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In the 1920s Gio Ponti, who defined 20th century Italian design, was the art director of Richard-Ginori, a venerable porcelain company established in the 18th century. When Ponti moved on in 1930, his protégé Giovanni Gariboldi, who also designed furniture and interiors, filled the vacated position. It would seem that Gariboldi found his model for these shell-shaped dishes in nature, but this is not the case. Rather, he channeled the essence of “shellness," and endowed his design with the faux verisimilitude of delicate ribbing along the scalloped edge. Yet he had them glazed in improbable candy-like pastel colors of pink, yellow, and blue. Originally used principally as ashtrays, no doubt, they could also be put to use as serving dishes for nuts and candies, or as decorative tabletop objects...

Soft white paste, circa 1784-1803. Piece of tender pasta with wavy edges used to hold the tops of the cups in them and cool them when filling the ice container or similar. On the outside, it has two handles in the shape of plant elements and small reliefs on the fronts (also enhanced by the gold) which frame floral bouquets with colored leaves. It is possible that the piece belongs to the second period or intermediate stage of the Real Fábrica de Porcelana del Buen Retiro...

The unique and intense color of the Malbec wine represents us. The old storing barrels coated with its characteristic burgundy dye is the inspiration for our...

Vintage sterling silver place card holders or menu holders 1970s cca. Elevate your tablescape or dinner party presentation with this exquisite Italian sterling silver place card hol...

Elegant classic antique sheffield silverplate tea set- 3 pieces. These are silver plated with black Bakelite handles and lid knobs. They are from c...

Pair of French silverplated bronze swans, each one a heavy, realistically cast and modeled of a swimming swan, one slightly larger. Large swan 8" W x 3 D x 6" H Smaller swan 7.5"W ...

Rosenthal Porcelain Footed Demitasse Cup and Saucer Set Moss Rose Pompadour.Rosenthal - Continental China in the lovely Moss Rose Pompadour Pattern on an ivory background with off ce...

A delicate set of six Haviland Limoges porcelain demitasse cups and matching saucers, made in France and decorated with soft pink floral sprays, pale green foliage, and refined gilt accents. Each cup has a graceful small-scale form with a curved handle finished in gold, paired with a scalloped saucer that echoes the same romantic floral decoration. The porcelain body is luminous white, giving the soft rose and green pattern a light, elegant, and distinctly French presence. This set is designed for demitasse service, espresso, after-dinner coffee, tea, or decorative display. The smaller scale gives the pieces a refined table quality, ideal for formal coffee service, dessert courses, afternoon tea, or a collected cabinet arrangement. The floral decoration feels romantic without being heavy, and the gilt detail adds just enough refinement to make the set feel special. Haviland Limoges is one of the most recognized names in French porcelain, admired for its fine white porcelain body, delicate decoration, and long association with elegant domestic entertaining. This set reflects that tradition beautifully, with graceful proportions, soft floral ornament, and the quiet sophistication associated with early twentieth-century Limoges tableware. This offering is for six demitasse cups and six matching saucers only. Spoons are not included. The set displays beautifully on open shelving, in a china cabinet, on a tea table, or layered with silver plate, linen, crystal, floral porcelain, and other collected French tableware. Presented in antique to early vintage condition consistent with age and use, with light wear appropriate to porcelain tableware of this period, including possible minor gilt wear and natural surface marks from use. A lovely and collectible Haviland Limoges demitasse...

Set of antique demitasse or coffee cup and saucer features rare, unusual cup form with bamboo shaped handles; the set is decorated with stylized gold and white flowering branches on ...

Set of twelve sterling silver flowers place card holders Italian craftsmanship from the 1970s 800 silver hallmark on each piece Length: 4.5 cm Height: 1.7 cm Total weight: 238...

Set of six sterling silver place card holders and enamel depicting the Ferrari logo 925 silver hallmark Italian craftsmanship from the 1970s Length: 3.7 cm Width: 2 cm Height:...

19th century mahogany tray from England inlaid in a lovely pattern with florals and vines. The tray has a gallery, which is in a lovely dark and light mahogany contrast, for added de...

A silvered Art Deco five-piece tea and coffee set from the 20th century. The set comprises a teapot, a coffee pot, a creamer and a covered sugar bowl, all with flattened round bodies...

Dimensions : 43 x 31 x 4 cm // 17" x 12" x 1.9" 32 x 22 x 5,5 cm // 12.75” x 8.5” x 2” 41 x 26,5 x 5,5 cm // 16" x 10.5" x 2” 49 x 34,5 x 5,5 cm // 19” x 13.5” x 2” Inspired b...

Cast with raised trunks and decorative ceremonial blankets, each piece in this set of six sterling silver table accessories functions as a menu, place card or invitation holder. The ...