Novelties Collection

Some Cricket Novelties
To be introduced next season, official. For the assistance of fielders and batsman. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"

Advert for Parkins and Gotto electrical novelties 1906
Advertisement from 1906 for Parkins and Gotto, of Oxford Street, London, showing the wide range of electrical novelties, including a working model of the Metropolitan electric railway train with

Victor G Ginn & Co, catalogue (front cover)
Victor G Ginn & Co, High Holborn, London, catalogue (front cover), Price List of Carnival Novelties. 1939

Catalogue published by M. Samuel & Co. for Christmas 1891
Catalogue published by M. Samuel & Co. 31 Houndsditch, London for Christmas 1891 advertising screens and cabinets, small lacquered goods, lanterns, fans, toys

Novelties at the National Cycle Show at the Crystal Palace (engraving)
1056832 Novelties at the National Cycle Show at the Crystal Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Novelties at the Zoological Gardens (engraving)
1041524 Novelties at the Zoological Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Novelties at the Zoological Gardens)

View of Adderley Street from Longmarket Street (looking down) (b / w photo)
3092301 View of Adderley Street from Longmarket Street (looking down) (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shop window design, Easter Novelties! 1937

Novelties at the Stanley Cycle Show at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, London, 1892 (litho)
6014231 Novelties at the Stanley Cycle Show at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, London, 1892 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Evening Costumes and Ball Toilettes for Young Ladies, and for Married Ladies; Illustrating the Novelties in Evening
6032548 Evening Costumes and Ball Toilettes for Young Ladies, and for Married Ladies; Illustrating the Novelties in Evening Toilettes (engraving) by European School

Advert for French Carnival Novelties, 1920 Date: 1920

Advert for cabaret and carnival novelties, London, 1922
Advert for cabaret and carnival novelties from Scott & Drenon and Kelsy & Scott, London, 1922 Date: 1922

Main staircase, Harlem Park, Rockford, Illinois, USA. Date: circa 1910

Advert for Swan and Edgar - Christmas present ideas 1928
A selection of weird looking gifts for smokers, all available from Swan and Edgar. Date: 1928

Victor G Ginn catalogue, Novelty Party Hats. 1939

Victor G Ginn catalogue, Novelty Balloons and Airships. 1939

Victor G Ginn catalogue, Christmas Decorations. 1939

Victor G Ginn catalogue, Carnival Novelties. 1939

Victor G Ginn catalogue, Carnival Bunting. 1939

Stationery, Crystalate Manufacturing Co Ltd, Billiards and Pool Balls, Poker Chips and Counters, Dominoes, Draughts, Screw Stoppers, Bottle Tops, Tonbridge, Kent. 1900

Advertisement, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company (engraving)
1042803 Advertisement, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company)

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

Novelties in hats, bonnets and fans 1886
Page selection of fashionable hats for women for 1886. Date: 1886

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

American ship-building novelties (engraving)
736240 American ship-building novelties (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American ship-building novelties)

Advertisement, J W Benson (engraving)
1591595 Advertisement, J W Benson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, J W Benson)

The Lord Mayors Show in London, Two Novelties in the Procession (engraving)
1627545 The Lord Mayors Show in London, Two Novelties in the Procession (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lord Mayors Show in London)

The National Cycle Show at the Crystal Palace, some of the Novelties (engraving)
1042700 The National Cycle Show at the Crystal Palace, some of the Novelties (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisements (engraving)
1047290 Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisements. Illustration for The Graphic)

Le Magasin de Nouveautes (The Exhibition of the Bon Marche ), 1903 (color litho)
877296 Le Magasin de NouveautA©s (The Exhibition of the Bon Marche), 1903 (color litho) by Lunois, Alexandre (1863-1916); 54x69.5 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown

New Yacht built for Captain G Peacock, FRGS (engraving)
2773139 New Yacht built for Captain G Peacock, FRGS (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Yacht built for Captain G Peacock, FRGS)

Sketches at the Shire Horse Show, in the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving)
1623193 Sketches at the Shire Horse Show, in the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Shire Horse Show)

Railway train (engraving)
5235249 Railway train (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway train. Paper novelty.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection; English

The Stanley Bicycle Show at the Agricultural Hall, some of the Novelties (engraving)
1042668 The Stanley Bicycle Show at the Agricultural Hall, some of the Novelties (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisements (engraving)
1047302 Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisements. Illustration for The Graphic)

Some Novelties of the Coming Lord Mayors Show (engraving)
1045773 Some Novelties of the Coming Lord Mayors Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Novelties of the Coming Lord Mayors Show)

Advert for Hancock & Co. novelty jewellery 1890 Advert for Hancock & Co
Novelty jewellery for Christmas. Date: 1890

Cat telephone cosy from Selfridges, 1919
Ideas for Christmas gifts from Selfridges. This quaint conceit is a telephone cosy in the shape of a cat. Everyone needs one of these in their life. Date: 1919

Co Louth, Blacksmith Work Shop, Castle Bellingham

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Step right up and discover the enchanting world of novelties. From cricket novelties to electrical wonders, there's something for everyone. Take a trip back in time with an advert for Parkins and Gotto electrical novelties from 1906, showcasing their cutting-edge inventions that would amaze even today. Or delve into the past with Victor G Ginn & Co's catalogue front cover, offering a glimpse into the whimsical treasures they had to offer. If you're feeling feline-friendly, why not adorn your telephone with a cozy cat telephone cover from Selfridges in 1919? It's just one example of the delightful curiosities waiting to be discovered. For those who appreciate craftsmanship, Hardy Bros Advertisement showcases their exquisite creations that are sure to captivate any connoisseur. And let us not forget about Wilson & Gill Scott Antarctic expedition souvenirs – truly unique mementos from an extraordinary adventure. The National Cycle Show at Crystal Palace was a haven for cycling enthusiasts seeking innovative novelties that would enhance their riding experience. Meanwhile, at the Zoological Gardens, visitors were treated to animal-themed marvels that brought joy and wonderment. Travel through time with a black-and-white photo capturing Adderley Street from Longmarket Street – it offers glimpses of bygone eras filled with novelty shops and intriguing window displays like Easter Novelties. Army and Navy Stores Catalogue takes us on a journey through history as we explore their litho-printed page from 1939-40. Discover wartime novelties designed to bring smiles during challenging times. Finally, step into the Stanley Cycle Show at Agricultural Hall in Islington in 1892 where litho prints showcase bicycles adorned with fascinating novelties designed to catch every eye along the way. Novelty lovers rejoice. These captivating glimpses into yesteryears' most peculiar offerings remind us of humanity's endless creativity and the joy found in the unexpected.