Mahogany Tableware

Pristine and immense in its breadth, this 994-piece silver set, created by the renowned C.J. Vander of London, is in a class of its own. When silver was the coinage of Great Britain, silver flatware sets became affirmations of economic prosperity and affluence. Only the most prestigious families could afford a set of twelve place settings. This complete Vander service comprised of almost 1,000 grapevine pattern pieces, with service for 60 people for a seated meal and service for 82 people for a buffet, was a monumental commission. All of the pieces are held in a remarkable seven-drawer velvet inlaid mahogany case, emphasizing the grandeur of this exceptional set. Vander created silver masterpieces using the time-honored traditions, now incredibly rare. Known for their elaborate designs and intricate engravings, Vander was one of the last remaining English flatware makers to employ the age-old method of hand forging flatware, where each piece of silver starts out as an ingot and is formed by a silversmith using a Hammer. After the pieces were forged, they would be hammered flat, polished, chased and decorated, and then polished again, all by hand. Though time-consuming, such craftsmanship ensured a product that was superior in every possible way. It was this firm's steadfast commitment to quality that made them the favorite of both royalty and nobility alike throughout Europe. Over 117 pounds of weighable silver, this 994-piece set includes: 82 table forks 82 soup spoons 82 table knives with stainless steel blades 82 dessert forks 82 dessert spoons 82 dessert/cheese knives with stainless steel blades 82 tea spoons 60 fish forks 60 fish knives 60 coffee spoons 60 pastry forks 60 grapefruit spoons 60 butter knives 37 table serving spoon...

A suite of flat diamond cut curet bottles with silver plated caps, complete with mahogany stand.

A vintage Italian oval serving tray, unbranded. Mahogany with Florentia marquetry inlays, brass gallery rim and brass handles. Likely made in Italy, in the mid 20th Century. Measure...

Mid century eleven piece Arrowsmith salad serving set featuring turned mahogany bowls with sterling silver 925 accents, including tongs and unique candlestick form lighter with ashtr...

Early 19th century mahogany tray of rectangular form, surround gallery three quarters raised and with two fret cut carrying handles, circa 1830.  

A George II cross-banded Mahogany cutlery box, circa 1760. Bow front box with original brass hardware and red velvet-covered interior. Me...

A wonderfully charming late-19th century English Victorian lazy-suzan with the top being constructed of one piece of mahogany and resting on a turned mahogany base.

The stand for two decanters is modelled in the form of a Royal Naval ship with the original gilt gun ports. It has two circular apertures cut into the deck for a pair of cut-glass de...

French "Francis 1st pattern" 1920s sterling silver flatware dinner service set for 18 with a rococo floral design in a mahogany case. 250 pieces. (REED & B...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver coasters; part of our wine and drinks related silverware collection These exceptional antique Ge...

George III mahogany boxwood knife box.