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19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Novelty Salt & Pepper, London, c.1880
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Novelty Salt & Pepper, London, c.1880

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, realistically modelled as two childrens heads, one laughing and the other crying, with...

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Victorian Silver Plated Novelty 'Drum' Spoon Warmer, 1875 Wilson & Davis
Victorian Silver Plated Novelty 'Drum' Spoon Warmer, 1875 Wilson & Davis

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 modelled as a drum and stands on drum stick legs. The spoon warmer measures 6"(15cm...

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Old English Silverplate & Cut Crystal Golf Motif Novelty Breakfast Cruet
Rare Old English Silverplate & Cut Crystal Golf Motif Novelty Breakfast Cruet

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 cellar with spoon, a mustard pot with spoon and a pepper pot.

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Naturalistic Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Novelty 'Fruit Design' Ink Stand
Naturalistic Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Novelty 'Fruit Design' Ink Stand

Naturalistic Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Novelty 'Fruit Design' Ink Stand

By Daniel & Charles Houle

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1874 by Daniel & Charles Houle, this very unusual, Victorian, Antique, sterling silver ink stand has a shaped wooden base with applied silver leaf decoration ...

Category

1870s English Art Nouveau Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Collectible Novelty Pincushion Modelled As A Hedgehog
Antique Sterling Silver Collectible Novelty Pincushion Modelled As A Hedgehog

Antique Sterling Silver Collectible Novelty Pincushion Modelled As A Hedgehog

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1902 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. This adorable Antique, Edwardian, Sterling Silver Hedgehog Pincushion is rare and collectible, with the silver overlayin...

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880
Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880

Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

A magnificent English Victorian inkwell made from solid English brass having been professionally polished to gleam. This grand figural dog inkwell was modelled in the form of an E...

Category

1890s English Late Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Brass

Novelty Victorian sterling silver 'Knights Helmet' pepper pot made in 1869
Novelty Victorian sterling silver 'Knights Helmet' pepper pot made in 1869

Novelty Victorian sterling silver 'Knights Helmet' pepper pot made in 1869

By George Unite

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1869 by George Unite, this charming, Antique, Victorian Sterling Silver Pepper Shaker, is modelled to resemble a Knights helmet. The pepper pot measures 2...

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Novelty English Sterling Silver Jewelry / Ring Box by Joseph & Richard Griffin
Novelty English Sterling Silver Jewelry / Ring Box by Joseph & Richard Griffin

Novelty English Sterling Silver Jewelry / Ring Box by Joseph & Richard Griffin

Located in Bath, GB

A really charming novelty sterling silver jewelry or ring box modelled in the form of a dressing table including a swing mirror to the back with it's original beveled mirror (minor s...

Category

1910s English Antique Novelty

Novelty 'life buoy' antique sterling silver pocket watch & stand made in 1910
Novelty 'life buoy' antique sterling silver pocket watch & stand made in 1910

Novelty 'life buoy' antique sterling silver pocket watch & stand made in 1910

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1910 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this charming, novelty, Antique Sterling Silver Pocket Watch Stand, is modelled as a life buoy.

Category

1910s English Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Novelty Edwardian 'Trojan Horse' sterling silver pepper pot made in 1903
Novelty Edwardian 'Trojan Horse' sterling silver pepper pot made in 1903

Novelty Edwardian 'Trojan Horse' sterling silver pepper pot made in 1903

By Saunders & Shepherd

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Chester in 1903 by Saunders & Shepherd, this charming, Edwardian, Antique, Sterling Silver Pepper Pot, is modelled to resemble the Trojan Horse of Greek mythology. The ...

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver novelty photo frame of a George III pole screen, English 1911 - 12
Silver novelty photo frame of a George III pole screen, English 1911 - 12

Silver novelty photo frame of a George III pole screen, English 1911 - 12

Located in Central England, GB

We have for sale : This rare silver, fully hallmarked, highly collectable English novelty piece of miniature George III furniture is a photograph frame or stand.

Category

Early 20th Century British George III Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Novelty Brass Sword Poker Set in Stand, Arts and Crafts Style, 1920
Novelty Brass Sword Poker Set in Stand, Arts and Crafts Style, 1920

Novelty Brass Sword Poker Set in Stand, Arts and Crafts Style, 1920

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Novelty Brass Sword, Poker set in Stand A great and very practical piece, this superb steel poker has a brass handle which looks like the hilt of a sword, it stands in a brass hol...

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Novelty

Materials

Brass

Victorian Novelty Brass Basket with Image of the Parliament Houses, 19th Century
Victorian Novelty Brass Basket with Image of the Parliament Houses, 19th Century

Victorian Novelty Brass Basket with Image of the Parliament Houses, 19th Century

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Small heavily ornamented brass basket with an image of The Parliament Houses in London, UK. Its a curious novelty/souvenir, dating to 1850-1890.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Novelty Sterling Silver Pair of Hunting Horn Pepper Pots, London, 1906
Edwardian Novelty Sterling Silver Pair of Hunting Horn Pepper Pots, London, 1906

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 pair of pepper pots, are modelled as hunting horns.

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique English Novelty Silver Plated Jug - Owl With Glass Eyes c.1910
Rare Antique English Novelty Silver Plated Jug - Owl With Glass Eyes c.1910

Rare Antique English Novelty Silver Plated Jug - Owl With Glass Eyes c.1910

Located in Bath, GB

A rare and highly sought-after jug or pitcher in the form of a handsome owl and retaining his two large original glass eyes. Made from silver plate onto Britannia Metal with minor w...

Category

1910s European Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Metal

Antique Silver Plate Novelty 'Boat' Spoon Warmer, Design Registered in 1870
Antique Silver Plate Novelty 'Boat' Spoon Warmer, Design Registered in 1870

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 modelled to resemble a boat, and carries a registered design mark for the 25th of ...

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Sterling Silver Novelty Decanter for 4 Liquids, 1896, William Comyns
Victorian Sterling Silver Novelty Decanter for 4 Liquids, 1896, William Comyns

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 decanter, will hold 4 different liquids at the same time, perfect for cocktails or...

Category

1890s English Industrial Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 19thC Victorian Solid Silver & Clear Glass Novelty Dog Claret Jug c.1884
Antique 19thC Victorian Solid Silver & Clear Glass Novelty Dog Claret Jug c.1884

Antique 19thC Victorian Solid Silver & Clear Glass Novelty Dog Claret Jug c.1884

By Joseph Braham

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A glass handle is mounted on the side of the jug. Such novelty claret jugs are rare and extremely sought after. it is easy to imagine the appeal behind these objects which would have...

Category

19th Century British Other Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Novelty 'Magic Mushroom' Cigar Lighter - made in London in 1888 by Jane Brownett
Novelty 'Magic Mushroom' Cigar Lighter - made in London in 1888 by Jane Brownett

Novelty 'Magic Mushroom' Cigar Lighter - made in London in 1888 by Jane Brownett

By Jane Brownett 1

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1888 by Jane Brownett, this fun, Novelty, Antique Sterling Silver Cigar Lighter, is modelled as a mushroom (probably a magic one), and is incredibly detailed.

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fox & Hound - novelty Edwardian sterling silver menu holders made in London 1909
Fox & Hound - novelty Edwardian sterling silver menu holders made in London 1909

Fox & Hound - novelty Edwardian sterling silver menu holders made in London 1909

By WILLIAM HORNBY, LONDON (1898-1913)

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1909 and 1911 by William Hornby, this charming pair of Antique Sterling Silver Place Card Holders, are modelled as a fox and a hunting dog. The dog measures ...

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.1880
Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.1880

Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.1880

Located in Bath, GB

A truly outstanding and rare find, this is an outstanding Victorian figural inkwell made from a winning combination of brass and silver plate and retaining his wonderful two original...

Category

1880s British Late Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Rare Set of 6 Victorian Novelty Sterling Silver Pepper Pots, London, 1882
Rare Set of 6 Victorian Novelty Sterling Silver Pepper Pots, London, 1882

Rare Set of 6 Victorian Novelty Sterling Silver Pepper Pots, London, 1882

By Thomas Johnson II

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1882 by Thomas Johnson II, this very rare set of 6 Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Pots, are modelled to look like birds, with removable pierced hea...

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Novelty Sterling Silver Set Of 4 Pepper Grinders Modelled as Weights
Edwardian Novelty Sterling Silver Set Of 4 Pepper Grinders Modelled as Weights

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 Pepper Grinders, are modelled as weights with ring handles, and feature Peugeot mechani...

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Novelty Dog & Cat Pair of Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Pots, 1899
Novelty Dog & Cat Pair of Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Pots, 1899

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 Pepper Pots, are modelled as a seated Cat & Dog. Each measures roughly 2.25"(6cm) tal...

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large carved wood Austrian novelty box in the form of a Camel, circa 1910
Large carved wood Austrian novelty box in the form of a Camel, circa 1910

Large carved wood Austrian novelty box in the form of a Camel, circa 1910

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A large and unusual early 20th-century Austrian Orientalist hand-carved wooden novelty box and cover, modeled as a reclining camel with a seated rider atop its hump.

Category

1910s Austrian Antique Novelty

Materials

Fruitwood

Novelty 'Man in the Moon' set of menu holders made in Chester in 1912
Novelty 'Man in the Moon' set of menu holders made in Chester in 1912

Novelty 'Man in the Moon' set of menu holders made in Chester in 1912

By Stokes & Ireland Ltd

Located in London, London

A charming and rare novelty set, these sterling silver ‘Man in the Moon’ menu holders were crafted in 1912 by Stokes & Ireland and assayed in Chester.

Category

1910s English Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 19th Century Novelty Solid Silver Table Lighter By E H. Stockwell c.1870
Antique 19th Century Novelty Solid Silver Table Lighter By E H. Stockwell c.1870

Antique 19th Century Novelty Solid Silver Table Lighter By E H. Stockwell c.1870

By Edward H. Stockwell

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver table lighter, crafted in the form of a fire wagon with silver-rimmed artillery wheels. The wheels are fully functional, allowing it to be...

Category

19th Century British Other Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Set of Four Novelty Menu Holders Modelled as Card Suits
Antique Sterling Silver Set of Four Novelty Menu Holders Modelled as Card Suits

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 set of four menu holders feature each of the four different card suits. Each one me...

Category

1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Miniature Cradle by Saunders & Shepherd, Birmingham 19
Edwardian Sterling Silver Miniature Cradle by Saunders & Shepherd, Birmingham 19

Edwardian Sterling Silver Miniature Cradle by Saunders & Shepherd, Birmingham 19

Located in Braintree, GB

These miniature cradles were made as decorative novelties and were used as pincushions, small trinket containers or christening keepsakes.

Category

1910s British Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Table lighter in the form of a Scottie Dog made from cast metal circa 1920
Table lighter in the form of a Scottie Dog made from cast metal circa 1920

Table lighter in the form of a Scottie Dog made from cast metal circa 1920

Located in Central England, GB

Expertly cast in metal and retaining its original hand painted finish, this delightful novelty lighter is presented in outstanding original condition, showing only the lightest signs...

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Novelty

Materials

Metal

Victorian Sterling Silver Monkey Bowl by Lawrence Emanuel, 1894
Victorian Sterling Silver Monkey Bowl by Lawrence Emanuel, 1894

Victorian Sterling Silver Monkey Bowl by Lawrence Emanuel, 1894

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Condition This antique novelty sterling silver bowl is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.

Category

1890s English Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case of Bear and Ragged Staff, 1898
Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case of Bear and Ragged Staff, 1898

Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case of Bear and Ragged Staff, 1898

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The underside of this novelty silver vesta case incorporates a serrated panel/match striker.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century “Columbia” Bicycles SSP Storefront Sign
Early 20th Century “Columbia” Bicycles SSP Storefront Sign

Early 20th Century “Columbia” Bicycles SSP Storefront Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

The manufacturer's mark for The Baltimore Enamel & Novelty Co. is visible in the lower right corner.

Category

Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Tin

Antique Victorian Hand-Carved Irish Bog Oak Seahorse Pendant on Modern Sterling
Antique Victorian Hand-Carved Irish Bog Oak Seahorse Pendant on Modern Sterling

Antique Victorian Hand-Carved Irish Bog Oak Seahorse Pendant on Modern Sterling

Located in London, GB

Antique Victorian Hand-Carved Irish Bog Oak Seahorse Pendant on Modern Sterling A highly collectible example of 19th-century novelty craftsmanship, this genuine Victorian pendant f...

Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Letter Opener - Greyhound
Antique English Sterling Silver Letter Opener - Greyhound

Antique English Sterling Silver Letter Opener - Greyhound

By Stokes & Ireland Ltd

Located in Bath, GB

A charming novelty letter opener made from solid silver fully hallmarked for in the year 1928 by the highly collectable Chester assay office.

Category

1920s British George IV Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare 19th Century Cast Iron Turtle-Form Cigar Cutter
Rare 19th Century Cast Iron Turtle-Form Cigar Cutter

Rare 19th Century Cast Iron Turtle-Form Cigar Cutter

Located in Madrid, ES

Both functional and highly decorative, this whimsical smoking accessory is a wonderful example of the imaginative novelty objects produced for gentlemen's smoking rooms during the 19...

Category

1880s Antique Novelty

Materials

Cast Iron

Pair English Sterling Working Wheelbarrow Sweetmeat Baskets, London, 1906
Pair English Sterling Working Wheelbarrow Sweetmeat Baskets, London, 1906

Pair English Sterling Working Wheelbarrow Sweetmeat Baskets, London, 1906

By William Comyns

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

These charming objects reflect the Edwardian enthusiasm for novelty silver and the specialized appointments of formal dining.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Plated “Cheese Mice” Cocktail Picks Set Original Presentation Box Decor
Silver Plated “Cheese Mice” Cocktail Picks Set Original Presentation Box Decor

Silver Plated “Cheese Mice” Cocktail Picks Set Original Presentation Box Decor

Located in Wembley, GB

Perfect for: English country house interiors Luxury cocktail bars and entertaining Silver novelty collectors Mid-century dining accessories Hostess or gourmet gifts Curated cabinet-o...

Category

Early 1900s British Art Deco Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf

Antique George V Sterling Silver Nursery Rhyme Pig Salt (1911)
Antique George V Sterling Silver Nursery Rhyme Pig Salt (1911)

Antique George V Sterling Silver Nursery Rhyme Pig Salt (1911)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Condition This antique novelty silver pig salt is a very good gauge of silver for its type, excellent quality and in excellent condition.

Category

1910s English Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver and Glass Duck Decanters Art Nouveau Hukin & Heath
Silver and Glass Duck Decanters Art Nouveau Hukin & Heath

Silver and Glass Duck Decanters Art Nouveau Hukin & Heath

By Hukin & Heath, Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd

Located in Northampton, GB

This pair represents an excellent novelty form from the period, combining practical function with decorative design from two well known English silversmiths.

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Ball & Stick Settee Loveseat Corner Chair 34"
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Ball & Stick Settee Loveseat Corner Chair 34"

Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Ball & Stick Settee Loveseat Corner Chair 34"

Located in Dayton, OH

This unique antique walnut parlor Settee or loveseat also known as a gossip bench, telephone chair or corner chair, blends striking late Victorian style with functional novelty desig...

Category

19th Century Eastlake Antique Novelty

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Antique 9k gold coffee pot charm, Pendant, Foiled paste
Antique 9k gold coffee pot charm, Pendant, Foiled paste

Antique 9k gold coffee pot charm, Pendant, Foiled paste

Located in NEWARK, GB

This little novelty antique 9ct gold charm or pendant is really so much fun!

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th C. Victorian Mother of Pearl Shell Bird's Nest Wire Trinket Box Casket
19th C. Victorian Mother of Pearl Shell Bird's Nest Wire Trinket Box Casket

19th C. Victorian Mother of Pearl Shell Bird's Nest Wire Trinket Box Casket

Located in Honolulu, HI

Weighing 63g and measuring under 3 inches, this rare shell box is an exceptional collectible for enthusiasts of Victorian novelty boxes, Mother of Pearl caskets, and cabinet of curio...

Category

1880s British Late Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Brass

Victorian Sterling Silver Pepper Shaker by Edward H. Stockwell, 1879
Victorian Sterling Silver Pepper Shaker by Edward H. Stockwell, 1879

Victorian Sterling Silver Pepper Shaker by Edward H. Stockwell, 1879

By Edward H. Stockwell

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver novelty pepper shaker; an addition to our diverse silverware collection.

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Nathaniel Mills Sterling Silver Engine-Turned Vinaigrette
Victorian Nathaniel Mills Sterling Silver Engine-Turned Vinaigrette

Victorian Nathaniel Mills Sterling Silver Engine-Turned Vinaigrette

Located in Nottingham, GB

A fine Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette by the celebrated Birmingham silversmith Nathaniel Mills, one of the foremost makers of luxury silver novelties during the early Victoria...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Smoker Stand, Circa 1910
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Smoker Stand, Circa 1910

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Smoker Stand, Circa 1910

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period oak and brass smoker stand In the manner of Stickley Brothers By The West Branch Novelty Co. USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 16"W x ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Novelty

Materials

Brass

Antique German Silver Table Snuff Parrot Box Circa 1900
Antique German Silver Table Snuff Parrot Box Circa 1900

Antique German Silver Table Snuff Parrot Box Circa 1900

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Condition This antique novelty snuff box is an excellent gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition.

Category

Early 1900s German Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Antique Wooden Nutcracker Figure European Black Forest Hand-Carved Lux Folk Art
Antique Wooden Nutcracker Figure European Black Forest Hand-Carved Lux Folk Art

Antique Wooden Nutcracker Figure European Black Forest Hand-Carved Lux Folk Art

Located in Wembley, GB

Bring timeless European craftsmanship into your home with this charming 20th Century Black Forest novelty nutcracker, expertly hand-carved in solid wood in the form of a cheerful bea...

Category

Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Novelty

Materials

Boxwood, Fruitwood

Art Deco Platinum Onyx Diamond Enamel French Bulldog Brooch, Circa 1920s–1930s
Art Deco Platinum Onyx Diamond Enamel French Bulldog Brooch, Circa 1920s–1930s

Art Deco Platinum Onyx Diamond Enamel French Bulldog Brooch, Circa 1920s–1930s

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The combination of platinum, onyx, diamonds, and enamel reflects the materials and contrast often used in Art Deco novelty brooches, particularly figural animal pieces from the period.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Novelty

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum, Enamel

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Trinket/Table Snuff Banana Box
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Trinket/Table Snuff Banana Box

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Trinket/Table Snuff Banana Box

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The interior of this novelty silver box bears the original gilding.

Category

1860s British Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late Victorian Silver Mechanical Folding Fan Pendant circa 1900
Late Victorian Silver Mechanical Folding Fan Pendant circa 1900

Late Victorian Silver Mechanical Folding Fan Pendant circa 1900

Located in Honolulu, HI

Sourced in Europe, this fully articulated novelty charm expands and collapses smoothly via a central pivot rivet at the base.

Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Pair of Royal Bayreuth Tomato Form Salt and Pepper Shakers, Germany, Early 20th
Pair of Royal Bayreuth Tomato Form Salt and Pepper Shakers, Germany, Early 20th

Pair of Royal Bayreuth Tomato Form Salt and Pepper Shakers, Germany, Early 20th

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Royal Bayreuth became particularly known for novelty porcelain inspired by fruits, vegetables, animals, and botanical forms.

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Novelty

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 20thC Dutch Solid Silver Wedding Wager Cup c.1911
Antique 20thC Dutch Solid Silver Wedding Wager Cup c.1911

Antique 20thC Dutch Solid Silver Wedding Wager Cup c.1911

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Novelty 20th Century solid silver wager / marriage cup, the cups design inspired by the early 16th century German example, modelled as a female figure supporting over her head a smal...

Category

1910s Dutch Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Vintage Royal Bayreuth Figural Lobster Creamer, Bavaria
Vintage Royal Bayreuth Figural Lobster Creamer, Bavaria

Vintage Royal Bayreuth Figural Lobster Creamer, Bavaria

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Its distinctive form and exceptional craftsmanship have made Royal Bayreuth figural porcelains highly collectible among enthusiasts of novelty ceramics and European porcelain. Good ...

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Novelty

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique Novelty For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique novelty you’re looking for. Each antique novelty for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Your living room may not be complete without an antique novelty — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique novelty is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique novelty has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Sampson Mordan & Co., Adie & Lovekin and Crisford & Norris are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Novelty?

Prices for an antique novelty start at $108 and top out at $425,000 with the average selling for $1,218.