Macassar Tableware

This elegant Art Deco preserves or pickles tableware set, on a stand with crystal jars, was crafted in France in the 1930s. The condiment serving set features a modernist design with...

Set of 12 stylish Art Deco knife rests. They are made of rosewood and chrome-plated metal. The knife rests date from around 1930 and come in the original storage cage. The knife rests are also suitable for use as chopstick rests...

An elegant set of six beautiful silver plate and Macassar wood knife-rests or chopstick rests. Modernist shape with a tiny bowl (cassolette) to hold either salt for each guest or a t...

Silver-mounted Macassar tantalus, with a patent mark of George Betjemann & Sons, London circa 1925-1930. A unique set with a very modernist approach, stunning cut crystal decanters with matching tops, all in excellent original condition. The company which had been active in England during the late 1800s was better known for Victorian style tantalus with very fancy cut crystal. This set must have been a real diversion Betjemann’s original design aesthetic (which is good for us). This model is all original, with the company’s mark on one side of the metal fittings and the words Tantalus on the other, both clearly marked in the photos. Included are two original keys and the lock mechanism works perfectly. The use of highly figured Macassar wood, with an ebony fluted base, is typical of the high style Art Deco French designs during this same period. A tantalus was a very sophisticated accessory displayed in the homes of the upper class and nouveau riche...