Antique Novelty

The silver bird is realistically modelled with immaculate proportions, intricate detailing and a wonderful touch of novelty. Its head can be detached to reveal an inside compartmen...

They were displayed in the scholar's study on complimentary custom wood stand serving as a focal point for meditation on nature and philosophy. The novelty of the shape and unusual c...

These prints served not only as visual novelties but also as tools for educating viewers on foreign cities, military installations, palaces, and spectacles they might never see in pe...

Simply a wonderful rare silver novelty! Date: 1893 Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.

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...

This looser floral design reflects the changing taste of the later 18th century, when flowers in interiors and decorative design were increasingly favoured in a more natural manner, ...

This exceptionally executed sculpture is in the novelty form of a gilt bronze figure of Hamlet raised on an ormolu mounted malachite column.  

Wear and tear acquiescent with age. Novelty pieces such as this were popular in the Victorian era, and into the early 1900s.

For example the 'Iddesleigh' settee, named after the Earl of Iddesleigh (late Sir Stafford Northcote), which was spring-stuffed, in saddle bags and covered in Utrecht or Genoa velvet...

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’.

Antler furniture have been one of the popular novelties of the great exhibition of the industries of all nations in London in 1851.

The reverse-printed title, intended to be read through a mirror, is typical of these perspective views, adding to their novelty. The hand-colored engraving technique, featuring intri...

Crafted from polished horn arms that sweep gracefully around the back, the chair’s form captures a unique spirit of Victorian novelty. The curved horns, accented with soft fabric wra...

Architectural beauty is expressed by delicacy and novelty according to aesthetic engraving codes. 

Hallmarked in London in 1886 by Heath & Middleton, this handsome, Victorian, Novelty, antique sterling silver pepper grinder, is modelled as a champagne bottle.

Architectural beauty is expressed by delicacy and novelty according to aesthetic engraving codes.

Antique late-19th Century Victorian novelty solid silver & glass champagne bottle shaped decanter, with hinged lids and glass stopper.

This chair is a good looking and well made original Victorian example, circa 1880-1900, the frame is Mahogany and the leather is period, the seat platform is webbed and coil sprung, ...

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’.

Provenance: From my own collection of silver and silver plated novelty items Dimensions: 7 1/8" high x 8" deep x 3 3/16" wide Note: I am a second generation antiques dealer and h...

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’.

Architectural beauty is expressed by delicacy and novelty according to aesthetic engraving codes.

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’.

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.[1...

Charming subject matter typical of Victorian novelties. Excellent condition.

This lovely example of a nineteenth century novelty is beautifully made and each separate piece of silver is original and hallmarked for Martin and Hall in 1870.

The etching is framed with wide matting in ebonized wooden frame; the backing has the original frame shop sticker attached, "Kodak's Picture Frames Novelties Hobbs & Sutphen 31-E...

All in all, this is a wonderful "sin" collectible, and being a silver novelty item, in addition to falling under the "tobacciana" category, it is a cross collectible, making it that ...

The reverse-printed title, intended to be read through a mirror, is typical of these perspective views, adding to their novelty. The hand-colored engraving technique, featuring intri...

The accompanying letter reads ” Cabinet & Leather Goods Manufactory 283 Charterhouse Buildings, Aldersgate London, February 1878 The new Pillar Letter Box Dear Sir, Annexed we ha...

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'.

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'.

A wonderful pair of novelty, Japanese, 'shakudo' cufflinks set in 14 karat yellow gold.

The circa 1910 original aviation poster by Calmont titled "L'atterrissage au couvent" is a captivating piece that captures the excitement and novelty of aviation during the early 20t...

Architectural beauty is expressed by delicacy and novelty according to aesthetic engraving codes.

Architectural beauty is expressed by delicacy and novelty according to aesthetic engraving codes.

The sea and mountain beauty is expressed by delicacy and novelty according to aesthetic engraving codes.

Architectural beauty is expressed by delicacy and novelty according to aesthetic engraving codes.

Architectural beauty is expressed by delicacy and novelty according to aesthetic engraving codes.

The old "Standard Advertising Co.", "The Novelty Co.", and the "Tuscarora Co." all merged in 1901 with Jasper Meek at the helm.

Antler furniture have been one of the popular novelties of the great exhibition of the industries of all nations in London in 1851.

Deposit a penny, pull trigger and look through the viewer to flip through stereo view cards showing sights around the world. Made by American Novelty Co., Cincinnati, O. Pat. 1910-19...

Architectural beauty is expressed by delicacy and novelty according to aesthetic engraving codes.

Architectural beauty is expressed by delicacy and novelty according to aesthetic engraving codes.

Architectural beauty is expressed by delicacy and novelty according to aesthetic engraving codes.

Architectural beauty is expressed by delicacy and novelty according to aesthetic engraving codes.

Architectural beauty is expressed by delicacy and novelty according to aesthetic engraving codes.

Architectural beauty is expressed by delicacy and novelty according to aesthetic engraving codes.

A handsome Victorian novelty inkwell, cast in bronze in the form of a King Charles Spaniel, beautifully executed with two lovely glass eyes.

Victorian Owl Letter Opener crafted of 800 grade silver with celluloid and glass eyes. Charming figural, novelty motif from the late 19th Century. Beautiful detailing.

A handsome and large novelty inkwell in the form of a Bullmastiff / Bull Mastiff dog sporting his two glass eyes.

Antler furniture have been one of the popular novelties of the great exhibition of the industries of all nations in London in 1851.

Architectural beauty is expressed by delicacy and novelty according to aesthetic engraving codes.

In the new aesthetic that was attempted to be created, inspiration from nature predominated while incorporating novelties derived from the industrial revolution,1 such as steel and g...

Antler furniture have been one of the popular novelties of the great exhibition of the industries of all nations in London in 1851.

Below the seat is stapled the label of the American Furniture Novelty Company in Chicago.

Antler furniture have been one of the popular novelties of the great exhibition of the industries of all nations in London in 1851.

It is decorated with subtle Egyptian influences interacting with traditional English basket weave decoration around the body with gadrooned borders and  an exceptional novelty reptil...

Fabulous Fauna: Animal Jewellery: One of the most enduringly popular subjects of novelty jewellery, not least among today´s collectors are animals.

Architectural beauty is expressed by delicacy and novelty according to aesthetic engraving codes.