Lynx Hollow Antiques Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

A magnificent collection of ten rare fine quality antique Italian hand blown enameled colored art glass stemmed cordial drinking glasses attributed to legendary glassmakers The Venic...

A charming period Napoleon III Second Empire (1852-1870) brass accented ebonized wood and crystal French cave à liqueur. France, mid-19th century, an object of practical use as well as beauty, add a touch of sophisticated elegance and refinement to your next dinner party with this scarce antique cave à liqueur (petite liquour caddy), featuring an ebonized wooden box-form case inlaid with brass string banding, the locking case opens by turning the original key to release the latch lock mechanism then gently lifting the hinged top and front panel, revealing a richly figured mahogany fitted interior, housing a lovely assembled etched crystal liqueur service, including a pair of hand blown crystal decanters decorated in elegant flowing fiolate vine etchings with matching stoppers, accompanied by eight stemmed cordial drinking glasses with geometric etching patern; the folding panels can stay in the up/open position when in use or for display, or press the hinge mechanism to close the panels, then you can lock it and remove the key to secure the contents, the case is finished on all sides so it can be placed anywhere in the room, all raised on short turned feet. circa 1860 Dimensions: (approx) Closed: 10" High, 8.25" Wide, 7 7/8" Deep; Open: 15.25" High, 8.25" Wide, 10" Deep; 5.5lbs Total **Additional photos available upon request** CONDITION REPORT: Good antique condition with nicely aged warm worn patina and desirable unrestored original finish. Wear consistent with 160 years of age, use, handling and exposure, including retaining antique character marks and charm throughout, worn distressed original ebony finish, with scattered nicks, scuffs, scratches, rough spots and very minor chippy paint losses. The imperfections not noticeable in most lighting or at most angles, however we went way out of our way to make sure to capture the flaws in the photos to try and be as transparent and upfront as possible. Please be sure to inspect all the photos. Overall a wonderful assembled set, sturdy, stable, structurally sound, all crystal intact with typical wear but no cracks or damage. Overall a wonderful example, with nothing that detracts from the aesthetics or functionality but only adds to the sophisticated elegance, warmth, antique character, classic refinement, and rich historical depth that can only be acquired over very long periods of time! Keywords: cave a liqueur serving set tantalus bar...

A beautiful large antique French export hand-painted Limoges porcelain pitcher (would also make a wonderful vase) with gilt handle and accent...

A fine vintage American sterling silver coffee service set by Tiffany & Company Makers, New York, circa late 1930s / eary 1940s, directorship of John C. Moore II (1907-1947), Art Dec...

A beautiful Bohemian pink small glass fruit tumbler with exquisite applied gilt enameled decoration. Made by the Moser Glassworks factory, circa 1880 - 1930, unmarked. These tumblers...

Add a touch of whimsical elegance and sophistication at your next dinner party with these charming Hermès Paris table articles! Comprising a scarce diminutive handleless cup / bowl,...

A large and magnificent vintage Italian Renaissance lidded Capodimonte style porcelain serving vessel (makes for a wonderful soup tureen or visually striking table centerpiece). The exceptionally executed scalloped shaped handled covered dish serveware features elaborate relief decoration of cherub figures and sheep pictured...

A substantial, fine quality antique Bohemian cranberry-cut-to-clear crystal decanter. Featuring a beautiful color combination of cranberry red / p...

A scarce pair of fine quality antique Bohemian parcel gilt enameled light cobalt blue glass decanter bottles, exquisitely decorated for the ...

A 19th century English Victorian era copper half-gallon ale measure. impressive size, hand-crafted in traditional haystack form with a deep lip and pour spout, small neck, tapering bulbous body on broad base, with a large handle. Vessel body inscribed "Half Gallon", stamped maker's marks, 10, and tax marks to rim interior. circa 1875 The measure was used in taverns to truthfully measure ale or cider to protect society from fraud during trading transactions. With a largely illiterate population at the time, the interests of every citizen needed to be considered and cared for so stamped and sealed measures were used throughout the British Isles. For example, in 1309 it was decreed “The Standard of bushels, gallIons and ells shalI be sealed with an iron seal...

A charming primitive antique green paint decorated wood utensil holder - knife box - small tool tray with beautifully aged warm rustic distressed patina! Hand-crafted of reclaimed wood, rectangular shaped divided tray...

A rare antique Victorian Black Forest carved wood and glass cave a liqueur / tantalus cabinet set. circa 1880 Exquisitely hand-crafted in the late 19th century, Continental European...

Add a touch of whimsical elegance and sophistication to your dinner party with this boxed set of twelve fine French Art Deco silver plated figural animal knife rests. circa 1930s Born in France in the early/mid-20th century, styled in the manner of famous French illustrator and animator Benjamin...

A scarce original antique European Baroque Period tooled leather clad cutlery caddy, circa 1740 Handcrafted in Continental Europe in the first half of...

A stunning large antique Italian Raffaellesco majolica wall charger / centerpiece, showcasing exceptionally executed handmade and painted design, dating to the 19th century or earlie...

An antique Qing Dynasty Chinese sweetmeat (confectionery or sweet food) box, dating to the early 20th century, featuring a lacquered and parcel gilt painted box decorated in a stylized naturalistic scene, opening to reveal five-piece polychrome famille rose porcelain sweetmeat dishes...

A very fine quality antique Bohemian parcel-gilt emerald green art glass portrait vase attributed to luxury glassware icon, Moser Glassworks (1857-present). Hand blown and painted...

A magnificent classical American fancy silver plated ice water pitcher and swing stand serving set. Circa 1860s Exquisitely crafted in the mid-19th cent...

An exquisite antique decorative sterling silver tray with heavy repose flower and leaf pierced openwork motif by Redlich & Co. New York, NY. Engraved "Happy New Year" "From APF 1896"...

Early and rare hand-thrown ceramic serving dish by mid-century modern masters, Edwin and Mary Scheier. With curved handles and a swirl design, this fabulous hand-crafted pottery ston...

A fabulously impressive later matched 19th century High Victorian sculptural pink and white art glass fancy bowl with ruffle crimped scalloped edge and waved form, resting on a fine quality antique American quadruple silver plate...

An elegant antique English Late Victorian / Edwardian Tantalus and Games set. Hand-crafted in England around the turn of the late 19th / early 20th century, ...

A scarce Continental heavily distressed leather flatware storage box chest, 20th century, finely hand-crafted, rectangular solid wood case, domed ...

A fascinating pair of Japanese porcelain kogo (incense containers), crouching rabbit figures, hand painted, polychrome decorated with mon inspired symbols. The top half lifts off to ...

A rare and stunning Fabergé Limoges French porcelain hand painted parcel gilt tray. Created exclusively by House of Fabergé and Limoges porcelain as ...

A scarce Edwardian period R.A Lister & Co. oak standing bucket (wine cooler / plant stand) from the early 20th century, having brass double banded accents, gracefully rising on fitted tripod form base, with three gently curving cabriole legs joined by medial shelf stretcher. circa 1905 Born in Dursley, England in the early years of the short Edwardian reign, this charming standing bucket features a European old world wood stave barrel body, with elegantly aged rich antique oak colors, warm rustic tones, wonderful grain patterns, and beautiful patina, banned behind two nicely patinated horizontal gilt brass braces. As interesting and attractive as it is useful, the versatile bucket mounted stand can be used a variety of ways, including as functional decor in a wine bar or fine restaurant, serving, using a galvanized pail filled with ice as a freestanding table side champagne - wine bottle chiller, as a decorative country accent piece filled with fresh cut or dried flowers, filled with flowers as a indoor or outdoor porch planter - plant stand, or even outside as a farmhouse style garden ornament. Adorned with its original "R.A Lister & Co. Ltd" metal tag on the inside, this charming antique English oak bucket...

A beautiful antique Bohemian glass vase attributed to luxury glassware manufacturer Moser Glassworks. Skillfully hand blown, painted an...

Rustic French country vineyard or winery two-person wooden wine bottle carrier. Hand-crafted in France in the late 19th century, primitive solid wood frame, dual handle, fitted with patinated metal grid form bottle holder. Monumental sixty bottle capacity. This wonderful and rare industrial antique, circa 1890, was used to transport large quantities, up to sixty bottles, per trip. Repurposed, it can be used many different ways, including as a bottle rack, wine cellar, functional display stand, farmhouse harvest decor, outdoors as yard art, or a truly unique garden vine...

A scarce set of three fine quality Bohemian enameled cobalt art glass decanters, exquisitely made for the Persian market, during the late 19th century. ...

A stunning one-of-a-kind countertop wine rack! Fashioned from a 19th century cast iron & pine Alexanderwerk German bread cutter / slicer. The blade has been removed for safety. Di...

A beautiful, one-of-a-kind, 19th century French bakers cast iron and wood industrial bread slicer / cutter, with the blade removed, and fashioned into a countertop wine bottle rack /...

A spectacular statement piece, this large tabletop wine bottle rack fashioned from antlers, held together with heavy gauge silver-tone wire wrapping....

A decadent Bohemian gilded enameled cranberry red small art glass. Handmade in Bohemia (now Czech Republic) at the turn of the late 19th - early 20th century, the beautiful, master...

A brilliant Bohemian ruby cased and polychrome enameled cut glass decanter with stopper from the 19th century. Exquisitely handcrafted and detailed for the Islamic market, having Mid...

A rare monumental Swedish Rörstrand porcelain (established in 1726) heavy high quality decorative serving tray. Exquisitely hand-crafted in Sweden in the early 20th century, the dished and molded palatial rectangular shaped tray features exceptionally executed period Art Nouveau hand-painted polychrome decoration, adorned with neoclassical motif of florals, foliage, acanthus leaves, and urn with flowers. Signed, marked Rorstrand with three crowns to verso, dated 1913, and lower right impressed HD Rorstrand CO 1/2. Provenance / Acquisition: Hailing from the estate of a former supermodel and actress, Kathy Speirs-Puccio, who spared no expense in the decorating of her massive, curated to perfection Weston home. Kathy Speirs-Puccio, who throughout her acting and modeling career (she graced multiple magazine covers in the 1970s including Cosmopolitan. She collected, wore, and kept only the finest in designer fashion and accessories. Her passion for high design continued through until the end of her life. Acquired from the reputable auction house Blackrock Galleries...