About M.S. Rau
M.S. Rau has been a world renowned landmark for over 100 years, earning the trust of discerning antique collectors worldwide. Our 25,000 square foot gallery literally overflows with remarkable collections of fine art, exquisite jewelry and exceptional 18th-and 19th-century antiques, and our highly trained staff of sales and research associates are second to none. Our primary mission is to provide our customers with an unparalleled shopping experience. Our selection is extensive so whether you are looking for a rare colored diamond, a Paul Revere sterling silver bowl or...Read More
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Featured Pieces
Tiffany Studios Ruffled Rim Floriform Glass Vase
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
Ruffled Rim Floriform Glass Vase
Tiffany Studios
Circa 1900
A beautifully hued floriform vase by Tiffany Studios, this exquisite piece exemplifies the innovative genius of Louis Com...
Category
Early 20th Century American Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Silver Gilt Tea Fountain by Odiot
By Odiot
Located in New Orleans, LA
Silver-Gilt Tea Foundation
Maison Odiot
Late 19th century
Few silversmiths in history rival the prestige of Maison Odiot, and this monumental silver-gilt tea fountain stands among t...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Mother-of-Pearl and Gilded Brass Game Counters
Located in New Orleans, LA
Mother-of-Pearl and Gilded Brass Game Counters
18th Century
This exceptional set of 18th-century gaming markers from Dresden exemplifies the pinnacle of luxury and refinement in lei...
Category
Antique 18th Century Games
Materials
Brass
Georgian Warwick Cruet by Samuel Wood
By Samuel Wood
Located in New Orleans, LA
Warwick Cruet
Samuel Wood
Hallmarked London, 1757
A superb example of mid-18th-century English silver, this Warwick cruet by Samuel Wood showcases the elegance and refinement of Geo...
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Tableware
Materials
Silver
Pair of Hester Bateman Sauceboats
By Hester Bateman
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Sterling Silver Sauceboats
Hester Bateman
Hallmarked London, 1777
This exquisite pair of Georgian sterling silver sauceboats is the work of the legendary Hester Bateman. Eac...
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Personal Coffee Pot of Eugène de Beauharnais, Napoleon's Heir
By Martin Guillaume Biennais
Located in New Orleans, LA
Personal coffee pot of Eugène de Beauharnais
Martin-Guillaume Biennais
Circa 1797–1809
This exceptionally rare silver coffee pot was made for Eugène de Beauharnais, Napoleon Bonapar...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
Silver Ship’s Bell for Sir William Bentley Purchase of Operation Mincemeat
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Silver Ship’s Bell
Presented to Sir William Bentley Purchase
Bell made in 1944, presented in 1958
This remarkable artifact of Second World War history is the silver ship’s bell pres...
Category
20th Century English Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Imps on a Bridge Plate
By Daisy Makeig-Jones, Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fairyland Lustre Imps on a Bridge and Treehouse Plate
Wedgwood
Circa 1923
This enchanting Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre plate is decorated in a rare variation of the desirable Imps on a...
Category
20th Century English Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Tiffany Studios Pulled Feather Favrile Glass Vase
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pulled Feather Favrile Glass Vase
Tiffany Studios
Circa 1910
This monumental Favrile glass vase by Tiffany Studios exemplifies the artistry and innovation that defined Louis Comfort...
Category
Early 20th Century American Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Victorian Jockey Scale
Located in New Orleans, LA
Jockey Scale
Late 19th Century
This Victorian jockey scale is an iconic piece of horse racing history. These handsome scales were used at the tracks to determine the jockey’s weight...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorab...
Materials
Brass
Edwardian Mahogany Surprise Drinks Table
By Maple & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Lawyer’s Coffin, Surprise Drinks Cabinet with Complete Cut-Glass Service
Maple & Co.
Circa 1900
This exceptional Edwardian surprise drinks cabinet was created by Maple & Co....
Category
20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cut Glass, Mahogany
Tiffany Studios Floriform Vase
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
Floriform Vase
Tiffany Studios
Circa 1905
A captivating floriform vase by Tiffany Studios, this striking work demonstrates the artistic vision that made Louis Comfort Tiffany synony...
Category
Early 20th Century American Vases
Materials
Art Glass
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