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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1970s
Stunning Antique Gothic Style Dark Oak Cabinet w. Handcarved Medieval Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous, truly Medieval looking and practical Gothic Revival (drinks) cabinet and/or pedestal stand.
This rare Dutch Gothic cabinet is in excellent condition, it comes with some of the most amazing, church window-like, carved panels (all around) and thanks to its unique design it can be used for all kinds of purposes. The entire look and feel of this antique cabinet combined with the quality of the carvings is so good that people will want to stop, touch and stare at it and it will never fail to impress. All four walls of this architecural Gothic cabinet are made of solid oak panels with deep and very intricate Gothic carvings. Standing on church pillars on the outside of every corner of this cabinet also are sculptures of stereotypical figures in Medieval times. Apart from some truly minor imperfections this top quality workmanship cabinet could hardly be in better condition, both inside and out. The shape and color of the cast iron, Gothic design lock plate and the wrought iron, Gothic design hinges also perfectly complement the ancient style of this antique eye-catcher. This truly is a glorious antique to come home to, either as a hallway cabinet, as a drinks cabinet, as a pedestal stand for a large Saint statue...
Category
19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Chinese Checkers Game Board with Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Chinese checkers game board with original paint form Pennsylvania. beautiful colors and patina.
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
19th Century Lignum Vitae Fishermans Priest Turned in Lignum Vitae
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Lignum Vitae Fishermans or Anglers Priest
Turned in Lignum Vitae a good heavy quality fishing priest, lignum vitae, otherwise known as the Wood of Life is the heavies...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique Novel, A Legend of Montrose, Sir Walter Scott, English, Victorian Book
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique novel, A Legend of Montrose by Sir Walter Scott. An English, bound book of Scottish interest, dating to the Victorian period, published 1896.
A prominent Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott (1771 - 1832) is well known for the novels Rob Roy, Ivanhoe and The Heart of Midlothian, as well as narrative poems including The Lady of the Lake. A Legend of Montrose is set in 17th century...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Chinese Jade Top Matchbox Holder, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
With vintage charm and petite scale, this Chinese matchbox holder features an openwork jade lid carved to depict flowers and foliage in translucent green. The jade panel is removable...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade, Brass
Antique Victorian 9 Karat Yellow Gold Miniature Vesta Match Case Birmingham 1897
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique miniature 9 Karat solid gold vesta match case, Birmingham, 1897.
The vesta having a hinged lid enclosing a storage area for matches to the inside, to the top is a circ...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
19th Century Pocket Telescope Gilt Brass And Faux Tortoiseshell Spyglass
Located in Norwich, GB
19th Century pocket telescope gilt brass and faux tortoiseshell spyglass, each friction fitting is tapering and collapsible with millegrain edges.
In good condition, showing some li...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
19th century wooden gear wheel
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Sculptural Victorian industrial fragment. Made from solid wood with attention to detail. Interesting proportions and shape.
Category
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Vintage Gold Plated Manicure Set by Gosol Sollingen, Germany 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative yet very useable vanity or travel manicure set consisting of 10 parts including the leather pouch and Gold Plated Cup. The manicure set was made by Gosol in Germany circa ...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate, Steel
Unique and Quality Carved Gothic Revival Oak Church Stool Seat, 19th Century
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique, stunning and practical Gothic stool with a seat pillow with tassels.
This striking and perfect size Gothic stool is as stable as the day it was handmade & hand-carved and the woodwork is in excellent condition. All handcrafted out of solid oak only this stool is decorated all around with a variety of fine quality carved Gothic motifs. At the center of these decorations is ofcourse the Gothic trefoil symbol for the trinity (both on the front and back). This fine antique also has a beautiful patina and it radiates nothing but quality, stability and durability. The pillow with its warm color and great look and feel is the perfect finish to this unique, stylish and highly decorative stool. It can be used for all kinds of purposes and placed in all kinds of living spaces. The stool itself is pretty much in perfect condition and the replacement cushion has some minor wear (consistent with age and use). This Gothic church stool...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Velvet, Oak, Fabric
1882 The Works of Henry Fielding, Esq.
Located in Bath, GB
A limited edition ten-volume set of the works of Henry Fielding, edited with a biography by Leslie Stephen.
A ten-volume set in half morocco bindings. All edges gilt.
No. 92 of a t...
Category
1880s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Singer Sewing Machine
Located in San Antonio, TX
Transport yourself back in time with our exquisite 19th-century Singer Sewing Machine, discovered in France. Crafted with a sturdy cast iron base and an elegant oak frame, this vinta...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Antique Root Bowl, Wabi Sabi Style, Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Wooden Wabi Sabi Root bowl from Scandinavia, circa 1800s. In good vintage condition showing beautiful patina from age and use.
Category
19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique English Brass Dinner Bell with Ebonized Handle.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass Dinner Bell with Ebonized Handle.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1979 The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Located in Bath, GB
The first edition of this incredibly popular science fiction novel, a smart copy in the original second state dust wrapper.
The first edition, first impression. Uncommon to see the ...
Category
1970s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1898-1899 The Works of Henry Fielding
Located in Bath, GB
A beautifully bound, limited edition of this complete set of twelve collected works of Henry Fielding, with an introduction by Edmund Gosse.
A Limited Edition set, one of only seven...
Category
1890s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Culinary Charm: Recipes Published in 1888 by Glasgow School of Cookery
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: **Superior Cookery Recipes**
Issued by: Glasgow School of Cookery
Printer: N. Adshead, Glasgow
Year of Publication: 1888
Size: Small 4to
Page Count: 64 pages
Printing Featu...
Category
1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Egyptian Revival Style Singer Sewing Machine
Located in San Antonio, TX
Transform your space with a captivating piece of history – our 19th Century Egyptian Revival Style Singer Sewing Machine, discovered in France. Crafted with exquisite attention to de...
Category
1890s French Egyptian Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Antique Hand Colored Framed Map of Europe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique reproduction copied from an edition dated 1595 by Ortelius.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
1976 The Log of H.M.S. Providence 1791-1793
By William Bligh
Located in Bath, GB
A scarce and fine limited edition of William Bligh's log of his second breadfruit voyage of 1791, on board the H.M.S. Providence.
A scarce work, this is number sixty-three of five-h...
Category
1970s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique English Victorian Brass Desk Bell, Circa 1880-1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Brass Desk Bell, Circa 1880-1890.
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Chess Set
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Chess set
Category
1970s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
19thc German Zinner&Sohn Musical Automaton Toy w Children & Organ Grinder Monkey
Located in Savannah, GA
This rare playful presentation features wonderful detailed faces, charming actions and whimsical music. Arranged on a faux bois paper covered wooden platform, a young organ grinder a...
Category
1890s German Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric, Wood
Map of New Zealand Showing Maori Culture and Early Colonial Settlements, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company were renowned for their ornate and detailed maps in the mid-19th century. Their works often featured elaborate borders, decorative motifs, and insets of vignett...
Category
1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique English Brass Mounted Games Set Box Inset with Colorful Enamels, Ca 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass Mounted "Games Set" Box Inset with Colorful Enamels, Circa 1890's.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Ornate Cartography of Colonial Grandeur: The West India Islands around 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
This map is a part of John Tallis's series of maps, known for their detailed and ornamental style. John Tallis & Company, mentioned in the caption, was an English cartographic publisher active during the 19th century. The company was renowned for its detailed maps of countries and regions around the world, often including intricate border decorations, vignettes, and historically informative illustrations.
The map itself is a mid-19th-century depiction of the West Indies, which is a region of the North Atlantic Ocean in the Caribbean that consists of the island countries and surrounding waters of three major archipelagos: the Greater Antilles, the Lesser Antilles, and the Lucayan Archipelago. The detail on the map is quite accurate for its time, showing not only the geography but also marking important cities and ports, which would have been vital information during the era of British colonialism.
Robert Montgomery Martin, whose work is cited here, was a British author and colonial administrator, and his writings included comprehensive descriptions of the British colonies during the peak of the British Empire. His work was often used as the textual accompaniment to the maps produced by John Tallis.
The Tallis maps are characterized by their vignettes that illustrate local scenes, notable features, or important figures, which can be seen in the margins of the map. These vignettes are valuable for giving cultural and social context to the geographical information presented. It's not just a map but a piece of historical documentation that reflects the interests and perspectives of the British during the time it was made. The presence of these artistic elements makes Tallis maps not just navigational tools but also historical artifacts and works of art.
The map includes islands such as Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola (containing Haiti and the Dominican Republic), Puerto Rico, and various smaller islands of the Lesser Antilles, amongst others. The economic, geopolitical, and social conditions of these countries during the era when this map was made were heavily influenced by colonial powers, primarily by the empires of Europe, including the British Empire.
The screenshots from the map show various detailed sections of the West India Islands and surrounding areas, which include artistic elements and cartographic details typical of John Tallis maps...
Category
1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century National Whaling Bank Check
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare 19th Century Bank Check Drawn on the "National Whaling Bank" of New London, Connecticut, written on 23 December and deposited and cancelled on 5 January 1872. The check is adorn...
Category
1870s American Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pair Rouge Marble ‘Grand Tour’ Models of Ruins Celebrating the Corinthian Order
Located in New York, NY
A Large and Incredible Pair of Rouge Marble ‘Grand Tour’ Models of Ruins Celebrating the Corinthian Order, Most Probably Attributed To The Workshop Of Benedetto Boschetti. The fist ...
Category
1860s Italian Grand Tour Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
Antique Large Cloisonné Enamel Wall Crucifix with Font
Located in London, GB
Antique large cloisonné enamel wall crucifix with font
French, Late 19th Century
Height 57cm, width 33cm, depth 7cm
This superb decorative cross is designed to hang on a wall, ena...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel
1976 Watership Down
Located in Bath, GB
A signed presentation copy of the beautifully produced first illustrated edition of Richard Adams's novel.
The first illustrated edition of this work, in the publisher's original quarter cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrapper, and the original pictorial slipcase.
With the inscription 'To Charles with all good wishes from Richard Adams, Kensington, 18th October 1978' to the verso of the half title.
Illustrated with sixteen full colour reproductions of watercolour paintings and numerous in-text sketches by John Lawrence, and with a folding map to the rear by Marilyn Hemmett. Collated, complete.
Richard Adams' classic tale of survival follows a small group of rabbits as they escape the destruction of their warren and seek a place to build a new home. Watership Down...
Category
1970s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Illustrated Map of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) with Notable Landmarks
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company is known for producing maps and atlases that were highly regarded for their accurate cartographic detail and their distinctive style. They often included ornate...
Category
1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
A Tallis Map of British Guiana with Colonial Vignettes and Other Landmarks, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
This Tallis map of British Guiana (now known as Guyana) is a richly decorated document, much like other maps from the esteemed cartographic publisher John Tallis & Company. The firm,...
Category
1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Tabacco jar in terracotta by Johann Maresch
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
The tabacco jar is in the form of a wooden barrel with a smiling little boy on top. Hand painted terracotta. Height: 18cm. Diameter: 12cm.
Category
1890s Austrian Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Terracotta
1881 The Works of William Shakespeare
Located in Bath, GB
A superb limited edition set of the collected works of William Shakespeare, illustrated throughout by Sir John Gilbert.
The collected works of William Shakespeare.
A limited editio...
Category
1880s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
An Ornate and Historical Tallis Map of Jamaica with Decorative Vignettes, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique map of Jamaica is part of the renowned series created by the Tallis Company, known for their detailed and decorative maps ...
Category
1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Wind ip Automaton Doll 15" Tall, Original Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Wind ip Automaton Doll 15" Tall, Original Dress, Bisque head, shoulders, and lower arms.
Made in Germany
Category
19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
19th C. Antique Swiss Cylinder Roll Music Box 6 Tune Airs with Inlaid Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C. Antique Swiss Cylinder Roll Music Box 6 Tune Airs with Inlaid Case and Works Very Nicely. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 5.25" H x 16.75" W x 7.5" D.
Category
19th Century Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Map of Independent Tartary with Vignettes of the Region's Culture, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
The map of Independent Tartary is part of the collection by John Tallis & Company, which were unique for their elaborate decorative elements and detailed illustrations.
**The Maker ...
Category
1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Two 19th Century Bisque + Porcelain Dolls
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two 19th Century Bisque + Porcelain Dolls
One signed Lathrop on back of shoulders
5.5"W x 3"D x 16"H
Small doll: 4"W x 2"D x 11.5"H
Category
19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Miniature Doll-Size French Provincial Stained Fruitwood Antique Armoire Cabinet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MINIATURE DOLL-SIZE STAINED FRUITWOOD ARMOIRE
Probably French, circa 1880-1910
Item # 403FPM02P
A very well-made doll-size miniature armoire from the turn of the century, the armoir...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Mid-19th Century Decorative Map of India with Cultural and Natural Vignettes
Located in Langweer, NL
The Tallis maps, including the one of India, are known for their detailed and ornamental style. They were produced during the mid-19th century, a time when cartographic publishing be...
Category
1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Malay Archipelago with Images of Indigenous People, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company, often simply known as Tallis, was renowned for the production of maps and illustrated geographical publications in the mid-19th century. Tallis maps, such as t...
Category
1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Victorian Visions of the New World: A Detailed Tallis Map of North America, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
The map presented here is an intricate example from the series of maps produced by John Tallis & Company. Tallis maps are known for their detailed and elaborate style, often includin...
Category
1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
2 Volumes. Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass
Located in New York, NY
2 Volumes. Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass. Bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe in full red morocco with the covers and raised band spines gilt...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Late 19th c. Mahogany O'Brien's Self-Closing Cash Till c.1890-1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Antique O'Brien's self-closing cash till with original maker's plaque and seven sculpted money compartments. The solid Mahogany case is constructed with dovetail joints and ha...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Map of Tasmania with Illustrations of Local Fauna and Colonial Landmarks, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company was renowned for their detailed and ornate maps during the 19th century. Their maps are distinguished by the intricate borders and vignettes that are as informa...
Category
1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Turkish shoe polish, brass '70s
Located in Manzano, IT
Turkish shoe polish, brass '70s
Traditional antique shoe shine box, handcrafted from natural wood and brass with special attention and care to detail. Similarly with handmade de...
Category
1970s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique American Gothic Revival Oak Altar Lectern Book Bible Music Stand 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American Gothic Revival oak lectern, book stand, circa 1890.
This very handsome solid oak book stand/lectern has a generously wide sloped bookrest to the top and is ra...
Category
1890s American Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
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
A Decorative Map of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland by John Tallis, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
The map is part of the series created by John Tallis & Company, known for their mid-19th-century maps. This particular map illustrates the regions of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and...
Category
1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
An Old Illustrated Tallis Map of Central America with Volcanic Vignettes, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
This map of Central America, part of John Tallis & Company's series from "The British Colonies" by Robert Montgomery Martin, is a fine example of mid-19th century cartography and wou...
Category
1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Mid-19th Century Decorative Map of Asia with Cultural and Natural Vignettes
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company, known for their decorative mid-19th-century maps, created this map of Asia. These maps were distinctive for their elaborate borders and detailed vignettes. The...
Category
1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Crossroads of Empires: A John Tallis Map of the Isthmus of Panama, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
The Tallis map of the Isthmus of Panama is a beautifully detailed work, characteristic of the maps produced by John Tallis & Company, which was one of the last cartographic firms to ...
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1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Old Map of British Mediterranean Territories with Images of Historic Sites, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company was a British map-making firm that gained widespread acclaim in the 19th century, particularly known for their detailed and artistically embellished maps. The f...
Category
1850s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique County Map, Rutlandshire, English, Framed, Cartography, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Rutlandshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of Rutl...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique County Map, Norfolk, English, Framed Lithography, Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Norfolk. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later.
Superb lithography of Norfolk a...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood
[MISSAL]. Petit Paradis de L'ame Chretienne. IN A MOTHER-OF-PEARL BINDING
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: [MISSAL].
TITLE: Petit Paradis de L'ame Chretienne. (Little Paradise of the Christian Soul).
PUBLISHER: Turnhout: Turnhout, Brepols & Dierckx zoon, n.d. (c.1899)
DESCRIPT...
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1890s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
![[MISSAL]. Petit Paradis de L'ame Chretienne. IN A MOTHER-OF-PEARL BINDING](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/1121189/f_392520021713013108286/39252002_datamatics.jpg?width=240 "[MISSAL]. Petit Paradis de L'ame Chretienne. IN A MOTHER-OF-PEARL BINDING")
Tales of a Traveler by Geoffrey Crayon (Washington Irving) 2 Volumes 1st Edition
By Washington Irving
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare first edition of Washington Irving's "Tales of a Traveler" published under the pseudonym Geoffrey Crayon by John Murray Albemarle-Street, London 1824. Bound in 3/4 calf with ...
Category
1820s English Antique 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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