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1919 Le Miroir No. 275, French WWI Aftermath & Paris Peace Conference Newspaper
1919 Le Miroir No. 275, French WWI Aftermath & Paris Peace Conference Newspaper

1919 Le Miroir No. 275, French WWI Aftermath & Paris Peace Conference Newspaper

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Antique French illustrated newspaper Le Miroir, issue No. 275, dated 2 March 1919. Published in the immediate aftermath of the First World War, this issue combines photographic repor...

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20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Two Cheerful Santa Gnome or Elf Christmas Decoration Sweden 1970s
Two Cheerful Santa Gnome or Elf Christmas Decoration Sweden 1970s

Two Cheerful Santa Gnome or Elf Christmas Decoration Sweden 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A charming pair of Swedish Christmas figurines from the 1970s, beautifully crafted in bisque porcelain. These whimsical figures capture the nostalgic...

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20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain

Antique Two Handled Silver Plated Trophy. English Dated 1864
Antique Two Handled Silver Plated Trophy. English Dated 1864

Antique Two Handled Silver Plated Trophy. English Dated 1864

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Super Victorian silver plated trophy Inscription to one side Makers mark on the underside. Free UK shipping

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19th Century English Rococo Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate

Royal Brand Crisloid Mahjong Set w/rare “Seafoam” Tiles and Flowery Case, 1970s
Royal Brand Crisloid Mahjong Set w/rare “Seafoam” Tiles and Flowery Case, 1970s

Royal Brand Crisloid Mahjong Set w/rare “Seafoam” Tiles and Flowery Case, 1970s

Located in New York, NY

Royal Brand Crisloid mahjong set with rare “seafoam” colored tiles made from a plastic called polystyrene, Crisloid injected green dye into the mixture to give pigment to create thei...

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1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bakelite, Polystyrene

Interior Narratives
Interior Narratives

Interior Narratives

By Rizzoli International Publications

Located in New York, NY

Interior Narratives Author Sean Anderson, Foreword by Jeffrey Dungan, with Sam Cochran, Photographs by Haris Kenjar The first book by designer Anderson, featuring projects showcasing...

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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

A Mood, A Thought, A Feeling: Interiors
A Mood, A Thought, A Feeling: Interiors

A Mood, A Thought, A Feeling: Interiors

Located in New York, NY

A Mood, A Thought, A Feeling: Interiors Author Young Huh, Foreword by Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott The first book from AD100 and Elle Decor A-List designer Huh is filled with h...

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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

On Artistry: Architecture and Interiors
On Artistry: Architecture and Interiors

On Artistry: Architecture and Interiors

By Rizzoli International Publications

Located in New York, NY

On Artistry: Architecture and Interiors Author Joan Craig and Craig & Co., with Judith Nasatir This stunning debut monograph celebrates the timeless architecture and interiors of Cr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Cheerful Santa Gnome or Elf Riding atop a delightful Pink Pig Germany 1920s
Cheerful Santa Gnome or Elf Riding atop a delightful Pink Pig Germany 1920s

Cheerful Santa Gnome or Elf Riding atop a delightful Pink Pig Germany 1920s

By Hertwig & Co.

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A charming early 20th-century German Christmas figurine Candlestick depicting a cheerful Santa gnome or elf riding atop a delightful pink pig. Beautifully crafted in bisque porcelain, the whimsical figure captures the playful character and nostalgic charm of traditional German Christmas decorations. Dating to the early 20th century, the piece is unmarked and is attributed to Hertwig & Co., Katzhütte, Germany, a well-known manufacturer of porcelain figures and holiday collectibles. The softly colored porcelain, charming expression, and unusual pig-riding motif make this a particularly delightful addition to a collection of antique Christmas decorations...

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1920s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. 1ST ED 1ST ISSUE - 1843 ALL 5 VOLS IN ORIGINAL CLOTH
DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. 1ST ED 1ST ISSUE - 1843 ALL 5 VOLS IN ORIGINAL CLOTH

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. 1ST ED 1ST ISSUE - 1843 ALL 5 VOLS IN ORIGINAL CLOTH

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles. TITLE: The Christmas Books: A Christmas Carol; The Chimes; The Battle of Life; Cricket on the Hearth; The Haunted Man and The Ghost's Bargain. PUBLISHER: ...

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1840s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric, Paper

Antique English Sterling Silver Walking Stick Cane London 1913. 97cm/ 38 inches
Antique English Sterling Silver Walking Stick Cane London 1913. 97cm/ 38 inches

Antique English Sterling Silver Walking Stick Cane London 1913. 97cm/ 38 inches

Located in London, GB

A silver-mounted walking cane, maker's mark MJ, London, 1913, stamped Brigg, the silver pommel stamped 'RT 1914', on the Malacca shaft, with a horn ferrule, 96.5 cm long This is a b...

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1910s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Victorian Frosted Glass Match Striker with Silver Collar, Late 19th Century
Victorian Frosted Glass Match Striker with Silver Collar, Late 19th Century

Victorian Frosted Glass Match Striker with Silver Collar, Late 19th Century

Located in Glasgow, GB

A large Victorian glass match striker dating to the late 19th century, featuring a spherical body of pale, translucent frosted glass finished with a broad silver metal collar. The substantial glass sphere has a softly textured, matt surface, most likely produced through acid etching. Its pale, slightly yellow-green tint gives the glass a gentle luminosity, contrasting with the reflective silver collar. The collar surrounds the circular opening and extends down into the interior, forming a metal-lined receptacle for matches. The exterior frosted surface provides the friction needed for striking traditional matches. The spherical form is balanced by a small, flattened base, also finished with a frosted texture. Its generous proportions and restrained decoration give this antique match holder...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Stunning vintage extendable pipe-style cigarette dispenser Longchamp 1960s
Stunning vintage extendable pipe-style cigarette dispenser Longchamp 1960s

Stunning vintage extendable pipe-style cigarette dispenser Longchamp 1960s

By Longchamp

Located in Wien, AT

Particularly beautiful cigarette dispenser – designed to look like a real pipe, extendable, crafted in the 1950s–1960s and designed by famous Longchamp. A typical vintage piece wit...

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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Brass

Scottish Red Deer Hunting Trophy: Stag Skull and Antlers, Circa 1920
Scottish Red Deer Hunting Trophy: Stag Skull and Antlers, Circa 1920

Scottish Red Deer Hunting Trophy: Stag Skull and Antlers, Circa 1920

Located in Glasgow, GB

An impressive early 20th-century Scottish red deer hunting trophy, comprising a naturally preserved stag skull and eleven-point antlers mounted on a traditional oak shield-shaped pla...

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1920s Scottish Black Forest Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler, Oak

Kay Bojesen “Strømlinjebilen” Wooden Toy Car designed by Ole Wanscher, 1939
Kay Bojesen “Strømlinjebilen” Wooden Toy Car designed by Ole Wanscher, 1939

Kay Bojesen “Strømlinjebilen” Wooden Toy Car designed by Ole Wanscher, 1939

By Ole Wanscher, Kay Bojesen

Located in Odense, DK

An exceptionally rare example of Danish design history, this vintage wooden toy car, known as "Strømlinjebilen" ("The Streamlined Car"), was designed by Ole Wanscher in 1939 for Kay ...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech

Scale model of the Caproni 1930 horizontal tailplane made of laminated walnut and mahogany
Scale model of the Caproni 1930 horizontal tailplane made of laminated walnut and mahogany

Scale model of the Caproni 1930 horizontal tailplane made of laminated walnut and mahogany

Located in Milan, IT

Horizontal tailplane made of laminated walnut and mahogany; a scale model built to test individual aircraft components in a wind tunnel in order to study the aerodynamic response to ...

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1930s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Vintage Gentleman's Walking Cane, English, Brass, Stick, Hallmarked Silver, 1935
Vintage Gentleman's Walking Cane, English, Brass, Stick, Hallmarked Silver, 1935

Vintage Gentleman's Walking Cane, English, Brass, Stick, Hallmarked Silver, 1935

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage walking cane. An English, ebonised mahogany and brass stick with hallmarked silver collar, dated to 1935. Appealing, well used cane with great character Displays a...

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1930s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver, Brass

Vintage Nautical Maritime 1920s-1940s Yacht Boat Sailboat Model 36"
Vintage Nautical Maritime 1920s-1940s Yacht Boat Sailboat Model 36"

Vintage Nautical Maritime 1920s-1940s Yacht Boat Sailboat Model 36"

Located in Dayton, OH

Large vintage sailboat model of a yacht from the 1920s-1940s era. Dimensions: 35.75" x 7" x 34.75" (W x D x H)

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1930s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric, Hardwood

Antique Folk Art Franconia House Altar with Accessories Early 20th Century Wood
Antique Folk Art Franconia House Altar with Accessories Early 20th Century Wood

Antique Folk Art Franconia House Altar with Accessories Early 20th Century Wood

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A fascinating antique German Hausaltar (house altar) ensemble with an extensive collection of ecclesiastical accessories, offering a remarkable glimpse into historic private religiou...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

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Pewter

Handmade Wooden Hansel & Gretel Gingerbread House Piggy Bank, Germany 1950s
Handmade Wooden Hansel & Gretel Gingerbread House Piggy Bank, Germany 1950s

Handmade Wooden Hansel & Gretel Gingerbread House Piggy Bank, Germany 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Charming vintage German coin bank depicting the beloved fairy tale characters Hansel, Gretel, and the Witch with a cat perched on her shoulder. The colorf...

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20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Greyhound Head Sliver Handled Walking Stick Cane 19thC 94cm/37 inch
Antique Greyhound Head Sliver Handled Walking Stick Cane 19thC 94cm/37 inch

Antique Greyhound Head Sliver Handled Walking Stick Cane 19thC 94cm/37 inch

Located in London, GB

A superb antique sterling silver greyhound handled  walking stick with hallmarks for  Thomas William Dee, London, 1897. It has a very decorative silver greyhound head handle, made w...

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1890s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Sperm whale tooth scrimshaw engraved with a whaling ship at sea, 19th century
Sperm whale tooth scrimshaw engraved with a whaling ship at sea, 19th century

Sperm whale tooth scrimshaw engraved with a whaling ship at sea, 19th century

Located in Milan, IT

A scrimshaw carved from a sperm whale tooth, depicting a sailing whaling ship; a fine example from the second half of the 19th century, 15.5 cm long. In good condition, with a crack ...

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1870s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Teeth

Antique French Carved Oak Statue Niche St. Thérèse Gothic Shrine c1930
Antique French Carved Oak Statue Niche St. Thérèse Gothic Shrine c1930

Antique French Carved Oak Statue Niche St. Thérèse Gothic Shrine c1930

Located in Choudrant, LA

Antique French Carved Oak Statue Niche St. Thérèse Gothic Shrine c1930. Direct from France, a remarkable antique carved oak Gothic shrine featuring St. Thérèse of Lisieux, her beaut...

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1930s French Gothic Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Vintage Marble Chess Set, Carved White Marble & Onyx Pieces and Board
Vintage Marble Chess Set, Carved White Marble & Onyx Pieces and Board

Vintage Marble Chess Set, Carved White Marble & Onyx Pieces and Board

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage chess set features hand-carved onyx and white marble chessboard and game pieces. Expressive veining in brown and cream colors on onyx pieces creates unique, organic patterns ...

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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Men's 14KT Gold and Diamonds Ring, Vintage
Men's 14KT Gold and Diamonds Ring, Vintage

Men's 14KT Gold and Diamonds Ring, Vintage

Located in Warrenton, OR

Men's 14KT Gold and Diamonds Ring, Vintage, Stamped with maker's mark "BC" and "14KT". Size unknown but the inner opening measures approximately or a hair more than 3/4 inch across ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Antique Regina Double Comb 15.5" Music Box Player & 46 Records
Antique Regina Double Comb 15.5" Music Box Player & 46 Records

Antique Regina Double Comb 15.5" Music Box Player & 46 Records

By Regina Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique late 19th century Regina music player including additional storage box with approx 46 records and paperwork. #35307, circa 1899. Songs Included: Adeste Fideles, Ave Maria, ...

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1890s American Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Le Corbusier Der Modulor Book, 1956
Le Corbusier Der Modulor Book, 1956

Le Corbusier Der Modulor Book, 1956

By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Le Corbusier Der Modulor book. Le Corbusier published Le Modulor in 1948, followed by Modulor 2 in 1955. These works were first published in English as The Modulor in 1954 and Modulo...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Pocket Compass / Nautical Compass Appears to be Marked Barker and Sons of London
Pocket Compass / Nautical Compass Appears to be Marked Barker and Sons of London

Pocket Compass / Nautical Compass Appears to be Marked Barker and Sons of London

By Frances Barker & Son

Located in Warrenton, OR

Pocket Compass / Nautical Compass. Appears to be marked Barker and Sons of London. If authentic, could be circa 1890 but we are unable to confirm. Please use your own judgement on ...

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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Lehanneur
Mathieu Lehanneur

Mathieu Lehanneur

Located in New York, NY

A comprehensive monograph on the visionary designer Mathieu Lehanneur, whose nature-inspired work blurs the boundaries between art and science Mathieu Lehanneur’s multidisciplinary ...

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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Handmade Antique Chess Set Regency Style Hardwood Pieces, Circa 1900
Handmade Antique Chess Set Regency Style Hardwood Pieces, Circa 1900

Handmade Antique Chess Set Regency Style Hardwood Pieces, Circa 1900

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good and complete handmade, hardwood chess set game of 32 pieces in a handmade pine box with a sliding lid, which we date to the turn of the 19th Century, Circa 1900. ...

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Late 19th Century British Régence Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Hardwood, Pine

Torah Book with Copper and Silver Binding, Société Encyclopédique Française 1966
Torah Book with Copper and Silver Binding, Société Encyclopédique Française 1966

Torah Book with Copper and Silver Binding, Société Encyclopédique Française 1966

By Modern History

Located in Atlanta, GA

A remarkable Torah volume produced by the Société Encyclopédique Française in 1966, distinguished by its copper and silver binding crafted after an 18th‑century Polish model. The cov...

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1960s French Victorian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Copper

Vintage 1980s L.L. Bean Large Canvas Boat and Tote Bag, Freeport Maine
Vintage 1980s L.L. Bean Large Canvas Boat and Tote Bag, Freeport Maine

Vintage 1980s L.L. Bean Large Canvas Boat and Tote Bag, Freeport Maine

By L.L. Bean

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Large-size early 1980s L.L. Bean Boat and Tote canvas bag, made in Freeport, Maine. Heavy-duty canvas construction with the desirable sawtooth Bean label. Measures approximately 21" ...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas

1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian Onyx Smoking Set with Table Lighter & Ashtray
1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian Onyx Smoking Set with Table Lighter & Ashtray

1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian Onyx Smoking Set with Table Lighter & Ashtray

Located in Milano, IT

Mid-Century Modern smoking set, meticulously crafted in Italy during the 1960s. The two-piece collection showcases the organic beauty of genuine onyx stone, celebrated for its striki...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Onyx

DODGSON - Carroll. Alice in Wonderland. SIGNED WITH ORIGINAL DRAWINGS BY RACKHAM
DODGSON - Carroll. Alice in Wonderland. SIGNED WITH ORIGINAL DRAWINGS BY RACKHAM

DODGSON - Carroll. Alice in Wonderland. SIGNED WITH ORIGINAL DRAWINGS BY RACKHAM

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: DODGSON, Charles L. (Lewis Carroll) (Arthur Rackham). TITLE: Alice's Adventures In Wonderland. PUBLISHER: London: William Heinemann, n.d., [1907]. DESCRIPTION: LIMITED SI...

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Early 1900s North American Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

The Festive Baker: A Cookbook - Baking for celebrations and special occasions
The Festive Baker: A Cookbook - Baking for celebrations and special occasions

The Festive Baker: A Cookbook - Baking for celebrations and special occasions

Located in New York, NY

An expertly curated and extraordinary collection of more than 170 sweet and savory baking recipes to mark festive events, celebrations, and cultural traditions around the world For ...

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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Victorian English Sterling Silver Chatelaine by William Comyns & Sons - 1890
Victorian English Sterling Silver Chatelaine by William Comyns & Sons - 1890

Victorian English Sterling Silver Chatelaine by William Comyns & Sons - 1890

A wonderful antique English Solid sterling silver chatelaine with a highly decorative waist clip with three heavy gauge chains and terminating in three decorative clips. The clip ha...

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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Roast: 100 Simple Recipes to Cook Together
Roast: 100 Simple Recipes to Cook Together

Roast: 100 Simple Recipes to Cook Together

Located in New York, NY

Discover 100 delicious, globally-inspired recipes for perfect roasting and rotisserie cooking at home, from the kitchens of Larousse Roast celebrates the transformative magic of ove...

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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1965 Guy des Cars Les Rois de Cœur, French Royal History Hardcover - 2C297
1965 Guy des Cars Les Rois de Cœur, French Royal History Hardcover - 2C297

1965 Guy des Cars Les Rois de Cœur, French Royal History Hardcover - 2C297

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Vintage French-language edition of Les Rois de cœur by Guy des Cars, published by Robert Laffont in the L’Amour et la Couronne collection, directed by Gaston Bonheur. The book explor...

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20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Swiss Reuge Music Automaton, Singing Birds In Cage, C1910
Antique Swiss Reuge Music Automaton, Singing Birds In Cage, C1910

Antique Swiss Reuge Music Automaton, Singing Birds In Cage, C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Reuge Swiss singing-bird cage music automaton, circa 1910. The domed brass-tone cage houses two brightly colored birds above a floral ground, set on a blue-decorated circular base ...

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Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Fungi: The World of Mushrooms
Fungi: The World of Mushrooms

Fungi: The World of Mushrooms

Located in New York, NY

Explore the wondrous world of fungi, mushrooms, and mycelium in this captivating visual survey With millions of species worldwide, fungi and mushrooms are some of the most diverse l...

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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique English Railway (LMS) Padlock c.1910
Antique English Railway (LMS) Padlock c.1910

Antique English Railway (LMS) Padlock c.1910

Located in Bath, GB

An impressive large Railway padlock made for the London, Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) made by the well renowned locksmith, Enoch Jones & Sons. Enoch Jones & Sons is an antique o...

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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Steel

The Iconic 1955 Rock-Ola 1448 "Icicle" Model, Fully Overhauled
The Iconic 1955 Rock-Ola 1448 "Icicle" Model, Fully Overhauled

The Iconic 1955 Rock-Ola 1448 "Icicle" Model, Fully Overhauled

By Rock-Ola

Located in Antwerp, BE

Bring the ultimate 1950s nostalgia into your home with this beautiful Rock-Ola 1448 jukebox, famously known as the "Icicle" model. This classic machine has been completely and profes...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Once Around the Sun: Seasonal Rituals, Food, and Stories from a House Upstate
Once Around the Sun: Seasonal Rituals, Food, and Stories from a House Upstate

Once Around the Sun: Seasonal Rituals, Food, and Stories from a House Upstate

Located in New York, NY

A richly textured celebration and guide to the deeply rooted, passionately inspired rituals connecting us to nature’s rhythms Once Around the Sun is a love letter to the seasons. Th...

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2010s American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique 1887 French Victorian Sterling Silver Oak Wood Cane Walking Stick 35"
Antique 1887 French Victorian Sterling Silver Oak Wood Cane Walking Stick 35"

Antique 1887 French Victorian Sterling Silver Oak Wood Cane Walking Stick 35"

Located in Dayton, OH

This antique Victorian presentation walking cane is crafted from solid oak and showcases exceptional historical character and craftsmanship. The cane features a slender, tapered oak ...

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1880s French Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Levi's Type III 70505 Blanket-Lined Troy Denim Trucker Jacket
Vintage Levi's Type III 70505 Blanket-Lined Troy Denim Trucker Jacket

Vintage Levi's Type III 70505 Blanket-Lined Troy Denim Trucker Jacket

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Vintage Levi's Type III 70505 Blanket-Lined Troy Denim Trucker JacketFor your consideration, a vintage Levi's Type III 70505 blanket-lined denim trucker jacket, a classic workwear pi...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric

1970s Handcrafted Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster, Green & White
1970s Handcrafted Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster, Green & White

1970s Handcrafted Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster, Green & White

Located in Milano, IT

1970s An exceptional mid-century statement piece, this vintagechess set is handcrafted from genuine Volterra Alabaster, a natural stone renowned since the Etruscan era for its transl...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Alabaster

Fine Antique Leather Bound Book For Decoration. Natural History Interest. 1903
Fine Antique Leather Bound Book For Decoration. Natural History Interest. 1903

Fine Antique Leather Bound Book For Decoration. Natural History Interest. 1903

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Fine leather binding by Stokers & Sons, Leicester, England Lovely colour of leather with gilt tooling Armorial front Good condition Free Uk shipping

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Early 1900s English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

A Second Before Awakening: A Hasharat Cabinet
A Second Before Awakening: A Hasharat Cabinet

A Second Before Awakening: A Hasharat Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

An extraordinary and enchanting large-scale Victorian-style entomological diorama by Hasharat, titled A Second Before Awakening, featuring a spectacular collection of exotic butterfl...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood

Alexander Calder 'Kangaroo' for Gould 1927
Alexander Calder 'Kangaroo' for Gould 1927

Alexander Calder 'Kangaroo' for Gould 1927

Located in Sharon, CT

Designed by Alexander Calder and made by Gould Manufacturing of OshKosh Wisconsin in 1927. The company publicity photo shows Calder and Clients with a group of their toys, including...

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1920s American Kinetic Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Frank MEIER. The Artistry of Mixing Drinks. 1936 LIMITED SIGNED FIRST EDITION
Frank MEIER. The Artistry of Mixing Drinks. 1936 LIMITED SIGNED FIRST EDITION

Frank MEIER. The Artistry of Mixing Drinks. 1936 LIMITED SIGNED FIRST EDITION

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: MEIER, Frank. TITLE: The Artistry of Mixing Drinks. PUBLISHER: Paris, Fryam Press, 1936. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION LIMITED NUMBERED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. 1 vol., 7-7...

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1930s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

1950s "Neptune" Tugboat, Classic Mid-century Japanese Postwar Toy, Masudaya
1950s "Neptune" Tugboat, Classic Mid-century Japanese Postwar Toy, Masudaya

1950s "Neptune" Tugboat, Classic Mid-century Japanese Postwar Toy, Masudaya

Located in Warrenton, OR

1950s "Neptune" Tugboat, a Classic Mid-century Japanese Postwar Toy from Masudaya Toy Company (export name Modern Toys). This item measures approximately 15 x 5.25 x 6.5 inches inclu...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Royal Geographic Society Commemorative Edition of the “Times Atlas of the World”
Royal Geographic Society Commemorative Edition of the “Times Atlas of the World”

Royal Geographic Society Commemorative Edition of the “Times Atlas of the World”

Located in San Francisco, CA

This beautiful volume is a 1983 limited-run presentation edition of The Times Atlas of the World, produced in collaboration with The Royal Geographical Society (RGS). This presentati...

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Late 20th Century Scottish British Colonial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold Leaf

Dark Green Glass Wine Bottle, "onion-shaped" – Late 17th – Early 18th Century
Dark Green Glass Wine Bottle, "onion-shaped" – Late 17th – Early 18th Century

Dark Green Glass Wine Bottle, "onion-shaped" – Late 17th – Early 18th Century

Located in Bilzen, BE

A dark olive-green blown-glass wine bottle featuring a broad, globular, slightly flattened body, topped by a slender neck that gradually flares toward the shoulders. The opening is a...

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1680s French Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

A silver and micropearl pendant, depicting a miniature lover's eye. UK 1880.
A silver and micropearl pendant, depicting a miniature lover's eye. UK 1880.

A silver and micropearl pendant, depicting a miniature lover's eye. UK 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Silver pendant. Oval medallion, crafted of silver with a micropearl decoration along the edge. A simple silver ring, also decorated with micropearls, is located at the top, where the...

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Late 19th Century British Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Algol 11 Television by Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper for Brionvega, 1960s
Algol 11 Television by Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper for Brionvega, 1960s

Algol 11 Television by Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper for Brionvega, 1960s

By Marco Zanuso, Brionvega, Richard Sapper

Located in Torino, Piemonte

White television, Algol 11 model, designed by Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper for Brionvega, 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition; may show signs of wear due to age. DIMENSIONS: Hei...

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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Architects' Houses
Architects' Houses

Architects' Houses

Located in New York, NY

Presenting 200 homes around the globe, mid-century to present, Architects’ Houses allows readers to step inside the minds of those who build our world When it comes to designing the...

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2010s Chinese 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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