Collectibles and Curiosities
Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Color: Gold
Large French Silvered Bronze Box Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silvered bronze poudrier box "Ammonite" by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997).
In the 1940s, Line Vautrin designed a series that was inspired by the shape of na...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Substantial Estate 18k Gold Greek Open-Link Bracelet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A SUBSTANTIAL ESTATE 18K GREEK FLORENTINE OPEN-LINK BRACELET
With enamel spacer links and diamond accents; 8 1/4" long, 85.2 grams
Item # C104203
An incredibly fine statement piece ...
Category
20th Century Greek Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Estate 14k White and Yellow Gold Bracelet w/ 470 Diamonds
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ESTATE 14K YELLOW AND WHITE GOLD DIAMOND BRACELET
With 9 links set with 470 diamonds
Item # C104230
A very fine bracelet composed of nine links executed in cast 14 karat white and ...
Category
20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Gold Vintage Cartier Panther Diamond Jewelry Silk Scarf Cushion Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
A stunning large custom made one-of-a-kind luxury cushion (pillow) created from a rare and exquisite vintage pure silk Cartier fashion scarf in a striki...
Category
20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Textile
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...
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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Large Solid Bronze Marine Beacon
Located in Norwell, MA
Large solid rough cast bronze marine beacon fitted with two Fresnel lenses. Unit is electrified. With protective bars.
Overall dimensions: 33"x 12." w...
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1920s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Triple-Link Chain Bracelet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
14 KARAT YELLOW GOLD TRIPLE-LINK BRACELET
5 3/4" wearable length, 44 grams total weight
Item # C104213
A wonderful vintage find, this gorgeous bracelet is characterized by its comp...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
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
Modern 14k Bicolor Textured Woven Gold Flexible Strap Bracelet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
BEAUTIFULLY TEXTURED AND WOVEN 14K BICOLOR GOLD STRAP BRACELET
7 1/2" wearable length a substantial 62.36 grams marked "585"
Item # C104218
A brilliant and incredibly eye-catching design from the mid 20th century, it features a woven bicolor 14 karat gold fabric, the white gold high-polished bars flanking the inner yellow gold bars with etched and textured surfaces that reflect the light chaotically. Tiny bars...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Bronze Sculptural Thermometer, Long Bodied Lady, Artist Signed and Dated 1911
Located in Petaluma, CA
It wasn't easy trying to title this bronze in one sentence. The first thing about it to my eye is the wonderful whimsy displayed. The fact that it's a thermometer just adds to the jo...
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1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Large Qajar and Enamelled Ghalian Section with Brass Hookah Base
Located in New York, NY
Large qajar and enamelled ghalian section with brass Hookah Base
circa 1900, Persia
The gold waisted body decorated with European scenes and portrait...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Brass
Mid Century Modern 14 Karat Vintage Yellow Gold Geneva Bracelet Watch
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Modern 14 Karat Vintage Yellow Gold Geneva Bracelet Watch
We are pleased to offer to timepiece connoisseurs this rare and fine 14 karat yellow gold vintage Geneva 17 incabloc watch. This Swiss watch details a 17 jewel ultra thin Geneva incabloc design movement with a stunning pearl face. The wrist bracelet is an ultra fine basket weave gold mesh, with a brushed gold finish. Manual wind. Weighs 52.3 grams. Condition: Excellent with minor wear on dial consistent with age.
Measures: Pearl face size 22cm. Watch band is approximately 12cm wide by 8" long total.
Brand: Geneva
Circa 1950's
Material: 14-karat solid yellow gold, pearl ultra thin face
Total weight: 52.3 grams
Movement / caliber: Manual winding / 17 jewels / Swiss made
Dial / hands: 14 karat gold hands
Bracelet / band: ultra fine 14 karat solid gold basket weave
Similar face style to the Patek Philippe Calatrava. Geneva vintage watches...
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
18K Yellow Gold Stylized Palm Leaf Pin with .75 Carat of Diamonds
Located in Toledo, OH
18K gold palm leaf pin or brooch with diamonds. Pin is 2.25" long x 1.5" wide. It has 8 full cut diamonds with total carat weight of .75 carats. This pin is in excellent condition. 2...
Category
Mid-20th Century North 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
Gold Mobile Earrings by Jacques Jarrige, 2014
Located in New York, NY
Wearable work of art by Jacques Jarrige. These earrings are hand-sculpted and hammered in silver sterling and gold-plated with 18-Karat, five microns.
This wearable sculpture unmi...
Category
2010s French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Gilt Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze brooch "Moise ou la Traversee du Desert" by French Jeweler Line Vautrin, circa 1940s.
The patinated surface features amazing details illustrating the biblical story of Moses crossing the desert out of Egypt...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Beautifully Stylized & Great Condition Bronze Art Deco Crucifix w. Maker's Marks
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and marked Art Deco crucifix.
If you are looking for a unique and meaningful antique to give expression to your faith in the life and teachin...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Caricature Napoleon III Bronze Statuette, Signed Ham Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Caricature Napoleon III bronze statuette, Signed HAM late 19th century.
Bronze sculpture of Napoleon III, surellymade after leaving France, 19th century. A satirical political comme...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Pink and Yellow 18k Gold Half-Tube Earrings by Nicolis Cola
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MODERN PAIR OF 18K PINK AND YELLOW GOLD EARRINGS BY NICOLIS COLA
Stamped verso Italian assay marks, maker's seal & "750"
Item # 106KWG08L
A fine modern pair of earrings by designer Nicolis Cola of Italy, each marked with his crisp maker's seal and stamped with the Italian assay markings for Vicenza. They feature twin half-loops, one in pink gold and one in brilliant yellow gold, both finished in a high-polish surface. They securely fasten with omega clips around the ear...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
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
Italian Pietra Dura Pocket Watch Stand
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful Italian Pietra Dura pocket watch stand with flower and leaf relief, circa early-20th century, Florence, Italy. Piece is a bronze o...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass, 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
Metal, Gold Leaf
Ed Wiener Organic Modernism 14K Solid Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Ed Wiener
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ORGANIC MODERNISM 14K SOLID GOLD BRACELET BY ED WIENER
Circa 1970s Marked "ED WIENER 14K"
Item # 107KPY29W
An uncommon find from the New York modernist designer Ed Wiener circa 197...
Category
20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
French Bronze Belt Buckle Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cast bronze two-piece bronze buckle with hook and loop verso by French art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The sculptural pieces are In a rare Inca motif, with triangular indenta...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
French Retro 18k Gold Honeycomb Geometric Strap-Bracelet, circa 1950s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
RETRO 18 KARAT YELLOW, WHITE AND ROSE GOLD HONEYCOMB STRAP-BRACELET
French, circa 1950s marked 750 exquisite craftsmanship
Item # 107GTB07H
An incredibly fine Retro period ladies...
Category
20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Vintage Estate 14k Yellow and White Gold Bar-Link Strap Bracelet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ESTATE 14K YELLOW AND WHITE GOLD TEXTURED BAR-LINK FLEXIBLE STRAP BRACELET
Circa mid-20th century 68.5 grams total weight 6 3/4" wearable length
Item # 104ZLN15S
An exquisite Mid-...
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
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
Stunning Art Deco Bronze Religious Plaque of Christ on Crucifix by Sylvain Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfectly stylized work of religious art by S. Norga.
This practical size and very good condition bronze plaque depicts Christ on the cross with Mary and Saint John mourning on eith...
Category
1910s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Gold Ring with Anatomical Shape Completely Handmade
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian gold ring entirely hand made by goldsmith Soldani - model of an ancient Rome ring for the freed slave - In the photosthere seem to be some d...
Category
1990s European Other Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
English Art Deco Royal Commemorative Porcelain Coronation Set
Located in New York, NY
This collection of English commemorative ware consists of a 1937 Edward VIII coronation tea set, two 1837 Edward VIII coronation plates, a 1937 Edward VIII coronation flute, and a 1939 plate commemorating George VI and Queen Elizabeth's trip to the United States and Canada.
The Coronation tea set consists of a teapot, two cups, each with a saucer, a creamer and a coupe-shaped, open sugar bowl. The teapot, cups, creamer, and sugar bowl all feature Edward VIII's coronation portrait on the front and his seal on the back. The teapot, creamer, and sugar bowl are each circumscribed with gold trim and feature a delightful cracklature. Each piece is stamped "Made in England" and the teapot is also stamped "Lancasters LTD".
The two conical-shaped teacups have handles which are decorated with a fine, royal blue line. The rim of each teacup, as well as their saucers, are also adorned with royal blue lines. Each piece is stamped "Made in England".
The scalloped edged Edward VIII coronation plate offers a 24-karat gold trim and features Edward VIII's coronation portrait and seal, the back is stamped "L&Sons LTD". The second coronation plate is square with scalloped corners. In the center of the plate is a grisaille portrait...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Admiral Viscount Bridport’s Gold and Hardstone Armorial Swivel Fob Seal
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The openwork gold pendent mount supports a three sided faceted quartz, each side seal engraved respectively with the crest of Hood within the motto ‘Tria Juncta in Uno for the Order ...
Category
1780s English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Quartz, Gold
Rare 18th century Micromosaic Plate
Located in Paris, FR
Rare micromosaic plaque depicting an idyllic Roman landscape. The main subject of this micromosaic is the representation of buildings surrounded by cypresses and trees. Two figures i...
Category
Late 18th Century French Greco Roman Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cut Glass
German Bronze Historicism Charger Depicting Entry of Henry IV into Paris in 1594
By Ilsenburg Foundry
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Fine German Bronze Historicism Charger Depicting Entry Of Henry IV Into Paris March 22, 1594
Second half 19 century.
A finely cast "Historicism" charger commemorating "The Entry Of Henry IV Into Paris, 22 March in 1594.
The image is loosely based on a painting by Francois Gerard...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Renaissance Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Pax or Pax Board, Bronze, Spain, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Paper holder bronze, 16th century.
Portapaz made of bronze with an "asymmetric" handle on the back, which presents a decoration in light relief framed in an architectural compositio...
Category
16th Century European Renaissance Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
An Authentic Greek Apollonia Pontika, AR Drachm Coin Set in 22 kt Gold Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek Apollonia Pontika, AR Drachm Coin (Thrace, circa 450-400 BC), set in a custom squared 22-carat gold bezel and 22-carat gold bail, wi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Silver
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
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
Italian Antique Grand Tour Bronze Riding Boot Match Holder
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A quality antique Italian Grand Tour bronze boot shaped vesta or match holder dating from 1900. Modeled as a riding boot with a spur strapped to the boot with the body of the boot ac...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Grand Tour Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Round Sunshaped Vintage Bronze Necklace, 1960-1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful round bronze necklace with smaller decor in the middle. Original bronze chain and natural bronze patina. Size of pendant: 4,5 cmD.
Length of cha...
Category
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Estate 14 Karat Gold Domed Ring with 3ct Pave Diamonds
Located in Shippensburg, PA
14K YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING
Size 8 1/4 14.5 grams total weight
Item # C104216
We love the chic aesthetics of this very dramatic ring, the oversized domed ovular body...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
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
Mid-Century Modern 18 Karat Gold Flexible Link Strap Bracelet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ESTATE 18 KARAT YELLOW GOLD FLEXIBLE-LINK STRAP BRACELET
Circa 3rd quarter of 20th century 7 7/8" wearable length 43.6 grams total weight
Item # 104UNL15A
Slinky and elegant, this...
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Small & Stunning Antique Bronze Corpus of Christ with Amazing Details and Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredibly well made work of religious art.
If only the best quality and condition is good enough for you then this stunning and practical size corpus of Christ could be gracing your wall soon. Both the perfect anatomy and the amazing details in this antique corpus...
Category
19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Middle-Eastern Brass & Bronze Temple Shrine Architectural Element Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent, rare and unique Middle Eastern temple architectural shrine element, three lamp, possibly a fireplace overmantle, richly decorated, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Other Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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 Grand Tour Egyptian Porphyry Obelisks, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The pair of obelisks with gilt lion faces on front base and gilt lion paws at corners, signed indistinctly. Rome dated 1893.
Category
1890s Italian Grand Tour Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porphyry, Bronze
Solid 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet with Pentagonal Links, 7 1/4" L
Located in Shippensburg, PA
18K SOLID YELLOW GOLD FLEXIBLE BAND BRACELET
Circa late 20th century, marked "0.750" with maker's motif (two small O's over one large O)
Item # 012ZFY11E
An incredibly substantial e...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Bronze Weight, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Weight of the 18th century. Bronze.
Bronze weight, incomplete, with the container glass and two of the smallest, all decorated in cold with incised and...
Category
18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Benjamin Harrison Indian Peace Medal on Presentation Collar, 1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original Benjamin Harrison presidential peace medal. This bronze medal was originally struck by the U.S. Mint in 1889 as a peace offering to the various Native American tribes in the U.S. The obverse of the medal has a raised relief side profile bust of President Harrison, with the text "Benjamin Harrison President U.S.A. 1889". The reverse of the medal has the word "PEACE" at top, with a scene of a settler and Native American talking in front of a log cabin. Below, a crossed tomahawk and peace pipe are enclosed by a wreath of laurel leaves. The medal is displayed on a blue velvet presentation collar with gold striped edging and light purple fabric on the reverse. The medal is attached under a blue fabric covered button.
Following the British and French practice of handing out silver medals to tribal chiefs, George Washington began a policy of presenting peace medals to American Indian leaders at treaty signings and other formal ceremonies. Every subsequent American president from Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison is represented on a presidential peace medal, with the exception of William Henry Harrison...
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1880s American Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Brass Indian Temple Toy on Wheels
By Rajhastani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large sized (13" height) Indian temple toy. Camel with rider. Very rare to see this size.
India is famous for its brass and copper metal craftsmanship. It ...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Porcelain Portrait, 19th Century Gilded Bronze Frame Signed A.Giroux
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of porcelain and enamelled portraits featuring a man and a woman of the 17th century. It is most likely a portrait of Louis XIV and Maria Theresa of Austria. The two porcelain m...
Category
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Gold Clasp for Necklace with Caucasian Carpet Symbol
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
G/414 - Italian gold clasp for necklace with symbol of Caucasian carpets: unique piece specially made in Valenza, the famous "city of gold" , for ...
Category
1990s Italian Other Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
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
Vintage Natural Columbian Emerald and Diamond 18k White Gold Earrings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Stunning estate Columbian emerald and 18k white gold earrings.
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
French Bronze Art Buckle Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Belonged to the series "Rulked by Angels" created by Parisian art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945-1950, this lovely and uncommon cast bronze belt buckle is called "Le Choeur de Anges...
Category
1940s French Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Henri Leighton for Kanam Mid-Century Modernist Cufflinks, Polished and Textured
Located in Toledo, OH
Henri Leighton for Kanam Mid-Century Modernist cufflinks, 14k gold polished and textured freeform cufflinks. Very minor wear, artist signed on the rever...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Neoclassical Mini Sized Bronze Mirror with Beveled Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching neoclassical bronze mirror with foliage details and beveled glass. Spain, 1930s.
This lovely miniature oval mirror has a frame with foliage design surrounding a beveled ...
Category
20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Cocktail Ring in Turquoise Cabochon and Diamonds
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian cocktail ring in yellow gold, turquoise cabochon and diamonds - signed Nene Antonione designer -
turquoise: cm. 13x 9 x H.6 cm -
Unique piece made for an Italian lady.
Category
Early 2000s European Aesthetic Movement 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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