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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1980s
Antique Cabinet Maker's Drawing Book, Thomas Sheraton, English, Georgian, C.1812
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of the Cabinet Maker's Drawing Book by Thomas Sheraton. An English, bound reference guide, dating to the Georgian period, published 1793.
Highly influential ...
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Leather Wrapped "Paris Jockey Club" French Binoculars, Late 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Stamped "Jockey Club Paris"
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Marotte in Blue, France circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Marotte in Blue
Hand painted paper mache marotte head.
France circa 1890
7”w x 8”d x 15”h
Category
19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Jewelry By Architects
Located in New York, NY
First American edition monograph on jewelry designed by a who's who of Postmodern architects from the collection of design impresario Cleto Munari, who commissioned the pieces featured in the book. Includes work by Mario Bellini, Michele De Lucchi, Peter Eisenman, Michael Graves, Hans Hollein, Arata Isozaki, Richard Meier, Allesandro Mendini...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Map of Greece, Macedonia, Thrace from the time of the Peloponnesian War, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
The map titled "GRAECIA, MACEDONIA, THRACIA et inde a bello Peloponnesiaco tempore," translates to "Greece, Macedonia, Thrace from the time of the Peloponnesian War." This period cor...
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1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of The Regions of Italy and Sicily during the Roman Empire, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
This map is an original antique engraving titled "ITALIAE REGIONES IIII SICILIA," which translates to "The Regions of Italy and Sicily." This detailed historical map portrays the reg...
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1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Half Hull Ship Model. English Late 19th Century.
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful half hull model.
Laminated tropical hardwood and pitch pine
Original patina and a fantastic colour
Exceptional quality. I particularly like the finely carved mast.
The...
Category
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Holy Water Font with Virgin Mary and Jesus Child in wood, Gilded 1980s
By ANRI
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A wood carved holy water font. Attributed to an Italian or german wood carver. Made probably in the 1970s - 1980s. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. A nice addition to y...
Category
1980s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
The World in the Assyrian Empire's Era: A Historical Map, Published in 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
This map from the "Spruner-Menke Atlas Antiquus" is titled "ORBIS TERRARVM regni Assyrii tempore," which translates to "The World at the Time of the Assyrian Kingdom." It depicts the...
Category
1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Lithography Map, Isle of Thanet, Kent, English, Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of The Isle of Thanet in Kent. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb litho...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Mediterranean Encounters: From the Punic Wars to the Hannibalic War, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
The map, with the title "MARE INTERNUM cum populis adiacentibus a bello Hannibalico usque ad Vespasiani M. princip," depicts the Mediterranean Sea and its surrounding territories, ex...
Category
1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Roman Empire from the Time of Constantine the Great, Published in 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled: "IMPERIUM ROMANORUM inde a Constantini Magni tempore," which translates to "The Roman Empire from the time of Constantine the Great."
This map is designed to re...
Category
1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Levant in Antiquity: Lands of Phoenicia, Judea, and Neighboring Kingdoms, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
The map is titled "PHOENICE, COELESYRIA, IDUMAEA, JUDAEA MACCABAEORUM TEMPORE," which translates to "Phoenicia, Coele-Syria, Idumea, Judea at the Time of the Maccabees."
This origi...
Category
1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Roman Frontiers Engraved: Germania, Raetia, and Noricum, Published in 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
The map, titled "GERMANIA, RAETIA, NORICUM," depicts the regions of Germania, Raetia, and Noricum, which correspond to parts of modern-day Central and Eastern Europe, including areas of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Balkans.
Features of the map include:
1. **Regional Divisions**: The map is divided into the regions of Germania, Raetia, and Noricum, each likely differentiated by color or shading.
2. **Topography**: It details the mountain ranges, rivers, and other geographical features of the region. The Alps, which are central to Raetia, are prominently displayed.
3. **Roman Settlements and Roads**: The map likely marks Roman...
Category
1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
'7'19th Century British Real Estate Land Indentures Lease Documents 1867 Framed
Located in Dayton, OH
(7) 19th century British real estate land indentures lease documents 1867 framed
1860s European land indentures. Each is neatly framed with mat allowin...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Gentlemen's Clubs of London (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book takes a fascinating look into nearly 50 clubs in London and with more than 400 specially commissioned photographs shows a way of life that still plays a part in the daily l...
Category
19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Imperium Romanum: A Detailed Map of the Roman Empire in its Zenith, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique map, titled "IMPERIVM ROMANVM", is a detailed depiction of the Roman Empire at the height of its power. The main map encompasses the vast expanse of the Roman t...
Category
1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
North African Coasts: Marmarica to Mauretania in Roman Times, Published in 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
The map with the title "MARMARICA, CYRENAICA, AFRICA, NUMIDIA, MAURETANIA secundum Italiam Poetarum" presents a historical geographical view of the northern coast of Africa, detailin...
Category
1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Asia Minor and Provinces: A Roman Empire Map from Spruner-Menke Atlas, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
This authentic map of the 19th century, titled "PONTUS ET BITHYNIA, ASIA, LYCIA ET PAMPHYLIA, GALATIA, CAPPADOCIA, SYRIA, CRET, CYPRVS," details the regions of Asia Minor and surroun...
Category
1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
A late 19th century scale model of field cannon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late 19th century scale model of field cannon, the barrel with a flared muzzle on an oak carriage with twin twelve spoke steel rimmed wheels and steel mounted body, a single ammuni...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Cast Brass Wall Hanging Alcohol Thermometer 8.5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century Victorian brass wall hanging thermometer. Simple art nouveau styling with scallops and flowers. Indicates temperatures up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit and 50 degrees C...
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
AMERICAN THEMED Romantic Dagger - early to mid 19th century - Spanish
Located in TEYJAT, FR
SUPERB AMERICAN THEMED ROMATIC DAGGER : EARLY TO MID 19THE CENTURY
- Spanish, with 14.75cm flattened diamond shaped tapering blade and heavy cast bronze grip comprising a pair of opposing dogs head quillions surmounted by a frontiersman in traditional dress of the early 19th century carrying a flintlock long rifle, associated tasselled bag and powder horn with an animal fur skin...
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Rare AMERICAN OFFICER'S SWORD - pre Civil War
Located in TEYJAT, FR
This is a very rare American Officer's sword that dates back to the period before the American Civil War.
The sword has a 79cm straight blade with a flat back, counter-edged and gut...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
British Royal Navy Signal Flag Letter Z
Located in Norwell, MA
Linen nautical signal flag representing the letter “Z” in the Royal Navy. Sturdy white hoist with brass grommets. Custom frame.
Weight: 7 lbs.
Overall Dimensions: 23"H x 27"W
Made: ...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen
Ancient Gaul: A Cartographic Overview of Gallic Tribes and Roman Provinces, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
The print titled "GALLIA," is a historical map of ancient Gaul, which corresponds to modern-day France and parts of its surrounding countries. Here are the features and details noted...
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1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
SET OF SIX SPOONS AND LADLE IN PORTUGUESE SILVER 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
SET OF SIX SPOONS AND LADLE IN PORTUGUESE SILVER
19th Century
with relief and openwork decoration with 'Boar II' hallmarks of 833 milesimas, dated 1887-1937.
In original case.
Signs...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Empires of Antiquity: The Persian Realm and Beyond Engraved, Published in 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
The map is titled "ORBIS TERRARUM regni Persici tempore," which translates from Latin to "The World at the Time of the Persian Empire." This map is particularly interesting for sever...
Category
1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Lithography Map, South America, English, Framed, Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of South America. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest by John Rapkin , dating to the early Victorian period and later, circ...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Roman Balkans: Pannonia, Illyricum, Dacia, Moesia, Thracia, Macedonia and Thyris
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique map showcases the Roman provinces in the Balkan region and parts of Central and Eastern Europe. The title "PANNONIA, ILLYRICUM DACIA, MOESIA, THRACIA, MACEDONIA...
Category
1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Poetical Works of John Milton. 7 vols. - 1801 - THE ROBERT HOE COPY !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MILTON, John (Rev. Henry John Todd)
TITLE: The Poetical Works of John Milton - WITH - Some Account of His Life And Writings.
PUBLISHER: London: for many, 1801 - 1809.
DES...
Category
Early 1800s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Memphis: Ceramique, Argent, Verre 1981-1987" Editeur Michel Aveline (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A very good hardback book with a dust jacket in excellent condition. 143 pages with 120 full pages color plates showing examples of ceramics, silver and glass ware, by designers such as Ettore Sottsass, Mateo Thun...
Category
1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Russian Icon depicting Mother of God 'Tikhvinskaia', Mid-19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
This beautiful orthodox icon from the mid-19th century in Russia depicts the Mother of God Tikhvinskaia. It originates from the town of Kineshma, 335 kilometres northeast of Moscow.
...
Category
Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Original Old Composite of Several Maps of the Ancient World on One Sheet, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique map is from Karl Spruner von Merz's "Atlas Antiquus", later edited by Theodorus Menke. The map is a detailed depiction of the ancient world. The atlas it comes ...
Category
1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Map of The Italian Peninsula with the islands of Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
This map, titled "ITALIA, Sicilia, Sardinia, Corsica," represents the Italian Peninsula along with the islands of Sicily, Sardinia, and Corsica. Inset maps offer detailed views of "R...
Category
1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Black Sea in Antiquity: Pontus Euxinus Map, Published in 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
This map, titled "PONTUS EUXINUS," depicts the Black Sea region, historically known as the Pontus Euxinus. The Black Sea was central to ancient trade routes and cultural exchange, bo...
Category
1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Ancient Cartography of Britannia and Hibernia, Published in 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
This map depicts the geographical area of Great Britain and Ireland, labeled "BRITANNIA et HIBERNIA." It is a historical map, as indicated by the Latin titles and the classical names of regions and tribes.
In the main section of the map, Great Britain is depicted in fine detail, with topographical features such as mountains and rivers. The map is color-coded, to differentiate political or tribal boundaries. Various Roman place names are indicated, such as "Londinium" for London.
To the left of Great Britain is Ireland, referred to as "Hibernia," similarly detailed with its own topographical features and ancient...
Category
1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage 1980s Keith Haring Exhibition Catalog
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Keith Haring 1988 Martin Lawrence limited editions catalog:
Features 49 color and 19 black and white printed illustrations and also includes an exhi...
Category
1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Complete Writings of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow - LARGE PAPER EDITION - 11 VOLS
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: LONGFELLOW, Henry Wadsworth.
TITLE: The Complete Writings of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, with Biographical and Critical Notes.
PU...
Category
1880s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Deer's Head Hat & Coat Rack 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning and rare Black Forest wall mounted carved deer's head hat and coat rack with glass eyes and with branch and leaf decoration,...
Category
1880s English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand Carved Large Size Statue of Saint Joseph and Child Jesus Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and high quality carved antique sculpture of Joseph holding the child Jesus.
If you are looking for a great value for money, work of religious art then this quality carved church relic could be gracing your home or monastery or house of prayer soon. This may not have been carved out of the most expensive or hard woodtype, but that is not what this antique is about. This striking and meaningful sculpture is all about the natural manner in which both the little boy Jesus and Saint Joseph have been hand-carved out of wood and how an accomplished sculptor clearly has spent a whole lot of time, focus and dedication to get the details of this large and meaningful sculpture very right. In this case, the hands and feet, the curly hair, the serene facial expressions, the perfectly natural body postures AND the perfect draping of the cloths are the most eye-catching details. Ones that most mortals would never be able to create like this and it will have taken this skilled artisan weeks rather than days to create.
We believe that this unique antique is made of basswood or pine and it has been hand patinated (original). This was probably done to make the entire sculpure look more warm and calm (no wood grains taking away anything from the beautiful details we described). This meaningful and quality crafted work of religious art is ready for you to enjoy and, to us, it breathes a holy serenity and beauty that will never fail to impress. No matter where you decide to have it on display, this ecclesiastical antique will never fail to impress and if you already have a place in mind for 'them' then maybe you should be their next custodian.
Mind you, our price for this hand carved antique church statue...
Category
19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Pine
Antique Lithography Map, Hertfordshire, English, Framed Engraving, Cartography
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Hertfordshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century an...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Meiji Period Komai Inlaid-Iron Pagoda Model
Located in London, GB
Japanese Meiji period Komai inlaid-iron pagoda model
Japanese, Late 19th Century
Temple: Height 33cm, width 15cm, depth 15cm
Base: Height 2 cm, width 13....
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Iron
Roman Italy and Provinces: A Cartographic Snapshot, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
The map titled "ITALIA, Gallia Cisalpina, Sicilia, Sardinia, Corsica" focuses on Italy and its surrounding regions during Roman times. It offers a detailed depiction of the Italian peninsula, the Po Valley (Gallia Cisalpina), and the islands of Sicily, Sardinia, and Corsica.
Produced as part of the "Spruner-Menke Atlas Antiquus" by Karl Spruner von Merz and edited by Theodorus Menke, this map reflects the 19th-century European scholarship on ancient geography and history.
The period represented is likely during the Roman Republic or early Roman Empire, suggested by the level of detail in regions like Latium and Campania, which were central to Roman culture and power. This era was marked by Roman expansion and consolidation of the Italian peninsula, as well as the Punic Wars, which led to Roman dominance over the Mediterranean.
What makes this map interesting is its:
1. **Rich Detail**: The map delineates the intricate network of Roman roads, cities, and colonies, showing the infrastructure that facilitated Roman administration and control.
2. **Strategic Locations**: It identifies strategic locations like harbors and passes, crucial for trade and military campaigns.
3. **Geographic Accuracy**: It reflects the geographical knowledge of the time, with an accurate representation of the topography that shaped the development of these regions.
4. **Cultural and Historical Sites**: Insets of important sites like Syracuse offer a closer look at places of historical significance.
5. **Educational Purpose**: The map was designed to aid in the study of Roman history, providing a visual tool for understanding the ancient world...
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1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Lithography Map, Northamptonshire, English, Framed Cartography, C.1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Northamptonshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
The World After the Battle of Corupedium: Hellenistic Kingdoms Map, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
The map is titled "ORBIS TERRARUM post proelium Corupedinse," which translates to "The World after the Battle of Corupedium." This battle, which took place in 281 BC in Lydia, was th...
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1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Exclusive Book Antológica Berrocal 1955- 84 Sculptures & Work of Miguel Berrocal
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Exceptional and extensive compilation of the magnificent work and autobiography of Miguel Berrocal, ranging from exhibitions and collections to his monumental works, passing through ...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Old Map of Mediterranean Powers: Pompey to Actium (66-31 BC), Published in 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
This is a historical map that depicts the Mediterranean region during a specific timeframe in Roman history, from the return of Pompey the Great after his campaign in Asia Minor to t...
Category
1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Ancient Cartography of the Indian Subcontinent, Published in 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
This map is titled "INDIA," and it provides a detailed view of the Indian subcontinent with various inset maps that offer additional historical and geographical context.
The main ma...
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1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Map of Greece and Epirus after the Persian Wars, Published 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
The map titled "GRAECIA, EPIRUS post bella Persica," translates to "Greece and Epirus after the Persian Wars." It covers the regions of ancient Greece and Epirus following the Greco-...
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1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1889 The Blue Fairy Book
By Andrew Lang
Located in Bath, GB
A superb copy of this sought-after fairy book by Andrew Lang, the first volume in his colourful series.
The sought after first edition, first impression.
...
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1890s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Small Antique Pharmacist's Measuring Cup, English, Glass, Apothecary, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique pharmacist's measuring cup. An English, glass and leather apothecary measure, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 190...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Antique American "Bausch & Lomb" Compound Monocular Microscope, Circa 1890-1910.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American "Bausch & Lomb" Microscope in Compound Monocular Design, Circa 1890-1910.
Rochester, NY
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
19th Century Brass and Wooden Jewelry Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Loyally underhand for quickly weighing out gemstones and precious medals, this trustworthy sidekick was once the prized tool for the detailed work of the jeweler. Made in France in t...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Bronze Buddhist Ghanta Bell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique bronze ghanta bell.
Likely of Tibetan or Japanese origin.
In the form of a curved bell with a vajra style handle.
Bell and vajra are a ritual instrument pair in ma...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Map Depicting Sydney and Surrounding Areas, Known as Port Jackson, c1889
Located in Langweer, NL
An antique map depicting Sydney and its surrounding areas, known as Port Jackson, dating from around 1889. It was produced by E. Reclus and is part of the "Nouvelle géographie univer...
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1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Fine Gothic Painting / 11th Station Crucifixion, Jesus is Nailed to the Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
Another stunning, hand painted, oil on canvas, work of religious art.
This antique oil painting was first hand painted on canvas and later glued to a zinc backplate which is one wa...
Category
Early 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Zinc, Iron
Antique 6 Bell Fortissimo Music Box by J Manger & Co, c. 1885
Located in London, GB
An excellent-sounding Fortissimo 6 bell antique music box made by J. Manger & Co. of Geneva, Switzerland in c. 1885.
The fully serviced musical movemen...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique Pair of English Maritime Colored Etchings 1806.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Pair of English Maritime Colored Etchings 1806.
English hand-colored etchings of a 90 Gun Ship at Spithead and a Collier with a view of the S...
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19th Century English Romantic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, 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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