Skip to main content

American Curiosities

to
7
4
3
2
1
1
3
3
1
207,527
63
46
23
7
Place of Origin: American
Carved Bakelite Art Deco Elephant Dress Suite
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Carved Bakelite Art Deco Elephant Dress Suite from the 1930's. Huge pair of hand carved elephant heads set with jet eyes form a buckle with a set...
Category

1930s American Curiosities

Victorian Sterling Beard Comb
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Victorian Sterling Beard comb from the late 19th Century. Sterling frame hand etched with an iris and butterfly motif. Comb has a break but there is...
Category

1880s American Curiosities

David Webb Gilt Metal Toad Wax Perfume Figure for Revlon c 1970s
By Revlon, David Webb
Located in University City, MO
David Webb Charming gilt metal costume frog for Revlon Moon Drops wax perfume c 1970s The gilt metal costume toad was designed by David Webb in the 1970s to promote the Moon Drops wax perfume fragrance for Revlon The charming gilt metal toad is accented with green enamel eyes Inside the hinged interior is where the wax perfume is stored Paired with green flock presentation box from Revlon's Moon Drop's wax perfume fragrance Measurements: The length of the toad...
Category

1970s American Curiosities

Victorian Novelty Office Pencil-Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Novelty Pencil designed for office use in the late 19th and early 20th Century. Glass cabochons (4) are each color coded to a different pencil color. To release, guide the cabochon down track to reveal the color needed. Creative design which made office life easier over a hundred years ago, with the added convenience of hanging off a necklace chain or waist chain...
Category

1890s American Curiosities

Champs Vintage "Salesman Sample" "Gift Certificate" Top Hat in Original Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Champs "Salesman Sample" "Gift Certificate" Top Hat in Original Box . Black plastic hat sample that was given to a customer as a gift certificate to w...
Category

1930s American Curiosities

Victorian Perfume Chatelaine in the Japanesque Taste
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Perfume Chatelaine in the Japanesque taste, popular in the late 19th Century. Silver plated with partial gilding as highlighting for the A...
Category

Late 19th Century American Curiosities

Armorial Themed Victorian Mirror, Cabinet Novelty
Located in New York, NY
Super charming miniature mirror in a shield form with jeweled garnet and turquoise glass accents from the late 19th Century. Sword and Axe motifs form the cross legs with ominous spiked ball weaponry dangling from each side. A knight's helmet caps the top of the shield. Unusual and charming curiosity. 19th Century USA...
Category

1880s American Curiosities

Related Items
Tiffany & Co. Butterfly Vase in Limoges Porcelain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is the most adorable Tiffany & Co. vase and it needs to be yours! This beautiful hand-painted vase has the best Parisian charm. Would you ever imagine that butterflies and crickets could look more beautiful? The quality and love put into every piece of Tiffany will last you a lifetime and more. Grab this one of a kind vase to set upon your dresser, nightstand, coffee table, or shelves. Whatever you do with this cute but luxurious vase, put it in eyes view, because it will never fail to make you smile. This vase features an insect print with butterflies, grasshoppers, and ladybugs complimented with vibrant gold piping. Signed "Tiffany & Co." Set upon your fine china cabinet...
Category

20th Century American Curiosities

Exceptional Hermès Paper Money Clip in Tennis Racket and Ball Shape RARE
By Hermès
Located in FR
This rare item is an authentic Hermès Paper Clip Can be used as money clip Made in France Vintage item Made of Metal (non precious), wood and plastic ...
Category

20th Century American Curiosities

Hermès 24 Cards Horse Riding Theme Western Texas Spirit Memory Game
By Hermès
Located in FR
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Memory Game Print: Texan spirit, Horse Riding theme, Western, Rodeo Includes 12 pairs of cards, for a total of 24 cards The same drawing is found on 2 c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Curiosities

Victorian Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Baby Rattle
Located in Greenport, NY
Victorian Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Baby Rattle Length: 6"
Category

Late 19th Century American Curiosities

Exceptional Hermès Vintage Golf Club Shaped Bottle Opener
By Hermès
Located in FR
Rare Authentic Hermès Bottle Opener Shaped like a golf club Made in France Vintage Item Made of inox (stainless steel) and silver-tone non-pre...
Category

1980s American Curiosities

Boucheron Paris Jaipur Glass Bangle Shaped Fragrance Bottle in Presentation Box
By Boucheron
Located in University City, MO
Boucheron Paris Jaipur glass bracelet shaped fragrance bottle in Boucheron presentation box The opulent fragrance bottle is designed in the shape of ...
Category

1980s American Curiosities

Gucci Mythological Set of Four Desert Plates & Four Porcelain Ceramic Mugs
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
Gucci Mythological set of four desert plates & four porcelain ceramic mugs 21st c The elegant porcelain ceramic mugs & desert plates are decorated with...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Curiosities

Exceptional Hermès Secret Mechansim Turtle Key Ring or Charm in Silver
By Hermès
Located in FR
Rare Authentic Hermès Charm or Key Ring Turtle Shaped Can be used as Bag Charm or Key Ring Made of Silver Vintage Item Colorway: silvery Secret mechanism...
Category

Late 20th Century American Curiosities

Peacok Feathers Fan in natural barnished pine wood
Located in Bilbao, ES
Medium Peacok Feathers Fan in natural barnished pine wood Open 60cm X 30cm / 23,62in x 11,81in Ideal for cocktails and galas, for dancing and for breezing in hot weather. In stock...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Curiosities

Exceptional Hermès Set of 4 Swizzle Sticks Stirrers Ski Poles in Silver
By Hermès
Located in FR
Stunning Authentic Hermès Cocktail Stirrers Can be used as Champagne whip or swizzle-stick to remove the bubbles from fizzy drinks In shape of Ski Poles The set includes 4 pieces...
Category

20th Century American Curiosities

Art Deco Sleek Red & Black Enamel Unisex Cigarette Case c 1940s
Located in University City, MO
Art Deco sleek red & black enamel unisex cigarette case c 1940s The elegant cigarette case is designed with a striped enamel lid cover with bold red & black geometric lacquered pane...
Category

1940s American Curiosities

Hermes Magnifying Glass/Bookmark Horse
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes Magnifying Glass/Bookmark Horse shaped, palladium metal with glass. Comes with original suede cover.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Curiosities

Previously Available Items
David Webb for Revlon Costume Frog Wax Perfume in Original Presentation Box 1970
By Revlon, David Webb
Located in University City, MO
David Webb for Revlon costume frog wax perfume in the original presentation box c 1970 David Webb collaborated with Revlon & created a collection of endearing costume gilt metal animal creatures promoting Revlon's wax perfume fragrances from the 1970s The charming gilt metal costume frog has textured detail to emulate the skin Accented with green enamel eyes. The compact size interior chamber contains wax perfume from a promotion for Revlon's Moon Drops...
Category

1970s American Curiosities

David Webb for Revlon Costume Frog Wax Perfume in Original Presentation Box 1970
By Revlon, David Webb
Located in University City, MO
David Webb for Revlon costume frog wax perfume container in the original presentation box c 1970s David Webb collaborated with Revlon & created a series of costume animal wax fragrance creatures The endearing gilt metal costume frog has textured detail to emulate the skin. Accented with green enamel eyes. The compact size interior chamber has wax perfume from a promotion for Revlon's Moon Drops...
Category

1970s American Curiosities

Rare Original by Robert' Vanity Compact Chair Collectible c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Rare Original by Robert' Vanity compact chair collectible c 1960 The glass beaded vanity compact rests upon a charming diminutive gilded brass metal ch...
Category

1960s American Curiosities

Art Deco Enamel and Metal Card Case
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning period art deco card case was once a cigarette case from the era. it is black enamel and gold metal with a diamond center form. It should be kept in a jewelers bag in o...
Category

1930s American Curiosities

Roosevelt Era Warm Springs Georgia Novelty Bow Tie
Located in Atlanta, GA
Warm Springs Georgia first became a tourist destination in the 19th century best known for its therapeutic mineral springs and later became a vacation hom...
Category

1940s American Curiosities

1940's Revlon 'Bullet' Lipstick Set With Gold Case
By Revlon
Located in Atlanta, GA
The iconic American cosmetics company, Revlon, has been a leader in the beauty industry since the 1930's with everything from nail enamel to lipsticks. This 1940's set includes four metal bullet shaped lipsticks with a a gold carrying case embellished with a ruby red faceted stone. Revlon was known for its advertising campaigns which often centered around famous models and unique branding titles to the products such as the shades of these four lipsticks ... Pink Lightning, Bachelor's Carnation, Sweet Talk and Snow Rose. CONDITION Each of the four lipstick tubes...
Category

1940s American Curiosities

Vintage Paul Frankl Rattan Salesman Sample Miniature Furniture Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
How cute is this! A miniature rattan and barkcloth set replicates Paul Frankl’s 1940’s design with an air of World War II era tropical style. The salesman sample consists of a three ...
Category

1950s American Curiosities

Brass Shoe Horn With Hand Back Scratcher Mid Century Modern
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage mid century modern sold brass 1950's long shoe horn with hand back scratcher is whimsical and useful. It serves 2 wonderful dual purposes.....
Category

1950s American Curiosities

Vintage Artist Made Miniature Victorian Wooton Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
If you have ever dreamed of owning a Wooton desk but just did not have the space ... here's your answer! Hand made by miniature craftsman Jim Gans in 1981,...
Category

1980s American Curiosities

1930s La Mode Guilloche Enamel Set with a Free Whiting & Davis Chain Pouch
Located in Port Hope, ON
The set comprises of a powder compact, lipstick holder with its own mirror and a comb. They all have a butter yellow base color with a delicate flower pattern. There is some wear on ...
Category

1930s American Curiosities

Jan Carlin Bakelite Broach From the Collection of Iris Apfel
Located in New York, NY
Purchased personally from Iris herself we present for you this wonderfully fun and rare "crib toy" by artist Jan Carlin. Jan Carlin is the foremost jewelry designer recycling vintage...
Category

20th Century American Curiosities

Victorian Figural Skirt Holder
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Figural Skirt Holder from the late 19th Century. The waist clip is in the shape of a fan with a figural hand clasping the skirt holder. The...
Category

Late 19th Century American Curiosities

Recently Viewed

View All