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Vintage Audemars Piguet Model 66253BA Asymmetrical Marquise Baroque Dress
Vintage Audemars Piguet Model 66253BA Asymmetrical Marquise Baroque Dress

Vintage Audemars Piguet Model 66253BA Asymmetrical Marquise Baroque Dress

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

arenas. This Baroque Audemars Piguet is an extremely rare, compelling artifact of late-20th-century

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Italian Hobnail Floor Safe with Lion Head
Italian Hobnail Floor Safe with Lion Head

Italian Hobnail Floor Safe with Lion Head

Located in New Orleans, LA

the present day, making this example an exceptionally rare and significant artifact. 70" high x 41

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Set of Chairs in Solid Hardwood and Green Fabric, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Set of Chairs in Solid Hardwood and Green Fabric, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

Set of Chairs in Solid Hardwood and Green Fabric, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

taken in their making. These chairs are not merely functional objects; they are rare and unique

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Black Lacquered in Box 1979
Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Black Lacquered in Box 1979

Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Black Lacquered in Box 1979

By Alfred Dunhill

Located in DELFT, NL

like this Rollagas model, are treasured by collectors as rare and sought-after artifacts. In acquiring

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Beatles a Hard Day's Night
Beatles a Hard Day's Night

Beatles a Hard Day's Night

Located in New York, NY

of A Hard Day's Night is a collection of photographs and rare ephemera that documents the band on set

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books

Materials

Paper

Pre Columbian Chimu Lambayeque Pottery Peruvian Double Spout Vessel
Pre Columbian Chimu Lambayeque Pottery Peruvian Double Spout Vessel

Pre Columbian Chimu Lambayeque Pottery Peruvian Double Spout Vessel

Located in London, GB

along the shoulder is likely an allegory of the hero’s flight into heaven. This remarkable artifact

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Peruvian Collectibles and Curiosities

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Vase / Centrepiece
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Vase / Centrepiece

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Vase / Centrepiece

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

grand antique silver vase from the King's Own Scottish Borderers Museum in Berwick is a rare historical

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Traditional Style
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Traditional Style

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century in the storied workshops of Kerman, this hand-knotted wool Persian rug is a rare jewel—an

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Martyrdom of Santa Barbara - Bruges, 1530-50
The Martyrdom of Santa Barbara - Bruges, 1530-50

The Martyrdom of Santa Barbara - Bruges, 1530-50

Located in Bruxelles, BE

. This tapestry stands as a rare and significant artifact from Bruges, showcasing extraordinary

Category

Antique 16th Century Belgian Renaissance Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Indus Valley Red-Painted Pottery Vessel, circa 2300-2000 BC
Indus Valley Red-Painted Pottery Vessel, circa 2300-2000 BC

Indus Valley Red-Painted Pottery Vessel, circa 2300-2000 BC

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This rare artifact is an Indus Valley red-painted pottery vessel, circa 2300-2000 BC. This piece

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Tribal Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Bidjar Runner - 19th Century Bidjar Runner, Antique Runner
Antique Bidjar Runner - 19th Century Bidjar Runner, Antique Runner

Antique Bidjar Runner - 19th Century Bidjar Runner, Antique Runner

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

both aesthetics and durability in each stitch. Therefore, this piece is a rare artifact that combines

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s

Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s

Located in Ventura, CA

bygone era. Originally purposed for storing drinkable liquids, it now stands as a rare artifact, with

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Vases

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Japanese Four Old Kyoto Garden Woodblock Prints 18th-19th Century, Frameable
Japanese Four Old Kyoto Garden Woodblock Prints 18th-19th Century, Frameable

Japanese Four Old Kyoto Garden Woodblock Prints 18th-19th Century, Frameable

Located in South Burlington, VT

only seen a handful of these rare artifact survivors. Each was folded and inserted accordion style so

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Ancient Greek Snake Ring Silver 4th century BC Wearable Museum Quality
Ancient Greek Snake Ring Silver 4th century BC Wearable Museum Quality

Ancient Greek Snake Ring Silver 4th century BC Wearable Museum Quality

Located in New York, NY

motif, and in a wearable size 8.5! This rare artifact boasts a solid silver construction adorned with

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Cocktail Rings

Materials

Silver

Japanese Four Old Kyoto Garden Woodblock Prints 18th-19th Century, Frameable #1
Japanese Four Old Kyoto Garden Woodblock Prints 18th-19th Century, Frameable #1

Japanese Four Old Kyoto Garden Woodblock Prints 18th-19th Century, Frameable #1

Located in South Burlington, VT

only seen a handful of these rare artifact survivors. Each was folded and inserted accordion style so

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Ethereal Edo Period (18th century) Bronze Stupa Finial
Ethereal Edo Period (18th century) Bronze Stupa Finial

Ethereal Edo Period (18th century) Bronze Stupa Finial

Located in Fukuoka, JP

(SKU: ZC98) embodies a tangible piece of spiritual history. A rare artifact, it symbolizes the nine

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Soffiato Vase by Vittorio Zecchin
Soffiato Vase by Vittorio Zecchin

Soffiato Vase by Vittorio Zecchin

By Vittorio Zecchin

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

of the artisan. In excellent condition, this piece is a rare artifact from the golden age of Murano

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Japanese Antique Wabisabi Tin Toy Truck 1920s-1940s / Figurine Object
Japanese Antique Wabisabi Tin Toy Truck 1920s-1940s / Figurine Object

Japanese Antique Wabisabi Tin Toy Truck 1920s-1940s / Figurine Object

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

–1940s). It is a rare artifact that speaks to the honest and humble craftsmanship of its time. The truck

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

NYC Brown Train
NYC Brown Train

NYC Brown Train

By Cope2

Located in Porto, 13

Collectible & Authentic: A rare artifact bridging fine art and street culture, perfect for graffiti

Category

2010s Street Art Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Japanese antique persimmon dyed wrapping paper/1868-1912/wall hanging object
Japanese antique persimmon dyed wrapping paper/1868-1912/wall hanging object

Japanese antique persimmon dyed wrapping paper/1868-1912/wall hanging object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

as paper and cloth, it is now a rare artifact that is seldom seen today. The material used is old

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Rare Dunhill 18K Gold Watch Lighter, Art Deco Era, Working Condition
Rare Dunhill 18K Gold Watch Lighter, Art Deco Era, Working Condition

Rare Dunhill 18K Gold Watch Lighter, Art Deco Era, Working Condition

By Dunhill

Located in Miami, FL

1940s, this piece is a rare surviving artifact from a golden era of bespoke gentleman’s accessories. Its

Category

Vintage 1930s Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Polished Crystal Quartz Obelisk Point
Polished Crystal Quartz Obelisk Point

Polished Crystal Quartz Obelisk Point

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

both preserve and transform Italian ecclesiastical artifacts and rare minerals. The crystal quartz

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Fossilized Dire Wolf Skull - 2.36 lb
Fossilized Dire Wolf Skull - 2.36 lb

Fossilized Dire Wolf Skull - 2.36 lb

Located in New York, NY

This extraordinary fossilized dire wolf skull from Siberia is a rare and remarkable artifact that

Category

2010s Russian Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Early 1940s Original Carved Woodblock Sculpture by Edwin Scheier
Early 1940s Original Carved Woodblock Sculpture by Edwin Scheier

Early 1940s Original Carved Woodblock Sculpture by Edwin Scheier

By Edwin Scheier

Located in Las Vegas, NV

throughout much of his drawings and paintings. It's an exceptionally rare personal artifact of the artist

Category

Vintage 1940s Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Wood Angels Holding a Reliquary
Antique Carved Wood Angels Holding a Reliquary

Antique Carved Wood Angels Holding a Reliquary

Located in Dallas, TX

religious significance, this reliquary was likely used to house sacred relics, making it a rare and

Category

Antique 1890s Italian Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Medieval Period Antique European Polearm Axe
Medieval Period Antique European Polearm Axe

Medieval Period Antique European Polearm Axe

Located in Forney, TX

the whole. If only axe's could talk... this rare historical artifact would have been a devastating

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Medieval Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel, Iron

U.S. Coast Guard Hurricane Flag, circa 1930s
U.S. Coast Guard Hurricane Flag, circa 1930s

U.S. Coast Guard Hurricane Flag, circa 1930s

Located in Nantucket, MA

or other flying debris when through this flag like a cannon shot. An extremely rare marine artifact

Category

Vintage 1930s American Other Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Remarkable 18th C. Jacobean Style Oak Server Cabinet
Remarkable 18th C. Jacobean Style Oak Server Cabinet

Remarkable 18th C. Jacobean Style Oak Server Cabinet

Located in Bridgeport, CT

losses and signs of age and use, the Cabinet remains a rare and authentic historical artifact with

Category

Antique 18th Century European Jacobean Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique French Champleve Cloisonne Crucifix on Onyx Victorian
Antique French Champleve Cloisonne Crucifix on Onyx Victorian

Antique French Champleve Cloisonne Crucifix on Onyx Victorian

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This antique French Victorian gilt champlevé cloisonné crucifix is a magnificent and rare religious

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Religious Items

Materials

Onyx, Alabaster, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Champleve Cloisonne Crucifix on Onyx Victorian
Antique French Champleve Cloisonne Crucifix on Onyx Victorian

Antique French Champleve Cloisonne Crucifix on Onyx Victorian

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This antique French Victorian gilt champlevé cloisonné crucifix is a magnificent and rare religious

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Religious Items

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

18th-century Spanish Colonial oil on canvas depicting Saint Raphael  Archangel
18th-century Spanish Colonial oil on canvas depicting Saint Raphael  Archangel

18th-century Spanish Colonial oil on canvas depicting Saint Raphael Archangel

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

not only a sacred image but also a rare historical artifact. It retains a strong devotional impact and

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Colonial Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Antique French Champleve Cloisonne Crucifix on Onyx Victorian Dated 1883
Antique French Champleve Cloisonne Crucifix on Onyx Victorian Dated 1883

Antique French Champleve Cloisonne Crucifix on Onyx Victorian Dated 1883

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

The antique French Victorian gilt champlevé cloisonné crucifix is a magnificent and rare religious

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Religious Items

Materials

Onyx, Alabaster, Bronze, Ormolu

17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' Vase with Fossil Coral
17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' Vase with Fossil Coral

17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' Vase with Fossil Coral

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

the world to help save the city known for its precious history, artwork, artifacts, and rare books

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Mounted Objects

Materials

Coral

19th Century  Italian Grand Tour Carved Coral Bust of Caesar
19th Century  Italian Grand Tour Carved Coral Bust of Caesar

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Carved Coral Bust of Caesar

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, enriching any space with its timelessness and cultural significance. As a rare and exquisite artifact of

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Coral, Bronze

Architectural Spanish Oak Credenza
Architectural Spanish Oak Credenza

Architectural Spanish Oak Credenza

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

design. A rare and evocative artifact, it offers a dialogue between past and present, permanence and

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Buffets

Materials

Walnut

George Jones Aesthetic Majolica Cat & Bird Figural Dish, England, 1876
George Jones Aesthetic Majolica Cat & Bird Figural Dish, England, 1876

George Jones Aesthetic Majolica Cat & Bird Figural Dish, England, 1876

By George Jones

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

tabby cat eagerly reaching for a bird perched on the edge of a basin. This rare and charming artifact

Category

Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

18th Century 'Florence Fragment' with Finger Coral and Needle Point Crystals
18th Century 'Florence Fragment' with Finger Coral and Needle Point Crystals

18th Century 'Florence Fragment' with Finger Coral and Needle Point Crystals

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

known for its precious history, artwork, artifacts, and rare books. The volunteers were called "the mud

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Coral, Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

A Silver Austrian Hannukah Bench Lamp, Circa 1872
A Silver Austrian Hannukah Bench Lamp, Circa 1872

A Silver Austrian Hannukah Bench Lamp, Circa 1872

Located in New York, NY

artistic achievements of the Jewish community in Austria. It is a rare and valuable artifact, offering

Category

Antique 1870s Austrian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

1982 original poster by Keith Haring - "One man show"
1982 original poster by Keith Haring - "One man show"

1982 original poster by Keith Haring - "One man show"

By Keith Haring

Located in PARIS, FR

simple yet deeply resonant imagery. This poster is a rare and authentic artifact from the early years of

Category

1980s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

17th-18th Century Indian Mukhalingam Gilt Bronze Mask
17th-18th Century Indian Mukhalingam Gilt Bronze Mask

17th-18th Century Indian Mukhalingam Gilt Bronze Mask

Located in Dallas, TX

of a Hindu God for phalic Lingums. A rare ritual artistic artifact. Dimensions: 12 x 10 x 3.5

Category

Antique 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large 17th-18th Century Indian Mukhalingam Gilt Bronze Mask
Large 17th-18th Century Indian Mukhalingam Gilt Bronze Mask

Large 17th-18th Century Indian Mukhalingam Gilt Bronze Mask

Located in Dallas, TX

representation of a Hindu God for phalic Lingums. A rare ritual artistic artifact. Dimensions: 18.25 x 12.5 x

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Indian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Edward S. Curtis Photogravure of "Geronimo" Dated 1907
Edward S. Curtis Photogravure of "Geronimo" Dated 1907

Edward S. Curtis Photogravure of "Geronimo" Dated 1907

By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952

Located in Incline Village, NV

Museum quality and very rare native American artifact. This is an original and a very hard to find

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Photography

Full-Sized Vintage Bingo Hall Bingo Board
Full-Sized Vintage Bingo Hall Bingo Board

Full-Sized Vintage Bingo Hall Bingo Board

Located in Hudson, NY

75 numeric plaques which flip to conceal or reveal their number. This is a rare artifact from the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Games

Materials

Plywood

Masterpiece Tramp Art Sideboard Rare
Masterpiece Tramp Art Sideboard Rare

Masterpiece Tramp Art Sideboard Rare

Located in Manalapan, NJ

to be made in Michigan, USA. Wonderful & rare artifact from our creative untrained folk artist past.

Category

Antique 19th Century Sideboards

19th Century Half Coco De Mer on Stand
19th Century Half Coco De Mer on Stand

19th Century Half Coco De Mer on Stand

Located in San Marino, CA

how these seeds would arrive on shore. They were seen as rare artifacts that only the king could

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Indonesian Natural Specimens

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