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What does a garden gnome represent?
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Garden gnomes represent good luck. The forerunners of today's garden gnomes are said to be the statues of gods that ancient Romans placed in their gardens. These statues were thought to provide protection against evil, and so modern garden gnomes are believed to be good luck charms.
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Early 20th Century Cast Stone Garden Gnome Sitting on a Pad
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic cast stone garden gnome from the early twentieth century. In fabulous condition with
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Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Statues
Materials
Cast Stone
Five Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Five Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
A whimsy set of five tiny garden gnomes made
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Timber man Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
be a nice addition to a room.
A German garden gnome:
Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit
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Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
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 Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pipe Smoking Standing Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
be a nice addition to a room.
A German garden gnome:
Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit
Category
Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Pipe Smoking Resting Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
be a nice addition to a room.
A German garden gnome:
Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit
Category
Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
