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Mother Of Pearl Utensils

Set of 2 x Indulge nº3 / Iridescent / Side Dish, Handmade Porcelain Tableware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. If using with cutlery we recommend using only wooden/horn/mother of pearl utensils to avoid
Category

2010s French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 x Ovum Nº9 / Iridescent / Side Dish, Handmade Porcelain Tableware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. If using with cutlery we recommend using only wooden/horn/mother of pearl utensils to avoid
Category

2010s French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Appetizer Set Indulge Nº2+Nº5/ iridescent /Handmade Porcelain Tableware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
treated like a princess. If using with cutlery we recommend using only wooden/horn/mother of pearl
Category

2010s French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Appetizer Set Indulge Nº2+Nº5/ White+Gold /Handmade Porcelain Tableware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
be treated like a princess. If using with cutlery we recommend using only wooden/horn/mother of pearl
Category

2010s French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 4 x Indulge nº1 / Gold / Spoon, Handmade Porcelain Tableware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
/mother of pearl utensils to avoid scratching. Please hand wash and avoid scrubbing sponges. This
Category

2010s French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 x Indulge nº3 / Gold / Side Dish, Handmade Porcelain Tableware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
/mother of pearl utensils to avoid scratching. Please hand wash and avoid scrubbing sponges. This
Category

2010s French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 x Ovum, nº8 / Gold / Side Dish, Handmade Porcelain Tableware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
with cutlery we recommend using only wooden/horn/mother of pearl utensils to avoid scratching. Please
Category

2010s French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Indulge Nº2+Nº5+Nº6/ White+Gold /Dinner Set, Handmade Porcelain Tableware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
using only wooden/horn/mother of pearl utensils to avoid scratching. Please hand wash and avoid
Category

2010s French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 4 Indulge nº2 / Gold / Side Dish, Handmade Porcelain Tableware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
cutlery we recommend using only wooden/horn/mother of pearl utensils to avoid scratching. Please hand wash
Category

2010s French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Ovum, nº9 / Gold / Side Dish, Handmade Porcelain Tableware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
recommend using only wooden/horn/mother of pearl utensils to avoid scratching. Please hand wash and avoid
Category

2010s French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 x Ovum. Nº8 / Iridescent / Side Dish, Handmade Porcelain Tableware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
princess. If using with cutlery we recommend using only wooden/horn/mother of pearl utensils to avoid
Category

2010s French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

set of 4 x Indulge nº2 / iridescent / side dish - handmade porcelain tableware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
only wooden/horn/mother of pearl utensils to avoid scratching. Please hand wash and avoid scrubbing
Category

2010s French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Indulge nº3 / iridescent / side dish - handmade porcelain tableware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
treated like a princess. If using with cutlery we recommend using only wooden/horn/mother of pearl
Category

2010s French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Indulge Nº2 / Iridescent / Side Dish, Handmade Porcelain Tableware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
wooden/horn/mother of pearl utensils to avoid scratching. Please hand wash and avoid scrubbing sponges
Category

2010s French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Indulge Nº2 / Gold / Side Dish, Handmade Porcelain Tableware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
recommend using only wooden/horn/mother of pearl utensils to avoid scratching. Please hand wash and avoid
Category

2010s French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Ovum. nº9 / iridescent / side dish - handmade porcelain tableware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
princess. If using with cutlery we recommend using only wooden/horn/mother of pearl utensils to avoid
Category

2010s French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Ovum. nº8 / iridescent / side dish - handmade porcelain tableware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. If using with cutlery we recommend using only wooden/horn/mother of pearl utensils to avoid
Category

2010s French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-19th Century Palais Royale French Mother-of-Pearl & Ormolu Sewing Etui
Located in London, GB
Mid-19th Century Palais Royale French Mother-Of-Pearl & Ormolu Sewing Etui in a Display Case
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gilt Metal

Bonnescoeur - 178pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet
By Edmond Bonnescoeur
Located in Wilmington, DE
sterling silver (vermeil) blades on the mother-of-pearl handled dessert knives also bears the French
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Christofle Art Deco Knife Rests, Set Of 12
By Christofle
Located in New Orleans, LA
were crafted of a variety of fine materials, including gold, silver, cut glass, mother-of-pearl and
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Art Deco Knife Rests, Set Of 12
Christofle Art Deco Knife Rests, Set Of 12
H 1.5 in W 11.25 in D 12.38 in
Moderne by Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 59 pieces total
By Puiforcat
Located in Big Bend, WI
sterling silver Flatware set, 59 pieces total (including 12 Mother of Pearl handle knives). This pattern
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Sterling Silver Flatware by Lappara & Gabriel in a case by Gorini Frères
Located in Paris, FR
forks - 12 dinner knives with stainless steel blades and mother of pearl handles (not weighed) - 12
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
such as silver, gold, mother of pearl, crystal, Fine woods and leathers, these necessaries de voyage
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Crystal, Silver

French Nécessaire de Voyage
French Nécessaire de Voyage
H 6.5 in W 17 in D 11.75 in
Gold Panel and Vernis Martin Writing Case, French Craftsmanship, Louis XV
Located in Paris, FR
imitates the iridescence of mother-of-pearl, form the body of the case. These panels are set in a gold
Category

Antique 1770s French Neoclassical Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

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Dinner Set Indulge Nº2+Nº5+Nº6/ White+Gold /Handmade Porcelain Tableware
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Mother Of Pearl Utensils For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of mother of pearl utensils available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique mother of pearl utensils was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Find 5 antique and vintage mother of pearl utensils at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 17 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of mother of pearl utensils available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mother of pearl utensils are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Empire and Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made mother of pearl utensils over the years, but those made by Christofle, Edmond Bonnescoeur and Puiforcat are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Mother Of Pearl Utensils?

Prices for mother of pearl utensils can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mother of pearl utensils begin at $51 and can go as high as $78,500, while the average can fetch as much as $143.
Questions About Mother Of Pearl Utensils
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A mother of pearl spoon is a small spoon made of natural material specially used for serving and eating caviar. These spoons are handmade from mother of pearl shells found near the coast of Vietnam. On 1stDibs, you will find a range of mother of pearl spoons from different periods and in unique designs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Korean mother of pearl is abalone shell that comes from the Republic of South Korea. There, artisans use the shimmering shell fragments to decorate wooden furniture and decorative objects using an inlay technique called najeonchilgi. Shop a variety of wood furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl furniture is crafted with pieces of mother of pearl delicately inlaid in the wood. The wood itself is usually overlaid with veneers, often in a rich dark tone to complement the lighter appearance of the mother of pearl. Browse a collection of mother of pearl furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mother of Pearl can be worn daily, in fact, the natural oils from your skin can help to retain the luster of your piece. However, avoiding excess cosmetics, perfumes or soaps is advisable for the optimal care of your Mother of Pearl. Shop a collection of Mother of Pearl pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl inlay furniture is a chair, table or case good usually made out of wood and embellished with fragments of oyster or mussel shells called mother of pearl. Furniture makers make carvings into the furniture and then carefully add the cut mother of pearl. On 1stDibs, find a range of mother of pearl inlay furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl spoons are made of nacre. Nacre, often referred to as mother of pearl, is a composite material that some mollusks produce as an inner shell layer. Nacre is the same material that pearls are made of. Spoons can be made entirely of mother of pearl, just the handle or additional ornamentation. Find a collection of vintage and contemporary mother of pearl spoons on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    No, most experts say you shouldn't wear Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl jewelry or any other fine jewelry in the shower. Although water may not damage a piece, chemicals in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other toiletries may harm mother-of-pearl and precious metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    No, you generally shouldn't get Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl jewelry wet. Remove rings and bracelets containing mother-of-pearl before you wash your hands, and take off all mother-of-pearl jewelry before showering, bathing or swimming. You may also want to skip wearing your Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl pieces if you anticipate being outdoors in heavy rain. Find a wide range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.

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