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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Hollywood Regency
Partially Silvered Sea Shell Scotch Bonnet
Located in New York, NY
Scotch Bonnet partially silvered 4". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered...
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Original Painted Green Faux Marble Dog Canine Kennel
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming painted wooden dog kennel with pitched roof standing on styled feet.
The original green painted body, with a faux marble painted pediment and red roof. The pediment als...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Owl Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta case modelled in the form of an owl; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional antique Victorian bsterling silver vesta case has been realistically modelled in the form of an owl.
This impressive antique vesta case...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Advertising Puzzle USA Map Sherwin Williams Paint, 19th Century
Located in Fulton, CA
A cardboard advertising puzzle for Sherwin Williams Paint, circa 1883. All original pieces intact. Reverse of puzzle has map of United States. Feature...
Category
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Lighter & Vesta Case, London, c.1853
By Thornhill, Henry William Dee
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
Clear Lucite Table Lighter, Italy, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Clear Lucite table lighter.
Italian manufacture 1970s.
Measures: H 13 x 7 x 7 cm
Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use. In wo...
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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
Fine Collection of Custom Framed Vintage Cigar Labels
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A collection of various multi-colored and gilt cigar bands all with portrait heads. Including- Franz Joseph I, and other rulers. Along with a serrated round label with a bust in prof...
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Glass, Wood, Paper
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Class Act: William Haines, Legendary Hollywood Decorator - Schifando, Mathison
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by Pointed Leaf Press, 2005. Text by Peter Schifando and Jean H. Mathison
Drawing on a trove of photographs and archival materials, this book reveals how Wi...
Category
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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
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
Staffordshire Marble Slipware Glazed Pottery Pig Moneybox
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful antique English Staffordshire pottery pig moneybox decorated in marble effect slipware glazes and dating from around 1840. The moneybox shaped as...
Category
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pottery
Small Le Cirque New York Cafe Filter Porcelain Coffee Pot, Made in Italy
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine destinations in New York for glitterati and foodies alike. No matter the location, monkeys and circus themes remained a design staple of the iconic restaurant. Although the landmark restaurant's NYC doors are now closed, Black Rock Galleries...
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
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
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
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
19th Century Mahogany Banjo Barometer by P Nolfi of Taunton
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century mahogany banjo barometer by P Nolfi of Taunton, having a swan neck pediment with a central brass finial above a shaped mahogany case decorated with boxwood stringing, th...
Category
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
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
19th Century London Knife Sharpener and Cleaner
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very nice 19th century knife sharpener and cleaner from London Kent.
Very nice object where we can find a ceramic plate with probably the name of th...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine
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
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
Large Le Cirque N.Y. Cafe Filtre Porcelain Coffee Pot, Made in Italy
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine...
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
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
Robert Cenedella 'American, B.1940', Le Cirque NY, 1st Edition Print 51/100
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Original unframed lithograph by Robert Cenedella (American, b. 1940) for Le Cirque 2000.
The artist painted famous patrons and friends of the world famous Le Cirque restaurant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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
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 Ship's Smoke Room Sign, English, Leather Frame, Decorative, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ship's smoke room sign. An English, leather framed decorative panel, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Ideal for accent...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Glass
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
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
Vintage Harper's Weekly Journal of Civilization New York 1864
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Vintage Harper's Weekly Journal of Civilization New York, 1864.
Measures: 15.75 x 11
Total 8 sheets.
Preowned vintage unrestored antique condi...
Category
1860s American Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Map Devonshire Richard Creighton J&C Walker Sculp Samuel Lewis
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Devonshire drawn by Richard Creighton with reference to the Unions
Artist Richard Creighton
Engraved by J&C Walker Sculp
Published in Samuel Lewis Topographical Dictionary 1831, a...
Category
19th Century English 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.
...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Set of 19th Century Dental Hygiene Tools
Located in London, GB
A set of 19th century dental hygiene tools.
A set of 19th century dental hygiene tools, encased in a faux leather red box with brass latch and lined with a worn green velour Material. Its original mirror is still in place with folding back velour cover.
Size of inches: H 0.75” x W 2.75” x D 2.5
Completely solid in structure and form, with natural wear and patination across all surfaces due to age. In overall presentable condition considering its age and years of use. The tools are worn on the edges, god knows how many mouths its been in.
The House of Antiques...
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Copeland Spode Pottery Pitcher with Golfing Scenes
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique pitcher was made by the well known Copeland Spode factory of England in approximately 1890 in the period Late Victorian style. This small p...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pottery
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Bear and Ragged Staff 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 the Bear and Ragged Staff; an addi...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century, Piece de Maitrise, Architectural Model Roof Square and Round
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Architectural models as these were made by apprentices or master craftsman to apply for a title by their respective guild. In France these craftsmen were known as the 'Compagnons du ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Softwood
Hammered Copper Plaque with Face of Winston Churchill
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An interesting and very decorative artifact depicting a prominent Historical figure. A profile view of Churchill with a cigar in his mouth as he look...
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Antique English Coromandel Fitted Traveler's Box Compendium, Circa 1850-1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Coromandel wood fitted traveler's box Compendium, Circa 1850-1860. Made by J.T. Needs, Late Bramah: Purveyor to Her Majesty, Prince Albert & the Royal Family.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Hollywood Regency Early 20th Century Page Turner or Letter Opener Horn and Brass
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very large and decorative Hollywood Regency 1920s page turner or letter opener made by hand out of a curl goat Horn and brass.
On the brass it reads: AER
But the some letters are h...
Category
Early 20th Century European Hollywood Regency 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
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
Mid-19th Century French Gun Powder Flask, circa 1856
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A Mid-19th Century English gun powder flask wrapped in leather with silver spout and monogrammed silver plaque "ALAN". The spout has a lever that opens the interior to pour ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Victorian Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming late 19th century mahogany minaiture chest, having rectangular top over two short and three long drawers, retaining original turned wooden knobs, flanked by rounded corner...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Silvered Sea Shell Scotch Bonnet
Located in New York, NY
Scotch Bonnet fully silvered 4". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered she...
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
2 Vintage Florenza Gold Tone Brooch Pins Rhinestone Turquoise Red Opal
By Florenza
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of ornate vintage Florenza pins, one with swag chains featuring a large turquoise stone surrounded by red rhinestones, the other featuring a ...
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Metal
Set of Three Sawfish and Swordfish Rustrums
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of three small sawfish and swordfish rostrums . Swordfish is 32" high. Two sawfish rostrums are 23" and 22" high.
Category
Early 1900s Hollywood Regency Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bone
Victorian Sterling Silver Horseshoe Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta case in the form of a horseshoe; an addition to our equestrian related silverware collection
This fine antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case is realistically modelled in the form of a horseshoe.
The surface of the body is embellished with embossed decoration reproducing the details of the horseshoe accented with bands of bright cut engraved undulating decoration.
This fine Vesta case is fitted with a functional revolving rowel enhanced spur wheel striker to one side.
The plain shaped hallmarked hinged cover features a subtly curved thumbpiece which secures to the opposing hinge of the hallmarked serrated panel/match striker.
Condition
This antique horseshoe...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, 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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