Detailed Owner’s Model or Shipyard Model of a Double Ended Harbour Launch
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A detailed owner’s model or shipyard model of a double ended harbour launch, painted pale blue, the coach house with eight portholes, fitted with port and starboard lights and other ...
Wood
A Victorian shipyard model of a sloop
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian shipyard model of a sloop. This large boxwood model has a truncated mast and retractable bowsprit.
Boxwood
Shipyard Model of the Wooden Steam Ship ‘S.S. F.W.Harris’
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A shipyard model of the wooden steam ship ‘S.S. F.W.Harris’, 1877, the hull painted rust-red with black top sides and a black funnel, finely detailed with nickel-plated deck fittings...
Satinwood
A shipyard model of the liner Nippon Moru, dated 1898
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A shipyard model of the liner Nippon Moru, dated 1898.
Brass
A shipyard model of the survey and site investigation ship M.V. Whitehorn
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A shipyard model of the survey and site investigation ship M.V.
Wood
A mirror-backed shipyard model of ‘S.S. Scott’, by Garston of Liverpool, 1904
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A mirror-backed shipyard model of ‘S.S. Scott’, by Garston of Liverpool, 1904, the half-hull model of this steam cargo ship showing a black funnel with an orange and white stripe, pa...
Brass
Swedish Folk Art Miniature “Snipa” Boat Model from Bohuslän, Late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
The warm patina of the wood highlights the craftsmanship and subtle curvature of the hull. The model is mounted on two turned black stands connected by a stretcher, giving the piece...
Birch, Pine
Large 20th Century Five-Masted Barque Ship Model, 'France II' Style
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
The contrast between the stained linden wood, aged cream sails and dark rigging gives the model considerable visual presence. Dating from the 20th-century, this was most likely conc...
Pine
Fine Shipyard Half Hull Model of the Northern Light
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine Shipyard half hull model of the NORTHERN LIGHT. Still retained in its original case and set upon its original backboard.
Wood
A half hull model of Egyptian Coast Guard Cutter Ab-Bass by G.L.Watson, 1891
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This fine shipyard half-hull model has a painted pink hull with a pale green waterline and white topsides with a line of portholes.
Metal
Shipyard half hull model of screw steamer Glenfinart by Burrell & Sons, Glasgow
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Shipyard half hull model of screw steamer Glenfinart by Burrell & Sons, Glasgow C.1892 This model is laid up on pine with painted dummy gun ports and presented on a fiddleback maple...
Mahogany, Maple, Pine
'Eryx' Yacht Half Hull Model, circa 1962
Located in London, GB
A mid 20th century shipyard engineers model of The Eryx II yacht, commissioned by Comte Robert‐Jean de Vogüé and the last schooner designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson.
Wood
A Scale builders model of the SS.Brynhild c1914
Located in London, GB
(please email me if you would like pictures) Builders models are uniquely made by the specialist shipyard model maker and there was normally only one of any ship made, they are alway...
Fine Shipyard Model of the Ss Mary Park
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Gross 3475.98Tons Net 2230.25 tons. 1897 This fine shipyard model retains all its original deck fittings.
Small 1920s Danish Shipyard Model in Pine
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Danish shipyard model from the 1920s-30s, crafted in pine with fine detailing and a naturally aged patina.
Pine
A cased shipyard model of S.S. Burbridge/S.S. Burcombe, 1912
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A cased shipyard model of S.S. Burbridge/S.S. Burcombe, 1912.
Brass
Model of the Boston Built American Clipper Ship "Flying Cloud"
Located in Norwell, MA
Launched in 1851 from the Donald McKay Shipyard. This model has a full suit of metal sails.
Wood
Little Shipyards Model of N Class Sailboat
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique N class sailboat half model by the noted custom model shop "The Little Shipyard" of Sea Cliff, Long Island, New York.
Wood
Shipyard Model of a Gaff-Rigged Newhaven Smack
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A shipyard model of a gaff-rigged Newhaven Smack, the hull carved from the solid with a scored deck, wood and metal fittings including metal anchors with chains, a hawse pipe and win...
Metal
Sold
H 11.03 in W 35.44 in D 9.45 in
Early 20th Century Model of Torpedo Boat 'Donau Monitor' Handcrafted Sculpture
Located in London, GB
A fine shipyard model of an early Torpedo ship. This model of a Torpedo war boat monitored the Donau river around the late 19th century to the early 20th century.
Wood
Rare 19th Century Maine Shipyard Builder's Full Hull Model
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare 19th century Maine shipyard builder's full hull model on new pine stand, circa 1850-1875.
Wood
Large Half Hull Ship Model from Danish Shipyard, C. 1920-1930
Located in Kastrup, DK
From Danish shipyard, c. 1920s-1930s. Untouched original condition, good patina.
Pine
Portrait of R.C. Glacken
By Wilson Ellsworth
Located in San Francisco, CA
The subject of this painting, Richard Chandler Glacken, worked in Bay Area shipyards and modeled for Ellsworth during the 1940s.
Canvas
Half Model of the Yacht Endeavor, Gold
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine half model of the 1934 America’s cup defending Yacht Endeavor. The model has a planked deck with Toe Rails, Hatch, Skylights, Helm, Spinnaker Pole, Hatch, Etc. The Hull is paint...
Wood
Steam Yacht "Erin", 1899
Located in Norwell, MA
Sir Thomas Lipton's yacht "Erin" of 1899 model in glass and mahogany display case with separate table stand. Lipton's great passion was to win the America's cup and Erin served as hi...
Antique American Ship Model, circa 1910
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ship model of an American warship. Scribed deck, cabins, hatches, companion way, etc. The model is rigged with full standing and running rigging. Set on a wood cradle. Wei...
Wood
Fine Model of the Schooner Yacht America
Located in Norwell, MA
Sleek ship model of the famous Schooner Yacht "America", original winner of the America's Cup in 1851. Planked mahogany deck, stitched linen sails, raked masts, full rigging. Hull is...
Wood
Antique Model of the Sailing Barque Argo
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique model of the barque Argo with much detail. Vessel has cabins with windows, hatches, capstans, helm, cleats, and ladders. Four lifeboats hang from davits. The model is rigged ...
Wood
$7,794
H 57 in W 56 in D 16 in
Steam Yacht "Corsair" of 1930, Ship Model in Wood Display Case with Table
Located in Norwell, MA
Steam yacht model of J.P. Morgan's "Corsair IV" mounted into a custom glass and mahogany display case with table. This model is outfitted with raised paneled mahogany cab...
Brass
Museum Quality Model of American Steam Yacht Harvard
Located in Norwell, MA
Expertly crafted model of George Baker's private steam yacht "Harvard". Baker helped found the Harvard business school in Cambridge and the Baker Library at Harvard University is nam...
Wood
Yacht Model of the Nellie J of Duxbury
Located in Norwell, MA
Charming period yacht model of the private yacht "Nellie J" of Duxbury. Great cabin and deck detail, rows of portholes, flagpoles, anchor davit, mast, port and starboard lanterns. Th...
Wood
English Pond Yacht Wooden Ship Model
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large elegant wooden pond yacht model. High quality, hand-built. Hull made in mahogany, deck in maple wood. Very decorative and beautifully executed, almost like a "sculpture". ...
Mahogany, Maple
19th Century Gaff-rigged Pond Yacht
Located in Woodbury, CT
Small size gaff-rigged pond yacht. Made from carved and hollowed wood with copper keel with lead bar weight and rubber support to silvered rudder. Deck is scored and fitted with br...
Brass, Copper, Lead
$925
H 39.77 in W 27.17 in D 7.49 in
Antique Victorian Gaff Rigged Cutter Model Pond Yacht, Late 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE POND YACHT A charming and handsome scratch built model of a single masted gaff rigged cutter. Made with a wonderful attention to detail An early example dating from the l...
Fabric, Canvas, Cotton, Cord, Wood
Vintage 20th Century Large English Sloop Pond Yacht c.1940
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A fantastic vintage 20th Century sloop pond yacht, featuring original canvas sails. The yacht is an example of British pond racing yacht and would have raced against similar yachts i...
Fabric, Wood
Period Builders Model of the Private Yacht "Caritas"
Located in Norwell, MA
Builders model of a Lawley built private yacht named "Caritas". She was built in 1922 for sugar magnate J. Percy Bartram. Designed by Cox and Stevens of New York. This model is a gem...
Wood
Admiralty Style Model "Constellation" of 1854 by Michael Costigliola
Located in Norwell, MA
1854, sloop of war "Constellation" admiralty model. Generously detailed ship model has exposed ribs, lifeboats, cannons, capstan, anchor, chain, wheel, masts etc. Open hull, open fra...
Wood
Gaff Rigged Cutter Wooden Pond Yacht Circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made in England in the twentieth century, this wooden pond yacht is rigged as a gaff cutter. Models of this kind were built for sailing on ornamental ponds and lakes and are now coll...
Fabric, Wood
Model of a racing yacht
Located in Cheshire, GB
Model of the Americas Cup Racing Yacht ‘America’, fully rigged over simulated plank deck with fittings, the hull pained black to waterline and gold beneath, on oak stand. Dimensions ...
Wood
Organic Modern Tree Trunk Fragment Sculpture
Located in Rochester, NY
An ancient looking tree trunk fragment. At first glance appears to be faux bois rather than real wood. Beautiful old color w/ naturally aged wear to surface. Dense and heavy. Great l...
Wood
$2,733
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
$1,780,000
H 49 in W 90 in D 2.75 in
50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)
By Green River Fossil Company
Located in Logan, UT
Act fast to claim this exquisite piece of natural history, as our fossils will no longer be available through 1stDibs after October 31. This sculptural stone specimen features an ex...
Limestone
$250,555
H 35.44 in W 185.04 in D 32.68 in
Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
KING OF THE MUSEUM Since we started, we always wanted to make a very large crocodile. Wishful thinking, we thought it was. But now we were able to do so. We were lucky we could obta...
Animal Skin
$535 / set
H 3.83 in Dm 3.35 in
Set of 3 Small Elemental Spinning Tops in Oiled Walnut by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda
By Wooda, Alvaro Uribe
Located in Omro, WI
The initial inspiration for the elemental top collection by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda was wooda’s iconic logo of a tree. We felt it captured the company’s synergy for working with wood ...
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
$11,161
H 118.12 in W 98.43 in D 11.82 in
rare bookcase designed "css" model by george nelson for herman miller 1060
By George Nelson
Located in taranto, IT
Rare Sky/Earth modular bookcase model "CSS", designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960 composed of five height-adjustable aluminium uprights, 10 shelves, two wooden upper com...
Aluminum
$17,306Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...
Carrara Marble
Early Handmade Wood Model of the RMS Queen Mary
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
An early (probably late 1930s) model of the RMS Queen Mary all hand carved and painted down to the smallest detail. The condition is quite good with original untouched patina.
Wood
$22,500
H 33 in W 26 in D 44 in
Italian Baroque Rocking Chair by Pauly & Co., 19th Century Silver Leaf
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
Antique Hina Japanese Doll on Wood Stand #029 Edo Period 1800s
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Japanese doll of a Hina Ningyo, hand made from straw, paper, silk and cotton. His face is made of gofun, the features are finely painted and the eyes were made of glass., com...
Fabric, Silk, Straw, Wood
19th Century Italian Venetian Grotto Settee by Pauly et Cie
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
$170,833
H 45.28 in W 61.03 in D 66.93 in
PH170 Bow Grand Piano in Macassar Wood with Brass, Art-Case Piano
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This offer comes from ToneArt / PH Pianos, which is the official holder of the license from the Poul Henningsen family to produce and sell authentic PH Pianos exclusively and worldwi...
Brass
Early 19th c. Painted Baroque Armoire
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good early 19th century Bavarian painted cabinet or armoire in original painted finish, including rocaille, faux marble and grain painting, the arched crest over initials and da...
Pine
$193,610
H 57.68 in W 85.44 in
Flemish 17th, Orpheus and Animals, Large Decorative Wall Old Master Painting
Located in Greven, DE
Flemish school, 17th century Orpheus and the animals Oil on canvas, 146,5 x 217 cm Provenance: South German private collection. On an impressive, room-filling format, this painting ...
Canvas, Oil
French Victorian Walnut Bird cage
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian style (19/20th Cent) walnut large birdcage with 3 red dome tops having ebonized finials and trimmed with filigree tracery carving. Some decorations broken/missing
Walnut, Wood
$183,815
H 49.61 in W 70.87 in D 13.78 in
Monumental Rouge Marble Fireplace with Carved White Marble Caryatid Maidens
Located in Nottingham, GB
An exceptional and highly decorative monumental marble fireplace surround, combining richly figured rouge marble with finely carved white marble female caryatid figures. The imposin...
Marble
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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