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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Antique Frame French Book Journal Display/Painting 13th-19th Century
Located in Doha, QA
This rare and remarkable piece begins with a backdrop composed of beautifully, handwritten love letters from the 1800s. There are three scrolls made up of additional love letters, sealed with red wax from the 19th century scattered around two antique books. The open book on the left, was written during the time of the 30 Year War, 1618-1648 in France, when the Treaty of Westphalia changed the map of Europe. During this period, the church attempted to begin marriage registrations and within this written relic, there are numerous marriage entries with names and dates. The book is bound by animal hide from the 12th-13th century and when it is unfolded, it becomes a giant piece of parchment filled with faded ink handwriting in mysterious Old French. The closed book on the right is from Louis XIII - XVI era and is bound in antique animal hide parchment from the 12th-13th century. When the animal hide is unfurled, the inside is adorned in faded handwritten ink in peculiar Old French. Inside the journal is elegante handwriting in ink but it is difficult to identify the cryptic content. This journal was possibly written by an unknown noble figure or bishop. Settled below the journals, is an antique, intricate silver feather ink...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Silver
26 Vol. Leatherbound Complete Set-The Novels And Tales Of Robert Louis Stevenson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charles Scribner's, New York, from late 1800's to early 1900's. Bound in blue leather and cloth boards with blue and red spines.
8 3/8" H x 5 3/4" W x 1 1/4" D
Condition: the spin...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Rare Set of 6 Victorian Brass Tie Backs with Cranberry Glass Flowers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rare and elegant set of 6 Victorian tie backs having newly polished lacquered brass leaves and blown glass cranberry glass flowers. Original mounting hardware.
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Solid Brass Crucifix
Located in Bern, CH
Mid Century Brutalist solid brass crucifix. With slight oxidization at base, although this is barely visible. Ring at rear for wall hanging.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
English Ships Anchor Lantern By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical ships lantern with fresnel glass lens. Steel case with brass "Anchor" and "Meteorite" badges. Hinged cap on vented chimney. Hinged top with brass hasp. Lacking burner. 20"Hx...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Ashtray Stand, chrome and Bakelite by Demeyere, Belgium, 1930s
By Demeyere
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco ashtray stand
This beautiful and rare Art Deco Ashtray Stand from the 30s/40s is in the streamline modern art deco style. The designer of this extraordinary object has succ...
Category
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Iron, Chrome
Antique English Silver & Ebonized Walking Stick Cane Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique sterling silver pommel walking stick circa 1880 in date
The striking stick features an ornate silver crutch handle having a profusely embossed floral des...
Category
1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Judaical Sterling Silver Mezuzah with a Scroll in Original Box ca 1890
Located in Doha, QA
This is an outstanding and extremely rare hand crafted, solid sterling silver Mezuzah in the original leather and dark purple velvet box.
It was made in Vienna, Austria between 1890 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Syrian Damascene Copper & Polychrome Enamel Judaica Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique 19th-century Syrian Damascene copper vase with polychrome enamel ornaments made as a decorative piece for the Jews of Damascus. The thin neck is adorned with Kabbalistic i...
Category
Late 19th Century Syrian Islamic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Braun Audio 300 Record Player and L61 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braun Audio 300 and rare L61 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams, 1960's/70's. Equip with AM/FM radio and record player. Fully functional and has been serviced by a technician.
Category
Late 20th Century German Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Chinoiserie by Dawn Jacobson (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A hardback book with original dust jacket. Chinoiserie is one of the strongest, mostt consistent strains in western taste. It has affected every area of decor and design from Chippen...
Category
Early 18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
British Pattern Ships Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Royal Navy ships binnacle. Brass plate is engraved Patt0183, No. C481, The Ontario Hughes Owen Co, Ltd. Fitted with a gimballed compass with locking mechanism. This fine maritime rel...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
A Damascened Silver, Copper and Gold Plate with Old Testament Scenes
Located in New York, NY
A Damascened Silver, Copper and Gold Plate with Old Testament Scenes, Signed Jadid and Joubran Na'assan and Partners, Damascus, Dated 1901.
This plate was made for and dedicated to ...
Category
Early 20th Century Syrian Islamic Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Silver, Copper
Far & Sure, Golf Waltzes by J. Dalziel
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Golf Waltzes, Far & Sure By J. Dalziel.
An 8 page booklet of sheet music by Dalziel entitled 'Far and Sure'. The lithographed front cover with main image of a golfer on Musselburgh L...
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Sporting Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Staunton Style Chess Set
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Staunton Style Chess Figures.
A Staunton style chess set with wooden chess pieces with wide turned slightly weighted bases for added stability, and the underside of each piec...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Boxwood
Ships Navigators Quadrant From 18th Century
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique T frame quadrant with engraved bone makers plate from Gilbert of London. With scale that reads to ninety degrees. (Scale shows repairs). There are two sun filters and two hor...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Travel Agency model of the Liberte' (former Europa) by Art Model Studio.
Located in Norwell, MA
Travel Agency model of the Liberte' (former Europa) by Art Model Studio. in case 60" long x 16" high x 10" wide, ship is 53" (appx. 1:200) and in very nice condition. extraordinary d...
Category
Early 2000s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Cruise Ship Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique table lighter in the shape of a cruise ship parting waves on its bow. Made in Japan, 1980s. A fun lighter perfect for any nautical lover. ...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Basquiat a Venezia Exhibition Catalog 1999 (vintage Basquiat exhibition catalog)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1990s Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibition catalog:
Venezia (Venice), Fondazione Bevilacqua La Masa, 1999:
A exquisitely rendered vintage original exhibition catalog featuring an ...
Category
1990s Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Silver Mezuzah and Torah Pointer Judaical Original Antiquity Art Display 1800s
Located in Doha, QA
This unique item begins with a backdrop of original copper engravings from the early 19th century, depicting the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, also known as Kotel in Hebrew. In the cent...
Category
19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Limestone, Sterling Silver
Toiles Imprimees De La Perse & De L' Inde Oberkampf Persian/Indian Fabrics
Located in Bridgeport, CT
French hardbound portfolio titled "Toiles imprimees de la Perse & de l'Inde d'apres les documents recueillis par Oberkampf (Printed Toiles of Persia and India, from the Documents Col...
Category
Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Antique Russian Silver Walking Cane Stick Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A decorative antique Russian silver niello handled walking cane, Circa 1880 in date.
It has a very decorative silver hook shaped handle with contours made with great attention to de...
Category
1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
A set of Victorian oak Jockey scales by Youngs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A set of Victorian oak Jockey scales by Youngs, of typical form with an upholstered seat adjacent to a brass balance, with four weights of 8, 4, 2 and 1 stone, the frieze with a carved rosette and leaf band, raised on four barley twist legs, reupholstered in deep buttoned green leather, stamped ‘Youngs, London’. English, circa 1860.
Footnote: John Young & Son, Royal Warrant Holders to Queen Victoria, operated out of 5 Bear Street and 46 Cranbourn St, Leicester Square, London W.C., from 1812-1901. They are recorded by the Museo Galileo as ‘makers of balances’ and in their own trade adverts...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Tenreiro (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A Monograph on this most important Brazilian furniture designer and maker from the mid-20th century. He opened his factory in 1943 and one of his main clients was the architect Oscar Niemeyer, for whose designs a number of original pieces were commissioned.
He was well-known for making use of indigenous...
Category
Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Royal Navy Submarine Captains Telescope From Gieves
Located in Norwell, MA
Leather bound British royal navy officers spyglass by Ross London for Gieve Matthews & Seagrove limited. High quality in great condition and exceptional optics. Barrel color is engra...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Eugène Vallin, Menuisier d'art de l'ecole de Nancy
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Eugène Vallin (1856 – 21 July 1922) was a French furniture designer and manufacturer, as well as an architect.
Hardcover, 319 pag.
Category
Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Contemporary Pharmaceutical Brain Model in Lucite Skull
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool contemporary pharmaceutical (Seroquel) brain model in lucite skull, circa 2000s. The model has a lucite skull and face which houses a four pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic, Lucite
Original Barbara Kruger Vinyl Record Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage original Barbara Kruger Record Art, 1994
Off-set lithograph on vinyl record cover
Measure: 12 x 12 inches
Very good vintage condition
Very cool frame piece
Catalogue Raisonn...
Category
1990s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Automa Tedesco Gabbia Con Uccello Cantante e Animato 1920s Karl Griesbaum
Located in Milan, IT
Automa Animato Tedesco Gabbia Con Uccellino del 1920 circa costituito da una gabbia rotonda in ottone dorato con al suo interno un uccello animato canterino su di un trespolo con un ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Art Deco Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Patriotic Yacht Pennant, circa 1947
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early Vintage Patriotic Yacht Pennant, circa 1947, a long narrow woolen sailboat's pennant, flying approximately 3 inches by 69 inches, featuring seven white stars on a navy blue fie...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wool
Antique French Art Nouveau Silver Walking Stick Cane C1890
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Art Nouveau silver walking stick, circa 1890 in date
The striking stick features an ornate silver Crutch handl...
Category
1890s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Sterling Silver Walking Stick Handle, circa 1900
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Chinese Export sterling silver walking stick handle, circa 1900. Monogram of the famous ichthyologist Dr. Hugh McCormick Smith, "H...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Archigraphia: Architectural and Environmental Graphics
Located in Tivoli, NY
Archigraphia: Architectural and Environmental Graphics. Edited and designed by Walter Herdeg. Published by The Graphis Press, Switzerland in 1978. English, French and German text. 23...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Best Ever Antique Gothic Revival Grandfather / Longcase Clock by Ferd. Dencker
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and great quality workmanship clock for the collectors of only the best Gothic antiques.
Gothic longcase clocks are a rare find and this more than 7 feet tall specimen for ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Metal
Antique Gothic Revival Reliquary Wall Cabinet Brass Angels Reliquiae Sanctorum
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and highly collectible antique Gothic wall cabinet with working lock and key.
This handcrafted and rare Gothic Revival wall cabinet from the late 1800s or early 1900s is anot...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass Vintage Clip on Earrings by Anna Greta Eker, Norway, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury brass clip earrings with a dark purple glass stone in the middle with a cut rock shape. Designed by Anna Greta Eker, Norway, 1960s. A typical couple of vintage earrings re...
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Brass
Genuine Serrated Megalodon Shark Tooth from Indonesia in Display Box (288 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Megalodon was a prehistoric shark that may have been 50 feet long or more, two or three times as long as the Great White Shark! Just like modern sharks, this prehistoric predator did...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Other
Large Hand Carved Antique Sculpture of Apparition of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind, large and marvelous work of religious art.
With thanks to one of our honorable Frater clients we have learned that this unique and marvelously hand carved wall sculpture is a carving depicting the famous apparition of Jesus to the 17th century French Visitation nun, Saint Margaret Mary Alocoque. This probably is the scene in which He asks her to establish devotion to His Sacred Heart. We have never seen a sculpture of this subject matter and for us to have found one of this large size and of such quality more than made our day. Hand carved out of solid oak, both the details and the depth of this antique wall sculpture...
Category
19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
19th Century Hand-Carved Soldier Cameo
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Hand-Carved Soldier Cameo
2x1.25x.5
Category
19th Century Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1920's French Bistrot Game "La Grenouille" or Toad in the Hole
Located in Houston, TX
The 1920s French bistrot game "La Grenouille," or Toad in the Hole, is a delightful artifact from the early 20th century, exuding charm and nostalgia. This coin toss game, painted in...
Category
1920s French Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Iron
Russian Tempera Icon Unusual Depiction of Jesus Christ 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
This scarce depiction of Jesus Christ was painted presumably in Moscow in early 19th century. The icon is painted in the author's (improvisational) manner, which differs from the rec...
Category
Early 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Don Quixote De La Mancha, 400 Illustrations By M. Gustave Dore, 2 Vols. London
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Published London: Cassell, Petter & Galpin, Philadelphia: Geo. Gebbie. 1868 in two volumes. A rare edition.
Brown leather and fabric boards, leather and gilt spines. Thin brown end ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Antique Walking Stick Cane Silver Duck Head Handle Ben Cox of London 1897
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Antique English sterling silver duck head handle walking stick bearing the makers mark for Ben Cox of London and hallmarks for 1897.
...
Category
1890s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian mid-century modern Round brass medicine scale weights, 1900-1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Round brass medicine scale weights, 1900-1950s
Set of vintage round brass medicine scale weights. The weight set is made up of 6 pieces, which can be inser...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
17 Volumes. Washington Irving, The Works.
Located in New York, NY
17 Volumes. Washington Irving, The Works. Bound in 3/4 red morocco and marbled boards with the raised band spine decorated in gilt-tooling. All of the edges are marbled with marbled ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
French 18th Century Wooden Panel with Mother Ann And Maria
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely hand-carved wooden panel representing the teaching of Maria by mother Ann.
Most likely it once was a door of a tabernacle. Beautiful weathered.
France circa 1750
Measurements ...
Category
18th Century French Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Mint Condition Heavy Bronze Boxer / Price Fighter Sculpture by Jef Lambeaux
By Jef Lambeaux
Located in Lisse, NL
Powerful bronze sculpture of an athletic and ripped fighter.
This sizable and heavy work of art is as beautiful as the day it was handcrafted. Belgian sculptor Jef Lambeaux (1852-1908) had a penchant for capturing the human physique in motion, with sports and erotic scenes as his favourite subject matters. Since he grew up in the second half of the 19th century, he may very well have seen actual price fighters going at each other in boxing matches. This powerful bronze male boxer in full action is just about to launch an inside right whilst protecting his own head with his left arm and right shoulder. His square jaw line and rugged facial features give us the impression that he is as hard they come. The incredibly well developed muscles in his back and legs confirm that notion as well. The stunning patina accentuates the muscular physique of this bronze fighter and he looks marvelous from all angles. Image 13 shows an interesting detail that you don't find in many bronzes. Here you can see that samples were taken from the bottom of the base to determine whether this bronze had the right composition and strength. It clearly passed the test, because otherwise it would have been destroyed. This sizable and heavy bronze fighter with its perfectly captured fighting posture makes a great statement piece on a desk or side table.
Our price for this rare and mint bronze boxer...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
1910's Sterling Silver Cigarette Case w/ Cobalt Blue Enameled Checker Pattern
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Introducing the Vintage Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with a captivating cobalt blue enameled checker pattern. This exquisite piece showcases a timeless design, combining the elegan...
Category
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique and Good Size Gothic Revival Oak & Bronze 1893 Table Clock by Lenzkirch
By Lenzkirch
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stunning Gothic Revival table clock by Lenzkirch.
For the collectors of rare and truly stylish antiques we have recently been able to purchase this wonderful Gothic table o...
Category
19th Century German Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Italian antiques Finely handcrafted table religious altar in wood, 1700s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antiques Finely handcrafted table religious altar in wood, 1700s
Table altar with a rounded base in finely handcrafted wood. On the front of the altar there are two doors with metal closures. The exterior is made of red painted wood and the interior is light blue with bas-relief details decorated in gold. Inside there are some decorative objects: 3 ceramic vases, two small brass candle holders...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Nautical Brass Mirror from a Ship's Stateroom, circa 1960s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A great brass wall mirror from the stateroom of a decommissioned European cruise ship. It features a new mirror and glass shelf with the original brass railing around it, circa 1960s...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique & Rare Pair of Church Brackets for Saint Statues with Angel Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted and matching pair of colorful & meaningful church wall brackets / shelfs.
If you are a private collector of ecclesiastical art or if you are looking for the perfect ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Brass Fabric Scale on Wooden Base by the Maison Piat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French brass fabric scale from the 19th century with wooden base, from the Maison Piat. Created in Paris during the 19th century, this fabric scale, made of brass, is mounted on a ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Late Victorian Era Miniature Croquet Set
Located in Oakland, CA
A wonderful antique miniature croquet set consisting of multiple mallets, wickets and balls, all housed in the original wooden box. A charming and unusual piece of English whimsical ...
Category
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Taxi Driver
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for Martin Scorsese's classic 1976 drama starring Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster and Harvey Keitel.
This poster is conservation linen backed and it would reship...
Category
1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Bracelet with tassels by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
Bracelet with tassels decorated with inlaid mirrors by Line Vautrin.
Bracelet made of a simple steel wire fitted with black Talosel tassels inlaid...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
A plaster military trophy panel from the Duke of Gordon’s house in Edinburgh
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A plaster military trophy panel from the Duke of Gordon’s house in Edinburgh, the panel carved with a panoply including a shield, quiver, wrapped standard and sword, all within an oa...
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Oak
Alexander Serebriakoff, Portraitiste D'interieurs (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A beautifully produced book, in a presentation box. Being one of a limited edition of only 5000 that were printed by Franco Maria Ricci, 148 pages with text in French and 43 tipped in color illustrations, four of which are double page and 39 single pages. Fabled houses such as Le Chateau de Groussay and Hotel Lambert...
Category
Late 20th Century Rococo 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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