Antique Novelty

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

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...

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...

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...

A rare Art Deco silver plate novelty cocktail stick set or stand in the form of a female skier, made in Spain in the 1920s.

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...

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 ...

Novelty Loewe & Co. Cricket Pipe, Cricket Bat. Vintage smoking tobacco pipe featuring a briar wood cricket bat stem with a cricket ball bowl.

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

This Victorian-era novelty brooch, circa 1890, is masterfully carved from a single piece of luminous mother-of-pearl in the protective "Corno" or Italian horn silhouette.

Gorham, one of America’s leading silver manufacturers, became renowned for its inventive silver plate production, particularly during the early 1900s when novelty and craftsmanship m...

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Pieces like this were originally made for use as creamers or small sauce pitchers, but today they are especially desirable as decorative cabinet pieces and collectible examples of Ro...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

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 ...

Distinctive and collectible, this brooch is a charming example of antique novelty jewelry with enduring character. Weight: 7.6 Grams Stone: Garnet, Pearl Measurements: 45.56 x 19 x ...

Cigar Brand Promotions: Major tobacco companies often commissioned high-end, novelty storage humidor boxes shaped like miniature executive desks to showcase at fine shop counters.

Sub miniature clocks of this type were luxury novelty objects intended for travel, vanity cases, or refined bedside and desk use during the early twentieth century.

Novelty Cricket Pipe, Dr. W.G. Grace. Vintage vulcanite cricket pipe, the stem in the shape of a willow cricket bat with corded grip.

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...

A compelling example of interwar period novelty jewelry, ideal for collectors who appreciate nautical themes, high-karat gold, and expressive early 20th-century design.

Novelty Cricket Snuff Box. A 19th century sycamore snuff box with a cricket monochrome transfer image on the lid.

The naturalistic treatment of the curled horns and dense fleece contrasts beautifully with the smooth, lightly tinted bisque features, a technique frequently employed in high-quality...

Its horizontal "bar" design makes it an incredibly versatile accessory, ideal for styling on a structured blazer lapel, a silk scarf, or as a focal point on a high-neck collar. This ...

This specific piece is culturally significant because its tiered composition and dense use of figures capture the essence of a period obsessed with caprice (playful whim) and theatri...

U.S. sign houses such as Ingram‑Richardson (Beaver Falls/Indianapolis) and Baltimore Enamel & Novelty ("BALTO") led production of durable vitreous‑enamel advertising signs during the...

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...

Today, this poster stands as a nostalgic window into turn-of-the-century Paris, when technological novelty, artistic innovation, and social excitement converged in the illuminated st...

With its unique concept and superb craftsmanship, this antique is a fascinating, conversation-starting addition to any home décor or collection of novelty items.

Its principal appeal is the novelty of the piston and crankshaft driving the rotating wheel.

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’.

Originally intended as a small vessel - possibly for matches, small objects, or as a novelty container- the piece now functions equally well as a decorative sculpture or a conversati...

Dimensions in cm: Height 13 cm x Width 13 cm x Depth 10 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 5 inches x Width 5 inches x Depth 4 inches Kronheim & Oldenbusch (often marked as K&...

Key Details: Origin: Likely mid-20th century, Europe or Japan Material: Silver plate Design: Crossed cutlery motif – fork, knife & spoon Quantity: Set of 6 napkin rings Style: Vintag...

This Victorian silver bird condiment set is an ideal gift for collectors of novelty silver or avian motifs - blending function with charm.

A collectible piece with both novelty and elegance, ideal for the lover of unique gold curios or Victorian-style personal accessories.

Rare Novelty Cricket Inkwell. A wonderful leather covered traveling inkwell in the shape of a cricket ball.

Particularly striking is the supplement’s treatment of motoring culture, capturing the novelty and prestige of the motor car within Edwardian aristocratic society.

A superb large and rare Edwardian silver pin cushion in the shape of a standing camel, made by Adie & Lovekin Ltd. in Birmingham, England, 1906. Novelty pin cushions such as thi...

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

The firm soon gave up the business of music publishing, and confined themselves to pianoforte making, except that they had also the contract for supplying bugles, fifes, and drums to...

A wonderful relic from the very dawn of the automobile age, this Belle Époque advertising poster for Englebert tyres, manufactured in Liège, Belgium, captures the romance and novelty...

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

Beyond its informational role, the poster captures the rhythm of Paris just before the First World War—a city alive with artistic production, social gatherings, and constant novelty....

Expect to pay handsomely for such novelties. They were no doubt pricey when they were new.

. #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...

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

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...

At the dawn of the twentieth century, motorcars were still a novelty, symbols of innovation and modernity that fascinated the public while slowly transforming urban life.

This elegant circa 1900 poster, created after Misti (the pseudonym of Georges Meunier), promotes the Cleveland Car—an early electric automobile—at a time when motorized transport was...

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.

It stands as a remarkable find for discerning collectors of period Camphor glass and those who appreciate the symbolic history of Edwardian "Novelty" jewelry. This beautifully preser...

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...

They produced luxurious furniture and art objects, incorporating onyx marble and bronze, with sometimes enamel, a combination then considered as a novelty and become quickly highly p...

Historical Context: Henry Clay and the Rise of English Papier-mâché The history of fine English papier-mâché is indelibly linked to Henry Clay (1735–1812), who is credited with tran...

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

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

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

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...