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Antique Map of Asia by Larousse, 1897
Located in Langweer, NL
Front: 'Carte Generale de l'Asie.' (General map of Asia). Rear: 'Asie.' (Asia, scenes of Asia, nature, plants and animals, people, costume).' This rare early lithographic print origi...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Dirty Harry
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for Clint Eastwood's 1971 classic thriller.
This film was produced and directed by Don Siegel, and was the first in the Dirty Harry...
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1970s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Made in Italy Sound Amplifier, Dove-Gray Ceramics, Customizable Speaker, 2022
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Description
This is an amplifier compatible with all smartphones in which the speaker is positioned at the bottom, near the microphone. It will allow you to increase the volume of your smartphone by 15/20 decibels!
European Design Patent filed n. 005778529
Materials
Handmade in 100% Italian ceramic and non-toxic glazes, i.e. free of lead and other substances harmful to the health of workers (as required by EU regulations).
METHOD OF USE
Just insert your smartphone in the appropriate space and start your favorite music to hear it clear and loud at home, outdoors or wherever you want! It has a hole for passing the power cable.
ECO-SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION
The production method is characterized by an ethical and eco-sustainable approach. Ceramics of controlled origin, non-toxic glazes and photovoltaic panels are used to guarantee the functioning of the electric ovens...
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2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Tennessee Williams, Five Young American Poets, Signed First Edition, 1944
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: Williams, Tennessee.
TITLE: Five Young American Poets. Third Series 1944.
PUBLISHER: Norfolk: New Directions, 1944.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST ...
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1940s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
William Godwin, Faulkener, a Tragedy, First Edition, 1807
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: GODWIN, William.
TITLE: Faulkener: a Tragedy. London: for Richard Phillips, 1807.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 8" x 5-3/16", (ii...
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Early 1800s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Vintage Silver Bracelet Teka by Theodor Klotz, Germany, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A silver brutalist arm bracelet Teka made by Theodor Klotz in Pforzheim -Germany 1960s. Beautiful and easy to wear vintage armcuff with a rose like center and a solid silver band all...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Map of Southern Palestine by Bachiene, 1763
Located in Langweer, NL
"Antique map of the south part of Palestine. This simplified map shows the most important cities of the Jewish Land. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Made by ...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Three-Piece Christening Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver christening set in the Art Deco style, boxed; an addition to our collection of silver christening gifts.
This exceptional antique George VI sterling silver christening set consists of a napkin ring, an egg cup and a spoon.
The surfaces of the napkin ring and egg cup are plain and embellished with applied crown motifs incorporating the date ‘1937’ and initials ‘GVI’*.
The plain rounded egg cup is ornamented with an elongated indented border to the pedestal and is supported by a stepped octagonal foot, all in the Art Deco style.
The napkin ring has a plain quadrilateral shaped form with a convex curved anterior surface, bearing the aforementioned motif.
The spoon is embellished with the engraved initials ‘GVI’ amidst collared bands to the stem and features an impressive crown shaped terminal.
The reverse surface of the spoon is plain and features a tapering heel to the bowl.
The pieces of this antique Art Deco style christening set are fitted to the original hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior, secured with a push fit catch.
The anterior maroon leatherette surface of the box cover is embellished with a central cream panel encompassed with a gold scrolling border and accented with the royal cypher depicting ‘GVIR, 1937’ below the royal coronet.
The interior of the cover bears the retailer’s mark ‘By appointment to H.M The King, The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd, 112 Regent Street, London, W.1’.
This impressive christening set was crafted by the renowned and highly collectable silversmith Robert Edgar Stone; the posterior surface of the napkin ring bears R. E. Stone’s signature in addition to the full hallmarks.
Each component of this set will have been crafted in the same year but due to the hallmarking system the egg cup and napkin ring are struck with the date letter ‘b’ and the spoon bears ‘a’.
This set was crafted to commemorate the coronation of George VI (1895-1952), which took place at Westminster Abbey in London on 12th May 1937
Condition
This antique christening...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Architectural Print of Hopetoun House near Edinburgh, Scotland, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The Elevation of the East Front of Hoptons House (..)'.
Old engraving of the east front of Hopetoun House near Edinbourgh, Scotland. This print originates fro...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Mount Carmel, a Coastal Mountain Range in Northern Israel, 1837
Located in Langweer, NL
German Antique print titled 'Aussischt vom Berge Carmel'. View of Mount Carmel, also known in Arabic as Mount Mar Elias. Originates from 'Meyers Universum...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Fokker 1938 Trimotor Model Airplane
Located in Hudson, NY
Metal model airplane with articulating control surfaces and propellers.
Category
20th Century German Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Map of Egypt and Arabia Petraea by A & C. Black, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Egypt and Arabia Petraea'. Original antique map of Egypt and Arabia Petraea. This map originates from ‘Black's General Atlas of The World’. Published by A & C. Bl...
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Late 19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of a Ruin in Peru, South America, 1857
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of a ruin in Peru. This print originates from 'Die Kunstwerke vom Alterthum bis auf die Gegenwart, oder, Wegweiser durch das ganze Gebiet der bildenden Kunst : enthalt...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Mickey Mouse / Mickey's Garden
Located in London, GB
Original artwork ink and gouach
from Mickey Mouse annual, Mickey and Friends 1951 the annual was printed in 1952. This painting was done along side a poem Mickey's Garden found on p...
Category
1950s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paint, Paper
Antique Print with Views of Tinian Island, the Northern Mariana Islands, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Le cote du sud-ouest de l'Ile de Tinian' and 'Vue de la rade de Tinian, ou le Centurion fit de l'eau.' Views of the south-west side of the island of Tinian and a view of the anchorage of Tinian, where the Centurion got water. This print originates from 'Reize rondsom de Werreld (..)' by George Anson, published 1749.
Tinian is one of the three principal islands of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print with Views of Shiraz, Southwest Central Iran, 1711
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Gezicht van 't lant Zji-Raes - Gesicht buiten Zji-Raes'. Old print with views of Shiraz outside the city gates, and one view of the mountainous Shiraz region. This print originates from 'Cornelis de Bruins...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Decorative Antique Print of Tomb Objects from Egypt, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print depicting various tomb objects including a sarcophagus, statues and an embalmed bird. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an interesting travel account of Northe...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Very Rare Antique Engraving of Christian Monastery Saint Jeremias in Egypt, 1673
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'S. Ieremias'. Old print of S. Jeremias, below a decorative cartouche with lettered key. This print originates the very rare travel book 'Hierusalemsche Reyse' b...
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17th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Engraving of a Chinese Temple, 1736
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Temple Chinois'. Old print depicting a temple in China. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Made after J.C. Philips.
Condition: Very ...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Plaster Church Traditional Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional religious plaster wall artwork of a church.
Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950.
In original conditio...
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1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
Organic Beaded Necklace on Stand, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
The organic necklaces are treated as works of art or sculpture displayed on their black metal stands. The top parts are intricately braided twine attached to which are sliced sea she...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Rudolf Grossmann. Frauen, 'Limited to 50 Copies, 1920'
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: Grossmann, Rudolf
Title: Frauen.
Publisher: Munich, Hyperionverlag , [1920].
Description: 1 vol., oblong folio 19-1/4" x 14-1/2", 15 original hand colored Lithograph...
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1920s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Kolf, Les Amusemens De L'hiver 'Winter Fun', Golf Engraving
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Dutch Golf Engraving By J. Aliamet, Les Amusements De L'Hiver.
Rare 18th century Dutch golf engraving by J. Aliamet depicting Dutchman playing the early form of golf on the ice near Haarlem in 1668. The engraving is taken from Adriaen van de Velde original oil painting but is printed in reverse, the Kolf engraving is entitled 'Les Amusemens De L'Hiver' (Winter Fun). A print of this engraving was published in Darwins 1920 book, A Golfers Gallery of Old Masters. The scene shows a group of four Dutch gentlemen in the foreground playing kolf, the forerunner of golf. The main player can be seen taking aim to hit the post which is next to the man standing over his right shoulder. They are eagerly watched by a young lad who has his hands in his pockets to keep warm with a Kolf club under his arms, looking as if longing to join in. Two ladies are being pushed and pulled in a wooden sledge...
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18th Century French Sporting Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Brain Coral Natural Specimen
Located in New York, NY
A substantial and relatively large piece/fragment of natural brain coral. Use as a standalone decorative object, centerpiece, on a shelf, as a bookend, as ...
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20th Century Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral
Frank Lloyd Wright Schumacher Wallcovering Catalogue Reference, 1986 1999
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frank Lloyd Wright Schumacher wallcovering books catalogue reference 1986-1999 - ‘Prints inspired by nature’
Anyone with an ounce of interest i...
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Late 20th Century American Mission Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Harper's Bazaar First in Fashion
Located in New York, NY
Written by Marianne Le Galliard and Éric Pujalet-Plaà, Foreword by Olivier Gabet and Glenda Bailey
A fascinating look at one of the most groundbreaking publications in the world, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Archibald Knox for Liberty and Co Silver Buckle, Birmingham, 1902 - 3
Located in Central England, GB
A Rare Archibald Knox for Liberty and Co Silver Buckle
A rare silver buckle designed by Archibald Knox for Liberty and Co’s Cymric range. It appears in Dr. Stephen Martin's book, Archibald Knox second edition, page 270. It is probably one of Knox’s most desirable and accomplished buckle designs and shows the influence of Talwin Morris...
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20th Century English Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Boy With Thorn "Spinaro" Sculpture Alabaster 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty alabaster sculpture of a young man removing a thorn from his foot.
Theme taken up many times in the sculpture, the oldest known example of the boy with thorn...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Alabaster
At Home in Rio, First Edition
Located in Bradenton, FL
At Home in Rio by Paulo Thiago De Mello, photographs by Reto Guntli and Agi Simoes. Published by The Vendome Press of New york in 2006. Printed in Spain....
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Early 2000s Spanish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Interesting Old Colored Antique Print of Garden Architecture by Van Laar, 1802
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of garden architecture. It shows garden buildings and garden decoration. This print originates from 'Magazijn van tuin-sieraden'. The book is compiled by Gijsbert van ...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Frey Houses
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage paperback coffee table book featuring the homes of Albert Frey. By Jennifer Golub, published in 1999. First edition, 83 pages.
"This book is pri...
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1990s Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Eastern Mediterranean, C.1710
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Middle East titled 'De Beschryving van de Reysen Pauli en van de Andere Apostelen'. Antique map of the Eastern Mediterranean with det...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Very Large Hand-Drawn View of St Iago Cape Verde, by Frederici, 1783
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Johann Christian Friderici [= Frederici] (Heldburg 1766 - Cape Town 1804)
Prospect van het eyland, en de rheede van St. Iago. Geteekend van Johann Christian Friderici / Verbeelding van de inwoonders op St Iago
(View of the island, and the roadstead of St. Iago. Drawn by Johann Christian Friderci / Depiction of the inhabitants on St Iago)
?Porto Praia, Cape Verde...
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Late 18th Century Cape Verdean Dutch Colonial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Garden Architecture by Van Laar, 1802
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of garden architecture. It shows garden buildings. This print originates from 'Magazijn van tuin-sieraden'. The book is compiled by Gijsbert van Laar, providing a surv...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
UAM: Union Des Artistes Modemes (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A large and comprehensive book about this group which was founded in 1929 and was active for about thirty years, it consisted of a group of decorative artists and designers. Many of the great designers became members - such as, Pierre Chareau, Rene Herbst, Eileen Gray, Rob Mallet-Stevens, Charlotte Perriand Jean Prouve, Jean Puiforcat, Raymond Templier and Jean Fouquet...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare and Collectable Texavery Figurine Statue of Droopy by Demons & Merveilles
Located in Sofia, BG
Figurine statue of Droopy on a plane by Demons & Merveilles.
Made in 2001 in its original box in perfect condition.
Perfect gift and a part of a large collection.
USA, 2001.
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Early 2000s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Religious Antique Print of a Knight of the Order of Santiago, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Chevalier de l'Ordre de St. Jaques de l'Epee'. Print of a Knight of the Order of Santiago, Order of St. James of the Sword. This print originates from 'Histoire...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Rare Map of the Holy Land Showing the Twelve Tribes of Israel's, 1782
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte des Douze Tribus D'Israel (..).'
Map of the Holy Land showing the twelve tribes of Israel's. Tribes are all named...
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1780s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Engraving of a Tonkin Temple in Asia 'Vietnam', 1739
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Tonkinsche Tempel'. Old print depicting a Tonkin/Vietnam temple. This print originates from 'Hedendaagsche Historie, of tegenwoordige staat van alle volkeren (....
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the House of John Waller by Campbell, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The Elevation of Iohn Waller Esqr. his house in Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire (..)'. Old engraving of the house of John Waller in Beaconsfield. This print ori...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original 16th Century Engraving of a Medieval Tournament, ca.1578
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Das rennen und stechen'.
Engraving of a Medieval tournament. This print originates from 'Thurnier Buch. Von Anfang, Ursachen, ursprung und herkommen (..)' b...
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16th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Petite Vintage Micro Mosaic Brooch Millefiori Venice Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous petite micro mosaic jewelry. No restoration has been carried out on this charming little piece, which remains in very stabile and fun...
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1960s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Map of the Netherlands by Brugsma, c.1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Het Koningrijk der Nederlanden'. Map of the Netherlands. This map originates from 'F. C. Brugsma's Atlas van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden (..)'.
Artists and...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of the Middle East by Smith, 1809
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Regiones inter Euphraten et Indum'. Old map of the Middle East showing the region between the Euphrates and Indus river. Originates from Smith's 'Classical Atlas'...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Lauren Greenfield: Generation Wealth Photography Book
Located in New York City, NY
"A staggering indictment of materialism." —Smithsonian
"With a golden cover and 650-odd images inside, [Generation Wealth] is a sociological record of the extreme measures taken to acquire and spend money, what Greenfield calls "the influence of affluence." —The New York Times
"Lauren Greenfield...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Heaven in a Carpet, 1st Ed Exhibition Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
Heaven in a Carpet. Snoeck-Ducaji & Zoon, 2004. Exhibition catalogue of classic rugs: 15th-19th centuries, from a variety of museums and private collections. Exhibited at the Institu...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Russian Onyx and Cloissoné Benetier 'Holy Water Font'
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lovely water font with an unusual silver and gold orthodox church center medallion.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Onyx
Modernist Stainless Steel & Brass Menorah by Shelly Turner for Alef Judaica
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist chrome & brass menorah by Shelly Turner for Alef Judaica, circa 1990s. The menorah measures 9"W x 2"D x 4.5"H and is signed on the front side. I cannot make out the name; i...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Unusual Ceramic Golf Plate With Flower
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Continental Ceramic Golf Plate.
Humorous continental golf plate decorated with golfer with a flower as his head. The edges with perforated ribbon rim. Some visible hairline cracks.
...
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Early 20th Century European Sporting Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Dubonnet Opaline Glass Ashtray
Located in Bradenton, FL
An opaline glass ashtray made by French company Opalex. Branded Dubonnet with Dubonnet Red and Dubonnet Blonde on a wide lip with three cigarette rests. Hand painted in the center wi...
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Mid-20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Original Handcolored Antique Print of Arthur Mc Murroch, 1811
Located in Langweer, NL
The antique print titled "Arthur Mc. Murroch King of Leinster" depicts Arthur Mc. Murroch, a historical figure portrayed as the King of Leinster. The artwork originates from "Selections of the Ancient Costume...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Rare Antique Engraving with Views of Qom and Kashan in Iran, 1711
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Kohm - Kasjan'. Old print with two views: one is Qom, the other Kashan. Both are in Iran (then known as Persia). This print originates from 'Cornelis de Bruins...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
"Pickup" Film Poster
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster from the 1951 film Pickup. Hugo Haas (1901-1968) was an acknowledged master of bad girl films. He was born in Czechoslovakia, wher...
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1950s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Industrial Facility
Located in New York City, NY
The first monograph on the complete works of award-winning design studio Industrial Facility
Sam Hecht and Kim Colin's world-renowned, London-based studio is one of the most influen...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Georgia O'Keeffe Living Modern by Wanda M. Corn, 1st Ed Exhibition Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
Georgia O'Keeffe: Living Modern by Wanda M. Corn. Published by Prestel, 2017. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Richly illustrated with images of her art and views of the two homes ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Van Gogh His Life and Works in 500 Images Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Van Gogh: His Life and Works in 500 Images
Book by Michael Howard and Vincent van Gogh.
"Contains a detailed exploration of Van Gogh's life, including his background, early career,...
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20th Century Dutch Expressionist Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Hand-Colored Antique Print of a Jesuit, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Jesuite'.
Print of a Jesuit. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'.
Artists and Engravers: Author: Abbé Tiron.
Condi...
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1840s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Christie's: 2011, Duarte Pinto Coelho Collection, Madrid & Trujillo, Spain
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's: 2011, Duarte Pinto Coelho Collection, Madrid & Trujillo, Spain. 1st Ed auction catalog with 753 lots all photographed in color and fully descr...
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21st Century and Contemporary English 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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