Pair of French Silverplate Mounted Wine Ewers, circa 1920

Antique copper cookware, such as this polished chaudron with wrought iron handle are highly sought-after decorative pieces due to their unique color and (typically) bright patina. handcrafted in France, circa 1850, our chaudron has a shaped wrought iron handle that rests on a thick rolled rim when not in the upright position. The handle is affixed to the cauldron by a pair of horseshoe shaped mounts, each with two rivets. When the chaudron was used for cooking, the handle would be raised and fitted onto a cremaillere (chimney hook...

An exquisite example of Rococo style ornamentation, this antique (circa 1890) silvered bronze pitcher comes from France. The pitcher has been adorned with spiral fluting that expand ...

A beautiful example of a period Louis XVI chaudron, or cauldron, the copper has been decorated with a metalworking technique known as repousse, where low relief motifs are hammered from the reverse side. Many motifs from Louis XVI were inspired by ancient civilizations (Egypt, Rome, Greece, etc.), such as the mascarons and cartouches seen on the sides of this chaudron. There are two distinct mythological scenes on opposite sides, set in between a pair of twisted loop handles emanating from the mouth of a heavily bearded mascaron with a tied bow in his hair. One image depicts Pegasus rearing up as a man with a sword...

Hand-crafted in France, this large copper and wrought iron chaudron would have originally been used in the 1700’s to cook meals over a fire. The iron handle would have been placed onto a cremaillere, or chimney hook...

These Renaissance style antique French patinated bronze ewers depict very busy and mischievous Bacchanalian putti at play. A cherub sits atop the handle holding an item in his hands....

From Italy, this majolica apothecary pitcher (orciuolo) is in the manner of the pitcher done by Castelli, circa 1520, housed in the MET Museum NYC,...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large vintage Italian silver wine ewer and presentation plate, part of our wine and drinks related silverware collection. This exceptional and large antique Italian silver ewer has a rounded ovoid shaped form onto a domed circular foot, in a Classic Victorian style. The waisted neck is encircled with an impressive alternating engraved leaf designs accented with scrolling borders and cast and applied leaf and bead designs. The large rounded body is embellished with a continuation of engraved and applied ornamentation emanating from the upper and lower portions, including a matte background to each panel. The upper rim of the jug is encompassed with an applied moulded border. This exceptional example of Italian silverware is fitted with an impressive cast 800 standard silver leaf decorated handle accented with scrolling leaf ornamentation to the upper opposing scroll and lower terminals. The foot of the jug is encompassed with further matte ornamentation accented with applied scrolling segments above an impressive leaf decorated border. This exceptional and large ewer sits on the original hallmarked Italian silver presentation plate...

A very fine pair of French silver-mounted glass claret jugs, Paris, circa 1880, Mark of VB. The bulbous spiral-fluted glass bodies each with silver circular foot and neck, leaf-cappe...

Antique late 19th century French solid silver and clear glass pair of claret jugs, each body is of baluster form, beautifully swirled glass, the app...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Danish silver water/cordial jug made in the Art Nouveau style; an addition to our range of collectable silverware. This exceptional antique Danish silver jug has a circular rounded form onto a circular spreading foot, all in the Art Nouveau style. The surface of this antique water jug has a subtle planished finish. This impressive piece is fitted with a C-shaped handle, with a bifurcating upper portion and the original carved painted wood hand piece. The spout is embellished with a vase shaped design to the nadir. The underside of the Art Nouveau jug bears the engraved initials 'A.N' and date '1927', in addition to the hallmarks. The hallmarks struck to this silver jug include: Assay mark: Three Tower Mark, 20 (Copenhagen, 1920) Assay Master Mark: CFH (Christian F. Heise) Condition This antique Art Nouveau jug is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The jug has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. Danish hallmarks struck to the underside of the jug are all very clear. Dimensions Length from back of handle to tip of lip 19.5cm/7.7" Width 10.3cm/4.1" Diameter of foot 8.6cm/3.4" Height 18.3cm/7.2" Weight 12.1 troy ounces/375g Maker: Unmarked Date: 1920 Origin: Denmark, Europe Video: Video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Danish silverware...

Antique early 20th century French solid silver and blown glass decanter. Of very large size, modelled as a riffle, glass mounted with elegant silver mounts and screw on stopper. This...

Antique 19th century Victorian Aesthetic movement solid silver wine jug, the bulbous body beautifully hand engraved with chinoiserie scenes of nobility...