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Very Rare Edwardian Novelty Silver Cat Pin Cushion
Located in London, GB
A lovely Edwardian novelty silver pin cushion, modelled in the form of a crouching cat. In
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Anatoly Apollonovich Artsybashev novelty Silver item
Located in London, GB
Russian Silversmith Designer Dated 1894 Anatoly Apollonovich Artsybashev novelty Silver item In
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1890s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Novelty Silver

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Silver

Antique Novelty Silver Plate Decanter Shaped as a Portable Lantern
Located in London, London
Made circa 1910 by Marples, Wingfield & Wilkins, this novelty, George V, antique, silver plated
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Novelty Silver

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Silver Plate

Novelty Silver Fire Extinguisher Inkwell Mappin & Webb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Grantham, GB
Fine sterling 925 solid silver Mappin & Webb travelling fire extinguisher. The silver extensively
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Novelty Silver

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Silver, Copper

  • Novelty Silver Fire Extinguisher Inkwell Mappin & Webb
  • Antique Novelty Silver Fire Extinguisher Inkwell Mappin & Webb
  • Novelty Silver Fire Extinguisher Inkwell Mappin & Webb
  • Antique Novelty Silver Fire Extinguisher Inkwell Mappin & Webb
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H 3.15 in. W 2.17 in. D 2.17 in.
Novelty Silver Pepper Caster of a Knight in Armour, Chester, 1908
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Edwardian silver pepper caster in the form of a Knight in Armour, the armoured face with hinged
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Early 20th Century English Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Tortoise Sculpture Silver Table Bell
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A rare and desirable wind-up turtle novelty silver bell. Both the shell and base are both silver
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

  • Tortoise Sculpture Silver Table Bell
  • Antique Tortoise Sculpture Silver Table Bell
  • Tortoise Sculpture Silver Table Bell
  • Antique Tortoise Sculpture Silver Table Bell
H 2.29 in. W 6.89 in. D 4.18 in.
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

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

Rare Victorian Silver 'Mace' Form Nutmeg Grater
Located in London, GB
? During the mid-nineteenth century in England, there was great demand for novelty silver, often referred
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1850s English Antique Novelty Silver

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Silver

  • Rare Victorian Silver 'Mace' Form Nutmeg Grater
  • Antique Rare Victorian Silver 'Mace' Form Nutmeg Grater
  • Rare Victorian Silver 'Mace' Form Nutmeg Grater
  • Antique Rare Victorian Silver 'Mace' Form Nutmeg Grater
H 1.19 in. W 1.58 in. D 1.19 in.
Novelty Lighthouse English Silver Caster, 1887 Henry Wilkinson
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Victorian silver lighthouse pepper caster, hallmarked for Sheffield 1887 by Henry Wilkinson
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19th Century English Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique 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

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
  • 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.
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
  • 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 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

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

Sporting Lecture, Fine Quality Victorian Silver Novelty Cruet, John Jorrocks
Located in London, GB
The Sporting lecture. An extremely fine Victorian silver novelty cruet set, comprising a heavy
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1880s Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Very Rare Victorian Novelty Sterling Silver & Hardstone Champagne Scent Bottle
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare Victorian sterling silver novelty scent bottle, modelled in the form of a
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1890s English Antique Novelty Silver

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Agate, 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

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

Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Watering Can / Novelty Spirit Jug, 1909
By S. Blanckensee & Sons
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Watering Can is plain in design, with reed detailing to the handles. The watering can
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique 19th Century Glass and Sterling Silver Novelty Champagne Bottle, 1892
By Heath & Middleton
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Antique 19th Century Glass and Sterling Silver Novelty Champagne Bottle, 1892 Makers T
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Late 19th Century British 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

Novelty Milk Churn Victorian Sterling Silver Pepper Grinder, Hukin & Heath 1885
By Hukin and 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

Very Rare Victorian Sterling Silver Novelty Swan's Head Scent Bottle. Mordan
Located in London, GB
A fine and extremely rare Victorian novelty sterling silver scent bottle, modelled in the form of a
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1880s English Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling 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

Rare Victorian Silver and Cut Glass Novelty Duck Decanter / Jug, 1894
By Henry Wilkinson & Co.
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and rare English cut glass novelty decanter / claret jug in the form of a charming
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1890s British Late Victorian 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

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Novelty Horse Decanter, Louis Dee circa 1883
By Louis Dee
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian very unusual and unique novelty solid silver mounted horse shoe
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Samuel Jacob Antique 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

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

Novelty Set of Victorian Sterling Silver Menu Holders / Name Card Holders, 1892
By Samuel Jacob
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1892 by Samuel Jacob, this Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Set of Four
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1890s English Victorian Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Novelty Sterling Silver Table Cigar Lighter in the form of a Street Light
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in London, GB
A George V sterling silver novelty table cigar lighter, London 1916 by Charles Stuart Harris In the
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1910s English Antique Novelty Silver

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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 Antique Sterling Silver Cigar or Pipe Lighter by John Round & Son, 1906
By John Round & Son Ltd. 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1906 by John Round & Son Ltd., this stylish, novelty, antique, sterling
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

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

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

Unusual Victorian Novelty Match Box, Birmingham, 1888
By Colen Hewer Cheshire
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique sterling silver Victorian period match box / vesta in the shape of a mans head. Made in
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1880s British Victorian Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

  • Unusual Victorian Novelty Match Box, Birmingham, 1888
  • Unusual Victorian Novelty Match Box, Birmingham, 1888
  • Unusual Victorian Novelty Match Box, Birmingham, 1888
  • Unusual Victorian Novelty Match Box, Birmingham, 1888
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H 2.41 in. W 1.58 in. D 0.52 in.
Rare Novelty English Figural Oak and Silver Plate Salad Bowl - Bull, 1888
Located in Bath, GB
silver plated fittings. A large and heavy example the shaped bowl has been turned and decorated with a
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1880s English Late Victorian 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
  • 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.
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

  • Victorian Novelty Champagne Bottle Decanter, 1893
  • Victorian Novelty Champagne Bottle Decanter, 1893
  • Victorian Novelty Champagne Bottle Decanter, 1893
  • Victorian Novelty Champagne Bottle Decanter, 1893
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H 12.5 in. Dm 3.5 in.
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

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Silver Plate

  • Rare Novelty Cricket Two Egg Cruet / Toast Rack - 1872
  • Rare Novelty Cricket Two Egg Cruet / Toast Rack - 1872
  • 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.
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

Rare Edwardian Antique Novelty Condiment Set - Collectible Automobilia c.1905
By Frank Cobb & Co. 1
Located in London, London
Carrying old silver plate marks for 1905 by Frank Cobb & Co., this charming, Antique, Silver Plate
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty Silver

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Silver Plate

Continental Novelty Majolica Pottery Character Lidded Tobacco Jar
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful antique novelty Continental majolica pottery lidded character tobacco jar of a man
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1890s Austrian Other Antique Novelty Silver

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Ceramic

  • Continental Novelty Majolica Pottery Character Lidded Tobacco Jar
  • Continental Novelty Majolica Pottery Character Lidded Tobacco Jar
  • Continental Novelty Majolica Pottery Character Lidded Tobacco Jar
  • Continental Novelty Majolica Pottery Character Lidded Tobacco Jar
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H 4.73 in. W 3.15 in. D 4.34 in.
Very Rare Late Georgian Mahogany Novelty Decanter Stand
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The stand for two decanters is modelled in the form of a Royal Naval ship with the original gilt gun ports. It has two circular apertures cut into the deck for a pair of cut-glass de...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Novelty Silver

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Mahogany

Rare Old English Silverplate & Cut Crystal Golf Motif Novelty Breakfast Cruet
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare old English silverplate golf motif novelty breakfast cruet. The set includes an open salt
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Novelty Silver

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Watcombe Torquay Art pottery Green Glazed Novelty Frog & Shell Sauce Boat
By Watcombe
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful and scarce Watcombe Torquay Aesthetic Movement art pottery novelty sauce boat modelled
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Novelty Silver

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Pottery

Antique Silver Bridge Cardbox
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in London, GB
Novelty Edwardian handmade silver bridge playing card box with a finial mounted on the cover in the
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Early 1900s English Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

  • Antique Silver Bridge Cardbox
  • Antique Silver Bridge Cardbox
  • Antique Silver Bridge Cardbox
  • Antique Silver Bridge Cardbox
H 2 in. W 6 in. D 4 in.
Antique Sterling Silver Jester Pepper
By Daniel & John Welby
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
'marotte'. Condition This antique novelty pepper is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality
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1910s English Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Trinket/Table Snuff Banana Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
quality of the box. The interior of this novelty silver box bears the original gilding. The end of
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1860s British Victorian Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Lawrence Emanuel Antique Sterling Silver Monkey Bowl
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique novelty sterling silver bowl is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in
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1890s English Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Obelisk Pepper
By Henry Bourne
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver novelty pepper
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Novelty Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Blackinton Flask with Sterling Silver Cap & Fine Cut Glass, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Cut glass Blackinton flask with sterling silver cap, circa 1920s. This elegant piece stands 5 1/2
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Early 20th Century American Antique Novelty Silver

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Sterling Silver

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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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.