Sofia - Serving Pieces

Silver Serving Cutlery is a couple of a precious decorative object realized by English manufacturer in the 19th century. The lot consist in t...

18th Century Dutch Silver spoons by Adraen Pieter Dingemans, 1758 6 silver spoons from the maker Adraen Pieter Dingemans (1740-1820) The spoons has the pattern of The Hague "Lofje" ...

Who doesn't need a spork? this one happens to be finely made and from the 19th century. Enough said? we think so.

This elegant silver fish serving set includes a knife and fork, both elaborately decorated and preserved in their original velvet-lined presentation box. I believe the handles are st...

An exquisite antique decorative sterling silver tray with heavy repose flower and leaf pierced openwork motif by Redlich & Co. New York, NY. Engraved "Happy New Year" "From APF 1896"...

Serve your baguette or crackers in style in this elegant bread tray. Crafted in France circa 1870 and oval in shape with side handles, the dish stands on fo...

Antique Victorian French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iron handles with copper rivets and hanging holes. They are heavier than the average...

This is an exquisite and rare antique English silver plated entree dish by the world renowned retailser Asprey, of London circa 1870 in date. The entree dish features a square shaped body with elegant fluted decoration to the dish, lid and handle.   In excellent condition, this wonderful entree dish is  ready to grace your dining table.  Condition: In excellent condition. As an antique items, the piece shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, it displays beautifully. Dimensions in cm: Height 16 cm x Width 26 cm x Depth 26 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 6 inches x Width 10 inches x Depth 10 inches Asprey was established in England in  1781 and founded as a silk printing business by William Asprey, it soon became a luxury emporium. In 1841, William Asprey's elder son Charles went into partnership with a stationer located on London's Bond Street. In 1847 the family broke with this partner and moved into 167 New Bond Street, the premises Asprey occupies today. From its central London location Asprey advertised 'articles of exclusive design and high quality, whether for personal adornment or personal accompaniment and to endow with richness and beauty the table and homes of people of refinement and discernment.' An early speciality was dressing cases. Asprey crafted traditional cases and designs, mostly in leather, suitable for the new style of travel ushered in by railways. The main competitors at the time were H.J. Cave & Sons. Asprey was recognised for its expertise when it won a gold medal for its dressing cases at the International Exhibition of 1862 but lost out to its rivals, H.J. Cave & Sons in 1867. The company consolidated its position through acquisitions. In 1859 Asprey absorbed Edwards, an award winning maker of dressing cases and holder of a Royal Warrant. The company also purchased the Alfred Club at 22 Albemarle Street, which backed on to the New Bond Street store and meant that Asprey now had entrances on two of London's most fashionable streets. In 1862, Asprey was granted a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria. The Prince of Wales, later to be crowned Edward VII, granted another Royal Warrant. In 1953, for the coronation of Elizabeth II, Asprey paid homage with the Asprey Coronation Year Gold Collection, which featured a dessert, coffee and liqueur service in 18-carat gold and weighed almost 27 pounds. In April 1953, it went on show in the New Bond Street store and subsequently toured the United States. As the business grew, the company acquired manufacturing facilities and hired silversmiths, goldsmiths, jewellers and watchmakers including Ernest Betjeman, the father of the distinguished poet John Betjeman, one of the most highly regarded craftsman and designers of his day. In the twenties, commissions poured in from around the world, from American millionaire J. Pierpont Morgan to potentates such as the Maharaja of Patiala, who commissioned a huge teak travelling trunk for each of his wives in which each trunk was fitted with solid silver washing and bathing utensils with waterspouts of ornate tiger head and lined with blue velvet. Asprey cigarette cases...

Sterling silver coffee server made by Watson Silver featuring a truncated cone on a spread base, S-scroll spout, hinged and domed cover with woode...

A French yellow glazed majolica porcelain basket from the 19th century, with a set of six egg cups and pink ribbons. Created in France during the 19th century, this majolica porcelai...

These lovely and regal set of 14 sterling silver and turquoise demitasse, espresso and serving spoons are vintage. They are hallmarked Prata 833 and hand wrought. They are from Brazi...

Serving Cutlery is a pair of a precious decorative object realized in silver 800 by French manufacturer in the 19th century. The lot consist in two ...