Pair Large Matched Solid Silver Nefs / Model Ships Centrepieces c. 1930
By Adolph Barsach Davis
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of vintage Solid Silver Nefs / Model Sailing Ships. Modelled after the early continental Silver Nefs made from the 13th Century onwards its is unusual to have suc...
Sterling Silver
H 28.3 in W 6.8 in D 20.7 in
Antique Sterling Silver Nef Centrepiece by Ludwig Neresheimer, 1923
By Ludwig Neresheimer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This silver nef is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
Sterling Silver
H 35.04 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Large German Early 20th Century Silver Nef by Berthold Müller
By Berthold Muller
Located in London, GB
Large German early 20th century silver nef by Berthold Müller German, Early 20th Century Height 89cm, width 80cm, depth 40cm Weight 10604g This stunning sterling silver nef, dating...
Silver
H 27.56 in W 31.89 in D 5.12 in
Very Large Antique Sterling Silver Ship Model - Hallmarked in 1925 - Silver Nef
By Thomas Callow & Son
Located in London, London
This superb example of a sterling silver Nef carries import marks for London, 1925 by Thomas Callow & Son.
Sterling Silver
H 28 in W 23 in D 11 in
Saint Louis French Crystal Nef Centerpiece
By Saint Louis
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the oldest and most respected crystal manufacturer in Europe and believed to have been exhibited at the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris, this incredible nef by Saint ...
Crystal, Bronze
H 26.97 in W 21.66 in D 6.3 in
Antique Hanau Silver and Silver-Gilt Nef
By J.D. Schleissner & Söhne 1
Located in London, GB
Antique Hanau silver and silver-gilt nef German, Early 20th Century Height 68.5cm, width 55cm, depth 16cm Weight 4260g This nef is a remarkable example of the antique Hanau style, c...
Silver
H 27.56 in W 26.38 in D 9.06 in
Large Antique Nef Model in Repoussé Silvered Metal
Located in London, GB
This nef, made of silvered metal, takes the form of a galleon.
Metal, Silver
H 20.48 in W 19.3 in D 8.67 in
c.1880s ANTIQUE NEO-RENAISSANCE IMPRESSIVE FIGURAL NEF, AUSTRIA
Located in Skien, NO
Made from wood, glass, bronze, and silver-plated metal, it features an olive-colored glass bowl adorned with hand-engraved gold-filled patterns.
Metal, Silver Plate
H 17 in W 5.5 in D 16 in
Spanish Sterling Silver Nef
Located in Vancouver, BC
A superb sterling silver model of a galleon, Spanish, circa 1930. Intricately detailed with three masts with multi section sails, crows nests, flags, rigging, cannon and figures of s...
Sterling Silver
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 7.49 in
Antique Silver Portuguese Nef Ship
Located in London, London
An incredible very large silver Nef ship, made in Portugal. Intricate detailing.
Silver
H 103 in W 66 in D 30.5 in
Monumental 19th Century Silvergilt Mounted Viennese Enamel 'nef'
Located in London, GB
Vienna, circa 1880. in the manner of Herman Böhm. Of massive proportions 43 1/2 inches (103cm) high. 26 inches (66cm) long. 12 inches (30.5cm) wide.
Enamel, Silver
H 27.5 in W 35.5 in D 14 in
German Silver Nef
Located in New Orleans, LA
Measuring nearly three feet in length, this monumental silver nef is a spectacular example of German silverwork from the town of Hanau.
Silver
H 12 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in
German Silver Nef
Located in New Orleans, LA
This colossal silver nef is a spectacular example of German silverwork from the town of Hanau.
Silver
H 9.8 in W 3.5 in D 10.8 in
1980s Sterling Silver Nef / Centrepiece
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage sterling silver gilt nef / centrepiece; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
Silver
H 13.9 in W 5.2 in D 14 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Nef / Centrepiece, 1891
By Edwin Thompson Bryant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique sterling silver nef / centrepiece; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional, fine and impressive antique st...
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 13.9 in W 7.01 in D 10.16 in
Antique French Silver Nef Boat Centrepiece
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique French silver nef* has been realistically modelled in the form of a ship.
Silver
H 27.5 in W 24.5 in D 6 in
German Silver Nef by Neresheimer & Sohne
By B. Neresheimer & Sohne
Located in New Orleans, LA
German Silver Nef by Neresheimer & Sohne Hallmarked "N" for Neresheimer with Hanau silver marks Circa 1890 This monumental silver nef is a spectacular example of 19th-century German...
Silver
H 21 in W 23.5 in D 6.5 in
German Silver Nef by Berthold Muller
By Berthold Muller
Located in New Orleans, LA
This grand silver nef is a spectacular example of German silverwork from the town of Hanau.
Silver
H 9.92 in W 4.45 in D 9.92 in
1990s Vintage Portuguese Silver Nef Centrepiece
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Portuguese silver nef has been realistically modelled in the form of a ship.
Silver
Spanish Silver Nef by Plateria Lopez
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental silver nef by Plateria López is a breathtaking example of Spanish silver.
H 33.25 in W 25.75 in D 8 in
Large Antique Silver Nef Galleon
By Berthold Muller
Located in London, GB
This hugely impressive sterling silver model ship, also known as a nef, was made in Germany by Berthold Müller and bears import hallmarks for Chester 1909.
Sterling Silver
H 33.08 in W 0.4 in D 26.11 in
Massive Antique Sterling Silver Nef / Boat / Ship 1909 Import Mark Galleon Neff
By Berthold Muller
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Antique solid Silver Nef made by German Silversmith Berthold Muller mirroring the historically traditional style of Nefs.
Silver
H 20.75 in W 16.13 in D 5.25 in
German Nef By J.D. Schleissner & Söhne
By J.D. Schleissner & Söhne 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
This colossal silver nef is a spectacular example of German silverwork from the town of Hanau.
Silver
H 33 in W 8 in D 14.5 in
19th Century German Silver-Gilt Nef
Located in New Orleans, LA
Measuring nearly three feet tall, this beautiful and monumental German silver-gilt nef is a stunning specimen of continental silver artistry at its finest.
Silver
H 31 in W 27 in D 7.5 in
Knights of Malta Silver Plate Nef
Located in New Orleans, LA
This opulent Spanish silver plate nef is a remarkable objet d'art honoring the centuries-old humanitarian order better known as the Knights of Malta.
Silver Plate
H 13.39 in W 9.45 in D 7.09 in
Silver and Viennese Enamel Model of a Nef
By Hermann Böhm
Located in London, GB
Nefs were normally made from precious metals such as silver, vermeil or gold, or decorated as in this example with vivid polychrome enamels.
Silver, Enamel
H 24.02 in W 25.6 in D 6.3 in
Antique German Solid Silver Impressive Large Nef Galleon Ship, circa 1900
By Karl Kurz
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century German very impressive solid silver model of a ship, called a "Nef" in the style of the 15th-16th century examples, impressively large and very detailed.
Silver
H 24.81 in W 21.66 in D 13 in
18th Century, Spanish Silver Roman Bireme Automaton Ship "Nef"
Located in Madrid, ES
18th Century Spanish silver Roman Bireme Automaton Ship Nef Antique 18th century Spanish solid silver model of a ship, called a "Nef", beautifully modelled as an ancient Roman birem...
Silver
H 39 in Dm 26 in
Herman Bohm Viennese Silver and Enamel Jewelled Nef, circa 1890
By Hermann Böhm
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Important and extremely fine Herman Bohm Viennese silver and enamel Jewelled nef, circa 1890. Stamped HB for Herman Bohm and Austrian control marks.
H 31 in W 15 in D 8.5 in
19th Century Viennese Nef of Silver and Enamel by Hermann Böhm
Located in London, GB
A large and important viennese nef or boat By Hermann Böhm Constructed in silver, bearing the maker’s marks, and exquisitely enamelled; the boat form nef, with a detachable ename...
Silver, Enamel
H 8.55 in W 8.08 in D 4.24 in
Late 19th Century Gilt Silver Renaissance Revival Nef or Ship Centerpiece
Located in Leesburg, VA
The wheels provided the functional purpose of moving these items easily and efficiently along banqueting tables. Fine examples of nefs are rare in the market, in particular, gilt ...
Silver
H 16.15 in W 18.51 in D 5.12 in
Spanish Silver Nef
Located in Skanninge, SE
An unusual Spanish silver Nef. A nice centerpiece that will make a great statement!
Sterling Silver
H 19.63 in W 18.63 in D 5.5 in
Swedish Silver Nef
Located in New Orleans, LA
This grand silver nef is a spectacular example of Swedish silverwork.
Silver
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 3.15 in
George V Antique Sterling Silver Nef by Berthold Muller
By Berthold Muller
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1911 by Berthold Muller, this charming, George V, antique, sterling silver Nef is handsomely modelled, and features a lift off top, revealing a chamber intend...
Sterling Silver
H 23 in W 21 in D 7 in
Large Antique Silver Plated Nef or 3 Mast Sailing Ship Sculpture or Centerpiece
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This ship is composed of silver plate and is a three mast gallion with a figural bowsprit and rudder.
Silver Plate
H 12 in W 4.75 in D 12.5 in
Antique Plated Cast Nef Viking Styled Ship or Galleon with Inset Cabochon Stones
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The ship or galleon is composed of metal which has been nickel silver plated, to give the appearance of silver and is ornately cast.
Stone
H 30.75 in W 19 in D 10 in
Antique Centerpiece
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine silver plated "nef" centerpiece featuring a form of a Merman holding a ship.
Very Large Nef - Warship in Battle - German Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
German sterling silver three-mast ship. Imported to Chester, England by Berthold Muller in 1903. A very large model of an old three-mast warship in battle. Sailors wield weapons, cli...
H 26 in W 23 in D 6.25 in
German Silver Nef
By Berthold Muller
Located in London, GB
This wonderful silver nef, or centerpiece in the form of a galleon, is beautifully handmade with engraved and chased detail to show the wood grain and windows on the hull.
Silver
H 35 in W 36 in D 10 in
Large Silver Ship Model (Nef)
Located in Miami, FL
Large Silver Ship Model (Nef), in the form of a triple masted sailing ship, fully rigged and flagged and fitted with cannons and figures on dolphin legs ending with shell feet; hallm...
Silver
H 24.02 in W 11.82 in D 29.14 in
Important Silver Plated Nef South Europa, circa 1880-1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important and opulent south Europa silver plate nef. The nef takes the form of galleo: Three masts and riggings hold several wind-swept sails,.
Silver Plate
H 16.54 in W 16.54 in D 5.91 in
Important Silver Plated Nef South Europa, circa 1880-1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important and opulent south Europa silver plate nef. The nef takes the form of galleo: Three masts and riggings hold several wind-swept sails,.
Silver Plate
H 8.67 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Impressive sterling silver chess board medieval style chess set. The chess board, made by ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA, was made in white marble and sodalite is supported by a STERLING SIL...
Marble, Sterling Silver
Italian 19th-20th Century Whimsical White Marble Wishing Wellhead with Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and exceptionally carved Italian 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style whimsical white Carrara marble wishing wellhead, raised on an octagonal two-step marble base. The...
Carrara Marble
H 13.78 in Dm 6.7 in
Set of Six Ormolu-Mounted and Cut Glass Lamps
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A set of six lamps with star cut bases mounted with a Fine knurled band issuing four leopard paw feet this supporting the slice cut eight sided columns terminating with a decorative ...
Cut Glass
H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...
Carrara Marble
H 35 in W 44.75 in D 18.75 in
Pair French 19th Century Louis XV/XVI Style Transitional Commodes, Linke Manner
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th/20th century Louis XV/XVI style Transitional Style Satinwood Parquetry and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commodes with Brêche d'Alep marble-tops, in the manner ...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
H 2.5 in W 2 in D 0.5 in
Antique Imperial Russian Silver Cloisonne Enamel Coin Purse Case Moscow 1899
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Pre-Revolution Russian Imperial silver-gilt & cloisonné enamel coin purse/case, Moscow, 1899. The purse with the maker's mark in Cyrillic and the assayer's mark for Iv...
Silver, Enamel
H 72 in W 48 in D 4.5 in
Pair Of Large Antique Architectural Religious Stained Glass Windows
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fabulous quality turn of the 19th century pair of religious painted stained glass arched windows. Set in oak and bent wood frame. Beautifully depicting the teachings of Jesus. "Suffe...
Stained Glass
H 20.48 in W 10.63 in D 9.85 in
19th Century French Monumental Silver-Gilt Tea Service by Cardeilhac, circa 1870
By Cardeilhac
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century exceptional French Louis XVI style silver-gilt monumental tea service, comprising of a silver plated kettle on stand and silver plated plated tray, all other pie...
Silver, Silver Plate
H 11.82 in W 10.63 in D 21.26 in
Incredible Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Wine Coolers by Garrard & Co. 1887
By Robert & Sebastian Garrard & Co
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1887 by R. & S. Garrard, this stunning pair of Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Wine Coolers, are in the naturalistic taste, with the bases and rims designe...
Sterling Silver
H 118.9 in W 157.49 in D 30.32 in
Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Located in London, GB
The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...
Ormolu
H 3.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Stuart Devlin Set of Twelve Silver and Silver-Gilt "Twelve Days of Christmas"
By Stuart Devlin, Cartier
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing an extraordinary and complete collection of Twelve English silver and silver-gilt "Twelve Days of Christmas" gift boxes, presented as edition No. 94 out of a limited prod...
Sterling Silver
H 70.87 in W 125.99 in D 2.17 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
Other
H 2.1 in W 1.5 in D 1 in
Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures
By Francois-Jacques Boeri
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A tiny and complete Parisian Book of Hours with a plethora of intricate illuminations. 91 x 65mm (3.6 x 2.6in). 190 leaves on vellum, additional 4 paper leaves after (plus 3 paper e...
Leather
H 27.25 in W 22.5 in D 27.25 in
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Henri Picard & Fedinand Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Horloge à Poser, by Henri Picard and Fedinand Barbedienne - ‘F. Barbédienne & Cie. / A Paris’, after the model by É...
Bronze, Ormolu
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
H 25 in W 11 in D 11 in
A Rare 1859 Elkington Silvered Bronze Victorian "Trophy" Centerpiece
By Elkington Mason & Co.
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A Rare and Historic 1859 Elkington Silvered Bronze Victorian Centerpiece with Cut-Glass Bowl. Presenting a magnificent Victorian silvered bronze centerpiece of unmatched rarity and ...
Metal, Bronze
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