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Modernist Artist Made Bronze Crucifix. Unusual /TWIG & JESUS
Modernist Artist Made Bronze Crucifix. Unusual /TWIG & JESUS

Modernist Artist Made Bronze Crucifix. Unusual /TWIG & JESUS

Located in Buffalo, NY

Modernist Artist Made Bronze Crucifix. ,, Twig / tree branch and Jesus both cast bronze, Unusual design.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Unusual and truly Incredible Hand carved wood Crucifix c 1930's
Unusual and truly Incredible Hand carved wood Crucifix c 1930's

Unusual and truly Incredible Hand carved wood Crucifix c 1930's

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual and truly Incredible Hand carved wood Crucifix c 1930's... bEST Carving I have ever seen,,Amazing patina, finish . Minor damage to fingers and crown (see photos)

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Unusual Antique Silver Hand Mirror, London 1880 Robert Humphries
Unusual Antique Silver Hand Mirror, London 1880 Robert Humphries

Unusual Antique Silver Hand Mirror, London 1880 Robert Humphries

Located in Toronto, ON

Unusual Antique silver hand mirror, London,1880, Robert Humphries. The front of frame designed with intervals of cherub cupids amidst rosette foliage border, the parasol style handle...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Vanity Items

Materials

Silver

Grand Tour Egyptian Scarab With Hieroglyphics, Carved Steatite, Circa 1900
Grand Tour Egyptian Scarab With Hieroglyphics, Carved Steatite, Circa 1900

Grand Tour Egyptian Scarab With Hieroglyphics, Carved Steatite, Circa 1900

Located in Stamford, CT

Egyptian Grand Tour carved steatite scarab with carved hieroglyphics covering the carapace, including images of Horus and Isis on the wings and wadjet eyes above. A very cool item, m...

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Early 20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Religious Items

Materials

Stone

19th Century Life-Size Corpus Christi Figure Leg
19th Century Life-Size Corpus Christi Figure Leg

19th Century Life-Size Corpus Christi Figure Leg

Located in London, GB

Macabre in visual appeal and just a very unusual important 19th century item. The whole figure would have been quite spectacular as you can image.

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Antique 1850s Spanish Early Victorian Religious Items

Materials

Oak, Paint

Dutch Parcel, Ebonized Bucket with Brass Liner, 19Th C
Dutch Parcel, Ebonized Bucket with Brass Liner, 19Th C

Dutch Parcel, Ebonized Bucket with Brass Liner, 19Th C

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very unusual item that easily fits into any decor.

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Antique 19th Century Danish Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

Large Drum Light Fixture Painted and Converted Floor Lamp
Large Drum Light Fixture Painted and Converted Floor Lamp

Large Drum Light Fixture Painted and Converted Floor Lamp

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Unusual item large vintage drum painted and converted into a floor lamp light fixture.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse
French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse

French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse

$1,074

H 0.79 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in

French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse

Located in London, GB

A French Tortoiseshell and gold inlaid purse with red silk inner lining. A very pretty and unusual item, the tortoiseshell in very good condition.

Category

Antique 1880s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

18th Century Antique Octagonal Pendant Locket in Gold with Exquisite Engravings
18th Century Antique Octagonal Pendant Locket in Gold with Exquisite Engravings

18th Century Antique Octagonal Pendant Locket in Gold with Exquisite Engravings

Located in Sofia, BG

It is a lovely locket where you may keep your tiny treasure! Very unusual item which could grab attention! Original condition with no restorations made.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Artisan Wine Table, Wooden Top on Steel Base, Belgium, Early 2000s
Artisan Wine Table, Wooden Top on Steel Base, Belgium, Early 2000s

Artisan Wine Table, Wooden Top on Steel Base, Belgium, Early 2000s

$2,650 / item

H 45.28 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in

Artisan Wine Table, Wooden Top on Steel Base, Belgium, Early 2000s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Travail Belge wine tables with a wooden tabletop resting on a steel base. A rare and unusual item, characterised by its writings on the tabletop.

Category

Early 2000s Belgian Tables

Materials

Metal

Victorian Opal Chips Glass Cross Pendant
Victorian Opal Chips Glass Cross Pendant

Victorian Opal Chips Glass Cross Pendant

$1,027

H 2.37 in W 0.79 in D 0.2 in Dm 0.2 in L 2.37 in

Victorian Opal Chips Glass Cross Pendant

Located in London, GB

Actual Size 6.5cm x 2 cm Rare Unusual Item - Victorian Keepsake

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Vintage 20thC Italian Ride On Vespa For Children c.1960
Vintage 20thC Italian Ride On Vespa For Children c.1960

Vintage 20thC Italian Ride On Vespa For Children c.1960

$5,804

H 27.56 in W 18.9 in D 45.67 in

Vintage 20thC Italian Ride On Vespa For Children c.1960

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

This piece has plenty of character and nostalgic appeal. A fun and unusual item, well suited for both children and adults alike.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Eclat Titanium Butterfly Brooch with 1.31ct Diamond Accents, Unisex
Eclat Titanium Butterfly Brooch with 1.31ct Diamond Accents, Unisex

Eclat Titanium Butterfly Brooch with 1.31ct Diamond Accents, Unisex

Located in Dallas, TX

For the Eclat collector, or the first time buyer, this is truly an unusual item. The lovely purplish titanium wings are accented by a diamond trim and diamond central body.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Titanium

Antique Wall Vase Ornament Made of Struck Copper
Antique Wall Vase Ornament Made of Struck Copper

Antique Wall Vase Ornament Made of Struck Copper

$1,043

H 15.36 in W 14.57 in D 2.76 in

Antique Wall Vase Ornament Made of Struck Copper

Located in Doornspijk, NL

This old and quite unusual item is both cleanly designed and refined in its details.

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

8.50 mm - 9.00 mm Natural Color Blue Akoya Pearl Necklace with Diamond Rondels
8.50 mm - 9.00 mm Natural Color Blue Akoya Pearl Necklace with Diamond Rondels

8.50 mm - 9.00 mm Natural Color Blue Akoya Pearl Necklace with Diamond Rondels

Located in Dallas, TX

This rare beauty is composed of individually knotted, natural color, blue Akoya baroque pearls and is secured with a white gold, ball clasp, stamped 585 (14 karat) and supports white...

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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

An Embroidered Glass Beaded Purse - Art Deco - French Circa 1925
An Embroidered Glass Beaded Purse - Art Deco - French Circa 1925

An Embroidered Glass Beaded Purse - Art Deco - French Circa 1925

Located in Toulon, FR

Several tears in the tulle, otherwise very good condition for the beaded part. Unusual item for reassembly or display in a curiosity case.

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1920s French Wallets

19th Century Black Wrought Iron Alpine Front Door Bell
19th Century Black Wrought Iron Alpine Front Door Bell

19th Century Black Wrought Iron Alpine Front Door Bell

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Black Wrought Iron Alpine Front Door Bell This is a delightful and very unusual item, the brass bell is housed in an attractive wrought Iron frame, it is suspended on ...

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Antique 19th Century Black Forest Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Bronze

Reclaimed Modernist Designer Garden Planter
Reclaimed Modernist Designer Garden Planter

Reclaimed Modernist Designer Garden Planter

$6,047

H 43.31 in W 36.62 in D 36.62 in

Reclaimed Modernist Designer Garden Planter

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Resembling stylised trees, with the legs as trunks and canopy forming the bowl, this unusual item would certainly make a statement piece in any garden, as a planter or transformed in...

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Fountains

Materials

Clay, Fiberglass

Georgian Wine Glass Cooler or Rinser Bowl, Irish Circa 1800
Georgian Wine Glass Cooler or Rinser Bowl, Irish Circa 1800

Georgian Wine Glass Cooler or Rinser Bowl, Irish Circa 1800

$243Sale Price|63% Off

H 3.6 in W 5.63 in D 4.32 in

Georgian Wine Glass Cooler or Rinser Bowl, Irish Circa 1800

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is an Irish wine glass cooler or rinser made from lead glass, which is an unusual item from the late 18th or early 19th century.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Barware

Materials

Cut Glass

19th Century French Silver Lamb Carving Set with Monogrammed Handles
19th Century French Silver Lamb Carving Set with Monogrammed Handles

19th Century French Silver Lamb Carving Set with Monogrammed Handles

$624Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 12.6 in W 1.19 in D 0.6 in

19th Century French Silver Lamb Carving Set with Monogrammed Handles

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

The leg bone holder is an unusual item, and is used to assist in the carving of a joint of meat that is on the bone, clamping it in its forked section so that it can be held steadily...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Steel

Antique Indian Mughal Wood Dowry Chest with Carved Patterns, 19th Century
Antique Indian Mughal Wood Dowry Chest with Carved Patterns, 19th Century

Antique Indian Mughal Wood Dowry Chest with Carved Patterns, 19th Century

Located in Yonkers, NY

This chest opens thanks to an door on the centre of its top. This unusual item was used as a dowry chest in India. This 19th century, Indian Mughal wood dowry chest with carved patte...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large Vintage Floor Standing Globe
Large Vintage Floor Standing Globe

Large Vintage Floor Standing Globe

$1,250

H 68.12 in Dm 25.2 in

Large Vintage Floor Standing Globe

Located in London, GB

It is a very impressive and unusual item, it has an adjustable stand so the height can be raised and lowered.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Metal

14K Yellow Gold Genie with Synthetic Sapphire Studded Turban
14K Yellow Gold Genie with Synthetic Sapphire Studded Turban

14K Yellow Gold Genie with Synthetic Sapphire Studded Turban

Located in North Hollywood, CA

I love this piece because it is unusual and as many of you know I search for rare and unusual items for my store.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Art Deco Shanghai Coffee Table Made of Varnished Elm with Quadripod Base
1930s Art Deco Shanghai Coffee Table Made of Varnished Elm with Quadripod Base

1930s Art Deco Shanghai Coffee Table Made of Varnished Elm with Quadripod Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

The table is raised on four legs with delicate column insets, connected to one another with a cross stretcher adorned in its center with a medallion, perhaps placed there to receive ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Antique Georgian Style Wine Table / Plant Stand
Antique Georgian Style Wine Table / Plant Stand

Antique Georgian Style Wine Table / Plant Stand

Located in London, GB

It is of very good quality, it is a useful, charming and quite unusual item. The circular top has a scooped out surface & we are not sure what it was intended for.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Handmade Wood Money Box with Hardware from 19th Century, China
Antique Handmade Wood Money Box with Hardware from 19th Century, China

Antique Handmade Wood Money Box with Hardware from 19th Century, China

Located in Yonkers, NY

This Chinese 19th century handmade wood money box with hardware would be an unusual item in most environments and would be a perfect storage unit in a den for stationary items or per...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rare Streamline Art Deco Brass & Oak Double Tower Display Case by Parker Pens
Rare Streamline Art Deco Brass & Oak Double Tower Display Case by Parker Pens

Rare Streamline Art Deco Brass & Oak Double Tower Display Case by Parker Pens

By Kem Weber

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The cabinet is perfect for displaying rare and unusual items and locks from the back for securing items.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Louis XIV Style Silver Carving Set by Ravinet d'Enfert
19th Century Louis XIV Style Silver Carving Set by Ravinet d'Enfert

19th Century Louis XIV Style Silver Carving Set by Ravinet d'Enfert

By Ravinet D' Enfert

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

The leg-bone holder is an unusual item, and is used to assist in the carving of a joint of meat that is on the bone, clamping it in its forked section so that it can be held steadily...

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Antique 19th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Vintage triangular shaped Venetian Murano Glass dish in Amber with tiny bubbles
Vintage triangular shaped Venetian Murano Glass dish in Amber with tiny bubbles

Vintage triangular shaped Venetian Murano Glass dish in Amber with tiny bubbles

Located in London, GB

The dish is part of the Bubble product line and is ideal for collectors or those who appreciate unique and unusual items. The warm amber colour of the glass and the intricate bubbles...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Murano Glass

Wooden Sword of Old Japanese Buddha / 1800-1900 / Wall-Mounted Object
Wooden Sword of Old Japanese Buddha / 1800-1900 / Wall-Mounted Object

Wooden Sword of Old Japanese Buddha / 1800-1900 / Wall-Mounted Object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an introduction to a slightly unusual item. This is a wooden sword possessed by the Buddha statue.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Rare Streamline Art Deco Brass & Oak Double Tower Display Case by Parker Pens
Rare Streamline Art Deco Brass & Oak Double Tower Display Case by Parker Pens

Rare Streamline Art Deco Brass & Oak Double Tower Display Case by Parker Pens

By Parker, Kem Weber

Located in Buffalo, NY

Electrical and lighting has been totally re-done with new L E D lighting,, The cabinet is perfect for displaying rare and unusual items and locks from the back for securing items.I w...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century German Dice Gambling Game, Brocken Hotel
19th Century German Dice Gambling Game, Brocken Hotel

19th Century German Dice Gambling Game, Brocken Hotel

Located in Stamford, CT

Maybe Dostoevsky owned one! Cool and unusual item for the collector of games and gambling items.

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Antique 19th Century German Victorian Games

Materials

Felt, Glass, Fruitwood

Late 19th Century English Silver-Mounted Coromandel Mirror by Mappin & Webb
Late 19th Century English Silver-Mounted Coromandel Mirror by Mappin & Webb

Late 19th Century English Silver-Mounted Coromandel Mirror by Mappin & Webb

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

An Impressive Silver-Mounted Coromandel Table Mirror By Mappin & Webb A very unusual item combining rare coromandel wood and solid sterling silver, the vanity mirror is supported on...

Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Table Mirrors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Majolica Style Set of Fish and Oyster Plates, by Vallauris with Drip Glazes
Majolica Style Set of Fish and Oyster Plates, by Vallauris with Drip Glazes

Majolica Style Set of Fish and Oyster Plates, by Vallauris with Drip Glazes

By Vallauris

Located in Verviers, BE

Made by the craftsmen of Vallauris, this unusual item is completely undamaged (and notably the handle, shaped as lemon is also in perfect condition).

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Stag Antler Horn Sandalwood Box Jewelery Casket
Antique Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Stag Antler Horn Sandalwood Box Jewelery Casket

Antique Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Stag Antler Horn Sandalwood Box Jewelery Casket

Located in Dublin, Ireland

The entire body with vertical sections on all four sides. This rare and unusual item is made in Sandalwood and is veneered in thickly carved strips of natural unpolished Antler H...

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Grand Tour Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Antler, Horn

Masonic Sheepskin Man Portrait
Masonic Sheepskin Man Portrait

Masonic Sheepskin Man Portrait

$2,294

H 40 in W 34 in D 3.5 in

Masonic Sheepskin Man Portrait

Located in London, GB

Additionally, the face that this portrait is framed within a hand carved wooden, gold gilt painted symbolic Masonic frame makes this quite an unusual item. The frame alone is of grea...

Category

Vintage 1950s British Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas

18th Century Qing Dynasty Fish Shaped Cricket Cage
18th Century Qing Dynasty Fish Shaped Cricket Cage

18th Century Qing Dynasty Fish Shaped Cricket Cage

Located in Incline Village, NV

Uniquely fabulous and highly unusual item for those seeking something different; this 18th century "cricket holder" from the Qing Dynasty is in the shape of a fish and is made of han...

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Antique 1790s Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Sculpture / Block, Unusual Collectible, Rare
Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Sculpture / Block, Unusual Collectible, Rare

Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Sculpture / Block, Unusual Collectible, Rare

Located in Milano, IT

It shows some scratches on the flat sides, but other than that is in very good overall conditions. For more unusual and decorative Mid-Century items, have a look at our storefron - ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Serving Table Buffet
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Serving Table Buffet

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Serving Table Buffet

$1,819

H 42.92 in W 44.89 in D 19.49 in

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Serving Table Buffet

Located in London, GB

It is made from mahogany, has a moulded top with twin frieze drawers over two tiered shelves and is raised on beautiful scroll feet. This is a very unusual item and is sure to be ap...

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Antique 1850s English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

The Pleasantville Color Cartoon, by Frank Romero
The Pleasantville Color Cartoon, by Frank Romero

The Pleasantville Color Cartoon, by Frank Romero

By Frank Romero

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Medium: Digital archival print Image Size: 13.5 x 35 inches Year: 2024 Edition: 500 This is a unusual item from Romero, a project completed for a movie.

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Digital Pigment

Oversized 12"H Store Display "Shalimar Eau De Cologne" Perfume Bottle Paris 1974
Oversized 12"H Store Display "Shalimar Eau De Cologne" Perfume Bottle Paris 1974

Oversized 12"H Store Display "Shalimar Eau De Cologne" Perfume Bottle Paris 1974

By Maison Guerlain

Located in Incline Village, NV

Being made of glass and breakable making it scarce; combined with its its size (12" versus 6 to 8 inch examples) makes this the rarer of the store displays, and highly sought after...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass

Villarverde Madrid Antique Spanish Jewellery Box
Villarverde Madrid Antique Spanish Jewellery Box

Villarverde Madrid Antique Spanish Jewellery Box

Located in Braintree, GB

Square fitted form, suitable for brooches, pendants, earrings and other jewellery items. An unusual antique Spanish jewellers box, of interest to collectors of European presentation...

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Antique Late 19th Century Modern Boxes and Cases

Murano AVeM Label Blue Iridescent Pulegoso Bubbles Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Murano AVeM Label Blue Iridescent Pulegoso Bubbles Italian Art Glass Flower Vase

Murano AVeM Label Blue Iridescent Pulegoso Bubbles Italian Art Glass Flower Vase

By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Rare piece. Collectors item. Unusual larger size. Measures 7 3/8" tall x 5" wide at the top.

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Alessandro Albrizzi Lucite World Globe Ice Bucket, Italy, Circa 1960s
Alessandro Albrizzi Lucite World Globe Ice Bucket, Italy, Circa 1960s

Alessandro Albrizzi Lucite World Globe Ice Bucket, Italy, Circa 1960s

By Alessandro Albrizzi

Located in London, GB

The moon is included in the rim of lid and base. This is an unusual collector item in high quality crystal clear Lucite which as the look of glass and is in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Acrylic

9 Foot Long Mid-Century Sofa by Jens Risom Manufacturing
9 Foot Long Mid-Century Sofa by Jens Risom Manufacturing

9 Foot Long Mid-Century Sofa by Jens Risom Manufacturing

By Jens Risom

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Comfortable and stunning in it's size and simplicity, the design by Jens Risom's "Risom Furniture" adds to the desirability of this unusual sofa. Please confirm item location (NY or ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

2.19 ct Lab Diamond Double Flower Cluster Bypass Ring 14K Yellow Gold for Gift
2.19 ct Lab Diamond Double Flower Cluster Bypass Ring 14K Yellow Gold for Gift

2.19 ct Lab Diamond Double Flower Cluster Bypass Ring 14K Yellow Gold for Gift

Located in Jaipur, IN

It looks like something that took time and skill to build — because it did. 2.19 carats of lab-grown diamonds. 14K solid yellow gold. 6.42 grams. Item LRIMJOS-011. For collections th...

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2010s Indian Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Swedish Gypsy Table with Walnut Veneer, 19th Century
Antique Swedish Gypsy Table with Walnut Veneer, 19th Century

Antique Swedish Gypsy Table with Walnut Veneer, 19th Century

Located in Hastings, GB

We try to give accurate measurements wherever possible, however where items are unusual shapes pls trust our approx dimensions to be as close as possible.  

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage 20ème siècle Rolls Royce Radiator Grille gas lighter
Vintage 20ème siècle Rolls Royce Radiator Grille gas lighter

Vintage 20ème siècle Rolls Royce Radiator Grille gas lighter

Located in Linkebeek, BE

The reverse of the coin displays approximately 33 small images of Rolls-Royces or other automobiles throughout the years. The item weighs 341 grams, or 12 ounces. It is a very attrac...

Category

20th Century Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

Framed 18th-Century Painting with 1794 Note, Germany, Antique
Framed 18th-Century Painting with 1794 Note, Germany, Antique

Framed 18th-Century Painting with 1794 Note, Germany, Antique

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This piece was acquired at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany, and remains an appealing example of period artwork enhanced by its documented personal history. A delightful and unus...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Wood

Magis Downtown Bookcase / Bookshel by Oiva Toikka in Polyethylene
Magis Downtown Bookcase / Bookshel by Oiva Toikka in Polyethylene

Magis Downtown Bookcase / Bookshel by Oiva Toikka in Polyethylene

$1,023 / item

H 72.05 in W 21.26 in D 20.08 in

Magis Downtown Bookcase / Bookshel by Oiva Toikka in Polyethylene

By Oiva Toikka, Magis

Located in Alcamo, IT

Thanks to its tall and space-efficient structure, the bookcase is ideal for storing books, toys, CDs, decorative objects, or everyday items. Its unusual and sculptural design adds a ...

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2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Plastic

French Napoleon III Marquise Chair in Tropics "Leopard' Fabric
French Napoleon III Marquise Chair in Tropics "Leopard' Fabric

French Napoleon III Marquise Chair in Tropics "Leopard' Fabric

Located in Hastings, GB

We try to give accurate measurements wherever possible, however where items are unusual shapes please trust our approx. dimensions to be as close as possible.     

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Mid Century Green Glass Decanter With Embossed Leather Case, AT ca. 1960
Mid Century Green Glass Decanter With Embossed Leather Case, AT ca. 1960

Mid Century Green Glass Decanter With Embossed Leather Case, AT ca. 1960

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

This mid century glass decanter was crafted of green mouth-blown glass, square in shape with a big ball stopper on top. An outstanding, unusual glass decanter item from the 1960s com...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Leather, Blown Glass

19th Century, Napoleon III, French Armchair and Footstool in 'Fan Palm’ Fabric
19th Century, Napoleon III, French Armchair and Footstool in 'Fan Palm’ Fabric

19th Century, Napoleon III, French Armchair and Footstool in 'Fan Palm’ Fabric

Located in Hastings, GB

We try to give accurate measurements wherever possible, however where items are unusual shapes please trust our approx dimensions to be as close as possible.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

George lll Solid / Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 1769
George lll Solid / Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 1769

George lll Solid / Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 1769

$3,243

H 7.25 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

George lll Solid / Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 1769

By Emick Romer 1

Located in Bath, GB

Seems to have returned to Norway by May 1795, where he settled in Halden, in the south of the country. A maker of fine and unusual pieces. Item: 45964 FREE Worldwide Registered Airm...

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Antique 1760s British George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Shop Wrapping Paper Dispenser, Mid Century Retro Paper Roll Cutter
French Shop Wrapping Paper Dispenser, Mid Century Retro Paper Roll Cutter

French Shop Wrapping Paper Dispenser, Mid Century Retro Paper Roll Cutter

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Shop Wrapping Paper Dispenser, Mid Century Retro Paper Roll Cutter An unusual and very useful item, it has a green tubular metal frame with broad spanned feet for stability, ...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

1990s Diamond Yellow Gold Three-Stone Cocktail Ring
1990s Diamond Yellow Gold Three-Stone Cocktail Ring

1990s Diamond Yellow Gold Three-Stone Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Weight 5.38 grams Date: Circa 1990 Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this unusual ...

Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

WW2 Sterling bomber Radio Compass Loop Antenna
WW2 Sterling bomber Radio Compass Loop Antenna

WW2 Sterling bomber Radio Compass Loop Antenna

Located in London, GB

WW2 Sterling bomber Radio Compass Loop Antenna Rare, unusual and very sculptural. This item has it all, it may remind you of an alien’s head or model of a Zeppelin.

Category

Vintage 1930s British Late Victorian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Fabric

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Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Box
Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Box

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Box

Unavailable

H 4 in W 15.75 in D 4.25 in

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Box

Located in Charleston, SC

This unusual item is decorated with metal Buddhist luck charms.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes

Dresser by Vittorio Dassi made in Italy
Dresser by Vittorio Dassi made in Italy

Dresser by Vittorio Dassi made in Italy

Unavailable

H 67.5 in W 68 in D 15 in

Dresser by Vittorio Dassi made in Italy

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in New York, NY

Mirror suspended between iron back legs. Very unusual item.     

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Marble, Iron

Old Set Architectural Salvage Back Drop Reclaimed Distressed Door or Hatch
Old Set Architectural Salvage Back Drop Reclaimed Distressed Door or Hatch

Old Set Architectural Salvage Back Drop Reclaimed Distressed Door or Hatch

Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB

An unusual item, pastel coloured reclaimed internal hatchway or distressed vintage door.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Rustic Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Vintage Figural Porcelain Bell-Pull
Vintage Figural Porcelain Bell-Pull

Vintage Figural Porcelain Bell-Pull

Unavailable

H 6.5 in W 20.5 in D 4.5 in

Vintage Figural Porcelain Bell-Pull

Located in Bronx, NY

The monkey is positioned on a tricolored silk cord ending with a decorated wooden sphere. This unusual item is in perfect condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cord, Porcelain, Wood

Primitive Piece of  Art Populaire from Spain
Primitive Piece of  Art Populaire from Spain

Primitive Piece of Art Populaire from Spain

Unavailable

H 35 in W 39 in D 30 in

Primitive Piece of Art Populaire from Spain

Located in Pasadena, CA

A very unusual item of primitive art that took a lot of effort to produce.

Category

20th Century Spanish More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood

Walnut Triangular Auxiliary Table in Rococo Revival Style
Walnut Triangular Auxiliary Table in Rococo Revival Style

Walnut Triangular Auxiliary Table in Rococo Revival Style

Unavailable

H 18.51 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

Walnut Triangular Auxiliary Table in Rococo Revival Style

Located in Liverpool, GB

Although small, it is an unusual item. The table will look great in any room.

Category

20th Century European Rococo Revival Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Elm Log Bin / Fire Basket
French Elm Log Bin / Fire Basket

French Elm Log Bin / Fire Basket

Unavailable

H 60.83 in W 35.83 in D 23.63 in

French Elm Log Bin / Fire Basket

Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire

Excellent color and patination, a rare and unusual item that is not easy to find. Originally this does not have a bottom, as the bits are collected when moved.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests

Materials

Elm

Rococo Revival Style Rotary Display Table 20th Century
Rococo Revival Style Rotary Display Table 20th Century

Rococo Revival Style Rotary Display Table 20th Century

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 32.29 in D 18.9 in

Rococo Revival Style Rotary Display Table 20th Century

Located in Liverpool, GB

Particularly noteworthy is the extremely rich woodcarving of the table legs and the rotating table top, opening up huge possibilities of arrangement and destination (even on ... TV) ...

Category

20th Century European Rococo Revival Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Rococo Revival Style Auxiliary Table, 20th Century
Rococo Revival Style Auxiliary Table, 20th Century

Rococo Revival Style Auxiliary Table, 20th Century

Unavailable

H 20.87 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

Rococo Revival Style Auxiliary Table, 20th Century

Located in Liverpool, GB

Particularly noteworthy is the exceptionally rich woodcarving of the table leg and the top decorated with beautiful, hand painted polychrome (rarity - such paintings are usually foun...

Category

20th Century European Rococo Revival Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of 19th Century Victorian Foot Stools Embroidered
Antique Pair of 19th Century Victorian Foot Stools Embroidered

Antique Pair of 19th Century Victorian Foot Stools Embroidered

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

These are very rare and unusual items. Lovely proportions and styling.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Stools

Materials

Mahogany

English Porcelain Posy Holder, October 13th 1847, Attr. Minton
English Porcelain Posy Holder, October 13th 1847, Attr. Minton

English Porcelain Posy Holder, October 13th 1847, Attr. Minton

By Minton

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Possibly Minton, dated 1847. A most unusual item rarely seen, probably made to use at a wedding on October 13th, 1847.

Category

Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Vases

Materials

Enamel, Gold Leaf

19th Century French Wrought Iron Laundry Basket with Handles
19th Century French Wrought Iron Laundry Basket with Handles

19th Century French Wrought Iron Laundry Basket with Handles

Located in Woodbury, CT

An unusual item we picked up in the Southwest of France, this 19th century handmade laundry basket is a beauty.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Silver Plate Victorian Ice Bucket in the Shape of a Top Hat Box, 1860s
Silver Plate Victorian Ice Bucket in the Shape of a Top Hat Box, 1860s

Silver Plate Victorian Ice Bucket in the Shape of a Top Hat Box, 1860s

Located in London, GB

This is an extremely rare and unusual item the likes of which doesn't crop up that often at all.

Category

Antique 1860s English Early Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Frances Higgins Fused Glass Hair Pin
Frances Higgins Fused Glass Hair Pin

Frances Higgins Fused Glass Hair Pin

Unavailable

H 5.5 in W 1.75 in D 1.25 in

Frances Higgins Fused Glass Hair Pin

By Frances Higgins

Located in Chicago, IL

In the late 1940s, they married and founded the Higgins Studio, where they produced many beautiful and unusual items. Over the years this included decorative tableware and serving pi...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Frances Higgins Fused Glass Brooch with Embedded Brass and Thread
Frances Higgins Fused Glass Brooch with Embedded Brass and Thread

Frances Higgins Fused Glass Brooch with Embedded Brass and Thread

By Frances Higgins

Located in Chicago, IL

In the late 1940s, they married and founded the Higgins Studio, where they produced many beautiful and unusual items. Over the years this included decorative tableware and serving pi...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

English Regency Mahogany and Gilt Brass Oyster Table, circa 1810
English Regency Mahogany and Gilt Brass Oyster Table, circa 1810

English Regency Mahogany and Gilt Brass Oyster Table, circa 1810

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

As per the tables trade label, James Newton and Son are listed by the 'Wakefields Merchant & Tradesmans Directory 1794, as being resident at 63 Wardour Street Soho London. This un...

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Serving Tables

Materials

Brass, Zinc

Pair of 1960s Brutalist Style Ceramic Candelabra from Caltagirone CCA
Pair of 1960s Brutalist Style Ceramic Candelabra from Caltagirone CCA

Pair of 1960s Brutalist Style Ceramic Candelabra from Caltagirone CCA

Located in Tilburg, NL

Signed CCA Caltagirone, of excellent craftsmanship and in very good condition. Very unusual and rare items. Caltagirone Caltagirone - colorful ceramics and a dazzling staircase C...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Candelabras

Materials

Ceramic

Curtis Jeré Giant Pierced Spoon Wall Sculpture Signed and Dated 1992
Curtis Jeré Giant Pierced Spoon Wall Sculpture Signed and Dated 1992

Curtis Jeré Giant Pierced Spoon Wall Sculpture Signed and Dated 1992

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Tetbury, GB

Curtis Jeré giant pierced spoon wall sculpture signed and dated 1992. This unusual fun item is grey powder coated steel, with coppered finish on the spoon.

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Steel

Antique Georgian 9 Karat Gold Momento Mori Skull Mourning Stick Pin
Antique Georgian 9 Karat Gold Momento Mori Skull Mourning Stick Pin

Antique Georgian 9 Karat Gold Momento Mori Skull Mourning Stick Pin

Located in Houston, TX

Please note there are no hallmarks on this item which is not unusual for its period. This item has been fully tested for 9k gold.

Category

Antique 16th Century British Georgian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

Roger Capron Side Table
Roger Capron Side Table

Roger Capron Side Table

Unavailable

H 14.97 in W 18.9 in D 6.3 in

Roger Capron Side Table

By Vallauris, Roger Capron

Located in London, GB

Unusual and early items by Roger Capron Rare smoker side table (nécessaire à fumeur) Polychrome ceramic with a tripod and iron frame.  

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Caucasian Antique Carpet
Caucasian Antique Carpet

Caucasian Antique Carpet

Unavailable

W 3.6 in L 3.2 in

Caucasian Antique Carpet

Located in Wilton, CT

Unusual brown background color and unusual square size.

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pedro Friedeberg Hand/Foot Coffee Table with Glass Top
Pedro Friedeberg Hand/Foot Coffee Table with Glass Top

Pedro Friedeberg Hand/Foot Coffee Table with Glass Top

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in New York, NY

Three hands clasp onto the circular glass top while three feet comprise the base. An unusual collectors item.

Category

20th Century Mexican Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pr.Chalkware Parrots
Pr.Chalkware Parrots

Pr.Chalkware Parrots

Unavailable

H 10 in

Pr.Chalkware Parrots

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pr. of painted chalkware parrots on bases. Very unusual in form for these items.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Paint

Large Scale London Delft Bowl, 1750
Large Scale London Delft Bowl, 1750

Large Scale London Delft Bowl, 1750

Unavailable

H 0.1 in Dm 14 in

Large Scale London Delft Bowl, 1750

Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE

The bowl is very good order with no restoration an unusual feature on items from this period and of this size.  

Category

Antique 1750s English Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Mettlach Plaque Made In German, 1900
Art Nouveau Mettlach Plaque Made In German, 1900

Art Nouveau Mettlach Plaque Made In German, 1900

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Art Nouveau plaque made in Mettlach Saarland, Germany by Villeroy and Boch The Sgraffito Art Nouveau plaque of a woman's bust with flower boarder was made in 1899 and stam...

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Enamel and Rock Crystal Bracelet
Art Deco Enamel and Rock Crystal Bracelet

Art Deco Enamel and Rock Crystal Bracelet

Located in Stamford, CT

Enamel colors of black, maroon, mint green and white are very unusual. Definite collector's item to cherish. Signed but unreadable.

Category

20th Century German Art Deco More Bracelets

Materials

Rock Crystal

Terrazzo Bench Seat / Dining Table Top / Coffee Table Top
Terrazzo Bench Seat / Dining Table Top / Coffee Table Top

Terrazzo Bench Seat / Dining Table Top / Coffee Table Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Terrazzo bench seat or dining table top or coffee table top, one solid form with great thickness. An unusual and impressive item with numerous application possibilities.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Tables

Materials

Terrazzo

Shirvan Antique Carpet
Shirvan Antique Carpet

Shirvan Antique Carpet

Unavailable

W 5.2 in L 10.6 in

Shirvan Antique Carpet

Located in Wilton, CT

Variations of blue and rust colors with touches of unusual yellow colors. Animal items and other figures woven throughout.

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

French Gilt Bronze Mounted Onyx Columnar Pedestal Stand, circa 1900
French Gilt Bronze Mounted Onyx Columnar Pedestal Stand, circa 1900

French Gilt Bronze Mounted Onyx Columnar Pedestal Stand, circa 1900

Located in Redding, CA

This beautiful stand is of unusual design, it allows the item on display take the Lead but is so nice.

Category

Early 20th Century French Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Large Hand Painted Japanese Charger
Large Hand Painted Japanese Charger

Large Hand Painted Japanese Charger

Unavailable

H 3 in Dm 21.25 in

Large Hand Painted Japanese Charger

Located in East Geelong, VIC

This very large Japanese hand painted blue and white charger is a testament to the skills of its potter, because to throw and successfully fire such a large item is rather unusual. I...

Category

Antique 1870s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Art Nouveau Bentwood Dining Chair, Model 81 by Thonet, 1988
Art Nouveau Bentwood Dining Chair, Model 81 by Thonet, 1988

Art Nouveau Bentwood Dining Chair, Model 81 by Thonet, 1988

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 20.87 in

Art Nouveau Bentwood Dining Chair, Model 81 by Thonet, 1988

By Thonet

Located in Noorderwijk, BE

This design is no longer in production so only available as a vintage item. It's unusual to find a large set like this from the same series.

Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

1990s Red Black Resin SQUARE Magnetic Closure Bangle Bracelet
1990s Red Black Resin SQUARE Magnetic Closure Bangle Bracelet

1990s Red Black Resin SQUARE Magnetic Closure Bangle Bracelet

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An unusual and highly geometric item, this 1990s Red Black Resin SQUARE Magnetic Closure Bangle Bracelet is super fun to wear and be seen wearing!

Category

1990s Unknown Clamper Bracelets

Store closing March 31. Portrait Head with Patina Old African Tribal Art
Store closing March 31. Portrait Head with Patina Old African Tribal Art

Store closing March 31. Portrait Head with Patina Old African Tribal Art

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Please scroll down to View All from Seller for the complete inventory of The Ghent Collection -- rare, unusual, and collectible artworks. NEW ITEMS ARE ADDED EVERY WEEK.

Category

Antique 19th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Netsuke (Decorative Pills Box)
19th Century Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Netsuke (Decorative Pills Box)

19th Century Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Netsuke (Decorative Pills Box)

Located in Paris, FR

The peculiarity of this item is its unusual round shape. The interior is in nashi-ji lacquer, the first compartment with Dual cases.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Bon pour un tour moi j'aime (diptych)
Bon pour un tour moi j'aime (diptych)

Bon pour un tour moi j'aime (diptych)

By Pascal Pillard

Located in Montclair, NJ

Pascal Pillard conceived of this vertical diptych as an experiment in applying unusual found items like pig ears for the flower pedals, seed sprouts in the center of the sunflower bo...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Store closing March 31. Ghana Terracotta with Patina Old African Tribal Art
Store closing March 31. Ghana Terracotta with Patina Old African Tribal Art

Store closing March 31. Ghana Terracotta with Patina Old African Tribal Art

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Please scroll down to View All from Seller for the complete inventory of The Ghent Collection -- rare, unusual, and collectible artworks. NEW ITEMS ARE ADDED EVERY WEEK.

Category

Antique 19th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

Boho Chic Handwoven Striped Wide Moroccan Berber Antique Beaded Wool Belt
Boho Chic Handwoven Striped Wide Moroccan Berber Antique Beaded Wool Belt

Boho Chic Handwoven Striped Wide Moroccan Berber Antique Beaded Wool Belt

Located in Vineyard Haven, MA

This antique handwoven Moroccan Berber belt was sourced from the southern Morocco town of Zagora. It is very unusual to see an item of this age in such excellent condition.

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Agate, Multi-gemstone

Store closing March 31. Tibetan Necklace Published in History of Beads w Dzi
Store closing March 31. Tibetan Necklace Published in History of Beads w Dzi

Store closing March 31. Tibetan Necklace Published in History of Beads w Dzi

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Please scroll down to View All from Seller for the complete inventory of The Ghent Collection -- rare, unusual, and collectible artworks. NEW ITEMS ARE ADDED EVERY WEEK.  

Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Textiles

Materials

Beads

Unusual 19th Century Embossed Leather Decorative Polychrome Corpus Christi
Unusual 19th Century Embossed Leather Decorative Polychrome Corpus Christi

Unusual 19th Century Embossed Leather Decorative Polychrome Corpus Christi

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Unusual 19th century simple crafted embossed and moulded leather polychrome decorative Corpus Christi Jesus Christ. Wonderful decorative, and authentic piece fit with years of gr...

Category

Antique 18th Century European Renaissance Revival Religious Items

Materials

Leather

19th Century Brass and Iron Monastery Door Bell   This is a very unusual item
19th Century Brass and Iron Monastery Door Bell   This is a very unusual item

19th Century Brass and Iron Monastery Door Bell This is a very unusual item

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Brass and Iron Monastery Door Bell This is a very unusual item, the large brass bell is housed in an attractive wrought Brass frame, it is suspended on a rocking brack...

Category

Antique 19th Century Black Forest Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

TIFFANY, SCHLUMBERGER unusual silver objets.
TIFFANY, SCHLUMBERGER unusual silver objets.

TIFFANY, SCHLUMBERGER unusual silver objets.

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

An unusual pair of silver, 18 karat yellow gold & turquoise objets. Tiffany, Schlumberger. France.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Vanity Items

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Bulgari Unusual Tubogas Coin Gold Necklace
Bulgari Unusual Tubogas Coin Gold Necklace

Bulgari Unusual Tubogas Coin Gold Necklace

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

An unusual item by Bulgari: A large Tubogas necklace centering a slightly movable ancient Roman coin in an heptagonal mounting 18kt yellow gold mounting, highlighted with a tapered ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian More Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Christofle Paris, an Unusual French Islamic Style Silvered Covered Dish
Christofle Paris, an Unusual French Islamic Style Silvered Covered Dish

Christofle Paris, an Unusual French Islamic Style Silvered Covered Dish

By Christofle

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An unusual item for Christofle at that time. Not many islamic designs were produced.

Category

Early 20th Century French Islamic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

French 'IHS' Embroidered Religious Panel
French 'IHS' Embroidered Religious Panel

French 'IHS' Embroidered Religious Panel

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H 25.4 in W 18.51 in D 1.38 in

French 'IHS' Embroidered Religious Panel

Located in Hastings, GB

English-Language Interpretations Of "Ihs" Have Included "In His Service". All our items are genuine antique/vintage pieces and therefore can have some signs of age related use or...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Cotton

Extremely Unusual 20Th Century Mix Metals Water Jug
Extremely Unusual 20Th Century Mix Metals Water Jug

Extremely Unusual 20Th Century Mix Metals Water Jug

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H 15.75 in W 17.33 in D 7.88 in

Extremely Unusual 20Th Century Mix Metals Water Jug

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

One of the most unusual items we’ve ever come across, an early 20th century water jug or vessel fashioned from hippopotamus leather, a hippopotamus tusk handle, the metalwork depicti...

Category

20th Century English Pitchers

Materials

Leather

Antique French Walnut Press
Antique French Walnut Press

Antique French Walnut Press

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H 27 in W 16 in D 14 in

Antique French Walnut Press

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Antique French cast iron walnut oil press ca. 1870. Very unusual item with a great early industrial look.

Category

Antique 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

French 1970s Mirror Ensemble
French 1970s Mirror Ensemble

French 1970s Mirror Ensemble

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H 41.5 in W 41 in D 3 in

French 1970s Mirror Ensemble

Located in Buchanan, NY

This unusual item consists of 36 individual convened mirror panels joined together and mounted in a giltwood frame, French, circa 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Wall Mirrors

Italian Pewter Mini Ice Bucket
Italian Pewter Mini Ice Bucket

Italian Pewter Mini Ice Bucket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A piece of sculpture and functional--an unusual item. Makes me want to have a 4th of July drink now.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Barware

Materials

Pewter

Attribute to Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, 1960s
Attribute to Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, 1960s

Attribute to Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, 1960s

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H 39.38 in W 23.23 in D 22.45 in

Attribute to Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, 1960s

By Aksel Bender Madsen

Located in London, Lambeth

Gorgeous armchair reupholstered in pale green woolen fabric High chair with function to make it into a rocker unusual item Attribute to Aksel Bender Madsen, circa 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Bronze Air Balloon Gondola or Aviation Interest
Bronze Air Balloon Gondola or Aviation Interest

Bronze Air Balloon Gondola or Aviation Interest

Located in Petaluma, CA

The balloon gondola contains weights, ropes, anchors and other balloon accessories. A very unique and unusual item.  

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Brutalist Fiberglass Wall Hanging
Brutalist Fiberglass Wall Hanging

Brutalist Fiberglass Wall Hanging

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H 62 in W 26.5 in D 8 in

Brutalist Fiberglass Wall Hanging

Located in New York, NY

This wonderful decorative wall hanging sculpture shows both Brutalist and Cubist influences Interesting and unusual item, clean ready to hang condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Decorative Art

Materials

Fiberglass

Basket with Green Onyx
Basket with Green Onyx

Basket with Green Onyx

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H 2 in W 6 in D 6 in

Basket with Green Onyx

By Carlo Mario Camusso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A plain square shaped basket with an ornate handle that has a green onyx in the centre. Very unusual item, we’ve never had anything like this before.

Category

Vintage 1960s Peruvian Sterling Silver

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Pearls Yellow Gold 9 Carat English Ring
Pearls Yellow Gold 9 Carat English Ring

Pearls Yellow Gold 9 Carat English Ring

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Very interesting and unusual item! Weight: 14 gr Size US: 8 Diameter: 18mm

Category

Mid-20th Century British Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

1950's Serving Centre Piece in the Manner of Paul Mcobb
1950's Serving Centre Piece in the Manner of Paul Mcobb

1950's Serving Centre Piece in the Manner of Paul Mcobb

Located in Toronto, ON

An exceptional "hors d'oeuvres" 3 tiered center piece with a walnut base, brass plated metal frame and molded glass saucers. This unusual item has a sculptural quality consistent w...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Centerpieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Mcguire Bamboo and Cane Magazine Rack
Rare Mcguire Bamboo and Cane Magazine Rack

Rare Mcguire Bamboo and Cane Magazine Rack

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H 14 in W 23.5 in D 13 in

Rare Mcguire Bamboo and Cane Magazine Rack

By John and Elinor McGuire

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare bamboo and cane magazine rack by John and Elinor McGuire of San Francisco purchased from the estate of the original owner, circa 1970. This unusual item is in original conditi...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Antique Enamel Diamond Gold Gown-Holder Collection of King Farouk
Antique Enamel Diamond Gold Gown-Holder Collection of King Farouk

Antique Enamel Diamond Gold Gown-Holder Collection of King Farouk

Located in New York, NY

An unusual item formerly in the collection of King Farouk of Egypt: A gown-holder in gold, embellished with enamel and diamonds, terminating with an old cut diamond ring band (detach...

Category

Antique 1890s French Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

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Still Life of Game with Spaniels and Falcons in a Landscape by Carstian Luyckx
Still Life of Game with Spaniels and Falcons in a Landscape by Carstian Luyckx

Still Life of Game with Spaniels and Falcons in a Landscape by Carstian Luyckx

Located in SANTA FE, NM

Still Life of Game with Spaniels and Falcons in Landscape Setting Carstian Luyckx (Flemish, 1623 – c.1675) Oil on canvas Circa 1670 Unsigned 43 ½ x 59 1/8 in.; Frame 52 7/8 x 68 7/...

Category

1660s Old Masters Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Leda and the Swan", Incised and Painted Wood Panel, Art Deco, Gold and Black
"Leda and the Swan", Incised and Painted Wood Panel, Art Deco, Gold and Black

"Leda and the Swan", Incised and Painted Wood Panel, Art Deco, Gold and Black

By Arthur Crisp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This brilliant depiction of Leda and the Swan, a nude female figure and outstretched black swan illustrating the classic mythological story, was painted by Arthur Crisp on wood panel...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Egyptian Serving Tray in Hand Engraved Brass, 1950s
Egyptian Serving Tray in Hand Engraved Brass, 1950s

Egyptian Serving Tray in Hand Engraved Brass, 1950s

$293

H 11.03 in W 18.51 in D 1.19 in

Egyptian Serving Tray in Hand Engraved Brass, 1950s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Hand-engraved Egyptian serving tray in brass. Imported as a souvenir to Denmark circa 1950-60. It features ornamented handles, hieroglyphs and pharaoh depictions. Measurements: L: 47...

Category

Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Barware

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Carved Oak Panel Depicting Two Angels With Coat Of Arms
18th Century French Carved Oak Panel Depicting Two Angels With Coat Of Arms

18th Century French Carved Oak Panel Depicting Two Angels With Coat Of Arms

$671Sale Price|27% Off

H 11.82 in W 14.18 in D 2.96 in

18th Century French Carved Oak Panel Depicting Two Angels With Coat Of Arms

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful weathered oak panel depicting two baroque angels holding a coat of arms. Weathered and small losses, most likely it was once part of a larger panel. France circa 1750. trea...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

$17,715Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer 4 Panel Hand Painted Folding Screen Room Divider
Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer 4 Panel Hand Painted Folding Screen Room Divider

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer 4 Panel Hand Painted Folding Screen Room Divider

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Four Panel Folding Screen / Room Divider. Features a black lacquer frame with a painted landscape showcasing a mountainous backdrop with flowers and bi...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

A Pair of Gustavian-Style Painted Doors by Paul Gauguin
A Pair of Gustavian-Style Painted Doors by Paul Gauguin

A Pair of Gustavian-Style Painted Doors by Paul Gauguin

$6,800 / set

H 42.75 in W 21 in D 2.5 in

A Pair of Gustavian-Style Painted Doors by Paul Gauguin

By Paul Gauguin

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Swedish Gustavian-Style pine cabinet doors hand-painted by Paul Gaugin (1883 - 1961).

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Doors and Gates

Materials

Pine

Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli
Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli

Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli

By Francesco Zuccarelli

Located in PARIS, FR

This painting, created during Zuccarelli's stay in England, represents the decisive moment when Macbeth, together with Banquo, meets the three witches who announce that he will be Ki...

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1760s Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti Figure, c. 700-30 B.C.
Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti Figure, c. 700-30 B.C.

Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti Figure, c. 700-30 B.C.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An impressive Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti figure, belonging to the c. 700-30 B.C. It consists of a molded pottery having a green glazed surface. The figure is wearing a royal wi...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Live Edge Bathtub Carved from Single Piece of Wood, Fully Functional, Logniture
Live Edge Bathtub Carved from Single Piece of Wood, Fully Functional, Logniture

Live Edge Bathtub Carved from Single Piece of Wood, Fully Functional, Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Unique functional sculpture carved from a single piece of wood in the shape of a bathtub. This magnificent bathtub is carved by artists with basic wood carving power tools with dedic...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Organic Modern Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Wood

Amazing Collection of 18th / 19th Century Weathered Vellum Books
Amazing Collection of 18th / 19th Century Weathered Vellum Books

Amazing Collection of 18th / 19th Century Weathered Vellum Books

$1,358Sale Price / set|41% Off

H 14.38 in W 2.56 in D 9.85 in

Amazing Collection of 18th / 19th Century Weathered Vellum Books

Located in Buisson, FR

Amazing collection of 5 extremely weathered vellum books, Spain/Italy 18th/ 19th century. Weathered and small losses and old repairs. More photo's available on request, please ask. ...

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Antique 18th Century Books

Materials

Parchment Paper

Iridescent Ammonite Fossil, 75 Million Year Old Gemstone
Iridescent Ammonite Fossil, 75 Million Year Old Gemstone

Iridescent Ammonite Fossil, 75 Million Year Old Gemstone

$100,000

H 16.54 in W 20.08 in D 3.15 in

Iridescent Ammonite Fossil, 75 Million Year Old Gemstone

Located in London, GB

This mesmerising, iridescent ammonite fossil is a dazzling natural masterpiece dating to the Late Cretaceous, around 75 million years ago. This specimen was discovered in the renowne...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Canadian Prehistoric Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

19th Century Grand Tour Marble Bust of Hermes of Olympia, Italy
19th Century Grand Tour Marble Bust of Hermes of Olympia, Italy

19th Century Grand Tour Marble Bust of Hermes of Olympia, Italy

Located in New York, NY

A refined white marble bust of Hermes of Olympia, inspired by the ancient original housed in the Museum of Olympia, Greece. The original sculpture is attributed to the renowned Cla...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons
Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons

Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons

Located in Rome, IT

Four season ,monumental classically draped female figures and their distinguishing symbols on a square base. Autumn, winter, spring and summer. Timeless classical decoration for you...

Category

20th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

18th Century Hand Carved Life Size Corpus Christi Skull
18th Century Hand Carved Life Size Corpus Christi Skull

18th Century Hand Carved Life Size Corpus Christi Skull

Located in London, GB

18th Century Hand Carved Life Size Corpus Christi Skull A rare Lifesize religious artifact of which we have never seen the like. Carved from pine wood with hand painted detail. This...

Category

Antique 1780s Italian Victorian Religious Items

Materials

Pine

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