Vintage Caravelle Clarinet Musical Instrument With Original Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Caravelle Clarinet Musical Instrument With Original Case. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Metal
$1,437Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Mathematical Instrument, Stanley London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English, beech and brass cased mathematical instrument by Stanley of London, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Beech, Paper
$487Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, German, Draughtsman's Tools, Schcenner, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Quality instruments and an appealing carry case makes for an ideal desk display item.
Nickel
Modernist Cello Case from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A unique cello case with cubist angles in its design.
Wood, Leather
Metal Binoculars with Case, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Binoculars with case. Decoration complements. Silver metal binoculars with graducation nuts and clean and elegant lines. Inspired by classic models. Weight: 945 gr." Size: 9 x 15...
Metal, Other
20th Century German Glass Case Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
The scale features a beautifully crafted polished wood case with glass panels on all sides, providing a clear view of the finely calibrated balance mechanism.
Glass, Wood
Clarinet in Its Case – Malerne Paris Standard
Located in NANTES, FR
There are **scratches and signs of wear on the instrument**. The case shows **rust and damaged fabric**.
Metal
Cuesnon Paris Saxophone – 20th Century – Original Case
Located in NANTES, FR
**Cuesnon Paris Saxophone – 20th Century – Original Case – This saxophone is in original, untouched condition, preserved over time and sold with its case. It is sold as found, not...
Metal
Fotex Mini Tripod with Case, Vintage 1960s
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Vintage Fotex Mini Tripod with Case – 1950s-60s Retro Camera Accessory. This is a beautiful vintage FOTEX mini tripod, complete with its original black leatherette carry case. Likely...
Steel
20th Century French Glass Case Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th-century French scale encased in glass is a functional and decorative piece that reflects a blend of craftsmanship and practical design. The scale is housed within a black w...
Glass, Wood
$598Sale Price|65% Off
Silver astrolabe commemorating the discoveries with original case
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver astrolabe commemorating the discoveries with original case. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: Eagle Head. Weight: 229.03 grams. Dimensions: 8.3cmx11cm...
Silver
$1,225Sale Price|30% Off
Silver astrolabe commemorating the discoveries with original case
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver astrolabe commemorating the discoveries with original case. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Eagle Head. Weight: 226.35 grams. Dimensions: 11cm x 11...
Silver
$683Sale Price / set|65% Off
Set of four silver astrolabes with original case
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of four silver astrolabes with original case. Metal: Silver. Origin: Silver. Brand: Eagle Head. Weight: 246.91 grams (Set of four astrolabes). Dimensions: Various di...
Silver
$350Sale Price|29% Off
Opera Theatre Glasses, Binoculars with Leather Case
Located in Miami, FL
Good quality pair of opera glasses, binoculars with their original leather case. In very good condition. Glass clean and clear. All mechanical settings work. Optics has no sc...
Glass, Bakelite
1968 Ettore Sottsass Olivetti Valentine Typewriter & Case, Red ABS
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid-Century, Ettore Sottsass designed, 1968, Olivetti "Valentine" portable typewriter. This groundbreaking piece by the Italian design great Sottsass for the equally illustri...
Metal
Polaroid 100 Land Camera and Leather Case c.1963-1966
By Polaroid Corporation
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A mid-century Polaroid Automatic 100 Land Camera with original clam shell case with leather handle. The camera folds easily out and in and the bellows appear to be intact. The...
Chrome, Aluminum
$934Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Pair of Binoculars, Scottish, Racecourse Spotter's Glasses, Leather Case
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage pair of binoculars. A Scottish, enamelled brass racecourse spotter's binocular with leather case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Fascinating set of ...
Brass
Sears Tower Constellation Portable Typewriter W/Metal Case. Circa 1960s.
By Sears, Roebuck & Company
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Sears Tower Constellation Portable Typewriter W/Metal Case. Circa 1960s. Manufactured for SEARS is the equivalent of a Smith-Corona Classic 12. Features a stylish mid century...
Metal
Vintage Selmer Bundy 1432 Student Resonite Bassoon with Carrying Case #2654
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Selmer Bundy 1432 Black Resonite Student Bassoon with Carrying Case and Extras, Serial #2654. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: Case; 4" H x 28" W x 13" D. 53" Long.
Plastic
Antique Philco Tube Radio Table Record Player Mahogany Case Model 46-1203
By Radiobar Corp. and Philco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Art Deco Philco Tube Radio Table Record Player Mahogany Case Model 46-1203. T...
Metal
Vintage Carl Zeiss 'Theo 010' Theodolite & Tripod & Case mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Complete with a fitted oak case and oak tripod, dating from the mid 20th Century, This vintage Zeiss Theodolite THEO 010 A is a rare find for collectors of engineering and surveying...
Oak
Telescope with original leather case from World War II, English circa 1940
Located in Central England, GB
The fine stitched tan leather case, which houses the precision instrument, is in excellent condition, including the strap and leather covered buckles.
Brass
Vintage Conn USA M52762 "Shooting Star" Brass Alto Band Saxophone in Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Conn USA M52762 "Shooting Star" Brass Alto Band Saxophone in CaseCirca Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Case 6" H x 24" W x 12" D.
Brass
American modern headboard and case by Randall with zebra animalier fabric, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
American modern headboard and case by Randall with zebra animalier fabric, 1980s Headboard and case covered with zebra fabric.
Metal
$655Sale Price|40% Off
1960 Double-Deck Precision Analytical Balance by Galileo Sartorius in Glass Case
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Germany hand-built analytical beam balance scientific scale by Galileo Sartorius. The scale is used to measure both solid and liquid masses (10/100g capacity). Highly sensitive silve...
Iron
Fine Vintage Deyrolle Paris Anatomical Model of Human Lungs in Display Case
By Deyrolle
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage French anatomical medical teaching aid of a lung with a plaque reading Anatomie Humaine, Poumons & Coeur made by Deyrolle Paris...
Glass, Plastic
Vintage Sun Lite II Speed Flash and Portable Battery Pack in Brown Leather Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sun Lite II Speed Flash and Portable Battery Pack in Brown Leather Case. Listing includes all the accessories in the photos. The brown leather case alone is very nice. Circa ...
Leather
Post War Japanese Opera Glasses With Mother of Pearl; in Orig. Carry Case C.1955
Located in Incline Village, NV
Very well precision made mid 20th century opera glasses manufactured in Japan (marked); they are still very operable today and working very well. Although categorized as "opera glass...
Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage Selmer Bundy Student Silver Plated Flute Signed C1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
This vintage Selmer Bundy student flute, dating to approximately 1940, features a silver-plated finish and comes complete with its original hard-shell case. The instrument is designe...
Silver Plate
British Admiralty Pattern Clinometer Inspectors Level
Located in Norwell, MA
The heavy brass relic is in a fitted hardwood case. The instrument consists of a brass frame with large brass cylindrical drum turned until the spirit level indicates horizontal, Dat...
Brass
$313Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Scholar's Instrument Set, English, Nickel Steel, Draughtsman's Tool Case
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage scholar's instrument set. An English, nickel steel draughtsman's tool case, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Nickel
A cased taxidermy display of Toad and Frog orchestra playing stringed instrument
Located in Leuven , BE
A cased taxidermy display of the Toad and Frog orchestra both playing stringed instruments, the Frog seated on a Terrapin turtle
Organic Material
Vintage Sheaffer Fountain Pen and Ballpoint Pen Set in 12K Gold Filled Diamond P
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
The set includes a fountain pen and matching ballpoint pen presented in the original Sheaffer fitted case. Both writing instruments feature a richly textured diamond-patterned 12K g...
Gold
Un Fantôme à L'Opéra, Palais Garnier III - Limited Edition Photograph
By Gérard Uféras
Located in Vienna, AT
This playful black and white photograph by Gérard Uféras captures a backstage moment at the Palais Garnier in Paris, where a performer practices a handstand against a wall between la...
Silver Gelatin
Mid-20th Century Leather-Covered Briar Smoking Pipe, European Craft
Located in Roma, IT
Leather-covered pipes were produced in limited numbers during the mid-20th century by select European makers—often Italian or French workshops—responding to trends in gentleman’s acc...
Wood
Rare Kelvin and Hughes Teak and Brass Navigational Nautical Binnacle Compass
Located in Nantucket, MA
By Kelvin and Hughes, a historic provider of marine artifacts and instruments from England. The wood case itself measures 9" x 9".
Brass
$358Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Tools, Lotter, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Quality German precision instruments Displays a desirable aged patina Silver nickel tools in good order Presented within a textured carry case Set comprising 8 pieces Spring b...
Nickel
$1,898Sale Price|20% Off
Roger Bonafé Modern Still Life with Hat Bottle and Flower Oil Pastel 1981
By Roger Bonafe
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Arranged across a simple tabletop, the composition brings together a bottle, a small vase with a single stylised flower, a bowler hat, and what appears to be a violin case or instrum...
Oil Pastel
Antique Table Radio with Wooden Case
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Antique table radio with wooden case. With a classic design, probably from the 40s and 50s, and a sturdy dark wood structure. The speaker grille is covered in a woven fabric, allowi...
Metal
Giant Cased WW II Nautical Pelorus by Buff & Buff, Boston
Located in Palm City, FL
This is a giant of a pelorus made by old line instrument maker, Buff & Buff, Boston around the time of WW II though it could date from WW I.
Thread
Unavailable
H 38.98 in W 56.7 in D 51.19 in
Art Deco Baby Grand Piano 1920ties, Shell Maple Gold Bench Modernism Art Case
By Gio Ponti
Located in Ettlingen, DE
A Period Art Cased Monington and Weston Art Deco Baby Grand, London Modernist. In the manner of Gio Ponti, Pierre-Paul Montagnac, Süe et Mare, Maurice Dufrène, René Prou, Jaques Douc...
Copper, Steel, Iron, Gold Leaf
Steinway Model B Satin Ebony Grand Piano
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Port Jefferson, NY
See and hear more about this magnificent piano on the video at the bottom of Sonny's Luxury Art case piano storefront homepage. Spectacular instrument, magnificent rebuild Steinw...
Steinway Model A Satin Ebony Grand Piano with Hamburg Action
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Port Jefferson, NY
See and hear more about this magnificent piano on the video at the bottom of Sonny's Luxury Art case piano storefront homepage. Exquisite, Steinway A 6'1' made in 1912 totally re...
Reggiani Italy Six Arm "Horn" celling lamp 1970s
Located in Porto, PT
It is a piece that represents a personal taste of the author for the physical form of amplification and natural sound projection, the horn, commonly used in wind instruments and loud...
Resin
Unavailable
H 5 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
Machine Age Art Deco Walter Dorwin Teague Kodak Medalist Camera with Case
By Eastman Kodak, Walter Dorwin Teague
Located in Dallas, TX
Machine Age Art Deco Walter Dorwin Teague Kodak medalist camera with case Modernist Streamline Price Reduced If you are into Teague's early Industrial Designs, this is a relati...
Metal
Vintage Wooden Instrument Case, European Design, Black Finish
Located in High Point, NC
Made in Europe in the 20th Century, this vintage wooden case would have originally been used to hold a musical instrument—the distinctive shape suggests a violin.
Wood
Sold
H 8.27 in W 13.59 in D 5.91 in
Vintage Surveyors Level in Case, Scientific Instrument, John Davis and Son c1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage surveyor's level in case, an English scientific instrument, an item of surveying equipment by renowned manufacturer John Davis & Son (Derby) Ltd and dating to circa...
Bronze
Sold
H 4.34 in W 18.12 in D 4.53 in
Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Bakelite, Brass, Mathematical Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English, Bakelite and brass cased mathematical instrument by Stanley of London, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Brass
Sold
H 3.94 in W 13.98 in D 4.34 in
Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English Scientific Instrument, Stanley, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English, mahogany and brass cased scientific instrument by Stanley of London, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Brass
Oak Cased Barograph
Located in Cheshire, GB
oak cased barograph by Negretti & Zambra, London Having a hinged bevelled glazed case housing a seven-tier vacuum, lacquered brass furniture and drum, the key-wound movement with le...
Oak
Sold
H 0.79 in W 5.52 in D 2.76 in
Vintage Travelling Cartographer's Compass Set, English, Drawing Instruments
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English, brass drawing instrument case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
Brass
Antique Banjo with Case C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Banjo with Case Unsigned C1920 Measures - 35"H x 11.5"W x 3"D An antique banjo from around 1920, featuring a classic design typical of the early 20th century. It comes with a...
Wood
Vintage Harpsichord in Custom Walnut Case
Located in Amarillo, TX
Well, you don't see one of these everyday. Fantastic custom built, full-size 55 key harpsichord, in good working order. Probably built from a German-made kit in the 1960's, what s...
Walnut
Martin 00016-GT Acoustic Guitar with Case
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Comes with original 42" x 18" x 6" Martin case
Wood
English Mahogany Cased Recording Barometer by Short and Mason
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English barograph made and signed by Short and Mason, the mahogany case with beveled glass top and sides and a shallow central drawer, the instrument consisting of a gilded brass ...
Brass
Vintage Bundy Brass Trumpet and Case, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Bundy brass trumpet with original case, 20th century Measures: 6" H x 4.75" W x 19.25" D. Catalogue Note: Ask about DISCOUNTED DELIVERY RATES available to most regions wi...
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 20th Century French Wooden Xylophone with Case
Located in High Point, NC
Encased in a distinguished black carrying case, this xylophone beckons with the allure of antiquity, showcasing its vintage elegance.
Wood
Vintage C.F. Martin & Co. 21" Ukulele & Case, 20th C
By C.F. Martin & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Martin & Co. offers mahogany construction and case, en verso maker signed as photographed, (string instrument, guitar), 20th century Measures - Ukulele 21'' long x 6.25'' widest ...
Mahogany
Antique Columbia Disc Graphaphone, Carved Oak Case, circa 1900
By Columbia Graphophone Company 1
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Disc Graphaphone music machine by Columbia offers carved oak case with rope twist and egg and dart bordering, circa 1900 Measures - 6.5" h x 10.75" w
Oak
Sold
H 26.75 in W 3 in D 3 in
Vintage Selmer Bundy Resonite Ebonized & Nickel Plated Clarinet & Case, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Selmer Bundy Resonite ebonized clarinet with nickel plated keys and accompanying case, Selmer Bundy, 20th century Measures: Instrument 26.75" H x 3" W x 3" D , 1.25" diam;...
Metal
Sold
H 6.25 in W 18.5 in D 13.5 in
1993, De Beers Diamonds Model 1415 Magnifier Microscope Viewer & Case
By De Beers
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1993 De Beers diamond company viewer model 1415. Features screen for viewing diamonds / gems / jewelry. Set also includes black and blue hard shell carrying case, two keys...
Metal
Antique Roller Organ in Ebonized Banded Walnut Case, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique roller organ features walnut case with ebonized banding and seated on ball feet, 19th century Measures - 11" h x 15" w @ w, 10" d
Walnut, Paper
Vintage Santianelli Accordion with a Blue Pearl Finish, in a Case
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely vintage highly decorative Santianelli piano accordion with blue pearl casing, housed in a plush lined travelling case. Condition: A superb decorative item. Dimen...
Metal
Sold
H 33 in W 14.5 in D 9 in
Antique King Brass Euphonium With Mother Of Pearl Valve Buttons & Case 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique King Brass Euphonium With Mother Of Pearl Valve Buttons & Case 20thC Measures - 33" x 14 1/2" x 9" Case - 36" x 16 1/2" x 10" An antique euphonium by King offers brass const...
Brass
Vintage Bundy Selmer Brass Alto Saxophone in Hard Case w/ Extras
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Bundy Selmer Brass Alto Saxophone in Hard Case w/ Extras (Has not been tested). Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: Case, 6.5" H x 24.5" W x 11.5" D.
Brass
Sold
H 30 in W 47 in D 23.5 in
Altec 831A Capistrano Speaker System Mid-Century Modern Walnut Console Case
By Altec Lansing Corporation
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Altec 831A Capistrano speaker system Mid-Century Modern walnut console case. Item features solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, original labels, quality American craftsmanship, sl...
Walnut
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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