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Very Rare and Unusual Pair of 19th Century Parcel Gilt Torcheres
Very Rare and Unusual Pair of 19th Century Parcel Gilt Torcheres

Very Rare and Unusual Pair of 19th Century Parcel Gilt Torcheres

$10,800 / set

Very Rare and Unusual Pair of 19th Century Parcel Gilt Torcheres

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare and unusual pair of 19th century hand painted and gilded torcheres in original condition, finely hand carved and adorned with beautiful motifs throughout. The moulded top...

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19th Century French Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

French Brass and Copper Rose Bowl This is a very unusual piece
French Brass and Copper Rose Bowl This is a very unusual piece

French Brass and Copper Rose Bowl This is a very unusual piece

$1,198 / set

French Brass and Copper Rose Bowl This is a very unusual piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Brass and Copper Rose Bowl This is a very unusual piece, the copper bowl is beautifully verdigris patinated however the heavy brass rim is bright and shiny, a nice combinati...

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Early 1900s Belle Époque Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Copper

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Clock
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Clock

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Clock

$4,761

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual Antique Victorian quality mahogany brass inlaid desk clock by Dent London having a quality mahogany brass inlaid case with five bevelled edge glass panels, round enamel dial ...

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19th Century English Victorian Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Brass, Other

A highly unusual set of Admiralty ‘Collision Case’ models by Droosten
A highly unusual set of Admiralty ‘Collision Case’ models by Droosten

A highly unusual set of Admiralty ‘Collision Case’ models by Droosten

$2,554 / set

A highly unusual set of Admiralty ‘Collision Case’ models by Droosten

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A highly unusual set of Admiralty ‘Collision Case’ models by Droosten, Allan and Co, Containing 14 large and three small wooden models of ships, each with port and starboard markers...

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1860s English Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Tin

Unusual and Monumental German Black Japanned Faience Vase on Pedestal Berlin
Unusual and Monumental German Black Japanned Faience Vase on Pedestal Berlin

Unusual and Monumental German Black Japanned Faience Vase on Pedestal Berlin

$32,971

Unusual and Monumental German Black Japanned Faience Vase on Pedestal Berlin

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

Of baluster form and with a domed hardwood cover on a circular pedestal, both overall decorated in imitation of Chinese lacquer with figures in exotic landscapes and foliate sprays, ...

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Mid-19th Century German Chinoiserie Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Japanese Porcelain Bowl Serving Dish Landscape Unusual Figure, ca 1900
Rare Japanese Porcelain Bowl Serving Dish Landscape Unusual Figure, ca 1900

Rare Japanese Porcelain Bowl Serving Dish Landscape Unusual Figure, ca 1900

$749

Rare Japanese Porcelain Bowl Serving Dish Landscape Unusual Figure, ca 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Here we have a very nice and delicate Large Japanese porcelain Bowl or Serving Dish with very nice and uncommon colors. In perfect condition. Additional information: Material: Porce...

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19th Century Japanese Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Unusual Pair of Large Chinese Export Canton Famille Rose 1000 Butterfly Vases
Unusual Pair of Large Chinese Export Canton Famille Rose 1000 Butterfly Vases

Unusual Pair of Large Chinese Export Canton Famille Rose 1000 Butterfly Vases

$45,000

Unusual Pair of Large Chinese Export Canton Famille Rose 1000 Butterfly Vases

Located in New York, NY

An unusual pair of large Chinese export canton famille rose thousand butterfly porcelain vases. The vase has a very unusual shape and was most probably made by specific order. The en...

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1840s Chinese Chinese Export Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Enamel

Unusual Flame Mahogany Long-Case Clock Attributed to Maples
Unusual Flame Mahogany Long-Case Clock Attributed to Maples

Unusual Flame Mahogany Long-Case Clock Attributed to Maples

$20,027

Unusual Flame Mahogany Long-Case Clock Attributed to Maples

By Maple & Co.

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An unusual flame mahogany long-case clock attributed to Maples with a Smith & Sons 3-train movement, the case with a stepped base, the hood with two fluted columns and brass fini...

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1880s English Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Unusual Swedish 18th Century Hand-Made Country Solid Birch Root Bowl
Antique Unusual Swedish 18th Century Hand-Made Country Solid Birch Root Bowl

Antique Unusual Swedish 18th Century Hand-Made Country Solid Birch Root Bowl

$2,842

Antique Unusual Swedish 18th Century Hand-Made Country Solid Birch Root Bowl

Located in Kramfors, SE

Unusual Swedish antique bowl from the late 1700s. The bowl is a large and heavy root bowl in an organic shape made in solid birch root. Made by hand with a great patina after 200 yea...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Country Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Birch

Unusual 19th Century Meissen Figure of a Camel after a Model by J. J. Kandler
Unusual 19th Century Meissen Figure of a Camel after a Model by J. J. Kandler

Unusual 19th Century Meissen Figure of a Camel after a Model by J. J. Kandler

$6,800

Unusual 19th Century Meissen Figure of a Camel after a Model by J. J. Kandler

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A unusual 19th century Meissen figure of a camel with blue under-glaze double crossed swords mark, after J.J. Kandler. Naturalistically modeled above a rocky outcrop on a scroll-mol...

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1850s German Rococo Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Unusual Chinese Porcelain Vases with Molded One Hundred Boys Decoration
Pair of Unusual Chinese Porcelain Vases with Molded One Hundred Boys Decoration

Pair of Unusual Chinese Porcelain Vases with Molded One Hundred Boys Decoration

$1,275 / set

Pair of Unusual Chinese Porcelain Vases with Molded One Hundred Boys Decoration

Located in San Francisco, CA

An amusing and charming pair of Chinese porcelain vases with molded One Hundred Boys decoration with original custom hardwood stands. The vases depict 3 young children climbing an a...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Unusual Scottish Cut Glass and Silver Plated Lidded Serving Dish c.1920
Unusual Scottish Cut Glass and Silver Plated Lidded Serving Dish c.1920

Unusual Scottish Cut Glass and Silver Plated Lidded Serving Dish c.1920

$810

Unusual Scottish Cut Glass and Silver Plated Lidded Serving Dish c.1920

Located in Bath, GB

A really unusual lidded serving box, this design usually coming in the form of preserve jars, biscuit boxes etc.; mostly by John Grinsell or Hukin and Heath. This large example I ...

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Early 20th Century Scottish Art Deco Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Unusual Horn and Silver Puzzle Snuff Box, 19th Century
Unusual Horn and Silver Puzzle Snuff Box, 19th Century

Unusual Horn and Silver Puzzle Snuff Box, 19th Century

$1,200Sale Price|52% Off

Unusual Horn and Silver Puzzle Snuff Box, 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The outer ring slides to allow the snuff box to be opened. Engraved Silver Monogram on top.

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19th Century English Victorian Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Horn

Antique Japanese Arita 18/19th c Edo Period Unusual Landscape Lidded Bowls
Antique Japanese Arita 18/19th c Edo Period Unusual Landscape Lidded Bowls

Antique Japanese Arita 18/19th c Edo Period Unusual Landscape Lidded Bowls

$1,202

Antique Japanese Arita 18/19th c Edo Period Unusual Landscape Lidded Bowls

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very happy with this new arrival. Two lidded bowls with calligraphy and landscape scene. Marked at the top of the lid. Arita Condition 1 lid with a chip to the upper rim only. Siz...

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19th Century Japanese Edo Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Genuine Unusual Antique Northern Swedish Faux Paint Long Case Clock
Genuine Unusual Antique Northern Swedish Faux Paint Long Case Clock

Genuine Unusual Antique Northern Swedish Faux Paint Long Case Clock

$4,547

Genuine Unusual Antique Northern Swedish Faux Paint Long Case Clock

Located in Kramfors, SE

Genuine long case clock from Sweden made during the first years of the 19th century, around 1810. The clock is unusual and genuine, from the village Arbrå in Hälsingland which is loc...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Pine

Unusual Pair of Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Inlaid Marble 6 Sconce Candelabra
Unusual Pair of Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Inlaid Marble 6 Sconce Candelabra

Unusual Pair of Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Inlaid Marble 6 Sconce Candelabra

$8,931

Unusual Pair of Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Inlaid Marble 6 Sconce Candelabra

Located in London, GB

An unusual pair of 6 sconce candelabra. The 8 sided marble base set on four winged paw feet. The base has a silvered bronze collar decorated with a bacchanalian scene of men and wome...

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1860s French Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Unusual Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Five Cup Candelabras - A Pair
Unusual Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Five Cup Candelabras - A Pair

Unusual Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Five Cup Candelabras - A Pair

$3,850 / set

Unusual Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Five Cup Candelabras - A Pair

Located in Morristown, NJ

Late 19th c., France, a pair of Napoleon III gilt bronze and champlevé candelabra. Four neoclassical column supports are surmounted by five candle cups, on an enamel decorated plinth...

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1860s French Napoleon III Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Exceptional and Unusual Pair of Porcelain Cerulean and Ormolu Urns
Exceptional and Unusual Pair of Porcelain Cerulean and Ormolu Urns

Exceptional and Unusual Pair of Porcelain Cerulean and Ormolu Urns

$45,000

Exceptional and Unusual Pair of Porcelain Cerulean and Ormolu Urns

Located in New York, NY

Double sided porcelain urns with genre scenes and still life paintings on their reverse. The piece demonstrates the technical excellence of Sèvres porcelain, with delicate gold leaf ...

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19th Century Rococo Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Unusual 18th Century French Boulle & Brass Inlaid Snuff Box w/ Candleholder
Unusual 18th Century French Boulle & Brass Inlaid Snuff Box w/ Candleholder

Unusual 18th Century French Boulle & Brass Inlaid Snuff Box w/ Candleholder

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

Unusual 18th Century French Boulle & Brass Inlaid Snuff Box w/ Candleholder

Located in Atlanta, GA

This diminutive yet opulent 18th or 19th-century French snuff box exemplifies the Boulle-style, renowned for its intricate gilt and inlaid brass decoration against a tortoiseshell ba...

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18th Century French Napoleon III Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Brass

An Unusual Pair of French Japanism Signed Pate Sur Pate & Gilt Porcelain Vases
An Unusual Pair of French Japanism Signed Pate Sur Pate & Gilt Porcelain Vases

An Unusual Pair of French Japanism Signed Pate Sur Pate & Gilt Porcelain Vases

$19,650 / set

An Unusual Pair of French Japanism Signed Pate Sur Pate & Gilt Porcelain Vases

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of French Japanism Signed CP & Co Pate Sur Pate and Gilt Porcelain Vases. This elegant pair of vases, crafted by CP & Co, exemplifies the aesthetic influences of Japanism in ...

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Early 1900s French Japonisme Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Very Unusual Large Northern Swedish Wooden Bowl in Birch Root from the Mid 1700s
Very Unusual Large Northern Swedish Wooden Bowl in Birch Root from the Mid 1700s

Very Unusual Large Northern Swedish Wooden Bowl in Birch Root from the Mid 1700s

$3,410

Very Unusual Large Northern Swedish Wooden Bowl in Birch Root from the Mid 1700s

Located in Kramfors, SE

Very unusual large bowl from northern Sweden. This antique wooden bowl has an organic shape and is made from hollowing a large piece of birch root. It has an early date underneath, 1...

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Folk Art Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Birch

Suzuribako or writting set box in hira maki-e lacquer of unusual circulare shape
Suzuribako or writting set box in hira maki-e lacquer of unusual circulare shape

Suzuribako or writting set box in hira maki-e lacquer of unusual circulare shape

$17,054

Suzuribako or writting set box in hira maki-e lacquer of unusual circulare shape

Located in PARIS, FR

Impressive suzuribako writing box decorated in gold and tin maki-e lacquer on a nashiji ground. The lid is adorned with a composition depicting a pine and a plum tree whose trunks in...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Unusual antique Japanese quality Imari boat shaped dish
Unusual antique Japanese quality Imari boat shaped dish

Unusual antique Japanese quality Imari boat shaped dish

$483

Unusual antique Japanese quality Imari boat shaped dish

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusual antique Japanese quality Imari boat shaped dish having a quality antique Japanese Imari boat shaped dish with fantastic hand painted panels in wonderful gold, red, green, blu...

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Early 20th Century Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Ceramic

A Very Unusual Travel Clock in The Shape of a Prayer Book
A Very Unusual Travel Clock in The Shape of a Prayer Book

A Very Unusual Travel Clock in The Shape of a Prayer Book

$3,099

A Very Unusual Travel Clock in The Shape of a Prayer Book

By Leuchars & Son

Located in Amersham, GB

This beautifully gilded object fits in the palm of your hand and is incredibly tactile.

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1840s English Early Victorian Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel

Unusual Mid 19th Century Bronze & Ormolu Inkwell in the Form of Well-Cast Coc
Unusual Mid 19th Century Bronze & Ormolu Inkwell in the Form of Well-Cast Coc

Unusual Mid 19th Century Bronze & Ormolu Inkwell in the Form of Well-Cast Coc

$2,043

Unusual Mid 19th Century Bronze & Ormolu Inkwell in the Form of Well-Cast Coc

Located in London, GB

An unusual mid 19th Century bronze & ormolu Inkwell in the form of well-cast Cockerel with lifting head, spurs and flamboyant tail feathers, raised on moulded socle.

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Bronze

Unusual Cast Bronze Dish or Wall Plaque of Little Girl in Dress, 1920s
Unusual Cast Bronze Dish or Wall Plaque of Little Girl in Dress, 1920s

Unusual Cast Bronze Dish or Wall Plaque of Little Girl in Dress, 1920s

$226

Unusual Cast Bronze Dish or Wall Plaque of Little Girl in Dress, 1920s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Detailed wall plaque or ashtray in shape of a dressed up little girl. Manufactured in Denmark during the 1920s. Stamped - Bronce to the backside.

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1920s Danish Romantic Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Genuine Swedish Pine Long Case Clock with Unusual Original Blue Paint
Antique Genuine Swedish Pine Long Case Clock with Unusual Original Blue Paint

Antique Genuine Swedish Pine Long Case Clock with Unusual Original Blue Paint

$5,627

Antique Genuine Swedish Pine Long Case Clock with Unusual Original Blue Paint

Located in Kramfors, SE

Genuine antique long case clock from northern Sweden. The clock is made around 1820 with a very well-made and elegant case in painted pine. The paint is the first original paint and ...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Pine

Pair Antique Chinese Bronze Enamel Napkin Ring Dragon Unusual, ca 1900
Pair Antique Chinese Bronze Enamel Napkin Ring Dragon Unusual, ca 1900

Pair Antique Chinese Bronze Enamel Napkin Ring Dragon Unusual, ca 1900

$398 / set

Pair Antique Chinese Bronze Enamel Napkin Ring Dragon Unusual, ca 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely Napkin Rings with dragon scene.Lovely small dish. Additional information: Material: Bronze Enamel Period: ca 1900 Condition: Overall Condition; No damages. Dimension: Ø 5.6 cm

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19th Century Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Bronze

Unusual Pair of Empire Two Branch Candelabra in Gout d'Egypt or Egyptian Style
Unusual Pair of Empire Two Branch Candelabra in Gout d'Egypt or Egyptian Style

Unusual Pair of Empire Two Branch Candelabra in Gout d'Egypt or Egyptian Style

$11,239

Unusual Pair of Empire Two Branch Candelabra in Gout d'Egypt or Egyptian Style

Located in London, GB

A fine and unusual pair of French Empire or possibly Russian two branch candelabra in the gout d'Egypt or Egyptian style which was extremely popular, circa turn of the 18th century. ...

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Early 1800s French Empire Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique and Unusual Pair of Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Inlaid Marble 6 Sconce Can
Antique and Unusual Pair of Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Inlaid Marble 6 Sconce Can

Antique and Unusual Pair of Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Inlaid Marble 6 Sconce Can

$8,106

Antique and Unusual Pair of Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Inlaid Marble 6 Sconce Can

Located in London, GB

Antique and unusual pair of 6 sconce candelabra. The 8 sided marble base set on four winged paw feet. The base has a silvered bronze collar decorated with a bacchanalian scene of men...

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1860s French Napoleon III Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Unusual Ribbed Eight-Day Repeating Striking Gilt-Brass Gorge Case Carriage Clock
Unusual Ribbed Eight-Day Repeating Striking Gilt-Brass Gorge Case Carriage Clock

Unusual Ribbed Eight-Day Repeating Striking Gilt-Brass Gorge Case Carriage Clock

$6,293

Unusual Ribbed Eight-Day Repeating Striking Gilt-Brass Gorge Case Carriage Clock

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Case The clock has a gilt-brass case which is a variation on the gorge case in that the top and bottom are ribbed, which adds to its elegance. It has bevelled glass windows on all s...

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19th Century French Victorian Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Brass

Unusual Early 20th C Figural Candlestick of a Boy Holding a Ball on His Feet
Unusual Early 20th C Figural Candlestick of a Boy Holding a Ball on His Feet

Unusual Early 20th C Figural Candlestick of a Boy Holding a Ball on His Feet

$295

Unusual Early 20th C Figural Candlestick of a Boy Holding a Ball on His Feet

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Unusual early 20th century patinated copper figural candlestick in the form of a boy wearing gym shorts and standing on his shoulders propped up by his arms and with his feet in the ...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Copper

Unusual Aviation Figure of a Airplane Pilot with Propeller circa 1910´s
Unusual Aviation Figure of a Airplane Pilot with Propeller circa 1910´s

Unusual Aviation Figure of a Airplane Pilot with Propeller circa 1910´s

$1,799

Unusual Aviation Figure of a Airplane Pilot with Propeller circa 1910´s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Metal

A rare and unusual Austrian Bronze Tobacco Jar modelled as a Bulldog Circa 1870
A rare and unusual Austrian Bronze Tobacco Jar modelled as a Bulldog Circa 1870

A rare and unusual Austrian Bronze Tobacco Jar modelled as a Bulldog Circa 1870

$8,991

A rare and unusual Austrian Bronze Tobacco Jar modelled as a Bulldog Circa 1870

Located in London, GB

A rare and unusual Austrian Bronze Tobacco Jar modelled as a Bulldog Circa 1870 . Engraved OJ on the back of the collar 25cm by 17cm by 24cm

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19th Century Austrian Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Bronze

Unusual 1660-1680 Japanese Porcelain Dish Bird Objects Kakiemon
Unusual 1660-1680 Japanese Porcelain Dish Bird Objects Kakiemon

Unusual 1660-1680 Japanese Porcelain Dish Bird Objects Kakiemon

$1,105

Unusual 1660-1680 Japanese Porcelain Dish Bird Objects Kakiemon

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Sharing this lovely little dish from the second half of the 17th century. It is an Early Japanese Enamel Decorated Saucer c.1660-1680. It is sometimes described as ear...

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17th Century Japanese Edo Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique ca 1700 Japanese Arita Kakiemon Unusual shaped Bowl Flowers
Antique ca 1700 Japanese Arita Kakiemon Unusual shaped Bowl Flowers

Antique ca 1700 Japanese Arita Kakiemon Unusual shaped Bowl Flowers

$3,153

Antique ca 1700 Japanese Arita Kakiemon Unusual shaped Bowl Flowers

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very happy with this new arrival. Arita/Kakiemon bowl of unusual shape and design. Besides the very nice floral decoration there is superior overglaze blue Period unknown. ca 1700 ...

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17th Century Edo Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Arts and Crafts Wall Pocket Planter A very unusual piece
Arts and Crafts Wall Pocket Planter A very unusual piece

Arts and Crafts Wall Pocket Planter A very unusual piece

$980

Arts and Crafts Wall Pocket Planter A very unusual piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Wall Pocket Planter A very unusual piece, the half round copper vase is set on a turned wooden base, inside it has a metal liner with handles The Pocket is in good ...

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19th Century Victorian Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Copper

An Etched Venetian Mirrored Planter Trough A very unusual piece
An Etched Venetian Mirrored Planter Trough A very unusual piece

An Etched Venetian Mirrored Planter Trough A very unusual piece

$1,021

An Etched Venetian Mirrored Planter Trough A very unusual piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

An Etched Venetian Mirrored Planter Trough A very unusual piece, the outside of the rectangular is covered with Etches Venetian glass, it has a zinc liner The mirrors have little ...

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1920s Art Deco Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Mirror

Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Dynasty Dish China Porcelain Unusual, 17th Century
Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Dynasty Dish China Porcelain Unusual, 17th Century

Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Dynasty Dish China Porcelain Unusual, 17th Century

$1,179

Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Dynasty Dish China Porcelain Unusual, 17th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful dish in blue and white, late ming period Tianqi or Chongzhen. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Blue & White, Ko-Sometsuke Re...

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17th Century Chinese Ming Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Unusual 17/18th Century Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Incense Container Ox celadon
Unusual 17/18th Century Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Incense Container Ox celadon

Unusual 17/18th Century Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Incense Container Ox celadon

$1,854

Unusual 17/18th Century Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Incense Container Ox celadon

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely and unusual Chinese porcelain incense container from the Edo or late Ming period or Qing period, described on the box as Shichikan celadon In the shap...

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17th Century Edo Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 19th c Bronze and Potord Marble Empire Style Urns
Pair 19th c Bronze and Potord Marble Empire Style Urns

Pair 19th c Bronze and Potord Marble Empire Style Urns

$3,750 / set

Pair 19th c Bronze and Potord Marble Empire Style Urns

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Their naturalistic modeling contrasts beautifully with the crisp geometric lines of the framework, demonstrating the remarkable decorative imagination behind these unusual objects. ...

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1890s French Empire Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 19th Bronze Exterior Faucet Tap with natural verdigris patina.
Early 19th Bronze Exterior Faucet Tap with natural verdigris patina.

Early 19th Bronze Exterior Faucet Tap with natural verdigris patina.

$531

Early 19th Bronze Exterior Faucet Tap with natural verdigris patina.

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

The combination of architectural simplicity, strong geometric detailing and highly developed surface makes this an especially decorative example of early plumbing hardware. A partic...

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Early 19th Century French Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique 17/18C Japanese Arita Kakiemon Unusual shaped Bowl Flowers Shibata
Antique 17/18C Japanese Arita Kakiemon Unusual shaped Bowl Flowers Shibata

Antique 17/18C Japanese Arita Kakiemon Unusual shaped Bowl Flowers Shibata

$1,826

Antique 17/18C Japanese Arita Kakiemon Unusual shaped Bowl Flowers Shibata

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very happy with this new arrival. Hexagonal Arita kakiemon bowl of unusual shape and design and size. Landscape scene with birds, trees, flowers and pomegranates. Period; 17/18C S...

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17th Century Edo Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 1670-1700 Japanese Arita Kakiemon Unusual shaped Bowl Flowers Shibata
Antique 1670-1700 Japanese Arita Kakiemon Unusual shaped Bowl Flowers Shibata

Antique 1670-1700 Japanese Arita Kakiemon Unusual shaped Bowl Flowers Shibata

$1,826

Antique 1670-1700 Japanese Arita Kakiemon Unusual shaped Bowl Flowers Shibata

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Very happy with this new arrival. Octagonal Arita kakiemon bowl of unusual shape and design. Period; 1670- 1680 Condition 1 small chip and 1 filled line from rim. Siz...

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17th Century Edo Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Kangxi/Yongzheng Chinese Unusual Imari Lobbed Carved Plate, 18th Century
Antique Kangxi/Yongzheng Chinese Unusual Imari Lobbed Carved Plate, 18th Century

Antique Kangxi/Yongzheng Chinese Unusual Imari Lobbed Carved Plate, 18th Century

$583

Antique Kangxi/Yongzheng Chinese Unusual Imari Lobbed Carved Plate, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very lovely and delicately decorated Imari dish, with central plate carved and border in delicate imari colors and lobbed. Very nice and unusual dish in great condition. The painti...

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18th Century Chinese Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Very Fine and Unusual Figural Planter Featuring a Group of Cherubs
Very Fine and Unusual Figural Planter Featuring a Group of Cherubs

Very Fine and Unusual Figural Planter Featuring a Group of Cherubs

$10,500

Very Fine and Unusual Figural Planter Featuring a Group of Cherubs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine and unusual figural planter featuring Ram's Heads and a group of Cherubs signed A. Maubach (Adolphe Maubach), artist active in the 19th and 20th century. Dimensions: Hei...

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19th Century French Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Wood

Unusual Wanli Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Floral Objects Plate
Unusual Wanli Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Floral Objects Plate

Unusual Wanli Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Floral Objects Plate

$1,862

Unusual Wanli Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Floral Objects Plate

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely potted and painted kraak plate of a desirable cobalt blue! Stunning and unusual scene with geometric design, flowers and objects.

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17th Century Chinese Ming Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Qianlong Unusual Famille Rose Plate Tree Enamel, 18 Century
Antique Chinese Qianlong Unusual Famille Rose Plate Tree Enamel, 18 Century

Antique Chinese Qianlong Unusual Famille Rose Plate Tree Enamel, 18 Century

$338

Antique Chinese Qianlong Unusual Famille Rose Plate Tree Enamel, 18 Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and Delicate 18C Chinese Porcelain plate, high quality decoration. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Category: Polychrome Emperor: Kangxi (16...

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18th Century Chinese Qing Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Unusual Dutch Delftware Earthenware Kraak Charger 'Lion of Juda', 17th Century
Unusual Dutch Delftware Earthenware Kraak Charger 'Lion of Juda', 17th Century

Unusual Dutch Delftware Earthenware Kraak Charger 'Lion of Juda', 17th Century

$2,495

Unusual Dutch Delftware Earthenware Kraak Charger 'Lion of Juda', 17th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Earthenware dish on footring. flat rim. Decorated in different shades of blue on a white tin glaze in Chinese Transitional style with the so called 'Lion of Juda' in a garden landsca...

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17th Century Chinese Unusual Antique Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique Japanese Porcelain Dishes Unusual Shape Kutani Marked, 19th C.
Pair of Antique Japanese Porcelain Dishes Unusual Shape Kutani Marked, 19th C.

Pair of Antique Japanese Porcelain Dishes Unusual Shape Kutani Marked, 19th C.

$641 / set

Pair of Antique Japanese Porcelain Dishes Unusual Shape Kutani Marked, 19th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Introducing this unusually shaped and beautifully painted pair of Kutani dishes from the Meiji period, dating back to the 19th century. Both marked at the base. Additional informat...

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17th Century Japanese Meiji Unusual Antique Objects

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Porcelain

Unusual Antique Japanese Porcelain Kutani Plate Marked on Base, 19th/20th Cen
Unusual Antique Japanese Porcelain Kutani Plate Marked on Base, 19th/20th Cen

Unusual Antique Japanese Porcelain Kutani Plate Marked on Base, 19th/20th Cen

$471

Unusual Antique Japanese Porcelain Kutani Plate Marked on Base, 19th/20th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very lovely piece and detailed piece with a central scene of two carriers and the cavetto with compartments of different scenes with figures. With a mark at the base. Additional in...

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19th Century Japanese Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Double-Sided Folk Art Painting, Oil on Canvas, Early 20th Century
Double-Sided Folk Art Painting, Oil on Canvas, Early 20th Century

Double-Sided Folk Art Painting, Oil on Canvas, Early 20th Century, Early 1900s

$1,591Sale Price|22% Off

Double-Sided Folk Art Painting, Oil on Canvas, Early 20th Century

Located in Cotignac, FR

Two eye catching pieces of folk art in one unusual object. Measurements are of the painting with the carry handle.

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil

Antique Black Forest Armchair by Matthijs Horrix, Dutch Design, 1880s
Antique Black Forest Armchair by Matthijs Horrix, Dutch Design, 1880s

Antique Black Forest Armchair by Matthijs Horrix, Dutch Design, 1880s

$2,785

Antique Black Forest Armchair by Matthijs Horrix, Dutch Design, 1880s

By Horrix, Matthijs Horrix

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The company also made Rustic style furniture that was very popular in the Northern Countries and England. These unusual objects entered the interiors of upper class houses especially...

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1880s Dutch Black Forest Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Black Forest Center Table by Matthijs Horrix for Horrix Den Haag, 1890s
Black Forest Center Table by Matthijs Horrix for Horrix Den Haag, 1890s

Black Forest Center Table by Matthijs Horrix for Horrix Den Haag, 1890s

$2,956Sale Price|20% Off

Black Forest Center Table by Matthijs Horrix for Horrix Den Haag, 1890s

By Matthijs Horrix, Horrix

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The company also made Rustic style furniture that was very popular in the Northern Countries and England. These unusual objects entered the interiors of upper class houses especially...

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1890s Dutch Black Forest Unusual Antique Objects

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Walnut

Walnut Black Forest Footstool Attributed to Matthijs Horrix for Horrix
Walnut Black Forest Footstool Attributed to Matthijs Horrix for Horrix

Walnut Black Forest Footstool Attributed to Matthijs Horrix for Horrix

$1,318Sale Price|20% Off

Walnut Black Forest Footstool Attributed to Matthijs Horrix for Horrix

By Matthijs Horrix, Horrix

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The company also made Rustic style furniture that was very popular in the Northern Countries and England. These unusual objects entered the interiors of upper class houses especially...

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1890s Dutch Black Forest Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Black Forest Walnut Armchair or Reading Chair by Matthijs Horrix for Horrix
Black Forest Walnut Armchair or Reading Chair by Matthijs Horrix for Horrix

Black Forest Walnut Armchair or Reading Chair by Matthijs Horrix for Horrix

$2,785

Black Forest Walnut Armchair or Reading Chair by Matthijs Horrix for Horrix

By Horrix, Matthijs Horrix

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The company also made Rustic style furniture that was very popular in the Northern Countries and England. These unusual objects entered the interiors of upper class houses especially...

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1880s Dutch Black Forest Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Fine 19th Century Antique English Copper and Oak Storage Box
Fine 19th Century Antique English Copper and Oak Storage Box

Fine 19th Century Antique English Copper and Oak Storage Box

$1,491

Fine 19th Century Antique English Copper and Oak Storage Box

Located in Nottingham, GB

Presented in very good antique condition, with appropriate signs of age and use consistent with its 19th-century origin. An unusual and highly versatile decorative object, suitable ...

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19th Century Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Copper

Antique African Wood & Brass Domed Trinket Box with Pierced Brass Clasp
Antique African Wood & Brass Domed Trinket Box with Pierced Brass Clasp

Antique African Wood & Brass Domed Trinket Box with Pierced Brass Clasp

$550

Antique African Wood & Brass Domed Trinket Box with Pierced Brass Clasp

Located in Miami, FL

The construction and decorative treatment give the piece a wonderfully primitive, architectural quality that would appeal to collectors of African decorative arts, antique boxes, eth...

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Early 20th Century African Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Miniature Commode or Salesman’s Sample with Marble
19th Century French Louis XV Miniature Commode or Salesman’s Sample with Marble

19th Century French Louis XV Miniature Commode or Salesman’s Sample with Marble

$2,450

19th Century French Louis XV Miniature Commode or Salesman’s Sample with Marble

Located in New Orleans, LA

An unusual and highly decorative object, this miniature commode would make a wonderful jewelry box, or an addition to a collection of salesman’s samples, miniature furniture, French ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique West African Nupe Cast Bronze Ceremonial Purse with Leather Tassels
Antique West African Nupe Cast Bronze Ceremonial Purse with Leather Tassels

Antique West African Nupe Cast Bronze Ceremonial Purse with Leather Tassels

$1,125

Antique West African Nupe Cast Bronze Ceremonial Purse with Leather Tassels

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Objects of this unusual form have been identified under several overlapping terms—including ceremonial purse, medicine bag, talisman pouch, tobacco pouch and personal container—and p...

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Early 1900s Nigerian Tribal Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

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Unusual Antique Objects For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of unusual antique objects for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique unusual antique objects was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and bronze. Unusual antique objects have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Folk Art and Georgian unusual antique objects are consistently popular styles. Unusual antique objects have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Franz Bergmann, Loetz Glass and Staffordshire are consistently popular.

How Much are Unusual Antique Objects?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,212, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $151,365 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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