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Czech Victorian Revival Pendant
Czech Victorian Revival Pendant

Czech Victorian Revival Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Czech Victorian Revival Pendant from the 1920's. Antique bronze finish with foliage applique design with amythest glass cabochons. Heavy quality construction. Clasp. 24" with pendant...

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1920s Czech Unknown Curiosities

Victorian Sterling Etched Match Safe
Victorian Sterling Etched Match Safe

Victorian Sterling Etched Match Safe

Located in New York, NY

Lovely Victorian Sterling Etched Match safe from the late 1900's UK. Hand etched with ornate scroll patterns with a cartouche which was added for initials....

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Early 1900s Unknown Curiosities

19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Long Handled Lorgnette Glasses
19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Long Handled Lorgnette Glasses

19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Long Handled Lorgnette Glasses

Located in Atlanta, GA

Late 19th Century imitation tortoise shell lorgnette magnifier glasses with a dramatic foldable long handle. A ring at the end of the handle can be used to attach the lorgnette to a chain for easy wear. Perfect for a dapper gent or a lady of leisure. No maker's mark. CONDITION Good antique condition with some light scratching to the surface of the tortoise finish. The magnification of the lenses is not that strong so the lorgnette glasses...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Unknown Curiosities

Mithe Espelt 1950s blue and gold ceramic brooch
Mithe Espelt 1950s blue and gold ceramic brooch

Mithe Espelt 1950s blue and gold ceramic brooch

Located in Milano, IT

Mithe Espelt attributed ceramic brooch Golden design with golden frame on blue background Unsigned Marked MADE IN PARIS on the back Circa 1950s Measurements: 5x5 cm height 1 cm 2x...

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Mid-20th Century French Unknown Curiosities

Art Deco Faux Watch Compact
Art Deco Faux Watch Compact

Art Deco Faux Watch Compact

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Faux Watch Compact from the 1920's. Made to look like a watch in chrome with enamel accents. It opens to reveal both powder and rouge compartments. Marked "Sene", Paris NY. ...

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1920s French Unknown Curiosities

Vintage Italian Vicenza Sterling Silver Hand Wrought Belt Buckle 1980's
Vintage Italian Vicenza Sterling Silver Hand Wrought Belt Buckle 1980's

Vintage Italian Vicenza Sterling Silver Hand Wrought Belt Buckle 1980's

Located in North Miami, FL

This modern and fabulous signed Vicenza sterling silver belt buckle is Italian and from the 80's. It was never ever used or worn. You will need to furnish your very own belt strap or...

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1980s Italian Unknown Curiosities

Victorian Perfume Chatelaine in the Japanesque Taste
Victorian Perfume Chatelaine in the Japanesque Taste

Victorian Perfume Chatelaine in the Japanesque Taste

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Perfume Chatelaine in the Japanesque taste, popular in the late 19th Century. Silver plated with partial gilding as highlighting for the A...

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Late 19th Century American Unknown Curiosities

Vintage Amber Celluloid and Rhinestone Thin Bangle Bracelets Set of 3
Vintage Amber Celluloid and Rhinestone Thin Bangle Bracelets Set of 3

Vintage Amber Celluloid and Rhinestone Thin Bangle Bracelets Set of 3

Located in North Miami, FL

This vintage set of 3 amber colored celluloid bangle bracelets have different colored rhinestones. They are each razor thin and will only fit a size 6 or max 6.5 wrist. From the 40's...

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1940s American Unknown Curiosities

Golden metal heart ex voto
Golden metal heart ex voto

Golden metal heart ex voto

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

THEATER - (Made in France) Chiseled golden metal ex voto representing a heart topped with a flame. You can open it to hide your secrets. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: ...

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Mid-20th Century French Unknown Curiosities

Golden metal heart ex voto
Golden metal heart ex voto

Golden metal heart ex voto

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

THEATER - (Made in France) Chiseled golden metal ex voto representing a heart topped with a flame. You can open it to hide your secrets. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Curiosities

French Black Lacquer Travel Photo Frame
French Black Lacquer Travel Photo Frame

French Black Lacquer Travel Photo Frame

Located in New York, NY

Elegant French Black Lacquer Travel Photo Frame to keep close ones at hand. Cover slides over on each side to reveal photo which can be propped up o...

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1930s French Unknown Curiosities

Victorian Sterling Beard Comb
Victorian Sterling Beard Comb

Victorian Sterling Beard Comb

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Victorian Sterling Beard comb from the late 19th Century. Sterling frame hand etched with an iris and butterfly motif. Comb has a break but there is...

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1880s American Unknown Curiosities

Victorian Novelty Office Pencil-Pendant
Victorian Novelty Office Pencil-Pendant

Victorian Novelty Office Pencil-Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Charming Victorian Novelty Pencil designed for office use in the late 19th and early 20th Century. Glass cabochons (4) are each color coded to a different pencil color. To release, guide the cabochon down track to reveal the color needed. Creative design which made office life easier over a hundred years ago, with the added convenience of hanging off a necklace chain or waist chain...

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1890s American Unknown Curiosities

Carved Bakelite Art Deco Elephant Dress Suite
Carved Bakelite Art Deco Elephant Dress Suite

Carved Bakelite Art Deco Elephant Dress Suite

Located in New York, NY

Amazing Carved Bakelite Art Deco Elephant Dress Suite from the 1930's. Huge pair of hand carved elephant heads set with jet eyes form a buckle with a set...

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1930s American Unknown Curiosities

Czech Art Deco Hand Beaded Decorative Pockets
Czech Art Deco Hand Beaded Decorative Pockets

Czech Art Deco Hand Beaded Decorative Pockets

Located in New York, NY

Czech Beaded Decorative Pockets from the Art Deco Period. Hand beaded and made as sew ons for 1930's day dresses. Sold and priced per pair. Old stock. $185...

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1930s Czech Unknown Curiosities

Asian Chinese Antique Leather Shoes and Silk Embroidered Framed Art
Asian Chinese Antique Leather Shoes and Silk Embroidered Framed Art

Asian Chinese Antique Leather Shoes and Silk Embroidered Framed Art

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Framed in a Lucite box, pair of Asian Chinese leather and silk shoes embroidered and adorned with gold thread. Exquisite pair of collectible antique shoes mounted and presented on a ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Unknown Curiosities

1960s face outline black and gold ceramic brooch
1960s face outline black and gold ceramic brooch

1960s face outline black and gold ceramic brooch

Located in Milano, IT

Ceramic brooch Face outline Golden details on black background Unsigned Circa 1960s Measurements: 6x6 cm height 1 cm 2.25x2.25 in height 0.25 in Good condition Minor flaws Some ...

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1960s Italian Unknown Curiosities

1960s woman silhouette pink and gold ceramic brooch
1960s woman silhouette pink and gold ceramic brooch

1960s woman silhouette pink and gold ceramic brooch

Located in Milano, IT

Ceramic brooch Golden woman silhouette on pink spotted background Unsigned Circa 1960s Measurements: 5x4 cm height 0.5 cm 2x1.5 in heigth 0.1 in Good condition Some signs of age...

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1960s Italian Unknown Curiosities

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Curiosities

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Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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Art Nouveau 1890 Flamenco Pericon Large Fan
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Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Art Nouveau 1890 Flamenco Pericon Fan Open 66cm X 34cm / 25,98in x 13,38in Ebonized wood. Ideal for cocktails and galas, for dancing and for breezing ...

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By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

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Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

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Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

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Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

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CHANEL black acetate 1990s ICONIC OVAL Sunglasses
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Located in Zürich, CH

These 100% authentic Chanel 1990s iconic chunky oval sunglasses feature a sleek black acetate frame finished with bold gold-tone CC logos on the temples. The sculptural, oversized si...

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Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

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1940s Unknown Unknown Curiosities

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Pair Of Leather Slippers Embroidered With Tulips - France Early 19c
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Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1790/1820 France Beautiful collectible pair of Orientalist mules shoes dating from the early nineteenth century. Square-tipped upper in fawn leather embroidered with tulips i...

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Spanish KLUMPE ROLDAN Lady Tourist Doll, 1950's
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Located in Atlanta, GA

Wildly whimsical Spanish doll created in the 1950's by Klumpe Roldan for the tourist market. This highly animated doll depicts a traveler laden with luggage, sporting goods, handbag...

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Art Deco Sleek Red &  Black Enamel Unisex Cigarette Case c 1940s
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Art Deco Sleek Red & Black Enamel Unisex Cigarette Case c 1940s

Located in University City, MO

Art Deco sleek red & black enamel unisex cigarette case c 1940s The elegant cigarette case is designed with a striped enamel lid cover with bold red & black geometric lacquered pane...

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Summer cloche hat in straw and braided raffia - Bauhaus Germany Circa 1925
Summer cloche hat in straw and braided raffia - Bauhaus Germany Circa 1925

Summer cloche hat in straw and braided raffia - Bauhaus Germany Circa 1925

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1925 Germany Rare cloche hat or capote made of woven straw and colored Rafia embroidery dating from the Modernist Bauhaus period in Germany. Collect...

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1920s German Unknown Curiosities

Brass Foot Shoe Horn Italian Vintage
Brass Foot Shoe Horn Italian Vintage

Brass Foot Shoe Horn Italian Vintage

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Brass Foot Shoe Horn Italian Vintage

Located in North Miami, FL

This whimsical 1970's signed brass foot shoe horn is by Taste Sellar Sigma as shown in the photos. The company is Taste Setter by Sigma. It is unisex and in...

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Victorian Sword Button Hook With Agate Handle
Victorian Sword Button Hook With Agate Handle

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Located in Atlanta, GA

Victorian era brass button hook in the form of an ornate sword with a polished agate handle. Perfect accessory for your favorite swashbuckler! No maker's...

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A Queue d'Ecrevisse, Scarlet Cotton Twill Bustle Cage - France Late 19th Century
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Located in Toulon, FR

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