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Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

NAPOLEON III STYLE

Under Napoleon III’s rule, Paris underwent a great rebuilding overseen by Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann, which created grand avenues and lavish landmarks like the Paris Opera. Antique Napoleon III–style furniture was flamboyant and eclectic. It was also known as Second Empire style since it followed and referenced the Empire style of his uncle Napoleon I.

Developing from 1852–70, Napoleon III furniture was plush and ornate, matching the fashion for masked balls and socializing in salons. It borrowed freely from earlier French styles including Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI as well as aesthetics from around the world, from antiquity to Asian art. As writer Gustave Claudin remarked in 1867, the country’s architects worked in “a style which one would be tempted to call neo-Greco-Gothico-Pompadour-Pompeian.”

Napoleon III chairs were completely covered with velvet and lined with tassels; pouf footstools invited people to put up their feet. Sofas were upholstered with tapestries, and beds were adorned with gilt bronze and theatrical canopies. The addition of conservatories to homes led to new indoor-outdoor furniture, while the spirit of hygiene promoted by Baron Haussmann inspired bright, floral motifs.

Although the most ostentatious designs were for the elite, as seen in the Napoleon III apartments preserved in the Louvre, where red velvet, gilding and chandeliers create a cacophony of luxury, these trends influenced homes across classes as manufacturing made design increasingly accessible. Papier-mâché furniture allowed for elaborate shapes that would have been difficult to carve in wood. The malleable material was painted with chinoiserie patterns and decorative designs. It was mass-produced by factories such as Jennens and Bettridge with varnishing and mother-of-pearl inlays creating an effect reminiscent of Asian lacquer. (Surfaces that had been “japanned” — a specialty of Jennens and Bettridge — were intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia.)

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Style: Napoleon III
Period: 19th Century
Champagne Cristal Glasses, French XIXth Century, More Available
By Baccarat
Located in Crespières, FR
Champagne crystal glass by Baccarat, french XIXth century Clear crystal glasses, XIXth century, classical model, with a beautiful clear sound. The facetted decor around catches t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Champagne Cristal Glasses, French XIXth Century, More Available

Champagne Cristal Glasses, French XIXth Century, More Available

Impressive Doré Ormolu Ornamental Centerpiece or Jardinière of Campana Shape
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Antwerp, BE
An impressive ormolu ornamental vase centerpiece of campana shape, the bronze vessel resting on a moulded concave agate stone pediment with byzantine cross shaped base. The gilt concave foot of the vase shows ram’s heads intertwined with scrolls hung with fruity festoons under a ribboned bundle frieze. The concave stem supports an egg and dart shaped bottom carrying a large frieze representing brown patinated swans grooming themselves between water reeds...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Agate, Ormolu, Bronze

Impressive Doré Ormolu Ornamental Centerpiece or Jardinière of Campana Shape
Impressive Doré Ormolu Ornamental Centerpiece or Jardinière of Campana Shape

Impressive Doré Ormolu Ornamental Centerpiece or Jardinière of Campana Shape

Puiforcat - Vegetable Dish And Its Display Stand In Solid Silver, Late 19th
By Puiforcat
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
VEGETABLE DISH covered on its rectangular solid silver presentation dish, the pedestal vegetable dish, curved sides, is flanked by two side handles, the ogee lid is surmounted by a l...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Puiforcat - Vegetable Dish And Its Display Stand In Solid Silver, Late 19th
Puiforcat - Vegetable Dish And Its Display Stand In Solid Silver, Late 19th

Puiforcat - Vegetable Dish And Its Display Stand In Solid Silver, Late 19th

Boin Taburet – Ewer In Engraved Crystal And Solid Silver 19th Century
By Boin-Taburet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Crystal and silver ewer. The crystal is encased in a solid silver setting, the base rests on four scrolled feet and is chiseled with a rich decoration of waves and foliage, as well a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Boin Taburet – Ewer In Engraved Crystal And Solid Silver 19th Century
Boin Taburet – Ewer In Engraved Crystal And Solid Silver 19th Century

Boin Taburet – Ewer In Engraved Crystal And Solid Silver 19th Century

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted / Molded Glass Napoleon III Centerpiece
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Transport yourself to the grandeur of the 19th century with this exquisite Napoleon III tableware centerpiece. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this centerpiece is a harm...
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1830s French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted / Molded Glass Napoleon III Centerpiece
19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted / Molded Glass Napoleon III Centerpiece

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted / Molded Glass Napoleon III Centerpiece

Goldsmith Odiot - Oval Tray Xix Circa 1860/1880
By Odiot
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Oval tray in silver-plated metal, with an animated shape, interior chiseled with a radiant decoration surrounding a cartouche, stylized arabesques, and flanked by two side handles. T...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Goldsmith Odiot - Oval Tray Xix Circa 1860/1880
Goldsmith Odiot - Oval Tray Xix Circa 1860/1880

Goldsmith Odiot - Oval Tray Xix Circa 1860/1880

Goldsmith Merite 12 Solid Silver And Mother-Of-Pearl Fish Cutlery 19th Century
By Merite
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Set of 12 fish cutlery in solid silver and mother-of-pearl handle with very good quality silver tip. The fork and the blade of the knife are delicately carved with leafy arabesques. ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Goldsmith Merite 12 Solid Silver And Mother-Of-Pearl Fish Cutlery 19th Century
Goldsmith Merite 12 Solid Silver And Mother-Of-Pearl Fish Cutlery 19th Century

Goldsmith Merite 12 Solid Silver And Mother-Of-Pearl Fish Cutlery 19th Century

J. Piault – large 19th century solid silver serving tray
By Jules Piault 1
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Large rectangular solid silver tray with two handles, with rich engraved and chiseled decoration on an amati background, of Renaissance inspiration, of chimeras, flowered scrolls, le...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

J. Piault – large 19th century solid silver serving tray
J. Piault – large 19th century solid silver serving tray

J. Piault – large 19th century solid silver serving tray

Odiot - Pair Of Double Salt Cellars And Two Individual 19th Century Silver
By Odiot
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of double salt cellars in solid silver, removable vermeil bowl interior, model with large gadroons on an amati background, each mounted on four acanthus leaf feet. Connected by ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Odiot - Pair Of Double Salt Cellars And Two Individual 19th Century Silver
Odiot - Pair Of Double Salt Cellars And Two Individual 19th Century Silver

Odiot - Pair Of Double Salt Cellars And Two Individual 19th Century Silver

Cardeilhac - 19th Century Solid Silver Fruit Basket
By Cardeilhac
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Large multi-lobed fruit basket in solid silver decorated with foliage and clasps. The body is openwork and pierced with canework decorated with a seedling of flowers, flanked on each...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Cardeilhac - 19th Century Solid Silver Fruit Basket
Cardeilhac - 19th Century Solid Silver Fruit Basket

Cardeilhac - 19th Century Solid Silver Fruit Basket

Christofle, 5pc. Silver Plate Empire Style Tea Set with Tray - Museum Quality !
By Christofle
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a magnificent 5-piece French antique Empire style silver-plate tea set by France’s premier silversmith “Christofle” – Silversmith to the King. Each piece in this ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Christofle, 5pc. Silver Plate Empire Style Tea Set with Tray - Museum Quality !
Christofle, 5pc. Silver Plate Empire Style Tea Set with Tray - Museum Quality !

Christofle, 5pc. Silver Plate Empire Style Tea Set with Tray - Museum Quality !

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Enamelled Silver Ewer, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Enamelled silver ewer, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Napoleon III period silver ewer, 19th century, decorated with enamel paintings of antique scenes. h: 18cm, w: 8.5cm, d: 7...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Enamelled Silver Ewer, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Enamelled Silver Ewer, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Enamelled Silver Ewer, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

D. ROUSSEL - Rectangular Solid Silver Tray Circa 1880
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Large tray of stylized rectangular shape, scalloped at right angles, the flat outline is formed by a double fillet and bordered by a frieze of ovates. Two side handles are applied wi...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

D. ROUSSEL - Rectangular Solid Silver Tray Circa 1880
D. ROUSSEL - Rectangular Solid Silver Tray Circa 1880

D. ROUSSEL - Rectangular Solid Silver Tray Circa 1880

GUSTAVE ODIOT – Pair Of Crystal and Vermeil Ewers Circa 1870/1880
By Maison Odiot Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Magnificent pair of ewers in scalloped crystal, set in a vermeil setting chiselled with waves, oval model in the shape of a gourd. Dimensions: Height 30 cm – width 17 cm – base 10.5...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

GUSTAVE ODIOT – Pair Of Crystal and Vermeil Ewers Circa 1870/1880
GUSTAVE ODIOT – Pair Of Crystal and Vermeil Ewers Circa 1870/1880

GUSTAVE ODIOT – Pair Of Crystal and Vermeil Ewers Circa 1870/1880

Silver Plated Liquid Measure, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver plated liquid measure, 19th century. 19th century silver plated liquid measure. h: 6,5cm, d: 4cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Silver Plated Liquid Measure, 19th Century.
Silver Plated Liquid Measure, 19th Century.

Silver Plated Liquid Measure, 19th Century.

A pair of Napoleon III Period Silvered Bronze Ewers with Griotte Marble Bases.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of Napoleon III period silvered bronze ewers with griotte marble bases. A pair of Napoleon III period ewers, 19th century, in silvered bronze with a griotte marble base. h: 2...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Marble, Bronze

A pair of Napoleon III Period Silvered Bronze Ewers with Griotte Marble Bases.
A pair of Napoleon III Period Silvered Bronze Ewers with Griotte Marble Bases.

A pair of Napoleon III Period Silvered Bronze Ewers with Griotte Marble Bases.

Silver Centrepiece (3.8kg), Fountain, Signed, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver centrepiece (3.8kg), Fountain, Signed, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Silver centrepiece forming a fountain, pump system under the bowl that allows the fountain to work (...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Silver Centrepiece (3.8kg), Fountain, Signed, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Silver Centrepiece (3.8kg), Fountain, Signed, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Silver Centrepiece (3.8kg), Fountain, Signed, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

19th Century French Napoleon III Black & White Ceramic Dessert Plates, Set of 6
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this elegant set of six antique plates to serve appetizer or desert to your guests! Crafted by LM & Cie, Creil et Montereau in France, circa 1860, each hand painted ceramic plate...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

19th Century French Napoleon III Black & White Ceramic Dessert Plates, Set of 6
19th Century French Napoleon III Black & White Ceramic Dessert Plates, Set of 6

19th Century French Napoleon III Black & White Ceramic Dessert Plates, Set of 6

A pair of Gilt Bronze and Royal Blue Porcelain Ewers, 19th Century, Napoleon III
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of gilt bronze and royal blue porcelain ewers, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A pair of gilt bronze and royal blue porcelain ewers, gold enamelled with a hand-painted gal...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze

A pair of Gilt Bronze and Royal Blue Porcelain Ewers, 19th Century, Napoleon III
A pair of Gilt Bronze and Royal Blue Porcelain Ewers, 19th Century, Napoleon III

A pair of Gilt Bronze and Royal Blue Porcelain Ewers, 19th Century, Napoleon III

French Liquor Cellar, 19th, Napoleon III
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
French liquor cellar, late 19th century, Napoleon III This cellar is an extremely refined storage box, full of ingenuity. It has a unique and authentic style. It contains four bo...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Fruitwood

French Liquor Cellar, 19th, Napoleon III
French Liquor Cellar, 19th, Napoleon III

French Liquor Cellar, 19th, Napoleon III

Tête-à-tête, Tea Service, Sèvres Porcelain, Napoleon III Period.
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Tête-à-tête, Tea service, Sèvres porcelain, Napoleon III period. Tea service, tête-à-tête in 19th century Sèvres porcelain, Napoleon III period, rich painted and gilded decoration o...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Tête-à-tête, Tea Service, Sèvres Porcelain, Napoleon III Period.
Tête-à-tête, Tea Service, Sèvres Porcelain, Napoleon III Period.

Tête-à-tête, Tea Service, Sèvres Porcelain, Napoleon III Period.

French 19th c. Napoleon III Period Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, & Tole Centerpiece
By Henri Picard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and large scale French 19th century Napoleon III Period Ormolu, patinated Bronze, and tole centerpiece, signed by Henri Picard. This beautiful jardiniere centerpiece is ra...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th c. Napoleon III Period Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, & Tole Centerpiece
French 19th c. Napoleon III Period Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, & Tole Centerpiece

French 19th c. Napoleon III Period Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, & Tole Centerpiece

Cup, Taste Vin, in Bohemian Crystal, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cup, Taste Vin, in Bohemian Crystal, 19th Century, Napoleon III period. Cup, Taste Vin, 19th century, Napoleon III period, in enamelled Bohemian crystal with vine decorations. h: 10...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Cup, Taste Vin, in Bohemian Crystal, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Cup, Taste Vin, in Bohemian Crystal, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Cup, Taste Vin, in Bohemian Crystal, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

5 Bohemian Crystal Glasses, Red Cabochon, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
5 Bohemian crystal glasses, red cabochon, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Five Bohemian crystal glasses, red cabochon, 19th century, Napoleon III period. h: 18cm, d: 7cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

5 Bohemian Crystal Glasses, Red Cabochon, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
5 Bohemian Crystal Glasses, Red Cabochon, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

5 Bohemian Crystal Glasses, Red Cabochon, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Pair of Large Bohemian Crystal Tumblers, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Large Bohemian Crystal Tumblers, 19th Century, Napoleon III period. Pair of 19th century goblets, Napoleon III period, in red Bohemian crystal, one in gold and one in silver...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Pair of Large Bohemian Crystal Tumblers, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Pair of Large Bohemian Crystal Tumblers, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Pair of Large Bohemian Crystal Tumblers, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Pair of Decorative Plates in Limoges Porcelain, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of decorative plates in Limoges porcelain, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A pair of Limoges porcelain decorative plates with ducks in flight, signed, 19th century, Napoleon...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Pair of Decorative Plates in Limoges Porcelain, Napoleon III Period.
Pair of Decorative Plates in Limoges Porcelain, Napoleon III Period.

Pair of Decorative Plates in Limoges Porcelain, Napoleon III Period.

Pair of Empire Vases "Views of Versailles" Napoleon III 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of empire vases "Views of Versailles" French, in porcelain from the 19th century. 19th century polychrome and gilded decoration, with the central reserve at the center with t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Pair of Empire Vases "Views of Versailles" Napoleon III 19th Century
Pair of Empire Vases "Views of Versailles" Napoleon III 19th Century

Pair of Empire Vases "Views of Versailles" Napoleon III 19th Century

Jam Set in Blue Enamelled Opaline and Silver Plated Metal, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jam set in blue enamelled opaline and silver plated metal, 19th century. Jam set, 19th century, Napoleon III period, in blue enamelled opaline and silver-plated metal. Cup: h: 10cm,...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Opal, Metal, Silver Plate

Jam Set in Blue Enamelled Opaline and Silver Plated Metal, 19th Century.
Jam Set in Blue Enamelled Opaline and Silver Plated Metal, 19th Century.

Jam Set in Blue Enamelled Opaline and Silver Plated Metal, 19th Century.

19th Century French Napoleon III Black and White Hunt Scenes Plates, Set of 10
By Faienceries Sarreguemines
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant set of ten antique plates was crafted in Sarreguemines, France, circa 1870. Each hand painted plate features an illustrated hunt scene. Every black and white ceramic plate has French writing narrating the event including the first one which reads: "Bien des chasseurs se vantent du gibier qu'ils ne tuent pas: lui au contraire en tue beaucoup et ne se vante pas". They are: "Chasse aux Canards Sauvages", "Chasse aux Faisans", "Battue aux Chevreuils", "Chasse aux Cailles...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Faience

19th Century French Napoleon III Black and White Hunt Scenes Plates, Set of 10
19th Century French Napoleon III Black and White Hunt Scenes Plates, Set of 10

19th Century French Napoleon III Black and White Hunt Scenes Plates, Set of 10

Pair of Blue and Gold Opaline Cups, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Blue and Gold Opaline Cups, 19th Century, Napoleon III period. A pair of 19th century Napoleon III period blue and gold opaline goblets. h: 12cm, l: 13cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Opal

Pair of Blue and Gold Opaline Cups, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Pair of Blue and Gold Opaline Cups, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Pair of Blue and Gold Opaline Cups, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Porcelaine de Paris Plate Imperial Austrian Eagle 19th Century Napoleon III
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Behold the regal allure of history with this magnificent Porcelaine de Paris plate adorned with the Imperial Austrian Eagle motif, hailing from the 19th century Napoleon III era. Cra...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Porcelaine de Paris Plate Imperial Austrian Eagle 19th Century Napoleon III
Porcelaine de Paris Plate Imperial Austrian Eagle 19th Century Napoleon III

Porcelaine de Paris Plate Imperial Austrian Eagle 19th Century Napoleon III

Large Goblet in Opaline Overlay, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Goblet in Opaline Overlay, 19th Century, Napoleon III period. 19th century goblet, Napoleon III period, in Overlay opaline. h: 37cm, d: 13,5cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Opaline Glass

Large Goblet in Opaline Overlay, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Large Goblet in Opaline Overlay, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Large Goblet in Opaline Overlay, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Pair of 19th Century Blue and White Faience Bronze-Mounted Lamps Gien
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning of pair of blue and white bronze-mounted lamps, wired for US, circa 1880. Total height with the shades / 22".
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Blue and White Faience Bronze-Mounted Lamps Gien
Pair of 19th Century Blue and White Faience Bronze-Mounted Lamps Gien

Pair of 19th Century Blue and White Faience Bronze-Mounted Lamps Gien

Large Decorative Porcelain Dish, Hand-Painted, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large decorative porcelain dish, Hand-painted, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Large decorative porcelain dish, hand-painted decoration of a duck in flight, 19th century, Napoleo...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Large Decorative Porcelain Dish, Hand-Painted, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Large Decorative Porcelain Dish, Hand-Painted, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Large Decorative Porcelain Dish, Hand-Painted, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Napoleon III Style French "Chinoserie" Hand-Painted Metal Tray
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. Origina...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Iron

Napoleon III Style French "Chinoserie" Hand-Painted Metal Tray
Napoleon III Style French "Chinoserie" Hand-Painted Metal Tray

Napoleon III Style French "Chinoserie" Hand-Painted Metal Tray

Large Decorative Dish from the Limoges Porcelain Factory.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large decorative dish from the Limoges Porcelain Factory. Hand-painted decorative platter from the Limoges porcelain factory, France, 19th century, Napoleon III period. h: 6cm, w: 5...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Large Decorative Dish from the Limoges Porcelain Factory.
Large Decorative Dish from the Limoges Porcelain Factory.

Large Decorative Dish from the Limoges Porcelain Factory.

Large Decorative Dish from the Limoges Porcelain Factory.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large decorative dish from the Limoges Porcelain Factory. Hand-painted decorative platter from the Limoges porcelain factory, France, 19th century, Napoleon III period. h: 6cm, w: 5...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Large Decorative Dish from the Limoges Porcelain Factory.
Large Decorative Dish from the Limoges Porcelain Factory.

Large Decorative Dish from the Limoges Porcelain Factory.

Elegant Christofle Wine Cart with Grape Leaf Motif
By Christofle
Located in Bruxelles, BE
This exquisite wine cart, crafted by the renowned French silversmith Christofle, epitomizes sophistication and functionality. Dating back to the late 19th century, it features delica...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Elegant Christofle Wine Cart with Grape Leaf Motif
Elegant Christofle Wine Cart with Grape Leaf Motif

Elegant Christofle Wine Cart with Grape Leaf Motif

Pair of Decorative Dishes, Manufacture of Porcelain of Limoges.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of decorative dishes with partridges and pheasants, Manufacture of Porcelain of Limoges. Pair of hand-painted decorative dishes with partridges and pheasants from the Limoges p...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Pair of Decorative Dishes, Manufacture of Porcelain of Limoges.
Pair of Decorative Dishes, Manufacture of Porcelain of Limoges.

Pair of Decorative Dishes, Manufacture of Porcelain of Limoges.

Mid-19th Century Pair of Valentine Porcelain Vases
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of baluster-shaped?porcelain?vases produced by Valentine Manufactory (1832-1878) in Saint-Gaudens, France. They are decorated on one side with multicolored rural motives in meda...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Mid-19th Century Pair of Valentine Porcelain Vases
Mid-19th Century Pair of Valentine Porcelain Vases

Mid-19th Century Pair of Valentine Porcelain Vases

Soup Tureen or Centrepiece from the House of CHRYSALIA Goldsmith, Napoleon III.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Soup tureen or centrepiece from the House of CHRYSALIA Goldsmith, Napoleon III, 19th Century. Soup tureen or centrepiece in bronze and silver-plated metal by the House of CHRYSALIA ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal, Silver Plate, Bronze

Soup Tureen or Centrepiece from the House of CHRYSALIA Goldsmith, Napoleon III.
Soup Tureen or Centrepiece from the House of CHRYSALIA Goldsmith, Napoleon III.

Soup Tureen or Centrepiece from the House of CHRYSALIA Goldsmith, Napoleon III.

19th Century Liquor Cabinet with Original Crystal Glassware
Located in NICE, FR
Presenting this lovely liquor cabinet, as seen before on a French TV program "Affaire Conclue" on channel France 2. This liquor cabinet is a clever small piece of furniture with wal...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Liquor Cabinet with Original Crystal Glassware
19th Century Liquor Cabinet with Original Crystal Glassware

19th Century Liquor Cabinet with Original Crystal Glassware

19th Century Napoleon III Liquor Cabinet "Cave à Liqueur" with Crystal Interior
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful Napoleon III period "Cave à liqueur" liquor cabinet with inlaid brass en fruitwood veneer. The cabinet contains four carafes and 12 glasses on a wooden stand with bronze ...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass, Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Liquor Cabinet "Cave à Liqueur" with Crystal Interior
19th Century Napoleon III Liquor Cabinet "Cave à Liqueur" with Crystal Interior

19th Century Napoleon III Liquor Cabinet "Cave à Liqueur" with Crystal Interior

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French liquor cellar late 19th century Napoleon III
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
French liquor cellar late nineteenth, Napoleon III. This liquor cellar is an extremely sophisticated storage box full of ingenuity. It has a unique and authentic style. In order to ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

French liquor cellar late 19th century Napoleon III
French liquor cellar late 19th century Napoleon III

French liquor cellar late 19th century Napoleon III

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19th Century French Pair of Tall Silver Plated Ewers with Pink Glass
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A most elegant pair of Napoleon III period decorative mantle ewers, exquisitely crafted from silver-plated metal with globe-shaped reservoirs of cranberry-coloured glass. These delig...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

19th Century French Pair of Tall Silver Plated Ewers with Pink Glass
19th Century French Pair of Tall Silver Plated Ewers with Pink Glass

19th Century French Pair of Tall Silver Plated Ewers with Pink Glass

Antique French Bacarrat Ormolu with Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique French Napoleon III Bacarrat ormolu and glass Cave a Liqueur, or tantalus, circa 1860 in date. The Cave a Liqueur features an ormolu case with glass panels and an 'up and over' lid enclosing a gilt bronze frame containing sixteen small glasses and four decanters with stoppers, on all on finely cast paw feet. One decanter with a Bacarrat label to the underside The glasses and decanters are beautifully engraved with geometric decoration. As seen in the upcoming Ridley Scott historical film Napoleon. It is an absolutely superb set which is sure to attract a lot of attention. Condition: In really excellent condition with no damage, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 29 x width 37 x depth 30 Dimensions in inches: Height 11 inches x width 1 foot, 3 inches x depth 1 foot Baccarat In 1764 King Louis XV of France gave permission to found a glassworks in the town of Baccarat in the Lorraine region in eastern France to Prince Bishop Cardinal Louis-Joseph de Laval...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ormolu

Antique French Bacarrat Ormolu with Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th C
Antique French Bacarrat Ormolu with Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th C

Antique French Bacarrat Ormolu with Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th C

A Massive Napoleon III French Silvered Bronze Mirrored Surtout De Table Plateau
Located in New York, NY
A Massive Napoleon III French Silvered Bronze Mirrored Surtout De Table Plateau, circa 1870 Immerse yourself in the intricate world of cherub...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze

A Massive Napoleon III French Silvered Bronze Mirrored Surtout De Table Plateau
A Massive Napoleon III French Silvered Bronze Mirrored Surtout De Table Plateau

A Massive Napoleon III French Silvered Bronze Mirrored Surtout De Table Plateau

Sèvres, Macé, 12 Porcelain Plates, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Set of 12 elegant white porcelain plates with a decoration of flowers, ribbons and colored rosettes, with gold highlights Two are marked "Macé, A la ville de Sèvres, blvd des Italians 23, rue de Choiseul...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Sèvres, Macé, 12 Porcelain Plates, 19th Century
Sèvres, Macé, 12 Porcelain Plates, 19th Century

Sèvres, Macé, 12 Porcelain Plates, 19th Century

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Napoleon III Period Blackened Pearwood, Bronze and Glass Liquor Cellar
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful liquor cellar in blackened wood from the Napoleon III period including a removable basket with three carafes and twelve matching gilded glasses decorated with fine gold. Th...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze

Napoleon III Period Blackened Pearwood, Bronze and Glass Liquor Cellar
Napoleon III Period Blackened Pearwood, Bronze and Glass Liquor Cellar

Napoleon III Period Blackened Pearwood, Bronze and Glass Liquor Cellar

French Napoleon III Gilded Bronze and Blackened Wood Liquor Cellar
Located in LEGNY, FR
Liquor cellar in blackened wood decorated with gilded bronze and colored enamels, Napoleon III period. This cellar contains a basket with four carafes and 16 glasses decorated with ...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze

French Napoleon III Gilded Bronze and Blackened Wood Liquor Cellar
French Napoleon III Gilded Bronze and Blackened Wood Liquor Cellar

French Napoleon III Gilded Bronze and Blackened Wood Liquor Cellar

Napoleon III Period Bronze and Glass Liquor Cellar
Located in LEGNY, FR
Liquor cellar in bronze and glass from the Napoleon III period. This cellar includes four carafes fitted with blue stoppers and sixteen engraved glasses (a few different glasses). ...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze

Napoleon III Period Bronze and Glass Liquor Cellar
Napoleon III Period Bronze and Glass Liquor Cellar

Napoleon III Period Bronze and Glass Liquor Cellar

Lapparra - 327pc. Napoleon III, 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet
By Lapparra Orfèvre Argentier
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from a Private Mansion Near Paris, A Magnificent 327 piece (Service for 18) Sterling Silver Flatware Set by Henri Lapparra; «Silversmith to the French Court". The rich history of French silversmithing boasts many illustrious names, but few have left as indelible a mark as the renowned Lapparra family. For over a thousand years, this lineage of skilled artisans has crafted exquisite silverware that transcends mere utility, evolving into a symbol of luxury, artistry, and French cultural heritage. The story of the Lapparra family's silversmithing prowess begins in the early 10th century. By the 12th century, the Lapparra name had become synonymous with craftsmanship, and their workshops produced intricate chalices, candlesticks, and reliquaries for churches across France. The 19th century witnessed the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte and the consolidation of his empire. The Lapparra silversmiths adapted to the imperial tastes, crafting magnificent pieces that showcased the grandeur of the First French Empire, like this amazing 327-piece flatware set. In addition, elaborate tea and coffee sets, dinnerware, and ornate presentation pieces were created for the imperial court, earning the family the coveted title of "Imperial Silversmiths." The Lapparra family's creations graced the tables of Napoleon's lavish banquets and adorned the Palais des Tuileries. Their innovative techniques, set new standards in silversmithing. Even after Napoleon's fall, the Lapparra legacy endured, as they continued to cater to the elite of Europe, from Russian tsars to British nobility. The Lapparra family's enduring legacy extends far beyond their magnificent silverware. Their contributions to the world of silversmithing have left an indelible mark on French culture and the global art community. Their ability to evolve with the times while preserving their commitment to quality and craftsmanship has made them a symbol of artistic excellence. The Lapparra name is not only associated with opulence and luxury but also with innovation and artistic expression. Their influence can be seen in the work of countless contemporary silversmiths who draw inspiration from their rich history. The Lapparra family's legacy continues into the 21st century, as the family's artisans continue to produce exquisite silverware, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern sensibilities. With a renewed focus on custom creations and limited-edition series, they cater to collectors, museums, and connoisseurs worldwide. This set is in extremely good condition and comes with a stunning 5-drawer, marble top storage...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Lapparra - 327pc. Napoleon III, 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet
Lapparra - 327pc. Napoleon III, 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet

Lapparra - 327pc. Napoleon III, 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet

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Antique French Napoleon III Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique French Napoleon III birdseye maple Tantalus Cave a Liqueur, circa 1860 in date. It features brass inlaid decoration on the top and front with tulip wood banding. The hinged lid and the hinged sides open to reveal a lift-out stand fitted with four liquor decanters and stoppers and sixteen glasses. Complete with original working lock and key, it is an absolutely superb set which is sure to attract a lot of attention. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition. Complete with 14 original glasses and 2 that have been added later. Dimensions in cm: Height 41 cm x Width 31 cm x Depth 23 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 1 foot, 4 inches x Width 1 foot x Depth 9 inches Tantalus is a type of liquor decanter in which the bottle stoppers are locked down tightly by a metal bar. This was to prevent the theft of the contents by servants. Like the name suggests, the decanters themselves are visible, drawing temptation while unattainable. A key is required for entry. The most common types of tantalus holds three bottles or decanters while there are also smaller types housing only two. There are many different forms of tantalus. Often the encasement has metal handles on both sides and ornately carved decor. Crystal and metal versions are also a beautiful option when choosing a tantalus. Tantalus derived its name from the story of the mythological Greek king...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Antique French Napoleon III Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th Century
Antique French Napoleon III Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th Century

Antique French Napoleon III Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th Century

Odiot & Faberge - 9pc. French 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set + 6 Faberge Cups
By Odiot
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from a Private Mansion in Paris, a Magnificent 9pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set by the World's Premier French Silversmith Jean-Baptiste Odiot, plus 6 Faberge Im...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Odiot & Faberge - 9pc. French 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set + 6 Faberge Cups
Odiot & Faberge - 9pc. French 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set + 6 Faberge Cups

Odiot & Faberge - 9pc. French 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set + 6 Faberge Cups

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Antique 1850's Limoges Coffee Pot & Lidded Sugar Bowl Gold Squash Blossom
By Limoges
Located in New Orleans, LA
Incredibly scarce and wonderful John Vogt & Cie (pre- Tressemanes & Vogt) Limoges France tall coffee pot and matching large, lidded sugar bowl. The coffee pot is 10" tall with squash...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold

Antique 1850's Limoges Coffee Pot & Lidded Sugar Bowl Gold Squash Blossom
Antique 1850's Limoges Coffee Pot & Lidded Sugar Bowl Gold Squash Blossom

Antique 1850's Limoges Coffee Pot & Lidded Sugar Bowl Gold Squash Blossom

Napoleon III Brass & Wood 'Cannon' Wine Trolley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Napoleon III Brass & Wood 'Cannon' Wine Trolley France, Circa 1870s Experience the grandeur of the 1870s with this exquisite Napoleon III Brass & Wood 'Cannon' Wine Trolley from F...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Napoleon III Brass & Wood 'Cannon' Wine Trolley
Napoleon III Brass & Wood 'Cannon' Wine Trolley

Napoleon III Brass & Wood 'Cannon' Wine Trolley

Unique French Table Top, Fire-Gilded Bronze Around 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique French table top, fire-gilded bronze around 1860. Fire-gilded bronze, base with two puttos holding the antique hand-cut round glass bowl. Ex...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze

Unique French Table Top, Fire-Gilded Bronze Around 1860
Unique French Table Top, Fire-Gilded Bronze Around 1860

Unique French Table Top, Fire-Gilded Bronze Around 1860

Cake Server from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cake server from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. A 19th century silver and vermeil cake server, Napoleon III period.   h: 4.5cm, w: 28cm, d: 2cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Vermeil, Silver

Cake Server from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Cake Server from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Cake Server from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

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

Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III serveware, ceramics, silver and glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Franco Salimbeni, Haviland & Co., and Porcelaine de Paris. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $126,500 while the average work can sell for $2,444.

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