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Neoclassical Set of 4 Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, Sheffield 1796
Neoclassical Set of 4 Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, Sheffield 1796

Neoclassical Set of 4 Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, Sheffield 1796

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1796 by John Greene & Co, this very handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Set of Four Candlesticks, feature fluted decor...

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1790s English Neoclassical Antique Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Huge Pair of 18th Century Italian Silver Gilt Torcheres
Huge Pair of 18th Century Italian Silver Gilt Torcheres

Huge Pair of 18th Century Italian Silver Gilt Torcheres

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Huge pair of 18th Century Italian silver gilt torcheres. Circa 1750.

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18th Century Italian Antique Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

XXI Century Italian Sterling Silver Cigar Box
XXI Century Italian Sterling Silver Cigar Box

XXI Century Italian Sterling Silver Cigar Box

By Pampaloni

Located in VALENZA, IT

925 Sterling Silver Box for Cigars. The body of the box is completely smooth with sharp corners. A small silver protrusion allows the opening of the box. The interior of the box is m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Posy Holder
19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Posy Holder

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Posy Holder

By Thomas William Dee

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver posy holder; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. T...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Box
19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Box

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Box

By James Barclay Hennell

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a boar; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This magnificent antique Victorian cast sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a boar. This impressive antique vesta case is embellished with details replicating the features of the boar's coat of fur and anatomical features. The back of the boar incorporates a hallmarked hinged cover which opens to reveal the serrated panel/match striker. The secondary hallmarked hinged panel opens to reveal the original gilt interior; this is faciliated with a thumbpiece modelled in the form of the boar's tail. Such magnificent period examples are rare and becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Condition This antique Victorian vesta box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body, in addition to part hallmarks to the interior of each hinged cover are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Austrian silver and ebony wood  bowl stamped A Bachruch .
Austrian silver and ebony wood  bowl stamped A Bachruch .

Austrian silver and ebony wood bowl stamped A Bachruch .

By Josef Hoffmann, Antal Bachruch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful bowl in Secessionist style /Deco marked A Bachruch SUCC with Diane's Austrian silver mark . Has ebony wood ends and also marked ( 1) in bottom .

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Silver Decorative Objects

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Silver

Art Nouveau Spelter Bust of a Belle Époque Woman on Onyx Base, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Spelter Bust of a Belle Époque Woman on Onyx Base, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Spelter Bust of a Belle Époque Woman on Onyx Base, circa 1900

Located in Honolulu, HI

An exquisite turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau period metal bust of an elegant Belle Époque woman, circa 1900. Masterfully cast in spelter (régule) with a refined silversmithing-style ...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx, Silver Plate

Photo Frame Large two-tone striped enamel Black and Yellow Salimbeni
Photo Frame Large two-tone striped enamel Black and Yellow Salimbeni

Photo Frame Large two-tone striped enamel Black and Yellow Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular photo frame in gold plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamels on two-tone striped guillochè. In a contemporary style. Ground glass and velvet panel. ...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Glass and silver vase with enamelled Scottish Terrier dog, United States 1900.
Glass and silver vase with enamelled Scottish Terrier dog, United States 1900.

Glass and silver vase with enamelled Scottish Terrier dog, United States 1900.

Located in Milan, IT

Tall glass vase with high neck, opening at the rim with smooth 925/1000 sterling silver band. On the front there is a Scottish Terrier dog, engraved and painted in enamel. United Sta...

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Early 20th Century American Other Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Moroccan Two-Handled Vase, Silver Trim, Blue Design
19th Century Moroccan Two-Handled Vase, Silver Trim, Blue Design

19th Century Moroccan Two-Handled Vase, Silver Trim, Blue Design

Located in New York, NY

19th century Morocco two handled vase. Featuring two curved side handles and intricate silver overlay with blue and white geometric patterns. Topped with a wide, flared, and ruffled ...

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19th Century Moroccan Bohemian Antique Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Christofle Neoclassical Silverplate Service Bowl for Omnium Hôtelier, circa 1900
Christofle Neoclassical Silverplate Service Bowl for Omnium Hôtelier, circa 1900

Christofle Neoclassical Silverplate Service Bowl for Omnium Hôtelier, circa 1900

By Christofle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Christofle Neoclassical Silverplate Service Bowl for Omnium Hôtelier, circa 1900 French Neoclassical silverplate service bowl by Christofle for Omnium Hôtelier, dating to approximat...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Einar Dragsted Art Deco Bowl with Sculptural Handles, Denmark
Einar Dragsted Art Deco Bowl with Sculptural Handles, Denmark

Einar Dragsted Art Deco Bowl with Sculptural Handles, Denmark

By Einar Dragsted

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage bowl features rounded rectangular form with twin Art Nouveau style handles, sculpted as abstract stems with buds. The decorative, ornamental shape of the handles juxtaposes t...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Column Candlesticks
Silver Column Candlesticks

Silver Column Candlesticks

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Silver Column Candlesticks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Simple, weighty, and endlessly versatile. These silver-plated candlesticks have a classic column form with a flared base and subtle ribbing along the stem. Available in three sizes—l...

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20th Century Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Edwardian Sterling Silver Vase, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., London 1907
Edwardian Sterling Silver Vase, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., London 1907

Edwardian Sterling Silver Vase, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., London 1907

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1907 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this exceptional Edwardian sterling silver vase is of a tapering cylindrical form with a flared rim. The body is de...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Picture Frame Louis XVI Green and sky blue, French Empire style Sterling Silver
Picture Frame Louis XVI Green and sky blue, French Empire style Sterling Silver

Picture Frame Louis XVI Green and sky blue, French Empire style Sterling Silver

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

This stunning Picture Frame is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Picture Frame Louis XVI has a squared shape with green and sky blue color for the fire enameled surface on guilloche and h...

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1980s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco "Argenta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden
Art Deco "Argenta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden

Art Deco "Argenta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Stockholm, SE

Scandinavian Modern Wilhelm Kåge "Argenta" Vase in stoneware and inlays in silver for Gustavsberg, Sweden. This beautiful piece is part of the Wilhelm Kages (Kåge) Argenta series, pr...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

George V Sterling Silver Bowl by Tiffany & Co., London 1911
George V Sterling Silver Bowl by Tiffany & Co., London 1911

George V Sterling Silver Bowl by Tiffany & Co., London 1911

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, London

Carrying import marks for London in 1911 by Tiffany & Co., this graceful George V sterling silver bowl is of a circular form on a circular stepped foot. The body features a subtl...

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1910s English Vintage Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat, Art Deco, Sterling Silver Crystal Jadeite Box, Paris, circa 1925
Puiforcat, Art Deco, Sterling Silver Crystal Jadeite Box, Paris, circa 1925

Puiforcat, Art Deco, Sterling Silver Crystal Jadeite Box, Paris, circa 1925

By Puiforcat

Located in Lausanne, CH

Art Deco period Puiforcat, a square covered biscuit box, cut crystal, sterling silver lid, jadeite handle. The piece is fully stamped and hall marked. The craftmanship is exquisite, ...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Jade, Sterling Silver

Pair of Neoclassical Silver Candlesticks, Late 18th Century
Pair of Neoclassical Silver Candlesticks, Late 18th Century

Pair of Neoclassical Silver Candlesticks, Late 18th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

An elegant and tall Neoclassical silver candlestick, dating to the late 18th century. The candlestick features a finely fluted column-form stem, gadrooned decoration, a circular spr...

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Late 18th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Antique Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

17th Century Rare Tibetan Silver Mounted Brul Covered Bowl with Coral
17th Century Rare Tibetan Silver Mounted Brul Covered Bowl with Coral

17th Century Rare Tibetan Silver Mounted Brul Covered Bowl with Coral

Located in Brea, CA

17th century rare Tibetan silver mounted brul covered bowl with coral bottom, the repousse and domed cover inset with Cora and lapis, big 3cm diameter red coral bottom, some tarnish,...

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17th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

English Victorian Burl Wood Makeup Box
English Victorian Burl Wood Makeup Box

English Victorian Burl Wood Makeup Box

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian burl wood traveling vanity / make up box with ebonized trim edge and a small lower drawer; interior holding 9 various silver boxes and...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

1700 lectern  gilded and carved Venetian
1700 lectern  gilded and carved Venetian

1700 lectern gilded and carved Venetian

Located in Cesena, FC

Venetian 1700s lectern from the Baroque period. Baroque-era lectern, from the early 1700s, from the Veneto region (Venice) Made of gilded wood with mecha technique and with floral ...

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18th Century European Baroque Antique Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Leaf

Vintage Arch Candlestick holders by ZACK - Pair
Vintage Arch Candlestick holders by ZACK - Pair

Vintage Arch Candlestick holders by ZACK - Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Introducing the rare ZACK Germany 8/10 Candle Holder in stainless steel – a true embodiment of elegance and craftsmanship. This distinctive candle holder, crafted by ZACK, renowned f...

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1980s North American Art Deco Vintage Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Grand Tour Silver Giambologna Mercury Figure
Italian Grand Tour Silver Giambologna Mercury Figure

Italian Grand Tour Silver Giambologna Mercury Figure

By Giambologna

Located in New York, NY

Italian grand tour-era silver figure of Mercury after Giambologna, ca 1820. Mercury holds a herald’s staff in one hand and a torch in the other, and balances on one foot resting on a...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Silver Decorative Objects

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Silver

A Fine Pair of Early 20th Century Silver Plated Townley Vases, Circa 1920
A Fine Pair of Early 20th Century Silver Plated Townley Vases, Circa 1920

A Fine Pair of Early 20th Century Silver Plated Townley Vases, Circa 1920

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A fine pair of early 20th century silver plated Townley Vases, after the antique. Both vases of ovoid form with volute handles, decorated overall with a Bacchanalian themed bas-relie...

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Early 20th Century English Grand Tour Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Hans Hansen Decorative Box Produced in Denmark
Hans Hansen Decorative Box Produced in Denmark

Hans Hansen Decorative Box Produced in Denmark

By Hans Hansen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare decorative box designed by Hans Hansen. Produced in Denmark.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Continental Silver Turkey, circa 1875
Large Continental Silver Turkey, circa 1875

Large Continental Silver Turkey, circa 1875

Located in New York, NY

In a dramatic pose perched on branches atop rock-work all resting on acorn feet.

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1870s Antique Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Beautiful Gorham Art Nouveau Classical Red Silver Overlay Perfume
Beautiful Gorham Art Nouveau Classical Red Silver Overlay Perfume

Beautiful Gorham Art Nouveau Classical Red Silver Overlay Perfume

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Art Nouveau Classical glass perfume with silver overlay, ca 1900. Globular bottle with short neck and ball stopper. Classical flowering and leafing rinceaux overlay with ro...

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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Three Piece Moorish Style Jar and Bowl Collection
Three Piece Moorish Style Jar and Bowl Collection

Three Piece Moorish Style Jar and Bowl Collection

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An oval bowl with deep repousse decoration of foliate scrolls with flowers alternating with palmettes, with a dark patina in the background. The inside hand hammered around a leafy surround of the center. Measures: Length 11 1/2", Depth 8 `1/2", H. 2 1/4" Along with two graduated faceted glass...

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20th Century Moorish Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Oleg Konstantinov Fully Articulated Frog Made of Sterling Silver
Oleg Konstantinov Fully Articulated Frog Made of Sterling Silver

Oleg Konstantinov Fully Articulated Frog Made of Sterling Silver

Located in North Miami, FL

21st century fully articulated frog made of sterling silver by artist Oleg Konstantinov. It is realistically modeled with gold eyes and articulated l...

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21st Century and Contemporary Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Déco Silvered Bronze Rabbit Sculpture by Animalier Swiss Author E.M. Sandoz
Art Déco Silvered Bronze Rabbit Sculpture by Animalier Swiss Author E.M. Sandoz

Art Déco Silvered Bronze Rabbit Sculpture by Animalier Swiss Author E.M. Sandoz

By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Freres

Located in North Miami, FL

Art Déco silvered/nickeled bronze rabbit sculpture designed by animalier swiss author Édouard-Marcel Sandoz to be manufactured by the french firm Susse Frères By: Édouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Frères Material: bronze, nickel, silver, metal Technique: polished, silvered, hand-crafted, patinated, metalwork, cast Dimensions: 2 in x 1.5 in x 2 in Date: early 20th century, circa 1930 Style: Art Déco, Animalier Place of origin: France This small sculpture, crafted by hand in nickel-plated bronze, depicts a rabbit with ears bowed in a gesture of meekness, its form affixed atop a sturdy base of matching material. In this case, the signature of artist...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Nickel, Metal

Photo Frame Black and White Enamel Squared Shape Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Photo Frame Black and White Enamel Squared Shape Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Photo Frame Black and White Enamel Squared Shape Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Square photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire-enamelled Art Deco-style geometric design. External dimensions cm. 14.5 x 14.5 internal cm. 9 x 9. Weight gr. 260. Designed b...

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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver and 15k Yellow Gold Box
Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver and 15k Yellow Gold Box

Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver and 15k Yellow Gold Box

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Scottish sterling silver and 15 karat gold box; an addition to our diverse silver box collection. This exceptional Scottish sterling silv...

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1850s Scottish Victorian Antique Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

French Art Deco black Lacquered Silver Cigarette Case, circa 1930
French Art Deco black Lacquered Silver Cigarette Case, circa 1930

French Art Deco black Lacquered Silver Cigarette Case, circa 1930

Located in Beirut, LB

Rectangular black lacquered silver cigarette case with geometric decoration on the side. This is a very rare good looking and functional piece of collectible smoking equipment.  

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

William Edwards Antique 1822 Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
William Edwards Antique 1822 Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

William Edwards Antique 1822 Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

By William Edwards

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver vinaigrette; an addition to our silver boxes collection This antique George IV sterling silver vinaigrette has a ro...

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1820s English Other Antique Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

French Medieval Style Silver Jewelry Box, circa 1880
French Medieval Style Silver Jewelry Box, circa 1880

French Medieval Style Silver Jewelry Box, circa 1880

Located in Miami, FL

A remarkable intricately designed, handcrafted silver box, circa 1880s. We were told that this box is sterling silver and that the makers mark "M" is that of "M. Mayer". Maurice MAYER was a very prestigious silversmith. Research shows that he was an "Orfèvre de l'Empereur", Napoleon Bonaparte, 1860-1870. The Minerva hallmarks are not visible, may have been rubbed off from use and cleaning. No documentation. This intricately carved box depicts the romantic poem of Le Roman de la Rose (The Romance of the Rose). Comes with the original lock and key. Le Roman de la Rose, begun by Guillaume de Lorris circa 1230 and completed, in a different style, circa 1270-1280, by Jean de Meun, builds on the concept of courtly love found in the poetry of the troubadours. The authors create a complex allegory of the romance between the Lover and the Rose. In the quest to pick the Rose (to achieve the conquest of love), the flower and its attendants represent the Lady and her sentiments while being wooed. In the first part of the poem, written by de Lorris, the Lover recounts his dream, ending with the winning of a kiss from the Lady. In the dream, the Lover discovers a walled garden and gains entrance thanks to a beautiful young woman. He meets Diversion and dancers who represent courtly values such as Beauty and Generosity. A tour of the garden brings him to a beautiful bed of roses by the Fountain of Love...

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19th Century French Antique Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

American Colonial Sterling Silver Candlesticks After Myer Myers
American Colonial Sterling Silver Candlesticks After Myer Myers

American Colonial Sterling Silver Candlesticks After Myer Myers

Located in New York, NY

Pair of traditional American Colonial sterling silver candlesticks. Each: Spool socket on baluster shaft with knops and flange; domed foot. Six shells on socket and foot rims. Marked...

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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver & Enamel Picture Frame by Asprey & Co England Circa 1920
Antique Sterling Silver & Enamel Picture Frame by Asprey & Co England Circa 1920

Antique Sterling Silver & Enamel Picture Frame by Asprey & Co England Circa 1920

By Asprey International Limited

Located in London, GB

A wonderful Art Deco sterling silver & enamel Photograph frame by Asprey & Co, Birmingham 1929, Origin England. A Rare large pure Art Deco frame with a reminder of the Jazz age, bot...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Frame for Oval Photo Borders in Louis XVI French Empire Style Enamel Salimbeni
Frame for Oval Photo Borders in Louis XVI French Empire Style Enamel Salimbeni

Frame for Oval Photo Borders in Louis XVI French Empire Style Enamel Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular table frame for oval photo in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent two-tone fired enamels on guillochè and with various ornamen...

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1980s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

12-Piece Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests Set in the Manner of Christofle
12-Piece Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests Set in the Manner of Christofle

12-Piece Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests Set in the Manner of Christofle

By Christofle

Located in London, GB

A 12-piece Art Deco silver-plated knife rests set in the manner of Christofle French, Early 20th Century Case: 5cm high x 24cm wide x 24 in depth. Elephant: 3cm high x 9cm wide x ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Set of 3 Mid Century Modern Candlestick Holders by Lino Sabattini, Italy 1960s
Set of 3 Mid Century Modern Candlestick Holders by Lino Sabattini, Italy 1960s

Set of 3 Mid Century Modern Candlestick Holders by Lino Sabattini, Italy 1960s

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a set of 3 minimalist silver-plated candlestick holders designed by a renowned Italian designer and silversmith Lino Sabattini. Minimalist and elegant d...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Snuff Box "Soap" Shaped with Horse's Head Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni
Snuff Box "Soap" Shaped with Horse's Head Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni

Snuff Box "Soap" Shaped with Horse's Head Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Oval rounded "soap" shaped snuff box in 925/1000 sterling silver with fired enamels above and below and hand-painted miniature of a horse's head, English "Art Nouveau" style, early 1900s. Measurements cm. 4.7 x 6.7 x 2. Weight gr. 96. Designed by Franco Salimbeni in 1980 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 enamelled 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 colors which are as many colored crystals, ground and reduced to a very fine, almost impalpable powder washed and purified in distilled water with the addition of small quantities of deoxidizing acids which, diluted with essential oils (usually essential oil of solder), can be mixed to form a palette of colors. With very fine sable hair brushes you draw the subject starting from the perimeter and then gradually adding various layers of color. It is necessary to carry out various firings very often so that the colors harden and are not absorbed by the underlying glaze as, during the subsequent firings at 750 ° C, during liquefaction, it would spread irremediably. Hence the need to form the painting a little at a time, cooking it numerous times. Therefore it is necessary to proceed with numerous retouching, often overlapping different colors that only the painter's experience knows. A beautiful miniature needs from 20 to over 50 firings and is finished when the painter deems he does not have to further intervene. Some colors must have darker tones than others because then, by superimposing the transparent enamel placed at the end of the miniature, they fade. This transparent layer, called “fondant” in jargon, must be smoothed and polished like all other translucent enamel colors. The miniatures with water tempera colors are painted on real ivory...

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1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

French Napoleon III silver jug or decanter
French Napoleon III silver jug or decanter

French Napoleon III silver jug or decanter

By Baccarat

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

French Napoleon III silver jug or decanter Napoleon III style French silver and glass jug Circa 1930 Origin France Excellent quality cut crystal, could be baccarat The silver part ha...

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1930s French Empire Vintage Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Extremely Rare Georg Jensen Silver Jardinière 165
Extremely Rare Georg Jensen Silver Jardinière 165

Extremely Rare Georg Jensen Silver Jardinière 165

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

A Georg Jensen large silver Jardinière #165 designed by Georg Jensen in 1916. An early and rare item, one of the very first pieces produced in this design.  The jardinière features a...

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1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Comyns English Edwardian Regency Sterling Silver Inkstand, 1905
Comyns English Edwardian Regency Sterling Silver Inkstand, 1905

Comyns English Edwardian Regency Sterling Silver Inkstand, 1905

By William Comyns

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian Regency sterling silver inkstand. Made by William Comyns in London in 1905. Serpentine with splayed corner bracket supports; applied ribboned garland and trophies. Bellied ...

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Erik Ernander 'Worked ca. 1755', Silver Beaker, Origin: Sweden, Dated 1788
Erik Ernander 'Worked ca. 1755', Silver Beaker, Origin: Sweden, Dated 1788

Erik Ernander 'Worked ca. 1755', Silver Beaker, Origin: Sweden, Dated 1788

By Eric Ernander

Located in New York, NY

Swedish Gustavian 18th century silver beaker by Erik Ernander (Worked ca. 1755 in Uppsala, Sweden), Origin: Sweden, stamped: artist's stamp, Swedish triple crown...

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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Box with Bold Wave Edge
Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Box with Bold Wave Edge

Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Box with Bold Wave Edge

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Midcentury Modern sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Rectangular with flat and hinged cover. Sides and front have wraparound low-relief band of imbricated chevro...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian sterling silver and cut glass scent bottle made in 1904
Edwardian sterling silver and cut glass scent bottle made in 1904

Edwardian sterling silver and cut glass scent bottle made in 1904

By William Devenport & Co. 1

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1904 by William Devenport, this attractive, Antique, Edwardian, Sterling Silver Scent Bottle, features a hobnail cut round glass body, and an ornate silve...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Japanese Garden Vase Silver Wire
Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Japanese Garden Vase Silver Wire

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Japanese Garden Vase Silver Wire

Located in Long Island City, NY

A high quality Japanese, late Meiji era, silver wire and enamel vase. The amphora shaped vase is adorned with polychrome enamel images of birds, trees, blossoming flowers, and screen...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Pair of Tiffany Traditional Classical Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Pair of Tiffany Traditional Classical Sterling Silver Candlesticks

Pair of Tiffany Traditional Classical Sterling Silver Candlesticks

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of traditional Classical sterling silver candlesticks, ca 1980. Each: Urn socket mounted to baluster shaft with base knop; stepped and raised foot. Faceted. German maker's marks...

Category

Late 20th Century German Georgian Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

American Craftsman Gothic Sterling Silver Casket Box
American Craftsman Gothic Sterling Silver Casket Box

American Craftsman Gothic Sterling Silver Casket Box

Located in New York, NY

American Craftsman Gothic sterling silver casket, ca 1920. Plain rectangular with straight sides and flat hinged cover. Hand-hammered scalloped mounts folded around corners and termi...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Silver Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver