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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1980s
Antique Lithographic Print of the Diamond Rock Battle Early 1900s, Oakwood Frame
Located in Milan, IT
Lithographic print of the diamond rock battle, the main port of the island of Martinique, taken from the book Historical Gallery of Versailles 112. Chacoane is the engraver. Original...
Category
Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique European War Folding Map, ‘circa 1915’
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique folding map of the European War (1914-1915) titled 'The Eastern Campaign '. From Petrograd to Berlin, geographically colored. Published on linen b...
Category
Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$708 Sale Price
20% Off
Major-General Abner Doubleday & Major-General John Robinson in the Civil War
Located in valatie, NY
Major-General Abner Doubleday and Brevet Major-General John C. Robinson in the Civil War [In Memoriam: Abner Doubleday 1819-1893 and John Cleveland Robinson 1817-1897]. Published by the State of New York, J.B. Lyon Co. Albany NY, 1918. In many of the world's military establishments, a brevet was a warrant giving a commissioned officer a higher rank title as a reward for gallantry or meritorious conduct but may not confer the authority, precedence, or pay of real rank. An officer so promoted was referred to as being brevetted. Abner Doubleday 1819-1893 was a career United States Army officer and Union major general in the American Civil War. He fired the first shot in defense of Fort Sumter...
Category
1910s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Au Souffle du Kasmin by Jeanne H. Chabal - illustrated poems
Located in Middletown, NY
This elegantly-printed and bound small volume is enhanced by an affectionate inscription by the author to her friend Mathilde Koehn, and a holograph poem of 4 stanzas, initialed and ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Belle Époque Bronze Game Bird Match Strike by Franciszek Jozef Kucharzyk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Belle Époque Bronze Game Bird Matchstrike by Franciszek Jozef Kucharzyk
Artist/Sculptor: Franciszek Jozef Kucharzyk, Polish (1880-1930)
This exquisite Belle Époque bronze game bird matchstrike is a remarkable piece by Franciszek Jozef Kucharzyk, a master sculptor known for his fine craftsmanship and attention to naturalistic details. The early 20th-century piece features a beautifully cast game bird with its wings partially spread, standing atop a textured naturalistic base. The sculpture is finely detailed, capturing the lifelike movement and intricate featherwork of the bird.
Designed as a functional yet decorative object, this match strike includes an indented catch-all area measuring 7 inches wide by 2 inches deep, making it perfect for holding matches or small trinkets. A dedicated striking surface is integrated seamlessly into the design, allowing for practical use while maintaining its artistic appeal.
The rich patina enhances the depth and warmth of the bronze, reflecting the timeless elegance of the Belle Époque era. This piece would make a striking addition to any antique collection, hunting lodge, or period-inspired interior. Whether displayed as a sculptural accent or used for its original purpose, this rare find is a testament to Kucharzyk's skill and artistry. A wonderful example for collectors of sporting art, bronzes, or fine decorative objects.
Overall measurements:
8 inches wide x 7 inches high x 5 inches deep
The bronze match holder...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
"Shall We Be More Tender with Our Dollar" Vintage WWI 2nd Liberty Loan Poster
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This original WWI poster was issued as part of the Second Liberty Loan run and dates to 1917. The poster depicts a young soldier holding an American flag in one hand and his uniformed hat in the other. Next to him, a sailor holds a leaflet outstretched toward the viewer. The leaflet is printed with an emblem of the Statue of Liberty and says “We Depend On You.” At the top of the poster is a quote by Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo, “Shall we be more tender with our dollars than we are with the lives of our sons?” The quote is printed in white block letters on a red field. Below, the poster encourages viewers to “Buy A United States Government Bond of the 2nd Liberty Loan of 1917” in white block letters on a blue field. The poster was printed for the U.S. Treasury by Edwards & Deutsch Litho. Co. in Chicago.
The poster encourages Americans to help with the war effort by purchasing bonds to finance the war. Each of the four Liberty Loan campaigns (two in 1917, two in 1918) and the Victory Loan campaign of early 1919 aimed for rapid subscription in the loan and bond programs, to generate quick funding of the war effort. Subscribing to the bonds became a symbol of patriotic duty in the United States and introduced the idea of financial securities to many citizens for the first time.
Working Americans could buy bonds...
Category
1910s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Impressionism and Post-Impressionism Hardcover Book
Located in Bradenton, FL
Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, the Hermitage, Leningrad, the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, and the National Gallery of Art, Washington. Hardcover book with dustjacket. ...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Presentation Cricket Ball, Aug 13th 1904
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Presentation Cricket Ball.
A very nice Victorian cricket ball with silver shield commemorating a hat trick by E.R Davies. The engraving states: Presented To E...
Category
Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Mingays Patent, Gutta Percha, Golf Ball
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Mingays Liquid Core Bramble Golf Ball.
A very nice bramble pattern golf ball with original paint which remains bright and with minimal paint loss. The gutta percha covered, rubber co...
Category
Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rubber
Black Embossed Leather Faux Croc & Glass Square Cigar Ashtray
Located in Stamford, CT
1980s black leather and glass square ashtray. Black embossed faux croc leather with removable heavy glass inset ashtray.
No brand stamp or makers mark.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Glass
Antique Portrait of Giuseppe Verdi, an Italian Opera Composer, 1901
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Giuseppe Verdi'.
Portrait of Giuseppe Verdi. Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi was an Italian opera composer.
Artists and ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$323 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Original Aviation Pencil Drawing Depicting a Brandenburg CI WWI Aircraft
Located in Milan, IT
Pencil drawing representing a two-seat biplane for reconnaissance Brandenburg C I produced in Austria by Phonix in 1917, equipped with a Hiero 200 hp engine and armed with twin machi...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Architecture of the Old South Mississippi-Alabamba by Mills Lane, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Architecture of the Old South: Mississippi-Alabamba by Mills Lane. NY, Beehive Press, 1989. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Oversized book, 204 pp. beautifully illustrated with vi...
Category
1980s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Chad Gadya, Terracotta Passover Scene by Ze'ev Raban, Bezalel School Jerusalem
Located in New York, NY
Ze’ev Raban plaster -plaque made in Bezalel School, Jerusalem
This image is of the “father who bought the goat for two zuzim”. Designed by Ze’ev Raban, made circa 1915-1920. Signed w...
Category
Early 20th Century Israeli Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Terracotta
$4,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Girona 1902: Geographic and Infrastructural Map of Catalonia’s Northern Province
Located in Langweer, NL
The map provided is of the province of Girona (in Catalan, Girona), located in the northeast of Spain, within the autonomous community of Catalonia, as of the year 1902. Here are the...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$371 Sale Price
20% Off
Gin Card Game Scoring Pad Made in Italy
Located in New York, NY
An Italian green and gold Gin card game scoring pad, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. Piece is faux leather with gold embossing: 'Gin', crest, and Fleurs-de-lis. Marked 'Made ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper, Faux Leather
Winterthur by Jay E. Cantor, Signed and Inscribed by the Author
Located in valatie, NY
Winterthur by Jay E. Cantor, Signed and Inscribed by the Author. Published by Harry N. Abrams, New York, NY, 1986. 2nd Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Traces the history of the Delawa...
Category
1980s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage USSR Mathematical Tables: Four-Digit Calculations, 1J128
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Delve into the realm of mathematical exploration with this vintage gem: "Four-Digit Mathematical Tables for Secondary School." Dating back to the USSR circa 1988, this slender softcover book offers a fascinating snapshot of mathematical pedagogy from a bygone era.
While time may have left its gentle mark, manifesting in signs of age, this book's 93 pages remain a testament to the dedication of students and educators who engaged with its contents. Within these pages lie tables, formulas, and calculations that once helped students navigate the intricacies of four-digit numerical realms.
Though the cover may exhibit signs of wear, the underlying content remains intact, preserving a slice of mathematical history that once aided in problem-solving and exploration. This book represents more than just pages; it carries the legacy of classroom learning and the pursuit of knowledge.
Perfect for collectors of vintage educational materials, mathematics enthusiasts, or those curious about the educational methods of the past, this book offers a glimpse into a different era of mathematical instruction. Embrace the opportunity to own a tangible piece of mathematical education history, complete with its imperfections and signs of age that only add to its charm.
Add this vintage mathematical...
Category
1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Architecture of William McCall, Jr., Designer in the Classical Tradition
Located in valatie, NY
The Architecture of Wm. Frank McCall, Jr., FAIA: A Complete Designer in the Classical Tradition. Stated 1st Ed and 1st printing hardcover with dust jacket. By William Robert Mitchell, Jr., and photographed by Van Jones Martin. Frank McCall Jr., FAIA was a noted architect who like his colleagues, Edward Vason Jones, James Means, Philip Shutze, et al. practiced in the classical tradition. Born April 14, 1916, in Gainesville, Florida, McCall later lived briefly in Albany, Georgia, and moved to Moultrie...
Category
1980s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Original Vintage Map of China, circa 1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of China.
Original color. Good condition.
Published by Alexander Gross
Unframed.
Category
1920s English Edwardian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Generals of the Dutch/Belgian Army 1855-1860, Published in 1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Generaal. Generale Staf 1855-1860.' - This plate shows Generals of the Dutch/Belgian army 1855-1860.
From ´De uniformen van de Nederlansche Zee- en Landmacht hier te lande en in de kolonien, naar aquarellen of teekeningen van J. Hoynck van Papendrecht, W.C. Staring en J.P. de Veer´. Published in The Netherlands 1900.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'P. W. van de Weyer' after 'J. Hoynck van Papendrecht'. Jan Hoynck van Papendrecht (1858 - 1933) was a Dutch painter and illustrator, famed for his military art. In 1900, the famous book The Uniforms of the Dutch Navy...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$199 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Religion Print of the Flood or Deluge '1913'
Located in Langweer, NL
Large antique print of the Flood or Deluge. Published by Mosella-Verlag, 1913. This print originates from a series titled 'Kathol. Schulbibelwerk von Dr. Ecker'.
Category
Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$285 Sale Price
20% Off
The Compleat Angler + The Lives of Donne.... by Izaak WALTON, illustrated
Located in Middletown, NY
The first edition of Izzak Walton's (1593 – 1683) complete writings, this volume contains Walton's most famous work, the Compleat Angler from the edition of 1668 - with the variants of 1676 as an appendix [Satchell p. 5] - in which Walton celebrates the art and spirit of fishing in prose and verse, as well as the Lives; Love and Truth; and miscellaneous Poetry and Prose, as well as a Life of Walton and bibliographical notes, compiled by the editor. [John Dreyfus. A History of The Nonesuch Press...
Category
Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Chicago Illinois National Map Commercial Rollup Classroom Census Map 47"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early to mid 20th century double sided hanging map titled the New Commercial and Census Map of Illinois, Edition 1073. Verso shows the National Map of Chicago and Suburbs - O...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$940 Sale Price
20% Off
The Complete Works Of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. 12 vols. WITH A SIGNED CHECK
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: LONGFELLOW, Henry Wadsworth.
TITLE: The Complete Works Of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
PUBLISHER: Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1904.
DESCRIPTION: ARTIST'S EDITION WIT...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Miniature Flower Stand Basket Erhard & Söhne Antique German Dollhouse Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German Flower Stand Basket is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beautiful intricate design, it is suitable for any room and adds a touch of elegance to your Dollhouse.
The set includes also a bouquet of flowers and the stand, all in very good condition. Made of high-quality gold-plated metal and handmade by skilled craftsmen, this original piece is a testament to the rich history of German toys. Whether you're a fan of entertainment or vintage items, this Erhard & Söhne dollhouse toy...
Category
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Art Nouveau business catalog by Jean Cussac Art Printer-Publisher. 1900 - 1920
Located in CADALSO, ES
Rare to find in this condition
20 pages
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Groton Inn Crest Restaurantware Plate – Early 20th Century Hotelware
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A rare antique porcelain plate bearing the crest of the historic Groton Inn, one of America’s oldest inns, dating back to the 17th century. A fine example of early 20th-century hotelware, this piece showcases the durable yet elegant craftsmanship typical of institutional porcelain used in prestigious establishments.
Design Features:
• Crested Emblem: The plate prominently features the Groton Inn’s crest, with intricate detailing and subtle accents in red and gold, reflecting the inn’s storied history.
• Classic Style: Simple green and gold border lines encircle the rim, adding understated elegance.
• Material: High-quality glazed porcelain with a sturdy, utilitarian design typical of early hospitality tableware. It is very sturdy and feels almost like ironstone.
• The bottom is marked with the maker in green and reads, "Mitchell Woodbury Co., Mayer China, Boston".
Historical Significance:
The Groton Inn, originally established in 1678 in Groton, Massachusetts, was a landmark of American history and culture...
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paint
Collection of Three Pig in Pot Lucky Charm Figurines Antique German 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful collection of golden pig lucky charm figurines. Made from china porcelain. Such items are given away as good luck charms on New Year's Eve. Nice...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition, Metal
Monsieur Tonson by J. Taylor, illustrations by Robert CRUIKSHANK
Located in Middletown, NY
Beautiful illustrated Edition of this humorous short story in verse with Cruikshank's illustrations including frontispiece. This second edition was issued the same year as the first, with the imprint Alfred Miller...
Category
Early 20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
León 1903: A Cartographic Detailing of Castilla y León's Mountainous Province
Located in Langweer, NL
The map depicts the province of León, which is located in the northwest of Spain and forms part of the autonomous community of Castilla y León, as of 1903. Notable features of the ma...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$276 Sale Price
20% Off
Málaga 1901: A Cartographic Detailing of Andalusia's Coastal Jewel
Located in Langweer, NL
The map depicts the province of Málaga, located in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain, as it was in 1901. Here are the key features illustrated on the map:
- **...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$323 Sale Price
20% Off
Lady Chatterly's Lover by D.H. Lawrence - PIRATED EDITION
Located in Middletown, NY
An early PIRATED edition of the scandalous novel by D.H. Lawrence.
Privately Printed, 1928.
8vo, 8 7/8 x 6 1/4 in. (225 x 158 mm); half title, Limitation page, title, 365 pp. 3/4 r...
Category
Early 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper, Leather
Topographical and Administrative Cartography of Segovia in Spain, 1902
Located in Langweer, NL
An original old map of the province of Segovia from the year 1902. Segovia is a historic area located in the central part of Spain, northwest of Madrid. Known for its rich history, a...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$276 Sale Price
20% Off
Complete Alice & the Hunting of the Snark, Illustrated by Ralph Steadman
Located in valatie, NY
The Complete Alice & The Hunting of the Snark by Lewis Carroll. Published by Salem House Publishing Topsfield, MA, 1987. First edition thus ha...
Category
1980s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Set of 19th Century Dental Hygiene Tools
Located in London, GB
A set of 19th century dental hygiene tools.
A set of 19th century dental hygiene tools, encased in a faux leather red box with brass latch and lined with a worn green velour Material. Its original mirror is still in place with folding back velour cover.
Size of inches: H 0.75” x W 2.75” x D 2.5
Completely solid in structure and form, with natural wear and patination across all surfaces due to age. In overall presentable condition considering its age and years of use. The tools are worn on the edges, god knows how many mouths its been in.
The House of Antiques...
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
An Antique Map of Extremadura: Crossroads of History and Nature, 1903
Located in Langweer, NL
The image is a historical map of Extremadura, an autonomous community of Spain, from an unspecified year. The map features the region's topography, including mountain ranges, river systems, and road networks. Extremadura is bordered by Portugal to the west and is situated to the southwest of Madrid. The map also includes the coat of arms of Lisbon (Lisboa), possibly indicating the historical connections between the two regions, as Lisbon is close to the border of Extremadura.
Extremadura is known for its:
1. **Natural Landscapes**: The region has diverse landscapes, including the mountainous areas in the north and the fertile plains (known as the dehesa) used for grazing pigs, which produce the famous Iberian ham.
2. **Historical Significance**: Extremadura was the birthplace of many famous conquistadors, such as Hernán Cortés...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$437 Sale Price
20% Off
Iron and copper mold for a toy soldier, USA 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Large iron and copper mold used to make a children's toy depicting a soldier. United States of America, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper, Iron
Early 20th Century Bezalel Jerusalem Shabbat Tray
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Bezalel Jerusalem wooden tray inlaid with Jerusalem stone and mother of pearl.
The large tray is carved with the Seven Species on its...
Category
Early 20th Century Israeli Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
$15,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Glass Owl-Form Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Rare, Art Deco Period, sterling silver-mounted glass owl-form match striker (with original glass eyes), London, England, year-hallmarked for 1925. Excellent detail.
Matches are stru...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
The MGM Story The Complete History of Fifty Roaring Years, by John Eames
Located in valatie, NY
The MGM Story: The Complete History of Fifty Roaring Years, by John Douglas Eames. Crown Publishers, Inc, New York, NY, 1982. 2nd revised Ed hardcover wit...
Category
1980s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Silver Vintage Austrian Charivari Grandeln Lederhosen Octoberfest Hat Pin
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This curious Folk Art stick pin was probably worn by a man, in particular, a hunter, as a charm. They’re often found on the charm bracelets of hunters, ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Colonial Williamsburg by Phillip Kopper, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Colonial Williamsburg by Phillip Kopper. Harry N. Abrams/The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, New York, NY, 1986. Philip Kopper follows the history of the magnificent restoration of...
Category
1980s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Christianity Monastery Work Mother & Child in Glass Display Case Antique German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here I have to offer a fine antique classic early 20th century Glass Display Case with a beautiful Monastery Work inside. A wonderful decorative item, in very nice as is condition.
T...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
1980s Vintage Memphis Swatch Twin Phone
By Swatch
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1980s Vintage Memphis Swatch Twin Phone
3.25 h x 3 w x 9.5 long
Original vintage
Refer to images
Category
1980s Taiwanese Post-Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Yacht Blueprint of a Sixty-Two Foot Cruising Power Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine yacht drawing from the esteemed George Lawley and Sons Corporation, yacht builders, Neponset, Mass. Blueprint shows a cabin profile showing flagstaffs, windows, launch, skylight...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Prints of Frank Stella
Located in Richmond, VA
Hardcover coffee table book featuring the print work of renowned artist, Frank Stella. By Richard H. Axsom, published by Hudson Hills Press in 1983. First edition, 342 pages.
"This ...
Category
1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Cartographic Heritage: The 1901 Map of the Vizcaya Province in Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
This is a historical map of the province of Vizcaya (Biscay) in Spain, dated 1901. The title on the map is "VIZCAYA. 1901." It shows the topographical details of the region with cont...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$304 Sale Price
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Four Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Memory Pendants Ormolu, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Four lovely stylish sentimental pendants made to keep a photo of loved one. Made in Germany, circa 1900. Each one has a picture inside.
A very pretty piece of antique jewellery whic...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ormolu
Important Teddy Roosevelt Letter of January 1918
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a very important Teddy Roosevelt letter of January 1918.
On ‘Sagamore Hill’ letterhead. Fully handwritten and personally signed by President...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$7,000 / set
Rare Chromolithograph of An Estate with Garden in the 18th Century, ca.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
The antique garden print you've described, titled 'Buitenplaats met tuin uit de 18e eeuw,' features a rare chromolithographic plate created by G....
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$428 Sale Price
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The New Pewter Marks and Old Pewter Ware by Major C.A. Markham, 2nd Ed 1928
Located in valatie, NY
The New Pewter Marks and Old Pewter Ware by Major C.A. Markham. Published by Reeves and Turner, London, 1928. 2nd Ed hardcover with protective mylar cover. Profusely illustrated with...
Category
1920s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Doll Kitchens, 1800-1980 by Eva Stille, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Doll Kitchens, 1800-1980 by Eva Stille. Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1997. First edition paperback. Doll kitchens in Germany were originally a plaything. The Author ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Beira Alta: A Cartographic Journey Through Portugal's Heartland in 1903
Located in Langweer, NL
The uploaded image is a historical map of the Beira Alta region in Portugal. The map is detailed, showing the topography, hydrography, and transportation networks of the region, incl...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$274 Sale Price
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Walnut gun rack
Located in Cheshire, GB
Gun rack of rectangular form having solid walnut frame with eight stylized hooks able to incorporate four large guns.
Dimensions
Height 45 Inches
Length 23 Inches
width 5 Inches
Category
Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
$1,058 Sale Price
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Early XX Century Metal Scythe Sharpener
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique metal scythe sharpener farming tool. Made in Spain by unknown manufacturer, . In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautifu...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
$179 Sale Price
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Wooden Boat Shaped Fishing Creel, Decorative Model Boat, Hungary circa 1920
Located in Round Top, TX
The many holes in this large 6.5' model boat served a specific purpose; it was used while fishing as a type of oversized creel to keep fish alive. The large size makes it a unique de...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Brass Nuremberg Tv Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1980s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Nuremberg television tower. Hand-spun in brass with a nice wooden base. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or man’s room.
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Ovid, Lettres Des Amoureuses, Art Nouveau Illustrations, Binding by R. Kieffer
Located in Middletown, NY
One of the forever-classics of world literature interpreted in a highly decorative Art Nouveau style, with color printing, gold frames on every page, and orientalist sepia wood engravings to illustrate the stories.
Ovid / Ovide. Lettres d...
Category
Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Map of Canada by Johnston '1909'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Dominion of Canada'. Original antique map of Canada. With inset maps of Niagara, Montreal, Quebec. This map originates from t...
Category
Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$237 Sale Price
20% Off
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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