Minnesota - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Here is a very nice set of vintage LOVE coasters by the great Piero Fornasetti from the 1950s. There are eight coasters, each with a different phrase on the subject of love. The co...

Here is a lovely smaller-scaled teapot, chocolate pot or pitcher--it could be used for so many things--or it could simply be a beautiful decorative object. The pot is made by Juventi...

Here is an unusual crumber set by Aldo Tura of Italy. Typical of his use of materials, the three components are a mix of goatskin and brass. The goatskin on the covered handles and b...

Here is a very attractive mid-century ice bucket by Italian designer Aldo Tura. This model is in a beautiful red parchment with brass accents. Although the metal is brass, it has almost more of a warm silver tone--only pointing this out for accuracy--the pictures show the color fairly accurately. The glass liner is intact. There are some scratches to the parchment (the deepest is shown in a photo) and the brass has some roughness and minor pitting--mostly on the lid. None of these imperfections take away from the overall presentation of this unique piece. The ice bucket measures just over 11" high with the handle raised and 8.5" to the top of the lid's pull. At its widest, it measures 7.75". The goatskin cube...

Here is an impressively large and striking mid-century tray by Italian designer Aldo Tura. Because of the scale of this piece, it could be used for myriad purposes, from entertaining...

Here is an attractive ice bucket by the Italian designer, Aldo Tura, This example is in a beautiful, rich, lacquered red parchment with brass trim, handle and lid. This piece is in g...

Here is a hard-to-find modernist silver-plate cocktail shaker designer by Emil Schuelke in the mid-1930s and made by Napier Company of Meriden, Connecticut. The cone-shaped shaker consists of two pieces--the top can be used for measuring ingredients. This example is in good condition--there are no deep scratches or dents. There some silver losses on the body and top of the shaker and the inside strainer has loss as well. You can tell the shaker has been used--there is wear to the interior. We've included several photos which represent the condition well. But all in all, this shaker presents nicely and would make a great addition to any bar or cocktail shaker collection. From Wikipedia: "Napier silver designs from the first half of the 20th century are in museum collections including the Brooklyn Museum, Newark Museum and a substantial collection at the Dallas Museum of Art. Over the years, Napier silver has been featured in museum exhibitions, including Modernism in American Silver: 20th Century Design at the Smithsonian in Washington, the Dallas Museum of Art, the Wolfsonian in Miami Beach, the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno, and the Dixon Gallery and Gardens in Memphis, TN (2005–07). Napier designs have also been included in two shows at the Brooklyn Museum, entitled 19th century Modern (2011–12; 2013–15). In November 2016-November 2017, the iconic Napier penguin cocktail shaker...

Here is a vintage green glass pitcher and matching cups or glasses designed by Bo Borgström for Aseda Glass. The set is in very good condition. One glass retains an original label th...

Here is a very attractive brass tray that barely comes to market by the 20th century great, Tommi Parzinger. This tray was designed around 1960 for Dorlyn Silversmiths, which was loc...

Here is a very handsome stopped Italian bottle or decanter in a rich, dark green textured glaze. We are quite sure this is Aldo Londi design for Bitossi. The piece retains its origin...

This is an impressive Florentine gilt pepper grinder or mill measuring 19.5" high. Made in Italy, it is in good condition with wear commensurate with age and use. There is some loss ...

This decorative ceramic was created by Nils Thorssen for Royal Copenhagen. Earthy tones of golden brown and muted blue compose this 'Baca' or circular ab...

This new item is a glazed heavyweight sand colored stoneware that is glazed with a pale grey cast and detailed with olive brown. Signed by the artist. Create...