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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Louis XV
Style: Industrial
Antique Fisher- Scientific Brass & Oak Complete Calibration Weight Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Fisher- Scientific Brass & Oak Complete Calibration Weight Set USA, Circa 1940s Originating from the USA, with locations in Canada and dating back to the 1940s, this is a rare and remarkable find—a complete 15-piece set of solid brass medical...
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20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Ship's Beacon Lights with Fresnel Lens
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of rare ship's beacon lights with Fresnel glass lens. Brass bracket feet, backplate and lid with side clamps to allow access to the bulb. These are originally European and have been rewired for American use. Takes a standard base light bulb. Deborah Lockhart Phillips, owner of The Lockhart Collection, sources one-of-a-kind pieces from all over the world; and often transforms nautical artifacts...
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Jointed wooden lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from ca...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Ship's Nautical Porthole Windows Converted Bar Cart, Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
Two original ship's chrome porthole windows converted to a bar cart by Deborah Lockhart Phillips. Brass rivets have been replaced around the border of the windows (the originals pop ...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Tiger Circus Toy c.1903-1935
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Jointed wooden Tiger manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from c...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Large Kodak No. 2 Folding Camera with Leather Case c.1903 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A large leather wrapped Eastman Kodak Anastigmat No.2 folding camera with chrome and brass accents. Original leather case with brass lock. Folds smoothly closed to 2.25 inch...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome, Brass

1970s Seiko Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Wall Clock, Pink
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Seiko super tanker slave clock original re-finished in Millenial Pink. A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock. These clocks were used in great numbers on super tankers, ...
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1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Vintage Wilson Leather Boxing Gloves c.1950 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Original leather boxing gloves filled with horse hair. The leather is very soft and in good condition. . CREATOR Wilson Sporting Goods. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1950-1...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Natural Fiber

Antique Iron Worker Hand Forged Vintage Tools Set of 9
Located in Chula Vista, CA
collection handmade Iron Blacksmithing Tools- Set of 9 Antique Iron Worker Tools forging metal circa early 1900s tool total 9 25 the longest x 3...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron, Metal

Antique Japanese Leather Kendo Mask c.1920 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique Japanese Kendo leather mask with steel face guard and thick padding. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1920. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Leather, Ste...
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Tall Painted Decorative Steel Eifel Tower Inspired Lighthouse Sculpture or Model
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 34.5 inches tall this beautiflly crafted architectural sculpture inspired by the Eifel Tower makes a great impression. An intricate system o...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Antique Vintage Kodak Wooden Trimming Board by Eastman
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique vintage kodak wooden trimming board by Eastman. The wooden cutting surface measures 6 inches tall by 5 inches wide by 3/4 inches tall. Some of the original writing can be seen on the surface of the board and the ruler on the top is visible. This board was used for trimming photographs. Beautiful and interesting piece for your use or library decor...
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1940s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vest Pocket Hawkeye Folding Camera c.1924-1935
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT The Vest Pocket Hawkeye Model B folding camera with a leather wrapped body and chrome accents. Shown with life size hand. CREATOR Eastman Kodak Co. DATE OF MANUFACTU...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Seat of Health Antique Rowing Machine
Located in Peekskill, NY
Unusual and beautifully designed this early 20th century collapsible rowing machine abdominal exerciser manufactured by the Health Developing Apparatus Co., inc., Bridgeport, Conn. Made of lightweight aluminum which also makes it perfect to hang up as unique vintage wall art...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Large Kodak Folding No. 3A Camera with Mahogany Inlay c.1910 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A large Eastman Kodak No. 3A folding camera with red bellows and Mahogany inlay. The body is wrapped in leather with chrome and brass accents. The camera folds to 2.5 inches. ...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Large Vintage Gold Smith Leather Boxing Gloves c.1950 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Original leather boxing gloves filled with horse hair. The leather is very soft and in good condition. . CREATOR Wilson Sporting Goods. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1950-1...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Natural Fiber

Antique Kodak Hawk-Eye No. 2A Folding Camera c.1926-1934 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A Hawk-Eye Shutter Model 2A folding camera, model B with a leather wrapped body, chrome and brass accents and extended push button shutter mechanism. Closes to 1.5 inches flat...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Port & starboard dredge control by Simons Lobnitz of Renfrew
Located in London, GB
Double port and starboard dredge pumping control by Simons Lobnitz Ltd of Renfrew. Circa 1960. Two 12 ½ inch dials, and two 4 ¼ dials, with internal lights. Simons-Lobnitz Ltd of ...
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Antique Eight Spoke Mahogany Ship Boat Steering Wheel Nautical Maritime
Located in Antwerp, BE
This is a superb and very large antique Victorian mahogany and brass set ships wheel, circa 1880-1900 in date. This exceptional nautical collectable...
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20th Century Belgian Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large Cast Iron/Wood Laboratory Test Tube and Beaker Stand c.1930 FREE SHIPPING
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Contact us for more shipping quotes: S16 Home San Francisco. An antique cast iron and wood laboratory test tube and beaker stand. Holds eight test tube and one beaker. Inclu...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
An intriguing and unique accent, this vintage lab-ware stand holds various vintage technical glasswares. Industrial, utilitarian, and scientific, yet also playful and curious, this vintage beaker...
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20th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Pleyel Chinoiserie, Louis XV Style with Red Chinese Lacquer & 24 Karat Water Gil
Located in New York, NY
Klavierhaus Pleyel Chinoiserie, Louis XV Red "chinoiserie" Parcel-Gilt Gran Piano. An important French red-painted ad parch-gilt decorated grand piano i...
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Salter Family Scales No 50 a Well Loved and Used Family Scales
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Antique Salter Family Scales  No 50 A well loved and used Family Scales, made by Salter, the cast iron body is in Dark green with Gold highlights, it has...
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1940s Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
An intriguing and unique accent, this vintage lab-ware stand holds various vintage technical glasswares. Industrial, utilitarian, and scientific, yet also playful and curious, this vintage beaker...
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20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
An intriguing and unique accent, this vintage lab-ware stand holds various vintage technical glasswares. Industrial, utilitarian, and scientific, yet also playful and curious, this vintage beaker...
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20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
An intriguing and unique accent, this vintage lab-ware stand holds various vintage technical glasswares. Industrial, utilitarian, and scientific, yet also playful and curious, this vintage beaker...
Category

20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

A Royal Air Force P10 Aircraft Compass No. 23145 T M
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Royal Air Force P10 Aircraft Compass No. 23145 T M The compass has a brass body finished in black, it comes in its battleship grey painted wooden ...
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1930s Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Webber Costello Globe on Metal Tripod Base c 1900 / 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Rare floor model globe made by Weber Costello, circa 1900. The 12" globe rests on a folding metal base. This example is in very good, original condition, showing only light wear, nor...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
An intriguing and unique accent, this vintage lab-ware stand holds various vintage technical glasswares. Industrial, utilitarian, and scientific, yet also playful and curious, this vintage beaker...
Category

20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Tin Litho Toy Car by Bandai Japan 1959 Cadillac 4 Door Sedan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Blast from the past! 1959;Cadillac sedan de ville in gold paint with tin litho interior. Has a dent in the hood and plastic windshields need to be installed. See pics. Shows wear, fr...
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1950s Japanese Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Seldom Seen Authentic Exploding Skull, Medical, After Claude Beauchêne
By Claude Beauchene
Located in Buffalo, NY
Authentic Exploding Skull Originally created by Edmé François Chauvot de Beauchêne (ca.1780-1830), a French anatomist and surgeon, developed this disarticulation method to comprehensively show all the cranial bones and their connections. The exploded skull...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Scientific "Cyclo-Stormograph" by Short & Mason Tycos
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and appears to be completely intact. Short & Mason Tycos Cyclo-Stormograph under beveled glass & mahogany with a drawer which contains extra graph paper, tiny key and origin...
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Early 1900s English Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Leather Rawlings Football (FREE SHIPPING)
By Rawlings
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original vintage leather Rawlings ST5 football. CREATOR Rawlings. DATE OF MANUFACTURE circa 1960-1980. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Leather. CONDITION Good. Wear co...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Vintage ETAS Lock Catalogue, English, Illustrated, Trade Directory, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage ETAS lock catalogue. An English, bound trade directory of locks and fittings, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Enoch Tonks & Sons - with the trade nam...
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1930s British Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Midcentury Friction Tin Litho Soft Top Toy Car Fiat 600 by Bandai Japan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and in near mint condition Fiat 600 with a rollback cloth convertible top. From a lot of seventeen that were probably stored from day one, and never played with. Made by Ban...
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1960s Japanese Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Very Large Bronze Bell from Synchronome made in 1948
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very Large Bronze Bell from Synchronome made in 1948 Synchronome was established in 1895 by Frank Hope Jones, they started making electric clock systems for British industry in the ...
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1940s Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Iron Pharmaceutical Corker
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An interesting part of 19th century history is brought back to life with this rare French cast iron pharmaceutical bottle corker circa 1870. We are reminded of the craft and tools us...
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19th Century French Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Old railway wheel model on tracks 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Old railway wheel model on tracks. Old school model from the 1930s, complete and in excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cast Stone, Aluminum

Old spoked wheel model of a railway on tracks 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Old spoked wheel model of a railway on tracks. Old school model from the 1930s, complete and in excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cast Stone, Aluminum

20th Century Czech Wooden Industrial Element
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century wooden foundry mold, repurposed as a captivating decorative piece, stands as a testament to the fusion of industrial history and artistic charm. Crafted from solid ...
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20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Dressmaker’s Hem Height Skirt Marker Beech Skirt Marker
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Dressmaker’s Hem Height Skirt Marker Beech Skirt Marker for measuring the height of a skirt from the floor up . This would have been used in a shop to make alterations to the length...
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1930s Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech

Huge Decorative Scientific Induction Coil
Located in Peekskill, NY
We were told that this coil was originally from West Point but there is no paperwork to back that up. We also guessed at its age. But it looks to be over 100 years. We have owned many coils over the years but nothing of this Size or quality. The wood furniture surrounding the coil is beautiful showing turned wood ends. In almost ll cases these Induction coils...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1950s Gates Vulco Belts Vintage Painted Tin Sign or Sales Display Ratrod Garage
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavily Oxidized Painted Metal Sign, Faded Graphics, but a nice even fade. It is very tall for Wall Hanging Display or Leaning against a wall, at 55.75 inches high. Structurally th...
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1950s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Maw and Sons 19th Century Cast Iron Tincture Press
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Maw and Sons 19th Century Cast Iron Tincture Press This press dates from the 19th Century The Tincture press was used for making extracts of herbs, vegetables or fruit in a ho...
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1880s Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Diminutive 19th Century American Mercantile Trade Store Display Model
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and historic diminutive hand-crafted and painted antique American country display model general store - mining trade mercantile cabinet. Mos...
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19th Century American Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Antique Contin Typewriter from the, 1940s
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French antique Contin Typewriter from the 1940s This is a Contin Continsouza Paris, Modèle A n 24 - 1940s, the typewriter is good tidy condition, as a show piece, it all seems to...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Nautical Ship's Bronze Porthole Converted to Side Table. Industrial Marine
Located in Nantucket, MA
A bronze ship's porthole converted to a side table by Deborah Lockhart Phillips. It has been designed to come apart leaving the porthole free of the legs and base. The rivets have be...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1890s Chilion Men’s Wooden Frame Bicycle by M.D. Stebbins Mfg. Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
If you are a seasoned antique bicycle collector than you already know how rare a find this Chilion really is. All wooden wheel and frame antique bicycles are among the rarest. There ...
Category

Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Industrial Design large Pulley, Cable Pull, 1950s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Old large Pulley Industrial Design - 1950/60s The old pulley (cable pull) in industrial design is an impressive piece of the past times. It combines the charm and sturdiness of the past industrial era. This iron pulley...
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1950s European Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1970s Inspired Motorcycle Helmet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Limited edition Davida Classic Jet motorcycle helmet in rare "flower power" motif. The US helmet size small (euro 56) but this brand is known to run on smaller side. Although manufac...
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Late 20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass

Tin & Wood Open Touring Hill Climber Toy Car by Clark, circa 1903
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous early toy example by the Clark co. This hill climber works great, and is almost totally complete. It's missing it's passenger in the back. Cast iron...
Category

Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron, Tin

1900s French Metal Anvil
Located in High Point, NC
A metal anvil created in 1900s France. Weighty, battered, and time-worn, this solid chunk of history and craftsmanship radiates a palpable sense of a sim...
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20th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Early 20th c. Wood and Leather Horse Pull Toy c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An early 20th century carved wooden horse pull-toy covered in fabric with glass eyes, leatherette ears, leather saddle and halter, human hair tail and mane mounted on a shaped...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Naudet & Co. 1915-1916 Paris World War I French Aviation Altimeter Militaire
Located in Miami, FL
World War I French aviation altimeter made by Naudet & Co. Antique French aviation altimeter designed specifically for aviation, and dating to th...
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1910s French Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Industrial Clock from the International Time Recording Company 1920’s
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful antique clock from 1925 by the International Time Recording Company. This piece originally was used in commercial/industrial setting...
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1920s North American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Wood and Metal Throwing Discus circa 1930-1940-ONE LEFT (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Wood and metal discus available. The other two have sold. Antique wood and brass and solid rubber discus. Two are marked "Gill". CREATOR Gill Sporting Goods Company. DATE...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Metal

Early 20th C Cast Iron Toy Sedan by A C Williams Original Red with Nickel Wheels
By A. C. Williams Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and classic cast iron toy from the early thirties. In what looks like to the original Red with Nickel Wheels and the right amount of wear to th...
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1930s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Industrial Explosion Proof Phone by Crouse-Hinds C1955
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and unusual industrial explosion proof telephone by Crouse-Hinds from the 50s. Cast aluminum with a bakelite style phone. No dial. Supposed to be from a blasting site. Untested....
Category

1950s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

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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