Antique Novelty

., 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.

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

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...

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...

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

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’.

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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.

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...

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

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

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

19th Century hand hooked rug in a free form design,  We are intrigued with the novelty and the imagination of the maker in creating such a wonderful and rare design in earth tone 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.

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

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...

This is the collar montage, a starched collar mounted on a metal frame. This is the main novelty and characteristic of the 1600s: the collar is suspended.

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

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

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

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...

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 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...

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 ...

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

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 / "

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...

The company was recognized for producing finely crafted sterling silver hollowware, novelties, vanity objects, and decorative accessories, often reflecting the artistic influences of...

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...

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...

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: ...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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

Charming and Unusual Victorian Enamel and Diamond Handkerchief Brooch from the 19th Century in original box. 18k gold novelty brooch with enamel and rose diamond accents within initi...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Made in 1882 by Elkington & Co., this charming, novelty, Victorian, Antique Silver Plate Spoon Warmer, is modelled as a picnic basket.

Condition These antique Victorian novelty sterling silver peppers are a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The comical illustration shows a figure lounging contentedly inside a wooden barrel, a playful nod to the sentiment of home, popular in novelty items of the late 19th century. The en...