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Naturalist Collection of Bound Marine Botanicals
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting book of marine botanicals lovingly collected, dried, pressed on paper and bound in a folio with abalone or mother of pearl covers.
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Mid-20th Century English Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Shell, Seagrass, Paper

Mary Magdalene on her way to Marseille. Castilian school, 15th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Mary Magdalene on her way to Marseille. oil on board. Castilian school, towards the last third of the century XV. Oil on panel showing a landscape in the background with a walled city, some mountains and the shore of a watercourse (from the theme it is seen that it is the shore from sea). In the foreground and in full body, a boat with a sail appears with a circus richly dressed characters and with their respective nimbus (these decorated with geometric elements and engraved vegetables), two women and three men. Note the anecdotal detail of the fish crossing the waters under the ship. In the Golden...
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15th Century and Earlier Spanish Gothic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Bocce Game Set by Gio Bagnara
Located in New York, NY
GIOBAGNARA Renowned for its elegant creations that convey luxury without ostentation, GIOBAGNARA adheres to the highest standards of craftsmanship. By pursuing a philosophy that inco...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Wood

Framed Nautical Signal Flag
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed nautical flag flown from dive vessels. This linen flag has a blue filled with white stripe. Canvas hoist with brass grommets. Matted and fr...
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1960s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Linen

1889 The Blue Fairy Book
Located in Bath, GB
A superb copy of this sought-after fairy book by Andrew Lang, the first volume in his colourful series. The sought after first edition, first impression. ...
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1890s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Venezia Game Table Backgammon I Chess I Checkers by Gio Bagnara
Located in New York, NY
GIOBAGNARA Renowned for its elegant creations that convey luxury without ostentation, GIOBAGNARA adheres to the highest standards of craftsmanship. By pursuing a philosophy that inco...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Wood

Antique Jacob Strainer Violin, Bow & Case, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Jacob Strainer Violin, Bow & Case, 19th C Measures- 31''H x 11''W x 4.5''D
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Antique 6 Bell Fortissimo Music Box by J Manger & Co, c. 1885
Located in London, GB
An excellent-sounding Fortissimo 6 bell antique music box made by J. Manger & Co. of Geneva, Switzerland in c. 1885. The fully serviced musical movemen...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Steel

Antique 6 Bell Music Box with Enamel Bee Strikers by Karrer, c. 1875
Located in London, GB
A lovely quality antique music box made by Karrer of Geneva, Switzerland in c. 1875. The fully serviced musical movement features a highly attractive arrangement of 6 individually e...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Steel

20th Century Italian High Quality Mahogany Roulette Wheel by Dal Negro
Located in Sofia, BG
Here we present you a high quality roulette wheel for the home and clubs and events. It is made from solid Sapelli Mahogany - a gorgeous piece of work Wheel is mounted on 2 rings of ball bearings for perfectly smooth running Round sided roulette wheel with a single zero - two roulette balls are included. The piece is made by the world-leading quality gaming equipment...
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Late 20th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

Betel Motor Brass Model Car, Art Deco Box, Collectible Paint Set, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely Art Deco model car fully made in brass. This charming model car box with many purposes was made in the US during the 1930s. Patent 75086 - This elegant and rare brass model c...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Brass

T. Cooke London Brass Prismatic Nautical Navigation Compass with Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage T. Cooke of London England prismatic compass. Brass case with mirrored lid interior, folding prism, metallic brass face, and short stand able to be screwed onto a tripod for ...
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Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Oscar Dog Bed Small by Gio Bagnara
Located in New York, NY
GIOBAGNARA Renowned for its elegant creations that convey luxury without ostentation, GIOBAGNARA adheres to the highest standards of craftsmanship. By pursuing a philosophy that inco...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

White Leather Chessboard
Located in Milan, IT
Dynamic and elegant, this chess board set will make a sublime accent in a modern or traditional home. Crafted of walnut, the box is upholstered in white leather and accented with gol...
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2010s Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

A Pair of Antique Transitional Long Nose Golf Clubs, Woods.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Scared Head Charles Ramage Woods. An elegant pair of transitional scared head beech wood hickory golf clubs by Charles Ramage, Brighton & Hove Golf Club (1888 - 1902). This great looking pair of usable scared head clubs, driver and brassie, have polished golden club heads, lead weight to the rear, traditional insert along the leading edge of the sole, brassie with full brass sole plate, both heads stamped 'C Ramage'. The original hickory shafts fitted with good hide grips with thick underlisting. Approximate head size of Driver (front club) :- a = 9 cm b = 3.4 cm c = 5 cm Club is 110 cm in length and has an approximate 5° Loft. Swing weight D-9. Approximate head size of Brassie (rear club):- a = 7 cm b = 3.5 cm c = 4.9 cm Club is 109 cm length and has an approximate 8° Loft. Swing weight E-2. This is a great example of a pair of a scared head golf clubs from the 1890's in excellent usable condition. The early clubs are made with a hickory shaft glued to the head by means of a splice or scare joint. This joint is then further strengthened by whipping with a pitched thread. All beautifully hand made by craftsmen of the time. Charles Ramage born 2nd September 1856 in North Berwick, son of William Ramage, quarryman and his wife Ann Greig. Charles was a plasterer to trade and during the season he was a licensed caddie on the West Links. He resided with his mother, step-brother Andrew Denholm and Charles Gibson at 42 Westgate, (now No.47) North Berwick. Charles Gibson, a 22-year-old golf clubmaker from Musselburgh was employed by Tom Dunn in his workshop beside the first tee on the West Links, North Berwick. Charles Ramage's sister Helen born 5th June 1853 married Charles Gibson in the Abbey Church, North Berwick on 30th December 1881 and they set up home at 27 Westgate, North Berwick before moving to Devon in 1889. Charles 'Chas' Ramage's neighbour at 41 Westgate was Tom Arundel, a clubmaker who was the first player to enter the Open Championship from North Berwick in 1879. The adjacent property was occupied by Ben Sayers and his family for a short period. Charles Ramage married Bessie Scotland from Kinross in 1884 and they resided at 23 Quality Street, North Berwick. In 1886 Charles Ramage worked as a clubmaker with Tom Dunn and was a fine 'bulger' maker (a driving club with a convex face). In 1888 he was the first professional and clubmaker to be appointed to the newly opened nine-hole-course at Brighton & Hove Golf Club. In 1891 the members organised a professional tournament played for £10. The field included Charles Ramage, Douglas Rolland, Peter Paxton (winner), Tom Dunn, Charles Gibson, George Douglas, David Pinkerton, Alex. Alexander, Ramsay Hunter, Rowland Jones. During this period Charles and Bessie resided in Cowpie Road, before they moved to 49 Fonthill Road, Hove, Sussex. In 1891 Charles was joined at Brighton by his step-brother Andrew Denholm as his assistant. The course commanded stunning views over the Sussex Downs and was served by the Brighton & Dyke Railway. Andrew Denholm born 23 September 1861, in Edinburgh son of George Denholm, gardener and his wife Ann Ramage. Andrew Denholm was an original member of the PGA and played in the Open Championship in 1900 and 1904. Charles Ramage died suddenly in 1893 aged 36 years and Andrew Denholm took over as professional and clubmaker at Brighton & Hove. In 1908, Andrew Denholm played in an exhibition match with James Braid...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Beech, Hickory

Unusual 19th Century Antler horn / oak German Valet, box . Weidmanns Heil
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual 19th Century Antler horn / oak German Valet, box with drawer, Center badge reads Weidmanns Heil.. Would make a wonderful dresser piece,, jewelry. trinket box,, Retains orig...
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Late 19th Century German Adirondack Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Horn, Oak

Antique 6 Bell and Drum Music Box by Charles Lecoultre, c. 1870
Located in London, GB
A magnificent quality six bell and drum cylinder music box made by Charles Lecoultre of Geneva, Switzerland in c. 1870. The fully serviced musical movement features a central drum an...
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1870s Swiss Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Steel

Minimalism by Kenneth Baker, 1998
Located in Outremont, QC
Minimalism by Kenneth Baker, 1998 Hard cover, Dust Jacket // 9 x 11.5 133 pages // 
 *Good condition, minor signs of use, couple of scribbles on pages
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1990s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Oak barometer
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved oak barometer, the shaped carved oak frame with rectangular thermometer above the silvered dial inscribed J. Durkin, Middlesbrough, encased in copper frame. Dimensions Height ...
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Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Vintage Hand Drum Wooden Base
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly Rawhide as the Stretched Fabric on Top of Drum. Five Direction Handles. Intricate Knotting at the Bottom to Secure the Top Fabric.Possibly Native American Origin. Vintage Co...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric, Wood

Oscar Dog Bed Large by Gio Bagnara
Located in New York, NY
GIOBAGNARA Renowned for its elegant creations that convey luxury without ostentation, GIOBAGNARA adheres to the highest standards of craftsmanship. By pursuing a philosophy that inco...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Turn of the Century Cast Iron Cobbler’s Anvil
Located in High Point, NC
This cast iron shoe form makes a lively decorative accent or craftsman’s tool. Built in turn of the century France, this attractive piece would have originally been used by cobblers ...
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Early 1900s French Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Nautical Signal Flag Of The Numeral “8” Eight
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime signal flag of the number eight. Pennant has a white field with red cross. Canvas hoist with stamped “8”, signal rope and wood toggle. Custom mount into a shadow box frame. ...
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1980s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Linen

4 Vintage 1950s Teak Danish Viking Soldier Figures Mid-Century Collection
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Set of Four, incomplete. The shortest one is missing one arm and one spears. Another taller one is missing a spear. The tallest one is 5.25 inches tall.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Teak

PH Upright Piano, Cognac Color Leather with Chrome, Modern, Sculptural
Located in Copenhagen, DK
- All prices are listed ex works. - 5 year guarantee. - We regularly crate, ship and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance. For those who want a traditional acoustic upright piano with one of the most iconic design silhouettes, the PH Upright Piano...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Collectibles and Curiosities

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Chrome

18th Century Antique Map of the Virgin Islands and Caribbean Inset Maps
Located in Langweer, NL
A fascinating piece of cartographic history! The map, titled "Carte du supplément pour les Isles Antilles," featuring inset maps of various islands in the Caribbean, is from the "Atl...
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Late 18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Chrome Telephone Cigarette Table Lighter by Peacock in Occupied Japan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Peacock Chrome novelty telephone table lighter. Marked "Made in Occupied Japan" on the lighter top and "Peacock" under the base. Size 2 1/4" tall wi...
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1940s Japanese Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

Oscar Dog Bed Medium by Gio Bagnara
Located in New York, NY
GIOBAGNARA Renowned for its elegant creations that convey luxury without ostentation, GIOBAGNARA adheres to the highest standards of craftsmanship. By pursuing a philosophy that inco...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Antique Pair of English Maritime Colored Etchings 1806.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Pair of English Maritime Colored Etchings 1806. English hand-colored etchings of a 90 Gun Ship at Spithead and a Collier with a view of the S...
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19th Century English Romantic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

New York Interiors,  Signature Edition
Located in New York, NY
Signed by Simon Upton Edited by Karen Howes Foreword by Rupert Thomas A striking visual homage by leading interiors photographer Simon Upton In his first book, renowned interiors photographer Simon Upton turns his camera on one of his most-loved destinations in this personal exploration of fashionable homes in New York City. Urbane and char­acterful, Simon Upton's New York Interiors unveils the photographer's favorite interior projects from the city, among them the homes of Aerin Lauder, Hamish Bowles, Stephen Sills...
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2010s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

S.S. United States Thermometer
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage SS United States Thermometer by the British Rototherm Co. Ltd. London, England About 4.75" high and 5.25" wide. This table/desk top thermometer is in a leather clad wood case...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Antique Lithography Map, South America, English, Framed, Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of South America. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest by John Rapkin , dating to the early Victorian period and later, circ...
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Vintage Steel Laboratory Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
An intriguing and unique accent, this vintage lab-ware stand holds three round-bottomed flasks. Once used as a tool for conducting laboratory analysis or experimentation, the globe-l...
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20th Century Belgian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Extremely Rare Large Antique Solid Bronze Maritime Ships Porthole Nautical 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Extremely unique original large antique heavy solid bronze maritime Ship's Porthole or Hatch. The majority are rather simple and made from aluminum or nickel plated rather than heavy...
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Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

20th Century Czech Leather Gym Mat
Located in High Point, NC
This unique mattress was handcrafted in the Czech Republic during the 20th century. The bold stitches along its edges infuse it with a distinctive character, while the caramel hue of...
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20th Century Czech Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

I love it. What is it? The power of instinct in design and branding
Located in New York City, NY
The internationally renowned design agency Turner Duckworth presents stories and advice gathered from working with the world’s biggest brands No other design company has worked with...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Extremely Rare Large Antique Solid Bronze Maritime Ships Porthole Nautical 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Extremely unique original large antique heavy solid bronze maritime Ship's Porthole or Hatch. The majority are rather simple and made from aluminum or nickel plated rather than heavy...
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Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
This fascinating piece is an example of shovel currency, formerly used among the peoples of northern Nigeria as a form of monetary exchange. Forged iron would have been traded for go...
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Early 1900s Nigerian Rustic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Carved oak dinner gong
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved oak dinner gong, the oak frame with mask pediment above a leaf-carved scroll decorated frame supporting the original brass gong. All raised on scrolling legs. Dimensions Heigh...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Vintage Steel Laboratory Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
An intriguing and unique accent, this vintage lab-ware stand holds three round-bottomed flasks. Once used as a tool for conducting laboratory analysis or experimentation, the globe-l...
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20th Century Belgian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Antique Coaching Road Map, Devon, English, Regional Cartography, Georgian, 1720
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique coaching road map of Devon. An English, framed lithograph engraving of regional interest, dating to the early 18th century and later. Fascinating 18th century hig...
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Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Times To Remember by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, Signed 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Times to Remember Written by and signed by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy. First Ed hardcover with Brodart covered dust jacket. Signed by Mrs. Rose Kennedy on front end paper with the following inscription: “To Col. Michael Paul With Best Wishes, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy.” Mrs. Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy was the wife of Ambassador Joe Kennedy, mother of President John Kennedy, Senator Robert Kennedy and Senator Ted Kennedy. Gives insight into one of history’s most influential political families. With many family photos. From the estate of Colonel Paul. Paul Michael...
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1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Gothic Revival Extremely Detailed Gilt Brass & Bronze Church Altar Missal Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning 19th century Gothic church bible or missal stand with 'gemstones'. This rare, late 1800s, gilt bronze bible stand has beautiful details and it is in remarkably good conditi...
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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf

1950s Czech Leather Mattress
Located in High Point, NC
This unique mattress was handcrafted in the Czech Republic during the 20th century. The bold stitches along its edges infuse it with a distinctive character, while the caramel hue of...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Mortar with pestle. Bronze. Spanish school, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Mortar with pestle. Bronze. Spanish school, 17th century. Bronze mortar with a convex mouth, a raised base facing outwards and a cylindrical body decorated on the outside with relie...
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Buddha & Shiva, Lotus & Dragon: Masterworks, John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection
Located in valatie, NY
Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon: Masterworks from the Mr. And Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection at Asia Society by Adriana Proser. 1st Ed hardcover published by Hirmer Publishers, 2020. Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon presents sixty-seven masterpieces collected by John D. Rockefeller the third and his wife Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller. Illuminating the cultures and history of Asia, the book presents a magnificent selection of sculptures, bronzes, and ceramics that range from the late sixth century BCE to the early nineteenth century CE. Highlights of the collection include: spectacular Chinese vases, dynamic Indian Chola bronzes...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Maroc by Albert Watson Marocco Photography Book
Located in Seguin, TX
Maroc by Albert Watson. Published by Rizzoli International Publications, New York, 1998. White hardcover binding with illustrated dust jacket. Photographs by renowned photographer ...
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1990s North American Moorish Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Extremely Rare Large Antique Solid Bronze Maritime Ships Porthole Nautical 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Extremely unique original large antique heavy solid bronze maritime Ship's Porthole or Hatch. The majority are rather simple and made from aluminum or nickel plated rather than heavy...
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Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Sebastião Salgado, Amazônia, Photography Book
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hardcover Photography book, 14.1 x 10.2 in., 9.21 lb, 528 pages. For six years Sebastião Salgado traveled the Brazilian Amazon and photographed th...
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2010s European Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Château de Haroué The Home of the Princes de Beauvau-Craon
Located in New York, NY
Author Victoria Botana de Beauvau-Craon, Photographs by Miguel Flores-Vianna, Foreword by Jean-Louis Deniot A dazzling tour of Château de Haroué, the epitome of opulent French style and one of today’s must-see examples of vibrant eighteenth-century architecture and design. Located in a remote village in the Lorraine region of northeastern France, the estate of Château de Haroué is an unrivaled treasure of Gallic culture and heritage. Built between 1720 and 1729 for Marc de Beauvau, Prince de Beauvau-Craon, constable of Lorraine and viceroy of Tuscany, his descendents have inhabited the castle and kept it going in high style ever since. Throughout the pages of this volume, readers are invited to discover the château’s impressive architecture and fashionably chic interior design. Newly commissioned photographs by leading interiors photographer Miguel Flores-Vianna alongside archival documents offer unprecedented access to 82 sumptuous rooms, which are enlivened by dynamic tapestries and family portraits, a breathtaking artwork collection, and stately antique furniture. Informative texts by Victoria Botana de Beauvau, one of France’s preeminent modern-day aristocrats and an It girl in Parisian society, paint a picture of the castle’s architectural splendors, lifestyle, notable events, and her family’s unique approach to keeping history alive—all published in an exquisitely crafted book, with creative direction by Peter Copping, worthy of this stunning property. About the author Victoria Botana de Beauvau is a creative director and producer. Miguel Flores-Vianna is a renowned Argentine-born, London-based photographer whose images regularly appear in Architectural Digest and Cabana magazine...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage 9kt. yellow gold pen knife, Sheffield, 1960
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 9kt. yellow gold pen knife, Sheffield, 1960 Made in England, Sheffield, 1960 Fully hallmarked. This 9kt. yellow gold pocketknife has a nigger b...
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1960s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Antique Lithography Map, Isle of Wight, English, Framed, Engraving, Cartography
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of the Isle of Wight. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the early 19th century and later. Superb lithography ...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Vintage WW2 Era Genco "Four Aces" Military Pilot Pinball Machine Back Glass
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage back glass was made by Genco of the United States for their 'Four Aces" military inspired pinball arcade game. The back glass is presumably silk screened in multiple col...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass

French 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Barometer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A 18th Century Louis XVI French gold-gilt barometer circa 1780. This early instrument of meteorology was used to measure atmospheric pressure and air temperature. The barometer is adorned with hand carved details; a large bow, flowers, a flaming heart, laurel leaves and scrolls. The dial face is hand-painted and has been repaired over time. The barometer is no longer in working order and is now purely decorative. Be sure to view the detailed images to see this interesting antique up...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Gold Leaf

Italian Chic Book
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Taly is a country synonymous with style and beauty in all aspects of life: the rich history of Rome, Renaissance art of Florence, graceful canals of Venice, high fashion of Milan, signature pasta alla bolognese of Bologna, colorful architecture of Portofino and winking blue waters of Capri and the Amalfi Coast, among many others. Italians themselves live effortlessly amid all this splendor, knowing instinctively just the type of outfit to throw on, design element to balance, or delectable ingredient to add. Daria Reina and Andrea Ferolla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Antique Bronze Ganesha Seated Meditation Four Hands Hindu Ganapati Sculpture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique Bronze Ganesha Seated Meditation 4 Hands Hindu Ganapati Sculpture of Ganesha, also known as Ganapati, is a revered Hindu deity widely worshipped as the remover of obstacles a...
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Early 1900s Anglo-Indian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Antique Coaching Road Map, South Devon, English, Framed, Cartography, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique coach road map of South Devon. An English, framed lithograph engraving of regional interest, dating to the early 18th century and later. Delightful early 18th cen...
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Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Yacht Club Commodores Flag
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical boat flag in frame. Yacht Club Commodores flag showing three stars surrounded by a knotted rope. White hoist with brass grommets. Set into a custom frame. Weight: 5 lbs Ove...
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1930s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Linen

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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