Collectibles and Curiosities
Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Color: Gold
Large and Rare Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington, by F. Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
A Large and Rare Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington, after Houdon by F. Barbedienne Foundry, circa 1870.
Very nice quality green patinated bronze bust of President...
Category
19th Century French American Classical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Reliquary Bronze Crucifix Pendant with Two Lateral Crosses, Italy, 17th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A reliquary bronze crucifix on large engraved cross pendant with two hanging small crosses at both lateral sides of the large cross, Italy, early 17th century. Both small crosses wit...
Category
Early 17th Century Italian Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Bread Is Gold
Located in New York City, NY
Massimo Bottura, the world's best chef, prepares extraordinary meals from ordinary and sometimes 'wasted' ingredients inspiring home chefs to eat well while living well.
'These dishes could change the way we feed the world, because they can be cooked by anyone, anywhere, on any budget. To feed the planet, first you have to fight the waste', Massimo Bottura
Bread is Gold is the first book to take a holistic look at the subject of food waste, presenting recipes for three-course meals from 45 of the world's top chefs, including Daniel Humm, Mario Batali, René Redzepi, Alain Ducasse, Joan Roca, Enrique Olvera, Ferran & Albert Adrià and Virgilio Martínez. These recipes, which number more than 150, turn everyday ingredients into inspiring dishes that are delicious, economical, and easy to make.
Massimo Bottura is the chef patron of Osteria Francescana, a three-Michelin-star restaurant that he opened in 1995 in Modena, Italy, which was ranked #1 in the World's 50 Best in 2016. Massimo was interested in cooking from a young age. In 1986, he opened his first restaurant and subsequently developed his love of food while working for Alain Ducasse and Ferran Adrià. Massimo has created Refettorios, soup kitchens that use excess food from supermarkets and local suppliers to provide healthy, seasonal meals for people in need. He is the author of Never Trust a Skinny Italian Chef...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century Bronze Skeleton
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sensational 19th century skeleton in bronze originating from the Louvain University Of Medicine - Belgium. An excellent addition to any doctor...
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Blood Coral with Cabochon cut Coral closure
Located in Delft, NL
Antique Blood Coral with Cabochon cut Coral closure
A Dutch Blood Coral necklace with small round Corals strung on a length of 50 cm with 128 p...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral, Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Bypass Ring W/ 6 Diamonds Approx 1.23 Ctw
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE 14K WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND BYPASS RING
Size 6.5 with 6 diamonds circa 20th century
Item # 204GOZ14P
A gorgeous bypass ring executed entirely in 14 karat white gold, it f...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Rare Antique Classical Roman Bronze & Glass Inkstand with Crystal Glass Inkwell
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish, rare and mint condition bronze, brass and glass desk piece.
This completely original inkstand dates from the late 19th century and it has a large number of striking Roman...
Category
Late 19th Century French Classical Roman Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
14-Karat Gold Cameo Pendant
Located in Norwalk, CT
14-karat yellow gold and hard shell cameo. Can be worn as a pendant or a brooch.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Richard Lawless Bronze Brutalist Necklace
By Richard Lawless
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This is a bold solid bronze choker style necklace by the renowned modernist Richard Lawless. It is signed 'Lawless' on the rear of the pendant. Truly a piece of wearable artisan art.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Set of 3 Chinese Bronze Ritual Cups
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A set of 3 Chinese bronze ritual cups with pagoda shaped cover. In archaic style probably 18th or 19th century. Great patina, no cracks.
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Rare Antique and Handcrafted Gothic Revival Bronze Church Altar / Sacristy Bell
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking and beautiful sounding bronze sacristy bell with a marvelous patina.
With antique church relics as one of our specialties, we are always l...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Kenneth Jay Lane Ram's Head Necklace and Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Kenneth Jay Lane gold tone ram's head necklace and clip back earrings adorned with rhinestones.
Maker's mark on all pieces, "KJL."
Earrings, 1.5" x 0.75" x 0.63" H.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
Antique Asian Bronze Chariot with Dragon Head Pulled by Horses
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
From the Ramakien a Thai Ramayana.
A scene from Ramakian or Ramayan, the Indian epic Lakshman riding in a chariot along with Rama and Sita sitting in the back.
After his victory over Ravana, Sri Rama prepares to leave for Ayodhya, Rama now told Vibheeshan that there was just one more day...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Silvered Bronze Box with Relief Cast Poem by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful jewelry box in silvered cast bronze by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). From a small special series, the designer created circa 1945-55. on which poems were cast in relief on the cover. Most existing examples features poems that are well-known. This poem, however, was not identified by us, and possibly is a creation of the artist herself. It is a very soulful prose (see the full poem in French below). Signed on the base as shown.
We have a gilt bronze box with the same relief cast poem that comes with a three-page Certification in French by Comite Line Vautrin, shown in some photos as well.
Reference: For other boxes with poems see "Line Vautrin Sculptor, Jeweller, Magician by Line Vautrin and Patrick Mauries, page 42.
"Les glaciers vagabonds qui ébranlent les murs
et les anges frileux qui cherchent un asile quand la nuit de décembre
anesthésie la ville t’effraient plus que les morts tutélaires et durs
Ils désertent pour toi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Two Rare French Grand Railway Lamps B.B.T Makers Stamp 59265 from Paris Station
Located in Sofia, BG
Two rare French grand railway lamps with B.B.T makers stamp 59265 on each of them from Paris station. Made and used since 1920 one of them still with orig...
Category
Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Italy, Pharmacy or Herbalist
Located in Roma, IT
Antique bronze mortar. Handmade with pestle. Original patina
Mortar from pharmacy or herbalist.
Italian bronze mortar and pestle
Measure: Pe...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Stunning Antique Bronze Sculpture of a Sword Holding Joan of Arc in Chainmail
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique, mint and rare bronze statue of Jeanne D'arc, Frances most famous patron saint.
25 years after her short lived & heroic life, Joan of Arc, who had wrongly been sentenced to ...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Large and Striking Bronze & Brass Gothic Revival Advent Wreath Candle Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and meaningful church relic from the late 1800s.
This stunning and all handcrafted candle chandelier from the 1880s is designed in the shape of an advent wreath...
Category
19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Brass
French Sculptural Bronze Bracelet 'La Manif" by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze bracelet by Line Vautrin (1913-1997), circa 1945-46. The design is known as "La Manif" or "La Manifestation", which features a chain of arm-linked figurines. Monogramme...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings by Albert Lipton
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A PAIR OF 18K YELLOW GOLD LOBED DIAMOND EARRINGS
Designed by Albert Lipton, sealed with his cachet to the reverse of the clip 26 round brilliant-cut dia...
Category
20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Napoleon Crossing the Alps
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY late 19C Bronze Sculpture of Napoleon Crossing the Alps.
19th Century Bronze of Napoleon on Horseback in Battle, with c...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Pair of Bronze Mortar with Mascarons
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pair of bronze mortar decorated with a mascaron and their pestle, early 20th century.
Measures: Height mortar 4 inches
Height pestle 7 inches.
Category
Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Religious Art Wall Plaque in Relief Depicts Suffering of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive bronze plaque with a marvelous patina, by S. Norga.
Most (young) people won't realize, but in order to spiritually and mentally grow in life, some hardship is actually...
Category
1910s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
1930s Bronze Cigar Lighter Siegfried DDD Hygieia Snake Martini Glass Paperweight
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavy bronze striker/lighter with snake on martini glass or hygieia symbol for health.
Marked; Siegfried DDD (30) McMXXXVII (1937)
No flint included, so not making fire, sold as-is...
Category
1930s American Greek Revival Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Leather Bound and Gilt Book of The Virgin Mary
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a shelf or a library with this beautiful antique red book named "La Sainte Vierge"; crafted in Paris, France, circa 1877, the religious book dep...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Peace Depicting the Crucifixion in Dark Patina Bronze 18th Century
Located in Milan, IT
18th Century. Peace depicting the Crucifixion
Dark patina bronze, 21 x 14.5 cm
The bronze examined is an ancient peace (in Latin osculum pacis or table pacis), the object of th...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Continental Renaissance Church Lavabo
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent medieval Renaissance period architectural holy water font lavabo. Born in a Christian church in Continental Europe during the middle ages, likely Italian 16th or 17th century, exquisitely hand-crafted by a highly skilled artisan, with exceptional craftsmanship, ornate and finely detailed, the rare and one of a kind forged bronze and brass upper presenting with gothic shaped palm frond back, domed lid with tall finial decorated in relief, the fountain reservoir is decorated with central mounted Star of Bethlehem four pointed pentagram star embellishment as well as other applied ormolu adornments, a narrow elongated spigot with valve dispenses the holy water below.
A later gilt brass stoop catches the water, the nicely styled, demilune shaped wall mounted antique...
Category
17th Century European Renaissance Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Miniature Cast Bronze Grand Tour Architectural Sculpture of the Trajan Column
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This miniature cast bronze architectural model of the Trajan Column dates to the 19th century to commemorate one of the Grand Tours of Europe. There is no foundry mark noted, but thi...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Military WWI British MkIV Tank Bronze Desk Inkstand, circa 1918
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
WWI British Military MkIV tank, circa 1918
Marble and bronze desk inkstand.
High details.
Pen not included.
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Danish Gold Ring with Pink Sapphire by Hermann Siersbol
By Hermann Siersbol
Located in Esbjerg, DK
14-carat ladies ring with pink sapphire cut in Baguette. It was made by the Danish silver and goldsmith Hermann Siersbol and dates from the late 1960s or early 1970s. It is hallmarked 585 for 14-carat gold and has the initials HS hand engraved to the inside. The ring weights 8 grams and measures 15/55 on a standard Swiss ring...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
19th Century French Pair of Yellow Gold Earrings with Asymmetrical Shell Cameos
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century pair of yellow gold drop earrings adorned with two asymetrical shell cameos underlined with chiseled roses. Length: 4.5 cm. P. Gross: 3.7g.
France, circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
20th Century French Yellow Gold Alliance Ring with Nine Round Diamonds
Located in Sofia, BG
French alliance ring in yellow gold with nine round diamonds in individual cases. Size 54.
Category
Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
2 Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Textured Rings Anniversary Wedding Band 5g 6.5
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage 18k yellow gold Art Deco style rings featuring round form with textured design.
Provenance: Estate of Carol Levitan and Jesse Philips
Mr. Philips was both a retailer...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Antique Bronze Clad & Polychrome Painted Buddha Sculpture with Pedestal Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique cast and dipped bronze Buddha sculpture and stand is signed by and unknown maker, and presumed to have been made in China in approximately 1920. Both the ornate stand an...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Rare Engraving of Dutch and Danish Forts on the West African Gold Coast, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'The Dutch Fort Croevecoeur (…).'
A four panel plate showing forts on the West African Gold Coast, Ghana; a) The Dutch Fort Croevecoeur at Accra, b) The Danish Fort Christiaenburgh at Accra, c) Cape Ruygehoeck or Duyvelsbergh, d) The Prospect of the Village and Coast of Lay, the mount Redonda being at NNE. Ussher Fort is a fort in Accra, Ghana. It was built by the Dutch in 1649 as Fort Crevecoeur. From: "A Collection of Voyages and Travels" published by John and Awnsham Churchill in London in 1744.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Johannes Kip' after 'A. Churchill'. Johannes Kip (b Amsterdam, 1653; d London, 1722). Dutch draughtsman, engraver and dealer, active in England. He was a pupil of Bastiaen Stopendaal (1636–1707) from 1668 to 1670. His earliest dated engravings are of 1672 (e.g. the Siege of Groningen , Hollstein, no. 4), and he supplied numerous plates for books published from that date onwards. His work brought him into contact with the court of William of Orange and in 1686 he produced six plates depicting William of Orange, his Wife and Attendants near The Hague (Hollstein, no. 5). Shortly after the Glorious Revolution of 1688 Kip followed the court to England. After settling in Westminster, he worked extensively for London publishers, engraving works after Francis Barlow, Caius Gabriel Cibber (e.g. Interior of the Danish Church in London , 1697; Hollstein, no. 6) and other London-based artists. His engravings were principally destined for book illustrations. The work for which Kip is best remembered is his large corpus...
Category
1740s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
20th Century, French, White Gold Alliance Ring with Nine Diamonds
Located in Sofia, BG
Elegant French alliance ring in white gold with nine diamonds.
Size 54.
Category
Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
French Bronze Brooch Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze brooch in sculptural form called Le Char de la lune (The Chariot of the Moon) circa 1945-1955 by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). A long pin on the back and...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Car Mascot in the from of a Lady Golfer, Jose Dunach
By José Dunach
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous gilded bronze car mascot modelled as a lady golfer and mounted on a marble base.
Signed on the base J Dunach; Jose Dunach (1886-1957) was bor...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Bronze & Enamel Ladies Dresser Set with Hand Painted Portraits
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique ladies dresser set has no maker's marks but presumed to have been made in approximately 1900 in the 'Louis XVI' style. This seven piece...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Maison Lancel Polished Bronze Koi Fish Sconces Creme Cone Shade France 1950-Pair
By E. Guillemard, Maison Lancel
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Lancel Bronze Japanese Koi Sconces, wall lights with cream Cone Paper shade.
These animal sculpture lighting was made in the...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold & .7ct Diamond Golf Tennis Championship Jewelry
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 14k yellow gold and .65ct diamond engraved Meadowbrook Country Club “MCC Champion” commemorative jewelry token for Golf or Tennis Championship won by Carol Levitan “CFL.”.
...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Largest Pair of Arts and Crafts Floor Candle Holders / Alpha & Omega Candelabras
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and all handcrafted, church or monastery floor candelabras by van Roosmalen.
In 1886 the goldsmith's shop ‘Gebroeders van Roosmalen’ was founded in Utrecht, Netherlands by Josephus van Roosmalen and they were specialized in ecclesiastical art...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Double Game Playing Cards Set Greek Key Design with Holder Stand
By Versace
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful double deck set of vintage game playing cards in black and gold with Greek-Key design, circa mid-20th century, Europe, possibly Italy. This set of two decks reside in ori...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Hand-Crafted Solid Bronze Mortar with Pestle and Great Original Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
Decorative and tactile, late 18th century mortar set.
Mortars have been used for centuries by private people and by people in certain trades. In the kitche...
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Sacred Heart Sculpture / Statuette of Christ Holding a Scepter
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted holy heart statuette of Jesus of Nazareth.
This meaningful Holy Heart of Christ sculpture is made of bronze and bronze only. It is all hand-cra...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
French Art Bronze Bracelet by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare cuff bracelet in gilded and silvered bronze by Parisian art jewller Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The playful piece is called "Le gendarme et le voleur"...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Modernist 18k Yellow Gold Textured Lobe Earrings
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF MODERNIST 18K GOLD TEXTURED LOBE EARRINGS
With naturalistic flower relief stamped verso "750" post-backs with hinged clips
Item # C104250
A crisp and fresh design, these ...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Bronze 2-Piece Pendant Necklace by Pentti Sarpaneva, Finland, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful vintage bronze necklace of two pieces linked together as one pendant. Original bronze chain by designer Pentti Sarpaneeva for Torun Hopea, Finlan...
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Large & Impressive Antique Bronze Corpus of Christ w. Amazing Details and Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and beautifully handcrafted, work of religious art.
Large bronze crucifixes are a rare find and to have been given the opportunity to purchase one of such beautiful quality and details made us grateful. The well portrait anatomy and the perfect patination of this large Christ sculpture are truly marvelous and we could see this antique go to both private collectors/worshippers and to a church or monastery. Mounted on the wall this rare size corpus will make a lasting impression, also from further away. So if you are looking for a unique and aesthetically pleasing Christ sculpture to grace your house of worship or home shrine then this meaningful Christian relic...
Category
Late 19th Century German Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Necklace Karku by Kalevala Koru, Finland, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful vintage Viking inspired bronze necklace also called runaway necklace - by designer Kalevala Koru for Karkun Palviala, Finland, 1960s. Natural p...
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Admiral's Saber Early 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Ce sabre, par tradition familiale, a été porté par le contre-amiral ANGOT des ROTOURS, né le 2 juin 1773 aux Rotours, généralité d’Alençon; il est décédé le 26 mars 1844 à Brest, dan...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Tiffany & Co. 18K Multi-Strand Freshwater Pearl Necklace, Paloma Picasso
Located in Toledo, OH
Tiffany & Co 18K multi-strand freshwater pearl necklace by Paloma Picasso. Dove motif clasp, 5 strands of pearls, 16" long, presentation box and Tiffany bag...
Category
Late 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Polo Match Scene Bronze Sculpture, France, 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
1920´s Art Deco polo match bronze sculpture.
Scene of two polo players on their horses. Made of Silvered Bronze mounted of a Italian Portoro marble base...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Steel and Bronze Virginian Tobacco Hatchet
Located in Middleburg, VA
Unusually ornate 19th century tobacco hatchet. Hand-forged steel blade with bronze handle.
Virginia, circa 1840.
Measures: 13" H, 4.5" W, 0.5" D.
Category
19th Century American Romantic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Antique Art Nouveau 10K Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring 6g
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 10k yellow gold ring with Art Nouveau and reticulated styling on the band, set with an oval cut blue topaz.
Size 6 / stone - 13 mm x 10 mm / 6.1 g.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Decorative Halfcircle Shaped Bronze Necklace by Hannu Ikonen, Finland, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful bronze pendant with the popular Reindeer Moss look designed by Hannu Ikonen for Valo Koru, Finland 1970s. Naturally patina with dramatic relieffs. Halfcircle shaped. Good v...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Bell with Original Clapper
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian antique bronze bell: may be a Nautical Bell or a Church bell because it was recovered in the Mediterranean sea in front of Genoa many years ago. ...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Copperplate Engraving Showing Forts on the West African Gold Coast, Ghana, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'The Fort Fredricksburg formerly to ye Danes and now Fort Royal (…).' - A three panel copperplate engraving showing three forts on the West African Gold Coast, Ghana; a) The Fort Fredricksburgh formerly to ye Danes and now Fort Royal. English at Manfroe, b) The Fort Amsterdam at Cormentyn belonging to ye Hollanders, c) The Fort James, English at Accra. From: "A Collection of Voyages and Travels" published by John and Awnsham Churchill in London in 1744.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Johannes Kip' after 'A. Churchill'. Johannes Kip (b Amsterdam, 1653; d London, 1722). Dutch draughtsman, engraver and dealer, active in England. He was a pupil of Bastiaen Stopendaal (1636–1707) from 1668 to 1670. His earliest dated engravings are of 1672 (e.g. the Siege of Groningen , Hollstein, no. 4), and he supplied numerous plates for books published from that date onwards. His work brought him into contact with the court of William of Orange and in 1686 he produced six plates depicting William of Orange, his Wife and Attendants near The Hague (Hollstein, no. 5). Shortly after the Glorious Revolution of 1688 Kip followed the court to England. After settling in Westminster, he worked extensively for London publishers, engraving works after Francis Barlow, Caius Gabriel Cibber (e.g. Interior of the Danish Church in London , 1697; Hollstein, no. 6) and other London-based artists. His engravings were principally destined for book illustrations. The work for which Kip is best remembered is his large corpus...
Category
1740s Antique 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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