Collectibles and Curiosities
Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Art Nouveau
Color: Brown
Silver Lady Woman Ex Voto religious Folk Art, Antique European, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A cute petite religious Ex Voto. I do not know what it is made of, thin and light filigree silver or silver plated metal. It is handmade, embossed and then welded. Given the delicacy...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
Ignatius Taschner Jugendstil Brass and Copper Monkey Cheroot Cutter, circa 1900
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual German Jugendstil brass, copper and steel cheroot cutter modeled as a monkey sat within a rounded tray. The tail lifts and acts as the cutting edge with a small ho...
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Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Silver and enamel Emile Dropsy pendant
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Silver and enamel Emile Dropsy pendant
Madonna Regina Virginium motif
Materials: Solid silver and enamel
Perfect condition includes its original box from the Carassole house of Buenos Aires, Argentina...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
American vintage cash register from NATIONAL, made of metal
Located in Milano, IT
We present a timeless treasure: the antique American cash register from the early 20th century, revisited and enriched with the charm of Italian lire!
Enter a world where history an...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Large Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Brass Belt Sash Buckle
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique circa 1890's gilt brass belt or sash buckle. Swirling Art Nouveau design, 2 pc. flat catch hook closure. 7" long when closed 1.5" wide, straping on back allows for it to be s...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Large Antique Silver Hand Arm Ex Voto, Antique European, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A cute petite religious Ex Voto. I do not know what it is made of, thin and light filigree silver or silver plated metal. It is handmade, embossed and then welded. Given the delicacy...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
Vintage Decorative Jesus Metal Statue on Ebonized Wooden Base, Germany 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative Jesus statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of Metal (probably white metal) on a wooden base. Ver...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Rose Branch Pendant Ormolu, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This lovely stylish pendant or hanger was made to hang on a chain. Made in Germany, circa 1900.
A very pretty piece of antique jewellery which would make a fine addition to any coll...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ormolu
Borzoi Dog Companion for French German Doll Jumeau Kestner, Antique German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A salon dog from Germany for your french fashion doll. Glass amber eyes with black pupils, black nose and wooden sticky legs. Lots of clean fluffy ...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Fur, Wool, Glass, Wood
Crown Staffordshire Large Porcelain Tudor House Pastille Burner c.1906
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and rare antique porcelain pastille burner modelled as a Tudor House set within a walled garden by Crown Staffordshire and dating from around 1...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Thonet H 6760 Prayer Kneeling Chair
By Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
Prayer Kneeling by Thonet.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Italian Telegraph in Solid Brass, 1880
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Telegraph in solid brass, 1880.
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1880s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Jugendstil prayer chair or altar, side table/display table/stairs Ca. 1890-1914
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Beautiful Jugendstil prayer chair or altar, also usable as side table/display table/stairs/bookcase.
Ca. 1890-1914, Netherlands.
Very beautifully executed in wood with curling openw...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Pocket Watch Chain with Fob, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This lovely pocket watch chain with sentimental FOB, pendant with a picture of a loved one, is still a beauty. It is circa 1900s or older.
A very pretty antique jewellery item whic...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Ormolu
Important self-playing piano "La Victoire" stamped Blanche-Petit & Goffart
Located in Paris, FR
Important automatic self-playing piano called "Bastringue", from the beginning of the XXth century, working with an interchangeable cylinder stamped by the organ and piano makers "J....
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Pair Cherub Decorative Bronze Metal Head Bust Statues Sculptures, Belgium, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of classic decorative Bust statues. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think its gilded bronze. Very decorative and nice to display...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Pair Noble Man Decorative Metal Head Bust Statues Sculptures, Belgium 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of classic decorative Bust statues. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think it's brass, socket nickel plated. Very decorative and ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Rare Asprey London Sterling Silver 1917 Jewelry Box Charles & Richard Comyns
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Asprey London 1917 solid sterling silver Jewellery box with a faux tortoiseshell top made by the amazing Charles and Richard...
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1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Chocolate Box, Edgard Maxence, Marquise de Sévigné Paris
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique French chocolate box for Chocolate Maison Marquise de Sévigné Paris by Edgard Maxence.
A great looking Early 20th Century bonbon ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Memory Pin Brooch Ormolu with Stone, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This lovely stylish sentimental brooch was made to keep a photo of loved ones. Made in Germany, circa 1900. The brooch has a picture inside. It has a blue stone and also has a hangin...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ormolu
20th Century Automathic Piano-Pianola from France
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
20th Century Luché "ELCE" mechanical piano, France.
Roller and crank in perfect working condition.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
F. Goldscheider - large woman bust Polychrome Terracotta - Art Nouveau signed
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful terracotta bust from the factory of Friedrich Goldscheider from the art nouveau period. Girl with flowers.
Polychrome terracotta
It represents a female bust with her head t...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Terracotta
The Seven Seas by Rudyard Kipling First Edition
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an extremely rare first edition hardback copy of The Seven Seas by Rudyard Kipling from 1897.
This rare book is in fair to good condition for ...
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Emile Hurtre an Art Nouveau Billiard Table Made by E. Gueret Médaille d’Or, 1889
Located in London, GB
Emile Hurtré French Art Nouveau Billiard table.
Made by award-winning artisan E. Gueret (Médaille d’Or 1889).
Hurtré is best known for h...
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1880s European Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Emile Gallé, Smoker Set Enameled Topaz Glass 3 Pieces, Thistles
By Emile Gallé
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Smoker set "Chardons " made in topaz glass with enameled design of thistles by Émile Gallé.
Each piece is signed “E.Gallé”.
All parts are in perfect con...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel
King Edward VII Royal Bluthner Piano Exhibited in Paris Exhibition 1900
Located in Leeds, GB
An 1899, Bluthner grand piano with a rosewood case, decorated with Art Nouveau and Empire style elements. It was showcased at the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle. Piano bought by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in the Coronation year of 1902 to be situated in the ballroom of Malborough House. It was sold in 1936 to Major Maconochie in Bath. This piano is in great original condition having only had two previous owners. A rare opportunity to acquire a royal piano.
The piano cheek side panel is inlaid with an Art Nouveau design featuring a stylised female head surrounded by whiplash lines and foliage. Musical instruments sit centrally in the design. Columnar, Empire style gilt mounts stand each side of the inlay. Napoleonic emblems of stars, palmettes and foliage feature here. Symmetrical female heads with flowing tresses and floral...
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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ormolu, Metal
Museum Quality Arts & Crafts Oak Crucifix w Stylished Bronze Sculpture of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Arts & Crafts / Jugendstil table or altar crucifix and a wonderful work of religious art.
For us the most powerful statement will always be 'the truth will set you free'. It ...
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Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Collection Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Brooch Watch Chain Pendants 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This lovely collection of Antique Jewelry was found at an Estate sale in Germany. All items are circa 1900s or older.
A very pretty lot of 10 antique jewellery items which would ma...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ormolu
French Miniature Bamboo Armoire
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century French miniature armoire or wardrobe made from faux bamboo with a pair of mirrored doors and one drawer. The piece bares the label of the Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville, a 19...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mercury Glass, Pine
Filigree Silver Vintage Car Model
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Silver Filigree car model
Vintage model car in silver filigree.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Carved Oak Barometer Lloyd, Payne & Amiel Manchester England
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique oak carved barometer by Lloyd, Payne & Amiel Manchester England. Thermometer mounted above opening. Porcelain dial. Operating condition. Bevel...
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
French Early 20th Century "Encyclopedie Universelle" Dated 1908
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French early 20th century "Encyclopedie Universelle" dated 1908.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Faith, Love, Hope Brooch Ormolu, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This lovely stylish sentimental brooch to give it to a loved one. Made in Germany, circa 1900.
A very pretty piece of antique jewellery which would make a fine addition to any colle...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ormolu
Four Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Memory Pendants Ormolu, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Four lovely stylish sentimental pendants made to keep a photo of loved one. Made in Germany, circa 1900. Each one has a picture inside.
A very pretty piece of antique jewellery whic...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ormolu
Two Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Memory Pin Brooch Ormolu, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two lovely stylish sentimental brooches made to keep a photo of loved one. Made in Germany, circa 1900. Each brooch pin has a picture inside.
A very pretty piece of antique jeweller...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ormolu
Baudot Multiple-Impression Telegraph, c. 1900 Manufactured by J Carpentier Paris
Located in Madrid, ES
Baudot multiple-impression telegraph, c. 1900 Manufactured by J Carpentier Paris,
brass and steel, Grunewald type electric motor mounted upside down.
For the five-bit Baudot code...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Thonet Bentwood Puppenmobel Doll Chairs / Doll Furniture
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and great condition Thonet doll chairs.
For the collectors of the rarest of Thonet pieces we are proud to offer this finest pair of early 20th century doll chairs. In the Thonet catalogue of 1904 these chairs are mentioned as 'Fauteuil 2' and 'Speissessel 2'. These chairs are both unmarked, but you can see them next to each other in the bottom right corner of the page from the 1904 Thonet catalogue (as shown in image 10). These wonderful condition collectables are in their original schellac, they are as stable as the day they were made and the 'speisesessel' (eating chair...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bentwood
Wilhelmina, Queen of the Netherlands, 1898 Inauguration Commemorative Plates
Located in Sharon, CT
Offering four hand-painted Wilhelmina, “1890-1948” Inauguration plates, manufactured in 1898 by Petrus Regout & Co., Maastricht, Holland.
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1890s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Superb Silver Tyrollean Mountain Man Ex Voto, Antique European 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A cute petite religious Ex Voto. I do not know what it is made of, thin and light filigree silver or silver plated metal. It is handmade, embossed and then welded. Given the delicacy...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sheet Metal, Silver Plate
Art Nouveau Double Sided Walnut and Rosewood Desk by Lajos Kozma, 1930
By Lajos Kozma
Located in Rome, IT
This rare large double sided desk was designed by Lajos (Ludwig) Kozma, who had an unprecedented influence on the European design through his drawings, buildings and furniture.
Th...
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1920s European Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Silver Lady Woman in Alpine Costume Ex Voto, Antique European, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A cute petite religious Ex Voto. I do not know what it is made of, thin and light filigree silver or silver plated metal. It is handmade, embossed and then welded. Given the delicacy...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
Unusual Art Nouveau Woman, Carved Wood and Metal Pipe Holder Wall Plaque
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Art Nouveau woman, relief carved wood and metal pipe holder wall plaque. Stunning nude, wonderful detailing.., bronze mounted, hand forged pipe holders, carved wood match hol...
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1920s American Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Artistic Vintage Israeli Bezalel Rug. 3 ft x 4 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificently Artistic Vintage Israeli Bezalel Rug, Country Of Origin / Rug Type: Israeli rugs, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century. Size: 3 ft x 4 ft 8 in (0.91...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wool
Smoking Set with Plate Copper/ Brass Art Nouveau, Austria, circa 1915
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
From the Art Nouveau period in Austria circa 1915 comes this beautiful unique smoking set. Consisting of four items, this set comes with an artfully ornated copper plate, two tobacco bowls in different sizes and a gorgeous ashtray with an additional holder for matches. All items were made of fine copper and impress with classic Art Nouveau design elements. Another highlight are the external amounted brass stands that underlines the beauty of this unusual table smoking set.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper
Energetic Glass Buddha by Almeric Walter, Pate de Verre, France, 1900s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Amalric Walter (français, 1870-1959)
A wonderful energetic Glass or Chrystal Shakyamuni Buddha by Almeric Walter from the Art Nouveau, Art Deco period ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Art Glass
Art Nouveau Double Sided Walnut and Rosewood Desk by Lajos Kozma, 1930
By Lajos Kozma
Located in Rome, IT
This rare large double sided desk was designed by Lajos (Ludwig) Kozma, who had an unprecedented influence on the European design through his drawings, buildings and furniture.
Th...
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1920s European Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Desk Equestrian Horse Racing Cigar Smoking Box, circa 1900s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Equestrian cigar box with space for matches. Perfect desk piece.
Engraved with racing horses.
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Turn of the Century French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Ashtray by Marionnet
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau gilt bronze ashtray with a floral design and a fluted edge
(signed: MARIONNET).
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ormolu
Louis Majorelle Nancy Signed Sideboard Vitrine, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant French vitrine cabinet signed by renowned Art Nouveau designer Louis Majorelle. The cabinet is composed of mahogany, walnut and multiple exotic...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Pair of Thonet Chairs circa 1935-1950 Model B32 Simili Signed Collectors Items
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Thonet model B32 in brown simili
Early chroom with traces and patina off time
Produced from 1935 till 1950
Signed or larked on the back seat
Early production and very collectabl...
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1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
WMF Ignatius Taschner Jugendstil Copper and Brass Goat & Sleigh Candleholder
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual German Jugendstil copper and brass smokers companion or candleholder formed as a goat pulling a sleigh the design attributed to re...
Category
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper
Old Brass Hand Bell, Primary School Bell
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Old Brass Hand Bell, Primary School Bell
Great little piece one was school bell of calling the children in from break. It is made in solid brass and has a...
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Mid-19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Earth Globe
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Early 20th century earth globe.
Wooden base and Globus made of plaster and paper.
As you can see in one photo the paper has been damaged in this one plac...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Cigar Set Art Nouveau Barbotine by Jean Bernard De Bruyn, 1900
Located in Paris, FR
Art Nouveau style cigar tobacco set tabac made in Barbotine faience ceramic by famous De Bruyn, 1900s.
Plate
L 32 cm, W 28 cm, D 4cm
Jars
D 4.5, H 7cm
D ...
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19th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
German Globe circa 1900 with Compass
Located in Hamburg, DE
A beautiful, old earth globe with a compass. A particularly beautiful piece with a straight stand and wooden base with embedded compass.
"Mang's new earth globe", comes from the Stuttgart publishing house Adolf Mang (1849-1933) and was manufactured in the beginning of the 20th century.
The product is in a good and functional condition for over 100 years. However, the earth map...
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper, Wood
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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