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Unusual Pair 14 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Stays
Located in Dallas, TX
For the man who loves those button down shirts! These two 14 karat yellow gold collar stays measure 2.48" in length x .31" in width. Together with the sleeves they weigh 8.10 grams.
Category
Late 20th Century Vanity Items
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unusual Antique Silver Hand Mirror, London 1880 Robert Humphries
Located in Toronto, ON
Unusual Antique silver hand mirror, London,1880, Robert Humphries. The front of frame designed with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Vanity Items
Materials
Silver
Antique Russian Beaded Icon After the Iverskaya
Located in London, GB
, width 27cm, depth 2cm
Frame: Height 48.5cm, width 42cm, depth 5.5cm
This unusual beaded religious icon
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Religious Items
Materials
Multi-gemstone
19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Folk Art Corpus
Located in London, GB
19th century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Folk art Corpus
A rare and unusual example of a 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Bone
Mid-Century Wall Cross - Black, White, Red - Handmade Studio Pottery, Europe
Located in Chicago, IL
, reminiscent of a Roman garment. Equally unusual are the highly detailed large nails, a rare occurrence in
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Ceramic
H 8.75 in W 3 in D 0.63 in
Pair 19th Century French Walnut Neogothic Prayer Kneelers
Located in Dallas, TX
kneeler seat below. Called a prie dieu by the French such a find is unusual as an intact pair!
Circa
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
19th Century Life-Size Corpus Christi Figure Leg
Located in London, GB
unusual important 19th century item. The whole figure would have been quite spectacular as you can image
Category
Antique 1850s Spanish Early Victorian Religious Items
Materials
Oak, Paint
Saint Florus Saint Lavros Saint Antipas Fine Antique Russian Bronze Travel Icon
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, unusual late 18th century Russian bronze travel icon of Saint Antipas, Saint Florus and
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Russian Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
H 4.75 in W 3.38 in D 0.2 in
Child Jesus Savior of the World. Wood. Flemish school, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
. The base has a usual shape for this model, but with an unusual polychrome, as it has stripes with
Category
Antique 16th Century Belgian Renaissance Religious Items
Materials
Other
Antique Russian Onyx and Cloissoné Benetier 'Holy Water Font'
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lovely water font with an unusual silver and gold orthodox church center medallion.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Religious Items
Materials
Onyx
18th Century Italian Cross Mounted on Calcite Crystals in Matrix
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
example of the world’s finest crystallized calcite. With the unusual formation of sphalerite, it is
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Religious Items
Materials
Rock Crystal
‘The Ten Commandments’ Silver Medal Set by Salvador Dalí
By Salvador Dalí
Located in London, GB
The unusual and rare collection of pure silver medals was designed by Salvador Dali (1904-1989) who
Category
20th Century Spanish Other Religious Items
Materials
Silver
19th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Folk Art Santo Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
, with polychrome paint over carved wood.
What we love about this piece is the incredible and unusual
Category
Antique 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Paint
Composition Plaster Station of the Cross
Located in Baltimore, MD
These unusual stations of the Cross are possible De Prado Studios. The panels are in good condition
Category
Early 20th Century American Religious Items
Materials
Plaster
Composition Plaster Station of the Cross
Located in Baltimore, MD
These unusual stations of the Cross are possible De Prado Studios. The panels are in good condition
Category
Vintage 1910s American Religious Items
Materials
Plaster
18th Century French Religious Fer a Hosties Eucharist Host Iron Waffle Press
Located in Forney, TX
for a fascinating, historical and unusual work of art, decorative object, important liturgical
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Antique Late 18th Century French Medieval Religious Items
Materials
Iron
H 8.25 in W 30.25 in D 1 in
“Saint Roch” Polychromed Wood, Juan de Anchieta’s Circle, Spain, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
unusual way. All these attributes help to identify the image: Saint Roch (San Roque in spanish) was an
Category
Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Religious Items
Materials
Wood
H 9.85 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in
Large Drum Light Fixture Painted and Converted Floor Lamp
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual item large vintage drum painted and converted into a floor lamp light fixture.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Gothic Form Vanity Table Mirror, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
bronze with unusual trefoil design and beautiful antique gold patina. Easel back with elegant moire
Category
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Vanity Items
Materials
Bronze
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H 14 in W 9 in
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Cigarette Holder 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
pleasing engine turned textured finish.
The mouthpiece is crafted in black bakelite.
An unusual and fun
Category
Vintage 1950s American Retro Vanity Items
Materials
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Landscape Agate Claspfor Bracelet or Necklace 9 Karat Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual Georgian clasp is set with a landscape agate mounted in 9 karat gold. The clasp can be
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Vanity Items
Materials
Agate, Gold, 9k Gold
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H 1.11 in W 1.58 in D 0.2 in
Antique Victoriam Shell Cameo of Mars 14 Karat Gold on a Bakelite Bangle
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual bangle has been decorated with a finely carved Victoran shell cameo of Mars.
The cameo
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Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Vanity Items
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
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H 4 in W 7 in D 1.5 in
Antique Victorian Cranberry Glass Silver Perfume Scent Bottle
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian perfume bottle. This unusual little bottle featured a cranberry glass with a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Vanity Items
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Gilt Metal Enamel Hair Comb Buckle Motif Suspended Ball
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual hair comb is made out of gilt metal and features a buckle motif. It is decorated with
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Vanity Items
Materials
Gilt Metal
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W 4.34 in D 0.87 in L 4.77 in
Carvin French Night Light
By Carvin French
Located in New York, NY
Carvin French Night Light
A very unusual working nightlight set with one large citrine on a base
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Vanity Items
Materials
Citrine, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Head Ornament Étoile De Digne Star Shaped Fossils Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual and rare highly collectible hair ornament is made out of nine star shaped fossils, so
Category
Antique 1860s Napoleon III Vanity Items
Materials
Silver
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W 4.85 in D 0.36 in L 1.11 in
Vintage Cartier Trinity 18 Karat Gold Tie Clip
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage Cartier tri-gold tie clip, Circa 1960.
This elegant and unusual tie clip by Cartier
Category
Vintage 1960s European Retro Vanity Items
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Tiffany & Co 18k Gold Travel Razor & Case with Original Gillette Blades
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful and very unusual antique Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold double edged travel razor
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Vanity Items
Materials
18k Gold
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W 1.75 in D 0.5 in L 2 in
Antique Hair Pins Hair Ornaments Facetted Chalcedony Silver Gilt Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These unusual hair ornaments come as a set of four haipins with two prongs each and two pins with
Category
Antique 1820s European George IV Vanity Items
Materials
Chalcedony, Silver
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Dm 0.63 in L 4.1 in
Antique Belle Époque 1906 Heart Sterling Silver Celluloid Gentleman's Hat Brush
By William Comyns & Sons 1
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual gentlemen's dress accessory in the shape of a heart is made out of sterling silver
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Belle Époque Vanity Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
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W 2.37 in L 2.52 in
Antique Belle Époque Hand Bag Silver Glass Beads Cupids Kelim Ornaments
Located in Munich, Bavaria
around 1890. The silver frame shows a group of cupids performing different tasks. The unusual beadwork
Category
Antique 1880s German Belle Époque Vanity Items
Materials
Silver
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W 8.27 in L 16.74 in
1920’s Blue Enamel Art Deco Powder Compact by Richard Hudnut
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
This beautiful round compact has squared off edges, the enamel is in an unusual duck egg blue and a
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Enamel
Beautiful Antique Loving Cherubs Gold Metal Pocket Watch Holder or Porte Montre
Located in Tustin, CA
specialized in selling unusual and whimsical pocket watch accessories.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Vanity Items
Materials
Brass
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H 6 in W 4.5 in D 2.75 in
French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse
Located in London, GB
A French Tortoiseshell and gold inlaid purse with red silk inner lining. A very pretty and unusual
Category
Antique 1880s French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
Rare Mcguire Bamboo and Cane Magazine Rack
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in San Francisco, CA
estate of the original owner, circa 1970. This unusual item is in original condition and shows signs of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
18th Century Antique Octagonal Pendant Locket in Gold with Exquisite Engravings
Located in Sofia, BG
sides have different images! It is a lovely locket where you may keep your tiny treasure! Very unusual
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
H 1.38 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in
Artisan Tables Hautes Travail Belge, Early 2000s
Located in Antwerp, BE
rare and unusual item, characterised by its writings on the tabletop. We have two tables available
Category
Early 2000s Belgian Tables
Materials
Metal
Victorian Opal Chips Glass Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold rim - and 9ct gold open bolt ring.
Actual Size 6.5cm x 2 cm
Rare Unusual Item - Victorian
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold
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H 2.37 in W 0.79 in D 0.2 in Dm 0.2 in L 2.37 in
Late 19th Century Leather Mini Hat Box Traveling Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
desk top. This is from a private collector who traveled the world buying beautiful and unusual items.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Copper
Old Set Architectural Salvage Back Drop Reclaimed Distressed Door or Hatch
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
An unusual item, pastel coloured reclaimed internal hatchway or distressed vintage door. It could
Category
Mid-20th Century British Rustic Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Oak
H 48.04 in W 28.75 in D 2.76 in
"Eclat" Diamond Titanium Butterfly Brooch
Located in Dallas, TX
For the Eclat collector, or the first time buyer, this is truly an unusual item. The lovely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Titanium
Early 20th Century Double Ink Well Red and Black with a Pen Wipe London, England
Located in Stamford, CT
unique and unusual items.
Category
Early 20th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Carved Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Royalty or Persons of importance on the doors making this piece a rare and unusual item of furniture. Its
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Jacobean Dressers
Materials
Oak
Antique Wall Vase Ornament Made of Struck Copper
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This old and quite unusual item is both cleanly designed and refined in its details.
The bird and
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Mounted Objects
Materials
Copper
Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Small Black Stone Soapstone Pot
Located in Kramfors, SE
after use and is an unusual item to find. It measures 26 cm including the handle.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Decorative Bowls
Materials
Soapstone
Sterling Silver Tape Dispenser
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Brooklyn, NY
all or of that person who loves to have rare and unusual items…
This tape dispenser is made by Black
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Black Wrought Iron Alpine Front Door Bell
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century black wrought iron alpine front door bell.
This is a delightful and very unusual
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Black Forest Musical Instruments
Materials
Iron
Reclaimed Modernist Designer Garden Planter
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
and canopy forming the bowl, this unusual item would certainly make a statement piece in any garden
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Materials
Clay, Fiberglass
Georgian Wine Glass Cooler or Rinser Bowl, Irish Circa 1800
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an Irish wine glass cooler or rinser made from lead glass, which is an unusual item from
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Barware
Materials
Cut Glass
Supernova (working title) - unique space contemporary black-and-white photograph
By Kimberly Schneider Photography
Located in New York, NY
an enlarger. And made using some pretty unusual items as materials... [I also teach my processes both
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Black and White, Photogram, Silver Gelatin
Silver-Plated Lamb Carving Set
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
. The leg bone holder is an unusual item, and is used to assist in the carving of a joint of meat that
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Chinese Faience Duck Sculpture with Blue Oriental Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
duck with blue oriental accents would be an unusual item in most homes, and would be an enjoyable
Category
20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Faience
Antique Indian Mughal Wood Dowry Chest with Carved Patterns, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
legs. This chest opens thanks to an door on the centre of its top. This unusual item was used as a
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Carved Vintage Canister with Cannibals, Brain Eaters
Located in Esbjerg, DK
cut in a geometric pattern and with alluring faces popping out here and there. A very unusual item
Category
Vintage 1970s Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
1930s Art Deco Shanghai Coffee Table Made of Varnished Elm with Quadripod Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
This unusual round coffee table is made of varnished elm and was carved in Shanghai in an uncommon
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinese Furniture
Materials
Elm
Murano Glass Unusual Large Centerpiece with Five Items- FINAL CLEARANCE SALE
By Vetrofuso di Daniela Poletti 1
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Fabulos Italian glass centerpiece, with five different dishes and bowls, to be used individually also , as You want .
They can all be lined up to occupy the entire centerpiece.
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Martin Brothers Early Unglazed Black Pottery Double Face Mug
By Martin Brothers
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
nature of the original unglazed construction had failed. A rare and unusual item.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Pottery
Materials
Pottery
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H 3.55 in W 5.12 in D 4.14 in
Antique Handmade Wood Money Box with Hardware from 19th Century, China
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese 19th century handmade wood money box with hardware would be an unusual item in most environments
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Gigot Lamb Silver Plated Carving Set
By Ravinet D' Enfert
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
knife, carving fork and leg-bone holder, or 'manche à gigot'. The leg-bone holder is an unusual item
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 1.58 in W 13.98 in D 5.71 in
Wooden Sword of Old Japanese Buddha / 1800-1900 / Wall-Mounted Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an introduction to a slightly unusual item.
This is a wooden sword possessed by the Buddha
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
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