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Royal Worcester Pair Porcelain Potpourri Vases, Blush Ivory Signed W. Hale, 1909
By Royal Worcester
Located in London, GB
William Hale. The style of decoration very unusual on large items like these, which makes them extremely
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Belleek Teacup Trio, Cream Lustre Echinus, Victorian 1867-1891
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
surface of the items is moulded like a sea urchin. But the references to sea life don't stop there: the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Late Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Belleek Teacup Quartet, Cream Lustre Echinus, Victorian, 1869
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
surface of the items are moulded like a sea urchin. But the references to sea life don't stop there: the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Late Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Monumental 19th Century Masonic Display Cabinet from South Dakota
Located in Dallas, TX
) for the display of Masonic items.
A VERY UNUSUAL HISTORIC AND RARE SURVIVOR, WHICH SERVES A VERY
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Flash Gordon Lawn Sprinkler
Located in New York, NY
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Unusual item, retains original paint and partial painted label.
Category
Vintage 1930s American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Design Technics Ceramic Floor Lamp
By Lee Rosen, Design Technics
Located in New York, NY
bottom. New fabric shade. An unusual item. For a similar example in white, see Piasa Auction (Paris), 17
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric, Wood
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Tall Ceramic and Wood Sculpture
By Robert Lee Rosenbaum
Located in New York, NY
estate, and
was the largest and most unusual item in the collection. Part totem, part stereo speaker, it
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Stoneware
Bjorn Wiinblad Ceramic Dish
By Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in New York, NY
, cartouche, and the date 1955. An unusual Wiinblad item.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pottery
Scandinavian Hanging Fixture in Rattan and Brass
By Hans Bergström
Located in New York, NY
unusual mid-century item, in remarkably good original condition. Akin to work by Swedish designer Hans
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Vase by Uta Feyl for Rosenthal
By Uta Feyl
Located in New York, NY
brought home pieces by Wirkkala, Wiinblad, Freyer, Pozzi, and Hausler-Goltz--including several unusual and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Ceramics
Los Castillo Figural Wall Sculpture
By Los Castillo
Located in New York, NY
Aztec head. An unusual item by Los Castillo, Taxco, Mexico, circa 1950s. Signed.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Unusual Tortoiseshell and Silver Bound Bibles
Located in London, GB
The books are bound in Tortoiseshell, and are edged with silver WEW 925, Palestine.
The Bible is the King James version and includes a two page dedication to the Sovereign at the f...
Category
20th Century Religious Items
Materials
Silver
Unusual Italian Rosewood, Ivory
Silver Crucifix
Located in Kensington, MD
Rosewood & Silver Crucifix, feet resting on a bracket, Barley twist pediment base.
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Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Religious Items
Materials
Wood
An unusual Portugese Ebony and Padouk Credence Box
Located in Sundridge, GB
With Ebony mouldings and Padouk panels and an abundance of decorative brass mounts, a hinged lid and inside decorative strap hinges and robust lock
Credence boxes, side tables and s...
Category
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Medieval Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Italian Reliquary in the Form of Arm and Hand of Unusual Size
Located in Natchez, MS
18th century Italian reliquary in the form of an arm and hand. This one is of unusual size as it is
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Religious Items
Vintage Aviator Globe
Located in New York, NY
Large scale, adjustable height globe used to train Navy pilots. Unusual item.
Category
20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
$3,200
Glass works Crucible
Located in Culver City, CA
objects. Crucible presently shows a crackled glass residue in the bottom. An unusual item and we have a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
French 19th Century Faux Desk or Secretaire
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
. 4 Large drawers at the base. A very unusual item.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks
Materials
Pine
Early Azzedine Alaïa 1980
s Plaid Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York City, NY
A highly unusual item from Alaïa! Early 1980s knee-length plaid skirt closes with buttons on each
Category
1980s French Flare Skirts
Sterling Silver Horse Napkin Clip by Rogers, Lunt
Bowlen
Located in Vancouver, BC
centre of the horse's mid section. A very unusual item. Stamped sterling R L B #513.
Category
Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Edwardian Silver Plated Candle Extinguisher
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
, circa 1910.
Total weight: 63g
Unusual item, could be a great talking point at the dinner table!
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Valentino Brooch
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Asian motif Valentino brooch. A most unusual item. The face is hand painted and appears to be made
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches
Art Deco Modernist Elephant Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
amber Phenolic ball.
An Impressive Rare and unusual item.
49 cm h 29 cm w 11 cm d
Germany circa 1930
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Large 19th Century French Painted Cast Iron Sculpture of a Lions Head
Located in London, GB
designed with an exaggerated mane, this rare and unusual item would have originally been used
Category
Antique 19th Century French Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Victorian Folk Art Reverse Painted Glass Game Board
Located in Toronto, ON
border. The extraordinary detail and actions make this a highly unusual item. Displayed in wooden frame
Category
Antique 19th Century American Game Boards
Materials
Glass, Paint, Wood
Early Leather Elephant Folk Art Footstool Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
unusual item is comprised of leather and looks like a real elephant with glass eyes and leather tusks
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Leather Collar 1960s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A vintage leather collar. Unusual item made in Italy for Saks Fifth Avenue. An oversize 'Peter Pan
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian More Necklaces
18 Carat White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Unusual
Item Attributes:
Metal Colour: White
Weight: 4.5g
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Signed B. Conte Brass Table Sculpture
Located in Southfield, MI
sculpture itself which is also signed and edition numbered. Rare and unusual item. 24 HOUR HOLD ONLY
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Saarinen Designed Three Piece Sectional Sofa
Located in Southfield, MI
look. Rare and unusual item, ready to use, or archive for future display.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Iron
Octagonal Oak Display Cabinet with Glass Sides
Located in Houston, TX
mirrored interior base with three lights in the top. The ability of this cabinet to display unusual items
Category
2010s English Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Magnificent Large Antique Japanese Zushi Shrine
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
. The piece is well mounted on an ornate bronze frame. This is an exceptional and unusual item to
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Magnificent Large Antique Japanese Zushi Shrine
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
. The piece is well mounted on an ornate bronze frame. This is an exceptional and unusual item to
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype 1966
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
ordered vivid red-orange glass 'stones' with gilt metal spacers and hidden push clasp. Unusual item
Category
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype ca.1963
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
metal spacers and hidden push clasp. Unusual item appropriate for any collection!
Prototype item
Category
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Very unique etched glass vase with sun-god metal work jardiniere
Located in Oakland, CA
finish is original antique nickel over bronze metal. A very unusual item for our shop not only with an
Category
Early 20th Century Vases
Materials
Metal
French 19th Century Kingwood Desk Top Drawer Set with Brass Mounts
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
desk, or "bureau plat," but is now a stand alone piece and certainly an unusual item.
The drawers
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood, Mahogany
19th Century Canton Boxed Set of Silk Piano Cover or Drape with Watercolor
Located in Berwickshire, GB
shades of green with foliage, with a wide-knotted silk border to the fringe. This a rare and unusual item
Category
Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Handmade Child
s Sled
Located in Southfield, MI
dating to the early 1900s.
Quite possibly Amish or Mennonite, this unusual item was recently found in
Category
Early 20th Century American Primitives
Materials
Wood, Glass, Rope, Canvas
Unusual English Dark Wood Industrial Trolley
Located in Stamford, CT
Item #016-119 Unusual English Dark Wood Industrial Trolley on heavy wheels with side compartments
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial and Work Tables
Unusual Hermes Silver and Alligator Wine Cradle
Located in New York, NY
This is a very unusual example of this item. The metal is silver plate and the handle is inset with
Category
Vintage 1960s French Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
A Louis XVI Style Bronze and Mahogany Clock from France c.1870
Located in Houston, TX
charm of this clock lends itself well to either a first time buyer who wants a unique and unusual item
Category
20th Century French Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
A French Baguette Trolley
Located in Bridport, CT
A french baguette trolley on wheels. Very unusual C1880-1910 Dealer item # 033-01
Category
Antique 19th Century Carts and Bar Carts
Wonderful Old Bridge Window on Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful Old Bridge Window on Stand - Great and Unusual End Table (Dealer Item #014-104)
Category
Vintage 1930s English End Tables
Faux Horn Magnifying Glass of Large Scale
Located in Charlottesville, VA
on this unusual decorative item.
Category
Mid-20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
RIVIERA Wrist Handbag 1950s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Riviera wrist handbag. Unusual sculpted navy fine suede item with gilt metal handle
Category
1950s Mexican Handbags and Purses
EMILIO PUCCI ca.1960
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine vintage Emilio Pucci printed velveteen handbag. Early signed printed velveteen item features
Category
1960s Italian Handbags and Purses
7 Funereal Garden Ornaments
Located in Scarsdale, NY
unusual collection. These items are rarer and rarer. From the estate of a well known antique garden
Category
Antique 19th Century American Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
19th Century Painted Bench
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Mid 19th C painted bench with six seated spaces and five arms. This is a very unusual and rare item
Category
Antique 19th Century European Benches
Materials
Oak
Studio Sterling Pendant Cuff ca.1970
Located in Phoenix, AZ
exhibits excellent depth, design and execution. Pendant hangs from an unusual fluid matching cuff. Item
Category
Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Biedermeier Side Table, Vienna, 1820s
Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein
columns on top. Tabletop with ebonised edge and diamond-shaped veneer pattern. Rare collector's item in
Category
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Cherry
MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Brooch ca.1963
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
. Item retains original pin back. An unusual and rare item appropriate for any collection!
Prototype
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Folk Art Bark Table / Stand on Turned Legs
Located in Culver City, CA
are attached to add decoration. This is an unusual and delightful item that will add interest to any
Category
Early 20th Century American Side Tables
Materials
Wax
Chrome and Glass Swivel-Top Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unusual and exceptional utilitarian item.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Ear Clips ca.1963
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine and rare vintage Miriam Haskell prototype ear clips. Unusual asymmetrical items prominently
Category
Vintage 1960s American Drop Earrings
18 Karat Yellow Gold Morganite and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Splitter
s Creek, NSW
side of the band.
Inner wrist diameter is 6.5cms.
It is an unusual & very lovely jewellery Item
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Modern Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Brooch ca.1960
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine vintage Miriam Haskell prototype brooch. Unusual signed gilt metal item with faux round pearls
Category
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
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