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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.
Hallmarked In 1903
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
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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
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Made circa 1910 by Marples, Wingfield & Wilkins, this novelty, George V, Antique Silver Plated Decanter, take the form of a portable lantern, with a pull off top engraved with the words "Just One Last Look Around". The bottom of the frame slides off to access the olive green bottle, making it easier to clean or fill. The decanter measures 9"(23cm) tall with the handle up, (7”(18cm) with the handle down), and the body measures 3"(8cm) wide and deep.
£875
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Hallmarked in London, 1906 by Joseph Braham, this novelty, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Pepper Pots, are modelled as hunting horns. Each pepper pot measures 5.75"(14.5cm) tall, by 1.5"(4cm) in diameter, and the pair together weigh 3.4 troy ounces.
£975
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Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1910 by Levi & Salaman, this extremely rare and collectable, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Novelty Toast Rack, is designed with the external bars taking the form of two grinning cats, and will hold 4 slices of toast. The toast rack measures 4"(10cm) tall, by 3"(7.5cm) wide and weighs 1.6 troy ounces.
£1,275
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Hallmarked in London in 1902 by William Comyns, this fabulous, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Doll's House Cot Model, is very realistic and is presented with a handmade mattress. The headboard bears the words "The Alexandra Cot". This unique model measures 7.5"(19cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) wide, by 3.5"(9cm) deep, with a silver weight of 9.8 troy ounces.
£1,475
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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
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