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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Folk Art
Silvered Sea Shell Cymbiola
Located in New York, NY
Cymbiola silvered shell 8". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been operate...
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2010s Italian Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Creel and Gow Silvered Sea Shell Tibia Fusus
Located in New York, NY
Tibia fusus fully silver coated seashell. Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature sil...
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2010s Italian Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silvered Sea Shell Strombus Pugilis
Located in New York, NY
Strombus pugilis fully silvered shell. Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has b...
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2010s Italian Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Silvered Sea Shell Architectonica
Located in New York, NY
Architectonica fully silvered shell 2". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has ...
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2010s Italian Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Silvered Sea Shell Turitella
Located in New York, NY
Turitella fully silvered shell 5". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been ...
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2010s Italian Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Silvered Sea Shell Harpa Major
Located in New York, NY
Harpa major fully silvered shell 4". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has bee...
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2010s Italian Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Graceland An Interactive Pop-Up Tour by Chuck Murphy and Priscilla Presley
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Graceland: An Interactive Pop-Up Tour by Chuck Murphy (2006-10-26) - Foreword by Priscilla Presley.Hardcover interactive book. More than 600,000 people visit Graceland annually, maki...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Book Set, 13 Vols Charles Dickens Novels, English, Fiction, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique set of 13 Charles Dickens novels. An English language, comprehensive library of fiction books, dating to the Victorian period, published 1866 to 1868. Synonymous...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

The Wandering Jew by Eugene Sue Complete Edition with Illustrations
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a rare first edition hardback copy of The Wandering Jew by Eugene Sue, Complete Edition IN ONE VOLUME with Illustrations by GAVARNI and GIRARDET, published by George Routl...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage "Masuyama" Lehman Wind-Up Toy. German, Circa 1913 Rare
Located in Incline Village, NV
Early 1900's German hand painted and lithographed tin wind-up toy, by premier tin and whimsical toy maker, Ernest Paul Lehman, circa 1913. This charming and unique toy portrays a Ja...
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1910s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Tin

Vintage Toy Wind-Up Speed Boat with Driver by Lindstrom Toy Co., American 1933
Located in Incline Village, NV
Vintage toy speed boat manufactured by the Lindstrom Toy Company of Bridgeport Connecticut, circa 1933 or earlier; the Lindstrom company having been founded in 1913, made quality tin...
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Tin

19thc German Zinner&Sohn Musical Automaton Toy w Children & Organ Grinder Monkey
Located in Savannah, GA
This rare playful presentation features wonderful detailed faces, charming actions and whimsical music. Arranged on a faux bois paper covered wooden platform, a young organ grinder a...
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1890s German Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

Three Framed Plates from "L'ornement Polychrome" Edited by Racinet
By Auguste Racinet
Located in Hanover, MA
Three mounted and giltwood framed chromolithograph plates from L'Ornement Polychrome: Motifs de tous les styles, art ancien et asiatique, Moyen Age, Renaissance, XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles, by A. Racinet, 1869-1873. Published by Firmin-Didot, Paris. Specifically, the three framed plates are Middle Ages, Renaissance and 17th century. This reference work “created to render major services to our industrial arts” brings the archeological art...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Giltwood

Magnificent Full Size Carousel Horse
Located in Nantwich, GB
This truly magnificent old 20th century full size carved wooden carousel horse is carved in the style of Denzil. This beautiful animal has been in a private...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

19th Century Mahogany Miniature Wellington Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A good quality mid-19th century mahogany Miniature wellington chest of four drawers Having original turned knobs and locking Pillaster ...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

Antique Automata Gentleman's Walking Stick, Horse Head Glove Holder
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Automaton horse head walking cane. Early 20th century walking stick with an automaton horse head glove holder. The handle is carved from Horn, finel...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Horn

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Transform your space with the timeless allure of our antique decorative books. Crafted with exquisite handbinding, these antique leatherbound books...
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20th Century Danish Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold Leaf

Monumental and Unusual Folk Art Stage Coach Figure and Horses, 1927
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental and unusual Folk Art stage coach figure and horses, 1927. All hand executed, amazing detail, working lamps, velvet interior on coach.
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1920s American Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Plaster

Silvered Sea Shell Chamelea
Located in New York, NY
Chamelea silvered shell 4". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been operate...
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2010s Italian Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Assorted Small Black Forest Roe Buck Mounts
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Assorted Small Black Forest Roe Buck Mounts, Early 20th Century Sold individually.
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler, Wood

Large Marble Solitaire Board Game with 33 Early Handmade Clay Marbles
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a complete board game of marble solitaire with a large turned maple board from the 20th century and handmade clay or stone marbles from the mi...
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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone

Large 19th Century Lacquered and Gilded Jewelry Box with Inlaid Mother of Pearl
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
Rare Victorian (c. 1850) lacquered papier-mâché jewelry box with inlaid mother of pearl and gilding depicting a floral motif. The mother of pearl looks of high quality and shimmers w...
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1850s Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Gold Leaf

19th Century Bocce Balls, France, Set of Three
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century bocce balls, France, set of three boxwood, iron and brass nails. The first ball has the letters PP in brass, the second ha...
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Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Iron

Six Kobe Toys, Japanese, Meiji Period, circa 1900
By Kobe Toys
Located in Incline Village, NV
Kobe Toys are very mysterious and not much is known about them. They were created and hand made during the Meiji period in Japan, which covered the years 1868...
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Early 1900s Japanese Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ebony

19th C Pair of Large Optical Experimental Scientific Mirrors Concave & Convex
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large pair of scientific optical mirrors, one concave the other convex. These where used in studies of optical sciences and in particular the study of the properties of light r...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Weighted Club Chess Set Kings Staunton Pattern No. 5 Boxed, Circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good, high quality vintage English handmade, boxwood "weighted" chess set club game of 32 pieces, Staunton Pattern No. 5 all in its original box and retailed by The British Chess...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Hardwood

Miniature 19th Century Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c. Charming antique miniature chest of drawers. The chest has a marble top. The case is figured mahogany, with four stacked drawers, the ...
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Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century Lignum Vitae Fishermans Priest Turned in Lignum Vitae
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Lignum Vitae Fishermans or Anglers Priest Turned in Lignum Vitae a good heavy quality fishing priest, lignum vitae, otherwise known as the Wood of Life is the heavies...
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Gentlemans Sword Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver Ebony Wood 19th Cent
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Rare Polished Solid Ebony wood Sword Stick of outstanding quality, enclosing its original square tapering polished steel blade, late Nineteenth Century, of English origin. ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

Antique 19th C. Cast Iron Classical Figural Dolphin Victorian Book Press
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. Cast Iron Classical Figural Dolphin Victorian Book Press. Item features Intricate supports with dolphins and fluted columns, acanthus accented base, substantial and h...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

1900s Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting the Human Head
Located in Berghuelen, DE
1900s Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting the Human Head A rare brochure illustrating the anatomy of the human head. Very detailed multicoloured depiction of several layers of th...
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Taxidermy, Canary in Bow Glass Case
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Taxidermy, Canary In Bow Glass Case. A 19th century cased canary in a nice glazed bow fronted case with gilt lines. The case contains a cleverly modelled bird set against a painted b...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

19th century wooden gear wheel
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Sculptural Victorian industrial fragment. Made from solid wood with attention to detail. Interesting proportions and shape.
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Novel, A Legend of Montrose, Sir Walter Scott, English, Victorian Book
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique novel, A Legend of Montrose by Sir Walter Scott. An English, bound book of Scottish interest, dating to the Victorian period, published 1896. A prominent Scottis...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy ca.1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy ca.1900s A rare 19ct anatomical brochure illustrating the female human anatomy. Very detailed multicoloured depiction of human ...
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

18th Century Carpenters Hand Plane Tool, Signed and Dated 1791
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rare Museum-level 18th Century carpenters tool, an antler hand plane, hand-carved to look like a lion. Signed with initials and dated 1791.
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Late 18th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

The Holy Bible, Standard Edition, Illustrated Family Bible, 1885
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
The “Standard” Edition of The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments and Apocrypha, Translated out of the Original Tongues, Together with Cruden’s Complete Concordance… and Revised New Testament, with Many Other Important and Useful Aids to the Study of the Holy Scriptures, All Written to Increase the Interest in and Simplify the Study of the Word of God. Syracuse: Bible Publishing House, 1885. Standard Edition. Illustrated with steel and wood engravings and chromolithographs. Large quarto, with original full leather carved and gilded boards. Gilded edges and pewter clasps. Presented with a custom-made archival clamshell box. Presented is a beautifully restored and exquisitely bound Holy Bible from 1885. This family bible was published by the Bible Publishing House, in Syracuse, New York. It contains both the Old and New Testaments, and the Apocrypha and Cruden’s Complete Concordance. It also boasts 100,000 marginal references and readings, Dr. William Smith’s “Standard Bible Dictionary,” a complete history of all the books of the bible, biblical scenery, and “Manners and Customs of the Ancients.” For studying, it includes “Bible Aids for Social and Private Prayer,” the history of translation of the bible, a history of all religious denominations, “Psalms in Meter,” and a “Teachers’ Bible Textbook.” It is decorated with stunning full and half page illustrations, printed as steel engravings, wood engravings, and chromolithographs, illustrating scenes in the life of Christ, bible text events from Genesis to Revelation, natural history, and several maps of the Holy Land engraved by L.B Folger. It also contains a stunning dedication page, a marriage license...
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1880s American Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Kadi" is the name of this rare Chinese themed vintage German made mechanical toy; depicting two turn of the century Chinese men with pigtails walking along, while carrying a large t...
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Vintage Marx Fire Chief Friction Action Toy Sedan American, Circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
This original vintage friction activated toy sedan" Fire Chief" Car by The Marx Toy Company, circa 1930, is a difficult toy to find, especially in this variation, which I have not se...
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Tin, Steel

Vintage Toy Wind-Up "Baby L" Speedboat by Lindstrom Toy Co., American Circa 1933
Located in Incline Village, NV
Vintage toy speed boat manufactured by the Lindstrom Toy Company of Bridgeport Connecticut, circa 1933 or earlier; the Lindstrom company having been founded in 1913, made quality tin...
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Antique Victorian Silver & Ebonized Walking Stick Dated 1890 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian novelty silver pommel and ebonised shaft walking stick, dated 1890. This decorative walking cane features a naturalistically sleeping cupid on ...
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1860s Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Stunning Christmas Vintage St. Nikolaus Santa Claus Belsnickel Candy Container
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage St.Nicholas, Santa Claus candy container made of composition, cardboard, felting and Papermache was made in the 20th century and is a charming addition to any Christmas ...
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20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Composition

Antique English Victorian Brass Desk Bell, Circa 1880-1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Brass Desk Bell, Circa 1880-1890.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Brass Desk Bell, Circa 1880's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Brass Desk Bell, Circa 1880's.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique County Map, Rutlandshire, English, Framed, Cartography, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Rutlandshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later. Superb lithography of Rutl...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique County Map, Norfolk, English, Framed Lithography, Cartography, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Norfolk. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later. Superb lithography of Norfolk a...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Charivari with Hunting Pendants
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Charivari with Hunting Pendants A Bavarian Charivari from the middle of the 20th century. A beautiful piece of historical Bavarian folk ...
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Silver

19th Century National Whaling Bank Check
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare 19th Century Bank Check Drawn on the "National Whaling Bank" of New London, Connecticut, written on 23 December and deposited and cancelled on 5 January 1872. The check is adorn...
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1870s American Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Rare Krampus Devil Kewpie Celluloid Christmas Ornament Vintage, Austria 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament from Germany or Austria. It is made of Celluloid and very delicate, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. It is in nice conditi...
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1910s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wire

Antique Scottish Silver And Agate Brooch. Late 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely piece of Scottish silver and agate 8 beautiful agate pieces arranged in a circular design Finely engraved silver mounts Good condition Free shipping
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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Agate, Silver

Antique Toy Wind-Up Double Decker Bus by Ferdinand Strauss Toy Co. Circa 1925
Located in Incline Village, NV
Antique Wind-Up Double Decker open air bus by the Ferdinand Strauss Toy Company, New York; circa 1925; is quite a large and substantial toy resembling very closely, buses of that era...
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1920s American Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century figurine is hand-carved of bone to depict an Indian soldier holding a musket rifle. Modeled after Sowar cavalrymen who served under the British East India Com...
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20th Century Indian Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone, Paint

Antique Victorian 9 Karat Yellow Gold Miniature Vesta Match Case Birmingham 1897
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique miniature 9 Karat solid gold vesta match case, Birmingham, 1897. The vesta having a hinged lid enclosing a storage area for matches to the inside, to the top is a circ...
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1880s Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Broadway Musical Martin Gottfried Large Hardcover Book 1980
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Broadway Musical Martin Gottfried 1980 hardcover book.Large heavy book. A colorful tribute to the great Broadway shows of our time. Profusely illustrated in color. New York: Harry N....
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Late 20th Century North American Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

RARE , LARGE Complete set of 8 Christmas Putz Houses, loofah trees, balconies
By Leo Putz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare , large, complete set of 8 Christmas PUTZ Houses,, Loofah Trees, balconies, etc.. In original box.Amazing original condition. Stamped on bottom MADE IN JAPAN, EACH ONE NUMBERED...
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1920s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Laminate, Paper

Antique Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse Train Hand Car by Disney & Lionel Circa 1934
Located in Incline Village, NV
Vintage Mickey/ Minnie Mouse Toy Wind-Up pre-war handcar (train car) circa 1934; by The Lionel Train Company in collaboration with Walt Disney Enterprises. The wind-up toy car featur...
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century figurine is hand-carved of bone to depict an Indian soldier holding a musket rifle. Modeled after Sowar cavalrymen who served under the British East India Com...
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20th Century Indian Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone, Paint

Antique Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy A rare 19ct anatomical brochure illustrating the female human anatomy. Very detailed multicoloured depiction of human o...
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique and Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities for Sale

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.

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