$1,950
Irish Pony Saddle
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unusual Irish 19th century specialty pony saddle with center harness by Rafferty of Dublin, in richly patinated leather, brass and timber and with padded ticking to the underside.
Brass
Antique 18th Century Irish Sterling Silver Cup by Matthew West, London
By Matthew West
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 18th century Irish sterling silver cup; an addition to our 17th century silverware collection This exceptional antique 18th century Iri...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Blue & Gold Notre Dame University "Fighting Irish" Wool Stadium Blanket
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool vintage blue and gold Notre Dame University "Fighting Irish" wool stadium blanket, circa 1970s. The blanket is 100% thick navy blue wool with a subtle gold edge trim and t...
Wool
"Irish mail" Car, Ca First Half 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Manual movement car of the "Irish mail" type. First half of the 20th century and later. Traction vehicle consisting of four wheels, one-person seat, a control at the front to activ...
Other
Solheim Cup Matches U.S. Team Signed Pin Flag, USA 13 vs. EUROPE 15, Circa 2011
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an autographed collage celebrating the women golfers of the 2011 Solheim Cup U.S. team. The 12th Solheim Cup Matches were held September 23-25 in Ireland at Killeen Cas...
Fabric, Paper
Early 20th Century Irish Silver Cup
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 20th Century Irish silver cup, made by Alwright & Marshall Ltd of Dublin, featuring a Celtic design to banding and handles. Raised on a turned wooden pedestal.
Silver
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H 36.25 in W 4.25 in D 36.5 in
Irish Carved Bog Oakwood Walking Stick Cane Shamrock Killarney Dublin Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Hand carved Irish bog oak walking stick, of outstanding quality, made in Ireland during the last half of the 19th century. The plain horizontal tau shaped grip above a finely carved...
Bog Wood
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H 36.25 in W 4.25 in D 36.5 in
Irish Carved Bog Oakwood Walking Stick Cane Shamrock Killarney Dublin Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Hand carved Irish Bog oak walking stick, of outstanding quality, made in Ireland during the last half of the 19th century. The plain horizontal tau shaped grip above a finely car...
Bog Wood
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H 36.25 in W 4.25 in D 36.25 in
Irish Carved Bog Oakwood Walking Stick Cane Shamrock Killarney Dublin Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Extremely rare hand carved Irish Bog Oak Walking Stick, of outstanding quality, made in Ireland during the last half of the Nineteenth Century. The ornately carved horizontal tau...
Bog Wood
Departure of Irish Emigrant Clifden County Galway Illustration
Located in Dallas, TX
This large framed and matted original print depicts the famous scene of the Departure of Irish Emigrants from Clifden, County Galway. This is an original copy of the print or illustr...
Paper
Antique Brown Leather Punching Bag, Ireland
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique brown leather punching bag, Ireland With painted monogram "CM" and stamped Trinity College DUBLIN From Ireland. Overall the bag is in great condition, no tears or rips in ...
Leather
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H 36.25 in W 36.25 in L 36.25 in
Antique Vintage Irish Bog Oak Wooden Walking Cane Swagger Stick Sterling Silver
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality late nineteenth century stylish hand carved irish bog oak lady’s or gentleman’s walking stick. The unusual Sterling Silver decorative grip above a ca...
Hardwood, Ebony
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H 32.5 in W 32.5 in D 32.5 in
Antique Vintage Irish Bog Oak Wooden Walking Cane Swagger Stick Harp Shamrocks
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stylish hand carved Irish Bog oak lady’s or gentleman’s swagger or walking stick, mid to late nineteenth century. The unusually long tapering grip finely carved depicting Shamrock...
Hardwood, Ebony
Pair of Celtic Horse Brasses
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of early 20th century Irish horse brasses each cast with the word, "Erin," an Irish boat called a Currach, and a horse head at the top.
Brass
Original Horse Carousel Sign
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A decorative original paint carousel sign, with a nice font and original patina.
Wood
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H 37.5 in W 4.25 in D 4.5 in
Irish Carved Bog Oakwood Walking Stick Cane Shamrock Killarney Dublin Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Extremely rare hand carved Irish Bog Oak Walking Stick, of outstanding quality, made in Ireland during the last half of the Nineteenth Century. The ornately carved horizontal tau s...
Bog Wood
Original Early Irish IPA Back Bar Mirror Advertising
Located in Ferndale, MI
Early, probably pre WW2 Edinburgh India Pale Ale advertising back bar mirror.
Mirror
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H 28.13 in W 3.75 in D 0.88 in
Antique Irish Walking Stick, Sterling Handle and Shamrock Carvings
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Irish Walking Stick, Sterling Handle and Shamrock Carvings Offered for sale is an antique Irish sterling silver handled walking stick with carved shamrock leaves beneath t...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th C. Irish Flag, c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original fabric Irish flag on wooden flag pole. Creator Eagle Paramount, San Francisco. Date of manufacture c.1950. Materials and techniques fabric, wood. ...
Fabric, Wood
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H 35.5 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in
Antique Vintage Irish Bog Oak Wooden Walking Cane Swagger Stick 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stylish hand carved Irish Bog oak lady’s or gentleman’s swagger stick, mid-late 19th century. The unusually long grip finely carved depicting Shamrocks, Vine Leaves, a Round Towe...
Hardwood, Ebony
Vintage Irish Natural Wood Whittled Walking Cane
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage Irish whittled wooden walking cane with knob top.
Wood
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H 11.03 in W 6.11 in D 6.11 in
Sykes Rugby Ball, Signed by 1954 England, Scotland, Wales & Ireland Rugby Teams
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Signed Sykes perfection rugby ball, 1954 Five Nations. A great looking traditional leather rugby ball marked Slazenger, Sykes Perfection. The ball with a lace-up slit to the top and...
Leather
Pair of Covered Pokals
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A handsome pair of covered pokals. Classical period, c. 1830-40s, Anglo-Irish. Hexagonal spire finials. One cover rim chip and finial tip nibbles. Harvey Gunter Collection. 14" h., 4...
Glass
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H 18 in W 15 in D 1 in
Hand Written Letter from Daniel O'Connell, with Portrait Engraving by O'Neil
Located in Soquel, CA
Handwritten letter by Daniel O'Connell, the political leader of Ireland's Roman Catholic majority in the first half of the 19th century. The letter was written to Robert Sidney, rega...
Paper
Trinity College Dublin, Rowing Cap
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A wonderful six-panel black and burgundy velvet cap. The college cap is in fine condition with gold braid trim and tassel. It also has a gold braid embroidered date of '1909' on the ...
Silk
Shannon Yacht Club Silver Racing Trophy for 1859
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The Shannon Yacht Club silver racing trophy for 1859. This silver cup was made by John Smyth of Dublin (d 1881). It is embossed and chased with foliate, laurel and rocaille decoratio...
Silver
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H 21 in W 31 in D 0.001 in
Rare London Tourist Memorabilia Tea Linen Routemaster 100% Irish Linen
Located in San Diego, CA
A very collectible vintage London transport Double-decker Bus, circa 1970s 100% Irish Linen, great condition never used, can be framed or hang on the wall.
Linen
Late C19th Pitch Pine Saddle Horse, by Musgrave & Co Ltd
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Late C19th Pitch Pine Saddle Horse, by Musgrave & Co Ltd, with an angled and hinged top and two removable iron poles joined by a brass pole, one short side with three drawers, the ot...
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H 30.91 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Antique Irish Walking Stick w. Head of Carved Antler Horn & Shaft of Black Thorn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Irish walking stick w. head of carved antlers horn and shaft of black thorn. Collar of white metal, No ferule. Measures: L: 78.5 cm (30 29/32 in).
Bentwood
$32,232Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.6 in W 15.7 in D 9.8 in
18th Century Sterling Silver Soup Tureen Hammered Italian Venice Rococo
By Charles Nicolas Odiot
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Impressive Antique Georgian Italian Sterling Silver soup tureen Style & period Rococo, Georgian, Antique, Italian, Venice Design: Italian The fine hand crafted hammered body stan...
Sterling Silver
$500,000
H 39.5 in W 58 in D 82 in
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...
Fruitwood, Rosewood
Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By Viners 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver Sandringham pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our canteen...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$15,765
H 109 in W 52.6 in D 8 in
Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame. This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...
Iron
$145,000
H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
Walnut
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
Porcelain
Vintage 1948 Sterling Silver 'Tennis' Presentation Trophy
By Joseph Gloster
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage George VI English cast sterling silver presentation trophy in the form of a tennis player; an addition to our diverse presentation silverware collection...
Silver, Sterling Silver
A Monumental Silver Jardiniere Centrepiece, Tiffany & Co
Located in London, GB
A rare piece of massive proportions By Tiffany & Co, circa 1907, Made under the Directorship of John C Moore II
Silver
$95,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
Six-Piece English Silver Tea and Coffee Service
Located in London, GB
Six-piece English silver tea and coffee service English, circa 1850-1863 Tray: Height 6cm, width 58cm, depth 58cm Kettle on stand: Height 43cm, width 29cm, depth 23cm Weight: 7,1...
Silver
Early 19th Century English Sterling Silver Drinking Cup
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Double handle sterling silver English cup, circa 1813. Unknown maker mark.
Sterling Silver
$10,966
H 41.93 in W 26.97 in D 14.97 in
Strongbox Safe Iron Painted Armada Chest Nuremberg Renaissance
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, small, late-Renaissance, Nuremberg, iron, 'armada box', strongbox or travelling safe with its original, naïve, painted decoration This is a rare, small, example of these cha...
Iron
Bob McCrae Parade Saddle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Parade saddle by Bob McCrae who worked for Visalia until it burned down then went to Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado. The sterling silver is marked "Diablo Silver." A custom made pi...
Leather
$3,783Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.93 in Dm 7.41 in
Antique Irish George II Sterling Silver Tazza Dublin, Ireland 1738
Located in London, GB
A classic Antique Irish George II Sterling Silver Tazza standing on a spread foot and embellished with an ornate crest on the top. Made in Dublin, Ireland in 1738 by Alexander D Br...
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Soup Tureen
By Lewis Herne & Francis Butty
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver soup tureen; an addition to our collection of serving dishes. This magnificent antique George II English ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georgian Wine Coolers by Paul Storr, Sterling Silver, London, 1812
By Paul Storr
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver wine coolers made by Paul Storr; an addition to our antique wine and drink related silverware coll...
Silver, Sterling Silver
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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Produced in 1843, the well-preserved volume is evidence of the author's exacting specifications.
New or old, the coverlets add old-time charm to any space.
Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.
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Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.