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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Victorian
Victorian 1900 Three Draw Personal Pocket Monocular Telescope In Brass & Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian 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...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Barometer In Walnut-19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
walnut barometer from the 19th century from England The thermometer works and the barometer mechanism is present In superb condition and very beautiful patina
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Baedeker's Guide, Tyrol & Dolomites, English Language, Published 1927
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an vintage Baedeker's Guide to the Tyrol and the Dolomites. A German, bound travel book of 612 pages, published in English, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1927. Bae...
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1920s German Victorian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

A Rare Graham Baron Ash Intaglio Heraldry Seal
Located in New York, NY
A very rare, outstanding, antique circa 1880s Victorian And Albert Museum, London UK, souvenir piece inspired by the Burgonet Helmet of King Henry II of France. The exquisite hand ca...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Stoneware

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

Materials

Pine, Paint

Late 19th Cent Bamboo & Brass Sporting Event or Hunting Walking Stick
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century bamboo & brass sporting event or hunting walking stick with seat, English. Well figured bamboo. Good brass cuffs & supports. Iron shafts for seat support. Marked "B...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

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

Materials

Nickel

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

Materials

Silver

Franklin MInt Miniature Clocks Collection, 1980s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful collection of 12 miniature clocks in Mahogany cabinet, produced by Franklin Mint in 1980. In very good condition considering its age of 37 years old, some minor traces of ...
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1980s North American Victorian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Gold

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

Materials

Paper

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

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

Victorian Cut Glass Hunting Flask, Of Faceted Cylindrical Form With Shot Glass.
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Victorian 1800's cut glass white metal mounted hunting flask, of faceted cylindrical form with screw lid, together with a matching cup, 7cm high, con...
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Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Cut Glass

Large French Antique St Therese of Lisieux Statue , Little flower, Polychrome
Located in Antwerp, BE
A tall late 19th century plaster cast and hand painted sculpture of a holy nun. Large St. Therese chalkware statue . Great early paint surfa...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

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

Materials

Metallic Thread

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

Materials

Stone

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

Materials

Paper

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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Jaques London Victorian Faux Book Chessboard Staunton Pieces & Hardwood Clock
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Antique Jaques of London faux leather folding book chessboard with the original Staunton Chess set dating to circa 1880, a travel chess set in the form of checkers pieces and lastly a Jacques of London Rosewood Chess clock...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Boxwood

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 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

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Resin

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

Materials

Bronze

Antique Wrap Reel Machine, English, Factory, Cotton, John Nesbitt, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rotary wrap reel machine. An English, brass and cast iron factory cotton skein winder by John Nesbitt of Manchester, dating to the late...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Wood

19th Century Cast Iron Book Press by Army and Navy Csl
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century cast iron book press by army and navy csl circa 1890. Fine quality book press by army & navy c.S.L .  Army and navy co-operative soci...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set of Three Like New Mid-Century Danish Vikings Figures w/ Box by Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three like new mid-century Danish viking figures made of mixed woods with original box by Jacob Jensen, circa 1950s. The figures are in excellent vintage condition and measure...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Teak, Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Miniature Wellington Chest
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique miniature Victorian Wellington chest of drawers in burr walnut. This dates from around the 1860-1880 period & is quite a rare item. It is a charming little item,...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

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

Materials

Copper

Rare 1955 Helsingborg Exhibition Cigarette Holder+Ashtray Stig Lindberg Domino
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A rare two piece set, commemorating the Helsingborg Exhibition of 1955, and only produced for one year, for this exhibit. No Gustavsberg collection is complete without something fro...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

English Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet with Heart Lock Antique Bracelet, 1960s
Located in Hampshire, GB
Open curb link bracelet with heart padlock clasp hung a variety of charms, including, a fire engine, motorcycle, trolley bus, doctor’s bag, dunce hat, barrel organ and an engagement ring with a jewel on top. A Lovely English sterling silver double-link charm bracelet with a safety chain. There are Twenty-Nine charms The bracelet is in excellent condition, with scratching as expected. We have given the bracelet a light clean. 96g total gross weight. Condition Excellent condition. This is a fabulous vintage 1960s silver charm...
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Mid-20th Century English Early Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver

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

Materials

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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Mahogany

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

Materials

Paper

Fine Taxidermy Birdcage 'Orchestra No1' by Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
A huge 19th Century French Birdcage with a composition of nineteen Fine Taxidermy birds. We can imagine this being an amazing orchestra of beautiful tunes. Among the musicians are a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Animal Skin

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

Early-20th Century French Pull along papier Mache figure
Located in London, GB
Early-20th Century French Pull along papier Mache figure A very quirky hand-crafted example of an early-20th Century papier Mache French pull along figure. Securely stood on a pine b...
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Early 20th Century French Early Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century "9-Spot" Dominoe Game 55 Piece Set in Jointed Hardwood Box
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare and original '9 Spot' Dominoe game of 55 individual dominoes, coming complete with its jointed wooden box or case. Dominoe sets are normally six-spot sets giving a to...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone, Wood

Huge Monumental Victorian Taxidermy Dome with Colorfull Tropical Birds, C. 1850
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A monumental Victorian taxidermy dome, measuring H. 90 cm, with a wide variety of Tropical birds, of which many male and female pairs Engla...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Animal Skin, Glass, Plaster, Feathers

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

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

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

Materials

Silk

Antique Snooker Table or Billiard Pool Table Mahogany in Stock
Located in Radstock, GB
Antique Snooker table or Antique billiard table by Thurston London England. A very good quality 'Country House" mahogany Snooker table or bill...
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Original Antique Map of Missouri, 1889
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Missouri 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

Materials

Paper

Antique English Polished Brass Counter / Desk 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 Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Victrola VV-X Floor-Model Phonograph by The Victrola Talking Machine Co.
Located in New York, NY
VV-X Victrola Phonograph, wind up record player with ten 78 rpm records. This Model number VV-X 147174J, was manufactured by The Victrola Talking M...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Book Binder's Press by Robert Ritchie of Edinburgh
Located in London, GB
A 19th century nipping or copying press by Robert Ritchie of Edinburgh. Marked: PATENT ROBERT RITCHIE EDINBURGH.
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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

President William McKinley as Napoleon ' Small' Toby Mug, by Morris & Willmore
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
President William McKinley as Napoleon ' Small' Toby Mug, by Morris & Willmore Made by Columbian Art Pottery / Morris and Willmore of Trenton, New Jersey This model was made in size...
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pottery

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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