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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Hollywood Regency
Continental Dutch Wood Handled Silver Ashtray or Cheroot Holder
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Continental, probably Dutch, wooden handled silver ashtray or cheroot holder dating from the 19th century. The heavily made container is of re...
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19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Map Bedfordshire WilliamSchmollinger Dunstable Priory Woburn Abbey Moules Gothic
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Artist William Schmollinger (1811-1869) London : George Virtue, 1832. A highly attractive map in gothick style, with an ornamental architectural border, inset views of Dunstable Priory and Woburn Abbey...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

A Fine Model of a 19th C. British 24-Pounder Muzzle-Loading Smoothbore Cannon
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A finely cast model of an early 19th century British 24-pounder smoothbore muzzle-loading artillery cannon, together with its garrison style carriage. Both cast in heavy gauge 'bell...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Pair of Hollywood Regency Brass Cranes
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Hollywood Regency brass cranes. These stunning midcentury brass crane statues are well detailed and make great decorative accessories. Grea...
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1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

RARE SUITE OF ORIGINAL NATURAL HiSTORY MUSEUM CASED IN PERSPEX SPECIMENS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this amazing suite of original natural history museum cased specimens A very rare find, these are old examples and some very interesting pieces, the list is as follows 1:- POM 17615 PINGUICULA 2:- POM 17600 VENUS FLYTRAP...
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20th Century English Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plastic

Antique Sterling Silver Combination Chamberstick and Cigar Cutter
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver combination chamber candlestick and cigar cutter; an addition ...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Charles Dickens First Edition Dombey & Son Bradbury & Evans Whitefriars Book
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique 1st Edition book titled Dombey & Son was authored by Charles Dickens and published by Bradbury & Evans, Whitefriars of England in 1848 in the period Victorian style with etchings by Hablot Knight Browne...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor's Compass in Fitted Wooden Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique surveyor's compass originates from Scotland and dates to approximately 1880 and made in the period Victorian style. The compass case is composed of solid brass with a me...
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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare American Advertising “the Swan Pen” by Mabie. Todd & Co
Located in London, GB
Rare American advertising “The Swan Pen” by Mabie. Todd & Co A rare example of an early-20th century American shop advertising display. In the form of an oversized hand-crafted wooden pen with brass tip. With its original metal fixtures and braided hanging rope still in place. This example is rare not only due to its condition and form but simply because of its size standing 40 inches tall. The company originated in America from the beginnings during the 1860s when a Mr. Todd and a Mr. Mabie began making pencil cases and pen holders in New York. Later they were joined by the Bard Brothers who made Gold nibs and by 1873 the company of Mabie Todd and Bard were established in New York. Size in inches: H 40” x W 2.5” x D 2.5” Completely solid in structure, aged surface as shown with a deep natural patina. The wooden painted surface is scuffed in areas, the metal surface is rusted and aged as shown. The House of Antiques...
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1920s American Early Victorian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Micromosaic Brooch with Gilded Framing, Italy Early20thCentury
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Victorian Micromosaic Brooch with Gilded Framing, Italy early 20th Century A Victorian micromosaic brooch with a central floral bouquet motif and the inscription "ROMA". Sur...
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century Plaster Phrenology Bust by Vago of London, 1869
By Vago
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A tactile plaster cast phrenology head, primitively produced yet highly decorative and a obvious rare survivor. A inscribed label of the maker Vago alo...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Paper

19th Century English Victorian Brass Merchants Scale
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian brass merchants scale with square glass tray, round brass tray, and inset oval mirror.  
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Nutwood Crucifix with Hand Carved Corpus of Christ & Secret Compartment
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning 19th century altar crucifix with a secret bible compartment in the base. Over the decades we have sold a number of unique and very well crafted crucifixes, but never one with such an amazing patina or with a compartment in the base. Not only is the inside of this compartment padded with the most beautiful, handcrafted yellow fabric, the door even comes with a perfect working lock and key. We believe the secret compartment inside this antique church relic...
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Brass

Antique Charles Dickens First Edition Nicholas Nickleby 1839 Chapman & Hall Book
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique 1st Edition book titled Nicholas Nickeby was authored by Charles Dickens and published by Chapman and Hall of England in 1839 in the period Victorian style with etchings by Hablot Knight...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Queen Victoria’s Silver Coffee Service by William Bateman & Daniel Ball
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Queen Victoria’s silver coffee service, by William Bateman & Daniel Ball, comprising a coffee pot and burner, a cream jug and a sugar basin, each...
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1830s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Partially Silvered Sea Shell Olive
Located in New York, NY
Olive shell partially silvered 3". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been ...
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2010s Italian Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Vinaigrette on Chain With Floral Grille
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful hand made Sterling Vinaigrette on delicate chain - opens to a fine, hand made Flower grille. For todays purposes, could be used as a ...
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20th Century European Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Russian Wall Relief, Icon in Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small yet heavy wall relief - Russian icon in cast bronze. It depicts a seated Virgin Mary holding a very young Jesus and an Angel holding a crucifix. It w...
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19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Large Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Cup-Form Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Large, sterling silver-mounted threaded crystal, cup-form match striker, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1897, Charles Mappin (of Mappin Brothers) - maker. Measures 4 inches...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Vanity Fair Framed Signed Print from Gaekwar Baroda, circa 1901
Located in London, GB
Vanity fair framed signedpPrint from Gaekwar Baroda circa 1901 We share what we love, and we love this pine framed original Vanity fair signed print from...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Pine Salesman Sample Mirrored Keepsake Dollhouse Armoire Wardrobe
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century miniature salesman sample pine wardrobe or armoire with mirrored door, one shelf inside, and a hand carved pediment w...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mirror, Pine

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Banjo Barometer by James H Kelly of Glasgow
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany banjo barometer by James H Kelly of Glasgow Having a quality mahogany shaped banjo barometer with scroll shaped carving ci...
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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Map Sussex
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Map of Sussex with explanation Maker unknown.  
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

19th Century Victorian Great Western Railway Company Painted Coach Panel, c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19thC Victorian coach panel, hand painted, showing the emblem of The Great Western Railway Company. Founded in Bristol by Isambard Kingdom Brun...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique English Victorian Modern Sterling Silver Cigar Box
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Modern sterling silver cigar box. Made by Joseph Braham in London in 1897. Rectangular with straight sides. Flat top with double hinged end covers. Center has scroll bracke...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century English Victorian Wood and Silver Cane
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian light wood cane with silver fluted design handle with hallmarks at base.  
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Victorian Miniature Mahogany Centre Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Attractive And Charming Mid 19th Century Mahogany Miniature Centre Table, With Tilting Top Over Turned Central Support And Triform Base With Elegant Scrolling Feet. There is ofte...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

Antique Pluviometer Set, English, Copper, Meteorological, Rain Gauge, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pluviometer set. An English, copper and glass meteorological rain gauge, dating to the Victorian period and later, circa 1900. ...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Copper

Evening Bags
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Choose among three evening bags: the price is the same for everyone. 1) Chestnut brown jais sweater, with red and green flowers; silver metal closure with double opening; Liberty per...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver Plate

Lovely circa 1880 Victorian Walnut Games Compendium Chess Horse Racing Dice
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian games compendium with a complete suite of games. This is a very well made and ...
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1880s European High Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Walnut

Scottish Lignum Vitae Carpet/Lawn Ball
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a good example of a 19th century Scottish Lignum Vitae carpet or lawn ball. Lignum Vitae is one of the hardest woods and has always been the wood of choice for carpet, lawn and ...
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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Draped Fanciful Chair for a Young Girl or a Lady
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1040 - Draped fanciful chair, from a Classical Roman imaginary model, - Hollywood Regency Style - May be a gift for the birthday of a young girl or for a special lady ! I...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Guard Tower Table Lighter, London, c.1878
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian novelty solid silver table lighter, unusually shaped as a "guard tower", realistically modelled with simulated brick-work, door and archers windows, wi...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

In an Irish House Architecture and Design Book 1988
Located in North Hollywood, CA
In an Irish House soft cover book. 1st Edition 1988. Taking readers on a guided tour of the stately manor houses and romantic cottages of Ireland, shows and describes castles, mansio...
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20th Century English Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Charles Dickens First Edition Martin Chuzzlewit 1844 Chapman & Hall Book
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique 1st Edition book titled Martin Chuzzlewit was authored by Charles Dickens and published by Chapman and Hall of England in 1844 in the period Victorian style with 40 full page etchings by Hablot Knight Browne...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Antique English Silver-Plate Mounted Golden Oak Cigar Holder, Circa 1880-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian silver-plate mounted golden oak cigar holder, Circa 1880-1890.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver Plate

Map Nottinghamshire Worksop Manor Newstead Abbey Nottingham Castle Shields H37cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Map of Nottinghamshire with engravings of Worksop Manor Nottingham Castle Newstead Abbey BIBLIOGRAPHY published in Barclay's Universal English Dicti...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

2 Pierced Gold Plated Enameled Toulouse Lautrec Silhouette Charm Pendants
Located in Dayton, OH
"Pair of two rare Toulouse Lautrec silhouette necklace charms or pendants featuring a pierced gold plated frame with red and yellow enameled accents. Comte Henri Marie Raymond...
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Late 20th Century Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Gold, Enamel

Map Huntingdonshire R Scott Archibald Fullarton & Co Glasgow
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Folding Map of Huntingdonshire by R Scott with distances from London and reference to the hundreds. Published by Archibald Fullarton & Co Glasgow. Measure: 40...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Rare Antique Novelty Sterling Silver Cigar Cutter, 1899
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and rare figural sterling silver cigar cutter; the terminal beautifully cast as a Boar's head retaining two original red stone / glas...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hand Written Letter from Daniel O'Connell, with Portrait Engraving by O'Neil
Located in Soquel, CA
Handwritten letter by Daniel O'Connell, the political leader of Ireland's Roman Catholic majority in the first half of the 19th century. The letter was written to Robert Sidney, regarding travel arrangements, the health of his wife, and a payment. Accompanying the letter is an engraved portrait of O'Connell, based on a painting by Thomas Heathfield Carrick (1802-1875), engraved by O'Neill. These pieces are presented in an ornate frame with a double mat. The engraving measures: The letter measures: O'Connell was the leader of the Catholic emancipation...
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Early 19th Century Irish Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

19th C. Scientific Optical Mirror in Black Hardwood Frame on Tripod Brass Stand
Located in Haarlem, NL
A large 19th Century scientific optical mirror in round blackened hardwood frame on brass articulated tripod stand. The mirror looks concave or convex shaped, but if you look closely...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Map Hanging Wall County of Devon C&J Greenwood 1827 Exeter Cathedral Lundy Isle
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
C & J GREENWOOD MAP OF THE COUNTY OF DEVON, FROM AN ORIGINAL SURVEY, PUBLISHED 1827, WITH ENGRAVING OF EXETER CATHEDRAL AND MAP OF LUNDY INSET, 6ft 2 ...
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1820s English Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Sterling Silver Case Containing Two Lancets Birmingham, 1853
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This very attractive and well made sterling silver case with a hinged lid, contains two steel bladed lancets which were used by doctors for bloodletting, applying vaccines or drainin...
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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

W.& T. Avery Brass/ Cast Iron Beam Scale
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a W & T Avery makers brass and cast iron beam scale. The top of the pillar, is adorned with cast iron scrolls and a heart. There is one brass pan a...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Iron

Rare And Fine Alfred Dunhill’s “The White Spot” Pipe Display Case
Located in Bridgeport, CT
In very good original condition and originally a fixture in the world famous The White Spot Tobacconist, London. Alfred Dunhill opened his Shop in 1907 to great acclaim. In 1912 Mr.....
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Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mrs. Delany and Her Flower Collages Hardcover Book by Ruth Hayden 1992
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mrs. Delany and Her Flower Collages Hardcover Book by Ruth Hayden 1992. Mary Delany's "paper mosaics" of flowers, made from hundreds of pieces of cut co...
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1990s British Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Richter's Anchor Box, German, Stone, Anker Baukasten, Number 15, Set
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Richter's Anchor Box. A German, stone Anker Baukasten No. 15 or construction set, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1890. Highly collectible German construction set from Friedrich Richter Displays a desirable aged patina — lovingly play worn Sought after stone pieces, with few, minor chips to corners Aged box with fine paper lithography to both sides This 'grosse kaliber' set comprises 296 pieces at 25mm scale Pieces imitate the red brick, limestone and blue slate of contemporary European architecture Create a wide range of architectural styles including Baroque influenced buildings Several instruction manuals included to help create fantastic scenes This is a wonderful, lovingly played with antique Richter's Anchor Box. In sought after stone, this number 15...
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Late 19th Century Albanian Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Cast Stone

Early 20th century London News advertising figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century London News advertising figure We share what we love, and we love this rare example of a first quarter English London News advertising figure in the form of a beefeater. Produced by Pytram Limited of New Malden Surrey England. This figure is made of composite form and would have sat on the shop counter. A rare example in this condition and size. unusual fully articulated Edwardian prosthetic leg...
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Early 20th Century British Early Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Composition

Audrey: a Life in Pictures Hardcover Book by Carol Krenz 1997
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Audrey: A Life in Pictures Carol Krenz Metrobooks, 1997. Beautiful colored pictures of Audrey that you will love. Wonderful big coffee table book. Remember Audrey in all her favorite pictures and poses. Virtual personal photo album of a legendary entertainer. Packed with photos that are complemented by informative captions, these stunning books tell the fascinating stories behind the lives and careers of some of the twentieth century's most recognizable personalities. or all those who love Audrey, here is an entertaining pictorial biography of Audrey Hepburn, whose beauty and poise captivated movie audiences fo more than 4 decades. More than 120 photographs, accompanied by detailed captions, capture the highlights of Audrey's extraordinary life and career - a must-have for all Audrey fans. Fantastic photographs of Audrey...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

19th Century China Trade Pair of Portraits of Sea Captain and Wife
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century China Trade Pair of Portraits of Sea Captain and Wife, circa 1850s, matched pair of Chinese Export oil on canvas full length portraits of a Sea Captain and his wife, painted on commission in Hong Kong or a related China Trade port. The captain wears a double breasted wool greatcoat over a high collar white shirt with bow tie, black waistcoat...
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1850s Hong Kong Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas

19th Century R. & J. Beck Stereoscope
By R.&J. Beck 1
Located in Norwood, NJ
Museum quality tabletop Stereoscope by British maker R. & J. Beck London. It is fitted with with adjustable rack and pinion focusing and elevation adjustment for ease of viewing. Eac...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century English Victorian Smoking Stand with Carriage Figure
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian smoking stand on rectangular oak carved base with metal figures and horse drawn fire engine & various smoking accessories.  
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Victorian Brass Fire Extinguisher
Located in Essex, MA
Cylindrical with wood handle and sieve end.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

German Bisque Porcelain Half Doll with Original Wire Lace Skirt Antique, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite antique German half doll with original lace dress on wire base. She is holding the hand away. It is marked with mold number 7125/5....
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1910s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case, c.1892
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th Century Victorian solid silver & enamel cigarette case, of slightly curved rectangular form with rounded corners, depicting horses mounted with jockeys at the start...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver, Enamel

Sawfish Rostrum / Bill
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Sawfish rostrum / bill in the style of Gabriella Crespi mounted on brass and ebonized wood custom base.
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Early 1900s Hollywood Regency Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone

Forties Screen Style a Celebration of High Pastiche in Hollywood 1st Edition1989
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Forties Screen Style: A Celebration of High Pastiche in Hollywood by Howard Mandelbaum, Howard Eric Myers. Published in 1989. St. Martin's Press. FIRST EDITION. FIRST PRINTING. 20...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency 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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