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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Hollywood Regency
Style: Industrial
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...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Braun SK61 Record Player and L1 floor speaker by Dieter Rams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braun SK61 record player designed by Dieter Rams and Hans Hugelot, 1961. Equip with record player and AM/FM radio. 1950’s Braun L1 speaker included. In goo...
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1960s German Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Emergency Survival Multi Tool Axe Hammer Hatchet
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....
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Six Le Cirque N.Y. Custom Villeroy & Boch Square Plates Monkey with Gems
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine...
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20th Century German Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

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...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Strato Moon Rocket Mechanical Bank c.1950 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT 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 ...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Antique 1897 Wooden Eastman Kodak Bulls Eye Camera Tripod
Located in San Carlos, CA
Fantastic antique wooden Bulls-Eye tripod made by Eastman Kodak in Rochester, New York. With over 100+ years of life, this tripod is in surprisingly good ...
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1890s American Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

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...
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Early 1900s Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Miriam Haskell Trembler Brooch
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
1950s Haskell trembler brooch. Gilt metal filigree oak leaves are interspersed with clusters of rhinestone berries and highlighted by three larger stone...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate

Nautical Double Gauge Bubble Clinometer on Teak Back Plate by Conn. Valley Ind.
Located in Nantucket, MA
A double gauge bubble clinometer with precision glass tubing and nickel face mounted on a teak back plate. These tilt gauges were used on vessels to measure the angular slant of the ...
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Late 20th Century North American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

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...
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Antique Underwood Typewriter, C.1945
Located in San Francisco, CA
About 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

Vintage Turquoise Delight: 1950s Floor Standing Ashtray with Vase Holders
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Charming and almost unique floor standing turquoise bluee ash tray with little bowls / vase holders dating back to the 1950s. This lovely vintage piece is made with authentic old sc...
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1950s Italian Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

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...
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20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Birch

Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Rare Rolls Royce Cream Car Franklin Mint 1911 UK
Located in Hampshire, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car is a 1:24 scale model that took over 4,000 hours to develo...
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1910s British Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metallic Thread, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, ...

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.
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Carousel Motorcycle - Motorbike by Fonlupt, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Carousel Motorcycle - Motorbike - Motor Bike by Fonlupt France. A French vintage child's motorbike used on the roundabout - merry-go-round - fairground - funfair. A 1950s metal r...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1970 Gucci Metallo Argentato Design Italiano Fiore Portacenere
Located in Brescia, IT
Portacenere Fiore Gucci Italy, 1970 Raro Portacenere con petali removibili Metallo Argentato Marchio impresso nel metallo sul retro del portacenere
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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 ...
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20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

1970's British Yellow Illumination & White AC GMT Co. Classic Quartz Wall Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in Yellow Pantone 13-0647 Illuminating. Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back t...
Category

1970s English Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible Black Car including Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Hampshire, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car are 1:10 scale model that took over 4,000 hours to develop...
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Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...

Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible Cream Car Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Hampshire, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car is a 1:10 scale model that took over 4,000 hours to develo...
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Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metallic Thread, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, ...

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...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Ascot Florentine Dagger Lighter Letter Opener Paper Weight Gold and Brown 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Ascot Florentine Dagger Lighter Letter Opener Paper Weight. This is a very unique lighter letter opener comes in original box and sheath. America, 1952,...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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...
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Copper

Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible 3pcs, Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Hampshire, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, these exclusive antique model cars are 1:10 scale models that took over 4,000 hours to deve...
Category

Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Foil, Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Iron, Nick...

David o Selznicks Hollywood Large Book Printed in Italy by Bonanza
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful large book produced by Bonanza Books printed in Italy very expensive $85 from the 1980's great history nice pictures hours of fun facts, gre...
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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...
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1950s French Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

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

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

Pretty Things The Last Generation of American Burlesque Queens by Liz Goldwyn
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pretty Things The Last Generation of American Burlesque Queens by Liz Goldwyn. 2006 SIGNED 1st Edition; signed by Author Liz Goldwyn with sweet inscription boldly in silver marker. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

David Webb The Quintessential American Jeweler Hardcover Book by Ruth Peltason
Located in North Hollywood, CA
David Webb The Quintessential American Jeweler hardcover book by Ruth Peltrason c 2013. This large heavy hardcover luxury book is an amazing archive of Webb's extraordinary 20th cent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

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...
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1910s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1970s Industrial Cast Aluminium and Brass Flame Proof Edison Striplight, Orange
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Korean flame proof Edison LED twin strip light made by Daeyang in the 1970s with bespoke signal orange finish. Original item salvaged from supertankers ...
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Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Aircraft Design Wind Tunnel Scale Model of a Late 1960s GAC-100 Airliner
Located in London, GB
A 1/10 scale wind tunnel model of a GAC-100 Commuter airliner. Wingspan: 7ft (214 cm) The model is constructed out of laminated mahogany, and is built to the highest standards,...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

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 ...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Late Century Iron, Brass and Glass Explosion Proof Industrial Pendant
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This excellent example of an original explosion proof lamp was salvaged from an old Japanese ship. Dated c1975, it has the original ceramic and brass E27...
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1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

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...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

12 Adam D. Tihany for Le Cirque N.Y. Villeroy & Boch Oval Plates w/ Big Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine destinations in New York for glitterati and foodies alike. No matter the location, monkeys and circus themes remained a design staple of the iconic restaurant. Although the landmark restaurant's NYC doors are now closed, Black Rock Galleries is pleased to offer items from the famed restaurant. Set of 12 oval porcelain plates designed by Adam D. Tihany for Le Cirque and made by Villeroy & Boch. The plates with yellow circus big top...
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20th Century Luxembourgish Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Brass & Glass Elegant Compass by Spencer & Co London
By Spencer & Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant compass circa 1970's in solid brass with glass bt spencer & Co.
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20th Century English Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Polished Antelope Horns on Brass Base
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Polished antelope horns mounted on brass base.
Category

1980s Kenyan Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Horn

Vanity Fair 100 Years From the Jazz Age to Our Age 2013 Large Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vanity Fair: 100 Years, From the Jazz Age to Our Age, Graydon Carter, 2013. Vanity Fair 100 Years showcases a century of personality and power, art and commerce, crisis and culture b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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...
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Early 19th Century Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Face Forward By Kevyn Aucoin Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Face Forward By Kevyn Aucoin Hardcover Book. Face Forward is a cosmetics book written by Kevyn Aucoin. It was a New York Times bestseller. The book was widely noted for introducing m...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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
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1970s French Industrial Vintage 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...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

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...
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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

Song & Dance The Complete Story of Stage Musicals Kurt Ganzl Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Song & Dance The Complete Story of Stage Musicals Kurt Ganzl Hardcover Book. Publisher ‏ : ‎ Smithmark Pub (January 1, 1995) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.5 x 1 x 12 inches. A history of stage musicals in the United States and Europe as well as an illustrated collection of some of the most memorable. This book does a very good job starting with what Gånzl holds are the proto-musicals, the opera-bouffes of the 19th century and follows the genre through the Gilbert...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Hollywood Collects An Exhibition from April 5 to May 15 1970 by Henry J. Seldis
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hollywood Collects An Exhibition from April 5 to May 15 1970 by Seldis Henry J. (editor). Hardcover Book. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los ...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

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...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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

Set of Three Sawfish and Swordfish Rustrums
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of three small sawfish and swordfish rostrums . Swordfish is 32" high. Two sawfish rostrums are 23" and 22" high.
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Early 1900s Hollywood Regency Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone

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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