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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
A Rare Alexis Falize Antique Gold and Cloisonné Enamel Locket, Circa 1867
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Alexis Falize Antique Gold and Cloisonné Enamel Locket, Circa 1867
This exquisite oval-shaped locket, crafted circa 1869, epitomizes the fusion of French artistry and Japanese aesthetic that characterized Alexis Falize's work during the late 19th century. The obverse features a meticulously rendered cloisonné enamel scene of a bird perched gracefully on a branch, while the reverse presents a serene landscape, showcasing Falize's mastery of the cloisonné technique and his deep appreciation for Japanese motifs.
The locket is housed in its original Japanese silk box, reflecting the authenticity and preservation of this remarkable piece. Falize, a distinguished Parisian jeweler (1811–1898), was profoundly influenced by Japanese and Chinese art, integrating Oriental motifs and palettes into his creations. This fascination was part of the broader Japonisme movement that swept through Europe following Japan's opening to Western trade in 1854, introducing Japanese decorative arts to a captivated Western audience.
Employing the cloisonné enamel technique—a method prevalent in traditional Japanese and Chinese metalwork—Falize delineated intricate designs using fine metal wires to create compartments (cloisons), which were then filled with vibrant enamels. This locket exemplifies such craftsmanship, with its vivid colors and precise detailing. Notably, Falize collaborated with esteemed enameller Antoine Tard, renowned for his Oriental-style cloisonné enamels. Tard's exceptional skill earned him accolades, including a gold collaborator’s medal at the 1867 Exposition Universelle in Paris. Their partnership produced some of the most celebrated cloisonné jewels of the era.
Comparable works by Falize are held in prestigious institutions worldwide. The British Museum houses a gold locket adorned with cloisonné enamel by Falize, highlighting the significance of his work in their collection. The Metropolitan Museum of Art features a reversible brooch attributed to Falize, further exemplifying his expertise in cloisonné enamel. Additionally, the Cleveland Museum of Art acquired a similar cloisonné locket marked by Falize, underscoring the widespread recognition of his craftsmanship. The Victoria and Albert Museum and the Schmuckmuseum in Pforzheim also include Falize's cloisonné enamelled lockets in their collections, attesting to the enduring legacy of his work.
In the realm of private collections, Wartski London has featured rare cloisonné...
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19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Antique French Bone and Ebony Dominoes Set, 1800s
Located in Lucenec, SK
This is an antique French domino game in a wooden box
Mid to late 1800s
All complete with 28 dominoes
The dominoes have a bone front, ebony backings and brass tacks
The dominoes a...
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19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Gucci Italian Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold Cigarette or 420 Lighter
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Gucci Italy signed Cigarette, Cigar or 420 Lighter. A Waffle pattern sterling that is print resistant... with a solid 18k Gold Strike. The perfect compliment to any bar, ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand, Vintage, German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful Art nouveau green and golden color cast iron Christmas tree stand, was made in Germany, in the 1910s. A nice addition for your Christmas decoration. It holds a stem up...
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1910s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Iron
Antique Engraving with a Plan of Rhodes, Greece, 1688
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map, titled: 'Rhodos.' - Plan of Rhodes, Greece. This map originates from 'Nauwkeurige Beschrijving der eilanden in de in de Archipel der Middellantsche Zee', by...
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1680s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Comedy, Dante Alighieri, Talice from Ricaldone, 1886
Located in Torino, IT
The Comedy, by Dante Alighieri, with the unpublished commentary by S. Talice da Ricaldone.
First Edition commissioned by King Umberto I. Publisher Vincenzo Bona.
Turin, 1886
Ori...
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19th Century Italian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Colorful Framed Tropical Butterflies Taxidermy Mounted Insect Display 7 Pieces
Located in Poperinge, BE
Collection of framed and dried colorful butterflies, large and small, 7 pieces in total, nice collection in a glass box, second half of the 20th century.
The collection includes a large green male birdwing butterfly...
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1980s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
White Tailed Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
White Tailed Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
A large antique white tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) trophy on a wooden plaque with da...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Antler, Wood
A small mid 19th C brass telescope with an original folding brass tripod stand
Located in Central England, GB
This fine and very rare small scale brass telescope is a delightful piece of Victorian engineering with quality optics.
The telescope has a fixed barrel with an unusual focusing mec...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
CHURCHILL. History of The English Speaking Peoples - ALL FIRST EDITIONS. 4 vols
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CHURCHILL, Winston.
TITLE: A History of The English-Speaking Peoples.
PUBLISHER: London: Cassell and Co, Ltd., 1956-8.
DESCRIPTION: ALL FIRST LONDON EDITIONS. 4 volumes, ...
Category
1950s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Kay Bojesen Early Handmade Wooden Oak Elephant Children's Toy, 1950s, Denmark
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Kay Bojesen wooden toy elephant from the early 1950s in patinated oak with an amazing grain. The Elephant was created in 1953 by Kay Bojesen and from the start handmade in his s...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Antique, Unused Golf Ball, Gutta Percha
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Unused Antique Gutty Golf Ball.
An exceptional example of a moulded mesh patterned Victorian gutta percha golf ball. The ball is in mint condition and is with the classic mesh patter...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
19th Century Wooden English Barometer Antique Forecast Weather Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Wooden barometer measuring instrument English manufacture made in the mid 19th century, silver-plated brass dial engraved with meteorological indicati...
Category
1850s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Rare 911 Porsche Friction Tin Toy by Bandai Toy Co. Made in Japan Circa 1960's
Located in Incline Village, NV
Offered here is a whitish/cream colored friction tin toy 911 Porsche circa 1960's, marked at the bottom; "Porsche" in addition to the Bandai Toy Company logo embossed, along with "Made in Japan" designation being noted.
The Bandai Toy Company is a post war toy company established in Taito, Japan circa 1950 and is still conducting business today, albeit, it has shifted from toy manufacturing to video toy accessories.
This is a very rare toy and is coveted by collectors of both toys and fast cars. Except for the odd and minor scratch here and there, the toy is in very nice, all original condition with absolutely no restoration or touch up to the paint or mechanism (see images).
The action and friction functionality works well (see video).
Motor and engine mechanics and nomenclature are colorfully displayed through the plastic rear trunk window (see image); while the colorful interior can be seen through the side window.
Car is all tin, with rubber tires and plastic windows.
Dimensions: 10 1/4" long x 4" wide x 3 1/4" high.
Priced competitively; note that this toy doesn't become available very often and the few that have turned up in recent years , don't work and are several hundred dollars more than mine.
Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys; important considering fakes and reproductions in the marketplace
it would behoove an enterprising collector, dealer, or decorator to take advantage of the opportunity to buy as many of the vintage tin...
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1960s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Art Deco Wood and Metal Airplane Aviation Propeller Model, France 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stylish Art Deco wood airplane propeller model mounted on a geometric wood and metal display. This Art Deco model airplane is in solid wood with a lovely warm patina. It has one larg...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Copper
Brass telescope with mahogany wood handle Dollond mid-19th century
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with mahogany wood handle, single-elongation focus, instrument complete with sunshield extension and dust cover tabs. Signed Dollond London Day or Night from the mid...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Art in Vienna 1898-1918, 4th Edition Book
Located in New York, NY
The rebel artists of Vienna overwhelmed the artistic establishment of Europe at the end of the 19th century, having seceded from the traditional Viennese institutions of Fine art and named themselves the Vienna Secession. Their works shocked a conservative public, but their daring sensibilities and dedication to the applied arts and architecture soon brought them an enthusiastic following and wealthy patronage. The boldly modernist paintings of Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, Oskar Kokoschka and others were matched by the buildings and applied designs of architects such as Joseph Maria Olbrich, who created the Secession Building as an architectural manifesto for the group. This Classic book, now updated and with additional colour illustrations and a completely new introductory chapter, brilliantly traces the course of this influential artistic movement.
Contents and sections:
Introduction
Vienna 1900
Secession
The Beginnings
The First Exhibition
The Dedication of the House: Second Exhibition
Ver Sacrum III–VI Exhibitions
The ‘Klimt Affair’ – The University Paintings
Exhibitions 1900–1902
Beethoven 1902
XVI–XVIII Exhibitions, 1903
The Split within the Secession
Architecture and the Applied Arts
The Ringstrasse and the Architecture of Historicisim
Otto Wagner, 1841–1918
Joseph Maria Olbrich, 1867–1908
Josef Hoffmann, 1870–1956
The Wiener Werkstätte
Palais Stoclet – The Stoclet Frieze
Kabarett Fledermaus
Alfred Roller, 1864–1935
Hoffmann’s Later Work
Adolf Loos, 1870–1933
Kunstschau 1908–1909: The Early Work of Kokoschka and Schiele
Kunstschau 1908
Oskar Kokoschka, 1886–1980
Richard Gerstl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Important 19th Century Austrian Red Stag Trophy from Royal Hunt Collection
Located in Houston, TX
Important 19th Century Austrian Red Stag Trophy taken by Emporor Franz from Eckartsau Josef Castle in the Southern Austrian Alps
Was appraised by Tuscan Antiques Roadshow expert, Jam...
Category
19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
An art glass table lighter by Murano, mid 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage Italian art glass lighter by Murano, design attributed to Flavio Poli, circa 1950 - 1960. In tones of violet, azure, and hibiscus pink.
I had this piece appraised and authe...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
The Microcosm of London; or London in Miniature
Located in Middletown, NY
ROWLANDSON'S FIRST and most famous color-plate book. FIRST EDITION, in 3 volumes, with 104 brilliantly-colored acquaint plates.
London: 1808-1810, Large 4to; 13 x 10 7/16 in. (330 ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paint, Paper
Up, Down & Other Opposites with Ellsworth Kelly
Located in New York, NY
Ellsworth Kelly’s paintings and sculptures are the heroes of this visual exploration of opposites
Up, Down & Other Opposites pairs different combinations of Ellsworth Kelly’s painti...
Category
2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Flower Color Theory Book
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
Leading floral designers Putnam & Putnam are back - now with the ultimate flower-arrangement reference book
The follow-up to Darroch and Michael Putnam's acclaimed bestselling debut, Flower Color Theory is the only guide that uses color...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Bronze Reliquary Casket
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Bronze Reliquary Casket. It depicts a rectangular lidded casket/box shaped as a house with a hip roof and its walls are glasses framed wit...
Category
19th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Anni & Josef Albers Equal and Unequal Book
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular and unprecedented visual biography of the leading pioneers and protagonists of modern art and design
Josef - painter, designer, and teacher - and Anni Albers - textile...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare Handcrafted Oak and Iron Gothic Revival Church Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Large size and excellent quality, solid oak Gothic Revival light fixture.
If you have visited Gothic churches then you may have immediately recognized some of the wonderful desig...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wrought Iron
Brass Gregorian refractor telescope circa 1750 attributed to James Short
Located in Milan, IT
Antique mid-18th-century brass Gregorian refractor telescope, almost certainly made by James Short (1710-1768). Good condition, replaced eyepiece and missing lens, lathe rebuilt the ...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Blow Fish Taxidermy on Brass Base
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Blow fish/Puffer fish taxidermy set on a brass custom base.
Category
1970s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
A Collection of 4 Ancient Roman Bronze Coin 200-300 AD Collectible Object
Located in Wembley, GB
A collection of 4 nice original ancient large bronze Roman coins. Could be emperor Caracalla dating from circa.200-300 AD. Shows nice detail, imagine all the places these coins have ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique White Jade Chinese Hair Pin Finely Carved
Located in Somis, CA
This beautiful white jade hair pin is a work of art. An oval head with scalloped edges is fully carved in three dimensions, showcasing an elegant peasant perched among the branches o...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade
Elvis Presley "Sideshow" Limited Edition n. 318/500, 1990s
Located in Palermo, IT
Elvis Presley "Sideshow" limited edition n. 318/500, 1990s
Intact and in excellent condition.
"Sideshow" is a specialty manufacturer and distributor of the most sought-after original and licensed collectible products, supported by a passionate worldwide community committed to the lifestyle of fine art...
Category
1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Aircraft Target Binocular
Located in Paris, FR
Binocular Aircraft Target on tripod, with adjustable height.
An exceptional and unique pair of WWII 25 x 105 binoculars
by Jos. Schneider & Co, Optische Werke KG, Göttingen. circa...
Category
1940s German Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome, Nickel
Ship Model of the Armed Navy Brig Boxer
Located in Norwell, MA
Scale model of the American brig "Boxer" of Charleston, South Carolina, Built in 1831 for the U.S. Navy. The model carries ten cannon on carriages. Nicely rigged with all appropriate...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Large Wild Boar Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large wild boar trophy on wooden plaque, Germany 1950s.
A large vintage black forest wild boar (Sus scrofa) trophy on an ebonized nutwood plaqu...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Kay Bojesen Jointed Monkey Toy Danish Modern Teak
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Kay Bojesen articulating and jointed teak monkey. Bought from the original owner who had it in the early 1960s. Nice color and patina the cords are loosely sold AS/IS.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Teak
Stunning Collection of 19th Century Wooden Exercise Clubs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare collection of antique inlaid exercise clubs of various sizes from 22.5” tall to 15.5 “ high. 5” to 3” diameter
A type of exercise equipment used for strength and mobility tr...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Jerusalem Rosary Cross – 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Exquisite 19th-century rosary cross from Jerusalem, crafted from olive wood and adorned with engraved mother-of-pearl plaques. The cross and beads are mad...
Category
1860s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fruitwood
Backgammon Table by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
The limited edition backgammon games table is made with exquisite, multicolor stone marquetry of green, cream and amber onyx. Supported by cylindrical plexiglas legs adorned with bra...
Category
2010s French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Onyx, Travertine, Marble
Navy Binoculars
Located in Paris, FR
Binoculars Navy with polished steel adjustable tripod base.
With polished aluminium and steel binoculars with clear glass
lens, magnifying x8 times. Adjust...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Model 2001 Orange Weltron Radio & 8 Track Iconic Space Age Ball Stereo P
Located in Pasadena, CA
Transport yourself to the groovy days of the 1970s with the Vintage 1970s Orange Weltron Radio & 8-Track Iconic Space Age Ball Stereo Player. A true test...
Category
20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Tarot Card The Queen of Wands Set of 2 by Vetrofuso
By Vetrofuso
Located in Milan, IT
This richly detailed replica of a medieval tarot card of the Visconti di Modrone is an elegant accent for a traditionally styled home. This card, the Queen of Wands, captures the ene...
Category
2010s Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Leather Gymnasium Dummies
Located in Hanover, MA
Two leather wrestling dummies marked Ivan’s Wrestling Products around the five Olympic rings embossed logo.
Large 65 inches tall by 43 inches wide arm to arm. Weight approximately 13...
Category
Late 20th Century Romanian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Italian Cash Register With Hand Crank, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Italian cash register with hand crank, 1960s
Fair condition, signs of aging, ideal as a vintage furnishing object
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Annie Leibovitz Sumo, Keith Haring Collector's Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edition: Keith Haring
Sumo-size: 50.0 x 69.0 cm (19.7 x 27.2 in.), 476 pages, hardcover (incl. six fold-outs) with supplement book (INT-Edition) and bookstand designed by Marc Newson
Editor: Annie Leibovitz, Benedikt Taschen, Simone Philippi
Contributing authors: Steve Martin, Graydon Carter, Annie Leibovitz, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Paul Roth
Limited to a total of 10,000 copies, all signed by Annie Leibovitz: (No. 1,001–10,000 Collector‘s Edition) is available in 4 different dust jackets that collectors can choose from: Whoopi Goldberg; Keith Haring; David Byrne and Patti Smith and (No. 1–1,000 Art Edition) is limited to 1,000 copies, bound in leather, each numbered and signed by Annie Leibovitz, comes with all 4 dust jackets and a fine art print: Keith Haring, New York City, 1986, size: 50,0 x 69,0 cm (19,7 x 27,2 in.)
The ultimate portrait collection of the most famous celebrities, by the most well known photographer in the world, from Annie Leibovitz's 40 years in photography (including a large number of previously unseen images from her archives). 500 of the most celebrated people from the worlds of music, cinema, TV, art, fashion, theater, literature, politics, and sports are featured in a size, scale and printing quality never before seen. 240 photos in total. Comes with specially designed limited edition Marc Newson book stand...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Chess Game Set with Handmade Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chessboard Black Lacquered
Located in Bochum, NRW
Chess Game Set with Handmade Board Made of Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlaid
An early 1920s Chinese or Vietnamese Export black lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chessboard. The Chessboard measures 38x38cm overall with 4 cm squares. Each square chessboard has an inlaid decor of birds and trees. Included are 32 bakelite chess...
Category
1920s Asian Japonisme Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic, Bakelite, Wood
Napoleon, Nelson and Their Time. The Calvin Bullock Collection Christie's
By Christie's
Located in valatie, NY
Napoleon, Nelson and Their Time. The Calvin Bullock Collection Christie's, May 1985. The sale consisted of items from the renowned New York collector Calvin Bullock, which was formed...
Category
1980s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Framed 15th Century Illuminated Book of Hours Manuscript
Located in Houston, TX
Framed 15th century illuminated Book of Hours manuscript circa 1450, France. Gouache, ink gold wash and gold burnishing on vellum. Framed within large decorative matt. In very good a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood, Parchment Paper
Gucci Wood and Leather Backgammon Set, 1970s Italy
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage portable Gucci backgammon set is a handsome throwback for any interior. Massive scale. Double the size of other vintage Gucci backgammon sets. Resembling a suitcase, the...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Italian Carved Walnut Oratoire Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler
Located in Carimate, Como
A good antique Italian Oratoire or Prie Dieu walnut cabinet crafted in beautiful wood, it stands on short legs over a knee resting platform base. The religious kneeler features two s...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Tellurium mechanical/electrical model of the solar system Phiwe Italian 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Tellurium, i.e., mechanical/electrical model representative of the solar system, made of metal with green and gray hammered paint, lithographed tin globe, plastic Moon, and metal bas...
Category
1950s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antonio’s Girls (Autographed) & Thousand and One Nights 1st ed. Antonio Lopez
Located in Miami, FL
Authograph First Edition copy of “Antonio’s Girls” 1982 & “Antonio’s Tales From The Thousand and One Nights” First Edition 1985. Both in English.
Antonio’s Girls – Collection of the works of Antonio Lopez varied and prolific fashion illustrations and his own private works from the 1970s and early 80s. Some of his outrageous shoes designs, photographs & stories from celebrities ( Grace Jones, Tina Chow, Pat Cleveland, Jerry Hall & others) are included. Hard bound book First Edition with 128 pgs. manufactured in USA 1982. English language copy.
Signed: Antonio 83 on 1st page and two gold dots in left side of the dust jacket front both with a gold pen.
Dimension: 11 1/2 inches x 9 3/8 inches.
Antonio’s Tales From The Thousand and One Nights – This book consists of the 13 stories from the Thousand & One Nights book per translation by Sir Richard Burton...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson, with Preface by Thomas Carlyle
Located in Middletown, NY
The only book published by the Doves Press by an American author.
Hammersmith: The Doves Press, 1906. Small 4to, 9 1/4 x 6.5 in (235 x 166 mm). Pp. xiv, 13...
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Early 20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral
By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking smaller scale vintage WWII era maritime salvage ship's binnacle pedestal with compass by Sestrel Henry Browne & Son. circa 1940s
The beautifully aged heavily patinated polished brass binnacle housing a high quality marine navigational instrument, having an enclosed brass bowl English Sestrel compass...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage German D.F. 10x80 Luftwaffe Binoculars On Stand 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Vintage German pair of World War Two D.F. 10x80 Luftwaffe binoculars on stand with manufactured code of DKL made by Joseph Schneider & Co, Kreuznach, Germany, circa 1939 in date.
D....
Category
20th Century German Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage MCM 1960s Kenneth Jay Lane Nautical Rope Twist Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Bold, large vintage KJL nautical knot rope twist cuff bracelet.
Spring opening
Signed KJL
From the collection of an East Hampton socialite, daughter o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
XL Ammonite fossil on stand
Located in MILL, NL
Gigantic Ammonite fossil on custom black stand.
Approx. 150-200 Million Years Old.
An ammonite is an extinct marine animal belonging to the class of squid. Ammonites lived in the ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone
Extremely Rare Antique Solid Brass Maritime Ships Porthole Storm Cover Window
Located in Dayton, OH
Extremely unique original antique heavy solid brass maritime Ship's Porthole or Hatch. A rare find with storm door, swing plate and barking plate. Its very ...
Category
Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Rare Antique Map of the Middle East, ca.1690
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print, untitled.
Two decorative maps on one sheet of the middle east in biblical times. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Anonymous...
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1690s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Paris Review No. 114 Spring 1990
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Paris Review No. 114 Spring 1990
Publication features Robie Macauley "Silence, Exile, and Cunning"
Artwork reproduction after Jean Michel Basquiat (Cover) and Meyer Vaisman
Stori...
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1990s 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.
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