What is the Oddest Thing You’ve Put on Display in Your Home?

When it comes to decorating, some people like to stick to the traditional and familiar, while others embrace the eccentric and the unusual. Here are some of the oddest things people have put on display in their homes, ranging from quirky kitchen items to historic and exotic souvenirs.

Unusual Decor and Oddities

1. An Ugly Jug from North Carolina
These jugs, common in North Carolina pottery, were made to guard stills from revenuers during the days of prohibition. The story is that people used them to keep the authorities at bay. This piece, with its peculiar charm, adds a unique touch to any home.

2. Vintage and Curious Items
Here are a few examples of the quirky items collected for display:

Old wood pulleys and rope skeleton keys hanging in clumps near the door and a Victorian counter ringer to call dinner guests. Tiny mosquitoes made from fine wire and wings cut from plastic bottles attached to silk waterlilies. Driftwood handles adorning a set of built-in cabinet drawers in a main room. Crystal balls that move around, usually placed on rugs.

Most of these items are chosen for their odd and amusing qualities, making them stand out in any setting.

Exotic Finds and Curiosities

3. A Volcanic Rock from Mount Fuji, Japan
This unique rock is not just a display piece; it's also illegal to remove rocks from Mount Fuji. It adds a touch of international flair to any room.

4. Handprints and Historical Books
Other items on display include a plaster cast of a hand print from when the owner was 4 years old and a hundred-year-old book of poems. These personalized and historical items add a sense of nostalgia and personal history.

Ancient Treasures and Uncommon Artifacts

5. A Display of Canned Bacon from Hungary
A quirky find from the vintage store, National Wholesale Liquidators, included hungarian canned bacon. This unusual item was initially intended to be a display piece but turned out to be of very low quality when actually used, serving as a humorous display rather than a practical cooking aid.

6. A Grandiose Great Horned Owl
A large bronze great horned owl, wearing a kippah, is a striking and unconventional piece of decor. It adds a touch of whimsy and fascination to any space.

7. A Rare Piece from the 14th Century
A fragment of a Latin Kyriale from the 14th century featuring the music from the first Latin mass the owner learned in the '60s. This rare and historic item is a unique and extremely personal addition to a collection of oddities.

The world is full of peculiar items waiting to be discovered and displayed. Whether it's a piece of lava rock, a piece of medieval music, or a jar of foreign bacon, these unconventional items add a unique touch to any home, making it a place that reflects the owner's personality and sense of humor.