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.

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

Novelty mustard pots in silver. Various times but 19th and 20th century. All of these having been made in London, England.

Novelty mustard pot in silver modeled as Mr. Punch sitting cross-legged with pipe and goblet, his crown shaped hat forming the hinged cover which is fitted with the original feather handled spoon. Gilt metal liner. 1870. Victorian. Made in London. England by Robert Hennell. Maker’s marks: stamped registration lozenge to the underside. Image © Copyright Toovey’s 2017-2021. Fair use license. via https://www.tooveys.com/lots/459384/a-rare-victorian-silver-novelty-mr-punch-mustard-pot

Silver mustard pot modeled as a Georgian domed lidded beer tankard with s stepped, reeded foot and rim, double scrolled handle and pierced detail thumb. Has the original blue glass liner. 1933. Made in London, England. Richard Comyns of William Comyns and Sons, maker. Maker’s marks: Hallmarked for London, 1933. Image © Antiques Atlas, 2021 and the Fancy Fox. Fair use license. via https://www.antiques-atlas.com/antique/1930s_novelty_silver_beer_tankard_mustard_pot_/as788a564

Sterling silver penguin figural novelty mustard pot with glass eyes, a gold wash vermeil interior, and an accompanying fish handled spoon. 1961. Made in London, England by William Comyns and Sons. Image © 1986-2021 Invaluable, LLC and Merrill’s Auctioneers and Appraisers. Fair use license. via https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/wm-comyns-sterling-figural-penguin-mustard-pot-61-c-af74604b51#

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