I.Franks is pleased to offer a fine range of antique sterling silver Novelties from the Edwardian period. All of our antique, Edwardian silver Novelties can be purchased online, or from our shop in the London Silver Vaults and come with a certificate of authenticity, guaranteed by our membership of LAPADA. Please click on an image of any of the Edwardian Novelties to see a larger picture.
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Hallmarked in London in 1904 by The Alexander Clark Manufacturing Co., this stylish, Antique, Edwardian, Sterling Silver Inkwell, is modelled as a fountain pen nib. The ink stand measures 5.25"(13.5cm) tall, by 1.75"(4.5cm) in diameter, and the silver weighs 2.04 troy ounces.
£595
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1903 by Grey & Co., this unusual, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Set of Six Clip-On Plates, take the form of leaves which can be attached to your saucer or dessert plate by a hinged wishbone shaped clip. Each plate measures 5"(12.5cm) long, by 3.25"(8.5cm) wide. The set together has a weight of 7.9 troy ounces. The clip-on plates carry a registered design number, the original design drawing can be seen in the last photograph.
£695
Hallmarked in Chester in 1903 by Saunders & Shepherd, this charming, Edwardian, Antique, Sterling Silver Pepper Pot, is modelled to resemble the Trojan Horse of Greek mythology. The pepper shaker measures 2"(5cm) tall, by 1.75"(4.5cm) from nose to tail, by 0.5"(1.5cm) deep.
£695
Hallmarked in London in 1907 by William Hutton & Sons Ltd. This charming, Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, is designed to look like a lucky horse shoe. The photograph frame measures 4.75"(12cm) tall, by 4"(10cm) wide. The maximum dimensions of aperture are 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 2.75" (7cm) wide.
£795
Made in Germany circa 1910, this charming pair of Antique, George V period, 800 Standard Silver Pepper Pots, are modelled as a Dutch boy and girl in traditional clothing. The boy measures 4.25"(10.5cm) tall, by 2"(5cm) wide, by 1"(2.5cm) deep, and the girl measures 4.25"(10.5cm) tall, by 2.25"(6cm) wide, by 1.75"(4.5cm) deep. The pair together weigh 9.1 troy ounces.
£795
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1908, this novelty, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Whisky Decanter, is in the form of a bell with panelled glass engraved with the message "take a pull". The decanter measures 10"(25.5cm) tall, by 5"(12.5cm) in diameter.
£875
Hallmarked in London in 1906 by Joseph Braham, this novelty, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Pepper Pots, are modelled as hunting horns. Each pepper pot measures 5.5"(14cm) tall, by 1.5"(4cm) in diameter, and the pair together weigh 3.4 troy ounces.
£975
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1908 by Crisford & Norris Ltd., this charming, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Pincushion, is a rare form modelled as a life-size gecko. The pincushion measures 0.5"(1.5cm) tall, by 4.75"(12cm) in length, by 2"(5cm) wide.
£1,245
Carrying import marks for London in 1902 by John George Piddington, this charming, Antique Sterling Silver 'Toby Jug', is a faithful reproduction of the pottery examples first seen during the 1760's. The jug measures 6.5"(16.5cm) tall, by 4.75"(12cm) wide, by 2.75"(7cm) deep, and weighs 11.5 troy ounces.
£1,975
Hallmarked in London in 1901 by William Hornby, this novelty pair of Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Scent Bottles, are designed to look like birds. Each perfume bottle measures 4.5"(11.5cm) tall, by 3"(7.5cm) across the body.
£2,275
Hallmarked in London in 1903 by Joseph Braham, this charming set of 4, Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Grinders, are modelled as weights with ring handles, and feature Peugeot mechanisms. Each pepper grinder measures 3.25"(8.5cm) tall, by 2"(5cm) in diameter.
£2,475
Carrying import marks for Chester in 1903 by Berthold Muller, this charming, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Pig, is wonderfully modelled, and features a removable head. The pig measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 5"(12.5cm) from nose to tail, by 1.5"(4cm) across the shoulders and weighs 5.85 troy ounces.
£2,675
Hallmarked in London in 1904 by William Hurcomb, this wonderfully charming pair of Antique, Sterling Silver Dog Pepper Pots, are handsomely modelled and very rare to find. Each of the dogs measure roughly 2.5"(6.5cm) tall, by 3.25"(8cm) nose to tail, by 1"(2.5cm) deep, and together they weigh 6.3 troy ounces.
£3,975
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1905 by Elkington & Co., this handsome pair of Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Condiment Sets, are of horse riding interest, with the pepper and mustard containers modelled as riding boots, the salt cellar modelled as a jockeys cap with gilt interior, a hunting flask shaped cayenne pepper container, riding crop spoons, and a spur shaped handle. Each condiment set measures 5.25"(13.5cm) tall, by 4.25"(11cm) wide, by 6"(15cm) deep, and together they weigh 27.15 troy ounces.
£4,375
Hallmarked in London in 1904 by William Hornby, this wonderful and very rare, Antique Sterling Silver Bell, is modelled as a quite charming pig. The bell is operated by winding the key underneath and then pressing either the nose or the tail. The bell measures 3.25"(8cm) tall, by 6.25"(16cm) from snout to tail, by 2.5"(6.5cm) deep, and weighs 19.2 troy ounces in total.
£12,775