French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Goldsmith PROST - 18 knife holders in solid silver ART DECO period Suite of 18 knife holders in solid silver ART DECO model Dimensions: length 8 cm – width 3.5 cm – height 2.5 c...

French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910. Celadon color.

A French brass faux bamboo wine rack from the mid 20th century with arching side supports and pad feet. This charming French brass faux bamboo wine rack from the mid-20th century bri...

Art Deco Cooler in Silver Metal by Jean Despres Elegant Jean Despres cooler in silver metal with chain design on the edge and textured martele, signed on the bottom. Measures: Height...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this custom made pair of Wine Coolers which are part of a suite of Hermes Paris “Farming” Kelly picnic equipment, Barenia Edition, custom made to order for Lady Victoria De Rothschild in 2015. This sale is for the pair of Wine coolers only, the pair of Pitcher jugs and pair of Champagne buckets are listed under my other items and not include in this sale Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price These are the only examples in the world of this particular picnic set, they were made to order from Lady Victoria de Rothschild in 2015, purchased by myself at the estate sale after her passing. Each piece is expertly crafted to the finest standard by the genius’s that are Hermes Paris, the wicker has been finely woven and houses perfectly polished chrome cases, the handles are hand stitched and signed Hermes Paris in leather. The wine coolers come complete with four cooler bottles which can be frozen Each piece of chrome has been professionally restored and polished to the highest standards by Penhaligan Silverwear LTD London in cooperation with Strong and Woodhatch. Dimensions Height:- 19.5cm Width and depth@- 13.8cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. Victoria, Lady de Rothschild (1949-2021 Victoria was born and spent her formative years in the sunshine of Florida; the warm rays and the life-style of Palm Beach brought her a freedom of spirit that remained with her throughout her life and informed and shaped her taste. Later the family moved to Manhattan; her mother, Marcia Lou Whitney Schott, was a woman of great poise and style and remained a huge and lasting inspiration to her daughter. After coming to London, as a young adult, to dip her toe into British culture, she went back to the US and gained a degree in economics at Trinity College Hartford. Three years later, through mutual friends she met and married Sir Evelyn de Rothschild. They returned to the UK and made their homes in London and in the Rothschild family house in Buckinghamshire; Victoria bringing to the formal landscape of these two houses a transatlantic chic and her own particular quiet exoticism. The history of collecting in the Rothschild family is meticulously documented and was well known to Victoria, it was music to her ears. She continued the tradition and over a period of 40 years gathered together a remarkable and eclectic collection of furniture, glass, china, silver and jewellery. She bought instinctively and decisively; in later years the collection was curated by her great friend, decorator and dress designer, Tomasz Starzewski. There was nothing that Victoria enjoyed more than entertaining her friends and giving them exquisitely wrapped presents. In her last flat, she had a room entirely set aside for present wrapping. It was here that she kept exotic Japanese tissue papers in graded shades, antique rolls of striped ribbons and haute couture silk ones, ready for when a friend had a birthday. Entertaining remained one of her greatest pleasures, and she did this on two levels: the very large dinners for 200 or 250 people, to the more intimate events for family, friends, children and grandchildren. Whatever the circumstances, like an impresario rising to the challenge, she would set to work, with an awesome attention to detail that seemed effortless; she was brimming full of ideas. I remember in particular one birthday dinner when the ceiling of the dining room was covered with hovering aubergine coloured balloons, echoing the violet napkins below. Her large-scale entertainments were memorable; there was an anniversary dinner at Lords Cricket Ground, where the tablecloths were made of white cricket flannel and boiled brisket was served, so simple, witty, understated, whilst Rory Bremner provided the cabaret. On the occasion of her daughter’s 21st birthday, she transformed the Royal College of Art into a replica of the 20th century nightclub ‘El Morocco’ in New York for the evening, with Manhattan taxis waiting outside to take the guests home. Victoria’s greatest talent however was in creating tablescapes. This was almost like choreography, and there was always an element of the unexpected. The starting point was a textured fabric - her version of a tablecloth - be it a woven Kente from Ghana, a patchwork quilted sari from India, or a gossamer light runner; the variety of texture and colour enthralled her. She would lay the table, instinctively moving glass, silver, porcelain and flowers around, embellishing, intermingling traditional and contemporary, searching for a harmony that lived up to her own perfectionism. At times she would choose her favourite 18th century Chantilly porcelain plates - even when there were children present - with delicate blue sprays, surrounding a centrepiece of fifteen to twenty Chinese tulip vases. There were never side plates or bread knives - it was a pared down aesthetic, not an excessive one. White Murano goblets and Georg Jensen contemporary silver pitchers would add sparkle and freshness; the result looked like a 16th century Dutch still life. At other events, the table would become a playful study in the juxtaposition of colour, using her gently multi coloured 50’s retro plates, Balinese silver rimmed lacquered bowls and glass tutti-frutti tumblers, made by the Rothschilds’ cousins, the Brandolinis, in Venice. The drinks trays in all her houses will stay in my memory for many years to come. Victoria’s signature Baccarat decanters would stand proud; around them a cluster of delicate early 20th century glasses engraved with the Rothschild crest...

Superb Lalique France "Clos-Vougeot" decanter, France 1970s. In excellent condition. Dimensions in cm ( H x D ) : 29 x 13 Secure shipping.

French Faience Server Oyster with handle signed Henriot Quimper circa 1900.  

Beautiful and rare set of Baccarat crystal glasses, Jeddah model, created by Georges Chevalier (1894-1987) in 1946 and produced until 1970. - 12 water glasses - 12 wine glasses - 12 ...

An unusual and highly sought-after vintage silver plated letter opener by the world renowned, Christian Dior. The letter opener is fashioned in the form of a belt with engraved "s...

Very rare mid century ceramic "Bear Hand" ashtray / bowl in warm red glaze by Georges Jouve produced in France, 1950s. In good original condition and signed with the iconic "alpha". ...

This luxury display tray was designed for the Christian Dior Home Collection in the 1970s. This board or platter has a rounded shape and raised edges. The platter has a natural orga...

Antique French porcelain shaped oyster plate, signed "M.R. Limoges, France," circa 1900. Hand-painted in pastel pinks, peaches and blues with sea grasses and gold details.

Art Deco pelican bronze ashtray in dark green patina Max Le Verrier France 1920s marked on the base H 18 cm - 14 cm diam. Conditions: excell...

Bird / Owl Salt Shaker by Jeanne and Norbert Pierlot, Circa 1960. Ceramic work, engraved details. Enameled in a light grey and brown colors. Perfect condition ! The French couple ...

Sculptural Monique Gerber Brutalist bronze ashtray, France, 1970s.

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this custom made pair of Champagne Buckets which are part of a suite of Hermes Paris “Farming” Kelly picnic equipment, Barenia Edition, custom made to order for Lady Victoria De Rothschild in 2015. This sale is for the pair of Champagne coolers only, the pair of Wine coolers and pair of Pitcher jugs are listed separately and can be found under my other items for sale. Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price These are the only examples in the world of this particular picnic set, they were made to order from Lady Victoria de Rothschild in 2015, purchased by myself at the estate sale after her passing. Each piece is expertly crafted to the finest standard by the genius’s that are Hermes Paris, the wicker has been finely woven and houses perfectly polished chrome cases, the handles are hand stitched and signed Hermes Paris in leather. The wine coolers come complete with four cooler bottles which can be frozen Each piece of chrome has been professionally restored and polished to the highest standards by Penhaligan Silverwear LTD London in cooperation with Strong and Woodhatch. Dimensions Height:- 12.5cm Width and depth:- 15.9cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. Victoria, Lady de Rothschild (1949-2021 Victoria was born and spent her formative years in the sunshine of Florida; the warm rays and the life-style of Palm Beach brought her a freedom of spirit that remained with her throughout her life and informed and shaped her taste. Later the family moved to Manhattan; her mother, Marcia Lou Whitney Schott, was a woman of great poise and style and remained a huge and lasting inspiration to her daughter. After coming to London, as a young adult, to dip her toe into British culture, she went back to the US and gained a degree in economics at Trinity College Hartford. Three years later, through mutual friends she met and married Sir Evelyn de Rothschild. They returned to the UK and made their homes in London and in the Rothschild family house in Buckinghamshire; Victoria bringing to the formal landscape of these two houses a transatlantic chic and her own particular quiet exoticism. The history of collecting in the Rothschild family is meticulously documented and was well known to Victoria, it was music to her ears. She continued the tradition and over a period of 40 years gathered together a remarkable and eclectic collection of furniture, glass, china, silver and jewellery. She bought instinctively and decisively; in later years the collection was curated by her great friend, decorator and dress designer, Tomasz Starzewski. There was nothing that Victoria enjoyed more than entertaining her friends and giving them exquisitely wrapped presents. In her last flat, she had a room entirely set aside for present wrapping. It was here that she kept exotic Japanese tissue papers in graded shades, antique rolls of striped ribbons and haute couture silk ones, ready for when a friend had a birthday. Entertaining remained one of her greatest pleasures, and she did this on two levels: the very large dinners for 200 or 250 people, to the more intimate events for family, friends, children and grandchildren. Whatever the circumstances, like an impresario rising to the challenge, she would set to work, with an awesome attention to detail that seemed effortless; she was brimming full of ideas. I remember in particular one birthday dinner when the ceiling of the dining room was covered with hovering aubergine coloured balloons, echoing the violet napkins below. Her large-scale entertainments were memorable; there was an anniversary dinner at Lords Cricket Ground, where the tablecloths were made of white cricket flannel and boiled brisket was served, so simple, witty, understated, whilst Rory Bremner provided the cabaret. On the occasion of her daughter’s 21st birthday, she transformed the Royal College of Art into a replica of the 20th century nightclub ‘El Morocco’ in New York for the evening, with Manhattan taxis waiting outside to take the guests home. Victoria’s greatest talent however was in creating tablescapes. This was almost like choreography, and there was always an element of the unexpected. The starting point was a textured fabric - her version of a tablecloth - be it a woven Kente from Ghana, a patchwork quilted sari from India, or a gossamer light runner; the variety of texture and colour enthralled her. She would lay the table, instinctively moving glass, silver, porcelain and flowers around, embellishing, intermingling traditional and contemporary, searching for a harmony that lived up to her own perfectionism. At times she would choose her favourite 18th century Chantilly porcelain plates - even when there were children present - with delicate blue sprays, surrounding a centrepiece of fifteen to twenty Chinese tulip vases. There were never side plates or bread knives - it was a pared down aesthetic, not an excessive one. White Murano goblets and Georg Jensen contemporary silver pitchers would add sparkle and freshness; the result looked like a 16th century Dutch still life. At other events, the table would become a playful study in the juxtaposition of colour, using her gently multi coloured 50’s retro plates, Balinese silver rimmed lacquered bowls and glass tutti-frutti tumblers, made by the Rothschilds’ cousins, the Brandolinis, in Venice. The drinks trays in all her houses will stay in my memory for many years to come. Victoria’s signature Baccarat decanters would stand proud; around them a cluster of delicate early 20th century glasses engraved with the Rothschild crest...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this custom made pair of Pitcher Jugs which are part of a suite of Hermes Paris “Farming” Kelly picnic equipment, Barenia Edition, these were custom made to order for Lady Victoria De Rothschild in 2015. This sale is for the pair of pitcher jugs only, I have also listed under my other items the pair of Champagne buckets and pair of Wine coolers Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price These are the only examples in the world of this particular picnic set, they were made to order from Lady Victoria de Rothschild in 2015, purchased by myself at the estate sale after her passing. Each piece is expertly crafted to the finest standard by the genius’s that are Hermes Paris, the wicker has been finely woven and houses perfectly polished chrome cases, the handles are hand stitched and signed Hermes Paris in leather. Each piece of chrome has been professionally restored and polished to the highest standards by Penhaligan Silverwear LTD London in cooperation with Strong and Woodhatch. Dimensions Height:- 21.3cm Width and depth 10cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. Victoria, Lady de Rothschild (1949-2021 Victoria was born and spent her formative years in the sunshine of Florida; the warm rays and the life-style of Palm Beach brought her a freedom of spirit that remained with her throughout her life and informed and shaped her taste. Later the family moved to Manhattan; her mother, Marcia Lou Whitney Schott, was a woman of great poise and style and remained a huge and lasting inspiration to her daughter. After coming to London, as a young adult, to dip her toe into British culture, she went back to the US and gained a degree in economics at Trinity College Hartford. Three years later, through mutual friends she met and married Sir Evelyn de Rothschild. They returned to the UK and made their homes in London and in the Rothschild family house in Buckinghamshire; Victoria bringing to the formal landscape of these two houses a transatlantic chic and her own particular quiet exoticism. The history of collecting in the Rothschild family is meticulously documented and was well known to Victoria, it was music to her ears. She continued the tradition and over a period of 40 years gathered together a remarkable and eclectic collection of furniture, glass, china, silver and jewellery. She bought instinctively and decisively; in later years the collection was curated by her great friend, decorator and dress designer, Tomasz Starzewski. There was nothing that Victoria enjoyed more than entertaining her friends and giving them exquisitely wrapped presents. In her last flat, she had a room entirely set aside for present wrapping. It was here that she kept exotic Japanese tissue papers in graded shades, antique rolls of striped ribbons and haute couture silk ones, ready for when a friend had a birthday. Entertaining remained one of her greatest pleasures, and she did this on two levels: the very large dinners for 200 or 250 people, to the more intimate events for family, friends, children and grandchildren. Whatever the circumstances, like an impresario rising to the challenge, she would set to work, with an awesome attention to detail that seemed effortless; she was brimming full of ideas. I remember in particular one birthday dinner when the ceiling of the dining room was covered with hovering aubergine coloured balloons, echoing the violet napkins below. Her large-scale entertainments were memorable; there was an anniversary dinner at Lords Cricket Ground, where the tablecloths were made of white cricket flannel and boiled brisket was served, so simple, witty, understated, whilst Rory Bremner provided the cabaret. On the occasion of her daughter’s 21st birthday, she transformed the Royal College of Art into a replica of the 20th century nightclub ‘El Morocco’ in New York for the evening, with Manhattan taxis waiting outside to take the guests home. Victoria’s greatest talent however was in creating tablescapes. This was almost like choreography, and there was always an element of the unexpected. The starting point was a textured fabric - her version of a tablecloth - be it a woven Kente from Ghana, a patchwork quilted sari from India, or a gossamer light runner; the variety of texture and colour enthralled her. She would lay the table, instinctively moving glass, silver, porcelain and flowers around, embellishing, intermingling traditional and contemporary, searching for a harmony that lived up to her own perfectionism. At times she would choose her favourite 18th century Chantilly porcelain plates - even when there were children present - with delicate blue sprays, surrounding a centrepiece of fifteen to twenty Chinese tulip vases. There were never side plates or bread knives - it was a pared down aesthetic, not an excessive one. White Murano goblets and Georg Jensen contemporary silver pitchers would add sparkle and freshness; the result looked like a 16th century Dutch still life. At other events, the table would become a playful study in the juxtaposition of colour, using her gently multi coloured 50’s retro plates, Balinese silver rimmed lacquered bowls and glass tutti-frutti tumblers, made by the Rothschilds’ cousins, the Brandolinis, in Venice. The drinks trays in all her houses will stay in my memory for many years to come. Victoria’s signature Baccarat decanters would stand proud; around them a cluster of delicate early 20th century glasses engraved with the Rothschild crest...

This set of two yellow ceramic plates with charming green speckles evokes the essence of early 20th-century traditional folk pottery. Each piece, carefully hand-painted, reflects the...

Stunning 1970s modernist cheese display board, serving tray, or platter was crafted by French Silversmith Maison Produx, Paris. The thick smoked glass base has a large silver plate h...

This signed Daum Nancy glass shade is a work of art! This lampshade itself is gorgeous and rare and sits within a lovely simplistic brass base that these shades are commonly mounted ...

Small French Majolica fish platter Vallauris Circa 1950.

"Goldsmith Puiforcat – Tray In Sterling Silver Art Deco Period" Octagonal silver tray with sides, double fillet contour, mounted with a hammer, and flan...

Pol Chambost ceramic jug, 837 model, circa 1950, France. Black and yellow enameled earthenware. Dimensions: 40 cm H, 20 cm W, 17 cm D. Good original condition. Bibliography: Pol Cham...

Very nice pitcher dating from the beginning of the 20th century manufactured by Faiencerie Onnaing in the north of France. Depicts a politician sitting on a sign reading "Urgent Ref...

Modernist solid silver tea/coffee service in an oval shape consisting of a teapot, a coffee maker, a milk jug and a sugar bowl. Each piece has a lid whose grip is fixed on an oval re...

"Jean E. Puiforcat – Large Cup In Sterling Silver – Art Deco Period" Large silver bowl forming the center of a table, round in shape mounted on a tiered round base pedestal, wooden b...

A flower pick holder made of pyrite-bearing stoneware in the shape of a sphere. French work from La Borne in the 1970s, featuring exquisite enamel.

Very beautiful Louis XVI style coffee service dating from the 1930s in porcelain in very good condition consisting of: - A coffe jug - Two milk jugs - A sugar bowl - 16 coffee cups ...

Magnifique service à liqueur Roger Capron avec sa bouteille haute de 33.5 cm et ses 6 godets assortis. La bouteille aux pied tripode est en céramique blanche à décor polychrome est ...

Beautiful "Finches" model bowl by the Lalique France manufacture, France 1980s, signed and manufacture sticker. In excellent condition. Dimensions in cm ( H x D ) : 9.5 x 23.6 Se...

A superb antique early 20th-Century Art Nouveau French Rococo silverplate mirror table plateau or footed tray. This lovely mirror tray is decorated with scrolls, leaves, shells, and ...

Beautiful set of 15 antique gilt and purple French Moser wine glasses. Fabulous! So pretty and sure to impress!!

PUIFORCAT - SILVER HOUSEWARE - “CHOISEUL” MODEL POINCON MINERVE 141 FIGURED PIECES OF A MAVELOT - NET WEIGHT 7462 grs + GROSS WEIGHT of the knives 1584 grs Presented in 4 lined dra...

This set of two yellow ceramic plates with charming green speckles evokes the essence of early 20th-century traditional folk pottery. Each piece, carefully hand-painted, reflects the...

Art Deco centerpiece / coup / vide poche France 1940 silver-plated metal 5 cm H x 31 cm diam. Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use. Wonderful patina.

Ashtray - Pintray "Clos Sainte Odile" made in glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1925. Stamped signature. Perfect condition. height: 11 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - ...

Elegant ice bucket made of rich cut crystal and a gold-plated metal handle by Baccarat, France; followed by a matching ice tong. Made in the 20th Century. The makers mark is etched o...

Superb late 20th Century French dark blue Ice or Champagne Bucket by Crystal de Bohême. This statement cut crystal piece comes with a serving ice cube spoon and is brilliantly hand-s...

Silver plated metal presentation tray, 20th century. Sterling silver and pewter presentation tray from Maison Beaumont des crayères, 20th century. W: 1.5cm, H: 29cm, D: 16cm

This special serving tray is a Christian Dior design from the 1970s Home Collection. This board or platter has a rectangular shape with raised edges. This barware or serveware access...

A Touch of Venetian Sunshine: Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Paperweight This captivating Murano art glass paperweight brings a touch of Venetian sunshine to your desk. Hand-b...

Modernist mirrored tray with lucite details Jacques Adnet, Paris, France 1940s metal, glass, lucite H 6 cm 36 x 51 cm Conditions: very good consistent with age and use, signs o...

A French porcelain match striker, circa early-20th century, France. Reads: 'EAU DE NOIX CABANÉS.' Colors include a very dark blue, off-w...

This cutlery set is made up of 36 knives with ribbed mother-of-pearl handles and silver ferrules: 12 table knives with mother-of-pearl handles, silver ferrule, stainless steel t...

Beautiful French Vallauris majolica oyster plate in lovely shades of speckled lilac, teal, and brown. Priced individually, 9 available. DIMENSIONS 9.75ʺW × 1.12ʺD × 9.75ʺH

French Art Deco tray, France, 1930. Walnut, wrought iron and mirror. Measures: Width 18.1"(74.6cm), depth 7.88"(35.7cm), height 5.9"(3.5cm). A small repair on the walnut lower edge. ...

Modelled as novelty buckets with looping handles and ribbed bodies plated in silver with a high-quality finish. The buckets are hallmarked to the base with the Gallia Factory mark of a Cockerel with the words Gallia, FRANCE, the Christofle silver plate mark of the OC...

Model "BEAULIEU" Period 1930 - MINERVE hallmark Silver 950/°°° composed of 298 pieces complete for 24 people not encrypted. Presented in two boxes. Perfect used condition. Net wei...

These four hand painted and gilded porcelain dessert plates with a scalloped edge are by the firm of Gerard, Dufraisseix and Abbot, who were known as one of the best producers in the...

Silver plated metal and marble foie gras platter, 20th century. Foie gras platter comprising a lyre and its silver plated metal and marble tray. W: 28.5cm, H: 1cm, D: 15.5cm

Set of 6 snail forks, 20th century. Set of 6 snail forks, 1980-1990. h: 13.5cm, w: 1cm, d: 1cm

A pair of French Martini & Rossi triangular ashtrays. White Opalex is branded Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth on each side. Each corner has a beveled cigarette rest. Marked “Made in F...

Hollywood regency black glass tray. Brass structure France 1970s H 5.5 cm - 40.5 x 28.5 cm Conditions: very good consistent with age and use, small chip on one angle, check the pi...

A delightful 33-piece dinner service in traditional blue and white antique French ironstone, made by the famous French faience manufacturer Hautin, Boulenger & Company (HB & Cie) of ...

One glass tumbler "Six Figurines" made in clear glass with pink by René Lalique in 1911. Engraved signature.  Perfect condition. Great patina. height: 9,5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René...

Green Fire-Glazed ceramic vide poche France, ca. 1960 H 2 cm x 23 cm x 23 cm Conditions: very good, chip on the base, check the pictures

Midcentury ceramic pear shaped Ice bucket France 1960s Brass, ceramic, glass, metal h 26 cm - diam. 19 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.

Elegant Art Déco tray. France 1930s. Macassar wood. Chrome border Marked on the underside The tray stands on square macassar feet, making it look light and elegant. One glue spot vis...