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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Eastlake
Original Antique Map of the American State of Nevada, 1889
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Nevada
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
French Victorian Brass Fireman's Helmets
Located in Queens, NY
2 similar French Victorian brass fireman's helmets. (Priced Each).
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Original Antique Map of Italy. John Dower, 1861
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Italy
Lithograph engraving by John Dower
Original colour
Published, 1861
Unframed
Good condition / repair to top right corner seen in last image
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Swift Mill Lane Red & Blue Cast Iron Victorian Coffee Mill Grinder w/ Drawe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Swift Mill Lane Red & Blue Cast Iron Victorian Coffee Mill Grinder w/ Drawer. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 14.5" H x 12" W x 9.5" D.
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Antique Victorian Ladies Leather Piedmont Shoes Boots Mercantile Store Display
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of antique Victorian ladies high boots constructed of brown leather and used as mercantile models for a store display. Each sole has an impressed mark of "Piedmont" in script an...
Category
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Antique Lithography Map, Cambridgeshire, English, Framed Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Cambridgeshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of C...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Large Original Antique Map of The South of Italy. John Dower, 1861
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of the South of Italy
Lithograph engraving by John Dower
Original colour
Published, 1861
Unframed
Good condition
Free shipping
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Black Americana Boy with Straw Hat Tobacco Leaf Plaque
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Black Americana boy with straw hat tobacco leaf plaque, realistically cast with the boy in the straw hat breaking through a tobacco leaf.
Category
Early 20th Century High Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Large Original Antique City Plan of Lucknow, India. Edward Weller, 1861
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great city plan of Lucknow
Lithograph engraving by Edward Weller
Original colour
Published, 1861
Unframed
Good condition / slight corner loss bottom right shown in last image
...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Hand Carved Gold Gilt Cherub/Putti Fragment
Located in London, GB
19th century hand carved gold gilt cherub/putti fragment
A high-quality hand carved 19th century gold gilt paint over sectioned pine example. This wonderful piece details realistic human features, which suggests it was carved for a special interior section of sorts. Likely to have been part of a larger collective at some point. It would look delightful and highly decorative positioned over a doorway entrance.
Size in inches: H 10” x W 15” x D 5”
Origin: France
Material: Pine
Date: 1850 - 1880
Completely solid in structure and form without any breaks. Detail loss across the painted surface as shown. We sell antique...
Category
1850s French Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine
Large Original Antique Map of Afghanistan. Edward Weller, 1861
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Afghanistan
Lithograph engraving by Edward Weller
Original colour
Published, 1861
Unframed
Good condition
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Victorian Marquetry Wall Barometer and Thermometer
Located in London, GB
Victorian marquetry wall barometer and thermometer.
English, 19th century
Measures: height 98cm, width 25cm, depth 7cm.
This elegant piece is a fin...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Lithography Map, South America, English, Framed, Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of South America. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest by John Rapkin , dating to the early Victorian period and later, circ...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Novelty Victorian sterling silver 'Knights Helmet' pepper pot made in 1869
By George Unite
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1869 by George Unite, this charming, Antique, Victorian Sterling Silver Pepper Shaker, is modelled to resemble a Knights helmet. The pepper pot measures 2...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Hand Decorated Cigarette Keeper, Indian, Brass, Tobacco Tin, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hand-decorated cigarette keeper. An Indian, brass tobacco tin with ash tray, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Appealing smoking interest, with a pleasingly naive decor
Displays a desirable aged patina, lightly time worn throughout
Cylindrical brass form presents warm golden tones
Hand engraved throughout, with geographic and foliate detail
Useful ashtray lid...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Large Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Scary White Cat Toy, As Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England or Austria in approximately 1880 and done in...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Ovoid Display Dome, English Glass, Taxidermy, Clock, Showcase, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 24367
This is an antique ovoid display dome. An English, glass and mahogany taxidermy or clock showcase, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Appealing ovoi...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood
Unusual Crystal Palace Band Competition Painted Glass Certificate of Merit 1883
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very unusual, possibly unique, historical Certificate of Merit awarded at the drum and pipe band contest held at Crystal Palace between 1880 and 1883 and awarded in 1883. The certificate is hand-painted on a rectangular sheet of milk glass and is painted as a hanging cloth banner...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Milk Glass
Original Large Antique Map of Paris, France by John Dower, 1861
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous monochrome map of Paris.
Vignettes of St Germain En Laye, Saint Cloud, Versailles and Fontainbleau.
Unframed.
Drawn by J.Dower.
Lithography by Weller. 4 sheets joined to...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Botanical Book Printing / Engraving Plate, Walnut Frame, 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique book printing / engraving plate - featuring stems of Geranium and Currant plants with titles - unsigned - walnut frame - country of origin unknown - 19th century.
Excellent antique condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - oxidation of the metal plate in areas - signs of age and use.
Printing plate...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lead
Spanish American War Commemorative Mirrored Hall Rack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Spanish American War Commemorative Mirrored Hall Rack
USA, Circa 1900
An uncommon example of American historical memorabilia, This mirrored hall...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Large Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Banjo Barometer
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Victorian quality rosewood banjo barometer having a quality rosewood banjo shaped case with carved scroll decoration with a thermometer and 10 inch circular silvered di...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Antique Pestle & Mortar Set, English, Brass, Chemist Shop Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pestle and mortar set. An English, brass chemist shop instrument, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Dashing Victori...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique County Map, Norfolk, English, Framed Lithography, Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Norfolk. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of Norfolk a...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood
Set of 19th Century Dental Hygiene Tools
Located in London, GB
A set of 19th century dental hygiene tools.
A set of 19th century dental hygiene tools, encased in a faux leather red box with brass latch and lined with a worn green velour Material. Its original mirror is still in place with folding back velour cover.
Size of inches: H 0.75” x W 2.75” x D 2.5
Completely solid in structure and form, with natural wear and patination across all surfaces due to age. In overall presentable condition considering its age and years of use. The tools are worn on the edges, god knows how many mouths its been in.
The House of Antiques...
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Astrolabium Clock Dome, English, Glass, Pine, Display Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique astrolabium clock dome. An English, glass and ebonised pine display case, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Of interest to horologists, being a useful ...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Pine
1900s Antique Mesh Purse Evening Bag Victorian
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Antique Mesh Purse Handbag Evening Victorian circa 1900s
14 long x 5.5 w x .5 thick, purse only 6 h x 5 w
Stamped
Original vintage...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Late 19th c. Optometrist Eye Testing Kit c.1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original Victorian optometrist eye testing kit. The interior of the kit is lined in velvet with the name and number of the lenses. The optical testing lenses are wrapped in...
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Taxidermy Specimen Dome, English, Glass, Tall Showcase, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique taxidermy specimen dome. An English, glass and ebonised beech tall showcase, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Well proportioned Victorian dome, i...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Beech
Antique West Yorkshire Map, English, Framed Lithography, Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of West Yorkshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of t...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique English Silver Plated Tree Trunk Shaped Cigar or Cheroot Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual English late Victorian antique presentation silver plated tree trunk shaped cigar or cheroot stand with cutter dating from 1889. The sta...
Category
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Original Vintage Map of Sweden and Norway circa 1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Sweden and Norway
Original color. Good condition
Published by Alexander Gross
Unframed.
Category
1920s English Victorian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Red Coin Purse Cotton Knotted and Steel Beaded
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful metal and cotton coin purse from the 19th century. Some wear, metal with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal and cotton. A beautiful nice item to wear or ju...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Pluviometer, English, Udometer, Ombrometer, Rain Recorder, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pluviometer. An English, copper udometer, ombrometer or rain recorder, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Fasc...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Tall Victorian Antique Specimen Showcase, English Glass, Taxidermy, Display Dome
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall Victorian antique specimen showcase. An English, glass and ebonised pine taxidermy dome, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Well proportioned display d...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
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
Antique North Yorkshire Map, English, Framed Lithography, Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of North Yorkshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of ...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique County Map, Berkshire, English Framed Lithograph, Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Berkshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of Berksh...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique County Map, Middlesex, English, Framed, Litho, Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Middlesex. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of Middle...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Lithography Map, Derbyshire, English, Framed Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Derbyshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of Derby...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Tall Victorian Antique Collector's Dome, English Glass, Taxidermy Showcase, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall antique collector's dome. An English, glass and ebonised mahogany taxidermy or specimen showcase, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Delightful Victori...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Lithography Map, Warwickshire, English, Framed, Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Warwickshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of War...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Set of Three Victorian Set Squares, C. 1880
Located in High Point, NC
This is a set of three antique shipwright's set squares. The squares are made from oak and have brass caps. They are right-angled tools, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Lithography Map, Bedfordshire, English, Framed Engraving, Cartography
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Bedfordshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Original Antique Map of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, 1889
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
Drawn and Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston
Published By A & C Black, Edinburgh.
Original colour
Unfr...
Category
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Palatial Indian Figurative Silver Hookah -- 46 in, 116 cm
Located in New York, US
Our palatial sized figurative Indian hookah depicting a lovely woman holding a snake is finely crafted from silver of .900 purity and exhibits exceptional chasing and repoussage. Ma...
Category
20th Century Indian Late Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Tall Antique Collector's Dome, English, Glass, Ornament Showcase, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 24385
This is a tall antique collector's dome. An English, glass and ebonised pine ornament showcase, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Superb example fo...
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Pine
Set of Ten 19th Century English Victorian Brass Chimney Good Luck Shoes or Boots
Located in Haarlem, NL
Four sets and two single pieces of English Victorian brass chimney ornaments or "good luck" shoes.
What a lovely collection of shiny shoes don't you think? Let me tell you a little bit about them,
during the Victorian period in England, it was fashionable to have a pair of "good luck" brass shoes on your mantel (fireplace), they would been given to you as a wedding gift.
Two sets were definitely match stick holders...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Leicestershire Map, English, Framed Cartographic Interest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Leicestershire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of Le...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
The Drawing Room English Country House Decoration by J Musson Hardcover Book
By Jeremy Musson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Drawing Room: English Country House Decoration by Jeremy Musson Published by Rizzoli.
Title: The Drawing Room: English Country House.
Publisher: Rizzoli. Publication Date: 2014.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Berkshire Map, English County, Framed Engraving, Cartography, Lithograph
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique county map of Berkshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of Berkshire a...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Antique County Map, Hertfordshire, English, Framed Engraving, Cartography, Litho
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique county map of Hertfordshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of Hertfor...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Antique County Map, Dorset, English, Framed Engraving, Cartography, Lithography
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Dorset. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of Dorsetshi...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
English Victorian Briarwood and Brass Cane
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style simple briarwood cane with small brass top and leather cord.
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
President William McKinley as Napoleon Large Toby Mug, by Morris & Willmore
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
President William McKinley as Napoleon Large Toby Mug, by Morris & Willmore
Made by Columbian Art Pottery / Morris and Willmore of Trenton, New Jersey
This ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pottery
Antique County Map, Lancashire, English, Framed Lithography, Cartography, C.1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Lancashire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of Lanca...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Tall Antique Taxidermy Showcase, English, Display Dome, Specimen Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall antique taxidermy showcase. An English, glass and mahogany display dome, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Pleasingly bright and well-proportioned ant...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood
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.