Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

A lovely rare late 18th century French ironstone pitcher for olive oil, HUILE D' OLIVE. A beautiful and quite a rare piece as I've never seen another for olive oil. The glaze is crac...

Flattened stoneware Post Modernist teapot with lid by California architectural artist Kazuko Matthews. Teapot measures 16" by 12" by 4" and is signed ...

A splendid set of small 1940s Five Pastel Colored Soliflor Porcelain Vases, For great table settings. These are New, Old Stock in their original packaging. Ten multi-colored sets a...

A gray / green ceramic vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 22 cm (8.8") high and about 7 cm (2.8") in diameter. It is in very good condition and ...

Stunning English silver plate and cranberry glass three-bottle Tauntless, with tall cranberry glass decanters dripping with applied silver wor...

Late 20th century Haviland, Limoges France gilt porcelain tea / coffee service for twelve people. Each piece is great condition. Marks (Tower) Haviland Limoges, France undersigned. Alltogether 27 pieces. Set include 12 tea / coffee cups 4" x 2.3". 12 tea / coffee saucers...

This vintage French soup tureen from the Lorrain region of France has quite a lot of personality! Doesn't it take you right back to a dinner party you attended in the 1970s? This tu...

Beautiful Mid century modern large Italian ceramic Peacock platter signed R.B R .Blance Ceramica Casalem R.B Italy . Very nice Decorative piec...

French 19th Century Porcelain Hen on Nest Tureen Basket. H / 8.5", L / 9" to 6.3"

Introducing the exquisite Brass & Glass Mosaic Water Pitcher by Salvador Teran, a stunning piece hailing from Mexico's vibrant 1960s era. Crafted with utmost precision, this pitcher ...

Mizoram Ice Bucket Large in Brass and Cane, Viya By Vikram Goyal A classic pairing, reimagined. Robust cane becomes latticed second skin to the hand-beaten brass objects in an effor...

One of a kind gilt wrought iron tripod stand, France, 1930s-1940s Planter, wine or champagne cooler ice bucket standing on tripod base with f...

Acquareccia plate Patanazzi workshop Urbino, last quarter of the 16th century It measures diameter 17.12 in; foot diameter 11.53 in; height 1.88 in (43.5 cm; 29.3 cm; 4.8 cm). Weight State of conservation: wear and a few small minimal detachments of enamel, chipping on the raised areas, peeling of enamel at the brim on the back. This large, shallow basin is equipped with a wide and convex well. It is umbonate with a contoured center. The brim, short and flat, is enclosed in a double rounded and barely raised edge. The basin has a flat base without rims; it has a slightly concave center in correspondence to the well. The shape takes inspiration from the basins associated with the metal forged amphora pourers that traditionally adorned the credenza. These were used from the Middle Ages to wash hands during banquets. Two or three people washed their hands in the same basin and it was considered an honor to wash one’s hands with an illustrious person. The decoration is arranged in concentric bands with, in the center of the umbo, an unidentified shield on a blue background: an oval banded in gold with a blue head, a gold star and a field with a burning pitcher. Rings of faux pods separate the center from a series of grotesque motifs of small birds and masks. These go around the basin and are, in fact, faithfully repeated on the brim. The main decoration develops inside the flounce of the basin, which sees alternating symmetrical figures of winged harpies and chimeras. The ornamentation, outlined in orange, green and blue, stands out against the white enamel background. This decorative style, defined since the Renaissance as “grottesche” or “raffaellesche”, refers to the decorations introduced after the discovery of the paintings of the Domus Aurea towards the end of the fifteenth century. The discovery of Nero's palace, buried inside Colle Oppio by damnatio memoriae, occurred by chance when a young Roman, in 1480, fell into a large crack which had opened in the ground on the hill, thus finding himself in a cave with walls covered with painted figures. The great artists present in the papal city, including Pinturicchio, Ghirlandaio, Raffaello, immediately visited these caves. The decorations found there soon became a decorative subject of immense success: the term grotesque , with the meaning of “unusual,” “caricatured,” or “monstrous,” was later commented by Vasari in 1550 as “una spezie di pittura licenziose e ridicole molto”( “a very licentious and ridiculous kind of painting”). The decorations “a grottesche” also widely circulated in ceramic factories, through the use of engravings, variously interpreted according to the creativity of the artists or the requests of the client. Our basin is reflected in similar artifacts produced at the end of the sixteenth century by the factories of the Urbino district. See the series of basins preserved in the main French museums, among which the closest in morphology is that of the Campana collection of the Louvre (Inv. OA1496); this however has a more complex figure decoration, while the decoration of our specimen is sober and with a watercolor style. The style, sure in its execution, approaches decorative results still close to the works produced around the middle of the sixteenth century by the Fontana workshop. The decoration is closely linked to their taste, which later finds its natural outlet, through the work of Antonio, also in the Patanazzi workshop. Studies show the contiguity between the two workshops due to the kinship and collaboration between the masters Orazio Fontana and Antonio Patanazzi, both trained in the workshop of Guido Fontana il Durantino. It is therefore almost natural that their works, often created according to similar typologies and under the aegis of the same commissions, are not always easily distinguishable, so much so that the presence of historiated or “grottesche” works by Orazio is documented and preserved in Antonio Patanazzi's workshop. Given that the studies have always emphasized the collaboration between several hands in the context of the shops, it is known that the most ancient “grottesche” works thus far known, can be dated from 1560, when the Fontana shop created the so-called Servizio Spagnolo (Spanish Service) and how, from that moment on, this ornamentation became one of the most requested by high-ranking clients. We remember the works created for the Granduchi di Toscana, when Flaminio Fontana along with his uncle Orazio supplied ceramics to Florence, and, later, other commissions of considerable importance: those for the service of the Duchi d’Este or for the Messina Farmacia of Roccavaldina, associated with the Patanazzi workshop when, now after 1580, Antonio Patanazzi began to sign his own work. Thus, in our basin, the presence of masks hanging from garlands, a theme of more ancient memory, is associated in the work with more advanced stylistic motifs, such as the hatching of the chimeras and harpies. These are found here on the front with the wings painted in two ornate ways. In addition, the theme of the birds on the edge completes the decoration along the thin brim and can be seen as representing an early style typical of the Urbino district during a period of activity and collaboration between the two workshops. Later, a more “doll-like” decorative choice, typical of the end of the century and the beginning of the seventeenth century, characterized the period of the Patanazzi workshop under the direction of Francesco. Bibliography: Philippe Morel, Il funzionamento simbolico e la critica delle grottesche nella seconda metà del Cinquecento, in: Marcello Fagiolo, (a cura di), Roma e...

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An impressive Hand Deep Cut full lead Irish Crystal Pedestal Turn-over Bowl of circular outline and compact proportions. Made by the Old Waterford Glass...

19th Century Plate signed Vieillard Bordeaux service Nella. Naturalist plate with a kingfisher, an insect , water lilies

These are NINE Delft ceramic wall tiles, all with different blue and white hand painted patterns, made in the Netherlands, from the 19th Century to the 17th Century, but mainly 18th Century. Each tile is nominally slightly over 5 inches square.. All nine tiles are unique, being individually hand painted with different scenes and patterns featuring various scenes with buildings, trees, watersides, boats and one floral, with most having spider motif corners. They are all enamelled in cobalt blue, using different shades of blue, which varies slightly from tile to tile as expected:- please see the images. Two of the tiles have scenes within double blue circles. NOTES: The central floral pattern tile is slightly thicker and dates to the 17th C Seven Tiles are 18th Century and one is 19th Century ( blue tinged glaze) Overall a beautiful set of individual hand painted antique Delft tiles...

An exquisite Napoleon III French ormolu figural basket centerpiece, Circa 1880, Attributed to Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley. Depicting four mercury-gilded bronze ormolu cherubs holding a basket, the base with trophies and scrolling. This monumental centerpiece...

19th century two-handled terracotta urns with aged patina, Spain.

A set of ten (10) Mexican hand-crafted alpaca metal cocktail or appetizer forks/picks with charm tops, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Mexico. A great set for cocktails (olives, fruit...

This ashtray is part of a small collection that we purchased in a Roman house and includes 2 other pieces, all for sale here on firstdibs, made with various carved minerals. Green on...

Large Amherst Japan ironstone platter, the rim has a repeating pattern of flowers, foliate and volutes , the main body features larger flowers, foli...

A rare Antique American crystal brandy/liquor bar dispenser, circa 1880. The crystal dispenser is of monumental size. The lidded dispenser having a faceted lid with a cut & faceted f...

Large, Edwardian, sterling silver, "scroll-work" picture frame, Birmingham, England, 1917, Samuel Hillyard-Loake - maker. Backed in burgundy leather. Measures: 11 1/2" high x 9" X 6 ...

Enormous late 18th to early 19th century Georgian copper 5 gallon haystack jug or pitcher, massive tapered body with a large handle. Copper haystack measures...

Val St. Lambert, Belgium. A set of six white wine glasses in green and clear mouth-blown crystal glass. Mid-20th century. Perfect condition. Dimensions: D 8.5 cm x H 12.2 cm.

Simple, stylish, and sustainable, the Chambord Espresso Maker allows you to brew a rich, authentic espresso coffee in minutes. No need for a complicated Inspired by traditional Italian stovetop Moka pots...

Antique silver cup or Decorative nu or fruit cup gilded inside with lid, pressed, cast and chased. Circular, curved feet with hinged. unstamped, tested with the scratch test, height ...

This is a gorgeous beautiful antique Russian enamel silver flask. The workmanship and details on the flask is fantastic with beautiful blue, green, yellow enamel work etc. it is extremely well-made and it is a piece of art. They do not make beautiful objects like this anymore it is a fantastic piece for a collection or a collector. Anybody would love to enjoy a beautiful Russian enamel flask...

This is a large antique Kashmiri serving tray. An Indian, silvered brass decorative platter, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Attractive tray accentuated with finel...

This is an early-19th century Mason’s patent ironstone Desert Plate produced by Mason's Ironstone, England and dating to their earliest period, circa 181...

Mid-Century Modern Orange Beige and Brown Glazed Ceramic Jug Vase by Vallauris. France, 1950s-1960s. Beautiful pitcher vase or vessel with scalloped design. The exterior part is cove...

A simple design that will add a refined touch to any table, this napkin holder is made entirely by hand from Foglizzo aniline leather. Crisscrossed and secured with a metal stud, it ...

Vintage hammered aluminum rectangular tray features Dogwood decor in Mid Century Modern style. Large, highly detailed flowers, branches, and leaves cover the surfaces of the tray; t...

This is a hand painted Chinese export bowl from the late 18th century, Qing dynasty, late Qianlong period, 1736-1795. We date this piece to circa 1785. The bowl is well potted with ...

A French Napoleon III period majolica asparagus plate from the mid-19th century, with scalloped edge, turquoise and chartreuse style tones. We currently have three plates available, priced and sold individually. Created in France at the beginning of the reign of Emperor Napoleon III, each of these three majolica plates features four asparagus with purple heads, resting on a luscious green leaf. A turquoise scalloped edge surrounds a chartreuse toned wicker style ring. With their elegant decor...

Timeless elegance and masterful attention to details: these are the main features of this sophisticated vase in terracotta with a glossy white glaze and accordion-like decorations. T...

Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, porcelain miniature jug. "Russian Dream". In perfect condition. 2000s. Marked. Original gift box included. Dimensions...

Dearborn wine glasses, set of two. A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large wine or cocktail glass for drinks. ...

French terracotta confit pot. Traditional large earthenware pottery confit pot from South West France with yellow glaze. This vessel was used from the 19th to the mid-20th century to...

18th Century pair of antique Delftware plates having quality hand painted decoration in wonderful blue and white colours.

Val Saint Lambert colored cut-to clear crystal wine set, signed A set of a decanter with six wine glasses in the colors from olive green to emerald green, pink, and blue cut to clear crystal glass...

Our wine cooler is designed by us and hand crafted by the artisans within the fair-trade principles. Crafted from a natural travertine stone, this vessel will be sure to win your he...

Art Deco acid etched stepped French bowl in pale green with elaborate grape cluster and vine decoration. 1930s, France. Unsigned. 13" x 3" high. Base 5".

"Crash vase" Contemporary large vase by Zieta. Original Zieta Vase, delivered with certificate. Collection: crash vase. Material: stainless steel poli...

This bright and cheery orange and lemon Italian ceramic topiary will make any decor more bright and festive. It will be fantastic as permanent decorati...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso iridescent pink Italian art glass folded over rim bowl / ashtray. Documented to Master glass artist and designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1...

Meissen, Germany. Four Blue Onion patterned lunch plates in porcelain. Hand painted. Circa 1900. Marked. First factory quality. Perfect condition. Dimensions: D 23 cm. Pre-owned goo...

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...

Exquisite hand-painted porcelain soup tureen by Camille Le Tallec. Inspired by designs of the Rococo Era, the lidded tureen has stylized feet and double handles featuring painted aca...

I want to offer you this fabulous Helena Wolfson Dresden tea set decorated with hand-painted flower bouquets and raised figural faces of ladies. It inc...

Empire style teapot made by silversmith August Thomsen in Denmark, 1918 The teapot is made of genuine silver 830s, stamped with the Danish three towers (see the stamp) and with a ...

Incredible Spanish 19th century Fajalauza Lebrillo bowl in blue and white from Granada. Beautiful handcrafted original terracotta bowl with mil...

This stunning centerpiece basket or decorative bowl was designed for the Christian Dior Home Collection circa 1970. Its geometric shape has a brass metal gallery and genuine rattan o...

Stunning and rare Lladro retired serious clown with guitar by Salvador Furio. This is titled "Serious Clown with Guitar' and was sculpted by Salvador F...

A Saint Louis crystal port decanter and six tumbler glasses, delightfully embellished with a tactile and geometric design of gently undulating waves. The...

Beautiful Svende Siune for Georg Jensen Blue Shark flatware set service, Georg Jensen, circa 1965, Denmark. This is an original vintage edition...

Lovely Majolica plate with bird and insect, leaves signed Saint Amand, circa 1890.