Austrian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Art Deco hammered brass palm pot vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled Very good quality

A fine antique Austrian Royal Vienna handpainted & gilded porcelain cabinet plate, circa 1890. The plate is very finely decorated with a central handpainted scene of the goddess Daph...

An important and extremely large pair of Magenta Ground Vienna Porcelain Exhibition vases. Austrian, circa 1900. Each vase with blue underglazed ‘Beehive’ mark to interior of neck. Each vase is finely painted with classical scenes to the front and allegorical scenes to the back on a rich magenta ground with gilt foliate decoration. The vases are mounted by extraordinary gilt handles headed by winged female masks to the sides and grotesque masks to the shoulders. The spreading necks decorated with Greek key decoration are surmounted by domed covers and the vases are raised on baluster form supports put down on drum bases finely painted with panels stylised arabesque. The Vienna Porcelain Manufactory was founded in 1718 only eight years after Johann Friedrich Bottger and Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus had succeeded in unearthing the secret of Porcelain Manufacture for August the Strong, Elector of Saxony. On May 25, 1718, Emperor Karl VI signed a "special privilege" awarding Claudius Innocentius du Paquier the exclusive right to produce porcelain in the Austrian crown lands. Production being almost exclusively for the imperial household and the court nobility. During the rococo era, Empress Maria Theresia placed the company under imperial ownership and it was during this period that the manufactory began to produce the famous rococo genre scenes after Watteau. Under the management of Conrad Sorgel von Sorgenthal, the Vienna Porcelain Manufactory achieved an international reputation for its neo-classical style. After the wars with France brought the manufactory to the brink of ruin, the Vienna Congress at the beginning of the Nineteenth Century gave porcelain from Vienna a renewed upswing. Many important personalities of the time, including Czar Alexander I of Russia...

This lovely set of hand painted 18th-century Imperial Vienna Porcelain dishes features four dinner dishes, four soup/pasta dishes, and a pair of chargers for serving. The decoration ...

Jugendstil brass centerpiece vienna around 1900 Brass polished and stove enameled

Biedermeier silver sugar bowl in rectangular basic form on four rocaille feet, the walls of the container drawn in towards the top and provided with folds, which run straight on the ...

A beautiful solid brass bottle opener, designed and executed by Carl Auböck II in the 1950s. Marked: Made in Austria. In good condition with nice patina.

Silver most elegant chocolate pot Rococo Period / made 1759 Excellently made silver pot of finest quality. The pot's form type is that of a pear-shaped item attached to three ...

Impressive Goldscheider Vienna Ceramic Figurine of the 1920s: The young lady with artfully pinned hair wears only transparent stockings and high heels, as well as a headdress densel...

A beautiful midcentury ashtray, executed in the 1950s by Werkstätte Hagenauer, Austria, in very good condition with nice patina. Top grate removable. SignedWerkstätte Hagenauer Moder...

A beautiful Austrian porcelain enamel bowl, jewelry dish or vide-poche (small catch-all), with Peacock bird design, circa mid-20th century, Austria. Dish is a turquoise blue, white a...

Pair of Figurative Dessert Holder Risers in Gilt Bronze and Ground and Colored Crystal, Austria Second Half of 1800s. Deliziosi porta bon-bon realizzati con due putti cast and fire...

Silver Austrian gorgeous liqueur set of most elegant appearance. Particular Feature: Set in original glass case! Elegant showcase / cabinet with black stained wooden frame. Glas...

One of the most popular and elegant models produced by Goldscheider Manufaktur Vienna: Depiction of the dancer Niddy Impekoven (1904-2002) performing her dance ‘The Captured Bird’ in...

A beautiful modernist bowl or ashtray featuring a curved handle, shaped like a scoop. Made of polished solid brass. Designed and crafted by Werkstätte Carl Auböck in the 1950s, this ...

A beautiful fish-shaped mid-century bottle opener, made of stainless steel, covered with dark-brown tan leather. Model #4687, designed in 1995 by Carl Auböck, Vienna. Executed by Amb...

A set of six beautiful figural flatware knife rests in the form of Animals and people, circa 1920s, France. Nice addition to every table or just for your collection. Tarnished and be...

Classic early 1960s bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.

A classic mid-century bottle opener from the Carl Auböck workshop, crafted in the 1950s. The handle is tightly wrapped in natural bast, giving the piece its unmistakable tactile warm...

In this ad you can find a beautiful historical artifact. The object for sale is an aluminum cast board ashtray used on Austrian trains in the 50s. It as manufactured for the staatlic...

Jugendstil fruit bowl brass around 1908 by wmf Brass polished and stove enameled

Auböck brass coin bottle opener, around 1950s, Austria Oroginal condition.

Large silver Art Nouveau period centrepiece/jardinière with original cut crystal glass liner, Austria, 1900-1910. This wonderful and unique centrepiece has an oval form with elaborat...

A set of two silver plated figural flatware knife rests in the form of Animals, circa 1890s, European. Nice addition to every table or just for your collection. Tarnished and beautif...

Bosse pipe holder vienna around 1950s ( marked on Bottom ) Original condition

Rare Art Ceramics Model by Goldscheider from the 1920s: Portrayal of the dancer Lucie Kieselhausen in an exotic costume consisting of a jacket and knee-length skirt with star decoration in brown, blue and yellow, sleeves and skirt part with tiered flounces with a wavy hem, the waisted jacket on the side and on the back with three peaks similar to a bellflower, jagged headgear with long colored feathers curved upwards, floral decorative element on the side of the posing figure at her feet. The figure is based on a black, round base with the artist's signature 'Kostial' on the top next to the figure. The dancer and actress Lucy Kieselhausen (1897 - 1926) was a student of Grete Wiesenthal and was a successful German dancer at the beginning of the 20th century. Lucy Kieselhausen appeared in three silent films: 'Thousand and one Woman' (18), 'The Seventh Great Power' and 'Earth Spirit'. In addition to her dancing activities, Lucy Kieselhausen also wrote the dance drama 'Salambo', which was set to music by Heinz Tiessen. In 1926, Lucy Kieselhausen died in a tragic accident caused by a petrol explosion with a burning jet of flame in her bathroom. Source: Cyranos ch Designed by Josef KOSTIAL...

This is a small masterpiece of craftsmanship: the fine porcelain is designed with floral and natural scenes, rich in detail. A piece for refined collectors or useful to start a coll...

A midcentury cheese slicer designed by Janos Megyik for Amboss Austria. This is boxed set and as one can see, in wonderful condition. Includes original forged nails for installation on the wall. What a great accessory for a modernist kitchen.

A Royal Vienna antique hand painted porcelain plaque from depicting the triumphant entry into Jerusalem of Kaiser Friedrich I of Prussia also known as Barbarossa who headed the Third Crusade launched from Vienna in 1189. The plaque is set in a bronze frame on a mat of burgundy velvet. The whole is protected by glass. The plaque is not signed but has the Royal Vienna beehive...

A beautiful Art Deco tea pot with lid, dated circa 1940, made of pottery / stoneware with lovely brown glaze, designed by Vally Wieselthier. In very good ...

Austrian Belgian black marble dish with a wonderful copper repousse band with decoration typical of the Vienna Secession, that evokes the background ...

The sensational expression of Art Deco made from the famous Hagenauer Designer and Company in Vienna Austria. This unic piece is made from nickel-plated brass and and is embellished ...

Early 19th Century French Porcelain Cup and Saucer This elegant French porcelain cup and saucer, dating to the first quarter of the 19th century, exemplifies the refined artistry of ...

This bottle holder by Werkstätten Carl Auböck is made from a single bent brass rod forming a continuous frame that supports the bottle at the base while the upper loop acts as handle...

Table Barometer Weather Station Vienna Around, 1950s Original condition

The decoration of this vase was designed by Franz Hofstoetter (German: Hofstötter) for the World Exhibition in Paris in 1900. The so called PG 358 decoration was a immediate hit with...

Classic early 1960s bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.

Classic early 1950s Austrian baller bottle stoppers with a nice holder. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze items. Found at an estate sale in Vi...

Antique Austrian cca 1860 Royal Vienna cabinet portrait porcelain plate, 9, with cobalt blue border with gold . Handpainted portrait of a young woman. Signed verso Cowuetetie. Underg...

Table Barometer Weather Station Vienna Around, 1950s Original condition

Loetz Art Nouveau Jugendstil Iridescent Green Art Glass Bowl, circa 1900 A superb Loetz Jugendstil art glass bowl, executed in a luminous green groun...

A very amusing late 19th century terracotta group, in the manner of 'Goldscheider' of three young black boys sitting on a wall.

Set of 4 cups and saucers with decoration of gilt flower sprays and blue border by the Kaiserlich priviglierte Porzellan Fabrique in Vienna. It was founded in 1718 and continued unti...

A scarce and stylish Austrian Art Deco Goldscheider, Wien, pottery figure of a young girl with a dog dating from circa 1930. The novelty young girl figure stands on a rectangular bas...

Rare Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Figurine of the 1920s: Standing young lady in a carnival costume inspired by the Rococo style with delicate straps and a low neckline, long skirt wi...

A pair of uncommon handmade glass beer steins having impeccably cane wrapped curved handles.

Gorgeous Art Nouveau Vase of very rare shape Made by Loetz (Lötz) Widow Klostermuehle Bohemia, circa 1900 Decor: amber-orange colored type of Papillon Form: round as well as bellied body with scalloped mouth and silver plated mounting Gorgeous glass item with vertical ribbings on surface, running from edge of mouth to area below. This vase's mouth is of irregular form, having extremely scalloped edge causing this vase's very special appearance. The decor is quite rare type of Papillon - amber-orange shaded and blue-golden shining due to its stunning iridescence ! Finally, this vase's round hollow body is attached to high holder which seems to have been manufactured especially for this glass item: It is a silver plated mounting made of pewter: This one has three arms at top area, holding the vase / the Stand is three-sided, excellently decorated with floral ornaments of reticulated type - most probably these are lady slipper orchids...

Beautiful Art Nouveau Candy Dish Basket with two handles. Hallmarked with numbers.Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Nice addition to any table.

A fine antique Austrian Royal Vienna handpainted & gilded porcelain cabinet plate, circa 1890. To the center of the plate is a handpainted scene of Odysseus's wife Penelope being aw...

Ashtray vienna around 1950s Original condition

Jugendstil bronze ashtray, Vienna, circa 1905 Original condition.

A beautiful crystal glass with gold-plated sterling silver stem, found at an estate sale in Austria. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. Marked with Sterling an...

Older original marked Aubock opener. This was made by the Carl Aubock Workshop Austria (not AS Solingen Germany!) Almost fully intact leather handle, some loss to front bottom edge, ...

A striking whiskey decanter by Ludwig Moser, crafted in finely cut amber-colored glass. The piece reflects the refined geometric elegance associated with the Vienna Werkstätte tradit...

Three bottle openers, a crocodile nutcracker and a whale ashtray. Presumably all by Walter Bosse.

Classic early 1950s bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.

Early 20th century Epergne centerpiece with two Vienna bronze cold painted cockatiels on teeter totter swings with a beautiful crackled pink ruffled art ...

Stunning nicest silver plate with sculptured decorations in middle area Hallmarked (Viennese silver) Manufactured, circa 1890 It is an outstanding quite large silver plate of f...

This set is made of fine white porcelain, and each cup and saucer is decorated with a unique secessionist pattern which reminds on designs by Joseph Maria Olbrich. The pattern featu...

Big brass cat bottle holder by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s (The Bottle is only decoration, not for sale) Original condition.