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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1970s
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Antique Map of the Region of Venice, Italy by F. De Wit, circa 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of the Dominion of Venice, extending from Stato di Milano and Genoa to Istria. Including Lake Garda, Venice and Istria.
Category
Early 18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Dramatic Works of Moliere, 3 Vols. 1880, in a Fine Leather Binding
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: Moliere (Jean-Baptiste Poquelin).
Title: The Dramatic Works of Moliere.
Publisher: NY: R. Worthington, 1880.
Description: new edition revised. 3 vols., 8-11/16 x 6-...
Category
1880s American Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Antique Map of the Netherlands by Guicciardini, 1582
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Hollandiae Cattorum Regionis Typus'. Early copper engraving of the Netherlands in the 2nd state, numbered 30 bottom right. This map originates from 'Description d...
Category
16th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Miniature Walnut Commode
Located in Greenwich, CT
Early 19th Century walnut commode, the inlaid top with cookie corners over turned and fluted legs flanking three inlaid drawers and standing on turned turnip feet, French or Italian ...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ebony, Fruitwood, Walnut, Pine
Deliverance by James Dickey, First Edition
By James Dickey
Located in valatie, NY
Deliverance by James Dickey. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1970. Stated first edition hardcover with dust jacket. Deliverance is widely considered as Dickey's best novel and was ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
"Madonna with Child and Angels". Italy, 15th-16th Centuries
Located in Madrid, ES
Bronze in its color and gold, lapis lazuli, rock crystal, enamel.
In the centre of the work is presented, enthroned, the figure of Mary, with a mantel (fireplace) on her shoulders and hair and holding on her knees the child, who appears addressing one of the angels. The virgin is also sheltered by an ogee arch supported on turned columns, and raised visually by steps. This composition achieves a very striking contrast: the dark bronze figure, in contrast to the lapis lazuli background and the part of the arch and the outside of it, in gilded bronze. Under the steps there is a heraldic enamel shield with a key on an azure background. The angels, kneeling, are flanking this figure, and, appearing in dark bronze, visually share the "category" of religious figures with Mary, while their (lower) position gives more status to both the Mother and Jesus. The rest of the composition is completed with a delicate landscape: constructions and walls on mountains, clouds in the sky, plants, stones, etc. To the outside, another lapis lazuli frame is placed decorated in the corners with appliques, giving way to carved and polychrome wood. The lapis lazuli is a semiprecious stone already known in the seventh millennium BC., found in deposits from the Caucasus to Mauritania. From the end of the middle ages, it increased its export to Europe, its use being more frequent since then both to use it as a pigment in paintings after grinding it (giving rise to the finest and most expensive of the blues, and of the colors in many occasions), as for backgrounds of paintings, incrustations in works of art, jewelry and, a little later, in the well-known "hard stone works". The figure of Mary still shows an influence of Gothic models, although more European than Italian, along with elements that could already show a closeness to the Renaissance: although the nakedness of Jesus is already shown in Gothic works (Madonna with Angels by Fra Angelico ), the creation of space by playing with the cloth in front of Christ can be appreciated in more advanced paintings (Virgin with Child by Domenico Ghirlandaio, National Gallery of London); the presence of a powerful throne can be seen frequently in Italian Madonnas of the Quattrocento (and before), but not quite as presented here. As for the landscape, it is necessary to compare it, for example, with that of the fresco of the Condotiero Guidoriccio de Fogliano (Simone Martini, finished in 1328). This is a work of great technical and aesthetic quality, not to mention the materials chosen for its creation, comparable only to outstanding examples from around the world, such as those preserved in the Palazzo Madama in Torino (Italy), where the coral It also has an important role. It is essential to mention, also, works such as the plate of hard stones (lapis lazuli between them) with a relief of Mary with the Child in...
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Enamel, Other
Britwell House: The David Hicks Residence. Sotheby's (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
The sale catalogue for the contents of Britwell House, sold by direction of Mr David and Lady Pamela Hicks. A collection put together between 1960 and 1979, while they owned and live...
Category
1970s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Guadeloupe and Dependencies: 19th Century French Map and Inset of Pointe-à-Pitre
Located in Langweer, NL
This map titled "La Guadeloupe et ses Dépendances" (Guadeloupe and its Dependencies) is from a Petit Atlas National series, focusing on the French Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe, Ma...
Category
1820s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of a Jesuit Missionary in China, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Jesuite Missionnaire a la Chine'. Print of a Jesuit Missionary in China. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'.
Artists and ...
Category
19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1970's British Ultimate Gray /Monochrome Black AC GMT Co. Classic Wall Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in ultimate gray pantone 17-5104
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert...
Category
1970s English Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Decorative Antique Map of Cyprus and Asia Minor by Christoph Weigel, Circa 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Asiae Peninsula sive Asia Intra Taurum by Christoph Weigel, Circa 1720 – Decorative Antique Map of Cyprus and Asia Minor
Description: Thi...
Category
1720s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Israeli Brass Menorah/Chanukia Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage Israeli Brass Menorah Lamp with ornate scrollwork, floral details, and functional design. Perfect for Hanukkah or year-round display.
Lightbul...
Category
1970s Israeli Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Oriental Realms: A Detailed Map of Persia, Afghanistan, and Beloochistan, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
This historical map from the 1882 atlas published by Blackie & Son is a comprehensive depiction of Persia (modern-day Iran), Afghanistan, and Baluchistan (the region that includes pa...
Category
1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Spectacular Replica of the Coat of Arms of King Henry II with Two Swords
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spectacular replica of the parade shield of King Henry II with two swords
Add a royal and historical accent to your interior with this beautiful replica of the parade shield of King...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Copper
Antique Italian Religious Giltwood Reliquary Relief Carved Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A rare antique Italian giltwood framed reliquary. 18th/19th century, hand carved giltwood frame housing an exceptional relief carving, d...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bone, Giltwood
Mediterranean Encounters: From the Punic Wars to the Hannibalic War, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
The map, with the title "MARE INTERNUM cum populis adiacentibus a bello Hannibalico usque ad Vespasiani M. princip," depicts the Mediterranean Sea and its surrounding territories, ex...
Category
1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the Marketplace in Anamooka, Tonga Islands, c.1790
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'View in Anamooka and the Inhabitants'. Depicts the marketplace that was established in a ring in front of the main house in Anamooka, Tonga - named the Friendly Islands because of his reception when James Cook's third Pacific voyage arrived there in May 1777.
Artists and Engravers: Engraved for Bankes's 'New System of Geography'. Published by Royal Authority.
Condition: Good, age-related toning. Please study image carefully.
Date: c.1790
Overall size: 38.6 x 23.2 cm.
Image size: 30.6 x 21.5 cm.
A View at Anamooka
This engraving after a drawing comes from the official account of Cook's third voyage, 'A voyage to the Pacific Ocean'.
Captain James Cook (1728-1779) made three separate voyages to the Pacific (with the ships Endeavour, Resolution, Adventure, and Discovery) and did more than any other voyager to explore the Pacific and Southern Ocean. Cook not only encountered Pacific cultures for the first time, but also assembled the first large-scale collections of Pacific objects to be brought back to Europe. He was killed in Hawaii in 1779.
Cook was in Nomuka (Annamooka), Tonga or Friendly Isles from May 1-14, 1777.
"On May 2 1777 the expedition reached Nomuka and anchored in the harbour on the north side of the island, which Cook had already used in June 1774. Both ships were in want of refreshments. A camp was erected on shore both as a trading post and a workshop for repairs. Watering, cutting wood...
Category
18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Lot of Five Sheep Nativity Putz Toy Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of five Putz stick-legged sheep. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas nativity scene figures. As they are all old, most show the expected signs of age and use. This is a fabulous set of stick-legged sheep with dust covered body . The sheep have a sturdy stick leg construction, with all sheep having their original stick legs and have not been repaired. They all have hand-painted composition faces. The Measurements given in the dimensions section refers to the tallest sheep. This extraordinary set dates from around 1880 and was made in the Erzgebirge area (Ore Mountains) in Germany. This is a nice addition to any Christmas Decoration or just for your collection of old German toys.
For explanation:
Putz items, by true definition, were any figures or buildings that when displayed together, told the Biblical story of the birth of Christ. The term today is loosely used for any item that is used under a Christmas tree to create a Christmas “garden” or “yard.” Buildings, homemade or mass produced, composition figures and animals, bottle brush trees and any assortment of various accessories, possibly a toy train and usually a Nativity set at the heart of the display are just a few things that might spark one’s creativity when designing a “putz” for under the tree.
Elaborate “putz” scenes reached their heights in the 1920s and 1940s. Today you will generally find them under the trees of diehard collectors of antique Christmas items...
Category
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Johannes Balbus. Catholicon, 1469, Original Leaf Printed by PETER SCHOEFFER
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author:: Balbus, Johannes.
Title: Catholicon. (An original leaf).
Publisher: Mainz: [Peter Schoeffer], 1469.
Description: An Original Catholicon Leaf Printed By Peter Schoeffer. 36.5 cm x 28.5 cm, printed in double columns with 66 lines to the page, rubricated 15 on recto and 38 on verso, printed on Galliziani paper, the half of the sheet without the watermark, but with the characteristic shadows at wire-line intervals of ca. 5 mm..
Condition: Mild toning to edges of leaf, otherwise invery good condition
Additional Information.: The first nonreligious book ever printed by the first printer. Below is an interesting translation mentioning Africa from Verso: column 2: 11th item: line 34 - "Heliotrope: A green colored stone having blood red veins. If placed in a silver dish filled with water and exposed to the rays of the sun, the water will turn blood red, and the sun will go dark. It is most brilliant when at the rising and setting of the sun it changes color. It is found in Africa."
Aside from a leaf from the Gutenberg bible this is one of the earliest possible obtainable pieces of printing associated with Johann Gutenberg.
Provenance: 1) Sir Hans Sloane...
Category
15th Century and Earlier German Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Decorative Original Antique Map of Valencia in Southern Spain, circa 1601
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an original antique map titled 'Valentiae Regni olim Contestanorum Si Ptolemaeo, Edentanorum Si Plinio Credimus Typus'. This is a historical map of the Kingdom of Valencia in...
Category
Early 17th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Very Attractive Antique Map of the World as Planisphere, Shows Cook's Voyages
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Chart of the World, according to Mercators Projection'. This world map shows the various discoveries of Captain James Cook during his 3 voyages between 1768 and 1780, and the English and French Explorers who followed immediately thereafter, including Vancouver and La Perouse. This edition of the map is significantly revised from the editions issued immediately after the official report of Cook's Voyages were integrated into the map, showing better detail in New Zealand, Australia, the Northwest Coast of America and North East coast of Asia, along with Greenland. A new large lake also appears for the first time in the Western part of North America, shortly before the commencement of the Lewis...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of a Knight in England or Scotland '1842'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'A Knight'. Old print of a knight. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armour as it existed in Europe (..)' by Sir Samuel Rush Meyrick.
...
Category
19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Map of Polynesia Highlighting Cultural Landscapes and Maritime Activities, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company was a London-based map publisher that flourished during the 19th century. Their maps, characterized by elaborate borders and decorative vignettes, are some of t...
Category
1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, After Dollond, Victorian, 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique 'officer of the watch' telescope. An English, single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use in the manner of Dollond of London, dating to the late...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
18th Century Original Dutch Map of Martinique in The West Indies by Isaak Tirion
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an 18th-century Dutch map of Martinique, titled *Het Westindisch Eiland Martinique*. The map was produced by Isaak Tirion, a renowned Dutch cartographer and publisher known for his precise and beautifully crafted maps. The cartouche in the lower left corner, adorned with decorative elements, adds to the aesthetic appeal of the map.
### Key Features:
- Martinique: The map offers detailed topographical information of the island, including mountains, rivers, and settlements.
- Geographical Details: Locations such as Fort Royal, Bay de St. Pierre, and Point de Cloche are marked, showcasing significant features of the island.
- Cartouche: The ornate cartouche, featuring tropical plants, reflects the importance of the island's agricultural production during the colonial period, particularly its sugar plantations.
This map captures Martinique during its time as a French colony and provides valuable insight into the island’s layout and strategic significance in the Caribbean. The attention to coastal detail highlights the importance of Martinique as a hub of maritime activity.
The map’s combination of aesthetic elegance and cartographic precision makes it a remarkable piece for collectors and those interested in Caribbean colonial...
Category
1760s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the Royal Flagship of the English Fleet by P. Mortier, c.1693
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vaisseau Royal de l'Angleterre, Konincklyke Schip van Engeland'. Beautiful hand-coloured engraving of the Royal Flagship of the English Fleet. Originally publis...
Category
Late 17th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Terracotta Bust Sculpture of G. Gabrieli Italian Composer of O Jesu Mi
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stunning Italian sculpture of a composer of famous religious music.
With pride we offer you this antique and incredibly well crafted bust of 16th century, Venetian composer...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Italian Sedan Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Italian Sedan Chair
This is a mid 19th Century piece, it is the Rococo style, in Green and Gold and upholstered inside in a heavy gold brocade, complete with cushion ...
Category
1850s Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine
Fine Pair of 19th Century English Barrel Bronze Cannon on Oak Carriages
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Fine pair of mid-19th century English bronze cannon with tapering 41" barrels and flared muzzles, the top of each breech engraved with the family crest o...
Category
1850s English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Apothecary Jars by Maison A Collin Porcelaines & Cristaux
By Old Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Neoclassical Apothecary Jars by Maison A Collin Porcelaines & Cristaux
France, Circa 1870s
Signed : Maison A Collin Porcelaines & Cristaux a Collin paris 90 Rue de Rivoli
We...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
17th Century Brass Alms Plate
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 17th century or earlier brass alms dish or alms plate.
Category
17th Century European Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Lamp Table Guitar Electric Ion Sunburst Rock&Roll Vintage
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Vintage, rock and roll enthusiasts lamp or guitar that can be strummed or played.
Upcycled from a vintage, guitar for the discerning rock enthusiast. Oozing attitude and style, thi...
Category
1970s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Evening Little Bag in Silver Mesh "Minaudière" to be Admired
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
G/409 - A very antique beautiful perfect little bag in silver mesh for your evenings.
It's so elegant! Beautiful to admire or for a woman You love.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Engraving of Constructing Sun Dials, 1769
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of Ferguson's method of constructing sun dials. This print originates from 'The Gentleman's Magazine'.
Artists and Engravers: The Gentleman'...
Category
18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Taxidermy Dome, English Glass Display Showcase, Specimen, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique taxidermy dome. An English, glass and ebonised base display showcase, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Appealing example, with a pleasingly brigh...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood
Asia Minor and Provinces: A Roman Empire Map from Spruner-Menke Atlas, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
This authentic map of the 19th century, titled "PONTUS ET BITHYNIA, ASIA, LYCIA ET PAMPHYLIA, GALATIA, CAPPADOCIA, SYRIA, CRET, CYPRVS," details the regions of Asia Minor and surrounding territories during the Roman Empire.
The map is interesting for a number of reasons:
1. **Comprehensive Detail**: It covers a wide range of regions that played significant roles in ancient history, from the cultural crossroads of Asia Minor to the strategic island of Cyprus.
2. **Geographical Information**: It includes detailed topographical features such as mountain ranges, river systems, and coastlines, illustrating the complex geography that influenced ancient political and military strategies.
3. **Historical Context**: The map reflects the Roman administrative organization of these provinces, which were critical for trade, military campaigns, and cultural exchange within the empire.
4. **Inset Maps**: The presence of inset maps for Lycia, Ionia, and Asia Minor provides focused details on regions that had substantial historical significance due to their cultural heritage and geopolitical importance.
5. **Latin Labels**: The use of Latin in the map’s labels and descriptions adds to the historical authenticity and would have served as a scholarly reference for 19th-century academics.
6. **Ancient Civilizations**: This area was the cradle of numerous ancient civilizations and the map likely includes cities of ancient Greek...
Category
1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Church Torchère Converted to Floor Lamp
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Tall giltwood church torchère with deep foliate carvings, Italy late 18th century. This piece is finely hand carved in precise detail with deep foliate carvings decorated with acanth...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
Texas California Mexico Map – Antique Tallis Map with Gold Region, c.1850
Located in Langweer, NL
Texas California Mexico Map – Antique Tallis Map with Gold Region, c.1850
This highly decorative and historically rich map titled 'Mexico, California and Texas' was published around...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Steve Schapiro, Signed, Limited Edition Book "Taxi Driver"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
You talking to me?
Previously unseen photographs from Scorsese's masterpiece.
Taxi Driver has long been regarded as a cinematic milestone, and Robert DeNiro’s portrait of a tri...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th century antique miniature wheelbarrow
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
19th century miniature wheelbarrow
Finely constructed antique book barrow or wheelbarrow for the display and carriage of books within a library. The spoked wheel and body, all with...
Category
19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood
A Select Collection of Views and Ruins in Rome and its Vicinity by James Merigot
Located in Middletown, NY
A wonderfully illustrated collection of important Roman views.
Merigot, James
A Select Collection of Views and Ruins in Rome and its Vicinity ; Recently Executed From Drawings Made ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Map of Peloponnesus, Greece by Pierre Antoine Tardieu, 1797
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique map, titled "Carte Ancienne d'Allemagne," represents ancient Germany and surrounding regions. It was published by the well-known Parisian mapmakers and publishers Jean-Baptiste-Louis Clouet and Alexandre Aimé Vuillemin in the late 18th century, specifically in 1787.
The map covers the extensive geographical area of ancient Germany, highlighting various tribes and regions known at the time. Key features include:
1. **Geographical Boundaries**: The map outlines the territorial extents of ancient Germany, bordered by Gallia (France) to the west, Sarmatia (parts of Eastern Europe) to the east, and the Italian regions to the south. The northern boundary reaches the Oceanus Germanicus (North Sea) and the Sarmatian Sea (Baltic Sea).
2. **Tribal Regions**: It details numerous ancient Germanic...
Category
1790s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Boat Blueprint of the "Melody" from Motor Boating Publications
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat blueprint from Motor Boating's Build a Boat series. This blueprint shows a William Atkin design of the thirty seven foot bridge deck cruiser "Melody."...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Old Map of Ancient Spain and Portugal – Hispania Antiqua Featuring Roman Cities
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Hispania Antiqua in Tres Praecipuas Partes Divisa: Tarraconensem, Lusitaniam, et Bæticam" by Robert de Vaugondy, 18th Century
Description:
This beautifully detailed map titl...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th c Wooden Ceremonial Fraternal Masonic Crook and Metal Spear on Metal Bases
Located in Savannah, GA
Large size gold gilt wooden ceremonial fraternal Masonic Crook perched on a long painted wooden pole. Supported by a decorative three-footed metal base, the gilt wood crook itself me...
Category
1890s American Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Boat Blueprint of the "Sunrise" from Motor Boating Publications
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat blueprint from Motor Boating's Build a Boat series. This blueprint shows a William Atkin design of the "Sunrise", a trunk cabin cruiser. Atkin designed more than 700 boats. Lloy...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Frankstein Wall Art Throw Switch Slate Brass New Haven Mfg Co
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Bolt it on the wall for decor on set on a table for conversation. A large example by New Haven Manufacturing Co. of Connecticut, c.1890s.
L 14.5 x W 5.5 x Thk 3 in
Category
1890s American Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Slate, Brass
Vintage Gold Cufflinks from Bernhard Hertz, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Along with Georg Jensen and Anton Michelsen Bernhard Hertz is probably one of the most internationally known gold- and silversmiths. This because he designed af number of Tiffany & C...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Victorian brooch in gold and garnets, Austria 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
The brooch is made of 14 Kt gold, up of a knot of racemes, two leaves, and two fruits arranged symmetrically in a mirrored knot. The body of the raceme is entirely chiseled with spir...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Antique Map of Greece by Allard (c.1698)
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Hellas seu Graecia Universa' Detailed map of Greece, with Crete, the Aegean Islands, and part of Turkey. With two cartouches, compass rose and scale. Carolus Alla...
Category
Late 17th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Black and yellow kimono kokeshi by Bitoku, 1970s, Japan
Located in Lyon, FR
Kokeshi à kimono jaune et noir, des années 1970, par Bitoku. Une kokeshi rare avec un joli visage souriant, des couleurs chaleureuses et un délicat travail de sculpture et peinture. ...
Category
1970s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paint
Big Pair of Inox Obelisks Attributed to Maria Pergay, France 1970.
By Maria Pergay
Located in Brussels, BE
Big pair of stainless steel neoclassical obelisks
Nice patina.
Attributed to Maria Pergay 1970..
Category
1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stainless Steel
Dutch Delft Tobacco Jar: Roozeguer, Early 19th Century, Royal Delft
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Origin: Delft
Date: Early 19th century
Workshop: De Porceleyne Fles (The porcelain bottle – Royal Delft)
Maker: Hendrikus Arnaldus Piccardt – 1804-1848
A genuine blue and white t...
Category
Early 1800s Dutch Rococo Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic, Delft, Faience
Antique County Map, Oxfordshire, English, Framed Cartography Interest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Oxfordshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of Oxfo...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Persia Unveiled: Antique Map of Iran, Afghanistan, and Beyond, 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
The antique map titled 'Royaumes de Perse Herat & Kaboul' is an attractive map of Persia. Here are the key details and features of the map:
1. **Geographic Coverage**:
- The map ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Perfume burner / Incense burner - oriental ottoman - brass - 18th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Ottoman brass incense burner with incised and openwork decoration.
The domed lid is topped with a grip, it is decorated with openwork scrolls.
The incense burner rests on a circular base with three feet
The whole is in gilded brass.
Turkey, Ottoman art, 18th century
Burner diameter: 11 cm
Very beautiful decorative object
Can be used to burn incense or diffuse perfume.
Category
18th Century Turkish Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
19th-Century Miniature Greek Helmet in Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
19th-Century Miniature Greek Helmet in Bronze
Material: Bronze with aged patina
Dimensions: 4 x 7 x 4 cm
A captivating 19th-century miniature bronze helmet, inspired by the legendar...
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19th Century European Hellenistic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Bronze
Old Engraving of the Bairam Celebration, the Easter of the Muslims, 1737
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Le Bairam ou la Paque des Mahometans'.
Old print of the Bairam celebration, the Easter of the Muslims. Originates from 'Ceremonies et coutumes Religieuses.....
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1730s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique and Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities for Sale
Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.
And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.
The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.
Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.
Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.
Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.
Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.
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