
Tiffany's 20th Century, a Portrait of American Style by John Loring. Hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition published in 1997 by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. Printed and bound in Jap...
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1990s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the Iberian Peninsula with two decorative Cartouches
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Hispaniae et Portugalliae Regna'. Original old map of the Iberian peninsula showing Spain, Portugal and the Balearic Islands. Two beautiful cartouches with severa...
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Late 17th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Original Antique Map of the Roman Empire
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Empire Romain'. Original antique map of the Roman Empire, two sheets joined. Engraved by Pierre Francois Tardieu and published by Edme Mentelle, circa ...
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Late 18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

18th Century Chinese Porcelain Dollhouse Miniatures Blue and White Vases
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century Chinese Porcelain Dollhouse Miniatures Blue and White Vases Two miniature Chinese porcelain dollhouse vases. Chinese porcel...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain

Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer
Located in Essex, MA
Oval with a ribbon bow over an oval glass fronted barometer with grisaille painted panel with metal directionals. Inscribed Selon Torricelli.
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1790s French Louis XVI Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Giltwood

JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED Portuguese Sculpture from the 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED 17th Century Portuguese sculpture in carved wood, polychrome and gilded. Small flaws in the polychromy. Height: (Christ) 32 cm. Height: (total) 86 cm. good co...
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

17th/18th Century Baroque Period Carved Polychrome Santo Altar Statue
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce Baroque period Spanish or Italian hand carved polychrome painted wood Santo sculpture with inset colored glass eyes, original white robe garb and later wood rosary. Intrica...
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Early 18th Century European Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gesso, Wood, Paint

Antique Map of Africa with Mountain Ranges and other details
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte générale et Politique de l'Afrique'. Original antique map of Africa. Highlights numerous mountain ranges, lakes and rivers, regions, countries and places. P...
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Late 18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Indochina, the Malaysian Peninsula and Northern Sumatra
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van India over de Ganges of van Malakka, Siam, Cambodia, Chiampa, Kochinchina, Laos, Pegu, Ava, enz'. Original old map of Indochina, the Malaysian Pe...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Religious icon depicting the prophet Aaron, second half 17th century
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Russian icon from an iconostasis depicting the prophet Aaron, second half 17th century The prophet Aaron is here depicted with a twig of an almond tree. We can find this symbol of ne...
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17th Century Russian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Original Hand-colored Antique Map of the Southern Part of India
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Orarum Malabariae, Coromandelae &c Tabula Accuratissima - Carte des Cotes de Malabar et de Coromandel'. Beautiful map of the southern part of India. It focuses on...
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Early 18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Greece, Turkey and surroundings with original coloring
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van Europisch Turkyen na de alderlaatste ontdekking in t licht gebracht'. Antique map of Greece with Crete and Cyprus, Turkey and the Black Sea. Publ...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Hand-colored Map of Brandenburg, Germany
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Marchionatus Brandenburgicus'. Original antique map of Brandenburg, with Königsberg and Stettin, Germany. Published by J. Janssonius, circ 1650. Jan Janssonius ...
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Mid-17th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

The Book of The Bath Francoise de Bonneville 1st US 1998
Located in London, GB
1st US edition Published by Rizzoli 1998 Revealing the secrets of bathrooms from the hedonistic world of the Roman "thermae" to the medieval bath-house, and from the 19th-century "c...
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1990s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Edo Period Spectacular Samurai Abumi, Stirrups Inlayed with Silver
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Spectacular Samurai Stirrups These spectacular samurai stirrups are a fine example of Japanese craftsmanship. They are made of iron with silver and b...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver, Bronze

Antique Map of the Westphalia region of Germany
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Circulus Westphaliae (..)'. Original old map of the Westphalia region, Germany. Published by Justus Danckerts, circa 1696. Justus Danckerts I (11 November 1635 ...
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Late 17th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Jean Baptiste Van Lerberghe Theodolite - Circa 1700 to 1720
Located in Placerville, CA
This is a fascinating and unique Theodolite that is engraved as a Semicircle - only 180 degrees. The Theodolite was made by Jean Baptiste Van Lerberghe of Bollezelle, France. Bo...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

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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