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Period: 19th Century
George Jones Thatched Beehive Cheese Keeper
By George Jones
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
George Jones Majolica cheese keep which features a straw thatched beehive, bound with rope. The base in the form of a wooden platform. Yellow ground versio...
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Majolica
Antique Rosenthal Ivory Bavaria Phoenix Fine China Set- 87 Pieces
Located in Birmingham, AL
is Antique Rosenthal Ivory Bavaria "Phoenix" Patterned fine china, hand painted, made in Germany. A Beautiful Collection!! Overall Color is Cream/Ivory with Royal Blue, Pink, Yellow and Green. Vibrant colors with an accent of Gold Rimming. There are small numbers hand painted in gold paint and each are stamped with Rosenthal Phoenix. known for their quality craftsmanship, this set adds a touch of charm and refinement to any dining experience. a statement china set
I bought this from estate sale in the elite city of Mountain brook AL. is in Excellent Condition, it seem that it was gently used. late 19th century
THESE PIECES ARE RARE AND HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE,
(87 ) Matching Pieces
To Include:
(12) W 10.25" Plates
10) W 6" bread a butter dessert Plates
(12)W 4.75" Demitasse Saucers
(9) W 2.5" Demitasse Cups
(11) W 7" cream Bowls with handle
(12) W 7.25" Cream bowl with saucers
(9) W 4" Teacups
(12) W 6" Tea saucer
The Rosenthal Ivory Bavaria Phoenix Fine China Set...
Category
German Art Deco Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Majolica Asparagus & Artichoke Tureen Saint Amand
By Saint Amand
Located in Austin, TX
This French Majolica footed tureen is a bunch of asparagus surrounded by large artichoke leaves with his original under platter is one of the rare example of asparagus tureens made a...
Category
French Country Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Ridgway Porcelain Botanical Desert Service with Fruit
Located in Downingtown, PA
Ridgway Porcelain Botanical Dessert Service decorated with Fruit,
John Ridgway ( & Co.),
Circa 1830
The dessert service is decora...
Category
English Regency Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Victorian Quality Silver Plated Meat Cover
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality silver plated meat cover having an ornate shaped handle above a silver plated meat dome with a beaded edge
An attractive ornate piece of desirable proporti...
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century Hand Painted Majolica Platter from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
From Italy, this hand painted Majolica platter has two areas of ornamentation. The outer circle has busts of two different men, one on the top of the platter and one at the bottom. T...
Category
Italian Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Majolica
Antique English Early ART NOUVEAU Serving Set – Gilt & Silver Plate (c.1900)
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Antique English Early ART NOUVEAU Serving Set – Gilt & Silver Plate (c.1900)
A fine three-piece English serving set, circa 1900, attributed to Henry Potter & Co. of London, United K...
Category
Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Victorian 1862 Sterling Silver Mustard Pot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver drum style mustard pot; an addition to our silver cruets/condiments collection.
This fine antique Victorian sterling silver mustard pot has a drum shaped form.
The surface of this large mustard pot is embellished with bright cut engraved scrolling leaf ornamentation accented with a spray of floral motifs and incorporating two quatrefoil designs.
The upper and lower rims are encircled with applied moulded borders.
This fine mustard pot retains the original hallmarked hinged cover surmounted with an impressive pierced decorated shaped scrolling thumbpiece.
The surface of the cover is embellished further bright cut engraved scrolling leaf and floral designs encompassing a vacant shaped cartouche.
This antique mustard pot...
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English George Jones Majolica Seaweed Oyster Plate, Dated 1878
By George Jones
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning antique English George Jones majolica glazed green, ochre, brown, and white oyster plate with central well surrounded by shells and seaweed. Pattern number to reverse (358...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Antique Set of Rustic Hunters Cutlery with Chamois Horn Handles
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique set of rustic hunters cutlery with Chamois Horn Handles
A rare antique set of knife and fork. The handles are made of genuine chamois horn. Tines and blade are made of galva...
Category
German Black Forest Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
French Faience Tureen Creil et Montereau, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Saint Cloud Tureen signed Creil et Montereau Circa 1890.
Painted roses and wild roses , shell handle.
Saint-Cloud is a commune in the western suburbs of Paris, France,...
Category
French Aesthetic Movement Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Faience
Majolica Oyster Plates by Minton, 1876
By Minton
Located in Paris, FR
These Minton majolica oyster plates were produced in different colors. Delicate turquoise color with iridescent green tones on the middle of the plate. Decorated with refined shells,...
Category
British Aesthetic Movement Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Majolica
French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890.
Category
Belgian Rustic Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
KPM Porcelain Coffee, Tea Service, 19th Century, Germany '1834-1837'
Located in Delft, NL
KPM porcelain coffee, tea service, 19th century, Germany
11 pieces KPM porcelain, marked with the scepter and KPM in blue
Tea/ coffee pot, a lidded sugar bowl, a milk jar, 5 comp...
Category
German Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century Oval Engraved Sheffield Tray with Handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Engaging piece made in United Kingdom with the sheffield technic of the layer of copper between layer of silver.
The tray is fully engraved with drawing of flowers and baroque scrolls...
Category
British Victorian Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Sheffield Plate
$2,498 Sale Price
20% Off
French Blue & White Faience Tureen Creil et Montereau, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Blue & White Faience Tureen Creil et Montereau, Circa 1890.
Tureen plus an underplate.
Decorated with white lilies.
Category
French Aesthetic Movement Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Faience
English Black Lacquered Silver Chest on Stand
Located in Charleston, SC
English Black Lacquered Silver Chest on stand with original brass hardware and lined velvet interior.
Category
English Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Wedgwood Caneware 1850s Cheese Dome with Cow and Low-Relief Dairy Activities
By Wedgwood
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Wedgwood Caneware cheese dish and domed lid from circa 1850 with cow and low-relief dairy activities. Attracting our eye with its delicate detailin...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Stoneware
Antique 1800s Dutch Silver Teapot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Dutch 833 standard silver teapot; an addition to our silver teaware collection
This exceptional antique Dutch silver teapot...
Category
Dutch Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century French Silver Coffee Pot - Circa 1800
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique French silver coffee pot.
This exceptional antique French silver coffee pot has a ...
Category
French Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
French 19th Century, Giant Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique and very large wooden chopping-cutting board with a beautiful form. Great statement on your countertop,
France, circa 1850-1900.
Weathered. If needed items are treated against...
Category
French French Provincial Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
$390 Sale Price
59% Off
19th Century Chinoserie Tray
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Large serving tray in metal. Golden hand-painted chinoserie details on black colored metal. Backside black colored.
Painted with flowers, birds all around and a chinese family in th...
Category
English Chinoiserie Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
William IV period antique silver serving tray
By Richard William Atkins & William Nathaniel Somersell
Located in London, GB
Superb quality and highly decorative two-handled antique silver tray. Fitted with two cast scroll, leaf and scallop shell pattern handles, an applied cast border decorated with intri...
Category
British Victorian Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Tole Chinoiserie Painted Tray, mid 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of rectangular form with rounded corners and a raised edge, painted with chinoiserie decoration
Category
English Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Tin
Early 19th Century English Mahogany Inlaid Tray
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century wonderful quality Georgian mahogany tray with a scalloped gallery surrounding a beautifully inlaid central music design with crosse...
Category
English Georgian Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century Staffordshire Covered Vegetable Dish
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English porcelain covered vegetable dish from the Staffordshire region of England with a fantastic fruit basket molded handle on th...
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Rare 19th Century English Majolica Caneware Game Pie, circa 1830
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th century English Caneware game pie, circa 1830.
Grapes and leaves , cauliflower handle.
Category
English Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Dovetailed Brass Copper Apple Butter Cauldron Kettle Boiler Pot
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique brass cauldron or stock pot with copper bottom and forged iron handle. Measure: 17”.
Category
Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
Cobalt Hand Painted Glass Compote
Located in Clearwater, FL
A beautiful antique compote hand painted with grapes and leaves both inside the dish and also around the bottom. A very attractive design and looks stunning with the contrast of the ...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass
London 1838 Sterling Silver Sauce Ladle or Fiddle Back Spoon by Charles Boyton
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good, heavy, fiddle-back, sterling silver sauce ladle or spoon, made by Charles Boyton of London and dating to very early in Queen Victoria's reign, 1838.
The ladle has t...
Category
English Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of TEN Desert Plates by Rockingham porcelain Hand Painted Scenes, Circa 1825
By Rockingham
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early 19th century high quality porcelain Serving Set of two large serving plates plus 8 matching side plates, all hand painted with different scenes, which we attribute to Rockingham or another quality Staffordshire, English pottery and dating from the late Georgian Regency period, circa 1825 to 1835.
Dimensions;
2 x Large plates : 9.5 inches diameter, 8 x side plate : 6~7/8 inches diameter.
All pieces are beautifully hand painted with different landscape scenes of cathedrals, churches, castles, ruins, bridges etc, set in panels, against intricately gilded detailed decoration, within a lovely salmon ground colour.
Overall a beautifully hand painted, fine quality, early English...
Category
English Regency Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Late 19th Century English Oak and Silver Plated Toast Rack
Located in High Point, NC
Unusual style Victorian oak and silver plated toast rack, attributed to John Grinsell & Son. The rack is supported on an oval oak wooden base, and has six pillar style upright divis...
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
A Large, Finely Inlaid George III Victorian Mahogany Oval Butler's Tray
Located in Germantown, MD
A Large Victorian period George III Style Inlaid Mahogany Two Handle Galleried Oval Tray. Solid brass handles.
Good antique condition with patina. Measures 24.5" in width, 14.50" in ...
Category
Victorian Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
$1,312 Sale Price
30% Off
Footed Dish, 19th Century Famille Rose, China
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This 19th century dish is an unusual scalloped form. It shows wear but it in excellent condition.
This colorful porcelain bowls dates to the mid-19th century and was originally used as a serving dish for ritual offerings, placed before a home altar...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
$1,153 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century French Silver Egg Cup with Floral Decoration
Located in Sofia, BG
Nice silver egg cup with round decoration, could be easily engraved to become a beautiful present.
France, circa 1890.
Category
French Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
$432 Sale Price
25% Off
English Pewter Mugs Antique Cup Silver Pewter Jug, Drink Glass 1850s
Located in Wembley, GB
18th-century English pewter mug or cup with handle. Measures: 5.5" W x 4.75" D x 4.25" H. 18th century pewter one-pint measuring cup hammered.
Silv...
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Pewter
$312 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Silver Plated Entree Dish Asprey London 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite and rare antique English silver plated entree dish by the world renowned retailser Asprey, of London circa 1870 in date.
The entree dish features a square shaped body with elegant fluted decoration to the dish, lid and handle.
In excellent condition, this wonderful entree dish is ready to grace your dining table.
Condition:
In excellent condition. As an antique items, the piece shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, it displays beautifully.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 16 cm x Width 26 cm x Depth 26 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 6 inches x Width 10 inches x Depth 10 inches
Asprey was established in England in 1781 and founded as a silk printing business by William Asprey, it soon became a luxury emporium. In 1841, William Asprey's elder son Charles went into partnership with a stationer located on London's Bond Street. In 1847 the family broke with this partner and moved into 167 New Bond Street, the premises Asprey occupies today.
From its central London location Asprey advertised 'articles of exclusive design and high quality, whether for personal adornment or personal accompaniment and to endow with richness and beauty the table and homes of people of refinement and discernment.' An early speciality was dressing cases. Asprey crafted traditional cases and designs, mostly in leather, suitable for the new style of travel ushered in by railways. The main competitors at the time were H.J. Cave & Sons. Asprey was recognised for its expertise when it won a gold medal for its dressing cases at the International Exhibition of 1862 but lost out to its rivals, H.J. Cave & Sons in 1867.
The company consolidated its position through acquisitions. In 1859 Asprey absorbed Edwards, an award winning maker of dressing cases and holder of a Royal Warrant. The company also purchased the Alfred Club at 22 Albemarle Street, which backed on to the New Bond Street store and meant that Asprey now had entrances on two of London's most fashionable streets.
In 1862, Asprey was granted a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria. The Prince of Wales, later to be crowned Edward VII, granted another Royal Warrant. In 1953, for the coronation of Elizabeth II, Asprey paid homage with the Asprey Coronation Year Gold Collection, which featured a dessert, coffee and liqueur service in 18-carat gold and weighed almost 27 pounds. In April 1953, it went on show in the New Bond Street store and subsequently toured the United States.
As the business grew, the company acquired manufacturing facilities and hired silversmiths, goldsmiths, jewellers and watchmakers including Ernest Betjeman, the father of the distinguished poet John Betjeman, one of the most highly regarded craftsman and designers of his day.
In the twenties, commissions poured in from around the world, from American millionaire J. Pierpont Morgan to potentates such as the Maharaja of Patiala, who commissioned a huge teak travelling trunk for each of his wives in which each trunk was fitted with solid silver washing and bathing utensils with waterspouts of ornate tiger head and lined with blue velvet. Asprey cigarette cases...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
French Majolica Strawberries Basket Sarreguemines circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Strawberries Basket signed Sarreguemines circa 1880.
Category
French Rustic Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
French Sterling Silver Spoons Set of 12, Antique Tea, Coffee or Dessert Spoons
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine quality set of 12 antique sterling silver tea, coffee or dessert spoons.
Stunning design and craftsmanship. The handles have sophisticated Art Nouveau Pattern different decor, flowers, vine leaves, bunch of grapes, foliage, decor dahlias. Presented in its original box.
Prestigious silversmith: A La Gerbe...
Category
French Rococo Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Regency Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Large Botanical Specimen Dish with Iris
Located in Downingtown, PA
Antique English Chamberlain Worcester porcelain large botanical specimen oval dish,
circa 1815.
The large Chamberlain Worcester dish is painted o...
Category
English Regency Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver straight Queen's pattern flatware service for six persons; an addition to our canteen of cutlery collection
The pieces of this exceptional, antique Victorian straight*, sterling silver flatware set for six persons have been crafted in Queen's pattern.
The surface of each fork and spoon handle is embellished with the classic Queen's pattern ornamentation, including a convex shell design to the terminal, in addition to the scroll bordered honeysuckle and rosette design.
Each piece features honeysuckle designs to the shoulders, in addition to the spoon and fork heels.
This Queens pattern...
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Late 19th Century Blue Willow Serving Platter Staffordshire
By J.H. Warranted Staffordshire 1
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and in excellent condition. No cracks or chips, a few scratches on the underside but nothing deep or threatening the integrity. Great blue and very functional as it's a deep...
Category
English Queen Anne Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Clay, Porcelain
Davenport Handled Majolica Dish, Dated 1852
Located in High Point, NC
Davenport double handled Majolica dish with Davenport impressed mark and the year for 1852 stamped on the back. Gorgeous pattern with leaves and vines.
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 19th century French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iron handles with copper rivets and hanging holes. They are heavier than the aver...
Category
French Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Copper
Antique Vieux Paris Porcelain Hand Painted Flower Motif Dessert Service for 8
Located in New York, NY
A fine antique Vieux Paris porcelain hand painted dessert set comprised of a pair of footed hand painted serving stands and eight hand painted...
Category
French Romantic Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Small French Floral Painted Toleware Metal Vanity Tray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small French decorated butterfly shaped tray featuring hand colored flowers. We see this versatile piece on a cocktail table or used on a vanity holding you're favorite jewelry or tr...
Category
French Empire Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Partridge Majolica Game Pie Dish Made by George Jones, Ca. 1867
By George Jones
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A majolica game pie dish designed by George Jones circa 1867-1869 in the ‘Partridge’ shape. The game pie dish is decorated with a lovely turquoi...
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Earthenware, Majolica, Pottery
English Porcelain Palatial Tureen, Wedgwood, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
"Three-section porcelain Imari pattern tureen with a removable
compartment, tray and cover."
Category
English Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Dutch Silver Asparagus Tongs, by Antonius Hendrikus der Kinderen, 1853
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Silver Asparagus Tongs, by Antonius Hendrikus der Kinderen, 1853
A Dutch silver asparagus tongs with beautiful shapes, both angular and round. The handle is angular and engrav...
Category
Dutch Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
Antique Imperial Russian Silver Gilt Cloisonne Enamel Caddy Spoon Moscow 1890
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Imperial Russian silver-gilt cloisonne tea caddy spoon Moscow, circa 1900.
A finely decorated shovel shaped Russian caddy spoon, the rear of the spoon and handle having a gol...
Category
Russian Other Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Boy and Girl Salts / Pinch Pots 1899
Located in London, GB
A pair of magnificent cast solid silver Antique Victorian Table Salts / Salt Pinch Pots. The Figural Salts are cast in a pair of Male & Female Figures in period dress each holing a wide oval woven basket in their hands. The man is dressed in a Tri - Corn hat while the woman wears a wonderful dress and feather hat. Each stands on an ornate base. They are of particularly heavy weight and excellent quality.
Made in London in 1899 by Barnard Brothers...
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Majolica Beehive Tobacco Jar
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica Beehive Tobacco Jar.
North of France.
Category
French Country Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Rare Early 19th C. English Mason's Ironstone "Oyster Pattern" Imari Sauce Tureen
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
One of the earliest Antique English Mason's ironstone imari decor Sauce Tureens, in the highly collected "oyster pattern" but more generally known as an imari decor. This tureen is ...
Category
English Anglo-Japanese Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Ironstone
Late 19th Century Greek Ceramic Attic Ware Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of two traditional greek ceramic attic ware serving pieces, consisting of a kylix and saucer plate. Each of these is decorated with typical hand-painted...
Category
Greek Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
$4,200 / set
Victorian French Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Fish Slice
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, French, sterling silver fish slice/knife, Tiffany & Company, Paris, circa 1870.
Blade is pierced and is designed with an etched fish. Hand...
Category
French Victorian Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare 19th Century English Caneware Game Pie, circa 1830
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th century English Caneware game pie, circa 1830.
A large partridge on the lid, decorated with ear of wheat and woodcocks.
Category
English Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Christofle, Set of 51 Louis XV Style Silver Plated Flatware
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Part of flatware Christofle collection "Marly" in silver metal. This set of cutlery with rich decoration of plants in the Louis XV style is composed of ...
Category
French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Silver
Unusual Victorian Figural Carving Set, Deer
Located in Riverdale, NY
Unusual Victorian Figural Carving Set with deer feet used as handles. Creepy cool utensils for cutting meat from the 19th C. English.
Each 12.5 x 1"...
Category
British Victorian Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare 19th Century English Majolica Duck Tureen William Brownfield
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th century English Majolica duck on nest tureen attributed to William Brownfield.
The duck is brown, green and grey, the interior of the tureen is aqua turquoise like several...
Category
British Victorian Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
Russian Imperial Silver Punch Set From Czar Alexander III
Located in New Orleans, LA
A monumental piece of history, this exquisite silver punch set was made for Czar Alexander III as a gift to British Captain Joseph Wiggins. Heavily decorated with rich engravings and proverbs in old Slavic lettering, this service is a grand symbol of celebration and a testament to the beauty of Russian Imperial silver.
The punch set, a standalone treasure in its own right, was gifted by Czar Alexander III to Captain Wiggins in recognition of his pioneering expedition along the Enisei River. Driven by a desire to establish a sea route with Siberia, Captain Wiggins’ journey is notable for being the first successful endeavor by a British seaman in 300 years to extend commercial interests with the northern coasts of Russia. Even more notable is the presentation of this elaborate gift by the Russian government to a foreign national, particularly when the British government all but ignored Wiggins' efforts. In fact, the British government refused his modest request for surveying and observational instruments. Even so, the Czar was impressed, and chose to honor Wiggins with this exceptional punch service — as pictured and discussed in Henry Johnson’s book Captain Joseph Wiggins, written in 1907.
The service was commissioned by the Czar from the House of Sazikov, the oldest silversmith and jewelry firm in Russia. Sazikov was established in 1793 by the merchant Pavel Sazikov, and became supplier to the Imperial Court in 1837. The firm, which maintained factories in Moscow and St. Petersburg, became renowned for its high quality silverware, silver sculptures, cloisonné enamels and statuettes with national motifs. The firm exhibited several cups and centerpieces at the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London, and from 1846, held the Imperial Warrant.
The unique charm of this punch service lies not only in its craftsmanship and historical relevance, but also in the inclusion of old drinking...
Category
Russian Other Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
