Pair of Silver Cufflinks, Signed Mecan and Goldsmiths Hallmarks, circa: 1970

It was in 1735-1740 that the sprinkling spoon appeared for the first time in France. Magnificent set of spoons to sprinkle in solid silver. The first is in the shape of a finely chiseled scallop shell and has 3 hallmarks including the large Province guarantee hallmark: horizontal oval, with a head of Hercules framed by the numbers of the department. Period: 19th century circa: 1819 - 1838 Weight: 58.9grs 3 Hallmarks: Goldsmiths and "The old man" also called "Michelangelo" The second just as magnificent, more sober in shape, "uniplat" model, also in solid silver. Period: 19th century circa: 1853 - 1906 Weight: 86.5grs 4 Hallmarks: Goldsmiths and “oak leaf” hallmark Also called sugar spoon, it is intended to serve cane sugar newly imported from American plantations...

Magnificent chaplain in solid silver mesh with two compartments. Its closure is straight, decorated with a frieze of acanthus leaves, it has a bail ring so that it can be hung on a chatelaine. Weight: 68.9grs Period: End of the 19th century. In perfect condition, no mesh is missing and is not discarded. From the 12th century to the 14th century, the chaplain has been an essential complement to daily clothing for both men and women. The oldest form of the chaplain is that of a small bag, with two cords (or loops) to close it, and another cord to open it and hang it from the belt by means of a stirrup. The caliper was closed by pulling on the two runners. The simple cord, attached at its ends to the upper edge of the bag, allowed it to be opened and passed through the metal stirrup. In the 12th century, the chaplains were often very rich, either by the material or by the work of embroidery. They were given as gifts to ladies. They were found in ordinary leather, Russian leather...

Here is a rare and exceptional pair of ceramic pot holders from the very famous Sarreguemines faience factory.  It is a magnificent work very close to the Longwy blues, with golden ...

Magnificent pair of gilded and silvered bronze candlesticks. They are signed under one of the "Barbedienne" legs Period : 19th century Circa Period: 1880 Dimensions: H38.5cm The feet, in silvered bronze, represent a lion's head and paw, a distinctive ornament with connotation of victory. The knot, the bell and the terrace are in gilded bronze with acanthus leaf motifs. The acanthus is the symbol of control and overcoming the trials...

Sumptuous pair of cufflinks from the house of Jacob & Co. These 18-carat rose gold, hourglass-shaped cufflink...

Rare and very elegant pair of silver bronze bookends entitled: "Pierrots". (Max Le Verrier commercial catalogue, 1925, N° 466 Page 18, for the same model). These perfectly symmetrical figures are enhanced by a "Portor" marble base. Portor is a very rare marble that has been used in Italy and Corsica since Antiquity.  It is characterised by a dark black colour with a very yellow vein, a sort of golden sinuosity.  It seems that it owes its name to the town of Porto Venere on the coast of Genoa, where Louis XIV had the quarries exploited for the decoration of Versailles.  This marble was widely used in the 17th, 18th and 20th centuries, particularly for Art Deco creations, on beautiful furniture, objets d'art and fireplaces.   Description Period: Art Deco  Circa: 1930 Dimensions : Total height : 20,5cm                        Bronze height : 17,5cm                       Base dimensions : Height : 3cm x Width : 9cm x Depth : 6,5cm Signature : M. Le Verrier In 1926, Louis Octave Maxime Le Verrier (publisher and founder) opened his own foundry, founding pieces for a wide range of French sculptors of the time, including Pierre Le Faguays, Marcel Bouraine, Janle, Denis and Charles...

A pair of Arts & Crafts silver candlesticks on circular stepped bases with short rounds columns with wavy line decoration and flared tops. Made by Henry Clifford Davies, Birmingham, ...

Spectacular pair of sterling silver jugs by Elkington & Co. Hallmarked London, 1884. Mimicking the design of English blackjack leather jugs typically seen ...

Centerpiece in solid silver of ctogonal shape, composed of a so-called "dormant" tray on which an imposing soup tureen on a pedestal with an ogee lid is fitted. The handles and grip ...

"Goldsmith Tetard - Art Deco Solid Silver Tray Circa 1930" Octagonal shaped top mounted with a hammer, flat double-thin rim, flanked on each side by geometric handles. Dimensions: le...

Sterling silver pair of old English tablespoons Made in 1916, ( 107 years old), by Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd., Don Plate Works, Arundel Street, Sheff...

Sterling Silver - pair of sugar castors made in Birmingham in 1896. At that time, 127 years ago, they would have been made as pepperettes. Meat was often...