Antique Novelty

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

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

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

This nautical piece takes the form of a the engine order telegraph stand, typically found on the bridge of early cargo and passenger ships to command the ships crew to adjust speed a...

A fascinating early 19th-century novelty bodkin or needle holder, dating to circa 1800–1849 and traditionally associated with the distinctive craftwork produced by prisoners of war d...

The turtle shell serves as a removable lid, revealing a nude or partially clothed figure beneath, which was a humorous novelty item. Circa 1900. Dimensions: 4" x 2.5" x 1.75" (W x ...

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

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

rare and highly unusual early 20th-century British novelty bar tool, dating to approximately 1920, cleverly designed in the form of a miniature ceremonial axe or hatchet.

This nautical piece takes the form of a the engine order telegraph stand, typically found on the bridge of early cargo and passenger ships to command the ships crew to adjust speed a...

Literature: Comparable Guilmet Industrial clocks and lighthouse automata are illustrated and discussed in Derek Roberts, Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks, in the section devoted to ...

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...

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

Condition These antique novelty silver wheelbarrow dishes are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

By the 1910s, the company operated multiple branded lines and maintained a nationwide wholesale and retail presence, making glass advertising signs like this a standard part of in-st...

A highly collectible antique novelty piece for jewelry historians and vintage enthusiasts alike.

A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver pepper shaker realistically modelled in the form of a bear, an addition to our range of silver novelty items This f...

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

A superb Victorian sterling silver novelty dish, fashioned in the form of an elegant scallop shell and hallmarked in Sheffield in 1896 for the celebrated silversmiths James Dixon & S...

The collection was produced by Knickerbocker Leather and Novelty Co., a New York company known for leather goods, small luxury objects and literary novelties.

The interior was intended to hold spirits, and the form combines novelty with skilled glasswork, typical of mid-century Italian decorative production.

A Victorian multi‑function scientific novelty used to tell solar time or compare local time with global locations by aligning the compass and adjusting the gnomon to the sun.

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

The bear became one of the most recognisable subjects of the Brienz woodcarvers and was used in everything from umbrella stands and hall furniture to benches, chairs and novelty obje...

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...

Its whimsical combination of animals, mythological creatures, naturalistic foliage, and saturated glazes reflects the Victorian taste for exoticism and novelty ceramics, recalling th...

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...

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

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

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

The unusual construction gives the piece considerable novelty while retaining its practical function as a snuff bottle.

A handsome Victorian novelty solid / Sterling silver tea caddy created in the form of a Georgian knife box.

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

This specific box was designed as a high-end novelty souvenir or premium import, meant to sit proudly on a cosmopolitan parlor table, executive desk, or cocktail bar to impress guest...

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...

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

., one of the most celebrated British manufacturers of luxury personal accessories and novelty silver. Presented in excellent antique condition with a beautiful bright patina.

Similar Chinese Export Silver pieces are also known incorporating natural mother-of-pearl shells, particularly in novelty serving dishes and small decorative objects.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese silver miniature three piece tea service; part of our novelty silver collection. The exceptional antique Chinese silver miniatu...

After fighting in the I Independence War, he moved to Geneva, where he met local painters that encouraged him to paint landscapes and to open to European artistic novelties. In Paris...

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

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 ...

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...

Silver plated Novelty Cocktail Shaker in the shape of a Champagne Bottle.

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

Umbrella and hall stands of this type were a feature of the increasingly elaborate Victorian entrance hall, combining a practical function with the period’s enthusiasm for sporting s...

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

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...

., this heavy cast iron novelty bank combines playful kinetic engineering with classic military motif

Sporting subjects were the staple of the novelty stick pin, and the salmon or trout taken on the rise was the one a fisherman wore.

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

The precision of its construction, substantial brass components, and carefully integrated mechanism suggest that it was produced as a serious mechanical object rather than as an impr...

Antique 18KT gold stick pin modelled as an early open motor car, the coachwork in dark green enamel, the spoked wheels in white metal with gold hubs and a driver seated at the tiller...

A wonderful specimen of Victorian novelty sports jewelry for discerning collectors.

Operating out of prestigious addresses on Regent Street, the firm specialized in high-end jewellery, silver, goldware, fine leather dressing cases, and novelty accessories, earning n...

In early 1914, just before World War I, Ansonia was producing 440 different models. However, the novelty clock became subject to fierce competition.

A fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver novelty pepper shakers in the form of champagne bottles; an addition to our silver cruets or condiments collec...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver novelty pepper Shaker in the form of a champagne bottle; an addition to our silver cruets/condiments col...

We are intrigued with the novelty and the imagination of the maker in creating such a wonderful and rare design in great colors that would make this piece a wonderful wall art.

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