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A French gilt brass carriage clock in unusual case, Brocot, circa 1890.
By Achille Brocot
Located in Amsterdam, NL
4.3-cm enamel chapter ring with blue Roman numerals and fleur-de-lys half hour markings, centre with foliate roset and signed for the retailer C. Prost Vevey, finely foliate pierced ...
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19th Century French Unusual Antique Objects

Antique A French gilt brass carriage clock in unusual case, Brocot, circa 1890.
A French gilt brass carriage clock in unusual case, Brocot, circa 1890.

A French gilt brass carriage clock in unusual case, Brocot, circa 1890.

$6,835
Unusual Rare Fruit Treen Melon Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Very rare fruit tea caddy with small creases to the top projecting from the stalk. The tea caddy has a dark mottled exterior similar to melon tea caddies. With steel escutcheon, lock...
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19th Century European George III Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Unusual Rare Fruit Treen Melon Tea Caddy
Unusual Rare Fruit Treen Melon Tea Caddy

Unusual Rare Fruit Treen Melon Tea Caddy

$8,222
Unusual Pair of 19th Century French Candelabras
By Napoléon III
Located in London, GB
A very large pair of bronze and gilt candelabra in the shape of Grecian water carriers. The figures rest on a tripod shaped base, of which the feet are depicted as lion's feet adorne...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Unusual Pair of 19th Century French Candelabras
Unusual Pair of 19th Century French Candelabras

Unusual Pair of 19th Century French Candelabras

$7,948 / set
Very Rare and Unusual Signed E.F. Caldwell Mantel Clock
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in New york, NY
Very rare and unusual signed E.F. Caldwell mantel clock with black marble and bronze base. Figural
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Very Rare and Unusual Signed E.F. Caldwell Mantel Clock
Very Rare and Unusual Signed E.F. Caldwell Mantel Clock

Very Rare and Unusual Signed E.F. Caldwell Mantel Clock

$14,000
Very Small Unusual 18th Century Amsterdam Burr Walnut Bracket Clock
By Aubert Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very small unusual 18th century Amsterdam burr walnut bracket clock signed by "Aubert Amsterdam
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Early 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Very Small Unusual 18th Century Amsterdam Burr Walnut Bracket Clock
Very Small Unusual 18th Century Amsterdam Burr Walnut Bracket Clock

Very Small Unusual 18th Century Amsterdam Burr Walnut Bracket Clock

$33,284
Very Unusual, Beautiful Coloured Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, Signed Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very unusual, beautiful colored cold painted Vienna bronze of a turkey spreading the tail. Lovely
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19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Very Unusual, Beautiful Coloured Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, Signed Bergmann
Very Unusual, Beautiful Coloured Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, Signed Bergmann

Very Unusual, Beautiful Coloured Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, Signed Bergmann

$2,199
Very Realistic and Unusual So Called Chamois Deer, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very realistic and unusual so called chamois deer Vienna bronze-mounted on an beautiful, well
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Amethyst, Bronze

Antique Very Realistic and Unusual So Called Chamois Deer, circa 1900
Very Realistic and Unusual So Called Chamois Deer, circa 1900

Very Realistic and Unusual So Called Chamois Deer, circa 1900

$2,199
Very Small and Unusual Austrian Zappler Miniature Clock, circa 1860
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very small and unusual Austrian ormolu zappler miniature clock with matching dome and enamel dial
Category

19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Very Small and Unusual Austrian Zappler Miniature Clock, circa 1860
Very Small and Unusual Austrian Zappler Miniature Clock, circa 1860

Very Small and Unusual Austrian Zappler Miniature Clock, circa 1860

$3,982
Good and Very Unusual Louis XVI Mantel Clock, circa 1780
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A good and very unusual Louis XVI mantel clock in a form of a soldier with the drum on his back
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18th Century French Louis XVI Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Good and Very Unusual Louis XVI Mantel Clock, circa 1780
Good and Very Unusual Louis XVI Mantel Clock, circa 1780

Good and Very Unusual Louis XVI Mantel Clock, circa 1780

$21,991
Unusual Bronze Sculpture from Blücher Fürst von Wahlstatt, circa 1810
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Unusual bronze from Blücher Fürst von Wahlstatt, circa 1810. Blücher became a major general in
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Early 19th Century Empire Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Bronze

Unusual Bronze Sculpture from Blücher Fürst von Wahlstatt, circa 1810
Unusual Bronze Sculpture from Blücher Fürst von Wahlstatt, circa 1810

Unusual Bronze Sculpture from Blücher Fürst von Wahlstatt, circa 1810

$4,992
Rare and Unusual Antique Sewing Armchair Miniature Clock, Monogrammed, 1822
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A rare and unusual antique sewing armchair miniature clock. The clock was mounted on the cleaning
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19th Century European Regency Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rare and Unusual Antique Sewing Armchair Miniature Clock, Monogrammed, 1822
Rare and Unusual Antique Sewing Armchair Miniature Clock, Monogrammed, 1822

Rare and Unusual Antique Sewing Armchair Miniature Clock, Monogrammed, 1822

$3,387
Mid-19th Century Unusual Mamluk Brass Filigree Bowl
Located in New york, NY
Mid-19th century unusual Mamluk brass filigree bowl. Inlayed silver Arabic filigree surrounding the
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Islamic Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Silver, Brass

Mid-19th Century Unusual Mamluk Brass Filigree Bowl
Mid-19th Century Unusual Mamluk Brass Filigree Bowl

Mid-19th Century Unusual Mamluk Brass Filigree Bowl

$900
Very Early Unusual and Superb Steel Lantern Key
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A very unusual and superb steel lantern key, the rare key dates back to circa 1620. It measures 3
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16th Century English Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Steel

Very Early Unusual and Superb Steel Lantern Key
Very Early Unusual and Superb Steel Lantern Key

Very Early Unusual and Superb Steel Lantern Key

$1,094
A Very Unusual Dutch Frisian Oak Animated 3/4 So-Called Staartklok , Circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
With very unusual mechanism.
Category

19th Century Dutch Folk Art Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Oak

A Very Unusual Dutch Frisian Oak Animated 3/4 So-Called Staartklok , Circa 1800
A Very Unusual Dutch Frisian Oak Animated 3/4 So-Called Staartklok , Circa 1800

A Very Unusual Dutch Frisian Oak Animated 3/4 So-Called Staartklok , Circa 1800

$8,915
Highly Unusual English Brass Wall Pocket, 19th Century
Located in Woodbridge, CT
English, brass cast and cut rare and unusual wall pocket with two antlered stags and a central
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Brass

Highly Unusual English Brass Wall Pocket, 19th Century

Highly Unusual English Brass Wall Pocket, 19th Century

$3,500
Vintage Wood Caliper of Unusual Size, French, on Custom Steel Base
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage wood caliper of unusual size, French, on custom steel base.
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Early 20th Century French Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage Wood Caliper of Unusual Size, French, on Custom Steel Base

Vintage Wood Caliper of Unusual Size, French, on Custom Steel Base

$1,000
Unusual and Very Detailed Vienna Bronze of a Rooster, circa 1890
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An unusual and very detailed Vienna bronze of a rooster. Very realistic details, beautiful natural
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19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Unusual Antique Objects

Unusual and Very Detailed Vienna Bronze of a Rooster, circa 1890
Unusual and Very Detailed Vienna Bronze of a Rooster, circa 1890

Unusual and Very Detailed Vienna Bronze of a Rooster, circa 1890

$1,367
Unusual Terra Cotta in Shape of a Turtle, England, XIXth Century
Located in Paris, FR
Unusual terra cotta in shape of a turtle - opening by the 2 upper shells - garden element
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19th Century English Campaign Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Unusual Terra Cotta in Shape of a Turtle, England, XIXth Century
Unusual Terra Cotta in Shape of a Turtle, England, XIXth Century

Unusual Terra Cotta in Shape of a Turtle, England, XIXth Century

$4,992
Unusual Leather Covered Yak Butter Churns From Tibet
Located in New York, NY
Four sculptural leather covered yak butter churns from Tibet. The faded old leather coverings are crudely stitched with beautiful surfaces. Great pieces rarely found with original ...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Leather, Wood

Unusual Leather Covered Yak Butter Churns From Tibet
Unusual Leather Covered Yak Butter Churns From Tibet

Unusual Leather Covered Yak Butter Churns From Tibet

$760 / item
Decorative Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Unusual Peacock Handles
Located in Houston, TX
This gorgeous vase has an inverted baluster shape with unique peacock head handles and lovely floral decoration. The piece is of a nice size and scale to be used in many locations an...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Unusual Antique Objects

Decorative Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Unusual Peacock Handles
Decorative Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Unusual Peacock Handles

Decorative Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Unusual Peacock Handles

$225
Important Unusual Bronze from a Canoe by Emile Drouot, circa 1880
By Emile Drouot
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An important unusual bronze of a canoe with three persons made by Emile Drouot circa 1880. An
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Bronze

Important Unusual Bronze from a Canoe by Emile Drouot, circa 1880
Important Unusual Bronze from a Canoe by Emile Drouot, circa 1880

Important Unusual Bronze from a Canoe by Emile Drouot, circa 1880

$24,963
Unusual and Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Candlesticks
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
An unusual and very decorative pair of late 19th, early 20th century Chinese cloisonné́ enamel
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Late 19th Century Chinese Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Enamel

Unusual and Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Candlesticks
Unusual and Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Candlesticks

Unusual and Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Candlesticks

$1,850 / set
Unusual 20th Century Chinese Carved Tiger s Eye Covered Vase
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
This very unusual carved tigers eye covered vase rests on a gilt timber carved base and features a
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Wood

Unusual 20th Century Chinese Carved Tiger s Eye Covered Vase
Unusual 20th Century Chinese Carved Tiger s Eye Covered Vase

Unusual 20th Century Chinese Carved Tiger s Eye Covered Vase

$3,300
Pair of Unusual Satsuma Vases, Japan, Early 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
unusual shape as well a quite unusual mirror decoration of flowers painted on an orange yellow and bright
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Early 20th Century Japanese Unusual Antique Objects

Pair of Unusual Satsuma Vases, Japan, Early 20th Century
Pair of Unusual Satsuma Vases, Japan, Early 20th Century

Pair of Unusual Satsuma Vases, Japan, Early 20th Century

$4,900 / set
Unusual Pair of 19th Century Paris Vases
By Old Paris
Located in London, GB
A sophisticated pair of Paris porcelain: Campana vases on bases. The body is hand-painted with elaborate flower panels and the rims of the vases are adorned with retrousseed leaves. ...
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Unusual Pair of 19th Century Paris Vases
Unusual Pair of 19th Century Paris Vases

Unusual Pair of 19th Century Paris Vases

$2,877 / set
Unusual Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Mantle Clock and Side Vases
Located in Malvern, Victoria
An unusual early 20th century French Art Nouveau mantel clock with matching side vases. Made for
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Early 20th Century French Unusual Antique Objects

Unusual Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Mantle Clock and Side Vases
Unusual Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Mantle Clock and Side Vases

Unusual Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Mantle Clock and Side Vases

$7,500 / set
Unusual Kingwood Mantel Clock with Calendar Work and Moon Fase, circa 1840
By F. Heinrich
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The unusual kingwood mantel clock with calendar work and moon phase, circa 1840, Louis Philippe
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Kingwood

Unusual Kingwood Mantel Clock with Calendar Work and Moon Fase, circa 1840
Unusual Kingwood Mantel Clock with Calendar Work and Moon Fase, circa 1840

Unusual Kingwood Mantel Clock with Calendar Work and Moon Fase, circa 1840

$5,765
Good and Unusual Set of French Brass and Ebonized Wood Fabric Sc
By Stutz and Co.
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully designed and stylish set of French brass and ebonized fabric scales. These would have been used by a fabric manufacturer or retailer to calculate the quantity of cotton...
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19th Century French Unusual Antique Objects

Good and Unusual Set of French Brass and Ebonized Wood Fabric Sc
Good and Unusual Set of French Brass and Ebonized Wood Fabric Sc

Good and Unusual Set of French Brass and Ebonized Wood Fabric Sc

$4,800
Large And Unusual Shell Shaped Antique Meissen Porcelain Bowl, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Free Union, VA
A deep and finely articulated ribbed scallop shaped early 19th century serving bowl in the pattern known as Blue Onion, which originated at the Meissen factory in Saxony in 1740, a E...
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Early 19th Century German Rococo Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Large And Unusual Shell Shaped Antique Meissen Porcelain Bowl, 19th Century
Large And Unusual Shell Shaped Antique Meissen Porcelain Bowl, 19th Century

Large And Unusual Shell Shaped Antique Meissen Porcelain Bowl, 19th Century

$495
Unusual antique French classical mahogany Urn Jardinière / Wine Cooler
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
A rare and unusual French jardinière or wine cooler in the form of an urn on a cylindrical pedestal
Category

1850s French Classical Roman Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Unusual antique French classical mahogany Urn Jardinière / Wine Cooler
Unusual antique French classical mahogany Urn Jardinière / Wine Cooler

Unusual antique French classical mahogany Urn Jardinière / Wine Cooler

$3,905
An unusual pair of French vases hand painted in bright enamel colours
Located in London, GB
An unusual pair of French vases hand painted in bright enamel colours of scenes of putti drinking
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Bronze

An unusual pair of French vases hand painted in bright enamel colours
An unusual pair of French vases hand painted in bright enamel colours

An unusual pair of French vases hand painted in bright enamel colours

$4,659 / set
Edwardian Silver Vesta Case with Unusual Articulated Mechanism, Asprey, 1907
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A very unusual Edwardian silver Vesta Case of plain rounded rectangular form, the interior fitted
Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Silver Vesta Case with Unusual Articulated Mechanism, Asprey, 1907
Edwardian Silver Vesta Case with Unusual Articulated Mechanism, Asprey, 1907

Edwardian Silver Vesta Case with Unusual Articulated Mechanism, Asprey, 1907

$657
Oval Hand-Carved 18th Century Stone Window Surround Perfect for a Sink
Located in Woodbury, CT
We are always in search of unusual objects to convert into sinks and this is the best we've ever
Category

18th Century French Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Stone

Oval Hand-Carved 18th Century Stone Window Surround Perfect for a Sink
Oval Hand-Carved 18th Century Stone Window Surround Perfect for a Sink

Oval Hand-Carved 18th Century Stone Window Surround Perfect for a Sink

$3,950
Small Unusual Fine Rosewood Longcase Clock by Jones of Tenby
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A very rare, if not unique, superb 8 day arched painted dial celebrating hunting in the countryside by Jones of Tenby, Wales (recorded working 1830-1840). The small and slim case wi...
Category

Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Rosewood

Small Unusual Fine Rosewood Longcase Clock by Jones of Tenby
Small Unusual Fine Rosewood Longcase Clock by Jones of Tenby

Small Unusual Fine Rosewood Longcase Clock by Jones of Tenby

$5,337
Nice Important and Very Unusual French So-Called "Religious" Table Clock
By Gaudron 1
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A nice important and very unusual French so-called "Religious" table clock signed "Gaudron a Paris
Category

17th Century French Louis XIV Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Copper

Nice Important and Very Unusual French So-Called "Religious" Table Clock
Nice Important and Very Unusual French So-Called "Religious" Table Clock

Nice Important and Very Unusual French So-Called "Religious" Table Clock

$130,761
Very Unusual High Quality Early Louis XVI Traveling Clock, circa 1770
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very unusual high quality early Louis XVI impressive traveling clock, circa 1770. Made by famous
Category

18th Century French Unusual Antique Objects

Very Unusual High Quality Early Louis XVI Traveling Clock, circa 1770
Very Unusual High Quality Early Louis XVI Traveling Clock, circa 1770

Very Unusual High Quality Early Louis XVI Traveling Clock, circa 1770

$33,879
Unusual Pair of Octagonal Porcelain Lapis Lazuli Object Art, circa 1830
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very unusual and nice pair of charming octagonal paintings on porcelain. Greek or Roman inspired
Category

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Unusual Pair of Octagonal Porcelain Lapis Lazuli Object Art, circa 1830
Unusual Pair of Octagonal Porcelain Lapis Lazuli Object Art, circa 1830

Unusual Pair of Octagonal Porcelain Lapis Lazuli Object Art, circa 1830

$5,349 / set
Important Porcelain Planter, Japan – Late 19th Century
Located in HÉRIC, FR
Japanese craftsman. This rare and unusual object, oval in shape, is surrounded at the top by a raised
Category

19th Century Asian Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Important Porcelain Planter, Japan – Late 19th Century
Important Porcelain Planter, Japan – Late 19th Century

Important Porcelain Planter, Japan – Late 19th Century

$1,931
Large Antique Woven Food Oil Container
Located in New York, NY
. A wonderful and unusual decorative object and a piece of history. From China, Shanxi province, circa
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Antique Woven Food Oil Container
Large Antique Woven Food Oil Container

Large Antique Woven Food Oil Container

$700
Set of Antique Stoneware Gin Bottles
Located in New York, NY
visual interest. An unusual set of objects and a piece of European history.
Category

Late 19th Century German Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Set of Antique Stoneware Gin Bottles
Set of Antique Stoneware Gin Bottles

Set of Antique Stoneware Gin Bottles

$920 / set
Folk Art Wood and Gesso Painted Head, Early 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
unusual and special object displayed on a handmade metal stand.
Category

Early 19th Century Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

Folk Art Wood and Gesso Painted Head, Early 19th Century
Folk Art Wood and Gesso Painted Head, Early 19th Century

Folk Art Wood and Gesso Painted Head, Early 19th Century

$921
Antique Child s Tricycle From Burma
Located in New York, NY
embossed Burmese characters on the back and side of the carrier add authenticity and interest. An unusual
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Child s Tricycle From Burma
Antique Child s Tricycle From Burma

Antique Child s Tricycle From Burma

$1,800
Tramp Art Carved and Mirrored Shadowbox Plaque
Located in Manalapan, NJ
One of the most unusual Tramp Art objects we have found is this wonderful carved and mirrored
Category

1890s American Folk Art Unusual Antique Objects

Tramp Art Carved and Mirrored Shadowbox Plaque
Tramp Art Carved and Mirrored Shadowbox Plaque

Tramp Art Carved and Mirrored Shadowbox Plaque

$5,800
Late 19th Century Chinese Christian Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné Enamels Pyxis
Located in Paris, FR
iconography is really rare and unusual for a Chinese object.
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Late 19th Century Chinese Christian Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné Enamels Pyxis
Late 19th Century Chinese Christian Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné Enamels Pyxis

Late 19th Century Chinese Christian Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné Enamels Pyxis

$1,426
Hanging Light No. 2, Paris c1925
By Genet and Michon
Located in Long Island City, NY
. The unique and symmetrical design of the the hanging object creates unusual and unexpected rhythms
Category

1920s Art Deco Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Archival Ink, Digital, Rag Paper

Hanging Light No. 2, Paris c1925
Hanging Light No. 2, Paris c1925

Genet and Michon
Hanging Light No. 2, Paris c1925

$1,200
Hanging Light No. 1, Paris c1925
By Genet and Michon
Located in Long Island City, NY
. The unique and symmetrical design of the hanging object creates unusual and unexpected rhythms adding
Category

1920s Art Deco Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Archival Ink, Digital, Rag Paper

Hanging Light No. 1, Paris c1925
Hanging Light No. 1, Paris c1925

Genet and Michon
Hanging Light No. 1, Paris c1925

$1,200
Majolica Water Lily Umbrella Holder
Located in Woodbury, CT
colors majolica pieces carry so well. These colors, and the unusual and varied objects they decorate
Category

19th Century American Unusual Antique Objects

Majolica Water Lily Umbrella Holder
Majolica Water Lily Umbrella Holder

Majolica Water Lily Umbrella Holder

$625
18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer
Located in Berwickshire, GB
been used for burning incense. This is a highly unusual and rare object. Slight wear to surface but
Category

1750s Chinese Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer
18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer

18th Century Bronze Lion Dog Censer

$4,111
19th century French Oak and glass Hour Sand Timer, 1890s
Located in LEGNY, FR
beautiful twisted columns. Pink colored sand. Very good quality and unusual object.
Category

1890s French Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Glass, Oak

19th century French Oak and glass Hour Sand Timer, 1890s
19th century French Oak and glass Hour Sand Timer, 1890s

19th century French Oak and glass Hour Sand Timer, 1890s

$1,390
Pair of Black Lacquered Burmese Offering Containers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
these unusual objects will bring magic wherever they are placed.
Category

19th Century Burmese Unusual Antique Objects

Pair of Black Lacquered Burmese Offering Containers
Pair of Black Lacquered Burmese Offering Containers

Pair of Black Lacquered Burmese Offering Containers

$3,800
Large Mid-Century Thai Wooden Monkey
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
removable and the endpart is missing. Nevertheless this carved wooden monkey is an unusual object, it will
Category

Early 20th Century Thai Primitive Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Mid-Century Thai Wooden Monkey
Large Mid-Century Thai Wooden Monkey

Large Mid-Century Thai Wooden Monkey

$1,604
Chinese Agate Opium Pipe Bowl, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual object is an early 20th century opium pipe bowl, carved of agate and fitted with a
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Agate, Brass

Chinese Agate Opium Pipe Bowl, c. 1900
Chinese Agate Opium Pipe Bowl, c. 1900

Chinese Agate Opium Pipe Bowl, c. 1900

$148
Very unusual tea caddy
Located in Greenwich, CT
18th Century English tea caddy of unusual design, akin to the more often seen fruit form caddies
Category

18th Century and Earlier English Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Brass

Very unusual tea caddy
Very unusual tea caddy

Very unusual tea caddy

Early 19th century Primitive Italian Hand Mirror
Located in Wainscott, NY
years of use. The antiqued mirror has chips below the surface. Great and unusual object
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Early 19th century Primitive Italian Hand Mirror
Early 19th century Primitive Italian Hand Mirror

Early 19th century Primitive Italian Hand Mirror

$250
Rare and Unusual Sailing Fid
Located in Greenwich, CT
A highly unusual and decorative English saling vessle fid used on a yacht for rope works, of solid
Category

19th Century English Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare and Unusual Sailing Fid
Rare and Unusual Sailing Fid

Rare and Unusual Sailing Fid

19th Century Arm
Located in London, GB
19th century arm We are proud to offer an unusual object of curiosity to our store. In the form
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1850s Italian Early Victorian Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Gesso, Pine

19th Century Arm
19th Century Arm

19th Century Arm

$1,226
Unusual French Clock
Located in San Francisco, CA
Blue and white enamel face. Syrian rosewood and bone inlay. French movement. Original pendulum and key.
Category

19th Century French Unusual Antique Objects

Materials

Rosewood, Bone

Unusual French Clock
Unusual French Clock

Unusual French Clock

$2,800
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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.”

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