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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Early 20th century half-hull of an English schooner in oak wood
Located in Milan, IT
Early 20th century half hull of an English schooner in oak wood. Good condition measures 42.5 x7.5x9.5 cm - inches 16.8x3x3.8. The half-hull, used to design boats, was the tool f...
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Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

MILNE, A. A.. Winnie The Pooh. (1926 - FIRST EDITION - FIRST PRINTING)
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MILNE, A. A. TITLE: Winnie The Pooh. PUBLISHER: London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1926. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION FIRST PRINTING. 1 volume, illustrated by E. H. Shephard. Bound...
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1920s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric

Antique & Very Fine Quality Hand Carved Wall Crucifix ' Hic Est Rex Iudaeorum '
Located in Lisse, NL
Hic est rex Iudaeorum" ("Here is the king of the Jews"), corresponding to Luke 23:38. This antique crucifix is in excellent condition and it comes with a very fine quality carved co...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

The Art Book for Children
Located in New York City, NY
‘A perfect introduction to art for parents and children to enjoy together.’ – The Guardian A brand-new combined, revised, and expanded edition of the ground-breaking, iconic art boo...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Chemist's Mortar & Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, Georgian, C.1720
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chemist's mortar & pestle. An English, weathered bronze apothecary aid, dating to the early Georgian period, circa 1720. Superb, 300 year old example with appeal...
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Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

19th Century Turnbull Novelty Kitchen Scale
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 19th Century Turnbulls Novelty Kitchen Scale. It depicts a gilt cast iron scale with a brass graduated ounces and pounds plate at the right side of the decorated with scrol...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

The Story of Art (2024) Luxury Edition
Located in New York City, NY
Exquisite cloth-bound edition of the classic art-history text – the ideal gift for every art connoisseur and student For more than 70 years Sir Ernst Gombrich’s The Story of Art has...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
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1910s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

A Family of Trees
Located in New York City, NY
A read-aloud, poetic introduction to forests for children aged 2-4 that, when unfolded, creates a forest-scape that is as long as a king-size bed! In this first book of forests for ...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Fine Handcarved Oak Gothic Revival Wall Shrine / Chapel for Statuette
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and good condition, Gothic-art shrine for standing or wall-hanging. This handsome and decorative, Gothic wall shrine is completely hand-crafted out of solid oak and it will look awesome, no matter where you decide to mount or place her. It must have taken its creator quite a few days to first draw this intricate design on paper and then hand carve the entire piece out of solid oak. The Gothic Style elements are deeply handcarved in both doors and they make this shrine highly decorative and an absolute joy to own and look at. This cabinet chapel (or chapel cabinet) comes with its brass lock in perfect working order and also with its original gothic style key. The handgrip is in fact a Gothic trefoil symbol (for the trinity). What also makes this piece extra attractive is the Gothic church window-like frame behind the doors. It is among the finest we have seen to date and on top of that this antique also has a beautiful and rich patina. By the way, the bronze Mary statuette is not included in our price. Finally, thanks to the hook in the back, mounting this antique chapel...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Trio Of Antique Mortars, English, Bronze, Apothecary Pot, William III, C.1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a trio of antique mortars. An English, bronze apothecary instrument, dating to the William III period, circa 1700. Charming trio, ideal for decorative display or as planting...
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Early 18th Century British William and Mary Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Chinese Hardstone and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Tree Model
Located in London, GB
Chinese hardstone and cloisonné enamel flower tree model Chinese, 20th Century Height 54cm, width 42cm, depth 39cm Depicting a basket filled with a lavish floral composition, this...
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20th Century Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Stone, Carnelian, Jade, Enamel

Concrete Architecture
Located in New York City, NY
The ultimate book of concrete architecture, featuring 300 buildings of every type and style from the past 100 years A singularly impressive volume featuring 300 examples of the most...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1940s half hull of a British schooner oak wood.
Located in Milan, IT
1940s half hull of a British schooner oak wood. Good condition. board measures 58 x 10 x 17 cm -22.8x3.95x6.7 inches. The half-hull, used to design boats, was the tool for shipwri...
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Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Atlas of Never Built Architecture
Located in New York City, NY
A comprehensive global survey of more than 300 extraordinary unbuilt architecture projects from the 20th century to the present day The Atlas of Never Built Architecture features hu...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Queen Elizabeth II 1977 Crown Silver Jubilee coin
Located in Braintree, GB
The coin in this case is one of a number of silver crown pieces being issued in proof form in commemoration of The Queen's Silver Jubilee. Each of the crowns is struck in sterling si...
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1970s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Picasso Leather-Bound and Gilded Book Autographed by Ariana Huffington
Located in San Francisco, CA
Picasso Leather-Bound and Gilded Book Autographed by Ariana Huffington 9.5" x 6.5" x 2"
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Wegner Just One Good Chair by Christian Holmsted Olesen (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book is an introduction to the life and work of Hans Wegner. It was published as part of the celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of his birth in 2014 and accompanied an...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English Folk Art jigger doll A wonderful example of a unique Folk Art handcrafted jigger doll we have lovingly ...
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1930s British Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Pine, Paint

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
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1940s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Mapplethorpe Flora
Located in New York City, NY
The definitive collection of Robert Mapplethorpe’s flower photographs in a sophisticated new edition Robert Mapplethorpe is one of the twentieth ...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. Nice smaller size. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great...
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1930s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
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1930s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

1968-1970 Hardbound Vogue Magazines, Set of 9
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of nine hardcover cloth bound ex-libris Vogue magazines from 1968-1970. Dark green cloth binding with gold embossed lettering. Featuring many iconic covers and editorials from D...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Canvas, Paper

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
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1920s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
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1930s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Sterling Mexican bracelet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sterling Mexican bracelet 4" x 2.5" x 2.5"
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
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1920s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Mid-Century Floor Ashtray Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century floor ashtray Italian design 1960s Intact and in good condition, small signs of aging. We guarantee adequate packaging and will ship via DHL, insuring the contents agai...
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1960s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Solid Brass Ship Rifle Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass telescope appropriate for use on land or sea. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of these. This fine instruement has a four ...
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1920s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

1970s Leather Ashtray Diego Matthai Mexican Modernism
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Mexican Modernism cigar ashtray leather wrapped with Chrome. Unmarked, attribution Diego Matthai 8.75 diameter x 1.5 thick Original preowned...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Chrome

Antique English Folding Brass Compass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A brass folding pocket compass which is made also to be added to a chain or ribbon to be worn around the neck. The lens has a good magnification and in lovey condition. Dating to c...
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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Dior by Dior the Autobiography of Christian Dior 1957 English Ed.
Located in Stamford, CT
Dior by Dior the Autobiography of Christian Dior 1957 English Ed. Featuring four distinct sections - The Birth of Maison Christian Dior; From the...
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1950s English Neoclassical Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1995 American Liberty Eagle 1/4 oz 22K Fine $10 Gold Coin US Currency 8.5g
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1995 United States of America $10 coin made of 1/4 oz fine gold. Obverse: Lady Liberty walks toward the viewer with a torch and olive branch in her hands, across a landscape ...
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1990s American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

California Captured Mid-Century Modern Architecture, Marvin Rand
Located in New York City, NY
The style and mythology of Mid-Century Modern California architecture as seen through the expert lens of Marvin Rand Los Angeles photographer Marvin Rand created iconic images of so...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Spaniard Talavera Majolica Decorative Plate Of Don Quixote
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a very large decorating Majolica Plate depicting Don Quixote de La Mancha. These famous character is universally known by the Spanish novel book of Miguel de Cervantes (One o...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Clay, Majolica

Yves Saint Laurent Accessories
Located in New York City, NY
An exclusive homage to, and retrospective of, the iconic fashion designer's couture accessories.' One can never overstate the importance of accessories. They are what turns a dress ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Lucien Freud by Martin Gayford (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
'Provoking, vital, engrossing, gorgeously produced... My art book of the year.' - Financial Times With more than 480 illustrations, this is the most comprehensive publication to date...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Two Leo the Loin Steiffs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two Leo the Loin Steiffs Large 8.5"H x 17"W x 10"D Small 6"H x 10:W x 7"D
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mohair

Vitamin C Clay and Ceramic in Contemporary Art
Located in New York City, NY
A global survey of 100 of today's most important clay and ceramic artists, chosen by leading art world professionals. Vitamin C celebrates the revival of clay as a material for con...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Grace Thirty Years of Fashion at Vogue
Located in New York City, NY
A chronicle of Grace Coddington's formative years at Vogue, now available as a jacketed paperback Grace: Thirty Years of Fashion at Vogue showcases some of the most memorable photogr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

BOSWELL, James. Boswell's Life of Johnson. (1924 - INDIA PAPER EDITION)
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: BOSWELL, James TITLE: Boswell's Life of Johnson. PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, 1924. DESCRIPTION: INDIA PAPER EDITION. 2 volumes bound in 1, 7-3/8" x 5-1/4", frontis...
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1920s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Universe: Exploring the Astronomical World
Located in New York City, NY
Explore the stars and planets and beyond through art over the ages, an international panel of experts take you on a journey through man's record of the universe, from ancient cave pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

ANGELOU, Maya. I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings. INSCRIBED / SIGNED
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: ANGELOU, Maya. TITLE: I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings. PUBLISHER: NY: Random House, 2002. DESCRIPTION: INSCRIBED BY MAYA ANGELOU. 1 vol., later printing, inscribed on the...
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Early 2000s American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric

MONTHERLANT, Henry de.. La Reine Morte. 1944 - BOUND BY JACQUES BLANCHET
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MONTHERLANT, Henry de. TITLE: La Reine Morte. PUBLISHER: Paris: Aux depens d'un groupe de bibliophiles, 1944. DESCRIPTION: BOUND BY JACQUES BLANCHET. 1 vol., 12-3/4" x 9-...
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1940s French Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

BEVERIDGE, Albert J.. Abraham Lincoln 1809-1858. 2 VOLUMES - FIRST EDITION !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: BEVERIDGE, Albert J. TITLE: Abraham Lincoln 1809-1858. PUBLISHER: Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1928. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 2 vols., 9-5/8" x 6-13/16", frontis ...
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1920s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Aska
Located in New York City, NY
Aska is the debut cookbook from chef Fredrik Berselius, following the reimagining and rebuilding of his two-Michelin-starred restaurant. He celebrates the heritage and tradition of...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Brae - Recipes and stories from the restaurant
Located in New York City, NY
The debut book from Dan Hunter, the celebrated award-winning Pioneer of modern Australian food In the countryside outside Melbourne, Chef Dan Hunter has transformed a rustic farmhou...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Lady JACKSON. The French Court & Society. 2 VOLS. 1881 IN A FINE COSWAY BINDING
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: JACKSON, Lady Catherine Charlotte. TITLE: The French Court and Society, Reign of Louis XVI and First Empire. PUBLISHER: London: Richard Bentley & Son, 1881. DESCRIPTION: ...
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1880s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

MILNE, A. A.. Now We Are Six. 1977 - LIMITED SIGNED EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MILNE, A. A. TITLE: Now We Are Six. PUBLISHER: London: Methuen Children's Books, 1977. DESCRIPTION: LIMITED SIGNED EDITION. 1 vol., 7-9/16" x 5-3/16", limited to 300 numb...
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1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Carte da gioco in Confezione - Les Must de Cartier Paris - 1976 circa
Located in Milano, IT
Rara perchè intonsa e ancora sigillata scatola di carte da gioco della Maison Cartier per la linea Les Must de Cartier, prodotta solo tra il 1972 e il 1976. Ideale. per un regalo. ...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Textile, Paper

Narwhal Tusk
Located in Paris, FR
Narwhal tusk Monodon Monoceros Height: 99 in. / 250 cm Provenance: Greenland CITES Annexe 2B / Denmark.
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ivory

Italian Amethyst/White Large Alabaster Chess Set
Located in New York, NY
Skilled artisans carved this luxury chess set from Italian Alabaster, a natural stone native to Volterra, Italy. Each piece of Alabaster has a unique vein pattern so the colors may v...
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2010s Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Alabaster

Description of the city of Delft, by Dirck can Bleyswijck - ILLUSTRATED, 1667
Located in Middletown, NY
A very good copy of Bleyswijck famous description of the history, topography, institutions, and commercial life of Delft in the 17th Century. The plates are exquisite depiction's of ...
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Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold Leaf

Home at Last: Enduring Design for the New American House
Located in New York, NY
Author Gil Schafer III, Photographs by Eric Piasecki Bestselling author and popular American architect Gil Schafer returns with the final installment in h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Italian Lapis Blue/White Large Alabaster Chess Set
Located in New York, NY
Skilled artisans carved this luxury chess set from Italian Alabaster, a natural stone native to Volterra, Italy. Each piece of Alabaster has a unique vein pattern so the colors may v...
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2010s Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Alabaster

A 9ct gold proof coin, commemorating the First World War centenary
Located in Braintree, GB
A 9ct gold proof coin, commemorating the First World War centenary, limited edition No 040 of 100, in a presentation case, issued by Numisproof, with a certificate, 50mm diameter, 1o...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Two Engraved Copper Plaques by Briadens Limited Engravers Toronto
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two Engraved Copper Plaques by Briadens Limited Engravers Toronto 5" x 9.5" x 1"
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Copper

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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