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Antique curiosities

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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  • Trompe l'Oeil Plate with Apples

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    A Vintage Trompe l'Oeil plate with apples and a ladybug, signed Ladybug Crafts on the back. One leaf is missing.

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  • George III Mixed Woods Tea Caddy, England circa 1790

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    A late 18th Century English George III Period mixed woods, satinwood, kingwood, ebony and olive wood, tea caddy, circa 1790.

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  • Academic Drawing of a Male Nude

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    A Vintage academic drawing of a seated male nude. 19.25" high x 15.75" wide

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  • Photograph of Building, India circa 1880

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    A late 19th-century photograph of a doorway in India, circa 1880.

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  • Impressionist Landscape, A. Vitturi

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    An Impressionist landscape signed by A. Vitturi (1888-1968) 10" h x 7.5" w

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  • South East Asian Carving of a Child, circa 1900

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    A weathered South East Asian wood carving of a crawling child, circa 1900.

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  • Drawing for a Torchere, England circa 1750

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    A mid 18th Century English drawing for a torchère, candle or plant stand, circa 1750.

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  • Circa 1900 Antique Southeast Asian Workman Carving

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    A late 19th / early 20th century fragmentary wood carving of a workman, circa 1900.

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  • Southeast Asian Wood Carving of Drummer, circa 1900

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    A late 19th / early 20th century Southeast Asian wood carving of a drummer, with traces of original red paint, circa 1900.

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  • Large One Handled Amphora, Spain

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    A large one handled Spanish amphora in a later custom steel stand, 14th Century or earlier.

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  • Classical Amphora in later Steel Stand

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    A classical pottery amphora in a custom steel stand, Mediterranean 14th Century or earlier.

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  • Oak Silver Chest or Canteen, England circa 1840

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    An early 19th Century English oak silver chest or canteen, circa 1840. The piece has a wonderful provenance, from Chattsworth House. The label is H...

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  • Imari Scalloped Charger, Japan circa 1880

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    A late 19th Century classic Japanese Imari scalloped plater, circa 1880

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  • Vintage Picasso Style Screen

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    A vintage screen with Picasso erotic etchings made during the 1950s. About as racy as you could get back then. Picasso’s classic images of artist /...

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  • Large Antique Column With Terra Cotta Capital circa 1880

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    This came from a mansion along San Francisco’s Gold Coast. One of a pair available. The terracotta was chipped and we had a few repairs done. We da...

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  • Large Ancestral Shrine, China circa 1880

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    A large scale Chinese ancestral shrine, 57″ tall, with gilt and lacquer, circa 1880. Rich deep red lacquer with gilded accents. Modeled after an im...

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How to Collect and Style Antique Curiosities

Decorating with antique curiosities is about storytelling. Each object — a bronze sculpture, scientific instrument, or framed botanical print — carries its own narrative.

Grouping several pieces together on a console or mantel brings personality and depth to your interior, transforming it into a cabinet of wonders.To balance your collection, pair your curiosities with elegant Antique Furniture or statement pieces from our Large Antique Furniture Collection.

Complement your display with the warm glow of Vintage Lamps or reflections from Vintage Mirrors to enhance the textures and patinas of your chosen objects.Looking to curate smaller treasures? Explore Gifts Under $100 or delve into Antique History Books for fascinating titles that enrich your collection with knowledge and context.

Don’t miss our New Arrivals — constantly updated with rare and unusual pieces waiting to be rediscovered.Each item in AAXSF’s Curiosities Collection is carefully vetted for authenticity and visual impact — objects that spark conversation and elevate any interior with cultural depth.

What qualifies an object as an “antique curiosity”?

An antique curiosity is a rare or unusual item with historical or artistic significance — often collected for its uniqueness rather than practical use.

How should I display my curiosities?

Group objects by theme, color, or material on a shelf, desk, or console. Combine them with mirrors or lamps to highlight textures and create visual rhythm.

Are all curiosities in the collection authentic antiques?

Yes. Each piece is selected by experts at AAXSF for provenance, condition, and originality, ensuring genuine antiques with lasting aesthetic value.