Milan - Sterling Silver

Playful true-to-life silver armadillo that serves as a lighter other than being a decorative artwork in its own right. Expertly made by the Florentine...

This magnificent piece will enhance the look of any room it is placed in, thanks to its exquisite craftsmanship and the detailed decorations that run throughout its external surface....

Elaborate workmanship imbues this ornate box shaped like a turtle with indelible character. Entirely handcrafted from sterling silver by Florentine artisan silversmith house Fratelli...

Sterling silver cabbage-box made entirely handcrafted by expert silversmiths, the Lisi Brothers, in Florence. Its dynamic and detailed quality make it i...

This is a sterling silver champagne bottle holder playfully modeled after a penguin. Its true-to-life quality is remarkable and makes it a very...

Original octopus tureen in crystal and silver, handmade by Florentine silversmiths, the Lisi Brothers. The hyper realistic centerpiece is transformed into a tureen by adding a detach...

This beautiful vintage pair of small round bread plates from Christofle, France, dates back to the 19th century, showcasing the renowned craftsmanship of this prestigious silversmith...

Playful true to life silver frog that serves as a lighter other than being a decorative piece of artwork. Expertly handmade by the Florentine silversmiths, the Lisi Brothers, its rea...

Six Art Deco multi-colored Norwegian silver and enamel salt shakers, 1940s.

Sterling silver jewelry box, completely handmade, made in Italy. Embossed, chiselled, engraved in our workshop, in Milano Ganci Argenterie - Hallmark 110MI, one of the oldest Italian Silversmith ag...

Walking stick: Liberty knob in 800/1000 silver. The knob depicts the figure of a reclining naked woman in the round. Solid ebony wood shaft. Metal tip. Germany circa 1900.

This magnificent bowl with lid and base is entirely made in silver and was specifically designed to store and serve caviar. Its Classic shape is adorned with Renaissance-inspired dec...

Playful true-to-life silver rhinoceros that serves as a lighter other than being a decorative artwork in its own right. Expertly handcrafted by the F...

Embossed and engraved silver plaque La Madonna del lago (The Madonna of the Lake) Probably Milan, post 1824 Brass frame It measures 16.14 in x 13.85 in (41 x 35.2 cm) and it weighs 10.357 pounds (4.698 g): silver 1.31 pounds (598 g) + brass 9.03 pounds (4.100 g) State of conservation: some abrasions on the bottom. The frame is old, but not original. The plaque is made up of a sheet of embossed and engraved silver, and held in a solid brass frame. It depicts the “Madonna del lago” – “Madonna of the Lake” - (the Madonna with Child and San Giovannino) by Marco d'Oggiono (Oggiono, 1474 circa - Milan, 1524 circa), while changing only the background landscape. Almost certainly the subject reproduced in the plaque was taken from a famous engraving by Giuseppe Longhi (Monza, 1766 - Milan, 1831), one of the greatest engravers of his era. The silver is unmarked, probably because originally the Madonna was due to be exposed in a church: sometimes precious metals destined for worship and liturgical use would be exempted from payment and were, therefore, not marked. It is very likely that the plaque was made in Milan because in this city in 1824 the engraving by Giuseppe Longhi was made and printed. In addition, in Milan, the alleged lost painting by Leonardo da Vinci in his Milanese period (1482-1500) would be produced; this is the painting from which Marco d'Oggiono took his version. The painting Marco d?Oggiono was one of Leonardo da Vinci's most brilliant students and collaborators (D. Sedini, Marco d’Oggiono, tradizione e rinnovamento in Lombardia tra Quattrocento e Cinquecento, Roma 1989, pp. 151-153, n. 56; p. 225, n. 124, with previous bibliography). His style reflects in every way that of the Tuscan Maestro, so much so that he was the one who executed some copies of da Vinci's paintings. The execution of the “Madonna del Lago” probably draws inspiration from a lost painting by the Maestro, created while he was living in Milan (1482-1500). There are many similarities with other works by Leonardo such as the “Vergine delle rocce” or the “Vergine con il Bambino e San Giovannino, Sant’Anna e l’Agnello”. The painting, from which the drawing and then the famous engraving were taken, is found today at the M&G Museum of Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, where it came to rest after the sale of the Harrington Collection in London in 1917. The work appears in the inventories of the collection of Napoleon and Joséphine Bonaparte at the castle of Malmaison, before 1809. The Malmaison building was born and developed in the 17th and 18th centuries. In the 18th century it belonged to Jacques-Jean Le Coulteux du Molay, a wealthy banker. Later, during the Directory, Joséphine Bonaparte de Beauharnais bought it on April 21st, 1799, but settled at the castle definitively only after her husband separated from her in 1809. She remained there until 1814, the year of her death. When Joséphine died, the estate passed to her son Eugène de Beauharnais, who moved to Munich with his whole family in 1815, bringing with him the collection of paintings he inherited from his mother. Eugène died in 1824 and his wife Augusta of Bavaria (von Bayern), unable to keep it, in 1828 sold the Malmaison to the Swedish banker Jonas-Philip Hagerman. It is likely that in this period Augusta also sold part of the paintings inherited from her husband, including the “Madonna del Lago”. This painting then came into the possession of Leicester Stanhope, fifth Earl of Harrington (1784 - 1862) and then was passed down to his descendants. In 1917, at the death of Charles, eighth Earl of Harrington, his brother Dudley inherited the title and properties and he put up a part of his collections for sale. Among these, precisely, the painting by Marco d'Oggiono was to be found. On the occasion of that auction the painting was presented as a work by Cesare da Sesto, by virtue of a handwritten note by the Countess of Harrington on the back of the table. However, already in 1857, the German critic Gustav Waagen had identified Marco d'Oggiono as the author of the painting, then exhibited in the dining room of Harrington House in London (Treasures of Art in Great Britain, in 4 volumes, London, 1854 and 1857). The engraving Giuseppe Longhi was one of the most renowned engravers in Italy between the end of the 18th century and the first quarter of the 19th century. In 1824 Giuseppe Longhi, based on a design by Paolo Caronni, made a famous engraving of the painting of Marco d?Oggiono. The activity of Longhi was then at the peak of his notoriety, enough to earn him very substantial commissions; it is not risky to suppose that some of his successful engravings were also reproduced using other means: in our case in silver. (A. Crespi, a cura di, Giuseppe Longhi 1766–1831 e Raffaello Morghen...

Antique Milanese silver oil cruet consisting of an oval tray supported by four cast zoomorphic paw shaped feet; the edge of the tray is a ribbon decorated by...

Beautiful silver vanity set made in the 30's of fine Italian craftsmanship. The vanity set is totally made of silver finely crafted and decorated. The set contains 5 pieces and is c...

Sterling silver sugar bowl in the form of a small bucket, from which a curious bunny playfully peeks out. Entirely handcrafted by the artisan silversmith atelier Fratelli Lisi in Flo...

This trophy-shaped cup is part of the Frutta collection and, like the other pieces in the series, is made entirely in silver with chiseled decorations depicting a variety of fruits a...

This sumptuous soup terrine is made entirely in silver in the shape of a cabbage, rendered in all its vivid detail. Masterful craftsmanship and a Classic...

Oliera italiana in Argento di provenienza lombarda, della città di Brescia 1812/1872. Servizio da tavola, cestello ovale in argento contenente le ampolle dell'olio e dell'aceto. Su d...

This exquisite decorative object can be used to store small personal objects or small food items. It was crafted entirely in silver by skilled artisans in the shape of a pumpkin, whi...

Antique soup or punch ladle in silver and gilding. The handle, made of bone, is decorated on both sides. Signed M & S. In 1858, George Adam Scheid came to Vienna and entered the work...

Superb thermos designed and produced by Cartier in the early 1900s, hallmarked. The thermos is made entirely of 925 sterling silver. The thermos is cylindrical in shape, the base is ...

Servizio in argento da the e caffè composto da vassoio, teiera, caffettiera, zuccheriera e lattiera. Marchi dell'argento sotto le basi, il marchio dell'argentiere vicentino poco deci...

Ancient Neoclassic Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, Palermo, Sicily circa 1789 Embossed and engraved silver coffee pot Silversmith, probably Agostino Natoli Diego Di Maggio, Silversmith Consul in 1789 and 1796 Palermo, 1789 It measures 14.17 in (36 cm) high and weighs 2.76 lb (1.252 g) State of conservation: few signs of use and some slight blemishes The large silver coffee pot has a round mouthpiece with a markedly everted rim, on which hinges a domed lid with very full molded pod shapes; a closed bud surmounted by a small sphere serves as a knob. The polygonal neck descends and widens into molded elements that come together, with larger pods, at the point where it is attached to the body. The body in turn is united to a well-shaped foot, which ends in a flat base with a vertical rim. From the body rises a spout with a circular mouth accented with a thick rim. An angled loop, made of ebonized wood, is applied to the neck by means of a double-cone element having a sphere at its center; it ends in a silver cone...

The Candelabra - 7 flames sterling silver candelabra - Made in Italy - ag/925/g 2980 handcrafted in Milano, in our workshop Embossing, chisel, casting: silversmith's skills, all in...

Embossed and engraved silver coffee pot Antonio Garavaglia Milan, Circa 1830 It measures 16.92 in (43 cm) in height and weighs 3.35 lb (1.520 gr) State of conservation: very good The large silver coffee pot has a round mouthpiece with a marked everted rim on which a pagoda lid rests; this is surmounted by a cock-shaped knob with a border decorated with small pods...

Art Nouveau sterling silver bowl, round shape. The repoussé decoration is in purest Art Nouveau style, depicting orchids. Unger Broters, Newark, New Jersey. United States circa 1890.

Italian silver Art Deco candleholder by Veneziani.

Sterling silver centrepiece, made in Italy - ag/925/g 1860 Crafted in our workshop in Milano Ganci Argenterie - Hallmark 110MI - one of the oldest Italian Silversmith.         

Vintage Sterling Silver Grape Shears/Scissors by Watson of Attleboro, MA. They were manufacturers of silver novelties from 1880 onwards. These grape shears feature floral style handl...

Rococo style tea set - sterling silver 3 pieces set - ag/925/g 4250 Matching tray available Handmade in Italy Completely crafted in our workshop in Milano Ganci Argenterie - Hall...

Stunning in its simplicity, this tray's elegant and Classic design is ideal for serving hors d'oeuvres and drinks during parties and festive gatherings. Handmade of 925 silver, it fe...

Adorn an office or home study with this exquisitely crafted silver cardholder bearing the shape of a wild turkey. Within the tail feathers of this whimsica...

Silver cutlery service consisting of 165 pieces. The service consists of initialed cutlery made entirely of silver including 18 spoons, 24 forks, 12 teaspoons, 18 small forks, 18 sma...

This elegant centrepiece is a deep dish entirely made in silver whose internal surface is textured with the Classic hammered surface, while the lip is intricately adorned with a magn...

This superb set is made up of two centrepieces that can double as bowls to display small objects or a flower arrangement. They are both made entirely in silver and both feature side ...

From Milan a 19th century Italian silver and crystal compote bowl in good condition from a private collection. This antique Neoclassical covered compote bowl has a very fine hand-chased vegetal decoration and engraving, a lovely cast engraved silver 800/000 finial and shows silver-maker’s mark for Cristoforo Corbella active in the first half of 19th century in Milan, contrada degli Orefici 3194. This antique silver compote of supreme craftsmanship stands on a three-lobed pedestal base with B L monogram engraved in the central part, features tripod legs decorated with neoclassical motifs, scrolls, flowers, rosettes supporting a circular upper ring adorned with elegant acanthus leafed piercing. Engraved crystal cup and a cover finely engraved with geometrical and vegetal pattern, surmounted by a cast gem finial. The following marks can be seen on the bottom of the foot and the upper edge of the compote, (the original descriptions are reported, as they appear on the documents of the State Archive of Milan): 1) “Forma eptagona. Globo col Zodiaco ed i setti (sic) Trioni” Heptagon form. Globe with the Zodiac and the seven Trioni (seven stars of the Ursa Major) Mark of the Guarantee Office in use in the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy from 1812 for works with a title of 800 thousandths. 2) "Aratro" Plow Mark of the Guarantee Office in use in the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy from 1812. 3) "insegna della Luna Piena...

Twelve silver glass coasters and four silver wine coasters. Silversmith Antonio Mantelli Milan, circa 1830 They measure: Glass coasters: 0.78 in high x 3.46 in diameter (2 cm x 8.8 c...

Cup holder with handle, made of 875/1000 silver (84 Zolotniki), depicting, with the embossed technique, two elephant’s heads. Delta letter hallmark for the city of Moscou, Russia cir...

The Ceselli line features silver items that are intricately chiseled with ornate decorative elements. This medium-sized oval serving platter features an elegant, thick, embellished b...

This vintage-inspired mug is an excellent way to serve a refreshing drink, improving the taste of any beverage while keeping it perfectly chilled. From the Animals collection, the el...

Beautiful antique triptych of silver jars branded Boin Taburet in Paris, a very famous and highly prized 20th century French silver manufactory. The jars ...

Sterling silver 925/1000 cup that replicates one of the cups of the famous treasure of Prince Vaphiò (Laconia, Greece) from the Minoan-Mycenaean period (XV b.C), depicting the captur...

Sterling silver 925/1000 mug, with a cameo depicting Caesar. Bigelow, Kennard & co, Boston, Massachusetts, USA circa 1880.

Small Italian Art Deco Silver Planter. 800 silvermark Probably for small Cactus.

Embossed silver centerpiece with decoration depicting fruit shoots. Silver and silversmith's marks engraved on the outer edge line. Grams 1490.

Antique silver betel (areca nut) nut cutter (‘sarota’) from Maharashtra (central-western India) depicting a standing man embracing a woman – Raja Rani Sarota (cutter with a Raja and ...

A Jugenstill milk jug with handle, made of dodecagon-shaped smooth silver-plated brass. Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, Austria circa 1920.

Embossed and engraved sterling silver coffee pot Tommaso Panizza (1805-1868) Milan, circa half of the 19th century It measures 13.97 in (cm 35.5) in height x 8.66 in (22 cm) x 4.7...

Specifically designed to serve and display risotto dishes because of its generous surface and deep bowl, this elliptical dish is a sophisticated addition to the Frutta collection. It...

Sterling silver 925/1000 mug, embossed, depicting grazing cows. Henry Holland sr. Victoria’s head hallmark, London, 1856.

Art Nouveau Oval shaped bowl in sterling silver. Embossed decoration in pure Libertry style, depicting a woman's face with long hair with enamel painted iris flowers and leaves. The ...

Art Nouveau sterling silver bowl, round shape. The repoussé decoration is in purest Art Nouveau style, depicting violets. Gorham Manufacturing Co. United States circa 1890.

Pair of antique grape shears, Krusius Brothers, made of sterling silver with the motif of grapes, grape leaf, vine in three dimensions with fox heads. These shears are made in German...

Scissors to cut the stems of the bunches of grapes presented on the table at dessert time. Made of silver, short and quite thick blades, suitable for cutting off the stems of the bunches, with a decoration of vegetable inspiration, branches knotted to bunches of grapes and vine leaves, Grape shears were invented in England in the Victorian era and then spread to Europe, especially France. The rigid "table manners...

The Square - sterling silver tray - ag/925/g 838 Completely handmade in our workshop in Milano Ganci Argenterie - Hallmark 110MI - one of the oldest Italian Silversmith.  

Royal tea set, sterling silver oval shape 4 pieces tea set - ag/925/g 3230 Handmade in Italy Completely handmade in our workshop in Milano Ganci Argenterie - Hallmark 110MI - one of ...