Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. 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.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Sterling Silver Pair of Creamers, Set of 2
Located in Round Top, TX
A set of two coordinating sterling silver creamers in a Neoclassical style. Wonderful forms that would be perfect for simple syrup or on small saucers on a tea tray or coffee service; one could hold a lavender syrup and the other could offer cream.
Both are marked and both show years worth of loving usefulness in the form of little dents and dings.
A small bunch of wildflowers would be absolutely sweet in these vessels. They would make sweet and loving Easter basket...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Short Handled Sterling Silver Repousse Jelly Spoon, 1930, S. Kirk & Son
Located in Huntington, NY
Sterling Sliver Jelly Spoon, S.Kirk & Son 5.25 inch
Short Handled Sterling Silver Repousse Jelly Spoon, 1930
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1800
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine, large vase in black basalt, decorated with an encaustic painted figure of a youth, taken from The Hamilton vase in the British Museum.
The shape is taken from the Greek Hydria...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Cup and Saucer English Porcelain Greek Key Pattern Blue Ground Ca.1820
Located in Katonah, NY
This elegant antique porcelain tea bowl and saucer were hand-painted at Coalport Porcelain in England circa 1820.
They are decorated in the Regency style with a band of gilded Greek ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Paris Porcelain Reticulated Gold, Pink Neoclassical Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
A high degree of skill was required to produce reticulated porcelain in 19th century, with each piece painstakingly handcrafted to form a delightful pattern reminiscent of a garden t...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Cup & Saucer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Offered here for your consideration is, A fine antique topographical porcelain cup & saucer.
By Doccia porcelain manufactory circa 1820.
...
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Paul Storr English Georgian Neoclassical Punchbowl & Ladle
By Paul Storr
Located in New York, NY
George III sterling silver punchbowl. Made by Paul Storr in London in 1806. Round and curved on raised foot. Egg-and-dart rim and gadrooned borders. Cast lion-head side mounts with l...
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Early 1800s British Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Swagged Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1775
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A particularly successful vase in black basalt, with simple, classical deocration or swags and berries & leaves. This vase comes from the Wedgwood & Bentley period, during which the ...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted butter dish. Ca 1820
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted butter dish.
Rare butter dish from around 1820.
Marked with three blue waves. Model number 7.
In very good condition with a minor insignificant c...
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1820s Danish Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
38-Piece Set of Crystal Glasses Made by Val Saint Lambert Model Lyon
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful set of crystal glasses, made by the Belgian brand Val Saint Lambert. The name of the model is Lyon. The glasses are slightly ribbed an...
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1940s Belgian Vintage Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Wedgwood & Bentley Agate Plant Pots
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of plant pots covered in marbled brown glaze emulating agate gemstone encircled with checkered rims accented in gold, made circa 1770 by Wedgwood &...
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1770s English Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Creamware, Pottery
Waterford Champagne flutes crystal Lismore I Love set of 2
Located in Birmingham, AL
Champagne flutes fine crystal I Love Lismore by waterford set of 2 , mark a celebration or special anniversary than with our Lismore flute. Ideal for toasting any special moment in ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Set Fifteen Framed Wedgwood Blue Jasper Stoneware Horse Medallions after Stubbs
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
British and American, 19th/early 20th century, fifteen Wedgwood solid blue jasper ware two inch medallions, each depicting an individual horse in a unique pose, modeled by Edward Bir...
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1910s English Vintage Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Set of Six Small Steuben Crystal Wine Goblets, 1960s
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Set of six small crystal pedestal glasses for white wine or liqueur, of classical shape and clean design.
The base of each signed Steuben in script, 1960s
5 in. (12.7 cm) high; 2 3/8 in. (6 cm) diam. of bowl
Provenance: Christie’s New York, 1982
For Steuben red...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Early Wedgwood Neoclassical Creamware Dessert Dishes Made circa 1780
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A set of four early Wedgwood creamware Neoclassical dessert dishes made circa 1780.
Sir William Hamilton’s Collection of Etruscan, Greek and Roman an...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Creamware
Antique Italian Doccia Topographical Porcelain Neoclassical Cup and Saucer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Italian Doccia Topographical porcelain neoclassical cup & saucer.
By Doccia Porcelain Manufactory circa 1820.
With pa...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Tharaud “Cameo” Blue Plaque Stand
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a Limoges Camille Tharaud pate sur pate blue ceramic plaque depicting a mythological figure-Sphinx who is sitting over a lion. She is holding with one hand a large cornucopia...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Golden Plated Hand Tea Spoon Set of Two Handcrafted Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Add an element of elegance and playfulness to your dinner table with our hand tea spoon. Handcrafted from metal and plated brass, its distinguishing feature is the anthropomorphic ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
19th Century French Neoclassical Vieux Paris 33 Pc. Tea Set
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Neoclassical Vieux Paris 33 pc. Tea Set is a wonderful example of fine French porcelains produced during the Belle Epoque! Crafted in classic designs that date ba...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Sugar Pot in Silver Metal by Christofle, France, XX Century
By Christofle
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
his sugar pot is in silver metal. It has been made in France in the 20th century, by the wellknown manufactureer Christofle.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
English Sheffield decanter coaster, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Sterling silver plated copper Sheffield decanter coaster. The coaster is stamped with a Neoclassic anthemion decoration on the pierced gallery below a gadroon molding. A turned wood ...
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Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sheffield Plate, Copper
Pair of Baccarat Acid-Cameo Double-Overlay Blue-Cased White Opaline Glass Vases
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous & rare pair of baccarat acid-cameo double overlay blue-cased white opaline glass vases circa 1860-1870. Each vase decorated on the front and ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
18th Century Dutch Delft Pottery Blue and White Neoclassical Antique Collectors
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique Dutch Delft cabinet plate
Material: Delft pottery, earthenware tin glazed
Maker: The 3 Bells factory (1670- 1841), marked at the back
Origin: The Netherlands, Delft 18...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Delft, Pottery, Earthenware
Wedgwood Porcelain Plaques of the Ships the Great Republic and the Dashing Wave
By Wedgwood
Located in Downingtown, PA
Wedgwood Porcelain plaques of ships
The Great Republic and The Dashing Wave
1976-1981
The pair of Wedgwood porcelain painted plaques eac...
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1970s Vintage Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Vienna Signed Galathea & the Rape of Europa Hand Painted Chocolate Cup
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional antique Vienna porcelain chocolate cup and cover hand painted with a scene from Greek mythology titled Galathea and Raub der Europa dating from the 19th century. The cylindrical shaped cup has a shaped square top grooved and gilded handle with the body of the cup hand painted with a continuous watery landscape scene depicting the Rape of Europa...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Spanish Silver and Glass Jug
Located in Atlanta, GA
A magnificent crystal & silver decanter. France, circa 1900.
Dimensions: height 14 1/2" diameter 7".
CW4990.
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Large Antique S. Kirk & Son Sterling Silver Gravy / Sauce Boat with Talon Feet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique American silver gravy or sauce boat.
By Samuel Kirk & Son.
In a very heavy-gauged sterling silver.
With a gadrooned rim above a wave pattern, a repoussé ribbed base...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
American Pewter Tea Pot, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American pewter tea pot with a distressed exterior finish.
Meridan, Connecticut, circa 1820.
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pewter
Antique English Neoclassical Porcelain Plate attributed to Coalport
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English Neoclassical porcelain plate
Attributed to Coalport.
Decorated throughout with rich gilding, and red, green,...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Large Blue and White Spode Greekware Platter England Circa 1810 Neoclassical
By Josiah Spode
Located in Katonah, NY
Spode made this fabulous platter circa 1810.
It is decorated in the neoclassical "Greek" pattern with classical figures and mythological scenes based on ancient Greek and Roman art. It is large, measuring 20" x 15.5" x 1.75" deep, and is perfect for hanging.
The dramatic pattern shows a scene from Olympic history.
At the center, Cynisca wins the four-horse chariot race at the Greek Olympic...
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Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Golden Plated Hand Tea Spoon Handcrafted Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Add an element of elegance and playfulness to your dinner table with our hand tea spoon. Handcrafted from metal and plated brass, its distinguishing feature is the anthropomorphic ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Bronze, Glass and Brass Ashtray on Stand by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and rare neoclassical style standing ashtray is made of bronze, glass and brass. The cut is formed by a laurel wreath and the tripod base with claw feet. On the center...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Oliera Neoclassica Italiana in Argento Brescia 1820 circa Cestello con Ampolle
Located in Milano, MI
Oliera italiana in Argento di provenienza lombarda, della città di Brescia 1812/1872. Servizio da tavola, cestello ovale in argento contenente le ampolle dell'olio e dell'aceto. Su d...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Antique Wedgwood Light Blue Jasperware Beaker or Tumbler
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Jasperware beaker or cup.
In Wedgwood blue with white relief decoration depicting men, women, children, and trees in a Classical s...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Folk Ceramic Butter Churn, Crock or Vase with Blue Stripe Decoration
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This fine ceramic butter churn or crock is in fine condition for its age. Its body is cream, with a fluted top. Two blue stripes decorate the body, all ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Ironstone
1850 American Blown Flint Glass Water Goblets, S/12
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 12 water goblets American, circa 1850. Clear blown flint glass in excllent original condition with no repairs or breaks.
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1850s American Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
12 Antique English Green & Embossed Gilt Dinner Plates, Neo Classical Motif
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant set of twelve dinner plates from the re known English factory of Royal Worcester. This set features a green and raised gold embossed pattern of classical urn and swag desi...
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1920s British Vintage Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Mid century Vintage Lenox holiday dinner set for 8
Located in Birmingham, AL
The legendary elegance of Lenox presents Holiday, a band of festive green holly and red berries against a luxurious cream-colored background which is framed by a stunning wide polish...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bone
Greek Key Rimmed China by Noritake
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous set of china with Greek key rim, service for 8 including dinner, salad, and bread plates
By Nortitake
Japan, Circa mid-20th century
Dinner plate: 10"
Salad plate: 8.75"...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Figure Faun with Flute, Wedgwood, circa 1870
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
After the antique “Piping Faun” now in the Louvre Museum; the result of it being bought by Napoleon from the Borghese collection.
The "Piping Faun" is...
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1870s English Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Chocolate/Coffee Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique topographical porcelain coffee or chocolate pot.
By the Doccia porcelain manufactory circa 1820.
With painted enamel topograph...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Waste Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique topographical porcelain waste bowl.
By Doccia porcelain manufactory circa 1820.
With painted enamel topographical scenes, ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Denmark Bisque Angel Night & Day 2 Round Wall Plaques c. 1970
Located in Glenford, NY
Pair of extra fine Royal Copenhagen bisque porcelain relief plaques fashioned to represent the marble originals by Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844) of the Angel of Night, with her children, sleep and death; and of the Angel of Day, with the Genius of Light. The set of two plaques in this pristine classical design would make an outstanding and memorable gift this holiday season.
Each plaque is 6 inches in diameter and 7/16 inch thick of fine white bisque porcelain produced by Royal Copenhagen of Denmark in 1970. The top of each plaque is pierced for hanging with the Royal Copenhagen seal...
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1970s Danish Vintage Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
12 Royal Crown Derby Neoclassical Dinner Plates with Profuse Raised Paste Gold
Located in Great Barrington, MA
There is great and then there is magnificent and these plates made by Royal Crown Derby qualify as magnificent! This set of 12 dinner plates exhibit all of the characteristics of the...
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Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold
State of Georgia Jasperware Collectible Plate in Blue and Cream by Wedgwood
By Wedgwood
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful collectible plate by Wedgwood. This is the perfect piece for the true southerner. This decorative plate or vide poche would make a fantastic catchall. The motif is dedicated to the state of Georgia. The center bears the State Seal in an applied cream and says State of Georgia 1776.
Around the rim, are applied cream stars. A well designed room is all in the details. And this small decorative...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Twelve Hand-Painted Lenox Porcelain Fish Plates signed William Morley
Located in New York, NY
This remarkably beautiful Set of Twelve Hand-Painted Lenox Porcelain Plates signed William Morley Depicting Fish originates from the United Stat...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
English Silver Plated Tray
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A superb English silver plated tray. This rectangular tray features a deep set gadrooned border with elegant handles and is decorated with fanciful symmetrical engravings of floral a...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Nyon Swiss Porcelain Hand Painted Cabinet Plate with Cobalt Blue Rim
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Nyon Swiss hand painted porcelain cabinet plate with cobalt blue rim.
With a richly gilt cobalt border & decorated to the center w...
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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Silver Gilt Portland Vase by Elkington & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent silver-gilt Portland vase was crafted by the pioneering silversmithing firm of Elkington & Co. The iconic classical scenes are chased up...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Large Pair of Neoclassical Sterling Silver Column-Form Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of Neoclassical (made in the Victorian Period), sterling silver column-form candlesticks, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1898, Henry Wigful - maker. Each candlestick measures 11 1/6 inches high x 5 1/4 inches deep x 5 1/4 inches wide. Columns are swirled in design. The capital of each column is designed with acanthus leaves. The base of each candlestick is decorated with profiles of the Green Man (a good luck symbol...
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1890s English Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Paul Revere Silverplate Bowl by WM Rogers
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vintage round silverplate Paul Revere reproduction bowl. This bowl will be great for serving fruit, or storing items on a coffee table or side table. It is made by WM Rogers from M...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
19th Century Italian Sterling Silver Madonna, circa 1830
Located in Milano, IT
Embossed and engraved silver plaque
La Madonna del lago (The Madonna of the Lake)
Probably Milan, post 1824
Brass frame
It measures 16.14 in x 13.85 in (41 x 35.2 cm) and it weighs 10.357 pounds (4.698 g): silver 1.31 pounds (598 g) + brass 9.03 pounds (4.100 g)
State of conservation: some abrasions on the bottom. The frame is old, but not original.
The plaque is made up of a sheet of embossed and engraved silver, and held in a solid brass frame. It depicts the “Madonna del lago” – “Madonna of the Lake” - (the Madonna with Child and San Giovannino) by Marco d'Oggiono (Oggiono, 1474 circa - Milan, 1524 circa), while changing only the background landscape. Almost certainly the subject reproduced in the plaque was taken from a famous engraving by Giuseppe Longhi (Monza, 1766 - Milan, 1831), one of the greatest engravers of his era.
The silver is unmarked, probably because originally the Madonna was due to be exposed in a church: sometimes precious metals destined for worship and liturgical use would be exempted from payment and were, therefore, not marked.
It is very likely that the plaque was made in Milan because in this city in 1824 the engraving by Giuseppe Longhi was made and printed. In addition, in Milan, the alleged lost painting by Leonardo da Vinci in his Milanese period (1482-1500) would be produced; this is the painting from which Marco d'Oggiono took his version.
The painting
Marco d?Oggiono was one of Leonardo da Vinci's most brilliant students and collaborators (D. Sedini, Marco d’Oggiono, tradizione e rinnovamento in Lombardia tra Quattrocento e Cinquecento, Roma 1989, pp. 151-153, n. 56; p. 225, n. 124, with previous bibliography). His style reflects in every way that of the Tuscan Maestro, so much so that he was the one who executed some copies of da Vinci's paintings. The execution of the “Madonna del Lago” probably draws inspiration from a lost painting by the Maestro, created while he was living in Milan (1482-1500). There are many similarities with other works by Leonardo such as the “Vergine delle rocce” or the “Vergine con il Bambino e San Giovannino, Sant’Anna e l’Agnello”.
The painting, from which the drawing and then the famous engraving were taken, is found today at the M&G Museum of Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, where it came to rest after the sale of the Harrington Collection in London in 1917.
The work appears in the inventories of the collection of Napoleon and Joséphine Bonaparte at the castle of Malmaison, before 1809.
The Malmaison building was born and developed in the 17th and 18th centuries. In the 18th century it belonged to Jacques-Jean Le Coulteux du Molay, a wealthy banker. Later, during the Directory, Joséphine Bonaparte de Beauharnais bought it on April 21st, 1799, but settled at the castle definitively only after her husband separated from her in 1809. She remained there until 1814, the year of her death. When Joséphine died, the estate passed to her son Eugène de Beauharnais, who moved to Munich with his whole family in 1815, bringing with him the collection of paintings he inherited from his mother. Eugène died in 1824 and his wife Augusta of Bavaria (von Bayern), unable to keep it, in 1828 sold the Malmaison to the Swedish banker Jonas-Philip Hagerman.
It is likely that in this period Augusta also sold part of the paintings inherited from her husband, including the “Madonna del Lago”. This painting then came into the possession of Leicester Stanhope, fifth Earl of Harrington (1784 - 1862) and then was passed down to his descendants.
In 1917, at the death of Charles, eighth Earl of Harrington, his brother Dudley inherited the title and properties and he put up a part of his collections for sale. Among these, precisely, the painting by Marco d'Oggiono was to be found.
On the occasion of that auction the painting was presented as a work by Cesare da Sesto, by virtue of a handwritten note by the Countess of Harrington on the back of the table. However, already in 1857, the German critic Gustav Waagen had identified Marco d'Oggiono as the author of the painting, then exhibited in the dining room of Harrington House in London (Treasures of Art in Great Britain, in 4 volumes, London, 1854 and 1857).
The engraving
Giuseppe Longhi was one of the most renowned engravers in Italy between the end of the 18th century and the first quarter of the 19th century.
In 1824 Giuseppe Longhi, based on a design by Paolo Caronni, made a famous engraving of the painting of Marco d?Oggiono. The activity of Longhi was then at the peak of his notoriety, enough to earn him very substantial commissions; it is not risky to suppose that some of his successful engravings were also reproduced using other means: in our case in silver. (A. Crespi, a cura di, Giuseppe Longhi 1766–1831 e Raffaello Morghen...
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
Breakfast Set Cup with Saucer and Plate, Damaged
Located in Chorzów, PL
Ancient cup with a saucer and saucer
Origin: Denmark
Signed Kobenhavns Porcellains Maleri
Damaged cup in the middle of the crack visible in the ph...
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1950s Danish Vintage Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
English Jasperware Blue Wedgwood Vases w/ Neoclassical Subjects on Plinths, Pair
By John Flaxman
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite and quite rare pair of 19th century English, Staffordshire, Jasperware blue ground Wedgwood vases with neoclassical subjects on rounded plinths, stylistically attributed...
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1870s English Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Antique English Georgian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Mustard Pot
By Andrew Fogelberg
Located in New York, NY
George III sterling silver mustard pot. Made by Andrew Fogelberg in London 1770. Drum-form with flat and hinged cover; leaf-capped s-scroll handle with open scroll thumb rest. Engrav...
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1770s English Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Portland Vase, Northwood, Wedgwood, circa 1880
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
One of the finest copies of The Portland Vase that Wedgwood produced, in many ways rivalling the First Edition itself.
Decorated by Thomas Lovatt, then cut, polished and shaded by John Northwood in his glass engraving studio. Although 30 copies were intended, the work was so exacting and arduous that in the end only thirteen were finished.
The mirrored stand, which is included, is later and I think dates from the late 20th century. Of all the stands designed for the Portland Vase, this is the best I've seen.
The original Portland vase, dating from around 200AD and made of cameo glass, is considered one of the most important examples of classical design and is noted for its intricate relief sculptures, which depict classical figures and scenes from Greek mythology - exactly what, though, we're not sure.
The original Wedgwood Portland Vase...
Category
1880s English Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Coalport John Rose Pearlware Dessert Service, Orange with Silver Vines, ca 1800
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning and extremely rare dessert service made by John Rose at Coalport probably around the year 1800, shortly after Rose bought up the Caughley factory. It consists of a large centre piece comport, one sauce tureen with cover, two oval dishes, two square dishes, two shell dishes, and eight plates. The service is beautifully decorated in the Neoclassical style.
Coalport was one of the leading potters in 19th and 20th Century Staffordshire. They worked alongside other great potters such as Spode, Davenport and Minton, and came out with many innovative designs. When we say "Coalport" we usually think of the one Coalport factory that became famous, but in its beginning years there were two factories, one run by John Rose and the other by his brother Thomas Rose. Thomas Rose went into partnership with Robert Anstice and Robert Horton and they were located directly opposite John Rose, across the canal. John Rose had bought up the local Caughley factory in 1799. The brothers' factories had much in common with each other and they shared many different shapes and patterns. Ultimately, the John Rose factory proved more profitable and John Rose bought Thomas' factory in 1814, making it the one Coalport factory that became so famous. Many of the Coalport items, of either factory, are now collectors' items.
This service is made of pearlware, which leads us to believe that it might have been made at the old Caughley premises, which had kilns for pearlware - the later Coalport items are not known to be made of pearlware but the shape of the dishes and the sauce comport are clearly a Coalport shape.
All items have a beautiful deep orange ground - they were done in different firings as the colour is not entirely consistent, which makes the service very charming. The rims are set off with a beautiful vine pattern in silver, which makes the service even more rare as this was not done often.
The items are unmarked, as is usual for that era, except the odd "B", which is probably the gilder's tally mark.
CONDITION REPORT The service is in good usable condition with some minor flaws: there is some crazing and wear throughout, which is to be expected of pearlware of this era. The centre piece comport has a slight crack through the side, which is not very visible. One of the plates has a chip on the front of the rim as well as three lines coming off the rim; one has a chip on the underside of the rim; and one has a line coming off the rim. Neither of these stand out and the plates are entirely stable.
Antique British china...
Category
Early 1800s British Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pearlware
Monumental 19th Century Baccarat Style Crystal Table Fountain
By Baccarat
Located in Essex, MA
Rare and monumental crystal table fountain attributed to baccarat
Three-tiers of blown and cut crystal, signature Baccarat-style diamond cut
Marble base
Can be used as an epergne however, was most probably a champagne fountain...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
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