Large Silver Metal Ewer, Period: Empire

Sublime and rare antique egg display, Napoleon III, in silver metal, from the prestigious Maison Christofle, round in shape and resting on 3 claw feet, fitted with a plug. In perfec...

This beautiful silver-plated bowl from Christofle features a statuette of Bacchus standing on a pedestal.  Bacchus is the god of wine in Roman mythology. He is also the god of many e...

Beautiful ewer in white Murano glass, blue and red watermarked, mouth-blown. Until the 17th and 18th centuries, ewers were used to serve drinks. Generally made of gold or silver precious metal, finely sculpted and chased, it takes the form of an elegantly shaped vase, generally taller than it is wide, mounted on a foot, with a spout and handle. Its name comes from the word aigue, meaning water in Old French (as does the locality of Aigues-Mortes). The ewer was widely used throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.  In the 18th century, it was replaced by the crystal carafe and the earthenware water jug. The water jug was originally designed to serve water on tables. It was also used for washing.  Period: Early 20th century Dimensions: Height: 33cm - Width: 16cm   Filigree glass is the French translation of the old Venetian term "vetro a filigrana"; this name covers a range of transparent blown glass varieties in which stretched glass threads ("canne") in white or various colors are incorporated. "Latticino" or "Latticinio" is an Italian term that has fallen into disuse and also designates "vetro a filigrana".  This generic term covers three different types of decor: "vetro a fili", in which the "canes" form parallel lines; "vetro a retorti...

Lovely tea and coffee service in silver metal consisting of four pieces, a teapot, a coffee pot, a milk jug and sugar bowl, with cut sides and rosewood grips or handles. Each piec...

Very beautiful realization in glass of ovoid form and mounted in silver plated metal, of the famous manufacturer of glass D`Argyl Val, E et Cie, former house Effler of 1928, installed from 218 to 220 faubourg Saint Martin in Paris.  Amethyst coloured with silvering, the details are engraved with stylised floral decorations.  Period: Art Deco Dimensions: height: 32cm - diameter: 13cm Signature: D'Argyl After acquiring the EFFLER company in 1890, which specialised in goldsmithing and the mounting of crystals on pieces with silver-plated metal mounts, E. VAL & Cie set up a storefront to sell its products and an art gallery to exhibit various earthenware, glass and porcelain objects.  It will offer colourful vases...

Vintage pot cover in black metal, designed by Mathieu Matégot, one of the most famous French designers of the 1950s.  He particularly influenced the wor...

This very striking Parisian silver ewer dates from the Empire Period, and is hallmarked on its base with official silver standard and guarantee marks, including a cockerel, showing t...

Enamelled silver ewer, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Napoleon III period silver ewer, 19th century, decorated with enamel paintings of antique scenes. h: 18cm, w: 8.5cm, d: 7...

A Japanese, Meiji period, porcelain wine ewer. Fans set off the figural reserves. This is the finest & earliest of the "new Kutani". Marked Kutani & Happiness. 9 1/2" h., 6" over ha...

A pair of Napoleon III period silvered bronze ewers with griotte marble bases. A pair of Napoleon III period ewers, 19th century, in silvered bronze with a griotte marble base. h: 2...

Large, American Victorian period sterling silver stuffing/serving spoon, Dominick & Haff, New York, circa 1888, Louis XIX style. Measures: 13" long x 2 1/2" ...

Martin Hall and Company sterling silver ewer claret jug with gold wash inside with one handle, circa 1854. The family crest Macte in Latin.