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Early 20th Century Unusual Plaster Puppet Head
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Unusual Plaster Puppet Head An unusual object to say the least, we feel this
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Scandinavian Abstract Brutalist Sculpture in Bronze, Signed, 1990
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small unusual object in cast bronze. Freeform, Infinity symbolism and barbwire all in one unique
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1990s Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Scrap Sculpture of Brain by Danish Skagen Artist Poul Winther
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual object partially fashioned from the beach sand of Skagen in Denmark. The 'brain' itself it
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1990s Modern Abstract Sculptures

Early 20th Century Taxidermy Mold Horse Head
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th century Taxidermy mold horse head This is a cool an unusual object for the wall (stand
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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique Decorative Bunch of Grapes made of Quartz Stone
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
unusual object, nice for a beautiful table decoration in the kitchen, but can also be hung in a nice place.
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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Quartz

Antique Decorative Bunch of Grapes made of Quartz Stone
Antique Decorative Bunch of Grapes made of Quartz Stone
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H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Large Belle Epoque Russian Carved Malachite Egg
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
unusual object functions as a great eyecatcher; a closer look reveals the fine marbling which is typical
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Belle Époque Natural Specimens

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Malachite

19th Century Bronze Horse Cane Handle
Located in New York, NY
An expertly cast, highly detailed bronze cane handle from India. A very unusual object, this cast
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Late 18th C. Blue John Chalice Artifact mounted on Lucite Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
piecing many together This chalice an unusual object in its self is actually carved from one piece which
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Antique Late 18th Century English Vases and Vessels

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Lucite

Cricket Ball Inkwell
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
cricket ball. This is a very desirable, rare and unusual object made from brass and covered in imprinted
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Vintage 1920s British Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Cricket Ball Inkwell
Cricket Ball Inkwell
H 2.37 in Dm 2.37 in
Vintage Cricket Ball Inkwell
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
cricket ball. This is a very desirable, rare and unusual object made from brass and covered in imprinted
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Early 20th Century British Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cricket Ball Inkwell
Vintage Cricket Ball Inkwell
H 2.37 in Dm 2.37 in
Antique Semi-Precious Stone and Silver-Gilt Egg Model
Located in London, GB
miniature scenes are a true surprise for the viewer, and add to the intrigue of this unusual object. The
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Antique Late 19th Century European Natural Specimens

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Multi-gemstone, Silver

Monumental Safety Pin by Think Big NYC
By Think Big
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Giant safety pin made by Think Big NYC. Dated 1986. Cool unusual object. Good vintage condition
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Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Toys

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Metal

Monumental Safety Pin by Think Big NYC
Monumental Safety Pin by Think Big NYC
H 35.5 in W 9.5 in D 1.5 in
Rare Indo-Portuguese Carved Iconographic Coconut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare and unusual object is a hand-carved coconut done in the Indian city of Goa, during the
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Coconut

Rare Indo-Portuguese Carved Iconographic Coconut
Rare Indo-Portuguese Carved Iconographic Coconut
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H 6 in W 5 in D 5 in
Floorlamp Design with Illuninated Partly Hollowed Ceramic Pottery Basis, France
By G. None
Located in Vienna, AT
Floorlamp design with illuninated partly hollowed ceramic pottery basis, France 1960s. Very unusual
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Yonel Lebovici "Ressort" Letter Holder, Nickel, Steel, Signed
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in New York, NY
et Couleurs’ in the 18th arrondissement in Paris. Here he exhibited unusual objects found at flea
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Stainless Steel

English Regency Desk Set in Form of British Sailors Defending a Fort with Mortar
Located in London, GB
match to set off the mortar. Most unusual object, the fort no doubt the inkwell while the mortars were
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Antique 1810s English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Unusual Brutalist Sculpture
By Paul Evans
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting Brutalist sculpture in the style of Paul Evans, circa 1960s. Heavy steel, welded. No signature apparent.
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Unusual Brutalist Sculpture
Unusual Brutalist Sculpture
H 49.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
French Galvanised bottle dryer
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
An 1950's 10 tier, 103 French Galvanised bottle dryer, made by Rigidex. These unusual objects are
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Mid-20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

French Galvanised bottle dryer
French Galvanised bottle dryer
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H 39.38 in W 11.82 in D 23.63 in
French Normandy Vindefontaine Kaolin Beverage Fountain, Mid 19th C.
By Ecole De Normandie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
production of unusual objects, especially butter pots, pitchers, and the fountains with brown glazing
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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Bottles

Materials

Earthenware

Unusual Brutalist Steel Sculpture
By David Smith
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual steel-torch cut and welded sculpture. Brutalist and jazzy. Unsigned. Heavy thick steel
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Cut Steel

Unusual Brutalist Steel Sculpture
Unusual Brutalist Steel Sculpture
H 25 in W 27 in D 5 in
Unusual Metal Handmade Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An unusual handmade metal sculpture. Magnets do not stick, so it's likely stainless steel or
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20th Century American Abstract Sculptures

Unusual Austro Hungarian Jeweled Box, Drum
Located in Bath, GB
A most unusual late 19th century novelty box in the form of a drum made from gilded brass inset
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Antique 1890s Austrian Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Unusual Austro Hungarian Jeweled Box, Drum
Unusual Austro Hungarian Jeweled Box, Drum
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H 2.25 in W 3.5 in D 3 in
Unusual triangular pyrite
Located in London, GB
An incredible, triangular formation of Peruvian Pyrite. This one-of-a-kind specimen contains a medley of different sized golden triangles with fantastic lustre. This piece was legall...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Natural Specimens

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Pyrite

Unusual triangular pyrite
Unusual triangular pyrite
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H 6.7 in W 5.12 in D 4.34 in
18th Century Very Unusual Baroque Kistbord
Located in Kramfors, SE
that it can be used as a table (bord). These are very unusual objects and not many were made. That
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Side Tables

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Pine

18th Century Very Unusual Baroque Kistbord
18th Century Very Unusual Baroque Kistbord
H 29.53 in W 49.22 in D 31.5 in
Antique Unusual Size Biscuit Box, circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique unusual size biscuit box, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century American Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Unusual Photo Frame from Italy
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/1785 - Made by a Florentine designer some years ago, it's an unusual photo frame, with fruits
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Picture Frames

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Brass

 Unusual Photo Frame from Italy
 Unusual Photo Frame from Italy
H 11.42 in W 8.67 in D 1.58 in
Unusual antique Victorian quality marble eight day mantle clock having a unusual
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian gilded timepiece with beautiful porcelain detail having a quality antique Victorian timepiece with wonderful ornate decoration throughout with a horse and r...
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Porcelain

Unusual Ceramic Box By Bitossi Raymor, Italy
By Bitossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual ceramic box by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, Italy, ca' 1960's, signed. Geometric design
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Unusual Linear "TOTEM" Form Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Unusual linear "TOTEM" form sculpture.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Brass

Unusual Linear "TOTEM" Form Sculpture
Unusual Linear "TOTEM" Form Sculpture
H 81.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality rosewood writing box having a quality rosewood rectangular shaped
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Rosewood

Unusual Michael Elkan Studio Box Birdseye Burl
By Michael Elkan
Located in New York, NY
Unusual tall form on arched leg base, with removable top. Fine original condition, studio made
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Boxes

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Burl, Wood

Unusual Metal Sculptural Hand Curio
Located in London, GB
A well made sculptural hand cast. France, c1950s. Perhaps artist made, unsure of provenance. Heavy and good quality. Location: Belgium Gallery. Dimensions: 33 H x...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Unusual Metal Sculptural Hand Curio
Unusual Metal Sculptural Hand Curio
H 13 in W 6.3 in D 2.76 in
Unusual 19th Century French rotary Clock Garniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and very fine 19th century French Louis XVI style ormolu mounted white marble 3-piece Rotary (Annular) clock set comprising a clock and a pair of 3 arms candelabra. The urn s...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Unusual Ceramic Vase "Fertility"
Located in Montreal, QC
Unusual terracotta vase in the form of a pregnant woman. Signed: RC 92.
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Late 20th Century Canadian Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Unusual Ceramic Vase "Fertility"
Unusual Ceramic Vase "Fertility"
H 13 in W 11 in D 8 in
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality rosewood inlaid writing box with two lift up tops opening to
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Other

Unusual large antique Victorian Staffordshire figure
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual large antique Victorian Staffordshire figure having an unusual large antique Victorian
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Unusual large antique Victorian Staffordshire figure
Unusual large antique Victorian Staffordshire figure
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H 13.78 in W 7.09 in D 3.55 in
Unusual Orca Marble Free Form Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual Orca marble free Form sculpture with 3 spheres One side is rough, one side is smooth
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20th Century American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Unusual 19th Century Silvered Skeleton Clock
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
unusual clock been silvered rather than lacquered brass.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Silver

Unusual 19th Century Silvered Skeleton Clock
Unusual 19th Century Silvered Skeleton Clock
H 14.18 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
Unusual Carved Stone French Head Sculpture
Located in London, GB
An unusual artist carved stone head. France, c1920s. One of a pair sold individually
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Mid-20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Unusual Carved Stone French Head Sculpture
Unusual Carved Stone French Head Sculpture
H 13.78 in W 9.45 in D 7.09 in
Unusual Studio Pottery Stylized Elephant Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual studio pottery stylized figure of an elephant dating from the latter 20th Century. This
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Late 20th Century British Modern Animal Sculptures

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Stoneware

Unusual Studio Pottery Stylized Elephant Figure
Unusual Studio Pottery Stylized Elephant Figure
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H 4.14 in W 6.4 in D 3.94 in
Unusual Italian Box in Brass and Lapis Lazuli
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant Italian box made of brass and lapis lazuli, ca' 1970's.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Unusual antique pair of hand painted circular storage boxes
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique pair of hand painted circular storage boxes having an unusual pair of circular
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Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Unusual antique pair of hand painted circular storage boxes
Unusual antique pair of hand painted circular storage boxes
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H 6.5 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Unusual Brutalist Bronze Figure Mounted Sculpture
By Paul Evans
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Brutalist bronze figure mounted sculpture, emotionally charged, raw imagery, beautifully
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brutalist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Unusual Italian Octagon Box in Brass and Lapis Lazuli
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant and unusual octagon shaped, Italian box made of brass and lapis lazuli, ca' 1970's
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Unusual French Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Clock of Lovers
Located in New York, NY
19th c. French Gilt Dore Bronze Chinoiserie Clock possibly made for the Chinese market. The intricately dressed figures are highly detailed with two toned gilding in both matte and v...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Clocks

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Ormolu

Maitland Smith Unusual Pink Tessellated Marble Box, ca 1990s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Maitland Smith Unusual Pink Tessellated Marble Box, ca 1990s. This rectangular box is clad in a
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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

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Marble, Brass

Unusual antique Victorian quality French mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality French mantle clock, having an unusual shaped ornate gilded metal
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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Metal

Unusual antique Victorian quality French mantle clock
Unusual antique Victorian quality French mantle clock
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H 15.75 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in
Unusual Midcentury Decorative Ball Collection
Located in London, GB
An unusual set of six cane balls. Open at the base so not fully circular. Unsure of original
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Vintage 1980s Decorative Baskets

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Cane

Unusual Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Comprising a central clock and a pair of flanking vases, the clock with central dial set in a panel of porcelain imitating champlevé enamel with geometric design on turquoise ground...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Unusual Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set
Unusual Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set
H 16.15 in W 11.03 in D 5.12 in
Unusual Ceramic Fish 1950's
By Etienne Noel
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual and charming fish vessel ca' 1950's.
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Unusual Ceramic Fish 1950's
Unusual Ceramic Fish 1950's
H 1 in W 9 in D 2.5 in
Unusual Painted and Carved Wood Dog
Located in Essex, MA
Dog with a red collar seated with mouth open. I believe this is very similar to Chinese Export dogs and a period copy done in wood. Possibly made as a model for a Chinese export porc...
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Antique Early 18th Century European Animal Sculptures

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Other

Unusual pair of antique Victorian spelter figures
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual pair of antique Victorian spelter figures depicting two males in traditional moorish robes
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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Spelter

Unusual pair of antique Victorian spelter figures
Unusual pair of antique Victorian spelter figures
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H 17.33 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in
Unusual Pair of Flower Epergnes
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An unusual pair of moulded and cut glass flower epergnes. England, circa 1910. Dimensions
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Vintage 1910s Vases

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Glass

Unusual Pair of Flower Epergnes
Unusual Pair of Flower Epergnes
H 9.26 in W 6.7 in D 6.11 in
Unusual Antique Treen Money Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual 19th century Victorian antique treen money box with a screw top. This has a lovely
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Antique 19th Century English More Desk Accessories

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Satinwood

Unusual Antique Treen Money Box
Unusual Antique Treen Money Box
H 3.35 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Unusual Shape Glazed Pottery Vase
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice unusual shape Mid-Century Modern era table vase.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Unusual Showa Period Cloisonné Vase
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual Showa period cloisonné vase, of squat ovoid form with continuous guilloche in turquoise
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Vases

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Enamel

Unusual 19th Century Chinese Inkstone
Located in New York, NY
A large, unusual and beautifully carved 19th century or possibly earlier Chinese inkstone. Pieces
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Inkwells

Materials

Stone

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Lead Satyr Musician
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality lead figure of a satyr musician sat upon a rock playing a flute
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Lead

Unusual Enamel Bowl by Bovano
By Bovano
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An outstanding, large enamel bowl by Bovano. 9" diameter, signed underneath, colorful abstract design, ca' 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Enamel

Unusual Enamel Bowl by Bovano
Unusual Enamel Bowl by Bovano
H 1.75 in Dm 15.25 in
Victorian Unusual Hand Sculpted Leather Lioness Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and unusual Victorian hand sculpted pressed leather figure of a lioness dating from the
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Leather

Victorian Unusual Hand Sculpted Leather Lioness Figure
Victorian Unusual Hand Sculpted Leather Lioness Figure
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H 7.88 in W 14.97 in D 3.94 in
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Unusual Objects For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of unusual objects is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct unusual objects — often made from metal, wood and ceramic — can elevate any home. Unusual 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. Unusual objects are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Folk Art styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made unusual objects over the years, but those made by Curtis Jere, Alessandro Albrizzi and Alessio Tasca are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Unusual Objects?

Unusual objects can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,906, while the lowest priced sells for $178 and the highest can go for as much as $176,955.