Ashville Fine Arts Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Japanese Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Charger with Flower and Bees, ca. 1900 DIMENSIONS: Diameter: 16 inches DETAILS Meiji Period: 1868-1912 ABOUT IMARI PORCELAIN Japanese Imari porcelain refers to a type of porcelain ware that was produced in the town of Arita, in Saga Prefecture on Japan’s Kyushu island, and exported primarily from the nearby port of Imari—hence the name. Origins & History: • Early 17th century (Edo period): Porcelain production began in Arita after Korean potters, brought to Japan during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–1598), discovered kaolin (porcelain clay) in the area. • Mid-17th century to 18th century: Imari ware became a major export to Europe via the Dutch East India Company. • Declined in export after 1750s as Chinese porcelain re-entered European markets. Characteristics: • Base: Made from fine white porcelain. • Decoration: Richly colored and ornate, featuring: o Underglaze blue painting (Arita blue-and-white style). o Overglaze enamels, especially in red, gold, green, and blue (the classic “Kinrande” Imari style). • Designs: Often feature floral motifs, birds, mythical creatures, and geometric patterns in bold symmetrical compositions. Types of Imari: 1. Early Imari / Shoki...

Italian Mid-Century Mario Buccellati Hanukkah Menorah Sterling Silver Circa 1950s DIMENSIONS Height: 18.25 inches Width: 16 inches Weight: 87 ozt (2700 g) DETAILS Hallmarked “Mar...

Scandinavian Art Deco Salt & Pepper Set 925° Silver and Amber ca. 1940s DIMENSIONS Height: 2-15/16 inches Width: 4-15/16 inches ...

English Art Deco Table Cigarette Box Sterling Silver 925° Pink Quartz, Black Onyx, Natural & Ebonized Wood Circa 1930s DIMENSIONS Height: 3.25...

English Victorian Edward VII Coronation Commemorative Presentation Spoon Gilt Silver Silversmith: J. Wilmot 1902 DIMENSIONS Height: 10.25 inches Width: 2....

American Art Nouveau Black, Starr & Frost Serving Bowl Sterling Silver Circa 1900 DIMENSIONS Height: 3.75 inches Diameter: 9.75 inches Weight: 21.13 ozt ABOUT MAKER ~ Black, Star...

Hallmarks: S.A. Calderoni, Milano, 800. Weight: 160.14 troy ounces (5 kg 794 g), including non-silver material. DIMENSIONS: Overall height: 12inches Bottom vessel dimensions: Length: 21 inches Depth: 18.5 inches Height: 7.5 inches Top vessel dimensions: Length: 12 inches Depth: 9.5 inches Height: 9.7 inches This magnificent formal centerpiece was created around 1940 in Milan, Italy by S.A. Calderoni, a famous Italian firm of fine jewelers and silversmiths that was established in 1898 and achieved its greatest fame during Italian Art Nouveau and Novecento periods. The company also manufactured items by special private orders and commissions, and was a supplier to the court of the last Italian King, Victor Emmanuel III. The outstanding artistic design in the style of Novecento and its generous proportions combined with a remarkable handmade rendering make this magnificent centerpiece not simply a functional object but a true masterpiece of applied arts. This luxurious hand-hammered silver centerpiece consists of two parts: - The smaller footed bowl...

A rare 19th century German "Bruderschaft" (Brotherhood) wine vessel in form of a wine barrel, consisting of two separate cups, connected by a chain with a lock. With gilded interior,...

ABOUT This elegant Modernist large six-piece sterling silver service for coffee and tea is of a superb workmanship and consists of a tray, a coffee pot, a tea pot, a hot milk or cho...

This amazing silver wine jug in perfect German Baroque style of the 17th century was actually finely crafted in the repoussé and chasing techniques at ...

A Russian Classic, silver and hand-cut crystal circular serving bowl of unusually large dimensions, manufactured in Moscow, circa 1945. Silver rim features repeating oak leaf design,...

This elegant vintage Soviet Russian cut crystal and silver set of wine pitcher and twelve glasses consists of a tall pitcher with the gold-plate...

This pair of challises is a rare example of the famous WMF early Jugendstil objects, famous among collectors for their unique style and an unusual combination of materials - in this ...

Strikingly elegant in its brevity and simplicity, this solid sterling silver oval entrée serving dish by Cartier Paris, circa 1950s is fully hallmarked and weighs 64oz.