Frank W Smith

Antique Italian Crystal & Silver-Plated Claret Jug / Wine Decanter – Vecchia Romagna – 20th Century – Decorative Barware Elevate your interior with this elegant Antique Italian Crystal Claret Jug, beautifully crafted with a richly cut crystal body and ornate silver-plated (nickel silver) mounts. Produced for Vecchia Romagna, this distinguished decanter combines timeless Italian craftsmanship with refined decorative appeal, making it an exceptional addition to any traditional or contemporary home. The decanter features a striking faceted crystal body with intricate diamond-cut decoration, a star-cut base, and an elaborate silver-plated collar with a decorative mask-form pouring spout, domed hinged lid, and elegant scroll handle. Originally designed for serving claret, wine, or spirits, it also serves as a sophisticated decorative centrepiece for a dining room, drinks cabinet, or collector's display. Dating from the 20th century and inspired by late Victorian and Art Nouveau aesthetics, this beautifully preserved piece showcases the quality and elegance associated with classic Italian tableware. Perfect for collectors of antique crystal decanters...

This champagne bucket is in the typical spirit of the Art Deco movement, with a square shape, and two geometric handles. Each bucket is made of solid silver and it will last forever....

Early 20th century English Sheffield silver plated barware wine cooler / tableware centerpiece. Great vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age / use. Maker's mark undersigne...

Wine cooler for narrow wine bottles (alpaca) vienna around 1920s Only polished

This substantial and signed sterling silver hallmarked modernist pitcher is fantastic. It has been professionally polished and looks like a piece of jewelry. It is so modern and tran...

Rare Gorham, sterling silver and oak wood tray from 1917 with an ornate border with hand motifs in relief standing on 4 balled feet. It measures 13 1/4'' in diameter by 1 1/4'' in height and bears hallmarks as shown. During the heyday of American silver manufacturing–approximately 1850 to 1940–Gorham was one of the most influential. The White House has used Gorham silver services...

There isn’t much in the way of decoration but the shape and style of this water pitcher is fabulous. Notice the curved body juxtaposed against the straight handle. There’s a ribbing pattern along the neck that’s complimented in the lines and curl in the handle. The spout is narrow, which is helpful when pouring. There is an Old English letter L monogram...

We are delighted to offer you this sterling silver hand hammered bowl by J. C. Boardman & Company of Wallingford Connecticut. This large bowl can definitely be used as a centerpiece....

Marked: London, 1896. Maker: J.N. Mappin.

This antique presentation oval serving tray was made by the Gorham Company of the United States in approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. This heavy and substantia...

A fine and very smart champagne bucket / wine cooler made by the top-notch French silversmith, Christofle of Paris. The design is "Folio" made in the 1980s, a modernist design with a nod to the Art Deco era a design that is most fashionable today. Excellent condition and looking like it has rarely been used. Spanning 10" handle to handle x 8" x 8 1/8" tall. Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory. Beginning in 1830, when Charles Christofle...

This beautiful sterling silver tray has a reticulated border and a fluted rim. It has a pedestal so it’s propped off the surface. It is an octagon shaped...