French Platters and Serveware

Paris, the second part of the 19th century "Escalier de Cristal" store world-famous was recognized as the best place to find the most refined pieces. Their selection would include the best artists and the perfect manufactories and master craftsmen. Sometimes it is quite difficult to make perfect the most simple, and they would succeed. Everything would be done to get beauty not only for the eye but also the pleasure to use (not too heavy, delicate, or fancier, thought for each moment of life to make it precious and memorable. This service is done with the finest white china from Limoges, with a delicate arabesques relief followed in the same spirit by a hand-painted decoration in fine 24 carats gold. It includes: 36 dinner plates D 24.5 cm 12 soup plates D 24.5 cm 1 round large soup terrine...

This elegant antique tray was created in France, circa 1880. The silver plated serving piece features two handles with intricate scroll work, repousse motifs in each corner including...

This elegant, Louis XV antique walnut commode is an essential for entertaining. Created, circa 1920, the chest is outfitted with a complete menagere flatware set with an impressive 145 pieces. The traditional four-drawer chest is not only a beautiful piece of furniture, but also keeps your flatware organized and well-preserved between uses. Each drawer compartment is outfitted with bronze handles, and is upholstered with a luxurious red velvet fabric on the interior. The cabinet has four cabriole legs, bronze mounts over the feet, a nicely scalloped apron and is further decorated with bronze mounts on the sides. The marquetry top surface is embellished with a sophisticated parquet top design. The chest holds a complete set of flatware of 145 silver plated eating utensils. The set includes the following: First drawer: 12 oyster forks, 12 cheese forks...

This elegant antique Louis XV commode with complete menagere flatware set was created in France, circa 1920. The traditional five-drawer chest is an entertaining essential that keeps your flatware organized and well-preserved between uses. Each drawer compartment with bronze handles, is upholstered with a luxurious red velvet fabric. The cabinet sits on four cabriole legs with bronze mounts over the feet, under a beautiful scalloped apron. The top surface is embellished with a parquet top design. The chest hosts a complete set of flatware of 184 silver plated pieces. The set includes the following: First drawer lined with luxurious red velvet is empty to allow additional storage if needed. Second drawer: 12 large knifes, 12 cheese knifes, 6 serving pieces. Third drawer: 12 crab forks, 12 fish forks, 12 fish knifes, 12 oyster forks, 3 serving pieces. Fourth drawer: 12 mocha spoons, 12 ice cream spoons, 12 coffee spoons, 12 cheese forks...

Silver flatware crafted by the Edmond JAMET (French silversmith actif in Paris from 1831-1847). The set includes 122 sumptuous serving pieces in a wooden box with its original key. T...

Very special dish for roasted chestnuts created by world-famous silversmith Christofle is so elegant and original, decorated on the lid with two folded damask napkins...

This elegant antique Louis XV gilt table tray was created in Paris, France, circa 1920. Oval in shape, the bronze plateau stands on four acanthus leaves feet over a scalloped edge de...

This elegant antique silver plated "Surtout de table" (table platter) was crafted in France circa 1860. Oval in shape, the tray stands on four small scrolled feet and features a merc...