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Antique German Gnomes

Pair of 19th Century German Gnomes Hand Carved Bone Gnome Figures
Located in Milan, IT
Lovely pair of cheerful gnome figurines carved bone gnomes of German origin dating back to the
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Mid-19th Century German Antique German Gnomes

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Bone

German Pewter Mushroom Gnome
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Continental German (19/20th cent) pewter small figure of a gnome holding a mushroom with a
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19th Century German Other Antique German Gnomes

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Pewter

Antique German Pewter Mushroom Gnome
German Pewter Mushroom Gnome
H 8.25 in Dm 3.5 in
Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Toadstool, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Toadstool, Germany ca. 1920s A large garden gnome from Germany
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Antique German Gnomes

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Terracotta

Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pipe, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pipe, Germany ca. 1920s A large garden gnome from Germany, ca
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Antique German Gnomes

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Terracotta

Rare Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pig, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pig, Germany ca. 1920s A large garden gnome manufactured by
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Antique German Gnomes

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Terracotta

Timber man Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue. This character statue has been made in Germany
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1910s German Folk Art Antique German Gnomes

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Earthenware

Pipe Smoking Standing Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue. This character statue has been made in Germany
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1920s German Folk Art Antique German Gnomes

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Earthenware

Pipe Smoking Resting Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue. This character statue has been made in Germany
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1920s German Folk Art Antique German Gnomes

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Earthenware

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to
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Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique German Gnomes

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Wood

Santa Claus Cookies Christmas Plate with Gnome and Angel Motif, Antique German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful Christmas plate is a nice addition to your Decoration for Santa Claus eve. It is marked at the back. Display Santas cookies in a nice way. Santa Claus will be delighte...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique German Gnomes

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Porcelain

A German or Austrian majolica pottery figure of a gnome, circa 1880
Located in Central England, GB
This most unusual and very pleasing majolica pottery figure was made in Germany or Austria circa
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Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique German Gnomes

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Majolica, Pottery

Swiss Black Forest Gnome Tobacco Jar
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
The Gnome stands proud wearing a green apron, hooded top with a large stein in his right hand and
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique German Gnomes

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Wood

Antique Swiss Black Forest Gnome Tobacco Jar
Swiss Black Forest Gnome Tobacco Jar
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H 13.4 in W 6.1 in D 5.5 in
Rare & Practical Size Antique Hand Painted Gnome Sculpture Wall Bracket or Shelf
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and very decorative gnome bracket in deep relief. If you are a collector of rare and
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Early 20th Century German Antique German Gnomes

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Plaster

Santa Claus Gnome Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1920s, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
molds was the famous Anton Reiche factory in Dresden, Germany, but many others around Europe made also
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1920s Austrian Folk Art Antique German Gnomes

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Metal

American Pair Garden Gnomes Good Luck Garden Guardians, Keeper of Keys
Located in South Burlington, VT
Nostalgic opportunity America's friendly gnomes- a rare pair (2) of Happy Garden Legends "Keeper
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Early 20th Century American Antique German Gnomes

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Iron

Antique German Westerwald Merkelbach & Wick Salt Glaze Harvest Pitcher Jug 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique German Westerwald Merkelbach and Wick cobalt blue salt glaze beer / drink pitcher / ewer
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19th Century Black Forest Antique German Gnomes

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Stoneware

18th Century Carved Oak Statue of Saint Catherine of Alexandria
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century carved oak statuette of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, probably South German
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Mid-18th Century German Antique German Gnomes

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Oak

Meissen Figurines Ancient Love Legacy Hunter Model A 46 Kaendler made circa 1870
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
of her right hand. Next to man's feet there is a little satyr with a gnome's features visible: It
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1870s German Rococo Antique German Gnomes

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Porcelain

The Fiddler, Small Ink Drawing by John Bauer
Located in Stockholm, SE
gained fame through his illustrations for the early editions of "Bland tomtar och troll" (Among Gnomes
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1910s Naturalistic Antique German Gnomes

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Oak, Paper, Ink

Patriotic Scherenschnitte In the Style Often Attributed to Isaac Stiehly
Located in York County, PA
scherenschnitte was executed in the style often attributed to Pennsylvania German minister Isaac Stiehly (1800
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Mid-19th Century American Antique German Gnomes

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Paper

Antique Hand Carved and Mint Condition Black Forest Gnome Sculpture Nutcracker
Located in Lisse, NL
of only the best quality and condition Black Forest antiques then this gnome nut cracker could be the
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Antique German Gnomes

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Wood

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Set of Six Belgian Garden Stone Mushrooms or Toadstools 'Sold as Set'
Located in Austin, TX
A fine set of Belgian garden mushroom (or toadstool fungi) sculptures of composition stone featuring naturalistic detail and of varying sizes. The largest has a height of 18 inches ...
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20th Century Belgian Antique German Gnomes

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Stone, Cast Stone

Tiffany Studios Rare Empire Jewel Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Empire Jewel Table Lamp Important and rare Tiffany Studios New York "Empire Jewel" Table Lamp, Only 2-3 known to exist and well documented in Alastair Duncans Tiffan...
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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique German Gnomes

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Bronze

Set of Three 18th Century English Staddle Stones
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful set of three 18th century English carved limestone staddle stones with the most wonderful aged surfaces, natural lichens, and wear that only 300 years of use can bestow. ...
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18th Century English Rustic Antique German Gnomes

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Limestone

Mushroom Handpainted in Italy Rectangular Tray
By Bertrando Di Renzo
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Italian craftsmanship meets Les-Ottomans in this beautifiul mushroom collection of handpainted plates The charme of the woods on your table in a unique and special collection create...
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2010s Italian Antique German Gnomes

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Ceramic

Contemporary Led Neon Blue Light with Resin, One of a Kind, Laurids Gallée
Located in 1204, CH
Laurids Gallée (1989) is an Austrian designer based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. From early childhood he was exposed to creative practices, and after briefly studying anthropology, he ...
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2010s Dutch Antique German Gnomes

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Resin

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Side Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian carved oak side table Antique Victorian carved oak side table having a quality carved oak shaped gallery back and oak top with a moulded and carved edge, wonderf...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique German Gnomes

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Oak

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Side Table
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Side Table
H 40.56 in W 41.34 in D 17.33 in
19th Century Black Forest Carved Unusual Bear Bench
Located in High Point, NC
An excellent example of a 19th century Black Forest carved wooden bear bench from Switzerland made from linden wood. The bench having highly detailed hand carved bears at either end ...
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique German Gnomes

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Fruitwood

Pair of Mushroom Armchairs by Pierre Paulin, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of mushroom armchairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort 1960s.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique German Gnomes

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Wood

Set of Three American Midcentury Painted Concrete Mushroom Garden Ornaments
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of three American Midcentury painted concrete mushroom garden ornaments with red, yellow and brown paint and nicely weathered appearance. Invite a touch of fantasy into your ga...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique German Gnomes

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Concrete

Victorian Style Cut Crystal Lamp with Crystal Shade
Located in Miami, FL
Brilliant cut crystal table lamp, the mushroom shape dome. Finely wheel cut shade with diamond shaped patterns encircled by ring of prisms over conforming baluster formed brass base...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique German Gnomes

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Crystal, Brass

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand carved wood and glass eyes...
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1890s German Black Forest Antique German Gnomes

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Wood

19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Carving a Dog Family
By Walter Mäder
Located in London, GB
A 'Black Forest' Dog Group The naturalistically carved limewood group shows the bitch couchant and her three playful pups; glass eyes are used in all the figures, in the manner of...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique German Gnomes

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Wood

Vintage Murano Mushroom Lamp White Swirl Mouth Blown Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Murano champignon mushroom lamp. Mouth blown in white opaline glass. Handmade in Italy, 1970s. H:30 cm D:32 cm
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique German Gnomes

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Murano Glass

Leather Elephant Sculpture II
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is the second and slightly smaller of two c. 1950s leather clad elephants. This charming guy is in very good original condition--he maintains his original faux ivory tusks and l...
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Mid-20th Century Anglo Raj Antique German Gnomes

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Leather

Leather Elephant Sculpture II
Leather Elephant Sculpture II
H 21 in W 21 in D 7 in
George Nakashima Triple Sliding-Door Cabinet in American Black Walnut
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, sideboard, American black walnut, United States, 1961 With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this triple-sliding door cabinet is a testimon...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Antique German Gnomes

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Walnut

Vintage UNILUX Mushroom Table Lamp, Metal shaft and Cream White plastic Shade
Located in Beirut, LB
This exquisite antique mushroom lamp from the 1970s, crafted by Unilux. With a lampshade made from a rich, cream-colored polypropylene. The base is constructed from a lustrous chrom...
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Late 20th Century Lebanese Art Deco Antique German Gnomes

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Metal

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Antique Huge Rare Hand Carved Black Forest Wood Gnome Made in Germany circa 1900
Located in Torreon, Coahuila
Extraordinary huge antique gnome Made of hand carved Black Forest wood Probably made in Germany
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Antique German Gnomes

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Wood

Antique 3-Piece Mettlach Punch Bowl Decorated with Wine Grapes and Gnome
By Mettlach
Located in Charlevoix, MI
A stunning punch bowl with a notched lid and underplate made by Mettlach of Germany. Decorated with
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Early 1900s German Antique German Gnomes

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Ceramic

A Rare Early Aqua Manille Bronze Ewer
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare 18th century German made bronze 'Aqua Manille', featuring a troll or gnome with hinged lid
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18th Century and Earlier German Antique German Gnomes

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Bronze

A Rare Early Aqua Manille Bronze Ewer
A Rare Early Aqua Manille Bronze Ewer
H 7 in W 4.75 in D 4.5 in
A Dingbat Race
By Dudley Ward
Located in Minneapolis, MN
. Frosst, which featured variations on these little gnome-like fantasy figures, showing them employed
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Early 1900s Jugendstil Antique German Gnomes

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Illustration Board, Watercolor

A Dingbat Race
A Dingbat Race
H 23.5 in W 19.5 in D 1 in
Rare Antique Terracotta Garden Gnome Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rare late 19th century terracotta garden gnome, German. Original polychrome painted finish, circa
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19th Century German Antique German Gnomes

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Terracotta

Black Forest Carved Gnome or Elf Table Top Mirror
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Uunique form and great example of Black Forest carving
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Antique German Gnomes

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Wood, Glass

Rosenthal Selb Bavaria Gnome Capricorn Capriccio Height 24.4 Inches C.1912-15
By Ferdinand Liebermann
Located in Vienna, AT
) Gnome Riding on Capricorn "CAPRICCIO" Design: Ferdinand Liebermann (1912) SIGNED AT ROUND BASE'S
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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique German Gnomes

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Porcelain

German Aesthetic Style Exhibition Vase with Bugs, Bees and Snake Handles
Located in New York, NY
German or English Aesthetic style rare exhibition piece vase, of Mettlach style, in gray clay with
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1880s German Aesthetic Movement Antique German Gnomes

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Ceramic

Antique Ape and Gnome Germany Lidded Glass Beer Stein, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous beer stein, made in Germany. This beer stein has been made in Germany, circa 1890s
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1890s German Folk Art Antique German Gnomes

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Pewter

Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome with Frog Statue, Heissner 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue. This character statue has been made in Germany
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1910s German Folk Art Antique German Gnomes

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Earthenware

Beautiful Lot of Three Gnome Elf Snowbaby Bisque German Antique Christmas 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely set of three Santa Gnomes or Elves, made in Germany in the early 20th Century. Found at an
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique German Gnomes

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Porcelain

American Pair Garden Gnomes Good Luck Legendary Sculptures
Located in South Burlington, VT
greenery of Germany’s lush gardens and you might spot a red-capped gartenzwerg, or garden gnome just in
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Early 20th Century American Antique German Gnomes

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Iron

Early 20th Century Hand painted Porcelain Lidded Beer Stein Gnome Thumb Rest
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous beer stein, made in Germany. This beer stein has been made in Germany, circa 1900s or
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique German Gnomes

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Pewter

American Pair Pointed Hat Garden Gnomes Good Luck Sculptures Original Paint
Located in South Burlington, VT
Anatolia and re-emerged in 16th-century Italy. The common garden gnome originated in 19th-century Germany
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Early 20th Century American Antique German Gnomes

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Iron

A late 19th century Black Forest carved walnut figure of a gnome circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
the end of 19th century in the Black Forest region of Germany or Switzerland. He is out walking with a
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique German Gnomes

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Walnut

1900s Oil on Canvas Fairy by Heinrich Schlitt
Located in Marbella, ES
Heinrich Schlitt (1849-1923) has an international reputation as a well-known gnome and Fairies
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Early 1900s German Antique German Gnomes

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Canvas

1900s Oil on Canvas Fairy by Heinrich Schlitt
H 15.75 in W 20.87 in D 1.97 in
Wooden Carved Black Forest Dwarf Circa 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a nice handcarved wood figurine of a kneeling gnome on a rocky base. executed in brienz, swizerland
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Antique German Gnomes

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Wood

Antique Garden Gnome
Located in Berlin, DE
Very droll looking gnome with opened shimmy in huge size from Germany´s Bavarian countryside, feels
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique German Gnomes

Antique Garden Gnome
Antique Garden Gnome
H 25.6 in W 9.85 in D 11.82 in
Art Nouveau Christmas Tree Stand with Golden Gnomes and Silver Boughs
Located in New York, NY
gilt circular shaft, having a shaped square pierced base with four gilt gnome figures holding silver
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique German Gnomes

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Antique German Gnomes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique German gnomes is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, wood and metal, all antique German gnomes available were constructed with great care. Antique German gnomes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique German gnomes bearing Folk Art or Art Nouveau hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique German gnomes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Ferdinand Liebermann, Mettlach and WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique German Gnomes?

Antique German gnomes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $900, while the lowest priced sells for $260 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.