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Period: Late 19th Century
Black Forrest Carved Oak Hinged Boar Head Cellarette with Bone Tusk, C. 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Black Forrest hand carved oak hinged boar head cellarette with bone tusk, carved intertwined branches with oak leaves, and resting on decorative foliate scr...
Category
German Black Forest Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Iron
Samuel Alcock Mask & Ivy Cobalt Blue & Green Majolica Pitcher, England, 1875
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rarely found English Majolica mask handled and climbing Ivy water pitcher, marked Samuel Alcock & Co. circa 1875.
A round bellied cobalt blue body ...
Category
English Aesthetic Movement Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Gorham Sterling Silver 4-Piece Coffee & Tea Set in Pompeii Pattern from 1886
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Gorham sterling silver 4-piece coffee and tea set in Pompeii pattern, from 1886, beautifully adorned with frieze-like motifs, consisting of:
a coffee pot, measuring 9'' in height by...
Category
American Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Majolica Fish Pitcher Holdcroft, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Victorian Majolica Fish Pitcher Holdcroft, circa 1890.
Bamboo handle.
Category
English Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Pitcher in faience with motifs of flowers and insects. Style of Emile Gallé
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pitcher in faience with motifs of flowers and insects. Style of Emile Gallé.
1870s.
Marked.
In good condition with small insignificant chips on the spout. See photo.
Dimensions: H 17...
Category
Unknown Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
Majolica Parakeets Plate Salins, circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate two parakeets on a blue background with oranges signed Salins, circa 1890.
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Pair of C 19th French Silver Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
A very Fine Pair of C 1890s French Rococo Candlesticks
These Candlesticks have been Polished and Laquered
In Excellent Condition
Category
French Rococo Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Late 19th Century Tea Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century sterling silver tea set. Stamped sterling made in Peru.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
1870, Victorian British Orientalist Porcelain Jug
By A.H. Davenport
Located in Catania, Sicilia
It's a large polychrome porcelain orientalist jug, signed B.T.F.C. on the bottom. Made in England in 1870.
Category
English Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Spectacular Centerpiece/Centrepiece, Flower Vase, bowl, Bohemian Glass, 1895
Located in Wien, AT
Spectacular delightfully handmade Centerpiece out of glass, made in Bohemia, today Czech Republic, in the very end of the 19th century.
This special object consists of several parts. The main serving bowl is mounted on a base and decorated with checked décor and edge ruffles, the color changes from rose to dark pink. Three smaller and one large blossom emerge from the bowl - like stylized calla flowers. This is already an outstanding design, but there are also glass applications in light green on the blossoms.
Measurements approx.: height 51 cm - 20 in, diameter 31 cm - 12,2 in
This extraordinary big object...
Category
Czech Belle Époque Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
19th Century Alcide Chaumeil French Faïence Armorial Heraldic Footed Sauce Boat
By Alcide Chaumeil
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French faïence armorial sauce boat, Alcide Chaumeil, circa 1880-1890.
Hand decorated with a French heraldic crest, fleur-de-lis, and the customary border, the boat is fixed to a b...
Category
French French Provincial Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Orchies French Barbotine Majolica Jug, Wet Sheep Dog in a Barrel
By Orchies
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very scarce and desirable French Barbotine majolica jug or pitcher, the Orchies factory, circa 1886-1900. Orchies started producing majolica at the end ...
Category
French Aesthetic Movement Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
1880s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Tazzas / Centerpieces
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver gilt tazzas / centerpieces; an addition to our silverware collection.
...
Category
English Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Hortense Richard (1858-1940) “Marguerite of Faust” Painting on Porcelain, c.1890
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Universal Exhibition Painting on Plaque after the painter James Bertrand
Hand-painted Polychromed Painting on Porcelain Plaque
Representing The Marguerite of Faust
Signed Lower Left
Titled on the reverse:
“Marguerite Folle d’Après James Bertrand, Exposition Universelle 1889”
After the painting by James Bertrand "The Marguerite of Faust"
In its original frame
Circa 1890
Faust and Marguerite
Faust is tired of his old life and wants to kill himself. In a final burst of bitter anger, he invokes the devil. The devil appears in the guise of Mephistopheles and offers him a pact: he will grant him what he desires most in the world in exchange for his servitude. Faust asks him for youth and his help in seducing Marguerite. When he achieves his goal, bound by his contract with the devil, Faust abandons the latter who is waiting for her child. Filled with remorse, he returns to her, but kills Valentin, Marguerite's brother who tries to stop him, during a duel. He then tries to save the life of Marguerite who is imprisoned for infanticide, but he fails. Like this multifaceted character, the vocal treat-ment chosen by Gounod is differentiated: sometimes very lyrical with touching flights, sometimes very cold and repetitive to evoke her detachment from the world of men.
Marguerite is young and naive. She lets herself be seduced by the charming and mysterious character of Faust and thus causes her own downfall as well as that of her family (her brother and her child will die).
Hortense Richard (1858-1940)
Marie Sophie Hortense Jeanne Schrenk was born in Charonne in 1858, the natural daughter of Louise Christine Frederika Schrenk and an unnamed father. Her mother, a German born in Stuttgart, officially recognized her in August 1879. A few days later, Hortense married his fellow painter Désiré Alfred Magne...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Derby Porcelain Aesthetic Period Gilt and Enameled Botanical Cabinet Plate Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine pari of antique Aesthetic period gilt and enameled cabinet plates by Derby porcelain (the predecessor to Royal Crown Derby).
The plates have a salmon and creme colored...
Category
British Aesthetic Movement Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Sevres Style Porcelain Gilt Bronze Mounted Covered Vases
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of superb Antique French Louis XVi Style gilt bronze mounted blue Sevres Style porcelain covered vases of fine quality embellished with hand painted enamel and gilt decoration...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
French Majolica Lilac Plate Luneville, circa 1880
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Lilac Plate Luneville, circa 1880.
Category
French Country Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Martin Hall & Co Arts & Crafts Silver Plate Large Celtic Revival Quaiche
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Exceptional quality large Arts & Crafts Sheffield silver plated Celtic revival large twin handled Quaiche bowl by Martin Hall & Co and dating from aroun...
Category
English Arts and Crafts Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
French Majolica Sweet Peas Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica flowers sweet peas plate signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1880.
Category
French French Provincial Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Christopher Dresser Attributed Aesthetic Movement Terracotta Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish aesthetic movement terracotta bowl with slip applied floral designs in the manner of Watcombe and design attributed to Christopher Dresser dating from around 1880. Thi...
Category
English Aesthetic Movement Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Terracotta
Large Meissen Porcelain Group of Lovers Kissing in the Ocean on a Rock
Located in New York, NY
A Large Meissen Porcelain group of lovers kissing in the Ocean on a Rock. This piece is truly spectacular in both quality and size. The pair of lovers a...
Category
German Aesthetic Movement Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Rookwood Pottery Hand Painted Vessel Gorham Engraved Silver Decoration
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This late 19th century glazed earthenware mug was crafted in the studios of Cincinnati Ohio's renowned Rookwood Pottery Company and has a traditional form with an ear-shaped handle having a thumb rest. The exterior of the piece is finished in standard glaze and features hand painted decoration executed by highly regarded artist William Purcell McDonald (1864-1931). The decor has an appealing wine harvest theme consisting of grape vines that snake across the surface. The vines are studded with leaves in various shades of green along with two dangling clusters of plump reddish grapes. McDonald's application of paint is slightly raised in places giving the image a dimensional quality.
The mug is further ornamented with an ornate silver overlay manufactured by Gorham. The silver decoration covers the handle and rim and includes a series of large etched foliate scrolls and flowers that extend across the body. There is also an eye-catching latticed area that provides a strong visual contrast with the gentle curving motifs found on the other parts of the silver overlay.
The underside of the mug has an impressed RP mark along with shape 422 and the letter W. It also carries the incised initials of the artist - W. P. McD - and the letter L. The underside of the silver foot rim is stamped Gorham Manufacturing Co. along with a hand engraved mark reading S 1274 S.
This highly collectible Rookwood silver...
Category
American Art Nouveau Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Fine Pair of Victorian Hand Blown Engraved Crystal Decanters, circa 1860-1870
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A fine pair of Victorian clear crystal tapered decanters or carafes finely hand-engraved with elegant motivs, with its original hand-faceted rock crystal tall stoppers, England, circ...
Category
English Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
French Brass Centerpiece Jardiniere, Roses & Lion Paws, Art Nouveau Late 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Copper & brass jardiniere center piece with a metal altenance giving a very interesting color scheme.
decoration of canes, roses and lions' feet.
Made circa 1890, in the art Nouveau ...
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Bing & Grøndahl Lidded Empire Tureen in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Bing & Grøndahl lidded empire tureen in hand-painted porcelain.
Lid and handles modelled as seahorses. Late 19th century.
Measures: 25 x 16.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
...
Category
Danish Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Bacchus Decanter Hukin & Heath
Located in Northampton, GB
Sterling Silver Stand
From our Decanter collection, we are pleased to offer this Rare Art Nouveau Baccchus Decanter by Hukin & Heath. The Decanter bottle of tapered tea drop form ma...
Category
English Art Nouveau Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Josiah Wedgwood Colored Cabbage Leaf on Basket Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A majolica multi-colored glazed cabbage leaf on basket rim plate, Josiah Wedgwood, circa 1870.
Most often found in a solid green glaze, cabbage leaf plates were also made briefly i...
Category
English Aesthetic Movement Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Chinese Export Sterling Silver Tea Set with Dragon & Bamboo Decoration
By Luen Hing
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique handcrafted sterling silver tea set was made in China in circa 1880 in the period Chinese export style. The set is composed of a teapot, creamer and lidded sugar bowl an...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Lustreware Berry Saucer or Trinket Dish
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century English soft paste porcelain lusterware saucer or trinket dish. Hand painted berry and vine motif. No makers mark or sig...
Category
English Regency Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Tiffany & Co., Sterling Silver pierced Condiment Dish
Located in Huntington, NY
Tiffany & Co., sterling silver pierced condiment dish in pattern number 13835 from 1898. They measure 7 3/4'' in length by 4 7/8'' in width by 2'' in height and bear hallmarks as shown. Total weight is 7.6 troy ounces.
The legendary Tiffany brand was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young in Connecticut as a "stationery and fancy goods emporium," with the help of Charles Tiffany's father who financed the store for only $1,000 with profits from a cotton mill. Tiffany & Co. soon became a highly regarded brand for jewelry, gemstones, and silver. In 1845, Tiffany was a pioneer when it launched the Blue Book, which at the time was the first mail-order catalog...
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American American Classical Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Papier-mâché & Galleried Silver Plate Serving Tray - U.K. - Circa 1880
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique papier-mâché and galleried silver plate serving tray with mother-of-pearl inlay - large size - featuring a hand painted view of The Guildhall, Exeter - silver plate gallery a...
Category
English Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
German Cherubs Playing Faience Charger
Located in Astoria, NY
German Cherubs Playing Faience Charger, 19th century, hand-painted cherubs with fish, yellow tulip border, signed "CB" on reverse. 13.5" Diameter.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver mug; an addition to our silver christening gifts collection.
This exce...
Category
English Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Company Sterling 'Blackberry' Compote/Tazza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tiffany & Co. Sterling 'Blackberry' Compote/Tazza
USA, NY
Made during Tiffany & Company's leadership of Charles L. Tiffany (1891–1902).
A stunning example of Tiffany's rare and sought-after hollowware pattern is the 'Blackberry' compote or pizza. Made in the USA in New York, this exquisite piece exemplifies the elegance and artistry of Tiffany & Co. during the Belle Époque period, with influences from the flowing organic forms of the Art Nouveau era.
The circular form of the compote or pizza is adorned with continuous raised figural blackberries and leaves, creating a delightful visual texture. The pierced rim adds an extra level of intricacy to the design, showcasing Tiffany's attention to detail. The center is adorned with stylized leaves and an elegant monogram, adding a personal touch.
The pedestal base of the compote/tazza is beautifully decorated with raised figural blackberries and pierced trellis work, further enhancing the overall aesthetic. The combination of the detailed design elements and the exceptional craftsmanship make this piece a true treasure.
In wonderful, well-cared-for antique condition, this compote or pizza is ready to be placed and used, adding a touch of sophistication to your table setting or collection. The Tiffany sterling...
Category
American Belle Époque Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of French 1880s Lunéville Majolica Asparagus and Artichoke Dinner Plates
By Luneville
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French late 19th century majolica asparagus and artichoke plates from Lunéville. Born in the Lorraine area of France during the last quarter of the 19th century, this pair ...
Category
French Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Majolica
Pair of 19th Century Oriental Satsuma Vases, ca. 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century oriental Satsuma vases were hand-painted on the finest Japanese porcelain then set on cast bronze bases for the ultimate in Oriental Opulence! An intricate "pie ...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
Old Paris Porcelain Vase Painted with Seascape and a Woman and Man on a Row Boat
By Old Paris
Located in Boston, MA
I want to offer you this fabulous Old Paris porcelain vase. This vase is hand painted on both of its sides with different beautiful paintings. One side has a detailed painting of a seascape with people on the shoreline and buildings and boats in the background. The other side is painted with a woman and a man from this town on row boats with a lightning storm...
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French Neoclassical Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Gothic Revival, Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Communion Set, London, 1877
By Samuel Smily
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1877 by Samuel Smily, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Communion Set, is in the Gothic revival style.
...
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English Gothic Revival Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique French Majolica Pitcher by La Faïencerie d'Onnaing
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique French Majolica barbotine pitcher produced by La Faïencerie d'Onnaing in the late 19th or early 20th century. These pitchers, also called pichets or canettes, are known for t...
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
19th Century French Theos Plates
Located in Tampa, FL
This exquisite set of four 19th century French Theos plates beautifully captures the charm of antique French ceramics. Each plate features a striking rooster perched atop a basket of...
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French Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century French Silver plated copper Champagne Bucket, 1890s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / silvered champagne bucket / silver plated, copper / Mid-century / Vintage / Antique
A beautiful champagne cooler or bucket made in France around 1900. Medicis shap...
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French Mid-Century Modern Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Copper
Large stamped Antique Silver-Plated Etagere, France, 1900s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / large etagere / copper, silver / antique / Silver
A large antique stamped silver-plated bowl or double layered etagère made in France around 1900. Crafted in silve...
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French Romantic Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
19th Century English Majolica Oyster Plate Signed Minton
By Minton
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good English Majolica plate, dated 1885 and marked Minton, with turquoise and cobalt blue oyster plate with a central well surrounded by small ochre flowers. Six small and one larg...
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English Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Majolica
Antique Chinoiserie Serving Tray, Oriental, Japanned, Afternoon Tea, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique Chinoiserie serving tray. An Oriental, Japanned afternoon tea platter, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
...
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Asian Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Other
19th Century French Silver Plated over Copper and Crystal Sugar or Candy Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant and large antique sugar bowl was crafted in France, circa 1870.; made of cut crystal and silver plated over copper, the dish sits on a ...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Copper
Antique French Sterling Neoclassical 'Four Seasons' Tea Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique French Sterling neoclassical 'Four Seasons' tea caddy
France, circa 1880s
A hefty, highly detailed silver tea caddy/ box, with remo...
Category
European Neoclassical Revival Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Majolica Leaves and Flowers Plate Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate signed Choisy le roi, circa 1890.
Decorated with leaves, ferns, pink flowers and Greek border.
Very rare colors.
Category
French Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Beautiful Lady Shoe Chocolate or Baking Mold Antique German, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina.
Fantastic piece for each collector. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany.
Category
German Modern Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Aesthetic Movement Grainger Worcester Sucrier Dated 1899
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An Aesthetic Movement Grainger Worcester sucrier with a fitted silver plated swing handle Stand dated 1899. The very finely made porcelain sucrier has a ribbed flower bud shaped body...
Category
English Aesthetic Movement Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
English Officers Equestrian Silverplate, Enamel & Hoof Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Officers Equestrian silver plate, enamel and hoof inkwell, an exquisite example with a portrait of the beloved horse, expertly mounted, possibly b...
Category
English High Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Craven Dunnill Arts & Crafts Lustre Glazed Vase by Lewis Foreman Day
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare Arts & Crafts Craven Dunnill lustre glazed art pottery vase designed by Lewis Foreman Day (1845-1910) and dating from circa 1890. This finely mad...
Category
English Arts and Crafts Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Christopher Dresser Design Minton's 4 Dinner Plates
Located in Sharon, CT
4 beautiful Minton's Aesthetic Movement plates with Japanese designs by Christopher Dresser.
Category
English Aesthetic Movement Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Majolica Flowers Plate
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica flowers plate.
Category
French Rustic Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
George Jones Majolica Salmon Tureen
By George Jones
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
George Jones Majolica tureen with cover which features a salmon laying on a bed of ferns and other leaves. Colouration: green, brown, grey, are predominant. English diamond registrat...
Category
English Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Majolica
Puiforcat (Hermes) - 70pc Antique French Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Chests !
By Puiforcat
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a stunning 70pc. antique French 19th century sterling silver flatware set by France’s premier silversmith “Puiforcat”, currently owned by Hermes, in excellent condition and with individual storage chests. The name Puiforcat resonates deeply within the annals of French luxury, embodying the pinnacle of silversmithing craftsmanship, tradition, and innovation. With a history spanning nearly two centuries, the house of Puiforcat is synonymous with unparalleled quality, royal patronage, and an enduring legacy that seamlessly blends classical elegance with modern artistry. From its foundation in the early 19th century to its contemporary association with the luxury conglomerate Hermès, Puiforcat has maintained its status as a paragon of excellence in the creation of sterling silver flatware and objets d'art.
The story of Puiforcat begins in 1820, when Émile Puiforcat established the silversmithing company in Paris. Initially focused on the production of flatware, the company quickly gained a reputation for its meticulous craftsmanship and exquisite designs. The Puiforcat family, over several generations, maintained a steadfast commitment to the highest standards of silversmithing. Each piece produced by the workshop was meticulously handcrafted, with an attention to detail that elevated Puiforcat above many of its contemporaries. The company’s dedication to quality was not merely about aesthetics; it was a philosophical approach that viewed silversmithing as an art form. Every piece, whether a simple spoon or an ornate candelabra, was treated as a work of art, designed to bring beauty and elegance to everyday life.
Puiforcat’s reputation for excellence did not go unnoticed by the elite of French society. The house soon became a favored silversmith among the aristocracy and royalty, further solidifying its status as a purveyor of luxury. The association with the French royal family was a significant milestone for Puiforcat, as it brought the company into the upper echelons of French society and culture. One of the most notable patrons of Puiforcat was the Duke of Orléans, a member of the Bourbon royal family. The Duke’s patronage was instrumental in elevating Puiforcat’s profile, as it led to commissions for some of the most prestigious households in Europe. These commissions often involved the creation of bespoke pieces that were tailored to the specific tastes and requirements of the clients, showcasing Puiforcat’s ability to blend traditional craftsmanship with personalized design. The royal patronage extended beyond France’s borders as well, with Puiforcat receiving commissions from various European courts. This international recognition helped the company to expand its influence and cement its position as one of the leading silversmiths in Europe. The ability to cater to such discerning clients required not only exceptional craftsmanship but also an understanding of the cultural and aesthetic nuances that defined different European courts. Puiforcat’s success in this regard is a testament to the company’s versatility and artistic sensibility.
At the heart of Puiforcat’s enduring appeal is its commitment to creating the finest sterling silver flatware in the world. The company’s 950 sterling silver flatware sets are considered some of the best in the industry, renowned for their exceptional quality, durability, and timeless beauty. Sterling silver is an alloy consisting of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, typically copper. However, Puiforcat goes a step further by using 950 sterling silver, which contains 95% pure silver. This higher silver content gives the flatware a more luminous finish and a greater resistance to tarnishing, making it ideal for both everyday use and special occasions. The process of creating Puiforcat’s sterling silver flatware is a labor-intensive one, requiring the skill and expertise of master silversmiths. Each piece is handcrafted using traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations. This includes the meticulous process of shaping, hammering, and polishing the silver to achieve the desired form and finish. The attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the flatware, from the perfectly balanced weight to the intricate engravings that adorn many of the pieces.
One of the hallmarks of Puiforcat’s flatware...
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French Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Display Dome, English, Glass, Beech, Taxidermy, Showcase, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique display dome. An English, glass over beech taxidermy or collectable showcase, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Super...
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British Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Beech
Antique French Limoges Ball & Potter Hand Painted Floral & Gilt Porcelain Vase
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Limoges Aesthetic Movement Ball & Potter Hand Painted Floral & Gilt Double Handled Porcelain Vase with Blackberries c1890
Measures - 9"h x 6.25"w x 4.5"d
Category
Aesthetic Movement Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Large Antique English Silver Plated Circular Tray by Elkington, 1875
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning large antique English circular drinks tray made in silver plate by the top notch silversmith, Elkington and Co.; fully marked on the underside. Being Elkington, we are abl...
Category
British Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
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