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"Phalaena Sylla" Engraving by Frederick Polydore Nodder
By Frederick Polydore Nodder
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Hand colored engraving of 1805 by Frederick Polydore Nodder, the "Phalaena Sylla", plate 669. For
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Early 1800s Other Antique Nodders

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Paper

Antique "Phalaena Sylla" Engraving by Frederick Polydore Nodder
"Phalaena Sylla" Engraving by Frederick Polydore Nodder
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
H 14.75 in W 11.75 in D 0.5 in
The Land of Nod
By Susan Beatrice Pearse
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signed Lower Right by Artist PROVENANCE: Private collection, Berkshire, NY Sotheby's, New York- The Illustration Art Collection of Kendra and Allan Daniel, April 11, 2011- Lot 84 ...
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Early 1900s Antique Nodders

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Watercolor, Pencil

Rare C19th Pottery Nodding Figure
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
nodding head which is lead weighted inside to make his head rock, with a bottle and cup in his hands. All
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1850s English Chinoiserie Antique Nodders

Materials

Pottery, Paint

Antique Rare C19th Pottery Nodding Figure
Rare C19th Pottery Nodding Figure
$2,774
H 7.49 in W 5.91 in D 5.12 in
Pair Meissen nodding Pagodas, C19th 17cm high
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair late 19th Century Meissen porcelain nodding Pagoda figures. Each with wonderful bold hand
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Late 19th Century German Antique Nodders

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Porcelain

Antique Pair Meissen nodding Pagodas, C19th 17cm high
Pair Meissen nodding Pagodas, C19th 17cm high
$23,822
H 6.7 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Two Meissen Porcelain Chinese Nodding Pagode Figures
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
robes, decorated with colorful flowers. Characteristic of ‘pagode’ figures, the figures' heads nod, and
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19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Nodders

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Two Meissen Porcelain Chinese Nodding Pagode Figures
Two Meissen Porcelain Chinese Nodding Pagode Figures
$30,828 / set
H 7.49 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
The Monitory Lizard, Australia, engraving with original hand-colouring, 1790
By Frederick Polydore Nodder
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Polydore Nodder (fl.1770 – 1800). 120mm by 195mm (platemnark). Early engraving of an Australian lizard
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Nodders

Materials

Engraving

The Porculine Opossum (Bandicoot), Australia, engraving, 1795
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
, by Richard Polydore Nodder (fl.1770 – 1800). 155mm by 125mm (platemark) 225mm by 138mm (sheet
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Nodders

Materials

Engraving

The Lobated Musk Duck, Australia, engraving with original hand-colouring, 1795
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Polydore Nodder (fl.1770 – 1800). 155mm by 125mm (platemark). Early engraving of an Australian bandicoot
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Nodders

Materials

Engraving

The Rostrated Ray, Australia, engraving with original hand-colouring, 1794
By Frederick Polydore Nodder
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
. 1794, by Frederick Polydore Nodder (fl.1770 – 1800). 110mm by 195mm (platemark) 125mm by 235mm (sheet
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Nodders

Materials

Engraving

The Nodding Renealmia from Temple of Flora
By Dr. Robert John Thornton
Located in New York, NY
"The Queen Flower" by Dr. Robert Thornton from the quarto edition of "Temple of Flora." London, 1812. Mixed media engraving (aquatint, mezzotint, color printing and hand-coloring ove...
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1810s Antique Nodders

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Paper

Pair of Antique Bisque "Nodders", Circa 1900-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
These "nodders" always bring a smile to one's face. They are good conversation pieces as well.
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Late 19th Century German Antique Nodders

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique Bisque "Nodders", Circa 1900-1910
Pair of Antique Bisque "Nodders", Circa 1900-1910
$1,200 / set
H 9 in W 7.25 in D 6 in
A pair of nineteenth century French nodding Pagoda figures
Located in London, GB
A pair of nineteenth century French nodding Pagoda figures depicting an oriental man and woman in
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Late 19th Century French Other Antique Nodders

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Porcelain

A pair of nineteenth century French nodding Pagoda figures
A pair of nineteenth century French nodding Pagoda figures
$6,796 / set
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 11.82 in
Alpine Botanical Print of Rock Soapwort and Nodding Bellflower, 1874
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Alpine Botanical Print of Rock Soapwort and Nodding Bellflower, 1874 Description: This
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1870s Antique Nodders

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Paper

Antique Print of a Thorny Shell by Nodder, 1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Naturalist's Miscellany'. Published by F. Nodder, 1800.
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Early 19th Century Antique Nodders

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Paper

Antique Print of a Thorny Shell by Nodder, 1800
Antique Print of a Thorny Shell by Nodder, 1800
$96 Sale Price
20% Off
H 8.67 in W 5.12 in D 0.02 in
Pair of German Chinoiserie Porcelain Figures of Seated "Nodders"
Located in Essex, MA
Each with articulated heads, tongues and hands. Marked on reverse with a blue crossed X mark. Depicted as a seated man and woman in a variety of colors.
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1750s German Chinoiserie Antique Nodders

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Porcelain

19th C. Sitzendorf Meissen Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder, Moving Head & Hands
By Sitzendorf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century Sitzendorf Meissen-Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder—Hand-Painted Porcelain
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Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Nodders

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Metal

Tortoise & Pleated Shell Limpets Print Naturalists Miscellany by Shaw and Nodder
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Frederick Nodder features two remarkable limpets: the Tortoise-shell limpet (Cellana testudinaria) and the
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1810s English Georgian Antique Nodders

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Paper

Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A large rare pair of 19th century Meissen Chinoiserie style Nodding Pagoda Figures with Movable
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1850s German Rococo Antique Nodders

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Porcelain

Cold Painted Bronze Nodding Child with Cigar, Trade Stimulator circa 1890
Located in London, GB
A really novel cold painted bronze of a nodding boy smoking a cigar, I'm told these were used as
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Nodders

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Bronze

Antique Carved & Painted Troubadour or Minstrel, Nodder Figure with a Violin
Located in Nantucket, MA
waistcoat pocket, the other arm extended with his hand out, palm up. The figures head nods when touched
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Late 19th Century European Black Forest Antique Nodders

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Abalone, Gesso, Pine, Paint

Chinoiserie German Porcelain Figure of a Nodder, Figure Seated Cross-Legged
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An antique German porcelain figure seated crossed-leg, "Nodder", dressed in an elaborately hand
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1890s German Rococo Revival Antique Nodders

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Nodding Head Figures seated on Pillows
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Nodding Head Figures. Each figure is seated cross-legged
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1870s German Chinoiserie Antique Nodders

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Porcelain

A Pair of 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Nodding Head Figures seated on Pillows
A Pair of 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Nodding Head Figures seated on Pillows
$13,480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 15 in W 10 in D 9.5 in
Shaw & Nodden Engraving of a Merganser
By Frederick Polydore Nodder, Dr. George Shaw
Located in Stamford, CT
A Shaw & Nodden hand colored engraving of a merganser duck in wonderful hand-carved gilt Baroque frame.
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Late 18th Century English Antique Nodders

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Paper

Shaw & Nodden Engraving of a Merganser
Shaw & Nodden Engraving of a Merganser
$1,400
H 10 in W 12 in D 1 in
19th Century French Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
legs nod to Louis XV design influences, while the bleached oak finish reveals the rich grain and
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Nodders

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Oak

19th Century French Oak Buffet
19th Century French Oak Buffet
$4,995
H 51.1 in W 54.8 in D 21.5 in
1900s French Cast Iron Scale
Located in High Point, NC
, or as a nostalgic nod to artisanal trade.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Nodders

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Iron

1900s French Cast Iron Scale
1900s French Cast Iron Scale
$795
H 7.4 in W 16.8 in D 10.1 in
1900s Belgian Wooden Chest
Located in High Point, NC
authentic vintage character and a nod to Belgium’s commercial heritage.
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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Nodders

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Wood

1900s Belgian Wooden Chest
1900s Belgian Wooden Chest
$305
H 11.3 in W 17.9 in D 12.1 in
Pair of Early 20th Century Classic French Cement Urn Planters
Located in Mckinney, TX
decades spent outdoors. The elegant silhouette, flared rim, rounded bowl, and squared base offer a nod
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Early 20th Century French Antique Nodders

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Cement

1920s French Oak Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
. A subtle nod to Art Nouveau and early modernist design, this table offers versatility as a writing
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Early 20th Century French Antique Nodders

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Oak

1920s French Oak Side Table
1920s French Oak Side Table
$1,595
H 29.75 in W 39 in D 21.1 in
Bronze Bacchic Group of Putti with Goat – After Clodion
Located in Southall, GB
antiquity. The putti are adorned with grapevine wreaths, a nod to Dionysian revelry, and their dynamic poses
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19th Century French Antique Nodders

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Bronze

Antique Griffin Earrings of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
stylish nod to history—ideal for collectors who seek jewelry with both narrative and presence.
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Nodders

Pair of Early 20th C. French Patinated Leather Club Chairs with Nailhead Trim
Located in Dallas, TX
” insignia and eagle motif across the backrest, suggesting a custom or commemorative design that nods to
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Nodders

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Leather

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Silver Gilt Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
ebonized molding sandwiching the silver gilt molding of incised foliate pattern. This nod to Chinoiserie
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19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Nodders

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Silver

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Silver Gilt Mirror
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Silver Gilt Mirror
$1,100
H 32.75 in W 23.13 in D 1.63 in
Vintage Palladium Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
enhancing the diamonds' natural shimmer. Delicate and refined, these earrings are a graceful nod to early
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Early 20th Century Antique Nodders

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Palladium

Vintage Palladium Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Vintage Palladium Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
$598
H 0.12 in W 0.2 in L 0.38 in
Pair of Antique Scottish Adam Style Sandstone Garden Urns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
to a garden. Each ornamental urn nods to 18th century Adam style, defined by its sweeping top, carved
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Mid-19th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Nodders

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Stone, Sandstone

Pair of Antique Scottish Adam Style Sandstone Garden Urns
Pair of Antique Scottish Adam Style Sandstone Garden Urns
$9,056
H 31.11 in W 16.54 in D 14.57 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
symbolism with modernist abstraction. The scholar’s rocks nod to intellectual contemplation, while the
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Nodders

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Wool

French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Buffet à Deux Corps, 19 Century
Located in NICE, FR
—distinct nods to the mythological and theatrical themes popular in 19th-century French decorative arts
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Nodders

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Oak

Silverplate Classical Style Presentation Trophy/Tankard by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in MC Leansville, NC
nod to emerging Secessionist or early Art Deco trends.
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Nodders

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Silver Plate

Victorian Demantoid Diamond Bracelet with Pearls 15kt Fit Size 6.5" ~1.5ctw
Located in Fairfield, CT
gentle texture and a nod to the period's love of organic elements. The settings are rendered in silver
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1860s Victorian Antique Nodders

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian Coffee Table + Round Steel Top on Brass Casters
Located in Round Top, TX
thoughtfully reimagined with an industrial twist. We’ve added a custom circular raw steel top—a nod to the era
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Nodders

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Brass, Steel

French Faux Bamboo Walnut Mirror with Turned Detailing, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
, entryway, or as part of a layered salon-style wall, this decorative mirror offers a subtle nod to exoticism
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Antique Nodders

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Faux Bamboo, Mirror, Walnut

Antique Sapphire and Pearl Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
refined nod to history—perfect for collectors and connoisseurs of exceptional antique jewelry.
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Nodders

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Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

17th Century Shaped and Carved Walnut 5-Drawer Commodino
Located in New York, NY
feet, a striking nod to Baroque craftsmanship. A stunning blend of functionality and old-world artistry
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Nodders

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Walnut

Late 19th Century Vintage Boho Plaster Bust of Moorish Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
captivating focal point with a nod to American individuality and style. Embrace the timeless allure of boho
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Late 19th Century American Moorish Antique Nodders

Materials

Plaster

Late 19th Century Vintage Boho Plaster Bust of Moorish Man
Late 19th Century Vintage Boho Plaster Bust of Moorish Man
$3,560 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.5 in W 24 in D 12 in
Cabinet in Macassar Ebony and rosewood, Art Deco, 1930s
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
brass handles conceal a spacious storage compartment. The piece rests on a wide-footed base, a nod to
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Nodders

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Quartz

Cabinet in Macassar Ebony and rosewood, Art Deco, 1930s
Cabinet in Macassar Ebony and rosewood, Art Deco, 1930s
$1,382
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 14.57 in
British still life with chille peppers, a melon, grapes
By George Lance
Located in New York, NY
tones and dramatic lighting highlight Lance’s mastery of texture and form, with a nod to Dutch still
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Mid-19th Century Antique Nodders

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Pair of Italian Marquetry Tapered Sideboards in Walnut
Located in Atlanta, GA
tapered silhouette, highlighting clean lines and classical proportions with a subtle nod to Art Deco
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Nodders

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Fruitwood, Walnut

Antique Pair of Italian Marquetry Tapered Sideboards in Walnut
Antique Pair of Italian Marquetry Tapered Sideboards in Walnut
$9,300 / set
H 42.25 in W 86.25 in D 19.75 in
Vintage St. Joseph’s College Darjeeling Crest Saucer by J&G Meakin England
By J.&G. Meakin
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
jewelry catch-all on a nightstand or vanity for a subtle historical nod. Dimensions: 5.75 Diameter .5
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Early 19th Century English Anglo Raj Antique Nodders

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Ceramic, Paint

Tall Ming Style Chairs with Black Paint, a Pair
Located in Wichita, KS
dramatic in scale and appearance. They are vintage but give a nod to the traditional antique shapes of the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Nodders

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Wood

Tall Ming Style Chairs with Black Paint, a Pair
Tall Ming Style Chairs with Black Paint, a Pair
$2,500 / set
H 73.5 in W 27 in D 22 in
Victorian Oil Painting English Norfolk Landscape Rustic Circa 1860 Arcadia
Located in Potters Bar, GB
circa 1860 Beautiful pastoral work a nod back to classic Arcadia In the foreground children play by the
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1860s Victorian Antique Nodders

Materials

Paint

18K Yellow Gold Three-Stone Diamond Ring, 0.28 ct Total, Vintage Swirl Design
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
An elegant nod to early 20th-century design, this 18K yellow gold ring features a trio of brilliant
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Early 20th Century French Retro Antique Nodders

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Belt Buckle Pendant 14k Gold Green Enamel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
on the front. The inscription reads "STATI PARMENSI CENTESIMI 5”which is a nod to historic Italian
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Early 20th Century Antique Nodders

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Enamel and Pearl Conversion Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
integrity and authenticity. This pendant is a joyful nod to antique artistry, offering a wearable
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Nodders

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Pair of 19th Century French Folk Art Torchères with Gilt Brass Lion Heads
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
lines, copper inlays, and applied brass rosettes—subtle but powerful nods to 19th-century artisan
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19th Century French Antique Nodders

Materials

Brass, Copper

4 Victorian sterling silver Corinthian column candlesticks by Mappin & Webb 1894
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, London
—offering a graceful nod to neoclassical design. Whether displayed on a dining table, mantelpiece, or
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1890s English Victorian Antique Nodders

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Compact – Lacquer and Brass – "The Fox and the Crow" Decor, 1930s
By Gaston Suisse
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
, “The Fox and the Crow.” A humorous nod to this tale of vanity and flattery—perfectly suited to a
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Nodders

Materials

Brass

A Miniature Silver Spice Container, Poland-Ukraine Circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
symbolism. The container rests upon a finely formed clover-shaped base, a subtle nod to organic motifs. At
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1830s Polish Antique Nodders

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Silver

Victorian Snake Long Necklace 21K Yellow Gold 51" Length
Located in Fairfield, CT
subtle snake motif adds an element of intrigue, a nod to the Victorian era’s fascination with symbolism
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1870s Victorian Antique Nodders

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Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat Writing Desk
Located in Forney, TX
figural caryatid busts above and palmettes, a nod to Napoleon's Egyptian campaign, adding an artistic
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Nodders

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Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

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Antique Nodders For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique nodders available for sale. The range of distinct antique nodders — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. Antique nodders have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique nodders to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Folk Art and Art Deco antique nodders are of considerable interest. Many antique nodders are appealing in their simplicity, but Meissen Porcelain, Bohne & Sohne and Dresden Porcelain produced popular antique nodders that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Nodders?

Prices for antique nodders can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique nodders begin at $95 and can go as high as $68,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,923.