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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: Early 1900s
Vintage Zebra Skin Taxidermy Rug Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A lovely taxidermy Burchell's Zebra skin rug with mane and tail, circa 1950 in date. Beautifully well marked striped zebra hide (Equus quagga burchelli), has a flat head. Please no...
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1950s Botswanan Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

Mark Rothko: The Works on Canvas (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book is the first volume of the definitive catalogue raisonne of the work of Mark Rothko, one of the greatest abstract artists of the 20th century. It documents his entire outpu...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Large two-handled antique silver trophy cup & cover
Located in London, GB
Impressive, large handmade silver trophy cup and cover decorated with raised hand chased sections of acanthus leaves, a panel of fruit and berry garlands with ribbon ties around the ...
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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Yeager, An Autobiography, Signed by Chuck Yeager, Third Edition, 1985
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Yeager, Chuck and Leo Janos. Yeager: An Autobiography. New York: Bantam Books, 1985. Signed by Chuck Yeager. Third edition. In the original dust jacket and hardcover boards. Presente...
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1980s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Guadalcanal by Edwin P. Hoyt, First Edition, Signed by 7 USMC VMF Fighter Pilots
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Hoyt, Edwin P. Guadalcanal. New York: Stein and Day, 1981. First edition. Signed by Hoyt and 7 USMCS VMF fighter pilots on the half title page. In original publisher's dust jacket a...
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1980s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Target Berlin by Jeffrey L. Ethell and Alfred Price, Signed by Author & 8 Pilots
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Ethel, Jeffrey L., Price, Alfred. Target Berlin, Mission 250: 6 March 1944. London: Arms and Armor, 1989. Later printing. Signed by Ethel and 8 WWII pilots. Original publishers dust ...
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1980s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Hydroway Scales Inc, HydroScale 1000 Pound Crane Weigh Scale
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hydroway Scales Inc, HydroScale 1000 Pound Crane Weigh Scale. Item itself weighs approx 40-50 lbs. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 13.5" H x 13.5" W x 8" D
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Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

White Mod Apollo Electrophonic Stereo Floor Speakers, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1974 Electrophonic Apollo floor speakers with curvilinear plastic profiles and playful geometric interactions typify much of the high-end Mod and Futurist furniture of the l...
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1970s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Two-handled handmade silver trophy cup & cover
Located in London, GB
Highly decorated silver trophy cup and cover with hand chased leaf and flowerhead decorations, open-work supports and reed-&-ribbon pattern mounts around the cover which, in turn, is...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

"Herman Miller" Tractor Trailer Truck Toy with Original Box by Winross USA
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and collectible "Herman Miller" diecast tractor trailer truck toy with original box by Winross USA of Rochester, NY, circa 1980's. This is new old stock and appears to hav...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Carl Bechstein B-88 Concert Grand Piano - 1995
Located in PARIS, FR
CARL BECHSTEIN B-88 CONCERT GRAND PIANO - 1995 Black Gloss Finish Dimensions: D 6'9'' / 208 cm W 60,6'' / 154 cm Weight 827 lbs / 375 kg Shipping quote on demand. Carl Bechstei...
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Late 20th Century German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

Animal Farm by George Orwell, First US Edition, in Original Dust Jacket, 1946
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Orwell, George. Animal Farm. New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, [1946]. First U.S. Edition. Octavo. In publisher's original first edition dust jacket and black cloth hardcover bo...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Fornasetti Designer of Dreams by P. Mauries (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Piero Fornasetti lived and worked in Milan from 1935 until his death in 1988. during this long career he established an enduring reputation as a designer with a style that was all hi...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Peter and Wendy by James M. Barrie, First American Trade Edition, 1911
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Barrie, James M. Peter and Wendy. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, [1911]. First American trade edition. Illustrated by F. D. Bedford. 8vo. In publisher’s original pale green cloth...
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1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Paper

Navajo Turquoise & Sterling Silver Watchband Cuff by Alberto Contreraz
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Navajo silversmith watchband/cuff, a classic combination of heavy silver and American turquoise stone by jeweler Alberto Contreraz. The cuff is filled with a magnificent collection o...
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1960s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Vintage NY Hotel and Restaurant Matchbooks from the 1950s-1980s
Located in Austin, TX
In the spirit of Will Rogers, 'Buy matchbooks, because they're not making anymore!' This would make an unexpected and nostalgic gift for the lover of Old New York who already has everything. This collection of 70 vintage matchbooks...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Parchment Paper

Vintage tri-ang tin toy car, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage toy car from the english brand 'Tri-ang'. The charm is in the wear and tear of this item, it makes this little truck very attractive and decorative. The tires are all origi...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Silver Navajo Watchband Cuff w/ Bisbee Torqouise, Hyson Craig Style
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Navajo silversmith watchband/cuff styled after the work made by Hyson Craig, this classic combination of heavy silver and American turquoise stone. The cuff is filled with a magnific...
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1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

U.S. Navy Range Beacon With Fresnel Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Powerful military range beacon with bulbs and sockets. Immense light beam from this meticulously polished unit. The paint has been stripped and the steel is polished. Three adjustabl...
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1940s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Martine BEDIN Paire boucles d’oreille vers 1985 série Memphis ACME
Located in PARIS, FR
Martine BEDIN (née en 1957) Paire de boucles d’oreille, modèle crée vers 1985 de la série Memphis designers for Acme Edition Acme Studio arrêtée Emaux cloisonnés sur métal, dos en ac...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Chadburns Engine Order Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships bridge telegraph by the venerable English maker Chadburns of Liverpool England. Twin faceplate design with ahead and astern commands. Meticulously polished and lacq...
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1920s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ships Engine Order Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass ships bridge telegraph by Kirk Habicht of Baltimore Maryland. Single face design with ships commands astern and ahead, full, half and slow. Fitted with sidelight. Mounted on a ...
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1940s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Col Ebenezer Crafts Publick House Hotel Advertisement Sign 56"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique salvaged Col. Ebenezer Crafts' Publick House of Sturbridge, Massachusetts, est. 1771 sign. Wood construction hand painted in white with black and white lettering around ...
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Early 20th Century Federal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Finest Ships Binnacle From John Hand
Located in Norwell, MA
High quality nineteenth century ships binnacle from John Hand and Sons. Mushroom top with oil burners. Brass covers on the iron compensating balls. Brass brackets hold the balls. Bra...
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1910s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ships Binnacle Stand
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century ships binnacle with mushroom top, gimballed compass, three legged stand, etc. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Hinged door on the hood. Interior has been ...
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1920s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Braun Audio wall mounted audio system designed by Dieter Rams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braun wall mounted audio system designed by Dieter Rams for Braun, 1960's/70's. Equip with Braun Audio 300/310, L46 wall speakers, and vintage Vitsoe shelf/e-tracks. Everything incl...
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Late 20th Century German Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Norwegian Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet by David-Andersen 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely and classic modernist style sterling silver bangle bracelet by David Andersen, Norway 1960s. The armring can be adjust to fit any preference you wish and are suitable for both...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

"20 hrs. 40 mins. Our Flight in the Friendship", Signed by Amelia Earhart, 1928
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Earhart, Amelia. 20 Hrs. 40 Min. Our Flight in the Friendship. New York: G. P. Putnam's and Sons, 1928. First trade edition. Signed on the free endpage. Rebound in maroon ¼ leather a...
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1920s American Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Paper

Winston Churchill Signed Letter to British Publisher Thornton Butterworth, 1937
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a 1937 typed and signed letter by Winston S. Churchill to his longtime British publisher, Thornton Butterworth. Churchill writes to Butterworth regarding the upcoming pu...
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1930s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Vintage Cigarette Case
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage cigarette case in gold plate with a white synthetic top, circa 1940s. The case is in very good vintage condition and measures 4"W x 3"D x .5"H. #3651
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20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco Wood and Metal Airplane Aviation Propeller Model, France 1930s
By Anthoine Art Bois
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stylish Art Deco wood airplane propeller model mounted on a geometric wood and metal display. This Art Deco model airplane is in solid wood with a lovely warm patina. It has one larg...
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Copper

Antique Art Deco English Hat Mold on Stand
Located in Houston, TX
English wood hat mold on wood stand. Men’s brimmed hat with leather and rope detail circa 1910-1920
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood

A very large vintage 1920s Stirling silver and marcasite snake brooch
Located in Central England, GB
This stunning very large oversized piece of jewellery is finely made in silver marked 925 for Stirling quality. It is made in the form of a snake and is beautifully hand set in marc...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Nautical Signal Flag In Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical signal flag representing letter I "India". The flag has a sturdy canvas hoist that is fitted with a rope with a manila hemp rope and large wood toggle. The linen field is ye...
Category

1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen

Mint Condition Heavy Bronze Boxer / Price Fighter Sculpture by Jef Lambeaux
Located in Lisse, NL
Powerful bronze sculpture of an athletic and ripped fighter. This sizable and heavy work of art is as beautiful as the day it was handcrafted. Belgian sculptor Jef Lambeaux (1852-1908) had a penchant for capturing the human physique in motion, with sports and erotic scenes as his favourite subject matters. Since he grew up in the second half of the 19th century, he may very well have seen actual price fighters going at each other in boxing matches. This powerful bronze male boxer in full action is just about to launch an inside right whilst protecting his own head with his left arm and right shoulder. His square jaw line and rugged facial features give us the impression that he is as hard they come. The incredibly well developed muscles in his back and legs confirm that notion as well. The stunning patina accentuates the muscular physique of this bronze fighter and he looks marvelous from all angles. Image 13 shows an interesting detail that you don't find in many bronzes. Here you can see that samples were taken from the bottom of the base to determine whether this bronze had the right composition and strength. It clearly passed the test, because otherwise it would have been destroyed. This sizable and heavy bronze fighter with its perfectly captured fighting posture makes a great statement piece on a desk or side table. Our price for this rare and mint bronze boxer...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Small 1950s Tin Toy Globe Lithography Print French, Wavy Base, by MS, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Wonderful find, labeled in French and made for Belgium: by MS (Michael Seidel, Western Germany). This tin globe was made around 1951 and lithography / screen printed. Classic tin toy...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sheet Metal

Antique Bramble Pattern Wrendal Golf Ball
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Rare Wrendal Bramble Golf Ball. A very nice named bramble pattern golf ball with lots of paint on the surface. The gutta percha covered, rubber core, golf ball with a rare name "WREN...
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Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rubber

Art Deco Italian Micro Mosaic Inlay Shell Brooch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Lovely vintage Italian micro mosaic brooch featuring a floral motif, crafted with shell inlay and set in brass. Measuring 1 inch in diameter, it remains in excellent vintage conditio...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage French Cartier Tropical Rare Silk Scarf Pink Irish Linen Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen, Silk

Vintage U.S. Air Force Sterling Silver Pilot Air Wings Shirt Pin
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mid-century U.S. Air Force sterling silver pilot air wings shirt pin, circa 1940s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 3"W x .75"D...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

The Gauchos: Their Landscape, Customs, Skills, and Luxuries, by Aldo Sessa
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is an Argentine multilingual (English, German, Portuguese and Spanish) coffee table photography book about "Los Gauchos" (cowboys), written by Aldo Sessa and feauturing the p...
Category

1990s Argentine Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton, Paper

Antique Tennis Racket Press
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Tennis Racket Press. A very good double tennis racket press made of Satin Beech-wood with one divider. The press complete with brass fittings and three bolts with cast brass wing nut...
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20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Birch

Vintage Lawn Tennis Racket, the Match
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique lawn tennis racket, "The Match". An original lawn tennis racket with double central stringing called "The Match". It has a good straight ash frame with red horizontal string...
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Early 1900s English Sporting Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ash

Piccola bussola da viaggio in ottone con coperchio manifattura francese anni '20
Located in Milan, IT
Piccola bussola da viaggio in ottone con coperchio, strumento costituito da un ago calamitato libero di ruotare su un piano orizzontale segnando la direzione del Nord magnetico. Ros...
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1920s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Horse Racing Jockey Fred Archer Cigar Cutter, silvered Metal 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s or older silvered Metal Cigar Cutter. Very rare large size cigar cutter in the form of a jockey. I believe this depicts the celebrated horse jockey Fred Archer, 1...
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Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Art Nouveau Barometer, Sheraton Inlaid Aneroid Barometer, Scotland, 1910
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Art Nouveau barometer, Sheraton inlaid aneroid barometer, Scotland 1910, H143 Scotland, 1910 Solid Walnut and veneer The Walnut case is inlaid with exotic fruitwood Porcelai...
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1910s Scottish Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Stunning Hand Carved Art Deco Era Bust Sculpture of an Olympian w. Laurel Wreath
By Otto Poertzel 1
Located in Lisse, NL
Solid wooden bust of an Olympic champion by (professor) Otto Poertzel (1876 - 1963). This stunning bust of a young male athlete is of museum quality and condition. Both the geometrical design of the wooden base and the fresh and energetic look and feel of this young male Olympian breath the spirit of the roaring twenties. You will hardly ever come accros a better proportioned, a more realistic or more 'soulful' bust than this wonderfully patinated athlete. It takes an incredibly skilled artisan to be able to create a piece of this quality, because it simoultaniously breathes both energy and serenity. For the mouth, nose, eyes and ears to also be of such perfection makes this antique an...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Italian Matchbox Amalfi Coast Ceramic Tile
Located in New York, NY
An Italian matchbox case with ceramic 'Amalfi' coast decorative tile, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A beautiful, colorful Italian ceramic tile with Amalfi coast scene holding four (...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic, Wood, Paper

Lalique Signed French Frosted Glass Lion Table Lighter 1970s
Located in Nottingham, GB
Lalique Signed French Frosted Glass Lion Table Lighter 1970s Good condition From a private collection. Free international shipping.
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Silver Statue of a Knight on Horseback, 800 Silver, Italy
Located in Chorzów, PL
This figure from Italy from the second half of the 20th century and shows a knight on horseback Silver test: 800 Weight: 1939.40 g Designation: LAVORATO A MANO...
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1950s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Antique Iron Shell 1900s-1940s / Flower Vase Object Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old iron cylinder. Presumed to be a shell dropped on Japan during the war. The period is believed to be from the 1900s to the 1940s. Some time after it was dropped, this cylind...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Showa Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

1 Volume. Lewis Carroll, The Works.
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Lewis Carroll, The Works. First Nonesuch Edition. Bound in 3/4 green calf and linen boards. The covers and raised band spine are gilt-tooled with a tan morocco label. The t...
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Mid-20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Copper Isis Hammered Pin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
In Egyptian mythology, Isis is a potent deity linked with motherhood, magic, and fertility. She is frequently portrayed wearing a headdress resembling a crown, cow horns, and a solar...
Category

1920s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Brass Salmon Fly Fishing Reel By Farlow, London
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Brass Fishing Reel By Farlows. A very good 3 inch brass fishing reel by Farlow, London. The reel has a lovely patina, brass foot plate (stamped with farlow's 'fish' logo) and a singl...
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20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1912 Three Pence Coins Silver Bracelet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Silver coin bracelet featuring 15 threepence coins and a few Canadian 10-cent coins from the years 1912-1942. From Australia and England. The list of dates of the 15 coins are below...
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1940s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Mexican Lady In Hat Letter "V" Initial Pin Brooch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a vintage brooch pin crafted from 925 sterling silver, depicting a lady wearing a hat. The brooch also features the letter "V" initial. It measures 1.75 inches in size and or...
Category

1920s Mexican Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Rare Pug Bulldog Dog Celluloid Figurine vintage, Austria 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare pug or bulldog Figurine bought in Austria. It is made of Celluloid and very delicate, this would be a great addition for your Toy or Bulldog collection. It is in nice conditio...
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1920s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wire

1 Volume. Robert Louis Stevenson, A Child's Garden of Verses.
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Robert Louis Stevenson, A Child's Garden of Verses. Bound in full red calf with the cover displaying an ornate gilt-tooled scene and title. Raised band spine with gilt-tool...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

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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