Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities

This antique ladies clutch purse or evening case is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Tsarist Russia and date to approximately 1900 and done...

1627 Hondius map entitled "La Principaute d'Orange et Comtat de Venaissin," Original Hand-Colored Description: From Johannes Janssonius's Atlantis Maioris Appendix of 1630. ...

Red decorated lacquer four unit hour glass One hour glass is missing

Set of 12 limited edition artisan irish linen lips ornaments in pinks and valentine’s day reds by Katie Larmour. This is a luxury box set of artisan made decorative ornaments created with authentic Irish Linen, exclusive to 1stdibs. They are special because they are limited editions from a beautiful mixture of vintage and deadstock fabric in small batches (some even one-of-a-kind) embellished with exquisite copper embroidery and dainty beading. These novelty miniatures are a unique and quirky gift for Valentine’s Day, perfect for a lover all year round or a treat to oneself, and they definitely tick the box for Christmas tree decorations. They are collectible and can be kept as heirlooms. Katie Larmour is an acclaimed Northern Irish designer with a studio based in her hometown of Belfast. Known for heritage textiles, her signature use of Irish Linen and original designs have seen her brand make waves in Europe and beyond. The fabric is 100% pure Irish Linen from a mixture of sustainable sources - vintage, local mill deadstock rolls from one of the last remaining linen mills still active in Ireland today, repurposed antique tablecloths...

Antique National Cash Register on Custom Antique Industrial Self Standing Cash Drawer Tower Made by National, this commercial cash register is beautifully decorated with flower and ...

Beautiful Antique 1920's solid Bronze Stylized Crucifix with Silver Plated or silver leaf Jesus Christ, Excellent casting, wonderful patina , superior quality, Retains original chai...

This is a very cool guy, it's a wooden head of a 19th century 'the Strongest Man of the World' attraction on a carnival or fair. The brown color, or maybe the shape of his head, mak...

1849 Map of "Europaische Russland" ( Meyer Map of European Russia) Ric.r017 A lovely map of European Russia dating to 1849 by Joseph Meyer. It covers the European portions of...

1635 Willem Blaeu map of northern France, entitled. "Comitatvs Bellovacvm Vernacule Beavvais," Colored Ric.a008 “COMITATVS BELLOVACVM…” Amsterdam: W...

Set of 9 Limited Edition Artisan Irish Linen Donut ornaments by Katie Larmour This is a luxury box set of artisan made decorative ornaments created with authentic Irish Linen, exclusive to 1stdibs. They are special because they are limited editions from a beautiful mixture of vintage and deadstock fabric in small batches (some even one-of-a-kind) embellished with exquisite copper embroidery and dainty beading. These novelty miniatures are a unique and quirky gift, or a treat to oneself, particularly suitable for the holiday season. They are superb decorating a Christmas tree but also work all year round. They are collectible and can be kept as heirlooms. Katie Larmour is an acclaimed Northern Irish designer with a studio based in her hometown of Belfast. Known for heritage textiles, her signature use of Irish Linen and original designs have seen her brand make waves in Europe and beyond. The fabric is 100% pure Irish Linen from a mixture of sustainable sources - vintage, local mill deadstock rolls from one of the last remaining linen mills still active in Ireland today, repurposed antique tablecloths...

Contemporary set of sterling silver Shabbos cups and matching round tray in a blue velvet box (marked with inititals: AJS; SAFRA)

Large Spain Castilla Robert De Vaugondy 1751 1st Edition -Colored- Ric.a001 Coming from a family of cartographers, a descendant of the famous Nicolas Sanson and ordinary geographer of the king, Gilles Robert de Vaugondy makes himself known by his maps of the French provinces. He published an Essay on the History of Geography (1755) from which he excluded the physical geography "too systematic". After a Small Atlas (1748), he draws a universal Atlas (1758), a portable Atlas (1762). His Atlas of the revolutions of the globe remains unpublished. His warnings and prefaces, his book reviews reveal a Cartesian mind and solid knowledge. Very early, he associates with his works his son Didier who publishes, since 1742, the methodical tables of Nicolas Sanson, two Globes, one terrestrial, the other celestial (1752). He is credited with a map of Poland...

Large Vaugoundy Map of Flanders: Belgium, France, and the Netherlands Colored -1752 Ric.a002 Description: This is a 1752 Didier Robert de Vaugondy map of Flanders. The map de...

Large 1852 map "Russian Empire" George Phillips & Son 1852 Ric.r0011 Dimension: Paper: 67 cm W x 52 cm H ; Sight: 60cm W x 50 cm H Condition: Good Condition with aged tonin...

Vintage Book Of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Horse Kicking Boy Bank. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 5.5" H x 9.75" W x 3.75" D.

1633 map, entitled. "La douche de Berry," Hand Colored Ric.0005 Description: 1633 map, entitled "La douche de Berry,". Dimension: Paper: 23.3" W x 20.3" H (59 cm W x 51.7...

Large map 1832 "Russian & Poland" Ric.r0012 Russia & Poland, by J. Arrowsmith. London, pubd. 15 Feby. 1832 by J. Arrowsmith, 35 Essex Street, Strand., ...

1646 Jansson map entitled "Procinvia connactiae," Ric.a006 Description: The PROVINCE of CONNAVGT 490 x 380From vol 4 of Jansson's Atlas Novus 1646, published in Amsterdam with...

An 1858 Colton's map of New York Ric.b011 Colton’s New York, 1858 - A large original color engraved and very detailed map of the state of New York,...

Description Russia in Europe incl. Poland by J Wyld c.1853 Hand coloured steel engraving Dimension: Paper: 25 cm W x 33 cm H ; Sight: 22 cm W x 28 cm H Condition: Good ...

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Still Bank Tammany Hall Politician. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 5.5" H x 3.75" W x 4.25" D.

Pair of large carved wood faux Malachite Obelisks. Offered is a stunning pair of Hollywood Regency style carved wood obelisks. This pair of large scale hand decorated neoclassical f...

This is a Hand Water Pump. It depicts a cast iron hand water pump that was originally painted blue and it is hallmarked at the top Sicvumi or Sicvuni.

All four toys cars are being sold for one price; as a lot. Please see descriptions below. Videos available on request (they display operation). 1) Early Vintage Chein Company All Tin Toy Wind-Up Limousine, American, Circa 1930 This is one of the earlier, New York City based, J. Chein Company, tin toy pieces. They started doing lithography in 1930. This toy wind-up sedan was made circa 1930 and is brightly lithographed and painted in red and yellow, with grey and red balloon wheels. All tin, this car is quite scarce and well proportioned and stream lined with a visor over the windshield, a fancy checkered, red and yellow running board, and three cut out windows to each side of the car; very luxurious and cool looking. Markings consist of "N.J.-44"; the word "Stop" in a logo of some kind; and Chein logo attesting to "Made in U.S.A." manufacture. (see image). Also "marked" and of note are the tires "Chein Balloon Cord" "U.S.A." and "33 x 6 00.6 Ply" Car is from my own collection and is in very good and all original condition with no touch-up paint or repaint, and no restoration of any kind; fabulous colors and presence. The car works fine; see video for operation of the limousine (on request).. Dimensions: 7 1/4" long x 3 1/2" wide x 3" high 2) Rare 911 Porsche Friction Tin Toy by Bandai Toy Co. Made in Japan Circa 1960's Offered here is a whitish/cream colored friction tin toy 911 Porsche circa 1960's, marked at the bottom; "Porsche" in addition to the Bandai Toy Company logo embossed, along with "Made in Japan" designation being noted. The Bandai Toy Company is a post war toy company established in Taito, Japan circa 1950 and is still conducting business today, albeit, it has shifted from toy manufacturing to video toy accessories. This is a very rare toy and is coveted by collectors of both toys and fast cars. Except for the odd and minor scratch here and there, the toy is in very nice, all original condition with absolutely no restoration or touch up to the paint or mechanism (see images). The action and friction functionality works well (see video on request). Motor and engine mechanics and nomenclature are colorfully displayed through the plastic rear trunk window (see image); while the colorful interior can be seen through the side window. Car is all tin, with rubber tires and plastic windows. Dimensions: 10 1/4" long x 4" wide x 3 1/4" high. Note that this toy doesn't become available very often and the few that have turned up in recent years , don't work. 3) Vintage Free Wheeling Green Lithographed All Tin Racing Car. French, Circa 1930 Circa 1930's free wheeling green lithographed all tin racing car, with attached pressed steel driver; it is probably of French manufacturer (the only time I have seen for sale was from a French toy dealer). This scarce toy has markings resembling early racing cars with the streamlined style graphics in yellow and green; standard grill; exhaust four manifolds to each side, and a spare tire attached to the rear; looks like an early Le Mans type car with the spare (see images). Other markings include the number "3:" on each side; "510 x 1" on the rear tire"; and probably the makers mark and logo, which I can't identify, on the top right behind the driver (see images). Not being a wind-up or a friction toy, this racing car was pushed across the floor by hand or/and used as an accessory in a toy train layout setup. The car is in excellent and all original condition (remarkable for a nearly 100 year old floor toy), with no dents, no touch-up paint and absolutely no restoration.. Provenance: From my own collection of toys and banks, having been purchased 33 years ago in 1990. Dimensions: 8 1/4" long x 2 1/2" wide x 2 1/2" high 4) Lehman Auto "Ito" Sedan, Germany, circa 1913 This hand-painted German tin toy was manufactured by the "Lehman Toy Company" in Brandenburg, Germany beginning in 1913. It was made for a number of years after that, enjoying about a 20 year run. Entitled "Ito" it operates by winding up the attached key wind mechanism, placing it on the floor, and watching it go. The car is in very good all original condition with no repairs and no repaint. It runs well. There are a number of markings on the car including "Lehman" with the corresponding logo and the number 679 on the rear. The side of the has the patent information "Pat'd 12 May 1903; 13 Sept. 1904; and U.S.A. 2 Dec. 1913". Hand-painted nicely in red and black with black and gold trim; the hand-painted driver is in blue with flesh tones to the face. Dimensions: 7" long x 3" wide x 3 1/2" high. Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys and banks; important considering the fakes and reproductions in the marketplace it would behoove an enterprising collector, dealer, or decorator to take advantage of the opportunity to buy as many of the vintage tin...

A Large Nineteenth Century Zinc Buoy having bone pieces attached to its circumference. All attached on a metal stand. Fabulous piece of nautical folk art or found object.

19th century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Folk art Corpus A rare and unusual example of a 19th Century hand crafted Napoleonic folk art prisoner of war corpus Christi. Later added ...

This is a nice, large bulbous peach and cream colored tree ornament which would make a wonderful decoration for your Christmas tree, or other winter or holiday display. It has some d...

American, 2nd half-20th century. Each earring custom designed as a diamond set gold furled ribbon drop, hinged at top with screw back clips. Forty roun...

A beautiful natural specimen. Turbo marmoratus is a large species of marine gastropod with a calcareous operculum in the family turbinidae. The color pattern is green, marble with w...

This is a gilt bronze/brass double apothecary scale. It depicts an upside down bronze Corinthian column that holds two different set of balance brass ...

Paleolithic hunting scene on wooden segmented jewelry/cigarette box. Fully functional, hinges work smoothly.

Made of solid 10 karat yellow gold, this figural pendant of the Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun's iconic 'death mask't was done during the late 20th Century in the style of the ...

2 Vintage (campaign) sports spectator seat with brown leather seat strap and silver metal pole support and ground spike with pivoting metal stop (PRICED EACH)

Great table lighter. Lucite form in an inviting design. Does't appear to have been used.

Red silk damask and gold-thread embroidered priest's chasuble (19th Cent)

Rustic Decor Antique Wooden Humidor A very large highly decorative rustic wooden humidor turned out from a solid thunk, tin inset. Executed, ci...

Vintage Book Of Knowledge Cast Iron Bulldog Coin Piggy Bank. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 7.5" H x 7.5" W x 3.25" D.

What a cute lot of three traditional style church shaped hand blown Christmas tree ornaments that would make a fabulous addition to any seasonal decor. The churches are silver mercur...

Solid copper ships lantern with Fresnel glass lens. No burner. With vented top, carry handle, and hinged door on rear. Note the flake to the lens....

Vintage No.5 Leather Soccer Ball. A great vintage leather football ball with twelve brown leather panels. The ball has a lace-up slit to the top to enable bladder inflation, there is...

Pair of Vintage Brass Candlestick Holders with polished finish, perfect for adding timeless elegance to dining tables, mantels, or decor. We sell items as acquired, without restor...

Vintage Boon & Lane Aluminum Hat Block Mold Form Millinery; Luton Beds, England (A). *Listing is for (1) hat mold as pictured. Other molds available in separate listings*. Circa Mid ...

Moorish style short halberd spear with iron shaft and double ax blade.

Rubber Core Bramble Golf Ball. A very nice named bramble pattern golf ball with some remnants of paint on the surface. The gutta percha covered, rubber core, golf ball with a name on...

This is a small silver baby crib filigree medal. It depicts an oval medal with the relief of Virgin Mary trying to cover Baby Jesus with a blanket who is la...

Set of 10 Limited Edition Artisan Irish Linen Lips ornaments in pinks and Valentine’s day reds by Katie Larmour This is a luxury box set of artisan made decorative ornaments created with authentic Irish Linen, exclusive to 1stdibs. They are special because they are limited editions from a beautiful mixture of vintage and deadstock fabric in small batches (some even one-of-a-kind) embellished with exquisite copper embroidery and dainty beading. These novelty miniatures are a unique and quirky gift for Valentine’s Day, perfect for a lover all year round or a treat to oneself, and they definitely tick the box for Christmas tree decorations. They are collectible and can be kept as heirlooms. Katie Larmour is an acclaimed Northern Irish designer with a studio based in her hometown of Belfast. Known for heritage textiles, her signature use of Irish Linen and original designs have seen her brand make waves in Europe and beyond. The fabric is 100% pure Irish Linen from a mixture of sustainable sources - vintage, local mill deadstock rolls from one of the last remaining linen mills still active in Ireland today, repurposed antique tablecloths...

This a pair of wide cylindrical white porcelain apothecary lidded jars. They are hand painted and decorated with some laurel’s branches in the front. The lids are shaped as doctoral ...

1762 Vaugondy map, entitled "Berrl Nivernois Bourbonois Lyonois, Bourgone, Bresse, Et Franche-Comte," Ric.b003 About this Item A fine Copperplate Engraving with original han...

1844 Map "Russia in Eurpoe, Part II to Part VIII" 7 Maps Ric.r023 Fine, original, steel-engraved Map of Russia in Europe Part II t oPart VIII, by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. Detailed map of the regions to the northeast of Moscow. Including Arkhangel, Vologda, Viatka, Perm, Olonetz, Iaroslavl. The SDUK began its map publishing project under the leadership of Captain Francis Beaufort R.N. in 1829, and published the maps in parts, haltingly, over the next 15 years, completing the series in 1844, finally permitting the publication of a whole atlas. Many of the maps were actually drawn by Beaufort, who at the time was the Hydrographer to the Royal Navy, and all were closely supervised by him. J. & C. Walker worked closely with Beaufort in engraving the maps. Finely engraved, carefully researched, the maps set...

1657 Janssonius map of Vermandois and Cappelle Ric.a004 Description: Antique map of France titled 'Descriptio Veromanduorum - Gouvernement de la Cappelle'. Two detailed maps o...

Large 1860 map "Carte De La Siberie Russie D'Asie," R-0001 " Authentic" - 1860 map "Carte De La Siberie Russie D'Asie," Dimension: Paper: 68 cm W x 51 cm H ; Sight: 51cm W x 4...

1633 map, entitled "La douche de Berry," Hand Colored Ric.0005 Description: 1633 map, entitled "La douche de Berry," Dimension: Paper: 23.3" W x 20.3" H (59 cm W x 51.7 c...

1790 Thomas Stackhouse map, entitled "Russia in Europe" Ric.a004 Stackhouse, Thomas Russia in Europe [map] London: T. Stackhouse, 1783. Map. Matted hand-colored copper engraving. Image size: 14.5 x 15.25 inches. Mat size: 22.75 x 23.75 inches. A beautiful example of this map of Eastern Europe...

Edwardian style 9-karat & amethyst with seed pearl accents drop pendant stamped JNW. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 3" total length x 1.5" wide and weighs 8.1 grams.

This antique hand-carved and polychrome painted architectural or nautical fragment shows no sign of where is may have originated from, but is quite early dating between approximately...

An unusual, rare pair of hand painted floor standing ashtrays, probably Asian, mid/late 19th Century. Highly decorative with hand painted floral...

Vintage heavy leather medicine ball. Great worn chocolate brown leather patina. Hand-painted team info or weight numbers on side.

This antique hand-carved and polychrome painted architectural or nautical fragment shows no sign of where is may have originated from, but is quite early dating between approximately...

Ten Piece Set of 20th Century Rococo Style Silver Doll Furniture Grouping of continental 800 silver doll furniture, each miniature exquisitely rendered ...

Amazing Artisan Crafted Sterling Silver Necklace. Free Form Design Hangs in a splayed fashion on the neck and chest. Marked Sterling