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Elegant silver-plated platter by Franco Lapini, featuring six finely sculpted shells supported by an intertwined fish composition. This exceptional piece perfectly combines elegance ...

This is a very attractive antique pair of Italian silver plated fighting cockerels, circa 1920 in date. These beautifully sculpted and hand-chased fine textured cockerels are in realistic aggressive and dynamic fighting poses with flowing plumage and open wings ready to attack. They will add a touch of action to your dining table, game table or buffet. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 20 cm x Width 16 cm x Depth 15 cm Height 19 cm x Width 15 cm x Depth 16 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 8 inches x Width 6 inches x Depth 6 inches Height 7 inches x Width 6 inches x Depth 6 inches A cockfight is a sport between two roosters (cocks), or more accurately gamecocks, held in a ring called a cockpit. The history of raising fowl for fighting goes back 6,000 years. The first documented use of the word gamecock, denoting use of the cock as to a “game”, a sport,pastime or entertainment, was recorded in 1646, after the term “cock of the game” used by George Wilson, in the earliest known book on the sport of cockfighting in The Commendation of Cocks and Cock Fighting in 1607. But it was during Magellan's voyage of discovery of the Philippines in 1521 when modern cockfighting was first witnessed and documented by AntonioPigafetta, Magellan's chronicler, in the kingdom of Taytay. The combatants, referred to as gamecocks, are specially bred birds, conditioned for increased stamina and strength. The comb and wattle are cut off in order to meet show standards of the American Gamefowl Society and the Old English Game...

Beautiful early 20th century French or other European nation five-piece tea and coffee service, comprised of a coffee and teapot, covered sugar bowl, creamer all on a impressively si...

Mid-20th Century Silver-Plated Seven-Trumpet Epergne Centrepiece Offered for sale is a stylish mid-20th century silver-plated epergne, featuring seven ...

Mid-20th century English silver plated pair of dessert serving pieces / compote. Each one is in great vintage condition, maker's mark undersigned. Minor wear consistent with age / us...

Italian Art nouveau two piece punch bowl set. Silver Plate. Signed "Orli". Early 20th century. large

A superb vintage Art Deco style petite silverplate ice bucket made in France. Hallmarked on reverse. This stylish ice bucket has ring handles and a sleek design with clean lines, per...

A heavy piece of glass was used to create this quality example, faceted all the way around and series of simple linear cuts around the circumference; the underside having a star cut....

Midcentury silver plate grape stand featuring a ruffled edge bowl with ball feet and a simple curved rack to hold the grapes. The rack can be removed for s...

20th-Century Silver-Plated Punch Bowl and Cups We present you this set composed of a bowl with a spoon and eight cups from before 1939. The whole ...

Very nice box of 12 (+1) silver plated spoons from the famous Christofle brand in silver plated metal. Stamp on each spoon. Very good condition. For lovers of tableware.

Silverplate Samovar, Coffee Urn, With Lid and Ebony Insulators. This is a fabulous coffee or hot water , sweet tea or tea urn, could be also used for sweet tea made in Brazil . It ...