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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: 1930s
Period: 1940s
Rare Vintage Dutch Tandem Bicycle by Burgers
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Vintage Dutch Tandem Bicycle by Burgers including a Tajindia Rolex oil bicycle lamp.
Measures: Seat height in front 36 in. seat height in the back...
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
PARKER, Joseph W.. Doctor Crosby's Strange Experience - 1935 - FIRST EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: PARKER, Joseph W.
TITLE: Doctor Crosby's Strange Experience.
PUBLISHER: Kansas City, MO, The Peerage Press, 1935.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 7-11/16" x 5-1/4", 9...
Category
1930s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Eight Antique Blacksmith's Hammers Made in Italy, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Eight antique blacksmith's hammers, Italy, 1930
Found in a bed base factory that belonged to my great-grandfather. The wooden handles need to be added.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Meubles et Sièges du XVIII Siècle by André Theunissen, Limited, Numbered 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Meubles et Sièges du XVIII Siècle: Menuisiers, Ébénistes, Margues, Plans et Ornemaentation de Leurs Oeuvres (Furniture and Seating from the 18th century: Carpenters, Cabinet Makers, Marks, Plans and Ornamentation of Their Works.) Paris: Éditions "Le Document", 1934. Limited edition #398 fabric hardcover with no dust jacket. French text. 195 pp. A remarkable French book on 18th c furniture...
Category
1930s French Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1930s Bronze Cigar Lighter Siegfried DDD Hygieia Snake Martini Glass Paperweight
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavy bronze striker/lighter with snake on martini glass or hygieia symbol for health.
Marked; Siegfried DDD (30) McMXXXVII (1937)
No flint included, so not making fire, sold as-is...
Category
1930s American Greek Revival Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Wooden Hat Form Mold, Vienna, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning beautiful wooden hat form mold, found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Has the form of the typical Art Deco style. So we believe it was made in the 1920s. Nice decorati...
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Rare Set of Three Santa Claus Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size always given for the tallest item...
Category
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wire
World War II Air Crewman's Seat.
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Rare aircrew seat by Aircraft Mechanics Inc. with swivel base. The body is riveted, galvanized, and well patinated. Adjustment levers have faded bright yellow spherical knobs. Ready ...
Category
1930s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Kay Bojesen Original Painted Beech Zebra Figure with Patina, 1950s Danish Modern
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Type: Wooden toy zebra, Figurine. Material: Beech. Color: White and black.
Design: Kay Bojesen. Origin: Denmark. Period: Manufactured in the 1950s (Designed in 1935). Measurements: ...
Category
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Beech
Early 20th Century Belgian Black Board, Chalkboard
Located in Udenhout, NL
Early 20th Century Belgian Black Board, Chalkboard, in a good state.
Category
1940s Belgian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Slate
French Signed Lalique Crystal Tokyo Table Lighter with Frosted Floral Medallions
By René Lalique
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
When it comes to defining elegance and affluence as a lifestyle, Lalique crystal comes to mind for most people. From its earliest days to present times, the Lalique Company has consi...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Brass
PULLEN. Soapy Smith Bandit Of Skagway How He Lived; How He Died - 1933 - 1st ED
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: PULLEN, Mrs. Harriet S.
TITLE: Soapy Smith Bandit Of Skagway How He Lived; How He Died.
PUBLISHER: Juneau: Stroller's Weekly / Skagway Tourist House n.d., (c1933).
DESCRI...
Category
1930s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Crouse Hinds Vintage Nautical Spot Light
Located in New York, NY
Vintage nautical or industrial ship spotlight / search light / lantern by Crouse Hinds. USA, circa 1930. For display purposes only; not tested for us...
Category
1930s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Wooden and Felt Hat Form Mold, Vienna, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning beautiful wooden and felt hat form mold, found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Has the form of the typical Art Deco style. So we believe it was made in the 1930s. Nice...
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Art Déco French Silver and Enamel Vanity Necklace/Pendant with Mirror, 1940s
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco French silver and enamel vanity compact necklace/pendant with mirror, 1940s
By: unknown
Material: silver, metal, enamel, mirror
Technique: silvered, polished, metalwork, ca...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Silver
Walt Disney Presents the World's Greatest Shorts
Located in London, GB
This rare original British animation poster was designed to advertise Walt Disney shorts. In England posters were not produced for every short cartoon, ...
Category
1940s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Five French Dried, Pressed and Framed Botanical Specimens
Located in New York, NY
A set of dried, pressed and framed botanical specimens, plants and flowers with botanical descriptions Calligraphed in Latin and French. These old pieces are elegantly floated in off...
Category
1940s Belgian Rustic Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
RONSON 1935 Elephant Touch-Tip Striker Lighter Black Cast Steel & Chromed Steel
Located in Miami, FL
Desk elephant Striker Lighter designed by Ronson.
The striker lighters made by Ronson are famous under collectors. This extremely rare desk Striker Lighter was created in New Jersey United States by The Art Metal Works for The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1935. Designed in the shape of an Elephant made in polished solid chromed steel attached to a oval black base. The colored plastic tusks were named Ïvoroid” by Ronson.
Weight: 597.5 Grams, (1.32 Pounds).
Measurements: 82.55 mm by 91.44 mm by 116.84 mm (3.25 x 3.60 x 4.6 Inches).
Marks: Signed with the maker's mark label, "FASHIONED BY RONSON".
Ronson
The Ronson lighter company started as The Art Metal Works in 1897 and was incorporated on July 20, 1898, by Max Hecht, Louis Vincent Aronson and Leopold Herzig, in Newark, New Jersey. Louis V. Aronson was a huge creative driving force for the company; and, with a few business adjustments, including the addition of Alexander Harris (1910–11) as Business Manager, the company soon became World Famous. In the 1910s The Art Metal Works were producing very good quality Hood Ornaments and gained a reputation as a dependable supplier of same. All accounts state that Louis Aronson was a gifted man, who at 16 years old set up a money-making shop in his parent's home - before receiving a U.S. patent for a commercially valuable metal-plating process he developed when he was 24 years old, and he sold half the rights while retaining the Right to Use. "His experiments, which he has been conducting since his early youth, resulted in 1893 in the discovery of a process for electrically producing tinplate. Much money was expended upon improving the process... and has been of great practical value to the whole industry. Retaining its rights, he sold half the patent rights, and later used part of the proceeds to open the Art Metal Works in Newark, N.J. Soon the company was producing a variety of high-quality Lamps, Book ends, Art Statues and other decorative items, prized today for their detail in the collector marketplace.
Literature: Urban K. Cummings, Ronson, the World's Greatest Lighter : Wick Lighters...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Property of Mrs Dorothy Draper Hamlen, Important Early American Miniatures
Located in valatie, NY
Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc., New York , “An Important Collection of Early American Miniatures and Silver. Property of Mrs Dorothy Draper Hamlen Removed from Her Home in Wayland, Mass...
Category
1940s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Bush Plane Model on Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful and charming early 20th century American bush plane model constructed with painted canvas stretched over a wooden skeleton, and mounted on a custom steel mount.
Category
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Mark of Zorro / Il Segno Di Zorro
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for the 1940 adventure romance film The Mark of Zorro.
This film was directed by Rouben Mamoulian The cast includes Tyrone Power...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Heart Anatomical Model Life Size
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940, Germany. We offer this Heart Anatomical Model Life Size. Made in rubber and handmade painted.
Category
1940s German Other Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rubber
1930's French White Glass Bead and Zinc Memorial Crucifixes
Located in Hastings, GB
An incredible pair of 1930's French Memorial religious crucifixes, the body of each crucifix made of wood then covered in thousands of strung, hand ...
Category
1930s French Rococo Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Zinc
Early 20th C Cast Iron Toy Sedan by A C Williams Original Red with Nickel Wheels
By A. C. Williams Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and classic cast iron toy from the early thirties. In what looks like to the original Red with Nickel Wheels and the right amount of wear to th...
Category
1930s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Go West
Located in London, GB
Original photographic production still for the American comedy Go West directed by Edward Buzzell and starring Groucho Marx, Chico Marx and Harpo Marx.
Thi...
Category
1940s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1930s Sweet Orr Pants Shirts & Overalls N.O.S. Porcelain General Store Sign.
Located in Lancaster, PA
A rare original 1930s Sweet-Orr porcelain sign features the iconic three-man tug-of-war graphic, with bold "UNION MADE" text. Designed for general store & mercantile display, this un...
Category
1930s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Flamingo Road / Viale Flamingo
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for the 1949 Film Noir directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Joan Crawford, Sydney Greenstreet and Zachary Scott. This siz...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Vintage Wood Toy Airplane Propeller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique wood toy airplane propeller
12 x 1.13 x .38 thick
Original unrestored vintage condition
Refer to images listed please.
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Vintage Trade Scale Wood and Metal, France, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
This trade scale was made in the 1940's in France.
It was used to weigh food.
Oak
Shipping:
L50 P57 H28 18,1Kg.
Category
1940s French Napoleon III Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Panoramic View
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
'PANORAMIC VIEW', a modern framed and mounted black and white photograph after an original 1930's skiing photograph. The frame is black with burgundy undercoat, the glazing is clarit...
Category
1930s English Sporting Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper, Wood
Set of Six wooden Gymnastic Clubs, with Storage Wicker Basket, Vintage German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is an eye-catching set of 6 Gymnastic Maces in an antique basket constructed in hand-braided rattan or wicker. Nice addition to your home, patio or garden. This is in used condi...
Category
1940s German Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Art Deco Diamond & Platinum Brooch
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage stunning Art Deco diamond brooch is exceptionally designed in a platinum setting showcasing a magnificent sparkling one carat (F/vvs/vs) faceted diamond center. An array...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Platinum
Art Deco Ashtray Side Table by Charles Hardy
By Charles Hardy
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Wonderful Art Deco smoking stand made of bakelite veneer and chrome. This great stand was designed by Charles Hardy for Belmet Products Inc, in ...
Category
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Rene Umberto Scarponi 1932 Patented Boat Cigarette & Cigar Holder & Ashtray
Located in Hanover, MA
A combined ash receiver, cigar and cigarette holder made of cast patinated copper in the form of a cabin cruiser boat issued US design patent 87,647 in 1932 to R. U. Scarponi of 1929...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Plaster Traditional Figure, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure. Made in traditional Catalan atelier, Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a b...
Category
1930s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Butcher Accessories, Measuring Tape & Pork Display Sign, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual set of butcher accessories. A solid brass measuring tape dispenser for measuring the chest/feed level (text in Danish) of livestock both pigs and cows and a 1930s pork meat display stick-in sign in zink or pewter. Measurements: dispenser: 5 x 2.5 cm, pork sign...
Category
1930s European Bauhaus Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Traditional Paper Lantern, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional paper lantern. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. M...
Category
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Classic early twentieth century boat compass by American Maker. The gimballed compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This classic marine instrument is fitted to its or...
Category
1940s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Massachusetts Beautiful by Wallace Nutting, Signed First Edition Thus
Located in valatie, NY
Massachusetts Beautiful by Wallace Nutting. Old America, Garden City Publishing Company, Inc. 1935. First Edition Thus Signed hardcover no dust jacket. Part of His "States Beautiful" series. With many black and white photographs and illustrations of localities throughout the state of Massachusetts...
Category
1930s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Raoul Dufy Original Lithograph Book - 9 Lithograph
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dufy Treasures of the French Painting book. Original Raoul Dufy lithograph book containing 9 plates. Each plate could easily be framed. Very rare Raoul Dufy d...
Category
1940s French Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
A. A. Milne, a Fine Letter Signed Mentioning Christopher Robin and Pooh, 1931
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MILNE, A. A..
TITLE: A fine ALS mentioning Christopher Robin and Pooh.
PUBLISHER: Chelsea, 1931.
DESCRIPTION: AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGN...
Category
1930s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Typical Handmade Military Vehicle from the 2nd World War, 1940s / 1950s.
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Typical handmade military vehicle from the 2nd World War. Approx. 1940s / 1950s.
Category
1940s German Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Natural Coral on Custom Wood Base
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Natural Coral set on a custom wood base.
Category
1940s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral
James M. CAIN. Serenade. FIRST EDITION - PRESENTATION COPY - 1937
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CAIN, James M.
TITLE: Serenade.
PUBLISHER: New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1937.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION PRESENTATION COPY. 1 vol., inscribed on the front blank endleaf “To...
Category
1930s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
1920s Bostonian Tailors Paperweight Curiosity Desk Object Architect Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful desk relic from a Bostonian Tailor.
Category
1930s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Rare Mushroom, Clown and Boy Head Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size alw...
Category
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wire
Original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" Oil on Tin
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this original Mexican ex voto, due to the effects of time, the writing has been erased.
Category
1930s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
The Notable Collection of Ira Haupt, New York by American Art Association, 1935
Located in valatie, NY
New York, NY: American Art Association Anderson Galleries Auction Catalog. 1935. 1st Edition. Hardcover. "XVI-XVII Century Furniture and Paintings, ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Cohasset Yacht Club Trophy from 1931
Located in Norwell, MA
Yachting trophy from the Cohasset Yacht Club in 1931. Trophy is engraved "Saturday Series, Cape Cod Knockbouts, 1931, 3rd Prize". A badge with the club burgee is applied to the cup. ...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
US Navy Mark 74 Aiming Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
1943 United States Navy Telescope. Used primarily as part of the Mark 16 Aiming System on 50 caliber anti-aircraft gun mounts. Fitted with three sun filters...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Italy 1940s Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Tobacco Container, Pipe Shape
Located in Roma, IT
Tobacco container by Aldo Tura, Italy 1940s in goatskin, brass and wood. The container has two compartments, one for storing tobacco and another for storing and lighting the games. D...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
WWII Navy Fritz Bendix Aviation, Baltimore Barometer in Leather Case
Located in San Francisco, CA
WWII Navy Fritz Bendix Aviation, Baltimore Barometer in Leather Case
6.75" x 4"H
Category
1940s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Large Plaster Virgin Traditional Sculptural Figure, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious signed plaster figure of a virgin. Made in traditional Catalan atelier, Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and ...
Category
1930s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
Eames Office radio for Emerson
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A nice radio design by the Eames office. Model 578A.
Mahogany veneer case with plastic face and dials.
Category
1940s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Large 1930s Steel /Cast Iron Military Chalk World Globe Denoyer Geppert
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare c 1930 steel Denoyer Geppert military chalk globe. Globe alone measures 22" in diameter, Retains original patina. Age appropriate wear. Minor dents.(see photo). Original patina ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Iron
Winston CHURCHILL. Marlborough His Life and Times - ALL 1ST EDITIONS - 4 VOLS
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CHURCHILL, Winston S.
TITLE: Marlborough His Life and Times.
PUBLISHER: London: George G. Harrap, 1933, 34, 36, 38.
DESCRIPTION: ALL FIRST EDITIONS. 4 vols., 9" x 6-1/4",...
Category
1930s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Bussola da rilevamento magnetico Medium Landing Compass N 1738 Inghilterra 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Bussola da rilevamento magnetico, firmata Medium Landing Compass N. 1738 H Inghilterra anni quaranta. Sulla Rosa dei venti, completa di cerchio goniometrico è raffigurato lo stemma ...
Category
1940s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Ceremonial African Sword
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceremonial African sword hand hammered.
Category
1940s Central African Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
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.
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