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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Neoclassical
Style: Georgian
Essex John Cary 1787 Cary's New & Correct English Atlas 40cm 16" long gilt frame
By John Cary
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Map of Essex by John Cary Engraver
London published as the act directs Sept 1st 1787 by J Cary Engraver Map & Printseller no 188 the corner of Arundel Str...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique 18th Century Box of Georgian Keys Honble J A Ellis Kings Agent 1763-1776
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare small box of 27 Georgian keys of great importance
The box is stamped to the top “Honble J.A Ellis” an...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Pair of Large Carved Wood Faux Malachite Obelisks
By Paul Hansen
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large carved wood faux Malachite Obelisks.
Offered is a stunning pair of Hollywood Regency style carved wood obelisks. This pair of large scale hand decorated neoclassical f...
Category
1970s Unknown Neoclassical Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
JFK & Jackie Unseen Archives Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
JFK & Jackie. Unseen Archives by Tim Hill.
London: Parragon, Incorporated, 2003. First edition; first printing. Hardcover.
JFK and Jackie: unseen archives c...
Category
Early 2000s American American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Map North Wales Robert Marsden Anglesey
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Map of North Wales by Robert Marsden
Including Anglesey
Charming topography and detail and colouring
just purchased more information to follow.
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
English Georgian Thomas Luny Original Oil "Retrieving the Grog before the Storm"
By Thomas Luny
Located in Wells, ME
English original oil painting on canvas "Retrieving the Grog Before the Storm"; signed lower left: Thomas LUNY; and indistinctly dated--only a "2" is discernable. This dramatic painting depicts ships outward bound while smugglers in the foreground heave their small boat to shore while others roll a barrel of grog to safety. The sea is building while the white cliffs and stone fortress at the entrance to a harbor stand firm against the impending storm. This is quintessential Luny, displaying his deft handling of the ocean and the exposition of coastal life in the early 19th century. We have had this painting cleaned, rebacked and restored by Northeast Painting Conservation, York, Maine.
Thomas Luny (1759-1837), was born in Cornwall but moved to London at an early age and was raised there by his parents, Thomas and Elizabeth. Thomas' father is thought to have been employed in some activity at the London Docks and from thence the younger Thomas was exposed to the maritime world from an early age. He is thought to have been apprenticed to the London artist Francis Holman...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Canvas, Paint
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved Wooden Altar
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful neoclassical carved wooden altar with beautiful gilded angels.
Italy, circa 1760-1780. Weathered, small losses and old repairs.
Category
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Jamie Drake's New American Glamour, First Edition Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Jamie Drake's New American glamour.
Designer hardcover Coffee table book.
New York: Bulfinch Press, 2005.
Stated first edition hardcover with no dust ja...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Map Lancashire 1793 John Cary engraver 37cm 14 1/2" high
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Map of Lancashire by John Cary engraver
published 1st Jan 1793 by J Cary Engraver & Mapseller Strand
in original black and gold classic map frame
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Odd Fellows or Oddfellows Tin Heart in Hand on Oak Stick or Staf
Located in Haarlem, NL
Early 19th Century Odd Fellows or Oddfellows tin heart in hand on an oak stick or staf.
The basic idea behind the hand with heart is that whenever an Od...
Category
19th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Rare Monumental 1890 Antique 42 Star United States of America Flag
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental fifteen foot 42 star American flag, circa 1889-1890.
The 42-star flag is rare because only a limited number of 42-star flags were produced after Washington became a state on Nov. 11, 1889.
But it takes a more intimate knowledge of flag trivia to know just why it happened this way.
White stars are added to the blue field of the star-spangled banner on the Fourth of July after a state is admitted to the union. In the fall of 1889, several western territories became states.
Dakota was admitted, and then split into North and South Dakota, on Nov. 2, 1889, which made them state and star numbers 39 and 40. Montana was named the 41st state on Nov. 8, followed by Washington, on Nov. 11.
Only a few flag manufacturers began producing 42-star flags before the official addition of the 42nd star on July 4, 1890.
Those who tried to jump the gun by being the first to produce an up-to-date flag were surprised when Idaho was admitted to the United States on July 3...
Category
1890s American Classical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
Round Cobalt Blue Madonna and Child Hinged Trinket Box Limoges China
By Limoges
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful cobalt blue trinket box with a hinged lid. The top features a scene of the Madonna and Child, with a wreath of gold surrounding the edges. The body is decorated with gold floral accents. The lid is hinged in a bronze hue. The bottom is marked "Limoges China...
Category
20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Map Berkshire C&J Greenwood Windsor Castle JDower Polling Hundreds
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Map of the County of Berkshire from an Actual Survey made in the Years 1822 & 1823 by C&J Greenwood
Published by the Proprietors Greenwood & Co 13 Regent Street Pall Mall London Ju...
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Miniature Watercolor Painting Portrait of a Woman Neoclassical Frame
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique miniature watercolor portrait of a woman in a neoclassical style, set without glass in a brass frame.
Measures: 1.875” x 0.125” x 1.87...
Category
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Map Southern Scotland Thomas Conder Alex Hogg 1795
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A new map of the southern part of Scotland containing the counties of Stirling, Lanerk, Renfrew, Linlithgow, Edinburgh, Peebles, Haddingtoun, Berwick, Selkirk, Roxburgh, Dumfries, Wigtoun, Kirkudbright & Air
Published by Alex Hogg at the Kings Arms...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1820s George III Mahogany Barometer
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1816-1829 barometer by Cetti & Co, 25 Red Lion St., Holburn, London. Mahogany with conch shell & rosette inlays. George III period. Not currently working. The original finial is fire...
Category
1820s English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany, Giltwood
Map Bedfordshire No 3 General Framed
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A general map of Bedfordshire with its hundreds. Measure: 37cm 14 1/2" high
A scale of 5 miles.
in the original green mount and traditional black and gold frame.
charming map with...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Map Suffolk Southwold Aldeburgh Dunwich Bawdsey Harwich Ipswich
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Map Suffolk including many popular destinations on the coast Southwold, Dunwich, Aldeburgh bawdsey felixstowe harwich ipswich.
Charming topography and colouring.
In the original fr...
Category
19th Century European Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Map Bedfordshire General Framed
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A general map of Bedfordshire with its hundreds
A scale of 5 miles
in the original green mount and traditional black and gold frame. Measures: 36cm 14" high.
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Map Shropshire Joseph Ellis Robert Sayer Carington Bowles Framed
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A modern map of Shropshire Drawn from the latest surveys corrected and improved by the best authorities.
Artist Joseph Ellis sculptor.
Joseph Ellis was an engraver and publisher from Clerkenwell in London and was apprenticed to Richard William Seale in 1749. He is best know to county map collectors for The New English Atlas published in 1765 which was later reissued as Ellis's English Atlas in 1766, 1768 1777, 1786, 1790 and 1796.
Maker carington bowles 1724 - 1793.
Carington Bowles worked in London as a publisher in partnership with his father John Bowles from about 1752 until 1763. Carington Bowles worked as a publisher in partnership with his father John Bowles from about 1752 until 1763 before taking over his uncle's business. His address was 69 St. Pauls Church Yard, London. He worked with a number of well known cartographers of the day including Emanuel Bowen, Thomas Kitchin, Robert Sayer...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Map Jersey Guernsey Scilly Islands Alderney
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare map of The Islands of Guernsey and Jersey, including Alderney & the Scilly Islands
just purchased more information to follow
In the original cream mount and gilded frame.
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood, Silvered and Painted Decorative Wall Lyre
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a music room, den or office with this elegant and colorful antique wall mounted lyre. Crafted in Italy circa 1780, the large Classical Roman musical instrument featured two ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Giltwood
Cambridgeshire J Cary
By John Cary
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Cambridgeshire published may 1 1814 engraver no 181 strand
Maker John Cary c. 1754 – 1835.
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Classic Superbikes from Around the World Coffee Table Book Hardcover 2003
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Classic Superbikes from Around the World Coffee Table Book Hardcover 2003.
by Mac. McDiarmid.
The cool thing about Mac McDiarmid’s book Classic Superbikes from Around the World.
The book not only gives us a look at some rare specimens most will never see, it also includes some classic superbikes that we have probably seen here or there or may even have in the garage. For example, McDiarmid included the still-popular Yamaha RD350, Suzuki GT750, Bridgestone 350 GTR, Kawasaki Z1, Kawasaki 750 H2, Yamaha XS-1, Harley-Davidson Duo-Glide and Honda CB750 and Honda CB450 “Black Bomber.” Less common classics such as the Indian Chief, Velocette Venom Thruxton, Norton 650 SS, BSA 650 Spitfire, Munch Mammoth, Douglas Dragonfly, Sunbeam S7/S8, Ducati 750 SS, Ariel Square Four, and Royal Enfield...
Category
Late 20th Century American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Geo III Mahogany Fold-Over Card Table with Cluster-Leg & Concertina Action c1780
Located in valatie, NY
Geo III Mahogany fold-over card table with cluster-leg and concertina action c1780. The hinged Leather lined and gilt tooled top opens and is supported by hinged, concertina-action r...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage 14K Gold Neoclassical Cameo Shell Bracelet Roman Chariots Gods 7.5
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage mid 20th century Italian 14k yellow gold and carved shell cameo bracelet with open box clasp, featuring seven discrete neoclassical scenes of Greek / ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Map Kyle Carrick Aireshire Thomas Kitchen 1749
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A Map of Kyle & Carrick Aireshire Thomas Kitchen 1749
In original black and gold frame
Just purchased more information to follow
MAKER Thomas Kitchin (1718-1784) English engrave...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Dental Tool Kit
Located in London, GB
19th century dental tool kit
A rare set of 19th century dental tool kit, all tools are encased in a wooden box with brass latch and lined with a worn red...
Category
19th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Rare Set of Four Framed Antique Boxing and Sports Collectible Cards
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Four groups of colored paper collectible sports cards mounted on blue paper pierced in the margin for placing in a notebook. Now mounted on off white card and custom framed.
The cards include images of boxers Al Kaufman, Mike Sullivan, Gans and Nelson and many others. Along with images of track and field and swim athletes. Some faded black printed faded paper ones with portraits of boxers e.g Jack...
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
London 1744 Published Watercolour Antique Map of East Africa by Eman Bowen
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this New and Accurate Map of Nubia & Abissinia, together with all the Kingdoms Tributary Thereto, and bordering upon them published in 1744 by Emanuel Bowen
This is a decorative antique engraved map of East Africa...
Category
1740s English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Georgian Rare Steel Cased Tuning Fork
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very unusual and rare Georgian antique steel cased tuning fork dating from around 1800. A wonderful piece of musical interest and history the tuning fork...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Reliquary Cross Pendant, Silver, Glass, 17th-18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Devotional pendant made in silver with a Latin cross shape, decorated on the outside with simple scrolls, spikes, pearls and other elements of classicist inspiration, as well as a ri...
Category
18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
1949 Satchel Paige Cleveland Indians Autographed Team Signed Baseball
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Special League S48W horsehide baseball signed by members of the 1949 Cleveland Indians baseball team. Ball includes approximately 26 signatur...
Category
1940s American Classical Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Antique 1719 English "The Compleat Herbal" Volume 1 First Edition Book
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique first edition book titled "The Compleat Herbal" or 'The botanical institutions of Mr. Tournefort' was published in 1719 in England on paper and bound in leather in the period George 1...
Category
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Antique Mid 19th Century Seascape Oil Painting with Rocks and Ship
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Unsigned Maritime oil painting. Very good quality, by the hand of a professional painter. The painting is soiled from 100 years of exposure. The frame has some losses (chips) to the ...
Category
19th Century American American Classical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
19th C Handheld Muffin Bell Town Crier Fire Alarm Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 19th C handheld muffin bell town crier fire alarm bell. The bell features two Brass domes mounted back to back with iron, a turned wood handle, and a b...
Category
19th Century American American Classical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Tripod Apothecary Skillet Late 17th-Early 18th Century, England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Apothecary tripod skillet from the end of the 17th century beginning of the 18th century From England.
The skillet is in superb condition and has not undergone any restorations.
Br...
Category
Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Mahogany Architectural Model Staircase with Landing
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well made solid wood eight step staircase with fine turned open sides and turned landing top supports, all with ball newel posts. With tall turned supports on the sides below the l...
Category
20th Century Georgian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Balancing Ship / Boat Wine / Champagne Cooler
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Antique balancing Nautical / ship / boat wine/champagne cooler holder with glass inner bowl.
This superb combination is in very good condition.
Rare bottle...
Category
Early 20th Century French American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
18th c Historical English India Naval Battle Oil Painting by John Thomas Serres
Located in Savannah, GA
John Thomas Serres 1759-1825 was an English maritime painter who enjoyed significant success, including exhibiting extensively at the Royal Academy,...
Category
1780s George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Golden Angel Head
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare golden angel head, to hang: in the entrance as a welcome, in the bedroom for sweet dreams. Intact, without any retouching.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Showstopper 18K Yellow Gold, Fine Diamond and Precious Gem Set Guitar Strap
Located in Halls Head, Western Australia
The Showstopper is the world’s most opulent guitar strap ever crafted. Made from high-quality premium leather, it's embellished with over 1 kilogram of 18...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Map Turkey in Europe & Hungary Thomas Kitchin, 1783
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Thomas Kitchen (1718 - 1784) : Map of Turkey in Europe & Hungary 1783
Visible sheet within the cream mount 25.5cm., 10" height 20cm., 8"
In an ebonised frame length 33cm. 13", height 28cm., 11"
Kitchin, Thomas (1718 - 1784)
Thomas Kitchin (August 4, 1718 – June 23, 1784) was a London based engraver, cartographer, and publisher. He was born in London to a hat-dyer of the same name. At 14, Kitchin apprenticed under Emanuel Bowen, under whom he mastered the art of engraving. He married Bowen daughter, Sarah Bowen, and later inherited much of his preceptor's prosperous business. Their son, Thomas Bowen Kitchin, also an engraver joined the family business, which thereafter published in Thomas Kitchin and Son. From 1858 or so Kitchin was the engraver to the Duke of York, and from about 1773 acquired the title, 'Royal Hydrographer to King George III.' He is responsible for numerous maps published in the The Star, Gentleman's Magazine, and London Magazine, as well as partnering with, at various times, with Thomas Jefferys, Emmanuel Bowen, Thomas Hinton, Issac Tayor, Andrew Dury, John Rocque, Louis de la Rochette, and Alexander Hogg, among others. Kitchin passed his business on to his son, Thomas Bowen Kitchin, who continued to republish many of his maps well after his death. Kitchin's apprentices included George Rollos...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Early 19th Century Butchers Steelyard for Weighing Scale
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early 19th Century Butchers Steelyard for weighing scale
A good original industrial piece, the balance has blacksmith made sliding hook for adjustme...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Antique Pewter Yachting Trophy, MHBYC 1900
Located in Norwalk, CT
This pewter trophy was awarded to the Yacht Mistral for a win in the Manhassett Bay Yacht Club Fall Regatta in 1900. The prestigious MBYC was founded in ...
Category
Early 1900s American Classical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pewter
Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An attractive and good quality early 19th century Georgian
mahogany miniature chest having well figured top over
two short and three long drawers with later brass
lions mask knobs...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Bronze Clad Bust of George Washington, after Houdon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronze clad bust of George Washington, after Houdon, A well executed bronze clad ( bronze over plaster) bust of Washington, after a work by F...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Cadillac 110 Years by Assouline Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cadillac Limited Edition: 110 Years by Assouline.
Kremer, Esther, Ed.
New York: Assouline Publishing, 2012.
First Edition; Second Printing. Hardcover.
In celebration of 110 years of one of the most iconic brands in the world, Assouline presents the first luxury book on America's foremost luxury car. Cadillac takes readers on a visual journey through all the decades of its history. Here are presidents and Hollywood stars, closed-body cars and concept cars, the classic and the cutting-edge. Cadillac enthusiasts and car collectors...
Category
2010s American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Jewish Ritual Objet Totem
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Jewish ritual objet
Besamin TOTEM
Silver spice tower
Origin Germany Circa 1900
at its base it has the silver seals
Possibly a flag missing
95 g of weight.
Category
Early 1900s German Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Spectacular America Hardcover Book 1994
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular America Hardcover Book 1994
Large horizontal format - 16 x 12 inches featuring 180 color plates and accompanying text.
Spectacular America conveys all the grandeur of t...
Category
1990s American American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Tripod Apothecary Skillet from the 18th Century England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
18th Century tripod Apothecary skillet From England.
The skillet is in superb condition and has not undergone any restorations.
Bronze with a very beautiful patina.
Category
Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Seascape Lighthouse Oil Painting
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Unsigned Maritime oil painting. Very good quality, by the hand of a professional painter. The painting is soiled from 100 years of exposure. The frame has some losses (chips) to the ...
Category
19th Century American American Classical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
From the Land Backen, Gillam, & Kroeger Architects Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
From the Land: Backen, Gillam, & Kroeger Architects Hardcover Book.
October 8, 2013 by Erhard Pfeiffer (Photographer), Stanley Abercrombie (Afterword), Diane Keaton.
Elegant rustic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Monsiau Nicolas-André Painting "Preaching of St. Peter" 'Attr.'
By Nicolas-André Monsiau
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful work of art attributed to the splendid art of Monsiau Nicolas-André (1754-1837) in the 18th century.
The work is a round framed painting...
Category
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Antique Georgian Newcastle Sterling Silver Meat Skewer / Letter Opener
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver meat skewer/letter opener; an addition to our diverse 18th century flatware ...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Miniature Antique Comb Back Windsor Armchair Based on the 18th Century Design
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely miniature antique 18th century style Windsor Comb back armchair
A good looking and decorative piece, most likely a salesman sample ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Rand McNally & Company Schoolmap. Ancient Oriental Empires. Historical
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
This is a real unique map made by the famous Rand McNally Company. This rare schoolmap is probably made in the late 1920's. The map of all the ...
Category
1920s American American Classical Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Paper
Historical American Civil War Era Wire Frame Magnifying Eye Glass Spectacles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A delicate pair of handmade magnifying wire rim eye glasses from the American Civil War era, circa 1860.
A great looking historical conversation p...
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
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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