Collectibles and Curiosities
Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Color: Gold
Bronze Chinese Dragon Crane Incense Burner Architectural Temple
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Quirky bronze Chinese temple incense burner
- In the shape of a dragon turtle creature out of which sprouts the cranes
- Good size at over three feet tall - 96 cm
- Would have p...
Category
1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
20K Caplain Leaf Metal Bowl Natural Guinea Feather Crystals
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
20K leaf metal bowl with guinea feathers and jet crystals
This tripoint bowl offers a beautiful balance of lines. This bowl has a nice weight to it, it feels substantial in the ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf
Elizabeth Locke Silver Saanian Roman Coin Sea Pearl 18k Gold Frame Pin or Brooch
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite Silver Sasanian Coin Depicting Xusro I ( circa 300AD) with Baroque South Sea Pearls in an 18K Gold Frame Brooch or Pin by the legendary jewelry designer Elizabeth Locke....
Category
20th Century Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Bronze and Bamboo Handle Flower Pot Cactus Gardening Tool Set, German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful tool set from the 1950s. This unique object, is made of bronze with bamboo, was traditionally a cactus gardening tool set. A nice original ...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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.
Category
17th Century Italian Gothic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Mary Bronze Wall Plaque Sculpture Signed Medallion French Early 20th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Virgin Mary gilt bronze wall plaque sculpture signed French, early 1900s
Signed Jean with hard to decifer surname
Heavy medallion
Good condition with good patina due to age.
Category
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Early 1900s Gothic Revival Brass and Bronze Church Candle Chandelier / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical size and great looking church sanctuary light.
The amount of work that went into creating this striking and practical size chandelier is a...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Religious Bronze Wall Plaque of Holy Mary and Child after Donatello
Located in Lisse, NL
Symbolic and meaningful work of religious art.
Since the original by Donatello is in a museum somewhere, this beautiful bronze wall plaque 'after Donatello' is the best specimen you will be able to find anywhere. The original 'Mary and Child...
Category
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Unique Large and Great Quality Gothic Revival Solid Bronze Two-Light Wall Sconce
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Gothic Revival light fixture for wall mounting.
This antique Gothic wall sconce with two flowery glass shades is another one of t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Large 19th Century Lacquered and Gilded Jewelry Box with Inlaid Mother of Pearl
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
Rare Victorian (c. 1850) lacquered papier-mâché jewelry box with inlaid mother of pearl and gilding depicting a floral motif. The mother of pearl looks of high quality and shimmers w...
Category
1850s Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Round Bronze Wall Plaque Depicting a Suffering Christ in Tears by Sylvain Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Small yet impressive, circular bronze sculpture of Jesus, in deep relief.
Having sold many works of religious art we immediately noticed the tears that are on this Christ wall pla...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Large Polychrome Painted Bronze Sculpture of a Young Horse Riding Napoleon
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive size and highly decorative, French bronze sculpture.
If you are looking for a work of art with both historical and decorative value then this large bronze sculpture could...
Category
20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Altar Pricket Candlesticks w. Lion Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stunning pair of Flemish, Medieval Style candlesticks with crouching lions.
If you are looking for the best quality and best condition antiques only then this rare pair cou...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Large Pair of Antique Bronze Egyptian Priest & Priestess Sculptures By E. Bouret
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning pair of antique bronze statues of the highest quality.
If you are interested in exceptional antiques in general and in Egyptian Revival antiques in particular then this stu...
Category
19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bronze Scultural Singing-Stone MDL. C. Speaker
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Playfully hinting at popular outdoor rock shaped speakers, this bronze cast music box domesticates the shape of a stone found in the mountains near Mexico City. A listening- stone-for-interiors that explores connections between sound and sculpture. An object through which to rehearse the sculptural convention of listening to the material. When sculpting in stone, it is common practice to press one’s ear against the material while lightly tapping it. The sounds and vibrations can reveal properties in the medium that are hidden from sight; hollows, interior fractures, hardness, and so on. There is an instant feedback from listening to stones when sculpting them; a true conversation with the material.In the tradition of bronze sculpture there has been a pursuit in perfectioning casting techniques in order to achieve better sonic resonance. Bronze casting was used to make some of the first metal instruments like bells, cymbals, horns among others
Exhibited at
XPAN: Mexico City (2023)
Chic By Accident...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Rosy Top Clock, Gilded
Located in New York, NY
Clock rosy top gilded shell 3". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been ope...
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Gothic Revival Extremely Detailed Gilt Brass & Bronze Church Altar Missal Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning 19th century Gothic church bible or missal stand with 'gemstones'.
This rare, late 1800s, gilt bronze bible stand has beautiful details and it is in remarkably good conditi...
Category
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
1860 Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Place Vendome Column with Napoleon, Marble Base
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for auction this stunning antique circa 1860 Grand Tour bronze statue of Place Vendome Column with Napoleon on top in so...
Category
1860s Italian Grand Tour Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Mint Condition Heavy Bronze Boxer / Price Fighter Sculpture by Jef Lambeaux
By Jef Lambeaux
Located in Lisse, NL
Powerful bronze sculpture of an athletic and ripped fighter.
This sizable and heavy work of art is as beautiful as the day it was handcrafted. Belgian sculptor Jef Lambeaux (1852-1908) had a penchant for capturing the human physique in motion, with sports and erotic scenes as his favourite subject matters. Since he grew up in the second half of the 19th century, he may very well have seen actual price fighters going at each other in boxing matches. This powerful bronze male boxer in full action is just about to launch an inside right whilst protecting his own head with his left arm and right shoulder. His square jaw line and rugged facial features give us the impression that he is as hard they come. The incredibly well developed muscles in his back and legs confirm that notion as well. The stunning patina accentuates the muscular physique of this bronze fighter and he looks marvelous from all angles. Image 13 shows an interesting detail that you don't find in many bronzes. Here you can see that samples were taken from the bottom of the base to determine whether this bronze had the right composition and strength. It clearly passed the test, because otherwise it would have been destroyed. This sizable and heavy bronze fighter with its perfectly captured fighting posture makes a great statement piece on a desk or side table.
Our price for this rare and mint bronze boxer...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Rare Solid Bronze Armorial Crest Coat of Arms Lovely Verdigris Patination
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique solid bronze coat of arms armorial crest with lovely natural verdigris patina
This is a very good looking and well made coa...
Category
20th Century English Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Etruscan Style Solid 18k Gold, Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby & Emerald Necklace
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Etruscan Style Solid 18k Gold, Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby & Emerald Necklace
Item # C104267
Circa late 20th century 16" wearable length
An absolute eye-catcher, this intricately cast and beautifully detailed necklace is crafted of solid 18 karat yellow gold with a brilliant array of gemstones set within each individually cast and hinged link. These culminate in the stunning central focal point display of a 3.1 carat blue sapphire surrounded by marquis-cut rubies and flanked on either side by a curved row of diamonds. It wears comfortably at approximately 16" in overall wearable length.
Specifications:
* Composition: 18 Karat Yellow GoldAll items are rigorously tested for metal content. Ask us about
our 4-step metal content testing process. Metal content is guaranteed.
* Markings: "K18"
* Dimensions: 16" wearable length x 3/4" wide [at central focal point]
* Age: Circa late 20th century
* Primary Stone: diamond [14], marquis-cut ruby [10], oval-cut sapphire [1], emerald [16], ruby [6],
sapphire [14]
* Total Weight: 36.6 grams
* Condition notes: Excellent vintage condition, trace rubbing and wear as expected, no observed
flaws
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Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Gold: The Impossible Collection 'Special Edition'
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Gold—pure, indestructible, dazzling: Since the dawn of time, this precious metal has generated countless fantasies and beliefs. Whether it leads powerful rulers to the afterlife, casts a delicate glow on the Buddhist pagodas of Southeast Asia, illuminates the halos of saints, adds brilliance to the crowns of kings and popes, gleams on haute couture runways or glitters on a rapper’s grill, gold is an eternal symbol of wealth and glory, the prized element’s highly malleable nature lending itself to infinite metamorphoses.
What accounts for such a lasting and universal fascination? Thanks to its irresistible luminosity and remarkable resilience, gold is the ideal medium to symbolize both visible and invisible forces. Artists from Gustav Klimt to Andy Warhol and Yves Klein have exalted its metaphysical and fantastic nature. Ancient Egyptians regarded gold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Saint Florus Saint Lavros Saint Antipas Fine Antique Russian Bronze Travel Icon
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, unusual late 18th century Russian bronze travel icon of Saint Antipas, Saint Florus and Saint Lavros.
Saint Florus and Saint Lavros are the Patron Saints of horses in Ru...
Category
Late 18th Century Russian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Gold Royale Chess Set
Located in Halls Head, Western Australia
The Gold Royale chess set is handcrafted in solid 18K yellow gold and set with over 35 carats of the world's finest diamonds. This unique chess set radiates pure opulence through the finest quality materials design and workmanship. Crafted by renown Australian artist Colin Burn, the Gold Royale has a luxurious look and feel, featuring black and white rhodium coated spheres and fleur-de-lis insignia. The artists unique design is symbolic of the renown 1849 Staunton standard chess set with a limited edition of only 5 sets being created, each hallmarked, numbered and authenticated. The Gold Royale now joins the Pearl Royale...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
WWI brass Carl Zeiss Jena "Fussartillerie" artillery compass
Located in London, GB
A WWI brass Carl Zeiss Jena "Fussartillerie" artillery compass.
3¾ inch dial marked with N W S points, the Carl Zeiss Jena logo, and B.R. 565 FUSSARTILLERIE.
Compass ring marked ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Victorian 1900 Three Draw Personal Pocket Monocular Telescope In Brass & Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian two-Draws Monocular Telescope.
Beautiful monocular telescope, created in England during the Victorian era, in the last three-quarters of the 19th century, circa 1900. This...
Category
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Small Grand Tour Pietra Paesina (Ruin Marble) Bronze Mounted Plaque or Curio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Grand Tour plaque or curio.
With a pietra paesina or ruin / ruiniform marble form plaque mounted in a gilt bronze frame with an integral bail...
Category
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Marble, Bronze
Japanese cast bronze statue of a Bodhisattva, 1780-1800
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Cast bronze statue of a half draped figure of the standing Bodhisattva on a lotus plinth, with a removable flaming nimbus surrounding the head. The figure holds a lotus, the symbol o...
Category
Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Garnet and Pearl Necklace
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
G/227 - Elegant and simple torchon of garnets and pearls, but with a special gold clasp alla handmade.
Pearls give light to garnets. It's new, never worn.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Other Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Vintage Pal Kepenyes Bronze/Brass Necklace, 20th Century
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Pal Kepenyes bronze/brass necklace, 20th century.
This Hungarian born artist worked in Mexico for decades, known for free-form sculptural jewelry...
Category
20th Century Mexican Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of 18k White Gold Illusion Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a lovely pair of 18k white gold illusion diamond stud earrings. Gold = 1.56g. Diamonds = 0.23ct
Category
2010s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
14k Yellow Gold Chain
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
14k Gold chain. 32.6g. RRP: £3,260.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Pair of 18k White Gold Emerald & Diamond Earrings
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A fabulous pair of 18k white gold emerald and diamond earrings, having a claw set emerald of very nice colour and decent quality emerald which weighs 3.23 ct, each having 14 miligrai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
England 1880 Two Draw Personal Pocket Monocular Telescope In Polished Brass
Located in Miami, FL
British two-Draws Monocular Telescope.
Beautiful monocular telescope, created in England during the Victorian era, in the last three-quarters of the 19th century, circa 1880. This i...
Category
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century Grand Tour Gothic Revival Bronze and Marble Desk Accessories
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Grand Tour Gothic Revival Bronze and Marble Desk Accessories
Category
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of 18k White Gold 1.4ct Diamond Daisy Drop Earrings
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fabulous pair of 18k white gold, 1.40ct diamond daisy drop earrings, comprising a total of 16 diamonds. Diamond weight: 1.40c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
18k White Gold Cross & Chain
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
18k White Gold & Diamond cross & chain. Diamonds 0.30ct G/H Colour, SI1 Quality.
RRP: £1,200
Category
2010s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Swarovski Pave' Crystal Gold Leopard Brooch or Pin, Signed and Retired
By Swarovski
Located in Plainview, NY
An authentic rare retired Swarovski pave' crystal leopard brooch or pin. The beautiful brooch is engraved with the Swarovski logo in the back and is gold plated featuring clear pave ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal
18k White Gold Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A splendid pair of 18 karat white gold diamond halo stud earrings featuring two bezel set round brilliant cut diamonds of SI1 clarity clarity and I/J colour totaling 1.18 carats, sur...
Category
2010s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
18K White Gold Emerald Ring
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A splendid 18k white gold emerald & diamond ring. A good quality emerald, of Zambian origin, is 1.86ct, while the diamonds total 0.63ct. VS/SU/...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Vintage Etruscan Revival Style 14k Yellow Gold and Gemstone Ring, Size 8
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ETRUSCAN REVIVAL STYLE 14K YELLOW GOLD AND GEMSTONE RING SIZE 8
Item # 308GEX11P
A positively stunning vintage ring by Art's Elegance, it features a stippled-ground with raised hi...
Category
20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
English Bronze Thunder Mug Signal Cannon with Original Side Handle, circa 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
English bronze thunder mug signal cannon with the original side handle and lower port for lighting fuse. Late 18th Century.
Category
1770s English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Rectangular Bronze Brooch by Uni David-Andersen for D.a. Norway 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely bronze brooch designed by Uni David-Andersen for David Andersen AS in the 1960s Norway. The broch has a Viking inspired look with a rectangular shape and geometric patterns. A...
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage French Lucite Modernist Chess Set, 1970s
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
A particular minimalist french chess game dated to the 1970’s. It features a modernist design with a perforated thick plexiglass base topped with sculptur...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Bronze
19th Century Italian Relief Bronze Plaque of Jesus Christ
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Well crafted with a beautiful patina, 1890's bronze relief plaque of Jesus from Italy measuring 10" x 7.5" x .75".
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Large Cross Of The XIX Century Processional Or Altar
Located in Madrid, ES
Great Cross Of The XIX Century Processional Or Altar
LARGE NEO-ROMA STYLE BRONZE CROSS OF THE XIX CENTURY WITH DUAL USE: IT CAN BE USED BOTH IN PROCESSION AND AS AN ALTAR CROSS MEASU...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Etruscan Revival Style 14k Yellow Gold and Garnet Bracelet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE ETRUSCAN REVIVAL STYLE 14K GOLD AND GEMSTONE BRACELET
Item # 308QAJ11Z
A very finely made bracelet in the Etruscan Revival taste, it...
Category
20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Fine Antique English South Staffordshire or Battersea Enamel Snuff Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An excellent quality late 18th or early 19th century Battersea enamel snuff or patch box. The pink enamel background with white enamel lattice and a raised gold around the hand paint...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Royal Dutch Airforce Model 1964 Officer's Dagger 'KLu Officiers Ponjaard, 1964'
Located in Delft, NL
Royal Dutch Airforce Model 1964 Officer's Dagger 'KLu Officiers Ponjaard, 1964'
Royal Dutch Airforce model 1964 officer's dagger.
(KLu officiers ponjaard 1964).
In original box and it's original black leather scabbard with gild fittings and the Royal Dutch Airforce buying ticket
The dagger is marked with the sitting squirrel logo of the Company name " Carl Eickhorn" Solingen. The dagger has black diagonally angled ribbed grip with double twisted brass wire winding.
The gilt pommel has the form of the Dutch Royal Crown...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
19th Century French Ecclesiastical Iron & Bronze Altar Rail
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and magnificent architectural ecclesiastical iron and bronze altar railing. Created in France in the 19th century, commissioned for a Victorian er...
Category
19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Modern 18k Yellow Gold Huggie Earrings with 44 Diamonds
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF CONTEMPORARY 18 KARAT YELLOW GOLD HUGGIE EARRINGS WITH 44 DIAMONDS
Item # 307CKH29A
A very attractive pair of huggie earrings executed in solid 18 karat yellow gold, they a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Vintage Moroccan Caftan, Black and Gold Embroidered, ca. 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage Moroccan Caftan, black silk damask heavily with gold threads. Circa 1960's
The black heavy damask kaftan was entirely made by ...
Category
1960s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metallic Thread, Gold
Early 20th Century Desk Globe
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful physical and political terrestrial table globe on bronze base and plaster sphere with double rotary movement.
Designed by Prof. Guido Cora for G.B.Paravia Editori in the fi...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Modern Pair of White-and-Yellow 14k Gold Huggie Earrings
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CONTEMPORARY PAIR OF WHITE-AND-YELLOW 14K GOLD HUGGIE EARRINGS
Item # 204EJC14P
A gorgeous pair of huggie earrings executed entirely in 14 karat gold, both the yellow and white gold sides feature a beautiful brushed finish. The two halves join in the center with a hinged pivot point, opening easily to be placed on the ear. Sleek and modern, they are a perfect go-to for every-day wear.
Specifications:
* Composition: 14 karat yellow and white gold
* Markings: 585 FB...
Category
20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Very Rare Cigars Lighter Lamp for a Smocking Room, France, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Arare smokeroom lamp lighter allowing to light 3 cigars at the same time thanks to 3 golden brass spikes and the bronze oil lamp located in the center.
...
Category
19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Bronze Buddha Goddess Deity Figurine
Located in Ferndale, MI
I've never seen anything like this before...weathered bronze medicine goddess figurine with orange eyes. Verdigris patina with gold, turquoise and paprika colors throughout. The halo...
Category
Early 20th Century Archaistic Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique "San Jose Pistol Club" Brass Trophy c.1939
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original brass plated team trophy with an enamel and bronze emblem that says "San Jose Pistol Club" and engraved "10-22-39". This piece has retained its original finish.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Birks Solid 9-Karat Yellow Gold Cigarette Case with Blue Outer Leather Envelope
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial solid 9-karat yellow gold cigarette case was made in Birmingham England and dates to the late 1930s. The case was sold by the renowned Birks Department Sto...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
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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