Novelty Collection (#5)

Victor G Ginn & Co, catalogue (back cover)
Victor G Ginn & Co, High Holborn, London, catalogue (back cover). Advertising the most unique ballroom novelty yet introduced - an electric lantern, for lantern dances. 1939

A Novelty in the Naval Manoeuvres, H Ms "Juno"fitted for Wireless Telegraphy (litho)
1042924 A Novelty in the Naval Manoeuvres, H Ms " Juno" fitted for Wireless Telegraphy (litho) by Maud, William T

Christmas present - wooden raven 1909
Xmas gift for Christmas, novel moving wooden raven on wheels, when drawn alone its head sways, eyes roll and beak opens. 1909

Christmas present - Lucky silver devil cigar lighter 1909
One way of giving-up smoking! This terrifying lucky silver devil cigar lighter, available from Mappin & Webb. 1909

Advert for Parkins & Gotto 1895
Selection of novelty Christmas presents. 1895

Christmas present - Monkey Jug 1893
Monkey Jug, to put on your Christmas list! In finest crystal glass with chased hall marked silver mounts. Date: 1893

Christmas present - Dragon, smoking set 1922
The Dragon, original galalithe smoking set, made in various attractive colours. 1925

Christmas present - gong and matchholder 1927
Everybodies must have! Unusual looking duck gong and matcherholder insect, available from Marshall and Snelgrove s. 1927

Christmas present - Dutch doll sugar tongs 1922
Novelty sterling silver Dutch doll sugar tongs with enamelled face, available by Vickery of Regent Street. 1922

Fiddler toby jug, his hat with brown and yellow scalloped edge
CH438320 Fiddler toby jug, his hat with brown and yellow scalloped edge, his brown hair incised and tied en queue with a white rosette, in a washed brown frock coat

The New Aluminium Humber Cycles (engraving)
1615276 The New Aluminium Humber Cycles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Aluminium Humber Cycles)

The Useless Boldness (Colour Litho)
2777887 The Useless Boldness (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The useless audacies. A motorcyclists hobby in Belle Vue, near Manchester)

After the prodigious test (colour litho)
2777859 After the prodigious test (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the prodigious test)

The Daredevil Enterprises (Colour Litho)
2777807 The Daredevil Enterprises (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reckless enterprises)

A Victorian hold-to-light Christmas Card of a ship in rough seas
3604492 A Victorian hold-to-light Christmas Card of a ship in rough seas. When the card is held in front of a light source a guardian angel appears

A Victorian hold-to-light Christmas Card of a butcher making overtures to a maid
3604491 A Victorian hold-to-light Christmas Card of a butcher making overtures to a maid. When the card is held in front of a light source three grinning servants appear in the window

A Victorian hold-to-light Birthday Card of two children walking on a plank over a stream
3604490 A Victorian hold-to-light Birthday Card of two children walking on a plank over a stream. When the card is held in front of a light source an angel appears guiding them to safely

A Victorian hold-to-light Christmas Card of a girl standing by a window in the twilight
3604488 A Victorian hold-to-light Christmas Card of a girl standing by a window in the twilight. When the card is held to a light source, her sweetheart appears hoding a rose

A Victorian hold-to-light Christmas Card of the Tower of London from the River Thames
3604475 A Victorian hold-to-light Christmas Card of the Tower of London from the River Thames. Light shines through the towers windows when the card is held to a light source

A novelty postcard of a cat, c. 1920 (monochrome)
3605309 A novelty postcard of a cat, c.1920 (monochrome) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Visitors to the Paris Exhibition listening to the Phonograph
XJF268627 Visitors to the Paris Exhibition listening to the Phonograph, from The Illustrated London News, 26th October 1889 (litho) (b/ w photo) by Renouard

Marriage on an aeroplane, illustration from Le Petit Journal
CHT216773 Marriage on an aeroplane, illustration from Le Petit Journal 1911 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Children playing soldiers
LLM460542 Children playing soldiers by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children playing soldiers. Illustration for Warnes Picture Puzzle Toy Book (c 1880)

Dinner party
LLM460539 Dinner party by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dinner party. Illustration for Warnes Picture Puzzle Toy Book (c 1880). Note cut-outs stuck onto pictures

Kitchen
LLM460536 Kitchen by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kitchen. Illustration for Warnes Picture Puzzle Toy Book (c 1880). Note cut-outs stuck onto pictures

Antiques bazaar
LLM460531 Antiques bazaar by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antiques bazaar. Illustration for Warnes Picture Puzzle Toy Book (c 1880)

Flower market
LLM460524 Flower market by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flower market. Illustration for Warnes Picture Puzzle Toy Book (c 1880). Note cut-outs stuck onto pictures

Poster advertising the skating rink at Brandon Town Hall, Utah (colour litho)
NYH182477 Poster advertising the skating rink at Brandon Town Hall, Utah (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

A hospital different from the others (colour litho)
2809339 A hospital different from the others (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A hospital different from the others)

The Process of Conjugal Happiness is an original and curious ceremony that takes place all... (colour litho)
2783600 The Process of Conjugal Happiness is an original and curious ceremony that takes place all... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Punch cartoon: Novelty in Advertising (engraving)
6035021 Punch cartoon: Novelty in Advertising (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Novelty in Advertising)

Unusual novelty Christmas card, featuring card playing and the devil (colour litho)
6032785 Unusual novelty Christmas card, featuring card playing and the devil (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unusual novelty Christmas card)

A group of porcelain vases shaped as stylised animals, 20th century (porcelain, enamel)
1195061 A group of porcelain vases shaped as stylised animals, 20th century (porcelain, enamel) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); 14.5 (approx) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

A Consumers Rest armchair, 1983, 1984 and 1985
1194991 A Consumers Rest armchair, 1983, 1984 and 1985 (zinc-plated metal wire supermarket cart) by German School, (20th century); height: 94 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German

Box in the form of a crab, Qianlong period, 1736-95 (ivory)
PFR206718 Box in the form of a crab, Qianlong period, 1736-95 (ivory) by Chinese School (18th century); width: 18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Buckingham Palace, London (engraving)
5236337 Buckingham Palace, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buckingham Palace, London)

Colosseum and View of London (engraving)
5236336 Colosseum and View of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colosseum and View of London)

The Chinese Temple (engraving)
5235251 The Chinese Temple (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Temple. Paper novelty.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Railway train (engraving)
5235250 Railway train (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway train. Paper novelty.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection; English

Cover for How to Dance the Latest Dances by Pat Sykes (litho)
5995819 Cover for How to Dance the Latest Dances by Pat Sykes (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Victorian hold-to-light Christmas Card of Mary and Jesus on a donkey being let by
3604476 A Victorian hold-to-light Christmas Card of Mary and Jesus on a donkey being let by Joseph. When the card is held in front of a light source an angel appears

The Kaleidoscope (engraving)
3626113 The Kaleidoscope (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kaleidoscope. Illustration for Chatterbox (1869)

An original parade at the parties of the Lord Mayor, in London, the procession in the history of transport
2777756 An original parade at the parties of the Lord Mayor, in London, the procession in the history of transport (colour litho) by Beltrame

The useless aerobatics of aviation (colour litho)
2777724 The useless aerobatics of aviation (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The useless stunts of aviation)

Cette voiture etonnait fort les Arabes (colour litho)
2790701 Cette voiture etonnait fort les Arabes (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cette voiture etonnait fort les Arabes)

Le Telegraphe A Ficelle, Ou La Joie Des Enfants, La Tranquillite Des Parents (engraving)
2817641 Le Telegraphe A Ficelle, Ou La Joie Des Enfants, La Tranquillite Des Parents (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Telegraphe A Ficelle)

A new sport in Germany (colour litho)
2783508 A new sport in Germany (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new sport in Germany)

Lilliputian car race (colour litho)
2809311 Lilliputian car race (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lilliputian car race)

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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.