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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Gold Men's Ring with Intaglio Portrait in Carnelian
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This handsome, brushed 14-karat gold men's ring features an intaglio male portrait in carnelian.
Size 8, Weight 18.00 dwt.
Category
1950s Unknown Baroque Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
The Swan
Located in London, GB
Original American photographic production still.
For the 1955 comedy romance The Swan The film starred Grace Kelly, Alec Guinness. This film was directed by wonderful Charles Vidor.
...
Category
1950s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1726 Valentyn's Map of Bali and Lombok, Original Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique map is a detailed 18th-century chart of the island of Bali, one of the many islands of Indonesia, with an inset of the neighboring island Lombok, attributed to François ...
Category
Early 18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Hand-coloured set of Buffon’s Histoire naturelle in its most luxurious form
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
Publisher: Buffon, Georges-Louis Leclerc de
Place / Date: Dordrecht, Abraham Blussé, 1766-1799
Size: 38 parts in 21 volumes.
Large 4to. With more than 1100 hand-coloured engraved ...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paint, Paper
Original Engraving of the West Indies, Gulf of Mexico, Antilles, Caribbean, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Rigobert Bonne and G. Raynal's 1780 map of the West Indies, Gulf of Mexico, Antilles, and the Caribbean stands as a remarkable cartographic piece, offering a detailed and expansive v...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
18th Century French Carved Giltwood Virgin Mary Statue with Glass Eyes on Globe
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, antique sculpture of the Virgin Mary in prayers was created in Provence, France, circa 1780. Embellished with gold leaf and polychrome finish, the classic religious f...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Giltwood
Original Antique Map of the Island of Dominica in the West Indies, 1794
Located in Langweer, NL
MAP OF THE ISLAND OF DOMINICA for the History of the West Indies, by Bryan Edwards. Esq.
Dominica, an island renowned for its lucrative exports of sugar, cocoa, and coffee, operated...
Category
1790s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Authentic Old Map of Persia with Original Border Coloring, 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Kaartje van Persien na de stelling van den Heer Guillaume de L'Isle"
Translates to "Map of Persia based on the work of Mr. Guillaume de L'Isle." Guillaume de L'Isle was a p...
Category
1740s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Nice Collection of 18th Century Weathered Spanish Vellum Books
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice collection of three extremely weathered vellum books, Spain 18th century. Weathered and small losses
H:15,5cm W:3cm D:11cm each
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Parchment Paper
Antique 18th Century Shrine Retablo Baroque Carved and Painted Wood
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Antique Mid 18th Century Brazilian Baroque Shrine
Solid carved and painted brazilian cedar wood.
Richly carved and painted . All original patina from t...
Category
18th Century Brazilian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cedar
Saint Florus Saint Lavros Saint Antipas Fine Antique Russian Bronze Travel Icon
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, unusual late 18th century Russian bronze travel icon of Saint Antipas, Saint Florus and Saint Lavros.
Saint Florus and Saint Lavros are the Patron Saints of horses in Ru...
Category
Late 18th Century Russian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
A Very Fine Set of Persian Chiselled Armour
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Set of Persian Chiselled Armour
Steel, gold, gilt, mail; iron and brass, leather
Dated 1797
Persia
Late 18th Century
Size: helmet: 70cm long - 27½ ins long / shield...
Category
Late 18th Century Persian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Brass, Steel, Iron
18th Century Spanish Colonial Bronze and Steel Spur
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century Spanish Colonial bronze spur with a steel blade now made into a trinket dish or ashtray. The beautifully crafted spur with raised floral design and a fierce griffin or d...
Category
Mid-18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Picasso's Variations On Velazquez Painting "The Maids of Honor" Abrams, 1st Ed.
Located in Rochester, NY
Picasso's Variations on Velazquez Painting "The Maids of Honor" And Other Recent Works - With a Personal Reflection by Jaime Sabartes - Harry N. Abrams Inc. Publishers, New York. Pub...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
17th Century Spanish Colonial Hispano-Philippine Carved Santo
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce 17th century Spanish Colonial carved wood santo with provenance from the National Museum of the Philippines Manila.
circa late 1600s
A large part of what makes this example so very rare is not just the age and condition, but the saint depicted, San Roque.
The Hispano-Philippine (Spanish-Filipinos) hand carved hard wood religious altar figure presents splendidly, with scattered remnants of original gesso and polychrome pigments, the exceptionally sculpted religious folk art depicting San Roque (Saint Roch or Rocco), the 14th century Catholic patron saint frequently invoked against the plaque, various infectious disease, as well as patron saint of dogs, invalids, of falsely accused people, and of bachelors, amongst others.
Provenance / Acquisition:
Retaining registration - identification label to verso from The Republic of the Philippines (RP) National Museum of the Philippines Manila with hand written registration number.
Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est. 1982, Austin, Texas. February 2022 catalog.
Dimensions: (approx)
Overall: 15.75" High, 5" Wide, 4" Deep.
Figure: 14" High
1.5lbs
Great original antique condition, especially considering it's around 350 years old. Nicely aged patina over the whole. Presented on a later wood plinth base. Typical loss to right arm, minor finish losses, old tiny metal plate added to prevent age related splitting, all wear consistent with age, and only adds to the overall sophisticated character, authenticity, and charming rustic warmth that can only be acquired over long periods of time.
We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love religious antiques, from an antique altar, church architectural salvaged building and ornamental elements, reliquary, tabernacle cabinet...
Category
17th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gesso, Hardwood
On the Waterfront
Located in London, GB
Original American photographic production still.
For the 1954 classic drama On the Waterfront. The film starred Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Lee J Cobb. Guinness...
Category
1950s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Saint on a bed. Polychromed wood. Flemish school, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Dream of a saint. Carved and polychrome wood. Flemish school, 16th century.
Relief made of carved and polychrome wood that shows an old man with a particular headdress (reminiscent of some chaperones) lying on a bed and accompanied by two friars dressed in habits, who talk to each other. Iconographically, the figure of the old man lying on the bed (note the cushion that raises the upper part of the body, following the common use of the time) who has not died (probably) because he was not completely lying down, is reminiscent of how he was usually represented, for example, to San Antón, San Jerónimo, etc. It is not very likely that it is the subject of the Transit or Death of Saint Francis of Assisi due to the absence of the Stigmata and due to age. It would be part of a cycle of scenes in the altarpiece of a church, an accompaniment that would give the viewer more clues about the identity of those represented. Stylistically, Flemish sculpture...
Category
16th Century European Renaissance Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Herbert Matter Knoll Catalog 1950 Vintage
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Knoll catalog ca' 1950 designed by Herbert Matter. Spiral bound with approx. 80 pages. Silver cover with big K Knoll logo that became a classic.
Category
1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage model of a Ferrari Hydroplane 1954 50cm
Located in London, GB
This is a superb Vintage model of a Ferrari Hydroplane 1954. Its cars are adored on all corners of the globe and are seen as the ultimate status symbo...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
A Fine Silver Mounted Hunting Hanger
Located in London, GB
A Fine Silver Mounted Hunting Hanger
The pommel mounted with a silver gilt recumbent lion
Steel, silver, agate, leather
England
Late 17th Century
Size: 74cm long - 29¼ ins long / 77cm long - 30¼ ins long (with leather scabbard)
Provenance:
Ex Private collection
cf:
For two similar hunting hangers see Finch and Co, catalogue number 25, winter 2015, item number 37 a. and b.
The hunting hanger was also a status symbol. Sometimes their ivory or agate handles would be richly embellished with jewels proudly displayed in sets of engraved steel hunting accessories and worn at the belt by European princes. Hunting and forestry officials could be distinguished by the design of their hunting swords...
Category
Late 17th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Agate, Silver, Steel
'Camp Fire Girls' Cotton Flag, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage cotton flag for the "Camp Fire Girls", the sister organization to the Boy Scouts of America. Camp Fire was the first nonsectarian, multirac...
Category
1950s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton, Plexiglass, Wood
Dutch Luther Bible with fine hand-coloured and highlighted in gold illustrations
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
Beautifully bound mid-17th-century "Visscher edition" of the Dutch Luther Bible with expertly hand-coloured and highlighted in gold illustrations.
[BIBLE - LUTHER - DUTCH]. VISSCHER...
Category
1640s Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Antique Carte de De la Perse Saudie Arabia UAE Turkey Qatar Bahrein, 1836
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Carte de De la Perse Saudie Arabia UAE Turkey Qatar Bahrein, 1836
Very nice map of Middle East.
Additional information:
Material: Paper
Typ...
Category
18th Century European Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1786 A Dictionary of the English Language
Located in Bath, GB
A beautiful edition of Johnson's dictionary, a striking copy of the first edition complete in one volume.
The first edition to be published in one volume, published by Harrison & Co...
Category
1780s European Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
A Fine and Rare Silver Mounted Hunting Hanger
Located in London, GB
A Fine and Rare Silver Mounted Hunting Hanger
Displaying a ‘blackamoor’ head to the pommel
Steel, silver, stag horn
England
Late 17th Century
Size: 61cm long - 24 ins long
Pr...
Category
Late 17th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Steel
14K Gold Mid Century Mens Wristwatch International Watch Co Schaffhausen IWC
By I.W.C. Schaffhausen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The 14K Gold Mid Century Men's Wristwatch by International Watch Co. (IWC) Schaffhausen encapsulates timeless elegance. Crafted in lustrous gold, its mid-century design exudes sophis...
Category
1950s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
17th-18th Century Baroque Religious French Lamb of God
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful hand carved lamb of god ( Agnus Dei)
France, circa 1650-1750.
Very rare and beautiful original period piece. To my opinion color/ gilding once restored.
Weathered, small lo...
Category
17th Century French Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Marvella Faux Pearl Necklace and Earrings Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Marvella Sterling Pearl Necklace and Earrings Set: Timeless Elegance in 925 Silver
Marked: "925"
Elevate your style with this exquisite pearl necklace and matching earrings, a true...
Category
1950s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Super Rare Antique French Map of Chine and the Chinese Empire, 1780
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Super Rare Antique French Map of Chine and the Chinese Empire, 1780
Very nice map of Asia. 1780 Made by Bonne.
Additional information:
Type: Map
...
Category
18th Century European Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Letters of the Earl of Chesterfield to His Son in 4 Volumes Published 1787
Located in San Francisco, CA
Earl of Chesterfield's letters to his son and luminaries of the day in 4 volumes in their original full leather bindings, published London J. Dodsley 1787. The spines have raised ban...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper, Leather
Rare Aztec Colonial Polychromed Wood Sculpture! Holy Imagene Bultos Santos Icons
Located in Peoria, AZ
MUSEUM PERFECTION !
AZTEC INFLUENCED
LATIN AMERICAN
COLONIAL ART
AMAZINGLY RARE PIECE !
Approx. 14" x 8" x 2 1/2"
After Hernán Cortés conquered the Aztec empire, painting and sculpture schools were set up within missions to produce art for Roman Catholic worship in Spanish America to promote Christian evangelization. The works that emerge from this period are great historic treasures and tell us much about this time in history. Icons were important in this conversion process.
Here is an Imagene that was likely employed in a church from the 17th century. It features 5 elaborately carved faces and figures depicting angels and saints.
This piece is magnificent for many reasons, but the most important reason is that this piece illustrates the bridge between the Spanish and Aztec art schools.
The Aztecs had developed the most splendid feather art in the world. Feather mosaics (arte plumario in Spanish, amantecayotl in Nahuatl), were created by specially trained and talented Aztec nobles. The blue green iridescent color of hummingbird feathers had made them a regular form of tribute to Aztec rulers and art that featured these feathers were incomparable.
The Spanish art instructors adopted feathers into traditional Catholic imagery and this piece shows the result of such hybrid. Here feathers are
prominently sculpted into the background and were polychromed with sensational hues to reflect the native love and cultural appreciation for feather art. Few feather mosaics survive because of their temporal frailty, but the wood worked feathers in this piece give scholars and collectors a lasting indication of how Aztecs stylistically used the feathers in their pieces.
Aztec religious leaders wore headdresses and garments made of feathers - and here these saints appear to be wearing feather headdresses!
Even after centuries, the colors of this piece are incredibly compelling. Fragments of the rich blue green pigment that was applied to mimic the hummingbird feathers are still present. The golds, yellows and browns display spectacular understanding of complementary colors.
What's more this piece also shows Aztec sun imagery incorporated into the design! On the reverse side of the Saints' faces we see a vivid blue sun burst type design which clearly was an Aztec motif of the period and has no comparable counterpart in Catholic holy treasures...
Category
17th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
1760 Paradise Lost and Paradise Regain'd
By John Milton
Located in Bath, GB
A beautiful Baskerville edition of John Milton's 'Paradise Lost' and 'Paradise Regain'd', both epic poems bound here in one volume.
A Baskerville edition.
Complete as two volumes b...
Category
1760s European Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Authentic Old Map of Southeast Asia with Original Border Coloring, 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Kaartje van Oost-Indien na de stelling van den Heer Guillaume de L'Isle"
Translates to "Map of the East-Indies based on the work of Mr. Guillaume de L'Isle." Guillaume de L...
Category
1740s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Roseaux, St. Lucia Island Map by BELLIN, Handcolored Engraving, 1763
Located in Langweer, NL
Dating back to around 1763, this antique hand-colored print, a creation by Jacques Nicolas Bellin, unveils a meticulously detailed "Plan du Cul de Sac des Roseaux dans l'Isle de Ste....
Category
1760s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Shakespeare. The Taming of the Shrew - FOURTH FOLIO - 1685 - page 189/186
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SHAKESPEARE, William.
TITLE: The Works of William Shakespeare. (The Taming of the Shrew) - page 189/186.
PUBLISHER: London: Printed for H. Herringman, E. Brewster and R. Bentley, 1685.
DESCRIPTION: THE FOURTH FOLIO. 189/186p., correctly-incorrectly numbered, 1 leaf extracted from the fourth folio, 13-3/4" x 9", good margins.
CONDITION: A VERY GOOD leaf...
Category
1680s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Stunning Decorative Antique Map of Venice in Italy, ca.1787
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Piano elevato dell'inclita città di Venezia
Bird's-eye view (etching) of Venice.
Print made by: Marco Sebastiano Giampiccoli
After: Matthäus Merian I
Two copper engraved sh...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Historical Map of L'Ile De La Martinique by Vaugondy, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: De Vaugondy's map of Martinique, initially published in Paris in 1748 within his Atlas Portatif, Universel et Militaire, stands as a striking representation of the isla...
Category
1740s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Grenada, West Indies, 1758
Located in Langweer, NL
"Exquisite 1758 Map: 'CARTE DE L'ISLE DE LA GRENADE'
This alluring map presents a detailed depiction of the Island of Grenada, boasting remarkable intricacy for its time. Notably, i...
Category
1750s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Service Lighter, Gold Plated, Made in England
By Dunhill
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare 1950s Half-Giant Dunhill Aquarium table lighter (made in England) with silver-plated metal work
Each of these lighters are very rare and unique as they were hand carved and ...
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique French Map of Asia Including China Indoneseia India, 1783
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice map of Asia. 1783 Dedie au Roy.
Additional information:
Country of Manufacturing: Europe
Period: 18th century Qing (1661 - 1912)
Condition: Overall Condition B (Good Used)...
Category
18th Century European Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Walking stick/cane in teak an maple by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Walking stick designed by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel. Produced by Kold's Savvaerk in Denmark during the 1950s. This example made from solid teak in the stem with a tip of walnut and lamin...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Maple, Teak
1778-84 Present State of Husbandry in Scotland
Located in Bath, GB
A scarce six volume collection regarding agriculture in Scotland during the eighteenth century, with delightful gilt spines.
ESTC Citation No. T103102.
This work examines agricultu...
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
A Large Heart Shaped Rock Crystal Silver Mounted Reliquary
Located in London, GB
A Large Heart Shaped Rock Crystal Silver Mounted Reliquary
Silver, Rock-Crystal, Polychrome
Spain
17th Century
SIZE: 9cm high, 7.5cm wide, 1.5cm deep - 3½ ins high, 3 ins wide, ⅔...
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver
Sunset Boulevard
Located in London, GB
Original US lobby card number 6 for the American film noir directed and co-written by Billy Wilder, and produced and co-written by Charles Brackett. The film stars William Holden, Gl...
Category
1950s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1950s Rare Marijuana Ashtray Bowl San Francisco Architect California SF
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Amazing 1950s sculptural ashtray created in the MCM period in San Francisco. Small studio craft, low numbers produced. Signed.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Barados and St Christopher or St Kitts and Nevis Islands in the Caribbean, 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
This original map, a copperplate engraving by Le Rouge, presents two significant areas in the Caribbean. Titled "Isle St. Christophle une des Antilles aux anglois" and "La Barbade. d...
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Ammonite pair on metal base
Located in BAARN, UT
110 million years old.
Cut into two pieces and placed on a custom made metal base.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Portable Ashtray Stand in the Manner of Jacques Adnet, Brass and Leather, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very nice proportions.
Height with handle up 69cm and up to top edge of ashtray 60cm.
Wear consistent with use and age.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Metal
Antique Carte de L'Inde Myanmar, Malaysia Vietnam Map of Asia the Chinese Empire
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Carte de L'Inde Myanmar, Malaysia Vietnam Map of Asia the Chinese Empire
Very nice map of Asia.
Additional information:
Type: Map
Country of Man...
Category
18th Century European Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Sunset Boulevard
Located in London, GB
Original US lobby card number 3 for the American film noir directed and co-written by Billy Wilder, and produced and co-written by Charles Brackett. The film stars William Holden, Gl...
Category
1950s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
A Finely Carved High Relief of St John
Located in London, GB
A Finely Carved High Relief of St John
Shown holding a candle together with a book
Superb colour and patina
Oak
England
17th Century
Size: 32.5cm high, 30cm wide, 11cm deep - 12¾...
Category
17th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
A Fine and Rare English Silver Mounted ‘Hanger’
Located in London, GB
Indistinct silver hallmarks for 1691
Silver, gilt, steel, agate
England
Late 17th century
Size: 58cm long - 22¾ ins long
Provenance:
Ex Private English collection, Mrs How, ren...
Category
Late 17th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Agate, Silver, Steel
18th Century Louis XVI-Style Barometer in Gilded Wood adorned with Doves
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this exceptionally rare square-shaped Louis XVI-style barometer from the 18th century, crafted from gilded wood. Its pale blue wallpaper background is protected by co...
Category
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood
Original Engraved Map of Saint Lucia in the West Indies by Bellin, 1758
Located in Langweer, NL
The "Carte de L’Isle de Sainte Lucie" by Jacques Nicolas Bellin, a prominent figure as the Royal Hydrographer and engineer of the French Navy, is a remarkable antique map showcasing ...
Category
1750s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Old Phywe Germany alligator brain anatomical model, plaster 1950's
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Rare old anatomical plaster model of the alligator brain. Beautiful details on a bakelite base. Worn but still in beautiful condition and as shown in t...
Category
1950s German Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bakelite, Plaster
Spanish 17/ 18th Century Hand Carved Group of Baroque Winged Angel Heads
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Hand carved group of winged angelheads. Wonderful traces of paint are visible and the wood has a gorgeous natural patina due to its high age
Spain, circa 1650-1750 Weathere...
Category
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
18th Century Baroque Shrine
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Solid carved and painted wood shrine and a pair of amphoras with flowers.
Collector's piece ! Full with flowers and details. Lovely pieces !
- Dimensions shrine: 31.7 inches H x 15 1...
Category
1750s Brazilian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cedar
19th Century Antique Chinese Hetian Jade Hand Carved Dragon Bangle Bracelet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Immerse yourself in the allure of history with this captivating Antique Chinese Hand Carved Jade Bangle Bracelet. Crafted with skill and precision, the jade bangle boasts an enchanti...
Category
Early 18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade
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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