Antique Novelty

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

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.

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.

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

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

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German sterling silver novelty creamer; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional antique German sterling silver cr...

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

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...

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

The factory gained particular recognition for its imaginative naturalistic designs and novelty forms, transforming everyday household objects into charming works of decorative art.

Antique 20th Century English solid silver novelty themed nautical knife rests, beautifully modelled in the form of marine propellers.

Victorian Novelty Tennis Silver Plated Inkwell. A fine quality plated tennis inkwell with a single ink bottle and a male Real Tennis Player.

Designer: Dorothy Kindell Manufacturer: Dorothy Kindell Studios Origin: California, USA Period: Circa 1940s Materials: Glazed ceramic Style: California Modern / Figural / Novelty Bar...

Punch have long been sought after by collectors of theatrical memorabilia, cast iron novelties and traditional English decorative arts.

The firm specialized in sterling silver dresser sets, hollowware, novelties, and silver-overlay glass. Its overlay was produced through an electro-deposition process that bonded silv...

The form recalls the familiar British post box as reinterpreted in a refined tabletop or model scale, possibly made as a post office display piece, apprentice model, decorative novel...

Deutsch’s uncanny ability to replicate favorite motifs, and yet invest each of them with a sense of novelty and immediacy, was aided by the manner in which he composed each picture: ...

A superb example of Victorian silver novelty craftsmanship with fine enamelling. Dimensions: Height 5.8 cm / 2 " Width 3.2 cm / 1 1⁄2" Depth 0.9 cm / "

A superb example of Victorian silver novelty craftsmanship with fine enamelling. Dimensions: Height 5.8 cm / 2 " Width 3.2 cm / 1 1⁄2" Depth 0.9 cm / "

Alongside classical, folkloric, and theatrical subjects, erotic novelty pieces emerged as a discreet form of gentlemanly amusement.

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...

These small-scale objects, often crafted from tin-glazed earthenware, were produced in various European centers, reflecting a shared cultural appreciation for novelty and craftsmansh...

These small-scale objects, often crafted from tin-glazed earthenware, were produced in various European centers, reflecting a shared cultural appreciation for novelty and craftsmansh...

Novelty Rowing Toast Rack. A Victorian silver plated rowing toast rack which can also be used as a letter rack or napkin holder.

A rare antique English Asprey & Co. sterling silver–mounted Copeland Spode novelty claret jug in the form of a standing cockatoo, Sheffield, 1912.

These exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver dishes have been realistically modelled in the form of wheelbarrows. The surface of each novelty silver bon bon dish is embellish...

Measuring 5.9 inches wide (15 cm), 3.9 inches deep (10 cm), and 1 inch high (2.5 cm), this compact object is perfectly suited for display in a sophisticated home bar, cocktail cabine...

The table features a circular polished wooden table-top anchored to a smaller matching wooden stretcher base that stabilizes the bayonet hilts. These unique novelty side tables wer...

Combining utility with humor and craftsmanship, this unusual object exemplifies the Victorian taste for novelty smoking accessories, transforming an instrument of war into an elegant...

The surface of these novelty silver peppers incorporate details reproducing reproducing the details of the birds' plumage and anatomical features.

Often referred to as tabatières due to their resemblance to ornate snuff boxes, these creations were favored by aristocratic patrons for their novelty and technical sophistication. M...

Hand pieced from an assortment of silk velvets, silk satins, plush velvets, ribbons, novelty textiles, and fine cottons, every seam is lavishly embellished with hand embroidery, incl...

Navy Union Jack: A beautifully rendered blue field of stars block, labeled explicitly as the "Union Jack." * Regional & Novelty Premiums: Includes a rare collegiate premium for Color...

The exterior is engraved with rare erotic phallic motifs, a form of decoration occasionally found on novelty silver of the period. The underside is fully hallmarked for London with ...

Schofield sterling silver (Baltimore, MD) Woodside Sterling Co. was an American manufacturer of high-quality sterling silver holloware, vanity items, and novelties based in New Yor...

Rare Novelty Rugby Inkwell. A wonderful leather covered travelling inkwell in the shape of a rugby ball.

Inspired by 19th century novelty furnishings and traditional English library decor, stack book tables gained popularity during the late 20th century as accent pieces.

Beyond its association with Dresser, the firm was known for its well-crafted domestic silverware, including tea and coffee services, claret jugs, and novelty items. In the early 20th...

This ingenious multifunctional piece reflects the fascination of the period with concealed and novelty weapons, combining craftsmanship, utility, and mechanical sophistication.

Such pieces were produced during a period when tea caddies were highly sought after, and this example would have likely served as a novelty advertising or shop display piece. Proven...

It was introduced in Paris by one of the interior decorators and purveyors of fashionable novelties called marchands-merciers about 1760, and speedily became intensely fashionable.

This design was the first novelty cocktail shaker ever made. The base of the shaker has a cylindrical shape with a canvas textured ground and vertical stitching resembling that of l...

Antler furniture rose to prominence following the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, London, 1851, where such pieces were presented as fashionable novelties of...

The white glazed interior provides a refined contrast to the colorful exterior, emphasizing that this is Bavarian porcelain rather than majolica. Royal Bayreuth’s novelty porcelain ...

The sculptural detailing of the lion’s mane and facial features reflects the high level of craftsmanship typical of Edwardian-era novelty jewelry, while the diamond adds a refined po...

The interior of the George III tea caddy retains traces of its original lining, designed to protect and preserve loose leaf tea. Novelty forms such as this ribbed bucket tea caddy we...

Set with glass eyes for realism. These Victorian novelties were extremely popular as many exotic animals were used for fashionable purposes. 1870's USA.

Contemporary press admired these creations for their innovation, including commentary in the Dundee Evening Telegraph, which noted that gold pig purses were a novelty, “the head of t...

Royal Bayreuth, produced in Tettau, Bavaria, is widely recognized for porcelain and figural novelty wares, and comparable strawberry creamers are consistently marketed as antique Roy...

Pieces like this were originally made for use as creamers or small sauce pitchers, but today they are especially desirable as decorative cabinet pieces and collectible examples of Ro...

For reference, please see Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks by Derek Roberts, page 72

The mechanism plays two tunes, including the iconic French anthem “La Marseillaise,” adding both novelty and historical charm. This antique trivet is in excellent condition commensur...

They have also recently patented a process which gives the effect of Inlaid Gems, interlaced with fine gold ornaments; the novelty and exquisite brilliance of which surpass descripti...

In great antique condition, this brooch is a rare and engaging example of Victorian novelty jewelry, ideal for collectors who appreciate symbolic motifs, fine craftsmanship, and char...

Originally created to display and store small perfume bottles or sewing tools for a vanity. Designed as a novelty item, the egg-shaped shell mechanically opens when the top finial is...

Royal Bayreuth was produced in Tettau, Bavaria, a porcelain center with origins dating to the late eighteenth century, and the company became internationally admired for its novelty ...

Such novelty brooches are highly collectible, often reflecting a sense of humour and individuality in fine jewelry.

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...

It was successfully expanded to include a tea and coffee business, as well as a curio and novelty shop, which notably included pieces by Emile Gallé that could be used as containers ...

It features an exceptional novelty leaf-capped handle with striking details, proving the silversmith's exceptional mastery in the creation of unique and luxurious silverware - Paul S...