Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

An extremely elegant Chinese export porcelain and French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu mounted lidded centerpiece. The centerpiece is raised by a striking octagonal base with a s...

A charming and very high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sèvres porcelain and ormolu vase/centerpiece. The centerpiece is raised by an elegant square base with concave corn...

Direct from Paris, A Magnificent 4 pc. 19th Century 950 Sterling Silver Louis XVI Gravy Boat with Presentation Platter and Two Sterling Silver Inserts and Noble Crest by the World's Premier French Silversmith Jean-Baptiste Odiot, Absolutely Stunning - circa late 1800s. Jean-Baptiste Claude Odiot, an illustrious French silversmith, significantly influenced the decorative arts in Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His remarkable craftsmanship, innovative designs, and the opulence of his creations earned him an esteemed place amongst the royal and aristocratic patrons of his time. Born in 1763 in Paris, Jean-Baptiste Claude Odiot was destined to be a silversmith, a craft that ran in his family. He apprenticed under his grandfather, Jean-Baptiste Gaspard Odiot, and later under the renowned silversmith Jean-Baptiste-Claude Roettiers. This training period was crucial as it grounded him in the traditional techniques of the trade while also exposing him to the evolving tastes of the French aristocracy, preparing him for a successful career. Odiot's work was marked by meticulous attention to detail and a robust embrace of the neoclassical style, which became prevalent in the late 18th century. His ability to blend artistic beauty with functional design set his pieces apart. Odiot introduced a range of innovative techniques in silverwork, including his use of the repoussé method to create intricate raised patterns, and chasing, to refine and detail these designs. His mastery over silver casting and gilding also allowed him to produce pieces with exceptional quality and durability, making them highly prized collectibles. The prestige of Jean-Baptiste Odiot was significantly enhanced by his association with European royalty. His rise to fame coincided with the period of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was an avid patron of the arts. Odiot received substantial commissions from the imperial family, including a famous 179-piece dinner service for Napoleon’s wedding to Marie-Louise of Austria in 1810. This patronage not only secured Odiot's financial success but also established his reputation as a purveyor of luxury goods suitable for the highest echelons of society. Recognition of Odiot's talent came not only from his royal and aristocratic patrons but also from various artistic institutions. He was awarded the Legion of Honour by Napoleon, a testament to his influence and status in the arts. Moreover, Odiot's participation in exhibitions, such as the Exposition des Produits de l'Industrie Française, garnered him critical acclaim, enhancing his stature and legacy in the decorative arts. Among Odiot's diverse oeuvre, his sterling silver gravy servers...

Rarely ewer in mixed clay from the Orleans factory of Grammont Ainé(1764-1832) End of the 18th century, around 1790 Very beautiful & rare zoomorphic ewer in earthenware mixed with ...

A magnificent 19th century Louis XVI style Russian Dore bronze and jewel mounted bloodstone jasper tray/decorative dish/centerpiece. This is an extraordinary quality object de virtue...

Vermeil refresher decorated with leafy garlands, the base and the neck fretwork surrounded by strong nets. Dimensions: height 22 cm - diameter of the base 12.5 cm - diameter of the collar 21 cm Material: vermeil silver 1st grade Weight: 1185 grams Hallmark: MINERVE Period: late 19 è Goldsmith: RISLER...

An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass centerpiece. This attention grabbing centerpiece is raised by a lattice cut circular Glass pedestal sup...

An impressive pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style red Baccarat crystal ormolu mounted tazzas/centerpieces. The red glass tops are each beautifully...

A beautiful pair of French Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted double sided Pate Sur Pate Celadon ground lamps. Each lamp is beautifully designed with pate sur pate figures of maidens and putti. On the reverse of each lamp are elaborately designed floral pate sur pate patterns. The celadon ground porcelain lamps are mounted on gilt bronze bases with gilt bronze medusa...

An elegant French 19th century Famille Rose porcelain and ormolu Louis XVI st. centerpiece. Raised by a most decorative ormolu base with rounded sides, a berried laurel band and a fi...

A beautiful pair of 19th century Louis XVI style French Sèvres style Porcelain and ormolu-mounted Ewers with dragon handles, birds and flowers. The porcelain is mounted on the finest quality of hand-chiseled and chased Doré bronze mounts. The top of the spouts are decorated with beautiful vine-like patterns. The handles are exquisitely cast with a flowing design with acanthus leaves resting on each. Two Doré bronze dragons can be found climbing towards the top of each ewer with wings and long tails. Underneath each handle are two finely cast doré bronze lions masks with acanthus mane. The porcelain is mounted on the finest quality of hand-chiseled and chased doré bronze mounts. The top of the spouts are decorated with beautiful vine-like patterns. The handles are exquisitely cast with a flowing design with acanthus leaves resting on each. Two Doré bronze dragons can be found climbing towards the top of each ewer with wings and long tails. Underneath each handle are two finely cast doré bronze lions masks with acanthus mane. The porcelain of each ewer is very finely hand painted in Sèvres celeste...

A most elegant French Louis XVI st. silvered bronze mirrored oval centerpiece. The centerpiece is raised by handsome and richly chased double lion p...

A fine pair of antique French Louis XVI style, signed Baccarat hand diamond cut crystal and bronze doré, first quality, footed compotes or centerpieces. The cut crystal is in excelle...

A striking and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal centerpieces. Each centerpiece is raised by three beautifully scrolled supports with...

A pair of wonderful French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze centerpieces. Each is raised on a tripod ormolu base with canted corners and a central waterfall fut...

A remarkable and most charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, patinated bronze, and Rose Vif des Pyrénées marble centerpiece. The centerpiece is raised by an elegant circu...

A most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and crystal centerpiece. The centerpiece is raised by a fine square base with a richly chased wrap around berried laurel band ...

A spectacular French mid-19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat crystal and ormolu centerpiece. The centerpiece is raised by a square and mottled ormolu base with concaved corners and a...

These have huge decorative impact. Decorated with "scenes gallant" in the manner of Watteau on a Bleu Celeste ground, with gilt decoration and appllied w...

An impressive and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu centerpiece by Maison Cardeilhac. The centerpiece is raised by elegant curved supports with handsome hoof f...

Pair of silver cups decorated with rams' heads connected by laurel wreaths, the four winding feet are covered with a large acanthus leaf and on each side is a Louis XVI style cartouc...

An impressive and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble centerpiece. The centerpiece is raised by an elegant rectangular base with concave co...

A lovely French 19th century Louis XV st. silvered bronze and Baccarat crystal centerpiece. The centerpiece is raised by an elegant and charming silvered bronze scrolled base, with w...

An elegant French and Asian collaboration 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Imari porcelain centerpiece bowl. The centerpiece is raised by a beautiful square ormolu base with con...

An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. silvered bronze centerpiece with a cobalt blue glass insert. The oval shaped centerpiece has a weave design with a scalloped shape. The b...

A unique and most decorative Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. alabastro, onyx, coral and ormolu centerpiece. The centerpiece is raised by handsome ormolu paw feet below elegant ope...

A very handsome Italian 18th century Louis XVI period giltwood centerpiece. The elongated octagonal shaped surtout de table is raised by eight most decorative foliate feet below a fo...

Very large Louis XVI malachite and ormolu-mounted centerpiece ornate gilt bronze lidded dish with floral leaf motif accentuated and raised with figural lion mounts France, 19th centu...