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Antique Carved Black Forest Novelty Inkwell, Dog, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A beautifully carved novelty Victorian inkwell from the Victorian era, having been made in the
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Large Antique Black Forest Novelty Inkwell, Dog, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A superbly carved figural Black Forest inkwell in the form of a Dog's head, with great detail and
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Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Grand English Bulldog Novelty Inkwell with Glass Eyes, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
polished to gleam. This grand figural dog inkwell was modelled in the form of an English Bulldog's head
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Inkwells

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Brass

Blue Dog Cameo Glass Decorative Vase
By George Rodrigue
Located in Mount Laurel, NJ
. Rodrigue's novelty items were only available in limited editions and were primarily created for his private
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1990s Pop Art Animal Prints

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Glass

Large Bullmastiff Triple Inkwell, circa 1900, Dog
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and large novelty inkwell in the form of a Bullmastiff / Bull Mastiff dog sporting his
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Inkwells

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Metal

Large Bullmastiff Triple Inkwell, circa 1900, Dog
Large Bullmastiff Triple Inkwell, circa 1900, Dog
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H 3.88 in W 10.25 in D 3.5 in
1950s Japanese Carved Wood Music Box Cigarette Dispenser w/ Dog
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A vintage wind-up music box dog cigarette dispenser is a charming and nostalgic item from the past
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Vintage 1950s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

Blue Dog Cameo Glass Decorative Bowl Rare Limited Edition "903056"
By George Rodrigue
Located in Mount Laurel, NJ
University Museum of Art Exhibition which ran July 23 through September 18, 2011. Rodrigue's novelty items
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1990s Pop Art More Art

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Glass

Antique English Brass or Bronze Dog Jewelry Box, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
An absolutely charming Victorian novelty jewellery box made from very heavy cast brass and I think
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Antique English Bronze Dog Inkwell, King Charles Spaniel, c.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome Victorian novelty inkwell, cast in bronze in the form of a King Charles Spaniel
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Antique 1880s European Late Victorian Inkwells

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Bronze

Antique English Figural Desk / Paper / Note Clip, Dog / Greyhound, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and most unusual desk-top accessory, a novelty paper or note clip in the from of a very
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Brass

A Pair Antique Black Forest Gun Holders, Austria late 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
decorations depicting oak leaves. The rifles are held by wild boar's teeth. The head of a hunting dog is
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Rustic Candlesticks

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Antler, Horn, Wood

Ronson 1930 Pik A Cig Magic Penguin Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
and machine age patterns. This delightful 1930 Art Deco novelty mechanical cigarette dispenser is
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Brass, Enamel, Bronze

Ronson 1930 Pik a Cig Magic Penguin Touch Tip Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
patterns. This delightful 1930s Art Deco novelty mechanical cigarette dispenser is modelled as a penguin
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Bronze, Steel

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19th Century France Napoleon III° Kingwood Gilt Bronze Center Table
Located in Roma, RM
Center table, Napoleon III in purple ebony wood - French provenance,19th century era Four-footed center-leg base surmounted by bronzes depicting putto busts holding interconnected ga...
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Antique 1840s French Napoleon III Center Tables

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Bronze

Pair of Swiss 19th Century Bear Carvings from the Black Forest
Located in London, GB
A pair of miniature black forest bear carvings Constructed using linden wood, the animals naturalistically carved, and with colored highlights and glass eyes. Brienz, circa 1890 ...
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Bulldog Bookends Franjou, France, Art Deco
By Franjou
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bulldog bookends by Franjou. These bulldog bookends are both signed Franjou, they were made in France and date between 1920-1949. These large French Bulldogs - English Bu...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

Bulldog Bookends Franjou, France, Art Deco
Bulldog Bookends Franjou, France, Art Deco
H 5.32 in W 3.27 in D 4.73 in
Man Dog and Crow , blue stormy waters series
By FPA Francis Pavy Artist
Located in Lafayette, LA
This is a one-of-a-kind small painting, it was a study for a larger series of patterns and color studies. Measuring 8x10, entitled “ Field of marsh grass “. The medium is oil on canv...
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2010s American Modern Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, ca. 1900
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
This letter opener, most likely done by the Bergmann Foundry is extremely rare. We have sold countless inkwells, bookends, lamps and other accessories for the desk, but the letter o...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Letter Openers

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Bronze

African Ebony Sculptures
Located in Madrid, ES
African sculptures in ebony Pair of African sculptures carved in ebony wood.Very decorative.Measures: 53 cm high. 1970s.
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Vintage 1950s African Busts

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Ebony

African Ebony Sculptures
African Ebony Sculptures
H 21.66 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Antique Black Forest Carved Wooden Pug Inkwell, 19th Century Dog Carving
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Carving in the Form of a Dog Raised up on his hind legs, the head with original glass eyes tilts back to reveal the original glass inkwell inside. The arms are curved round ...
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Inkwells

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Wood

19th C. Jugendstil German Cut Glass Crystal Inkwell with Polished 800 Silver Lid
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century Jugendstil german cut glass crystal inkwell with polished 800 silver lid By: unknown Material: glass, cut glass, crystal, silver, silver plate, metal Technique: ca...
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Inkwells

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Crystal, Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver

19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Carving a Dog Family
By Walter Mäder
Located in London, GB
A 'Black Forest' Dog Group The naturalistically carved limewood group shows the bitch couchant and her three playful pups; glass eyes are used in all the figures, in the manner of...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Art Nouveau French Letter Opener, w/ Beautiful Girl, ca. 1900
By Émile Pinedo
Located in Petaluma, CA
We believe this to be the best letter opener we have ever offered, especially if art nouveau appeals to you. The quality of the casting is superb right down to the to include her ear...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Letter Openers

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Bronze

English Bulldog Perfume Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
English bulldog perfume lamp. A porcelain perfume light in the shape of an English Bulldog. He has a bow around his neck, where you can see the holes to put the perfume oil in. W...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

English Bulldog Perfume Lamp
English Bulldog Perfume Lamp
H 5.12 in W 4.53 in D 4.14 in
Unusual Antique English Novelty Match Striker, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and most unusual novelty match strike made from cast brass and just back from a professional clean and polish by our silversmith. The non-safety matches (the ones show...
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Unusual Antique English Novelty Match Striker, circa 1880
Unusual Antique English Novelty Match Striker, circa 1880
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H 4.25 in W 5.25 in D 2.63 in
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Walking bear pen holder and inkwell. Published in "Black Forest Bears and Swiss Woodcarvings," plate 92a. Book included. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland starte...
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Wood

Egyptian Revival Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Attributed to Emile Herbert, French, 1828-1893. Comprising a central clock and a pair of flanking lidded vases, the clock on a red and black marble base with Pharaoh busts on either...
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Antique 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and substantial novelty inkwell in the form of a running Ostrich standing on an oval shaped base with a naturalistic base incorporating two "rocks" acting as a pen rest. I...
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Inkwells

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Brass

The Grand Tour Venice - Large 19th Century Venetian Oil Painting Ducal Palace
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘The Grand Tour, Venice’ by Josef Carl Püttner (1821-1881). The painting – which depicts a group of 19th century Grand Tourists on the Riva degli Schiavoni waiting for a boat trip ...
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1870s Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Oil

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Scottish Terrier Puppy Novelty Inkwell, circa 1920 - Dog
Located in Bath, GB
A fine and charming novelty inkwell made from spelter and painted, retaining most of the paintwork
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Inkwells

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Spelter

Antique English Novelty Letter Opener, Dogs with Glass Eyes
Located in Bath, GB
cast, the handle is formed by two handsome dog heads each retaining a glass eye, the heads lead to an
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Letter Openers

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Brass

Antique English Novelty Letter Opener, Dogs with Glass Eyes
Antique English Novelty Letter Opener, Dogs with Glass Eyes
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H 1.25 in W 10.25 in D 0.5 in
Blue Dog Cameo Glass Decorative Bowl Rare Limited Edition "903056"
By George Rodrigue
Located in Mount Laurel, NJ
Art Exhibition which ran July 23 through September 18, 2011. Rodrigue's novelty items were only
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1990s Pop Art More Art

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Glass

Antique Cold Painted Bronze Pen Nib Wipe, circa 1890, Dog, Poodle
Located in Bath, GB
A charming novelty cast bronze pen or nib wipe in the form of a poodle, beautifully executed and
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

Figural Money Box or Bank, Scottish Terrier, circa 1920
Located in Bath, GB
then can be removed from the hinged head of the dog. The catch is secured with a novelty metal "padlock
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Vintage 1920s English Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Antique English Figural Bronze Letter Opener / Paper Knife, Greyhound circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
makes this highly collectible is the novelty handle cast in the form of a handsome Greyhound dog with
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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Letter Openers

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Bronze

Magnificent Art Deco Portuguese Sterling Silver Letter Opener, Dachshund
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent top quality novelty letter opener complete in it's original presentation case
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Vintage 1930s Portuguese Art Deco Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

Antique English Novelty or Figural Dog Cruet in Silver Plate, 1871
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous novelty Victorian table cruet, beautifully cast and signed by the artist or manufacturer
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Antique 1870s English Late Victorian Tableware

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Silver Plate

Novelty Black Forest Dog Pin Cushion and Thimble Case, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
carved in the form of a dog retaining his original two glass eyes. The underside reveals the whole
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Fruitwood

20th Century Sterling Silver Mr Punch's Dog Toby Vesta Case
Located in Haarlem, NL
to the base. Charming item which is made in the form of dog Toby, also known as Mr Punch and Judy's
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Late 20th Century English Edwardian Collectible Jewelry

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Sterling Silver Mr Punch's Dog Toby Vesta Case
20th Century Sterling Silver Mr Punch's Dog Toby Vesta Case
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H 2.56 in W 1.11 in D 0.79 in
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Dog/Spaniel Letter Opener, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
the terminal, which is of course the main event, is a cast bronze head of a Spaniel. The dog sits
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Letter Openers

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Bronze

Blue Dog Cameo Glass Decorative Bowl Rare Limited Edition "903056"
By George Rodrigue
Located in Mount Laurel, NJ
, 2011. Rodrigue's novelty items were only available in limited editions and were primarily created for
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1990s Pop Art More Art

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Glass

1930s Hand-Carved Wooden German Shepherd Dog Decanter / Bottle Cover
Located in Lisse, NL
Great novelty item for the lovers of shepherd dogs and rare barware. This rare decanter from the
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Mid-20th Century German Barware

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Glass, Wood

AT YOUR SERVICE
By Diana Thorne
Located in Santa Monica, CA
website sold by this dealer. Item # LU41139121622 The following biography is by Frank J. Leskovitz ©1995
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1930s Realist Animal Prints

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Drypoint

Rare Jolles Paris France Poodle Handbag 1950s
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
), on a black felt, with dog highlighted with Faux American Liberty Face gold Coins of varying
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1950s French Novelty Bags

Rare Jolles Paris France Poodle Handbag 1950s
Rare Jolles Paris France Poodle Handbag 1950s
H 16.93 in W 11.03 in D 2.37 in
Asprey & Co Novelty Glass Dog Decanter
Located in London, GB
Asprey's Blown Glass Dog Decanter with Silver Spout. Stamped - Birmingham 1937. Please note
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Vintage 1930s English Glass

Asprey & Co Novelty Glass Dog Decanter
Asprey & Co Novelty Glass Dog Decanter
H 7.09 in W 10.63 in D 3.55 in
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Dog Novelty Items For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of dog novelty items available for sale. The range of distinct dog novelty items — often made from metal, brass and bronze — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of dog novelty items available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Dog novelty items made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many dog novelty items are appealing in their simplicity, but Louis Vincent Aronson produced popular dog novelty items that are worth a look.

How Much are Dog Novelty Items?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,462, while they’re typically $962 on the low end and $14,995 highest priced.