Shell Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

A round natural mother of pearl caviar dish. Use for caviar or other. A beautiful entertaining piece, decorative object, to hold jewelry, etc. Many options. Dish is a nice size, not ...

For your consideration, a vintage Mexican articulated fish bottle opener made with abalone shell in the style of Los Castillo. Unmarked. The body is segmented and articulated, allowi...

Whimsical Los Castillo silver hummingbird creamer, lidded sugar bowl, and matching ladle, handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico, circa 1960s. Each vessel is accented with finely detailed humm...

Turitella 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 been ...

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),...

Marlinspike fully silvered shell 7". 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 bee...

Exceptional Los Castillo silver-plated pitcher from Taxco, Mexico, featuring a whimsical and artistic design with two applied butterflies—one inlaid with luminous mother of pearl and...

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...

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...

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 set of 23 natural seashell appetizer or bar picks.

A beautiful set of three (3) pieces; natural mother-of-pearl caviar dish and spoon set. Beautiful luster and iridescence.

Set of 12 French Victorian eggshell colored porcelain dinner plates with gold trim and floral border (TIFFANY)

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...

Vintage set of placemats and napkin holders feature capiz, abalone, pearl shell designs with overlapping shell pattern covering rectangular placemats. Both placemats and napkin rings...

A striking pen or matchstick holder crafted from a natural sea urchin shell, its distinctive patterned exoskeleton preserved in warm tones of rust, cream, and ivory, and fitted with ...

A fine stainless steel German carving set with mother of pearl handles, from Carl Wolfertz & Sohne, circa 20th century, Solingen, Germany. Set includes carving knife, fork, and sharpening steel...

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...

Exquisite large sterling silver souce or bowl ladle, sterling handle. Excellent condition, stamped with the Minerva Hallmark and the Makers initials LP. Solid and heavy piece ( 97 ...

A rare and striking three-piece silver plated service set by Los Fajardo, crafted in Taxco, Mexico, during the 1960s. This sculptural ensemble includes a water pitcher, creamer, and ...

Vintage Thanksgiving platter in a shape of turkey, wood and metal, design studio made.

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

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...

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...

A fine antique Edwardian boxed fruit or dessert set. By Wilson & Gill of Sheffield, England. Comprising 12 3-tine forks and 12 knives. Each with a chamfered mother-of-pearl handle...

Vintage set of 6 coasters in a holder box feature capiz, abalone, pearl shell designs with geometric shell pattern covering round coasters and the box. Rectangular fragments of shells are organized in tile-like pattern, adding Art Deco influence to Organic Modern design of the set. Monochromatic mocha brown and off-white color palette of the decor stands out on soft, luminous capiz shell background. The coasters are backed with black fabric. The capiz shells are sometimes called windowpane oysters, as they have been harvested for thousands of years for use as window panes. Sculptural, decorative set with timeless, organic design, high quality craftsmanship, and natural materials will make a perfect addition to a wide range of tablescapes, bar settings, and interiors, from Traditional to Coastal, Eclectic, Transitional, Nautical, Modern Country, Collected, or Contemporary. We are offering a set for 4 of vintage placemats...

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

Strombus pugilis fully silvered shell. 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 b...

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...

A Lucite acrylic and abalone seashell trivet, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, USA. Trivet is round with Lucite/acrylic encase abalone seashells, finished with three small feet on bott...

Pair of shell and twisted root spoons from the early 19th C. Handcrafted in Japan in a style that was celebrating nature. Very unique and rare.

Vintage Raimond Sheffield England Mother-of-Pearl Fruit Knives Silver Plated Set Offered for sale is a set of six Raimond Silver Manufacturers, Sheffie...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English 9-carat yellow gold and mother of pearl handled butter knife, boxed, an addition to our diverse flatware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian 9-karat gold butter knife has a sabre style knife blade, with a broad incurved shaped form. The anterior face of the concave curved blade is ornamented with a segmented panel of impressive bright cut engraved foliate ornamentation, all on a matte background. The reverse surface of the blade is plain, apart from the feature hallmarks. This antique knife retains the original, fine and impressive carved mother of pearl handle...

For your consideration, a vintage Mexican articulated fish bottle opener made with abalone shell in the style of Los Castillo. Unmarked. The body is segmented and articulated, allowi...

These serving utensils are handmade by a Vietnamese artist, and have a decidedly organic feel to them.. They are made of horn and shell. The shell handles are beautifully finished, s...

A beautifully crafted silver-plated pitcher by Los Castillo, one of Taxco’s most iconic silversmithing families. This piece features stylized cut-out bird and floral motifs inlaid wi...

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...

Delight your loved ones this holiday season with the perfect gift set, featuring the Ariol Cocktail Pick (2 Pieces) and the Perla Napkin Ring (Set of 4). Designed to bring elegance a...

Hand-wrought circa 1960s copper and brass grasshopper centerpiece sculpture with abalone inlay eyes and legs. Signed underneath, COBRE MEXICO. Also ...

Superb set of 24 fruit, dessert, cheese, or hors d’oeuvre knives, crafted by Maison Cardeilhac, founded in 1804. This set, dating from the first half of the 19th century, showcases e...

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

Elegant mid-century Mexican barware set comprised of six brass shot glasses and a matching rectangular tray, each adorned with meticulously hand-inlaid abalone shell. The iridescent ...

Presenting a truly unique Vintage Coastal Capiz Crab Chip and Dip Set, a captivating ensemble perfect for entertaining with a touch of oceanic charm. This handcrafted set features a ...

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 ...

Shell mounted in sterling silver by Buccellati Length: 25 cm Width: 20.5 cm Height: 20 cm

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

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Kifu Paris geometric coaster...

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 ...

A very cool and hard to find set of six vintage round cabernet red pen shell (capriz shell) placemats by Kim Seybert NYC, circa 1990s. The set is in good vintage condition with no ch...

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

Striking mid-century Mexican shot glass and tray set, made of brass with inlaid abalone shell. The set includes six shot glasses and a matching rect...

Beautiful 19th century French Sterling silver and mother-of-pearl fish cutlery, service for 8 people. 8 Forks and 8 knives. French punch (minerve) and Stamp R&C of the silversmith....

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...

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...

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

Pair of Gabriella Crespi shells with hand-decorated silver metal application, engraved signature, 1970s. Product details Dimensions: 8 L x 3.5 H x 6 D cm

Magnificent reticulated Italian sterling silver centerpiece by the renown Fratelli Cacchione Silversmiths. 20th Century This spectacular centerpiec...

The worlds of luxury and craftsmanship often intersect in fascinating ways, exemplifying the pursuit of perfection through design and skill. Two iconic brands that embody this union of artistry and elegance are Puiforcat, the French silversmith, and Hermès, the esteemed fashion house. Despite their distinct histories and expertise, both brands share a common thread of dedication to craftsmanship, quality, and timeless design. The House of Puiforcat (now owned by Hermes) was founded in 1820 by Emile Puiforcat, a visionary silversmith who sought to redefine traditional craftsmanship with a modern perspective. The brand quickly gained recognition for its commitment to exceptional quality and its avant-garde designs that pushed the boundaries of silversmithing. In its early years, Puiforcat became a favored choice for French aristocracy and European nobility, solidifying its reputation as a leading silverware manufacturer. Hermès, a name synonymous with luxury, began its journey in 1837 as a harness workshop in Paris. Founded by Thierry Hermès, the brand initially focused on crafting high-quality leather goods, primarily for horse riders. Over the years, Hermès expanded its offerings and ventured into the world of luxury fashion, establishing itself as one of the most prestigious names in the industry. What sets Hermès apart is its unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and its dedication to the creation of enduring, exquisite pieces. The relationship between Puiforcat (Hermès) and its artisans is a testament to the brand's commitment to excellence. While Puiforcat and Hermès operate in distinct domains—silversmithing and fashion—both brands share a deep-rooted commitment to traditional craftsmanship and quality. This commitment extends not only to the materials used but also to the expertise of the artisans who transform these materials into exceptional creations. The stories of Puiforcat and Hermès, though distinct in their origins and crafts, converge in their shared commitment to craftsmanship, tradition, and timeless design. The legacies of these two iconic brands are not just tales of luxury but narratives of artistry, dedication, and a pursuit of perfection. Puiforcat's innovative silversmithing and Hermès's enduring leather craftsmanship stand as beacons of excellence in their respective fields. Together, they remind us that true luxury is not just about wealth or opulence but is a manifestation of the enduring connection between art and craftsmanship. Puiforcat and Hermès have...

A beautiful abalone seashell and Lucite oval serving tray or vanity, catchall, vide-poche tray. A beautiful piece with pearl and grey hues. Very good condition as shown in images. No...

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