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Antique Victorian Paper Mache Flower Mourning Wreath Shadow Box Frame Oddity
Antique Victorian Paper Mache Flower Mourning Wreath Shadow Box Frame Oddity

Antique Victorian Paper Mache Flower Mourning Wreath Shadow Box Frame Oddity

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Paper Mache Flower Mourning Wreath Shadow Box Frame Oddity. Item features ornate

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Oddities

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique Victorian Wax Floral Mourning Wreath Oval Mahogany Shadow Box Oddity
Antique Victorian Wax Floral Mourning Wreath Oval Mahogany Shadow Box Oddity

Antique Victorian Wax Floral Mourning Wreath Oval Mahogany Shadow Box Oddity

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Wax Floral Mourning Wreath Oval Mahogany Shadow Box Oddity. Item featres colorful

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Oddities

Materials

Glass, Wood

1920s "The Great Heaney" Magician Magic Oddity Advertising Poster Window Card
1920s "The Great Heaney" Magician Magic Oddity Advertising Poster Window Card

1920s "The Great Heaney" Magician Magic Oddity Advertising Poster Window Card

Located in San Diego, CA

. Would make a great addition to any magic or oddity collection. Measures 19" by 14".

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Early 20th Century Antique Oddities

Materials

Paper

Victorian Pressed Flower Oddity, Botanical Art in Gilt Oval Frame, 19th Century
Victorian Pressed Flower Oddity, Botanical Art in Gilt Oval Frame, 19th Century

Victorian Pressed Flower Oddity, Botanical Art in Gilt Oval Frame, 19th Century

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Victorian Pressed Flower Oddity, Botanical Art in Gilt Oval Frame, 19th Century Antique botanical

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Oddities

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Organic Material, Giltwood

A French Industrial Shelving Unit by Theodore Scherf
A French Industrial Shelving Unit by Theodore Scherf

A French Industrial Shelving Unit by Theodore Scherf

Located in Chicago, IL

repositionable crossbars. It and extremely useful piece for a book lover, collector of artifacts and oddities or

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Early 20th Century French Antique Oddities

Materials

Iron

Turn-of-the-Century French Oak Dolly
Turn-of-the-Century French Oak Dolly

Turn-of-the-Century French Oak Dolly

$1,400

H 41 in W 21 in D 25 in

Turn-of-the-Century French Oak Dolly

Located in Los Angeles, CA

oddity with Parisian provenance—functional, fascinating, and one-of-a-kind.

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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Oddities

Materials

Steel

Rare 18th Century Fish Prints – Histoire Naturelle Engravings, ca.1770
Rare 18th Century Fish Prints – Histoire Naturelle Engravings, ca.1770

Rare 18th Century Fish Prints – Histoire Naturelle Engravings, ca.1770

Located in Langweer, NL

marine oddities. They remain highly decorative works that balance fine scientific draughtsmanship with

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1770s French Antique Oddities

Materials

Paper

18th Century Wedgwood Four Color Dip Jasper Ware Medallion
18th Century Wedgwood Four Color Dip Jasper Ware Medallion

18th Century Wedgwood Four Color Dip Jasper Ware Medallion

By Wedgwood

Located in Asheville, NC

Herman's "Wedgwood Jasper: Classics, Rarities, & Oddities from Four Centuries" (2007).

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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Oddities

Materials

Stoneware

Regency Writing Slope with Rosewood Veneer c1810
Regency Writing Slope with Rosewood Veneer c1810

Regency Writing Slope with Rosewood Veneer c1810

$1,237

H 7.09 in W 19.85 in D 6.26 in

Regency Writing Slope with Rosewood Veneer c1810

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

secret compartment though sadly the drawers are glued up rendering it a useless oddity. Size : 50.4cm x

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1810s British Regency Antique Oddities

Materials

Wood

Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure Wearing a Military Hat
Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure Wearing a Military Hat

Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure Wearing a Military Hat

Located in Stamford, CT

. Singular piece of quirky sculpture for the adventurous collector, appealing in its oddity and uniqueness

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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Oddities

Materials

Terracotta

Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure, 1920's
Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure, 1920's

Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure, 1920's

Located in Stamford, CT

adventurous collector. They are appealing in their oddity and uniqueness. Measures: 12 inches high 12 wide 10

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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Oddities

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Articulated Doll Santos Figure
Terracotta Articulated Doll Santos Figure

Terracotta Articulated Doll Santos Figure

$1,850

H 15.5 in W 8 in D 10 in

Terracotta Articulated Doll Santos Figure

Located in Stamford, CT

quirky sculpture for the adventurous collector. They are appealing in their oddity and uniqueness

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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Oddities

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Articulated Doll Santos Figure Wearing a Bowler Hat
Terracotta Articulated Doll Santos Figure Wearing a Bowler Hat

Terracotta Articulated Doll Santos Figure Wearing a Bowler Hat

Located in Stamford, CT

. Singular pieces of quirky sculpture for the adventurous collector. They are appealing in their oddity and

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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Oddities

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Vintage New York Sunday World Poster - Woman Kicking Football, 1895
Vintage New York Sunday World Poster - Woman Kicking Football, 1895

Vintage New York Sunday World Poster - Woman Kicking Football, 1895

$666Sale Price|20% Off

H 18.12 in W 12.01 in D 0 in

Vintage New York Sunday World Poster - Woman Kicking Football, 1895

Located in Langweer, NL

(possibly referring to social status), Winter amusements of the "swell" bicycle clubs, and Oddities about

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1890s Antique Oddities

Materials

Paper

Victorian Men's Shoe on Mannequin Form
Victorian Men's Shoe on Mannequin Form

Victorian Men's Shoe on Mannequin Form

$400Sale Price|33% Off

H 20 in W 12 in D 4.5 in

Victorian Men's Shoe on Mannequin Form

Located in Houston, TX

buttons is missing. Mounted on a custom steel plate, it's the perfect doorstop or just an oddity to put on

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Late 19th Century French Antique Oddities

Materials

Iron

1872 Chambers's Miscellany of Instructive and Entertaining Tracts - 8 Volumes
1872 Chambers's Miscellany of Instructive and Entertaining Tracts - 8 Volumes

1872 Chambers's Miscellany of Instructive and Entertaining Tracts - 8 Volumes

By William Chambers 1

Located in Morristown, NJ

more. Other topics include anecdotes more biographies, history, curiosities of literature, oddities of

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1870s Scottish Edwardian Antique Oddities

Materials

Leather, Paper

The Two-Headed Serpent and the Black Butterfly, 1749
The Two-Headed Serpent and the Black Butterfly, 1749

The Two-Headed Serpent and the Black Butterfly, 1749

Located in Langweer, NL

era's fascination with natural oddities and the diversity of the animal kingdom. These illustrations

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1740s German Antique Oddities

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Silver and Enamel "Risque" Cigarette Case. Circa 1920
Art Deco Silver and Enamel "Risque" Cigarette Case. Circa 1920

Art Deco Silver and Enamel "Risque" Cigarette Case. Circa 1920

Located in Incline Village, NV

own personal collection of silver oddities and novelty items; acquired from a prominent West Coast

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1920s German Art Deco Antique Oddities

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Fisherman - Original Litograph by Louis Pons - 1927

Louis PonsFisherman - Original Litograph by Louis Pons - 1927, 1927

$295Sale Price|30% Off

H 14.57 in W 10.83 in D 0.04 in

Fisherman - Original Litograph by Louis Pons - 1927

Located in Roma, IT

are always full of oddities, incongruities, surprises and sometimes even humor.

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1920s Modern Antique Oddities

Materials

Engraving

Unusual Early American Quack Medicine Thompson-Plaster Electric Cabinet
Unusual Early American Quack Medicine Thompson-Plaster Electric Cabinet

Unusual Early American Quack Medicine Thompson-Plaster Electric Cabinet

Located in Forney, TX

, professional display, that today is sure to make for a fascinating curiosity, industrial oddity, or doctors

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Early 20th Century American Antique Oddities

Materials

Marble

Antique Necklace Egyptian Revival 7 Scarab Beetles Gilt Silver / 42cm / 11.5gr
Antique Necklace Egyptian Revival 7 Scarab Beetles Gilt Silver / 42cm / 11.5gr

Antique Necklace Egyptian Revival 7 Scarab Beetles Gilt Silver / 42cm / 11.5gr

Located in SE

payment of your choice. During the 19th Century, there was a craze for bizarre and exotic oddities like

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Early 1900s European Egyptian Revival Antique Oddities

Materials

Gold-filled, Silver

Antique American Early Kitchen Stove Now Console Table
Antique American Early Kitchen Stove Now Console Table

Antique American Early Kitchen Stove Now Console Table

Located in Forney, TX

, oddity, or fascinating historical display. From refined shabby chic or sophisticated high Victorian

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Oddities

Materials

Metal, Iron

Early 18th Century Flemish Mythological Tapestry with Odysseus and Penelope
Early 18th Century Flemish Mythological Tapestry with Odysseus and Penelope

Early 18th Century Flemish Mythological Tapestry with Odysseus and Penelope

$27,495Sale Price|31% Off

H 120 in W 132 in D 0.05 in

Early 18th Century Flemish Mythological Tapestry with Odysseus and Penelope

Located in New York, NY

and oddities of his titular odyssey at sea. His faithful wife, Penelope, finds a way to hold out hope

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Early 18th Century European Antique Oddities

Materials

Wool

Large Antique English Trench Art Table Cannon
Large Antique English Trench Art Table Cannon

Large Antique English Trench Art Table Cannon

$3,300

H 11.5 in W 21 in D 5.25 in

Large Antique English Trench Art Table Cannon

Located in Forney, TX

collection, but there’s recently been a move away from treating it as an oddity and towards using it as

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Early 20th Century European Folk Art Antique Oddities

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper

34 Star American flag, Updated to 39 Stars, with Stars in a Great Star Pattern
34 Star American flag, Updated to 39 Stars, with Stars in a Great Star Pattern

34 Star American flag, Updated to 39 Stars, with Stars in a Great Star Pattern

Located in York County, PA

, which makes centennial-era 39 star flags both an oddity and a testament to American desire for continued

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1870s American Antique Oddities

Materials

Cotton

19th Century, Irish Marine Botany Specimens Made for the Niagara Falls Museum
19th Century, Irish Marine Botany Specimens Made for the Niagara Falls Museum

19th Century, Irish Marine Botany Specimens Made for the Niagara Falls Museum

$3,250Sale Price / set|27% Off

H 27.5 in W 33.5 in D 0.75 in

19th Century, Irish Marine Botany Specimens Made for the Niagara Falls Museum

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Horseshoe Falls. Barnett had a passion for collecting oddities. He retrofitted a former brewery house to

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19th Century Antique Oddities

Recent Sales

Rare 18th Century Silver Old English Table Fork Front Marked Oddity, London 1781
Rare 18th Century Silver Old English Table Fork Front Marked Oddity, London 1781

Rare 18th Century Silver Old English Table Fork Front Marked Oddity, London 1781

By John Lambe

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A very rare 18th century plain Old English pattern silver table fork engraved with a contemporary crest. By John Lambe, London, 1781. The marks very unusually struck to the fro...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Oddities

Materials

Silver

American Federal Child's Trunk Leather Covered with Brass Tacks
American Federal Child's Trunk Leather Covered with Brass Tacks

American Federal Child's Trunk Leather Covered with Brass Tacks

Located in Wells, ME

leaves, flowers and  oddities painted or printed on it.  The leather hinges have been replaced on the

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Oddities

Materials

Brass

Ceremonial bed
Ceremonial bed

Ceremonial bed

Unavailable

H 25 in W 96 in D 41 in

Ceremonial bed

Located in Chicago, IL

an engaging, unique oddity.

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19th Century Antique Oddities

Materials

Wood

Majolica Cable stick with Bobash Dish
Majolica Cable stick with Bobash Dish

Majolica Cable stick with Bobash Dish

Unavailable

H 2 in Dm 6 in

Majolica Cable stick with Bobash Dish

By Holdcroft Pottery

Located in Milton, DE

collected only cnadle stick with bobash dish attached . It was an oddity but she had a passion for it.

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1870s English Late Victorian Antique Oddities

Materials

Pottery

A pair of Louis XV style ormolu mounted blue porcelain vases
A pair of Louis XV style ormolu mounted blue porcelain vases

A pair of Louis XV style ormolu mounted blue porcelain vases

Unavailable

H 21.66 in W 8.27 in D 7.09 in

A pair of Louis XV style ormolu mounted blue porcelain vases

Located in Paris, FR

surprising to see a kind of complicity is established between grotesque and Oriental themes . The oddity

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19th Century French Antique Oddities

Materials

Ormolu

Caricature Scene by Kirkpatrick Sharpe

Caricature Scene by Kirkpatrick Sharpe

Unavailable

H 13.78 in W 17.72 in D 1.58 in

Caricature Scene by Kirkpatrick Sharpe

By Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe

Located in London, GB

is that Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe, with his oddities, tastes, satire, and high aristocratic feelings

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19th Century British Antique Oddities

French 19th Century Bait Trap
French 19th Century Bait Trap

French 19th Century Bait Trap

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H 5 in W 32 in D 5 in

French 19th Century Bait Trap

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

oddity for any lover of history and fishing. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the current

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19th Century French Other Antique Oddities

Materials

Paint

Primitive Pine Corner Cabinet
Primitive Pine Corner Cabinet

Primitive Pine Corner Cabinet

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H 30 in W 25 in D 18 in

Primitive Pine Corner Cabinet

Located in New Windsor, NY

Handmade 19th century pine primitive corner cabinet. It's a bit of an oddity possibly meant to

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1880s Primitive Antique Oddities

Materials

Pine

19th Century European Wooden Bucket
19th Century European Wooden Bucket

19th Century European Wooden Bucket

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H 23.2 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in

19th Century European Wooden Bucket

Located in High Point, NC

ubiquitous sight of everyday life, today it is a charming oddity with a history to tell. Of course intended

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19th Century European Rustic Antique Oddities

Materials

Metal

19th Century European Wooden Bucket
19th Century European Wooden Bucket

19th Century European Wooden Bucket

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H 15.7 in W 11 in D 11 in

19th Century European Wooden Bucket

Located in High Point, NC

everyday life, today it is a charming oddity with a history to tell. Of course intended for storing and

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19th Century European Rustic Antique Oddities

Materials

Wood

19th Century European Wooden Bucket
19th Century European Wooden Bucket

19th Century European Wooden Bucket

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H 20.7 in W 15.7 in D 15.7 in

19th Century European Wooden Bucket

Located in High Point, NC

ubiquitous sight of everyday life, today it is a charming oddity with a history to tell. Of course intended

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19th Century European Rustic Antique Oddities

Materials

Metal

Antique Hand Carved Coco De Mer Silver Mount Nut Box
Antique Hand Carved Coco De Mer Silver Mount Nut Box

Antique Hand Carved Coco De Mer Silver Mount Nut Box

Located in Long Island City, NY

Curiosities and Oddities. Dimensions: 12 x 10 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good

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Early 20th Century European Antique Oddities

Materials

Silver

19th Century German Or Swiss Black Forest Side Table, c.1890
19th Century German Or Swiss Black Forest Side Table, c.1890

19th Century German Or Swiss Black Forest Side Table, c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

loves a home full of curiosities and oddities which grab attention. CONDITION In Good Condition

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19th Century German Antique Oddities

Materials

Pine

Early War Dog Gas Mask
Early War Dog Gas Mask

Early War Dog Gas Mask

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H 9 in W 12 in D 7 in

Early War Dog Gas Mask

By United States Army

Located in Peekskill, NY

I have been collecting oddities like this for as long as I can remember. This is one of those

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Oddities

1930s American Painted Circus Canvas Carnival Strange Girls Freakshow Sideshow
1930s American Painted Circus Canvas Carnival Strange Girls Freakshow Sideshow

1930s American Painted Circus Canvas Carnival Strange Girls Freakshow Sideshow

Located in Haarlem, NL

oddities or sideshow entertainers, fact is, now this very large, rather weird but cool 'museum piece

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Early 20th Century Central American Folk Art Antique Oddities

Materials

Leather, Canvas

19th Century German Or Swiss Black Forest Occasional Table, c.1890
19th Century German Or Swiss Black Forest Occasional Table, c.1890

19th Century German Or Swiss Black Forest Occasional Table, c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

equally appealing to anyone who loves a home full of curiosities and oddities which grab attention

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19th Century German Antique Oddities

Materials

Pine

French 19th Century Rosewood Bibliotheque
French 19th Century Rosewood Bibliotheque

French 19th Century Rosewood Bibliotheque

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H 94.25 in W 60 in D 17 in

French 19th Century Rosewood Bibliotheque

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

adjustable shelves provide plenty of space for your prized art, books, or oddities. A working lock secures

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19th Century French Other Antique Oddities

Materials

Metal

Mocha Ware Mug
Mocha Ware Mug

Mocha Ware Mug

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H 4.75 in Dm 3.5 in

Mocha Ware Mug

Located in Katonah, NY

Wares 1770-1939" in a section entitled "Combinations and Other Oddities", pages 106-121. According to

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Early 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Oddities

Materials

Pearlware

Large Mochaware Mug with Rare Combed Down Rows of Slip
Large Mochaware Mug with Rare Combed Down Rows of Slip

Large Mochaware Mug with Rare Combed Down Rows of Slip

Located in Katonah, NY

"Combinations and Other Oddities," pages 106-121. According to Rickard, "A further enhancement of the marbling

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Early 19th Century English Country Antique Oddities

Materials

Pearlware

19th Century Italian Turned Fruitwood Hall Tree
19th Century Italian Turned Fruitwood Hall Tree

19th Century Italian Turned Fruitwood Hall Tree

Located in Chicago, IL

that combines functionality with exquisite artistry. At the heart of this unique oddity stands a highly

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Oddities

Materials

Fruitwood

Marion Post Dolly Dimple 1939 Gelatin Silver Photograph Unframed
Marion Post Dolly Dimple 1939 Gelatin Silver Photograph Unframed

Marion Post Dolly Dimple 1939 Gelatin Silver Photograph Unframed

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

verso 30477 M4, Marion Post Wolcott. The spectacle in this image showcases the oddities and curiosities

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Oddities

Materials

Paper

Three Edinburgh Bucks
Three Edinburgh Bucks

John KayThree Edinburgh Bucks, 1784

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H 13.5 in W 14.25 in

Three Edinburgh Bucks

By John Kay

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

miniatures, and publishing at short intervals his sketches and caricatures of local celebrities and oddities

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1780s Victorian Antique Oddities

Materials

Engraving

Thomas Davidson
Thomas Davidson

John KayThomas Davidson, 1792

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H 15.5 in W 14.5 in

Thomas Davidson

By John Kay

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

short intervals his sketches and caricatures of local celebrities and oddities, who abounded at that

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1790s Victorian Antique Oddities

Materials

Engraving

Henry Melville
Henry Melville

John KayHenry Melville, 1790

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H 14 in W 12.75 in

Henry Melville

By John Kay

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

publishing at short intervals his sketches and caricatures of local celebrities and oddities, who abounded at

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1790s Victorian Antique Oddities

Materials

Copper

Knight of the Turf
Knight of the Turf

John KayKnight of the Turf, 1789

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H 10.5 in W 13.5 in

Knight of the Turf

By John Kay

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

short intervals his sketches and caricatures of local celebrities and oddities, who abounded at that

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18th Century and Earlier Victorian Antique Oddities

Materials

Copper

Lord Gardenstone (Eccentric Advocate)"
Lord Gardenstone (Eccentric Advocate)"

Lord Gardenstone (Eccentric Advocate)"

By John Kay

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

short intervals his sketches and caricatures of local celebrities and oddities, who abounded at that

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18th Century and Earlier Victorian Antique Oddities

Materials

Copper

George Smith and Deacon Brodie (The First Interview)
George Smith and Deacon Brodie (The First Interview)

George Smith and Deacon Brodie (The First Interview)

By John Kay

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

caricatures of local celebrities and oddities, who abounded at that period in Edinburgh society. Kay's

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1780s Victorian Antique Oddities

Materials

Engraving

Patent for Knighthood
Patent for Knighthood

Patent for Knighthood

By John Kay

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

miniatures, and publishing at short intervals his sketches and caricatures of local celebrities and oddities

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1790s Realist Antique Oddities

Materials

Copper

20th Century, Pair of Chinese Medicine Chests
20th Century, Pair of Chinese Medicine Chests

20th Century, Pair of Chinese Medicine Chests

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H 91 in W 49.5 in D 20.75 in

20th Century, Pair of Chinese Medicine Chests

Located in Chicago, IL

characters or paper labels. Liquid extracts, dried mushrooms, funguses or other organic oddities were

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Oddities

Materials

Elm

38 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, EXTREMELY RARE WREATH VARIATION, COLORADO
38 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, EXTREMELY RARE WREATH VARIATION, COLORADO

38 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, EXTREMELY RARE WREATH VARIATION, COLORADO

Located in York County, PA

quality that is superior to most wreath designs and it exists as one of the great oddities of 19th century

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19th Century American Antique Oddities

38 Stars, Made For The 1876 Centennial Exposition
38 Stars, Made For The 1876 Centennial Exposition

38 Stars, Made For The 1876 Centennial Exposition

Located in York County, PA

great oddities of 19th century flag-making. The flag has a sleeve along its hoist end, made of a

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19th Century Antique Oddities

Antique Folding Brass Lined Looking Glass Oddity
Antique Folding Brass Lined Looking Glass Oddity

Antique Folding Brass Lined Looking Glass Oddity

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Brass lined looking glass folding Odditiy. Unknown object, each side houses a convex lens. Use unknown to me.

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1880s American Industrial Antique Oddities

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Dried Flowers Mourning Wreath Mahogany Shadow Box Frame Oddity
Antique Victorian Dried Flowers Mourning Wreath Mahogany Shadow Box Frame Oddity

Antique Victorian Dried Flowers Mourning Wreath Mahogany Shadow Box Frame Oddity

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Dried Flowers Mourning Wreath mahogany shadow box frame Oddity. Item features

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19th Century Victorian Antique Oddities

Materials

Glass, Wood, Mahogany

19thc Rare Sponge Ware Soap Dish
19thc Rare Sponge Ware Soap Dish

19thc Rare Sponge Ware Soap Dish

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H 1 in W 6 in D 4 in

19thc Rare Sponge Ware Soap Dish

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is such a great find and a real oddity .This 19thc sponge ware soap caddy has blue & some

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19th Century American Antique Oddities

1900s, French, Wooden Barrel
1900s, French, Wooden Barrel

1900s, French, Wooden Barrel

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H 36.2 in W 24.4 in D 24.4 in

1900s, French, Wooden Barrel

Located in High Point, NC

oddity with a history to tell. Its rich dark color communicates a sense of commerce from the past. Built

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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Oddities

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Antique Wooden Articulated Mannequin
Early 20th Century Antique Wooden Articulated Mannequin

Early 20th Century Antique Wooden Articulated Mannequin

Located in Las Vegas, NV

of oddities, unique folk style art, antiques or antiquities, this is the most amazing piece to add to

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Oddities

Antique Porcupinefish Natural Taxidermy Specimen
Antique Porcupinefish Natural Taxidermy Specimen

Antique Porcupinefish Natural Taxidermy Specimen

Located in Forney, TX

wooden base. Makes for a fascinating decorative object, intriguing curiosity, oddity, and charming

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19th Century Antique Oddities

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Curiosity Cabinet, Oak, Scandinavian, 18th-Early 19th Century
Curiosity Cabinet, Oak, Scandinavian, 18th-Early 19th Century

Curiosity Cabinet, Oak, Scandinavian, 18th-Early 19th Century

Located in London, GB

would house all their precious and uncanny oddities collected during tours around the globe. A

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Late 18th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Antique Oddities

Materials

Oak

English Victorian Taxidermy Bell Jar, Cloche Diorama, Birds, Chipmunk & Turtle
English Victorian Taxidermy Bell Jar, Cloche Diorama, Birds, Chipmunk & Turtle

English Victorian Taxidermy Bell Jar, Cloche Diorama, Birds, Chipmunk & Turtle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

pertaining to the wonders and oddities of the natural world were displayed under glass cloches. England

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Oddities

Materials

Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Fruitwood

Sir James Sterling
Sir James Sterling

John KaySir James Sterling, 1800

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H 16.25 in W 14.25 in

Sir James Sterling

By John Kay

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

miniatures, and publishing at short intervals his sketches and caricatures of local celebrities and oddities

Category

18th Century and Earlier Victorian Antique Oddities

Materials

Copper

The Sapient Septemviri
The Sapient Septemviri

John KayThe Sapient Septemviri, 1786

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H 14.25 in W 15.5 in

The Sapient Septemviri

By John Kay

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

and oddities, who abounded at that period in Edinburgh society. Kay's portraits were collected by

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18th Century and Earlier Victorian Antique Oddities

Materials

Engraving

Memento Mori, a Victorian Final Finger
Memento Mori, a Victorian Final Finger

Memento Mori, a Victorian Final Finger

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H 14 in W 6 in D 16 in

Memento Mori, a Victorian Final Finger

Located in Peekskill, NY

150 years old and in perfect condition. If you collect this type of rare Victorian oddity you already

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19th Century Unknown Antique Oddities

1920's Papier Mache Skeleton
1920's Papier Mache Skeleton

1920's Papier Mache Skeleton

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H 70 in W 16 in D 7 in

1920's Papier Mache Skeleton

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rare, life sized papier mache "Odd Fellows" ceremonial oddity.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Oddities

Highly Unusual Hammered Iron Bowl Fixture
Highly Unusual Hammered Iron Bowl Fixture

Highly Unusual Hammered Iron Bowl Fixture

Located in Vancouver, BC

A true oddity, we have only come across one other. All original. Note the mirrored interior

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Early 20th Century Antique Oddities

Chinese or Japanese Scholar's Rock Mountain Range
Chinese or Japanese Scholar's Rock Mountain Range

Chinese or Japanese Scholar's Rock Mountain Range

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H 8.5 in W 17.5 in D 11.25 in

Chinese or Japanese Scholar's Rock Mountain Range

Located in Essex, MA

simplicity and oddity.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Oddities

Materials

Stone

Hand Carved Wood Hearse Doors, circa 1900
Hand Carved Wood Hearse Doors, circa 1900

Hand Carved Wood Hearse Doors, circa 1900

Located in Dallas, TX

ideas: Doors for your Cabinet of Oddities and Curiosities Folk Art Wall Decor Doors

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Early 20th Century American Antique Oddities

English Georgian Apple Shaped Turned Tea Caddy in Applewood
English Georgian Apple Shaped Turned Tea Caddy in Applewood

English Georgian Apple Shaped Turned Tea Caddy in Applewood

Located in Wells, ME

things of that nature, but could also make other oddities when asked. This is a particularly bold apple

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Oddities

Materials

Hardwood

American Federal 18th Century Tiger Maple Tall Six Drawer Chippendale Chest
American Federal 18th Century Tiger Maple Tall Six Drawer Chippendale Chest

American Federal 18th Century Tiger Maple Tall Six Drawer Chippendale Chest

Located in Wells, ME

plate, not the handle plate). . My only explanation for this oddity of mixing escutcheon and handle

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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Oddities

Materials

Maple

Antique period mid 18th century Staffordshire pottery saltglaze pitcher
Antique period mid 18th century Staffordshire pottery saltglaze pitcher

Antique period mid 18th century Staffordshire pottery saltglaze pitcher

Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE

glassware,pottery, books, and antique oddities, especially those that demonstrated the ‘development of

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Oddities

Antique Hard Bridge Pinch Nose Eyeglasses
Antique Hard Bridge Pinch Nose Eyeglasses

Antique Hard Bridge Pinch Nose Eyeglasses

Sold

H 1.19 in W 4.14 in D 1.19 in

Antique Hard Bridge Pinch Nose Eyeglasses

Located in Retie, BE

. Miniature optical sign optometrist sign ophtalmologist, oddity, curiosity collectable piece.     

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Oddities

Materials

Metal

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Antique Oddities For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique oddities is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique oddities — often made from wood, glass and ceramic — can elevate any home. Antique oddities have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, folk art and Art Deco antique oddities are consistently popular styles. Edward Penfield produced beautiful antique oddities that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Oddities?

Prices for antique oddities can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique oddities begin at $195 and can go as high as $27,495, while the average can fetch as much as $1,400.