Novelty wheelbarrows that don’t ferry dirt. Silver and silver gilt, different places in time and makers but mostly Edwardian. The Edwardians were big on novelty silver of all kinds.

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Novelty silver-gilt bowl modeled as a wheelbarrow with floral and scroll decoration, the removable glass body engraved with scrolls to simulate rock crystal. Edwardian, made in 1909 in London by William Comyns. Image © 2023 Sothebys. Fair use license. via https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2023/classic-design-furniture-clocks-silver-ceramics-2/an-edwardian-novelty-silver-gilt-bowl-william
Sterling silver novelty bon bon wheelbarrow. The sides with pierced lattice work and a cast and applied rim of flower heads and leaves, the base with a rim of rocaille scroll work leading to a kinetic circular wheel. Edwardian, made in London England in 1909 by the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company Ltd. Maker’s marks: Fully marked underneath and engraved Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company, 112 Regent St. W. The wheel is partially marked. Image © 2023 CHISWICK AUCTIONS. Fair use license. via https://www.chiswickauctions.co.uk/auction/lot/11-an-edwardian-sterling-silver-novelty-bon-bon-wheelbarrow-london-1908-by-goldsmiths-and-silversmiths/?lot=128977
Vintage sterling silver miniature gardening tools: wheelbarrow, basket, watering can and a trowel with two forks. Maker’s marks: hallmarked CCP Lion Leopards Head on the wheelbarrow, basket and watering can with the trowel and forks unmarked. Image © Wheeler Antiques 2014. Fair use license. via https://www.wheelerantiques.co.uk/silver-miniature-novelty/vintage-sterling-silver-miniature-novelty-gardening-tools-75cm-wheelbarrow-etc
Novelty table salt modeled as a wheelbarrow with the body made from a seashell and the mounts and wheels made from silver plated metal. Antique. Image © 2023 http://www.le-boudoir-online.com. Fair use license. via https://www.le-boudoir-online.com/ourshop/prod_7924096-Antique-silver-plated-shell-novelty-table-salt-wheelbarrow.html

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