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Novelty Silver Golf Ball with Clubs, Matchstriker, 1924, G F Westwood & Sons
Located in London, GB
Novelty silver golf ball with clubs, Matchstriker, 1924, G F Westwood & Sons Very unusual silver
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Novelty silver plate Chariot Carriage Continental C.1870
Located in Toronto, ON
Novelty silver plate Chariot Carriage Continental C.1870. Together with associated spoon could be
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19th Century Antique Novelty Silver

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Silver Plate

Antique novelty Silver Casters in the form of Barrels Birmingham 1908
Located in Toronto, ON
Pair Antique novelty Silver Casters in the form of Barrels Birmingham 1908 Levi and Salaman
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Early 1900s English Antique Novelty Silver

Novelty Silver Mounted Lyre Decanter Hukin & Heath
By Heath & Middleton
Located in Northampton, GB
With Sterling Silver Mounts From our Decanter collection, we are delighted to offer this very
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Novelty Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Novelty Silver Mounted Lyre Decanter Hukin & Heath
Novelty Silver Mounted Lyre Decanter Hukin & Heath
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H 9.45 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in
Novelty Silver Plate Military Drum Biscuit Barrel
By Daniel & Arter
Located in Northampton, GB
Silver Plate Military Drum Biscuit Barrel. The Biscuit Barrel of novelty form in the shape of a antique
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Novelty Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Novelty Silver Plate Military Drum Biscuit Barrel
Novelty Silver Plate Military Drum Biscuit Barrel
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H 5.7 in W 5.9 in D 5.3 in
Asprey, Novelty Silver Fox Letter Opener, Chester, 1928
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Bath, GB
Made in the Art Deco era, this splendid solid sterling silver letter opener has a handle featuring
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1920s British Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Asprey, Novelty Silver Fox Letter Opener, Chester, 1928
Asprey, Novelty Silver Fox Letter Opener, Chester, 1928
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H 0.38 in W 5 in D 0.5 in
Silver Hobby Horse Cayenne Pepper Dispenser Extremely rare example
Located in London, GB
Victorian novelty silver modelled as a Hobby horse with English Chester hallmarks . Chester hall marks are
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Early 1900s European Antique Novelty Silver

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Silver

1920s Continental Silver Bird Peppers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silver peppers are realistically modelled in the form of birds. The surface of these novelty silver
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1920s Unknown Antique Novelty Silver

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Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Swan Pin Cushion by James Deakin and Sons, Chester 1913
By James Deakin & Sons
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian novelty silver pin cushion realistically modelled as a miniature duck, complete with
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Saw Cucumber Slicer / Letter Opener
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silver flatware collection This exceptional antique English sterling silver novelty letter opener
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1910s British Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver "Letter"Stamp Case Dated 1892 Gorham Rhode Island USA
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in London, GB
Antique Sterling Silver "Letter"Stamp Case Dated 1892 Gorham Rhode Island USA Unique Novelty
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1890s Central American Victorian Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Charles Boyton II Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot
By Charles Boyton II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver novelty
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1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver, Silver

Vintage Chinese Silver Shot Glass, Lizard and Spider
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fantastic Chinese vintage novelty silver shot glass. This shot glass is a regular size with a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Teddy Bear Pepper
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pepper; an addition to our range of silver novelty items. This exceptional and rare antique Edwardian
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Early 1900s English Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Teddy Bear Pepper
Edwardian Sterling Silver Teddy Bear Pepper
H 3.15 in W 1.34 in D 1.14 in
Antique Sterling Silver Decanter Label / Bottle Ticket Circa 1860
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique novelty silver. Dimensions
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1860s Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Silver Miniature Three Piece Tea Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of our novelty silver collection. The exceptional antique Chinese silver miniature silver tea set
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19th Century Chinese Antique Novelty Silver

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Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cat Condiment Set
By James Barclay Hennell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
may detract from the true representation of these examples of antique novelty silver. Dimensions
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1870s English Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Dog Kennel Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
By George Heath
Located in Newark, England
Silver and Enamel Vesta Case. The Silver and Enamel Vesta Case of Novelty shape modelled as a Dog Kennel
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Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Novelty Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Dog Kennel Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Antique Dog Kennel Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
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H 1.58 in W 1.38 in D 1.88 in
Victorian 1879 Sterling Silver Novelty Pepper Shaker
By Edward H. Stockwell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver novelty pepper shaker; an
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1870s English Victorian Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

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
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1890s English Victorian Antique Novelty Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver Plated Novelty Sugar Scuttle with Original Scoop
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Silver Plated Novelty Sugar Scuttle with Original Scoop A Sugar scuttle as the name suggests is
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Early 20th Century Adam Style Antique Novelty Silver

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Pig Condiment Set
By Joseph Braham
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
piece condiment set in the form of pigs; an addition to our novelty silver cruets/condiments collection
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1890s English Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Rare Antique Novelty Sterling Silver Cigar Cutter, 1899
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and rare figural sterling silver cigar cutter; the terminal beautifully cast as a
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Rare Antique Novelty Sterling Silver Cigar Cutter, 1899
Rare Antique Novelty Sterling Silver Cigar Cutter, 1899
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H 1.5 in W 5.75 in D 1.25 in
Outstanding quality antique Victorian silver plated novelty cruet
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian silver plated novelty cruet having a fantastic quality
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Early 19th Century High Victorian Antique Novelty Silver

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Silver Plate

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 Silver

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Silver Plate

George III Sterling Silver Novelty Bag Vinaigrette, circa 1815
By John Lawrence & Co. 1
Located in Glasgow, GB
A George III sterling silver Vinaigrette by the silversmith Lawrence & Co, Birmingham, circa 1815
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1810s British George III Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

George III Sterling Silver Novelty Bag Vinaigrette, circa 1815
George III Sterling Silver Novelty Bag Vinaigrette, circa 1815
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H 0.79 in W 0.99 in D 0.56 in
Antique Victorian Novelty Sterling Silver Tabletop Burner with Cigar Cutter
By Susannah Brasted
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian novelty sterling silver tabletop burner with cigar cutter on wooden base Maker
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1880s British Victorian Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Samuel Jacob Edwardian Sterling Silver Frog Inkwell
By Samuel Jacob
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
surface of this impressive novelty silver inkwell is embellished with embossed details reproducing the
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Charming Victorian Novelty Glass & Sterling Silver Decanter 'Duck' - Made 1893
By Saunders & Shepherd
Located in London, London
Silver Decanter, is modelled to resemble a duck, with the hand blown clear glass body and glass handles
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1890s English Victorian Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Collectible Novelty Pincushion Modelled As A Hedgehog
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
, Sterling Silver Hedgehog Pincushion is rare and collectible, with the silver overlaying the fabric pin
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique English Novelty Sterling Silver Teddy Bear Pepper, 1909
By Joseph Gloster
Located in Bath, GB
A highly collectable small Teddy Bear pepper pot in beautiful condition, Edwardian in era and fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1909 together with the maker's mark for Joseph Gloster &...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Naturalistic Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Novelty 'Fruit Design' Ink Stand
By Daniel & Charles Houle
Located in London, London
, sterling silver ink stand has a shaped wooden base with applied silver leaf decoration and vacant cartouche
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1870s English Art Nouveau Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Carriage Silver Plated Table Lighter & Cigarette Holder c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century Victorian novelty silver plated table lighter. Made in the shape of a
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Early 1900s British Other Antique Novelty Silver

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Silver Plate

Rare Antique Novelty German silver antler and silver cigar cutter, 1890-1900
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Very attractive German silver mounted on an antler, cigar cutter This cigar cutter is designed as
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1890s Antique Novelty Silver

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Silver, Steel

Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911
By Grey & Co, Birmingham
Located in Bath, GB
Rare to come across one of these highly sought-after desk bells in sterling silver. It is the
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1910s European Antique Novelty Silver

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Iron, Sterling Silver

Novelty Milk Churn Victorian Sterling Silver Pepper Grinder, Hukin & Heath 1885
By Hukin & Heath
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1885 by Hukin & Heath, this charming Antique, Victorian, Sterling Silver
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1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Novelty Salt & Pepper, London, c.1880
By James Barclay Hennell
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian very rare pair of novelty cast solid silver table salt & pepper
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Novelty Silver

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Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Novelty Decanter for 4 Liquids, 1896, William Comyns
By William Comyns
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1896 by William Comyns, this remarkable, Victorian, antique sterling silver
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1890s English Industrial Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian Novelty Sterling Silver Pair of Hunting Horn Pepper Pots, London, 1906
By Joseph Braham
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1906 by Joseph Braham, this novelty, Edwardian, Antique sterling silver
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver Plated Novelty 'Drum' Spoon Warmer, 1875 Wilson & Davis
By Wilson & Davis
Located in London, London
Made circa 1875 by Wilson & Davis, this handsome, Victorian, antique silver plate spoon warmer, is
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1870s English Victorian Antique Novelty Silver

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Silver Plate

Edwardian Novelty Sterling Silver Set Of 4 Pepper Grinders Modelled as Weights
By Joseph Braham
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1903 by Joseph Braham, this charming set of 4, Antique Sterling Silver
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Novelty Dog & Cat Pair of Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Pots, 1899
By Stuart Clifford
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1899 by Stuart Clifford, this very rare pair of Antique, Sterling Silver
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1890s English Victorian Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Novelty Pepper Pots in the Form of Pheasants
By Charles Boyton
Located in London, London
silver pepper pots are modelled as pheasants. Each pepper pot measures 2.5"(6 cm) tall, by 3.5"(9 cm
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1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Novelty Art Deco Silver Plate Biplane Figure Posy Vase / Cigar Holder
Located in Northampton, GB
Novelty Art Deco Silver Plate Biplane Figure. The Figure modelled as a bi-plane with parallel wings
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Novelty Silver

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Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

Victorian Novelty Sterling Silver Pig and Trough Match Strike 1885 J. Braham
By Joseph Braham
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1885 by Joseph Braham, this delightful, novelty, Victorian, antique
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1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Plate Novelty 'Boat' Spoon Warmer, Design Registered in 1870
By T. Woolley 1
Located in London, London
Made circa 1880 by Thomas Wooley, this remarkable, Victorian, Antique Silver Plate Spoon Warmer, is
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1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty Silver

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Silver Plate

19th Century Victorian Silver Plate Mounted Novelty Walrus Claret Jug c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian zoomorphic silver-plated and glass walrus wine jug is a true marvel
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1880s British Other Antique Novelty Silver

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Silver Plate

Antique Sterling Silver Set of Four Novelty Menu Holders Modelled as Card Suits
Located in London, London
Made in London between 1909 and 1914 by C. E. Nixon, this novel George V, antique, sterling silver
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1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Six Novelty 20th Century Silver Plated Campaign Spirit Cups, English Circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A most interesting and novel set of spirit cups fashioned to replicate British campaign field service cookware, likely intended for use in toasting ceremonies, their undersides all b...
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Antique Novelty Silver

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Silver Plate

Novelty Art Deco Tea Server
Located in Newark, England
From our Silver collection, we are pleased to offer this Novelty Art Deco Tea Server. The tea
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Novelty Silver

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Novelty Art Deco Tea Server
Novelty Art Deco Tea Server
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H 4.92 in W 6.1 in D 2.95 in
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
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Novelty Silver

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Silver

Samuel Pemberton Novelty Purse Vinaigrette Birmingham 1830
By Samuel Pemberton
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Samuel Pemberton novelty purse vinaigrette Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1830 for
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1830s British William IV Antique Novelty Silver

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Silver

Antique 20th Century Novelty Glass & Silver Plated Golf Themed Claret Jug c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century British made claret jug, showcasing a cut glass body and silver plate
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1920s British Other Antique Novelty Silver

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Silver Plate

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 Silver

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Silver Plate

Antique English Novelty Triple Spirit Barrel, Reg. 1863
Antique English Novelty Triple Spirit Barrel, Reg. 1863
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H 10.75 in W 15 in D 8.63 in
Art Deco Silver Plate Novelty Biscuit Box in the Form of a Victorian Top Hat Box
Located in Nantucket, MA
Whimsical Art Deco silver plate biscuit box in the form of a Victorian leather top hat box, of
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Novelty Silver

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Silver Plate

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
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Novelty Silver

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Glass

Antique Victorian Novelty Spoon Warmer 1868 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional and rare antique English silver plated spoon warmer, bearing Victorian
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1860s English Victorian Antique Novelty Silver

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Novelty Pepper in the Style of a Champagne Cork
By Henry Wilkinson & Co.
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian novelty pepper in the style of a champagne cork. Maker: Henry Wilkinson & Co
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1870s British Antique Novelty Silver

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Silver

Rare Novelty Cricket Two Egg Cruet / Toast Rack - 1872
Located in Bath, GB
A rare find, this magnificent novelty toast rack / Egg Cruet of sporting interest, consists of the
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1870s British Victorian Antique Novelty Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Novelty Cricket Two Egg Cruet / Toast Rack - 1872
Rare Novelty Cricket Two Egg Cruet / Toast Rack - 1872
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H 6.25 in W 8 in D 3.25 in
1920s Novelty Picnic Set Trunk
Located in East Hampton, NY
All original pieces and box - very much an ode to Great Gatsby period. This set is nearly unused but aged. Fitted with two levels to include the following items: six steel sandwich b...
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1920s American Antique Novelty Silver

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Enamel, Stainless Steel

1920s Novelty Picnic Set Trunk
1920s Novelty Picnic Set Trunk
H 10 in W 19.75 in D 13 in
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Antique Novelty Silver For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of antique novelty silver on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every piece of antique novelty silver was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of antique novelty silver you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of antique novelty silver, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Sampson Mordan & Co., Adie & Lovekin and Crisford & Norris each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of antique novelty silver that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Novelty Silver?

A piece of antique novelty silver can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,039, while the lowest priced sells for $153 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.
Questions About Antique Novelty Silver
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.