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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Victorian
A Rare Graham Baron Ash Intaglio Heraldry Seal
Located in New York, NY
A very rare, outstanding, antique circa 1880s Victorian And Albert Museum, London UK, souvenir piece inspired by the Burgonet Helmet of King Henry II of France. The exquisite hand ca...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Faux Albino Sea Turtle Shell Scrimshaw with American Historical Vignettes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Faux Albino Sea Turtle Shell Scrimshaw with American Historical Vignettes
Circa 1980s, Simulated Tortoiseshell
The faux albino sea turtle shell scrimshaw sculpture is a unique an...
Category
20th Century Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Resin
England 1929 Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk Lighter In Sterling Silver Jade And Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco box desk lighter made in England.
A beautiful table-desk lighter, created in London England back in the 1929. This sculptural piece has been crafted during the high art dec...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Peek A Boo Ladies Wristwatch with Opal and Diamonds
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique ladies 'Peek-a-Boo' wristwatch was made by the well known Geneva Watch Company of Switzerland and dates to approximately 1920. This elaborate and ornate watch case is co...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Gold
Antique 19th Century Agriculture Almanacs & Souvenir Newspaper Article
Located in Dayton, OH
Brother Jonathan’s Almanac 1854 – Sower & Barnes, Philadelphia
Agricultural Almanac, for the Year of Our Lord 1883 – Printed and Sold by John Baer’s Sons, Lancaster
Agricultural Almanac for the Year 1889 – Printed and Sold by John Baer’s Sons, Lancaster
Facsimilie of the First Newspaper ever Printed in America – Copyrighted 1893 by Historic Publishing Company, successors to the Antique Publishing Company
"The earliest newspapers of the New World were published in Boston. The very first venture was attempted in 1690, with the publication of "Publick Occurrences. Both Forreign and Domestick," printed by Richard Pierce for Benjamin Harris...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare Dunhill Salaam Namiki Cigarette Lighter With Arc de Triomphe Motif
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Rare Dunhill Salaam Namiki Cigarette Lighter With Arc de Triomphe Motif A Collaboration between Jaeger LeCoultre and Dunhill in the 1940's
described as t...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Victorian Cut Glass Hunting Flask, Of Faceted Cylindrical Form With Shot Glass.
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Victorian 1800's cut glass white metal mounted hunting flask, of faceted cylindrical form with screw lid, together with a matching cup, 7cm high, con...
Category
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Cut Glass
Ronson 1938 Art Deco Table Touch Tip Octette Lighter Machine Age Geometric
Located in Miami, FL
An Octette desk lighter designed by Ronson.
This Ronson Touch-Tip Octette table lighter was made between 1935 and 1951 by the Ronson Art Metal Works Inc. located in Newark, New Jers...
Category
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Enamel
Evans 1952 By Ross Blackinton Table Desk Automatic Lighter In Solid 925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Table-Desk automatic lighter designed by Evans.
Very rare table-desk petrol lighter, created by the silversmith Ross Blackinton & Company for the Evans Lighter...
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses Marked "Iris, Paris", circa 1885
By Iris, Paris
Located in Incline Village, NV
Absolutely exquisite pair of operable mother of pearl high quality luxury, top of the line, French Lorgnette Opera Glasses; with fancy mother o...
Category
1880s French Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
19th Century Cast Iron Book Press by Army and Navy Csl
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century cast iron book press by army and navy csl circa 1890.
Fine quality book press by army & navy c.S.L . Army and navy co-operative soci...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Iron
Art Deco Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Handled Walking Stick
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Handled Walking Stick
Offered for sale is an Art Deco walking stick with a silver handle that is topped ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
English Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet with Heart Lock Antique Bracelet, 1960s
Located in Hampshire, GB
Open curb link bracelet with heart padlock clasp hung a variety of charms, including, a fire engine, motorcycle, trolley bus, doctor’s bag, dunce hat, barrel organ and an engagement ring with a jewel on top. A Lovely English sterling silver double-link charm bracelet with a safety chain. There are Twenty-Nine charms The bracelet is in excellent condition, with scratching as expected. We have given the bracelet a light clean.
96g total gross weight.
Condition
Excellent condition. This is a fabulous vintage 1960s silver charm...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Early Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver
Green Painted Sleigh With Brass Bells, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
Highly decorative and elaborate green painted single horse drawn sleigh.
Pictorial gold trimmed panels, flowers, and a gold painted griffin crowning the front are just of few of the ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Pure Art Deco Crucifix w. Stylized Bronze Sculpture of Christ on Silkwood Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
Marked altar crucifix with a brass base with Christogram and a bronze corpus with a Gothic crown.
For us the most powerful statement will always be 'the truth will set you free'. It is what we have learned most from the life of Christ and of His teachings and it is the one thing we always think about whenever we look at a crucifix. Anyone who has tried to break down his/her ego and found a clearer consciousness in the process, knows how healing and rewarding that journey can be. After that you can only be grateful for all the good things that are bound to come your way. Good things will come your way, because the universe needs people like you. Both the beautifully designed wooden cross and the Art Deco bronze corpus of Christ have an amazing patina and together they make this meaningful antique a true work of beauty. The striking, geometrical Art Deco details of the corpus of Christ combined with the Gothic crown with the trefoil symbols (for the trinity), truly makes this a stunning and impressive work of religious art that will never cease to impress. This antique European altar...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Original Antique Map of the American State of Oregon, 1889
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Oregon
Drawn and Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston
Published By A & C Black, Edinburgh.
Original colour
Unframed.
Category
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
LOVELY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SHAGREEN SHARK SKiN VESTA CASE FOR SMALL MATCHES ETC
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Victorian circa 1880 Shargeen & Silver Vesta case for matches
A very good looking,...
Category
1880s European High Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique French Champleve Cloisonne Crucifix on Onyx Victorian Dated 1883
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The antique French Victorian gilt champlevé cloisonné crucifix is a magnificent and rare religious artifact that exemplifies the artistry and crafts...
Category
1880s French Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Onyx, Alabaster, Bronze, Ormolu
BERK of Burlington London Black Embroidery Velvet Slip On Loafers Size 9
By Berk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Berk of London Velvet Slippers Size 9.
by Berk of Burlington Arcade, London
Men luxury hand-made, leather-soled velvet loafers, aristocratically hand embro...
Category
Late 20th Century British Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metallic Thread
Sotheby's Auction Catalog's , Decorative works of Art , Deco 15
By Sotheby's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A collection of 15 Sotheby's Auction Catalog's . Most in the (Important 20 Th Century Decorative works of Art ) All in great condition from a collector of Art Deco . 100,s more . Man...
Category
1990s American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare Art Deco Dancing Lady Cigarette Table Striker By Josef Lorenzl
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Art Deco Dancing Lady Table Strikers By Josef Lorenzl (Austrian, 1892-1950) For Beney Of London 1930's
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
The Beautiful and the Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald, First Edition, 1922
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Fitzgerald, F. Scott. The Beautiful and the Damned. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1922. First edition, first state. Rebound in ¼ leather and cloth boards, with raised bands, gil...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Antique Victorian Iron & Brass Salesman Sample Doll Dog Bed Miniature 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique Victorian Salesman Sample bed frame. Made from iron with brass toppers.
Antique salesman samples (a.k.a. salesman's samples, or salesmen sam...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron, Brass
Antique German Catholic Journeymen Association Dayton Ohio Embroidered Flag 71"
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique early 20th century German Catholic Flag. Front reads: Katholischer Gesellen Verein (Catholic Journeymen Association) / Gegrundet 1868 (Fou...
Category
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique French Triple Optic Binoculars - Marine / Theatre / Field Dated1890
Located in Bath, GB
These hard-to-find French-made glasses with three lenses are changed by the wheel at the side and indicated across the bridge labelled " Theatre ", " Campagne " and " Marine ". They...
Category
1890s French Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Wrap Reel Machine, English, Factory, Cotton, John Nesbitt, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rotary wrap reel machine. An English, brass and cast iron factory cotton skein winder by John Nesbitt of Manchester, dating to the late...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
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
19th Century Religious Hand Carved Walnut Figure of St Jean
Located in London, GB
19th Century Religious Hand Carved Walnut Figure of St Jean
An exceptionally well carved late 19th Century figure of St Jean (John the Baptish) with lamb, dated 1889 and carved by A....
Category
19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
19th Century Travelling Marble Solitaire Game with 33 Handmade Clay Marbles
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an original and complete game of travelling marble solitaire from the 19th century with 33 old clay and stone marbles, circa 1870.
This two-piece board has a fairly small di...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 ART DECO LEATHER CLAD CASE PLAYiNG CARDS SET BRASS CARDS TOp
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nice and highly collectable Art Deco brown leather card case with brass cards plaque to the top an...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Madonna and Child Statue and Saint Joseph and Child Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two large sculptures statue in oakwood, representing Saint Joseph and child and the Madonna and child, standing on her arm.In the style of Hildo...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
1930s Racing Car Black and Red Scale Model, Highly Detailed, Medium Size
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning contemporary reproduction of a vintage racing car from the 1930s. The streamlined body, exhaust pipes, wheels and dashboard are all faithfully reproduced and highly detailed...
Category
2010s European Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Antique Pug French Bull Dog Glove Holder Walking Stick Cane
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Pug French bull-dog glove holder walking stick cane
Offered for sale is an Antique 19th-century carved hardwood glove holder walk...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Pipe stand, tobacco, smoking, design, Hagenauer 1920/30 Art Deco, Vienna Austria
Located in Wien, AT
A very rare object of the famous Austrian workshop Hagenauer, based in Vienna since the opening in 1898.
Objects made by the designers Hagenauer are sought after worldwide and this ...
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Austrian Empire 1872 Touch Tip Petrol Striker Pre-Lighter Sterling Silver by TCW
Located in Miami, FL
Touch tip petrol Pre lighter made in Austria.
A stunning highly collectable piece, created in Vienna Austria in the late 19th century, circa 1872. This is a petrol touch tip craft...
Category
1870s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Boat 1930, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Exhibited at Original antique show ( Miami beach ) and Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)".
Materials: (parchment leather ) and wood
Style: Art Deco
Country: Fr...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Chrome
Ronson 1926 Art Deco Rare Near Mint Banjo Automatic Lighter in Silver on Steel
Located in Miami, FL
Banjo lighter designed by Louis V, Aronson for Ronson.
An extremely rare and virtually in near mint condition with no traces of wear or usage Banjo lighter designed by Louis V, Aronson for The Ronson Company. This Banjo automatic lighter is an American icon and was created during the Art Deco period in 1928. Crafted in solid steel and brass parts, with a .925/.999 sterling silver overlay. The body is accented with horizontal incised straight lines in a sequence of one line, a space and five lines, Fitted in one side only, with a diagonal 45 degree plain rectangle for engraving.
Designer: Louis V. Aronson.
Company: Ronson.
Weight: 54.60 Grams, (35.04 Dwt).
Measurements: 62 mm by 58 mm by 13 mm (2.44 x 2.28 x 0.51 Inches).
Hallmarks Stamped with the maker's mark, the patent and signed, "Ronson LIGHTER THE ART METAL WORKS NEWARK N.Y". Text engraved on the snuffer, "Ronson LIGHTER P.T.D. DEC 31 1918 OTHERS PAT PDG.".
The Ronson Lighter Company
The 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...
Category
1920s North American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Steel
1930s Rockwell Kent Bacchus Copper Cigarette Box Chase Art Deco Relief Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
"An incredibly rare piece of American Art Deco history. A "Bacchus" cigarette box designed by Rockwell Kent (American, 1882-1971) for the Chase Company. On...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Antique Victorian Cast Bronze Orthodox Christian Cross or Crucifix
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique crucifix is unsigned, and dates to approximately 1880 and done in the classical Imperialist style. The crucifix is composed of cast and patinated bronze and depicts Jesu...
Category
Late 19th Century Ukrainian Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Dunhill 1935 Art Deco Triangular Desk Silent Lighter Chrome, Bakelite & Catalin
Located in Miami, FL
Triangular desk silent lighter designed by Irving Florman for Dunhill.
Very rare silent lighter, created in America during the art deco period, back in the 1935. This triangular model was patented by Irving Florman for the Dunhill Company. Crafted with chromed brass parts, with three cylinders mounted in a triangular black bakelite base and a catalin (plaskon) spherical ball on top the torch wand. Embellished with application of black lacquer. This lighter is base in the German version designed in the 1933.
Weight: 118.5 Grams, (10.87 Dwt).
Measurements: 67 mm by 67 mm by 93 mm (2.64 x 2.64 x 3.68 Inches).
Marks: Signed with the maker's mark and inscribed in both pars, "DUNHILL SILENT LIGHTER TABLE LIGHTER U.S. PAT. 2020142 MADE IN U.S.A".
Patent: US Utility Pat. as Electric Cigar lighter...
Category
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Christofle Pierced Silver Plated "Lumiere D'Argent" Bear Figurine
By Christofle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lumiere D'Argent Collection by Christofle France. Featuring an adorable little bear cub with a pierced silverplate body and eyes cut from onyx. Fully hallmarked to underside.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Mexico Taxco 1940 Giant Unique Lift Arm Petrol Lighter Solid 925 Sterling Silver
By Taxco
Located in Miami, FL
Giant lift arm petrol lighter made in Mexico
Beautiful vintage giant lift-arm petrol lighter, created in the city of Taxco in Mexico during the late Art Deco period, circa 1940. Thi...
Category
1940s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Fine Vintage Large French Polished Santos Mahogany Satinwood Folding Chess Set
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Substantial Decorative French Polished Well Grained Dark Santos Mahogany and Boxwood Folding Chess Set of outstanding quality, good weight and s...
Category
Late 20th Century British Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Taxidermy Birdcage 'Orchestra No1' by Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
A huge 19th Century French Birdcage with a composition of nineteen Fine Taxidermy birds. We can imagine this being an amazing orchestra of beautiful tunes. Among the musicians are a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Animal Skin
Set of Victorian Brass Beam Scales
Located in Altrincham, GB
Set of Victorian Brass Beam Scales, complete with pans and nest of weights - Williams & Sons - Cannon St. London - 21"w x 12"d x 27"h
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Ronson USA 1934 Art Deco Faux Tortoise Lacquer Rondette Desk Lighter In Chromed
Located in Miami, FL
A stainless steel lighter designed by Ronson.
Very beautiful Rondette desk lighter, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 193...
Category
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Antique Canadian Club Whiskey Advertising Swing Arm Pocket Lighters
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique pocket lighters show no maker's signature, but originated from Germany and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The lighters are done with a chromed metal and have an egraved and cold-painted logo featuring the Canadian coat of arms...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Compact lacquered black and gold powder puff mirror - Art Deco - 1920 France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very elegant Compact in black and gold lacquered gilt metal.
Art Deco period.
Golden border around the edge
Golden interior.
Winged dragon motifs in the center and geometric shapes.
Beautiful symmetry of the typical Art Deco pattern.
It contains a Mirror and its original Puff.
Stamped "Graziella France" around the mirror and "Graziella France Deposed" at the bottom of the powder compartment.
The compact has an ideal size to be carried in a pocket or a handbag. Its elegant pattern and colors will make it a magnificent decorative object on a dressing table.
Graziella comes from Latin and means grace, charm. It is the first name of the heroine of the love novel by a famous French author, Lamartine, in the middle of the 19th century.
A pretty name is therefore well chosen for a Parisian French cosmetics...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Late Victorian English Nestor Brass Floor Standing Spittoon Ashtray
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Fun little self standing decor, uncommon spittoon ashtray. Nice patina to brass, and the denting is not too bad, mostly on the bottom. Made in England by Nestor.
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Collection of Leather Bound Art Deco Photo Albums of European Travel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of Leather Bound Art Deco Photo Albums of European Travel, the actual albums are probably French, circa 1920's. They document fabulous trips throughout Europe in the 1920'...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Nineteenth Century Lighting Candle-Powered Devices 1783 to 1883 Book
Located in Seguin, TX
Nineteenth Century Lighting: Candle-Powered Devices : 1783-1883 by H. Parrott Bacot. Published by Schiffer Publishing, Pennsylvania, 1987. Illustrated dust jacket, many illustratio...
Category
1980s American Victorian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Jens Sigsgaard Silver Art Deco Powder Compact & Pocket Mirror
By Jens Sigsgaard 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Danish art deco powder compact and pocket mirror designed by Jens Sigsgaard. Classic Art Deco motif - fluted stylized sunrise - sunburst. Or...
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
A Royal Air Force P11 Aircraft Compass No. 11242 D
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Royal Air Force P11 Aircraft Compass No. 11242 D
The compass has a brass body finished in black, it comes in its battleship grey painted wooden...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1930s Racing Car Black and Red Scale Model, Highly Detailed, Medium Size
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning contemporary reproduction of a vintage racing car from the 1930s. The streamlined body, exhaust pipes, wheels and dashboard are all faithfully reproduced and highly detailed...
Category
2010s European Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Striking Art Deco Rhulmann Style Aluminum Inlaid Macassar Ebony Faux Bois Brush
By Rhulmann
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Art Deco aluminum inlaid Macassar Ebony faux bois natural boar's hair bristle grooming brush in the manner of Emile-Jacques Rhulmann.
1920s
This stylish accessory would have been used by a gentleman in the early 20th Century. Diamond shaped aluminum inlaid center accented by geometric designs and an attractive wide border. Natural boar's hair bristles in exceptionally fine condition. Nice age appropriate patina with some surface waviness seen at a certain angle. Beautiful table top object...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Early-20th Century French Pull along papier Mache figure
Located in London, GB
Early-20th Century French Pull along papier Mache figure
A very quirky hand-crafted example of an early-20th Century papier Mache French pull along figure. Securely stood on a pine b...
Category
Early 20th Century French Early Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Roger Jones Antique 14K Gold Sapphire Neoclassical Torchiere Brooch Pin 3.5" 7g
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique art deco 14K yellow gold pin / brooch by Roger Jones Manufacturing Co, in the shape of a long neoclassical torch (torchiere) with a laurel wreath at the center framing a roun...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
English and American Textiles: From 1790 to the Present Book
Located in Seguin, TX
English and American Textiles: From 1790 to the Present by Mary Schoeser, Celia Rufey.
Published by Thames & Hudson, New York, 1989. Illustrated dus...
Category
1980s American Victorian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique and Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities for Sale
Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.
And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.
The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.
Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.
Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.
Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.
Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.
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