Shell Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

A beautiful set of three (3) pieces; natural mother-of-pearl caviar dish and spoon set. Beautiful luster and iridescence. Spoons: .75" x 3.5"

Exceptional French Coquillage Centerpiece, Turn of the 19th–20th Century An absolutely stunning and unique large centerpiece, masterfully handcrafted in France around the turn of th...

Marvelous and unique decorative centerpiece or vide-poche made in mother-of-pearl shells, gilded brass and coral. This spectacular piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s Featu...

Set of 6 natural capiz shell round placemat chargers with brass rims and natural cork bottoms. Made by hand in the Phillipine islands.

Lister's conch partially silvered shell 5". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop ...

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...

A beautiful fish shaped bottle opener in iridescent abalone seashell and chrome, Modern design style, in the style of Los Castillo, circa mid to late-20th century. A great bar or boa...

A beautiful abalone seashell and two-tone acrylic bar, table or kitchen trivet, circa mid-20th century, USA. Colors include beautiful pearl pink and gr...

Early 20th century set of mother of pearl handled 6 table knives, 6 forks, and 6 spreaders. Main set features silverplate blades and collars (blades marked with pseudo hallmark SMS),...

A beautiful white mother of pearl seashell caviar dish polished smooth. One dish available. Piece is a nice size measuring: 8" Depth x 9.5" Wide. Pearl c...

This is a colorful alpaca silver and abalone inlay fish bottle opener made in Mexico. It is a beautiful statement piece for your bar, especially one with a mid-century modern influen...

A Collection of Antique Mother of Pearl Caviar Serving Pieces, including eight dishes and four serving bowls. The dishes are of shell form, and ...

A set of two (2) natural mother of pearl seashell caviar spoons. Very good condition as shown in images. No chips noted. Dimensions: .88" Width x 4.94" He...

Mexican Alpaca Silver and Abalone Bottle Opener. A beautiful statement piece at the bar, especially one with Mid-century influences. The Abalone and silver are extraordinary and a g...

Late 19th/Early 20th C., English, a beautifully crafted antique cutlery set, likely intended for dessert or formal dining. The set consists of 12 k...

A beautiful and well-made small mother of pearl and sterling silver barware or appetizer fork from Chrome Hearts, circa early-21st century. Piece is ma...

19th century English silver plated ostrich egg box, attributed to Elkington & Co. In three parts, the silver plated lid with Acanthus leaf handle, the silver rimed egg, and the grap...

A very beautiful handmade mother of pearl spoon, Victorian design, circa early-20th century. Spoon is made entirely of mother of pearl seashell...

Beautiful vintage Mexican abalone shell and iron bottle opener in the form of fish.

Georgian (George III) Period, sterling silver-mounted etched mother-of-pearl octagonal snuff box with hinged lid, London, year-hallmarked for 1803. The iridescent mother-of-pearl lid...

Silver Flatware, England 1920s A set of 12 knives and 12 forks with real mother of pearl handles. Original wooden box. Knife 20 cm. Fork 16 cm Exce...

A beautiful Mother of Pearl seashell caviar serving spoon. Spoon measures: 2.25" width x 5.13" height.

Gorgeous mother-of-pearl and bronze caviar dish by Maitland Smith, circa 1970s. The piece features a MOP shell on a base of 3 bronze fish and is in very good vintage condition with ...

Mexican style of Los Castillo Decorative Fish Dish Ashtray Wall Art Signed Chavez 99. Brass, copper metals & abalone. 1.5 h x 7 w x 5.75 Preowned original vintage unrestored conditio...

Cup dragon and shell with structure in metal in silver plated finish and with natural polished big shell cup.

An exceptional silver plate and inlaid mother-of -pearl small pitcher by Los Castillo of Mexico, circa 1960s. The piece has a wonderful small bird sitting on the yop of the pitcher. ...

Ariol is a long cocktail pick. Ideal for a charismatic event at your home or for something more intimate. Elegant, unique, and singular are some of the adjectives we use to describe ...

A beautiful set of four (4) Mother of Pearl seashell appetizer or caviar forks. Dimensions: .75" x 4.82".

Rare copper plate veneered with a mosaic of polished square abalone shells. Inscribed on the bottom "MEXICO".

Scotch Bonnet fully silvered 4". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered she...

Whimsical mid century serving tray by Couroc of Monterey, made from phenolic resin and inlaid with wood and brass depicting fish wharf ba...

French modern natural grapevine ‘Coral’ wine caddy France, Circa 1960s A spectacular natural specimen grapevines articulated to emulate coral branches...

Cymbiola silvered shell 8". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been operate...

Silver plate shell pedestal with mother of pearl top caviar server. A very striking piece.

Lister's conch fully silvered shell 5". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has ...

Mexican Modernist sculptural fish bottle opener in Abalone by Los Castillo. Hand crafted in Abalone Stone. No markings present. Attribution Los Castillo. From Taxco Mexico 1970s. ...

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze charger plate or serving tray with abalone inlay By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Cent...

1970s Vintage fish bottle opener in Abalone Shell Mexico Style of Los Castillo. Unmarked. 5.75 d x 1.75 h x 1 w Missing some abalone piec...

Large South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam shell The shell is in very good condition and with a beautiful pink tint.  

Circa 1970. We offer this Vintage Mexican Abalone Serving Set (5 pieces).

A vintage set of ten (10) seashell and Lucite napkin ring holders, circa 1960s. A different natural seashell on each ring. Very good condition as shown in images and video. Vintage...

Southeast Asian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Black Lacquered Dha Sword, possibly Thai or Cambodian, early 20th century, with ornate sheath atop a sword stand with bracket feet and scroll f...

Magnificent reticulated Italian sterling silver centerpiece by the renown Fratelli Cacchione Silversmiths. This spectacular centerpiece measures 1...

A beautiful Mother of Pearl caviar dish and spoon set, circa 20th century. This Mother-of-Pearl set includes four (4) pieces; 1 round dish, 2 sq...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver and mother of pearl fruit/dessert cutlery set for 12 persons, boxed, an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver and mother of pearl fruit/dessert flatware set / service consists of twelve knives and twelve forks. The blades of the knives have a rounded form and the forks each have four tines/prongs. The anterior surface of each knife is embellished with fine and impressive bright cut engraved foliate decoration accented with a simplified border to one side. The anterior surface of each fork is ornamented with a bright cut engraved stemmed floral design accented with single leaves. The reverse surface of each piece is plain and unembellished; apart from the featured hallmarks. Each piece of this silver dessert set is fitted with the original carved mother of pearl handle...

A very beautiful large grouping of all natural seashells. Vessel contains over 50+ matte white and tan/brown/off-white seashells in long/oblong hand-carved wood centerpiece...

This graciously sized 1920s Mother of Pearl and Black Lacquered Papier Mache Serving Tray features intricate detailing with Mother of Pearl embellishments and would be a welcome addi...

A fantastic set of fine porcelain soup bowls by one of our favorites, Minton England. Custom ordered through the fine Gilded Age Retailer Tiffany and Company and Circa 1910. Rich double gold bands...

Whimsical mid century serving tray by Couroc of Monterey, made from phenolic resin and inlaid with wood and brass depicting colorful butterflies rare and beautiful tray . Phenolic re...

Antique German Art Nouveau Brass Metal Pickle Castor w/ Etched Glass Insert. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 14" H x 7" W x 4.75" D.

Direct from a private mansion in Paris, a magnificent 299 pc. antique French sterling silver flatware set by France’s premier s...

This exquisite set of 36 French gold-plated oyster forks, dessert forks, and knives is a stunning example of fine craftsmanship. Each piece features elegant mother-of-pearl handles, ...

A beautiful set of six (6) sterling silver and mother-of-pearl bar fruit or appetizer knives, circa late-20th century. The handles are mother-of-pearl joined to stainless-steel blade...

Set of 3 sea shell shape appetizer serving trays with brass rims and cork bottoms. In very fine condition. Hand made in the Phillipine Islands. Set of three include one tray measurin...

Antique fish flatware set, sterling silver with mother-of-pearl, set of 18 Landers, Frary & Clark Fish Set - Aetna Works Qty: Set of 18 pieces (as pi...

A white mother of pearl ashtray with dolphin sculpture, circa early-20th century. Piece is polished mother-of-pearl with a dolphin sculpture/statue and t...

A set of 6 vintage cordials made of brass with mother of pearl inlay. Beautiful natural variation to the mother of pearl.

Bloch & Eschwege 273pc. Flatware Set – Description 1st Dibs Direct from Paris, A Stunning 273pc. Privately Commissioned Napoleon III Sterling Silver Flatware Set with Rare Mother-of-Pearl Handled Knives, Original 5 Drawer Lockable Storage Chest and 25 Amazing Serving Pieces by Two of France's Premier Silversmiths "Bloch & Eschwege" Silversmiths to the French Elite, in Superb Condition - circa 1930s. The history of silver-smithing in France is rich and illustrious, and many prominent firms have contributed to its legacy. Among these, Bloch & Eschwege stands out as an exemplar of craftsmanship, innovation, and artistic excellence. Founded in the 19th century, this renowned silversmith firm has left an indelible mark on the world of decorative arts. Bloch & Eschwege was established in the mid-19th century by two remarkable artisans, Joseph-Alexandre Bloch and Emile-Robert Eschwege. Both men were passionate about the art of silver-smithing, and their partnership laid the foundation for a firm that would set new standards of excellence in the craft. Joseph-Alexandre Bloch was born in 1828 in the heart of Paris, a city renowned for its artistic heritage. As a young man, Bloch exhibited an exceptional talent for metalwork, earning an apprenticeship with a prominent Parisian silversmith. This experience provided him with valuable training in the art of working with silver and other precious metals. Bloch's dedication and skill earned him recognition in the silversmithing community, setting the stage for his future partnership with Eschwege. Emile-Robert Eschwege, born in 1832, hailed from a family of skilled metalworkers. His upbringing was steeped in the traditions of silver-smithing, and he showed a remarkable aptitude for the craft from a young age. Eschwege's family background and his own determination to master the art of silver-smithing made him a formidable candidate to join forces with Bloch. In 1855, Bloch and Eschwege joined hands to establish their silversmith firm in Paris. Their partnership was not only rooted in a shared passion for the craft but also a vision to create exceptional pieces that would capture the essence of French artistic expression. The early works of Bloch & Eschwege were characterized by a fusion of traditional silversmithing techniques and innovative designs. Their creations included intricately designed flatware, tableware, and decorative pieces that showcased their mastery over silver, gold, and other precious metals. Their creations soon gained recognition among the elite of Parisian society, attracting a growing client base. Bloch & Eschwege's reputation grew rapidly due to their dedication to artistic excellence and innovation. The firm's artisans continuously pushed the boundaries of silver-smithing, employing novel techniques and materials to create one-of-a-kind pieces. As Bloch & Eschwege's reputation continued to grow, they attracted the attention of European royalty and aristocracy. Their works found their way into the homes of kings, queens, and nobles, solidifying their status as one of the premier silversmith firms in Europe. The firm's most prestigious commissions came from members of the French royal family, including Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie. These commissions included exquisite pieces such as ornate candelabras, intricately designed tea sets, and opulent dining services. Bloch & Eschwege's creations not only adorned the palaces of the Tuileries and Compiègne but also graced the tables of state banquets and diplomatic events. Bloch & Eschwege's works were showcased at various international exhibitions, earning them accolades and awards. Notable exhibitions included the 1867 Exposition Universelle in Paris and the 1873 World's Fair in Vienna. The firm's contributions to these events highlighted their role in elevating French silver-smithing to the world stage. Each stunning sterling piece in this amazing set is skillfully handcraft with the fine workmanship that has made the "House of Bloch & Eschwege" a favorite amongst the French Elite. Renowned for their elegant styling and the legendary quality of their flatware sets, this set is an exemplary testament to the quality and luxury typical of early 20th century France - La Belle Epoque ! This set is in extraordinarily good condition. Each sterling piece bears the hallmark of Master French Silversmith "Bloch & Eschwege" in addition to the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver. The sterling silver knive blades are by Charles Marseille. This set is of exceptional quality and craftsmanship - check the weights and measures below, all weights and measures approximate: 18 Dinner Knives - Mother of Pearl Handes 24.70 cm. 48 grams 18 Dinner Forks 21.50 cm. 82 grams 18 Tablespoons 21.50 cm. 88 grams 18 Luncheon Knives - Mother of Pearl Handles 20.20 cm. 28 grams 18 Luncheon / Dessert Forks 18.50 cm. 46 grams 18 Luncheon / Dessert Spoons 18.50 cm. 54 grams 18 Dessert Knives - Mother of Pearl Handles & Sterling Silver Blades 20.20 cm. 34 grams 18 Fish Knives 21.00 cm. 54 grams 17 Fish Forks 18.20 cm. 53 grams 17 Oyster Forks 12.00 cm. 22 grams 18 Ice Cream Spoons 13.00 cm. 20 grams 17 Teaspoons 12.50 cm. 19 grams 17 Cake Forks 13.50 cm. 22 grams 18 Knife Blade Rests - Sterling Silver 7.00 cm. 18 grams 1 Berry Serving Spoon 18.00 cm. 55 grams 1 Small "bonbon" Serving Knife 15.20 cm. 23 grams 1 Small Berry Serving Spoon 13.70 cm. 32 grams 1 Small Tart Server 13.20 cm. 25 grams 1 Small "bonbon" Serving Fork 13.70 cm. 23 grams 1 Cheese Serving Knife 19.50 cm. 35 grams 1 Butter Serving Knife...