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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Victorian
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...
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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

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...
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1880s Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Animal Skin

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 ...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver Plate

Saara Hopea-Untracht: Life and Work
Located in New York, NY
Monograph on renowned and prolific mid-century Finnish designer Saara Hopea-Untracht, written by her husband, the American metalsmith, educator, and writer...
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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...
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Composition

Antique Ornately Cast Gilt Bronze Russian Orthodox Christian Cross or Crucifix
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Ornately Cast Gilt Bronze Russian Orthodox Christian Cross or Crucifix Late 19th/Early 20th C, Russian or the Ukraine A finely c...
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Early 20th Century Russian Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

19th C. English Carved Mahogany Jewelry Box in the Form of a Miniature Dresser
Located in New Orleans, LA
A very unusual and handsome English carved mahogany Gentlemens jewelry box in the form of a miniature dresser, the upper section with an upward slidi...
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1870s English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern, Bjorn Weckstrom Silver Ring, for Lapponia, Finland, 1969
Located in London, GB
Bjorn Weckstrom scuptural sterling silver ring, Lapponia, Finland, 1969
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern 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...
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Rock Crystal, Gold

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...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Glass

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...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

PH Grand Piano Vintage Model 'mid 1930's' by Poul Henningsen, Modern, Sculptural
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This PH Grand Piano, from around the mid 1930's is an excellent-conditioned vintage instrument. It was in 1930 that this instrument was first designed b...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Antique Charles Dickens First Edition Our Mutual Friend 1865 Chapman & Hall Book
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique 1st Edition book titled Our Mutual Friend was authored by Charles Dickens and published by Chapman and Hall of England in 1865 in the period Victorian style with etchings by Hablot Knight Browne...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

19th Century Victorian Walnut Games Compendium, Cards & Board Games, C.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th century Victorian walnut cased games compendium, the interior comprising a chess set, draughts, dominoes, dice, cribbage board with markers, leather bound boards for games, playing cards, droughts counters, a dice shaker...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Walnut

Original Danish Kay Bojesen Toy Wagon "Family Trip", Colorful Beech Wood, 1950s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Kay Bojesen´s "Family Trip" is one of his most loved wooden toy designs. This set is original vintage. It consists of wagon and 4 family members: mother, father and two children. ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Beech, Paint

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...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Miniature Daguerreotype Family Portraits with Hand Coloring in Gutta Percha Case
Located in Norwalk, CT
Four excellent Civil War-era daguerreotype portraits, each framed in elaborate gold foil. Three images (woman and children) appear to be hand-colored and gilded. These portraits are presented in a fantastic carved gutta percha "Union Case", decorated with a mother, child, and dog on cover and guilloche-style geometric engraving on back. Amazingly, this case appears to be the same one held by the woman in the upper left-hand photograph...
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Copper

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Animal Skin

Walking Stick / Cane by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel, by Kold's Savvaerk, Denmark
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 afromosia in the stem and laminated teak in the...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Teak

19th Century inlaid mahogany banjo barometer by L Casatelli of Liverpool
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century inlaid mahogany banjo barometer by L Casatelli of Liverpool, having an architectural top with a central brass finial, the shaped mahogany case having decorative shell in...
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1840s British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

Original Danish Piet Hein "Solitaire" Teak Board Game Complete Set Vintage 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Vintage "Solitaire" board game designed by Piet Hein for Danish wood manufacturer Skjøde, Skjern. Both the board and the pegs are made from teak. Designed and made ca. 1960s. This piece comes including the original leather bag for storing the pegs and the original instructions in Danish, German and English attached to the bottom. Marked on bottom: Piet Hein Skjøde...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Teak, Wood

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...
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pottery

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...
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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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...
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20th Century English Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Painted Ladies, San Francisco's Resplendent Victorians
Located in Bradenton, FL
Painted Ladies, San Francisco's Resplendent Victorians. Photographs by Morley Baer, text by Elizabeth Pomada and Michael Larson. Published by E.P. Dutton of New York in 1978, printed...
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1970s Victorian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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"
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Early 20th Century Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

19th Century Hand Carved Gold Gilt Cherub/Putti Fragment
Located in London, GB
19th century hand carved gold gilt cherub/putti fragment A high-quality hand carved 19th century gold gilt paint over sectioned pine example. This wonderful piece details realistic human features, which suggests it was carved for a special interior section of sorts. Likely to have been part of a larger collective at some point. It would look delightful and highly decorative positioned over a doorway entrance. Size in inches: H 10” x W 15” x D 5” Origin: France Material: Pine Date: 1850 - 1880 Completely solid in structure and form without any breaks. Detail loss across the painted surface as shown. We sell antique...
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1850s French Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Pine

Large Victorian Games Compendium in Hardwood Jointed Box with Many Games
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a high quality large Games Compendium, complete with many individual games in its original hardwood storage box with a hinged lid. All the pieces are well made and complete. The box is very well made of a jointed hardwood, possibly red walnut and is a high quality piece in its own right. The box has developed a lovely color and patination from use and wear. The exterior has a brass oval inset into its top, a brass twin lever lock and brass hinges. The interior is sectioned into different sub compartments by hardwood dividers. Many different games are included within the compendium, including; 55 piece 9 - spot dominoes Chess set - Very good high quality set, large pieces( Kings 8.7 cm high) and glass eyes to Knights, Draughts with 24 x turned hardwood pieces Backgammon with 30 x turned hardwood counters 2 sets of playing cards and two Bezique marker boards Hardwood turned dice shaker and various different dice tiddlywinks Pick up sticks...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Brass

Antique Mounted Fishing Reel, English, Brass, Decorative, Travertine, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mounted fishing reel. An English, mahogany and brass reel of sporting decorative interest and mounted on a travertine base, dating to the late Victorian period and later, circa 1900. Of great appeal to the keen fisherman for decorative display Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order Select stocks show fine grain interest and deep russet hues Quality brass fittings throughout presents warm golden tones Skilfully mounted upon a stout travertine plinth...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Horse Racing Table Lighter, London, c.1883
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian solid silver table lighter, on a hoof stepped base, mounted with two jockey boots with a whip shaped lighter inserts, the j...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Vintage Large Copper Diving Nautical Martime Divers Helmet Table Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage full size reproduction copper and brass deep sea diver’s helmet, converted to a night light or lamp. Measures: 18".
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Late 20th Century Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Copper

Victorian Sterling Silver Model of a Shoe, London 1893 Import
Located in London, London
Carrying import marks for London in 1893 by Thomas Goodfellow, this charming, Victorian, Antique, Sterling Silver Model of a Shoe, features a gilt in...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

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...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Rare Suite of Antique Royal Horse Artillery 1 Cannon, 1873-1901 Coat Buttons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice suite of antique military officer Royal Horse Artillery (1 Cannon - 1873-1901) 18mm ball button with Queen Victoria's Crown brass Mi...
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Early 1900s British High Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

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...
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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Stoneware

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Era Walnut Chess Table, Circa 1885
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century English Victorian era walnut chess table, circa 1885.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Walnut Games Compendium, Cards & Board Games, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th century Victorian walnut cased games compendium, the interior comprising a chess set, draughts, dominoes, dice, cribbage board with markers, leather bound boards fo...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Walnut, Pine

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...
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

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...
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Walnut

19th Century Victorian Freight Carriage with Oak Top, circa.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian freight truck used to transport feed to local dairies, this metal carriage has a solid oak top, original wheels and tilt lever, later sign written for ...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Holger Bäckström and Bo Ljungberg for Akvamatik Ab. Ultima Ashtray
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Holger Bäckström and Bo Ljungberg for AKVAMATIK AB, Tranås, Sweden. ULTIMA ashtray in steel, Swedish design. Approx. 1970s. Polished aluminium. Excellent condition with minor sig...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Lapponia Modernist Silver Bracelet by Björn Weckström, Finland 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Much sought after vintage 'organic' modern sterling silver bracelet. Fully hallmarked by Lapponia, Finland. Designed during the 1970s by Bjorn Wec...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

18-inch Globe, Cary's, London, 1840
Located in Milano, IT
John and William Cary Updated by George and John Cary Terrestrial Globe London, 1840 lb 22 (kg 10) Slight surface abrasions due to use. A small crack on the horizon circle. The globe rests in its original Dutch style stand with four supporting turned wood columns. It measures 26 in in height x 23.6 in in diameter with the diameter of the sphere measuring 18 in; 66 cm in height x 60 cm in diameter with the diameter of the sphere measuring 45.72 cm. The 18 inch...
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Paper

Silver Gilt Judaica Torah Breast Plate by Jacob Langleben, 1896
Located in London, GB
Silver gilt Judaica Torah breast plate by Jacob Langleben, 1896 English, late 19th century Measures: Height 62cm, width 25cm, depth 9cm This superb antique piece is a large, Jewish Torah...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Fine Taxidermy IV Macaws on a Row by Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Four magnificent macaws on a row. Perched on a gild wooden ornament that is waal mounted. A composition inspired by the famous 17th century Hondecoeter paintings. Resulting in a dynamic tableaux that exploding in colour. One Red-and-green macaw (Ara chloropterus) and three Blue-and-gold macaws (Ara ararauna) 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Animal Skin

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...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique & Top Quality Hand Carved Solid Oak Acanthus Leafs Wall Bracket or Shelf
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and deeply carved Victorian wall bracket Corbel. This all handcrafted, Victorian masterpiece has the most wonderful shape and patina. The organic shape and the natural flowing of the deeply carved, acanthus leaf is an absolute joy to behold. Apart from some minimal imperfection (consistent with age), this top quality carved, solid oak bracket from the mid-19th century is in great condition. This fine antique can...
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Elizabeth the Queen Mother : a Twentieth Century Life by Grania Forbes Hardcover
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elizabeth, the Queen Mother : A Twentieth Century Life by Grania Forbes. Elizabeth, the Queen Mother is a celebration of the life of the nation''s most t...
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Late 20th Century British Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Mid-Century Danish Viking Figure by Jacob Jensen Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
A super rare mid-century Danish viking figure by Jacob Jensen, circa 1950s. The figure is in very good vintage condition and measures 2.25"W x 2"D x 3.25"H. Our viking is made of a maple and walnut with a bronze long spear; it is signed on the underside. I have been collecting Danish wood toys...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

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 ...
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20th Century English Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Quality Antique Victorian Brass Scales
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian brass scales having a quality set of brass scales with 2 circular brass pans standing on a brass tripod base Quaint examples in...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Fine Taxidermy Tower of Owls by Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
We found this beautiful ornament years ago in a London antique shop. We immediately thought ‘Owls!’ But had to wait for four years to collect the right species that matched the measu...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Animal Skin

Small Antique Decorative Door Stop, English, Bronze, Labrador, Dog, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique decorative door stop. An English, bronze doorstopper in Labrador Retriever form, dating to the late Victorian period, cir...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Fine Taxidermy Eagles and Snakes Duo by Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Left: Bald Eagle & Snakes (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) This magnificent bird of prey fighting two snakes. A Puff adder (Bitis arietans) and a Blood Python (Python brongersmai). This battle takes place on top of an antique marble and zinc plinth. Note: Not available for the US Right: Verreaux's Eagle & Snakes (Aquila verreauxii) A very rare black eagle in the midst of a tough conflict with a Royal Python (Python regius) and a Boa constrictor (Boa constrictor). Situated on an identical plinth to the Bald Eagle. Two impressive sculptural pieces. Price for the set: € 60.000,- (excl. VAT) Price for single: € 35.000,- (excl. VAT) 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Animal Skin

Large Antique Crucifix with a Hand Carved & Bronzed Wooden Corpus of Jesus 1800s
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and large size, antique corpus of Christ on a blackened oak cross. If you are looking for a large crucifix with a not too overwhelming corpus of Christ for your house of prayer or for your home(chapel) then this unique ecclesiastical antique from the late 1800s could be the one. According to the former owner, this ancient bronze-color painted and sizable corpus and cross came from a monastery in Germany. The details in the anatomy of this Christ sculpture are very well carved and they clearly reveil the work of a seasoned carver / sculptor. We were also immediately impressed by the coloring, because the patina on this corpus from a little distance very much resembles the patina of antique bronze sculptures that you can find in every major market square here in Europe. We also particularly appreciate the details in the face and the position of the head of Christ. Both the angle in which He bowes His head and the details in His face are very realistic and they leave a lasting impression. We believe the artist has perfectly captured the moment in which Jesus bowed His head as He died on the cross. The ebonized oak cross is original to this corpus, but we think it was ebonized later in time, because it makes this unique and stunning sculpture stand out better. This solid oak cross has metal-strengthened openings in the back (both atop and at the bottom) via which this crucifix is safe and easy to mount. Because of the quality, the rarity, the large size, the beauty and the deeper meaning we are convinced that this antique crucifix too will find a new home soon. Whether it be in a private home, monastery or in a church, this work of religious art from the late 1800's will never fail to impress. Thanks to the pair of metal hooks on the back, safely mounting this ecclesiastical antique tight to your wall will be very easy to do. Our fair price for this one of a kind crucifix even includes perfect packing (in a custom made crate) and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 6 days. Maximum height x width x depth of the cross & corpus: 56 x 30.5 x 8 inches. Maximum height x width of the antique wooden corpus...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Botanical Book Printing / Engraving Plate, Walnut Frame, 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique book printing / engraving plate - featuring stems of Geranium and Currant plants with titles - unsigned - walnut frame - country of origin unknown - 19th century. Excellent antique condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - oxidation of the metal plate in areas - signs of age and use. Printing plate...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Lead

Vintage Rectangular Bronze Brooch by Uni David-Andersen for D.a. Norway 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely bronze brooch designed by Uni David-Andersen for David Andersen AS in the 1960s Norway. The broch has a Viking inspired look with a rectangular shape and geometric patterns. A...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

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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