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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Hollywood Regency
Style: Industrial
Vintage Italian Gold Gilt Camel Figures, a Pair
Located in Cordova, SC
A fantastic pair of Italian gold gilt camel figurines. Marked Italy on the felted base. One of the camels has some damage to the lower neck. This is pho...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Leaf

Beaton In Vogue 1st Edition Hardcover Book
Located in Stamford, CT
Beaton In Vogue 1st Edition hardcover book. Beaton in Vogue By Josephine Ross. Published by Clarkson N. Potter, First American Edition, 1986. 24...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Large European 1930's Nautical Map Reader Magnifying Glass
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This European set of two nautical magnifying glass map-readers are quite unusual and rarely found. It is fully encased in it's heavy wooden and metal enforced box. Hailing from betwe...
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1930s German Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Life-Size Faux Elephant Tusk Sculpture
Located in Hanover, MA
A giant faux tusk mounted on a brass laminated platform base. Attributed to Chapman. Stands over 5ft tall. Popularized by Maison Jansen, C. Valenti, Ramsay and Karl Springer 21" x 14...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Composition

Lufthansa Boeing 747 Scale Model by Verkuyl of Holland
Located in London, GB
A scale model of a Lufthansa Boeing 747 - 100 by Verkuyl of Holland. 1/100 scale. Made by Matthys M Verkuyl, Badhoevedorp, Holland. As marked to the u...
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Late 20th Century European Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Brass Desk Top Model of a Kedge Admiralty Anchor
Located in London, GB
A brass desk top model of a Kedge admiralty anchor. Well modeled with Shank, stock, crown, flukes, shackle and keep pin.  
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Recording Dial Clock by the International Time Recording Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
A Recording dial clock by the International Time Recording Company, Endicott, New York. In the original oak case and (the first we have ever seen) original table stand. The dial measures 30" diameter. Hight on the table is 71". When plugged in the interior light comes on and the clock motor hums. Note: From the American History Museum website: "at the end of the 1800s, early 1900s the industrial revolution was taking place and large numbers of people were taking jobs in the cities. Being punctual was the expected behavior as "time is money" attitude prevailed. Also, recording and scrutinizing expenses for labor, materials and overhead were getting more attention than ever before. By the early twentieth century the International Time Recording Company supplied an entire line of timekeeping devices, including master clocks, several types of time clocks, and time stamps. Founded in 1900, the firm continuously expanded its product line, underwent several reorganizations and name changes, and emerged in 1924 as the International Business Machine Corporation, familiar today as IBM. One of the firm's most popular products was the dial time recorder...
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Collection of 12 Perspex Teaching Blocks & Lenses
By Griffin & George Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A collection of twelve Perspex teaching optical blocks and lenses. Various shapes, forms and blocks, convex and concave, a number are backed with a white film. Three have their...
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Acrylic

Micro-Barograph by Short & Mason of London
Located in London, GB
An open scale Micro-barograph by Short & Mason of London in enameled glass case. Number: 551/41 Seven day clockwork drive by Horstmann Gear Co Ltd, of Bath. Serial number: 7027/59 With Meteorological Office “MO” logo. Meteorological Office calibration certificate dated 27.6.96 Literature: Barometers - Aneroid and Barographs, Edwin Banfield, 1985. page 131 fig. 116. Short and Mason...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1940s Maple Conveyor Belt Room Screen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Industrial 1940s conveyor belt room screen made up of wood slats with rounded ends. Entire screen connected with canvas and rivets. Stands up very easily...
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1940s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Maple

Late Century Copper, Brass and Glass Edison Steampunk Industrial Table Lamp
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
1970s explosion proof passage way light reclaimed from a super tanker modified to function as a table or desk lamp. The light itself is made from copper and brass and has a temper...
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1970s German Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper, Bronze, Brass

Large Antique Salvaged Pyle & National Co. Nautical or Marine Spotlight
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial Art Deco industrial nautical spotlight was made by the Pyle & National Company of Chicago Illinois in circa 1925 in the period industrial Art Deco style. T...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage 1930s Old New York City Mounted "Straphanger" Subway Car Handle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This cast iron and porcelain 'straphanger' or pivoting grab handle was made by the Rico manufacturing company of the United States in circa 1930 in a period industrial style. The cas...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Mounted Turnstile “To The Fun House” from Coney Island, New York
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare and Historical Industrial Era Mounted Turnstile from the Fun House at Coney Island, New York, featuring original painted finishes mounted on wood plinth with label reading, “T...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

1938 Pull Down Anatomy Chart, Denoyer-Geppert, Artist P.M. Lariviere
Located in Buffalo, NY
1938 pull down anatomy chart, Denoyer-Geppert. Artist P.M. Lariviere. KL3 circulatory system. Stunning image, screenprint on linen.
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1930s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen

1950s Wrights Bread Crate Vintage Industrial Vulcanized Display Box Basket Tray
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Big old Bread transport crate with wooden rails on bottom. Interior depth is 5 inches.
Category

1950s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Natural Fiber

Pair of English Vintage Wood and Leather Handmade Cobbler's Shoe Lasts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage pair of English wood and leather cobbler's shoe lasts from the 20th century, numbered on the side. Handmade out of wood and used to create shoes for certain clients, this pair of shoe lasts is numbered on the side. Presenting a nicely weathered appearance revealing its age and use, this pair of vintage shoe lasts...
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20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Leather

Vintage Boon & Lane Aluminum Hat Block Mold Form Millinery Luton Beds England B
By Boon & Lane
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Boon & Lane aluminum hat block mold form Millinery, Luton beds, England (B) listing is for (1) hat mold as pictured, circa mid-20th century. Mea...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Michael Jackson Opus Large Collector Table Book
By Opus Canada
Located in North Hollywood, CA
"The Official Michael Jackson Opus" is the definitive publication about the ‘King of Pop’. Featuring over 300 spectacular photos, many rare and p...
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Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Always Go First Class by Laurence Marks Book
Located in Stamford, CT
Always Go First Class by Laurence Marks. First Edition hardcover. Published by Random House, New York, 1962. Dust-jacket is wrapped in Mylar.
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Late Century Bronze Brass Glass & Copper Edison Steampunk Industrial Table Lamp
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
1970s Explosion proof passage way light reclaimed from a super tanker modified to function as a table or desk lamp. The light itself is made from bronze, brass and has a tempered ...
Category

1970s German Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper, Bronze

Canvas and Leather Postman U.S. Mail Delivery Bag
Located in Brooklyn, NY
U.S. postman, mailman "city collection" mail delivery bag features a well-worn canvas body with leather frame.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Canvas

English Sterling Silver Presentation Twin Handled Cup, 1924
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Tall reeded handles and tall stem on a raised foot. Hallmarks on one side with an extensive presentation inscription (see photo) for a cruise on the other side. 11.73 Troy ozs. Mea...
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Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Games Chess Set of Handcrafted and Painted Wood Pieces with Table and Board
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Italian chess table set from early 20th century in carved, lacquered, gilded and hand painted wood with very pleasant floral decorations. Me...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Gymnastic Vintage Czech Leather Gym Stool Bench Pommel Horse, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This Czech gym stool or turn bock was produced in the 1930s. It has been shortened to a height of 50 cm. The iron feet are preserved. The thick cowhide has been cleaned and preserved...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Brass Balance Shop Scales with Eagle Crest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Brass balance shop scales with eagle crest Decorative large brass balance shop scales  I super looking set, the slightly dished pans are hung on brass...
Category

Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Super Rare 1880s Spoon Top Conformatore
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a wonderful example of 1800s inventiveness. We believe this is American made and ie signed and dated 1888. This is only the second example we have ever found. We will only se...
Category

Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Antique Cast Iron Shoe Mold
Located in New York, NY
Antique factory shoe mold made of cast iron. USA, circa 1920. A beautiful, simple form.
Category

1920s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

0-4-0 Industrial Tank Live Steam Railroad Engine
By M. Hale
Located in Peekskill, NY
This a good sized (7.5" Gauge) railroad engine. The scale is large and powerful enough to pull an adult and a number of children on cars behind it. It was hand built in 1974 by M. Ha...
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20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Vintage Aged Leather Medicine Ball Distressed Collectible Sports Art Memorabilia
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage medicine ball in great patinated leather features double stitching a very distressed collectible of sports art memorabilia. See inside c...
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1920s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Gymnastic Vintage Czech Leather Gym Stool Bench Pommel Horse, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This Czech gym stool or turn bock was produced in the 1930s. It has been shortened to a height of 51 cm. The iron feet are preserved. The thick cowhide has been cleaned and preserved...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Handley Page Victor "V-Bomber" Model
Located in London, GB
A 1-30 scale model of a RAF Handley Page Victor V-Bomber. The Handley Page Victor is a British jet-powered strategic bomber, developed and produced by the ...
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Rare German 1800s Anatomical Horse Model, Signed A.M.Sommer
By Frederik Sommer
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an important handmade large scale papier mâché anatomical model of a horse. It's close to two thirds scale and over four foot long. At the turn of the century France and Berl...
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Late 19th Century German Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Working English Cast Iron Cheese Press Thomas Corbett of Shrewsbury 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A rare antique and all original fully functioning cast iron English cheese press, by Thomas Corbett of Shrewsbury, circa 1880. This cheese press has just ...
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1880s English Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

French Commercial Coffee Bean Dispenser (4 available- Sold EACH)
Located in Dallas, TX
Commercial Coffee Bean Dispenser (4 available- Sold EACH), is a testament to the ingenuity of our ancestors, with an interesting dispenser with integral funnel that allows one to dis...
Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Italian Trolley Mill Industrial Archeology
Located in bari, IT
Trolley from an old industrial cotton mill made with mixed timber dating back to the 1930s.
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1930s Italian Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

19century English Balancing Scale
Located in Tarrytown, NY
19century English balancing scale.
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19th Century European Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

1930s Chrome Diamond Plate Paperweight Curiosity Desk Object Architect Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful desk relic from a captain of industry.
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1930s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Cruising Club of America Roderick Stephens Jr. Silver and Enamel Plaque
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An important historical enameled silver plaque commemorating sailing achievements earned by the master American sailor and designer Roderick Stephens, Jr. (1909-1995). Mr. Stephens was a renowned yachtsman of the twentieth century. Born in New York City in 1909 Stephens began his sailing career off Cape Cod in 1919. In 1933 he joined the yacht design...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Siemens, Ships Telephone, 1960's, Massive Aluminum Housing, Industrial Design
Located in Vienna, Austria
Siemens ships telephone for the wall. Made from massive, polished aluminum, this beautiful piece of industrial design can be used at home. This is a rare find.
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1960s Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Life-Size Mannequin Attributed to Francois-Pierre Guillois, Late 18th Century
Located in Peekskill, NY
There hasn't been much information regarding this particular type of lay figure, indeed these are exceptionally rare, until fairly recently since the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge ...
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Early 19th Century French Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Vintage Metal Parking Lot Number Signs
Located in Topeka, KS
We are offering here 23 vintage metal parking lot number signs. They are in differing degrees of condition and patina but all wonderful. We have priced the...
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20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Large Antique Wooden Screws Clamps Clips, Set of 8
Located in Wien, AT
These eight historic 19th century wooden clamps were sourced in Austria and are believed to have been used in the making of pianos. Everything is usable o...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Teak and Iron Ship's Nautical Clinometer, Midcentury, French
Located in Nantucket, MA
A ship's clinometer of teak and iron with original paint. Used to measure the degree of healing on a boat, or on larger boats to weigh the distribution of cargo to be sure the ballas...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Industrial Glove Hand Mold or Cutter, 1940s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Industrial glove cutters right out of a New York State glove factory that closed down years ago. They range in measurements. Measures: 5.5 in to 7 in high, 3 in to 4-3/8 in wide, 5/8...
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1940s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Speed Limit 20 Large Steel Traffic Sign
Located in Topeka, KS
Fun Speed Limit 20 vintage steel traffic sign. It is large and in awesome vintage condition with just the right amount of age and use patina. Please see ph...
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20th Century North American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Vintage Do Not Pass Metal Traffic Signs
Located in Topeka, KS
Cool vintage “Do Not Pass” metal traffic signs. We have two offered and have priced them individually. These are in wonderful vintage condition mad...
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20th Century North American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Cast Aluminium & Steel Flame Proof Floor Lamp Tripod - Warm White T8 Led
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed and modified 1970s Daeyang Electric Co. Ltd flame proof luminaire with fully updated electrics and fitted with T8 Warm white LED tubes. The tube light has been fitted to a custom made tripod was comprises of 6 rigging screws to create the tripod base and spine, the tilt can be adjusted by a few degrees to allow the light lean back or stand more upright. The light has been cleaned back to its factory finish which is aqua marine and battle ship grey then lacquered to protect and give a gloss finish. The mains cable is sleeved with silver grey braid and has an onboard switch mounted on the opposite side to the cable entry. Daeyang strip lights were originally used in hazardous areas on large cargo ship and supertankers where dangerous gasses and flammable cargo may have been present, typically in cross loading areas, cargo bays and engine rooms. The cast aluminium chassis and toughened glass make an extremely robust fixture which has stood the test of time in the harshest of conditions. Flame proof light...
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1970s Korean Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

19th Century Box Wood and Iron Paper Guillotine
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century box wood and iron paper guillotine  Well used and still working well, the makers name in the centre of the chopping platform is too wo...
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Boxwood

Patinated Curling Stone
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An unusual and finely patinated curling stone with a bronze handle and iron body.
Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Vintage, Anatomical, Didactic Torso, Female Bust with Head, Somso, 1960s
Located in Schagen, NL
This very complete vintage Female torso was manufactured in Germany by Marcus Sommer, 'Somso'. It features a natural size model, AS 40, in Somso-plast. The thoracic/abdominal wall...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

1950s Yatch/Aircraft Compass Bubble Torpedo Table Sculpture Art War Relic
By Bendix Corporation
Located in Hyattsville, MD
For use as Prop not functioning. No break, and no cracks to molded forms or aluminium base plate. Sits flat. Measures: W 24 x D 9 x H 14 in.
Category

1950s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

German Anatomical Muscular Bust Model
Located in Brooklyn, NY
German, anatomical, plaster model of a cross-section of a bust, depicting the muscular and circulatory systems.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

BR British Railways Shovel Made by Caldwell
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
BR British Railways shovel made by Caldwell BR British Railways shovel made by Caldwell of Stockton Heath in 1960 The shovel has an Ash Handle ...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Imperial Sand & Ballast Measure by De Grave Short & Co Ltd of London
By De Grave Short, Fanner & Co.
Located in London, GB
A rare sand and ballast measure by De Grave Short & Co Ltd of London, circa 1940. Measures one, three-quarters, and half cubic foot. Made for Monmouthshire County Council. P...
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Iron and Woven Rush Pilot or Passenger Seat from a circa 1920s Aircraft
Located in Chicago, IL
This pilot's or passenger's seat from a circa 1920s airplane is an excellent example of early 20th century industrial design. The frame is made from rod iron, and the seat and back are woven rush. The rear of the seat back has a cleverly integrated map pocket of the same woven material. The legs bend at the bottom to form feet, which have holes to allow them to be secured to the floor of the aircraft. The design is an elegant and functional solution to the specific needs of light weight plus strength. We purchased this piece from the estate of a collector of aviation related items. It was only identified as an airplane chair...
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1920s Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Wall Mounted Calipers from the Ross Optical Company London
Located in London, GB
A set of graduated calipers from the Ross of London optical company, mounted on a later wall hanging backboard. Each caliper with various markings. Ross of London was a maker o...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Dr. Auzoux’s Historic Full Sized Horse Model
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the largest and rarest of the Dr. Auzoux papier mâché anatomical models. It’s also one of our most ambitious offerings. This prized 1846 first generation handmade model dates to the mid-1800s. I am told that there are almost 200 separate removable parts. It was recently found tucked away in a barn for over 20 years and is fresh to the market. A handful of Auzoux full size horse...
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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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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