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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1960s
Antique English Brass Telescope Mounted on Wooden Stand, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass Telescope Mounted on Wooden Stand, Circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Pennsylvania Miniature Walnut & Pine Paneled Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Late 19th century miniature two-drawer chest of drawers. With paneled sides and turned feet and knobs. Cosisting of Walnut with a pine secondary and nail construction. Fo...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Chinese Jade Top Matchbox Holder, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
With vintage charm and petite scale, this Chinese matchbox holder features an openwork jade lid carved to depict flowers and foliage in translucent green. The jade panel is removable...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Jade, Brass

Rustic English Wooden Barrel with Metal Straps from the Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English wooden rustic barrel with metal straps. This late 19th century barrel is made of vertical wooden slats - possibly oak - secured by six horizon...
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Late 19th Century English Rustic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Antique Pair of Bronze Gothic Revival Church Altar Candlesticks / Candle Holders
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning pair of antique Gothic Style candleholders. If you are looking for a stylish and good size pair of church candle holders to create that special atmosphere then this bronze ...
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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Bronze

19th Century French Tobacco Pipe Stand
Located in Madrid, ES
Step into the elegance of the 19th century with this exquisite dog-shaped tobacco pipe stand, a remarkable piece of craftsmanship from France during that era. This unique stand is fi...
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1890s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fruitwood

The Holy Bible, Standard Edition, Illustrated Family Bible, 1885
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
The “Standard” Edition of The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments and Apocrypha, Translated out of the Original Tongues, Together with Cruden’s Complete Concordance… and Revised New Testament, with Many Other Important and Useful Aids to the Study of the Holy Scriptures, All Written to Increase the Interest in and Simplify the Study of the Word of God. Syracuse: Bible Publishing House, 1885. Standard Edition. Illustrated with steel and wood engravings and chromolithographs. Large quarto, with original full leather carved and gilded boards. Gilded edges and pewter clasps. Presented with a custom-made archival clamshell box. Presented is a beautifully restored and exquisitely bound Holy Bible from 1885. This family bible was published by the Bible Publishing House, in Syracuse, New York. It contains both the Old and New Testaments, and the Apocrypha and Cruden’s Complete Concordance. It also boasts 100,000 marginal references and readings, Dr. William Smith’s “Standard Bible Dictionary,” a complete history of all the books of the bible, biblical scenery, and “Manners and Customs of the Ancients.” For studying, it includes “Bible Aids for Social and Private Prayer,” the history of translation of the bible, a history of all religious denominations, “Psalms in Meter,” and a “Teachers’ Bible Textbook.” It is decorated with stunning full and half page illustrations, printed as steel engravings, wood engravings, and chromolithographs, illustrating scenes in the life of Christ, bible text events from Genesis to Revelation, natural history, and several maps of the Holy Land engraved by L.B Folger. It also contains a stunning dedication page, a marriage license...
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1880s American Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Devotional Plaque to the Virgin and Child In Enamel And Silver Mount. France
Located in Madrid, ES
Discover this splendid devotional plaque representing the Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus, made with remarkable enameling work and framed in a silver frame. This piece of great artis...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

19th Century Pocket Telescope Gilt Brass And Faux Tortoiseshell Spyglass
Located in Norwich, GB
19th Century pocket telescope gilt brass and faux tortoiseshell spyglass, each friction fitting is tapering and collapsible with millegrain edges. In good condition, showing some li...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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

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Leather

Antique coin-operated large double singing birds-in-cage, by Bontems
Located in London, GB
An antique coin-operated large double singing birds-in-cage, by Bontems, French circa 1900 Spend a penny in style When wound and a 1d. coin inse...
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1810s French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gesso

Pocket Watch In 18 Carat Gold, Dating From Around 1900 with calendar
Located in Madrid, ES
Discover a piece of timeless elegance with our exquisite 18K gold pocket watch from circa 1900! ⌚️ Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this elegant timepiece boasts a class...
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1890s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Banjo Barometer
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality rosewood inlaid banjo barometer having a quality attractive banjo shaped rosewood case with superb satinwood marquetry inlay and a carved top, porcelain the...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Rosewood

Antique Novel, A Legend of Montrose, Sir Walter Scott, English, Victorian Book
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique novel, A Legend of Montrose by Sir Walter Scott. An English, bound book of Scottish interest, dating to the Victorian period, published 1896. A prominent Scottis...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique English Brass Dinner Bell with Ebonized Handle.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass Dinner Bell with Ebonized Handle.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique French "Iris Paris" Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French "Iris Paris" Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique & Large Black Forest Gun / Rifle Rack w. Hand Carved Deer Head Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and impressive Black Forest rack for hunting guns, circa 1870-1890. If you are looking for the perfect antique to decorate one of the walls in your hunting room, home office o...
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19th Century European Black Forest Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Map of New Zealand Showing Maori Culture and Early Colonial Settlements, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company were renowned for their ornate and detailed maps in the mid-19th century. Their works often featured elaborate borders, decorative motifs, and insets of vignett...
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1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Large Hand Carved Antique Sculpture of Apparition of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind, large and marvelous work of religious art. With thanks to one of our honorable Frater clients we have learned that this unique and marvelously hand carved wall sculpture is a carving depicting the famous apparition of Jesus to the 17th century French Visitation nun, Saint Margaret Mary Alocoque. This probably is the scene in which He asks her to establish devotion to His Sacred Heart. We have never seen a sculpture of this subject matter and for us to have found one of this large size and of such quality more than made our day. Hand carved out of solid oak, both the details and the depth of this antique wall sculpture...
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19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Very Rare 19th Century Cast Iron Jockey Hitching Post
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th century cast iron equine hitching post in the form of a jock-ey. The jockey is classically dressed in the 19th century riding attire, com-prising of a black riding hat, red jacket and cream jodhpurs. The jockey is poised on a moulded blue plinth...
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19th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

1882 The Works of Henry Fielding, Esq.
Located in Bath, GB
A limited edition ten-volume set of the works of Henry Fielding, edited with a biography by Leslie Stephen. A ten-volume set in half morocco bindings. All edges gilt. No. 92 of a t...
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1880s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique American Gothic Revival Oak Altar Lectern Book Bible Music Stand 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American Gothic Revival oak lectern, book stand, circa 1890. This very handsome solid oak book stand/lectern has a generously wide sloped bookrest to the top and is ra...
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1890s American Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Empires of the East: An Ornate Tallis Map of Tibet, Mongolia, and Manchuri, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
This original - with hand-colored borders- map of Tibet, Mongolia, and Manchuria is an example of the intricate work produced by John Tallis & Company, who were known for their detai...
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1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Victorian Vintage Ivory Bovine Whale Bone Sterling Walking Stick Cane
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine & Rare Example of a Mariner’s Whale Bone Walking Cane of exceptional quality. First half of the Nineteenth Century, possibly of English origin. The plain ball grip with wirework detailing above a four-ring silver band on a tapering wrythen spiral twist shaft Condition: This piece is offered in exceptional condition for such an early piece, no losses all hairlines are shown within the images. The Sterling collar is hallmarked which is difficult to read. Length: (entire item) 35” (89cm). Diameter: (ball grip) 1.75” (3.75cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door shipping offered by Seller. Please take time to scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our Shop PATRICK HOWARD...
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Early 19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Horn, Ebony

Antique 1850s Open Face Remontoir 800 Silver Pocket Watch 10 Rubis Glass Display
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique mid 19th century open face remontoir pocket watch. A remontoir (french: remonter – 'to wind') is a pocket watch in which the key winding...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1898-1899 The Works of Henry Fielding
Located in Bath, GB
A beautifully bound, limited edition of this complete set of twelve collected works of Henry Fielding, with an introduction by Edmund Gosse. A Limited Edition set, one of only seven...
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1890s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

A Tallis Map of British Guiana with Colonial Vignettes and Other Landmarks, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
This Tallis map of British Guiana (now known as Guyana) is a richly decorated document, much like other maps from the esteemed cartographic publisher John Tallis & Company. The firm,...
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1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1966 I Go By Sea, I Go By Land
By P. L. Travers
Located in Bath, GB
An uncommon to see signed novel by P. L. Travers, a touching war novel inscribed by Travers. The author's presentation copy, signed to the recto of the front endpaper, 'Mary Cadogan...
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1960s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique English Victorian Brass Desk Bell, Circa 1880-1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Brass Desk Bell, Circa 1880-1890.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1965 The Spectacle of Tokyo Olympics
Located in Bath, GB
A very scarce beautiful first edition volume commemorating the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics, vividly illustrated in colour and monochrome throughout. A very scarce first edition. In ...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Lignum Vitae Fishermans Priest Turned in Lignum Vitae
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Lignum Vitae Fishermans or Anglers Priest Turned in Lignum Vitae a good heavy quality fishing priest, lignum vitae, otherwise known as the Wood of Life is the heavies...
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fruitwood

Demonstration Model Moped 60's Engine Tomos
Located in VUGHT, NL
Very exclusive and rare object for mancave, education or eye-catcher in an industrial interior. Made from start in 1954 by Tovarna Motornih Vozil in Yugoslavia. Originaly for the br...
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1960s Slovenian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian 9 Karat Yellow Gold Miniature Vesta Match Case Birmingham 1897
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique miniature 9 Karat solid gold vesta match case, Birmingham, 1897. The vesta having a hinged lid enclosing a storage area for matches to the inside, to the top is a circ...
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1880s Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Vintage Culinary Charm: Recipes Published in 1888 by Glasgow School of Cookery
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: **Superior Cookery Recipes** Issued by: Glasgow School of Cookery Printer: N. Adshead, Glasgow Year of Publication: 1888 Size: Small 4to Page Count: 64 pages Printing Featu...
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1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Judaica Antique Copper And Brass Seder Tray
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large circular tray, with a central Star of David, incised decorations including florals and geometrics with a verdigris patina. Presents very well. Dimensions: 30" W x 3/4" D Con...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Copper

An Ornate and Historical Tallis Map of Jamaica with Decorative Vignettes, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique map of Jamaica is part of the renowned series created by the Tallis Company, known for their detailed and decorative maps of the 19th century. The company was f...
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1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Ornate Cartography of Colonial Grandeur: The West India Islands around 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
This map is a part of John Tallis's series of maps, known for their detailed and ornamental style. John Tallis & Company, mentioned in the caption, was an English cartographic publis...
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1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

19th C. Antique Swiss Cylinder Roll Music Box 6 Tune Airs with Inlaid Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C. Antique Swiss Cylinder Roll Music Box 6 Tune Airs with Inlaid Case and Works Very Nicely. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 5.25" H x 16.75" W x 7.5" D.
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

19th Century Illustrated Map of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) with Notable Landmarks
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company is known for producing maps and atlases that were highly regarded for their accurate cartographic detail and their distinctive style. They often included ornate...
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1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique English Brass Mounted Games Set Box Inset with Colorful Enamels, Ca 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass Mounted "Games Set" Box Inset with Colorful Enamels, Circa 1890's.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Enamel, Brass

19thc German Zinner&Sohn Musical Automaton Toy w Children & Organ Grinder Monkey
Located in Savannah, GA
This rare playful presentation features wonderful detailed faces, charming actions and whimsical music. Arranged on a faux bois paper covered wooden platform, a young organ grinder a...
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1890s German Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

Pair Rouge Marble ‘Grand Tour’ Models of Ruins Celebrating the Corinthian Order
Located in New York, NY
A Large and Incredible Pair of Rouge Marble ‘Grand Tour’ Models of Ruins Celebrating the Corinthian Order, Most Probably Attributed To The Workshop Of Benedetto Boschetti. The fist ...
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1860s Italian Grand Tour Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble

Antique English Victorian Brass Desk Bell, Circa 1880's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Brass Desk Bell, Circa 1880's.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Large Cloisonné Enamel Wall Crucifix with Font
Located in London, GB
Antique large cloisonné enamel wall crucifix with font French, Late 19th Century Height 57cm, width 33cm, depth 7cm This superb decorative cross is designed to hang on a wall, ena...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Horn & Brass Covered Trophy Cup Accessory
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning 19th century horn and brass covered trophy cup having incredible details such as eagle at the base and cow on the lid.
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19th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Map of Tasmania with Illustrations of Local Fauna and Colonial Landmarks, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company was renowned for their detailed and ornate maps during the 19th century. Their maps are distinguished by the intricate borders and vignettes that are as informa...
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1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Map of Independent Tartary with Vignettes of the Region's Culture, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
The map of Independent Tartary is part of the collection by John Tallis & Company, which were unique for their elaborate decorative elements and detailed illustrations. **The Maker ...
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1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Map of Polynesia Highlighting Cultural Landscapes and Maritime Activities, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company was a London-based map publisher that flourished during the 19th century. Their maps, characterized by elaborate borders and decorative vignettes, are some of t...
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1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

19th Century Wind ip Automaton Doll 15" Tall, Original Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Wind ip Automaton Doll 15" Tall, Original Dress, Bisque head, shoulders, and lower arms. Made in Germany
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric

Antique Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Bone Small Size Chess Pieces for Travelers
Located in Lisse, NL
Also beautiful for display. We recently acquired this antique and handcrafted set of chess pieces from a lady who had lived to be 89 years of age. It was said that this set had belo...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bone

5000 ANTIQUE ITALIAN TERRACOTTA BRICKS 10X20X5 CM REFRACTORY end 19th/20th Cent.
Located in Madrid, ES
5000 ANTIQUE ITALIAN TERRACOTTA BRICKS 10X20X5 CM REFRACTORY end 19th/20th Century WE SELL EACH BRICKS AT € 5,00 Handmade, bricks measuring 20x10x5 cm, more or less the same size used by the Romans to make Opus Spigatum, original ancient bricks...
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Late 19th Century Italian Modern Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Map of the Malay Archipelago with Images of Indigenous People, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company, often simply known as Tallis, was renowned for the production of maps and illustrated geographical publications in the mid-19th century. Tallis maps, such as t...
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1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Thousand Islands of the Adriatic Hardcover Book 1965 1st Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Thousand Islands of the Adriatic Hardcover Book 1965. Text by Antun Soljan Published by Yugoslavija 1st edition 1965.  
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1960s European Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1881 The Works of William Shakespeare
Located in Bath, GB
A superb limited edition set of the collected works of William Shakespeare, illustrated throughout by Sir John Gilbert. The collected works of William Shakespeare. A limited editio...
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1880s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Early 19th Century Medical Science Surgical Specimen
Located in London, GB
Early 19th Century Medical Science Surgical Human Skull Specimen An example of a 19th Century medical science surgical human skull specimen. This specimen is of the top section onl...
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1850s Unknown Edwardian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Natural Fiber

Crossroads of Empires: A John Tallis Map of the Isthmus of Panama, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
The Tallis map of the Isthmus of Panama is a beautifully detailed work, characteristic of the maps produced by John Tallis & Company, which was one of the last cartographic firms to ...
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1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

An Old Illustrated Tallis Map of Central America with Volcanic Vignettes, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
This map of Central America, part of John Tallis & Company's series from "The British Colonies" by Robert Montgomery Martin, is a fine example of mid-19th century cartography and wou...
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1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique and Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities for Sale

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.

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