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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1920s
Our Lady Of Rosary Madonna, German Lithograph
Located in Savannah, GA
An Our Lady Of Rosary lithograph, Germany, circa 1890s. A heavily distressed piece in period frame showing a history of devotion. sight: 15 ¾ by 19 ¾ inches frame: 26 by 30 inches
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19th Century German Baroque Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

1926 Collected Works of John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester
By John Wilmot
Located in Bath, GB
A fine limited edition of the works of the Earl of Rochester, in a sumptuous full crushed morocco binding by Bayntun Riviere. Number 285 of a 1050 copy limitation. In a beautiful c...
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1920s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The Gentlemen's Clubs of London (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book takes a fascinating look into nearly 50 clubs in London and with more than 400 specially commissioned photographs shows a way of life that still plays a part in the daily l...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1925 H. R. H. The Prince of Wales's Sport in India
Located in Bath, GB
A handsomely bound first edition of this highly illustrated work regarding Edward VIII's sporting expedition to India. The first edition of the work. Sumptuously rebound in half mo...
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1920s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1928 The Torrents of Spring
Located in Bath, GB
A finely bound copy of this lesser known satirical novel by great American author Ernest Hemingway, the second edition. The second edition of this work, which was first published in...
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1920s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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

Materials

Bone, Padouk

Rare 19th century wall hanging gong
Located in Cheshire, GB
A rare 19th-century wall hanging gong, the solid oak backplate supporting an unusual brass monkey, having original brass gong and hammer. Dimensions Height 24 Inches Width 6 Inches D...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

1854 Autographs for Freedom Abolitionist Book
Located in Seguin, TX
Autographs for Freedom edited by Griffiths, Julia. Published by Alden, Beardsley & Co; Wanzer, Beardsley & Co, Auburn 1854. A collection of Anti-Slavery Testimonies from the Roch...
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Mid-19th Century American Rustic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Miniature Salesman's Sample of Neoclassical Inlaid Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Miniature salesman's sample of cabinet with two doors and four drawers. Beautifully made with inlaid banding details. Would make a sweet little Jewelry box for keepsakes.
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Religious Silver Parasol with Cross
Located in Madrid, ES
Cet intrigant parasol religieux du XIXe siècle présente une croix en argent et un tissu cousu avec du fil d'or. Il est en excellent état et conserve son étui d'origine. Lorsqu'il est...
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Late 19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique County Map, Oxfordshire, English, Framed Cartography Interest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Oxfordshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later. Superb lithography of Oxfo...
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Mid-19th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

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

Antique French Parisian Mother-of-Pearl & Abalone Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Parisian Mother-of-Pearl & Abalone Opera Glasses with Original Case, Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

MILNE, A. A.. Winnie The Pooh. (1926 - FIRST EDITION - FIRST PRINTING)
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MILNE, A. A. TITLE: Winnie The Pooh. PUBLISHER: London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1926. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION FIRST PRINTING. 1 volume, illustrated by E. H. Shephard. Bound...
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1920s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric

19th Century French Metal & Wooden Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this captivating 19th-century French metal and wooden scale, a perfect blend of functionality and historical charm. This meticulously preserved piece features ...
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19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Add a touch of vintage charm to your decor with this exquisite 19th-century French metal scale. Crafted during a period renowned for its fine attention to detail, this scale features...
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19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Wooden Decoration On Metal Stand
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Wooden Decoration on Metal Stand exemplifies classic craftsmanship and the timeless appeal of antique decor. The wooden structure features two intricately tu...
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19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Collection of Antique French Doll Furniture or Salesmen's Samples Early 1900's
Located in Chicago, IL
Collection of (7) mostly French Doll House Furniture or possibly Salesman's Samples or simply Child's Toys? One of the pieces was made from an Ameri...
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1920s Country Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

1800s Fire Ladder Wagon Salesman's Sample
Located in Peekskill, NY
I have very little background on this item. I call it late 1800 but could be as late as 1910 because it may be a model of a very early self propelled ladder truck. I spent some time ...
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Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand Colored Framed Map of Europe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique reproduction copied from an edition dated 1595 by Ortelius.
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Late 19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Small Cast Iron Sewing Machine 1890 Junker & Ruh Art Nouveau Germany
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small Cast Iron Sewing Machine 1890 Junker & Ruh Art Nouveau
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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Didactic Flower Model German Manufacture of 1860 circa Made of Painted Plaster
Located in Milan, IT
Didactic flower, German manufacture of 1860 circa, depicting Marchantia Polymorpha L., made of painted plaster on a wooden base; the seed is removab...
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1860s German Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

Russian 19th Century School: Icon Painted in Watercolor with Inscriptions -1X37
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Transport yourself to the mystical world of Russian art with this 19th-century icon, crafted in watercolor with inscriptions dating back to the 1880s. Executed on a cardboard support...
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1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas

19th Century French Imperial Eagle Brass Badge Napoleon III Period
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century beautiful imperial eagle badge from Napoleon III period. Crowned eagle with spread wings, standing on an orb cut out with the number 30. Two fixing parts at the back of ...
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Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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 Map of Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and Guyana by A & C. Black, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Brazil'. Original antique map of Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and Guyana. This map originates from ‘Black's General Atlas of The...
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Late 19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Set of 4 Blue Leather Bound Books. The Works of J.M Barrie, C.1924
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Nice set of The Works of J.M Barrie Published C.1924 Blue leather with gilt tooling Gilt facsimile monogram of Barrie on the fronts of 3 of the volumes Good condition/ minor chip...
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1920s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

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

Antique Map of Brazil by Levasseur '1875'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte du Brésil'. Large map of Brazil, with small fold out. This map originates from 'Atlas de Géographie Moderne Physique et Politiq...
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Late 19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, English, Bronze, Beech, Chemist, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique apothecary mortar and pestle. An English, bronze and beech chemist's aid, dating to the Victorian period and later, circa 1890. Graced with a bright appearance a...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This one has its barrel covered in brown leather. This marine relic has been meticulously polish...
Category

1920s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

System walking stick with grain measuring the function, France 1820.
Located in Milan, IT
System walking stick: stick with grain measuring function. Oak wood barrel, graduated on the outside with brass nails. Iron knob, brass ferrule. By unscrewing the knob, a graduated i...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Hand Carved Gilt Wooden Church Statue of Saint Francis & Clare of Assisi
Located in Lisse, NL
For the collectors of unique and remarkable works of religious art. About ten years ago I was fortunate enough to have been invited to Italy for a week. In that week we visited the St. Francis Basilica in Assisi, the place where the world famous Saint Francis was born and where he is buried. For these unique sculptures to have found their way to us, again felt like a blessing. These amazing workmanship and aesthetically pleasing saint statues, we feel, were not created for one person alone, they were made to be seen and appreciated by a larger community. Those who know about Saint Francis will probably know about Saint Clare...
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19th Century European Renaissance Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

System walking stick, a telescope, England 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Gadget-System stick. The tip is made of iron and brass, high and decorated by a series of thin circles. The shaft is made entirely of painted brass and constructed to emulate a bambo...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

Exquisite 19th Century Black Forest Humidor Hand Carved Cabinet Eagle Mounted
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

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

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
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1920s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Rifle Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass telescope appropriate for use on land or sea. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of these. This fine instruement has a four ...
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1920s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
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1920s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Hand-Carved Gothic Style Quasimodo / Hunchback of Notre Dame Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare, 19th century statuette of Victor Hugo's famous novel character. If you are a collector of rare novel and/or famous movie characters then this 19th century sculpture of Quasimodo, better known as the Hunchback of Notre Dame...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

BEVERIDGE, Albert J.. Abraham Lincoln 1809-1858. 2 VOLUMES - FIRST EDITION !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: BEVERIDGE, Albert J. TITLE: Abraham Lincoln 1809-1858. PUBLISHER: Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1928. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 2 vols., 9-5/8" x 6-13/16", frontis ...
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1920s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Gothic Revival Drinks Cabinet w Church Window Panels and Angel sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Another piece of Gothic Art furniture. This time with a special feature. This handcrafted Gothic Revival cabinet or credenza with drawer from the late 19th century is actually made ...
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19th Century German Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

BOSWELL, James. Boswell's Life of Johnson. (1924 - INDIA PAPER EDITION)
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: BOSWELL, James TITLE: Boswell's Life of Johnson. PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, 1924. DESCRIPTION: INDIA PAPER EDITION. 2 volumes bound in 1, 7-3/8" x 5-1/4", frontis...
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1920s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

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

Henry Hallam, Constitutional History of England, 3 Vols, 1867, Leather Bound
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: Hallam, Henry. Title: The Constitutional History of England From The Accession of Henry VII To The Death of George II. Publisher: London: John...
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1860s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

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

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

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

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

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

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 t...
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19th Century French Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paint

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 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

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

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 Map of the City of Vienna by Balbi '1847'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Vienne'. Original antique map of the city of Vienna, Austria. This map originates from 'Abrégé de Géographie (..)' by Adrien Balbi. Published 1847.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

19th Century half mode of steam ship New York
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality 19th Century half model of the steam ship "New York", originally called "City of New York", British built for the Inman line launched on the 15th March 1888. Cir...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

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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