Collectibles and Curiosities
Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Color: 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
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...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Circa 1950s Evening Clutch by Cribout of Paris
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
circa 1950s evening clutch by Cribout of Paris, made in France. Woven microscopic silver, gold & platinum beads. Silk lined. Lightly tarnished except under flap. Wear commensurate wi...
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1950s French Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Platinum, Silver
Italian Vintage Crucifix in Bronze and Iron
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage crucifix of fine Italian manufacture from the 1950s.
The vintage crucifix was made with nickel plated iron and gilded bronze. The v...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Art Deco / Mid-Century Crucifix Depicting a Nikel Plated Bronze Jesus on Cross
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / mid-century crucifix depicting a nikel plated bronze Jesus on Cross.
Wall Crucifix silver plated Bronze Christ Corpus.
So what does INRI mean...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Victorian Vintage Necklace
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage necklace made of bronze and beads ( unknown texture of beads).
Category
1960s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Large Nautical Bronze Ship's Propeller, 1970s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A large, bronze propeller from a 1970s lifeboat. Great patina. We had it mounted on a custom-made iron stand to turn it into a great sculpture.
These also make great centerpieces ...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
New Parade Castle Film News, 1943
Located in Roma, IT
New Parade Castle Film News of 1943.
18 mm complete edition. Original slipcase.
Good conditions.
Category
1940s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Bronze bracelet and ring set by Uni David-Andersen for D Andersen Norway 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely bracelet and ring bronze set designed by Uni David-Andersen in the 1960s Norway. This jewellery set has a Viking inspired look with rectangular shaped bracelet of connected se...
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Fleur Box by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large cast bronze powder box (poudrier) by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945-1950. The box called "Fleur" (Flower) features a round form with stylized...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Flèche et Carquois by Line Vautrin, Pair of Gilt Bronze Earrings
By Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
About Flèche et Carquois (Arrow and Quiver) by Line Vautrin
Rare pair of gilt bronze earrings.
One of the earrings represents an arrow which is placed on the side of the ear and gi...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
WWII Ship's Bell from the Minesweeper HMS Queen of Thanet, Dated 1941
Located in London, GB
A WWII ship's bell from the Royal Navy minesweeper HMS Queen of Thanet, dated 1941.
Pendant number J-30.
Diameter: 27cm - 10 ½ inches.
Height: 28 cm - 11 inches.
HMS Queen of Thanet (J30), formerly HMS Melton, was a Racecourse-class minesweeper of the Royal Navy. She was built by William Hamilton & Company in Port Glasgow, Scotland. Melton was launched in March 1916 with the pennant number 898. During World War I she served with the Auxiliary Patrol. Post-war she was transferred to the Mine Clearance Service.
Between the wars Melton was sold to Hughes Bolckow Shipbreaking Co in 1927. She was bought by The New Medway Steam Packet Company in 1929 and converted for excursion work on the River Medway and River Thames. She was renamed Queen of Thanet. For the next twelve years she could be found working from Sheerness and Southend. Regular excursions took her to Gravesend, Margate, Clacton and Dover as well as cross-channel voyages to Calais, Boulogne and Dunkirk.
In September 1939 she was requisitioned by the Admiralty for minesweeping duties once more and commissioned as HMS Queen of Thanet, pennant number J30. In May 1940 she took part in the Dunkirk evacuation rescuing 4,000 men in four trips. Of that number, 2,000 were transferred from the ex-LNER steamer Prague, after the latter had been damaged by near misses from shells and dive bombers off Gravelines. For Operation Overlord in June 1944 she was stationed at Selsey as the Mulberry Despatch Control Ship. After the war she was returned in 1946 to her owners to recommence excursion work around the Thames Estuary.
In January 1949 she was sold to Red Funnel and transferred to Southampton. After refitting at Thorneycroft's yard at Northam she was commissioned in the spring as the company's second Solent Queen. For the next two years she operated excursions from Southampton in the summer. In June 1951 while slipped for survey and repair, she caught fire and was written off as a constructive loss. She was scrapped by Dover Industries Ltd at Dover Eastern Docks in 1951
Literature on HMS Queen of Thanet see: Conway's All The World's Fighting Ships...
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Mid-20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Made Heavy Bronze Classic Novel Book Shaped Bookends Treasure Island
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and heavy bronze bookends with Thomas Paine and Robert Louis Stevenson 'books'.
With the holiday season on our doorstep we will be offering a numb...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
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
Vintage Viking Arrow Bronze Broosch by Kalevala Koru, Finland 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Special vintage and Viking inspired bronze brooch desigend as an arrow by Kalevala Koru, Finland 1940s. Inspired by archaeological finds from the Viking age...
Category
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Smoking Art Deco Table, France 1930 in Bronze and Opaline
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table
Material: opaline and bronze
Style: Art Deco
France
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disp...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Large Gilt Bronze Feuille Box by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large cast bronze powder box (poudrier) by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945-1950. The box called "Feuille" (Leaf) features an irregular leaf form wit...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
French Silvered Bronze Box Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silvered bronze Poudrier "Le loup et le renard" (The wolf and the fox). by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940s. The square box features a relief cast of two s...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Vienes Miniature enamel
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronze Vienes miniature living room set
Miniature with enamel
Origin France Circa 1930
Materials Bronze and enamel in perfect condition
Rococo style
7 pi...
Category
1930s Austrian Rococo Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Syrian Silver and Gold Mezuzah Case
Located in New York, NY
Handmade silver and gold mezuzah case. Made in a Damascened technique, the case is inlaid with silver and gold, to create a beautiful, primitively crafted...
Category
Mid-20th Century Syrian Islamic Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Silver
Mid-Century Era 9 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Omega Wristwatch with Boxes & Papers
By Omega
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This 9-karat yellow gold men's wristwatch was made by the highly renowned Omega watch company of Switzerland in approximately 1965 in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The watch is in new/old stock condition showing no scratches or significant wear or damage to the face, the lugs, crystal or crown and retains its original elasticized metal gold toned band. The watch is complete with its instruction manual and warranty papers and both it's inner red leather bound box...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Gold
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...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Pair of Bronze and Enamel Earrings Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of bespoken earrings by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The cast bronze earring features a sculptural design that evokes an archaic form with shell like scroll an...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Italian 70s Sculptural Art Brutalist Bronze Chess Set
Located in Halle, DE
Stunning chess set with cast bronze player pieces and hammered and patinated brass chessboard.
Category
1960s Italian Brutalist Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Money Bank & Thermometer by Danish Architect Carl Einar Glahn 1884-1971
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Architectural Art Deco stylized money bank and thermometer fashioned out of bronze. It depicts the entrance of the Danish insurance company Baltica. This item was designed and patent...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Mixed Metals on Quartz Anchor Sculpture by C. Jere for Artisian House
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mixed metals on quartz base anchor and sea gulls sculpture by C. Jere for Artisian House, circa 1971. The piece is in great vintage condition with a wonderful patina and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Quartz, Brass, Bronze, Iron
Pair, Maison Lancel Gilt Bronze Sconces Ruffled Opaline Glass Shade France, 1950
By Maison Lancel, E. Guillemard
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Lancel gilt bronze sconces, wall lights with original white ruffled Opaline glass shade.
These animal sculpture lighting was made in the style of E. Guillemard...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Brass
18-Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Bracelet
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
18-karat yellow gold handmade bracelet consisting of gold wire and ball work. Unknown maker mark. Bracelet has a weight of 27 grams.
Category
Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Viking Inspired Bronze Broosch by Kalevala Koru, Finland 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Special vintage and Viking inspired oval bronze brooch by Kalevala Koru, Finland 1940s. Great natural patina with lovely relieffs and decor.
Stamped on ...
Category
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely brooch in gilt cast bronze made by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940s. The brooch belongs to a collection called "The moon and the starts in th...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
French Art Bronze Brooch St Eloi by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare bronze brooch St Eloi by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin ((French, 1913–1997) circa 1946. Brilliantly designed in the shape of horseshoe with the saint spreading his arms ho...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A brooch in gilded bronze by French art jeweler Line Vautrin circa 1950s-1960s. The unusual model depicts the mathematical sign of infinity, on which appears in relief inscription of...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Copper and Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern by Davey of London
By Davey & Co.
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished copper ships lantern by Davey of London. Approved by the ministry of transport. Hinged top. Electrified for home use. Fresnel glass len...
Category
1950s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Copper
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pair of Bronze and Enamel Earrings Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of bespoken earrings by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The cast bronze earring features a sculptural design that evokes an archaic form with shell like scroll an...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
J. Kohle Pforzheim, German 14 Carat White Gold with Akoya Pearls Necklace
Located in Delft, NL
J. Kohle Pforzheim, German 14 Carat white gold with Akoya pearls necklace.
132 Akoya pearls on double strand necklace with 14 Carat white gold closure with Diamond and 5 pearls a...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
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
Antique Classic Ballet Female Dancer Sculpture, French, 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Silvered bronze sculpture of a women dancing. Lovely lady. It has a alabaster tray or plate that can be use for jewelry, personal cards or keys. Made in...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
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
Modernist 18K Yellow Gold Necklace and Earrings, Atomic Style
Located in Toledo, OH
Modernist 18K gold earrings and matching necklace, atomic style. Both have round beads that are 7.5mm diameter, detailing on each bead. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
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
Guido Cacciapuoti Bronze Horses Couples 1940 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Guido Cacciapuoti bronze horses couples 1940 Italy.
Category
1940s Italian Other Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
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
Large French Sculpted Bronze Box by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large bonze box (based on the size, it is likely a card case) by French Parisian art jewelry designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s. The box features an interesting design i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
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
Ceremonial African Sword
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceremonial African sword hand hammered.
Category
1940s Central African Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Shooting, Tennis 1930s Brass and Steel
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A folding sporting penknife with inoxydable bronze handle. A good traditional French manufactured knife by Coursolle, their trademark logo being 'adjustable wrenches'. The penknife c...
Category
1930s French Vintage 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
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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From Spanish-style courtyards to fanciful fountains, these acclaimed structures abound in surprising and elegant details.
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Collection Of Antique Dolls
Antique Metal Soldiers
Vintage Glass Dolls
Art Deco Map
Antique Wooden Toys Children
Antique Star Of David
Antique Metal Stencils
Vintage Nameplate
Vintage Nameplates
Antique Book Banks
Antique Book Bank
Vintage Metal Cars
Wooden Corpus
Gothic Large Cross
Oak Altar
Antique Dolls House Dolls
Victorian Antique Dolls