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Silver Plated Novelty Bird Napkin Ring, circa 1900
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A nice American silver plated novelty napkin ring with nicely modelled bird standing on branch with
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Early 1900s Central American Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Novelty Silver Shot Gun Cartridge Vesta Case
By Brownett Jones
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Victorian novelty silver Vesta case made in the form of a shotgun cartridge with leather
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1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Bradley Hubbard John Bull Blinking Eye Novelty Clock
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Eye Novelty Clock.  
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19th Century American Antique Novelty

Materials

Iron

Novelty Silver Oil and Vinegar Cruet, London 1916
By James Wakely Frank Clarke Wheeler
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A stunning English novelty silver oil and vinegar cruet with female ships figurehead as handle. The
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1910s Great Britain (UK) Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Exceptional 19th Century English Industrial Novelty Compendium Clock
By Bennett of London
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bennett, 65 & 64 Cheapside, London. The extremely substantial case measuring 62cms (24.5ins) high by 60cms (24ins) wide, surmounted by an Admiralty Pattern anchor with applied ivory...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Novelty Nut Cracker
Located in GB
An amusing late 19th century novelty Black Forest carved walnut nut cracker in the form of a black
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Early 1900s German Antique Novelty

Materials

Wood

Continental Edwardian Novelty Silver Sleeping Pig Vesta Case, 1905
By Marks Cohen
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A good Edwardian Continental novelty silver vesta case made in the form of a flat sleeping pig
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Scottish Dirk Bookmark, Colored Hardstones, 1887
By Adie Lovekin
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A Victorian novelty silver bookmark made in the form of a Scottish Dagger or Dirk, the handle set
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1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Gold Elephant Propelling Pencil Unmarkeda, circa 1880
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Victorian novelty gold telescopic propelling pencil made in the form of a standing elephant
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1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Gold

Victorian Novelty Silver Baby in Swaddling Clothes Bookmark, 1893
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Victorian novelty silver bookmark, the terminal formed as a baby in swaddling clothes
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1890s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Cannon Barrel Telescopic Propelling Pencil, 1876
By Perry Co
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A fine quality Victorian novelty silver telescopic propelling pencil made in the form of a cannon
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1870s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Bramah Key Propelling Pencil, Registered Design
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Victorian novelty silver propelling pencil made in the form of a "Bramah Key", with hob-nail
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1870s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Crucifix Propelling Pencil, Early Registered Design
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A Victorian novelty silver sliding propelling pencil made in the form of a crucifix, of hexagonal
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1840s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Pair of 20th Century Edwardian Novelty Silver Plated Lighters
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
An unusual pair of English Edwardian novelty silver plated lighters in the shape of milk churns
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Novelty Silver Watchman s Charlie s Lantern Vinaigrette London, 1882
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Victorian novelty silver Vinaigrette formed as a Watchman's (Charlie's) Lantern, with two
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1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Policeman s Bullseye Lantern Vinaigrette / Sewing Etui
By Henry William Dee
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Victorian novelty silver combination Vinaigrette and Sewing Etui formed as a Policeman's
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1870s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark Mr Turveydrop , New York
By J.F. Fradley Co.
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare early 20th century American novelty silver figural bookmark, depicting the character Mr
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark Charles Dickens Nicholas Nickleby
By J.F. Fradley Co.
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare early 20th century American novelty silver figural Bookmark, depicting the character
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Police Bullseye Lantern Telescopic Propelling Pencil
By Walter Thornhill Co 1
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Victorian novelty silver three-drawer telescopic Propelling Pencil, made in the form of a
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1870s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

George III Sterling Silver Novelty Bag Vinaigrette, circa 1815
By John Lawrence Co. 1
Located in Glasgow, GB
. The Vinaigrette is of novelty bag form, with textured foliate motifs on a matted background, the cover
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1810s British George III Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Novelty Cast Silver Punch Judy Booth Pepper Pot
By Henry William Dee
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A very fine and unusual heavy Victorian novelty cast silver pepper pot, made in the form of a Punch
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1870s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark Charles Dickens Sydney Carton
By J.F. Fradley Co.
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare early 20th century American novelty silver figural bookmark, depicting the character Sydney
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark David Copperfield New York
By J.F. Fradley Co.
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare early 20th century American novelty silver figural Bookmark, depicting the character David
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Continental Novelty Snuff Box Modeled as a Foot, circa 1800
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
Continental novelty snuff box modeled as a foot, circa 1800. Carved fruitwood novelty snuff box
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18th Century Antique Novelty

Materials

Fruitwood

Victorian Novelty Pepper Pot by E H Stockwell, London, 1868
By Edward H. Stockwell
Located in London, GB
Amusing Victorian sterling silver novelty pepper pot in the shape of a watering can. Maker: E
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1860s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Novelty Silver Frog Pin Cushion, Adie Lovekin, Birmingham, 1908
By Adie Lovekin
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A good Edwardian novelty silver pin cushion made in the form of a frog. Complete with original
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

20th Century Edwardian Novelty Swan Silver Plated Egg Cruet
By George Bowen Son
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A wonderful and unusual silver plated, four-person egg cruet with swan decoration at each end. Base stands on ball feet with four egg cups and matching spoons, circa 1900, maker is '...
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Early 1900s English Antique Novelty

Edwardian Novelty Silver Elephant Pin Cushion, by Adie Lovekin, 1905
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A good Edwardian novelty silver pin cushion made in the form of an elephant, complete with original
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Cast Iron Mechanical "Novelty Bank, " American Late 19th Century
Located in Lake Forest, IL
The bank is activated by opening the door and placing a coin on the tray held by a figure, closing the door depositing the coin. Original paint. stamped on back of bank: pat'd June...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Novelty

Materials

Iron

Victorian Novelty Silver Flask in Wicker Basket Scent Bottle, 1889
By Saunders Shepherd
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A good Victorian novelty silver scent bottle made in the form of a flask in a wicker basket, with
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1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Novelty Silver Recumbent Camel Pin Cushion - Small Size 1908
By Levi Salaman
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Edwardian novelty silver Pin Cushion made in the form of a recumbent Camel, complete with
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

19th Century Antique Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkstand, circa 1870
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
A splendid rectangular silver plated novelty dog and kennel themed inkstand. The outer border of
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1870s British Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Novelty Silver Mussel Shell Vinaigrette, by S Mordan London
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
An extremely fine and rare novelty silver Vinaigrette formed as a mussel shell, with a
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1870s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver and Enamel Match Propelling Pencil, circa 1890
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Victorian novelty silver sliding Propelling Pencil made in the form of a match, with red and
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1890s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Victorian Sterling Silver Novelty Scent Spray by E H Stockwell
By Edward H. Stockwell
Located in London, GB
Very original Victorian sterling silver novelty scent spray in the shape of a watering can. Maker
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1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Gold Key Propelling Pencil, Registered Design, circa 1874
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Victorian novelty 9-carat gold (tested) propelling pencil made in the form of a Key, with
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1870s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Gold

Victorian Novelty Silver Pointing Finger Bookmark Frederick Venour Chester, 1887
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Victorian novelty silver bookmark of tab shape, one side with foliate engraved decoration
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1880s European Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Sporting Lecture, Fine Quality Victorian Silver Novelty Cruet, John Jorrocks
Located in London, GB
The Sporting lecture. An extremely fine Victorian silver novelty cruet set, comprising a heavy
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1880s Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Novelty Gold and Turquoise Umbrella Propelling Pencil, Unmarked, 1884
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A good Victorian novelty gold Propelling Pencil made in the form of a furled umbrella, decorated
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1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Gold

Edwardian Sterling Silver Novelty Pepper Pot Shaped as a Hare
By Grey Co, Birmingham
Located in London, GB
Amusing Edwardian sterling silver novelty pepper pot modelled as a hare which makes a good
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

20th Century German Ferris Wheel Novelty Automaton Brass Carriage Clock
Located in London, Nottinghill
for repairs. 11.5 in. high x 5.25 in. wide x 3.75 in. deep. Weight: 1.75 lbs. A German novelty antique
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Early 20th Century European Antique Novelty

Materials

Brass

Victorian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark Charles Dickens Samuel Pickwick 1892
By Andrew Barrett Son
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Victorian novelty silver figural bookmark depicting the character of Samuel Pickwick from
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1890s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Registered Design Shoe Bonbonniere and Seal, 1873
By Edward H. Stockwell
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A very unusual Victorian novelty cast silver box made in the form of a high heeled lace-up shoe, a
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1870s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark Charles Dickens Sam Weller , 1894
By William Richard Corke
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Victorian novelty silver figural Bookmark depicting the character of Sam Weller from Charles
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1890s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark Charles Dickens Captain Cuttle 1889
By J.F. Fradley Co.
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Victorian novelty silver figural bookmark depicting the character of Captain Cuttle from
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark Dick Swiveller , circa 1901-1910
By J.F. Fradley Co.
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare early 20th century American novelty silver figural Bookmark, depicting the character Dick
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Bilboquet Cup and Ball Game Propelling Pencil
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
An extremely rare Victorian novelty silver Propelling Pencil made in the form of a 'Bilboquet' or
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1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Victorian Novelty Silver Pig Propelling Pencil by Sampson Mordan, circa 1880
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Victorian novelty silver propelling pencil, made in the form of a pig, with attached
Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Antique Continental Hand Carved Novelty Ink Stand Pen Tray Camel Formed
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
Antique continental hand carved novelty ink stand & pen tray camel formed. A finely hand carved
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Early 20th Century Antique Novelty

Materials

Wood

Edwardian Novelty Silver "Here Eye Stopped" Bookmark by Grey Co., 1905
By Grey Co, Birmingham
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Edwardian novelty silver bookmark, the disc shaped terminal set with applied glass eye and
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty 16-Carat Gold and Enamel Croquet Mallet Propelling Pencil
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Victorian novelty 16-carat gold (tested) propelling pencil made in the form of a croquet
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1870s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Gold

Victorian Novelty Cast Silver Pig Pepper, by Jane Brownett, London, 1890
By Jane Brownett 1
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A fine quality Victorian novelty cast silver Pepper made in the form of a Pig, with pull- off
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Edwardian Novelty Soccer Football Vesta Case Match Holder, 1907
Located in Perth, AU
Rare sterling silver novelty vesta case with striker used for wax matches in the shape of a
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Gilt Faith Hope Charity Propelling Pencil, circa 1850
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Victorian novelty silver gilt Propelling Pencil made in the form of an anchor/cross/heart
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1850s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

George V Novelty Silver Elephant With Raised Trunk Pin Cushion, 1913
By Levi Salaman
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Edwardian novelty silver pin cushion modeled as an elephant with its trunk raised, complete
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1910s English Other Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Combined Scent Bottle Vinaigrette as a Telescope Kittie
By Thomas Johnson, London 1
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A fine quality and extremely rare novelty silver combined Scent Bottle and Vinaigrette made in the
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1860s English Victorian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark Charles Dickens Mr Pickwick New York
By J.F. Fradley Co.
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare early 20th century American novelty silver figural bookmark, depicting the character Mr
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Novelty

Materials

Silver

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Antique Novelty For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique novelty you’re looking for. Each antique novelty for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Your living room may not be complete without an antique novelty — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique novelty is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique novelty has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Sampson Mordan Co., Adie Lovekin and Crisford Norris are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Novelty?

Prices for an antique novelty start at $108 and top out at $425,000 with the average selling for $1,218.