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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
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Original Map of The Northern Arabian Peninsula, Palestine, Iraq & Iran, 1732
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe kaart van Irak Arabi, Kurdistan, Diarbek (..).' Detailed map including the northern part of the Arabian peninsula, Pales...
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1730s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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

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Glass

The Rihanna Book
Located in New York City, NY
"It's a piece of art that I am really proud of..."—Rihanna "The book is a rollicking and sumptuous autobiography, told largely with intimate images."—Vogue Rihanna invites you into h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Sotheby's Ariane Dandois, October 2007, Volumes I and II, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Ariane Dandois, October 2007, Volumes I and II. Pair of 1st Ed softcover auction catalogs with slipcase. Sotheby’s New York presented a sale o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities

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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...
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1950s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paint, Paper

Antique Map of West Canada by Tallis 'c.1850'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'West Canada'. Original antique map of West Canada, with decorative vignettes titled Kingston and Falls of Niagara. This map originates from 'The History and Topog...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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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

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Paper

Roberta Di Camerino Bag Brass Velvet 1965 Italy
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Milano, IT
Roberta Di Camerino.
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Velvet

Original Rare Antique Print of Two Ruins in Mexico, 1857
Located in Langweer, NL
Two images on one sheet depicting ruins in Mexico. This print originates from 'Die Kunstwerke vom Alterthum bis auf die Gegenwart, oder, Wegweiser durch das ganze Gebiet der bildende...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Reflections of Paradise The Gardens of Fernando Caruncho
Located in New York, NY
Written by Gordon Taylor The much-anticipated comprehensive survey of one of the world's most acclaimed landscape garden designers, famous for his extraordinarily sophisticated use of light and geometry in nature. Spanish landscape designer Fernando Caruncho has spent over four decades impressing the world with his breathtaking garden designs, which create a perfect union of architectural design within nature. His sources of inspiration are as diverse as Islamic design, Zen Buddhism, and European Classicism, and the control of light, geometrical scale, and use of local materials are key principles of his design approach. In this book, Caruncho personally curates a selection of twenty-six of his international garden projects ranging from private residences to large agricultural estates and public spaces, including a vineyard in Italy, a private garden in Biarritz, France, and an expansive estate in New Jersey. Caruncho gives readers a glimpse at his creative thought process through inspirational images...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Anatomical Skin Model, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
The anatomical sculpture, cast out of plaster, depicts a flayed man standing over a rectangular base in a classical pose with lifted arm. Anatomical study p...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Antique Print of the Porcelain Pagoda in Nanjing, China, 1736
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'La Tour de Porcelaine, Arc de Triomphe'. Old print depicting the Porcelain Pagoda in the Chinese city of Nanjing. It no longer ...
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18th 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

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Paper

Antique Rand McNally & Company Schoolmap. Ancient Oriental Empires. Historical
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
This is a real unique map made by the famous Rand McNally Company. This rare schoolmap is probably made in the late 1920's. The map of all the ...
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1920s American American Classical Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric, Paper

Print of a Fortified Mosque and of Nobility in Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia, 1874
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print Indonesia titled 'Een versterkte Missigit' and 'Atchineezen'. Antique print depicting two scenes in Indonesia. Originates from 'De Oorlog tusschen Nederland en Atchin' ...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Kentucky and Tennessee by Johnson, 1872
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Johnson's Kentucky (..)'. Original map of Kentucky and Tennessee. This map originates from 'Johnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of Batavia or nowadays Jakarta, Indonesia, c.1755
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue de l'Isle et de la ville de Batavia appartenant aux Hollandois'. Beautiful view of the island and the city of Batavia belonging to the Dutch, for the India ...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of Batavia 'Jakarta', in the Dutch East Indies, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Two views on one plate titled 'A Prospect of The Town of Batavia (and) A View of the Citadel of Batavia'. Beautiful views of Batavia (Jakarta), Indonesia. The upper view shows the ci...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Important English Furniture, Property from Villa San Maurizio, La Jolla, CA
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's: Important English Furniture Including Property From Villa San Maurizio, La Jolla, California, April 7, 2006. 1st Ed softcover auction c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print View of Tula, the Sheffield of Russia, Near Moscow, Russia, 1811
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'View of Tula, the Sheffield of Russia, in the approach from Moscow'. View of Tula, Russia. This print originates from 'Travels in Various Countries of Europe, A...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Stainless Steel, Brass

"Cutout Oval" Lacquered Partridge Feather Box
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
This cutout oval box is hand made with sections that are attached by hand. The inner lip is molded to the shape. Then filler is used to cover all of that work. A primmer is applied to smooth out the interior surface then it is sanded.This process is done three times.Once the interior surface is smooth a first coat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Feathers

Antique Native American Doll, Sioux 'Plains Indian', 19th Century
Located in Denver, CO
Constructed of native tanned hide with trade beads and horse hair, this doll is wearing a traditional period dress and moccasins. A nomadic tribe, the Sioux territory included parts...
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Hide, Beads

Original Hand-Colored Antique Print of Egyptian Costumes, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique print of Egyptian costumes. This print originates from 'Bilderbuch für Kinder'. Published 1805. Artists and Engravers: Fri...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of Seals of Nobility and Important Men of Scotland, 1792
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Plate XXIX. Seals of Nobility and great Men of Scotland'. Original antique print showing Seals of Nobility and important men of Scotland. This print originates ...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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

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Paper

Seiko 5 1960s Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch
Located in London, GB
A 1960s Seiko 5 stainless steel automatic men's watch.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Stainless Steel

1864 U.S. Coast Survey of the Potomac River, from Indian Head to Georgetown
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique nautical map with hand-painted color accents entitled "Potomac River (in four sheets): Sheet no. 4, from Indian Head to Georgetown". Created b...
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19th Century American Classical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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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

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Paper

Antique Print of Phineus, Son of Poseidon or Phoenix, 1733
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Phinée délivré des Harpyes (..)'. This print depicts Phineus delivered from the Harpies by Calais & Zethes. Phineas was said to be a son of Poseidon, or of Phoenix, and had the gift of prophecy. Zeus, angry that Phineas revealed too much of the plans of the gods, punished him by blinding him and setting him on an island with a buffet of food. However, he could eat none of it because the harpies, vicious, winged women, stole the food out of his hands right before he could eat. This continued until the arrival of Jason and the Argonauts...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Engraving of Women of Kazegut in Sierra Leone, Africa, c.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Femmes de Kazegut en differens habits'. Old print showing women of Kazegut (Sierra Leone) in different costumes. This print originates from Prevost's 'Histoire ...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Warhol on Basquiat, the Iconic Relationship Told in Andy Warhol’s Words. Book
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat’s complex relationship captivated the art world then and now. At a time when Warhol was already world famous and the elder statesman of New York cool, Basquiat was a downtown talent rising rapidly from the graffiti scene. Together, they forged an electrifying personal and professional partnership. As a prolific documentarian of his own world, Warhol extensively photographed and wrote of his friendship with Basquiat, all played against the backdrop of 1980s Downtown New York City. It reveals not only the emotional depth of their relationship but also its ambiguities, extremities, and complexities. Produced in collaboration with The Andy Warhol Foundation and Jean-Michel Basquiat’s estate, this book chronicles the duo’s relationship in hundreds of previously unpublished photographs of Basquiat along with a dynamic cast of characters from Madonna to Grace Jones, Keith Haring to Fela Kuti. The shots are accompanied by entries from the legendary Andy Warhol Diaries...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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

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Ceramic

3 Volumes of the Robert Aloi, Esempi Furniture Series (Books)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a three volume set of the famous "Esempi" series by Roberto Aloi which was put together in the 1950's and was a survey of the very best of furniture design of its day. It covers designs from Scandinavia, Italy and the rest of Europe and America and features designers such as Carlo de Carli, Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Guglielmo Ulrich, Paolo Buffa, Jean Michel Frank, Carlo Mollino, Charles Eames, Knoll and Jean Royère. One covers dining tables, coffee tables and smaller trolleys...
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Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1970s German Industrial Cast Aluminum and Glass T8 Explosion Proof Striplight
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A vintage Industrial flameproof ceiling striplight / tube light made by Wittenburg of Germany. Originally designed for hazardous areas in factories and on cargo ships. The build i...
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1970s German Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum

Antique Royal Doulton Bowl, the Gallant Fisher in Ceramic
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Royal Doulton fishing Ceramic. A Royal Doulton Series Ware 'The Gallant Fishers' fishing bowl. The bowl is with a polychrome fishing scene of a fisherman lying on the river bank reading a book. The inscription around the edge reads 'And When The Timrous Trout I Wait To Take And He Devours My Bait'. here is a slight foul to the side of the bowl, but may have been done when made as it is glazed over. The bottom has pattern number D3680 and has the special "The Gallant Fishers" back stamp. The stamp looks like an old English shop sign...
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1920s British Sporting Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

Old Engraving of Volcano Piton de la Fournaise on Reunion Island, c.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Eiland van St. Filippus, of van Fuego, met zyn vuurberg'. Old print of Piton de la Fournaise, a shield volcano on the eastern side of Reunion island...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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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

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Paper

Portraits by Halsman Hardcover Book, 1983
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible look through the lens of one of the most prolific American photographers of the past 5 decades, Philippe Halsman. "Portraits" contains images of some of the most iconic...
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1980s French Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of a Funeral on Ceylon 'Sri Lanka' is Asia, 1672
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of the death of the prince heir, and his burial. Two prints, one with a long burial train including numerous horses, carrying the coffin, covered with cloth. The other...
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17th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of Apollo and Diana Killing Niobe's Children with Arrows, 1733
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Les Enfans de Niobé Tués (..)'. This print depicts Apollo and Diana killing Niobe's Children with their arrows. In Greek mytholo...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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

Sailor's Valentine with Heart Design, Barbados, West Indies- Large Size
Located in Downingtown, PA
West Indian Sailor's Valentine, Circa 1880 The large single sailor's valentine is composed from a variety of shells in concentric and geometric patterns, centred with a heart motif, surrounded by three flowers; within an octagonal stained wood frame. Dimensions: 13.86 inches wide x 13.82 inches (35.2cm wide, 35.1cm high) THE SAILOR'S VALENTINE A sailor's valentine is made of one, or, more often, a hinged pair of octagonal wooden display cases lined with fabric. Small shells, seeds, or other materials are glued to the fabric, usually forming a colorful design. The name "sailor's valentine" comes from the fact that there is usually a sentimental phrase, such as "Forget Me Not," "With Love," or other sayings that we use on Valentine's Day. The shape is thought to come from old compass...
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1880s Bajan Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Shell

Engraving of Alejandro Selkirk Island, Juan Fernández-archipel, Chile, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue de la cote du N. E. de Masa-Fuero' - 'Vue de la cote occidentale de Masa-Fuero a la distance de quatre milles.' Views of Alejandro Selkirk Island...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of a Monk of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre (Rome), 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Religieux de l'Ordre du Saint-Sépulcre'. Print of a Monk of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religie...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Sadler and Green Creamware Large Masonic Black Printed Jug
By Sadler and Green
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare large creamware pottery jug Masonic printed with the London arms of the Antients or the Athol Grand Lodge attributed to Sadler and Green and datin...
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1790s English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Creamware

Vintage Top Flite Golf Ball with Mesh Pattern
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Spalding 'Top-Flite' Golf Ball. A 1930's Spalding rubber core golf ball in very good condition. The ball has a square mesh or lattice pattern and is called 'Top-Flite'. The ...
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1930s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Rubber

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

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Paper

Christies 2000 the Di Portanova Collection 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Christies 2000 The di Portanova Collection. Softcover copy. Fabergé, Russian Works of Art and Objects of Vertu from The di Portanova Collection. 100 p...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities

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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

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Paper

Rare Antique Print of the Famous Westminster Abbey, London, England, C.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'An ancient View of St. James's (..)'. Old print of Westminster, the old Westminster Abbey in the centre, with St James's Palace on the right. Westminster Abb...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Fernando Alvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, Spanish Noble, General and Diplomat, 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Ferdinandus Alvares van Toledo (..)'. Old portrait of Fernando Alvarez de Toledo y Pimentel or Ferdinandus Toletanus Dux Alb...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print with Views of Cape Blanco on the Patagonia / Argentina Coast, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Kaap Blanco aan de kust van Patagonia (..)' and 'Kaap Blanco strekkende Zuid ten Westen.' Coastal views of Cape Blanco on the Patagonia / Argentina coast with t...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Handcolored Print of an Afghan from Herat in Afghanistan, 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique costume print titled 'Afghan d'Herat'. Original antique print of an Afghan from Herat. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du monde' by...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Print of Batavia 'Jakarta' in the Dutch East Indies in Asia, 1705
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print Indonesia titled 'Batavia'. Beautiful view of Batavia, Indonesia. This print originates from 'Algemeene weereld-beschryving, nae de rechte verdeeling der landschappen (...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Heart Pin Brooch Ormolu with Stone, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This lovely stylish sentimental brooch was made for a loved one. Made in Germany, circa 1900. The brooch has a red stone and a white stone (probably moonstone) in it. A very pretty ...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ormolu

Antique Print with Coastal Views of Kamchatka in Russia by Cook, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print Russia titled 'Gezigten der Kust van Kamtchatka'. Print with coastal views of Kamchatka including volcanoes. Originates from 'Reizen...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Enric Miralles Spanish 'Gerro' Vase, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gerro is a small vase that reproduces the large ones built in the Diagonal Mar Park in Barcelona, a project by Enric Miralles and Benedetta Tagliabue. ...
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1970s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

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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