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Unusual Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clock in the Form of an Accanthus Plant
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Exceptional French Empire Mantel Clock in Gilt and Patinated Bronze A rare and visually arresting French Empire mantel clock, masterfully crafted in the form of a sculptural acanthus...
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Early 19th Century Empire Unusual Antique Objects

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Bronze

Vintage Rugby Ball Inkwell.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
ball. This is a very desirable, rare and unusual object made from brass and covered in imprinted
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Early 1900s British Unusual Antique Objects

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Brass

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
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Early 1900s Belle Époque Unusual Antique Objects

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Copper

Pair Japanese Cloisonné Vases with Unusual Bottom Decoration, 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Brass vases with a turquoise leaf field background with a bright floral ground, flowers of white, red, and cobalt blue, the bottoms decorated with leaves and a single flower
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1880s Japanese Unusual Antique Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Unusual Dutch Delftware Figural Earthenware Vases in Chinese Transitional Style
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description 17th/18th century Height 340 mm approx, diameter 125 mm (4.33 inch), diameter of mouthrim 85 mm, diameter of foot 115 mm. Earthenware double gourd vases with a l...
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18th Century Dutch Unusual Antique Objects

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Porcelain

Unusual Swedish Provincial 19th Century Tall Case Clock
Located in Allerum, SE
Rare and unusually large Provincial Swedish 19th century tall case clock in it's original finish. Dated 1867, Sweden.
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19th Century European Folk Art Unusual Antique Objects

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Pine

Doulton Lambeth Unusual Winged Foot Vase by Jane S Hurst 1880
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and stylish Doulton Lambeth Art Pottery vase decorated with ivy and winged feet by
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Unusual Antique Objects

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Stoneware

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
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19th Century English Victorian Unusual Antique Objects

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Brass, Other

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
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19th Century French Unusual Antique Objects

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Royal Vienna Art Nouveau Floral Painted Unusual Vase by Ernst Wahliss
By Paul Dachsel
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and very unusual Austrian Royal Vienna Art Nouveau vase raised on three legs hand painted
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Unusual Antique Objects

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Porcelain

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
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1840s Chinese Chinese Export Unusual Antique Objects

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Enamel

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

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Porcelain

Unusual and Monumental German Black Japanned Faience Vase on Pedestal Berlin
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
. Comparing their decoration to other objects produced in the 19th century, and above all taking into account
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Mid-19th Century German Chinoiserie Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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
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1880s English Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

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
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Late 18th Century Swedish Country Unusual Antique Objects

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Birch

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

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Porcelain, Hardwood

Unusual Ormolu Mounted Cut Glass Flower Epergne by F&C Osler
By F. C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The ormolu mounted glass base on paw feet with central stem decorated with climbing ivy leaves issuing eight crane birds supporting diamond cut posy vases the epergne terminating wit...
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1860s Unusual Antique Objects

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Ormolu

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
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1850s German Rococo Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

Genuine Unusual Antique Northern Swedish Faux Paint Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
. The clock is unusual and genuine, from the village Arbrå in Hälsingland which is located in mid Sweden
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Pine

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

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Bronze, Enamel

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
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Early 20th Century Scottish Art Deco Unusual Antique Objects

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Silver Plate

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

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Horn

French Attributed Unusual Pair of Double Gourd Art Glass Vases, 19th Century
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very unusual and fine pair antique French attributed double gourd agate glass vases dating from
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Glass

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
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1860s French Unusual Antique Objects

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Incense Burner Butterflies Tianqi Unusual, 17th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this lovely and unusual Chinese porcelain incense burner from the late Ming period, Tianqi
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17th Century Chinese Ming Unusual Antique Objects

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Porcelain

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
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Folk Art Unusual Antique Objects

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Birch

Gustavian Swedish Long Case Clock from the Late 1700s, Unusual Straight Shape
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian long case clock from Sweden made during the late 1700s. Unusual straight column-shaped
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Pine

Unusual 18th Century French Boulle Brass Inlaid Snuff Box w/ Candleholder
Located in Atlanta, GA
intended for storing snuff or other small valuables. An unusual and charming feature is the integrated
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18th Century French Napoleon III Unusual Antique Objects

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Brass

A Very Unusual Travel Clock in The Shape of a Prayer Book
By Leuchars Son
Located in Amersham, GB
A Very Unusual travel clock in the shape of a prayer book £1,750.00 Possible one of a kind travel
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1840s English Early Victorian Unusual Antique Objects

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Brass, Steel

Unusual Art Deco Vase with Flowers in Blue and Gold by Longwy, France
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Covered with bold flowers in full bloom, and glazed in an unusual palette of periwinkle, navy blue
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1920s French Art Deco Unusual Antique Objects

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Ceramic

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

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Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

Unusual antique Edwardian quality brass and enamel carriage clock and barometer
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique Edwardian quality brass and enamel carriage clock and barometer, with a fantastic
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Unusual Antique Objects

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Brass

Quality antique Victorian unusual jug and bowl set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian unusual jug and bowl set having a quality unusual Victorian jug and bowl
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Early 19th Century Victorian Unusual Antique Objects

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Ceramic

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
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Early 20th Century Unusual Antique Objects

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Ceramic

Antique Genuine Swedish Pine Long Case Clock with Unusual Original Blue Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
unusual colour scheme. Distress and patina after use. A very unusual detail is the small painted clock
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Unusual Antique Objects

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Pine

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
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Unusual Antique Objects

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Bronze

Unusual Antique Victorian Silver Cut Glass Scent Bottle Perfume Atomiser, 1885
By Edward H. Stockwell
Located in London, GB
unusual Scent Bottle is whimsically shaped as a water pump with a tall silver neck with a silver pump
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1880s English Victorian Unusual Antique Objects

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Silver

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

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Bronze

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
Located in London, GB
A fine and unusual pair of French Empire or possibly Russian two branch candelabra in the gout
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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
Located in London, GB
Antique and unusual pair of 6 sconce candelabra. The 8 sided marble base set on four winged paw
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1860s French Napoleon III Unusual Antique Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Unusual Antique Objects

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Copper

Unusual Aviation Figure of a Airplane Pilot with Propeller circa 1910´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A nice and unusual bronze figure of a pilot from circa 1910 subject from Aeronautica in the fist
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Unusual Antique Objects

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Metal

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
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17th Century Edo Unusual Antique Objects

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Porcelain

An unusual mirror-backed model of a section of the steamship Catherine Govan
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual mirror-backed model of a section of the steamship Catherine Govan, of rectangular form
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Late 19th Century English Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Boxwood

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

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Porcelain

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
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1920s Art Deco Unusual Antique Objects

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Mirror

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
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19th Century Victorian Unusual Antique Objects

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Copper

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
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17th Century Edo Unusual Antique Objects

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Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

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
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17th Century Edo Unusual Antique Objects

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Porcelain

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
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17th Century Edo Unusual Antique Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Kangxi/Yongzheng Chinese Unusual Imari Lobbed Carved Plate, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
imari colors and lobbed. Very nice and unusual dish in great condition. The painting quality is
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18th Century Chinese Unusual Antique Objects

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Porcelain

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
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19th Century French Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Wood

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
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17th Century Chinese Ming Unusual Antique Objects

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Porcelain

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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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