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Joseph Reinemann Jugendstil Pewter Novelty Bird Desk Inkwell, Germany c1902
Joseph Reinemann Jugendstil Pewter Novelty Bird Desk Inkwell, Germany c1902

Joseph Reinemann Jugendstil Pewter Novelty Bird Desk Inkwell, Germany c1902

By Robert Wallace Martin, Arts and Crafts Company, Martin Brothers

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Joseph Reinemann Jugendstil Pewter Novelty Bird Desk Inkwell, Germany c1902. Joseph Reinemann, Munich, a Jugendstil silvered pewter novelty desk inkwell in the form of a grotesque bi...

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Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Novelty

Materials

Pewter

Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris
Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris

Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris

By Andre Romain Guilmet

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A late 19th century French gilt-brass and steel novelty ‘quarterdeck’ mantel clock by Guilmet, Paris, the eight-day gong striking movement with anchor escapement, circular gilt Roman...

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19th Century French Antique Novelty

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique English Novelty Toast Rack - Wagon / Caravan - Reg. 1879
Rare Antique English Novelty Toast Rack - Wagon / Caravan - Reg. 1879

Rare Antique English Novelty Toast Rack - Wagon / Caravan - Reg. 1879

Located in Bath, GB

A wonderful opportunity to acquire a highly desirable silver plated figural toast rack, a perfect letter holder too if you wished to put it to work on your desk-top. The rack is cre...

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1870s British Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver Plate

Unusual Art Deco Novelty Chrome Champagne Cork Shaped Stool 1920's
Unusual Art Deco Novelty Chrome Champagne Cork Shaped Stool 1920's

Unusual Art Deco Novelty Chrome Champagne Cork Shaped Stool 1920's

By Alpax

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Unusual Art Deco Novelty Chrome Champagne Cork Shaped Stool 1920's In the style of Alpax and Pier francesco Arnone for Francolight

Category

1920s British Art Deco Antique Novelty

Materials

Steel

Antique American Art Deco Sterling Silver Novelty Repoussé Cigarette Box 1925
Antique American Art Deco Sterling Silver Novelty Repoussé Cigarette Box 1925

Antique American Art Deco Sterling Silver Novelty Repoussé Cigarette Box 1925

Located in Portland, OR

A very good antique American Art Deco repoussé decorated Sterling silver novelty cigarette box, circa 1925. The hinged lid is deeply decorated with a repoussé work design depicting a...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Novelty Duck Letter Opener by Sampson Mordan & Co.
Antique English Novelty Duck Letter Opener by Sampson Mordan & Co.

Antique English Novelty Duck Letter Opener by Sampson Mordan & Co.

Located in Bath, GB

A rare and highly collectable letter opener made from solid English sterling silver with the handle mounted with a charming Duck figure. The underside is fully hallmarked London ...

Category

1920s British Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Watcombe Torquay Art pottery Brown Glazed Novelty Frog & Shell Sauce Boat
Watcombe Torquay Art pottery Brown Glazed Novelty Frog & Shell Sauce Boat

Watcombe Torquay Art pottery Brown 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 as a frog pulling a shell dating between 1880 and 1890.

Category

1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Novelty

Materials

Pottery

Antique novelty Silver Casters in the form of Barrels Birmingham 1908
Antique novelty Silver Casters in the form of Barrels Birmingham 1908

Antique novelty Silver Casters in the form of Barrels Birmingham 1908

Located in Toronto, ON

Pair Antique novelty Silver Casters in the form of Barrels Birmingham 1908 Levi and Salaman.

Category

Early 1900s English Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911
Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911

Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911

By Grey & Co, Birmingham

Located in Bath, GB

Rare to come across one of these highly sought-after desk bells in sterling silver. It is the "shell" of the tortoise is what is made from sterling silver, the bell beneath itself is...

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1910s European Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver, Iron

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

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...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

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 ...

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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

A Rare 19th Century German Cast Iron Animated Dog Novelty Timepiece
A Rare 19th Century German Cast Iron Animated Dog Novelty Timepiece

A Rare 19th Century German Cast Iron Animated Dog Novelty Timepiece

Located in Tarzana, CA

A Rare 19th Century German Cast Iron Animated Dog Novelty Timepiece Circa 1880 Origin: Germany Height: 6" Width: 7" Depth: 3" Enamel Dial: 1" Maker: Unknown ...

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19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Novelty

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...

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1910s English Antique Novelty

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...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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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 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

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Scottish Terrier Bar Brooch
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Scottish Terrier Bar Brooch

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Scottish Terrier Bar Brooch

Located in Nottingham, GB

A charming George V 9ct yellow gold novelty bar brooch dating to circa 1910–1920s, fashioned with a delightful Scottish Terrier motif.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Novelty

Materials

Gold

Antique George V Gold Scottish Terrier Bar Brooch ca. 1910
Antique George V Gold Scottish Terrier Bar Brooch ca. 1910

Antique George V Gold Scottish Terrier Bar Brooch ca. 1910

Located in Nottingham, GB

A charming George V 9ct solid yellow gold novelty bar brooch, dating to circa 1910–1920s and delightfully fashioned as a **Scottish Terrier**.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Novelty

Materials

Gold

Antique Sterling Silver George V Brogue Shoe Pin Cushion 1911
Antique Sterling Silver George V Brogue Shoe Pin Cushion 1911

Antique Sterling Silver George V Brogue Shoe Pin Cushion 1911

Located in Nottingham, GB

A charming George V sterling silver novelty pin cushion, hallmarked Birmingham 1911 and whimsically fashioned as a gentleman’s traditional brogue shoe.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian 15ct Rose Gold & Platinum Horseshoe Brooch ca. 1905
Antique Edwardian 15ct Rose Gold & Platinum Horseshoe Brooch ca. 1905

Antique Edwardian 15ct Rose Gold & Platinum Horseshoe Brooch ca. 1905

Located in Nottingham, GB

A fine quality Edwardian novelty bar brooch or tie pin dating to circa 1905, beautifully crafted in 15ct rose gold and platinum with an elegant equestrian theme.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Novelty

Materials

Gold, Platinum

Saunders & Shepherd Sterling Silver Coronation Chair Pin Cushion, Chester 1901
Saunders & Shepherd Sterling Silver Coronation Chair Pin Cushion, Chester 1901

Saunders & Shepherd Sterling Silver Coronation Chair Pin Cushion, Chester 1901

Located in Nottingham, GB

A charming and highly collectible Edwardian novelty pin cushion fashioned as a miniature coronation chair, crafted in solid sterling silver by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Jester Pepperette by D & J Welby, London, 1911
Antique Sterling Silver Jester Pepperette by D & J Welby, London, 1911

Antique Sterling Silver Jester Pepperette by D & J Welby, London, 1911

By Daniel & John Welby

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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

Category

1910s English 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

Set of Six Sterling Silver Golfing Spoons, Sheffield 1932
Set of Six Sterling Silver Golfing Spoons, Sheffield 1932

Set of Six Sterling Silver Golfing Spoons, Sheffield 1932

Located in Nottingham, GB

A charming set of six George V sterling silver novelty tea or coffee spoons, hallmarked Sheffield 1932 and made by Gladwin Ltd.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique Car Tea Set, Silver-Plated English Teapot Milk Jug & Sugar Bowl
Rare Antique Car Tea Set, Silver-Plated English Teapot Milk Jug & Sugar Bowl

Rare Antique Car Tea Set, Silver-Plated English Teapot Milk Jug & Sugar Bowl

Located in Wembley, GB

A charming Art Deco English silver-plated novelty tea set, modelled as three elegant vintage motor cars and comprising a teapot, milk jug and covered sugar bowl.

Category

1920s British Art Deco Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate

19th Century Brass Bucket from Belgium, Riveted Design, Warm Patina
19th Century Brass Bucket from Belgium, Riveted Design, Warm Patina

19th Century Brass Bucket from Belgium, Riveted Design, Warm Patina

Located in High Point, NC

A piece like this earns its place through presence rather than novelty, anchoring a room with genuine age and material honesty.

Category

19th Century Belgian Antique Novelty

Materials

Brass

Sterling Silver Scissors to Cut the Stems of the Bunches of Grapes, USA 1900.
Sterling Silver Scissors to Cut the Stems of the Bunches of Grapes, USA 1900.

Sterling Silver Scissors to Cut the Stems of the Bunches of Grapes, USA 1900.

By Sterling USA

Located in Milan, IT

They were a maker of silver novelties from 1880 onward. These grape shears feature floral-style handles depicting flowers, crafted from .925 sterling silver, and German stainless ste...

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Early 20th Century American Other Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Edwardian English Sterling Silver Game Bird Pepperette
Edwardian English Sterling Silver Game Bird Pepperette

Edwardian English Sterling Silver Game Bird Pepperette

By Charles Henry Townley & John William Thomas

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Condition This antique silver novelty pepper shaker is a very good gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition.

Category

Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Wood Wall Shelf with Antique White Finish
19th Century French Wood Wall Shelf with Antique White Finish

19th Century French Wood Wall Shelf with Antique White Finish

Located in High Point, NC

A piece like this earns its place through presence rather than novelty, anchoring a room with genuine age and material honesty.

Category

19th Century French Antique Novelty

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Limestone Basin from China
Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Limestone Basin from China

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Limestone Basin from China

Located in High Point, NC

A piece like this earns its place through presence rather than novelty, anchoring a room with genuine age and material honesty.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Novelty

Materials

Limestone

19th Century Plaster Gilded Plaster Decoration On Metal Stand
19th Century Plaster Gilded Plaster Decoration On Metal Stand

19th Century Plaster Gilded Plaster Decoration On Metal Stand

Located in High Point, NC

A piece like this earns its place through presence rather than novelty, anchoring a room with genuine age and material honesty.

Category

19th Century French Rococo Antique Novelty

Materials

Metal

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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.