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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Regency
George III Mahogany Miniature Bowfront Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With two drawers over two drawers, splayed feet.
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Staffordshire Georgian Two Pearlware Religious Printed Childs Plates with Verse
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Two fine English Georgian, probably Staffordshire, child’s pearlware plates decorated with religious scenes and verse dating from the early 19th century. The finely potted plates are of octagonal shape both with relief molded fruit and floral designs to the rim, one hand painted and other simply glazed rim but with a pink lustre edge. Due to the edge patterning being the same we believe the plates to have originated from the same pottery. Both plates have printed religious scenes to the center with printed prayers, possibly as teaching aids for children. One has a scene of Christ rising from the dead with a prayer reading ‘Behold him rising from the grave. Behold him raised on high. He pleads his merit there to save Transgressor doom’d to die.’ The scene shows soldiers, some sleeping around the entrance to the tomb. The second plate shows a child reading...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pottery
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Miniature Tripod Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality 18th century mahogany George II
Period miniature table having well figured circular
Tilting top over vase turned central stem with
Elegant bold tripod legs terminating on
Pointed pad feet
(Almost certainly made as a travelling salesman...
Category
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century English Treen Yew Wood Mortar and Pestle
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century English treen mortar and pestle hand turned and carved from yew wood with the rich and warm patina that only comes with age and use. Beautifully carved by hand from a si...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Yew
William Bateman I Antique English Sterling Silver Snuffer / Pen Tray
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An excellent, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver snuffer/pen tray made by William Bateman I; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique George III sterling silver snuffer tray has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners.
The surface of this fine example of antique silverware is plain and unembellished.
The raised rounded border is embellished with an impressive vertebrate band of stylized floral, bud and foliate ornamentation, all on a matte background.
The rim of the tray is encompassed with an exceptional applied gadroon decorated border accented with a floral motif to either side and a scrolling leaf decorated design to each corner.
The underside of this impressive Georgian snuffer tray bears the silversmith's centre punch mark in addition to the full hallmarks pertaining to the renowned London silversmith William Bateman I.
Condition
This antique silver candle snuffer...
Category
1810s British George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
French Porcelain Perfume Bottle with Bouquets of Flowers, circa 1775
Located in Downingtown, PA
French Porcelain Perfume Bottle with Bouquets of Flowers,
circa 1775
The pear-shaped perfume bottle has moulded raised panels to each ...
Category
18th Century French Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Pocket Globe by Nathaniel Hill, London 1754
Located in Milano, IT
Nathaniel Hill
Pocket globe
London, 1754
The globe is contained in its original case, which itself is covered in shark skin.
There are slight gaps in the original paint on the sphere. The case no longer closes.
The sphere measures 2.6 in (6.8 cm) in diameter whereas the case measures 2.9 in (7.4 cm) in diameter.
lb 0.24 (kg 0.11)
The globe is made up of twelve printed paper gores aligned and glued to the sphere.
In the North Pacific Ocean there is a scroll with the inscription:
A
New
terrestrial
Globe
by
Nath. Hill,
1754.
The celestial globe is depicted on the inside of the box.
On the terrestrial globe much of central and southern Africa is empty. North America bears only the name of some British colonies. It shows California as a peninsula and the northwest coast of America as "unknown parts" (Alaska is not described and is only partially delineated; it would become part of the United States in 1867). The route of Admiral Anson is traced (1740) and the trade winds are indicated by arrows. Australia, still named New Holland (the new name would be introduced in 1829), is part of the west coast. (See Van der Krogt, P., Old Globes in the Netherlands, Utrecht 1984, p. 146 and Van der Krogt, P. - Dekker, E., Globes from the Western World, London 1993, p. 115.)
Nathaniel Hill (London, news from 1746 to 1768) had impeccable professional credentials: he had done his apprenticeship with Richard Cushee, who at the time was carrying out surveying work for John Senex's Surrey map...
Category
1750s English George II Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shagreen, Paper
Late 18th Century Lacquered Brass Table Telescope
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th century lacquered brass table telescope.
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Staffordshire 1645 Hand Colored Antique Print Staffordiensis Comitatvs Map
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Atlas page map of Staffordshire printed in 1645 Amsterdam Staffordiensis Comitatvs Vulgo
This o...
Category
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
RARE ANTiQUE 1405-1603 ENGLISH ROYAL COAT OF ARMS ARMORIAL CREST CARVED WALNUT
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare English Armorial Crest coat of arms that covers a period of 1405-1603 hand carve...
Category
1780s English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Large and Imposing Regency Nautical Chair Made for the Alliance Assurance Comp
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large and imposing Regency nautical chair made for the Alliance assurance company, the rectangular leather covered back, padded arms and seat surmoun...
Category
1820s English Regency Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rosewood Watch Holder, Small Pocket Watch Stand with Applied Decoration
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Rosewood watch holder.
Small pocket watch stand with applied decoration. A must have item for those who have a pocket watch. Not only is the pocke...
Category
1840s English Regency Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Large George II Antique Sterling Silver Flagon, London 1730, Thomas Tearle
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1730 by Thomas Tearle, this handsome, George II, antique silver flagon, stands on a flared base, and features a wonderfully engraved coat of arms. The flagon ...
Category
1730s English George II Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Taylor's Dummy for Young Gentleman Children's Fashion
Located in Munich, DE
This very rare early 19th century tailor's dummy for a young boy has been hand crafted out of painted papier maché and wood.
Category
1810s English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
George III Banjo Mahogany Barometer by R. Taylor, Chepstow, England c. 1820
By R. Taylow
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Four-dial Barometer/Thermometer in Mahogany, dating from the George III period, and English in origin. Signed at the base "R. Taylor Chepstow". The barometer with swan neck pedim...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy Miniature Serpentine Sideboard
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A rare and very good quality English Regency period
mahogany tea caddy in the form of a miniature serpentine
sideboard with lift up hinged lid and carved decoration
(This unusua...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Stick Barometer by Noted London Makers
By William Jones
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine George III mahogany stick barometer by noted London makers William & Samuel Jones.
The mahogany-veneered case has an austere form with only the moulded caddy top and the u...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Miniature Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Salesman size with rectangular top over two over three drawers, splayed bracket feet.
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Antique George I Sterling Silver Tobacco Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional antique early Georgian English sterling silver tobacco box; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection
This dine antique George I sterling silver tobacco box has a plain oval rounded form.
The surface of the box is plain and embellished with fine engraved circular motifs and leaf decoration to the cover hinge.
The flush hinged hallmarked cover is ornamented with the contemporary engraved inscription ‘Richard Smart’ to the centre, in addition to a simplified engraved shell and scrolling leaf design to the shaped thumbpiece.
This impressive Georgian tobacco box has an exceptional color and patination.
This antique tobacco box...
Category
1720s English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
English Antique George II Mahogany Stick Barometer by Polti of Exeter
By C. Polti
Located in Devon, GB
A rare George II period mahogany stick barometer with finely carved cistern cover and surround to partly conceal the mercury tube. Most unusually the signed register plate is made of...
Category
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Childs Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
With serpentine crestrail over a pierced ribbon back, drop in seat and straight square legs.
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
John Bull Original Annuals from 1820-1829
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a set of 9 volumes, leather bound John Bull yearly annuals.
All the weekly newspaper publications of John Bull for the years 1820-1829 (Inclusi...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Grand Tour Italy Miniature Landscape Monuments Campagna Embroidery
Located in Munich, DE
This is a rare embroidered Grand Tour souvenir of an italian landscape with archutectural motifs.
This beautiful miniature embroidery is in good...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton, Oak
Double Sided Northamptonshire 1645 Hand Colored Antique Print Map Rare Find
Located in GB
We are delighted to this lovely antique Atlas page map of Northamptonshire printed in 1645 Amsterdam Staffordiensis Comitatvs Vulgo
I have three of th...
Category
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Antique English Mahogany Marine Barometer signed Nixon
By Nixon
Located in Devon, GB
An early 19th century mahogany marine barometer of exceptional quality and originality. The elegant carved, fluted and turned case has an inset engrav...
Category
19th Century British George IV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Portrait Miniature Pendant with Gold Frame, Late 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY:
No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
The pendant holding a late 18th ce...
Category
1790s English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ivory
Adie Brothers Ltd Antique 1920s Yellow Gold Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English 9 karat yellow gold vesta case; an addition to our boxes and cases collection.
This exceptional antique George V English...
Category
1920s English George V Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Small Regency Mahogany Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A late Regency mahogany miniature chest of
small proportions having well figured top over
two short and two long drawers retaining
original wooden knobs and original
turned feet
...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
English Mahogany Stick Barometer Signed T. Taylor London
Located in Savannah, GA
Stick Barometer signed T. Taylor London featuring mahogany case with bone plinth, inlay and knob. Broken arch pediment above a flush-glass door, enclosing register plate and thermometer. Fully restored and calibrated by Julian Gibbard, Harpers Ferry...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
George III Coconut Flask
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY:
No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
The entire surface decorated with ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coconut
Georgian Antique 18th Century Mahogany Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming mid-18th century mahogany miniature chest
retaining exceptional untouched color and patina with
two short and three long drawers and original brass
handles raised on or...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Portrait Miniature Louis of France, '1661-1711' Le Grand Dauphin
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY:
No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Louis of France (1661-1711), 'Le ...
Category
Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Lignum Vitae Treen Vices Pair of Minature Tree of Life
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Collector's specimens
- Lignum vitae is sought after for the beauty of its grain, coloring, patina, density and toughness
Translated from Latin, vignum vitae means “wood of lif...
Category
1750s English George II Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Important Georgian Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer by Stott, Dumfries
Located in Norwich, GB
Fine Georgian mahogany bow fronted stick barometer. Bow fronted glass set in front of the silvered register plate with sliding vernier controlled by an ivory turned knob. Concertina ...
Category
1790s English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Double Sided and Glazed Cheshire 1645 Hand Colored Antique Print Map Rare Find
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Atlas page map of Cheshire printed in 1645 Amsterdam Staffordiensis Comitatvs Vulgo
I have thre...
Category
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
George III Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer by Henry Andrews, Royston
Located in Norwich, GB
George III stick barometer in a finely figured mahogany case with canted corners and architectural pediment surmounted by a central ivory finial. Exposed mercury tube with bulb ciste...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Monumental Peat Buckets
By John and Francis Booker
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A unique pair of monumental brass bound mahogany Irish Georgian style turf or peat buckets with shell motifs. The fitted brass liners makes them especially...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Irish Georgian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique English Regency Penwork Games or Playing Card Box, circa 1820
Located in Bath, GB
About as exotic and decorative as they get, this magnificent playing card or games box has a deep red or burgundy background which is smothered in the most exquisite fine penwork wit...
Category
1820s English Regency Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Georgian Mahogany 18th Century Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming late 18th century mahogany miniature chest
having three long drawers with brass handles
raised on elegant splayed feet
(Much discussion is had over the original purpo...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality mahogany miniature chest of
Drawers having well figured top over three long
Drawers with later brass knobs flanked by half
Turned outstanding columns to side r...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Royal Panoply Brief Lives of the English Monarchs by Carolly Erickson Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
From medieval conqueror to Renaissance autocrat to Victorian Empress to modern melodrama, Royal Panoply is the story of some of the most fascinating people in world history.
With he...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
English Titled 18th c Lady with Coat of Arms Portrait Oil Painting Gilt Frame
Located in Savannah, GA
18th century English noblewoman in a gold gilt ornate period frame. Lovely detail and color, coat of arms in corner. Unsigned.
Without the frame the painting itself measures 29 inche...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Gentleman Dressed in Armour Framed Oil on Canvas
Located in Savannah, GA
Remarkable 18th century oil painting on canvas depicting the portrait of an old gentleman dressed in armour. Very expressive facial features. Unsigned. The detailed frame is 19th cen...
Category
1790s English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
19th Century Rosewood Miniature Sideboard Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Charming Late Regency Period Rosewood Tea Caddy, In
The Form Of A Miniature Pedestal Sideboard, Having Hinged
Lid Over Concealed Canisters And Central Mixing Bowl Hole
Raised O...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rosewood
Irish Georgian Silver by Douglas Bennett (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is the standard and essential reference book for any collector or dealer of rare Irish Georgian silver. 369 pages profusely illustrated with...
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a large single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English, late Georgian piece dating to circa 1820.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky. Supplied ready to enjoy; Fully inspected and lenses cleaned by our in-house restorer.
Larger than most presenting a clear, sharp optical performance
Tapered, original painted, primary barrel in good order
Draw tube in good order with smooth action
56mm, 2.25" objective lens
Presents a good, sharp and bright image
Engraved 'Cary, London'
Complete with lens CAP and swivel dust cover
Supplied with an London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display
An historic, period piece as good to use today as it was two hundred years ago.
Dimensions:
Max Drawn Length: 112cm (44''
Closed Length: 76cm (30'')
Objective Glass Diameter: 5.6cm (2.25'')
About Cary, The Stand, London
William Cary was born in 1759, the third of four brothers to George and Mary Cary. The eldest, George, was a haberdasher, John a map maker and the youngest, Francis, an engraver.
William served his apprenticeship under Jesse Ramsden, arguably one of the finest instrument makers in England, and went on to produce Fine instruments himself, working alongside his brother John. They produced telescopes, microscopes, navigation and surveying equipment, mechanical calculators...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Antique George III Mahogany Stick Barometer by Cremonino
Located in Devon, GB
A fine and well-proportioned early 19th century figured mahogany barometer signed ‘Cremonino, Fecit.’
This barometer has a broken arch pediment above a flush-glass door, enclosing ...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Complete English Zebra Wood Backgammon Game Box, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
English zebra wood backgammon game box. Game consist of board, two sets of 15 checkers, two pairs of dice, a doubling cube and pair of leather dice cups...
Category
1830s English George IV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
George III Silver Tray for Lt. Robert Chester
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fascinating George III silver tray is a work of skillful English artistry, intricately chased and engraved it represents a prestigious commemorative gift for service. The tray rests on 4 bracket feet with oval handles and a delightful gadrooned border. The tray is distinguished by a spectacular engraved inscription of unmatched quality that bears a presentation inscription. The inscription is surrounded by a laurel wreath border with arms, two coat of arms and flags, two of which bear the monograms for King George III and George Spencer...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
John Bennett Georgian Barometer
By John Bennett
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Georgian barometer by the leading London instrument-maker John Bennett strongly reflects the prevalent furniture style and archite...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
William IV Policeman’s Truncheon
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A William IV Policeman’s truncheon
A great piece of social history, the baton has a shaped handle, the lower part is ebonised and the upper part has a blue background with the cro...
Category
Early 19th Century George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Nutwood
Paul Morin Antique Pre-Confederation Canadian Sterling Silver Snuff Box
By Claude Morin
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique sterling silver snuff box was made by the noted Canadian silversmith Paul Morin from Quebec City of Lower Canada, and dates to circa 1795-1805 ...
Category
Late 18th Century Canadian Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century Ship Decorated Liverpool Pearlware Plates
Located in Downingtown, PA
Liverpool Pearlware Plates decorated with Ships,
Pair,
Circa 1800.
The Liverpool pottery pearlware plates with black rim are each printed with the i...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Creamware, Pottery
Sir Anderson Army General Georgian Irish 1810 Hardwood Wine Cooler Cellarette
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare very large Georgian Irish flamed mahogany wine cooler with Lion head handles circa 1810 owned by Sir Charles Alexander Ande...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood
Terracotta Portrait Plaque of a Nobleman with Order of the Garter
Located in Downingtown, PA
Continental Terracotta Plaque,
Early 19th Century
The large painted plaque depicts a view of the left side torso of a Continental Nobleman wearing the British Order of the Garter...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of English Globes by Cary, London, 1798 and 1800
By Cary’s
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of 12-inch table globes
John and William Cary
London, 1798 and 1800
Some restored cracks and abrasions
lb 11 each (kg 5)
The two terrestrial and celestial globes rest in their original Dutch style stands with four supporting turned wood columns.
Each one measures 18 in in height x 17 in in diameter with the diameter of the spheres measuring about 12 in; 46 cm in height x 43 cm in diameter x 31 cm diameter of the spheres.
The 12 inch measure was one of the most frequently used by British manufacturers of globes of this period.
Each globe is composed of two series of twelve printed paper gores, aligned and glued onto plaster spheres.
The brass circle of the meridian bears engravings...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paper
English Camphor Wood Sea Captain's Chest with Braided Beckets, Circa 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Camphor wood sea captain's chest with hinged top, exposed corner dovetailing, original mounted braided beckets, and terminating on the original rectangular molded edge base....
Category
1770s English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fruitwood, Rope
English Mahogany Prince of Wales Banjo Barometer, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany four dial banjo barometer with broken arch pediment, steel engraved face with Prince of Wales motif, and original rotating bone dial. Barometer can be restored to wo...
Category
1820s English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
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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