Set of Twelve 20th Century Solid Silver Shell Shape Place Holder

Pair of elegant solid silver 800 round centerpieces on base. The embossing and chisels with floral motifs are in three sectors, symmetrical both on the body and on the base. The ce...

Shell-shaped oval centerpiece completely handmade with base, embossed and chisel finish. Maker Silver Art - Alessandria, Italy 1,310 grams.

The six labels are shaped in the Italian Baroque style. A small window has been made in each label where you can add a card with your favorite liqueur. Two small holes have been mad...

Shell-shaped box in solid 800 silver completely handmade. The lower part and the lid have been shaped and chiseled by faithfully copying the veins and structure of the Chlamys shel...

Beautiful English Shell by Lunt sterling silver flatware set of 68 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 7/8". 12 forks, 7 1/4". 12 salad forks, 6 1/4". 12 teaspoons, 6". 12 cream...

Introducing a remarkable set of sixteen Spanish Sterling silver dishes, each thoughtfully designed with an attached portion cup. These exquisite pieces are crafted from Spanish 915 s...

A fine and impressive set of six antique George V English sterling silver menu / card holders - boxed; an addition to our diverse dining silverware collection. These fine antique George V sterling silver menu card holders have circular shaped bases. Each piece is surmounted with an impressive wishbone* shaped design with a paralleling shaped support. The subtly convex bases are encircled with an elevated scalloped border. The weighted bases of these impressive menu holders are fitted with green baize to the underside. This impressive set of antique silver menu card holders is fitted to the original hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior, secured with two hinged catches. The interior of the box bears the retailer's mark 'Robert Stewart (Jewellers) Ltd, 75 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow'. A wishbone, otherwise known as the furcular, is a forked bone found in birds and some dinosaurs. The main function of the bone is to provide strength between the neck and breast, to protect the creature during battle. The Ancient Romans perceived this bone as a symbol of luck which allowed the progression of breaking a dried chicken wishbone apart whilst making a wish; this procedure determined the person with the bigger half would receive their wish or have good fortune. This tradition has travelled through Europe and is an adopted practice in many countries. Condition These impressive antique menu holders...

A very rare opportunity to purchase a set six boxed seafood / oyster / scallop dishes, each contained in their original packaging and boxes; they look to have been unused. Dating to c.1970, they are made of silver plate and each marked on the underside "Sabattini Italy" and each retains their original frosted glass liner. A magnificent set, each measuring 6 1/4" x 5 1/4 x 1 1/4". Lino Sabattini was the preeminent figure in modern Italian silver and metalware design. His expansive and diverse body of work is marked by its strength and boldness, whether in dynamic forms that suggest the thrust and power of Italian Futurist art...