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Hermes Birkin 30 Bamboo Green Shiny Porosus Crocodile Bag GHW
Hermes Birkin 30 Bamboo Green Shiny Porosus Crocodile Bag GHW

Hermes Birkin 30 Bamboo Green Shiny Porosus Crocodile Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

A stunner from Hermès. An extremely rare find. A statement piece, collector worthy - Investment Bag.

Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

Rare Black Forest Bear Cigar Cutter and Match Holder, Wood, 1920s
Rare Black Forest Bear Cigar Cutter and Match Holder, Wood, 1920s

Rare Black Forest Bear Cigar Cutter and Match Holder, Wood, 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An exceptional and rare find from the Black Forest Folk Art movement, this bear figure in carved wood with a cigar cutter and a match holder exemplifies the handcrafted quality and a...

Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal, Iron

Rare Short Dom Hans van der Laan Abbey Church of St. Benedictusberg, Vaals 1967
Rare Short Dom Hans van der Laan Abbey Church of St. Benedictusberg, Vaals 1967

Rare Short Dom Hans van der Laan Abbey Church of St. Benedictusberg, Vaals 1967

By Dom Hans van der Laan

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Very little of this original inventory from Vaals has survived and this short version is a rare find. For more information and history you can search for the Dom Hans van der Laan...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

1980s Gianni Versace Silver Tone Crystal Hoop Clip On Earrings
1980s Gianni Versace Silver Tone Crystal Hoop Clip On Earrings

1980s Gianni Versace Silver Tone Crystal Hoop Clip On Earrings

By Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From the 1980s, these fabulous earrings feature a circular coil drop accented with rhinestones at each end. A rare find from the early days of Gianni Versace, these modern earrings a...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Silver

Stellar Grand Tour Bronze And Marble Table Circa 1910-1920
Stellar Grand Tour Bronze And Marble Table Circa 1910-1920

Stellar Grand Tour Bronze And Marble Table Circa 1910-1920

Located in Bernville, PA

Remarkable Grand Tour Bronze and Marble table featuring three Satyrs holding up a beautiful bronze motif circle with a marble top. A very unique and rare find from the period. Wonder...

Category

Vintage 1910s Neoclassical Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

F/W 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Pink Alligator Ballet Style 5" Heels
F/W 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Pink Alligator Ballet Style 5" Heels

F/W 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Pink Alligator Ballet Style 5" Heels

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This pink alligator variation is a rare find that will elevate any look with a black stacked wood heel.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Shoes

CHANEL FW 1995 Purple Checked Fantasy Fringe Tweed Jacket Blazer 36
CHANEL FW 1995 Purple Checked Fantasy Fringe Tweed Jacket Blazer 36

CHANEL FW 1995 Purple Checked Fantasy Fringe Tweed Jacket Blazer 36

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Switzerland, CH

A truly special piece and rare find! This Chanel signature jacket was designed by Karl Lagerfeld From the FW 1995 collection Beautiful pink & purple tweed fabric designed by Mais...

Category

1990s French Jackets

Incredible Art Deco Club Chair and Ottoman in Edelman Shearling
Incredible Art Deco Club Chair and Ottoman in Edelman Shearling

Incredible Art Deco Club Chair and Ottoman in Edelman Shearling

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Extremely comfortable and visually striking. This is considered a rare find. We have not been able to find any similar art deco club chairs covered in such high quality material.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Italian Repousse Mirror
Italian Repousse Mirror

Italian Repousse Mirror

Located in New York, NY

A rare find! An amazing 19th century Italian repousse mirror that is 6 feet high and 4 feet wide.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Important Burma Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Important Burma Ruby and Diamond Earrings

Important Burma Ruby and Diamond Earrings

By Diamond Scene New York

Located in New York, NY

A RARE FIND! A pair of perfectly matched cushion shape cabochon INTENSE RED Burma Ruby earrings.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Vintage Solid Wood Italian Desk Secretary Credenza
Vintage Solid Wood Italian Desk Secretary Credenza

Vintage Solid Wood Italian Desk Secretary Credenza

Located in Pasadena, TX

A stunning Italian design of solid wood makes this unique credenza a rare find. Cabinets open to expose pull out desk with ample storage.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Credenzas

Materials

Burl

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Necklace

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Necklace

By Diamond Scene New York

Located in New York, NY

A layout of round blue sapphires of this color and brilliance is a rare find. 16 inch length. Certified by Christian Dunaigre of Switzerland - available on request for serious in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Pair of Chinese Brass Brazier Tongs, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Brass Brazier Tongs, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Brass Brazier Tongs, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

In 20 years of collecting, we have never run across a pair of brazier tongs, making this object truly a rare find. Once used by a scholar or wealthy homeowner to place hot coals in a...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Little Gem Czech Bride Basket Beaded Lamp with Flowers
Little Gem Czech Bride Basket Beaded Lamp with Flowers

Little Gem Czech Bride Basket Beaded Lamp with Flowers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

One candleabra bulb, 40 w or less. A rare find.

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Beads

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panthere Heads Mens Cuff Links
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panthere Heads Mens Cuff Links

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panthere Heads Mens Cuff Links

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Make a special gift to someone you love and who will appriciate the rare find. Solid 18k yellow gold, onyx noses. Heads are about 15mm long.

Category

20th Century French Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

Italian Four Seasons Plates by Longo Set of Four
Italian Four Seasons Plates by Longo Set of Four

Italian Four Seasons Plates by Longo Set of Four

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand painted, Dipinto A Mano and adorned with Oro Zecchino, pure gold, these plates are a true work of art. A rare find for collectors and lovers of the craftsmanship of fine Europea...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Rococo Period Giltwood Mirror, original structure c. 1740-1780
Italian Rococo Period Giltwood Mirror, original structure c. 1740-1780

Italian Rococo Period Giltwood Mirror, original structure c. 1740-1780

Located in Houston, TX

This 18th century Italian gilt wood mirror is hand carved with pierced openwork crest dating to 1740-1780. Rare to find in that it is structurally all original.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Dresden Porcelain Vases
Pair of Dresden Porcelain Vases

Pair of Dresden Porcelain Vases

Located in Madrid, ES

Both pieces are in perfect condition, making them a rare find for collectors or as a sophisticated decorative element.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Butcher’s Block Table With Bull’s Head Mount and Rare Paris Label
Antique French Butcher’s Block Table With Bull’s Head Mount and Rare Paris Label

Antique French Butcher’s Block Table With Bull’s Head Mount and Rare Paris Label

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Its aged patina, wear, and surface cracks are entirely consistent with its authentic use in a 19th-century French boucherie, and add tremendous character and charm. A rare find that ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Iron

Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Ruby and Diamond Necklace

Ruby and Diamond Necklace

By Diamond Scene New York

Located in New York, NY

Matching bracelet and earrings are available to complete the suite. A rare find!

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Three Colour Polished Amber Bead Handmade Drop Necklace
Three Colour Polished Amber Bead Handmade Drop Necklace

Three Colour Polished Amber Bead Handmade Drop Necklace

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful and unusual handmade amber bead necklace. A rare find.

Category

Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amber

Oval Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Oval Diamond Tennis Bracelet

Oval Diamond Tennis Bracelet

By Diamond Scene New York

Located in New York, NY

A layout of this quality and matching measurements is a RARE find! 7 inch length. Every single diamond comes with its corresponding GIA certificate!

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Boho Hand Carven Trio of Elephants Table Lamps - a Pair
Vintage Boho Hand Carven Trio of Elephants Table Lamps - a Pair

Vintage Boho Hand Carven Trio of Elephants Table Lamps - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

They highly coveted trio of elephants with all their tusks intact! A rare find. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Rare Minton & Co Round Neoclassical Encaustic Tile
Rare Minton & Co Round Neoclassical Encaustic Tile

Rare Minton & Co Round Neoclassical Encaustic Tile

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This unusual tile is a rare find and possibly unique; unlike anything we have seen from Minton & Co. before Captured in striking white glaze across a deep blue backdrop, the mythol...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Neon Pink Floral Embroidered Skirt
S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Neon Pink Floral Embroidered Skirt

S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Neon Pink Floral Embroidered Skirt

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a hot pink skirt wholly covered in intricate floral embroidery designed by Donatella for her landmark Spring/Summer 2000 collection for the Gianni Versace label. A rare fi...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Pencil Skirts

Large Old Gothic Wrought Iron Fire Screen  This is a very attractive piece
Large Old Gothic Wrought Iron Fire Screen  This is a very attractive piece

Large Old Gothic Wrought Iron Fire Screen This is a very attractive piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Old Gothic Wrought Iron Fire Screen This is a very attractive piece, the wrought iron work is superbly executed with an attractive pierced mesh infill, a rare find In good sou...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Iron

Vintage Armchair Ficks Reed Style Patio Furniture Rattan Armchair  Beach
Vintage Armchair Ficks Reed Style Patio Furniture Rattan Armchair  Beach

Vintage Armchair Ficks Reed Style Patio Furniture Rattan Armchair Beach

Located in Rochester, NY

But this piece is gorgeous and in immaculate vintage condition in its own right. A rare find for its age! Many more years in this piece to be enjoyed.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Sterling Silver and Chrysoprase Hand Crafted Statement Brooch
Sterling Silver and Chrysoprase Hand Crafted Statement Brooch

Sterling Silver and Chrysoprase Hand Crafted Statement Brooch

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful and unusual statement brooch dating to the early twentieth century. A rare find.

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 20 pcs Crystal Stem Glasses by Bengt Edenfalk
Set of 20 pcs Crystal Stem Glasses by Bengt Edenfalk

Set of 20 pcs Crystal Stem Glasses by Bengt Edenfalk

By Skruf, Bengt Edenfalk

Located in Bochum, NRW

Stem glasses, around decorated in diamond cut crystal motif, these glasses are quite rare an extremely rare find. Most of them still keeping the original labels.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Barware

Materials

Crystal

18th Century French Faience Nevers Dog Plate
18th Century French Faience Nevers Dog Plate

18th Century French Faience Nevers Dog Plate

By Nevers

Located in Pearland, TX

This lovely plate has scalloped edges and is decorated with a hand painted charming dog holding a basket in a garden. A very rare find! Add French country charm to your home with thi...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Important 1900's Estate Handpainted Pink Blue Flower Porcelain Planter Bowl
Important 1900's Estate Handpainted Pink Blue Flower Porcelain Planter Bowl

Important 1900's Estate Handpainted Pink Blue Flower Porcelain Planter Bowl

By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE

Located in New York, NY

Taken out of a Prominent Several Million Dollar New York Estate. A Rare Find For Any Home!!! Measurements: 12 1/4" W x 10 1/4" H

Category

20th Century Asian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Handmade Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug 8.5' x 11.10', 1980s, 1X02
Handmade Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug 8.5' x 11.10', 1980s, 1X02

Handmade Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug 8.5' x 11.10', 1980s, 1X02

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Measuring 260 cm x 360 cm (8.53 ft x 11.81 ft), it offers an impressive size that can transform a living space with its authenticity and rich heritage. A rare find for collectors and...

Category

Vintage 1980s Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug 5.1'x8.1', 1980s, 1X01
Handmade Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug 5.1'x8.1', 1980s, 1X01

Handmade Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug 5.1'x8.1', 1980s, 1X01

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This beautifully crafted vintage Moroccan Berber rug from the 1980s is a rare find, preserved in pristine condition and never used.

Category

Vintage 1980s Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Phenomenal Pair of Iron Girandoles
Phenomenal Pair of Iron Girandoles

Phenomenal Pair of Iron Girandoles

Located in Atlanta, GA

The rest of the body done with martele technique. A rare find. France, circa 1920. Measures: Height 25 1/2", diameter 15 3/4".

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Midcentury Geometric Sculptural Black Lacquer Coffee Table
Midcentury Geometric Sculptural Black Lacquer Coffee Table

Midcentury Geometric Sculptural Black Lacquer Coffee Table

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A rare find from the 1950s, this original black lacquer coffee table boasts a Cubist-inspired geometric design.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

HAR rare vintage Genie Cleopatra Harem girl brooch with the fish bowl, 1960 U.S
HAR rare vintage Genie Cleopatra Harem girl brooch with the fish bowl, 1960 U.S

HAR rare vintage Genie Cleopatra Harem girl brooch with the fish bowl, 1960 U.S

By Har Jewelry

Located in Stuttgart, DE

This fantastic HAR brooch is a rare find! The gold toned Cleopatra holds a bowl with a gold-toned metal fish inside.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Mid Century Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen
Mid Century Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen

Mid Century Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Companion piece to the FD 172 slipper chairs, this sofa is a rare find. Versatile modular design. Ideal placement in central area of a room.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Neon Pink Floral Embroidered Skirt
S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Neon Pink Floral Embroidered Skirt

S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Neon Pink Floral Embroidered Skirt

By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From Donatella's landmark Spring/Summer 2000 collection, this skirt is completely covered in intricate floral embroidery. A rare find, this Y2K beauty is masterfully tapered to hug t...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Pencil Skirts

Important 1900's Chinese Famille Rose Style Handpainted Porcelain Planter Urns
Important 1900's Chinese Famille Rose Style Handpainted Porcelain Planter Urns

Important 1900's Chinese Famille Rose Style Handpainted Porcelain Planter Urns

By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE

Located in New York, NY

Taken out of a Prominent Several Million Dollar Upper East Side New York Estate. A Rare Find For Any Home!!! Measurements: 25 " H x 15" W

Category

20th Century Asian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Neoclassical Rosewood Side table
Neoclassical Rosewood Side table

Neoclassical Rosewood Side table

Located in Greenwich, CT

L X 20 in D Note : nice and elegant Hollywood Regency side table w. great functionality & style : rare find ! #Rosewood #perfectsidetable #neoclassical #Regencychic

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Rare Vintage Bouillotte Table Lamps
Pair of Rare Vintage Bouillotte Table Lamps

Pair of Rare Vintage Bouillotte Table Lamps

$3,091Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Rare Vintage Bouillotte Table Lamps

Located in Antwerp, BE

A rare find for collectors and lovers of timeless lighting design.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of Six 18th century Baroque Chairs, Germany 1750
Set of Six 18th century Baroque Chairs, Germany 1750

Set of Six 18th century Baroque Chairs, Germany 1750

Located in Leimen, DE

These original antique Baroque chairs are a rare find. They have a beautifully carved decor with rocailles and acanthus leaves on the high backrest.

Category

Antique 1740s German Baroque Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Hermes Birkin 35 Amethyst Porosus Crocodile bag PHW
Hermes Birkin 35 Amethyst Porosus Crocodile bag PHW

Hermes Birkin 35 Amethyst Porosus Crocodile bag PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

The bag is in great condition, is one of those rare finds that elevate any wardrobe. M stamp. Comes with box and dust bag.

Category

2010s European Tote Bags

Antique Venetian Chandelier
Antique Venetian Chandelier

Antique Venetian Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

This lighting fixture is sure to make a statement in any interior setting and becoming a rare find! Outstanding. Circa 1920 55h x 32w

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

XL Art Deco Theatre Flush Mount Fitting – 8 Available
XL Art Deco Theatre Flush Mount Fitting – 8 Available

XL Art Deco Theatre Flush Mount Fitting – 8 Available

Located in Tarporley, GB

All have now been fully restored & re glazed to a high level with opaline & reeded glass. A very rare find. Rewired & PAT tested. Priced individually – 8 available.

Category

Vintage 1930s Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Steel

Monumental Cut Glass Pineapple Plafonnier F&C Osler
Monumental Cut Glass Pineapple Plafonnier F&C Osler

Monumental Cut Glass Pineapple Plafonnier F&C Osler

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Tarporley, GB

Complemented with oversized cast three hook ceiling plate. A very rare find. TOTAL HEIGHT: 85CM // SHADE HEIGHT: 43CM // SHADE DIAMETER: 30CM // CEILING PLATE DIAMETER: 22CM // CHA...

Category

Vintage 1910s British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th-C. Scottish Victorian Style Tartan Ware Red Plaid Trunk Or Coffee Table
19th-C. Scottish Victorian Style Tartan Ware Red Plaid Trunk Or Coffee Table

19th-C. Scottish Victorian Style Tartan Ware Red Plaid Trunk Or Coffee Table

Located in Kennesaw, GA

For the collector, this is a rare find. The furniture items are far less common than the smaller boxes, books and other ephemera.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Tribal Geometric Design Kilim Rug
Antique Tribal Geometric Design Kilim Rug

Antique Tribal Geometric Design Kilim Rug

Located in Milan, IT

The useful squarish format is an added bonus and makes this tribal jewel a truly rare find.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Spanish Ceramic Decorative Wall Plate with Fishing Scene
Spanish Ceramic Decorative Wall Plate with Fishing Scene

Spanish Ceramic Decorative Wall Plate with Fishing Scene

By Vicente Martinez

Located in Barcelona, ES

Vicente Martinez was an Spanish sculptor and ceramist that used to design ceramic and porcelain pieces for Lladró. Rare find. Overall Measures: 39 cm diameter

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Crane Bowl
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Crane Bowl

Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Crane Bowl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Perfect as a decorative centerpiece or functional piece, it brings a serene, nature-inspired charm to any room. A rare find for collectors and lovers of Boho artistry.

Category

Late 20th Century American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

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