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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: Early 1900s
The Americans Robert Frank, Jack Kerouac 1st Enlarged Ed. 1969
Located in London, GB
First printing of the first revised & enlarged hardcover edition of The Americans by Robert Frank with writings by Jack Kerouac published by Aperture /Grossman 1969. The landmark ...
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1960s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Black Onyx Earrings, 14K, Omega French Clips, Pierced
Located in Toledo, OH
Black onyx earrings, 14K yellow gold, Omega French Clips. Pierced. Vintage oversized statement earrings. Art deco style, carved black onyx in a soothing wave like pattern accented wi...
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1960s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Onyx, Gold

Three Cigarette Cards, Ogden's Tabs
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Ogden Tabs Golf Cigarette Cards. The three 'Ogden's Cigarettes' cards show the Open Golf Champions of the past, James (misspelt 'John') Braid and Harry ...
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Early 1900s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This cast iron scale was made in France, circa 1900. A ubiquitous classic in the home or the market, scales of these dimensions were commonly used to weig...
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

1960’s plaster anatomical model of dogs brain, Phywe Germany
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Rare old anatomical plaster model of the dog's brain. Beautiful details on a plastic/bakelite base. Worn (small cracks, base repare) but still in good condition as shown in the image...
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1960s German Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bakelite, Plaster

Creative Playthings Crossword Blocks
Located in Garnerville, NY
Wood crossword blocks puzzles by Creative Playthings, Princeton, New Jersey. Circa 1967. Instructions included. Solid wood cubes with vibrant orange lettering. Never mind the phone o...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paper

Vintage Golf Book, F.g. Tait, a Record, by J.l. Low
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Golf Book, F.G. Tait "A Record, Being His Life, Letters And Golfing Diary". A very well produced first edition golf book, F.G. Tait "A Record, being his life, letters & golfing diary" The book was published in three bindings: in both red and green decorative cloth and in red decorative vellum. This is a hard bound copy with the original red cloth cover with gilt title to front with a gilt image of a golf bag and clubs with a sword. Spine with gilt title 'F.G. Tait "A Record", J.L.Low, Nisbet & Co.'. The cover in reasonable condition for age (see images) all 304 pages are there, printed in London. Illustrated with 16 plates (with tissue-guards) from photographs, including frontispiece photogravure portrait of Tait with facsimile autograph. A good copy, some light foxing and staining to some pages. All profits from original sales of this book were donated to the Black Watch Widows' and Orphans' Fund. Edited by John L. Low with an introduction by Andrew Lang, published J. Nisbet & Co., Ltd., 21 Berners Street. Inscribed copy signed 'Mrs Tait' dedicated to Colour Sergeant Mitchell (Black Watch Regiment...
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Early 1900s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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...
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Rare Mid Century Swiss Air DC 4 Chrome Plated Ashtray
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a Collector's Dream: Rare 1960s Swiss Air Chrome-Plated Ashtray with a DC-4 Airplane Model! Are you ready to own a piece of aviation history that's not just functional b...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Chrome, Iron

Cast Iron Book Press with Brass Handle and Newer Wood Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast iron book press with brass handle and newer wood base. Nice pin striping. Great Condition.
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

Canned Candies, The Exotic Women and Clothes of Paco Rabanne by Jean Clemmer
By Jean Clemmer
Located in London, GB
Canned Candies, The Exotic Women and Clothes of Paco Rabanne. Photographed by Jean Clemmer. Published by Charles Skilton Limited, 1969. A collaboration between the Parisian photog...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Adventures in Travel, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Adventures in travel is an original movie in 8 mm/16 mm realized in 1960s.  Castle films, for all home movie projectors. Good conditions!
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1960s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Jungle Animals, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Jungle animals  is an original film from the 1960s. It includes original packaging. 7 minutes of film transferred to CD. Good conditions
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1960s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Catacombs of Rome
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of the catacombs of Rome. It is made of metal. It's 1 3/4" high (with hanger) in size, that making it easily worn. It is part of a Rosary. It w...
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1960s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Asian Modern Designed Cast Iron Incense Burner / Ashtray Japan 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful large cast iron Japanese vessel to be used as an incense burner or a heavy ashtray, perfect for outside.  The vessel's design consists of a ...
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1960s Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Original 1960s Hand Painted Hippie Hardhat Bay Area Artifact
Located in Oakland, CA
Original 1960s hand painted Hippie hardhat, embellished with Peace Signs, Flowers and the words Peace, Love and Hi. Painted with green, silver, white and pale blue. The brim has cont...
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1960s American Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

New York, I Love, French Book by Robert F. Wagner and Joyce Peterson, 1964
Located in Atlanta, GA
New York Que J'aime (New York I love), a French book by Robert F. Wagner (New York Mayor). Text by Joyce Peterson, and Photographs by Peter Fink. New York is undoubtedly the most dyn...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Brass letter holder depicting vessel with sails unfurled England 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Brass letter holder with two compartments depicting vessel with unfurled sails, lost-wax casting, early 20th century English manufacture. Measures 11.5x11x14.5 cm - inches 4.4x4.3x5...
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Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Winston CHURCHILL. Lord Randolph Churchill - 2 VOLS. - FIRST EDITION - 1906
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CHURCHILL, Winston. TITLE: Lord Randolph Churchill. PUBLISHER: London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1906. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 2 vols., 8-11/16" x 5-7/8", illustrated with ...
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Early 1900s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Scandinavian White and Molded Porcelain Madonna on Teak Panel, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Scandinavian white hand molded porcelain Madonna on teak panel, 1960s. The white porcelain makes a wonderful contrast to the teak. Perfectly formed, very delicate and expressive. ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain, Teak

Beautiful Vintage Mexican Taxco Silver Modernist Necklace
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Vintage Mexican Taxco silver Modernist design necklace with mixed metals and Abalone inlays Marked JL Metales 925 sterling mark 1960`s period F...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

John MORLEY. The Life Of William Ewart Gladstone - 3 vols. - IN A FINE BINDING!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MORLEY, John. TITLE: The Life Of William Ewart Gladstone. PUBLISHER: NY: Macmillan Company, 1903. DESCRIPTION: 3 vols., 9" x 6-1/4", frontis portrait plate, illustrated, ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

The Miniature in Europe, 4 volumes - Leo R. Schidlof - Akademische Druck, 1964
Located in London, GB
First English Edition, limited to 1000 numbered copies published in 4 volumes by Akademische Druck - und Verlagsanstalt, Graz, 1964. Across the four volumes of this comprehensive wo...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Decorative Brass Courtesy Counter Top Bell Made in a floral style in solid bras
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Decorative Brass Courtesy Counter Top Bell Made in a floral style in solid brass, good and ready to use with a high pitched ding, the bell is 3” in diameter and 5” high TVY146
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1960s Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

MARTIN GILBERT. The Life of Winston Churchill - 8 vols. 1966-88 ALL 1st EDITIONS
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CHURCHILL, Randolph S., continued by Martin Gilbert. TITLE: The Life of Winston Churchill. PUBLISHER: London: Heinemann, 1966-88. DESCRIPTION: ALL FIRST EDITIONS. 8 vols....
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1960s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Lawrence of Arabia
Located in London, GB
Original American Title lobby card for the films US release in 1962. This epic British film is based on the life of T. E. Lawrence. It was directed by David Lean and produced by Sam ...
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1960s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

early 1900s Russian Jesus Icon With Silver Rizza
Located in Vienna, AT
Early 1900s Russian icon of Jesus Christ with finely detailed, hand-hammered and silver hallmarked.
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Early 1900s Russian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Antique Victor Talking Machine VV-XI Record Player V
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victor Talking Machine VV-XI Record Player Victrola Mahogany Floor Model. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 44" H x 19" W x 23" D.
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Leather, Aluminum & Macassar Ebony Walking Cane & Shooting Seat signed Hermes
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and refined Walking Cane and Shooting Seat in Leather and Macassar Ebony originates from England, created by the esteemed French Company Hermes Circa 1960. The piece fe...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

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

Materials

Ash

The Concerned Photograher, 1st edition, 1968
Located in London, GB
Published by Grossman Publishers, 1st edition, 1968. Hardback, English text. This magnificent volume is based on the exhibition “The Concerned Photographer”, held at the Riverside M...
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1960s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Red Seal Hockey Balls, Set of Six.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Chingford Red Seal Hockey Balls. Six Chingford Red Seal hockey balls in excellent condition. The balls were retailed by A. Reader & Co., Teston Kent. According to 'Hockey News' in Ap...
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1960s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rubber

Superb Large Painted Iron Balance Scales by Holliday & Co London 1907
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Superb Large Painted Iron Balance Scales by Holliday & Co London 1907 This very large and attractive beam balance scale is set on a cast Iron base the central upright columns are a...
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Early 1900s Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Edwardian Camera on Tripod Stand
Located in Altrincham, GB
Edwardian Sanderson Ensign half plate camera, on hickory tripod stand, circa 1910 - 24" diam x 65"h set up - Sanderson Cameras Sanderson cameras, both field and 'Hand and Stand' for...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Hickory

Winston CHURCHILL. Liberalism And The Social Problem - FIRST EDITION - 1909
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CHURCHILL, Winston. TITLE: Liberalism And The Social Problem. PUBLISHER: London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1909. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 7-7/16" x 5-1/8", bound in ...
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Early 1900s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Vintage English 1960s Pedigree Stroller
Located in Premariacco, IT
Collectible 1960s stroller branded Pedigree, English manufacture as they also report under the brand name. It has a brake to lock the rear wheels and a folding awning. It shows sig...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron, Steel

1930s Replica Tom Blake hollow wooden surfboard
By Tom Blake
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1930s Replica Tom Blake hollow wooden surfboard. Wooden panels joined by metallic fasteners with daffodil yellow outline. Patented by the late Tom Blake (1902-1994) in 1931. The inte...
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1960s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Atomium Souvenir Building Sculpture on a Marble Base, Marked Bruxelles 1958
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative souvenir building sculpture. The Atomium is a landmark building in Brussels, Belgium, originally constructed for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair (Expo '58). This on is a ...
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1960s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Metal

Italian mid-century modern bicycle trailer in metal and wood, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern bicycle trailer in metal and wood, 1960s Bicycle trolley, trailer or cargo bike with green painted metal structure. The structure...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Treasures of the Vatican, by Maurizio Calves, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Treasures of the Vatican: St. Peter's Basilica, The Vatican Museums and Galleries, The Treasure of St. Peter's, The Vatican Grottos and Necropolis, and The Vatican Palaces by Maurizi...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Madonna of Montserrat, Our Lady of Montserrat Statue Grand Tour Souvenir
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Statue Madonna of Montserrat souvenir statue is being offered from a major estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Guaranteed old, original and as shown. It is impressive in siz...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Italian Motorcycle, Mondial 1960 Sprint, Classic Motorbike.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
F B (Fratelli Boselli) Mondial 1960 Mondial Sprint Motorcycle. This exquisitely engineered and beautifully constructed 1960 Mondial Sprint motorbike is unmistakably Italian. It has m...
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1960s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Passeggino vintage anni '60 PEG
Located in Premariacco, IT
Passeggino da collezione anni '60 marchiato PEG, produzione italiana come riportano anche sulla piccola visiera in plastica 'Made in Italy'. Dispone di freno per bloccare le ruote p...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Iron

Museum Replica Fragment of a Marble Votive Relief from the Acropolis of Athens
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a reproduction of a relief piece made from a cast of the original marble relief and hand finished by skilled artisans to ensure its accuracy and authenticity. It is a beautiful representation of the original and gives an insight into the culture of ancient Greece. The Certificate of Authenticity certifies that the marble votive...
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1960s Greek Classical Greek Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

Wooden Lawn Tennis Racket, Wonder
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Wooden Lawn Tennis Racket, WONDER A nice ash frame lawn tennis racket with unusual long and narrow shape head, with convex walnut wedge. The wedge ...
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Early 1900s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ash

Double Ceramic Pipe Holder attributed to Fantoni
Located in New York, NY
Fun vintage Italian ceramic double pipe holder attributed to Fantoni. Great mid century colors. Also has the whimsy of a Fornasetti design. Great piece that makes a fabulous gift ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic, Leather

1960s Gorgeous Smoking Set in Onyx. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous smoking set in onyx. The table lighter works perfectly. Made in Italy. The items are in excellent condition. Dimension: Table Lighter diameter 2,36" x 4,72" H inches d...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Onyx

Vintage Split Cane Trout Fishing Rod by Pezon Et Michel
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Fishing Trout Fly Rod, Pezon & Michel, Sterling Normale. A fine 9ft 7", two piece, split cane trout fly fishing rod with alloy screw reel fitting, cork handle, scarlet silk w...
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1960s French Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bamboo

Fine Pair of Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Dolland, London
Located in Bath, GB
A splendid pair of Edwardian Opera / Theatre glasses professionally re-polished to gleam, making them as good as they would have looked over 100 years ag...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Prayer Necklace Made of Amber from the 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
This is a beautiful amber prayer necklace nicely strung with metal details. This is an amber necklace which is strung with regular beautiful orange ...
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1960s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Antique English Pond Yacht from Leek, England on Original Stand c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English Pond Yacht purchased in the town of Leek, England over 25-years ago and just purchased from a serious collector. Pond Yachts date from the middle 1800’s and unfortuna...
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Early 1900s English Country Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

New York, Humanity by Cubic Foot, French Book by David Lachterman, 1966
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
New York, L'Humanite au Metre Cube (New York, Humanity by Cubic Foot), French book by David Lachterman, 1966. About this book, the author said: "Anything that can be written about Ne...
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1960s French Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Centennial Medallion, American, Bronze, J Walter Thompson, Anniversary
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage centennial company medallion. An American, bronze corporate anniversary keepsake for the J Walter Thompson advertising agency, dated 1964. Founded in New York City in 1864, the James Walter Thompson advertising agency was one of the first to open in the United States under the name Carlton & Smith. Incorporated as J. Walter Thompson in 1896, by 1899 the firm had opened a London branch before expanding to Africa and Asia. Long-standing clients include Unilver, Ford and Rolex watches. Fascinating centenary medal, with fine detail and good weight Displays a desirable aged patina throughout Quality bronze presents deep golden hues and minimal tarnishing Face features a representation of the global regions the company operated in Reverse features a reproduction of the mural featured at the company headquarters Maker's mark to edge for Medallic Art Co...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood and Silver Poker and Bridge Game Box
Located in Weesp, NL
The Italian Mid-Century Modern wood and 925 Silver poker & bridge Game Box by Ottaviani Italy is a stunning piece of craftsmanship that will elevate any ga...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

1960s Smith Corona Skyriter Portable Typewriter with Vinyl Case
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Smith Corona Skyriter portable typewriter with the original tan vinyl case. Circa 1960s Despite its lean lines, lightness, and s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Natural Fiber

Statue of Liberty Souvenir Building Grand Tour Metal Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Statue of Liberty souvenir statue is being offered from a major estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Guaranteed old, original and as shown. It is impressive in size, measurin...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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

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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