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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
$1,450
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
$1,100
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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