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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Rococo
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 ...
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
19th Century Articulated Pull Along Dog Toy
Located in London, GB
19th century articulated pull along dog toy
A wonderful example of a late 19th Century articulated pull along dog, constructed from pine and metal hinged body with painted detail surface. Original fabric canvas ears still intact as is its full chain. Glass eyes and red wooden wheels give this rare toy a wonderful quirky and decorative look, when pulled along the dog wiggles from side to side, a real bit of fun.
Dimensions in inches: H 14 x D 20 x W 7
Origin: English
circa: 1880 - 1920
Condition: Good
Completely solid in structure and form, aged surface as shown with a deep natural patina across all areas. A rare survivor so please expect this to be reflected in this items condition. The House of Antiques...
Category
1880s British Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine
Antique Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Ladies' Walking Stick, 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Ladies' Walking Stick
Offered for sale is a late 19th-century ladies' silver-handled walking stick surrounded with panels of Mother of Pea...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
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.
Category
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th C. Sportier Paris Embossed Opera Binoculars, c.1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
This is an original pair of brass and embossed binoculars by Sportier Paris. Good working order with clear binocular viewing. This piece has retained its original finish.
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Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
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
...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Lorgnettes Pendant Spectacles in Silver by Georg Unite & Sons Birmingham
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hand engraved pair of lorgnettes - hand-held compact spectacles in the shape of a necklace pendant. Made by Birmingham silversmithy Georg Unite and Sons circa 1880-1915. Fully hallma...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Animal Skin
19th Century Metal "Family Scale", circa 1899-1903
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique 24 pounds "Family Scale" with original decals and dates listed on the front: "Mar.14 '99-Mar.28 '03".
All metal. Scale works.
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Early 20th century clockwork Automaton Diorama
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century clockwork Automaton Diorama
A truly wonderful example of an early 20th Century Dutch clockwork automaton diorama. The animation takes place after both clockwork me...
Category
1930s Dutch Victorian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
19th C Victorian Solid Silver & Antelope Horn Gimble Cigar Lighter, c.1895
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th century Victorian solid silver & horn mounted table "gimble" cigar lighter. The large Blackbuck antelope horn is mounted with a silver orb-shaped burner on gimble w...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century, Reliquary Saints Relics
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
1860's Saints Relics 2" long x 1.5" wide x .25" deep.
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Gold, Enamel
Works of Shakespere Imperial Edition by Charles Knight Vol i with Golden Edges
Located in Doha, QA
This unique book is very rare and terrific edition which goes back to late 19th century, approximately 1870-1875. This is one of two volumes of Complete Works of W. Shakespeare. This...
Category
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
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...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Tabletop Press, English, Cast Iron, Rotary, Flower Pressing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tabletop press. An English, cast iron rotary flower pressing machine, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Relive t...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Snooker or Billiard Scoring Board Superb Colour
Located in Radstock, GB
A mahogany framed billiards or snooker scoring board by Thurston of London circa 1895 with a shaped pediment.
A very nice cut of mahogany with boxwood slid...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
1880 Earnst Plank Magic Lantern, Box Plus 72 Slides
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful and decorative 1800 magic lantern full boxed set. It was created by Ernst Plank and each slide box is signed. It comes with an amazing ...
Category
Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Antique French Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass & Mother of Pearl
By LeRoy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique lorgnette opera glasses were made by LeRoy of France in approximately 1880 in the period Victorian style. These bi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Medal probably made for Belgian delegation to Geneva Exposition 1896
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This very detailed medal was probably made for the Belgian delegation to the Geneva Exposition of 1896, perhaps as a sample. Whilst the lettering around the perimeter on the obverse ...
Category
1890s French Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique 1901 Gold Handled Dandy Walking Stick, Monogrammed Date
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 1901 Gold Handled Dandy Walking Stick, Monogrammed Date
Offered for sale is an antique "Dandy" walking stick with a gold repousse cap that is engraved with the date of Sep...
Category
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Fine Taxidermy Duyvenbode's Lory by Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The Duyvenbode’s Lory (Chalcopsitta duivenbodei) is found in northern New Guinea. Named after Maarten Dirk van Renesse van Duivenbode (June 2, 1804 – March 31, 1878) who was a Dutch merchant, trader of bird skins for fashion and naturalia. The colour palette of this bird is very special. Almost bronze like. A great match with the antique velvet base.
Note: All animals used for their work came from captivity and died on natural causes. No animals are raised or killed for their work.
The works of Dutch Artists Sinke and van Tongeren are inspired by golden age old master painters...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Animal Skin
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.
...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
A high Victorian burr walnut games box
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A high Victorian burr walnut games box, fitted for cribbage and bezique, also retaining its original ivory counters and beautiful gilt bronze cribbage board, with a brass plaque for ...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Antique Ladies Parasol Frame, Gold Handle, Band, Bone Handle and Tips
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Ladies Parasol Frame, Gold Handle, Band, Bone Handle and Tips
Offered for sale is a 19th-century ladies' parasol frame with a bone and gold handle and bone tipped frame. ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Gold
19th Century Antique Hardwood Inlaid Banjo Barometer
Located in Suffolk, GB
This is a 19th century antique hardwood inlaid banjo barometer with a thermometer and a 10' silvered dial, brass bezel with convex glass. It is a very...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood
English H. Barnascone Sheffield Oak Barometer
Located in New York, NY
English carved oak barometer with silvered metal dial signed "H. Barnascone - Sheffield", circa late nineteenth century or later.
Dimensions: 44" H x 16" W x 3" D.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Naturalistic Life Size Mounted Premier Quality Mountain Goat
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking taxidermy specimen features a naturalistic, life-sized Mountain Goat, expertly mounted in premier quality. The Mountain Goat is a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fur, Leather
Billiard Snooker Scoring Cabinet Victorian
By George Wright of London
Located in Radstock, GB
A wonderful mahogany Billiards, Snooker & Life POOL combination scoring cabinet by George Wright of London, made circa 1895 with a very nice cut of mahogany a pediment top adorns thi...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Tall Shepherds Walking Stick with Woodpecker Bird Head
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage style shepherds walking stick with Woodpecker head...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta case modelled in the form of a boar; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case has been realistically modelled in the form of a boar.
This impressive antique vesta case...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
3 Antique Victorian 14k Gold Diamond 800 Silver Cameo Shell Brooch Pins Pendants
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of three antique late 19th to early 20th century hand carved shell cameos. Stunning large 14k gold oval cameo showing a woman in flapper / 1920’s attire holding a bouquet of flowers, set in a rectangular frame with filigree and bow shaped corners, with pin / brooch back as well as a loop for wearing as a pendant. Oval pin / brooch showing the bust of a 17th or 18th century woman with high lace collar, set in 800 silver frame with rope twist accents and saw tooth edge. C.P.G. Hold-On stick / 14k gold hat pin...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Gold
18th Century Italian Cross Mounted on Calcite Crystals in Matrix
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian mecca processional cross on a calcite crystal base in matrix with coordinating baroque pearls.
The calcite crystal cluster in matrix is from Elmwood Mine in T...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rock Crystal
19th Century French Automaton
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous rare 19th century automaton. Most likely made in France at the end of the 19th century. She is a real beauty and in remarkable condition for her age. She is made of porcelain and cloth. When you wind her she bends her head and raises bouquet to smell the flowers. With the stand she is 15 1/2 inches high. Just herself measures 11 1/2 inches high. Approximately 5 1/2 inches in width and depth. There is a monogram on the back of her neck that appears to be the letter C...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
England 1900 Victorian Large Army Officer Travel Chest in Leather and Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A British military officer chest.
Exceptional rectangular British military officer's travel trunk chest, superbly rebuilt and refurbished in beautifully patinated antique leather ...
Category
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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 ...
Category
1980s North American Victorian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Lighter & Vesta Case, London, c.1853
By Henry William Dee, Thornhill
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th Century very rare Victorian solid silver vesta case and lighter, in a shape of a horseshoe, opening on both sides, with a compartment for matches and a striker, with wheel to wind the lighter wick, one side is applied with initials "E.H". Hallmarked English Silver (925 standard), London, year 1853 (S), Maker's mark H.W.D (Henry William Dee...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Bayliss & Co 19th Century English Brass Apothecary Counter Scale Balance
Located in Dayton, OH
"An antique 4 lb mercantile balance by Bayliss & Co of Birmingham, England. Features a twisted iron stand and brass balance with tray and scoop. Makers mark engraved along top arm
The antique apothecary scale...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Iron
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...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Walking Stick Cane 9 Ct Gold Pommel, Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique Victorian walking cane with a 9ct gold pommel, dating from the late 19th Century.
The gold handle is round in sh...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Antique Oak Wood Child Baby Doll Size High Chair W Swing Tray
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique wooden doll sized high chair with foot rest and swing arm tray. Measure: 26"
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Novelty Bronze Cigars / Cigarettes Humidor Formed as a Cat's Head Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
For cat lovers, Silvered bronze humidor realistically shaped as a cat's head. Opens to reveal humidor space. Large container for cigards and smaller one for cigarettes or matches. La...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Cornish Pixie Gong, English, Brass, Oak, Dinner Chime, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Cornish Pixie gong. An English, brass and oak dinner chime, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Charming gong raised b...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Antique Decorative Figures, English, Cast Iron, Rubenesque, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique decorative figures. An English, painted cast iron putto on elm base, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.
Delightfully unusual figures with Rubenesq...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Fine Taxidermy Kea by Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The Kea (Nestor notabilis) is a species of large parrot found in the forested and alpine regions of the South Island of New Zealand. Known for attacking livestock, especially sheep. There are also anecdotal reports of kea attacking rabbits, dogs, and even horses. There are also suggestions that kea used to feed on moa in a similar way. It all sounds brutal yet if looks beautiful. With its mostly olive-green plumage with orange feathers on the undersides of its wings. The outer wing are a dull-blu. It sits on top of a green marble ornament and under a large antique glass dome...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Animal Skin
Decorative Antique Victorian 1890 James Beall Morrison Treadle Dentist Drill
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian, circa 1890 James Beall Morrison Treadle Dentist drill
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international.
Dental treadle drill, English manufacture, 1890-1940
The foot pedal is pushed up and down to power this dental drill. It is also known as a ‘treadle drill’. The drill removed areas of tooth decay. These can become infected and painful if untreated. The treadle drill was invented in 1871 by American dentist James Beall Morrison (1829-1917). He also designed dental chairs. His drill was popular with dentists throughout Europe and America. It is an example of the first mechanically powered drill. These sped up dental treatments
This one seems to be in fully working order from what I can see, it’s a real survivor but then that’s not surprising, things made in the Victorian era were made to last
Dimensions
Height:- 144cm
Width:- 52.5cm
Depth:- 38cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask
Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid
This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses RH20 1DF. We can have it delivered nationwide to include Scotland Wales and Ireland. Please contact me via email or my contact information...
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
19th C Novelty Regency Black Aristocratic Men Drinking Champagne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 19th Century German of Regency Black Aristocratic Men Drinking Champagne
A rare and unique probably of European or German origin, depicting four black men in tuxedos...
Category
Late 19th Century German High Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Victorian Sterling Silver Wager Cup / Marriage Cup Chester 1900 Berthold Muller
Located in London, London
Carrying import marks for Chester in 1900 by Berthold Muller, this charming, Victorian,antique sterling silver wager cup, is modelled as a lady in costume, a...
Category
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Essex Crystal Intaglio Reverse Painted Pug Ring 10K
Located in Toledo, OH
Victorian Essex Crystal Intaglio reverse painted pug ring, 10K. These rings were a novelty during the Victorian Period. Essex crystal cabochons were carved on...
Category
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold
Collection of Three Antique Scottish Carpet Rug Balls, Late 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of three scottish stoneware carpet rug balls.
Carpet balls in reds and green. A storied game dating back Centuries, Carpet Ball is similar to Bocci...
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stoneware
Original Antique Map of the American State of Nevada, 1889
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Nevada
Drawn and Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston
Published By A & C Black, Edinburgh.
Original colour
Unframed.
Category
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Coles Mfg Co Cast Iron Red Green Victorian Large Coffee Mill Grinder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Coles Mfg Co Cast Iron Red Green Victorian Large Coffee Mill Grinder. Coverted into a planter/flower pot holder. Item features a large impressive Size, original red and green...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Rare Antique 19th Century Lot of 41 German Labor Trade Union Ribbons Medals Pins
Located in Dayton, OH
Large rare lot of 41 assorted late 19th – early 20th century antique labor union ribbons / pins, primarily from the German speaking Community of Dayton, Ohio, plus a smattering of other cities including Cincinnati, Piqua, and Canton Ohio...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Metal
Antique English Aneroid Barometer & Thermometer
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique circa 1900 aneroid barometer and thermometer. Made in England, carved oak case, banjo shaped with white porcelain dials, beveled glass cover, on barometer. Thermometer works...
Category
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Fine Taxidermy Hamerkop by Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Hammerhead (Scopus umbretta) is a medium sized wading bird. The shape of his head with a long bill and crest at the back looks like a hammer. This gave the species its name after the Afrikaans word for hammerhead ‘Hamerkop’. We sculpted this Hamerkop in a very gracious and friendly pose. Its base is tailor made with antique wood and velvet. Housend under an antique 19th century glass dome...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Animal Skin
19th C. Ship Captain's Inlaid Burl Davenport Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Captain’s desk in particularly well chosen and colorful Burl wood with string inlaid details and ebonized moldings. The very top with a 3/4 brass gallery and worn brass plaque...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
German Navy League Shooting Target Plaque with Sailing Ship 1943
Located in Berghuelen, DE
German Navy League Shooting Target Plaque with Sailing Ship 1943
An antique wooden shooting target plaque with handpainted illustration of a sailing ship...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Large Shepherds Walking Stick with Two Spaniel Dogs Heads
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage style double headed Spaniel dog shepherds walking stick
This one is very decorative and functional, it’s a wonderful height ...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
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,...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
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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