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What is a gnome and what does it represent?
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A gnome is a mythical dwarf-like creature believed to guard the earth’s treasures and is a symbol of good luck and protection over crops and livestock. Gnomes are popular garden decor items with some makes and models highly coveted by designers. Browse a collection of vintage gnomes on 1stDibs.
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German Pewter Mushroom Gnome
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Queens, NY
Continental German (19/20th cent) pewter small figure of a gnome holding a mushroom with a perferated top (toothpick holder) and standing on a stylized round base (WMF).
Category
Antique 19th Century German Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pewter
Pair of 19th Century German Gnomes Hand Carved Bone Gnome Figures
Located in Milano, MI
Lovely pair of cheerful gnome figurines carved bone gnomes of German origin dating back to the second half of the 19th century.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bone
Black Forest Gnome Coat Rack
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hand-carved Black Forest gnome coat or hat rack. With three knobs for hanging.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Antique Terracotta Gnome Holding a Box Camera
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A terracotta figure of a garden gnome pointing a box camera while standing in front of a tree stump.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Beautiful Gnome Figure Statue Paperweight metal, Austria 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Austrian Patinated White Metal Gnome Figurine, Vienna, Early 20th Century
Charming Austrian figurine depicting a gnome with a wheelbarrow and milk jug, cast in white metal with a war...
Category
Antique 1890s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Antique Opal Silver Stickpin Tiepin of a Gnome
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual stickpin features a bearded gnome with a hood. Under his right arm he is holdig an opal and he raises the finger of his left hand.
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Silver
