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"Phalaena Sylla" Engraving by Frederick Polydore Nodder
By Frederick Polydore Nodder
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Hand colored engraving of 1805 by Frederick Polydore Nodder, the "Phalaena Sylla", plate 669. For
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Early 1800s Other Antique Nodders

Materials

Paper

The Land of Nod
By Susan Beatrice Pearse
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signed Lower Right by Artist PROVENANCE: Private collection, Berkshire, NY Sotheby's, New York- The Illustration Art Collection of Kendra and Allan Daniel, April 11, 2011- Lot 84 ...
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Early 1900s Antique Nodders

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

Rare C19th Pottery Nodding Figure
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
nodding head which is lead weighted inside to make his head rock, with a bottle and cup in his hands. All
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1850s English Chinoiserie Antique Nodders

Materials

Pottery, Paint

Antique Rare C19th Pottery Nodding Figure
Rare C19th Pottery Nodding Figure
H 7.49 in W 5.91 in D 5.12 in
Meissen Porcelain Nodder in Seated Position
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Very high quality, finely stylized nodder sculpture with a floral decorative robe, nodding head and
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Nodders

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagodas
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of late 19th century Meissen porcelain Nodding Pagodas, each with wonderful
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19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Nodders

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair 19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagodas
Pair 19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagodas
H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Two Meissen Porcelain Chinese Nodding Pagode Figures
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
robes, decorated with colorful flowers. Characteristic of ‘pagode’ figures, the figures' heads nod, and
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19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Nodders

Materials

Porcelain

The Nodding Renealmia from Temple of Flora
By Dr. Robert John Thornton
Located in New York, NY
"The Queen Flower" by Dr. Robert Thornton from the quarto edition of "Temple of Flora." London, 1812. Mixed media engraving (aquatint, mezzotint, color printing and hand-coloring ove...
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1810s Antique Nodders

Materials

Paper

19Thc Donkey Door Stop with Nodder Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky and heavy donkey door stop is in fine condition and in working order. The head bobs back and forth when moved. It has a wonderful untouched patina.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Nodders

Materials

Iron

Rare Pair of 19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagodas
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare and fine quality pair of 19th century Meissen porcelain nodding Pagodas, each with wonderful
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19th Century German Antique Nodders

Materials

Porcelain

The Porculine Opossum (Bandicoot), Australia, engraving, 1795
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
, by Richard Polydore Nodder (fl.1770 – 1800). 155mm by 125mm (platemark) 225mm by 138mm (sheet
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Nodders

Materials

Engraving

The Monitory Lizard, Australia, engraving with original hand-colouring, 1790
By Frederick Polydore Nodder
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Polydore Nodder (fl.1770 – 1800). 120mm by 195mm (platemnark). Early engraving of an Australian lizard
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Nodders

Materials

Engraving

The Lobated Musk Duck, Australia, engraving with original hand-colouring, 1795
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Polydore Nodder (fl.1770 – 1800). 155mm by 125mm (platemark). Early engraving of an Australian bandicoot
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Nodders

Materials

Engraving

The Rostrated Ray, Australia, engraving with original hand-colouring, 1794
By Frederick Polydore Nodder
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
. 1794, by Frederick Polydore Nodder (fl.1770 – 1800). 110mm by 195mm (platemark) 125mm by 235mm (sheet
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Nodders

Materials

Engraving

Pair of Antique Bisque "Nodders", Circa 1900-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
These "nodders" always bring a smile to one's face. They are good conversation pieces as well.
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Late 19th Century German Antique Nodders

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Print of a Thorny Shell by Nodder, 1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Naturalist's Miscellany'. Published by F. Nodder, 1800.
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Early 19th Century Antique Nodders

Materials

Paper

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Nodding Sculpture of Court Ladies
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely pair of Chinese export porcelain figures of court ladies with nodding heads, late Qing
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Nodders

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of German Chinoiserie Porcelain Figures of Seated "Nodders"
Located in Essex, MA
Each with articulated heads, tongues and hands. Marked on reverse with a blue crossed X mark. Depicted as a seated man and woman in a variety of colors.
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1750s German Chinoiserie Antique Nodders

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A large rare pair of 19th century Meissen Chinoiserie style Nodding Pagoda Figures with Movable
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1850s German Rococo Antique Nodders

Materials

Porcelain

Cold Painted Bronze Nodding Child with Cigar, Trade Stimulator circa 1890
Located in London, GB
A really novel cold painted bronze of a nodding boy smoking a cigar, I'm told these were used as
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Nodders

Materials

Bronze

Antique Carved & Painted Troubadour or Minstrel, Nodder Figure with a Violin
Located in Nantucket, MA
waistcoat pocket, the other arm extended with his hand out, palm up. The figures head nods when touched
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Late 19th Century European Black Forest Antique Nodders

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Abalone, Gesso, Pine, Paint

Chinoiserie German Porcelain Figure of a Nodder, Figure Seated Cross-Legged
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An antique German porcelain figure seated crossed-leg, "Nodder", dressed in an elaborately hand
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1890s German Rococo Revival Antique Nodders

Materials

Porcelain

Shaw & Nodden Engraving of a Merganser
By Dr. George Shaw, Frederick Polydore Nodder
Located in Stamford, CT
A Shaw & Nodden hand colored engraving of a merganser duck in wonderful hand-carved gilt Baroque frame.
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Late 18th Century English Antique Nodders

Materials

Paper

Rare Regency Polychrome Painted Diorama of Card Players
Located in Los Angeles, CA
traditional dress and with nodding heads seated at a circular table with cards also strewn across the
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1810s British Antique Nodders

Materials

Ceramic

French Iron Egyptian Water Bearer Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
solid cast iron construction. With a beautiful patina wear that adds character, this sculpture is a nod
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1890s Antique Nodders

Materials

Iron

Scaled model of Chinese Ceramic workshop with 17 polychromed figures.End 19th C
Located in brussel, BE
the China Exposition 1902 in Copenhagen.This group of Chinese polychromed-decorated nodding head
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Late 19th Century Antique Nodders

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese 19 th C Workshop-Scaled model with 17 polychromed figures.World exhibit
Located in Leuven , BE
the China Exposition 1902 in Copenhagen.This group of Chinese polychromed-decorated nodding head
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Nodders

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century French Wooden Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
extended corners is a nod to the creative innovation of the era. This mirror is a statement of luxury and
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19th Century French Antique Nodders

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wooden Mirror
19th Century French Wooden Mirror
H 28.3 in W 20.3 in D 1.6 in
19th Century British Painting
Located in High Point, NC
of historical pieces, this artwork not only beautifies a room but also serves as a nod to the rich
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19th Century British Antique Nodders

Materials

Paint

19th Century British Painting
19th Century British Painting
H 14.4 in W 16.8 in D 0.4 in
Late 19th Century Vintage Boho Plaster Bust of Moorish Man
Located in west palm beach, FL
captivating focal point with a nod to American individuality and style. Embrace the timeless allure of boho
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Late 19th Century American Moorish Antique Nodders

Materials

Plaster

19th Century French Wood Patinated Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
chic. Whether as a focal point or a subtle nod to the antiquarian style, this mirror is a silent
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19th Century French Antique Nodders

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wood Patinated Mirror
19th Century French Wood Patinated Mirror
H 15.2 in W 13.3 in D 1.6 in
19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
onlooker. Its presence is a nod to the meticulous craftsmanship of the era, designed to offer precise
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19th Century French Antique Nodders

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Metal Scale
19th Century French Metal Scale
H 12.5 in W 27.3 in D 10.9 in
19th Century French Gilded Wood Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
presence. It's more than an accessory; it's a statement of finesse and a nod to the golden age of French
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19th Century French Antique Nodders

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Gilded Wood Mirror
19th Century French Gilded Wood Mirror
H 38.6 in W 33.9 in D 2 in
Victorian antique pewter sorbetière, England 1860s
Located in London, GB
sorbetière is a captivating nod to Victorian feasting. Marked Alderton to the topside of the lid, thought to
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19th Century British Antique Nodders

Materials

Metal

Art Deco brooch with diamonds stunning in 18k rosegold/whitegold
Located in Berlin, BE
exudes opulence and sophistication. With meticulous craftsmanship and a nod to the Art Deco era, this
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Nodders

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage Chinese Republic Period Advertisement
Located in Chicago, IL
stroll. A cheongsam-clad woman nods to tradition in contrast to her Western-garbed family: a son in
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1920s Art Deco Antique Nodders

Materials

Paper, Ink

Wabi Sabi Shelving System, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wabi sabi shelving system, a nod to 19th-century French aesthetics. Embracing the beauty of
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Nodders

Materials

Wood

Antique Art Nouveau 16 Karat Yellow Gold Medusa Figural Signet Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
depiction of Medusa, a nod to the era's fascination with Greco-Roman themes and figures. The face of the
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Nodders

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Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

1910s Central Europe White Patinated Wooden Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
In a delightful nod to the past, this 1910s Central European White Patinated Wooden Vitrine unfolds
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Early 20th Century European Antique Nodders

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Upholstered Stool
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French upholstered stool is a delightful nod to the ornate and meticulous
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19th Century French Antique Nodders

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century French Upholstered Stool
19th Century French Upholstered Stool
H 20.3 in W 16.4 in D 16.4 in
19th Century Gustavian Style Painted Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
delicately carved borders that speak volumes of its artisanal excellence. With a nod to neoclassical motifs
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Nodders

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

19th Century China Trade Tea Clipper in full sail at Sea, sailing
Located in Woodbury, CT
a world of exploration and commerce. Owning such a portrait is not only a nod to the past but also a
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1880s Victorian Antique Nodders

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Canvas, Oil

Late 18th Century Classical Parcel Gilt Bremen Sonnenschrank or Sun Armoire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of the finest examples of its kind in existence. This princely armoire stylistically nods to
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Late 18th Century German Gustavian Antique Nodders

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Antique Ningxia Rug in Beige-Brown and Blue Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
patterns, matching the hues of the border alike. It’s a nod to a regal, dramatic period piece in a
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1920s Chinese Antique Nodders

Materials

Wool

Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquered Jewlery Chest or Cabinet
Located in Plainview, NY
, a testament to its cultural heritage and exquisite craftsmanship. And as a nod to its origins, a
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Antique Nodders

Materials

Soapstone

Neoclassical White Florentine Alabaster Table Lamp with Leaf Relief, Italy
Located in Grythyttan, SE
details that enhance its character and texture. The lamp is presented in the shape of an urn, a nod to
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Nodders

Materials

Alabaster

1920s French Marble Bust of Woman
Located in High Point, NC
serves not only as a testament to the sculptor's skill but also as a nostalgic nod to the allure and
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19th Century French Antique Nodders

Materials

Marble

1920s French Marble Bust of Woman
1920s French Marble Bust of Woman
H 20.5 in W 7.9 in D 10.6 in
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Hardstone Brush Washer Archaic Ruyi Qing early 20
Located in Richmond, CA
ruyi heads, a nod to the rich heritage of ancient Chinese art. These designs are intricately carved
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Nodders

Materials

Stone

Antique Brass Fireplace Andirons by Bennett
By Bennett Co.
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique brass andirons by Bennett Co., 1920's. Elegant andirons Chippendale in style with a nod to
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Nodders

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Print of a Saharan or Desert Horned Viper, Cerastes Cerastes
Located in Langweer, NL
from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders 'The Naturalists Miscellany', 1792.
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Late 18th Century Antique Nodders

Materials

Paper

18/19 C. Italian Grand Tour Fine Antique Mixed Marble and Scagliola Obelisk
Located in New York, NY
European homeware. Made during the late 1700s, the object is a nod to the obelisks originally erected in
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Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Nodders

Materials

Marble

English 1920 Bronze Sun Ornament with Anthropomorphic Features and Dark Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
aesthetic pleasure and a nod to the past, making it a cherished addition to any collection.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Nodders

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Five Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
five stone ring exudes dainty charm with a nod to the elegance of the 1920s. This ring showcases five
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1920s Art Deco Antique Nodders

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Pair of English Victorian 19th Century Red Lacquer Cellarettes with Chinoiseries
Located in Atlanta, GA
splendid nod to the past while fulfilling contemporary needs.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Nodders

Materials

Brass, Tôle

English 1900s Bleached Wood Bench with Barley Twist Base and Custom Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
, offering a subtle yet beautiful nod to craftsmanship. The bench's bleached wood finish, combined with the
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Early 20th Century English Antique Nodders

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Rug Caucasian Mihrabi Rug Handmade Carpet from Kazak Area
Located in Hampshire, GB
room. Its traditional geometric design is a nod to heritage, inviting you to step into a world of
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Nodders

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Zeki Müren Runner Rug with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
natural play with the texture. This is a smart, yet reverent nod to prayer rugs, and an exemplar of this
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1620s Turkish Antique Nodders

Materials

Silk

Huge 17th century old master - The feast of Bacchus - celebration Poussin
Located in Antwerp, BE
cherubs and much of the composition appear to be an artistic nod to the great master, yet crafted in the
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Nodders

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rare Vintage Victorian Emerald Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Geneva, CH
artisan's skill, providing a piece that is both a nod to the past and a chic, timeless accessory for the
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19th Century Victorian Antique Nodders

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Pair of English Regency 19th Century Mahogany Stools with Turned Spindle Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
finesse of Regency craftsmanship. The custom linen upholstery, a nod to contemporary tastes, is
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19th Century English Regency Antique Nodders

Materials

Brass

Pair Victorian Bronze Ribbon 2 Arm Wall Sconces E.F Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
to your interior space, creating a warm and inviting ambiance with a nod to historical craftsmanship
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Nodders

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Nodders For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique nodders available for sale. The range of distinct antique nodders — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. Antique nodders have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique nodders to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Folk Art and Art Deco antique nodders are of considerable interest. Many antique nodders are appealing in their simplicity, but Meissen Porcelain, Bohne & Sohne and Dresden Porcelain produced popular antique nodders that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Nodders?

Prices for antique nodders can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique nodders begin at $95 and can go as high as $68,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,923.