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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1960s
Brian Bijan Hot Air Balloon Table Top Sculpture in Copper, Brass & Stone
By Brian Bijan
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Brian Bijan Attributed Hot Air Balloon Mixed Media Table Sculpture. Featuring a handcrafted, welded mixed metal sculpture in Copper, Iron coated Brass and Basalt, with tethered early...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Brass, Iron

African Coin Bracelet in Bronze - lost wax - Africa 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This long, rare bronze bracelet was worn by women from tribes located in the common area between Nigeria, Cameroon and Ghana. These bronze bracelets were a symbol of wealth and were ...
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Late 19th Century African Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century Ivory 14 k Gold Pre-Raphaelite Cameo Brooch Pendant 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A very elegant carved ivory & 14 karat gold cameo brooch & pendant, Italy, circa 1870. This very lovely cameo is carved as a beautiful Pre-Raphalite maiden, the cameo is finely & dee...
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1870s Italian Pre-Raphaelite Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Mid-Century Floor Ashtray Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century floor ashtray Italian design 1960s Intact and in good condition, small signs of aging. We guarantee adequate packaging and will ship via DHL, insuring the contents agai...
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1960s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century Turnbull Novelty Kitchen Scale
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 19th Century Turnbulls Novelty Kitchen Scale. It depicts a gilt cast iron scale with a brass graduated ounces and pounds plate at the right side of the decorated with scrol...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Wooden & Metal Coffee Grinder
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Wooden & Metal Coffee Grinder is an evocative piece of culinary history, beautifully blending functionality with antique charm. The body of the grinder is cr...
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19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1968-1970 Hardbound Vogue Magazines, Set of 9
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of nine hardcover cloth bound ex-libris Vogue magazines from 1968-1970. Dark green cloth binding with gold embossed lettering. Featuring many iconic covers and editorials from D...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas, Paper

Lady JACKSON. The French Court & Society. 2 VOLS. 1881 IN A FINE COSWAY BINDING
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: JACKSON, Lady Catherine Charlotte. TITLE: The French Court and Society, Reign of Louis XVI and First Empire. PUBLISHER: London: Richard Bentley & Son, 1881. DESCRIPTION: ...
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1880s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Exquisite 19th Century Hand Carved Black Forest Eagle Mounted Humidor Cabinet
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Exquisite 19th Century Hand Carved Black Forest Humidor Cigar Cabinet3 Featuring Ornate Carved Floral Panel Frontage Finished With An Eagle Finial On The Top. The Two Doors Reveal ...
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Civil War-Era Side Drum, Made by George Kilbourn, 1859
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original Civil War-era side drum with a pair of wooden drumsticks. This is a rope tension drum with a wooden body, ropes, and leather tabs. An iron tack pattern surro...
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1850s American American Classical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Honored Knight of the Order of Vittorio Veneto-Medal in 18Kt Gold 750
Located in Catania, IT
Honored Knight of the Order of Vittorio Veneto framed with two medals. An 18 kt gold 750 medal - 50th Anniversary of Victory and the other medal Cross of the Order of Vittorio Venet...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

French 19th Century Apple Sorting Column
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French apple sorting column from the 1800’s. Used for sorting differently sized apples, this column has light padding over the metal to prevent the apples from bruising. Be sure to...
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19th Century French Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Saumel Roger's Italy, a Poem & Poems
Located in Middletown, NY
A superb set of poetical works by Samuel Rogers (1763 – 1855) from the esteemed library of bookseller/collector William A. Foyle. The verses in "Italy" were the fruit of Rogers' trav...
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19th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Ignatius Taschner Jugendstil Brass and Copper Monkey Cheroot Cutter, circa 1900
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual German Jugendstil brass, copper and steel cheroot cutter modeled as a monkey sat within a rounded tray. The tail lifts and acts as the cutting edge with a small ho...
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Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century Pewter and Wood Kronheim Oldenbusch Stein
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Pewter and Wood Kronheim Oldenbusch Stein Decorated with fantasy dragon and walrus with tails of seals 11.5" x 5.25" x 5.25
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

4 Desk Top Model Aeroplane, KLM, Britannia, EvaAir and Emirates
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
4 Desk Top Model Aeroplane, KLM, Britannia, EvaAir and Emirates These are 4 pieces of Aeronautical nostalgia Vintage KLM Boeing 767-300 KLM BRITANNIA 757-200 EVA AIR CARGO CARGO ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Regency Mahogany Miniature Table Cabinet
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality And Charming Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Miniature Table Cabinet, Having Rectangular Top Over Superbly Figured Panelled Doors, Enclosing Four Concealed ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Ring with 2 carat tanzanite stone and diamonds in 18 ct. white gold
Located in Münster, DE
Ring with tanzanite, approx. 2 ct., surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.12 ct., set in 750/- white gold, ring size 57 A magnificently designed ring that plac...
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1960s German Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

French Solid Brass Adjustable Bible Stand
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large decorative brass Bible stand from a Catholic church. This versatile antique book stand has the ability to lay flat or to be used at adjustable angles. The detailed craftsmans...
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19th Century French Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Gentlemans Sword Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver Ebony Wood 19th Cent
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Rare Polished Solid Ebony wood Sword Stick of outstanding quality, enclosing its original square tapering polished steel blade, late Nineteenth Century, of English origin. ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Norwegian Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet by David-Andersen 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely and classic modernist style sterling silver bangle bracelet by David Andersen, Norway 1960s. The armring can be adjust to fit any preference you wish and are suitable for both...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Singer Sewing Machine
Located in San Antonio, TX
Transport yourself back in time with our exquisite 19th-century Singer Sewing Machine, discovered in France. Crafted with a sturdy cast iron base and an elegant oak frame, this vinta...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Stunning Antique Gothic Style Dark Oak Cabinet w. Handcarved Medieval Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous, truly Medieval looking and practical Gothic Revival (drinks) cabinet and/or pedestal stand. This rare Dutch Gothic cabinet is in excellent condition, it comes with some of the most amazing, church window-like, carved panels (all around) and thanks to its unique design it can be used for all kinds of purposes. The entire look and feel of this antique cabinet combined with the quality of the carvings is so good that people will want to stop, touch and stare at it and it will never fail to impress. All four walls of this architecural Gothic cabinet are made of solid oak panels with deep and very intricate Gothic carvings. Standing on church pillars on the outside of every corner of this cabinet also are sculptures of stereotypical figures in Medieval times. Apart from some truly minor imperfections this top quality workmanship cabinet could hardly be in better condition, both inside and out. The shape and color of the cast iron, Gothic design lock plate and the wrought iron, Gothic design hinges also perfectly complement the ancient style of this antique eye-catcher. This truly is a glorious antique to come home to, either as a hallway cabinet, as a drinks cabinet, as a pedestal stand for a large Saint statue...
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19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Apple Sorting Column
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An interesting French apple sorting device from the 1800’s. The exterior of the column is wrapped in padding to prevent bruising and the holes are used for sorting different sized ap...
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19th Century French Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Apple Sorting Column
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An interesting French apple sorting device from the 1800’s. The exterior of the column is wrapped in padding to prevent bruising and the holes are used for sorting different sized ap...
Category

19th Century French Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Bait Trap
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A woven antique bait trap made of dried grasses is in great antique condition. This is the perfect oddity for any lover of history and fishing. Be sure to view the detailed images to...
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19th Century French Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paint

Three Victorian Pieces of Morning Chatelain
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three Victorian Pieces of Morning Chatelain 4.75" x 1.5" x .5 Locket that holds small tintype photo
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Indian Inlaid Table Top Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early 19th Century Indian bone inlaid padouk miniature secretary, Monghyr, the two doors inlaid with flowers, vines and birds opening to reveal a fall front writing surface, the...
Category

Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone, Padouk

A Rare 19th Century South Indian Bronze Breastplate
Located in London, GB
South India, circa 1860 A mid nineteenth century South Indian bronze breastplate symbolising fertility, decorated with a necklace to the chest. Height 40.00cm Width 28.00cm Depth...
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Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Second half of the 19th century half-hull of an English schooner wooden
Located in Milan, IT
Second half of the 19th century half-hull of an English schooner wooden planking nailed and mounted on ebonized wooden board. Good condition, board measures 100x 13x21 cm - inches...
Category

1870s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Oak Wall Cabinet with Green Cathedral Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and striking Gothic Revival wall cabinet with perfect working lock and key. This handcrafted and probably unique Gothic Revival wall cabinet from the late 1800s is another one of our magnificent recent finds. The size, the quality in the large amount of hand-carved Gothic details, the patina and the excellent condition make this another perfect purchase for collectors of this ancient and highly decorative style. The overal design, including the Gothic church window in the door, is right up there with the best we have seen to date. However, what makes this Gothic work of beauty really stand out for us, is the combination of the patina of the light tiger oak and the perfect condition, green cathedral glass panel in the door. That combination truly is a joy to look at. The door, by the way, still opens and shuts tight perfectly and it comes with a perfect working lock and key. Have you also noticed the original, gilt bronze lock plate? That is a work of art in its own right. The clean inside of this cabinet comes with two removable, solid oak shelves and the inside of the door is veneered with a wonderful bird's eye maple. On the back of this unique and antique Gothic cabinet...
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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Brass

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...
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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rush, Beech

19th Century Egyptian Revival Style Singer Sewing Machine
Located in San Antonio, TX
Transform your space with a captivating piece of history – our 19th Century Egyptian Revival Style Singer Sewing Machine, discovered in France. Crafted with exquisite attention to de...
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1890s French Egyptian Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

19th Century English Iron Cannon with Great Patina
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful English iron cannon, monogrammed RM1 on one side, with great overall patina and lichen growth from exterior display. Dates to the 19th century in good overall condition a...
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19th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

A bench cigar cutter depicting a poodle dog, Austria 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
White metal sculpture on a rectangular base depicting a poodle dog acting as a cigar cutter. Signed DRG Musterschutz. Austria around 1890.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique 24 Karat Gold Egyptian Revival Scarab Pendant Brooch Cesare Tombini 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A wonderful antique 24 karat gold Egyptian Revival brooch set with an ancient 1500 B.C.E Egyptian faience pottery scarab, by the famous 19th century Italian jeweler Cesare Tombini, c...
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1870s Italian Egyptian Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale presents a stunning juxtaposition of elegance and precision. Its sleek wooden base, framed by delicate metal accents, provides a dignifi...
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19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Baroque Style Hand Carved Wooden Crucifix with Stunning Bronze Corpus of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Crucifix from the mid-1800s with a carved shroud or veil depicting Christ in the base. This unique and remarkable antique crucifix can both be used as a table and as a wall crucifix. Over the decades we have sold a number of unique and very well crafted crucifixes, but never one in the Baroque style with this combination of materials and techniques. The overall design and size is what stands out first, but the details and the materials are what make this antique work of religious art extraordinary. With four angels (or putti) watching over a sculpture of the Veil of Veronica, the relatively large base of this unique crucifix is a work of religious art in its own right. It is almost as if the cross is growing from this beautiful base and the cross itself too comes with a number of superbly hand carved details. To us, the most remarkable are the three stunning Baroque shells. With their symbolic meaning of birth and resurrection it is obvious why the artist / sculptor so tastefully incorporated them here. Apart from a minor 'lean' to the left, the cross itself too is in excellent condition. If one were to speak of a trinity in this crucifix then the unique base and cross are completed with an equally striking, solid bronze corpus of Christ...
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Mid-19th Century European Baroque Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 16th C Style Complete Suit of Armour - Castell Gyrn 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous hand crafted complete suit of 16th Century style armour dating from the second half of the 20th century. The fully articulated suit is mounted on a wooden stand ...
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1960s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case c. 1890 Erotic
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Silver Cigarette Case decorated with a beautiful Enamel Image on the front of the case. The Image shows a woman with rich golden brow hair covered in part with a diaphano...
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19th Century German Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case c. 1890 Erotic Nature Scene
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Antique Silver Cigarette Case with an Enamel Image on the front cover. This gorgeous Enamel Image is created in rich saturated colour and shows a naked woman with a white...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Enamel

19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Immerse yourself in the charm of yesteryear with this authentic 19th Century French wooden and metal scale. This historical piece is a true representation of French craftsmanship, fe...
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19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this exquisite 19th-century French balance scale, a harmonious blend of functionality and history. Crafted during a period when precision and craftsmanship wer...
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19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Metal Scale is a striking artifact that captures the essence of historical commerce and French provincial life. Clad in its original red paint, now distresse...
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19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Metal & Marble Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This magnificent 19th Century French Metal & Marble Scale is a striking amalgam of functionality and elegance. Boasting a robust iron framework with intricate scrollwork, this scale ...
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19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Metal

19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this authentic 19th Century French Metal Scale, a testament to the enduring quality and craftsmanship of a bygone era. With its ornate metalwork and robust bra...
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19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Immerse yourself in the tranquility of this 20th Century Belgian Artwork by René Berdal. This piece presents a serene composition, where vertical stripes in varying shades of blue cr...
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19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your decor with this striking 19th Century French Metal Scale, a piece that exudes the mystique and allure of its time. Crafted with an eye for balance and precision, the sca...
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19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Metal Scale is an authentic piece of history, encapsulating the essence of antique utilitarian craftsmanship. With its cast iron base and twin pans darkened ...
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19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Step into the aura of 19th-century France with this majestic metal scale, a striking relic of its era. This vintage scale boasts a balance of brass and iron, featuring a lustrous bra...
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19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Embark on a journey through time with this exquisite 19th Century French Metal Scale, a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of a bygone era. Designed with the precision deman...
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19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This distinguished 19th Century French Metal Scale is an emblem of the rich historical past, resonating with the tales of traditional marketplaces where it once played a pivotal role...
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19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Lopsided Tennis Racket by F.H. Ayres
By F.H. Ayres
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique F.H. Ayres Lawn Tennis Racket. A rare, early lopsided (tilt head or teardrop shape) lawn tennis racquet in good original condition by F.H. Ayres of London. The heavy ash lop...
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1870s European Sporting Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ash

Antique Crucifix with Exceptional Bronze Sculpture of a Suffering Jesus Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing antique bronze sculpture of Jesus on the cross. This bronze sculpture of Christ is a powerful reminder of His agony and suffering on the cross. Much has changed in society s...
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19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Metal

Toppai kabuto, Signed Haruta Yoshimasa and dated 1802
Located in Milano, IT
Toppai kabuto, Samurai helmet from the Kajiwara clan. Edo period, dated 1802. Signatures: 筑藩士官 梶原 景泰 命春田 昌芳造之 享和二年壬 秋也 Chikushū (?) Shikan (officer) Kajiwara Kageyasu (?) Mikoto (lo...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th C. Cast Iron Classical Figural Dolphin Victorian Book Press
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. Cast Iron Classical Figural Dolphin Victorian Book Press. Item features Intricate supports with dolphins and fluted columns, acanthus accented base, substantial and h...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Set Of 3 Miniature Amber And Silver Harley Davidson Style Motor Bikes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of 3 Miniature Amber and Silver Harley Davidson Style Motor Bikes 925 stamped silver.
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

19th Century Antique Flintlock Pistol Cabinet for Duelists
Located in Marseille, FR
Gun cabinet full time duelists 19th century in its original box with red velvet. Platinum finely chopped. Ebony butts No brand. It seems that there was no sinister use to believe an ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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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