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This curated selection of curiosities covers the material culture not covered by other collections. These pieces are interesting because they are rare and have been treasured for a long time and speak to our place in history. You will find a broad assortment of functional and decorative objects from antiquity to early 20th century. Hopeful you will be surprised and amused. 

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  • Beautifully Carved Safe on Stand, Late 19th Century

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    Original price $4,500.00 - Original price $4,500.00
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    A beautifully carved safe on stand, late 19th century.

    Original price $4,500.00 - Original price $4,500.00
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    $4,500.00
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    Current price $4,500.00
  • Loop Glass Cheroot Holder, Ruffled Rim England circa 1850

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $295.00 - Original price $295.00
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    Current price $295.00

    A Nalisea loop glass cheroot holder, with a ruffled rim, England circa 1850. The loop glass is in pink and white

    Original price $295.00 - Original price $295.00
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    Current price $295.00
  • Black and Red Japanese Tazza, circa 1900

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $750.00 - Original price $750.00
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    A black and red Japanese tazza, circa 1900.

    Original price $750.00 - Original price $750.00
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    Current price $750.00
  • Southeast Asian Puppet Head, circa 1880

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $495.00 - Original price $495.00
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    A Southeast Asian puppet head, circa 1880. Great old patina. We have two other similar heads. Measurements include stand.

    Original price $495.00 - Original price $495.00
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    Current price $495.00
  • Southeast Asian Puppet Head, circa 1880

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $495.00 - Original price $495.00
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    Current price $495.00

    A Southeast Asian puppet head, circa 1880. Great old patina. We have two other similar heads. Measurements include stand.

    Original price $495.00 - Original price $495.00
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    Current price $495.00
  • Unusual Yellow Glazed Cat, Gallé Style, 19th Century England

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $495.00 - Original price $495.00
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    An unusual yellow glazed cat, Gallé style, 19th century England.

    Original price $495.00 - Original price $495.00
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    Current price $495.00
  • Qing Dynasty Zodiac Rat Embroidered Mask, circa 1850

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $695.00 - Original price $695.00
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    A Qing Dynasty zodiac rat embroidered mask, circa 1850 on later custom stand.

    Original price $695.00 - Original price $695.00
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    Current price $695.00
  • Vintage Murano Large Glass Mirrored Fish, Italy.

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $895.00 - Original price $895.00
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    A vintage Murano large glass mirrored fish, Italy.

    Original price $895.00 - Original price $895.00
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    Current price $895.00
  • Blue Willow Wash Basin, England circa 1880

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    Original price $595.00 - Original price $595.00
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    A blue willow wash basin, England circa 1880. The blue and white design is in the Chinese taste.

    Original price $595.00 - Original price $595.00
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    Current price $595.00
  • Vintage Paperweight in the Millefiori Pattern, England

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $195.00 - Original price $195.00
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    Current price $195.00

    A vintage paperweight in green, white, and blue millefiori pattern, England.

    Original price $195.00 - Original price $195.00
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    Current price $195.00
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  • Vintage Paperweight in the Millefiori Pattern, England

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $195.00 - Original price $195.00
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    Current price $195.00

    A vintage paperweight in white and orange millefiori pattern, England.

    Original price $195.00 - Original price $195.00
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    Current price $195.00
  • Pair of Baccarat Cased, Engraved, and Painted Vases with Gilding, France circa 1850

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $1,750.00 - Original price $1,750.00
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    A pair of baccarat cased, engraved, and painted vases with gilding, France circa 1850.

    Original price $1,750.00 - Original price $1,750.00
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  • 19th Century English Covered Jar by Spode

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    Original price $950.00 - Original price $950.00
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    Current price $950.00

    Spode Potpourri jar in the Peacock pattern, England circa 1820. The jar is two handled amphora shaped with a black ground with pattern in polychrom...

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    Original price $950.00 - Original price $950.00
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  • Pair of Porcelain Water Droppers, Japan circa 1890

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $250.00 - Original price $250.00
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    A pair of porcelain water droppers, Japan circa 1890. The tops have a raised floral design, in a pale celadon.

    Original price $250.00 - Original price $250.00
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  • Vintage Carved Guanyin, circa 1950

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $295.00 - Original price $295.00
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    Current price $295.00

    A vintage carved Guanyin, circa 1950.

    Original price $295.00 - Original price $295.00
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    Current price $295.00
  • Curious Rustic Stone Idol, Europe circa 19th century

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $225.00 - Original price $225.00
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    A curious rustic stone idol, Europe circa 19th century. One large break repaired.

    Original price $225.00 - Original price $225.00
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    Current price $225.00
  • Carved and Lacquered Finial or Flame from Buddha Statue, Southeast Asia circa 1900

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $495.00 - Original price $495.00
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    Carved and lacquered finial or flame from a Buddha statue, Southeast Asia circa 1900.

    Original price $495.00 - Original price $495.00
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    Current price $495.00
  • Crumber Brush, France circa 1880

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $125.00 - Original price $125.00
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    Current price $125.00

    A crumber brush, France circa 1880.

    Original price $125.00 - Original price $125.00
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    Current price $125.00
  • Crumber and Brush in Papier-mâché in the Chinese Style - 19th Century

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $395.00 - Original price $395.00
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    A 19th-century crumber and brush in papier-mâché, decorated in the Chinese style. The crumber measures 2.5" h x 12" w x 10.5" d, and the brush meas...

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    Original price $395.00 - Original price $395.00
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  • French Crumber with Gold Stars on Chinese Red Lacquer Background - 19th Century

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $195.00 - Original price $195.00
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    Current price $195.00

    A 19th-century French crumber decorated with gold stars on a Chinese red lacquer background.

    Original price $195.00 - Original price $195.00
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    Current price $195.00
  • Lake Como, Italy circa 1950

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $1,950.00 - Original price $1,950.00
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    A Vintage Italian painting of Lake Como.

    Original price $1,950.00 - Original price $1,950.00
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  • 19th Century Antique Carved Marble Planter Watering Trough

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    Original price $5,950.00 - Original price $5,950.00
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    A beautifully carved white marble jardiniere/planter made during the 19th century in France or Italy. As there is no drain we think it might have b...

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    Original price $5,950.00 - Original price $5,950.00
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  • Japanese Imari Charger, Taisho Period circa 1910

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $445.00 - Original price $445.00
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    A Japanese imari charger, Taisho period circa 1910 in blue and white glazes.

    Original price $445.00 - Original price $445.00
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    Current price $445.00
  • Majolica Tile Panel, Portugal circa 1900 Was $4950

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $2,950.00 - Original price $2,950.00
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    A nice large and bright majolica pottery tile panel depicting jumping frogs in a pond with cattails and flowering vines. The ochre colored border i...

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    Original price $2,950.00 - Original price $2,950.00
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