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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Folk Art
The Drawing Room English Country House Decoration by J Musson Hardcover Book
By Jeremy Musson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Drawing Room: English Country House Decoration by Jeremy Musson Published by Rizzoli. Title: The Drawing Room: English Country House. Publisher: Rizzoli. Publication Date: 2014. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Kinora monochrome motion picture viewer, circa 1905.
Located in London, GB
A Kinora monochrome motion picture viewer on folding dark oak base. Circa 1905. Marked: THE KINORA REGISTERED TRADE MARK PATENTED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD ...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Optical Glass, Oak

Original Antique Map of the American State of Pennsylvania, 1889
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Pennsylvania Drawn and Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston Published By A & C Black, Edinburgh. Original colour Unframed. Repair to a minor tear on bottom edge.
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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Royal Occasions: Watercolors and Drawings by John Castle Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Royal Occasions: Watercolors and Drawings by John Castle Hardcover Book. A collection of over 100 watercolours and drawings which gives a view of the traditions and ceremonies of the...
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20th Century British Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Taxidermy Black Hairy Clawed Cochin Chicken
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Taxidermy Black Hairy Clawed Cochin Chicken, a stunning representation of the Cochin breed, which boasts a rich history dating back to the 1840s and 1850s when large feathe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Feathers

Continental 800 Standard Silver Purse, late 19th-early 20th century
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Continental 800 standard silver purse, late 19th-early 20th century. Reticulated entwined leaves & flowers supporting the woven silver mech bag with suede liner. Contains and as foun...
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Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Antique Mirrored Display Dome, English, Exhibition Taxidermy Showcase, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mirrored display dome. An English, glass and giltwood exhibition cake or taxidermy showcase, dating to the late Victorian period, cir...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Doll Vintage Italy, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on a Estate sale in Verona, Italy. Shows some wear - but looks beautiful on display! Some scratches a...
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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique 1880s Victorian Gilded Age Engraved Cityscape Gold Filled Cufflinks
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique circa 1880's gilded age gold filled engraved cufflinks. Detailed engraving has castle, birds, flags, bridge on a cartouche shape. Back buttons flip up and still have good a...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate

Early 20th Century Boxed Pair of Crown Castle Quality Straight Razors Germany
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Early 20th Century Boxed Pair of Crown Castle Quality Straight Razors With Decorative Bakelite Handles Made and Ground In Germany From a Gentleman's Priv...
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Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bakelite

Set of 2 Antique Miniature German Boule Biedermeier Dollhouse Chairs, 1860-1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German wooden Boule set of Chairs with fine golden transfers, dated about 1860s to 1890s. Made by one of the famous German toy...
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1890s German Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Vintage English Walking Stick Cane Wooden Gold Plated Cow Horn Handle
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very Stylish Fine Quality Polished Ebony Wooden Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Cane of substantial quality and good weight very suitable to use as an everyday stick, with an elegant decoratively carved classical Cow Horn L shaped handle above a finely repousse chased gold plated silver collar with a vacant cartouche and a wonderful wide mount with matching chased decoration. Last quarter of the Nineteenth Century, of English origin Condition: Good condition with nice patination, few small character dents to gilt mounts, complete with its original firm fitting solid steel and polished brass ferrule. Nice straight stick in wonderful condition. Length: 35.5" (89cm) Width of handle: 4.25" (11cms). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door Shipping offered by Seller. *TIP: When deciding to purchase a Walking Stick on-line, always check the dimensions especially its length. Many antique sticks...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Original Vintage Map of Sweden and Norway circa 1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Sweden and Norway Original color. Good condition Published by Alexander Gross Unframed.
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1920s English Victorian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Red Fox Skull Taxidermy, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Red Fox Skull Taxidermy, Germany ca. 1900s An antique taxidermied skull of the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) mounted on an ebonized wooden turned ba...
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Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone, Wood

Antique Imperial Russian Silver Cloisonne Enamel Kovsh Ovchinnikov Moscow 1896
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Russian Imperial silver & cloisonne kovsh, Pavel Akimov Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 1896. Ovchinnikov is recognized as one of Russia's most famous enamellers, he produced inc...
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1890s Russian Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Enamel

A Victorian Scottish silver and agate specimen brooch circa 1890
Located in Central England, GB
This beautiful piece of Scottish late 19th century jewellery has been made in a Celtic style from unmarked silver which has been tested. It is in the form of a shaped circular shiel...
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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Agate, Silver

Toulouse Lautrec, French Book by Gerard Durozoi, 1992
Located in Atlanta, GA
Toulouse-Lautrec, French book by Gerard Dorozoi, 1992. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864 - 1901) is almost unique among artists because he became as famous for his appearance and perso...
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1990s French Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

WWII Carl Zeiss Binoculars
Located in Telluride, CO
These WWII optics have been originally restored in a time-consuming process to reveal a crystal clear Image. Externally, hand stripping the paint inch by inch and polishing to the mo...
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1930s German Late Victorian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Two Antique Black Forest Deer Antler Trophies, German, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two antique Black Forest deer antler trophies on hand carved, black lacquered wooden plaques. They are from the 1890s or older. The size given in the dimensions section refe...
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Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler, Wood

Swift Mill Lane Red & Blue Cast Iron Victorian Coffee Mill Grinder w/ Drawe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Swift Mill Lane Red & Blue Cast Iron Victorian Coffee Mill Grinder w/ Drawer. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 14.5" H x 12" W x 9.5" D.
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

19th Century Mahogany Miniature Chest Of Drawers
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely little mahogany miniature chest of drawers from the 19th century from England chest of drawers with a double drawer in the top and the bottom drawer with the plinth integrated...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Large Antique Taxidermy Dome, English, Display Showcase, Late Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique taxidermy dome. An English, glass collectible display showcase, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Quality and generously sized display dome Display...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Vtg Blown Glass Painted Peter Rabbit Easter Bunny Christmas Ornament Tree Topper
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Such vintage sweetness!! I don't know if this is an early Peter Rabbit or Easter Bunny or just a Christmas ornament in the shape of a bunny but it is adorable!1 The ornament has been from clear glass into the bunny shape and is overpainted with the white & light brown fur, fun pink vest...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Blown Glass, Paint

Antique Cast Iron & Lacquered Brass Max Kohl Type Didactic Balance Device
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th / 20th century didactic balance device, probably made for use in a physics laboratory or classroom. In the Style of Max Kohl (1853-1908), all in lacquered brass, a semi-circular...
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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Iron

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor Auction Sothebys Books Catalogs in Slipcase Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Sotheby's "The Duke and Duchess of Windsor Auction" Book Catalogs. This is a three volume boxed set of sale catalogues which were produced by Sotheby's in 1997 for the disposal of th...
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Late 20th Century American Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Style for all seasons Hardcover 1983 by Elizabeth and David Emanuel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Emanuel, David & Elizabeth, Style for all Seasons. London: Pavilion Books Ltd., 1983. Hardcover. 1st Edition collectible. Inscribed signed by Elizabeth Emanuel, who designed Princess...
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Late 20th Century British Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

18th Century Naples Italy nativity figure
Located in London, GB
18th Century Naples, Italy nativity figure A larger than normal late 18th Century Italian nativity figure. Hand carved articulated pine joint limbs,...
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18th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pine

Ambrotype Of A Civil War Wife 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Identical on both front and back, this brown gutta percha case has a lovely floral design with minimal geometric designs. The gilt stamped brass inne...
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1860s American High Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Gold Plate, Metal

Tiffany and Company 18kt Gold and Antler Walking Stick or Cane
Located in San Mateo, CA
Walking stick with an antler handle by Tiffany & Co. There is a 18k band of gold below the antler. The band has a monogram and is marked Tiffany & Co. 18K. The tip of the cane appear...
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Silverplate Cannon With Wheels
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional objet d'art is modeled after a cannon from the siege of Mafeking, a 217-day conflict in South Africa during the Second Boer War. It is composed of silverplate over c...
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20th Century English Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

West Germany Blown Glass Brown Dog Christmas Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
What an adorable reddish brown shiny dog ornament. He is standing on his hind legs and is so cute, I just want to scratch his belly. There is white overpaint on his droopy ears, nos...
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Blown Glass

Miniature Corner Shelf Erhard & Söhne Antique German Dollhouse Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German corner shelf is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beau...
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Antique Ex voto Male Figure, Infant, Infant Jesus, Silver Italy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique and large ex voto in the shape of a male figure, in silver, from the 1890s to the 1900s, Italy. Perfect vintage condition, there are no breakages or signs of repairs. Beautif...
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Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Sheet Metal

Wood Carved American Folk Art Muscle Car
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand carved Folk Art American Muscle car. Wood carved with original paint surface.
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1950s Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique English Field Glasses / Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo - With Compass
By Lawrence and Mayo
Located in Bath, GB
A superb and very handsome pair of the unusual and sought-after "Lynx" binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo, dating to c.1900. These English pocket sized Field glasses or binoculars are m...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

19th Century South America "Slave" shrine
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Solid wood, with original patina from the time. Made by slaves, during the dark slavery times, to worship and pray. Dimensions: 18,70 inches W x 33,26 inches H x 10,62 inches D. ...
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Mid-19th Century Brazilian Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cedar

A perfect almost unworn pair of period 19th century hand made leather baby shoes
Located in London, GB
A perfect almost unworn pair of period 19th century hand made leather baby shoes.
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1870s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Antique Miniature German Boule Biedermeier Dollhouse Bed Room Furniture 1860-90s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German wooden Boule Bedroom Furniture set with fine golden transfers, dated about 1860s to 1890s. Made by one of the famous German toy companies. A very lovely Furniture set for antique dolls and for dollhouses. Measurements given in dimensions section refers to the bed. The small Vanity desk...
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1890s German Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Blown Glass Angel Caroler Gold Robe West Germany Christmas Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
What an incredibly cute angel caroler Christmas ornament made from blown glass with textured yellow pieces glued to the head for hair and gold textured pieces glued down the front an...
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Blown Glass, Paint

Miniature Bimini Glass Antique German Hand-blown Decanter Set for Dollhouse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German Bimini decanter set is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its b...
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

19th Century Gilt and Painted Cast Iron English Victorian Royal Coat of Arms
Located in Stamford, CT
Finely cast armorial of the Royal Coat of Arms after Queen Victoria ascended to the thrown, cold painted with gilt and silver gilding. Very fine detailing showing the gold lion and s...
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Late 19th Century High Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Two Deer Antler Mount Trophy on Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque German Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two vintage Black Forest deer antler trophies on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaques. I think they are from the early 20th Century. Measurement'...
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Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler, Wood

Exquisite Taxidermy Blue Eared-Pheasant
Located in New York, NY
This taxidermy specimen of the Blue Eared Pheasant presents a striking representation of this impressive avian species. This sizeable terrestrial bird boasts a stately gray plumage, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Feathers

1920s Ludwig & Ludwig Hand Painted Bass Drum / lamp, Folk Art
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful 1920s Ludwig & Ludwig Bass Drum / lamp, Folk Art,, Hand painted Art Deco woman figure,,spider web and spider.Collectable drum and an amazing piece of art,,
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1920s American Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Canada Post Office Balance Scale with Cast Metal Base and Brass Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique postal scale is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Canada and date to approximately 1952 and done in the Late Victorian ...
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Late 19th Century Canadian Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Victorian Wide Scroll Twist Design Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver Cuff
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Victorian-style bracelet cuff. All in sterling silver haute couture - iconic. This piece is not only a ready-to-wear creation but also the most dynamic piece of modern scul...
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1960s American Victorian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Handmade Rajasthani Kathputli Dancing Puppet Couple Jaipur India 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large pair of vintage 1950s string marionettes, these magnificent Rajasthani Kathputli puppets came from the vibrant state of Rajasthan in northwestern India. Meticulously handcrafte...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Textile, Silk, Wood

Antique Real Skull of a Badger, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Badger, Germany ca. 1900s An antique taxidermied skull of the badger (Meles meles) mounted on an ebonized wooden turned base. ...
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Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone, Wood

Four Deer Antler Mount Trophy Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque German Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of four vintage Black Forest deer antler trophies on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaques. All dated between 1906 - 1915. Measurement's given in dimensions section refers t...
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Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler, Wood

(4) Early Vintage All Original Toy Cars. Porsche, Limo, Lehman Sedan, Race Car
Located in Incline Village, NV
All four toys cars are being sold for one price; as a lot. Please see descriptions below. Videos available on request (they display operation). 1) Early Vintage Chein Company All Tin Toy Wind-Up Limousine, American, Circa 1930 This is one of the earlier, New York City based, J. Chein Company, tin toy pieces. They started doing lithography in 1930. This toy wind-up sedan was made circa 1930 and is brightly lithographed and painted in red and yellow, with grey and red balloon wheels. All tin, this car is quite scarce and well proportioned and stream lined with a visor over the windshield, a fancy checkered, red and yellow running board, and three cut out windows to each side of the car; very luxurious and cool looking. Markings consist of "N.J.-44"; the word "Stop" in a logo of some kind; and Chein logo attesting to "Made in U.S.A." manufacture. (see image). Also "marked" and of note are the tires "Chein Balloon Cord" "U.S.A." and "33 x 6 00.6 Ply" Car is from my own collection and is in very good and all original condition with no touch-up paint or repaint, and no restoration of any kind; fabulous colors and presence. The car works fine; see video for operation of the limousine (on request).. Dimensions: 7 1/4" long x 3 1/2" wide x 3" high 2) Rare 911 Porsche Friction Tin Toy by Bandai Toy Co. Made in Japan Circa 1960's Offered here is a whitish/cream colored friction tin toy 911 Porsche circa 1960's, marked at the bottom; "Porsche" in addition to the Bandai Toy Company logo embossed, along with "Made in Japan" designation being noted. The Bandai Toy Company is a post war toy company established in Taito, Japan circa 1950 and is still conducting business today, albeit, it has shifted from toy manufacturing to video toy accessories. This is a very rare toy and is coveted by collectors of both toys and fast cars. Except for the odd and minor scratch here and there, the toy is in very nice, all original condition with absolutely no restoration or touch up to the paint or mechanism (see images). The action and friction functionality works well (see video on request). Motor and engine mechanics and nomenclature are colorfully displayed through the plastic rear trunk window (see image); while the colorful interior can be seen through the side window. Car is all tin, with rubber tires and plastic windows. Dimensions: 10 1/4" long x 4" wide x 3 1/4" high. Note that this toy doesn't become available very often and the few that have turned up in recent years , don't work. 3) Vintage Free Wheeling Green Lithographed All Tin Racing Car. French, Circa 1930 Circa 1930's free wheeling green lithographed all tin racing car, with attached pressed steel driver; it is probably of French manufacturer (the only time I have seen for sale was from a French toy dealer). This scarce toy has markings resembling early racing cars with the streamlined style graphics in yellow and green; standard grill; exhaust four manifolds to each side, and a spare tire attached to the rear; looks like an early Le Mans type car with the spare (see images). Other markings include the number "3:" on each side; "510 x 1" on the rear tire"; and probably the makers mark and logo, which I can't identify, on the top right behind the driver (see images). Not being a wind-up or a friction toy, this racing car was pushed across the floor by hand or/and used as an accessory in a toy train layout setup. The car is in excellent and all original condition (remarkable for a nearly 100 year old floor toy), with no dents, no touch-up paint and absolutely no restoration.. Provenance: From my own collection of toys and banks, having been purchased 33 years ago in 1990. Dimensions: 8 1/4" long x 2 1/2" wide x 2 1/2" high 4) Lehman Auto "Ito" Sedan, Germany, circa 1913 This hand-painted German tin toy was manufactured by the "Lehman Toy Company" in Brandenburg, Germany beginning in 1913. It was made for a number of years after that, enjoying about a 20 year run. Entitled "Ito" it operates by winding up the attached key wind mechanism, placing it on the floor, and watching it go. The car is in very good all original condition with no repairs and no repaint. It runs well. There are a number of markings on the car including "Lehman" with the corresponding logo and the number 679 on the rear. The side of the has the patent information "Pat'd 12 May 1903; 13 Sept. 1904; and U.S.A. 2 Dec. 1913". Hand-painted nicely in red and black with black and gold trim; the hand-painted driver is in blue with flesh tones to the face. Dimensions: 7" long x 3" wide x 3 1/2" high. Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys and banks; important considering the fakes and reproductions in the marketplace it would behoove an enterprising collector, dealer, or decorator to take advantage of the opportunity to buy as many of the vintage tin...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Large Original Vintage Map of Iceland, circa 1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Iceland Original color. Good condition Published by Alexander Gross Unframed.
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1920s English Victorian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Celebrate American Poultry with this Taxidermy Silver Laced Wyandotte Rooster
Located in New York, NY
This Taxidermy Silver Laced Wyandotte Rooster with Open Wings, a remarkable representation of the historic American Wyandotte breed developed in the 1870s ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Feathers

Antique Real Skull of a Duck, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Duck, Germany ca. 1900s An antique taxidermied skull of the duck (Anas platyrhynchos domestica) mounted on an ebonized wooden ...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Bone

Set of 4 snuff bottles, glass, mid-century, tobacco, Bavarian forest, Germany
Located in Wien, AT
Set of four glass snuff bottles, very rare from the 1960s/70s, made of one of the glassworks - probably Joska Kristall, in the Bohemian Forest, Germany. These are collection items t...
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Blown Glass

Bausch & Lomb, Vintage Black Rim & Gold Child's Eyeglasses, Canada, circa 1940s
Located in Chatham, ON
Bausch & Lomb - vintage black enamel round rim child's eyeglasses with gold tone nose piece and arms - featuring prescription lenses - fine quality frames - signed B&L (see photo) - ...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

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

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

Materials

Brass

VERY FINE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SHAGREEN LADiES POWDER COMPACT & LIPSTICK CASE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Victorian circa 1880 ladies Shargeen & Silver powder compact with lipstick...
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1880s European High Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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