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Rare Pair of Late 19th Century Tattoo Specimens From A French Sailor Curiosity
Rare Pair of Late 19th Century Tattoo Specimens From A French Sailor Curiosity

Rare Pair of Late 19th Century Tattoo Specimens From A French Sailor Curiosity

$6,877 / set

Rare Pair of Late 19th Century Tattoo Specimens From A French Sailor Curiosity

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A very odd and rare pair of preserved human tattoos, believed to be from a French sailor. Depicting a Prussian solider and a young lady. Later housed and mounted in period maple fram...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Nautical Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Maple

An Art Deco ashtray - France - 1930s
An Art Deco ashtray - France - 1930s

An Art Deco ashtray - France - 1930s

$591

An Art Deco ashtray - France - 1930s

By Atelier Primavera au Printemps, Ceramique d'Art de Bordeaux

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A perfect blend of luxury and art, this ashtray showcases the artisanal craftsmanship of the era, with a timeless modern touch. A rare object, ideal for ceramics enthusiasts, vintage...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Antique Rookwood 1891 Edward P Cranch Swinging Bear Pilgrim Flask Jug 6"
Rare Antique Rookwood 1891 Edward P Cranch Swinging Bear Pilgrim Flask Jug 6"

Rare Antique Rookwood 1891 Edward P Cranch Swinging Bear Pilgrim Flask Jug 6"

$3,500

Rare Antique Rookwood 1891 Edward P Cranch Swinging Bear Pilgrim Flask Jug 6"

By Rookwood Pottery Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare antique Rookwood Edward Cranch pilgrim flask / whiskey jug / vase featuring a brown iris glaze with carved swinging bear / koala and two dancing ladies. Shape 85, W stands for ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bottles

Materials

Pottery

A rare deep red 1970s punch bowl funky design and four cups by Wächtersbach WGP
A rare deep red 1970s punch bowl funky design and four cups by Wächtersbach WGP

A rare deep red 1970s punch bowl funky design and four cups by Wächtersbach WGP

$1,278 / item

A rare deep red 1970s punch bowl funky design and four cups by Wächtersbach WGP

By Dümler & Breiden

Located in Landshut, BY

A rare deep red 1970s punch bowl funky design and four cups by Wächtersbach “Waechtersbach” was a household name virtually worldwide in the 20th century, THE brand for ceramics. ...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Pottery

Rare Set Of Three Italian Chiminea Pots
Rare Set Of Three Italian Chiminea Pots

Rare Set Of Three Italian Chiminea Pots

$2,500 / set

Rare Set Of Three Italian Chiminea Pots

Located in Bradenton, FL

Fabulous set of three 19th Century Italian ceramic chiminea preserve pots with handles. These pots were used to preserve food such as fruits, meat or vegetables. They were designed t...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Spectacular Rare Ladies Atomizer Perfume Glass Bottle, c 1930's
Art Deco Spectacular Rare Ladies Atomizer Perfume Glass Bottle, c 1930's

Art Deco Spectacular Rare Ladies Atomizer Perfume Glass Bottle, c 1930's

$888

Art Deco Spectacular Rare Ladies Atomizer Perfume Glass Bottle, c 1930's

Located in Devon, England

This beauty can't be mistaken from any other era, it has all the bells and whistles an Art Deco collector could wish for. This very large and substantial beautiful Art Deco Czech per...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Glass

Rare 70s Horseshoe Letter Opener in Brass & Chrome By Gucci With Original Box
Rare 70s Horseshoe Letter Opener in Brass & Chrome By Gucci With Original Box

Rare 70s Horseshoe Letter Opener in Brass & Chrome By Gucci With Original Box

$701Sale Price|25% Off

Rare 70s Horseshoe Letter Opener in Brass & Chrome By Gucci With Original Box

By Gucci

Located in Roma, IT

I offer you for sale an item from times gone by, which today is no longer extremely useful on our desks, unless, as in this case, the beauty and glamor of the object make us forget i...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Rare Surviving Art Deco Round Decanter with Sleek Black and Silver Accents
Rare Surviving Art Deco Round Decanter with Sleek Black and Silver Accents

Rare Surviving Art Deco Round Decanter with Sleek Black and Silver Accents

$1,595

Rare Surviving Art Deco Round Decanter with Sleek Black and Silver Accents

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A rare surviving Art Deco round decanter with sleek black and silver accents which were made popular during the early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Glass

Vintage Rare Black and Red Glass Liqueur Drinking Set by Moretti & Nason, Italy
Vintage Rare Black and Red Glass Liqueur Drinking Set by Moretti & Nason, Italy

Vintage Rare Black and Red Glass Liqueur Drinking Set by Moretti & Nason, Italy

$3,905 / set

Vintage Rare Black and Red Glass Liqueur Drinking Set by Moretti & Nason, Italy

By Carlo Nason, Carlo Moretti

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1930s. This is a very rare Moretti & Nason liqueur set, exhibited at the Glass Museum in Venice on the occasion of the company's centenary commemorative exhibition.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Marble, Metal

A Very Rare Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Sienna Marble Tazza Urns
A Very Rare Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Sienna Marble Tazza Urns

A Very Rare Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Sienna Marble Tazza Urns

$7,041 / set

A Very Rare Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Sienna Marble Tazza Urns

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare pair of 19th Century finely cast bronze tazza urns of exceptional quality and grand proportions. The urns of circular form with decorative sphere motif detail to the eve...

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Antique 19th Century French Urns

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Rare Mid-Century Leather, Oak Wood and Aluminum Cigarette Box by Carl Auböck
Rare Mid-Century Leather, Oak Wood and Aluminum Cigarette Box by Carl Auböck

Rare Mid-Century Leather, Oak Wood and Aluminum Cigarette Box by Carl Auböck

$1,005

Rare Mid-Century Leather, Oak Wood and Aluminum Cigarette Box by Carl Auböck

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

This beautiful vintage box, realized by renowned Austrian designer Carl Auböck, is a rare Mid-Century piece. The combination of the employed materials and techniques - oak wood, anod...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Vintage Danish L. Hjorth Large Ceramic Bojan Grey & Red Crackle Glaze
Rare Vintage Danish L. Hjorth Large Ceramic Bojan Grey & Red Crackle Glaze

Rare Vintage Danish L. Hjorth Large Ceramic Bojan Grey & Red Crackle Glaze

$1,065

Rare Vintage Danish L. Hjorth Large Ceramic Bojan Grey & Red Crackle Glaze

By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth, Royal Copenhagen, Axel Salto, Gertrud Kudielka

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Large bojan shaped vessel from the Danish ceramic studio L. Hjorth. It's made from stoneware and features a grey crackle glaze with red elements. The knob on top of the lid is shape...

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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

A Rare and Historically Interesting George IV Period Snuff Box Made from Oak
A Rare and Historically Interesting George IV Period Snuff Box Made from Oak

A Rare and Historically Interesting George IV Period Snuff Box Made from Oak

$2,581

A Rare and Historically Interesting George IV Period Snuff Box Made from Oak

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

This fine box is one of a small number of souvenir pieces of this kind made from timbers salvaged during the refurbishment of Windsor Castle in the 1820s. What makes this piece parti...

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Antique 19th Century English George IV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Oak

Rare Large Floor Flower Planter by Bjørn Wiinblad, Denmark
Rare Large Floor Flower Planter by Bjørn Wiinblad, Denmark

Rare Large Floor Flower Planter by Bjørn Wiinblad, Denmark

$8,022

Rare Large Floor Flower Planter by Bjørn Wiinblad, Denmark

By Bjørn Wiinblad

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare, large two-part floor vase by Bjørn Wiinblad, executed in stoneware and decorated in characteristic green tones on a white glaze. The vase has a classic and bold form with a ge...

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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Stoneware

Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700
Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700

Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700

$6,747

Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700

By Butterfield Paris

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A beautiful, rare solid silver Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael Butterfield, circa 1700. The sundial is made for a latitude of 44° and could be used i...

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Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Carriage Clocks and Travel Cl...

Materials

Silver

Rare Circular George Jones Majolica Squirrel Nut Dish
Rare Circular George Jones Majolica Squirrel Nut Dish

Rare Circular George Jones Majolica Squirrel Nut Dish

$2,526

Rare Circular George Jones Majolica Squirrel Nut Dish

By George Jones

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

George Jones Majolica nut dish which features a squirrel sitting on a branch, holding a nut. Surrounded by acorns and oak leaves. Pink ground version. Colouration: green, pink, brown...

Category

Antique 1860s Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Majolica

Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock
Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock

Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock

$18,500

Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock

Located in Danville, CA

For your consideration is a mystery Water Wheel Industrial Ball Bearing Clock. It comes with an 8 day movement and keeps very good time!! This water wheel industrial clock has a big ...

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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Very Rare 19th Century Coromandel Veneered Year-Running Clock by Thomas Cole
Very Rare 19th Century Coromandel Veneered Year-Running Clock by Thomas Cole

Very Rare 19th Century Coromandel Veneered Year-Running Clock by Thomas Cole

$117,042

Very Rare 19th Century Coromandel Veneered Year-Running Clock by Thomas Cole

By Achille Brocot, Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)

Located in London, GB

A Superb Coromandel-Veneered Mantle Clock The case constructed of very well-figured Coromandel giving the maximum amount of decorative effect, with gilt bronze accents; the plinth...

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Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Rare Mid-Century Modern Teak Cork & Brass Box by Carl Auböck Austria 1950s
Rare Mid-Century Modern Teak Cork & Brass Box by Carl Auböck Austria 1950s

Rare Mid-Century Modern Teak Cork & Brass Box by Carl Auböck Austria 1950s

$1,893

Rare Mid-Century Modern Teak Cork & Brass Box by Carl Auböck Austria 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in München, BY

Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern cigar or cigarette box by Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria, 1950s. Executed in teak wood, cork and polished brass. Dimensions: W 5.12 in....

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Brass

Rare XL Bodo Mans Mid-Century Modern BAY Ceramic Urn Vase, c.1960/70s
Rare XL Bodo Mans Mid-Century Modern BAY Ceramic Urn Vase, c.1960/70s

Rare XL Bodo Mans Mid-Century Modern BAY Ceramic Urn Vase, c.1960/70s

$1,200

Rare XL Bodo Mans Mid-Century Modern BAY Ceramic Urn Vase, c.1960/70s

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Skien, NO

**Rare Extra Large Mid-Century Modern Urn Vase by Bodo Mans for BAY Keramik, 1960s/1970s** This exceptional extra-large urn vase, designed by Bodo Mans for BAY Keramik in West Ger...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Sketch Chair by John Vieweg
Sketch Chair by John Vieweg

Sketch Chair by John Vieweg

$7,810 / item

Sketch Chair by John Vieweg

Located in Geneve, CH

Thehighkey is a design studio that creates rare objects and environments. The name refers to a condition in which people are elevated.

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Haig & Chippendale Geo. III 8-day, Hour Strike Longcase Grandfather Clock
Rare Haig & Chippendale Geo. III 8-day, Hour Strike Longcase Grandfather Clock

Rare Haig & Chippendale Geo. III 8-day, Hour Strike Longcase Grandfather Clock

$91,500Sale Price|38% Off

Rare Haig & Chippendale Geo. III 8-day, Hour Strike Longcase Grandfather Clock

By Thomas Chippendale Jr.

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

This could possibly be one of the most rare and fine longcase grandfathers clock to have ever graced our 102 year old business. Signed on top of the hood/bonnet by Haig & Chippendale...

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Brass

Rare 19th Century Brass Engraved 'Inkwell' Table Clock attributed to Thomas Cole
Rare 19th Century Brass Engraved 'Inkwell' Table Clock attributed to Thomas Cole

Rare 19th Century Brass Engraved 'Inkwell' Table Clock attributed to Thomas Cole

$34,424

Rare 19th Century Brass Engraved 'Inkwell' Table Clock attributed to Thomas Cole

By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)

Located in London, GB

An Unusual 'Inkwell' Table Clock Attributed to Thomas Cole Constructed from gilt brass, the novelty timepiece rising from a turned ebonised base inset with a concave brass tray e...

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Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rare Wedgwood Plain Creamware Wine Glass Rinsers, Late 18th Century
Rare Wedgwood Plain Creamware Wine Glass Rinsers, Late 18th Century

Rare Wedgwood Plain Creamware Wine Glass Rinsers, Late 18th Century

$3,750 / set

Rare Wedgwood Plain Creamware Wine Glass Rinsers, Late 18th Century

By Wedgwood

Located in Downingtown, PA

Wedgwood Creamware Wine Glass Rinsers or Cuvettes, a Pair This rare pair of Wedgwood creamware wine glass rinsers, or cuvettes, was made for the Georgian dinner table. Each is of cy...

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Antique 1770s English Georgian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Rare Erik Höglund for Boda Sweden Pair of Bottles with Embossed Bull, 1960s
Rare Erik Höglund for Boda Sweden Pair of Bottles with Embossed Bull, 1960s

Rare Erik Höglund for Boda Sweden Pair of Bottles with Embossed Bull, 1960s

$475 / set

Rare Erik Höglund for Boda Sweden Pair of Bottles with Embossed Bull, 1960s

By Erik Höglund, Boda

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Scandinavian Modern clear glass bottles with embossed motif of bull were designed by Erik Höglund and made by Boda (later Kosta Boda) of Sweden in 1960s. The bottles are inf...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Hermes, Paris, Rare Double Golf Vide Poche / Trays c.1960
Hermes, Paris, Rare Double Golf Vide Poche / Trays c.1960

Hermes, Paris, Rare Double Golf Vide Poche / Trays c.1960

$2,340

Hermes, Paris, Rare Double Golf Vide Poche / Trays c.1960

By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome and rare pair of silver plated dishes or bowls jointed together with a decorative Golf ball handle in the centre. Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has b...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Silver Plate

A Rare 18th Century Ormolu Desk Clock by Etienne Le Noir, Paris
A Rare 18th Century Ormolu Desk Clock by Etienne Le Noir, Paris

A Rare 18th Century Ormolu Desk Clock by Etienne Le Noir, Paris

$35,000

A Rare 18th Century Ormolu Desk Clock by Etienne Le Noir, Paris

By Etienne LeNoir

Located in Tarzana, CA

This French Louis XV ormolu bronze clock, crafted by Etienne Le Noir A Paris in the 18th century, is a testament to exquisite craftsmanship. The metal dial, featuring a blend of Roma...

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Antique 18th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare Austin Production Sculpture Claw Foot Bowl/Jardiniere
Rare Austin Production Sculpture Claw Foot Bowl/Jardiniere

Rare Austin Production Sculpture Claw Foot Bowl/Jardiniere

$495

Rare Austin Production Sculpture Claw Foot Bowl/Jardiniere

By Austin Productions

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

RARE AUSTIN PRODUCTION SCULPTURE CLAW BOWL / JARDINIERE Impressed mark Rafael S. Austin Sculpture, 1997. Shaped as a roman Krater raised on four claw footed base, plaster b...

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Grand Tour Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Plaster

Extremely Rare Austrian Cigarette Box or Tin Signed by Walter Bosse, circa 1951
Extremely Rare Austrian Cigarette Box or Tin Signed by Walter Bosse, circa 1951

Extremely Rare Austrian Cigarette Box or Tin Signed by Walter Bosse, circa 1951

$3,500

Extremely Rare Austrian Cigarette Box or Tin Signed by Walter Bosse, circa 1951

By Walter Bosse

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

An extremely rare brass box or tin designed by Walter Bosse for storing cigarettes or tobacco in. We have yet to find this example in any publication on Bosse's work although simila...

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Brass

Rare Art Deco Bronze Dish / Ashtray by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Rare Art Deco Bronze Dish / Ashtray by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s

Rare Art Deco Bronze Dish / Ashtray by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s

$495

Rare Art Deco Bronze Dish / Ashtray by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s

By Just Andersen, Ystad-Metall, Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in Malmö, SE

A rare and small Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze dish with amazing patina.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Bronze

Rare Art Deco Bronze Dish / Ashtray by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Rare Art Deco Bronze Dish / Ashtray by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s

Rare Art Deco Bronze Dish / Ashtray by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s

$595

Rare Art Deco Bronze Dish / Ashtray by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s

By Ystad-Metall, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström

Located in Malmö, SE

A rare and small Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze dish with amazing patina.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Bronze

Rare Large 19th-Century Victorian Copper and Brass Jardinière Vessel
Rare Large 19th-Century Victorian Copper and Brass Jardinière Vessel

Rare Large 19th-Century Victorian Copper and Brass Jardinière Vessel

$1,218

Rare Large 19th-Century Victorian Copper and Brass Jardinière Vessel

Located in High Peak, GB

P0126 An exceptional 19th-century Victorian copper and brass vessel of grand and impressive proportions. This striking antique jardinière features a beautifully tapered copper body a...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass, Copper

Rare 17th Century Venetian Painted and Parcel Gilt Lavandino
Rare 17th Century Venetian Painted and Parcel Gilt Lavandino

Rare 17th Century Venetian Painted and Parcel Gilt Lavandino

$16,850

Rare 17th Century Venetian Painted and Parcel Gilt Lavandino

Located in Houston, TX

Rare 17th century Venetian Painted And Parcel Gilt Lavandino. A lavandino is a washbasin or washbowl which was used in a courtyard of a Venetian palazzo in the 17th and 18th centuri...

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Copper

Rare Majolica Orchid Jardiniere Delphin Massier, Circa 1890
Rare Majolica Orchid Jardiniere Delphin Massier, Circa 1890

Rare Majolica Orchid Jardiniere Delphin Massier, Circa 1890

$3,800

Rare Majolica Orchid Jardiniere Delphin Massier, Circa 1890

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Majolica Orchid Jardiniere attributed to Delphin Massier, circa 1890. Measures: W / 17 inches , H / 8.3 inches. The Massier family are known for the quality of their unique en...

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

A rare 17th century English eight-day spring-driven table clock by J Gerrard
A rare 17th century English eight-day spring-driven table clock by J Gerrard

A rare 17th century English eight-day spring-driven table clock by J Gerrard

$34,286

A rare 17th century English eight-day spring-driven table clock by J Gerrard

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A Rare Late 17th Century English Eight-Day Spring-Driven Table Clock, Circa 1700. England Signed J. Gerrard. This exceptional late 17th-century English eight-day table clock is a s...

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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare Signed Seguso Murano Lattimo Glass Centerpieces, Attributed to Franco Luce
Rare Signed Seguso Murano Lattimo Glass Centerpieces, Attributed to Franco Luce

Rare Signed Seguso Murano Lattimo Glass Centerpieces, Attributed to Franco Luce

$1,538 / item

Rare Signed Seguso Murano Lattimo Glass Centerpieces, Attributed to Franco Luce

By Franco Luce, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Rare and highly decorative Italian Murano glass centerpiece, signed Seguso, crafted in elegant white lattimo glass with clear glass handles and mounted on gilt bronze bases.

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

Materials

Murano Glass

"Air Mail" Coin Bank, Rare, World War II-Era Metal Bank, British Art Deco
"Air Mail" Coin Bank, Rare, World War II-Era Metal Bank, British Art Deco

"Air Mail" Coin Bank, Rare, World War II-Era Metal Bank, British Art Deco

$1,200

"Air Mail" Coin Bank, Rare, World War II-Era Metal Bank, British Art Deco

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This extremely rare example of World War II-era Art Deco/Moderne design, produced by the Chad Valley Company in England, served as a coin bank, with a slot on one side to accept coin...

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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

A Fine & Rare Sterling Silver Snuff Box Made For The Great Exhibition of 1851
A Fine & Rare Sterling Silver Snuff Box Made For The Great Exhibition of 1851

A Fine & Rare Sterling Silver Snuff Box Made For The Great Exhibition of 1851

$3,800

A Fine & Rare Sterling Silver Snuff Box Made For The Great Exhibition of 1851

By Foxall & Co.

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A fine and rare 19th century sterling silver snuff box made specifically for the Great Exhibition of 1851, held at the Crystal Palace in London. The lid shows a finely detailed engr...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Paolo Venini Rare Apothecary Jar Model 4742 in Red and Mauve Glass, Italy, 1959
Paolo Venini Rare Apothecary Jar Model 4742 in Red and Mauve Glass, Italy, 1959

Paolo Venini Rare Apothecary Jar Model 4742 in Red and Mauve Glass, Italy, 1959

$5,900

Paolo Venini Rare Apothecary Jar Model 4742 in Red and Mauve Glass, Italy, 1959

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Paolo Venini for Venini rare apothecary jar or vessel in red and mauve blown glass. This classic and elegant vessel comes from a series designed by Paolo Venini in 1959 inspired by ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Blown Glass

Sylvia Leuchovius, Large, Rare Decorative Plate / Platter, Scandinavian Modern
Sylvia Leuchovius, Large, Rare Decorative Plate / Platter, Scandinavian Modern

Sylvia Leuchovius, Large, Rare Decorative Plate / Platter, Scandinavian Modern

$1,450

Sylvia Leuchovius, Large, Rare Decorative Plate / Platter, Scandinavian Modern

By Sylvia Leuchovius, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio

Located in Stockholm, SE

Sylvia Leuchovius (1915–2003) swedish artist, worked for Rörstrand, Sweden mid-1900s. This large, rare decorative plate / platter with its diameter of 35.5 cm is a decorative, sc...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Ceramic

Rare George IV period gilt sterling silver topers snuff box made in London 1821
Rare George IV period gilt sterling silver topers snuff box made in London 1821

Rare George IV period gilt sterling silver topers snuff box made in London 1821

$4,158

Rare George IV period gilt sterling silver topers snuff box made in London 1821

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1821 by Christopher John Buckler, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, is gilt, and features a cast "Topers" scene on the lid of three gentlemen ...

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Antique 1820s English George IV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Table or Desk Clock w Rare Porcelain Plaques
Unique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Table or Desk Clock w Rare Porcelain Plaques

Unique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Table or Desk Clock w Rare Porcelain Plaques

$3,668

Unique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Table or Desk Clock w Rare Porcelain Plaques

By W.H. Tooke

Located in Lisse, NL

Wonderful clock for the collectors of truly stylish Gothic antiques, by W.H.Tooke, Paris. Finding this unique (Germany made) Gothic table clock again felt like a blessing. The overa...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Cl...

Materials

Bronze

A rare scrimshaw decorated horn Signed and inscribed by the base by C. Wood
A rare scrimshaw decorated horn Signed and inscribed by the base by C. Wood

A rare scrimshaw decorated horn Signed and inscribed by the base by C. Wood

$14,045

A rare scrimshaw decorated horn Signed and inscribed by the base by C. Wood

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A rare scrimshaw decorated horn, engraved over one side with the Royal Arms countersigned and titled ship profiles for the Great Eastern, the Great Britain, H.M.S. Warrior, a royal s...

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Antique 1860s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Horn

Worn and Weathered Tsogho Short Bench with Faces, Gabon, Africa ex Visser
Worn and Weathered Tsogho Short Bench with Faces, Gabon, Africa ex Visser

Worn and Weathered Tsogho Short Bench with Faces, Gabon, Africa ex Visser

$2,450

Worn and Weathered Tsogho Short Bench with Faces, Gabon, Africa ex Visser

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Well used with deep worn patina, chips, scuffs and nicks here and there. Eroded base. Very rare object. Mid 20th century or older. 10 inches high ex- private collection, Califor...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerien Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.
Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.

Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.

$7,810

Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare and great folk-art workmanship mantel clock for the collectors and enthousiasts. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Fores...

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Antique 19th Century German Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare Red Tray by Mathieu Matégot, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1950
Rare Red Tray by Mathieu Matégot, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1950

Rare Red Tray by Mathieu Matégot, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1950

$2,958

Rare Red Tray by Mathieu Matégot, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1950

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Barcelona, ES

Rare Tray designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Ateliers Mategot, France. With rare mategot manufacturer mark on the back. In great original condition with minor wear consis...

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

Materials

Metal

Rare Jérôme Massier Glazed Ceramic Planter – Vallauris, France, circa 1900
Rare Jérôme Massier Glazed Ceramic Planter – Vallauris, France, circa 1900

Rare Jérôme Massier Glazed Ceramic Planter – Vallauris, France, circa 1900

$2,603

Rare Jérôme Massier Glazed Ceramic Planter – Vallauris, France, circa 1900

By Jerome Massier

Located in leucate, FR

This exceptional glazed ceramic planter (cache-pot) is a definitive work from the Jérôme Massier workshop in Vallauris. Dating to the pivotal transition between Art Nouveau and Art D...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Vintage Lime Green Japanese Dragonware Moriage Ceramic Plate
Rare Vintage Lime Green Japanese Dragonware Moriage Ceramic Plate

Rare Vintage Lime Green Japanese Dragonware Moriage Ceramic Plate

$150

Rare Vintage Lime Green Japanese Dragonware Moriage Ceramic Plate

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A very rare lime green moriage dragonware plate. Created of porcelain, this piece is created with a raised enamel design of a dragon in pearly whites, blues, and blacks. The round pl...

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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wicker Armchairs by Francis Mair
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wicker Armchairs by Francis Mair

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wicker Armchairs by Francis Mair

$4,615

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wicker Armchairs by Francis Mair

By Francis Mair

Located in NICE, FR

Both are structurally sound and sturdy, both show cosmetic wear consistent with age and use of these wonderful and rare objects.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker

Krusty the Clown Figurine by Matt Groening, Germany 1999
Krusty the Clown Figurine by Matt Groening, Germany 1999

Krusty the Clown Figurine by Matt Groening, Germany 1999

$319Sale Price|25% Off

Krusty the Clown Figurine by Matt Groening, Germany 1999

Located in London, England

Produced in very small quantities in Germany, this rare object has some surface cracks, but remains in a good general condition.

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1990s German Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Latex

Swiza 8 Day Rare Gilt Sphere Clock with Smoked Lucite Base, Box and Guarantee
Swiza 8 Day Rare Gilt Sphere Clock with Smoked Lucite Base, Box and Guarantee

Swiza 8 Day Rare Gilt Sphere Clock with Smoked Lucite Base, Box and Guarantee

$1,662

Swiza 8 Day Rare Gilt Sphere Clock with Smoked Lucite Base, Box and Guarantee

By Swiza

Located in Roma, IT

In 1975, the prestigious Swiss watch company Swiza chose this watch as the solitary protagonist of its magazine advertising campaign. You can see why. Modern and very unique, it feat...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Rare 19th Century Majolica Rose Cache Pot Delphin Massier
Rare 19th Century Majolica Rose Cache Pot Delphin Massier

Rare 19th Century Majolica Rose Cache Pot Delphin Massier

$1,600

Rare 19th Century Majolica Rose Cache Pot Delphin Massier

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Rare French Majolica pink rose cache pot jardinière Delphin Massier, circa 1880. The Massier family are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. They produced an...

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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Rare Artist Made Small Ceramic French Collum Capital Mortar
Rare Artist Made Small Ceramic French Collum Capital Mortar

Rare Artist Made Small Ceramic French Collum Capital Mortar

$284Sale Price|20% Off

Rare Artist Made Small Ceramic French Collum Capital Mortar

Located in Rümmingen, BW

This small antique French mortar was sourced in the south of France. It's an iconic and traditional kitchen object found all over France. Its traditional use was and still is to grin...

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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...

Materials

Clay

Rare Danish L. Hjorth Large Lidded Jar Oxblood Red Glaze Man & Dog Motif ca 1930
Rare Danish L. Hjorth Large Lidded Jar Oxblood Red Glaze Man & Dog Motif ca 1930

Rare Danish L. Hjorth Large Lidded Jar Oxblood Red Glaze Man & Dog Motif ca 1930

$946

Rare Danish L. Hjorth Large Lidded Jar Oxblood Red Glaze Man & Dog Motif ca 1930

By Jais Nielsen, Axel Salto, Gertrud Kudielka, Lauritz Adolph Hjorth

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Rare and large lidded jar from the Danish ceramic studio L. Hjorth. Most likely made ca 1930s. The jar features stylized figurines in ornamental movements and reminds of a mytholog...

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Jars

Materials

Ceramic

1950's Mid Century Rare Catalina Island Pottery Chop Plate
1950's Mid Century Rare Catalina Island Pottery Chop Plate

1950's Mid Century Rare Catalina Island Pottery Chop Plate

$175

1950's Mid Century Rare Catalina Island Pottery Chop Plate

By Catalina Pottery

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful cream color mate glaze on this rare plate by Catalina Island pottery , very collectible rare no chips or cracks.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Exceptionally rare vase portrait jardiniere, Jugendstil Art Nouveau Amphora 1909
Exceptionally rare vase portrait jardiniere, Jugendstil Art Nouveau Amphora 1909

Exceptionally rare vase portrait jardiniere, Jugendstil Art Nouveau Amphora 1909

$1,575Sale Price|25% Off

Exceptionally rare vase portrait jardiniere, Jugendstil Art Nouveau Amphora 1909

By Amphora

Located in Wien, AT

A very exciting object made by the famous Amphora factories in Bohemia in exceptionally high quality and a very rare design.

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Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Enamel

Rare Covered Art Deco Jar with Rabbit Finial by Gensoli for Sevres, Blue & Gray
Rare Covered Art Deco Jar with Rabbit Finial by Gensoli for Sevres, Blue & Gray

Rare Covered Art Deco Jar with Rabbit Finial by Gensoli for Sevres, Blue & Gray

$3,700

Rare Covered Art Deco Jar with Rabbit Finial by Gensoli for Sevres, Blue & Gray

By Maurice Gensoli

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Both whimsical and high-style, this remarkable Art Deco covered jar is decorated on its sides with a sophisticated pattern of chevron, zigzag and wave motifs executed in deep, rich s...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Hjördis Oldfors for Upsala Ekeby. Rare flower pot with stripes.
Hjördis Oldfors for Upsala Ekeby. Rare flower pot with stripes.

Hjördis Oldfors for Upsala Ekeby. Rare flower pot with stripes.

$240

Hjördis Oldfors for Upsala Ekeby. Rare flower pot with stripes.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Hjördis Oldfors for Upsala Ekeby. Rare flower pot. Modernist design with stripes. Turquoise and purple glaze. Ca. 1960. Marked. In perfect condition. Two drilled holes in the bottom....

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Ceramic

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Rare Objects For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of rare objects available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and wood, all rare objects available were constructed with great care. There are 4932 antique and vintage rare objects for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 29 modern editions to choose from as well. Rare objects have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of rare objects to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau rare objects are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made rare objects over the years, but those made by Carl Auböck, Loetz Glass and Hermès are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Rare Objects?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,653, while they’re typically $11 on the low end and $985,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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