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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 paper mache colorful flower arrangement, burlwood frame, glass front, very nice ant...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Oddities

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique Victorian Wax Flower Floral Mourning Wreath Shadow Box Wall Frame Oddity
Antique Victorian Wax Flower Floral Mourning Wreath Shadow Box Wall Frame Oddity

Antique Victorian Wax Flower Floral Mourning Wreath Shadow Box Wall Frame Oddity

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Wax Flower Floral Mourning Wreath Shadow Box Frame Oddity. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 21" H x 23" W x 4" D.

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Oddities

Materials

Glass, Wood

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

Once used as a sentimental keepsake or mourning memento, this floral oddity is typical of the poetic spirit of Victorian decorative arts.

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Oddities

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Organic Material, Giltwood

Pair of Late 19th Century French Theodore Scherf Bookshelves
Pair of Late 19th Century French Theodore Scherf Bookshelves

Pair of Late 19th Century French Theodore Scherf Bookshelves

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

It's an extremely useful piece for a book lover, collector of artefacts and oddities or even in a modern kitchen as an open pantry. 

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19th Century French Antique Oddities

Materials

Wrought Iron

Late 19th Century French Industrial Design Bookcase by Theodore Scherf
Late 19th Century French Industrial Design Bookcase by Theodore Scherf

Late 19th Century French Industrial Design Bookcase by Theodore Scherf

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

It's an extremely useful piece for a book lover, collector of artefacts and oddities or even in a modern kitchen as an open pantry. 

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19th Century French Antique Oddities

Materials

Wrought Iron

Published Arts and Crafts Wedgwood Green Dip Jasper Ware 25 Hour Clock (& Book)
Published Arts and Crafts Wedgwood Green Dip Jasper Ware 25 Hour Clock (& Book)

Published Arts and Crafts Wedgwood Green Dip Jasper Ware 25 Hour Clock (& Book)

By Wedgwood

Located in Asheville, NC

A small blemish on the left side of the paper face is a perfect match to the clock pictured on page 74 of Michael Herman's book, "Wedgwood Jasper: Classics, Rarities, & Oddities ...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Oddities

Materials

Brass

MILNE, A. A.. Winnie The Pooh. PRESENTAION COPY - NINTH EDITION - 1929
MILNE, A. A.. Winnie The Pooh. PRESENTAION COPY - NINTH EDITION - 1929

MILNE, A. A.. Winnie The Pooh. PRESENTAION COPY - NINTH EDITION - 1929

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

In 1923 Seligman dedicated his book, Oxford Oddities, to A.A. Milne and, soon after the publication of the Pooh books, Milne gave prototypes of Pooh and Piglet soft toys to Barbara.

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1920s British Antique Oddities

Materials

Fabric

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

It and extremely useful piece for a book lover, collector of artifacts and oddities or even in a modern kitchen as an open pantry.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Oddities

Materials

Iron

Portrait of a Lady holding a lemon, c. 1665-75
Portrait of a Lady holding a lemon, c. 1665-75

Portrait of a Lady holding a lemon, c. 1665-75

By Jacob Huysmans

Located in Henley-on-Thames, England

In later life, he did well with portraits of children, and amongst his most accomplished works is the enormous group portrait in the collection of the Marquess of Lothian, which show...

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1670s Old Masters Antique Oddities

Materials

Oil

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

Turn-of-the-Century French Oak Dolly

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Its raw elegance and historical soul make it a perfect accent for eclectic interiors, loft spaces, or anyone drawn to the unexpected. A true oddity with Parisian provenance—function...

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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Oddities

Materials

Steel

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

An identical example is published on page 122 of Michael Herman's "Wedgwood Jasper: Classics, Rarities, & Oddities from Four Centuries" (2007).

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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Oddities

Materials

Stoneware

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

Together, these three engravings present a cross-section of ichthyology as understood in the late 18th century, ranging from familiar edible fish to exotic marine oddities. They rema...

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1770s French Antique Oddities

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Paper

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,. Mexican, circa 1920's.

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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

They are appealing in their oddity and uniqueness. Measures: 12 inches high 12 wide 10 deep (base alone 10 by 10 by 2.75).

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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Oddities

Materials

Terracotta

Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure, Folk Art, Circa 1900
Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure, Folk Art, Circa 1900

Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure, Folk Art, Circa 1900

Located in Stamford, CT

They are appealing in their oddity and uniqueness,. Mexican, circa 1900. Measures: 15.5 inches high 8 wide 10 deep.

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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Oddities

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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

They are appealing in their oddity and uniqueness,. Mexican, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Oddities

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

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

Victorian Men's Shoe on Mannequin Form

Located in Houston, TX

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

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Late 19th Century French Antique Oddities

Materials

Iron

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

Located in Langweer, NL

These include: New York women gambling in Wall Street, An "actual telephone to the moon," (which was likely a fictional or imaginative topic), Why American girls crave titles (possi...

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1890s Antique Oddities

Materials

Paper

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

Other topics include anecdotes more biographies, history, curiosities of literature, oddities of human life and character, short and largely factual pieces and with in-text engraving...

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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

The depiction of such an unusual creature alongside the butterfly may reflect the 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

Fisherman - Original Litograph by Louis Pons - 1927

Fisherman - Original Litograph by Louis Pons - 1927

Located in Roma, IT

Gilles Plazy says of him that he is a “collector of debris who composes original works with worn things , works that one can find morbid but which are always full of oddities, incong...

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1920s Modern Antique Oddities

Materials

Engraving

Orient Cycles by Edward Penfield, Bicycle motorcycle lithograph, 1897
Orient Cycles by Edward Penfield, Bicycle motorcycle lithograph, 1897

Orient Cycles by Edward Penfield, Bicycle motorcycle lithograph, 1897

By Edward Penfield

Located in Chicago, IL

Metz was an innovator, with over 20 patents for safety designs and such oddities as an improbable ten-seater bicycle (now on display at the Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan).

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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Oddities

Materials

Lithograph

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

Dimensions: 3 1/8" high x 2 7/8" wide x 1/2" deep Provenance: From my own personal collection of silver oddities and novelty items; acquired from a prominent West Coast collection ...

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1920s German Art Deco Antique Oddities

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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

A scarce example of medical quackery, period technology, and American medicine history, this strange, somewhat freaky apparatus presents in a refined, professional display, that toda...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Oddities

Materials

Marble

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

Uniquely uncommon, highly unusual, and remarkably decorative, this work of furniture art makes for the ideal atypical statement piece, conversational curiosity, oddity, or fascinatin...

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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

Located in New York, NY

For twenty years, Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, is away from his kingdom and feared lost as he encounters the many journeys and oddities of his titular odyssey at sea. His faithful w...

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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

Located in Forney, TX

Most every military museum has some trench art as a curio in its collection, but there’s recently been a move away from treating it as an oddity and towards using it as insight into ...

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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

The 39th state did not come for another 13 years, which makes centennial-era 39 star flags both an oddity and a testament to American desire for continued growth.

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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

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Barnett had a passion for collecting oddities. He retrofitted a former brewery house to exhibit his private collection.

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19th Century Antique Oddities

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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

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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

This early trunk has remnants of its original  blue colored paper liner with leaves, flowers and  oddities painted or printed on it.  The leather hinges have been replaced on the int...

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Oddities

Materials

Brass

Ceremonial bed
Ceremonial bed

Ceremonial bed

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H 25 in W 96 in D 41 in

Ceremonial bed

Located in Chicago, IL

Can be used as an unusual table and appreciated as 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

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H 2 in Dm 6 in

Majolica Cable stick with Bobash Dish

By Holdcroft Pottery

Located in Milton, DE

I had a client that 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

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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

It is therefore not surprising to see a kind of complicity is established between grotesque and Oriental themes . The oddity, real or perceived, of their dress, favoring the convers...

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19th Century French Antique Oddities

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Ormolu

Caricature Scene by Kirkpatrick Sharpe

Caricature Scene by Kirkpatrick Sharpe

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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

My idea is that Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe, with his oddities, tastes, satire, and high aristocratic feelings, resembles Horace Walpole — perhaps in his person also in a general way.”

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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

A woven antique bait trap made of dried grasses is in great antique condition. This is the perfect oddity for any lover of history and fishing. Be sure to view the detailed images to...

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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 obscure precious items. There is a trick to opening the doors.

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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 15.7 in W 11 in D 11 in

19th Century European Wooden Bucket

Located in High Point, NC

In centuries past this object would have been a ubiquitous sight of everyday life, today it is a charming oddity with a history to tell. Of course intended for storing and transporti...

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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 23.2 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in

19th Century European Wooden Bucket

Located in High Point, NC

In centuries past this object would have been a ubiquitous sight of everyday life, today it is a charming oddity with a history to tell. Of course intended for storing and transporti...

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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 20.7 in W 15.7 in D 15.7 in

19th Century European Wooden Bucket

Located in High Point, NC

In centuries past this object would have been a ubiquitous sight of everyday life, today it is a charming oddity with a history to tell. Of course intended for storing and transporti...

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19th Century European Rustic Antique Oddities

Materials

Metal

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

It is a lovely item of furniture which would look fantastic in any hunting lodge or alpine chalet but equally appealing to anyone who loves a home full of curiosities and oddities wh...

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19th Century German Antique Oddities

Materials

Pine

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

Cabinet of Curiosities and Oddities. Dimensions: 12 x 10 in. All measurements are approximate.

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Early 20th Century European Antique Oddities

Materials

Silver

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 sculptural Industrial objects that displays as art.

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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

Whether you are freaked out by clowns, human oddities or sideshow entertainers, fact is, now this very large, rather weird but cool 'museum piece' canvas would be a great conversatio...

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Early 20th Century Central American Folk Art Antique Oddities

Materials

Leather, Canvas

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

Four adjustable shelves provide plenty of space for your prized art, books, or oddities. A working lock secures the heavy doors. Fluted and wonderfully carved column forms flank the ...

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19th Century French Other Antique Oddities

Materials

Metal

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

It is a lovely item of furniture which would look fantastic in any hunting lodge or alpine chalet but equally appealing to anyone who loves a home full of curiosities and oddities wh...

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19th Century German Antique Oddities

Materials

Pine

Antique Swedish Buffet in Old Paint from the 1700's Cosmetically Left Original
Antique Swedish Buffet in Old Paint from the 1700's Cosmetically Left Original

Antique Swedish Buffet in Old Paint from the 1700's Cosmetically Left Original

Located in Highwood, IL

This antique painted buffet cabinet is a bit of an oddity for us, for we sort of inherited it and of course it came with no history.

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1790s Swedish Country Antique Oddities

Materials

Pine

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

Regency Writing Slope with Rosewood Veneer c1810

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H 7.09 in W 19.85 in D 6.26 in

Regency Writing Slope with Rosewood Veneer c1810

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

There is also a secret compartment though sadly the drawers are glued up rendering it a useless oddity. Size : 50.4cm x 25.9cm, 18cm height Condition : Excellent – there is a stabl...

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1810s British Regency Antique Oddities

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Wood

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

Jonathan Rickard lists this type of decoration in "Mocha and Related Dipped Wares 1770-1939" in a section entitled "Combinations and Other Oddities", pages 106-121. According to Rick...

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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

The renowned mochaware expert, Jonathan Rickard, lists this type of decoration in "Mocha and Related Dipped Wares 1770-1939" in a section entitled "Combinations and Other Oddities," ...

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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

At the heart of this unique oddity stands a highly ornate turned center post, serving as the focal point of the piece.

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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

The spectacle in this image showcases the oddities and curiosities that were part of the traveling circus.

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Oddities

Materials

Paper

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

There he continued to flourish, painting miniatures, and publishing at short intervals his sketches and caricatures of local celebrities and oddities, who abounded at that period in ...

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1790s Victorian Antique Oddities

Materials

Engraving

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

There he continued to flourish, painting miniatures, and publishing at short intervals his sketches and caricatures of local celebrities and oddities, who abounded at that period in ...

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1780s 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

There he continued to flourish, painting miniatures, and publishing at short intervals his sketches and caricatures of local celebrities and oddities, who abounded at that period in ...

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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

There he continued to flourish, painting miniatures, and publishing at short intervals his sketches and caricatures of local celebrities and oddities, who abounded at that period in ...

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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

There he continued to flourish, painting miniatures, and publishing at short intervals his sketches and caricatures of local celebrities and oddities, who abounded at that period in ...

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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

There he continued to flourish, painting miniatures, and publishing at short intervals his sketches and caricatures of local celebrities and oddities, who abounded at that period in ...

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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

There he continued to flourish, painting miniatures, and publishing at short intervals his sketches and caricatures of local celebrities and oddities, who abounded at that period in ...

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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

Liquid extracts, dried mushrooms, funguses or other organic oddities were preserved in ceramic jars, which were then kept on open shelves.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Oddities

Materials

Elm

39 Star Antique American Flag, Probably 1876, Never an Unofficial Star Count
39 Star Antique American Flag, Probably 1876, Never an Unofficial Star Count

39 Star Antique American Flag, Probably 1876, Never an Unofficial Star Count

Located in York County, PA

Features like this that add visual oddity to the design are sought by collectors. 39 star flags were made at two different times in the late 19th century.

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19th Century 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

The star placement, the fact that the stars point in all, directions and the exaggerated size of the corner stars, all lend it a skewed, folk quality that is superior to most wreath ...

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19th Century Antique Oddities

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

The star placement, the fact that the stars point in all, directions and the exaggerated size of the corner stars, all lend it a skewed, folk quality that is superior to most wreath ...

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19th Century American Antique Oddities

38 Stars on an Extraordinary Antique Flag Made for the 1876 Centennial Expo
38 Stars on an Extraordinary Antique Flag Made for the 1876 Centennial Expo

38 Stars on an Extraordinary Antique Flag Made for the 1876 Centennial Expo

Located in York County, PA

The star placement, the fact that the stars point in all, directions and the exaggerated size of the corner stars, all lend it a skewed, folk quality that is superior to most wreath ...

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1870s American 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 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 wax flower arrangement, oval mahogany shadowbox wood frame, gold gilt interior tri...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Oddities

Materials

Glass, Wood

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 dried flower arrangement, glass front, mahogany wood shadow box frame, gold gilt trim,...

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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 spots of red color in its glaze.The condition is mint with wear consistent with age .

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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

In centuries past this object would be a ubiquitous sight of everyday life, today it is a charming oddity with a history to tell. Its rich dark color communicates a sense of commerce...

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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

If you are a collector of oddities, unique folk style art, antiques or antiquities, this is the most amazing piece to add to your collection or eclectic decor.

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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

Makes for a fascinating decorative object, intriguing curiosity, oddity, and charming coastal decor. Dimensions: (approx) 5”w, 4”d, 4”h.

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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

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

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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

Small collections of extraordinary objects and specimens pertaining to the wonders and oddities of the natural world were displayed under glass cloches.

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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

There he continued to flourish, painting miniatures, and publishing at short intervals his sketches and caricatures of local celebrities and oddities, who abounded at that period in ...

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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

There he continued to flourish, painting miniatures, and publishing at short intervals his sketches and caricatures of local celebrities and oddities, who abounded at that period in ...

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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

If you collect this type of rare Victorian oddity you already know just how unique this one is.

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19th Century Unknown Antique Oddities

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

During the 19th Century, there was a craze for bizarre and exotic oddities like Beetles, monkey teeth, tiger claws, and hummingbirds which were collected all over the world and set i...

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Early 1900s European Egyptian Revival Antique Oddities

Materials

Gold-filled, Silver

1889 Nordic Necklace Egyptian Revival 30 Scarab Beetle Gilt Silver / 50cm/ 27gr
1889 Nordic Necklace Egyptian Revival 30 Scarab Beetle Gilt Silver / 50cm/ 27gr

1889 Nordic Necklace Egyptian Revival 30 Scarab Beetle Gilt Silver / 50cm/ 27gr

Located in SE

During the 19th Century, there was a craze for bizarre and exotic oddities like Beetles, monkey teeth, tiger claws, and hummingbirds which were collected all over the world and set i...

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1880s Swedish Egyptian Revival Antique Oddities

Materials

Silver, Gold-filled

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.

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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

This example is not conventionally beautiful, but we love for its relative 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

Here's a few ideas: Doors for your Cabinet of Oddities and Curiosities Folk Art Wall Decor Doors for a Bar or Cocktail Cabinet Fireplace Screen Medicine Cabinet Doors and of co...

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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

Wood turners often were set up in the woodlands of England and typically turned spindles and things of that nature, but could also make other oddities when asked. This is a particula...

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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

My only explanation for this oddity of mixing escutcheon and handle backplates is that it might be an example of yankee thrift at work.

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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

His other main collecting interest was antique spoons but he also acquired some glassware,pottery, books, and antique oddities, especially those that demonstrated the ‘developmen...

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Oddities

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1950s, Cabinet/Buffet 'Nordens Flora' by Carl Axel Magnus Lindman
1950s, Cabinet/Buffet 'Nordens Flora' by Carl Axel Magnus Lindman

1950s, Cabinet/Buffet 'Nordens Flora' by Carl Axel Magnus Lindman

$8,232Sale Price|20% Off

H 53.15 in W 63 in D 19.69 in

1950s, Cabinet/Buffet 'Nordens Flora' by Carl Axel Magnus Lindman

By Carl Axel Lindman

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

A striking 1950s teak and beech cabinet or buffet, richly decorated with illustrations from Nordens Flora by Carl Axel Magnus Lindman, Sweden. The botanical prints give the piece a l...

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1950s Swedish Antique Oddities

Materials

Beech, Teak, Paper

Rosso Wall Mirror

Rosso Wall Mirror

$1,395 / item

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Rosso Wall Mirror

By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...

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2010s Italian Renaissance Antique Oddities

Materials

Glass

"Celine" Scalloped Bench in Olive Cotton Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
"Celine" Scalloped Bench in Olive Cotton Velvet by Christiane Lemieux

"Celine" Scalloped Bench in Olive Cotton Velvet by Christiane Lemieux

$2,010Sale Price|20% Off

H 24 in W 56 in D 23.5 in

"Celine" Scalloped Bench in Olive Cotton Velvet by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the Celine Bench, designed with a uniquely shaped scalloped back and solid oak hand-turned legs that complement its elegant curves. Perfectly sized as an end-of-bed bench...

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2010s Cambodian Antique Oddities

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Cabinet of Curiosities Entomological Display with Antique Glass Dome
Cabinet of Curiosities Entomological Display with Antique Glass Dome

Cabinet of Curiosities Entomological Display with Antique Glass Dome

Located in New York, NY

Entomological Display Under Antique Victorian Glass Dome A striking entomological display by Hasharat, featuring an assemblage of exotic insect specimens mounted on brass armatures b...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Oddities

Materials

Glass

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...

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2010s American Modern Antique Oddities

Materials

Wood, Oak

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Located in Roma, Lazio

A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Oddities

Materials

Brass

Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio
Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio

Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A large and impressive pair of late 19th early 20th century Entomology specimen cases, containing a varied collection of over one hundred insects from around the world pinned to an e...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Oddities

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 2x3 Pink And Green Striped Indian Dhurrie
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 2x3 Pink And Green Striped Indian Dhurrie

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 2x3 Pink And Green Striped Indian Dhurrie

Located in Jaipur, IN

Cotton Vegetable Dyed Pink And Green Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug - 2'x3' (60x90cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special...

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Antique Oddities

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Cotton

Antique Stained Glass Door, Arts and Crafts Style, Circa 1920s, USA
Antique Stained Glass Door, Arts and Crafts Style, Circa 1920s, USA

Antique Stained Glass Door, Arts and Crafts Style, Circa 1920s, USA

By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Lutz, FL

Antique Arts and Crafts Prairie Style Stained Glass Door, Architectural Salvage. From a local estate filled with a collection of eclectic art and artifacts from around the globe. The...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oddities

Materials

Stained Glass, Wood

Magnificent Large Vanadinite Table top, Decorative Sculpture object
Magnificent Large Vanadinite Table top, Decorative Sculpture object

Magnificent Large Vanadinite Table top, Decorative Sculpture object

Located in London, GB

An exceptional large specimen of vanadinite from Morocco, covered entirely with brilliant, deep red crystals of varying sizes. The crystals are densely packed together, forming a con...

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15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Organic Modern Antique Oddities

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Quartz

Vintage Chinese Jade & Quartz Bonsai Tree Sculpture
Vintage Chinese Jade & Quartz Bonsai Tree Sculpture

Vintage Chinese Jade & Quartz Bonsai Tree Sculpture

$500Sale Price|20% Off

H 14 in W 10.75 in D 7.75 in

Vintage Chinese Jade & Quartz Bonsai Tree Sculpture

Located in Plainview, NY

A vintage Chinese Jade and Quartz bonsai tree. Delicately crafted, this bonsai tree boasts beautiful and colorful leaves and petals.The flowers are made on bendable wrapped wires and...

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Oddities

Materials

Jade, Quartz

Procession — Contemporary Entomological Assemblage by Hasharat
Procession — Contemporary Entomological Assemblage by Hasharat

Procession — Contemporary Entomological Assemblage by Hasharat

Located in New York, NY

“Procession” by Hasharat is a contemporary entomological artwork featuring an exquisitely curated lineup of global beetles and other insects arranged in a vertical, march-like format...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Oddities

Materials

Glass

René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut
René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut

René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut

By René Drouet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Dec...

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1930s French Art Deco Antique Oddities

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Large Antique German Pitch Pine Corner Apothecary Cabinet / Vitrine ca 1900s
Large Antique German Pitch Pine Corner Apothecary Cabinet / Vitrine ca 1900s

Large Antique German Pitch Pine Corner Apothecary Cabinet / Vitrine ca 1900s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This stunning corner apothecary cabinet was made in Germany around the turn of the century. It features two vitrines with shelves and both small and large square drawers at both ends...

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Early 1900s German Antique Oddities

Materials

Pine

19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy
19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy

19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A large collection of late Victorian shell specimens, the majority housed in its pine box with each specimen having its period card sleeve, the remainder displayed in glazed blue car...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Oddities

Materials

Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Paper, Pine

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros
Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Portland, OR

A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Oddities

Materials

Stained Glass

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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.

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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.