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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Industrial
Antique Lithography Map, Cumbria, English, Framed Cartography Interest, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Cumbria. An English, framed engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the early 18th century and later.
...
Category
Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Mid-century Dental Phantom Head Model on Custom Stand c.1960s (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A mid-century dental school practice head, known as a dental phantom head, with aluminum skull, articulating mouth and solid steel custom sta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Antique Lithography Map, Durham, English, Framed, Cartography, Early Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Durham. An English, framed engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the early 18th century and later, circa 1720.
Superb lithography of Du...
Category
Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Phantom Dental Training Simulator on Custom Steel Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A phantom dental training simulator used in dental school with removable rubber shroud. Mounted on a custom steel stand. The aluminum jaws have a magnetic quick disconnect sys...
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Antique Large Primitive Industrial Cast Iron Boat Farmhouse Barn Hook 9"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique cast iron hook and loop. Standard industrial design.
Dimensions:
4.5" x 2" x 9.25" (Width x Depth x Height)
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
John Locke, Essay Concerning Human Understanding, 3 Volumes 1798 and 1801
Located in Morristown, NJ
(3) Vols., John Locke, Esq. An Essay Concerning Human Understanding; with Thoughts on the Conduct of the Understanding. Printed for Mundell & Son and J. Mundell, 1798 (Vol. I) and 17...
Category
1790s Scottish George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
"The Emerald Isle; A Poem" by Charles Phillips First Edition Published in 1812
Located in San Francisco, CA
A leather bound first edition of an epic poem titled "The Emerald Isle; A Poem" by Charles Phillips (1786-1859), a celebrated writer and lawyer, with ...
Category
Early 19th Century European George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Ship's Nautical Porthole Coffee or Side Table By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
An original ship's chrome porthole window converted to coffee or side table. The keys unscrew to open the window. The base has been designed to come apart and is an original design b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Astro Rocket Ship Savings Bank c.1957 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A 1957 vintage mechanical bank by Astro, Model 1957-A. The trigger to launch the coin works well. You cock it by pulling it down, place t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Mid 20th centry vintage BP energol 2 stroke oil dispenser
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large piece of british motoring history circa 1950.
Was in everyday use when we purchased. Rectangular tall container with removable lid and fully functioning perfect pour shut off...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Antique Book, Thoughts on Hunting by William Beckford, English, Georgian, 1810
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book, Thoughts on Hunting by William Beckford. An English language hard bound compendium of sporting letters, dating to the Georgian period, published 1810.
An En...
Category
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Iron Ship's Chain Converted to Stand
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large iron ship's chain converted to a stand and as of this writing we have two pieces. Each link measures 4.25" x 7.25" and have been welded together and mounted on a teak base. A...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Large Antique Reference Book, Parliamentary Record, Latin Language, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique reference book, Calendarium Rotulorum Patentium in Turri Londinensi. Printed in Latin, a later bound House of Commons record, dating to the Georgian period, p...
Category
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1800s Veterinarians Horse Gag and Cutaway Skull
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early medical school demonstration model. The horse skull on its own very interesting. It shows a professionally done cutaway of the skull showing the teeth below the gum ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bone
Well Weathered Ships Copper Navigation Light.
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Well Weathered Ships Copper Navigation Light.
The lamp is flat sided with original bowed and ridged glass front, this has the date which it was last replaced etched on the front
A great decorators lamp, no spirit burner...
Category
Early 1900s Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Mid-century Strato Moon Rocket Mechanical Bank c.1950 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
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This metal, mechanical bank includes a red plane mechanism for launching coins from the rocket into the moon. Works properly. Includes key to unlock the bottom to retrieve the ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Book, Compendium of Farriery, English, Georgian, Equestrian, London 1796
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a delicate antique book, Compendium of Farriery. An English language, Georgian guide to equestrian care, published in London, 1796.
Full title: Taplin Improved; or a Compend...
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Field Artillery Theodolite by Srb & Stys of Prague, 1930s
Located in Doylestown, PA
Field artillery theodolite by Srb & Stys of Prague, signed, 1930s.
Spectacular precision optical instrument of bronze, brass and steel utilized by the Czech military for artillery s...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
1980s Citizen Japanese Blue Steel Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Quartz Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Citizen super tanker slave clock original blue finish.
A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock also called secondary clock of superior build quality.
These clocks were us...
Category
1980s Japanese Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome, Cut Steel, Steel
5 Vols, Antique Books, Lives of the British Admirals, English, Georgian, 1817
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 5 antique volumes, Lives of the British Admirals by Dr John Campbell et al. An English language, hard bound naval interest book, published in London, 1817.
Includes...
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Wood Flower Mold Two Hole
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Wood Flower Mold Two Hole
8.25 w x 3 d x 1.75
Original vintage condition unrestored
See all images provided.
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Emergency Survival Multi Tool Axe Hammer Hatchet
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Swordfish emergency survival tool
Tomahawk Crate Hammer Hatchet Axe
Use as Pry Bar Nail Puller Multi-function implement
13.25 h x 4.75 w x 1....
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
U.S Propellers Inc. Birch Drone Propeller
Located in New York, NY
U.S Propellers Inc. was established in 1942 as a manufacturer of aircraft propellers for the United States military during World War II. It played a crucial role in supporting aviati...
Category
20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Birch
Sony Vintage Vidicon Video Camera, Circa 1969, Classic, Iconic With Tripod
By Sony Corporation
Located in Dallas, US
Submitted for your consideration is this, circa 1969, Sony vintage Vidicon industrial television camera complete with a studio viewfinder and a Sony TV z...
Category
1960s Japanese Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Glove Mold Ceramic
Located in Matosinhos, 13
Set of 3 vintage ceramic industrial Glove Molds.
Original vintage glazed porcelain factory rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and ...
Category
20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Schaeffer & Budenberg Stationary Steam Engine Model w Copper Boiler
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Schaeffer & Budenberg stationary steam engine model. Made of cast iron featuring copper boiler
The Budenberg Gauge Company was founded in 1918. The original pa...
Category
Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Copper
Anatomical Model, 1940's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Vintage anatomical model made in the 1940s/50s. It is made of plaster and steel wire. Hand-painted and very detailed. The organs are removable.
The mo...
Category
1950s German Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Pine
Mappin Paris 1950 Retro Multiuse Money Clip Sun Clock And Compass In Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Multiuse Money Clip Sun Clock And Compass designed by Mappin-Paris.
Very unusual multiuse money clip, created in France by Mappin-Paris back in the 1950. In great shape and very ver...
Category
1950s French Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Set Of Antique Fiction Books, Popular Tales, Maria Edgeworth, English, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 3 antique fiction books, Popular Tales by Maria Edgeworth. An English language, hard bound 3 volume set of novels, dating to the Georgian period, published 1814.
A prolific novelist of adult and children's literature, Maria Edgeworth (1768 - 1849) was born in Oxfordshire before moving to Ireland. Her best-known work Castle Rackrent was an Irish Catholic...
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Carnival Gaming Wheel, France
Located in San Francisco, CA
Roulette originated in France and was brought to the United States, specifically New Orleans, in the late 18th Century. This antique metal gaming wheel with red painted number, is a...
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Industrial Aluminum Airplane Step Stool, New York Airways
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, aluminum, airplane step stool features the stamp New York Airways, (1949-1968) on one side, a perforated top and rubber glides with all original, work-worn patina. It's a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Mahogany Architectural Model Staircase with Landing
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well made solid wood eight step staircase with fine turned open sides and turned landing top supports, all with ball newel posts. With tall turned supports on the sides below the l...
Category
20th Century Georgian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Rare Ship's Copper Shutter Signal Light with Fresnel Lens
Located in Nantucket, MA
A rare ship's copper shutter signal light with a round Fresnel lens. The shutter on the side is used for transmitting Morse Code. The back has a door that gains access to the oil l...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
George III Mahogany Miniature Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with a caddy top over four drawers with bracket feet. These were made by furniture makers for family members and friends. Also used to promote a cabinetmakers skills.
Category
1770s English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
George IV Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Made in Birmingham by John Bettridge, 1830
By John Bettridge
Located in London, GB
A very fine & unusual George IV Silver Gilt Vinaigrette made in Birmingham in 1830 by John Bettridge.
The Vinaigrtte is broad rectangular in form with engine turned sides and base. ...
Category
19th Century English George IV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
George III Purse Vinaigrtte Made in Birmingham by John Shaw, 1819
By John Shaw
Located in London, GB
A very fine George III Purse Vinaigrtte made in Birmingham in 1819 by John Shaw.
This very fine piece is realistically modelled as a purse or satchel with raised clasp and side bord...
Category
19th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Wilson Catcher's Mask, circa 1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original vintage catcher's mask by Wilson. The main body is carbon steel with thick, tan leather padding. The padding is held onto the body of the mask by brown leather str...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
1914 Oak Victrola Victor Talking Machine Record Player + 5 Records
Located in New York, NY
Original 1914 Model VV-VI Victor Talking Machine 78 speed record player housed in the original oak case with two doors that open to control the...
Category
1910s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Underwood Typewriter, C.1945
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An original Underwood typewriter with black crinkle finish. The typewriter functions properly except the space bar has ceased up and needs repair. New ribbon. The keys are bra...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Pair of Masthead Brass Ship Navigational Nautical Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of Masthead brass ship's navigational lights with Fresnel lens. These are originally oil lights which slide out from the back. They also have been converted to take an electrical bulb from above. Both are an option. We have also added a bracket in order to wall mount them.
The Lockhart Collection is a personally curated gallery...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Letters of the Earl of Chesterfield to His Son in 4 Volumes Published 1787
Located in San Francisco, CA
Earl of Chesterfield's letters to his son and luminaries of the day in 4 volumes in their original full leather bindings, published London J. Dodsley 1787. The spines have raised ban...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper, Leather
Large Studio Portrait Camera
Located in Peekskill, NY
Cameras are not my expertise but we could not pass up on this beauty. The camera is signed ANSCO and the large lens reads DARLO OPTICIEN, PARIS 35436. I'm told that this lens is the most valuable...
Category
Early 19th Century Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Brass Compass on Stand by Cassens and Plath, English
Located in Nantucket, MA
A ship's brass English compass from a decommissioned lifeboat. This is made by Cassens and Plath, an English company. An important nautical navigational instrument used when underw...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Early Life Sized Anatomical Display, Jean Antoine Houdon
Located in Peekskill, NY
This striking plaster anatomical models is a half and half in the style of Jean Antoine Houdon. It shows the skeleton on one side and muscular layer on the other. The bust is full si...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
Signed 19th Century Mahogany and Brass Telescope on Custom Oak Wall Mount
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English mahogany and brass single draw telescope made and signed by William Bruce, Kings Head Court Shoe Lane London, circa 1830. This handsom...
Category
1830s English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
FINE 18TH CENTURY TURNED CASTLE POT HOLDING PERiOD CARVED CHESS SET MUST SEE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare 18th century hand carved cycling pot in the form of a Chess rook or castle which holds a per...
Category
18th Century Swedish Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Kodak No. 3A Model C Folding Camera c.1900-1915 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A large Eastman Kodak No. 3A folding camera. The body is wrapped in leather with black metal, chrome and brass accents on the lens. The camera features a hand-held shutter but...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Antique Odd Fellows Ceremonial Mask with Hair and Beard c.1900 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An antique wire mesh mask used by members of the Odd Fellows organization. Hand painted with red and white painted eyes, cheek bones, nostrils, f...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Wire
The Works of Jonathan Swift 19 Leatherbound Volumes Published Edinburgh 1824
Located in San Francisco, CA
The works of Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) second edition complete in 19 leatherbound volumes published for Archibald Constable and Co. Edinburgh and Hurst, Robinson, and Co. London 18...
Category
1820s Scottish George IV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
George III Banjo Mahogany Barometer by R. Taylor, Chepstow, England c. 1820
By R. Taylow
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Four-dial Barometer/Thermometer in Mahogany, dating from the George III period, and English in origin. Signed at the base "R. Taylor Chepstow". The barometer with swan neck pedim...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Kodak No. S Model E Folding Camera c.1900 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
The body is wrapped in leather with red bellows. Chrome, brass and leather accents on the lens. The camera may or may not work but is sold as a decorative object.
Shown with ...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Cabine téléphonique insonorisé Française Outelec métal doré Circa 1970, vintage
By Dypout
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Cabine téléphonique industrielle des années 1970 ,insonorisée en métal.
Elle a quelques marques mais peut facilement être repeinte voir customisée.
Décoration très originale
Category
1970s French Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Ship's Anemometer and Aerovane Repurposed as Kinetic Sculpture
Located in Nantucket, MA
A ship's anemometer and aerovane used to measure wind speed and direction. These were mounted on top of large ships and connected to an instrument panel on the bridge. Old school technology. Once the brass and chrome are polished and the fiberglass tail repainted, these make a great kinetic sculpture to use outside, inside, on the porch, etc. The prop will spin with the wind and the tail will move with the wind direction...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Rare M4 Leather WWII Horse Gas Mask
Located in Peekskill, NY
M4 US Government Army Issue World War II, vintage 1941-1942 Horse Gas Masks are very scarce. Due to the large size, most were discarded after the war. Occasionally, one will pop up, but most are incomplete or in poor condition. The M4 Horse Gas Mask has 2 large filter canisters, one placed on each shoulder of the horse. It has a chest mounted pack, and a rubber mask for the horse's muzzle. Flexible hoses run between the components, and leather straps keep everything secure to the horse. Horses (Cavalry) and Pack Mules were not as common in WWII as they were in WWI, making the Horse Gas Mask all the more rare. If you are a serious gas mask collector, consider the chance of finding another M4 Horse gas mask. Included is the signed canvas...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Antique Eastman Kodak "No. 1 Pocket Kodak" Folding Camera c.1909-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A "No. 1 Pocket Kodak" folding camera. The body of camera is all leather with a leather handle and it folds smoothly closed to 1.25 inches. This camera has retained its orig...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Vintage large pulley Yugoslavia 1970s Industrial Home Decor Retro Loft Steel
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Add a touch of vintage industrial charm to your space with this fantastic large vintage pulley from Yugoslavia, dating back to the 1970s. This piece of industrial history is perfect ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Antique Kodak No. 2 Premo Folding Camera c.1916 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original Eastman Kodak No. 2 folding camera. The body of camera is all leather with that folds smoothly closed to 1.5 inches. This camera has retained its original finish...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Early 20th Century Leather Boxing Speed Ball, Wall Mounted
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Leather Boxing Wall Mounted Speed Punching Bag
Wonderful vintage speed bag for the boxing enthusiast. The punching bag in vintage leather with our addit...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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.
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