Antique Novelty

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German sterling silver novelty cream/toby jug, an addition to our silver teaware collection.

. #4990 The Chase Brass and Copper Company produced consumer and industrial products including buttons, novelties, copper pipe and plumbing supplies. During the 1930s, when demand f...

Ferrro Toso in 1930, for A.V.E.M . in 1932, for Barovier Seguso Ferro in 1933, for F.lli Toso in 1938 and after that for S.A.L.I.R . 1921-1929 In 1921 he was called to take on the a...

Ferrro Toso in 1930, for A.V.E.M . in 1932, for Barovier Seguso Ferro in 1933, for F.lli Toso in 1938 and after that for S.A.L.I.R . 1921-1929 In 1921 he was called to take on the a...

Condition This rare antique silver novelty silver cockatoo pepperette is a superior gauge of silver for its type, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

Ferrro Toso in 1930, for A.V.E.M . in 1932, for Barovier Seguso Ferro in 1933, for F.lli Toso in 1938 and after that for S.A.L.I.R . 1921-1929 In 1921 he was called to take on the a...

Ferrro Toso in 1930, for A.V.E.M . in 1932, for Barovier Seguso Ferro in 1933, for F.lli Toso in 1938 and after that for S.A.L.I.R . 1921-1929 In 1921 he was called to take on the a...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique George V English novelty sterling silver thread holder made by Asprey & Co Ltd; an addition to our ornamental silverware collect...

He went on to study at L'Ecole Nationale des Arts Decoratifs et de Beaux Arts (the National School of Decorative and Fine Arts) in Paris. Fascinated by the novelty of electricity, he...

This antique diamond bicycle brooch is a rare and characterful novelty jewel, celebrated for its playful design and fine antique craftsmanship, making it appealing to collectors of u...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual pair of antique George V English sterling silver golf ball peppers; an addition to our novelty silver cruets/condiments collection. Thes...

They were renowned for high quality metal fancy items that were often produced at the Gebrüder Schmidt factory in Idar-Oberstein. Their Edwardian-era novelty cat-themed pieces are pa...

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

Hallmarked beneath with Amston’s maker’s stamp, the box reflects the firm’s reputation for producing finely finished silver novelties and presentation pieces, designed to be both pra...

This impressive novelty vesta case is embellished with embossed details replicating the features of the fish's scales and anatomical features.

Savage’s fairground machinery was shipped worldwide; as their 1902 Catalogue for Roundabouts proudly stated, “we have patented and placed upon the market all the principal novelties ...

The prominently placed De Dion-Bouton sign emphasizes reliability, silence, and elegance—key selling points at a time when motorcars were still novelties and often viewed with suspic...

Jonathan Howell, active in London in the early 20th century, specialized in silver novelties, producing animal-form peppers, mustard pots, and other whimsical wares.

RF 1409), luxurious furniture and art objects, incorporating onyx marble and bronze, with sometimes enamel, a combination then considered as a novelty and become quickly highly prize...

Large and Heavy Gothic Iron Castle Wall Light This wonderful piece is made in iron, it was originally powered by gas, it has now been converted to electricity We have added a large...

This pair would appeal to enthusiasts of Victorian novelty silver, collectors of Harlequin and commedia dell’arte motifs, and connoisseurs of symbolic decorative arts.

The body of the claret jug is of a spherical shape. Such novelty claret jugs are rare and extremely sought after. it is easy to imagine the appeal behind these objects which would ha...

This novelty smoking pipe is beautifully hand carved from a rich dense piece of burr briar wood and it is in the form of a long eared owl with large yellow and black inset glass eyes.

The glossy majolica glazes, crisp molded details, and whimsical “third-leg” conceit are hallmarks of the inventive figural ware attributed to William Brownfield & Sons of Cobridg...

The sculptural quality of both horse and rider reflects the high level of craftsmanship typical of Victorian novelty jewelry. The bar terminals are also adorned with diamonds, balan...

The jaw is articulated, allowing it to open and close via a small mechanism, adding charm and whimsy to the piece. Likely created as a novelty handle, cane top, or decorative element...

Thus, it improves the rendering of colors, among which is a novelty, a turquoise blue commonly called «Deck Blue».

From the early 20th century - the stylish abstract bull figure makes for a timeless novelty piece. The perfect addition to any bar.

The surface of this impressive novelty silver inkwell is embellished with embossed details reproducing the details of the frog's anatomical features, in addition to the formal attire...

Perfect for modern interiors that celebrate novelty and contrast, it serves as a bold accent in minimalist spaces or a joyful component within more eclectic settings.

. #1602 The chase brass and copper company produced consumer and industrial products including buttons, novelties, copper pipe and plumbing supplies. During the 1930s, when demand...

Also had a showroom on Fifth Avenue, New York Self-described as “Designers and Makers of Metal Lamps, Vellumesque Shades, Gift Novelties, and Lighting Fixtures,” the Edward N Riddle...

Created at a time when the automobile was still a technological marvel, the work captures both the romance and the raw novelty of speed in the pre–First World War period.

The form, with its gently domed shoulder, short cylindrical throat, and compressed bulbous body, is consistent with small scent and toilet water bottles from Harrach, Legras, or cont...

This Victorian novelty brooch is designed in the shape of a violin.

A monumental and rare Jeroboam size novelty blown glass and silver mounted Champagne decanter.

This ring reads as wearable sculpture—intellectual, restrained, and timeless—equally at home in a serious jewelry collection, a cabinet of curiosities, or a historically informed con...

An exquisite and unusual Victorian silver gilt novelty double scent or perfume bottle set in the shape of a pair of binoculars or opera glasses in their original fitted case, made by...

Rare and iconic Art Deco YZ bird novelty ashtray the design attributed to Henry Howell & Co for Alfred Dunhill and dating from around 1920.

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...

Its scale and precision craftsmanship suggest it was likely produced as a novelty or display object rather than for daily utility.

He is best known for developing colored glazes and creative molded forms, including figures and novelties. Although many potters produced pieces in this style, the term "Whieldon-typ...

The sculpture is marked to the silver-plated base with O/X WMF I/O quality marks and is a fine quality novelty period example for which WMF was renowned.

Early 20th century Scandinavian wooden doctors bag circa 1920. Good quality novelty item with practical uses.  Made from molded beech wood ply and shaped like a doctors bag.

Antique 19th Century Victorian very rare pair of novelty solid silver-gilt table salt & pepper shakers, realistically modelled as two shotgun cartridge shells.

This rare survivor, a novelty Hunter and Palmer biscuit tin made from pressed sheet metal and transferred printed to accurately look like a genuine 19th century Indian hardwood box.

The piece represents a rare example of Victorian novelty silver design, where everyday objects were transformed into luxurious and playful works of art in silver.

Each figure is a standalone sculpture, yet together they form a perfectly balanced pair—ideal for collectors of figural silver, novelty tableware, or those seeking unique décor accen...

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. 

Inside, the articulated lids reveal a fully equipped writing ensemble: • A glass inkwell with domed brass cap • A small porcelain cup for pounce or sponge • A brass nib or seal reser...

Objects of this type were fashionable domestic novelties—tea caddies or tobacco boxes—celebrating the Orientalist architecture and imperial imagination of the Regency era.

Those that display elements of this pattern stand out for their volume, their detail (which immediately denotes the high quality of the workshop responsible), and their novelty in co...

Kuniyoshi showed prodigious talent but unlike his colleague Kunisada failed to find commissions and it was not until the late1820’s that he discovered his own style and overnight suc...

This chandelier dates to around the invention of electricity, and thus features downward facing lights, a novelty of the electric light era. This chandelier features draped octagonal...

Stylistically, the new designs still adhered to the Rococo; the novelty, however, was Linke’s fusion of the Rococo with the liveliness and the fluidity of the ‘art nouveau’.

Creamers of this type were popularized by the burgeoning middle class, who sought novelty and refinement in their tableware. This piece reflects the influence of Dutch and German fig...

The chandelier features 4 lights pointing down to show the novelty of the electric light used when it was created.

Specialization in "Meubles de Fantaisie" The house specialized in what was known at the time as "Meubles de Fantaisie" (Fancy or Novelty Furniture). This category referred to high-qu...

These novelty solid sterling silver boxes or Canisters are always highly sought-after in the form of a paint tin with a lift off lid.

When the postwar market for these products collapsed, Fulper pivoted to producing ceramic novelties, hiring Anne Fish in the early 1920s to contribute her distinctive, expressive des...