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French Art Deco Crystal and Chrome Compote
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stunningly gorgeous 1930s decorative compote in crystal and chrome. The piece is in perfect condition and beautiful in its simplicity.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Chrome
$1,035 Sale Price
31% Off
Antique Victorian 1876 Sterling Silver Goblet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver goblet; an addition to our collection of wine and drinks related silverware
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver goblet has a circular bell shaped form onto a knopped stem and circular spreading foot.
The body of this 1870s silver goblet is embellished with bright cut engraved foliate festoons accented with pensile leaf drops; these vertical designs form four cartouches.
The cartouche to one side bears a bright cut engraved fruit design; the further three remain vacant.
The knopped stem is encircled with a plain moulded border to the centre.
The foot is ornamented with further bright cut engraved overlapping arch designs, accented with an applied bead decorated border to the rim.
Condition
This antique 1870s silver goblet is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The goblet has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The bright cut engraved decoration is very crisp and the applied ornamentation is very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the goblet are all very clear.
Dimensions
Diameter of rim 9.4cm/3.7"
Diameter of foot 8.2cm/3.2"
Height 19cm/7.5"
Weight
6.3 troy ounces/197g
Maker: H J Lias & Son (Henry John Lias...
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1870s English Victorian Antique More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Rocks Glasses by Culver, LTD. with Leaves in Gold and Silver
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Sic Mid-Century Modern rocks glasses by Culver, LTD. decorated with 22k gold and silver clusters of leaves.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
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Art Deco Green Optic Diamond Glass Ice Bucket by Fenton Glass
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco green glass Ice bucket in mold-blown optic diamond pattern, the rim with molded lugs to which the metal swing handle attaches.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining
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Antique Britannia Standard Silver Trefid Rat Tail Pattern Spoon
By John Cory
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique William III Britannia standard silver Trefid rat tail pattern spoon; an addition to our silver cutlery collection
...
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Early 1700s English Antique More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Silver, Britannia Standard Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Silver Wine Ewer and Presentation Plate
By I.M.A. di Guerci & C.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large vintage Italian silver wine ewer and presentation plate, part of our wine and drinks related silverware collection.
This exceptional and large antique Italian silver ewer has a rounded ovoid shaped form onto a domed circular foot, in a Classic Victorian style.
The waisted neck is encircled with an impressive alternating engraved leaf designs accented with scrolling borders and cast and applied leaf and bead designs.
The large rounded body is embellished with a continuation of engraved and applied ornamentation emanating from the upper and lower portions, including a matte background to each panel.
The upper rim of the jug is encompassed with an applied moulded border.
This exceptional example of Italian silverware is fitted with an impressive cast 800 standard silver leaf decorated handle accented with scrolling leaf ornamentation to the upper opposing scroll and lower terminals.
The foot of the jug is encompassed with further matte ornamentation accented with applied scrolling segments above an impressive leaf decorated border.
This exceptional and large ewer sits on the original hallmarked Italian silver presentation plate...
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1950s Italian Victorian Vintage More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Silver
1925 Sterling Silver Beer / Water Jug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver beer / water jug; part of our antique dining silverware collection
This exc...
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1920s English Vintage More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Sterling Silver
6 Vintage Old Fashioned Glasses by Georges Briard in the Forbidden Fruit Pattern
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of six Mid-Century Modern old fashioned glasses by Georges Briard in the Forbidden Fruit pattern. Each of clear glass decorated in translucent...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Glass
9 Piece Calypso Themed Cocktail Pitcher Set, Pitcher & 8 Old Fashioned Glasses
Located in Nantucket, MA
Nine-piece cocktail pitcher set, clear glass with white frosted interiors having Calypso performers in 22 karat gold on the exterior. Set consists...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
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Large Set of Tommi Parzinger Dining Ware for Dorlyn Silversmith, in Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice and large set made for Dorlyn Silversmith and designed for Tommi Parzinger. Counting all pieces, are a total of 11. Most of the pieces are stamped.
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1960s American Modern Vintage More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
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Karl Kurz German Sterling Silver Toby Jug
By Karl Kurz
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German sterling silver novelty cream/toby jug, an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique German sterling silver cream jug has been realistically modeled in the form of a character/toby jug.
The heavy-set figure is embellished with chased decoration realistically modeled in the form of 18th century attire, incorporating a waistcoat and long outer-coat.
This antique toby jug...
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Early 1900s German Antique More Dining and Entertaining
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Art Deco Bakelite Fruit Knife Set
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Art Deco Bakelite fruit knife set from the 1940s. Solingen made in Germany
Original condition.
Category
1940s German Art Deco Vintage More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
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Hester Bateman Sterling Silver Bottle Labels Tickets Antique George III
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare set of five antique Georgian English sterling silver bottle labels or tickets made by Hester Bateman, part of our wine related silverware collection
These exceptional and collectable George III sterling silver bottle labels have a neoclassical urn shaped form.
These antique silver labels or tickets are further ornamented with a bright cut engraved and pin struck ribbon bow designs accented with suspended leaf festoons.
The body of each label is engraved with the individual wine or spirit: 'Port', 'Geneva', 'Claret', 'Rum' and 'Madeira'.
These Georgian silver bottle labels are suspended by two ring loops to the corners of the urn designs and connected by silver round link chains.
These fine bottle labels, crafted by the renowned female London silversmith Hester Bateman, are an exceptional example of their type.
Condition
These antique silver bottle labels or tickets are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition, for their type. The bright cut engraved decoration is crisp. These antique wine labels...
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Silver, Sterling Silver
Six Vintage Libbey Glass Co., Cane Pattern, Old Fashioned or Rocks Glasses
Located in Nantucket, MA
Six mid-century Libbey Glass Co., old fashioned glasses, the lower half with raised enamel "cane" in natural color, the top edge of the glass is also e...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Glass
Vintage Silver Plate Skyscraper by The Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco skyscraper style silver plate cocktail made by The Sheffield Silver Co. The tall sleek cylindrical body raised on a stepped foot.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Silver Plate
Bronze Сrumb Сatcher in the Art Nouveau Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze crumb catcher, 1980-1990, in the Art Nouveau style.
Measures: H: 4 cm, W: 18 cm, D: 7 cm.
Category
1980s Art Nouveau Vintage More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Bronze
Georgian Brass Bound Oak Cellaret
Located in Worcester, GB
Georgian brass bound oak cellaret
Measures: Top diameter 40 cm 15 3/4 in
Height 58.5 cm 23 in
Composition Oak, brass bound
Condition Good condition commensurate wi...
Category
19th Century British Antique More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Brass
$830 Sale Price
20% Off
W.M.F Art Nouveau Cutlery Canteen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
W.M.F. an Art Nouveau cutlery canteen, in oak case,
Early 20th century. The upper hinged casket with a fall front to reveal three fitted drawers,...
Category
Early 20th Century More Dining and Entertaining
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Wood
Vintage Federal Glass Tom Collins / Zombie Glasses with Gold & Black Stallions
Located in Nantucket, MA
Eight vintage Tom Collins glasses with a pair of rearing stallions shadowing each other one in 22k gold the other in black enamel with gold...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
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Glass
Georges Briard Walnut Cutting Board with Golf Themed Tile Insert
Located in Nantucket, MA
Georges Briard designed cutting board in walnut with a white inset tile cutting surface decorated in gold in his "Golf" pattern, made to accompany rocks and highball glasses of the s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Fondue Set by Werkstätte Carl Auböck II
Located in London, GB
Vintage fondue pot and burner by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, circa 1950.
The pot and its lid are made out of spun tinned copper, while the burner is spun brass. The pot, its lid and the burner, all have brass handles with ebony grips.
The sculptural tripod stand composed of three vertical bars joined in a triangular shape is made of solid brass and stamped 'MADE IN AUSTRIA Auböck...
Category
1950s Austrian Modern Vintage More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
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Vintage Georges Briard Forbidden Fruit Highball Glasses with White Interiors
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern highball glasses in the Forbidden Fruit pattern by Georges Briard. Clear glass with white frosted interiors having exterior decoration of an apple in black enamel ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Glass
20th Century Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Hip Flask, 1905
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver hip flask; part of our wine and drinks related silverware collection.
This fine antique Edwardian sterling silver hip flask has a rectangular form with rounded corners.
This impressive antique hip flask...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Cobalt Blue Stein
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Exceptional handblown cobalt blue German stein with pewter lid.
Period: circa 1850
Origin: Germany
Size: 11 1/2" H x 4" D
Family Owned & Operated
Cisc...
Category
1850s German Antique More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Blown Glass
$1,200
English Modern Sterling Silver Sugar Caster
By J. Collyer Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth II sterling silver sugar caster. Made by J Collyer Ltd in Birmingham 1958. Upward tapering neck and curved bowl on short foot. C...
Category
1950s English Modern Vintage More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Maple Apple Cutting Board
Located in Chicago, IL
A quaint early 20th century English maple apple cutting board perfect for chopping fruits and veggies, or serving charcuterie at your next lunch party.
Category
Early 20th Century English Country More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Maple
$371 Sale Price
25% Off
Pyramidal Smoking Set, Germany, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Pyramidal smoking set is an original decorative object realized in Germany in the 1970s.
A unique object composed by four ashtrays and a lighter.
Table lighter vintage plastic ...
Category
1970s German Vintage More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Metal
$532 / set
Six Vintage Georges Briard Silver Recumbent Lion Highball Glasses
Located in Nantucket, MA
Signed set of 6 Georges Briard highball glasses with a silver rim above stylized images of recumbent lions wearing crowns.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Stone Covered Salt and Pepper Shakers - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful multicolor stone covered salt and pepper shakers.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Glass, Plastic
1970s Individual Hand Painted Porcelain Tureen with Inscription
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Individual Hand-Painted Porcelain Tureen with Inscription
Category
Late 20th Century European More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Silver Plated Smoke Set - Germany 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Smoke set is an original decorative group of works realized in the first half of the XX Century.
Original silver-plated metal.
Made in Germany. Marked...
Category
1950s German Vintage More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Silver Plate
$399 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Teapot and Cover, 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Chinese cloisonné enamel teapot and cover, 20th century
gilt-decorated and enamelled with shuangxi characters and lotus flowers wreathed by dense foli...
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20th Century More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Enamel
Victorian Sterling Silver Knight Helmet Peppers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver archaic knight helm/helmet peppers; an addition to our 19th century silver cruets/condi...
Category
1880s English Antique More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Chinese Silver Battle Mug with Dramatic Dragon Handle
Located in New York, NY
Chinese silver mug, ca 1865. Straight and upward tapering sides with dense low-relief frieze: Spearmen and swordsmen on foot and horse thrust and lu...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Silver Overlay Frosted Back Bar Bottle, "Scotch" W/ Silver Collar & CAP
By Lapierre Silver Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco back bar bottle or decanter with silver overlay on a frosted ground. Silver over lay collar and the word "Scotch" in underlined script on th...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Asian Brass Mug, South-East Asia, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Asian brass mug is an original decorative object realized in Asia in the first decades of the 20th century.
Original brass.
Made in Asia.
Mint co...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Brass
$257 Sale Price
25% Off
"Kintsugi Rest" by Brian Stanziale
Located in Chicago, IL
In an exclusive collaboration, each hand-studded piece by artist the bms. was transformed from a provincial 19th century artifact into a one-of-a-kind work of art. Embellishing with silver and gold thumbtacks, the bms. adds a contemporary twist to our storied objects, animating each surface with bold and provocative designs.
This kintsugi rest was originally a Qing-dynasty low stool, used by a Shoemaker while he assembled pairs of shoes. Marked by the artist's golden touch, the simple stool has been gilded with a pattern inspired by the Japanese art of kintsugi, wherein damaged ceramics...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Metal
Vintage Libbey, His, Hers, Whose, Bourbon, Rye, Scotch, Tom Collins Caddy Set
Located in Nantucket, MA
A very unusual set of 6 Tom Collins glasses by Libbey, in a bright pink plastic caddy with a white retractable carry handle. Frosted glasses each with a different word and graphic - ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Unusual Art Deco, Modernist 8-Piece Tea Set, Chrome or Wood Ball Design
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Art Deco, modernist 8-piece tea set, chrome or wood ball design. Unsigned, stunning modern design, consisting of teapot, creamer and sugar, 4 cups and relish container.
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Chrome
Large Oval Iron Game Hanger, Kitchen Utensil or Pot Hanger
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Oval Iron Game Hanger, Kitchen Utensil or Pot Hanger
A great piece with lots of Character, it hangs on 2 separate hooked chains, these can be...
Category
Late 20th Century Country More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Iron
Victorian 1895 Sterling Silver Goblet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver goblet; an addition to our collection of wine and drinks related silverware.
This exceptional antique sterling silver goblet has a circular bell shaped form onto a knopped stem and circular spreading foot.
The body of this Victorian silver goblet...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Wine Label Made in Edinburgh by Francis Howden, circa 1786-90
Located in London, GB
A George III Wine Label Made in Edinburgh circa 1786-90 by Francis Howden.
The Label is narrow rectangular in form with raised eyelets and is engraved for BRANDY.
Additional inform...
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18th Century Scottish George III Antique More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Silver
George III Postage Stamp Wine Label by Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson, 1799
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine George III Postage Stamp Wine Label Made in London in 1799 by Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson.
The Wine Label is modelled in the uncommon "Postage Stamp" form with a do...
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18th Century British George III Antique More Dining and Entertaining
Fine Antique English 5 pc. Silver Plate & Cobalt Glass Decanter Set in Stand
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Gorgeous Quality Antique English Silver plate and cobalt glass Two Decanter Set with original stoppers and in their handsome original stand. Please note the stand has wonderful detai...
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Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
$1,256 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Antique William III Britannia Standard Silver Brandy Pan
By Alexander Roode
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine antique William III English Britannia standard silver brandy pan; an addition to our collection of 17th century silverware.
This exc...
Category
1690s British Antique More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Britannia Standard Silver
20th Century Yi Xing Teapot
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century yi xing tea pot, the body of circular form, inscribed with characters, having a stylized bamboo shoot spout and handle.
Republic period,...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage More Dining and Entertaining
Lined Oval Wicker Picnic Basket
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A lined oval wicker picnic basket
An attractive basket with 2 lidded sections and big handle, the basket is lined inside
This is a lovely pie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Country More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Wicker
Art Deco Skyscraper Cocktail Shaker and 6 Cocktail Glasses w/Blue & Orange Lines
Located in Nantucket, MA
Tall cylindrical Art Deco cocktail shaker with a stepped foot decorated with alternating single blue and double orange rings and topped with a high domed chrome top with elongated of...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Chrome
Antique Sterling Silver Four-Leaf Clover Menu / Cardholders
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of four antique George V English sterling silver and enamel four-leaf clover menu / card holders; an addition to our diverse dining silverware collection.
These exceptional antique menu holders...
Category
1910s British Vintage More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Tumblers Decorated in Blue and White Enamel by Libbey
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 8 Libbey cocktail glasses decorated with dots enclosed in concentric circles, the top half of the glasses in white above blue on the lower half.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Cocktail Shaker with Blue Enamel Vertical Lines & Chrome Lid
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco cocktail shaker with pairs of wide blue enamel vertical lines between pairs of narrow lines, the Shaker with a chrome lid with off center pour spout.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Chrome
Set of 12 Art Deco Cocktail Picks in an Arched Chrome Stand with a Wood Base
Located in Nantucket, MA
12 chromed cocktail picks with forked points and red 'cherry' tops arranged in two rows of 6 in an arched chrome frame rising from a wood disk base with a central chrome cylinder whi...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining
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Chrome
Silver Cup "Tembladera", 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Without hallmarks. With property initials.
Container known as catavinos (wine cup) or tembladera with two curved flat handles decorated with simplified plant elements, and a line of...
Category
18th Century European Neoclassical Antique More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Silver
Plakkenpot E Coffee Pot by Hanna Kooistra
Located in Geneve, CH
Plakkenpot E coffee pot by Hanna Kooistra.
Dimensions: 23 x 25 cm.
Materials: ceramics, wool.
These coffee pots are a reinterpretation of a coffee pot from the Rijksmuseum. The ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Ceramic, Wool
$455 / item
Ghidini 1961 Omini Squared Tea Light in Rose Gold by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Tea light in brass
Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric and Min...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Omini Round Tea Light in Rose Gold by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Tea light in brass
Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric and Min...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Omini Round Tea Light in Polished Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Tea light in brass
Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric and Min...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
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Brass
Ghidini 1961 Le Ninfee Middle Side Table in Brass by Alessandro Mendini
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
As if they were large and flat lilies leaves that run, approach, float and mate while flowing on the water surface of a pond. So these small Ninfee tables float and can stand alone, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
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Brass
Ghidini 1961 Cestino 1 Medium Bowl in Polished Brass by Andrea Branzi
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
"The dance, intended as an eternal circle and sacred ritual and celebration of the ancient tribal traditions." This is the reference of Andrea Branzi when he thought of this series of three pieces that define these new vase...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
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Brass
19th Century Antique German Silver and Cut-Glass Claret Jug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique German silver and cut glass claret jugs; an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection.
These magnificent antique German silver and glass claret jugs have a moon flask shaped form.
The cylindrical necks are encircled with embossed knops, each ornamented with scrolling decoration on a matt background.
The upper bead decorated knop of each jug is surmounted with an impressive boat shaped collar, incorporating a flared lip and fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover.
The covers are further ornamented with embossed decoration to the domed portions, displayed within plain paralleling arabesque shaped borders, accented with impressive single scrolling leaf decorated thumbpieces.
Each cover is surmounted with an exceptional finial featuring fluted and scroll decoration surmounted with swept leaf designs incorporating a ball terminal.
The glass bodies of these antique claret jugs are embellished with fine and impressive, large cut glass floral motifs accented with a textured background to each incurve.
Each glass vessel is enveloped with an impressive 800 standard silver surround incorporating a strapwork bordered cartouche to either side; one displays the contemporary engraved initials 'TSE' and the other bears the German inscription '1855, 18 Marz, 1880'.
The silver surrounds to the jugs are embellished with impressive embossed scenes depicting a nude nymph style character pouring liquid from a bottle into a large chalice, all bordered with interlacing scrolling leaf designs emanating from the upper and lower portions.
These magnificent jugs are fitted with an exceptional, fine and impressive silver ribbed, scrolling handles enveloped with plain handpieces and embellished with further strapwork decoration and incorporating a scrolling leaf decorated thumbpieces.
Each jug is supported by an impressive circular spreading foot encircled with an embossed scrolling leaf ornamentation, matching the style of the knop to the neck.
The subdued matte finish to the 800 standard silver bodies of these impressive jugs are accented with gilt ornamentation to the paralleling borders, enhanced with simplistic bright cut engraved decoration.
The interior of the cover and lipped collar retain the original gilt interior.
Condition
These antique glass claret jugs are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition in keeping with age. The glass body of each jug is in perfect condition. The German silver 800 standard mark struck to the rim of each foot are all very clear.
Dimensions
Length from back of handle to lip 15.5cm/6.1".
Diameter of body 14.5cm/5.7".
Width of body 8.5cm/3.3".
Height to top of finial 36.5cm/14.4".
Maker: Unmarked.
Origin: Germany, Europe.
Date: circa 1880.
Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these examples of antique German silverware.
Category
1880s German Antique More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Silver
