European Serving Pieces

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...

This set includes 14 pieces: 12 dessert teaspoons and 2 small forks, with the same motif, of a total weight of 160 grams. Signed: Viktor E. Johansson, Karlstad. We add the orig...

Herend Hungary porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Raspberry" round dish/chop or cake plate Round dish/chop or cake plate Numbered with and marked with # 173/ AP (Apponyi Purple) Herend Hung...

Large Sevres porcelain gravy boat enhanced with fine gold ; fine early 19th century production, Restauration period (Empire style, Restauration production). Sevres Manufacture signat...

French White Faience Mustard Pot Limoges Circa 1900.

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

AN ELEGANT PEWTER SHIP DECANTER AND SIX CUPS LIQUOR SET Les Etains du Manoir, Paris, France. Mid 20th century. Decanter, 8 in.(20.3 cm.) high. ...

In the category of perfectly fitting for diverse décor that calls for uniquely rich touches, this English Regency Black Tole Cheese Coaster tops the short list. Done in ebonized blac...

A Dutch 19th century set of two silver meat forks A Dutch set of two silver meat forks with twisted stem with ball on the end with pearl rim By Silver smith wed. Adrianus Pz. Kui...

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....

Art Deco salt and pepper cellars with toothpick holder around 1920s Brass polished and stove-enamelled.

A whimsically refined Jugendstil German silver plate coffee and tea service with tray, designed by Albert Mayer for WMF and retailed by Casa Costa, A...

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Rothschild" Round lidded boxes and shoe One large round lidded box and one small round lidded box A shoe, all in Rothschild pattern...

Forks and dessert knives in another ad Brass and silver dessert serving pieces, Early 20th century Beautiful dessert serving set They are made of brass and the part of the handle is ...

French Miniature Henriot Quimper Plate signed circa 1950. A breton man is represented on the center with a yellow border.

This very unique and ornate antique silver wine taster was made in France in circa 1780 and is hallmarked, however the maker cannot be ident...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

Antique French Faience Saltcellar clog Henriot Quimper, circa 1930.

The serving tray is shaped using various hand tools, making each piece unique with its own distinctive wood grain. It is made from charred oak wood and finished with a food safe hard...

Rustic Primitive wood hand carved basket, circa 1950 Manufactured in France. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use.

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...

19th century sycamore bread board from England with hand carved wheat decoration around the edges, surrounding the central cutting board. It has a routed edge and retains a lovely p...

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

Majolica Hen & Rooster Saltcellar Onnaing, circa 1900.

Wiskemann is the most exclusive Belgian manufacturer of silver-plated items. Otto- Leonard Wiskemann descended from a noble German family of goldsmiths and jewellers. His career star...

Hexagonal black Marquina marble plate/cutting board with cork underneath. Each piece is in a way unique (every marble block is different in veins and shades) and handmade by Italian ...

Metal tray. attributed to be Designed and produced by Mathieu Matégot. Origin: France,  1950s. Original Mathieu Matégot tray designed and manufactured in the 1950s in Fra...

Vintage tea set realized by Argenterie Greggio in Pordenone in the 1970s. Silver 800, Hallmark on the base of each object. Silver Teapot  weight 0,5...

The serving tray is shaped using various hand tools, making each piece unique with its own distinctive wood grain. It is made from cherry wood and finished with a food safe hardwax o...

Herend "Chinese Bouquet Raspberry" cream soup cups and stands Herend Hungary porcelain #743/AP 8 cream soup cups and stands The Stand is 18 cm diagonal...

Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects ...

"Canard annamite" candy box by Edouard Marcel Sandoz (1881-1971) and manufactured by Haviland. Wapler, Jacques-Ph. (1999) "De la sculpture a la porcelaine", p. 99. France, CIRC...

Made in Italy, 1930s - 1940s. It is made in glazed porcelain by Guido Andloviz for Laveno in "Vecchia Milano" (old Milan) style. This is a vintage set, therefore it might show slig...

Platter or Tray Metal painted England 1970s Green and Yellow Color with Ducks

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...

Diameter without handles 32cm Diameter with handles 37cm Polished

Meat carving service set from 1900, 3 pieces. The set includes a lever fork (also known as a "trident à gigot" in french), a carving knife, and a gigot holder. Designed for tradition...

Bottle and glass alcool set

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...

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...

French faience large oval fish platter signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1940. Measures: 21" L on 9.3", 9" by 8.5".

Midcentury amazing oval serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite featuring brass handles and borders by Team Guzzini. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The original label is stil...

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

Myron is a trivet that is not defined by its function. Of perfect marble, with no above or below, it fulfils multiple uses in the kitchen and at the table. Size: 26 x 2 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Myron, Materia e Tavola collection by the Spanish Designer Ivan Colominas. Available also in black Marquinia marble. Made in Italy, hand finished. Mmairo loves wining and dining, good food and...

From Spode, England, a Fleur De Lys-Red Coffee Pot in the fluted Chelsea shape. The Fleur de Lys pattern was introduced in 1961 and remained active until 1994, now discontinued. A bone china coffee...

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...

Cheese or Serving Tray in Ceramic France 1970s Green and Brown Color

A set of five English ironstone dishes from the 19th century, with rare floral pattern. Created during the 19th century, this set of five ironstone dishes features four plates (each ...

Vintage oval porcelain covered trinket box with lid is decorated with sculpted flowers on the front of the box and flower relief details on box and lid. Flower relief is accentuated...

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

Herend "Chinese Bouquet Raspberry" tureens with handles Herend Hungary porcelain In one of the tureen has a glaze flaw in the bottom. The porcel...

English Staffordshire black cow lidded creamer, circa 1880.

Offered is an absolutely stunning set of two, 1960s Italian gilt wood serving trays. Minor patina and paint lost gives this piece a classy statement. A nice addition to any table or ...

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, ...

Sign: A. Perron Charles Théodore Perron, born in 1862, is primarily known for his traditional silverware (objects made of solid silver or silver-plated for domestic use). He was a h...

Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects ...

Spode Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Tazza Early-19th century The Spode pottery underglaze blue Greek pattern has an oval shaped top with a central des...

Art Nouveau Majolica trivet in a footed wood frame, circa 1900. Purple flower passion flower or passiflora. 7.5" by 7.5"