Antique English Bone Telescope Walking Stick Cane 19th Century 92cm/36 inches
By Stanley & Co., London 1
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique Victorian sectional bone telescope walking stick, marked for the maker, Stanley of London, and dated 1885.
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 2.75 in W 11.25 in D 2.75 in
Vintage Stanley London Brass & Leather Nautical Captains Monocular Telescope
By Stanley
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Stanley London nautical maritime collapsible brass ships telescope / spyglass with brown leather sheathing.
Brass
System walking stick with grain measuring the function, France 1820.
Located in Milan, IT
System walking stick: stick with grain measuring function. Oak wood barrel, graduated on the outside with brass nails. Iron knob, brass ferrule. By unscrewing the knob, a graduated i...
Brass, Iron
$700Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.82 in W 5.52 in D 0.99 in
Vintage Gentleman's Walking Stick, English, Bentwood, Brass, Cane, Country House
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage gentleman's walking stick. An English, bentwood hazel and brass cane, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950. Superb craftsmanship with a tactile and visual app...
Brass
Antique Walking Stick/Cane, Germany with Around 1910
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique walking stick/cane, Germany with around 1910 Antique historical condition. Please refer to the detailed photos for the condition (V-221).
Silver
Late 19th Century English Sword Cane with a Snuff Top
Located in High Point, NC
19th century sword cane from England with a metal top, which opens to reveal a snuff compartment. The can itself is made from bamboo. The handle of the cane separates to reveal a...
Metal
$568Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.25 in Dm 1.375 in
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 ...
Sterling Silver
Antique Anglo-Indian Walking Stick, Hardwood & Silver, Circa 1900
Located in San Diego, CA
A substantial and beautifully crafted antique walking stick, likely Anglo-Indian and dating to the late 19th or very early 20th century. #5637 This example is notably heavy, solid,...
Metal
$538
H 35.25 in W 35.25 in D 35.25 in
Antique Victorian Vintage Bovine Whale Bone Malacca Wooden Walking Stick Cane
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine & Rare Example of a Mariner’s Whale Bone Walking Cane of exceptional quality. First half of the Nineteenth Century, possibly of English origin. The plain ball grip ...
Horn
$561
H 35 in W 4.25 in D 35 in
Antique Vintage English Walking Stick Cane Wooden Gold Plated Cow Horn Handle
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very Stylish Fine Quality Polished Ebony Wooden Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Cane of substantial quality and good weight very suitable to use as an everyday stick, with an elegant d...
Sterling Silver
$1,106
H 37 in W 37 in D 37 in
Antique Gentlemans Ladys Gadget Measuring English Bamboo Walking Stick Cane RARE
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Rare Polished Victorian Bamboo Wood Ladys or Gentlemans Walking Stick of outstanding quality by Charles Cook who also worked for renowned Stick makers Brigg & Sons in Lond...
Brass
Antique Bamboo Shooting Stick. English C.1910
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A fabulous bamboo shooting stick With brass mounts Good condition. Very functional The measurement given is based on the shooting stick open Free UK shipping
Bamboo
Antique Walking Stick/Cane, Germany with Around 1910 with Owner's Stamp
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique walking stick/cane, Germany with around 1910 with owner's stamp Antique historical condition. Please refer to the detailed photos for the condition (V-223).
Wood
Victorian Light Wood Cane with Octagonal Brass Top, Late 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian light wood cane with octagonal brass top.
Brass
An Antique Walking Stick with Carved Deer Antler Handle
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An Antique Walking Stick with Carved Deer Antler Handle A wooden walking stick with elaborately carved deer antler as handle. The handle features an heraldic emblem and a bearded ma...
Antler, Wood
American Carved Folk Art Masonic Walking Stick Cane
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CARVED FOLK ART MASONIC WALKING STICK Stained, ebonized and polychromed hardwood With bas-relief symbolism along the length of the shaft Circa late 19th century 36" in total length...
Hardwood
$1,701
H 34 in W 1.8 in D 1.8 in
System walking stick with the function of a musical instrument. France 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
System walking: stick with the function of a musical instrument, the flute. Bamboo wood cane. Wooden and mother-of-pearl knob carved and engraved with E M monogram, brass and iron fe...
Brass, Iron
Circa 1930's English Cane or Walking Stick with Bone Handle
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1930's cane made of fruitwood with a bone handle. The bone handle is etched with a lovely floral pattern. The walking stick is hand carved to look like bamboo. Very interest...
Bone, Fruitwood
Vintage Wooden Barley-Twist Hourglass with Hand-Blown Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
A handsome vintage hourglass featuring a solid wood frame with classic barley-twist turned supports and a faceted hexagonal top and base. The hourglass contains hand-blown glass bulb...
Glass, Wood
Vintage Ballpoint Pen Le Must de Cartier Vendome, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Le Must de Cartier Vendome ballpoin pen. Fluted gold-plated barrel and cap; pressing the top of the cap opens the clip to the desired width; releasing the pressure returns the clip ...
Metal
$727Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7.01 in W 2.37 in D 1.07 in
Cartier Vendome Trinity Rollerball Pen, Gold Toned, 1980s Art Deco
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Vintage Must de Cartier Vendôme Gold Plated Textured Rollerball Pen With Red Accent & Original Cartier Box A beautiful and highly decorative vintage Must de Cartier Vendôme rolle...
Metal
$538
H 33 in W 33 in D 33 in
Antique Vintage Wooden Anglo Indian Walking Stick Dress Cane Sterling Silvr 1927
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Fine Quality Anglo Indian Raj French polished Ebony Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Cane with a highly decorative embossed floral and scroll Sterling Silver Grip. First quarter of th...
Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Adidas Tennis Racket Bag, Faux Leather, Germany
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage 70s Adidas Tennis Racket bag Sport - collectible - Vintage Measures : 74x12cm H:33cm Materials : Imitation leather - fabric - metal Wear consistent with age and use : See P...
Faux Leather
$2,695
H 32.75 in W 17 in D 3.25 in
Vintage 1970s Paolo Soleri Bronze Bells Wind Chime Cosanti Originals Iconic MCM
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful and rare variation of a large Paolo Soleri wind chime, with a wind span of 17 inches. No breaks, no loose welds, each bell is signed with embossed Paolo Soleri logo
Bronze
$1,820Sale Price|35% Off
H 28 in W 48 in D 21 in
Restored Victorian Cast Iron & Wooden Lath Garden Bench w/ Vine Leaf Detail
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage outdoor benches featuring natural wood slats and elegant cast iron frames with scrolling arm details. The combination of warm wood tones and silver-painted metal adds timeles...
Aluminum, Steel
$1,195
H 9 in W 7 in D 0.25 in
Vintage Cartier sterling silver 9” x 7” picture frame, Italy 20th century
By Cartier
Located in View Park, CA
Beautiful vintage Cartier sterling silver picture frame. Made in Italy. Measures 9” x 7” holds a 5” x 7” photo. professionally polished, looks great with minor evidence of age and u...
Sterling Silver
$1,098 / set
H 4.93 in W 0.2 in D 0.2 in
Cartier 18ct Gold Plate Trinity Ribbed Ballpoint Pen With A Red Cartier Box
By Cartier, Montblanc
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier 18ct Gold Plate Trinity Ribbed Ballpoint Pen With A Red Cartier Box & Paperwork. Stunning Example of a Must De Cartier ballpoint pen, featuring the classic trinity rings...
Gold Plate
$748Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7.01 in W 2.37 in D 1.07 in
Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Vendome Trinity Rollerball Pen
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Vendome Trinity Oval Rollerball Pen Complete With Cartier Box & Guarantee Card. Made in Paris, France Cartier pens are designed by Cart...
Gold Plate
FORNASETTI Butterfly Poker Card Game Set Box
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage butterfly poker card game set box, screen print on wood, with two decks of playing cards, eight dices and chips / Designed by PIero Fornasetti, made in Milan Italy by Fornase...
Wood
$25,000
H 64 in W 55 in D 3.75 in
English Brass Telescope w/ Spotting Scope & Stabilizer Bar on Tripod Stand 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass and polished steel telescope with spotting scope, adjustable stabilizer bar, and mounted on folding tripod stand, 19th Century. Manufacturer T. Cooke & Sons, York. Tel...
Brass, Steel
C. 1860s London Benham & Froud Copper Double-Handled Jelly Pan
By Benham & Froud
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860s Benham & Froud copper double-handled jelly pan, London, UK. 6-dot mark, obr & cross on bottom. Spun with centering dot also still clear. Size 16 on a handle. Chandos St. ...
Copper
$1,180 / set
H 7.01 in W 2.37 in D 1.07 in
Cartier 18ct Gold Plated & Red Lacquered Ballpoint With Red Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier 18ct Gold Plated & Red Lacquered Ballpoint With Red Cartier Box Stunning Example of a Must De Cartier ballpoint pen, featuring the classic trinity rings and an enamel id...
Gold Plate
$7,942
H 35 in W 3.75 in D 1.5 in
Walking stick, silver with moonstones, by Georg Anton Scheid. Austria 1905.
Located in Milan, IT
Art Nouveau walking stick: T-shaped handle, designed and crafted by Georg Anton Scheid, in silver with moonstone cabochons. A spectacular, well-proportioned Art Nouveau cage composed...
Stone, Metal, Silver
Rare Willy Guhl Dog House
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive cement dog kennel by Swiss designer Willy Guhl. Structurally very solid. Fantastic sculpture for the home, inside or out. Very rare Willy Guhl item. 2 available. Priced indiv...
Cement
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.
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