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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Industrial
Mid-Century Georgian Style German Wall Barometer
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1960s decorative Georgian Style wall Barometer from West Germany. 28" tall.
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Mid-20th Century German Georgian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

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

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Metal

Gymnastic Leather Pommel Horse Bench Top, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Pommel horse from former Czechoslovakia from the 1930s with beautiful patina, shortened to bench height 51cm and very good vintage condition. Completely restored. The iron feet are preserved. The thick leather has been cleaned and preserved. All of our premium vintage gym equipment...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

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

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Wood

Early 19th Century Sycamore Butter Curler
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early 19th Century Sycamore Butter Curler This beautiful piece has been hand carved in the Georgian style, with a double curved shape and a ribbed blad...
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Early 1800s Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sycamore

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

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Iron

Glass Pharmacy Wound Syringe in Beech Case by Wm Toogood Ltd
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Glass Pharmacy Wound Syringe in Beech Case by Wm Toogood Ltd The Glass Syringe comes in its original turned Beech case and has the Pharmacy label on the front The box is 9” long and...
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19th Century Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Beech

Leonard Bailey Wooden Block Plane Tool, United States, Early 20th Century
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Leonard Bailey Wooden Block Plane Tool, United States, Early 20th Century.
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20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

Tin & Wood Open Touring Hill Climber Toy Car by Clark, circa 1903
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous early toy example by the Clark co. This hill climber works great, and is almost totally complete. It's missing it's passenger in the back. Cast iron...
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Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron, Tin

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

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Brass, Bronze

1970s British Bronze and Chrome AC GMT Co. Industrial Wall Clock White Dial
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards. At A.C GMT Co. we ...
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1970s English Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze, Steel, Chrome

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

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Iron

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

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Brass

Barnfind Antique Large Tadpole Rider Tricycle Pedal Car, France, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Awesome Barnfind, this large Tadpole Rider Tricycle pedal car. This antique pedal car was made in France circa 1930-1940. It's made of heavy solid m...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

1890s Chilion Men’s Wooden Frame Bicycle by M.D. Stebbins Mfg. Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
If you are a seasoned antique bicycle collector than you already know how rare a find this Chilion really is. All wooden wheel and frame antique bicycles are among the rarest. There ...
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

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

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Beech

Original Antique Map of South America. C.1780
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of South America Copper-plate engraving Published C.1780 Two small worm holes to left side of map Unframed.
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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

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Bronze

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

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Iron

Antique English Style Nautical Paint Decorated Trunk as Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A plank constructed trunk on a carved base. The lid with a fine sailing ship in an oval, the front with label VR (for Victoria Regina) and L.B. Gunner 1811, B. Deck with illustration...
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19th Century Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Antique "San Jose Pistol Club" Brass Trophy c.1939
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original brass plated team trophy with an enamel and bronze emblem that says "San Jose Pistol Club" and engraved "10-22-39". This piece has retained its original finish. ...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

1970s Industrial Cast Aluminium and Brass Flame Proof Edison Striplight, Orange
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Korean flame proof Edison LED twin strip light made by Daeyang in the 1970s with bespoke signal orange finish. Original item salvaged from supertankers ...
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Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum, Brass

Rare and Early Plaster Relief Map of Adirondack Mountains by F J H Merrill
By E. W. Merrill, P.F. Howells
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare and Early Monumental Plaster Relief Map of Adirondack Mountains by The University of the State of New York, New York State Museum..F J H Merrill director,,,modeled by Howell's ...
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1910s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Wood

Early 20th c. Red Wooden Foundry Mold c.1900 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique wooden factory foundry mold with original red paint. More foundry molds available on our website. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1900 MATERIAL...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

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

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Metal

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

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Iron

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

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Metal

Industrial Era Post Office Box Tower
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A tall narrow oak tower fitted with 14 boxes with metal plaques on the doors and monogram US, each with two combination locks for security and glass panels. Open backs for the postal...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Pair of Brass Swing Arm Sconces from Ship's Stateroom
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of brass, swing-arm bunk lights from a ship's stateroom. Measures 11" from the wall when bent in and 18" when fully extended The shade lifts off and has a diameter of 9". The ...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

18th-C. Georgian Large Leather & Faux Marble Latin Religious Books, S/2 Library
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are a wonderful addition to a library or study! The two books date to 1777 or the era of George III. At first glance, I thought they were Italian, but upon further study, they ...
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Late 18th Century German George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Mid-Century Modern Industrial Explosion Proof Phone by Crouse-Hinds C1955
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and unusual industrial explosion proof telephone by Crouse-Hinds from the 50s. Cast aluminum with a bakelite style phone. No dial. Supposed to be from a blasting site. Untested....
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1950s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum

Presentation silver to the Master Shipwright of Captain Cook’s Endeavour
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George III shaped circular silver salver, plain within a shell and scrolling wave border and outer gadrooned edge, engraved with the royal coat of arms, crest and motto (period 1714-1800) of King George III and, on the reverse with a presentation inscription: For the Launching of His Majestys sloop ‘Otter’ 14 Gunns 305 Tonns 26 October 1767 & His Majestys ship ‘Egmont’ 74 Gunns 1643 Tonns 29 August 1768 by Mr Adam Hayes Master Shipwright of his Majestys yard at Deptford; further monogrammed A*H P A*M. Hallmarked for Benjamin Cartwright, London, 1769 Adam Hayes (1710-1785) began his career as ship’s carpenter in Centurion during Commodore Anson’s famous voyage around the world...
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1760s English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Vintage Folding Teak and Brass Yacht Ladder A superb stowable piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage Folding Teak and Brass Yacht Ladder A superb stowable piece in excellent antique condition In quality thick solid teak with copper rivets and bra...
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19th Century Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Teak

Original vintage scale from the 20th Century 'Designed by Berkel in Belgium'
Located in Udenhout, NL
Original personal scale from 1946 designed by Berkel in Belgium. (Made in Brussels.) Very nice Industrial decorative object.
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1940s Belgian Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Enamel

Vintage Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand
Located in North York, ON
Vintage brass telescope on walnut tripod stand. Sold as is for decorative purposes. Country of origin and manufacturer unknown. Estimated age c...
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1950s Unknown Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury Japanese Tin Litho Toy Plymouth Valiant, circa 1962
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Japanese tin toy replica of a early 60s Plymouth Valiant sedan. Two tone paint with a tin Litho interior. These cars, 17, came from a lot of ...
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1960s Japanese Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

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

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Metal

Georgian Mahogany Wheel Barometer
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice Mid-19th Century mahogany georgian wheel barometer with decorative Ebony and Holly string inlay around the outer edges of the case. Sold as is because some of the small i...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

Early 20th C. Brass and Leather Field Binoculars C.1930-1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original pair of brass field binoculars wrapped in leather. The objective lenses are clear and their optics are good. The metal focus wheel works well. The piece is in go...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Antique WWII Japanese Army Type 30 Arisaka Bayonet Scabbard Hooked Quillon
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique World War II era Imperial Japanese Type 30 bayonet with hooked quillon, wood grip, and metal scabbard. This early model was made between ...
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1940s Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

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

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Iron, Nickel

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

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Brass, Metal

Works of Alexander Pope Leatherbound in 9 Volumes Published 1757
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome set of the works of Alexander Pope (1688-1744) the famous English satirist and poet. Pope suffered various health issues throughout his life but with a fierce spirit and work ethic managed to produce a large volume of significant work. The volumes appear to retain their original full calf...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Early Century Hollywood Mansion Home Movie Screen Director Cinema Prop Curiosity
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very large roll-up movie screen in a box. Overall W 75 x D 12.5 x H 57.5 in. Screen W 68 x H 53 in.
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1920s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

“Spoon” Industrial Design Steel Covered Book, Phaidon Press – 1st Edition
Located in Philadelphia, PA
“Spoon” Designed by Mark Diaper, Phaidon Press, 1st Edition 2002 This is the out of print polymer coated Steel version with a cover bent like the silhouette of a spoon. An award winning catalogue showcasing 100 contemporary industrial designers nominated by 10 curators. Spoon covers a vast spectrum of styles, media and work, from kitchen utensils, tools and lighting, to furniture, high-tech products and cars. Each designer is featured over two double-page spreads, illustrated with sketches, models and photographs. A short explanatory text by the selecting curator, and biographical information on the designer are provided. Each curator has also chosen a design ‘classic’ that illustrates the concept of ‘good design’. Publisher ‏ : ‎ Phaidon Press; 1st Printing Edition – September 20, 2002 Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 444 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0714842516 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 in W x 1 in. H x 12 in. L The expected light wear found in used books.
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Early 2000s American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

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

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Metal

Antique Industrial Cast Bronze Bolt with Nut from Brooklyn Bridge*
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Industrial 8- Inch Cast Bronze Bolt with Nut from Brooklyn Bridge* USA, Circa 1880-1883 Beautifully made and cast, *the provenance is by repute was a leftover carriage bo...
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Collection of Museum Mounted Industrial Eye Glass Dyes/Molds
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Collection of Museum Mounted Industrial Eye Glass Dyes/Molds An instant collection of four unique actual industrial brass and iron molds for eyeglass fram...
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20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Iron

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

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Iron

1970s British Classic Blue & Chrome AC.GMT.Co. Industrial Wall Clock Black Dial
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards. At A.C GMT Co. we ...
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1970s English Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel, Chrome

George III Gallery Magnifying Glass
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George III gallery magnifying glass, the circular glass within a mahogany frame, the baluster handle screwing into a brass bracket in the rim, the handle with a brass collar. Engli...
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19th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

Early 20th Century Keystone Pressed Steel Toy Steam Shovel
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and a survivor of almost 100 years old. A very decorative piece to lighten a room and inject some fun. Very chic. In excellent antique condition with lots of patina. Door fo...
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1920s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

Large Wooden Factory Pattern for Casting Iron
Located in San Mateo, CA
Large wheel form foundry pattern made by Linkbelt. This has wear to the paint and the wood. The back side spokes are missing.
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Rare Antique 19th C Reuben Sutcliffe English Nickel Plated Hanging Balance Scale
Located in Dayton, OH
"Monumental 19th century English general store balance by Reuben Sutcliffe of Manchester. Made from Iron with a rich nickel plated finish. The company traded on Thomas Street, Manchester, Uk, from about 1825 until after the turn of the 20th century. The founder being George Sutcliffe The antique apothecary scale...
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron, Nickel

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

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Toy Car Replicas Fords 1908 & 1925 Touring Cars
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Japanese tin toy touring cars from the late 50s. In excellent antique condition, these toys were never played with. Friction cars, Near mint condition...
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1950s Japanese Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

1800s Cast Iron Farm Well Hand Pump with Handle Piston
Located in New York, NY
1800s farmhouse and Industrial style cast iron hand pump. Unknown working condition but great look. Sold as is. Please note, this item is located in our Scranton, PA location.
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19th Century American Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Antique Atlantic City Souvenir Penny Game from Boardwalk Empire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Historical artifact once used in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. Maple cabinet with brass plaques and painted iron mechanism. Costing two quarters and a penny to play. Not tested ...
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20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

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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