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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Solid Brass Ships Telegraph By Cory
Located in Norwell, MA
Charles Cory and Son Ships Telegraph. The glass faceplate displays commands stop, all clear, not clear, astern, and ahead. This is a docking signal telegraph, scarcely found. Single ...
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1920s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Roe Deer Trophies on Carved Plaques Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Roe Deer Trophies on Carved Plaques Germany ca. 1900s A set of four antique Black Forest roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophies mounted on carved wooden plaques. The trophi...
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Early 20th Century German Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler, Wood

Wurlitzer Auxiliary #4008 External Speaker Matches JukeBox Bubbler
Located in Oakland, CA
Wurlitzer Auxiliary #4008 Speaker Matches JukeBox. Rare 1946 Wurlitzer Jukebox 4000 bubbler. External speaker designed for the famed classic 1015 W...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century Negretti and Zambra Bakelite Weather Forecaster
Located in Norwich, GB
19th century Negretti and Zambra Bakelite Weather Forecaster. Housed in a black metal case with a cream coloured bakelite front plate. The dial with barometer scale, hand turned ind...
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1910s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bakelite

Antique Brass Club Fender
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Brass Club Fender. A wonderful club fender with an open front, brass uprights and a shaped brass base. The upholstered seat is 20 cm wide with the measurements inside the sea...
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Late 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Nautical Signal Flag In Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical signal flag representing the "First Substitute".The flag has a sturdy canvas hoist that is fitted with a white rope and wood toggle. The linen field is panels of blue and ye...
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1980s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen

1970s White and Green Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Elegant white and green chess set in Volterra alabaster handmade. Made in Italy, the items are in excellent condition. This chess set is gorgeous. So rare to find in these colo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Alabaster

Playbox Record Player by Philips and Medea, 1974
Located in Lasne, BE
Record player that can be closed into a cube and opened by moving the baffles apart. Vinyl and cassette playback possible. It is also possible to connect the telephone via Bluethoot....
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Nautical Signal Flag In Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical signal flag representing "third substitute". The flag has a sturdy canvas hoist that is fitted with a manila hemp rope and wood toggle. The linen field is white with a black...
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1980s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen

Accordion by Sabatino Nocentini & Figli Made in Florence, Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Italian custom made accordion by Sabatino Nocentini Castiglion & Figli. Antique pearl white accordion, Italian accordion with profuse inlay decoration, gorgeous hand made wi...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Native American Cochiti Painted Drum
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Cochiti drum with sides painted in black, white and turquoise. Made of a cottonwood log and hide. Period: Early 20th century Origin: So...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Six Large Roe Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques Germany Late 20. Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Six Large Roe Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques Germany Late 20. Century A set of six large Black Forest roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophies mounted on wooden plaques. The trophie...
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Late 20th Century German Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler, Wood

Native American Cochiti Painted Drum
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Cochiti painted drum with painted ends, turquoise painted sides made of Hereford hide. Period: Early 20th century Origin: Southwest, Cochiti Size: 11"D x 15"H Fa...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Nautical Signal Flag In Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical signal flag representing "third substitute". The flag has a sturdy canvas hoist that is fitted with a manila hemp rope and wood toggle. The linen field is white with a black...
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1980s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen

Set of Ten Roe Deer Trophies on Turned Plaques Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Set of Ten Roe Deer Trophies on Turned Plaques Germany ca. 1900s A set of ten antique Black Forest roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophies mounted on turned wooden plaques. The trop...
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Early 20th Century German Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler, Wood

Mint Condition Heavy Bronze Boxer / Price Fighter Sculpture by Jef Lambeaux
Located in Lisse, NL
Powerful bronze sculpture of an athletic and ripped fighter. This sizable and heavy work of art is as beautiful as the day it was handcrafted. Belgian sculptor Jef Lambeaux (1852-1908) had a penchant for capturing the human physique in motion, with sports and erotic scenes as his favourite subject matters. Since he grew up in the second half of the 19th century, he may very well have seen actual price fighters going at each other in boxing matches. This powerful bronze male boxer in full action is just about to launch an inside right whilst protecting his own head with his left arm and right shoulder. His square jaw line and rugged facial features give us the impression that he is as hard they come. The incredibly well developed muscles in his back and legs confirm that notion as well. The stunning patina accentuates the muscular physique of this bronze fighter and he looks marvelous from all angles. Image 13 shows an interesting detail that you don't find in many bronzes. Here you can see that samples were taken from the bottom of the base to determine whether this bronze had the right composition and strength. It clearly passed the test, because otherwise it would have been destroyed. This sizable and heavy bronze fighter with its perfectly captured fighting posture makes a great statement piece on a desk or side table. Our price for this rare and mint bronze boxer...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Ronson England 1929 Deco RonDeLight Steel Table Lighter Black & Cream Lacquer
Located in Miami, FL
A ball table lighter designed by Ronson. Very beautiful RonDeLight Junior desk lighter, created in England by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, b...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Doerr & Co American 1925 Lacquered Art Deco Smoking Station In Chromed Steel
Located in Miami, FL
Wall smoking station created by the Doerr Company. This is an amazing piece of American history, created during the art deco period, back in the 1925. Crafted with industrial machin...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Bussola nautica da tasca in ottone, firmata 5m LANCERS COMPASS. Inghilterra 1920
Located in Milan, IT
Bussola nautica da tasca in ottone, firmata 5m LANCERS COMPASS, manifattura inglese degli anni venti. La bussola è dotata di coperchio e di anello per la catenella. Rosa su carta a o...
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1920s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Set of 20 Antique French Leather Binding Books for Decoration
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A set of 20 antique French books from the De Maupassant series. These books can beautifully decorate your bookcase or office. These books are not ...
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Table lighter Lancel - "La boule de Lancel" 1920s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Table lighter Lancel "Le boule de Lancel" - Patent Pending.SGDG 75-22 - in brass One of the early automatic lighters (1920s-1930s) Golden brass mechanism
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

A natural striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shell displayed in a Black Tabernacle
Located in Leesburg, VA
A natural striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shell displayed in a Black Wooden Tabernacle Nautilus Pompulus Philippines; harvested in the 20th century The wood tabernacle, late 20th ce...
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Late 20th Century American Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell, Wood

Large Estate Solid Iron Mortar And Pestle, Circa 1930's-1940's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large Estate Solid Iron Mortar And Pestle, Circa 1930's-1940's. Very heavy and substantial piece. Mortar H = 10.25 inches Dia = 6.5 inches Pestle H = 10.25 inches Dia = 2 inches
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Early 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, First Edition, First Issue, 1925
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Fitzgerald, F. Scott, The Great Gatsby. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1925. First edition, first printing. Rebound in full blue morocco leather with gilt tooling, raised bands a...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

"Man of Mercury" Bracelet by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia
Located in Toledo, OH
This bracelet is part of the space silver series by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia. This design was called the "Man from Mercury". This Scandinavian modern cuff bracelet is marked 925 ...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Golf Clubs by R. Forgan. Scotia, Mashie and Niblick
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Pair Of R. Forgan Scotia Golf Clubs, Mashie And Niblick. A good usable pair of hickory shafted 'Scotia' branded golf clubs by Robert Forgan & Son Ltd. of St Andrews. The two clubs, M...
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Early 20th Century Scottish Edwardian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Yaacov Heller Sculptural Chess Set King David and Bathsheba
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular chess set by Yaacov Heller. The sculptures are silver and gold over cast pewter. Fine detail. All pieces are signed. Retains original glass board.
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1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Silver, Pewter

Large Antique Double Barel Victorian Brass Tripod Telescope London 1915
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century large antique double barel Victorian brass telescope raised on a foldable wooden tripod made in London in 1915. Very good original condition.
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Early 20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

MOORHOUSE. Letters Of The English Seamen: 1587-1808. IN A FINE COSWAY BINDING !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MOORHOUSE, E. Hallam. TITLE: Letters Of The English Seamen: 1587 - 1808. PUBLISHER: London: Chapman & Hall, 1910. DESCRIPTION: A COSWAY BINDING. 1 vol., octavo., 8-7/16" ...
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1910s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Vintage Catholic Lourdes Church Souvenir Building with Music Box, France 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage silvered Music Box was a souvenir from a pilgrims journey to the famous City of Lourdes in France. It is made of metal and wood. The mu...
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1920s French Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

1992 Vintage POP Swatch Watch Special Dots - Op Art - Designed by Vasarely - NOS
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage new old stock limited edition and collectable POP Swatch watch from the 1992 Fall Winter Collection "Special Dots" model PWK166, Designed by Vasarel...
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1990s Swiss Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Mid-Century Original 1970s Givenchy Precious Stone Choker Necklace
Located in San Diego, CA
Hubert de Givenchy established the House of Givenchy in 1952 in Paris. The young designer quickly gained attention for his elegant and sophisticated designs, characterized by a blend...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Large Original Vintage Map of The World, circa 1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of The World Original color. Good condition / minor foxing Published by Alexander Gross Unframed.
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1920s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Three Foot Ship Captains Spyglass
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique telescope from Negretti and Zambra of London. The exceptionally long barrel is three feet closed and fifty two inches open. Black cover. Great optics. Weight: 5 lbs. Overall...
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1920s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Motorcycles by Tod Rafferty
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Motorcycles by Tod Rafferty. This lavishly illustrated history winds its way through the 20th century by exploring such popular Amer...
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Late 20th Century American American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Scottish Nautical Oak Ship's Wheel with Brass Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique ship's wheel was made by the MacTaggart, Scott & Co. of Edenborough, Scotland and dates to approximately 1900 and done in the period style. This ship's wheel is composed...
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Early 20th Century Scottish Late Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Octane Fitness Lateral Elliptical LX 8000 Crosstrainer Commercial Gym Equipment
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Octaine Fitness Lateral Elliptical LX8000. Setting a new standard for innovation, Octane’s award-winning Lateral X keeps getting better. Now with a streamlined design, contemporary colors and a quieter stride adjustment motor, this cross trainer offers adjustable movement that transitions from a vertical, stepping motion to a lateral motion for greater challenge and results. Studies show that Lateral X users burn up to 27% more calories and use up to 30% more of the inner and outer thighs when going from the lowest to greatest lateral width setting. Complementing workouts is a choice of a smart or standard console, or a personal viewing screen, which include options such as an Internet browser, streaming videos, mobile device charging, TV, movies and more. Firmware updates and asset management enhance the performance of the LateralX, and the smart console also adds interactive video coaching for CROSS Circuit, along with Workout Booster videos. 10″ glass capacitive touch screen Workout Boosters and CROSS Circuit video coaching Simultaneously displays essential workout data Wi-Fi enabled Web browsing, video streaming Web applications USB port (charging capabilities) 15 workout programs and 30 resistance levels Wireless heart rate compatibility – ANT+ and Polar Digital contact heart rate sensors 3 speed console fan Add on options: Personal viewing screen and wireless 900Mhz Max user weight: 400 lbs. Dimensions W x L (foot print): 42"" x 63"" Machine Weight: 388 lbs. (176 kgs.) Lateral Motion Reinventing cross training, the innovative Lateral X utilizes varying planes of motion, including a stepping movement and adjustable, side-to-side motion, for functional exercise that builds stamina, muscular endurance and core stability. Research shows a 27% increase in caloric expenditure going from lateral width 1 to lateral width 10, and a 30% increase in outer and inner thigh work over traditional ellipticals. The variety within the movements keeps exercisers motivated and enjoying workouts!* *Study conducted by Minnesota State University Mankato going from lateral width 1 to lateral width 10. Stepping Motion For additional variety, the stepping motion can be used to alternate with lateral movements, for recovery or to incorporate beneficial cross training and target different muscle groups. Exercisers are free to customize their motion at any time throughout workouts. Upper-Body Ergonomics The upper body gets totally involved using the patented, breakthrough Multi-Grip and Converging Path handlebars, which fits exercisers comfortably. It’s easy to target different arm, chest and back muscles by changing the hand position on the Multi-Grip handlebars, which include fingertip controls for stride width and resistance. And the Converging Path handlebars follow the natural path of the arms when walking, running or moving side to side. Space-Efficient Design Designed with a compact footprint and self-powered operation, the Lateral X fits anywhere in a fitness facility, which makes it easy to floor several units to meet demand and accommodate many exercisers. It’s simple to get on and off the machine safely with its low step-up height and rear access. Workout Boosters Adding interval training to Lateral X routines is as easy as pushing a button to take on Octane’s trademark Workout Boosters, like X-Mode, QuadPower and Thigh Toner, which deliver greater challenges using quick bursts of cross training movements that target the entire body. Personal Entertainment The Lateral X boasts supreme entertainment with a choice of a smart or standard console, which add various options, including an Internet browser, ANT+ compatibility and mobile device charging. Both also can be equipped with a personal viewing screen (PVS) or 9000Mhz wireless receiver for premium customization. The PVS adds a multitude of TV and movie selections with integrated keypad controls, and the receiver is compatible with Cardio Theater, Broadcast Vision, MYE Entertainment and more. Smart console technology Fuel exercisers with the best entertainment experience by upgrading to the smart console that equips users to multitask. Users benefit from a great workout while staying up-to-date on all the latest information on the Internet. With the smart consoles, individuals can browse the web, quickly access applications, stream video and take advantage of video coaching for select programs. Solo Routine Octane’s trademark CROSS Circuit that combines cardio intervals with strength training now comes alive with videos that show proper execution of hundreds of strength training exercises. Plus, users can easily add effective interval training to workouts with any Workout Booster, which now are illustrated via video demos that keep exercisers engaged and using correct form. Asset management Provided by Eco Fit Networks, Octane’s asset management measures and shares valuable data from cardiovascular equipment that club owners can analyze to ensure proper equipment placement, equal usage, timely preventive maintenance and minimal downtime with service needs. Entertainment Today’s exercisers want to stay entertained and motivated throughout workouts, which can boost adherence and results. The smart console fully equips them to select from several popular options, including Internet surfing, web video streaming and web applications. With these interactive choices, boredom is banished and exercisers can extend workouts. Faster Results CROSS Circuit helps you get fitter faster by combining cardio intervals on the elliptical with strength-training exercises on the floor next to the machine. Individuals use the PowerBlock adjustable dumbbells stored conveniently at the back of the elliptical for virtually unlimited exercise variety. With cardio and strength in a rigorous interval routine, exercisers can burn calories, build muscle and boost metabolism. Time efficient and motivational, this powerful program can be performed by individual exercisers, in personal training one-on-one sessions and in small group training. CROSS Circuit Pro The hottest trend in health clubs...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Brass and Bakelite telescopic acoustic cornet England early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Telescopic acoustic cornet made of brass and Bakelite , English manufacture of the early 1900s. The principle of its operation is based on the reflection of sound on the inner walls,...
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Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Die Fouquet, 1860-1960: Schmuck-Kunstler in Paris, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Die Fouquet, 1860-1960: Schmuck-Kunstler in Paris by Sigrid Barten. (The Fouquet 1860-1960: jewelry artists in Paris." Published by Benteli, 1984. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. ...
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1980s German Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Porsche Carrera Pedal Car by Giordani
By Giordani
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Porsche Carrera pedal car by Giordani Bologna Italy. A white vintage Porsche toy pedal car circa 1970 - 1980. This old pedal car type Porsche 911 ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Edwardian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Period, sterling silver-mounted threaded crystal match striker, London, Ca. 1910. Measures approximately 2 inches high x approximately 2 inches diameter (at widest point). ...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Ships Spyglass Telescope with Rope Cover
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century ships telescope with a leather and rope wrapped barrel. Single focal tube is engraved Hughes and Son Ltd. London EC3. Circa 1920. Barrel end is fitted with a ...
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1920s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Winterthur by Jay E. Cantor, Signed and Inscribed by the Author
Located in valatie, NY
Winterthur by Jay E. Cantor, Signed and Inscribed by the Author. Published by Harry N. Abrams, New York, NY, 1986. 2nd Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Traces the history of the Delawa...
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1980s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Japanese Hinamatsuri Doll 'Goninbayashi' Drum 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a doll which we use for Hinamatsuri day. This person is one of Goninbayashi. This person has a Drum. This doll was made with plastic, cotton, silk. This doll was made around ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Collectibles and Curiosities

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Cotton, Silk, Plastic

Native American Ojibwe Pow Wow Drum
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Ojibwe Pow Wow drum from Wisconsin. Originally mounted above ground with sticks pounded into the ground, having "Y" crotches at the top. This stand was ma...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Miniature Ship Model of the Sailing Ketch Irene
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine model of the one hundred foot Ketch Irene of Bridgewater 1907. This vessel is still afloat. The model shows great detail from bow to stern. Rigged with a full suit of sails. Set...
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Early 1900s North American Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Early 20th C. Copper dinosaur diorama
Located in Hudson, NY
Hand made. Hammered copper Amazing. Almost sci-fi. I have never seen anything like this before. Possible ex museum collection. Two plaques on the front and back that would have held...
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Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Japanese Antique Hinamatsuri Doll 'Sannin Kanjo' Nagae no choshi 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a doll which we use for Hinamatsuri day. This person is one of Sannin Kanjo. This person has Nagae no choshi. This doll was made with plastic, cotton, silk and metal. This do...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1980s Original Gorgeous Playing Cards Box by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Original gorgeous playing cards box by Piero Fornasetti in walnut wood . It's in excellent condition and includes two packs of Dal Negro cards. The box is signed on the botto...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Walnut

Antique English Edwardian Carved Oak Floor Standing Brass Dinner Gong Pedestal
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 1900s Edwardian floor standing dinner gong with pedestal. Made from oak with an ornate serpentine foliate carved rail beneath rounded sculpture pedestal support. The stand is...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Antique Black Forest 6 Pointer Sika Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Black Forest 6 Pointer Sika Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s A great antique sika deer (Cervus nippon) trophy from the Black Forest shot in Germany around 1900. The la...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Antler

Antique English Half Hull Model
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transporting antique English half hull model handcrafted in mahogany with the original paint presented on a mahogany plaque.
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany, Paint

Provence : The Beautiful Cookbook by Peter Johnson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Provence: The Beautiful Cookbook: Authentic Recipes from the Regions of Provence Hardcover – September 24, 1993. by Richard Olney (Author), Michael Freeman (Author), Peter Johnson (P...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Chagall Twentieth Century Masters Hardcover 1971 by Marc Bucci
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Chagall; (Twentieth-century masters) Hardcover – January 1, 1971 by Marc Bucci, Mario; Chagall (Author). Text: English, Italian (translation). 94 pages, Hardcover. First published Ja...
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Late 20th Century French Expressionist Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Streamline Arcade Machine Gun
By Keeney Arcade Co. 1
Located in Peekskill, NY
I grew up in Brooklyns Coney Island so these early arcade items really bring back memories. This is one of the rare 1939 Keeney Arcade Anti-Aircraft Machine Guns… very high style Dec...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum

How to Detect Damaged, Altered & Repaired Stamps 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
How to Detect Damaged, Altered and Repaired Stamps by Paul W. Schmid. Published by Palm Press Huntington, NY, 1979. Avoid costly mistakes. Paul Schmid explains how to detect alterati...
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1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Two Private Presses, Four Wind Press & Stone House Press on Long Island LTD Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Two Private Presses The Four Wind Press and the Stone House Press on Long Island by Joan Digby, Limited 1st Ed 1/200. Published by The Four Winds Press, New York, 1988. The story of ...
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Late 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Intro. US Revenue Stamps & Intro. to US Imperforate Stamps, 1st Ed's
Located in valatie, NY
Introduction to United States Revenue Stamps by Richard Friedberg and Classic U.S. Imperforate Stamps by Jon Rose. Published by Linn's Stamp News, 1994/1990. 1st Ed softcover.s Reven...
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1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities

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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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Publishing house Assouline and writer Julie Belcove have teamed up to trace the history of the genre, from Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama to Mickalene Thomas and Jeff Koons.

The Sparkling Legacy of Tiffany & Co. Explained, One Jewel at a Time

A gorgeous new book celebrates — and memorializes — the iconic jeweler’s rich heritage.

What Makes a Gem-Encrusted Chess Set Worth $4 Million?

The world’s most opulent chess set, weighing in at 513 carats, is literally fit for a king and queen.

Tauba Auerbach’s Geometric Pop-Up Book Is Mighty Rare, Thanks to a Hurricane

This sculptural art book has an epic backstory of its own.

Step inside the Storied Mansions of Palm Beach’s Most Effervescent Architect

From Spanish-style courtyards to fanciful fountains, these acclaimed structures abound in surprising and elegant details.

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