Alpaca Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Champagne Bucket Round, 1920s ‘Alpaca ‘ Polished

Champagne Bucket Round, 1920s ‘Alpaca ‘ Only polished

A striking 1960s Mexican modernist pitcher crafted in alpaca silver with intricate abalone shell mosaic inlay, executed in the style of renowned Los Castillo Taxco silver designs. Th...

Champagne Bucket Round, 1920s 'Alpaca ' Only polished

Handmade vintage folk art Bolivian serving spatula. Embodying the rich cultural heritage of Latin American folk art, the serving utensil is in excellent condition and ready to be used. By seamlessly merging beauty, practicality, and history, this engraved spatula elevates the dining experience by infusing it with both aesthetics and cultural significance. The engraving details on this vintage spatula...

A Fine Early 20th Century 152 Piece Austrian Dinnerware Flatware Set by Berndorfer Metallwaaren-Fabrik, stamped 'Berndorf Alpacca', The Neoclassical Revival style set of Alpacca flatware comprising of: 12 Fish knives 12 Salad forks 12 Salad knives 12 Pasta spoons 12 Dessert spoons 12 Coffee spoons 12 Tea spoons 12 Ice-cream spoons 1 Ice thong 1 Soup ladle 1 Serving spoon 1 Salad spoon 1 Sauce/Gravy ladle 1 Meat carving knife 1 Meat carving fork 1 Salad fork All inside its original lined wooden storage-traveling cabinet. (See all images). Circa: Vienna, 1900-1930. The Alpacca alloy was developed in 1823 by the German chemist Dr. Ernst August Geitner (1783-1852). It was very similar in its appearance to silver, therefore, this new alloy was first called "Argentan". It consisted of 20% nickel, 55% copper and 25% zinc. The new silver-imitating alloy soon became very popular. The Gebrueder Henninger (Henninger Bros.) proposed a similar alloy (5-30% nickel, 45-70% copper and 8-45% zinc with trace amounts of lead, tin and iron) which they called "Neusilber". Later both Argentan and Neusilber were used under the trade name of Alpacca (or Alpakka). The great advantage of the use of Alpacca alloy as the base metal for silver plating is that the appearance of the objects does not change significantly with the wearing away of the silver layer and, unlike sterling silver, it does not require frequent polishing or cleaning due to tarnishing. The earliest known Berndorf Alpacca mark (No.1) was introduced around 1880 and used until 1891. I found it on the bottom of a 30 cl teapot bearing the inscription KRIEAU, which corresponds to the "Wiener Krieau", the famous race course in Vienna. The mark No.1 represents an oval of 3.0 x 3.6 mm size bearing the lettering "BMF ALPACCA" (which means Berndorfer Metallwaaren Fabrik or Berndorf Metalware Factory) with the "M" and "F" letters being fused. Inside the oval there is a profile of a walking bear looking down. This mark is quite rare. BIBLIOGRAPHY - Ingrid Haslinger, Tafelkultur Marke Berndorf, Das Niederoesterreichische Erfolgsunternehmen Arthur Krupps (Ketterl Verlag, Wien, 1998), pp.1-174, (in German). - Dedo von Kerssenbrock-Krosigk and Claudia Kanowski, Modern Art of Metallwork (Berlin: Broehan Museum, 2001), 1-598. - Musterbuch ueber Tafelgeraete in Alpacca-Silber I, Alpacca-Silber II und Alpacca, Unversilbert (Berndorfer Haus, Berlin, 1928), pp.1-53, (in German). - Waltraud Neuwirth, Bluehender Jugendstil Oesterreich, Band 2: Firmen und Marken [Art Nouveau in Blossom - Austria, Vol. 2: Companies and Marks]. Vienna: Selbstverlag Dr. Waltraud Neuwirth, 1991, 1-288 (in German). - David N. Nikogosyan, 2008, Marks of Silverplated Hollowware...

A beautiful Victorian period sterling silver hand mirror and brush, French, circa 1890 with ornamental decoration.

1930s-1950s Gio Ponti Silver plated Alpacca deep tureen (140cl) , large sauce boat and small serving bowl designed by Gio Ponti for the VI Trienale, as well as a large heavy Serving ...

Berndorf Champagne Bucket Round, 1920s 'Alpaca ' Only polished

Champagne Bucket alpaca silvered around, 1920s Only Polished

This piece represents the era’s celebrated fusion of organic materials and modern design, echoing the influence of Taxco’s most innovative silversmiths—where artists and workshops such as Los Castillo...

Art Nouveau Green Glass Vase with Silver Overlay, Early 20th Century An exceptional Art Nouveau decorative vase, featuring a luminous green art glass body encased in an exquisitely ...

Art Deco vinegar bottle vienna around 1920s Alpaca polished and stove - enamelled Cut glass.

Champagne Bucket around, 1920s ‘Alpaca ‘ Only polished

Small alpaca champagne bucket vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled

Art Deco Berndorf ( marked ) Alpaca water boiler set vienna around 1920s Polished

Handmade vintage folk art engraved spoon that embodies Latin America’s rich cultural heritage.The engraving details on the spoon are superb, showcasing ...

Gio Ponti Alpaca Coffee set for the XI Triennale, Italy 1930s.

Champagne Bucket Round, 1920s 'Alpaca ' Only polished

Vintage silver plated water pitcher with abalone shell inlaid designed and manufactured in Mexico in the 1960s More than a utilitarian piece, this pitcher is more of a sculpture, t...

Champagne Bucket around, 1920s 'Alpaca ' silvered Polished

Berndorf aplaca cake server austria 1920s Only polished

A set of two alpaca coffee pot designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Fratelli Calderoni in the Forties, they were used in the hotels and they are marked on the bottom Fratelli Ca...

Superb articulated fish designed and produced in Mexico during the 1980's. This artisanal bottle opener, crafted with abalone mother-of-pearl, is a true work of art. A beautiful item...

Berndorf Champagne Bucket Round, 1920s 'Alpaca ' Only Polished

A pair of antique decorative open salts pots. Made of silver plate metal and glass inserts. A nice original vintage item for displaying or just to use on your table. Each in the orig...

Single-flower silver alpaca vase by Gio Ponti for Calderoni. Photo conditions Thanks

Art Deco lemon squeezer vienna around 1920s Alpaca only polished

Large Art Deco antique silver plated vase or decorative cup pressed, cast and chased. Circular, curved floral belt tested with the scratch test, height approx. 37 cm, diameter 18 cm,...

Alpaca Champagne Bucket around, 1920s Only polished

Champagne Bucket Round, 1920s 'Alpaca ' Polished and stove enameled

Champagne Bucket alpaca vienna around 1920s Polished

Berndorf Champagne Bucket Round, 1920s 'Alpaca ' (marked by Berndorf on bottom) Polished

Hammered alpaca big champagne cooler for bottles for up to 3 litres Polished and stove enamelled Germany around 1920s Very rare model.

Handmade antique folk art tea spoons. Featuring beautiful motifs inspired by the indigenous worldview and spirituality, these vintage folk art spoons embody Latin America’s rich cultural heritage. The engraving details on the tea spoons are superb, showcasing intricate patterns and designs that are characteristic of Bolivian folklore art. By seamlessly merging beauty, practicality, and history, these engraved...

Alpaca Watering can vienna around 1920s Polished

Art Deco Alpaca Centerpiece with opaline glass vienna around 1920s Only polished

Berndorf Champagne Bucket Round, 1920s 'Alpaca ' Only Polished

Vintage Alpaca Silver Coffe Game from Malta S.A. Spain PRADERA is a second generation of a family run business jewelers ofreference in Spain...

These gorgeous matched 10.75" handmade alpaca pitchers were crafted in Mexico and feature traditional all-over decoration in the form of inlaid rows of abalone tiles. The pitchers ha...

2 Art Deco alpaca cans with wooden handles Vienna around the 1920s The small can: H: 9cm ( 3,5 in ) W: 8cm ( 3,1 in ) D: 14cm ( 5,5 in ) The bigger can: H: 16cm ( 6,2 in ) ...

Wine cooler for narrow wine bottles (alpaca) vienna around 1920s Only polished

Superb salt & pepper shakers with tray designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. A bea...

Handmade folk art vintage tea spoons. Featuring beautiful motifs inspired by the indigenous worldview and spirituality, these vintage folk art spoons embody Latin America’s rich cultural heritage. The engraving details on the tea spoons are superb, showcasing intricate patterns and designs that are characteristic of Bolivian folklore art. By seamlessly merging beauty, practicality, and history, these engraved...

Art Deco alpaca serving bowl vienna around 1920

Antique English Silver-Plated Coffee Set – 3-Piece with Gilt Interior A refined and highly collectible antique English silver-plated coffee set, showcasing timeless elegance and exc...

Set of 6 Alpaca cups, Arthur Krupp, Milan 1930. The cups, clearly Art Dèco in style, were made in the 1930s in Milan for Krupp, exactly in the perio...

A very handsome and large German Art Nouveau period silvered alpaca wine cooler with ring handles and a horizontal frieze with rosette motifs. Orivit Company, circa 1905. Orivit was...

Large Mexican Spanish Colonial Revival Alpaca Silver Pedestal Wine Bucket with Green Cabochon Accents, circa 1950/60s This sculptural pedestal wine or champagne bucket is a refined ...

Silvered Nupkin Holder Art Deco vienna around 1920s

Beautiful tray designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal object with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. A beautiful item to display in...

Superb set of 4 shot glasses designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. A beautiful set to ...

Small alpaca Art Deco champagne bottle holder around 1930s Polished and stove enameled.

An elegant set of three serving pieces by Airedelsur, JuJuy series, designed by Marcelo Lucini. The set comprises a rectangular tray, a bowl, and a pitcher. Sophisticated and sleek d...

Antique Swedish Silver-Plated Coffee Set – Gustaf Eriksson Eskilstuna, 3 Piece A refined and highly decorative antique Swedish silver-plated coffee set by Gustaf Eriksson, Eskilstuna...

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...

Striking mid-20th century Mexican modernist pitcher crafted in alpaca silver and richly clad in hand-cut abalone shell inlay, signed LHG and marked Alpaca Mexico. This sculptural ve...

Beautiful tray designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal object with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. A beautiful item to display in...

Superb set of 6 shot glasses designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. A beautiful set to ...

Superb set of 6 shot glasses designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. A beautiful set to ...