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What is a gnome and what does it represent?
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A gnome is a mythical dwarf-like creature believed to guard the earth’s treasures and is a symbol of good luck and protection over crops and livestock. Gnomes are popular garden decor items with some makes and models highly coveted by designers. Browse a collection of vintage gnomes on 1stDibs.
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German Pewter Mushroom Gnome
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Queens, NY
Continental German (19/20th cent) pewter small figure of a gnome holding a mushroom with a
Category
Antique 19th Century German Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pewter
Pair of 19th Century German Gnomes Hand Carved Bone Gnome Figures
Located in Milano, MI
Lovely pair of cheerful gnome figurines carved bone gnomes of German origin dating back to the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bone
Rustic Black Forest Style Walnut Gnome Hatrack
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest-style (19th Century) carved walnut hatrack/umbrella stand with gnome figure
Category
Antique 19th Century European Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
Antique Opal Silver Stickpin Tiepin of a Gnome
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual stickpin features a bearded gnome with a hood. Under his right arm he is holdig an
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Silver
Antique Gnome Sculpture "Digging For Gold" Original Paint
Located in South Burlington, VT
friendly elf or gnome- hand cast double sided form and hand painted. Imagine this fellow going about his
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Rare Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pig, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pig, Germany ca. 1920s
A large garden gnome manufactured by
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
