Novelty Collection (#3)

Toy Bank: Elephant, c. 1939. Creator: Walter Hochstrasser
Toy Bank: Elephant, c. 1939

Toy Bank: Santa Claus, c. 1940. Creator: Charles Henning
Toy Bank: Santa Claus, c. 1940

Door Knocker, c. 1938. Creator: Regina Henderer
Door Knocker, c. 1938

Toy Bank: Monkey and Lion, c. 1937. Creator: George File
Toy Bank: Monkey and Lion, c. 1937

Toy Bank: "Paddy and the Pig", c. 1938. Creator: Sarkis Erganian
Toy Bank: " Paddy and the Pig", c. 1938

Toy Bank: William Tell, c. 1937. Creator: George File
Toy Bank: William Tell, c. 1937

Toy Bank: Tabby Cat, c. 1937. Creator: George File
Toy Bank: Tabby Cat, c. 1937

Toy Bank: Speaking Dog, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Edward L Loper
Toy Bank: Speaking Dog, 1935/1942

Toy Bank: Chief Big Moon, c. 1937. Creator: George File
Toy Bank: Chief Big Moon, c. 1937

Toy Bank: Trick Dog, c. 1937. Creator: George File
Toy Bank: Trick Dog, c. 1937

Metal Toy Bank: Tammany Bank, c. 1938. Creator: George File
Metal Toy Bank: Tammany Bank, c. 1938

Magic Lamp Clock in 18th Century Figure, c. 1940. Creator: George File
Magic Lamp Clock in 18th Century Figure, c. 1940

Hitching Post, c. 1938. Creator: George File
Hitching Post, c. 1938

Door Stop, c. 1939. Creator: Sarkis Erganian
Door Stop, c. 1939

Bank, c. 1939. Creator: Aaron Fastovsky
Bank, c. 1939

Bull Dog Bank, c. 1937. Creator: George File
Bull Dog Bank, c. 1937

Cast Iron Mule Bank, c. 1941. Creator: Sarkis Erganian
Cast Iron Mule Bank, c. 1941

Bootjack, c. 1937. Creator: George File
Bootjack, c. 1937

Bank, c. 1940. Creator: Aaron Fastovsky
Bank, c. 1940

Candlestick, c. 1936. Creator: Roberta Elvis
Candlestick, c. 1936

Omnibus The Enterprise (engraving)
808707 Omnibus The Enterprise (engraving) by English School, (19th century); City of Westminster Archive Centre, London, UK; (add.info.: Also see CWA 93312); eWestminister Archives; English

Auditions telephoniques de l Opera a l Exposition d electricite (engraving)
3646073 Auditions telephoniques de l Opera a l Exposition d electricite (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A cycling carnival (engraving)
3656167 A cycling carnival (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: A cycling carnival)

Birth of the Locomotive (engraving)
3656164 Birth of the Locomotive (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birth of the Locomotive. Illustration for Boys Own (nd)

A hold-to-the-mirror novelty postcard of a woman holding an envelope to a mirror, c
3605308 A hold-to-the-mirror novelty postcard of a woman holding an envelope to a mirror, c.1909 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian hold-to-light Christmas Card of a group of children sitting on a bench in
3604487 A Victorian hold-to-light Christmas Card of a group of children sitting on a bench in front of a small stage. When the card is held in front of a light source a Punch

A Victorian hold-to-light Christmas Card. When the card is held in front of a light
3604486 A Victorian hold-to-light Christmas Card. When the card is held in front of a light source a nativity scene appears, circa 1890 (coloured lithograph) by English School

A Victorian hold-to-light New Year Card of Windsor Castle from the River Thames
3604485 A Victorian hold-to-light New Year Card of Windsor Castle from the River Thames. Light shines through the castles windows when the card is held to a light source

A Victorian hold-to-light New Year Card of a yellow rose
3604479 A Victorian hold-to-light New Year Card of a yellow rose. When the card is held in front of a light source the rose bud turns into a full bloom

A Victorian hold-to-light Christmas Card of sailing ships and a lighthouse
3604474 A Victorian hold-to-light Christmas Card of sailing ships and a lighthouse. Light shines through the lighthouse windows when the card is held to a light source

A Victorian hold-to-light Christmas Card of a boy and girl praying in church
3604473 A Victorian hold-to-light Christmas Card of a boy and girl praying in church. Light shines through the gothic window when the card is held to a light source

A hand-made Victorian Greeting card with pressed flowers retained from a romantic evening
3604464 A hand-made Victorian Greeting card with pressed flowers retained from a romantic evening, circa 1880 (hand-made) by English School

Christmas hat and box novelty greeting card (chromolitho)
5234067 Christmas hat and box novelty greeting card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Threadneedle Race (litho)
1047815 A Threadneedle Race (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Threadneedle Race, a Novelty in the Programme of an Indian Gymkhana Meeting)

Nursery
LLM460544 Nursery by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nursery. Illustration for Warnes Picture Puzzle Toy Book (c 1880). Note cut-outs stuck onto pictures

Out for a walk
LLM460541 Out for a walk by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Out for a walk. Illustration for Warnes Picture Puzzle Toy Book (c 1880)

Pantomime
LLM460534 Pantomime by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pantomime. Illustration for Warnes Picture Puzzle Toy Book (c 1880). Note cut-outs stuck onto pictures

Fair
LLM460528 Fair by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fair. Illustration for Warnes Picture Puzzle Toy Book (c 1880). Note cut-outs stuck onto pictures

Beach
LLM460527 Beach by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beach. Illustration for Warnes Picture Puzzle Toy Book (c 1880). Note cut-outs stuck onto pictures

The international endurance car race for the Gold Cup, the departure from Rogoredo (Milan) (colour litho)
2814899 The international endurance car race for the Gold Cup, the departure from Rogoredo (Milan) (colour litho) by Beltrame

The plane instead of oxen (colour litho)
2777880 The plane instead of oxen (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The plane instead of the oxen)

The airship that launches airplanes (colour litho)
2777755 The airship that launches airplanes (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The airship that launches airplanes)

Design for a novelty 3rd birthday card featuring a teddy bear and a large blue number. Date: circa 1937

Design for a novelty 4th birthday card featuring a teddy bear and a large blue number. Date: circa 1937

Original Artwork - Design for a novelty Christmas card - Invitation - sprig of mistletoe hanging over a comfy armchair Date: circa 1937

Design for a novelty 1st birthday card featuring a teddy bear and a large blue number. Date: circa 1937

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"Embracing the Unconventional: A Glimpse into Novelty Through Time" Acme Moustache Guard: Pushing boundaries of facial hair fashion, this novelty invention promises unrivaled mustache protection. Swanley's Sack Race, 1939: Witness the joyous chaos as participants hop their way to victory in a whimsical race that captures the essence of novelty. Elephant Painting with His Trunk: Marvel at the artistic prowess of an elephant as it defies expectations and creates a masterpiece using its trunk. The Atomium, Brussels, Belgium: Standing tall like a futuristic dream, this architectural marvel embodies innovation and novelty in every atom-shaped sphere. First Steam Fire Engine: Celebrating progress and ingenuity, this historical milestone marked a new era in firefighting technology. Novelty Camel Early C18: Step back in time to witness an eccentric creation - a camel adorned with peculiar novelties that captivated audiences centuries ago. Victor G Ginn & Co Catalogue (Front Cover): Flipping through these pages reveals a treasure trove of curiosities and oddities that epitomize the spirit of novelty. Glass Perfume Bottle: Delicate yet daring, this exquisite perfume bottle showcases how even everyday objects can be transformed into works of art through novel design concepts. U. S Mail Steam Ship Arctic by Collins Line Builders (Hull): Embark on a journey across vast oceans aboard this magnificent steamship – an engineering feat that revolutionized mail delivery systems with its sheer novelty. Music Cover - The Irish Tango: Experience the fusion of two worlds as traditional Irish music meets sultry tango rhythms in an unexpected musical arrangement that pushes boundaries and embraces novelty. Snowman Toy Simulated X-ray.