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Vintage Fendi Fila Mania Bag Charm with GHW
Vintage Fendi Fila Mania Bag Charm with GHW

Vintage Fendi Fila Mania Bag Charm with GHW

By Fendi

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Vintage Fendi Fila Mania Bag Charm features the iconic Fendi and Fila collaboration logo, typically rendered in bold, eye-catching colors and patterns that reflect the spirit of...

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Late 19th Century Antique Novelty

Seed Bead Art Deco Patterned Bag with Crystals
Seed Bead Art Deco Patterned Bag with Crystals

Seed Bead Art Deco Patterned Bag with Crystals

Located in New York, NY

Charming Seed Bead Art Deco Bag with Crystals from the 1920's. Hand beaded with Art Deco patterns of seed beads with collet set crystals. Hard frame on top, does not sag, however wil...

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1920s French Antique Novelty

Wonderful Arts and Crafts Dragonfly Pouch
Wonderful Arts and Crafts Dragonfly Pouch

Wonderful Arts and Crafts Dragonfly Pouch

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful Arts and Crafts Dragonfly Pouch in dove gray doe skin with mother of pearl dragonfly inlays. Additional detailing is added through the tooling of the suede in the corners o...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Novelty

George Betjemann Novelty Drum Clock
George Betjemann Novelty Drum Clock

George Betjemann Novelty Drum Clock

By George Betjemann & Sons

Located in Newark, England

The reverse is stamped G.B & Sons for George Betjemann & Sons beneath a registration mark dating the piece precisely to 24 April 1873. A fine novelty clock of the Victorian period.

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Victorian Novelty Office Pencil-Pendant
Victorian Novelty Office Pencil-Pendant

Victorian Novelty Office Pencil-Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Charming Victorian Novelty Pencil designed for office use in the late 19th and early 20th Century.

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1890s American Antique Novelty

Whimsical Spanish Novelty Silver Penguin, 1910
Whimsical Spanish Novelty Silver Penguin, 1910

Whimsical Spanish Novelty Silver Penguin, 1910

Located in Braintree, GB

A whimsical and highly detailed Spanish novelty silver penguin, stamped to the underside of its webbed feet.

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1910s Spanish Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Novelty Car Cigarette Case
Art Deco Novelty Car Cigarette Case

Art Deco Novelty Car Cigarette Case

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Art Deco Circa 1930 From our Accessories collection, we are pleased to offer this Novelty Car Shaped Cigarette Case from the Art Deco Period.

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Novelty

Materials

Lucite, Macassar

Victorian Novelty Gilded brass Mantel Clock
Victorian Novelty Gilded brass Mantel Clock

Victorian Novelty Gilded brass Mantel Clock

By The Perivale British Clock Company

Located in Dereham, GB

Victorian Novelty Gilded brass Mantel Clock Circular Dial Clock, Bevelled Glass, 6cm Diameter Cream & Gilded face, Centre with Winged cherub on chariot being pulled by two dragon...

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1880s English Rococo Antique Novelty

Materials

Brass

Coalport Porcelain Novelty Watering Can 19th Century
Coalport Porcelain Novelty Watering Can 19th Century

Coalport Porcelain Novelty Watering Can 19th Century

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in CA, CA

19th-century Coalport porcelain novelty watering cans are rare, highly collectible miniature or toy items often featuring ornate, hand-painted floral decorations and applied, encrust...

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1840s Antique Novelty

Materials

Porcelain

Novelty Silver Miniature Pepper pot Chester 1900
Novelty Silver Miniature Pepper pot Chester 1900

Novelty Silver Miniature Pepper pot Chester 1900

By A. Silver

Located in Dereham, GB

Novelty Silver Miniature Pepper pot Chester 1900 In the form of a coffee pot, Lift off lid Turned Wooden Handle, Maker CS & FS Hallmarks Chester 1900 No Dents in silver

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Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Novelty Inkwell (1885)
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Novelty Inkwell (1885)

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Novelty Inkwell (1885)

By Thomas Johnson II

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver novelty inkwell; an addition to our novelty silverware collection.

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1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Novelty Champagne Bottle Decanter, 1893
Victorian Novelty Champagne Bottle Decanter, 1893

Victorian Novelty Champagne Bottle Decanter, 1893

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome late Victorian decanter made from glass and topped with English Sterling 925 silver fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1893, a true Victorian piece and signed by the well ren...

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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Glass

Victorian Brass Novelty Clock by Elkington & Co
Victorian Brass Novelty Clock by Elkington & Co

Victorian Brass Novelty Clock by Elkington & Co

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Victorian brass novelty clock by Elkington & Co., in the form of a double steering-wheel, one wheel enclosing a clock and the other a barometer, with two additional Fahrenheit ther...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Brass

19th Century Novelty Smokers Companion Carriage
19th Century Novelty Smokers Companion Carriage

19th Century Novelty Smokers Companion Carriage

Located in London, by appointment only

A late Victorian oak smoker’s companion in the form of a horse drawn delivery van, 1897, a hinged lid encloses two compartments, with a pipe rack and vesta case to the front, and a d...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Oak

Antique Continental Novelty Pear Fruit Tea Caddy
Antique Continental Novelty Pear Fruit Tea Caddy

Antique Continental Novelty Pear Fruit Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Novelty Fruit Caddy From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Continental Pear Fruit Tea Caddy.

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Early 1800s European George III Antique Novelty

Materials

Cut Steel

Fine Edwardian novelty  coal Scuttle sugar Bowl
Fine Edwardian novelty  coal Scuttle sugar Bowl

Fine Edwardian novelty coal Scuttle sugar Bowl

Located in Dereham, GB

Fine Edwardian Silver novelty coal Scuttle Sugar Bowl, swing Handle , rolled detail around edges Fine detail made by quality silversmith, Fine Condition No dents, Hallmarked Birm...

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Antique Original Continental Novelty Pear Fruit Tea Caddy
Antique Original Continental Novelty Pear Fruit Tea Caddy

Antique Original Continental Novelty Pear Fruit Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

The interior of the Pear contains traces of the original silver lining and The Continental Novelty Pear Fruit Tea Caddy dates to the turn of the 19th century circa 1800.

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Early 1800s German Georgian Antique Novelty

Materials

Sycamore

19th Century Bronze Figural Novelty Wax Stamp
19th Century Bronze Figural Novelty Wax Stamp

19th Century Bronze Figural Novelty Wax Stamp

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

19th century bronze figural novelty wax stamp. Shipping within the United States and Canada is free.

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Novelty

An English Edwardian Silver Plated Novelty Cruet Set
An English Edwardian Silver Plated Novelty Cruet Set

An English Edwardian Silver Plated Novelty Cruet Set

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1910 A novelty Edwardian silver plated cruet set in the form of a wheelbarrow, with salt cellar, pepper pot and mustard pot, with silver spoons.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Novelty Baby Peppers (1886)
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Novelty Baby Peppers (1886)

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Novelty Baby Peppers (1886)

By Thomas Johnson II

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver baby peppers; an addition to our collection of 19th century novelty silverware. These ...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th century carved mango wood novelty dinner gong
20th century carved mango wood novelty dinner gong

20th century carved mango wood novelty dinner gong

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

20th century carved mango wood novelty dinner gong circa 1928. Here we present a novelty dinner gong made from mango wood, which was retailed by henry howell & co ltd. 

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Early 20th Century English Rustic Antique Novelty

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare Silver Plated Novelty Boat Inkstand Desk Set
Rare Silver Plated Novelty Boat Inkstand Desk Set

Rare Silver Plated Novelty Boat Inkstand Desk Set

Located in Northampton, GB

Late 19th Century Circa 1880 From our Silver collection, we are delighted to introduce this superb Silver Plated Novelty Boat Inkstand Desk Set. The Desk Set of novelty form modelle...

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Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Leather Wooden Keepsake Novelty Jewelry Box
Antique Victorian Leather Wooden Keepsake Novelty Jewelry Box

Antique Victorian Leather Wooden Keepsake Novelty Jewelry Box

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A rare and visually striking example of late 19th-century Victorian decorative arts. This elongated octagonal vanity box is a classic "Grand Tour" era souvenir, likely crafted in Eur...

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1870s Antique Novelty

Outstanding quality antique Victorian silver plated novelty cruet
Outstanding quality antique Victorian silver plated novelty cruet

Outstanding quality antique Victorian silver plated novelty cruet

Located in Ipswich, GB

Outstanding quality antique Victorian silver plated novelty cruet having a fantastic quality antique Victorian novelty cruet having a silver plated bear to the middle, next to a silv...

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Early 19th Century High Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver Plate

Novelty silver plate Chariot Carriage Continental C.1870
Novelty silver plate Chariot Carriage Continental C.1870

Novelty silver plate Chariot Carriage Continental C.1870

Located in Toronto, ON

Novelty silver plate Chariot Carriage Continental C.1870.

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19th Century Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver Plate

A European bronze novelty lighthouse table lamp circa 1910
A European bronze novelty lighthouse table lamp circa 1910

A European bronze novelty lighthouse table lamp circa 1910

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A European bronze novelty nautical theme lighthouse table lamp circa 1910 with a removable lantern set with colored glass lenses above a brick-work tower, mounted on a craggy rock ba...

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1910s French Antique Novelty

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Silver Plated Novelty Sugar Scuttle with Original Scoop
Silver Plated Novelty Sugar Scuttle with Original Scoop

Silver Plated Novelty Sugar Scuttle with Original Scoop

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Silver Plated Novelty Sugar Scuttle with Original Scoop A Sugar scuttle as the name suggests is designed in the shape of a coal scuttle, a great fun piece for the Tea Table This o...

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Early 20th Century Adam Style Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Monkey Barber Animated Brass-Cased Novelty Clock
Antique Monkey Barber Animated Brass-Cased Novelty Clock

Antique Monkey Barber Animated Brass-Cased Novelty Clock

Located in Forney, TX

A most amusing late 19th / early 20th century animated novelty clock, depicting monkey barber giving a haircut with disastrous results.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Novelty

Materials

Brass

Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880
Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880

Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome and substantial novelty inkwell in the form of a running Ostrich standing on an oval shaped base with a naturalistic base incorporating two "rocks" acting as a pen rest.

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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian 1899 English Sterling Silver Novelty Pepper Pot
Antique Victorian 1899 English Sterling Silver Novelty Pepper Pot

Antique Victorian 1899 English Sterling Silver Novelty Pepper Pot

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine antique Victorian English sterling silver novelty pepper Shaker in the form of a George I style chocolate pot; an addition to our silver cruet and condiments collection.

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1890s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Continental Novelty Apple Fruit Tea Caddy Circa 1800
Antique Continental Novelty Apple Fruit Tea Caddy Circa 1800

Antique Continental Novelty Apple Fruit Tea Caddy Circa 1800

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This antique apple fruit tea caddy is turned in sycamore and modelled as a natural apple, dating to circa 1800. Carved in a rounded form with a naturalisti...

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Early 1800s German George III Antique Novelty

Materials

Steel

Novelty Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Biscuit Box
Novelty Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Biscuit Box

Novelty Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Biscuit Box

Located in Bath, GB

A wonderful late Victorian biscuit box or barrel, made from solid English Oak and the fittings in silver plate. One side of the box has a cast image of the wheat being harvested and...

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1890s British Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver Plate

18th C. "Pirates" Ladder, Wall Sculpture/ Novelty Item
18th C. "Pirates" Ladder, Wall Sculpture/ Novelty Item

18th C. "Pirates" Ladder, Wall Sculpture/ Novelty Item

Located in North Miami, FL

This "Pirates" ladder is BEYOND whimsical from Spain. A total of 26 feet long, perhaps used by Spanish pirates in the 1800's, we envision this more of a rustic wall art piece. Can ...

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Mid-18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Novelty

Materials

Rope, Wood

Vintage Novelty Ceramic Trompe-L’oeil Cave de Liqueur
Vintage Novelty Ceramic Trompe-L’oeil Cave de Liqueur

Vintage Novelty Ceramic Trompe-L’oeil Cave de Liqueur

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Vintage Novelty Ceramic Trompe-L’oeil Cave de Liqueur This is a wonderful piece of French Craftsmanship, the container is made with leather books, inside we have a complete cave of...

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Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique Novelty

Materials

Leather

Very Rare Late Georgian Mahogany Novelty Decanter Stand
Very Rare Late Georgian Mahogany Novelty Decanter Stand

Very Rare Late Georgian Mahogany Novelty Decanter Stand

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

The stand for two decanters is modelled in the form of a Royal Naval ship with the original gilt gun ports. It has two circular apertures cut into the deck for a pair of cut-glass de...

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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Novelty

Materials

Mahogany

Novelty Victorian Sterling Silver Buoy Spoon Warmer, Atkin Brothers, 1871
Novelty Victorian Sterling Silver Buoy Spoon Warmer, Atkin Brothers, 1871

Novelty Victorian Sterling Silver Buoy Spoon Warmer, Atkin Brothers, 1871

By Atkin Brothers

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1871 by Atkin Brothers, this unusual antique Victorian sterling silver spoon warmer is a novelty piece realistically modelled in the form of a maritime buoy.

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1870s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Novelty Antique English Sterling Silver Jewelry Box, 1921
Novelty Antique English Sterling Silver Jewelry Box, 1921

Novelty Antique English Sterling Silver Jewelry Box, 1921

By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.

Located in Bath, GB

A wonderfully handsome and unusual jewelry box in the form of a bow fronted drawers on legs or a dressing table with two solid silver knobs to the front making it appear as if the dr...

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Novelty Sterling Silver Wishbone Toast Rack, Norton & White, Birmingham 1901
Novelty Sterling Silver Wishbone Toast Rack, Norton & White, Birmingham 1901

Novelty Sterling Silver Wishbone Toast Rack, Norton & White, Birmingham 1901

By Norton & White

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1901 by Norton & White, this superb antique Edwardian sterling silver novelty toast rack is designed in the form of seven graduated wishbones.

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

A novelty maritime teak, mahogany and brass table lamp
A novelty maritime teak, mahogany and brass table lamp

A novelty maritime teak, mahogany and brass table lamp

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A novelty maritime teak, mahogany and brass table lamp, comprising a steering wheel attached to a binnacle, all within a brass railing, the wheel inlaid with a brass circlet and styl...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Novelty

Materials

Brass

Antique English Novelty Triple Spirit Barrel, Reg. 1863
Antique English Novelty Triple Spirit Barrel, Reg. 1863

Antique English Novelty Triple Spirit Barrel, Reg. 1863

Located in Bath, GB

A magnificent English Victorian triple spirit barrel affixed to a working cart which would be used to travel down the dining table. Each of the barrels retains its bucket / pail m...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver Plate

Novelty Art Deco Silver Plate Hat Box Ice Bucket
Novelty Art Deco Silver Plate Hat Box Ice Bucket

Novelty Art Deco Silver Plate Hat Box Ice Bucket

Located in Northampton, GB

Art Deco Period Circa 1930 From our Barware collection, we are thrilled to offer this fantastic Novelty Art Deco Hat Box Ice Bucket. The Ice Bucket of novelty shape in the form of a...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Novelty Equestrian Inkwell, Horse, circa 1880
Antique English Novelty Equestrian Inkwell, Horse, circa 1880

Antique English Novelty Equestrian Inkwell, Horse, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

This is only the second time in many years of being in the antiques business that I have come across this wonderful figural equestrian inkwell. Beautifully cast in solid English b...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Brass

Novelty Art Deco India Super Tyres Advertising Tyre Decanter
Novelty Art Deco India Super Tyres Advertising Tyre Decanter

Novelty Art Deco India Super Tyres Advertising Tyre Decanter

Located in Northampton, GB

The decanter is a rare surviving piece of Novelty Advertising memorabilia perfect for any automotive collector looking for something rare and unusual.

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Novelty

Materials

Glass

Rare English Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkwell - Reg. 1856
Rare English Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkwell - Reg. 1856

Rare English Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkwell - Reg. 1856

Located in Bath, GB

A rare Victorian silver plated novelty inkwell fashioned in the form of a barrel on stand, in turn standing on a brick paving; beautiful detail such as the hooks to the back of the s...

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1850s British Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Silver Plated Novelty Pepper Pot by Mappin & Webb
Rare Silver Plated Novelty Pepper Pot by Mappin & Webb

Rare Silver Plated Novelty Pepper Pot by Mappin & Webb

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Bath, GB

A fabulous and rare little pepper pot or pepperette by the top-notch English silversmith, Mappin and Webb. Of course what makes this a rare piece is the it being in the form of a ...

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1910s British Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver Plate

Teddy Bear Novelty Silver Pepperette by Henry Williamson, Birmingham, 1909
Teddy Bear Novelty Silver Pepperette by Henry Williamson, Birmingham, 1909

Teddy Bear Novelty Silver Pepperette by Henry Williamson, Birmingham, 1909

By Henry Williamson Ltd

Located in London, GB

A highly collectable Edwardian silver novelty pepperette in the form of a seated teddy bear with full English silver hallmarks on base and on head for Birmingham 1909 by Henry Willia...

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mills Novelty Co. Cherry Blossom Nickel Slot Casino Gaming Machine C1930
Mills Novelty Co. Cherry Blossom Nickel Slot Casino Gaming Machine C1930

Mills Novelty Co. Cherry Blossom Nickel Slot Casino Gaming Machine C1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

This antique Mills Novelty Co. "Cherry Blossom" 5-cent slot machine is a classic example of early 20th-century arcade and gambling equipment, dating to approximately 1930.

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Early 20th Century Antique Novelty

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Black Forest Novelty Inkwell, Dog, circa 1890
Large Antique Black Forest Novelty Inkwell, Dog, circa 1890

Large Antique Black Forest Novelty Inkwell, Dog, circa 1890

Located in Bath, GB

A superbly carved figural Black Forest inkwell in the form of a Dog's head, with great detail and retaining two large glass eyes. The hinged lid opens to reveal an inner ink chamber...

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1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Novelty

Lacquered Edwardian Style Novelty Faux Book Spine Waste Paper Basket
Lacquered Edwardian Style Novelty Faux Book Spine Waste Paper Basket

Lacquered Edwardian Style Novelty Faux Book Spine Waste Paper Basket

Located in London, GB

A lacquered Edwardian style novelty faux book spine waste paper basket English, 20th century Height 22cm, diameter 23cm This quirky and curious piece is a English, early 20th ce...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Resin, Wood, Lacquer

Joseph Reinemann Jugendstil Pewter Novelty Bird Desk Inkwell, Germany c1902
Joseph Reinemann Jugendstil Pewter Novelty Bird Desk Inkwell, Germany c1902

Joseph Reinemann Jugendstil Pewter Novelty Bird Desk Inkwell, Germany c1902

By Robert Wallace Martin, Martin Brothers, Arts and Crafts Company

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Joseph Reinemann Jugendstil Pewter Novelty Bird Desk Inkwell, Germany c1902. Joseph Reinemann, Munich, a Jugendstil silvered pewter novelty desk inkwell in the form of a grotesque bi...

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Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Novelty

Materials

Pewter

Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris
Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris

Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris

By Andre Romain Guilmet

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A late 19th century French gilt-brass and steel novelty ‘quarterdeck’ mantel clock by Guilmet, Paris, the eight-day gong striking movement with anchor escapement, circular gilt Roman...

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19th Century French Antique Novelty

Materials

Brass

Antique American Art Deco Sterling Silver Novelty Repoussé Cigarette Box 1925
Antique American Art Deco Sterling Silver Novelty Repoussé Cigarette Box 1925

Antique American Art Deco Sterling Silver Novelty Repoussé Cigarette Box 1925

Located in Portland, OR

A very good antique American Art Deco repoussé decorated Sterling silver novelty cigarette box, circa 1925. The hinged lid is deeply decorated with a repoussé work design depicting a...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique English Novelty Toast Rack - Wagon / Caravan - Reg. 1879
Rare Antique English Novelty Toast Rack - Wagon / Caravan - Reg. 1879

Rare Antique English Novelty Toast Rack - Wagon / Caravan - Reg. 1879

Located in Bath, GB

A wonderful opportunity to acquire a highly desirable silver plated figural toast rack, a perfect letter holder too if you wished to put it to work on your desk-top. The rack is cre...

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1870s British Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver Plate

Unusual Art Deco Novelty Chrome Champagne Cork Shaped Stool 1920's
Unusual Art Deco Novelty Chrome Champagne Cork Shaped Stool 1920's

Unusual Art Deco Novelty Chrome Champagne Cork Shaped Stool 1920's

By Alpax

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Unusual Art Deco Novelty Chrome Champagne Cork Shaped Stool 1920's In the style of Alpax and Pier francesco Arnone for Francolight

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1920s British Art Deco Antique Novelty

Materials

Steel

Antique English Novelty Duck Letter Opener by Sampson Mordan & Co.
Antique English Novelty Duck Letter Opener by Sampson Mordan & Co.

Antique English Novelty Duck Letter Opener by Sampson Mordan & Co.

Located in Bath, GB

A rare and highly collectable letter opener made from solid English sterling silver with the handle mounted with a charming Duck figure. The underside is fully hallmarked London ...

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1920s British Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

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American Indian Genuine Turtle Shell Shoulder Bag  circa 1940s
American Indian Genuine Turtle Shell Shoulder Bag  circa 1940s

American Indian Genuine Turtle Shell Shoulder Bag circa 1940s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

American Indian genuine turtle shell shoulder bag circa 1920-1940 This unique hand made artisan handbag is masterfully designed with a preserved specimen turtle shell that serves a...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Novelty

20s Red Beaded Drawstring Handbag
20s Red Beaded Drawstring Handbag

20s Red Beaded Drawstring Handbag

Unavailable

W 6 in D 9 in L 12 in

20s Red Beaded Drawstring Handbag

Located in San Francisco, CA

20s Red Beaded Drawstring Handbag. Silk lining in excellent condition.

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1920s Antique Novelty

Novelty Electric Lamp
Novelty Electric Lamp

Novelty Electric Lamp

Unavailable

H 30 in

Novelty Electric Lamp

Located in Vancouver, BC

Ca. 1890 Antique novelty lamp, painted finish is early, but not original.

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19th Century Antique Novelty

A rare Mills Double Dewey slot machine
A rare Mills Double Dewey slot machine

A rare Mills Double Dewey slot machine

By Mills Novelty Company

Located in Miami, FL

A rare Mills Brothers of Chicago Double Dewey slot machine in superb condition. we are the second ever owners of this machine.Our macihnes are all in the finest condition, each machi...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Novelty

Materials

Iron

A Mills Bros. of Chicago Jockey slot machine or trade stimulator
A Mills Bros. of Chicago Jockey slot machine or trade stimulator

A Mills Bros. of Chicago Jockey slot machine or trade stimulator

By Mills Novelty Company

Located in Miami, FL

A Mills Bros. of Chicago Jockey slot machine or trade stimulator, stand is extra.Our macihnes are all in the finest condition, each machine is checked for authenticity and quality, w...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Novelty

Materials

Oak

19th Century Victorian Novelty Brass Vesta
19th Century Victorian Novelty Brass Vesta

19th Century Victorian Novelty Brass Vesta

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 5.25 in D 2.75 in

19th Century Victorian Novelty Brass Vesta

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A fabulous English Victorian novelty brass vesta in the shape of a knife sharpener with bucket for matches and striker on wheel, circa 1880.

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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Novelty Cotton Dispenser
19th Century Victorian Novelty Cotton Dispenser

19th Century Victorian Novelty Cotton Dispenser

Unavailable

H 2.75 in W 2.75 in D 2.25 in

19th Century Victorian Novelty Cotton Dispenser

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A novelty Victorian hardwood cotton dispenser in the shape of a barrel on an X-frame stand.

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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Hardwood

Black Forest Carved Monkey Novelty Nut Cracker
Black Forest Carved Monkey Novelty Nut Cracker

Black Forest Carved Monkey Novelty Nut Cracker

Unavailable

H 6.7 in W 2 in D 3.1 in

Black Forest Carved Monkey Novelty Nut Cracker

Located in GB

An amusing late 19th century novelty black forest carved walnut nut cracker in the form of a monkey with original glass eyes.

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Early 1900s German Antique Novelty

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Chimpanzee Novelty Nut Cracker
Black Forest Carved Chimpanzee Novelty Nut Cracker

Black Forest Carved Chimpanzee Novelty Nut Cracker

Unavailable

H 7.9 in W 2.4 in D 3.1 in

Black Forest Carved Chimpanzee Novelty Nut Cracker

Located in GB

An amusing late 19th century novelty Black Forest carved walnut nut cracker in the form of a chimpanzee with original glass eyes.

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Early 1900s German Antique Novelty

Materials

Wood

A Late Victorian Walnut Novelty Whip Rack

A Late Victorian Walnut Novelty Whip Rack

Unavailable

H 38.98 in W 27.17 in

A Late Victorian Walnut Novelty Whip Rack

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A late Victorian novelty whip rack formed as a horse shoe with nail pegs.

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19th Century English Antique Novelty

19th Century Novelty Opaque Glass Watch Stand
19th Century Novelty Opaque Glass Watch Stand

19th Century Novelty Opaque Glass Watch Stand

Unavailable

H 4.75 in Dm 2.5 in

19th Century Novelty Opaque Glass Watch Stand

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A nice novelty brass watch stand (probably French) with blue opaque glass column to centre with bird perched on top with hook for hanging watch from, circa 1880.

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1880s French Antique Novelty

Materials

Brass

Huge Americana Floor Model Wheel of Fortune, "The Green Star, " on Great Stand
Huge Americana Floor Model Wheel of Fortune, "The Green Star, " on Great Stand

Huge Americana Floor Model Wheel of Fortune, "The Green Star, " on Great Stand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This wheel is branded and marked as 'The Green Star' Mfg. by French Game and Novelty Co. Milwaukee 36" diameter 53" high. Decorate the family room and have great fun playing games wi...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Novelty

20th Century Novelty Golfing Toast Rack, circa 1920
20th Century Novelty Golfing Toast Rack, circa 1920

20th Century Novelty Golfing Toast Rack, circa 1920

Unavailable

H 6 in W 6.25 in D 3 in

20th Century Novelty Golfing Toast Rack, circa 1920

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A good English silver plated novelty golfing toast rack, nicely modelled with golf clubs as toast dividers and golf ball to centre of top, circa 1920.

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1920s Great Britain (UK) Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Antique Novelty Gold Jockey's Cap Compass, 1896
Rare Antique Novelty Gold Jockey's Cap Compass, 1896

Rare Antique Novelty Gold Jockey's Cap Compass, 1896

Located in Perth, AU

Rare novelty compass pendant in the form of a jockey's cap.

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1890s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Novelty

Materials

9k Gold

Miniature Edwardian Novelty Silver "Pointing Finger" Bookmark, 1904
Miniature Edwardian Novelty Silver "Pointing Finger" Bookmark, 1904

Miniature Edwardian Novelty Silver "Pointing Finger" Bookmark, 1904

By Crisford & Norris 1

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

An extremely rare Edwardian novelty silver bookmark modelled as a hand with a pointing index finger and of unusually small size.

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Silver Plated Novelty Bird Napkin Ring, circa 1900
Silver Plated Novelty Bird Napkin Ring, circa 1900

Silver Plated Novelty Bird Napkin Ring, circa 1900

Unavailable

H 3.5 in W 4.5 in D 2 in

Silver Plated Novelty Bird Napkin Ring, circa 1900

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A nice American silver plated novelty napkin ring with nicely modelled bird standing on branch with napkin holder on a chain around its' neck, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s Central American Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Novelty Silver Shot Gun Cartridge Vesta Case
Victorian Novelty Silver Shot Gun Cartridge Vesta Case

Victorian Novelty Silver Shot Gun Cartridge Vesta Case

Unavailable

H 2.17 in W 0.83 in D 0.01 in

Victorian Novelty Silver Shot Gun Cartridge Vesta Case

By Brownett & Jones

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare Victorian novelty silver Vesta case made in the form of a shotgun cartridge with leather-clad body and silver gilt interior.

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1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Bradley & Hubbard John Bull Blinking Eye Novelty Clock
Bradley & Hubbard John Bull Blinking Eye Novelty Clock

Bradley & Hubbard John Bull Blinking Eye Novelty Clock

Unavailable

H 14.97 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in

Bradley & Hubbard John Bull Blinking Eye Novelty Clock

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

Movement is not working, has not been examined Bradley & Hubbard John Bull Blinking Eye Novelty Clock.  

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19th Century American Antique Novelty

Materials

Iron

Novelty Silver Oil and Vinegar Cruet, London 1916
Novelty Silver Oil and Vinegar Cruet, London 1916

Novelty Silver Oil and Vinegar Cruet, London 1916

Unavailable

H 5 in W 4.25 in D 2.75 in

Novelty Silver Oil and Vinegar Cruet, London 1916

By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A stunning English novelty silver oil and vinegar cruet with female ships figurehead as handle.

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1910s Great Britain (UK) Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Exceptional 19th Century English Industrial Novelty Compendium Clock

Exceptional 19th Century English Industrial Novelty Compendium Clock

By Bennett of London

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Bennett, 65 & 64 Cheapside, London. The extremely substantial case measuring 62cms (24.5ins) high by 60cms (24ins) wide, surmounted by an Admiralty Pattern anchor with applied ivory...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Novelty Nut Cracker
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Novelty Nut Cracker

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Novelty Nut Cracker

Located in GB

An amusing late 19th century novelty Black Forest carved walnut nut cracker in the form of a black bear with original glass eyes.

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Early 1900s German Antique Novelty

Materials

Wood

Continental Edwardian Novelty Silver Sleeping Pig Vesta Case, 1905
Continental Edwardian Novelty Silver Sleeping Pig Vesta Case, 1905

Continental Edwardian Novelty Silver Sleeping Pig Vesta Case, 1905

By Marks & Cohen

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good Edwardian Continental novelty silver vesta case made in the form of a flat sleeping pig, with hinged flip-top lid and attached suspension ring.

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Scottish Dirk Bookmark, Colored Hardstones, 1887
Victorian Novelty Silver Scottish Dirk Bookmark, Colored Hardstones, 1887

Victorian Novelty Silver Scottish Dirk Bookmark, Colored Hardstones, 1887

By Adie & Lovekin

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A Victorian novelty silver bookmark made in the form of a Scottish Dagger or Dirk, the handle set with different coloured hardstones and a cairngorm stone hilt.

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1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Gold Elephant Propelling Pencil Unmarkeda, circa 1880
Victorian Novelty Gold Elephant Propelling Pencil Unmarkeda, circa 1880

Victorian Novelty Gold Elephant Propelling Pencil Unmarkeda, circa 1880

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare Victorian novelty gold telescopic propelling pencil made in the form of a standing elephant with raised trunk and attached suspension ring.

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1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Gold

Victorian Novelty Silver Baby in Swaddling Clothes Bookmark, 1893
Victorian Novelty Silver Baby in Swaddling Clothes Bookmark, 1893

Victorian Novelty Silver Baby in Swaddling Clothes Bookmark, 1893

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare Victorian novelty silver bookmark, the terminal formed as a baby in swaddling clothes holding a rattle.

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1890s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Cannon Barrel Telescopic Propelling Pencil, 1876
Victorian Novelty Silver Cannon Barrel Telescopic Propelling Pencil, 1876

Victorian Novelty Silver Cannon Barrel Telescopic Propelling Pencil, 1876

By Perry & Co

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A fine quality Victorian novelty silver telescopic propelling pencil made in the form of a cannon barrel, and of a registered design.

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1870s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Bramah Key Propelling Pencil, Registered Design
Victorian Novelty Silver Bramah Key Propelling Pencil, Registered Design

Victorian Novelty Silver Bramah Key Propelling Pencil, Registered Design

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare Victorian novelty silver propelling pencil made in the form of a "Bramah Key", with hob-nail cut decoration to the barrel.

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1870s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Crucifix Propelling Pencil, Early Registered Design
Victorian Novelty Silver Crucifix Propelling Pencil, Early Registered Design

Victorian Novelty Silver Crucifix Propelling Pencil, Early Registered Design

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A Victorian novelty silver sliding propelling pencil made in the form of a crucifix, of hexagonal section with diamond shaped slider button and attached suspension ring.

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1840s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Pair of 20th Century Edwardian Novelty Silver Plated Lighters
Pair of 20th Century Edwardian Novelty Silver Plated Lighters

Pair of 20th Century Edwardian Novelty Silver Plated Lighters

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

An unusual pair of English Edwardian novelty silver plated lighters in the shape of milk churns.

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Novelty Silver Watchman's 'Charlie's' Lantern Vinaigrette London, 1882
Victorian Novelty Silver Watchman's 'Charlie's' Lantern Vinaigrette London, 1882

Victorian Novelty Silver Watchman's 'Charlie's' Lantern Vinaigrette London, 1882

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare Victorian novelty silver Vinaigrette formed as a Watchman's (Charlie's) Lantern, with two-tier fluted domed top and suspension ring, glass panels with mock opening door to the...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Policeman's Bullseye Lantern Vinaigrette / Sewing Etui
Victorian Novelty Silver Policeman's Bullseye Lantern Vinaigrette / Sewing Etui

Victorian Novelty Silver Policeman's Bullseye Lantern Vinaigrette / Sewing Etui

By Henry William Dee

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare Victorian novelty silver combination Vinaigrette and Sewing Etui formed as a Policeman's bullseye lantern, with fluted domed top and suspension ring hinging open with push-but...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark 'Mr Turveydrop', New York
Edwardian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark 'Mr Turveydrop', New York

Edwardian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark 'Mr Turveydrop', New York

By J.F. Fradley & Co.

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare early 20th century American novelty silver figural bookmark, depicting the character Mr Turveydrop from the Charles Dickens novel Bleak House.

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark Charles Dickens 'Nicholas Nickleby'
Edwardian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark Charles Dickens 'Nicholas Nickleby'

Edwardian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark Charles Dickens 'Nicholas Nickleby'

By J.F. Fradley & Co.

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare early 20th century American novelty silver figural Bookmark, depicting the character Nicholas Nickleby from the Charles Dickens novel of the same name.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Police Bullseye Lantern Telescopic Propelling Pencil
Victorian Novelty Silver Police Bullseye Lantern Telescopic Propelling Pencil

Victorian Novelty Silver Police Bullseye Lantern Telescopic Propelling Pencil

By Walter Thornhill & Co 1

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare Victorian novelty silver three-drawer telescopic Propelling Pencil, made in the form of a Policeman's Bullseye Lantern, the body with a circular domed glass magnifying lens wi...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

George III Sterling Silver Novelty Bag Vinaigrette, circa 1815
George III Sterling Silver Novelty Bag Vinaigrette, circa 1815

George III Sterling Silver Novelty Bag Vinaigrette, circa 1815

By John Lawrence & Co. 1

Located in Glasgow, GB

The Vinaigrette is of novelty bag form, with textured foliate motifs on a matted background, the cover with a grapevine border and oval shaped foliate motif, the interior with a pier...

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1810s British George III Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Novelty Cast Silver Punch & Judy Booth Pepper Pot
Victorian Novelty Cast Silver Punch & Judy Booth Pepper Pot

Victorian Novelty Cast Silver Punch & Judy Booth Pepper Pot

By Henry William Dee

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A very fine and unusual heavy Victorian novelty cast silver pepper pot, made in the form of a Punch and Judy puppet booth, with Punch and Judy holding the baby to the front along wit...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark Charles Dickens 'Sydney Carton'
Edwardian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark Charles Dickens 'Sydney Carton'

Edwardian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark Charles Dickens 'Sydney Carton'

By J.F. Fradley & Co.

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare early 20th century American novelty silver figural bookmark, depicting the character Sydney Carton, from the Charles Dickens novel, A Tale of Two Cities.

Category

Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark 'David Copperfield' New York
Edwardian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark 'David Copperfield' New York

Edwardian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark 'David Copperfield' New York

By J.F. Fradley & Co.

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare early 20th century American novelty silver figural Bookmark, depicting the character David Copperfield from Charles Dickens novel of the same name.

Category

Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Continental Novelty Snuff Box Modeled as a Foot, circa 1800
Continental Novelty Snuff Box Modeled as a Foot, circa 1800

Continental Novelty Snuff Box Modeled as a Foot, circa 1800

Located in WILMINGTON, CA

Continental novelty snuff box modeled as a foot, circa 1800.

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18th Century Antique Novelty

Materials

Fruitwood

Victorian Novelty Pepper Pot by E H Stockwell, London, 1868
Victorian Novelty Pepper Pot by E H Stockwell, London, 1868

Victorian Novelty Pepper Pot by E H Stockwell, London, 1868

Unavailable

H 0.01 in W 0.01 in D 0.01 in

Victorian Novelty Pepper Pot by E H Stockwell, London, 1868

By Edward H. Stockwell

Located in London, GB

Amusing Victorian sterling silver novelty pepper pot in the shape of a watering can.

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1860s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Novelty Silver Frog Pin Cushion, Adie & Lovekin, Birmingham, 1908
Edwardian Novelty Silver Frog Pin Cushion, Adie & Lovekin, Birmingham, 1908

Edwardian Novelty Silver Frog Pin Cushion, Adie & Lovekin, Birmingham, 1908

By Adie & Lovekin

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good Edwardian novelty silver pin cushion made in the form of a frog.

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

20th Century Edwardian Novelty Swan Silver Plated Egg Cruet
20th Century Edwardian Novelty Swan Silver Plated Egg Cruet

20th Century Edwardian Novelty Swan Silver Plated Egg Cruet

By George Bowen & Son

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A wonderful and unusual silver plated, four-person egg cruet with swan decoration at each end. Base stands on ball feet with four egg cups and matching spoons, circa 1900, maker is '...

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Early 1900s English Antique Novelty

Edwardian Novelty Silver Elephant Pin Cushion, by Adie & Lovekin, 1905
Edwardian Novelty Silver Elephant Pin Cushion, by Adie & Lovekin, 1905

Edwardian Novelty Silver Elephant Pin Cushion, by Adie & Lovekin, 1905

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good Edwardian novelty silver pin cushion made in the form of an elephant, complete with original red velvet cushion.

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Cast Iron Mechanical "Novelty Bank, " American Late 19th Century
Cast Iron Mechanical "Novelty Bank, " American Late 19th Century

Cast Iron Mechanical "Novelty Bank, " American Late 19th Century

Located in Lake Forest, IL

The bank is activated by opening the door and placing a coin on the tray held by a figure, closing the door depositing the coin. Original paint. stamped on back of bank: pat'd June...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Novelty

Materials

Iron

Victorian Novelty Silver Flask in Wicker Basket Scent Bottle, 1889
Victorian Novelty Silver Flask in Wicker Basket Scent Bottle, 1889

Victorian Novelty Silver Flask in Wicker Basket Scent Bottle, 1889

By Saunders & Shepherd

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good Victorian novelty silver scent bottle made in the form of a flask in a wicker basket, with attached suspension ring and chains.

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Novelty Silver Recumbent Camel Pin Cushion - Small Size 1908
Edwardian Novelty Silver Recumbent Camel Pin Cushion - Small Size 1908

Edwardian Novelty Silver Recumbent Camel Pin Cushion - Small Size 1908

By Levi & Salaman

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare Edwardian novelty silver Pin Cushion made in the form of a recumbent Camel, complete with original cushion and the smaller of the two known sizes.

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

19th Century Antique Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkstand, circa 1870
19th Century Antique Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkstand, circa 1870

19th Century Antique Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkstand, circa 1870

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

A splendid rectangular silver plated novelty dog and kennel themed inkstand. The outer border of the base has stylish “Greek key” engraving.

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1870s British Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Novelty Silver Mussel Shell Vinaigrette, by S Mordan London
Victorian Novelty Silver Mussel Shell Vinaigrette, by S Mordan London

Victorian Novelty Silver Mussel Shell Vinaigrette, by S Mordan London

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

An extremely fine and rare novelty silver Vinaigrette formed as a mussel shell, with a naturalistically engraved exterior, the silver gilt interior with elaborately pierced grille en...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Novelty Scent Spray by E H Stockwell
Victorian Sterling Silver Novelty Scent Spray by E H Stockwell

Victorian Sterling Silver Novelty Scent Spray by E H Stockwell

By Edward H. Stockwell

Located in London, GB

Very original Victorian sterling silver novelty scent spray in the shape of a watering can.

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver and Enamel Match Propelling Pencil, circa 1890
Victorian Novelty Silver and Enamel Match Propelling Pencil, circa 1890

Victorian Novelty Silver and Enamel Match Propelling Pencil, circa 1890

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare Victorian novelty silver sliding Propelling Pencil made in the form of a match, with red and white enamel head and attached suspension ring.

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Victorian Novelty Gold Key Propelling Pencil, Registered Design, circa 1874
Victorian Novelty Gold Key Propelling Pencil, Registered Design, circa 1874

Victorian Novelty Gold Key Propelling Pencil, Registered Design, circa 1874

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare Victorian novelty 9-carat gold (tested) propelling pencil made in the form of a Key, with hob-nail cut decoration to the barrel.

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1870s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Gold

Victorian Novelty Silver Pointing Finger Bookmark Frederick Venour Chester, 1887
Victorian Novelty Silver Pointing Finger Bookmark Frederick Venour Chester, 1887

Victorian Novelty Silver Pointing Finger Bookmark Frederick Venour Chester, 1887

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare Victorian novelty silver bookmark of tab shape, one side with foliate engraved decoration, the reverse with a clip formed as a hand with a pointing finger.

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1880s European Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Gold and Turquoise Umbrella Propelling Pencil, Unmarked, 1884
Victorian Novelty Gold and Turquoise Umbrella Propelling Pencil, Unmarked, 1884

Victorian Novelty Gold and Turquoise Umbrella Propelling Pencil, Unmarked, 1884

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good Victorian novelty gold Propelling Pencil made in the form of a furled umbrella, decorated with turquoise beads and with attached suspension chain.

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Gold

Sporting Lecture, Fine Quality Victorian Silver Novelty Cruet, John Jorrocks
Sporting Lecture, Fine Quality Victorian Silver Novelty Cruet, John Jorrocks

Sporting Lecture, Fine Quality Victorian Silver Novelty Cruet, John Jorrocks

Located in London, GB

An extremely fine Victorian silver novelty cruet set, comprising a heavy gauge cast figural pepper modelled as the popular fictional comic sporting character, John Jorrocks Esq., ato...

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1880s Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Novelty Pepper Pot Shaped as a Hare
Edwardian Sterling Silver Novelty Pepper Pot Shaped as a Hare

Edwardian Sterling Silver Novelty Pepper Pot Shaped as a Hare

By Grey & Co, Birmingham

Located in London, GB

Amusing Edwardian sterling silver novelty pepper pot modelled as a hare which makes a good conversation piece at the dining table.

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

20th Century German Ferris Wheel Novelty Automaton Brass Carriage Clock
20th Century German Ferris Wheel Novelty Automaton Brass Carriage Clock

20th Century German Ferris Wheel Novelty Automaton Brass Carriage Clock

Located in London, Nottinghill

Weight: 1.75 lbs. A German novelty antique ferris wheel brass clock which is a collectable item.  

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Early 20th Century European Antique Novelty

Materials

Brass

Victorian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark Charles Dickens 'Samuel Pickwick' 1892
Victorian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark Charles Dickens 'Samuel Pickwick' 1892

Victorian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark Charles Dickens 'Samuel Pickwick' 1892

By Andrew Barrett & Son

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare Victorian novelty silver figural bookmark depicting the character of Samuel Pickwick from Charles Dickens's novel 'Pickwick Papers', of flat cut-out form with engraved decorat...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

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New Tyrolean Brown Suede Mini Steamer Trunk 24-Karat Gold Plate Filigree, 1940s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Hands-down the most clever, unusual and sculptural evening bag we’ve seen, this extremely collectable handbag resembles a miniature 1930s steamer trunk—if steamer trunks had been sur...

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1940s American Antique Novelty

Elegant French Art Deco Sequin Gown
Elegant French Art Deco Sequin Gown

Elegant French Art Deco Sequin Gown

Located in New York, NY

Elegant and timeless French Sequin Art Deco Gown sewn on cotton tulle. Nude iridescent gelatin sequins cover the entire gown completely. There are sequined Art Deco diamond motifs ab...

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1930s French Antique Novelty

Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's
Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's

Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's

Located in New York, NY

Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Novelty

Tiffany and Company Art Deco Chinese Brocade Evening Bag
Tiffany and Company Art Deco Chinese Brocade Evening Bag

Tiffany and Company Art Deco Chinese Brocade Evening Bag

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany and Company Art Deco evening bag of antique Chinese textile mounted onto engraved Art Deco gold washed sterling silver mounts. Dot and dash bar silver chain. Lock unhinges t...

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1920s American Antique Novelty

Ornate Brass Metal Cherub Emblem Black Cloth Evening Bag c 1950s
Ornate Brass Metal Cherub Emblem Black Cloth Evening Bag c 1950s

Ornate Brass Metal Cherub Emblem Black Cloth Evening Bag c 1950s

Located in University City, MO

Ornate brass metal cherub emblem black cloth evening bag c 1950s The elegant midcentury evening bag is adorned with a brass repousse plaque with a pair of winged cherubs and a youn...

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1950s Unknown Antique Novelty

MUGLER Crystal Teardrop Corset Top Rhinestone Corsage
MUGLER Crystal Teardrop Corset Top Rhinestone Corsage

MUGLER Crystal Teardrop Corset Top Rhinestone Corsage

By Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Spectacular Mugler Teardrop Corset Top. The beautiful piece showcases Thierry Mugler's signature blend of bold structure and feminine elegance. Crafted in a delicate powder blue, the...

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1990s Italian Antique Novelty

Pretty Silk Dress wth Fringes, 1930s
Pretty Silk Dress wth Fringes, 1930s

Pretty Silk Dress wth Fringes, 1930s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Pretty silk dress with fringes made of a 1930s shawl. No size nor composition label, it fits a 38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 41 cm...

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1930s Antique Novelty

Art Deco Jeweled Czech Minaudiere
Art Deco Jeweled Czech Minaudiere

Art Deco Jeweled Czech Minaudiere

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Art Deco Jeweled Czech Minaudiere from the 1920's. A bronze filigree cage is set with paste jewels and enamel with a black velvet backing in the Austro Hungarian style. Int...

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1920s Czech Antique Novelty

Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre S/S 1994 vintage black silk evening dress
Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre S/S 1994 vintage black silk evening dress

Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre S/S 1994 vintage black silk evening dress

By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre spring summer 1994 runway black silk evening dress. A white version was presented on th...

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1990s French Antique Novelty

Exceptional Micro Beaded Bag
Exceptional Micro Beaded Bag

Exceptional Micro Beaded Bag

$2,800

H 10 in W 7 in

Exceptional Micro Beaded Bag

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional and collectible Micro Beaded Bag from the early 20th Century with hand beaded and braided handle with tassels. Pictorial micro beading creates a vignette with sailing shi...

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1920s American Antique Novelty

Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Halter Evening Dress with Draping, FW 1999
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Halter Evening Dress with Draping, FW 1999

Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Halter Evening Dress with Draping, FW 1999

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Christian Dior by John Galliano evening dress, Fall-Winter 1999. This halter-style gown is constructed from a semi-sheer black viscose fabric with a woven metallic scalloped motif th...

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1990s French Antique Novelty

Alexander  McQueen 2004 runway gown
Alexander  McQueen 2004 runway gown

Alexander McQueen 2004 runway gown

By Alexander McQueen

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

Look 50 of the Alexander Mcqueen 2004FW runway show. A short version of this design was seen during the 2004SS “Deliverance” collection. It’s inspired by the 1970s film “They Shoot...

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Early 2000s Antique Novelty

Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990

Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...

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1990s French Antique Novelty

Vintage 2004 Christian Dior by Galliano Silk Bias-Cut Gown dress, with stole
Vintage 2004 Christian Dior by Galliano Silk Bias-Cut Gown dress, with stole

Vintage 2004 Christian Dior by Galliano Silk Bias-Cut Gown dress, with stole

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

The vintage John Galliano creation for Christian Dior showcases his signature flair for dramatic elegance, crafted in 2004. This black silk gown is adorned with intricate metallic fl...

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Early 2000s Antique Novelty

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Antique Novelty For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique novelty you’re looking for. Each antique novelty for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Your living room may not be complete without an antique novelty — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique novelty is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique novelty has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Sampson Mordan & Co., Adie & Lovekin and Crisford & Norris are consistently popular.

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