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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
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Unusual And Large Judaica Silver Plate Menorah With Gemstones
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkmen manner copper and silver menorah decorated with gemstones and filigree. The menorah includes nine candle holders arranged in a curved design. The menorah features d...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Religious Items
Materials
Silver, Copper
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
Category
Antique 19th Century English Vanity Items
Materials
Silver
19th Century Life-Size Corpus Christi Figure Leg
Located in London, GB
unusual important 19th century item. The whole figure would have been quite spectacular as you can image
Category
Antique 1850s Spanish Early Victorian Religious Items
Materials
Oak, Paint
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
Located in London, GB
A French Tortoiseshell and gold inlaid purse with red silk inner lining. A very pretty and unusual
Category
Antique 1880s French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
18th Century Antique Octagonal Pendant Locket in Gold with Exquisite Engravings
Located in Sofia, BG
sides have different images! It is a lovely locket where you may keep your tiny treasure! Very unusual
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
H 1.38 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in
Artisan Tables Hautes Travail Belge, Early 2000s
Located in Antwerp, BE
rare and unusual item, characterised by its writings on the tabletop. We have two tables available
Category
Early 2000s Belgian Tables
Materials
Metal
Victorian Opal Chips Glass Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold rim - and 9ct gold open bolt ring.
Actual Size 6.5cm x 2 cm
Rare Unusual Item - Victorian
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold
Late 19th Century Leather Mini Hat Box Traveling Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
desk top. This is from a private collector who traveled the world buying beautiful and unusual items.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Copper
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. It could
Category
Mid-20th Century British Rustic Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Oak
H 48.04 in W 28.75 in D 2.76 in
"Eclat" Diamond Titanium Butterfly Brooch
Located in Dallas, TX
For the Eclat collector, or the first time buyer, this is truly an unusual item. The lovely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Titanium
Early 20th Century Double Ink Well Red and Black with a Pen Wipe London, England
Located in Stamford, CT
unique and unusual items.
Category
Early 20th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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.
The bird and
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Mounted Objects
Materials
Copper
Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Small Black Stone Soapstone Pot
Located in Kramfors, SE
after use and is an unusual item to find. It measures 26 cm including the handle.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Decorative Bowls
Materials
Soapstone
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
Category
1920s French Wallets
19th Century Black Wrought Iron Alpine Front Door Bell
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Black Wrought Iron Alpine Front Door Bell
This is a delightful and very unusual item
Category
Antique 19th Century Black Forest Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Bronze
Reclaimed Modernist Designer Garden Planter
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
and canopy forming the bowl, this unusual item would certainly make a statement piece in any garden
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Materials
Clay, Fiberglass
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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Barware
Materials
Cut Glass
Silver-Plated Lamb Carving Set
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Chinese Faience Duck Sculpture with Blue Oriental Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
duck with blue oriental accents would be an unusual item in most homes, and would be an enjoyable
Category
20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Faience
Antique Indian Mughal Wood Dowry Chest with Carved Patterns, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
legs. This chest opens thanks to an door on the centre of its top. This unusual item was used as a
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
1930s Art Deco Shanghai Coffee Table Made of Varnished Elm with Quadripod Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
This unusual round coffee table is made of varnished elm and was carved in Shanghai in an uncommon
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinese Furniture
Materials
Elm
14K Yellow Gold Genie with Sapphire Studded Turban
Located in North Hollywood, CA
this piece because it is unusual and as many of you know I search for rare and unusual items for my
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Martin Brothers Early Unglazed Black Pottery Double Face Mug
By Martin Brothers
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
nature of the original unglazed construction had failed. A rare and unusual item.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Antique Handmade Wood Money Box with Hardware from 19th Century, China
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese 19th century handmade wood money box with hardware would be an unusual item in most environments
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Gigot Lamb Silver Plated Carving Set
By Ravinet D' Enfert
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
knife, carving fork and leg-bone holder, or 'manche à gigot'. The leg-bone holder is an unusual item
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 1.58 in W 13.98 in D 5.71 in
Vintage triangular shaped Venetian Murano Glass dish in Amber with tiny bubbles
Located in London, GB
those who appreciate unique and unusual items. The warm amber colour of the glass and the intricate
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.37 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Large Scale Early 20th Century Shipbuilders Model of Sant'Antonio Steamship
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
the ship's name.
A really interesting and unusual item.
Category
20th Century Architectural Models
Materials
Wood
H 45.67 in W 64.97 in D 19.3 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Townshends Birmingham Aluminium and Electroplated Patent Communion Set
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
. No. 622062. An interesting, rare and unusual item.
Provenance: Acquired in the UK Art Market.
In
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum, Silver Plate
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
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
By Vallauris
Located in Verviers, BE
the Renaissance of the local pottery industry.
Made by the craftsmen of Vallauris, this unusual item
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
H 3.54 in W 11.49 in D 13.77 in
18th Century Qing Dynasty Fish Shaped Cricket Holder
Located in Incline Village, NV
Uniquely fabulous and highly unusual item for those seeking something different; this 18th century
Category
Antique 1790s Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Frances Higgins Fused Glass Hair Pin
By Frances Higgins
Located in Chicago, IL
unusual items. Over the years this included decorative tableware and serving pieces, lighting, sculptures
Category
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Masonic Sheepskin Man Portrait
Located in London, GB
frame makes this quite an unusual item. The frame alone is of great significance and the craftsmanship
Category
Vintage 1950s British Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Frances Higgins Fused Glass Brooch with Embedded Brass and Thread
By Frances Higgins
Located in Chicago, IL
unusual items. Over the years this included decorative tableware and serving pieces, lighting, sculptures
Category
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Serving Table Buffet
Located in London, GB
scroll feet.
This is a very unusual item and is sure to be appreciated by anyone with an eye for antique
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Sideboards
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Sculpture / Block, Unusual Collectible, Rare
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Murano Sculpture - Modern Murano Art - Handblown Murano Glass
Unusual, attractive and heavy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Unusual Unique Abstract Crucifix Sculpture Formed from 15th Century Nails
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
and the sculpture is mounted on a wooden base. A very unusual and interesting item.
In good
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 14.38 in W 13 in D 4.83 in
Unusual Aesthetic Movement Antique Brass and Tile Accent Table ca. 1900
Located in Shippensburg, PA
AESTHETIC MOVEMENT BRASS AND PIGMENTED TILE ACCENT TABLE
Circa 1900 unmarked
Item # 408GPK21P
Category
Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.44 in W 13.75 in D 13.75 in
Vintage Spinach Jade Oriental Decorative Sculpture
Located in London, GB
making it a stunning rare and unusual decorative item.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Solid Lucite World Globe Ice Bucket by Alessandro Albrizzi
By Jonathan Adler, Alessi, Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in San Diego, CA
an unusual collector item in high quality crystal clear Lucite which has the look of glass and is in
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Lucite
Antique Swedish Soapstone Stone Pot with Hand Wrought Iron and a Genuine Patina
Located in Kramfors, SE
patina and marks after frequent use. This is an unusual object as most household items had a low status
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Soapstone, Wrought Iron
H 5.91 in Dm 10.24 in
French Amber Glass Silver Plate Pheasant/Grouse Game Hunting Claret Jug 20th C
Located in London, GB
wonderful and unusual vintage hunting-themed item.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
H 9.65 in W 4.34 in D 6.89 in
Antique Kitchen Island, Butcher Block, Industrial Work Table Cast Iron Dublin
Located in Chicago, IL
the most unusual Kitchen Repurposed Antique item yet, for it was a snooker table. Yes, I know it looks
Category
Antique 1880s Irish Country Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
H 34 in W 70.25 in D 52.25 in
Modern Watercolor Female Portrait
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
ST/736 - Watercolor and tempera modern female portrait: simple but unusual.
An interesting item
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Drawings
Materials
Paper
A Primitive 19th Century Wabi-Sabi Elm Side Table Display Stand or Stool
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
stunning interior decor item. Its unusual height of 82 cm (32 inches) makes it perfect for showcasing
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Primitive Side Tables
Materials
Elm
1990s Diamond Yellow Gold Three-Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the true representation of this unusual ring.
Item Ref. SKU: W8741
Category
1990s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Long Yellow Gold Oval Mirror Chain Link Necklace with Pouch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
unusual link.
ITEM SPECIFICATIONS:
- Designer: Cartier
- Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
- Chain Length: 37
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oak 19th Century Miniature Kitchen Windsor Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
most unusual and charming item of miniature furniture this Windsor Armchair is of very interesting
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Oak
rare lovely Pottery Fat Lava "LINES" Vase by Übelacker Ceramics, Germany, 1970
By Marei Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
height and 12cm in diameter. super rare in this coloration, very unusual and hard to find items of the
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
World Globe Ice Bucket Acrylic Cube by Alessandro Albrizzi, Italy, 1960's
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in London, GB
latitude lines. The moon is included in the rim of lid and base.
This is an unusual collector item in high
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Acrylic
H 7.09 in W 7.13 in D 7.13 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Mosaic Wild Flowers Basket Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
. Mid-century era. Very unusual design. Collectors item! Measures 3 5/8" tall x 3 1/4" wide.
Literature
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
Antique 19th Century British Oriental Chinoiserie Salon Table
Located in Doha, QA
and reliefs all over it. Uniqueness of this table is double decker design and unusual 5 legs.
A
Category
Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Bronze "Punch" Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1662. It is in amazing condition. This door stop is most unusual, this item is made from bronze while
Category
Antique 1890s American Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
pen rest with spaces for 2 inkwells. This item is unusual for the quality of the brass inlay and the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Ruby Diamond Crescent Egyptian ring 5.75
Located in North Hollywood, CA
so unusual. I do love beautiful items that are unique, this is definitely unique so do not wait.
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Fashion Rings
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
Set of two Pottery Fat Lava "HOLE" Vases by Übelacker Ceramics, Germany, 1970
By Marei Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
coloration, very unusual and hard to find items of the highly collectible Übelacker fat lava Series.
All 2
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 5.91 in W 3.43 in D 2.17 in
Vintage Lucite World Globe Ice Bucket by Alessandro Albrizzi 1970s Italy
By Alessandro Albrizzi, Jonathan Adler, Alessi
Located in San Diego, CA
latitude lines. The moon is included in the rim of lid and base. This is an unusual collector item in high
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Lucite
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