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18th Century Florence Fragment with Finger Coral and Needle Point Crystals
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
known for its precious history, artwork, artifacts, and rare books. The volunteers were called "the mud
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Coral, Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

A Silver Austrian Hannukah Bench Lamp, Circa 1872
Located in New York, NY
artistic achievements of the Jewish community in Austria. It is a rare and valuable artifact, offering
Category

Antique 1870s Austrian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

1982 original poster by Keith Haring - "One man show"
By Keith Haring
Located in PARIS, FR
simple yet deeply resonant imagery. This poster is a rare and authentic artifact from the early years of
Category

1980s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

17th-18th Century Indian Mukhalingam Gilt Bronze Mask
Located in Dallas, TX
of a Hindu God for phalic Lingums. A rare ritual artistic artifact. Dimensions: 12 x 10 x 3.5
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Antique 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large 17th-18th Century Indian Mukhalingam Gilt Bronze Mask
Located in Dallas, TX
representation of a Hindu God for phalic Lingums. A rare ritual artistic artifact. Dimensions: 18.25 x 12.5 x
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Antique Late 17th Century Indian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Edward S. Curtis Photogravure of "Geronimo" Dated 1907
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Incline Village, NV
Museum quality and very rare native American artifact. This is an original and a very hard to find
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Early 20th Century American Native American Photography

Full-Sized Vintage Bingo Hall Bingo Board
Located in Hudson, NY
75 numeric plaques which flip to conceal or reveal their number. This is a rare artifact from the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Games

Materials

Plywood

Masterpiece Tramp Art Sideboard Rare
Located in Manalapan, NJ
to be made in Michigan, USA. Wonderful & rare artifact from our creative untrained folk artist past.
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Antique 19th Century Sideboards

Antic Lombalo Kazak
Located in Edinburgh, GB
6.6 x 4.5 feet Material: wool on red wool warps This is a rare collector’s artifact and/or a
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Vintage 1980s Caucasian Rugs

Late 1800s Leg Protectors for Race Horses
Located in Madison, WI
legs while lying in its stall. Made of leather and canvas. A horse lover's dream artifact. Extremely
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Antique Late 19th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Sevres Color Sampling Vessel
Located in Phoenix, AZ
magnificent wares sought throughout the world by royals, imperials and the like since 1740. A rare and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Ceramics

Ottoman Upholstered in Late 19th Century Wool Horse Blanket
Located in Madison, WI
. While the horse blanket is a rare, 19th century artifact in perfect condition, the vintage barn wood
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2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

15th Century Brass Alms Basin
Located in Woodbury, CT
two concentric circular inscriptions in Old German. An exceptional and very early artifact
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Renaissance Religious Items

Coffee Table Ottoman Upholstered in Late 19th Century Wool Horse Blanket
Located in Madison, WI
. While the horse blanket is a rare, 19th century artifact, the vintage barn wood frame and upholstery is
Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Modernist Mid Century Teak and lucite Lp Vinyl storage holder box, 70s
By Frank Guille
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Artifact,Square Rare opportunity to own a modernist design piece probably by Frank Guille (of chairs and
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Music Stands

Materials

Chrome

Very Unique Late 19th Century Whale Jaw On Custom Base
Located in New York, NY
informed by his relentless search for naturally luxurious and hard to find materials, whether they be rare
Category

Antique 19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Shagreen

20th Century Fox Studios Movie Shipping Container, Circa 1940, Show As Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
item. This is a rare 20th century Fox Studios artifact and not a generic shipping box. Total of two
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Factory Scale on wheels with Steel Basket
Located in Madison, WI
shoes in an entranceway. Rare industrial artifact you're not likely to unearth again. Measurements
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20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Iconic, Manumatic Primitive Slide Projector, Classic 1950s Design
Located in Dallas, TX
artifacts of an ancient civilization - these rare legends of early Motion Picture and related production
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Art Deco Vintage Western Electric 639B Iconic Microphone, circa 1938
Located in Dallas, TX
"Birdcage" style microphone. "Like artifacts of an ancient civilization - these rare legends of early
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

RCA Model KN-1B, Pressure Dynamic Studio Microphone W Stand, circa 1950s ON SALE
By RCA
Located in Dallas, TX
Authenticity" is included with your purchase. ~Like artifacts of an ancient civilization - these rare
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

1960s "Idiot Box" Audio Level Meter, Mounted on Stone, School TV Studio Meter
Located in Dallas, TX
without the base if desired. "Like artifacts of an ancient civilization- these rare legends, of early
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Alfred Darling Hand Crank Wood Cinema Camera, circa 1915, Ideal for Display
By Alfred Darling
Located in Dallas, TX
rare find. Signed and sealed C.O.A. letter included. "Like artifacts of an ancient civilization
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Metal

Arriflex Motion Picture Camera As Sculpture, on Base, Circa Mid-20th. ON SALE.
By Arnold Richter
Located in Dallas, TX
artifacts of an ancient civilization - these rare legends of early Motion Picture production equipment
Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Movie Poster, "The Way of the Dragon, " French Release, Large Size: 47" x 63"
Located in Dallas, TX
" x 63". A significant design and work of poster art. "Like artifacts of an ancient
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Late 20th Century French Ming Posters

Materials

Paper

Ampro Film Projector Used ByThe US Navy, Deco, Circa 1940 As Sculpture. ON SALE
Located in Dallas, TX
display piece. Great patina on this 1940s piece. ~Like artifacts of an ancient civilization - these rare
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Cut Steel

Reproduction Georgian style display case
By WUUD Manufacture
Located in Milton, DE
condition. You can use this for a favorite family momento, a rare artifact. I have used it for pre-columbian
Category

Vintage 1980s Thai Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1920s Large Clara Bow Orientalist Jazz Age Photograph From Bow s Estate
By Eugene Robert Richee
Located in Minneapolis, MN
photograph by leading portraitist Eugene Robert Richee is a rare and gorgeous silver screen treasure from a
Category

1920s Art Deco Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Vintage Hollywood Cinema Film Lab Flange Rewinder. Circa 1930. Use as Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
were one their earliest inventions. A rare artifact of the 1930s Hollywood. NOTE: Our selling prices
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pathe Baby, 9.5mm Motion Picture, Cinema Hand Crank Projector, Rare, circa 1922
By Pathe Freres
Located in Dallas, TX
of rare and artifact antiques, we can make no claim for the suitability of any Cinema Antique or item
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Mounted Objects

Argo Twin Lens Reflex Camera with Rare Flash, Mounted on Wood, circa 1949
Located in Dallas, TX
artifacts of an ancient civilization these rare legends of early Motion Picture and related production
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Kodak Movie Camera Mid-20th Century Working Mounted Sculpture. ON SALE
By Eastman Kodak
Located in Dallas, TX
nature of rare and artifact antiques, we can make no claim for the suitability of any Cinema Antique or
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Mounted Objects

Weston Ac Volt Meter circa Early 20th Century, Mounted on Stone, Early Electrics
By Edward Weston
Located in Dallas, TX
. Designed by Edward Weston. "Like artifacts of an ancient civilization these rare legends of early
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

100 Mounted 16mm Film Rewinder Used for Film Editing, circa Mid-20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
the special nature of rare and artifact antiques, we can make no claim for the suitability of any
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Paperweights

Antique Movie Projector Ampro, circa 1930 from Original Design of 1924, Pristine
By Ampro 1
Located in Dallas, TX
for the collector. "Like artifacts of an ancient civilization - these rare legends of early
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

"Pinocchio" Movie Poster, 1940, Vibrant, Spectac, Very Good Condition
Located in Dallas, TX
available to discuss your individual needs and queries. 
Due to the special nature of rare and artifact
Category

20th Century American Posters

Materials

Paper

Victor Cine Motion Picture Camera Model 3 Hand Wind, circa 1930s
By E. J. Victor
Located in Dallas, TX
, media room or office. ~Like artifacts of an ancient civilization - these rare legends of early Motion
Category

Antique 1630s American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Kodak Duaflex Camera, Bakelite Classic Mounted As Sculpture, Circa 1950 ON SALE
Located in Dallas, TX
. "Like artifacts of an ancient civilization these rare legends of early Motion Picture and related
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Iconic Polaroid SX-70 Leather Bound. Early Cult Camera / Leather Case
By Polaroid Corporation
Located in Dallas, TX
. Measurements approximate. "Like artifacts of an ancient civilization - these rare legends of early Motion
Category

Late 20th Century American Futurist Mounted Objects

Radio Age Capacitor Analyzer with Case and Factory Manual, circa 1931
Located in Dallas, TX
. "Like artifacts of an ancient civilization these rare legends of early Motion Picture and related
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Eastman Kodak Film Processing Laboratory Chemical Balance Scale, circa 1940s
Located in Dallas, TX
collector or designer. "Like artifacts of an ancient civilization - these rare legends of early Motion
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-20th Century Cinema Spot Light, on Castered Stand, Re-electrified. ON SALE.
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Dallas, TX
fixture only. ~Like artifacts of an ancient civilization - these rare legends of early Motion Picture
Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Polaroid Vintage Camera, Circa 1957, Pristine Sculpture Mounted On Stone ON SALE
By Polaroid Corporation
Located in Dallas, TX
nature of rare and artifact antiques, we can make no claim for the suitability of any Cinema Antique or
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Devry, Buster Keaton Lunchbox 35mm Hand Crank Cinema Camera, Circa 1920
Located in Dallas, TX
questions you may have.~ "Like artifacts of an ancient civilization - these rare legends of early
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome

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Rare Artifact For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic rare artifact available at 1stDibs. Each rare artifact for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. If you’re shopping for a rare artifact, we have 651 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the rare artifact you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each rare artifact bearing industrial, Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rare artifact over the years, but those crafted by Bill Reiter, Interi and Mitchell Camera Corporation are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Rare Artifact?

A rare artifact can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,238, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $398,500.