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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Hollywood Regency
Late 19th Century English Diorama Clipper Ship Shadowbox
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century English Victorian painted diorama wall plaque of clipper ship with red flag painted in cloudy sky in mahogany frame.  
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

Large Antique English Brass Desk / Counter Bell c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and highly decorative desk or counter bell, my favourite kind with the more unusual clapper to the side rather than the ones you ring from the top. The hinged clapper is ...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Collection of 1800s Fire Fighters Badges
Located in Peekskill, NY
There are 2 wood and glass frames that must be an early firefighters lifetime collection. I'm guessing these were commemorative convention badges. Most are from New York and the surr...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silk

Floor Standing Globe On A Turned Hardwood & Brass Stand Model No 16
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Crams Imperial World Globe Floor Standing Globe On A Turned Hardwood & Brass Stand Model No 16 Manufactured by George F Cram Co. Indiana, U.S.A Sizes are guesstimates
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted elephant ear.
Located in London, GB
Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted elephant ear. A rare Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted elephant ear. This item is very rare due to its subject matter, presentation and accomp...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Natural Fiber

Antique 1870s American Waltham Key Wound 15J Pocket Coin Silver Watch 18S
By Waltham Watch Co
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique late 1870’s American Watch Company key wound pocket watch. White porcelain face with black Roman numerals; second counting sub-dial with...
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1870s Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

A Victorian anchor and rope barometer by Gray and Keen, Liverpool
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian anchor and rope barometer by Gray and Keen, Liverpool. The 10 ¾-inch silvered dial of this walnut barometer is set within the arms of an anchor and a coil of double twisted rope which passes over a ring handle. The dial is inscribed in Spanish and the scale in both Fahrenheit and ‘Beaumur’. It is The trunk inset with a thermometer. Inscribed Gray & Keen, Liverpool on the dial. English and Italian, circa 1860. Height: 37in (94cm) Width: 17in (43cm) Gray and Keen from Liverpool exhibited in the Designers and Manufacturers Hall of the Great Exhibition of 1851. The official catalogue entry reads ‘Wheel barometer, designed for use in naval establishments’ and ‘Gothic wheel barometer’s. For a similar rope twist barometer...
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1860s European Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Walnut

Antique Rowland Ward Signed English Taxidermy Horse Hoof Match Holder
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and important late 19th century Victorian era metal mounted horse hoof match holder by Rowland Ward. Museum quality example, this most unusual curiosity having a gilt brass hinged lid opening to striker and open receptacle. Signed "Roland Ward...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Silvered Sea Shell Lister's Conch
Located in New York, NY
Lister's conch fully silvered shell 5". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has ...
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2010s Italian Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

England 1880 Two Draw Personal Pocket Monocular Telescope In Polished Brass
Located in Miami, FL
British two-Draws Monocular Telescope. Beautiful monocular telescope, created in England during the Victorian era, in the last three-quarters of the 19th century, circa 1880. This i...
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Bronze

19th Century Travelling Marble Solitaire Game with 33 Handmade Clay Marbles
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an original and complete game of travelling marble solitaire from the 19th century with 33 old clay and stone marbles, circa 1870. This two-piece board has a fairly small di...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Stone

England 1900 Two Draw Personal Pocket Monocular Telescope In Brass And Red Wood
Located in Miami, FL
British two-Draws Monocular Telescope. Beautiful monocular telescope, created in England during the Victorian era, in the last three-quarters of the 19th century, circa 1900. This i...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Bronze

Collection of Friedrich Ziegler wax model human heart development forms
Located in London, GB
Collection of Friedrich Ziegler wax model human heart development forms A rare collection of 4 wax models of the human heart, showing its early development to full size. The hand-col...
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Early 1900s German Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Natural Fiber

19th Century Medical Science Research Artifact
Located in London, GB
19th Century Medical Science Research Artifact A fine example of 19th Century medical science research artifact, in two sections and not hinged. A d...
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1850s Unknown Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Natural Fiber

Large Late 18th Century Hourglass
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). A large 18th century hour glass, o...
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Late 18th Century British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass, Wood

19th Century Victorian Stoneware Scotch Whisky Barrel, c.1850
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century Victorian whisky barrel. An amazing example of a stoneware whisky barrel used to store and measure drams of whisky from to sell...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Stoneware

19th Century Five Sided Taxidermy Glass Showcase of Sixteen Exquisite Birds
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 19th Century taxidermy showcase is not merely a historical artifact but a glimpse into the time when scientific discovery, natural history, and artistic expression converged in captivating displays of the natural world. The box contains 16 birds, individual species identification is unknown. Whether displayed as a centerpiece in a Victorian-inspired parlor or as an educational piece in a library, this taxidermy box...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass, Wood

Antique Monogrammed Sterling Silver Inlaid English Lawn Balls c.1900 (FREE SHIP)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A set of English lawn bowls made of Lignum Vitae Wood inlaid with sterling silver. Monogrammed "CH" on one side and "T" on the other side. CREATOR Unknown. Made in Scotla...
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Early 20th Century Scottish Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Antique Monogrammed Bone Inlaid English Lawn Balls c.1900 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A set of English lawn bowls made of Lignum Vitae Wood inlaid with bone. Monogrammed "AJG" and "WPS" and "1" and "2" the other side. CREATOR Unknown. Made in Scotland. ...
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Early 20th Century Scottish Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bone, Wood

Antique French Triple Optic Binoculars - Marine / Theatre / Field Dated1890
Located in Bath, GB
These hard-to-find French-made glasses with three lenses are changed by the wheel at the side and indicated across the bridge labelled " Theatre ", " Campagne " and " Marine ". They...
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1890s French Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

LOVELY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SHAGREEN SHARK SKiN VESTA CASE FOR SMALL MATCHES ETC
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Victorian circa 1880 Shargeen & Silver Vesta case for matches A very good looking,...
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1880s European High Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Brass Counter Top Courtesy Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made in Solid Brass
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Brass Counter Top Courtesy Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made in solid brass, in good condition and ready to use with a demanding ding, the bell is 4.5” in diameter and 3” high SW22
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1880s Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Antique Victorian Cast Bronze Orthodox Christian Cross or Crucifix
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique crucifix is unsigned, and dates to approximately 1880 and done in the classical Imperialist style. The crucifix is composed of cast and patinated bronze and depicts Jesu...
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Late 19th Century Ukrainian Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

19th Century Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely 19th century Miniature Chest Of Drawers chest of drawers from England Bowfront miniature chest decorated with lemon tree inlays on the drawers and walnut inlays on the top ...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

Small Antique Decorative Door Stop, English, Bronze, Labrador, Dog, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique decorative door stop. An English, bronze doorstopper in Labrador Retriever form, dating to the late Victorian period, cir...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Palatial Indian Figurative Silver Hookah -- 46 in, 116 cm
Located in New York, US
Our palatial sized figurative Indian hookah depicting a lovely woman holding a snake is finely crafted from silver of .900 purity and exhibits exceptional chasing and repoussage. Ma...
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20th Century Indian Late Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

19th Century Victorian Carved Wood & Painted Royal Warrant, c.1830
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian large and impressive, beautifully hand painted English Royal Warrant. This hand carved wooden royal warrant of appointment ...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Pine, Paint

Green Painted Sleigh With Brass Bells, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
Highly decorative and elaborate green painted single horse drawn sleigh. Pictorial gold trimmed panels, flowers, and a gold painted griffin crowning the front are just of few of the ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

19th C. Nickel Silver Métal Extra Blanc French Adjustable Book Chain Dog Collar
Located in Haarlem, NL
An impressive antique white metal or nickel silver adjustable book chain linked collar, probably from a posh French 'Chateau' dog. Measures: 49cm (19,3") long, adjustable in 7 holes from 48cm (18.9") to 37cm (14.6") circumference This antique item would be a perfect addition for an antique dog...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Nickel

Hand Carved Coquille Nut Egg Box 19th Century Flea Trap Pomander Needle Case
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful hand carved coquille nut egg box. Beautiful carving, great patina, unscrews at center to open. The original use was a flea trap, things were different in the old days and...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

1888 Elgin National 14K Gold 11J Pocket Watch Brooklyn Hunt 6s 54g
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique late 1880’s pocket watch by Elgin National Watch Company. White porcelain face with black Roman numerals; second counting sub-dial with Ar...
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1880s Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

British 19th Century Drum Table
Located in New York, NY
This charming 19th-century English regimental drum was fitted with a glass top to serve as a table. It bears the painted arms of the Royal Dublin Fusil...
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1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

BERK of Burlington London Black Embroidery Velvet Slip On Loafers Size 9
By Berk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Berk of London Velvet Slippers Size 9. by Berk of Burlington Arcade, London Men luxury hand-made, leather-soled velvet loafers, aristocratically hand embro...
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Late 20th Century British Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metallic Thread

Antique German Catholic Journeymen Association Dayton Ohio Embroidered Flag 71"
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique early 20th century German Catholic Flag. Front reads: Katholischer Gesellen Verein (Catholic Journeymen Association) / Gegrundet 1868 (Fou...
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Antique Victorian Iron & Brass Salesman Sample Doll Dog Bed Miniature 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique Victorian Salesman Sample bed frame. Made from iron with brass toppers. Antique salesman samples (a.k.a. salesman's samples, or salesmen sam...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron, Brass

Antique French Champleve Cloisonne Crucifix on Onyx Victorian Dated 1883
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The antique French Victorian gilt champlevé cloisonné crucifix is a magnificent and rare religious artifact that exemplifies the artistry and crafts...
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1880s French Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Onyx, Alabaster, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique 19th Century Agriculture Almanacs & Souvenir Newspaper Article
Located in Dayton, OH
Brother Jonathan’s Almanac 1854 – Sower & Barnes, Philadelphia Agricultural Almanac, for the Year of Our Lord 1883 – Printed and Sold by John Baer’s Sons, Lancaster Agricultural Almanac for the Year 1889 – Printed and Sold by John Baer’s Sons, Lancaster Facsimilie of the First Newspaper ever Printed in America – Copyrighted 1893 by Historic Publishing Company, successors to the Antique Publishing Company "The earliest newspapers of the New World were published in Boston. The very first venture was attempted in 1690, with the publication of "Publick Occurrences. Both Forreign and Domestick," printed by Richard Pierce for Benjamin Harris...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Wood & Brass Pill Roller from a Pharmacy Apothecary
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Antique Wood & Brass Pill Roller from a Pharmacy Apothecary This is an antique apothecary pill rolling machine, a brass chemist's countertop instrum...
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1880s Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

English and American Textiles: From 1790 to the Present Book
Located in Seguin, TX
English and American Textiles: From 1790 to the Present by Mary Schoeser, Celia Rufey. Published by Thames & Hudson, New York, 1989. Illustrated dus...
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1980s American Victorian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Hand Carved Coquille Nut Egg Box 19th Century Flea Trap Pomander Needle Case
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful hand carved coquille nut egg box. Beautiful carving, great patina, unscrews at center to open. The original use was a flea trap, things were different in the old days and...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Austrian Empire 1872 Touch Tip Petrol Striker Pre-Lighter Sterling Silver by TCW
Located in Miami, FL
Touch tip petrol Pre lighter made in Austria. A stunning highly collectable piece, created in Vienna Austria in the late 19th century, circa 1872. This is a petrol touch tip craft...
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1870s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver, Silver

Original Antique Map of the American State of Oregon, 1889
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Oregon Drawn and Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston Published By A & C Black, Edinburgh. Original colour Unframed.
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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

19th Century French Table Globe / "Globe Terrestre" by J. Forest / Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
A well proportioned paper, plaster terrestrial globe standing on a turned ebonized base. GLOBE TERRESTRE "Dressé par J. FOREST GÉOGRAPHE EN VENTE A PARIS Chez l'Auteur 17 Rue de ...
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Paper

Antique Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, English, Brass, Chemist, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique apothecary mortar and pestle. An English, brass chemist's shop aid, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. ...
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Late Victorian English Nestor Brass Floor Standing Spittoon Ashtray
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Fun little self standing decor, uncommon spittoon ashtray. Nice patina to brass, and the denting is not too bad, mostly on the bottom. Made in England by Nestor.
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Antique Gold Floral Repousse Monogrammed Walking Stick
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Gold Floral Repousse Monogrammed Walking Stick Offered for sale is an antique gold-handled walking stick with a floral re...
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Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold, Brass

Nineteenth Century Lighting Candle-Powered Devices 1783 to 1883 Book
Located in Seguin, TX
Nineteenth Century Lighting: Candle-Powered Devices : 1783-1883 by H. Parrott Bacot. Published by Schiffer Publishing, Pennsylvania, 1987. Illustrated dust jacket, many illustratio...
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1980s American Victorian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Fine Vintage Large French Polished Santos Mahogany Satinwood Folding Chess Set
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Substantial Decorative French Polished Well Grained Dark Santos Mahogany and Boxwood Folding Chess Set of outstanding quality, good weight and s...
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Late 20th Century British Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

Vintage Toy Wooden Spelling Board, American, circa 1890
By The Instructive Toy Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Manufactured by "The Instructive Toy Company" of Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1890 and "Patented February 16th, 1886" by Alonzo Smith (see image) this alphabet wooden spelling board was u...
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1890s American Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Set of Victorian Brass Beam Scales
Located in Altrincham, GB
Set of Victorian Brass Beam Scales, complete with pans and nest of weights - Williams & Sons - Cannon St. London - 21"w x 12"d x 27"h
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Old Brass Hand Bell, Town Cryer’s or School Bell a Great Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Old brass hand bell, town Cryer’s or School Bell. A Great piece larger and heavier than most, the bell is made in solid brass and has a beautiful sy...
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1880s Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

19th Century Religious Hand Carved Walnut Figure of St Jean
Located in London, GB
19th Century Religious Hand Carved Walnut Figure of St Jean An exceptionally well carved late 19th Century figure of St Jean (John the Baptish) with lamb, dated 1889 and carved by A....
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19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Mid-19th Century Handcrafted Sicilian Marionette Knight
Located in London, GB
Mid-19th Century Handcrafted Sicilian Marionette Knight A mid to late 19th Century hand carved Sicilian marionette knight puppet. Still wearing a...
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1870s Italian Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

J H Steward Lord Bury Brass Telescopwe with Leather Case London Ca. 1870
By steward
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J H Steward Brass Telescope. The Lord Bury Telescope comes with a leather case. The brass and leather both. are very patinated. Not only is the brass tarnished, but there are a f...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Antique Pug French Bull Dog Glove Holder Walking Stick Cane
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Pug French bull-dog glove holder walking stick cane Offered for sale is an Antique 19th-century carved hardwood glove holder walk...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Copper

19th Century 3 Antique Victorian Gold Topped Canes or Parasol Handles
Located in Brea, CA
19th century 3 antique Victorian gold topped canes or parasol handles, some monogrammed, one with mother of pearl, see more pictures.
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Faux Albino Sea Turtle Shell Scrimshaw with American Historical Vignettes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Faux Albino Sea Turtle Shell Scrimshaw with American Historical Vignettes Circa 1980s, Simulated Tortoiseshell The faux albino sea turtle shell scrimshaw sculpture is a unique an...
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20th Century Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Resin

Rare Suite of Antique Royal Horse Artillery 1 Cannon, 1873-1901 Coat Buttons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice suite of antique military officer Royal Horse Artillery (1 Cannon - 1873-1901) 18mm ball button with Queen Victoria's Crown brass Mi...
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Early 1900s British High Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

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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