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Item Ships From: Fairfield County
19th Century Swedish Oak and Pewter Tankard With King Carl XV Coin
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Swedish oak tankard with beautiful etched pewter scroll-work decoration and royal coat of arms. The lid of the vessel is inset with a silver c...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Pewter
Hand Cut Lead Crystal Tall Pedestal Bowl, Compote by Caesar Crystal Bohemiae Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning hand cut lead crystal tall pedestal bowl, compote created as a work of art by the hands of the finest Czech glass workers. The Caesar Crystal Company in the Czech Republic h...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Wrought Iron Wall Mount Wine Bottle Holder
Located in Redding, CT
Wrought Iron wall mount wine bottle holder. Holds 12 bottles total. Perfect for that rustic barn home or modern penthouse. Great unique gift for that sommelier , home made wine maker...
Category
20th Century American Classical Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Iron
Glazed Ceramic Owl Form Tankard with Pewter Mounts
By Mettlach
Located in Stamford, CT
An extremely charming stoneware tankard in the form of an owl. With a two toned gray and blue glaze and handsome pewter mounts. The thumb lift depict...
Category
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Contemporary Glass Kit Karbler Michael David Vortex Sculpture / Bowl
By Kit Karbler, Michael David
Located in Westport, CT
Kit Karbler and Michael David Vortex contemporary modernist multi colored glass sculpture / bowl , faceted beveled and hand polished .
Bio:...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
20th Century Swaine & Adeney Glass Saddle Hip Flask in Fitted Leather Case
Located in Stamford, CT
A 20th Century Swaine & Adeney English saddle hip flask in a fitted leather case. The conical glass flask has a silver top no marks probably silver plated. The leather case is signed...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Leather, Glass
Set Of Eight Gold Encrusted PickenHammer Cabinet Or Dinner Plates
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautifully produced cabinet plates from PirkenHammer Czechoslovakia. Each heavily adorned with gilded filigree banding and a different floral center design on an ivory ground. 4 dif...
Category
20th Century Czech High Victorian Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Crystal Glass Ships Decanters, Pair for Whiskey and Gin
Located in Wilton, CT
Gorgeous gin and whiskey crystal decanters from the 1800s. These magnificent pair were designed for use on ships. The wide bottoms were to keep them stable when the ship lists. They ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Whisky Decanter with Long Neck
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Scarce Art Deco Style Erte Silverplate Footed Tray
By Sevenarts Ltd.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Made by Sevenarts Ltd. in 1989 and impressed on verso. The tray stands upon three ball feet but has 2 hangers on back to allow for display.
Dimensions: 21" 1/4 W x 16" H x 3/4"
Condi...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Coffee Pot and Mug Set
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern ceramic coffee or tea pot and mug set. Includes one large coffee or teapot and 10 matching mugs. With its whimsical Mid-Century Modern graphics of a winking eye sun lion...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Export Brass Charger with Fretwork Border and Etched Decoration, Signed
Located in Stamford, CT
High quality Chinese Export brass tray or charger with incised decoration and openwork, or fretwork border. Heavy cast with a beautifully burnished surface. Circa 1900. Signed by mak...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Soup or Salad Bowl with Undressed Woman
By Pols Potten
Located in Greenwich, CT
The undressed bowl set was designed and handcrafted in the Netherlands by Esther Hörchner. Each cup features a line illustration of a nude woman in different positions as if bathing ...
Category
2010s Dutch Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Regency Style Brass Compotes or Stands, Circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
Handsome pair of English Regency brass compotes, or stands for serving or holding objects. Beautifully cast on tripod S-form bases supported by bun feet....
Category
Early 20th Century English Regency Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Mini Canoe Vide Pochewith Fish Motive
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage Ceramic Mini Canoe Serving Platter with Fish Motif by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, kn...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
2 Le Cirque Restaurant Villeroy & Boch Monkey Serving Bowls
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Custom Villeroy & Boch porcelain vegetable serving bowls for Le Cirque Restaurant (Bloomberg Building) with diamond form displaying two grey monkeys flanking the red Le Cirque logo. ...
Category
20th Century German Hollywood Regency Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Hand Cut Lead Crystal Tall Pedestal Vase, Compote by Caesar Crystal Bohemiae Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning cobalt blue hand cut lead crystal tall pedestal vase compote created as a work of art by the hands of the finest Czech glass workers. The Caesar Crystal Company in the Czech...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Set Of 6 Villeroy & Boch For Osteria Del Circo Le Cirque 9" Soup Bowls
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine...
Category
20th Century Luxembourgish Mid-Century Modern Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Set Of 6 Adam Tihany For Le Cirque Villeroy & Boch 11" Oval Plates
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of six oval porcelain plates designed by Adam D. Tihany for Le Cirque and made by Villeroy & Boch. The plates are decorated with yellow circus big tops flying red flags and scatt...
Category
20th Century Luxembourgish Hollywood Regency Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Set Of 6 Villeroy & Boch For Le Cirque 11 1/2" Service Plates
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 6 porcelain plates designed by Adam D. Tihany for Le Cirque and made by Villeroy & Boch. The plates are decorated with yellow circus big tops flying red flags and scattered co...
Category
20th Century Luxembourgish Hollywood Regency Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Set Of 6 Adam Tihany For Le Cirque Restaurant Villeroy & Boch 9" Soup Bowls
By Adam D. Tihany
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of six oval porcelain soup bowls designed by Adam D. Tihany for Le Cirque and made by Villeroy & Boch. The bowls are decorated with yellow circus big tops flying red flags and sc...
Category
20th Century Luxembourgish Hollywood Regency Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Sheffield Regency Wine Coolers Silver Plated
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Sheffield silver plated wine coolers, each cooler consists of three pieces ,rim to top interior bucket and the main housing for ice around the liner for cooling, double handl...
Category
Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Jonathan Adler Couture Ceramic Vase
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Westport, CT
Jonathan Adler Couture ceramic vase handmade for a friend. One of four pieces form the early 1980s rare.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
6 Le Cirque (Bloomberg Building) Custom Diamond Form Bowls - Monkey With Gems
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Bridgeport, CT
6 Custom Villeroy & Boch shallow bowls For Le Cirque (Bloomberg Building) with a monkey picking the gemstones from the clothesline.
Maker: Villeroy & Boch for Le Cirque, Germany
Dime...
Category
20th Century German Hollywood Regency Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
6 Le Cirque Green Cup & Over-sized Saucer Custom By Sasaki Japan With Monkey
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Le Cirque expresso cup with over-sized saucer for placement of biscuit or cookies. Made by Sasaki Japan and decorated in USA. Green banding with monkeys and fruit.
Dimensions:
Cups ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century Brass And Glass Bar Cart
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The Classic Mid Century design. The Cart with oval shaped glass tiers with double open rail supports and handle. Mounted on black wheels.
Dimensions: L. 30", W. 18 1/2",H. handle en...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
English Sterling Silver Brandy Carafe Label with Chain
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid 20th century English silver hanging label for a brandy bottle or decanter. Shown with a lion skin holding the cartouche with mouth and paws, surrounded by grape leaves and cluste...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Baroque Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Georges Briard Hot Air Balloon Cup & Plate Dessert Set with Cake Plate
By Georges Briard
Located in Stamford, CT
Georges Briard Hot Air Balloon dessert or snack set with matching footed serving plate. Service for 8. There are 4 different fanciful balloon styles. Each pl...
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
SiEt of Four Bemelmans Bar Ashtrays Carlyle Hotel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From the famous Bemelmans bar at New York City’s Carlyle hotel, unused from old stock. The Carlyle Hotel’s Bemelman’s Bar features the illustration artwork of Ludwig Bemelmans iconic...
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set Of 6 Villeroy & Boch For Le Cirque Restaurant Cups And Saucers
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A set of six Villeroy & Boch for Le Cirque Restaurant porcelain cups and saucers decorated with yellow circus big tops flying red flags and scattered colorful balls with double blue ...
Category
20th Century Luxembourgish Hollywood Regency Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco White Opaline Round Ashtray with Brass Mounts and Feet, France
Located in South Salem, NY
A French Art Deco period white opaline glass ashtray with delicate filigree brass mounts and feet. The white opaline glass is beautifully polished, creating a striking contrast with ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pair Of George III Style Brass Mounted Carved Mahogany Cellarettes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of mahogany George III style brass mounted urn form cellarettes with lead lined interior. The urns surmounted by detachable lids with brass acorn form finials. The urns with c...
Category
19th Century English George III Antique Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Lead
Porcelain Tea Pot with Undressed Woman
Located in Greenwich, CT
A porcelain tea pot featuring line drawings of an undressed woman. Upon opening the lid she is discovered to be bathing in the pot. Designed by Esthe...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Nude Farberware Shot Glass Server Set
By Chase and Co., Farberware
Located in Redding, CT
Art Deco Nude Chase Shot Glass Server Set . Perfect for that barware collector. Great for entertaining.
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Chrome
Antique B.B.& B. Sterling Repousse, Flowers & Leaves Bodkin or Perfume Case
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful antique sterling silver bonkin or perfume case with repousse flowers and leaves. On the rim is the marks Sterling B.B.& B. which stand for Bailey, Banks & Biddle. The famou...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Fine Lively Modeled Porcelain Dogs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of lively modeled porcelain dogs, Fine details and colors.
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Regency Mahogany Wine Cooler
By Charles Heathcote Tatham
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine Regency sarcophagus form wine cooler in highly figured mahogany after a design by Charles Heathcote Tatham, the faceted top over tap...
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Lead
Copper Coffee Kettle
Located in South Salem, NY
Vintage copper coffee kettle with original wooden handle. Early 20th century. Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Early 20th Century French Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Copper
Reed & Barton "Americana" Silverplate Tea & Coffee Service
By Reed & Barton
Located in Stamford, CT
"Americana" pattern coffee and tea silver-plate service for Reed & Barton.
Includes tea and coffee pots, sugar bowl with lid and cream pitcher.
D...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Primitive Folk Art Wooden Tray
Located in Redding, CT
Primitive Folk Art wooden tray. Most likely Pennsylvania Dutch. All hand carved in the Frisian Chip Cut technique. Intricated detail with geometric designs.
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood
Small Le Cirque New York Cafe Filter Porcelain Coffee Pot, Made in Italy
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine destinations in New York for glitterati and foodies alike. No matter the location, monkeys and circus themes remained a design staple of the iconic restaurant. Although the landmark restaurant's NYC doors are now closed, Black Rock Galleries...
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Large Le Cirque N.Y. Cafe Filtre Porcelain Coffee Pot, Made in Italy
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine...
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Vodka Decanter with Long Neck
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Panel by Les Deux-Potiers
By Les Deux Potiers
Located in Stratford, CT
The ceramic panel was handmade in Vallauris, France, by Les Deux-Potiers. This panel is made of one piece (pretty rare for the size).
Les Deux-Potiers, a renowned French ceramic at...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Midcentury Wine Coolers/Tables by George Zee
By George Zee
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of huge wine coolers by George Zee, kiln dried wood and brass. Removable zinc liners. Finely carved. Can be used as tables.
Category
1950s Hong Kong Vintage Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood
Large Hammered Copper Sauce Pan
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large heavy hand-hammered copper sauce pan with long curved iron handle. Tin lined.
Measures: Diameter 13", Height 3", Length, handle 13"
Conditi...
Category
20th Century Country Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Copper, Tin
Silver Plated Grape Motif Champagne/Punch Bowl
Located in Wilton, CT
This antique silver-plated champagne/punch bowl features a beautifully aged patina throughout that has a natural and timeless appeal. The outer edge is decorated with large clusters ...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Danish Repousse Sterling Silver Bowl
Located in Norwalk, CT
Hallmarked under A.M and sterling silver. Monogrammed on front. Weight: 54.5 ozt.
Category
Early 1900s Danish Antique Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hand Cut Lead Crystal Tall Pedestal Bowl Compote by Caesar Crystal Bohemiae Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning hand cut lead crystal tall pedestal bowl compote created as a work of art by the hands of the finest Czech glass workers. The Caesar Crystal Company in the Czech Republic ha...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Antique European Wrought Iron Wine Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique European wrought Iron wine cabinet, possibly French or German, presenting a gothic aesthetic, and showcasing an arched form embellished with scrolling accents throughout. ...
Category
19th Century European Gothic Antique Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wrought Iron
Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Spoon Rest with Pear Motive
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic spoon rest signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Sterling Silver Repousse Tea Caddy Box 1786 William Plummer London
Located in Stamford, CT
This is one out of approximate 350 Antique smalls 18th/19th century, from a private collection.
Antique sterling silver repousse tea...
Category
1780s Great Britain (UK) Antique Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
19th Century Victorian Silver Plate Drum Ice Bucket, Circa 1890
Located in Stamford, CT
Amazing antique 19th century Victorian silver plated ice bucket in the form of a drum. Removable lid with a pair of drumsticks and twisted rope down the sides. A truly special find f...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century Silver Plated Biscuit Barrel
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century silver plated biscuit barrel with handle. Signed PFM Sheffield. Made in England, circa 1870. Engraved surface floral des...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Over-sized Italian Hand Painted Neo-Classical Tole Oval Tray
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mid-century 1960s painted tray table, Made in Italy. The metal tray with vibrant colors of red and green with gilded trim and design accents and cut-out handles. The tray with three ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Hand Cut Lead Crystal Centerpiece Pedestal Bowl by Caesar Crystal Bohemiae Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning hand cut lead crystal centerpiece pedestal bowl created as a work of art by the hands of the finest Czech glass workers. The Caesar Crystal Company in the Czech Republic has...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Gin Flask
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Victorian Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Caddy, English, 1870
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful Victorian porcelain tea caddy with hand painted floral design.
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Fairfield County - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
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