Metal Serving Pieces

Circa 1835-50 coin silver condiment ladle by William S. Justis, Baltimore, MD. Marked 10.15 assay & Wm.S. Justis. The Justis firm continued with sons until the end of the 19th centur...

Enhance your interior with this fruit bowl by Gabriella Crespi, an emblematic piece of Italian design from the 1970s. Finely blending woven rattan with the golden warmth of brass, th...

attributed to Giacomio Becchetti Company style of Gio Ponti stamped Inoxbeck Italy 18/10 set of 3 Long Iced Tea Spoons Tall Drink Lemonade Parfait Stir .5 h x ...

Reed & Barton silverplate water pitcher designed by James Stimpson, 1854. Ornately engraved leaves and inscription—1873. Includes matching si...

Decorative pan for aperitif by Jean Despres, France, circa 1950. Silver-plated metal piece with a hammered handle, and decorated at the base of a flat link chain. The plating is original. Dimensions : H 1.93 in. x W 8.15 in. x D 4.3 in. - H 4.9 cm x W 20.7 cm x D 10.9 cm. Signature incised "J.Després" under the handle and hallmark "JD" with an Amphora in the center (see photos). Jean Després, born June 15, 1889 in Souvigny (Allier), and died in 1980 in Avallon (Yonne), is a French goldsmith, creator of jewelry, objects and furniture of Art Deco style, specializing in the work of the silver.Jean Després was born into a descendant family of master glassmakers, Després de Loisy, and glaziers, Turlin. The family moved in Avallon in 1890 to open an articles of paintings and art store at no. 27 rue de Paris and then at no. 20 place Vauban.He attended school and college in Avallon without being a very bright student. His passion was cycling and competitions. He obtained his patent in 1905. His father placed him in apprenticeship with a friend, goldsmith in Paris in the Marais district.At the same time, he completed his training by following the drawing classes in the schools of the city of Paris and frequented the Bateau-Lavoir, where he met Amedeo Modigliani, Pablo Picasso, Paul Signac, Giorgio De Chirico, Marie Laurencin, Chaim Soutine, Maurice Utrillo and Georges Braque, whom will be his best friend. He is passionate about cubism.During World War I, Jean Després was assigned as a draftsman mechanic in the workshops of the military aviation. This double experience will durably mark him and feed all his work. He participated in the Art Deco movement. He had many friends in the avant-garde of the time, such as Paul Jouve or Maurice de Vlaminck.In the 1920s and 1930s, he took over his parents' store in Avallon and set up his studio where he created motor jewelery, whose pure forms inspired by aeronautical mechanical parts were part of the avant-garde movement. Craftsman of metal, gold, silver, tin, Després shaped material, invented new forms. Like his contemporaries Marcel Sandoz or Raymond Templier, he was one of those pioneers who renounce the codes of high jewelery and the use of precious stones. He participated, with the help of Paul Signac, in his first Salon des Indépendants in 1926.He also participated in the revival of the forms of goldsmithing by removing the classic ornaments, to create pieces with massive shapes, silver, pewter, usually silver metal, everyone recognizable by its hammered appearance.In 1935, he took care of the Art and Fashion Gallery at No. 39 rue du Colisée in Paris. In 1936, he married Simone Delattre, painter and decorator on embroidered fabrics. He was rewarded by the Aeroclub which awards him a gold medal in 1937. These works were beginning to be known abroad. The following year, he was named Knight of the Legion of Honor. He run his gallery and kept his studio in Avallon. In 1940, he was President of the Goldsmiths' Union, a professional delegate for artistic protection at the international jewelery-goldsmith's office. He was the goldsmith's rapporteur on the awards commission of the Society for the Promotion of Art and Industry.In 1943, he came to live on rue de La Trémoille in Paris, where he had a shop at the same address. Among his friends, he counted Pierre Vigoureux and frequented Jules Cavaillès, Worms, Peltier, Lalique, Robert and Sonia Delaunay, Fernand Léger and many others. He counted Josephine Baker among his famous clients.After the war, Jean Després will expose several times, with the support of the State, in different foreign countries. In 1972, he offered the city of Avallon sixty-eight of his works. EXHIBITIONS 1925: Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, with Rose Adler and the painter Étienne Cournault 1925: International Exhibition of Decorative Arts 1926: Salon des indépendants 1928: Salon of the Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts 1928: Salon des Artistes-Decorateurs 1930: Union des Artistes Modernes, at the Pavillon de Marsan, he exhibits surrealist jewelry...

Dutch silver with agate serving spoon by Franciscus Jacobus de Leeuw, 1869 A silver spoon with an agate handle made by the silversmith Franciscus Jacobus de Leeuw, 's-Hertogenbosch....

Argentor brass serving tablet vienna around 1920s ( marked ) Brass polished and stove enameled

A very good antique Georgian English sterling silver and mother of pearl handled fruit fork; an addition to our diverse flatware collection. This antique G...

Midcentury amazing oval serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite featuring brass handles and borders by Team Guzzini. Made in Italy in the 1970s. It's an iconic tray ...

Vintage Towle 2909 Victorian Silver Plated Gravy Boat on Attached Plate. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 4" H x 10" W x 6.5" D.

French 19th century modern style sugar caddy in spherical, ribbed glass bowl with polished brass lid and carrying handle. A lovely way to present sweet treats to guests in lieu of a biscuit or candy jar, or elevate a bath or powder room by displaying this fine antique glass vessel...

Teak Wood Cutting Board with Knife "Toruń" by J. H. Quistgaard Denmark, circa 1970 "in good vintage condition" "oiled with food grade mineral oil"

Art Deco serving plate partly silvered vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original wood and glass

This silver-plated set designed by Lino Sabattini is composed of a cruet for oil and vinegar with crystal glass ampoules, one cheese bowl, and a salt and pepper shaker. The dimension...

Add a touch of exotic elegance to your home with this hand-painted iron tray. Set against a sleek black background with gold accents, the design features a tropical palm tree and a z...

A stylish antique silver plated bread fork dating from the 19th century. The three hexagonal pronged fork has a short decorative shaft molded to two sides w...

The handle has etched swirls and the server has pierced work and etching. The server is scalloped and very sturdy. The perfect piece for serving desserts or even at your dinner table...

The fork and server have chased work on their handle and pretty cutout work towards the top. On the fork, a diamond-like cutout nestled between the tines. On the server, a paisley sh...

Vintage Sheffield Brimet Gladwin 2 Pint Silver Plated Tea Pot. Item features etched Monogram to side, original hall mark, ornate handle. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 5" H ...

A Dutch Silver Salver by George Reevers, 1856 A silver rectangular salver with round shapes, made by the silversmith George Reevers, Amsterdam, da...

Coffee set is an original decorative object realized by Gio Ponti and Arthur Krupp Berndorf in the 1930s. The set includes: a coffepot, a milk jug and a sugar bowl. All the piece...

Rare Art Nouveau German pewter and green glass mustard pot and spoon designed by Peter Behrens (German, 1868-1940) for Liberty & Co and dating from around 1900. This rare mustard pot comprises of a removable green glass liner mounted in an open work pewter stand supported on three raised rods inset with green glass terminals. The mustard pot has a domed cover the raised finial inset with green glass and with a similar designed pewter spoon...

Tray Creation "Ely" Italy, 1970 Silver Metal and agate Very good condiction, slight scratches No cracks.

Large paper basket in openwork steel When you look at the top view of the Tip-Top series, all the triangles have the same size. In 3D these triangles have been stretched, which creat...

Dutch silver bread basket by Pressburg and Son, Haarlem, 1956 An oval silver bread basket with cut-out vertical lines and graceful handles The basket is Dutch silver hallmarked with...

Art Deco Serving plate with glass around 1920s Brass and copper polished and stove enameled Original glass

Midcentury wonderful rectangular serving tray in lucite, wicker and brass in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. This item is a wonderful addition to ...

English silver basket by Henry Moreton, 1900-1920 An oval silver basket with openwork body of stars in circle and foliate rim English Hall marks, ...

Vintage Alpaca Silver Plate Coffe Table set from Alp Plat Elephant (Navarra) Spain Elegant and well maintaned vintage alpaca coffe & tea serving...

An elegant and large scale French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Mirror centerpiece. This delightful serving tray is raised by four Ormolu fluted feet supporting the framed mi...

Bottle and glass alcool set

Made in Italy, 1970s. This is a great silver plated metal and lacquered ceramic serving dish. Its simple design was created by Lino Sabattini in Italy, circa 1970s. This is a vintag...

A Postmodern set of sterling silver-plate salad serving spoons by architect and designer Michael Graves for Swid Powell Co., 1990. Each spoon bears the following on back as shown in ...

A Noble porcelain Tazza with Dutch silver base by F.G. de Groot, 1864 A European porcelain bowl on a Dutch silver base. This Tazza was commissioned in 1864 by the noble family Baron van Brienen v.d. Groote Lindt for Mr J.D. Preuijdt. This is on the silver base with engraving in text, which is donated in gratitude by Baron Van Brienen van de Groote Lindt, 1864 to J.D. (Jan Dirk...

Danish modern stainless steel cream and sugar set on teak tray, circa 1960s. #1073.

This early and quite beautiful hand-painted enamelware coffee pot is trimmed in pewter and in pristine condition. It was in a private collection and we believe it to be English.

Wonderful Mid-20th Century MCM (Mid Century Modern) serving set including a Dorothy Thorpe serving bowl with original label & 3 “Masterpiece in Wood” black ceruse wood nesting trays with chrome corners by Nasco, Made in Japan. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, no chips, cracks, chiggers, in the bowl. The trays do so some wear including scratches & water rings. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. Well, well, well… what have we here?? We call this… serve-ware EXTRAORDINAIRE!!!! This is a lovely vintage set including a marvelous Dorothy Thorpe serving bowl with her signature silver band and original label plus three “Masterpiece in Wood” black ceruse wood nesting trays with rounded chrome corners labeled with their gold crest logo on the bottom… by Nasco, made in Japan. The silver band surrounding the bowl bears a bit of wonderful, vintage patina which we chose to leave alone as we LOVE the appearance & stories it could tell… but it could be polished if you prefer that look. The name Dorothy Thorpe is simply mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency glamour at its finest and this incredible glass serving bowl represents her iconic style while these marvelous Nasco nesting trays compliment it’s exemplary existence. The silver band on the glass bowl simply explodes as it sits beside the trays & those marvelous chrome corners… it’s quite a STUNNING set up!!! The trays would be an exceptional way to present snacks or beverages to your guests, or a table or bar hosting a lovely set of vintage glasses...

A collection of 7 Silver and enamel spoons from various places in Europe. Silver 800 gold plated * Liberte et Patrie, scene of Lausanne * Berne, Silve...

Add a touch of gourmet refinement with this exquisite and most sophisticated Christofle strawberry spoon set, comprising 12 dessert spoons and 2 large serving spoons, all crafted in ...

Vintage Marlboro English Victorian Style Silver Plated Butlers Serving Platter Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2" H x 25" W x 15.5" D.

An English silver plated pierced bread basket from the 19th century, with vine and wreath motifs. Born in England during the 19th century, this exquisite silver plated bread basket f...

Platter or Tray Metal painted France 1970s Yellow Color with Flowers

Elegant, beautifully hand chiselled substantial European 800 silver serving set. Flairing front handles decorated with bell flowers on a textured background with scrolled base elem...

Diameter without handles 32cm Diameter with handles 37cm Polished

This is an antique mortar and pestle. An English, brass apothecary instrument, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850. Appealing Victorian mortar...

Set of gold-plated spoons with enamel decor consists of 7 limited edition spoons for years 1970 (1 spoons), 1971 (1 spoon), 1972 (2 spoons), and 1973 (2 spoons). Each year has a uni...

Found in England, this circa 1940s domed glass plate has an acid etched Greek key border and solid sterling knob on the lid. Great neoclassical style.

The perfect complement to a fine dining affair, this George III-period rolling dessert stand is crafted of desirable Sheffield silver plate. In this modified version of an epergne, this centerpiece features an urn-form basket encircled by pierced circular dishes supported on four arms that radiate from the center. In between are ten glass dessert cups...

Italian silver condiment dish with spoon. Vintage oval lidded cheese/condiment dish with matching shell-form spoon both monogrammed with A D B. Markings...

Autumn Grape Leaves Tray in Bronze Beautiful tray or pocket-emptying tray or whatever you want to give it It is very pretty and elegant, with a very well finished design We have two ...

Exceptional sterling tray, perfect for the season. Circular design of holly and berries Decorate this rare and beautiful piece.

Exquisite set of oil and Vinegar LXVI Silver and cristal. Neo classic design animal and winged children figure chiseled in a very delicate way. The central part with draperies arou...

Elevate your dining experience with the Artefacto Spatula. Immerse yourself in the art of serving with grace and elegance using this exquisite spatula, expertly crafted in Italy from...

Elegant three-piece bar set by Aldo Tura, comprising a tall carafe (12.2 x 5.9 x 4.7 in), a cocktail shaker (8.7 x 3.5 in), and an ice bucket (5.3 x 6.7 x 5.1 in). Each piece is cove...

Stunning mid-century magazine rack or bottle holder in blue lucite and chrome. This incredibly charming and unique object was produced in Italy during the 1970s and its design is att...

Mid-Century Murano etched Glass and Mirror Tray, Italy 1960. perfect vintage condition.

Signed J Despres and dated 1966 on the bottom. A unique and rare piece in very good condition. 5″ high x 8″ wide x 4″ deep Jean Després was a French jewelry maker and designer bes...

Beautiful Carl Auböck "Key" bottle opener, corkscrew & paperweight in solid brass, made by Werkstätten Carl Auböck in 1950s. The key is in a very good condition.  We ship via DHL...

Reed and Barton Embassy Silver Plate Service Tray 1143 Stamped 1.5 h x 11 x 5.5 Preowned original vintage unrestored condition Please review all images

A very stylish pair vintage Mappin & Webb silver plated egg stands mounted with a cockerel handle and dating from the mid 20th century. The stands have a sha...