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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Hollywood Regency
Style: Arts and Crafts
"Picasso The Early Years 1881-1907" Art Book by Palau i Fabre
Located in North Hollywood, CA
“Picasso The Early Years 1881-1907” book By PALAU I FABRE, Josep. New York: Rizzoli, [1981]., 1981. folio. pp.559, [1]. 1587 illus. (361 in color). First Edition of the English ...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

America's Glorious Quilts by Dennis Duke, Hardcover Book
By Beaux Arts Press
Located in North Hollywood, CA
America's Glorious Quilts by Dennis Duke 1989, Hardcover oversize book with dust jacket. America's Glorious Quilts coffee table book by Dennis Duke a...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Chess Table with Drawer and Embossed Brass Top
Located in Lisse, NL
Near mint, antique Arts & Crafts chess table with a warm patina. This striking chess table is another one of our recent, great finds. Not only is this a rare antique table, the hand...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Ceremonial African Sword
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceremonial African sword hand hammered.
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1940s Central African Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Russian Antique Kustar Painted Tobacco Box, 1930
Located in South Burlington, VT
From a New England collection and a unique find Russian antique Kustar painted and incised tobacco box 1930 An all original work of art signed on ...
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Mid-20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Pine

Games Chess Set of Handcrafted and Painted Wood Pieces with Table and Board
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Italian chess table set from early 20th century in carved, lacquered, gilded and hand painted wood with very pleasant floral decorations. Me...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Art Nouveau, Hardcover Photo Illustrated Book-Gabriele Fahr-Becker Author
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Nouveau, hardcover photo illustrated book-Gabriele Fahr-Becker Author. Hardcover edition Art Nouveau by Gabriele Fahr-Becker. Dust jacket, very good condition, like new. 424p...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Les Arts Traditionnels au Maroc by Dr. M. Sijelmassi, Hardcover Book in French
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Les arts traditionnels au Maroc. (Traditional Arts in Morocco) (French edition) By Dr. Mohamed Sijelmassi 264 pages, 317 large color photographs of jewelry, furniture, ceramics objec...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Talbe Lamp Natural Specimens Shellfish Shells Resin, Original Midcentury
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
It is very rare, nothing usual. Midcentury resin table lamp with shells seafood inside. Crab and Shellfish, natural sand crab preserved in a b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

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Resin

Antique Bronze Sacred Heart Sculpture / Statuette of Christ Holding a Scepter
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted holy heart statuette of Jesus of Nazareth. This meaningful Holy Heart of Christ sculpture is made of bronze and bronze only. It is all hand-cra...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

English Sterling Silver Presentation Twin Handled Cup, 1924
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Tall reeded handles and tall stem on a raised foot. Hallmarks on one side with an extensive presentation inscription (see photo) for a cruise on the other side. 11.73 Troy ozs. Mea...
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Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Italian Ceramic Figure Man with Musical Box and Monkey
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully rendered ceramic figure of man with musical grinding box and monkey. The detail and execution of this ceramic piece, made by hand is outstanding. The figure renders detai...
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1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

Cruising Club of America Roderick Stephens Jr. Silver and Enamel Plaque
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An important historical enameled silver plaque commemorating sailing achievements earned by the master American sailor and designer Roderick Stephens, Jr. (1909-1995). Mr. Stephens was a renowned yachtsman of the twentieth century. Born in New York City in 1909 Stephens began his sailing career off Cape Cod in 1919. In 1933 he joined the yacht design...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Small Size Antique Handcrafted and Carved Pine and Oak Home Wall Christ Crucifix
Located in Lisse, NL
Another finely detailed early 1900s carved crucifix and corpus of Christ. This sacred and religious work of art is a hand-carved out of pinewood Christ mounted on an oak cross and t...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak, Pine

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button the Making of the Motion Picture Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: The making of the motion picture hardcover illustrated book December 2, 2008 by David Fincher (Author), Eric Roth...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

L'art de la Porcelaine en Europe Book, 1984
Located in North Hollywood, CA
L'art de la porcelaine en europe (French) Hardcover – January 1, 1984 by Jan; and Ernould-Gandouet Divis (Author) The Art of Porcelain in Europe, beautiful objects from the past. Pub...
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1960s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Frank Brangwyn, Armchair for the Canadian Pacific Liner 'SS Empress of Britain'
Located in London, GB
Frank Brangwyn. An important armchair. Brangwyn's last interior designs were for the Canadian Pacific Liner; 'The SS Empress of Britain', which was launched in 1931 by the Prince of Wales, later to be King Edward VIII who renounced his throne to marry Wallis Simpson in 1930. These armchairs were designed for the 1st class dining room; 'The Salle Jacque Cartier' (see last image) and they were made by H.H. Martyn and Co. Cheltenham. The 1st class dining room was described in the Bulletin of The Decorative Arts Society 1890-1940 as 'In the fully fledge modern restaurant and cinema style of the 1930s'. The Studio in a long article on the liner, discusses and illustrates Brangwyn's Salle Jacques Cartier: 'So architectural it is, so true proportion, so devoid of Extraneous ornament. In contrast to this austerity of line, hue and colour, his great wall paintings are rich in colour; composed in the bold, yet intricate pattern of figure, fruit and flowers that characterizes Mr Brangwyn's decorative works'. Tragically the liner was sunk in 1940 by a U-boat. Brangwyn also designed marquetry panels for the private dining rooms and they were executed by the Rowley Gallery, he also designed a frieze carved in wood for their gallery façade in 1936. The armchair has a central under bar below the seat which still has the original bolt and eye to secure the chain to and then to the floor, that would prevent all the chairs from sliding around in stormy weather. It is lacking ivorene numbered disc which would have sat in the very top of the head rail. In October 1940 the most famous of the Canadian Pacific Railway liners and flagship of the company's Atlantic Fleet, the Empress of Britain, was attacked and sunk. She was travelling to Glasgow from Suez via South Africa, where she was bombed near the north-west coast of Ireland by a German Focke Wulf Condor plane. When the Condor attacked the Empress of Britain the ship's crew couldn't shoot the plane down and soon the Empress was burning out of control and the Captain C.H. Sapsworth gave the order to abandon ship. 45 people died and the remaining survivors including women and children, were later rescued that day by the British destroyer HMS Echo and the Polish destroyer Burza and 3 British naval trawlers Paynter, Cape Agona and Drangey. The Empress still burning managed to stay afloat and the day after 2 Royal Navy tugs, Marauder and Thames tried to tow her into port with many escort ships around her but in spite of the protection she was given from the escort ships on October 28th, a German U-boat, U-32, managed to get by the escorts un-noticed and torpedoed the crippled Empress. She sank within ten minutes. The Empress of Britain was the largest Allied passenger liner to be sunk and weighing 42,348-tons she was the biggest merchant ship loss of the war. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth had travelled aboard Empress of Britain after their 1939 Royal Tour...
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1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Philip Baldwin, Monica Guggisberg In Search Of Clear Lines Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Philip Baldwin, Monica Guggisberg: In Search Of Clear Lines By Baldwin, Philip And Monica Guggisberg. With texts by Susanne K. Frantz and Jean Luc Olivié Published by Editions Benteli, Berne, 1998 Decorative Arts; Art glass oversizes coffee table book...
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1990s European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Two Metal Copper Plates Souvenir of Germany
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two metal copper plates Souvenir of Germany. One of Cologne, Koln. Cologne is a major cultural centre for the Rhineland; it hosts more than 30 museums and hundreds of galleries. Exhibitions range from local ancient Roman archeological sites to contemporary graphics and sculpture, The other one of Aachen, Aachen is the westernmost city in Germany, located near the borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, 61 km (38 mi) west of Cologne[8][9] in a former coal-mining area.[9] One of Germany's leading institutes of higher education in technology, Each one is numbered. Handcrafted and hand painted with cast famous German monuments of each city. Copper with blue sky and some green trees. Dimensions: Large oval plate: 9" W x 6.75" H x 0.50" D. Smaller oval plate: 7.5" W x 5" H x 0.50" D. The oval cast copper souvenir plates...
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Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Copper

Early 20th Century Burled Birch Wood and Mahogany Tobacco Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
Smoking may be passé but collecting antique tobacco pieces is never bad for your health. This unique tobacco box in the shape of a barrel is made of highly figured burled birch wood ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Birch, Mahogany

Vintage George VI Arts & Crafts Style English Sterling Silver Chalice
By J. Wippell & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage George VI English sterling silver chalice in the Arts & Crafts style; an addition to our religious silverware collection. This exceptio...
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1940s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver, Sterling Silver

"Japanese Print Its Evolution and Essence" Book by Muneshige Narazaki
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Japanese print: its evolution and essence Book by Muneshige Narazaki. "In this book the author attempts to place the Japanese print in a very broad historical setting. He has str...
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1970s Japanese Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

"Women Photographers at National Geographic" Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
"Women Photographers at National Geographic". Hardcover book, September 1, 2000 Celebrating the women who have helped make National Geographic one ...
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Early 2000s American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Large Antique Arrow Hatpin in Silver by Marius Sørensen, circa 1900
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large antique arrow shaped Hatpin or Brooch for Knitwear by Danish Silversmith Marius Sørensen. Stamped 826, MS. Please note that this item has not been ...
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Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

19th Century French Arts & Crafts Handmade Kite Shield
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century French Arts & Crafts handmade kite shield An unusual piece made in France in the Arts & Crafts style, can be wall hung, the shield is curved and Kite Shaped, it is de...
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

Unique Pair of Arts & Crafts Brass and Copper Church Pedestals, Columns / Stands
Located in Lisse, NL
Identical, practical and quality crafted pair of adjustable pedestals. This top quality pair of former Church stands was all hand-crafted around the turn of the century. This is als...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Copper

Beautifully Hand Carved Antique Dutch Arts & Crafts Barometer & Thermometer 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, highly decorative and excellent condition Arts & Crafts barometer. This unique Arts & Crafts, banjo barometer is another great example of the beauty and the quality of ...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass, Opaline Glass, Wood

Always Go First Class by Laurence Marks Book
Located in Stamford, CT
Always Go First Class by Laurence Marks. First Edition hardcover. Published by Random House, New York, 1962. Dust-jacket is wrapped in Mylar.
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Mid-20th Century Israeli Silver Arts & Crafts Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Handmade silver Hanukkah lamp, Israel, circa 1940s. Beautiful Arts & Crafts Hanukkah lamp by I. Gurevitz. with great hand silver work with solid silver wires in the center, connecte...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Italian 20th Century Solid Silver rare Bison Sculpture on Marble Removable Base
By L'etruria Oro di Garzi Marcello.
Located in VALENZA, IT
Bison in solid silver made in Arezzo, Italy in the 1950s of the last century by L'etruria Oro di Garzi Marcello. The sculpture was made in "fusion" and a chisel finish. The burnishi...
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1950s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Vintage Lucite Shell Seashell Mirror Obelisk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage seashell, Lucite and mirror obelisk.
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Shell, Mirror, Lucite

1930s English Solid Bronze Urn by George Adlam & Sons
By George Adlam & Sons
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An Arts & Crafts heavy lidded urn of solid bronze.
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1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Americas Earliest Known Pyrography Pennsylvania Portrait, 1819
Located in South Burlington, VT
America’s earliest known dated pyrography portrait panel of a Pennsylvania couple. This unique work of art is hand-incised using a pyrographic (pyrography) wood burned technique and then hand stained/painted. A Pennsylvania Portrait...
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19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Antique Bronze Train Sign - 923, 1910s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very heavy and patinated bronze sign with raised numerals 923. The sign is handmade in 1-2 cm thick stock and weighs in around 8 kg. It comes from a P 923 train that was built by B...
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1910s Danish Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Antique Quality Carved Solid Nutwood Christ with Palm Leaf Sculpture / Statuette
Located in Lisse, NL
Finest quality carved sculpture of Jesus with a marvelous patina. This marvelous quality, hand-carved sculpture of our Lord Jesus is among the finest we have ever seen and this truly is a work of religious art. It may be relatively small in size, but both the quality in the details and the beauty of His posture are simply majestic. For the sculptor not to leave his signature on this work of beauty, to us, shows his modesty. We believe that most artists in the religious genre felt that their gift/talent was god given and marking their sculptures, to them, was a sign of too much ego. The highly skilled sculptor must have spent weeks rather than days creating this antique statuette...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Nutwood

Set of Eight Quartz Crystal Geode Geologic Specimen Bowls
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eight geological specimen bowls in varying sizes.
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15th Century and Earlier American Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Agate

Antique Arts & Crafts Shovel with Potentiometer Diagram, circa 1900
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very unusual and rare Arts & Crafts hand shovel of flat wide shape with a shaped oak handle, the main body in brass and attached with copper rivets. The body of the shovel has a di...
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

G M Ellwood, attri. An Arts & Crafts Walnut & Inlaid Piano made by J Brinsmead
By George Montague Ellwood, John Brinsmead
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood, designer (attributed). A rare Arts and Crafts Walnut and inlaid upright iron framed piano made by John Brinsmead and Sons, London...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Walnut

Extra Large Crucifix with Hand Carved Oak Corpus of Christ for Church or Chapel
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully carved and large size corpus of Jesus, made in the Arts & Crafts era. This meaningful and unique crucifix from the early 1900s comes with a larger than life, hand carved oak Corpus of Christ. The details in the anatomy of this Christ are very well carved and they clearly reveal the suffering and dehydration that His body endured in the final days of his life. The artist/sculptor is clearly showing us the image of Jesus when or right after he bowed his head and died. The solid oak cross is original to this corpus and it was given a different color so that the unique and impressive corpus stands out perfectly. Have you also noticed the perfectly carved and thick crown of thorns on the head of Christ. The patina of this excellent condition and large corpus is another great feature that will never fail to impress. The former owners gave us the photo that you see in image 3 in this listing and in it you can see where this antique corpus...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Old Country House by Richard Legallienne, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
An Old Country House by Richard LeGallienne. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1905. First edition hard cover with no dust jacket. 143 pp. An antique book with five stories of romantic th...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Early Margot de Taxco Sterling Parure Set Necklace Earrings Cuff Bracelet
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Margot Van Voorhies Carr started producing out of her own studio in 1948, under the name, Margot de Taxco. Previously she had been producing pieces under Antonio Castillo for the William Spratling studio. This four piece sterling silver suite...
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1950s Mexican Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Arts & Crafts Tabernacle with Solid Silver Mary & Archangel Gabriel Panels, 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Religious artefact with stunning embossed and inlaid silver plaques. Antique tabernacles are a rare find, so when we got the chance to purchase thi...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Hand Carved Arts & Crafts Era Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted work of religious art with a marvelous patina. This finely carved, wooden statuette of Jesus dates from the earliest years of the 20th century. Well taken care of it is in very good condition and the geometric marble base makes it stand firm and steady. This sacred heart sculpture...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble

Early 20th Century Three Hindu Deities of the Siam, Hand-Carved Exotic Hardwood
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1920-1930 three Hindu deities of the Siam, hand-carved exotic hardwood n. 1 measures cm: H 150, W 35, D 25 n.2 measure cm: H 102, W 35, D 25.
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Early 20th Century Thai Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Silver Medal Document of World Exhibition in Milan 1906 in Arts and Crafts Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and important, museum worthy document in a custom made Arts and Crafts frame. What we are offering here are actually two unique antiques into one. In the year 1906 the world exhibition...
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass, Nutwood, Paper

Solid Brass Bracelet and Scarf Holders
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid brass bracelet and scarf holders. This set is from Ralph Lauren boutique on Rodeo Drive. Measurements shown are for the bracelet holder. Scarf ho...
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1990s American Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Artistic Design and All Handcrafted, Wrought Iron Arts & Crafts Candlestick
Located in Lisse, NL
With the holiday season on our doorstep we are offering a number of season related items, but also many smaller and lower priced art and antiques that will make great gifts for yours...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wrought Iron

Rare Fraad Jr. Child's Size Talking Machine, circa 1916
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A New York firm established in 1915. An advertisement of 1916 offered ten models of disc players under the names Symphony, Fraad Jr. and Symphony Jr. (the firm went bankrupt in August 1918). Comes with one Victor record...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

Presidential Firescreen or Garden Grate, Truman Little White House, Key West, FL
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presidential outdoor firescreen or garden grate Truman Little White House, Key West, FL A rare find, with medallions of Dolphins, Palm trees, Bald Eagle a...
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum

Arts and Crafts Oak Xylophone attributed to George Walton
Located in London, GB
George Walton attributed, an Arts and Crafts oak xylophone, with squashed heart details to each side and with six graduated brass bars with circular resonators. Originally designed f...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Large 19th Century Tanggu Drum, Traditional Taiko Japanese Drum
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great decorator piece, strong presence, pictures do no justice. Tanggu drum. The tanggu (堂鼓; pinyin: tánggǔ, pronounced [tʰɑ̌ŋkù]; literally "ceremo...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Animal Skin

Unique, Stunning & Large Arts and Crafts Sanctuary Wall Lamp with Glass Vessel
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind, brass and glass sanctuary wall lamp. This rare and all hand-crafted Arts and Crafts sanctuary lamp is a joy to own and look at. Also, because the condition is marvelo...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Arts and Crafts Children's or Miniature Chair Attributed to Jac van den Bosch
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique tiger oak chair from the Dutch Arts & Crafts era. Arts & Crafts children's chairs are a rare find and to have found an original Dutch one in th...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak, Upholstery

1970s by Gabriella Crespi Italian Design Hollywood Regency "Boar" Lighter
Located in Brescia, IT
"Boar" Lighter Gabriella Crespi Italy, 1970s Silver metal. Perfect working order "Grabriella Crespi" signed.
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

American Tie Rack or Belt Holder with Horse Head
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Vintage rare American tie rack with horse head, very elegant in a men's wardrobe. It may be also a belt holder ! An idea for a gift - Signed: Syrocowood, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bronze Faux Elephant Tusks
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of bronze elephant tusks.
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1980s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

French Arts and Crafts Silver Belt, Articulated Links with Chatelaine Ring
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Arts and Crafts silver belt, articulated links with chatelaine ring This is a stunning, piece, the belt is composed of 27, measure: 3.5cm x 2...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Amethyst Geode in 22-Karat Gold Leaf
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Decorative amethyst geode in 22-karat gold leaf Shows a old internal repair not very visible to photograph. Offered at Gallery Girasole.
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21st Century and Contemporary Uruguayan Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

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Amethyst

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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