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Style: Prehistoric
Antique African Neolithic Era Marble Bracelet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Antique handmade African Neolithic era marble bracelet. These marble bracelets were hand carved in North Africa and likely used for currency. This piece is a unique collectible, w...
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15th Century and Earlier North African Antique Prehistoric Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Antique African Neolithic Era Marble Bracelet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Antique handmade African Neolithic era marble bracelet. These marble bracelets were hand carved in North Africa and likely used for currency. This piece is a unique collectible, w...
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15th Century and Earlier North African Antique Prehistoric Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Prehistoric Mimbres Corrugated Bowl
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Prehistoric Mimbres prehistoric pottery bowl in as found condition. The Mimbres region of the American Southwest is celebrated for the beautiful and expressive black-on-white pottery...
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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Prehistoric Collectibles and Curiosities

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Pottery

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20K Caplain Leaf Metal Bowl Natural Guinea Feather Crystals
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
20K leaf metal bowl with guinea feathers and jet crystals This tripoint bowl offers a beautiful balance of lines. This bowl has a nice weight to it, it feels substantial in the ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Prehistoric Collectibles and Curiosities

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Crystal, Gold Leaf

20K Silver Leaf with Crystals Embossed Leaves Metal Bowl
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
20K:bowl embossed leaves with crystals. This bowl is an artisanal special piece. A primmer is applied to smooth out the surface then it is sanded, this process is repeated 2-3 times...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Prehistoric Collectibles and Curiosities

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Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf

Antique Oak Victor Victor I Victrola Phonograph Talking Machine with Horn
Located in Oakland, CA
Antique Oak Victor Victor I Victrola Phonograph Talking Machine with Horn. Very good working condition with original crank and nameplate: “His Mast...
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1910s North American Vintage Prehistoric Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

1950s Rare Marijuana Ashtray Bowl San Francisco Architect California SF
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Amazing 1950s sculptural ashtray created in the MCM period in San Francisco. Small studio craft, low numbers produced. Signed.
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1950s American Vintage Prehistoric Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Naïve Coconut Shell “Bugbear” Powder Flask Carved as a Fish
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A naïve coconut shell “bugbear” powder flask carved as a fish with an open mouth surrounded by scales above a man hunting with a rifle and dogs, the underside plain, circa 1805. “Bugbear” coconut...
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Early 1800s Antique Prehistoric Collectibles and Curiosities

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Coconut

Prehistoric Fish Fossil "Priscacara Serrata"
Located in New York, NY
Prehistoric fish fossil "Priscacara Serrata" embedded in plaster, framed. Dealer: S138XX
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20th Century Unknown Prehistoric Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Pink Rock Crystal Catchall Bowl Vide Poche, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern pink and white Mineral Rock ashtray, catchall, vide poche or bowl made in Italy. Raw Rock Crystal hand carved in a geometric shape. Great as Ring Dish or Key Bowl...
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1970s Italian Vintage Prehistoric Collectibles and Curiosities

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Rock Crystal

Antique Scandinavian Bible, Norway 1810
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A beautiful antique bible from Scandinavia in the year 1810. The cover are probably even older, possibly late 1700s. Works perfect as a Wabi Sabi decoration element to give the r...
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1810s Norwegian Antique Prehistoric Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Scandinavian Bible, Norway 1810
Antique Scandinavian Bible, Norway 1810
H 3.94 in W 9.45 in D 8.27 in
Rare Suite of Antique Royal Horse Artillery 1 Cannon, 1873-1901 Coat Buttons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice suite of antique military officer Royal Horse Artillery (1 Cannon - 1873-1901) 18mm ball button with Queen Victoria's Crown brass Mi...
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Early 1900s British Antique Prehistoric Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century, Antique Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Leuven , BE
The rocking horse was made in the first half of the 20th century in the United Kingdom. The ears and the reigns are in light brown leather. The main and the tail of the horse are mad...
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Early 20th Century British Prehistoric Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Wood

Early 20th Century, Antique Wooden Rocking Horse
Early 20th Century, Antique Wooden Rocking Horse
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 16.15 in
19th Century Grey-Brown Italian Oversized Marble Mortar & Pestle, Antique Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 19th century, a set of an oversized mortar made of hand crafted white marble with a wooden Oakwood pestle, in good condition. This fun set was on display in a pharmacy in Milan...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Prehistoric Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Pate de Verre Daum Art Glass Triangular Dish Midcentury Ashtray Blue Dot, French
By Daum
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful design, great table prop/decor. Signed on top side, Daum, then the Cross of Lorraine symbol, and Nancy and also Signed on the bottom; Daum Nancy France.
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1960s French Vintage Prehistoric Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Art Glass

Previously Available Items
Antique Whale Vertebrae
Located in Rochester, NY
Very big antique whale vertebrae bone in beautiful naturally aged old surface. Measures 30 inches wide x 24 inches deep x 17 1/2 inches high. Spectacul...
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19th Century Antique Prehistoric Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone

 Antique Whale Vertebrae
 Antique Whale Vertebrae
H 17.5 in W 30 in D 24 in
Fossil Sea Urchin Group
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A Fossil Sea Urchin group, circa 50 million years old. Polished and mounted on custom made stands. Comprising an Eupatagus antillarum from Ocala Limestone F...
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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Prehistoric Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Fossil Sea Urchin Group
Fossil Sea Urchin Group
H 3.15 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in
Mounted Miocene Era 18 Million Years Old, Sea Urchin Fossil from Lacoste, France
Located in New York, NY
Plate or bed of well-preserved fossilized sea urchins (Echinoids) (Tripneustes parkinsoni) from the Miocene age (15-18 Million years old). Found in Lacoste, France. Vertically mounte...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Prehistoric Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Limestone, Metal

Massive Old Red Pipe Organ Coral Specimen
Located in Rochester, NY
Very large red pipe organ coral natural history ocean specimen in old as found condition.
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Early 20th Century Prehistoric Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Coral

Antique Giant Clam Shell
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique giant clam shell - Tridacna Gigas - in beautifully aged weathered surface color. 100 plus years old. See all pictures.
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1880s Cook Islands Antique Prehistoric Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

 Antique Giant Clam Shell
 Antique Giant Clam Shell
H 11 in W 28 in D 18 in
Prehistoric Fossilized Dinosaur Egg Nest Fossil
Located in London, GB
An extraordinary example of a fossilized dinosaur nest, in outstanding condition, far superior to the vast majority of examples that appear on the ...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Prehistoric Collectibles and Curiosities

Prehistoric Fossilized Hadrosaur Dinosaur Egg Nest Fossil, Cretaceous Period
Located in London, GB
A large and extremely well preserved fossilized dinosaur nest, in outstanding condition, far superior to the vast majority of examples that appear on the market, which are often badly restored. This nest contains two eggs, of the family Hadrosauridae, dating to the late Cretaceous period...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Prehistoric Collectibles and Curiosities

Ancient Whale Vertebrae Natural History Specimen
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique ancient whale vertebrae with the best naturally aged wear, surface and color. 19th century possibly earlier. Direct from an old private collection. See pictures showing vie...
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19th Century American Antique Prehistoric Collectibles and Curiosities

Large Mounted Prehistoric Pecten Fossil Specimen from the Carboniferous Period
Located in New York, NY
This large group of pectens mounted on a wood base almost appear to have been sculpted from the limestone rock in which they were found in the south of ...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Prehistoric Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Limestone

Limestone Ammonite Fossils
Located in Dallas, TX
Ammonite Limestone Fossils. Ammonites ruled the Oceans for 370 million years before mysteriously becoming extinct at the end of the cretaceous period...
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15th Century and Earlier European Antique Prehistoric Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Limestone

Prehistoric Turtle Stone Concretion Fossil
Located in Rochester, NY
A many millions of years old large & heavy concretion fossil often called a turtle stone from the Genesee Valley region of New York by Letchworth Sta...
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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Prehistoric Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone

Natural Giant Sized Clam Seashell in Near Pristine Condition
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural, basin-sized natural seashell once belonged to a Tridacna gigas -or giant clam. These ancient, century-old clams are today nearly extinct and any vintage shell in pri...
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18th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Prehistoric Collectibles and Curiosities

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Find a broad range of unique Prehistoric collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 18th Century and Earlier, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage collectibles and curiosities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, folk art, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with marble, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Prehistoric collectibles and curiosities made in a specific country, there are Africa, North Africa, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for collectibles and curiosities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $720 and tops out at $900 while the average work can sell for $720.

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