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Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

EMPIRE STYLE

From 1804–15, Napoléon I reigned as the emperor of France, bringing the country into a new era of opulence after the fall of the monarchy and the tumultuous years of the French Revolution. He declared, “We must have very solid things, made to last 100 years.” Empire-style furniture followed suit, with imposing pieces constructed from mahogany and adorned with gilded ornaments. Expanding on the neoclassicism popularized in the previous century — such as in ​​Louis XVI style — Empire style borrowed from the great civilizations of antiquity, from Egypt to Greece and Rome, to connect this nascent empire to the power of the past.

Napoléon I believed the production of fine furniture would reflect the stature of the republic, with his official architects Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine leading the way with their work on his residences.

Luxurious materials, symmetrical shapes and bold colors characterize antique Empire-style bedroom furniture, armchairs, cabinets and other structures, with frequent motifs including mythological creatures, geometric designs, acanthus leaves, eagles, bees (the imperial emblem) and swans, a favorite of Empress Joséphine.

Flat surfaces, like marble tabletops, were accented with decadent details, such as the bronze furniture mounts made by sculptor Pierre-Philippe Thomire for the French palaces. Martin-Guillaume Biennais, who worked as the imperial goldsmith, crafted intricate luxury objects that mixed wood, fine metal, mother-of-pearl and ivory. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

The style became popular abroad, influencing the American Empire style. Stately pieces carved with sprigs of olives by cabinetmaker Pierre-Antoine Bellange were acquired by American President James Monroe for the White House in 1817.

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Style: Empire
French 19th Century Cobalt Blue Glass with Bronze Rim
French 19th Century Cobalt Blue Glass with Bronze Rim

French 19th Century Cobalt Blue Glass with Bronze Rim

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

As found in Denmark, a very versatile glass with a bronze rim. We see this piece being used for display, a cocktail glass as well as a penholder. We are very impressed with the unbea...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass

Pair Of Antique Empire Silver Candle Holders, by Jakob Krautauer, Vienna, 1803
Pair Of Antique Empire Silver Candle Holders, by Jakob Krautauer, Vienna, 1803

Pair Of Antique Empire Silver Candle Holders, by Jakob Krautauer, Vienna, 1803

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

Two elegant, plain silver candlesticks on a round base, foot profiled at the sides, smooth shaft raised in the centre, constriction in the lower third by a profiled band, shaft widen...

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Early 1800s Austrian Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Old Paris Porcelain Dihl et Guerhard Sprig Cornflower Basket or Corbeille
Old Paris Porcelain Dihl et Guerhard Sprig Cornflower Basket or Corbeille

Old Paris Porcelain Dihl et Guerhard Sprig Cornflower Basket or Corbeille

By Dihl and Guerhard

Located in Litchfield, CT

Large antique 18th c. Paris porcelain Dihl reticulated basket or Corbeille. Decorated in the sprig or cornflower pattern with rococo pierced gallery enhanced by bright gilding. Orang...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted / Cut Glass Empire Style Centerpiece
19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted / Cut Glass Empire Style Centerpiece

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted / Cut Glass Empire Style Centerpiece

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Step into the splendor of the 19th century with this exceptional Empire-style tableware centerpiece, a captivating union of gilt bronze mounts and cut glass that epitomizes the opule...

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1880s French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Trompe L'oeil Plate Decorated with Walnuts
19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Trompe L'oeil Plate Decorated with Walnuts

19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Trompe L'oeil Plate Decorated with Walnuts

Located in Litchfield, CT

Antique 19th century Paris porcelain trompe l'oeil plate decorated with walnuts. Beautiful bright green border with floral reserves. Measures 10 1/8" diameter. Good condition.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

19th Century Table Centrepiece (Surtout De Table) Paris 1825–1830 Fire-Gilded
19th Century Table Centrepiece (Surtout De Table) Paris 1825–1830 Fire-Gilded

19th Century Table Centrepiece (Surtout De Table) Paris 1825–1830 Fire-Gilded

Located in Epfach, DE

Table centrepiece (surtout de table), Paris, c. 1825–1830 This extraordinary centrepiece was created in Paris around 1825/1830, at a time when French table culture was experiencing ...

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1820s French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze

Soviet Union Russian Silver Plated, Melchior 1970s, Marked, Free Shipping
Soviet Union Russian Silver Plated, Melchior 1970s, Marked, Free Shipping

Soviet Union Russian Silver Plated, Melchior 1970s, Marked, Free Shipping

Located in Sofia, BG

Vintage Russian German silver Melchior set of: 12 forks (six x two different ornaments) Six (Two dessert or cake and four tea ) spoons Three knives Four soup spoons ( one is differen...

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1970s Russian Vintage Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Antique Paris Porcelain Pierced Basket with Gold Decoration France Circa 1840
Antique Paris Porcelain Pierced Basket with Gold Decoration France Circa 1840

Antique Paris Porcelain Pierced Basket with Gold Decoration France Circa 1840

Located in Katonah, NY

This elegant Paris Porcelain pierced basket is oval shaped, with lavishly gilded latticework. The Empire style is timeless, and the latticework of the baskets lends delicacy and light to the design. The white line across the top of the base accentuates the richness of the gold, adding a touch of intensity to the overall design. The long rectangular base of the basket harmonizes with its oval shape, creating a pleasing visual balance. Filled with flowers, this is the perfect centerpiece for a formal dining room table...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Picture Frame Holder pocket Sterling Silver Enamel 3 Photographs
Picture Frame Holder pocket Sterling Silver Enamel 3 Photographs

Picture Frame Holder pocket Sterling Silver Enamel 3 Photographs

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Pocket photos holder in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with two-tone translucent fired enamels on guillochè, with hand-engraved edges. Empire style Napoleon III. Octagonal hing...

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1980s Italian Vintage Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Magnificent Pair of Russian Imperial Ruby Glass Vases w/ Gilded Bronze Mounts
Magnificent Pair of Russian Imperial Ruby Glass Vases w/ Gilded Bronze Mounts

Magnificent Pair of Russian Imperial Ruby Glass Vases w/ Gilded Bronze Mounts

Located in New York, NY

While Napoleon's armies never conquered Russian, French taste did, and in a big way. This pair made at the Imperial Glass Workshop, under the Sponsorship of the Imperial Family would have been at home in a Paris drawing room as easily as in St. Petersburg. The Intense Ruby Red color of the Crystal is created by adding large quantities of gold to the molten glass before the object is created. The resulting color is dense yet full of light just like its namesake the precious jewel. The Dore bronze mounts use motifs taken from antiquity. Likewise, the shape of the handles is inspired by Greco-Roman amphora...

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19th Century Russian Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze

Victoria Czechoslovakia Decorative Porcelain Plate, Cobalt Blue, 22 cm
Victoria Czechoslovakia Decorative Porcelain Plate, Cobalt Blue, 22 cm

Victoria Czechoslovakia Decorative Porcelain Plate, Cobalt Blue, 22 cm

By Victoria Czechoslovakia

Located in London, England

Victoria Austria porcelain decorative plate, handmade. With its predominance in cobalt blue accentuated with real details, it adds a note of elegance and sophistication to any enviro...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold Leaf

Set of Ten Empire Floral Decorated Gilt Banded Plates
Set of Ten Empire Floral Decorated Gilt Banded Plates

Set of Ten Empire Floral Decorated Gilt Banded Plates

Located in New York, NY

Antique set of ten Empire white and gilt plates with center floral bouquets; with underglaze red markings for L. Ernie 61 Rue du Bac., France, early 180...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Pair of Empire Gilt Chinoiserie Vases
Pair of Empire Gilt Chinoiserie Vases

Pair of Empire Gilt Chinoiserie Vases

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Empire gilt chinoiserie vases. Pair hand-painted and gilt French vases of the Empire period with mask handles and gilt surrounds centering on ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Georgian Silver Mustard Pots Blue Glass Liners 1st Empire Tableware a pair
Georgian Silver Mustard Pots Blue Glass Liners 1st Empire Tableware a pair

Georgian Silver Mustard Pots Blue Glass Liners 1st Empire Tableware a pair

Museal Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Mustard pots Style: Empire, Georgian, Antique, Regency, Napoleonic Material sterling Silver with cobalt blue...

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Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain. Antique gravy boat in porcelain.
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain. Antique gravy boat in porcelain.

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain. Antique gravy boat in porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

PRE-OWNED GOODS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT TARIFFS FOR U.S., UK, AUSTRALIAN & CANADIAN CUSTOMERS. THEREFORE, NO IMPORT TARIFFS WILL BE APPLICABLE TO YOUR PURCHASE. Royal Copenhagen ...

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1820s Danish Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Antique Baccarat Set of 12 Cordial Glasses by St. Anne Factory, Voneche, 1810.
Antique Baccarat Set of 12 Cordial Glasses by St. Anne Factory, Voneche, 1810.

Antique Baccarat Set of 12 Cordial Glasses by St. Anne Factory, Voneche, 1810.

By Voneche

Located in Trieste, IT

Important 12Cordial glasses set of 1st Empire Cut-Glass from Sainte Anne crystal factory in Voneche, 1800 - 1830 cca. These Glasses are very rare. Museum pieces. The set provenance:...

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1810s Belgian Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Cut Glass

Set of Six Bird Coffee Cup Trios
Set of Six Bird Coffee Cup Trios

Set of Six Bird Coffee Cup Trios

By Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester

Located in New York, NY

Set of six bird coffee cup trios. Strikingly modern looking antique set of six FB&B Worcester trios of six teacups and six coffee can with six saucers ...

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Late 18th Century English Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Set of Eight Empire Floral and Gilt Decorated Plates
Set of Eight Empire Floral and Gilt Decorated Plates

Set of Eight Empire Floral and Gilt Decorated Plates

Located in New York, NY

Set of eight Empire floral and gilt decorated plates. Paris porcelain transitional Empire gilt plates with flowers. France, circa 1830 Dimensions: 9....

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Very Large French Gilt Gold Crystal Suite Drinking Wine Glasses
Very Large French Gilt Gold Crystal Suite Drinking Wine Glasses

Very Large French Gilt Gold Crystal Suite Drinking Wine Glasses

Located in London, GB

Very Large French Gilt Gold Crystal Suite Drinking Wine Glasses French, c. 1960 Wine glass: Height 18cm, diameter 7cm Cocktail glass: Height 15cm, diameter 10cm This exceptional po...

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Mid-20th Century French Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Mid-20th Century French Cut Crystal / Gilt Cold  Liquor Cave
Mid-20th Century French Cut Crystal / Gilt Cold  Liquor Cave

Mid-20th Century French Cut Crystal / Gilt Cold Liquor Cave

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Mid-20th century French cut crystal champagne cave in a dome shape form with hand painted gilt gold design finial top and stem base. The cave features a...

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Mid-20th Century French Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal, Gold Leaf

French Empire Dore Bronze Centerpiece with Griffins, Att. Thomire A Paris
French Empire Dore Bronze Centerpiece with Griffins, Att. Thomire A Paris

French Empire Dore Bronze Centerpiece with Griffins, Att. Thomire A Paris

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in New York, NY

French Empire Dore Bronze Centerpiece with Griffins, Attributed to Thomire A Paris, Circa 1820 The centerpiece is formed as an oval openwork basket raised on a sculptural Griffin su...

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1820s French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze

French Empire Gilt Bronze Mirror Plateau with Mascaron Feet, Paris, circa 1810
French Empire Gilt Bronze Mirror Plateau with Mascaron Feet, Paris, circa 1810

French Empire Gilt Bronze Mirror Plateau with Mascaron Feet, Paris, circa 1810

Located in Knivsta, SE

French Empire Gilt Bronze Mirror Plateau with Mascaron Feet, Paris, circa 1810 An elegant and refined Empire mirror plateau in fire-gilded bronze, most likely Parisian work from the...

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1810s French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze

Pr. 19th Century Russian Cobalt Blue & Gold Ground Swan Handle Porcelain Vases
Pr. 19th Century Russian Cobalt Blue & Gold Ground Swan Handle Porcelain Vases

Pr. 19th Century Russian Cobalt Blue & Gold Ground Swan Handle Porcelain Vases

Located in New York, NY

A fantastic quality pair of Russian Empire cobalt blue and gold ground swan handle porcelain vases. Each piece is of Amphora form with a gorgeous 24K gold matted, burnished, and shiny front and backside decoration. The front panels consist of a young girl and a young boy, where the young girl is seen holding food on her head with a water pale in her hand walking through the town, while the boy is seen holding a basket of fruit up and walking it back home. The reverse of each of the vases is also elaborately decorated with one of the scenes being a comfy home with a beautiful woody landscape with a deer running through the backyard, while the other vase has a gorgeous landscape scene with a man riding a horse in the background. On either side of the vases are two-tone matte and burnished 24K gold swan form handles. Underneath the handles are 24K gold hand-painted decorations over a cobalt blue ground. The body runs down a waisted gold neck onto a rounded base which sits on a square gold plinth...

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1810s Russian Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Neoclassical French Bird Plate
Neoclassical French Bird Plate

Neoclassical French Bird Plate

Located in New York, NY

Gilt and painted neoclassical French Empire bird plate. Large old Paris Porcelain circular serving dish with hand painted gilt foliate scrolled border with wide bands centering a pai...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Group of Calvary General Mikhail Kutuzov with Aide de Camp
19th Century Meissen Group of Calvary General Mikhail Kutuzov with Aide de Camp

19th Century Meissen Group of Calvary General Mikhail Kutuzov with Aide de Camp

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Very Large 19th century Meissen porcelain Group of Russian Calvary General, believed to be Mikhail Kutuzov, the hero of Borodino, with aide de camp, marked with the Meissen underglaze blue crossed swords, and incised and impressed with numbers. While Russia endured great hardships during Napoleon's invasion, it was the skill of her general's and a terrible Russian winter...

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1880s German Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Set Of Rare Danish Antique Silverware By Nicolai Brandt, Horsens (1787-1813).
Set Of Rare Danish Antique Silverware By Nicolai Brandt, Horsens (1787-1813).

Set Of Rare Danish Antique Silverware By Nicolai Brandt, Horsens (1787-1813).

Located in Copenhagen, K

Very nice set of solid silver and horn cutlery for six persons, by famous silversmith Nicolaj Brandt, Horsens, Denmark, 1787-1813.

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Early 1800s Danish Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Early 19th Century Paris Porcelain Vase
Early 19th Century Paris Porcelain Vase

Early 19th Century Paris Porcelain Vase

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A Paris porcelain urn with swan’s head handles; beautifully painted frolicking cupids to the front, and matte and burnished framed musical motifs to the back. Some rubbing consistent...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Pair of First-Empire Period 2-Handled Porcelain Vases with Westall Venus Scenes
Pair of First-Empire Period 2-Handled Porcelain Vases with Westall Venus Scenes

Pair of First-Empire Period 2-Handled Porcelain Vases with Westall Venus Scenes

By Richard Westall, Porcelaine de Paris

Located in New York, NY

An incredible and rare pair of French Paris Porcelain First-Empire Period Winged Sphynx-form double- handled porcelain vases with mythological scenes of Venus and Cupids after Richar...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Wonderful French Empire Gilt Doré Bronze & Cut Crystal Round Centerpiece Bowl
Wonderful French Empire Gilt Doré Bronze & Cut Crystal Round Centerpiece Bowl

Wonderful French Empire Gilt Doré Bronze & Cut Crystal Round Centerpiece Bowl

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful French empire gilt doré bronze & cut crystal round centerpiece bowl raised on paw feet

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20th Century French Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Russian Empire Malachite, French Bronze Centrepiece/Tazzas by Thomier
Pair of Russian Empire Malachite, French Bronze Centrepiece/Tazzas by Thomier

Pair of Russian Empire Malachite, French Bronze Centrepiece/Tazzas by Thomier

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent pair of Russian Empire Period malachite, French doré bronze and cut crystal Tazzas, signed THOMIRE A PARIS. The square malachite bowls are...

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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal, Malachite, Bronze

Important Set of 7 Empire Baccarat Tumbler glasses, Sainte Anne in Voneche 1810.
Important Set of 7 Empire Baccarat Tumbler glasses, Sainte Anne in Voneche 1810.

Important Set of 7 Empire Baccarat Tumbler glasses, Sainte Anne in Voneche 1810.

By Voneche

Located in Trieste, IT

Important 7 piece set of 1st Empire Cut-Glass Tumbler glasses from Sainte Anne crystal factory in Voneche, 1810 circa. Similar pieces are in fundus of the Louvre collection. "Gobelet...

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1810s Belgian Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Cut Glass

19th Century French Bronze Dore Compote with Ebonized Figures
19th Century French Bronze Dore Compote with Ebonized Figures

19th Century French Bronze Dore Compote with Ebonized Figures

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire-style (19th Century) bronze dore compote with 3 Egyptian ebonized figures and crystal bowl.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal, Bronze

Rare Empire French Fire Gilded Center Piece Tazza Warrior Horses Harp
Rare Empire French Fire Gilded Center Piece Tazza Warrior Horses Harp

Rare Empire French Fire Gilded Center Piece Tazza Warrior Horses Harp

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire, Thomire & Cie.

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

More than 200 years old showpiece for on the table. Made from glass, fire-gilt bronze and green veined marble. Beautiful horses with a warrior and mythological figures with harp and ...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Marble, Bronze

Two Antique Meissen Plates in Pierced Porcelain with Hand Painted Floral Motifs
Two Antique Meissen Plates in Pierced Porcelain with Hand Painted Floral Motifs

Two Antique Meissen Plates in Pierced Porcelain with Hand Painted Floral Motifs

Located in København, Copenhagen

Two antique Meissen plates in pierced porcelain with hand painted floral motifs. Museum Quality. Dated 1773-1814. Measures: 23 cm. In very good condition. Stamped: Marcolini.

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1770s German Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Antique Baccarat Set of 10 Cordial Glasses by St. Anne Factory, Voneche, 1810.
Antique Baccarat Set of 10 Cordial Glasses by St. Anne Factory, Voneche, 1810.

Antique Baccarat Set of 10 Cordial Glasses by St. Anne Factory, Voneche, 1810.

By Voneche

Located in Trieste, IT

10 Important Cordial glasses of 1st Empire Cut-Glass from Sainte Anne crystal factory in Voneche, 1800 - 1830 cca. These Glasses are very rare. Museum pieces. The set provenance: Co...

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1810s Belgian Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Blown Glass, Cut Glass

Empire Gilt Bronze Table Top Perfume Burner
Empire Gilt Bronze Table Top Perfume Burner

Empire Gilt Bronze Table Top Perfume Burner

Located in Paris, FR

An ormolu table top perfume burner "potpourri" decorated with antique masks flanked by griffons resting on a foot chiselled with crosspieces, above a rectangular base decorated on th...

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1810s French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Marble, Bronze

Super Rare Pair Of Paris (Darte Freres) Porcelain Gold-Ground Models Of Temples
Super Rare Pair Of Paris (Darte Freres) Porcelain Gold-Ground Models Of Temples

Super Rare Pair Of Paris (Darte Freres) Porcelain Gold-Ground Models Of Temples

By Darte Frères

Located in New York, NY

An Ultra Rare and Impressive 19th Century Pair Of French Paris (Darte Freres) Porcelain Gold-Ground Models Of Temples with Iron-Red Stenciled Marks. Each round dome with biscuit lau...

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1810s French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Meißen Manufactory, Espresso Set with Silhouette Portrait Richard Wagner
Meißen Manufactory, Espresso Set with Silhouette Portrait Richard Wagner

Meißen Manufactory, Espresso Set with Silhouette Portrait Richard Wagner

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Epfach, DE

Richard Wagner lived in 1872 at the Hotel Fantaisie in Bayreuth for half a year until he was able to move into his later domicile with his family. As interior designer, Brigitte Mart...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Camille Le Tallec Gilded Porcelain Tureen Empire-Style Set
Camille Le Tallec Gilded Porcelain Tureen Empire-Style Set

Camille Le Tallec Gilded Porcelain Tureen Empire-Style Set

Located in Roma, IT

Camille Le Tallec Gilded Porcelain Tureen Empire-Style Set Spectacular set of ornately gilt service plates hand-painted by Le Tallec of France Important and magnificent Empire-styl...

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1940s French Vintage Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Pair of Early 19th Century Darte Brothers Porcelain Plates
Pair of Early 19th Century Darte Brothers Porcelain Plates

Pair of Early 19th Century Darte Brothers Porcelain Plates

By Darte Frères

Located in Basildon, GB

Pair of antique Darte Brothers cobalt blue porcelain plates magnificently painted with the French countryside, featuring cows, goats and sheep, decorated with gold rims. Each with th...

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1810s French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Antique Hutschenreuther Selb Bavaria Fine China Square Plate Floral Yellow Gold
Antique Hutschenreuther Selb Bavaria Fine China Square Plate Floral Yellow Gold

Antique Hutschenreuther Selb Bavaria Fine China Square Plate Floral Yellow Gold

By Hutschenreuther, Tirschenreuth Bavaria

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Hutschenreuther Selb Bavaria Fine China Square Selb Bavaria Germany Floral Yellow and gold. Hutschenreuther Selb Bavaria with gold rimmed square decorative plate. Gorgeous square platter with a beautiful hand painted 22 karat golden filigree...

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Early 20th Century German Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Rare KPM Berlin Silhouette Cup & Saucer, Cobalt Blue & Gold, ca. 1800
Rare KPM Berlin Silhouette Cup & Saucer, Cobalt Blue & Gold, ca. 1800

Rare KPM Berlin Silhouette Cup & Saucer, Cobalt Blue & Gold, ca. 1800

By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A rare and exquisite silhouette cabinet cup and saucer made by Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Berlin, circa 1800. This neoclassical cylindrical cup is richly decorated with a ...

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Early 1800s German Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Large French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Footed Bowl
Large French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Footed Bowl

Large French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Footed Bowl

Located in Essex, MA

French Empire bowl with snake handles and beaded edge, reeded shallow bowl, square base with censor and wreath mounts, plinth base.

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Early 19th Century European Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Other

Pair of Early 1800s Empire Baccarat Crystal and Bronze Tazza Centerpieces
Pair of Early 1800s Empire Baccarat Crystal and Bronze Tazza Centerpieces

Pair of Early 1800s Empire Baccarat Crystal and Bronze Tazza Centerpieces

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

This pair of Empire-style tazza centerpieces showcases a sophisticated blend of finely cast bronze and Baccarat crystal in a striking three-tier structure. Each tazza is grounded by a solid bronze base, supporting tiers of Baccarat crystal bowls...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Empire Style Silver & Crystal Swing-Handle Basket /Sphinx Decoration, C. 1820
Empire Style Silver & Crystal Swing-Handle Basket /Sphinx Decoration, C. 1820

Empire Style Silver & Crystal Swing-Handle Basket /Sphinx Decoration, C. 1820

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Empire Style Silver & Crystal Swing-Handle Basket with Sphinx Decoration, Continental, circa 1820–1850 Measurements: 7" high x 6" wide x 4.75" deep Interior Measurements of Crystal ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

A Very Fine Early 19th Century French Silver Tastevin or Wine Taster, Circa 1830
A Very Fine Early 19th Century French Silver Tastevin or Wine Taster, Circa 1830

A Very Fine Early 19th Century French Silver Tastevin or Wine Taster, Circa 1830

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very fine 19th century French silver (.950 fine) tasetvin / wine taster showing a circular bowl rising to a neoclassical inspired 'reeded & ribbon dado' decorated rim, sided by pie...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Pair of Porcelain Urns, Empire circa 1800
Pair of Porcelain Urns, Empire circa 1800

Pair of Porcelain Urns, Empire circa 1800

$3,171Sale Price / set|35% Off

Pair of Porcelain Urns, Empire circa 1800

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of porcelain urns from the empire period, probably Russian. Painted with flowers and gilded.

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Early 19th Century European Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

French Turn of the Century Empire st. Ormolu and Crystal centerpiece
French Turn of the Century Empire st. Ormolu and Crystal centerpiece

French Turn of the Century Empire st. Ormolu and Crystal centerpiece

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and finely detailed French Turn of the Century Empire st. Ormolu and Crystal centerpiece. The stunning cut Crystal bowl is raised on four straight legs displaying clawed f...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Porcelain coffee cup and saucer Vieux Paris (Old Paris) 1800 - 1815
Porcelain coffee cup and saucer Vieux Paris (Old Paris) 1800 - 1815

Porcelain coffee cup and saucer Vieux Paris (Old Paris) 1800 - 1815

By Old Paris

Located in Rīga, LV

This Old Paris porcelain cup and saucer was made in Paris, France, around 1800–1815. The set is decorated in the Empire style with rich gilding, a pale pink border and fine overglaze...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

French 19th century Empire st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu centerpiece
French 19th century Empire st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu centerpiece

French 19th century Empire st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu centerpiece

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and high quality French 19th century Empire st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu centerpiece. This most elegant centerpiece is raised by an oval Ormolu base with intricately sc...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Sugar Box Russia
Sugar Box Russia

Sugar Box Russia

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous box made of blue glass beautifully decorated with white details. Frame of brass. original lock and key. Made during 19th Century Russian Empire period. Small lockable boxes...

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19th Century Russian Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Empire Style Sugar Bowl in 800 Silver, Italy, 1950s
Empire Style Sugar Bowl in 800 Silver, Italy, 1950s

Empire Style Sugar Bowl in 800 Silver, Italy, 1950s

Located in Palermo, IT

Empire style sugar bowl in 800 silver, Italy, 1950s It belonged to my maternal great-grandparents and is in excellent condition. Very small signs of the time. Gr. 166,00.

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1950s Italian Vintage Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Set of Four Cut Crystal and Brass Salt & Pepper Cellars, Early 20th Century
Set of Four Cut Crystal and Brass Salt & Pepper Cellars, Early 20th Century

Set of Four Cut Crystal and Brass Salt & Pepper Cellars, Early 20th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Set of Four Empire Style Cut Crystal and Brass Salt & Pepper Cellars, Early 20th Century A refined set of four open salt and pepper cellars, executed in faceted crystal and mounted ...

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Early 20th Century Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Empire serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.

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