La Pierre Manufacturing Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver goblet; an addition to our collection of presentation related silverware. This exceptional antique Exeter sterling silver goblet has a circular bell-shaped form onto a knopped stem and circular spreading foot. The body of this exceptional Victorian goblet is embellished with two bright cut engraved viola floral sprays, incorporating two arched cartouches. One cartouche bears the original bright cut engraved illustration of root vegetable, and the other remains vacant. The upper portion and knop of the pedestal stem are embellished with applied bead decorated borders. The foot of this Victorian wine goblet...

Pair of sterling silver, Victorian style grape shears, Sheffield, England, 1938. "Fox and Grapes" motif on each handle. One of the cutting "blades" has ...

An attractive pair of antique, Victorian era, sterling silver sugar tongs. Nice decorative fan design shoulders with small rounded bowls, the arms t...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation bowl; an addition to our ornamental antique sil...

A magnificent, fine and impressive, large Victorian English sterling silver presentation bowl made by Elkington & Co Ltd; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This...

A stunning sterling silver shoe horn. A wonderful addition to your dressing table, the closet or Sock drawer! Beautiful sterling handle with strong metal plated piece to use for pr...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver salts made by Paul Storr; an addition to our silver cruet and condiment collection. These excep...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver goblets; an addition to our range of wine and drink related silverware These exceptional anti...

An exceptional, fine and impressive large antique Victorian English sterling silver christening mug; part of our silver christening collection This antique Victorian silver christening mug has a circular, subtly tapering rounded form onto a circular spreading foot. The body of the mug is embellished with exceptional embossed and chased decorated angel/putto* head designs, accented with wing motifs to the nadir. The body of this large mug is further ornamented with large ribbon bow motifs and floral festoons, encompassing the aforementioned portrait designs, all within an arabesque band and matte background. The decoration to the body incorporates a vacant shaped cartouche to the anterior. The lower portion of this Victorian silver christening mug is encompassed with a plain applied girdle, above further chased floral designs within a shaped-scalloped border. This mug is fitted with a cast silver angular handle with leaf decorated bifurcating terminals, in addition to impressive ribbon and leaf ornamentation to the upper portion of the handpiece. This exceptional example of Victorian silverware retains the original gilding. This impressive antique silver mug is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. * In art and culture, a putto (plural: putti) is a chubby male child, usually nude and occasionally bearing wings. Condition This antique christening mug...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver pilgrim flask/vase; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional and large antique Victorian sterling silver pilgrim vase has a compressed oval flask form*. The lower portion of the oval body is encompassed to the lower portion with alternating chased fluted and batwing decoration. The large body is further embellished with impressive cast and applied bearded grotesque masks to either side, conjoined with the original silver carrying chain. The swept neck of the vase is ornamented with a moulded girdle surmounting further chased fluted decoration. The upper rim of the vase/flask is encircled with an applied moulded border. This impressive flask is fitted with a hinged domed cover, surmounted with an impressive cast organic decorated finial. This Victorian silver pilgrim flask / vase is supported by an oval domed foot accented with a further chased fluted decoration. Such large and exceptional regimental examples are rare to the market; this pilgrim vase/flask was acquired from the Berwick regiment and Kings Own Scottish Border Museum. A Victorian silver pilgrim flask is a distinguished collectable, reflecting historical craftsmanship. In pristine condition, it serves for ceremonial toasts at milestone events or as an authentic accessory for historical gatherings. NOTE: * The pear-shaped form of the pilgrim flask (also known as a pilgrim vase and a pilgrim bottle...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver and blue glass mustard pot; an addition to our Victorian silver cruets/condiments collection. This exceptional ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation bowl; an addition to our ornamental antique silverware collection. This exceptional antique sterling silver bowl has a circular form onto a circular domed foot. The lower portion of this antique silver bowl is encircled with a band of impressive chased alternating fluted and batwing decoration, all in an spiral design. The upper portion of the bowl is ornamented with a scalloped fluted border, to a plain applied moulded border to the rim. The foot is encircled with further chased fluted decoration, matching the design to the body. By virtue of its size, this versatile bowl could accommodate a multitude of champagne bottles and be used as a cooler, in addition to an imposing centrepiece. This provenance-rich bowl holds historical and collectible significance, ideal for display in curated collections or as a distinguished centrepiece. Its heritage makes it a thoughtful gift for military history enthusiasts, regimental memorabilia collectors or those with Scottish ancestry. Provenance: This exceptional regimental silver...