Italian Sterling Silver

Superb thermos designed and produced by Cartier in the early 1900s, hallmarked. The thermos is made entirely of 925 sterling silver. The thermos is cylindrical in shape, the base is ...

We are happy to offer you this hand hammered sterling silver vase, made in Italy in the 1960’s. It has a roundish body and a tapered neck. The perfect accent piece for a powder room...

Presenting a remarkable 20th-century silver capercaillie sculpture, exquisitely attributed to the distinguished Buccellati workshop. This piece captures the essence of the capercaill...

Octagonal table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè and beautiful hand-painted enamelled miniature by the painter Beatrice Mellana reproducing the portrait of Madame Drouais painted by her husband Francois Hubert in 1785 and conserved in the Louvre Museum. Fine hand-engravings on the sides. French Empire style. Measure cm. 8x8x3.7. Weight gr. 285. Designed by Franco Salimbeni in 1989 and manufactured in Florence in the headquarters of the Salimbeni company with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for withstanding numerous eamelled firings at high heat at about 800° C. Miniature is a very ancient technique which consists of painting works in small proportions. It was born for the decoration of the first letter of the paragraph of the books. Over the years, however, this technique is refined and enriched, then moving on to precious personal items. Hand-painted miniatures can be done with multiple different techniques. The most important that we use on our articles are of three kinds: 1) Fire enamel. 2) Water tempera on an ivory plate. 3) Painted on mother-of-pearl. Fire enameled miniatures: On a first layer of enamel generally white or very clear or even transparent suitably liquefied at a temperature of about 750 ° C, the chosen subject is painted using miniature...

Square snuff box with two slightly domed sides in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè and hand-painted miniature of flower bouquet, late 1...

Embossed and engraved silver plaque La Madonna del lago (The Madonna of the Lake) Probably Milan, post 1824 Brass frame It measures 16.14 in x 13.85 in (41 x 35.2 cm) and it weighs 10.357 pounds (4.698 g): silver 1.31 pounds (598 g) + brass 9.03 pounds (4.100 g) State of conservation: some abrasions on the bottom. The frame is old, but not original. The plaque is made up of a sheet of embossed and engraved silver, and held in a solid brass frame. It depicts the “Madonna del lago” – “Madonna of the Lake” - (the Madonna with Child and San Giovannino) by Marco d'Oggiono (Oggiono, 1474 circa - Milan, 1524 circa), while changing only the background landscape. Almost certainly the subject reproduced in the plaque was taken from a famous engraving by Giuseppe Longhi (Monza, 1766 - Milan, 1831), one of the greatest engravers of his era. The silver is unmarked, probably because originally the Madonna was due to be exposed in a church: sometimes precious metals destined for worship and liturgical use would be exempted from payment and were, therefore, not marked. It is very likely that the plaque was made in Milan because in this city in 1824 the engraving by Giuseppe Longhi was made and printed. In addition, in Milan, the alleged lost painting by Leonardo da Vinci in his Milanese period (1482-1500) would be produced; this is the painting from which Marco d'Oggiono took his version. The painting Marco d?Oggiono was one of Leonardo da Vinci's most brilliant students and collaborators (D. Sedini, Marco d’Oggiono, tradizione e rinnovamento in Lombardia tra Quattrocento e Cinquecento, Roma 1989, pp. 151-153, n. 56; p. 225, n. 124, with previous bibliography). His style reflects in every way that of the Tuscan Maestro, so much so that he was the one who executed some copies of da Vinci's paintings. The execution of the “Madonna del Lago” probably draws inspiration from a lost painting by the Maestro, created while he was living in Milan (1482-1500). There are many similarities with other works by Leonardo such as the “Vergine delle rocce” or the “Vergine con il Bambino e San Giovannino, Sant’Anna e l’Agnello”. The painting, from which the drawing and then the famous engraving were taken, is found today at the M&G Museum of Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, where it came to rest after the sale of the Harrington Collection in London in 1917. The work appears in the inventories of the collection of Napoleon and Joséphine Bonaparte at the castle of Malmaison, before 1809. The Malmaison building was born and developed in the 17th and 18th centuries. In the 18th century it belonged to Jacques-Jean Le Coulteux du Molay, a wealthy banker. Later, during the Directory, Joséphine Bonaparte de Beauharnais bought it on April 21st, 1799, but settled at the castle definitively only after her husband separated from her in 1809. She remained there until 1814, the year of her death. When Joséphine died, the estate passed to her son Eugène de Beauharnais, who moved to Munich with his whole family in 1815, bringing with him the collection of paintings he inherited from his mother. Eugène died in 1824 and his wife Augusta of Bavaria (von Bayern), unable to keep it, in 1828 sold the Malmaison to the Swedish banker Jonas-Philip Hagerman. It is likely that in this period Augusta also sold part of the paintings inherited from her husband, including the “Madonna del Lago”. This painting then came into the possession of Leicester Stanhope, fifth Earl of Harrington (1784 - 1862) and then was passed down to his descendants. In 1917, at the death of Charles, eighth Earl of Harrington, his brother Dudley inherited the title and properties and he put up a part of his collections for sale. Among these, precisely, the painting by Marco d'Oggiono was to be found. On the occasion of that auction the painting was presented as a work by Cesare da Sesto, by virtue of a handwritten note by the Countess of Harrington on the back of the table. However, already in 1857, the German critic Gustav Waagen had identified Marco d'Oggiono as the author of the painting, then exhibited in the dining room of Harrington House in London (Treasures of Art in Great Britain, in 4 volumes, London, 1854 and 1857). The engraving Giuseppe Longhi was one of the most renowned engravers in Italy between the end of the 18th century and the first quarter of the 19th century. In 1824 Giuseppe Longhi, based on a design by Paolo Caronni, made a famous engraving of the painting of Marco d?Oggiono. The activity of Longhi was then at the peak of his notoriety, enough to earn him very substantial commissions; it is not risky to suppose that some of his successful engravings were also reproduced using other means: in our case in silver. (A. Crespi, a cura di, Giuseppe Longhi 1766–1831 e Raffaello Morghen...

Unusual mid-20th century Italian oval silver plated serving dish with a lobster shaped handled cloche. CONDITION In great condition - no damage. SIZE Height: 8cm Width: 50 x...

Established in Venice in 1846, Missiaglia is one of the world's premier makers of the finest jewelry objects, as well as a select number of bespoke sterling silver tabletop accessori...

Large sugar bowl in 800 solid silver in the shape of a "well". The body is round and smooth. A three-step base detaches it from the support surface where it is placed. The lid is sm...

Modern style solid silver pitcher. The shape of the jug is oval and has been completely handmade from an 800 silver plate. The body of the object is...

Collection of 4 Bonsai miniatures in solid silver handmade, gilded, enamelled and burnished 1. Japanese apricot bonsai gr. 220 cm. 6 x 10.5 H. 8.5 wooden base 5 x 9 H.2 cm. 2. J...

Fully handmade sterling silver vase. The structure of the body is cylindrical and widens slightly in the upper part, called the mouth of the vase. The vase is smooth and shiny and ...

Established in Venice in 1846, Missiaglia is one of the world's premier makers of the finest jewelry objects, as well as a select number of bespoke sterling silver tabletop accessori...

This large vintage sterling silver centerpiece is very decorative and allows you to adorn your table wonderfully. It is composed of a central wicked-style basket surrounded by chisel...

Three-piece tea set in 925 sterling silver completely handmade. Teapot: H 23, D 15cm. The body is round, rounded and shaped with a hammered recess. The handle and lid are made o...

A set of four sterling silver crab-form boxes by Buccellati Italian, 20th Century Height 5cm, width 11cm, depth 7cm Crafted by Mabuti in Milan, Italy, and...

Breadstick holder - 800 solid silver vase The body is rectangular in shape and was obtained from a sheet of silver and subsequently modelled. All 4 s...

Extraordinary reproduction of an Italian coffee / chocolate pot of the 18th century hand made by Ilario Pradella for Bellezza Cagliari. Splendid chisel work typical of the Milanese ...

Pretty 2-tier cup in glass and sterling silver 925 silver hallmark Measures: Height: 34.5 cm Diameter: 17 and 23 cm Great condition.

Round shape sterling silver jewelry box. The simplicity of the forms and the harmony of the proportions make it suitable for all settings. The lid of the jewelry box has a knob hand...

Exquisite Pair of 1820s Italian Touring (Grand Tour) Sterling Silver Candelabras Crafted by skilled artisans, these magnificent candelabras hailing from 1820s Italy are a testament ...

The statue of the Biblical figure, David, is considered to be one of Donatello's landmark works and a milestone in the Italian Renaissance. This statue is entirely made of silver dep...

A set of two Italian Sterling silver cigarette cases from the 19th and 20th century. They have hand-stamped details and are engraved with flowers and scrolling acanthus. One of them ...

Rare set of 3 Buccellati jug labels consisting of: - GIN embossed on the front in the center. Marks on the back: Gianmaria Buccellati (signature and Itali...

Refined and delicate figure of Jesus Christ on the cross in silver, 1880s. Great artistic quality please look at the details from the face to...

This Sterling Silver essence holder box was handmade in Milan - Italy by Vavassori silverware. The body of the box is shaped, having a larger upper part and slopes towards the base ...

Alessandria, Italy An extremely unusual and decorative silver pineapple-form lidded box, or perhaps can be used as a personal bucket for ice cubes, w...

Shaped snuff box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fire-enameled stripes and fine oval enameled miniature in center cm. 3 x 4 hand-painted by ...

Exceptionally well crafted and monumental continental silver samovar, made in Milan in the 20th century, densely chased and embossed, on a matching stand raised on four large shell-f...

Early 19th Century (1830) Crowned Lion of Judah shaped censer made of 800-silver by Candido Silva in Buenos Aires for the Bishop Mariano Medrano y Cabrera. 9.5H x 14W x 4D (inch) Early 19th Century Spanish Colonial Silver oil lamp with lion motif handle. 3.5 H x 6.5Wx 2.5D (inch) Early 20th Century Sterling Silver tray, lighter and matching holding canister by Buccellati, Milan. 2 H x 13.5W x 12D (inch) and 3 H x 4Wx 2D (inch) and 3 H x 2.8 D (inch) 19th Century French Sterling Silver tong and spoon by Puiforcat. 1.3 H x 5.6 D (inch) and 1.3 H x 5.6 D (inch) Early 19th Century Spanish Colonial Sterling Silver incense boat with attached matching spoon. 5 H x 8W x 4.2D (inch) Early 19th Century English wood canister...

A rare art deco straw holder designed by Gio Ponti for Bar Pasticceria Alemagna at Piazza Duomo in Milano. The shape is simple and sleek and elegant. ...

Oval frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with two-color translucent strips fire-enameled on guillochè and hand-engraving and with French Empire Napoleon III style ornament...

An Uber modern sterling silver Kiddush cup and matching plate. The set is sleek, without all the etchings and casting usually found on Judaica. So go ahead and carry on those thousan...

Oval table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamel, with “paillons” in pure gold on the upper circle, fine miniature fired enamelled with an image of “fox hunti...

Unusual mid-20th Century Italian rectangular silver plated serving dish with a crab shaped handled cloche. CONDITION In Great Condition - No Damage. SIZE Height: 8cm Width: 45 x 33cm

Rectangular photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent blue fired enamel on guillochè and with the insertion of pure gold "paillons" in the shape of stars t...

Solid 925 sterling silver smooth round shape flower box with base. The perforated lid has a knob in fusion with blackberry and leaf, On the edge of the bowl it is decorated with blackberries and leaves made in silver casting. The object being perforated on the lid, in addition to a planter, can be used as an elegant diffuser of essences Italian silverware...

New complete cutlery set 101 pieces in solid silver "Seashell" CELLINI by Ricci Argenteria Alessandria - Italy. The service is composed as follows: N ° 36 Table...

Adorn an office or home study with this exquisitely crafted silver cardholder bearing the shape of a wild turkey. Within the tail feathers of this whimsica...

Silver vase is a precious decorative object realized in the mid-20th century. Very refined vase in the shape of an Amphora, made in the mid-20th century. Kgs. 0.76 Finely decor...

Completely handmade sterling silver egg cup. The body is formed by a smooth round base and the upper part also round with a hollow for the egg...

800 silver cutlery set in Queen Anne style. This style is characterized by the rope edge that outlines its unmistakable style. Elegant on every table, from the most informal to the p...

Silver-plated metal coffee and tea set consisting of four elements (coffee pot, teapot, creamer, sugar pot) and a tray. Varnished caned handles. Engraved “Gall...

Shaped snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with perforated, embossed and hand-engraved lid, with fine oval miniature cm. 3.2 x 4.5 hand painted in tempera on vegetable i...

Hefty Italian silver was used to create this mid-century modern box with a stylish cast silver chain belt and buckle across the top and down the front, beautiful quality and engineer...

We don’t get excited too often by sterling silver Judaica but this piece is worth it. A Megillah is the scroll that tells the story of Esther and how she saved her people (Jews) from annihilation. The story is read on Purim and a scroll is used in the synagogue to read aloud. This sterling silver case is used to store the Megillah. Here we have a Megillah case...

A Milanese sterling silver 20th century fountain centrepiece Measures: Height: 33cm, width: 47cm, depth: 42cm. This stunning centrepiece is an Italian sterling silver fountain, made in Milan in the twentieth century. The piece, set on fish-shaped legs, and decorated with mythical sea-monsters from whose mouths the water flows, consists of a rectangular shaped basin divided into four shell-shaped quadrants which are adorned with small silver crabs. A smaller basin...

Octagonal wedge box in 925/1000 sterling silver with black and white colors fire enameled in Art Deco style. Measures 7.8 x 7.8 x 6 cm. Weight gr. 281. Designed by Giorgio Salimbeni ...

A very fine Buccellati sterling silver flatware service for 12. In the Rigato (Striped) pattern. Buccellati has produced lux...

This antique styled Italian knife and scabbard set was made as part of the Vera Jardin Collection, and dates to approximately 1920-60 and done in a Renai...

Round snuff box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fire enamel on guilloche and hand-painted miniature of stylized blue bird, late 19th-century Viennese Art Nou...

Camera miniature in sterling silver. Completely handmade and "bellows lens" in black enamelled silver.

A fine and impressive pair of vintage Italian sterling silver table ornaments realistically modelled in the form of cars; an addition to...

Rare Buccellati sterling silver claret jug bar label. GIN embossed on the front in the center. Marks on the back: Gianmaria Buccellati (signature and Italian maker's mark), ITALY, 9...

Made in Italy sterling solid silver sulky with horse and driver. The sulky, the horse and the driver are made with the casting method and finished with chisel. The bridles are in l...

800 solid silver champagne bucket and ice bucket in baroque style. The body of the buckets was shaped and embossed with ribs typical of ...

Italian silver gilt grand-tour bell, ca 1920. Figural handle in form of piping faun with puffed out cheeks and hoofed and hirsute hindquarters. Based on Greek statuette excavated in ...

Italian silver box raised on 4 feet, 1970s Italian silver box in curvy octagonal shape with repousse design of flowers and scrolls The purity de...