Shell Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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),...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

A beautiful mother of pearl spoon with abalone seashell and sterling silver detail, Victorian design period, circa turn-of-the 20th century. Spoon is hand-crafted. Spoons' bowl is a ...

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...

Signed Scully & Scully sterling silver 925 seashell caviar dish or salt cellar and spoon made by Italo Gori Silversmiths in Firenze - Italy, circa late 20th Century. The beautifu...

A natural oval mother of pearl bowl or dish, a great vessel to hold caviar, etc., in the Organic Modern style, circa late-20th century to early-21st century. Bowl/dish is natural mot...

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 ...

Offering a vintage Buccelatti style silver dipped real shell caviar or trinket dish, circa Late 20th Century. This gorgeous small dish is composed of a light yellow opened clam shell...

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. Kuger Sterling Silver Mounted Ostrich Egg Bowl with Buffalo Head Handles A sculptural late 20th-century ostrich egg bowl mounted in sterling silver by A. Kuger, retaining its ori...

Whimsical mid-century butterfly-shaped dip or serving dish handcrafted in Mexico circa 1960s. This charming piece combines polished silver plate with brass trim and iridescent abalon...

Direct from Paris:  A magnificent antique French Louis XVI sterling silver flatware set by two of France’s premier silversmiths “Odiot” and “Puiforcat”, a service for 24 with extra dinner knives and dinner forks plus Mother-of-Pearl handled dessert and cheese knives by Gustave Keller – circa late 1800s.   The House of Odiot represents one of the most significant chapters in the history of French decorative arts, embodying the pinnacle of silversmithing excellence from the Ancien Régime through the Second Empire. For nearly two centuries, this illustrious firm set the standard for luxury silverware, creating pieces that were as much works of art as they were functional tableware. The Odiot workshop became synonymous with the highest levels of craftsmanship, attracting royal patrons across Europe and establishing design conventions that would influence generations of silversmiths.  The Early Years:  The Odiot dynasty began modestly in 1690 when Jean-Baptiste Gaspard Odiot established a small silversmith workshop in Paris. However, it was under his grandson, Jean-Baptiste Claude Odiot (1763-1850), that the firm achieved its legendary status. The younger Odiot came of age during one of the most dynamic periods in French decorative arts, training under master goldsmiths during the final years of Louis XVI's reign and establishing his own workshop just as the Empire style was emerging under Napoleon.  Odiot's workshop became renowned for its technical innovations in silver production. While most contemporary silversmiths used the standard 925 sterling silver (92.5% pure silver), Odiot consistently worked with a richer 950-grade alloy (95% pure silver). This formulation, while more challenging to work with due to silver's natural softness, produced items with superior luminosity and resonance. The remaining 5% of alloy typically included trace amounts of platinum or palladium, which enhanced durability without compromising the metal's radiant white sheen. Metallurgical analysis of surviving pieces reveals this unique composition contributed significantly to both the visual appeal and longevity of Odiot's works.  Unparalleled Craftmanship:  The firm maintained an almost monastic devotion to traditional techniques even as industrialization transformed manufacturing. A typical Odiot flatware...

1970s tray featuring a charming bamboo frame and a beautifully lacquered bottom adorned with various seashells. The exact type of shells is uncertain, but they have a lovely, glossy ...

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

Direct from Paris: A stunning 182-piece antique sterling silver flatware set by two of France’s premier silversmiths “Puiforcat”, currently owned b...

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...

Talk about elegant and classy! You're next fancy get together will be an extra special event using these forks and knives for the fish course or enjoying dessert and it comes in the ...

Solid silver 800 oval centerpiece on gilded feet with mother of pearl inserts and gilded details. Completely handmade, ceased and embossed, it has a wavy oval shape. Made in Italy....

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

Striking mid-century Mexican Modern water pitcher designed and produced by the celebrated Los Castillo silversmith workshop in Taxco, Mexico, circa 1960s. This sculptural vessel fea...

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...

Mid Century Inlaid Lacquer Shell and Mother of Pearl Tray made by Couroc. Made with lacquered finish inlaid with shells and mother of pearl design...

Los Castillo pitcher with beautiful abalone shell and matching set of abalone shell cups. Marked Alpaca Taxco. In great vintage condition. This beautiful set is beyond fabulous. Sc...

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...

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

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 ...

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...

An Italian 1970s Murano purple glass ribbed ice bucket “Onda” by Sergio Asti for Amolfo di Cambio, with silver plated rim and handles and nickel ice grabbers

A striking pair of vintage shell goblets handcrafted from natural mother-of-pearl shell, likely made in the Philippines circa the 1980s. These sculptural pieces feature elegantly fla...

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

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

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 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, ...

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 ...

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...

Striking and sculptural Mexican Modern pitcher designed and handcrafted in the 1960s by Los Castillo in Taxco, Mexico, one of the most important workshops within the Mexican silversm...

Landers Frary & Clark 6 Knives, Mother Of Pearl Handles With Sterling Bands. A beautiful set of six (6) sterling silver and mother-of-pearl appetizer knives, late-19th century. The h...

Direct from Paris, a magnificent 121pc. antique French sterling silver flatware set by one of France’s premier silversmiths “Amelie Cardeilhac (Christofle) – silversmith to the King”...

Elegant mid-century Mexican serving set featuring a round tray, water pitcher, and eight matching cups, crafted in solid brass with exquisite abalone shell inlay. Each piece showcase...

A striking Mid-Century Modern Mexican pitcher designed and handcrafted in the 1950s by Jeronimo Fuentes in Taxco, Guerrero. Sculptural, expressive, an...

Set of 12 Knife Rests - Resin with Embedded Sea Shells - France 1970s Elegant set of French mid-century knife rests in resin with embedded shells of different species and colors. N...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A vintage serving tray featuring two love birds atop a branch, surrounding by acorns with sparkling mother of pearl and other elements, fitted with glass top.

From Landers, Frary & Clark – Aetna Works, founded in New Britain, Connecticut, 1866, a set of four fruit and cheese knives. Mother of pearl handles are joined to plated blades b...

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...

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...

This exquisite salt and pepper set, dating back to the 1970s, is a stunning combination of mother-of-pearl and silver craftsmanship. Each piece measures 10.5 cm and 11 cm in length, ...

Antique 20th Century Chinese gilt solid silver nautilus shell centrepiece, mounted with a boldly modelled dragon in high relief. The natural shell is set horizontally within a shaped...

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

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

Whimsical mid century serving tray by Couroc of Monterey, made from phenolic resin and inlaid with wood and brass depicting hot air ballo...

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...

Whimsical mid century serving tray by Couroc of Monterey, made from phenolic resin and inlaid with wood and colorful materials depicting a Southwestern Vase...

Mexican brass copper and abalone crab dish by Los Castillo with lid.