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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Medieval
George IV Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Made in Birmingham by John Bettridge, 1830
By John Bettridge
Located in London, GB
A very fine & unusual George IV Silver Gilt Vinaigrette made in Birmingham in 1830 by John Bettridge. The Vinaigrtte is broad rectangular in form with engine turned sides and base. ...
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19th Century English George IV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Book, Thoughts on Hunting by William Beckford, English, Georgian, 1810
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book, Thoughts on Hunting by William Beckford. An English language hard bound compendium of sporting letters, dating to the Georgian period, published 1810. An En...
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

17th Century Embroidered King David With Harp Silk Tread Green Velvet Flanders
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Step into the rich tapestry of the 17th century with our exquisite embroidered picture featuring King David With Harp. Meticulously crafted with silk thread, mounted on luscious gree...
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17th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Cross of Caravaca 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Cross of caravaca XVII century. Very beautiful cross of caravaca made in bronze. 17th Century. Measurements: 14X6 cm. Good condition.
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17th Century Italian Gothic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Bronze

Ireland House of Commons 1753 Vol. III and Statutes at Large 1703-1719 Vol. IV
Located in Morristown, NJ
Two leather bound volumes published in Dublin, Ireland in the mid 1700's. The Journals of the House of Commons of the Kingdom of Ireland from the Eleventh Year of King James the Fir...
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1750s Irish Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Hand-Carved Gothic Style Quasimodo / Hunchback of Notre Dame Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare, 19th century statuette of Victor Hugo's famous novel character. If you are a collector of rare novel and/or famous movie characters then this 19th century sculpture of Quasimodo, better known as the Hunchback of Notre Dame...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Garrard Georgian Style Large Sterling Silver Armoreal Shield Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Rare estate Garrard substantial stering silver Georgian style armoreal shield pendant necklace Provenance: from the estate of a notable New York City psychiatrist and collector of u...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Georgian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Flemish Hand Embroidery 15th & 16th Century Gothic Silk & Gold threat Liturgical
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Flemish hand embroidery from the 15th to 16th century adorns this chasuble fragment, depicting scenes of the Virgin Mary Madonna and child amidst a garden setting. Created with lavis...
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16th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Antique Art Reference Book Marquis Of Stafford Collection Vol. 3, Georgian, 1818
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique art reference book. An English, illustrated catalogue of the Marquis of Stafford's private collection, dating to the Georgian period, published 1818. Full Title: ...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Mahogany Architectural Model Staircase with Landing
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well made solid wood eight step staircase with fine turned open sides and turned landing top supports, all with ball newel posts. With tall turned supports on the sides below the l...
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20th Century Georgian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Rare George III Period Sterling Silver-Mounted and Carnelian Scottish Snuff Mull
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, rare, Georgian (George III) Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) ram's horn snuff mull, having a hinged lid with a large car...
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1810s English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Antique Lifesize Crowned Mother Mary and Child Jesus Gothic Revival Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Hand carved wood antique statue of Mother Mary wearing a Gothic crown. This original and all hand carved sculpture of the mother of all mothers is anothe...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

George III Banjo Mahogany Barometer by R. Taylor, Chepstow, England c. 1820
By R. Taylow
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Four-dial Barometer/Thermometer in Mahogany, dating from the George III period, and English in origin. Signed at the base "R. Taylor Chepstow". The barometer with swan neck pedim...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Small 15th Century Illuminated Vellum Book Page, Handwriting
Located in Buisson, FR
Fabulous handwritten and illuminated book page. Beautiful period piece with gorgeous faded colors and typical gilded Gothic initials, France, 15th ce...
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15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Parchment Paper

English Model of the HMS Victory Hull
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A good quality Georgian style scale model of the hull of the HMS Victory, one of Britain’s most famous 18th century Royal Navy ships. Made from stoneware with a bronzed finish, this ...
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Mid-20th Century English Georgian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stoneware

Miniature Iron Maiden of Nuremberg
Located in Hanover, MA
Miniature "Iron Maiden" in blackened cast metal attached to its original round wood base. The front doors are pin-hinged and open to reveal pointed spikes. At base of doors is printe...
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1890s German Gothic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

An Architectural Model of a Gothic Pinnacle France
Located in Chonburi, TH
This architectural model is a stunning representation of a Gothic pinnacle from France, standing at an impressive height of 51 cm. Crafted with meticul...
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19th Century French Gothic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Georgian Mahogany Watch Hutch in the Form of a Columned Portico
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
George III mahogany watch hutch of architectural form having fluted columns on a stepped base and supporting a gabled roof. The setback facade with a double door below a circular "wi...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Cabinet Maker's Drawing Book, Thomas Sheraton, English, Georgian, C.1812
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of the Cabinet Maker's Drawing Book by Thomas Sheraton. An English, bound reference guide, dating to the Georgian period, published 1793. Highly influential ...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

"The Emerald Isle; A Poem" by Charles Phillips First Edition Published in 1812
Located in San Francisco, CA
A leather bound first edition of an epic poem titled "The Emerald Isle; A Poem" by Charles Phillips (1786-1859), a celebrated writer and lawyer, with ...
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Early 19th Century European George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Antique Coaching Road Map, Devon, English, Regional Cartography, Georgian, 1720
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique coaching road map of Devon. An English, framed lithograph engraving of regional interest, dating to the early 18th century and later. Fascinating 18th century hig...
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Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Mary Magdalene on her way to Marseille. Castilian school, 15th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Mary Magdalene on her way to Marseille. oil on board. Castilian school, towards the last third of the century XV. Oil on panel showing a landscape in the background with a walled city, some mountains and the shore of a watercourse (from the theme it is seen that it is the shore from sea). In the foreground and in full body, a boat with a sail appears with a circus richly dressed characters and with their respective nimbus (these decorated with geometric elements and engraved vegetables), two women and three men. Note the anecdotal detail of the fish crossing the waters under the ship. In the Golden...
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15th Century and Earlier Spanish Gothic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

John Locke, Essay Concerning Human Understanding, 3 Volumes 1798 and 1801
Located in Morristown, NJ
(3) Vols., John Locke, Esq. An Essay Concerning Human Understanding; with Thoughts on the Conduct of the Understanding. Printed for Mundell & Son and J. Mundell, 1798 (Vol. I) and 17...
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1790s Scottish George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Coaching Road Map, South Devon, English, Framed, Cartography, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique coach road map of South Devon. An English, framed lithograph engraving of regional interest, dating to the early 18th century and later. Delightful early 18th cen...
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Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Coach Road Map, East Devon, English, Framed, Cartography, Georgian, 1720
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique coach road map of East Devon. An English, framed lithograph engraving of regional interest, dating to the early 18th century and later. Fascinating 18th century h...
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Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Lithography Map, Cumbria, English, Framed Cartography Interest, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Cumbria. An English, framed engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the early 18th century and later. ...
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Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

European 16th Century Hand Carved Wooden Virgin Mary Polychrome Statue
Located in Oostende, BE
This 16th century hand-carved wooden Virgin Mary polychrome statue comes from a church in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium (Europe), and was bought directly fr...
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16th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Antique Lithography Map, Durham, English, Framed, Cartography, Early Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lithography map of Durham. An English, framed engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the early 18th century and later, circa 1720. Superb lithography of Du...
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Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Cast Figural Medieval Knight in Armor Cigar, Pipe or Cigarette Lighter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This figural cigar lighter is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Austria in circa 1930. The lighter is a standing figural cast and cold-painted medieval knight in armor hold...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Medieval Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Spelter

Large Antique Reference Book, Parliamentary Record, Latin Language, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique reference book, Calendarium Rotulorum Patentium in Turri Londinensi. Printed in Latin, a later bound House of Commons record, dating to the Georgian period, p...
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

17th Century European Religious Book Binding Brass Mounts Vellum Monumental Size
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique animal skin or vellum book binding with brass or possibly bronze mounts (sometimes called furniture - centerpiece, corner pieces) of monumental scale. The work measures al...
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17th Century European Gothic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Book, Compendium of Farriery, English, Georgian, Equestrian, London 1796
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a delicate antique book, Compendium of Farriery. An English language, Georgian guide to equestrian care, published in London, 1796. Full title: Taplin Improved; or a Compend...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

5 Vols, Antique Books, Lives of the British Admirals, English, Georgian, 1817
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 5 antique volumes, Lives of the British Admirals by Dr John Campbell et al. An English language, hard bound naval interest book, published in London, 1817. Includes...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Large Medieval inscription
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Large Medieval German Inscription stone Germany, 14th century 46 x 83 x 13 cm
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15th Century and Earlier German Medieval Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone

Set Of Antique Fiction Books, Popular Tales, Maria Edgeworth, English, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 3 antique fiction books, Popular Tales by Maria Edgeworth. An English language, hard bound 3 volume set of novels, dating to the Georgian period, published 1814. A prolific novelist of adult and children's literature, Maria Edgeworth (1768 - 1849) was born in Oxfordshire before moving to Ireland. Her best-known work Castle Rackrent was an Irish Catholic...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Early Romanesque Gothic Architectural Tabernacle Niche Door
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique ecclesiastical architectural hand carved and painted wooden church - cathederal tabernacle door. 18th century or earlier, early Medieval European Romanesque Gothic style, facade with elaborate arched header atop partial quartfoil, hinged tabernacle door panel which would have opened to important religious niche...
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18th Century European Gothic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

George III Mahogany Miniature Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with a caddy top over four drawers with bracket feet. These were made by furniture makers for family members and friends. Also used to promote a cabinetmakers skills.
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1770s English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Letters of the Earl of Chesterfield to His Son in 4 Volumes Published 1787
Located in San Francisco, CA
Earl of Chesterfield's letters to his son and luminaries of the day in 4 volumes in their original full leather bindings, published London J. Dodsley 1787. The spines have raised ban...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Leather

Antique Scottish Silver Large Celtic Double Sided JHS Christogram Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Finely detailed antique Scottish silver Celtic cross with exquisitely decorated arms featuring interlaced Medieval style motifs and a central nimbus with a Christogram, the stylized ...
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19th Century Scottish Medieval Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Purse Vinaigrtte Made in Birmingham by John Shaw, 1819
Located in London, GB
A very fine George III Purse Vinaigrtte made in Birmingham in 1819 by John Shaw. This very fine piece is realistically modelled as a purse or satchel with raised clasp and side bord...
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19th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Signed 19th Century Mahogany and Brass Telescope on Custom Oak Wall Mount
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English mahogany and brass single draw telescope made and signed by William Bruce, Kings Head Court Shoe Lane London, circa 1830. This handsom...
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1830s English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Early 1900 and Very Fine Quality Hand Carved Wall Crucifix / Jesus on the Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
Sizeable crucifix with a finer quality carved corpus of Christ. Looking at Christ like this and thinking about the gruesome way in which He lost His earthly life, the crucifix (in our view) is a symbol of what 'telling people the truth' can lead to. 'The truth does not have many friends' is something I once read. Looking at what is going on in the world today, in most countries that still is the case. However, we feel that we (humans), nevertheless, are still becoming more loving, civilized, empathetic and self-conscious. Mind you, this good size wall crucifix dates from the early 1900s and the cruelties that people did to one another for acting or being different than 'normal' in those days, in most cases were far worse than what we see in this day and age. Looking at Christ on the cross with this in mind, we have come along way and we are slowly, but surely evolving in the right direction. Maybe it is just some of our 'leaders' who are lacking behind. Christ on the cross should therefor also be a reminder of someone who has lived and foreseen all this and who should therefor always be a beacon of hope and light when things are not going our way, yet. What attracted us most in this work of religious art are the quality details of His anatomy and the warm patina of this finely carved corpus. The facial features of this superb corpus of Christ reveal...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

FINE 18TH CENTURY TURNED CASTLE POT HOLDING PERiOD CARVED CHESS SET MUST SEE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare 18th century hand carved cycling pot in the form of a Chess rook or castle which holds a per...
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18th Century Swedish Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

The Works of Jonathan Swift 19 Leatherbound Volumes Published Edinburgh 1824
Located in San Francisco, CA
The works of Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) second edition complete in 19 leatherbound volumes published for Archibald Constable and Co. Edinburgh and Hurst, Robinson, and Co. London 18...
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1820s Scottish George IV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Original Antique Map of India. C.1780
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of India Copper-plate engraving Published C.1780 Three small worm holes to right side of map and one bottom left corner Unframed.
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Byzantine Style Sterling Silver Amethyst Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique sterling silver Byzantine style hand crafted organically shaped cross pendant with a rectangular amethyst center framed by two rows of granulation work, the arms decorat...
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19th Century European Medieval Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French 19th Century Vampire Slaying Kit.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French 19th Century Vampire Slaying Kit.
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Byzantine Style Large, Substantial Silver Five Fold Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Byzantine style large, substantial antique silver Five-Fold cross pendant with an oval faceted garnet glass center, granulation, silver wire decoration and a circular chased bale. 19th Century The five-fold cross is symbolic of the five wounds of Christ, Christ and the four quarters of the world and Christ and the four evangelists. It is also known as Cross and Crosslets and has been the emblem and coat of arms of the Kingdom of Jerusalem since the thirteenth century. Large Byzantine style statement crosses...
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19th Century Medieval Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Jacques Callot, French Book by Paulette Choné, 1992
Located in Atlanta, GA
Jacques Callot 1592 - 1635, French book by Paulette Choné, 1992. This important book was published after the Jacques Callot exhibition presented at the Lorraine Historical Museum in ...
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1990s French Medieval Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley, Later Printing, 1891
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus. London: George Routledge and Sons, 1891. 12mo. Rebound in 1/.4 black leather and green marble...
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1890s English Gothic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

An antique bronze scale model of an 18th century cannon on a hardwood base c1920
Located in Central England, GB
This superb finely detailed model of an 18th century cannon is very well engineered. It has large distinctive front spoked wheels with studded tra...
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Early 20th Century British Medieval Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

13th Century Period Wood Carved Polychrome Sculpture of Corpus Christi
Located in Vero Beach, FL
13th Century Period Wood Carved Polychrome Sculpture of Corpus Christi Rare and beautiful sculpture of Corpus Christi. The artwork, probably German, is carved from hardwood. This f...
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Medieval Style Armor Gauntlet Articulated Steel
Located in Rochester, NY
Articulated medieval style steel gauntlet. Well made, mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Medieval Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Steel

Original Antique Map of Asia. C.1780
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Asia Copper-plate engraving Published C.1780 Two small worm holes to right side of map Unframed.
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Georgian Oak Book Press
Located in Savannah, GA
An 18th century George III oak book press with two drawers. 32 ½ inches wide by 20 inches deep by 36 inches tall
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Original Antique Map of Italy. C.1780
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Italy Copper-plate engraving Published C.1780 Unframed.
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

RARE ANTiQUE GEORGE III SHAGREEN GLASSES SPECTACLES CASE AND FOLDING GLASSES
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning George III Shargeen & Silver Spectacles case with folding glasses...
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18th Century European George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

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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