Revival Tableware

Renaissance sterling silver dinner set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. This set comprises 156 pieces (dimensions in inches): Forks: 12 dinner forks (8), 12 salad forks ...

A Fine Early 20th Century 152 Piece Austrian Dinnerware Flatware Set by Berndorfer Metallwaaren-Fabrik, stamped 'Berndorf Alpacca', The Neoclassical Revival style set of Alpacca flatware comprising of: 12 Fish knives 12 Salad forks 12 Salad knives 12 Pasta spoons 12 Dessert spoons 12 Coffee spoons 12 Tea spoons 12 Ice-cream spoons 1 Ice thong 1 Soup ladle 1 Serving spoon 1 Salad spoon 1 Sauce/Gravy ladle 1 Meat carving knife 1 Meat carving fork 1 Salad fork All inside its original lined wooden storage-traveling cabinet. (See all images). Circa: Vienna, 1900-1930. The Alpacca alloy was developed in 1823 by the German chemist Dr. Ernst August Geitner (1783-1852). It was very similar in its appearance to silver, therefore, this new alloy was first called "Argentan". It consisted of 20% nickel, 55% copper and 25% zinc. The new silver-imitating alloy soon became very popular. The Gebrueder Henninger (Henninger Bros.) proposed a similar alloy (5-30% nickel, 45-70% copper and 8-45% zinc with trace amounts of lead, tin and iron) which they called "Neusilber". Later both Argentan and Neusilber were used under the trade name of Alpacca (or Alpakka). The great advantage of the use of Alpacca alloy as the base metal for silver plating is that the appearance of the objects does not change significantly with the wearing away of the silver layer and, unlike sterling silver, it does not require frequent polishing or cleaning due to tarnishing. The earliest known Berndorf Alpacca mark (No.1) was introduced around 1880 and used until 1891. I found it on the bottom of a 30 cl teapot bearing the inscription KRIEAU, which corresponds to the "Wiener Krieau", the famous race course in Vienna. The mark No.1 represents an oval of 3.0 x 3.6 mm size bearing the lettering "BMF ALPACCA" (which means Berndorfer Metallwaaren Fabrik or Berndorf Metalware Factory) with the "M" and "F" letters being fused. Inside the oval there is a profile of a walking bear looking down. This mark is quite rare. BIBLIOGRAPHY - Ingrid Haslinger, Tafelkultur Marke Berndorf, Das Niederoesterreichische Erfolgsunternehmen Arthur Krupps (Ketterl Verlag, Wien, 1998), pp.1-174, (in German). - Dedo von Kerssenbrock-Krosigk and Claudia Kanowski, Modern Art of Metallwork (Berlin: Broehan Museum, 2001), 1-598. - Musterbuch ueber Tafelgeraete in Alpacca-Silber I, Alpacca-Silber II und Alpacca, Unversilbert (Berndorfer Haus, Berlin, 1928), pp.1-53, (in German). - Waltraud Neuwirth, Bluehender Jugendstil Oesterreich, Band 2: Firmen und Marken [Art Nouveau in Blossom - Austria, Vol. 2: Companies and Marks]. Vienna: Selbstverlag Dr. Waltraud Neuwirth, 1991, 1-288 (in German). - David N. Nikogosyan, 2008, Marks of Silverplated Hollowware...

Tiffin Glass - Finest quality set of five wheel cut crystal sherry or liqueur glasses - Art Nouveau style engraved florals to the 24K gold rims - gold d...

A boxed single maker set of Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle, Thread & Shell Pattern Flatware, hallmarked in London in 1897 and 1898 by Jackson & Fullerton. Sold with modern Old En...

Antique Viennese painted enamel plate by Ludwig Politzer Viennese, Late 19th Century Height 3cm, width 30cm, depth 20.5cm This exceptional Viennese enamel tray was crafted by Ludwig...

This extensive 248-piece sterling silver flatware service was crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co. in the classic San Lorenzo pattern. Inspired by and named after the famous Florentine Church of San Lorenzo, the motif displays a highly architectural design that is typical of the Renaissance Revival style. From the fine piercing to the gilt accents, the care and attention given to the crafting of each piece embodies Tiffany's commitment to extraordinary craftsmanship. The complete service for 12 is housed in its two-tiered, custom-fitted Tiffany & Co. chest. The silver flatware of Tiffany & Co. is among the finest in the world, as well as the most enduring. Each hand-finished piece incorporates the timeless designs and quality craftsmanship that makes Tiffany one of the world's leading silversmiths. Since their first international recognition at the 1867 Paris World's Fair, Tiffany has supplied silver to numerous royal families throughout Europe, as well as elite American families including the Astors and Vanderbilts. Each piece is marked "Tiffany & Co. Sterling Pat. 1916" with the date letter "m" for the directorship of John C. Moore, which dates this service between 1907 and 1947. Chest: 23 1/2" wide x 19 1/4" deep x 6 1/4" high This service comprises: 12 entree knives 12 luncheon knives 12 dessert knives 12 entree forks 12 salad forks 12 oyster forks 12 luncheon forks 12 fish forks 12 ice cream forks 24 teaspoons 12 tablespoons 12 gumbo spoons 12 cream / bouillon spoons 12 demitasse spoons 12 salt cellar spoons...

Hand painted dinner ware set with Garofano pattern (6 covers - 12 pieces: 6 soup bowls and 6 plates) hand-painted majolica from Faenza, Italy . Created and decorated entirely by hand by master craftsmen from Faenza, Italy. The set can be fully customised in terms of number of place settings and additional bespoke elements that can be added to complement the set: side dishes, serving plates, trays and many more. Faenza, located between the Adriatic Sea and Bologna, is known as the “City of Ceramics.” The term faience is a French version of the town’s name. Faience (majolica) production occurred in Faenza during the Middle Ages. In the 1500s, a week-long fair took place where local ceramic manufacturers set up stalls. Faenza majolica was highly regarded among the wealthy, many of whom commissioned ceramic mastesr to create pieces featuring heraldry, hunting, and mythological designs. During the Renaissance, Faenza became well known for its “beautiful lady” plates...

Rigato sterling silver dinner and lunch set for 24. Made by Buccellati in Italy. This set comprises 321 pieces (dimensions in inches): Forks: 24 dinner forks (8), 24 luncheon forks ...

Practical size, antique fine bronze candleholders with original and removable bobeches. If you are looking for excellent condition antiques to create the perfect atmosphere then thi...

Italian silver-plated crab-form caviar dish attributed to Franco Lapini Italian, c. 1970 Height 9cm, width 26cm, depth 24cm This sensational caviar dish takes the form of a large cr...

A set of six port or sherry glasses, brilliantly engraved with Birds & Branches pattern, after 18th century examples. In the late 18th century, Lobmeyr played a significant role in ...

Hand painted dinner ware set (6 covers - 12 pieces: 6 soup bowls and 6 plates) full-fire reduction faience earthenware (majolica) , all hand-p...

Hallmarked in London in 2000 by C. J. Vander, this handsome set of 6 Sterling Silver Goblets, feature bright cut engraved decoration and gilt interiors. Each goblet measures 5.75"(14...

A parcel-gilt and electroplated epergnes suite by Elkington & Co. English, Late Victorian, c.1880 Large centrepiece: height 19.5cm, width 28cm, depth 20cm Case: height 37.5cm, width 51cm, depth 50cm Crafted in parcel-gilt and electroplated silver, this stunning epergnes suite was made by the leading English firm Elkington & Co. in late Victorian London. The pieces are crafted in a magnificent Egyptian Revival style, most evident from the stunning sphinx mounts on the main pieces. The suite is comprised of a pair of large oval shaped epergnes that consist of leaf mounts, pierced and mounted with pairs of sphinxes that support cut-glass bowls. The suite also comprises a set of four taller circular epergnes, that have similar sphinx mounts in trios, and which stand upon triangular bases, with beaded borders, chains, and paw feet, supporting a set of four bowls...

Wedgwood Rosso Antico Egyptian Revival Teapot. The teapot surmounted by figural black crocodile finial, radiating ribbed lid, body decorated with Egypti...

Pair of English Arts & Crafts Egyptian Revival sterling silver serving fork and spoon with sphinx head and floral design. (PRICED AS Pair)

Set of three neo Rococo sugar castors in silver (830S). Northern Europe, early 20th century. In very good condition. Stamped. Largest measures: 19.5 x 7.5 cm.

Heavily decorated with flowers and foliage, each engraved with an initial. Removable original nozzels. Minerva mark for French silver

Transfer china in ivory with brown pattern 12 large plates - 9.5" 14 medium plates - 8" 11 small plates - 7.5" 12 bowls - 9.5" 1 small oval bowl - 9.25" 1 large oval bowl - 10.25 1 ...

Beautiful piece from the 1970s made in Italy. This piece is vintage and sculptural. The design is unique, starting with a brass finial at the top and running down in sculpted curved ...

A large oval basket bowl from the Perl-service. "Bayerisches Königsservice" after design by Dominikus Auliczek at Nymphenburg. The bowl is 25...

From The Cantagalli Pottery in Florence, Italy, a hand painted earthenware cup and saucer set, showing the Crowing Rooster mark used in the early ...

Royal Copenhagen Saxon flower sauce boat in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration. Model number 493/1650. Early 20th century. Measures: 25 x 15 x 10.5 cm. In exce...

Murano, Italy, rectangular tray with mirrored plate, floral pattern with galant scene, two gold-colored metal grips on the side. Length approx. 34 cm ...

An antique European sugar caster in 830 silver. Neorococo style with curved forms. From the 19th century. Marked on the foot: 830 silver along with an unclear maker's mark. In excell...

Danish silversmith. Five serving parts in silver. Rococo style, 1940s. Largest measures: 20 cm. Butter knife length: 15.3 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1869 by Joseph Gloster Ltd., this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Toast Rack, will hold 6 pieces of toast, and is in the gothic taste. The to...

Danish silversmith. Three serving parts in silver. Rococo style, 1940s. Largest measures: 22.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

A very elegant pair of neoclassical inspired silver double salt cellars of navette form, both showing richly gilded and divided interiors and up-swe...

Danish silversmith. Three serving parts in silver. Rococo style, 1940s. Largest measures: 22.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

Danish silversmith, Rosenholm cake knife in silver, 1950. In very good condition. Measures: 23 cm. Stamped: SJ and three towers.

A Very Fine Pair of Silver Gilt Neo-classical Revival Salt Cellars Made in Birmingham by the Famous Firm of Freerick Elkington in 1878. The Salt Cellars are of a most unusual design...