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Bulgari Gold Leopardprint Design Pills box
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, NA
Vintage unusual item designed by Bvlgari, it is made of 18k Yellow Gold. Made in Italy, circa 1980
Category

Late 20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Black Forest Style/ Folk Art Deer Head Pedestal
Located in Marietta, GA
, without anything on it. Unsigned. Bought at a Fla. Estate, with quite alot of unusual. items.
Category

Mid-20th Century Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Italian Modular Satellite Chandelier 70s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unusual item was not a mass produced fixture and is a rare find. Comproised of thick cut
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

18th Century Classic Antique Fireplace Mantel in Grey Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
reflects and stronger the proportions which are called royal. A very unusual item. Measures: 174 cm EW
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

Oak Hat Rack/ Coat Rack from a Men s Club in Ohio, circa 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
can get a lot of use out of so many areas to hang hats and coats. We love offering unusual items, this
Category

Antique Early 1900s North American American Craftsman Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Nouveau Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
think are copper and pierced patterned work on the sides. This is quite an unusual item and very useful
Category

Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Large Lead Tile, the Face of a Black Cat
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
all part of the aged patination, a very unusual item The Tile is 12” square and sticks out about 4
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lead

Brass Pop Art Oversized Picture Hanging Hook Paperweight 1982 San Jose Museum
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in Oakland, CA
Art 1982, these were a limited edition of 385, this is stamped 326/385. A very fun and unusual item
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Small Black Stone Soapstone Pot
Located in Kramfors, SE
after use and is an unusual item to find. It measures 26 cm including the handle.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Decorative Bowls

Materials

Soapstone

19th Copper And Bronze Boat/ship Mooring From NYC Pier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An unusual item that we don't come across to often is this 19th Century Copper and Bronze boat or
Category

20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper, Bronze

Majolica Sculpture Vase with Photo Frame by J. Maresch, Austria, circa 1880
By Johann Maresch
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
very unusual item with amazing processed surface looking more like patinated copper which includes an
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vases

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Black Wrought Iron Alpine Front Door Bell
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century black wrought iron alpine front door bell. This is a delightful and very unusual
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Black Forest Musical Instruments

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Mahogany Revolving Canterbury
Located in London, GB
. The top section spins around on the base. This is a very unusual item of furniture and an attractive
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Black Forest Carved Alpine Front Door Bell
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century Black Forest carved alpine front door bell This is a delightful and very unusual
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Burmese Red Lacquered Leather Offering Basket Bowl from the 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
century Burmese red lacquered leather offering basket with feet would be an unusual item in most homes and
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

Alligator Attache Case
Located in Petaluma, CA
beautiful, unusual item to be cherished. The condition is part of what makes this so impressive: It is in
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Trunks and Luggage

Native American Indian Pouch Or Bag Beaded With Mickey Mouse
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An unusual item we came across is this early 20th century Native American beaded bag or pouch with
Category

Vintage 1930s American Native American Objects

Materials

Beads

Mid-Century Gilt Metal Hatstand
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
a very unusual item and must be a designer piece and my guess is that it's possibly Italian. The
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Gilt Metal

14K Yellow Gold Genie with Sapphire Studded Turban
Located in North Hollywood, CA
this piece because it is unusual and as many of you know I search for rare and unusual items for my
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Salesman s Sample Carriage Advertising the Seat Covering, circa 1900
By Eagle Tool and Metal Mfg.
Located in Petaluma, CA
This most unusual item is actually made to demonstrate and promote the sale of the oil cloth that
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Antique Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Stag Antler Horn Sandalwood Document Box Casket
Located in Dublin, Ireland
unusual item is made in sandalwood and is veneered in thickly carved strips of natural unpolished antler
Category

Antique 19th Century English Grand Tour Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Antler, Horn

French Mid-Century Gilt Iron Floor Lamp Guéridon Table with Black Granite Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
top, two lights and curving tripod base. Created in France during the Midcentury period, this unusual
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Granite, Iron

19th Century Japanese Papier Mache Container in the Form of a Puppy Dog
Located in Central England, GB
19th Century Japanese Papier Mache Container in the Form of a Puppy This most unusual item is
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Other

1950s American Anatomical Teaching Respiratory Child s Illuminated Model
Located in London, England
. A fun piece fit for it's original educational purpose or as an unusual item in a home full of quirky
Category

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

Materials

Plastic

Unusual Bucellati Dollar Coin Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
smooth 18kt yellow gold link chain. Made by Buccellati, circa 1970s. The item is unusual for the house
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Bronze Billiard or Pool Table Box
Located in Petaluma, CA
We love getting the unusual items,particularly when they are in bronze. The unique box is a great
Category

Antique 19th Century American Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Extremely Rare George II Spoon Tray by John Robinson II
Located in London, GB
, Baronet, of Kimberley, County Norfolk, subsequently created Lord Wodehouse. A very rare and unusual item
Category

Antique 1740s English More Dining and Entertaining

Regency English Demi Lune Copper Brass Planter
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Having Pierced Decoration And Original Lions Mask Carrying Handles. This unusual item dating to the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass, Copper

Victorian 19th Century Elm Painted Childs Wheelbarrow
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Attractive Original Wooden Wheel. This slightly unusual item would have been made in the 19th century as a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Children s Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th Century French Unusual Oversized Bilboquet Game
Located in London, GB
bilboquet, the idea is to catch the ball on the end of the spike. This item is unusual due to its large
Category

Antique 1880s French Folk Art Toys

Materials

Wood

Huge Rare Antique English Magnifying Glass Lens circa 1910 Decorative Stand
Located in London, GB
lot is a very unusual and uniquely oversized antique solid glass telescopic magnified lens. The item
Category

Vintage 1910s British Folk Art Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Paint Decorated Childs Wheelbarrow
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
slightly unusual item would have been made in the 19th century as a wheelbarrow for a child. It would
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pine

Unusual Late 18th Century Oak Confiturier from France
Located in Dallas, TX
ribbons. This magnificently hand carved and unusual confiturier will be an item of study and
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Cabinets

Vide Poche, or Tray w/ Figure of a Bat, Signed B&H, Bradley &Hubbard, circa 1890
By Bradley Hubbard
Located in Petaluma, CA
like this, with a bat of all things. This has to be one of the most unusual items we have ever offered
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Petite Antique French Carved Gold Giltwood Wall Sconce Light Fixture Lighting
Located in Shreveport, LA
internet customers! Shop our store for some very unusual items such as a wooden wine cradle, some French
Category

Antique 19th Century French Black Forest Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wire

Unusual Aesthetic Movement Antique Brass and Tile Accent Table ca. 1900
Located in Shippensburg, PA
AESTHETIC MOVEMENT BRASS AND PIGMENTED TILE ACCENT TABLE Circa 1900 unmarked Item # 408GPK21P
Category

Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Italian Plaster Dog Head Mounts
Located in London, GB
collector in Italy these items are one of the most unusual items we have had the privilege to own. Made from
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Set of Three Zinc Candle Molds
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual decorative table top item. These zinc candlestick molds make for an interesting
Category

Vintage 1940s French Decorative Objects

Materials

Zinc

Hand-Carved /Crafted Large Display Childs Tricycle Motorbike
Located in Westport, CT
Large handcrafted carved pine and walnut tricycle Motorcycle. Rare and unusual store display
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut, Pine

1960s Durlston Vanity Mirror
By Owen Thomas
Located in London, Lambeth
Unusual scale size. Wonderful decorative item.      
Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Spinach Jade Oriental Decorative Sculpture
Located in London, GB
making it a stunning rare and unusual decorative item.
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Primitive Mesquite Stool from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
carved item. Unusual four legged, turtle like form. One of a kind.
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Primitive Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Bronze Figure of a Little Boy in a Toy Car, Artist Signed Tereszczuk, circa 1910
By Peter Tereszczuk
Located in Petaluma, CA
Teresczczuk. Makes a great little desk item. A very unusual little gem.
Category

20th Century Austrian Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Painted Round Table from Sweden
Located in Atlanta, GA
Painted Round Table from Sweden- Unusual Apron. This Item is an Antique and is One of a Kind
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Tables

Vintage Metal Bar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in a bare metal style. Very unusual piece. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)
Category

Vintage 1960s Industrial Dry Bars

19th Century Set of Three Scientific Equipment Accessories Sculptures, France
Located in New York, NY
with metal frames. Unusual decorative display of three items. 5" diameter and 10" tall 5" diameter
Category

Antique 19th Century French Mounted Objects

19th Century Set of Three Scientific Equipment Accessories Sculptures, France
Located in New York, NY
glass with metal frames. Unusual decorative display of three items. 5" diameter and 11" tall 5
Category

Antique 19th Century French Mounted Objects

Louis Vuitton 1980 Shop Window Display Airplane Model
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
brass stand. This item is very unusual and a real top of the range piece of decoration . It is a DC4.
Category

1980s Decorative Objects

Early 20th Century Meat Hooks
Located in Lambertville, NJ
simple steel bar. This is a unique and original set of unusual artfully displayed items not available or
Category

Early 20th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal

Victorian Mahogany Torchere Candelabra or Candlestand
Located in Miami, FL
pairs on either side of a table or in the corners of a room. This item is unusual and very original.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Torchères

Materials

Walnut

Louis Vuitton 1980 Shop Window Display Airplane Model
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
brass stand. This item is very unusual and a real top of the range piece of decoration . It is a De
Category

1980s Decorative Objects

Danish Modern Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Westport, CT
Rare danish sputnik chandelier manufactured in Denmark circa 1960s. This item features an unusual
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare Bronze, Large Ship s Chock, 1970s
Located in Nantucket, MA
unusual find. A collectors item to be sure. Use it as a door stop, desk accessory, or interesting objet
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Carnival "Donkey" Ball Toss, , hand painted, , mechanical folk art
Located in Buffalo, NY
Most Unusual Little Item,,LARGE 1920's Carnival, Fair, Ball Toss Game..Appears to be all hand made
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early 20th Century Concave Distortion Mirrors Curio Optical Scientific
Located in Lowestoft, GB
frames. Each mirror gives a upturned distorted image, great decorative items and unusual to find a
Category

20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mirror, Pine

French 1970 s Ceramic Artichoke Lamps
Located in New York, NY
. Incredible petal detail and color make these very unusual. These items are located at our off site storage
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Bookcase in Cherrywood Tree Shaped, 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
be used as room divider for example. The shape is very nice and unusual, lovely item. Please
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Cherry

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