Curiosities

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Sometimes, just for fun, I like to visit 1stDibs and browse through the “curiosities”section.  They have such a great number of peculiar things and I fall in love over and over again.  Above, an oversized etched bone elephant from India.  Wouldn’t she look darling in a child’s room?

xHand woven Cameroon Beaded Dance Aprons, 1940’s

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Bell Jar (circa 1880) Filled With Modern Birds’ Eggs

merulina_coral_1-1Large “Lettuce” Coral on Coquina Stone Base

XXX_img_4939Taxidermy Iranian Mouflon Ram, 1940’s

xP901938418th Century Child’s Cabriolet, French

U0910208425106_1_1Imperial Russian Court Ermine Cape, 1875-1890

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Pair of Bulbous Shaped Genuine Barnacle Table Lamps

aafr02083001_1Wire Hot Air Ballon Model, French Circa 1900