Renaissance Curiosity Cabinet Filled With Oddities Kunstkammer Unusual Antique
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Reference Number: Avaluer:3888706 |
For the lovers of the strange and unusual, this handmade, solid wood curiosity cabinet is an instant collection, ready for display in your home or office. The wonderful museum of objects come from the far reaches of the globe, just the curiosity cabinets of the 15th and 18th centuries were built by princes and paupers.
This cabinet stands a perfect 15 inches tall (selected for its... ideal size to fit inside of a bookcase or on a side table). Once closed, only you will know what treasures are hidden inside.
Buy it Now to own an instant collection of hand-selected oddities, including: A large, real 4-1/2-inch Nautilis Shell. A miniature ceramic painting in gold and cobalt blue made by Limoges France, standing 3-inches tall in its own custom gilded easel. An mineral sample of perfectly-formed salt crystals. A vintage Egyptian glass perfume bottle. An antique iridescent crystal bottle with heavy, cut crystal stopper. An 18-inch long necklace of red coral (coveted by collectors for centuries). An unusual, Persian-decorated seashell pendant, hanging on its own hook. A matching vintage gilt- or gold-decorated seashell pendent. Six plant specimens in the form of a group of six "space bugs" or spiked seed ball pods from the Sweet Gum tree A vintage 'Keramik und Porzellan' vessel made by Böckling GmbH & Co. KG of Germany. The 2" tall by 3-3/4" wide bowl features two lion heads opposite two heraldic coat of arms for the Kingdom of Bavaria, the German state formerly known as Königreich Bayern. A complete set of Dominos, the ancient game, housed in a 6-inch padded presentation box with clasp and instructions in German and English. The inside of the wood cabinet itself is decorated with small vignettes from a 19th century book depicting all styles of decorations from around the world and various eras. The illustrations were taken from the chapter on Renaissance art to fit the theme of the cabinet.Arrange the cabinet however you like. There is still plenty of room for you to add your own curiosities, even with the many treasures that accompany the collection. This Kunstkammer or Wunderkammer was assembled by a long-time collector of curiosities and is based on the cross section of items that would have been found in a gentleman's or lady's own collection.
Buy it Now and don't miss out on this rare opportunity to own what is the finest Renaissance-themed Curiosity Cabinet on eBay.
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