Antique Rare French Silver plated Duck Press 20th Century

A superb pair of antique Regency Revival silver plated wine coasters  circa 1900 in date.   They feature pierced sides embossed with fruiting vines.   The unique quality and design o...

A magnificent pair of large silver plated bronze table doves, circa 1900 in date. These cire perdue cast table ornaments have been realistically modelled in individual stances with ...

An attractive and unusual vintage silver plated letter rack, late 20th Century in date. The letters "L E T T E R' form the dividers of this charming piece. The craftsmanship is sec...

This is a very attractive antique pair of Italian silver plated fighting cockerels, circa 1920 in date. These beautifully sculpted and hand-chased fine textured cockerels are in realistic aggressive and dynamic fighting poses with flowing plumage and open wings ready to attack. They will add a touch of action to your dining table, game table or buffet. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 20 cm x Width 16 cm x Depth 15 cm Height 19 cm x Width 15 cm x Depth 16 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 8 inches x Width 6 inches x Depth 6 inches Height 7 inches x Width 6 inches x Depth 6 inches A cockfight is a sport between two roosters (cocks), or more accurately gamecocks, held in a ring called a cockpit. The history of raising fowl for fighting goes back 6,000 years. The first documented use of the word gamecock, denoting use of the cock as to a “game”, a sport,pastime or entertainment, was recorded in 1646, after the term “cock of the game” used by George Wilson, in the earliest known book on the sport of cockfighting in The Commendation of Cocks and Cock Fighting in 1607. But it was during Magellan's voyage of discovery of the Philippines in 1521 when modern cockfighting was first witnessed and documented by AntonioPigafetta, Magellan's chronicler, in the kingdom of Taytay. The combatants, referred to as gamecocks, are specially bred birds, conditioned for increased stamina and strength. The comb and wattle are cut off in order to meet show standards of the American Gamefowl Society and the Old English Game...

A beautiful silver plated duck & lobster press by Cailar&Bayard Paris made around the turn of the century. Signed. Paris c. 1900s. In perfect restored c...

Beautiful 20th century silver plate pocket emptier. Refined finely chiseled decorations. Perfect for embellishing a desk with class.

Oval shaped silver-plated metal tray, on feet and with handles, with floral decoration. Traces of use and light knocks. 20th century. 76 x 52cm.

Oval shaped silver-plated metal tray, with handles, and floral decoration. Traces of use and light knocks. 20th century. 73.5 x 46 cm