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Rare Victorian Mining Brooches
Rare Victorian Mining Brooches

Rare Victorian Mining Brooches

Located in New York, NY

in the 19th Century, souvenirs were often sold to commemorate these visits. These rare artifacts of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Opal, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Ancient Bronze Cross, 22 Karat Gold and Pink Rhodonite Beaded Pendant Necklace
Ancient Bronze Cross, 22 Karat Gold and Pink Rhodonite Beaded Pendant Necklace

Ancient Bronze Cross, 22 Karat Gold and Pink Rhodonite Beaded Pendant Necklace

By Vicki Orr Designs

Located in Naples, FL

22.5 inches in length, and is finished with a 22k gold hook closure. Unique and rare artifact in rich

Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Rhodocrosite, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, B...

Monumental Stoneware Vase Signed by Roger Guérin
Monumental Stoneware Vase Signed by Roger Guérin

Monumental Stoneware Vase Signed by Roger Guérin

By Roger Guerin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Décoratifs, each piece from his studio is a rare artifact due to the limited runs of his work. Belgium

Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Vases

Materials

Stoneware

18K Yellow Gold Greek Coin Bolskan, Iberia Ring by Michael Bondanza
18K Yellow Gold Greek Coin Bolskan, Iberia Ring by Michael Bondanza

18K Yellow Gold Greek Coin Bolskan, Iberia Ring by Michael Bondanza

By Michael Bondanza

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

significance of the ancient coin. More than a striking accessory, it offers the benefit of wearing a rare

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

20th Century French Metal Coffee Pourer
20th Century French Metal Coffee Pourer

20th Century French Metal Coffee Pourer

Located in High Point, NC

for collectors of vintage industrial or culinary design. A rare artifact, it captures the intersection

Category

20th Century French Barware

Materials

Metal

18th C Rare Wood Female Carving Artifact
18th C Rare Wood Female Carving Artifact

18th C Rare Wood Female Carving Artifact

Located in Malibu, CA

18th century wooden carving of an female form. Presumed to be a French church piece. This figure has a beautiful face.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Renaissance Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

CHANEL Black Tweed Jacket  Paris / BOMBAY Collection 42 FR
CHANEL Black Tweed Jacket  Paris / BOMBAY Collection 42 FR

CHANEL Black Tweed Jacket Paris / BOMBAY Collection 42 FR

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

buttons, luminous as rare artifacts, anchor the front and cuffs—each a microcosm of craftsmanship, their

Category

2010s Jackets

17th-Century Alpine Wooden Christ Torso with Polychrome Traces
17th-Century Alpine Wooden Christ Torso with Polychrome Traces

17th-Century Alpine Wooden Christ Torso with Polychrome Traces

Located in Hamburg, DE

handling. This rare artifact carries a profound sense of history and spirituality. Whether as a collector’s

Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Algonquin Limited Edition Art Photograph Medium - 32" x 40"
Algonquin Limited Edition Art Photograph Medium - 32" x 40"

Algonquin Limited Edition Art Photograph Medium - 32" x 40"

Located in New York, NY

by a Certificate of Authenticity. A rare artifact of contemplative luxury.

Category

2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Algonquin Limited Edition Art Photograph Large - 45" x 56"
Algonquin Limited Edition Art Photograph Large - 45" x 56"

Algonquin Limited Edition Art Photograph Large - 45" x 56"

Located in New York, NY

by a Certificate of Authenticity. A rare artifact of contemplative luxury.

Category

2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Algonquin Limited Edition Art Photograph Small
Algonquin Limited Edition Art Photograph Small

Algonquin Limited Edition Art Photograph Small

Located in New York, NY

by a Certificate of Authenticity. A rare artifact of contemplative luxury.

Category

2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Stylized Aluminum Bull Head – Mid-20th Century Italian Butcher Shop Sign
Stylized Aluminum Bull Head – Mid-20th Century Italian Butcher Shop Sign

Stylized Aluminum Bull Head – Mid-20th Century Italian Butcher Shop Sign

Located in Hamburg, DE

rare artifact from Italy combines historical charm with a modern, sculptural appeal, making it a must

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Dick Brewer Tow Board
Dick Brewer Tow Board

Dick Brewer Tow Board

By Dick Brewer

Located in Haleiwa, HI

rigidity required for truly massive surf. A rare artifact from tow-surfing’s formative years and a genuine

Category

1990s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Dick Brewer Tow Surfboard
Dick Brewer Tow Surfboard

Dick Brewer Tow Surfboard

By Dick Brewer

Located in Haleiwa, HI

the strength and rigidity demanded by the world’s heaviest surf. A rare artifact from tow-surfing’s

Category

1990s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

J.&J. Kohn - Josef Hoffmann - Stool - Beech
J.&J. Kohn - Josef Hoffmann - Stool - Beech

J.&J. Kohn - Josef Hoffmann - Stool - Beech

By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Budapest, HU

rare artifact of early 20th-century design innovation, embodying the era’s shift toward functional

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Stools

Materials

Fabric, Beech

18th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India
18th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India

18th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

rare artifact embodies the rich cultural and spiritual legacy of temple craftsmanship. For a deeper

Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

2'6'' x 12' Antique Turkish Fragment Kilim Rug, 18th Century
2'6'' x 12' Antique Turkish Fragment Kilim Rug, 18th Century

2'6'' x 12' Antique Turkish Fragment Kilim Rug, 18th Century

Located in Spring Valley, NY

distressed kilim, a rare artifact dating back to the 18th century. Crafted with meticulous skill and artistry

Category

Antique 18th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

CHANEL 16K$ Jewel Embellished Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
CHANEL 16K$ Jewel Embellished Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR

CHANEL 16K$ Jewel Embellished Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

the House ~ An exceptionally rare artifact of Chanel Couture history, A treasure consecrated for

Category

2010s Jackets

CHANEL New Collectors CC Logo Yellow Denim Shorts 36 FR
CHANEL New Collectors CC Logo Yellow Denim Shorts 36 FR

CHANEL New Collectors CC Logo Yellow Denim Shorts 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

Chanel Collectible Yellow Denim Shorts — Spring 2006 Runway, Karl Lagerfeld — ~ A rare artifact

Category

2010s Short Suits

An Iranian Silver Amulet, Antique Judaica from Iran
An Iranian Silver Amulet, Antique Judaica from Iran

An Iranian Silver Amulet, Antique Judaica from Iran

Located in New York, NY

connection to faith and tradition. This rare artifact stands as a testament to the enduring cultural and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Male Écorché Sculptures by Brenda Putnam, c. 1939
Male Écorché Sculptures by Brenda Putnam, c. 1939

Male Écorché Sculptures by Brenda Putnam, c. 1939

Located in Chicago, IL

striking sculptural objects but also rare artifacts of an artist’s hand at work. Whether displayed in a

Category

Vintage 1930s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

2'4'' x 11'7'' Antique Turkish Karapinar Fragment Kilim Rug, 18th Century
2'4'' x 11'7'' Antique Turkish Karapinar Fragment Kilim Rug, 18th Century

2'4'' x 11'7'' Antique Turkish Karapinar Fragment Kilim Rug, 18th Century

Located in Spring Valley, NY

fragment distressed kilim, a rare artifact dating back to the 18th century. Crafted with meticulous skill

Category

Antique 18th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

3' x 12'4'' Antique Turkish Sivrihisar Fragment Kilim Rug, 18th Century
3' x 12'4'' Antique Turkish Sivrihisar Fragment Kilim Rug, 18th Century

3' x 12'4'' Antique Turkish Sivrihisar Fragment Kilim Rug, 18th Century

Located in Spring Valley, NY

fragment distressed kilim, a rare artifact dating back to the 18th century. Crafted with meticulous skill

Category

Antique 18th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

3.5x12.7 Ft Antique Anatolian Karapinar Fragment Kilim, 18th Century
3.5x12.7 Ft Antique Anatolian Karapinar Fragment Kilim, 18th Century

3.5x12.7 Ft Antique Anatolian Karapinar Fragment Kilim, 18th Century

Located in Spring Valley, NY

fragment distressed kilim, a rare artifact dating back to the 18th century. Crafted with meticulous skill

Category

Antique 18th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chanel White Pearl & Lucite Jeweled Bathing Suit
Chanel White Pearl & Lucite Jeweled Bathing Suit

Chanel White Pearl & Lucite Jeweled Bathing Suit

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in West Hartford, CT

editorial-featured, this bathing suit is a rare artifact of 1990s Chanel glamour—timeless, playful, and

Category

1990s French Bikinis

Ancient Greek Silver Bracelet with Rams Heads 4th century BC Museum Quality
Ancient Greek Silver Bracelet with Rams Heads 4th century BC Museum Quality

Ancient Greek Silver Bracelet with Rams Heads 4th century BC Museum Quality

Located in New York, NY

rare artifact boasts a solid silver construction adorned with finely engraved lines, showcasing the

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Bangles

Materials

Silver

Gilt Rococo-Style Mirror, Mid-20th Century Museum Cast
Gilt Rococo-Style Mirror, Mid-20th Century Museum Cast

Gilt Rococo-Style Mirror, Mid-20th Century Museum Cast

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

conservation strategy. Today it stands as both an nt Rococo-style mirror and a rare artifact of display his

Category

Vintage 1950s Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Meiji Period Steeling Silver Flower Hand Mirror
Vintage Meiji Period Steeling Silver Flower Hand Mirror

Vintage Meiji Period Steeling Silver Flower Hand Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite hand mirror is a rare artifact from Japan’s prestigious Meiji Period (1868–1912

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Table Mirrors

Materials

Silver

European Antique Artifact Hand Carved Wooden Foot
European Antique Artifact Hand Carved Wooden Foot

European Antique Artifact Hand Carved Wooden Foot

Located in Malibu, CA

Antique rare & ancient artifact, a foot, wearing a sandal, the bottom of the foot has been

Category

Antique Early 17th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Pair Antique Lantern Garden Woodblock Prints 19c, immediately Framable
Japanese Pair Antique Lantern Garden Woodblock Prints 19c, immediately Framable

Japanese Pair Antique Lantern Garden Woodblock Prints 19c, immediately Framable

Located in South Burlington, VT

scarce as we have only seen a handful of these rare artifact survivors. Each was folded and inserted

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Japanese Pair Antique Kyoto Garden Woodblock Prints 19thc, immediately Frameable
Japanese Pair Antique Kyoto Garden Woodblock Prints 19thc, immediately Frameable

Japanese Pair Antique Kyoto Garden Woodblock Prints 19thc, immediately Frameable

Located in South Burlington, VT

scarce as we have only seen a handful of these rare artifact survivors. Each was folded and inserted

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

CHANEL Paris / Byzance Runway Collectors Artifact Jumper 36 FR
CHANEL Paris / Byzance Runway Collectors Artifact Jumper 36 FR

CHANEL Paris / Byzance Runway Collectors Artifact Jumper 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

emerges as a tactile palimpsest — a woven archive of the majestic and the raw // Collector’s Artifact.
A

Category

2010s Pullovers

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage American Hooked Rug with Floral & Checkerboard Pattern
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage American Hooked Rug with Floral & Checkerboard Pattern

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage American Hooked Rug with Floral & Checkerboard Pattern

Located in New York, NY

sustainable ingenuity but also a rare artifact of American decorative history. Its slightly faded hues and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Lilly Fitzgerald Collectors Rainbow Moonstone 22k Yellow Gold Handmade Earrings
Lilly Fitzgerald Collectors Rainbow Moonstone 22k Yellow Gold Handmade Earrings

Lilly Fitzgerald Collectors Rainbow Moonstone 22k Yellow Gold Handmade Earrings

By Lilly Fitzgerald

Located in Dallas, TX

. She also often incorporates vintage materials and rare artifacts resurrected from prior lives to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Jan Vaněk Easy Chair in Oak and Canvas, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Jan Vaněk Easy Chair in Oak and Canvas, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

Jan Vaněk Easy Chair in Oak and Canvas, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

By Jan Vanek

Located in Almelo, NL

easy chair is not only a piece of furniture but a rare artifact of design history. Dimensions: Height

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Rug 'Size Adjusted'
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Rug 'Size Adjusted'

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Rug 'Size Adjusted'

Located in New York, NY

beautiful floor covering but also a rare artifact of Chinese textile art from the transitional period

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ancient Greek Alexander The Great and Zeus Coin Pendant Necklace 22 Karat Gold
Ancient Greek Alexander The Great and Zeus Coin Pendant Necklace 22 Karat Gold

Ancient Greek Alexander The Great and Zeus Coin Pendant Necklace 22 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

images of Alexander the Great and Zeus are so magnificent together. The rare artifact boasts solid

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Silver

Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Guillotine
Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Guillotine

Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Guillotine

Located in New Orleans, LA

An incredible and extremely rare artifact of world history, this mutton bone model of a guillotine

Category

Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bone

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Aubusson Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Aubusson Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Aubusson Rug

Located in New York, NY

carpet is a masterwork of subtle elegance — a rare artifact that captures the nuanced transition between

Category

Early 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tommaso Barbi White Ceramic and Gilded Brass Picture Frame, circa 1970
Tommaso Barbi White Ceramic and Gilded Brass Picture Frame, circa 1970

Tommaso Barbi White Ceramic and Gilded Brass Picture Frame, circa 1970

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Atlanta, GA

Masterpiece of Italian Mid-Century Design An extraordinary and rare artifact of Italian mid-century design

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modern Blue Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Tranquil Shibui Meets Tribal Enchantment
Modern Blue Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Tranquil Shibui Meets Tribal Enchantment

Modern Blue Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Tranquil Shibui Meets Tribal Enchantment

By Beni Mrirt, Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

meditation, this hand-knotted wool modern Beni Mrirt Moroccan rug is a rare artifact that transcends the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African...

Materials

Wool

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Find many varieties of an authentic rare artifact available at 1stDibs. Each rare artifact for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. If you’re shopping for a rare artifact, we have 651 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the rare artifact you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each rare artifact bearing industrial, Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rare artifact over the years, but those crafted by Bill Reiter, Interi and Mitchell Camera Corporation are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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