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XIXth Century RARE HANDLE for Gigot d'Agneau/Leg of Lamb UNSURPASSED Leg of Lamb Holder Clamp 'manche à gigot' used to hold a Leg of Lamb. The inlaid Silver, Gold & Mother of Pearl artistry on the Handle is exquisite and considering its use, this Handle is in near pristine condition. The Handle is made of Ebony Wood and is inlaid with Silver, Gold and Mother of Pearl. It is not signed. The Handle is 8" Long and weighs approx. 140 grams. Practical, Decorative and very Collectible. NOTE the detail of the sculpted Silver Lion's Head in the larger Photo.
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XIXth Century FISH SERVERS, Napoléon III Circa 1870 by BOIVIN Antique 2 pc Fish SERVING PIECES in solid French .950 Silver in near pristine condition. Normally the Handles on serving pieces are Silver but Hollow, not these. The Knife & Fork are very heavy, (290gr) and each is very very beautifully decorated & engraved. The Silver work on the Handles is exquisite & decorated on both sides. Made by Parisian Silversmith 'BOIVIN' who received his Authority in 1897. Reference is P. 144 Dictionnaire des Poinçons, d’Orfèvrerie. Also, French Minerve N°1 Hallmark indicating its the finest French Silver, finer than Sterling (Reference is the Silver Book, "Tardy, Les poinçons d'argent @ P.199). Dimensions: Server 31, cm long & Fork 28, cm long. Practical as well as very Collectible. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. |
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Art Deco Antique French Silver Hors d'oeuvres Service Circa 1930
A most unusual and unique French Art Deco Silver 12 Pick Set or Service for Hors d'Oeuvres. Use it for Olives or whatever and use it for Table Decoration and conversation. It was made Circa 1930 in France and considering its Age and Use, it is more remarkable to find something like this in such excellent condition. Equally, the Quality & Workmanship are outstanding. The Base is Mahogany. DIMENSIONS: Base is 6" Long x 2.75" Wide x 1/2" High and the Total height from ground to top of the Hat is 6.0 inches. Each Pick is 3" Long and the Red Ball is Bakélite. PRICE on Request |
| Extraordinary DRAGEOIR Sucrier Bowl, Circa 1870 Napoléon III This heavy .950 Antique Frenchy Silver Handmade 3 pc Covered Bowl with Original hand blown blue crystal Baccarat interieur was made in Paris, during the period of Napoléon III. The Silver is finer than Sterling and clearly Hallmarked 3 times with the French Minerve #1 Hallmark and by the famous and well sought after Parisian Silversmith, CARON, 89, rue de Turbigo, Paris. Great for Sugar, Jam, Marmalade, Chocolates, Bonbons etc. Weighs about 12 oz (360 grams). Dimensions: Width widest approx 9” Handle to Handle; Height: approx 5 1/2” to top of Cover. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. Wonderful Table Accessory. SEE eBay item #350021984949 for another Model, SOLD on eBay in France for $1,950.00. |
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XIXth Century CHRISTOFLE_Gallia SALTS Model of a Sail Boat, Voilier_ very, very RARE Antique French CHRISTOFLE_GALLIA uniquely designed, 2 Salts + 2 Hallmarked OriginalSpoons + Crystal Interieurs, 1 with chipping, set into the Deck of a Sailing Boat which was quite creative on the part of Christofle. Comes apart in 9 pieces. Clearly Hallmarked by Christofle & Gallia, Paris + Silver Hallmarks, " O Scales C + Gallia. Dimentions: 12,2cm Long x 10,6cm High. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional for its age & use. Superbe double Salière en Forme de Bateau + 2 petites Cuillères, Christofle + Poinçons Gallia_Christofle. |
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Rare FISH SERVER, French Circa 1819 ( Magnifique Pelle à Poisson en Argent Massif) Magnificent Fish Server, Pelle à Poisson, in the finest French Silver and entirely handmade. There is no better engraving or quality. There are 4 clearly stamped French Hallmarks. The earliest is from the 'Association of Silversmiths' 1793 + P for Paris + Vieillard (1819-1838) + 'Coq ataquant' in a Rectangle + 'Tête de Minerve' turned Right for Paris. Hallmarked as well by the Silversmith, Maître Orfèvre are "A * C + C below + Crown" in a Diamond Lozenge. Practical & Decorative. Massive Moulding and extremely fine Fretwork Decoration. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. Handle is solid. Length: 12.5" (32,5 cm) Weight: 130 grs or 4 ounces. Compare #6506404514. $595 |
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ART DECO French Antique LAMP Outstanding, Rare Antique Silvered Bronze LAMP depicting a Beautiful Art Deco Woman kneeling on a Base, in lovely 2 tones of Marble, original to the Lamp. She is holding a decorated Helmut as if it is an Offering, which hides the Lamp. Quite practical as it can be used as a Table Lamp anywhere or, in the center of a Dining Room Table both as Decorative and a soft Light as well as a conversation piece at the Table. CONDITION WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. The photos show some Tarnish which is quite normal and can be easily cleaned with a Silver Glove.I have not cleaned nor polished it for some time. Dimensions:14.6" Tall by 6" Long at the Base x 5" at its widest point. See PHotos. |
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IMPORTANT ASPARGUS SERVER French 19th Century- RARE Majestic, heavy Asparagus Server, French .950 Silver (finer than Sterling) by a much sought after Parisian Silversmith, Henri Lappara. Fully, clearly Hallmarked by Lappara & the Minerve #1. This is a 'Rare Quality' Serving Piece which weighs a staggering 250 grams, or 8.5 Troy Oz. Handmade by one of France's most respected Silversmith, it bears the French Armorial Crest of an important French Family. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are Exceptional. This is an Heirloom. Apart from the Crest, no Engraving or Erasures. 21,5 cm Long. Please look at my photos which do not do this Server justice. From my Collection.
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Important DINNER Service in Solid Sterling SILVER, French 1800's Antique BREATHTAKING 29pc Dinner Service in the finest massive Silver (finer than Sterling) Handmade in Paris by one of the world's most respected Silversmiths, HENIN. Each piece was Handcrafted and bears the French Minerve N°1 Hallmark indicating it is the finest French Silver, finer than Sterling (Reference is the Silver Book, "Tardy, Les poinçons d'argent @ P.199). As well, each piece is Hallmarked by the Paris Silversmith, Henin, 77 rue des Archives, insculpé le 7 août 1896 as a Master Silversmith. Service consists of 6 Large Forks & 6 Large Spoons, 6 Smaller Forks & 6 Smaller Spoons. I only have 5 Coffee Spoons included. As this is an European Service, the Pieces are considerably Heavier & Longer than American Silver. e.g. 215cm long with total weight approx. 1850 grams. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. This is an Heirloom. Each piece is decorated with Pearls, Mediterranean Acanthus Leaves and Flowers. There is a fabulous Cartouche with Scroll B. PLEASE, consider the price on eBay for 1 silver Plated Christofle Dinner Piece or, a Knife Rest by Gallia/Christofle, which just SOLD for $150. Please SEE other Silver & Wine Tasters by HENIN. |
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Antique 3pc TEA SERVICE in Solid Sterling SILVER, LONDON - Rare Simply a fantastic solid Sterling Silver 3 pc Tea Set with all 3 pcs assayed in Birmingham, 1939 by Silversmith, SD&CoLtd. Hallmarked fom a London REGENT Street Jeweler, one of the World's most prestigious Streets known for the finest Jewelers & Silversmiths. This is a 'Top Quality' Set which weighs a staggering +/- 800 grams, or 26 Troy Oz. Handmade by one of England's most respected Silversmith, each piece was Handcrafted and bears the English Sterling Hallmarks which are clear and deep for both the Silversmith and 1939. Can you possibly imagine that this Set was made just before the 2nd World War. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are Exceptional. This is an Heirloom. There is no Engraving nor erasures. Please look at my photos which do not do this Service justice. From my Collection. PRICE on Request |
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Antique Large Victorian English Sterling SILVER Gilded SPOON, 1864 Extremely fine, well detailed Hand crafted by a highly sought after London Silversmiths, Henry & John Lias. What is particularly striking about this Fruit or Desert serving Spoon is that in spite of its age, it is in near pristine Conditon including the Gilding front & back of the Bowl. Hallmarks are Deep & Clear. Length - 9.5 inches. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. Heavy, 85 grams, 2.78 troy ounces. Look at the design, etching and piercing.
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Antique Sterling SILVER PLACECARD HOLDERS, Meiji Japanese - RARE Extremely fine, well detailed Hand crafted complete PLACE CARD or Menu HOLDER service for 12 in massive .950 Silver quality, finer than Sterling. Each Name Holder or Placecard Holder is different and each has both the 'STERLING' & the '950' impressed Silver Hallmarks. The Silver is equivalent to the finest French Minerve Silver. Click photos for larger version. Dimensions: about 2" high. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. Silver Magazine 2006, included an article featuring late 19th-early 20th century Japanese silver, & related decorative arts. Ashai Shoten, with their distinctive "rising sun" trademark, along with K. Uyeda, Samurai Shokai and Arhtur & Bond were noted as offering the finest silverwares. . Another set of 12 item#180134851377 Sold for $632. |
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12 Original CHRISTOFLE Gallia KNIFE RESTS, Circa 1930 Not a Mixed Set Quite difficult to find a Complete Set of 12 different Original animal knife rests from Christofle, France & signed GALLIA. Each animal is individually cast, Silver-Plated and each was individually fashioned as a Cubist Animal by the renowned French Sculptor/Designer Marcel Edouard SANDOZ. Created in the late 1920's for "Christofle's Gallia" line for use in the First Class dining room of the S.S. Normandie Ocean Liner. Having the Gallia Mark, which Christofle reserved for the more Avant Garde design range of Christofle, this set is even more desirable. A single Animal, not C. 1930 just sold for $112.50, item #7301577276. To see what a 'fake' set sells for see item #3736280276 & see eBay #7365849640 #7365851368 & #7365845644 for single Animal prices AND item #7397903467 which Sold for $2200. PRICE on Request |
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ODIOT Silver & Baccarat Crystal SALT CELLAR Circa 1840 Royal Family, RARE Rare French finest Silver Salt Cellar, Odiot, founded 1690. Hand blown Blue Baccarat Crystal interior. Hallmarked with the Minerve N°1 (1838) indicating the finest French Silver, finer than Sterling (Reference is the Silver Book "Tardy, Les poinçons d'argent @ P.199). The Silversmith, Maître Orfèvre Charles Nicolas ODIOT, was insculpé 1838 in Paris (1838-1868). RARE to find Royal Family examples. Heavy, weighing 160 grams. Condition is near Pristine, Quality & Workmanship, outstanding. See Royal Family Emblem of a Crown. ODIOT Silversmiths was founded in 1690 by Jean-Baptiste Gaspard Odiot. Compare a tiny Goblet, 3.75" high by Odiot just sold eBay France for $450 item #170093866056 |
| Antique Pair of SALIERES, Salts 'COSSON' Paris, 1854 This Hand Made double SALERON was made Circa 1854 by COSSON, one of the finest Silversmiths in Paris. Heavy weighing about 360g (30+oz.)without the liners, beautifully sculpted in French Silver, finer than Sterling. Each has its original Blue Baccarat Crystal Liner to protect the Silver and the Blue makes the Salt contrast inside the Interieurs. The Silver is clearly Hallmarked both with several Minerve Head #1 and with the Silversmith, Cosson. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY of the Silver and the Crystal, overall are exceptional. Compare the Crystal with later examples and the Quality becomes evident. 2 new Crystal inserts, not this quality will cost +/- $250. Price on Request |
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Porcelain & Gilt French Silver Antique BOX, Coffre, Boite 18th/19th Century
Fabulous Antique French Porcelain & .950 Quality Silver Box, late XVIIIth early XIXth Century. Signed on the bottom with the initials, "D.V." Dimensions: 3.25" x 2.5" x 2.5" high. Decorated all over with Floral pattern in pastel colors. Interior is plain white
porcelain. The bottom and top are protected by a SILVER (finer than Sterling) band or rim in Vermeil. Condition, Quality & Workmanship are exceptional with no chips, no dings. PRICE on Request |
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Unbelievable, 4 French Silver & Baccarat Crystal SALT CELLARS Circa 1849 RARE Remarkable Service of Double Silver Salt Cellars + 2 single Silver Salts each with hand blown Blue Baccarat Crystal interiors. Each is Hallmarked with the Minerve N°1 (1838) indicating the finest French Silver, finer than Sterling (Reference is the Silver Book, "Tardy, Les poinçons d'argent @ P.199). The Silversmith, Marial FRAY was insculpé Aug 22, 1849 in Paris. RARE to find a Service of 4 like this. Heavy, weighing 200+ grams, just the Silver. Condition is pristine, Quality & Workmanship, outstanding. Selling as a Set. My Personal Collection |
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NUTCRACKER, Antique French Bronze Screw Type Antique heavy French Bronze or Brass TABLE NUTCRACKER, circa 1900. The Nutcracker is formed in the shape and skin of a Walnut, including the handle of the Screw. The Detail is extraordinary. Works perfectly. Unwind the Screw, place the Nut in the Cavity then Wind the Screw to Close, cracking the Nut inside. Dimensions: 3.25" Tall x 2.25 " Wide at the Screw Handle. Impressed Hallmark on the Base. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent with no dings or dents. $159 |
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XIXth Century French Silver Table BELL, Circa 1870 Napoléon III -very Rare Antique heavy French Sterling Silver handmade TABLE BELL with Ivory Button (to sound the Bell) and mounted on an Ebony Wood Base. The Silver Engraving on the Bell and the Body are simply beautiful. In larger photo see Base with Key Wind for the Bell, Handmade Nuts etc. Dimensions: 4.75" Tall x 3 & 3/8" diameter of Base. 2 French Silver Hallmarks. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent considering its age & use with no dings or dents. Sorry, SOLD |
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Antique Silver Table CENTERPIECE, Jardiniere by CHRISTOFLE/Gallia Circa 1930 Antique lovely Christofle Silver with green Glass Interieur Centerpiece or Jardinière, made by Christofle/Gallia. This is not a common model & often, the Interieur has been broken. Use it to decorate your Table or your Living Room with Flowers, a Plant &/or Fruit. Approx. Dimensions: 13.25" Long x 8" wide x 4.5" high. Hallmarked & numbered 5058. SEE another model on eBay as Item #7372541410 for $2,950.00 CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent considering its Age & Use. There are some chips to the Glass Interieur. $665 |
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Collection of French Bronze, Silver TABLE BELLS, Antique Part of my Collection of Table Bells, various shapes, sizes, forms and mostly in Bronze, Silver. #12 is Mechanical, winds on the Base and Sounds when you press the Ivory Button. #9 is Bronze with an Ivory Button. #11 is in Bronze, form of a 19th Century Woman holding a sword behind her back. It was originally Cold Painted with traces remain. #6 is hung over a Door. #8 is a Napoléon III Bell. Please, do not ask for individual sizes. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent and each is in working condition. PRICES on Request, SORRY, some already SOLD |
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Breathtaking Table Serving Dish, signed 'Ercuis' Paris period Art Deco Outstanding 'one of a kind' example of the work of ERCUIS, the famous Paris Silversmith. Both Decorative and functional as Orfèvrerie de table. Use it for serving Fruit, Candy or whatever. The workmanship of the Base compares with the Finest work of any Artist. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. 'Ercuis' was smaller than Christofle and regarded as the finest in Europe, hence far more rare to find. Very heavy. Dimensions: Tray 10.0" Wide x 6.25" Tall x 5" between Dragons. PRICE
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Pair of CHRISTOFLE/Gallia Silver SALT CELLARS Circa 1930 SABATINI Antique pair of heavy and unusual Silver Salt Cellars or Salt & Pepper or pair of Silver Serving Dishes made by Christofle/Gallia & Designed by SABATINI. This is not a common model. Each Piece is clearly hallmarked and numbered. Dimensions: 2.75" wide x 3.25" long from handle to pointed tip of Bowl & 1.25" deep. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. $265 |
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Pair French Sterling Silver NAPKIN RINGS - period ART NOUVEAU C. 1890 Superb French XIXth Century Napkin Rings in Massive Silver. Hallmarked with the
French Minerve N° 1 Hallmark indicating its the finest French Silver, finer than Sterling, (Reference is the Silver Book, "Tardy, Les poinçons d'argent @ P.199) Hallmarked as well by the Silversmith, Maître Orfèvre being 'COIGNET' Paris, one of the most highly recognized Parisian Silversmiths. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. No name or initials. Net weight of both, an incredible 106 grams, (3.75oz). COMPARE Quality Weight etc. with eBay Item #3770540228. Sorry, RESERVED, Sale Pending |
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Art Deco 5pc CHRISTOFLE Silver Tea Coffee Service, GALLIA Silver Art Deco Christofle, 'Gallia' Silver 5piece Coffee / Tea Service. Complete with coffee pot, tea pot, cream, sugar & Tray. Dimensions: Coffee Pot 9.75" Teapot 8" Covered Sugar 6" Creamer 5" Tray 23". Hallmarks include Christofle & Gallia Hallmarks. Except for the Tray, each piece is decorated with Palisandre (African Tulip Wood) or Ebony woood Handles. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY excellent considering Age & Use. PRICE on Request |
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Art Deco Set of 12 Silver Knife Rests by ERCUIS, Paris - Rare Rare Boxed set of KNIFE RESTS by the famous late XIXth early 20th Century Parisian Silversmith, ERCUIS. The Model is called 'Trianon' and they are still in their original Presentation Box. Each Knife Rest is Hallmarked by 'Ercuis' and these are made in the finest quadruple plated Silver. Besides being useful, they are Orfèvrerie de table. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are simply exceptional. $365 |
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Pair of Sterling Silver SALT CELLARS with Crystal Interiors, 18th Century Fabulous decoration, massive Silver Continental Salt Cellars from the 18th Century. The overall design and workmanship leaves nothing to be desired. Each Salt rests on 4 Paw Feet, not feeble but well constructed. To find original Cobalt Blue Crystal interiors is in itself remarkable. Dimensions: 3" x 2.25" x 1.75". CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are outstanding. PRICE on Request |
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Charles CHRISTOFLE TEA POT on Stand, Circa Napoléon III 1850, Very RARE Extraordinarily beautiful Serving Piece in the finest quality of CHRISTOFLE and made by its Founder and signed by him. DIMENSIONS- Ensemble is 14.25" (36cm) tall and 8" (20.3cm) wide - the TEA POT is 9.75" (25cm) from handle to spout, and 7"
(18cm) Tall. Everything works, the hinges are in excellent condition and both the Teapot & the Stand are numbered and Hallmarked similarly. This is an entirely Original and Practical as well as decorative Collectible. These are among the earliest Marks or Hallmarks of Christofle. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY exceptional with minimal wear considering its use and age. COMPARE eBay item #110073134647 Priced @ $3,400.00) $878 |
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Pair of CHRISTOFLE Gallia KNIFE RESTS, Circa 1930 Art Deco Porte Couteaux 2 different Original Animal Knife Rests from Christofle, France & signed GALLIA. Each animal is individually cast and Silver-Plated and each was fashioned as a Cubist Animal by the renowned French Sculptor/Designer Marcel Edouard SANDOZ. Created in the late 1920's for "Christofle's Gallia" line for use in the First Class dining room of the S.S. Normandie Ocean Liner. Having the Gallia Mark or Hallmark, which was reserved for the more Avant Garde design range of Christofle, this set is even more desirable.
CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY exceptional. PLEASE look at prices for 1 Animal on eBay which just sold for $150- SEE Items #7371073330 #6178571742 & #7394114948. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY of my Pair are exceptional. $175 the Pair |
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Double SALT CELLARS Silver & Baccarat Crystal Circa 1860 RARE Rare Double Silver Salt Cellars with their hand blown original Blue Baccarat Crystal interiors. Comes apart in 4 pcs and each is Hallmarked with the Minerve N°1 (1838) indicating its the finest French Silver, finer than Sterling (Reference is the Silver Book, "Tardy, Les poinçons d'argent @ P.199). The Silversmith, 'FRONTIN' of Paris Hallmarked it on the underside of the Stand. Practical for 2 Salts or 1 Salt & 1 Pepper. Heavy, weighing about 255 grams, just the Silver (about 8.5 ounces). DIMENSIONS about 7 1/8" Long by 7.25" Tall. PRICE on Request |
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XIXth Century FISH SERVERS, Napoléon III with Presentation Box Hard to find SERVING PIECES in solid Silver and in this Condition. Normally the Handles on serving pieces are Silver but Hollow, not these. The Knife & Fork are very heavy (250gr) and each is very beautifully engraved. The Silver work on the Handles is exquisite & decorated on both sides. Made by Parisian Silversmith 'Bergeron' successor 'Lenain'. Reference is P. 71 Dictionnaire des Poinçons, d’Orfèvrerie. Also, French Minerve N°1 Hallmark indicating its the finest French Silver, finer than Sterling (Reference is the Silver Book, "Tardy, Les poinçons d'argent @ P.199). Dimensions: Knife 11" long & Fork 10" long. Practical as well as very Collectible. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY exceptional.$495 Sorry, RESERVED for Marine, NYC |
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Fabulous complete Set of 12 French Art Deco French KNIFE RESTS Circa 1930 Rare to find compete Sets of 12 and in this Quality and Condition. On eBay one finds singles, pairs and sometimes 6. Heavy, 35 grams each, beautifully constructed and in near pristine condition. Dimensions: 3" Long x 1.5" Tall. No Repairs, Damage etc. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional $329 |
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Rare & complete Set of 12 CHRISTOFLE KNIFE RESTS Circa 1844 Complete Set of 12 Christofle KNIFE RESTS made by founder, Charles Christofle. Heavy, 35 grams each, beautifully constructed and in near pristine condition. Dimensions: 3.5" Long x 1.5" Tall. No Repairs, Damage etc. Larger photo only shows 6 of the 12 but they are all the same. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. |
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XIXth Century SUGAR CASTERS 'Saupoudreuses' Sugar Sifters Here are 3 of my Sugar Casters or Shakers or 'Saupoudreuse', 2 by Christofle and the other in Sterling Silver with 18k Gold Vermeil and the body in Sèvres Porcelain. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY of all 3 are exceptional. See individual descriptions below & please request a Price |
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CARDEILHAC 8pc Hors d’œuvres Service in SILVER & GOLD - Exceptional XIXth Century French serving Set known as a "Service à hors d'oeuvres" or "Service à bonbons". Solid Silver & Vermeil, with French Minerve N°1 Hallmark for .950/1000 quality which is finer than Sterling. 8pc Sets are RARE. Cardeilhac is a prestigious Silversmith of the 19th Century during Napoléon III chosen by Napoléon as his Silversmith. Some of Cardeilhac's pieces are found in the Musé d'Orsay, Paris. CONDITION WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are Museum quality. Weighs over 30 oz. Cardeilhac was taken over by CHRISTOFLE. RESERVED for Steve. SORRY Sold to Switzerland |
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XIXth Century CHRISTOFLE SUGAR CASTER 'Saupoudreuse' Beautiful Model Antique French Sugar Caster or Dispenser or Saupoudreuse in Silver and beautifully detailed Baccarat Crystal. Rare model in near pristine condition with no chips, nicks etc. Quite tall, heavy and beautifully designed. Top, is adjustable for dispensing the quanity of sugar desired and then it is automatic. Clearly Hallmarked by Christofle in Paris with 3 Silver Hallmarks, " O Scales C + CHRISTOFLE FRANCE + O Chess knight C". 6.5 " Tall. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. Please, do not confuse with later copies.$325 |
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"ALI-BAB" French COOK BOOK or 'Études Cullinaires'
This invaluable French Cook Book is an indispensable Kitchen Tool for any French Cook as well as a Collector's item. It is normally handed down from Mother to daughter. The book contains a practical Gastronomic guide to cooking together with Studies in cooking. It begins, "Man was not different than Animals until he learned to use Fire". It covers everything from Meat to Nuts, including a copious section on WINE and a Section dealing with 'Obesity' in Gourmands! There is a section on "Mushrooms", Soups, Game Foods etc. etc. There are 1281 pages & was printed in 1967 in Paris, France. This book is a limited edition with #17780. The book has a transparent plastic protective jacket, contains timeless recipes and is in excellent condition. Provenance: Antique Book Shop, Tours. $275 |
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EGG CUP & SPOON Art Deco French, Circa 1930 Coquetier Exceptional Unique 2 piece period, French Art Deco EGG CUP & SPOON" which comes with its original fitted presentation BOX. The base of the egg cup and
the spoon look like "Ivory" and could also be Bakelite. Wonderful Art Deco Cubist form, simple, elegant yet, very practical. 2.25" x 1 3/8" CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. $125 |
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XIXth Century CHRISTOFLE SUGAR Dispenser, 'Saupoudreuse' Rare Model
SUPERB French Antique Sugar Caster or Sugar Dispenser in Silver and with beautifully detailed French Crystal. Very rare model in near pristine condition with no chips, nicks etc. Quite tall, heavy and beautifully designed. Top, is adjustable for dispensing the quanity of sugar desired and then it is automatic. Clearly Hallmarked on the base by Christofle in Paris with 3 Silver Hallmarks, " O Scales C + CHRISTOFLE FRANCE + O Chess knight C". 8" Tall. Christofle had Saint Louis or Baccarat make their Crystal. This one is not marked which is not uncommon. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. $445 |
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SALAD SERVERS, Art Deco French Sterling Silver Circa 1930 Wonderful 1930's Set of Servers for Salad. Note the unusual design for the Fork and corresponding Spoon. French Minerve N°1 Hallmark indicating its the finest French Silver, finer than Sterling, (Reference is the Silver Book, "Tardy, Les poinçons d'argent @ P.199) Hallmarked as well by the Silversmith. Serving Ends are in Gilded Silver (18K-24k Gold) Vermeil. Comes in its original Presentation Box. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are pristine. $395 |
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Pair of SALERONS (Salt CELLARS) French, Circa 1819 One of the earliest & most Sumptuous pair of Salt Cellars I have ever seen in massive Silver with Blue Crystal Liners. Each Salt has 4 Silver Hallmarks; the French 'Vieillard' Silver Hallmark indicating its the finest French Silver, finer than Sterling, (Reference is the Silver Book, "Tardy, Les poinçons d'argent @ P.199) used Circa 1819 & Hallmarked as well by the Silversmith, the Letters du Maître Orfèvre are "J *S Lion B" in a Diamond lozenge; 'Cèrés' in a Circle and a 'Crabe'. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. Very heavy, weighing about 275 grams. Dimensions: Diameter: 3 " x 2.75 Tall. |
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ASPARAGUS SERVERS - you have your choice Difficult to find, ASPARAGUS SERVERS in solid Silver and plated Silver from my collection. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. Dimensions: vary so ask me about the one you are interested in. PRICES on Request |
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Magnificent, rare & complete set of high quality, heavy Salt Cellars with their original Spoons and Liners in massive .950 quality SILVER with the French Minerve N°1 Hallmark indicating its the finest French Silver, finer than Sterling, (Reference is the Silver Book, "Tardy, Les poinçons d'argent @ P.199) Hallmarked as well by the Silversmith, the Letters du Maître Orfèvre are G.C.Gabert et Coureau, 77, rue des Archives, Paris (Hénin Successor) P. 151 Dictionary of Hallmarks. Interiors of salt cellars are 18k gold or Vermeil. Comes in its original hand made Box. CONDITION & QUALITY are pristine. Dimensions: Height: 1.5" (4cm) Length: 2.36" (6 cm) Weigth: 215 grs, or 7 ounces. To replace 1 crystal interior costs $200 in Paris today. A similar Set on eBay just Sold for over $800. PRICE on Request |
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Antique massive SILVER 'LADLE', French XIXth Century, Circa 1850 Antique Silver LADLE, heavy weighing 8 oz+ (250 grams) and clearly Hallmarked with Counterpunches on the inside of the Bowl of the Spoon with the
French Minerve N°1 indicating its the finest French Silver, finer than Sterling, (Reference is the Silver Book, "Tardy, Les poinçons d'argent @ P.199) Hallmarked as well by the Silversmith, the Letters 'A Sun & Star C' in a diamond Lozenge. CONDITION and QUALITY are excellent. Use it for Soup, Punch, Lemonade etc. Dimensions: 12.75" long. Beautiful 'Frame' Cartouche, raised Silver. $345 |
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Art Nouveau Period solid SILVER ICE CREAM, Desert Service Circa 1880 Art Nouveau massive SILVER & Gilt 2 piece Desert Service for Ice Cream or Cake. Blades of the Spoon and Knife Gilded (real Gold) and beautifully engraved with the Handles in raised relief and overall, Art Nouveau design. Finer than Sterling, Hallmarked clearly with the French Minerve N°1 & Silversmiths Marks 'A Edelweiss L', Lefebvre, Adrien 4, rue Chapon, Paris. P.58 Hallmark Dictionary. Dimensions: Knife 10.5" long, Spoon 10" long. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP and QUALITY are exceptional. No initials. Weight: 260 grams. $457 |
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Antique massive SILVER GOTHIC SPOON Wonderfully detailed very ornate and heavy Gothic Revival style Spoon with an helmeted Warrior's head with 'Knights' wearing a face plate and without the face plate. Continental Silver. Dimensions: 7.5" long. CONDITION and QUALITY are excellent. Back of the Spoon is beautifully decorated with an engraved 'Coat of Arms & Crown'. Weight: 75 grams. Decorative, collectible and quite useful. $225 |
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Antique CHRISTOFLE /Gallia 'WARMER' (Chauffe Plat) Extremely fine, well detailed Grillwork, this antique plated Silver Warming Unit comes complete with all original parts inlcuding its 4 ball feet. Hallmarked both with Christofle France and the early Christofle Hallmark together with the Collection Gallia Mark, which was reserved for the more Avant Garde design range of Christofle, making this piece is even more desirable. CONDITION and QUALITY are exceptional. Decorative and useful. Dimensions: 9" in diameter. $255 |
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CHRISTOFLE Table BELL, XIXth Century Extremely fine, nearly impossible to find, antique Christofle plated SILVER Table Bell. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are are excellent with original Silver & ringer. The detail which is simple is beautifully executed and quite heavy, showing the quality of antique Christofle, together with the early Christofle Marks. Delicious sound. Dimensions: 3.75" high.$295 |
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Antique CHRISTOFLE Table BELL Extremely fine, nearly impossible to find, antique Christofle plated SILVER Table Bell. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent with original Silver & ringer. The design and simple detail of the Bell are complimented by the wonderfully sculpted handle. Quite heavy, showing the quality of old Christofle, together with the early Christofle Marks. Beautiful sound. Dimensions: 3.5/8" high. $255 |
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English NUTCRACKER, Casse Noix, Mechanical, Brilliant A vary rare early Mechanical NUTCRACKER in the form of a DOG. The handle is the dog's tail and when it is elevated or dropped, it activates the dog's mouth which is grooved to hold a 'Nut'. Very heavy in Cast Iron finished to look like Bronze and is beautifully
detailed, eyes, ears, nose, hair, all over including the Screw on the side. Everything moves as if it were made yesterday. I say it is rare because normally these types of objects through use become damaged or broken. Everything is original. Tail is stamped as being made in 'England' & with 'Patent Pending' and a Patent #279483?. Condition & Quality are excellent with no loose parts. Dimensions: 23,5cm (9.25") long x 9,5cm (3.75") tall. $145 |
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CHRISTOFLE Strawberry SPOON, XIXth Century RARE Extremely fine, difficult to find, antique Christofle plated Silver STRAWBERRY SPOON. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. The Handle is decorated with Stawberries in very fine detail and the shovel portion is wide to accomodate the serving of this fruit. Back and front are detailed beautifully exhibiting the quality of old Christofle with the early Christofle Marks. This was a treasured object as the Silver is original with only very minor wear from use. Dimensions: 6.5" long & shovel is 4.1" wide. $377 |
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CHRISTOFLE FISH SERVICE XIXth Century, Napoléon III Circa 1870 Hard to find Christofle from the XIXth Century & particularly in pristine condition with original Silver. The Knife & Fork are quite heavy (300gr) and each is beautifully engraved with Mythical Dolphins, Bull Rushes & underwater scenery. The Silver work on the Handles is exquisite. Made by Christofle Founder, Charles Christofle & created by Christofle when it was important to create a work of art. Hallmarked on the handles & the Blades with the Early "Christofle + C bumblebee C & Scales". The Handles are decorated on both sides. Dimensions: Knife 11" long & Fork 10" long. Practical as well as very Collectible. $375 |
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Antique SILVER Gilt 4piece Service à Bonbons or Service à hors d’oeuvres Extremely fine XIXth Century French massive Silver 4 piece Condiment or Service 'Entremets' or Service à Hors d’œuvres with original Box. CONDITION & QUALITY are exceptional. Each piece is beautifully detailed and gilded in Gold and Hallmarked twice with the French Minerve N°1 Hallmark for .950/1000 quality which is finer than Sterling + the Hallmark of the Silversmith. Photos do not do justice to this service. Dimensions: 6.5" long and 4 pieces weighing about 110 grams. $375 |
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Massive SILVER ASPARAGUS Tongs, Server, Napoléon III Circa 1870 Extremely fine XIXth Century solid Silver French ASPARAGUS Server in the form of Tongs. Dimensions: about 10" x 2". Completely original including rectangular Ring. Beautifully detailed, heavy, weighing about 195 grams and Hallmarked with the French Minerve N°1 on both the Ring and the Server, indicating silver quality higher than Sterling. Also marked with famous Paris Silvermaker's Marks for Granvigne, Tétard, "J Cep de vigne G". REFERENCE -P. 85 Dictionnaire des Poinçons, d’orfèvrerie. CONDITION WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. $518 |
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Massive SILVER DISH \CARD DISH \ VIDE POCHE Antique Extremely fine XIXth Century massive Silver DISH, probably Continental or German Silver. Dimensions: about 5" x 4". CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. Beautifully detailed Tavern scene with many people.
Note the fine filigree work and overall detail on the outside top left edges of this Dish. Use is for Chocolates, Candies, or just decoration. The Silver Hallmarks are at the outside top left edge of the interior scene and I have not identified them. About 70 grams.$275 |
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XIXth Century Corne/Bone & Massive Silver Desert/Fruit, Cheese Knives Rare, complete boxed set of solid silver and bone / corne handled knives. All of the silver is massive sterling, including the blades. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent with normal usage for its age. Each knife is stamped with the Silvermaker's mark + Head of Minerve N°1, French Silver Control Mark. $575 |
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Christofle, early XIXth Century COFFEE SPOONS A very Fine & Rare Antique signed Christofle Boxed set of 6 beautifully and originally plated COFFEE SPOONS. Each spoon has been individually cast and sculpted with fine detail. Signed "CHRISTOFLE" + Silver Hallmarks corresponding to early 19th Century. 4.25" long. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent including the Silver. $175 |
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RARE CHRISTOFLE, XIXth Century 'Foo Dog' TOOTHPICK HOLDER A very fine & quite Rare Antique TOOTHPICK HOLDER or Porte-cure-dents signed Christofle. Quite large, 5.5" tall and stamped on the base Christofle + Scales C C + #4 + #1950530. Quite heavy, SILVER over bronze. Amazing detail of the Animal Foo Dog figure holding the RING to insert Toothpicks, or Skewers. The Sculpture is incredibly well engraved with fine detail. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent including the Silver. In 30 years Collecting, I have seen only 3 examples. Below, I have another Model, equally fantastic. What a wonderful Table Conversation piece as well as Practical. This includes, Knife Rests, Salt Cellars, Flowers etc. |
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RARE CHRISTOFLE, XIXth Century 'BEAR' TOOTHPICK HOLDER A very fine & quite Rare Antique TOOTHPICK HOLDER or Porte-cure-dents signed Christofle. Quite large, 10, cm High and Hallmarked on the base Christofle. Quite heavy, SILVER over bronze. Amazing detail of the BEAR figure holding an Umbrella in one hand, which serves to hold the Tooth Picks, skewers etc. and a Cane in the other hand. The Sculpture is incredibly well engraved with fine detail. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent including the Silver. In 30 years Collecting, I have seen only this one, which I bought. Above, I have another Model, equally fantastic. What a wonderful Table Conversation piece as well as Practical. Tables that are beautifully set & decorated, make whatever is served that much more appealing. This includes, Knife Rests, Salt Cellars, Flowers etc. |
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ASPARAGUS (Pince) Server, Christofle XIXth Century RARE Model Antique Christofle, France plated Silver Asparagus Server, (Pince d'Aspèrges) stamped Christofle + Christofle Hallmarks. Also
known as Double Asparagus Tongs by Christofle, 6 1/4" x 3 3/8". Included in the Christofle catalog with the name in French "Pelle Double à Aspèrges. Gravee repercée (brevetée)" CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent with wonderful Scroll Lettering in the central Cartouche. $465 |
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12 Original CHRISTOFLE Gallia KNIFE RESTS, Circa 1930 Not a Mixed Set Rare to find a complete Boxed set of 12 different animal knife rests from Christofle, France & signed GALLIA. Each animal is individually cast, Silver-Plated and each was individually fashioned as a Cubist Animal by the renowned French Sculptor/Designer Marcel Edouard SANDOZ. Created in the late 1920's for "Christofle's Gallia" line for use in the First Class dining room of the S.S. Normandie Ocean Liner. Having the Gallia Mark, which was reserved for the more Avant Garde design range of Christofle, this set is even more desirable. A single Animal, not C. 1930 just sold for $112.50, item #7301577276. 12 Different animals are rare. To see what a 'fake' set sells for see item #3736280276 & see eBay #7365849640 #7365851368 & #7365845644 for single Animal prices AND item #7397903467 Price Sold $2200. PRICE on Request
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Solid SILVER & IVORY Scottish Server / Trowel Unique and very Unusual 'Scottish' Sterling Silver & 'Ivory' Trowel (might be a Pie or Cake Server) in very good condition with one very tiny chip in the Ivory where it meets the Silver of the Trowel. Makes a practical & wonderful decoration piece. Very heavy, weighing about 370 grams. No inscription. Hallmarked both on the handle and the Blade with 3 Scottish Silver Hallmarks and the Silvermaker's Mark: "R.S.on top of W.S. + Tree a Lion & Date Letter 'E'" -"SORLEY, SILVERSMITHS, GLASGOW". $425 |
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ASPARAGUS Slice / Server, Antique
Antique, extremely fine, well made, heavy French plated Silver ASPARAGUS Slice or Server. It is quite substantial measuring about 11.25"
long x 4" wide. It was made in France, Circa 1875- 1900. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent with no dings, no dents.Very elegant 'model,
Style Louis XVI with crossed ribbons and engraved design of Asperagus, fully functional. $275 |
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MUSTARD Pot, Napoléon III XIXth Century French finely plated Silver MUSTARD POT with blue Cobalt Crystal Liner. Stamped with impressed poinçon or French Silver Maker's Mark -Maître d'Orfeverie, a 'Diamond' with the letter 'O' Dimensions: about 4" high & about 2.5" wide - 4 ball feet. The cost to replace only the Blue Crystal Interior is more than the cost of this Pot. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. $125 |
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MENU & Match Holder + Flower arrangement Pot, Art Deco Paris Porcelain Rare Antique Menu, Flower Pot & Match Holder in fine Paris Porcelain with Gold Leaf gilding. Condition, Workmanship & Quality are excellent. 6.25"
tall x 4"deep x 4". Designed so that Menu can be written and erased and Flowers placed for decoration. Matches were placed
in the small bowl and side could serve as striker. $365 |
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ASPARAGUS Server, Christofle Circa 1870 Napoléon III Vintage Christofle, France heavily plated Silver Asparagus Server (Pince
d'Aspèrges), impressed with the Silver Halllmarks for Christofle in that period, "Christofle + Christofle Hallmarks, C Scales C". Made by the founder of Christofle, Charles Christofle. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. About 6 3/8" tall. $348 |
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SPRINKLER, Sugar Spoon or 'Saupoudreuse', France Circa 1819 Fabulous and Rare Sugar Sprinkler (Belle Cuiller à saupoudrer) in solid Silver .950/1000 quality which is finer than Sterling and Gilded (Vermeil) with 18K Gold. Stamped with the Vieillard Paris Circa 1819 + Hallmark of the Silversmith. Don't confuse with later examples. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. |
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Antique Copeland 'Campagna' Dinner or Lunch Service, Spode Antique SPODE Service, English, Copeland entitled "Spode's Campagna' series. Click on
Photo to see complete Service. PRICE on Request |
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Service à Bonbons or Service à ’hors d’oeuvres, Sterling SILVER + Gilt XIXth Century French SERVING Set known as a "Service à hors d'oeuvre" or "Service à bonbons". Solid Silver with French Minerve N°1 Hallmark for .950/1000 quality which is finer than Sterling with Solid Silver Handles and Gilt to the Utility ends. Could use a polishing. Dimensions: Knife length about 7.5" & Fork about 6.75". CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. |
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Antique Service à Bonbons or Service à hors d’oeuvres, Sterling SILVER XIXth Century French serving Set known as a "Service à hors d'oeuvres" or "Service à bonbons". Solid Silver with French Minerve N°1 Hallmark for .950/1000 quality which is finer than Sterling.
Each Handle is decorated with a magnificent Gothic Head & fantastic silverwork. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. Dimensions: Length about 7" $395 |
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Hors d’œuvres Dessert Service or Service
à Bonbons, Sterling SILVER & Gold XIXth century sterling silver and vermeil serving Set known as a "Service à hors d'oeuvres" or "Service à bonbons". Solid Silver with French Minerve N°1 Hallmark for .950/1000 quality which is finer than Sterling. Consists of Shovel, Fork, Sugar Snips and Strawberry or Berry Spoon. Dimensions: Length about 5 1/8" with Sugar Snips about 4.5" long. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. $355 |
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Danish Sterling SILVER & Enamel COFFEE / Tea SPOONS Boxed Vintage set of 6 Solid Silver Gilt Spoons, the handles with Blue and White enamel with tiny stars pattern and stamped on each, "TH. MARTHINSEN STERLING, NORWAY". 4" long. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. $145 |
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Service à Bonbons or Service à Hors d’Oeuvres - Sterling SILVER & Vermeil 7 piece 19th century sterling silver and vermeil serving set known as a "Service à hors d'oeuvres" or "Service à bonbons" or Dessert Service, Antique Continental, Solid Silver with 18k Gold Vermeil. Dimensions: Large Spoon about 8.5" & Berry Spoon about 8 1/8" long. The Filigree work by the Silversmith is outstanding. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. Rare to find 7 pieces.$475 |
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Enamel & Silver Antique SNUFF BOX Fabulous massive Continental Silver & Enamel Antique Snuff Box. Dimensions: 3 3/8" x 2 3/8" x 1/2" high. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. Hallmarked. $675 |
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Enamel overlaid on Glass, signed Antique Covered Box Simply the most beautiful Pastel enameled Antique Glass covered Box, signed on the lid I think, "H. Zazoven + design of windmill." Also signed with an "L" on the bottom. Measures 4.5" in diameter x 2" high. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. $145
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SUGAR CASTER, English, XIXth Century Victorian 'Saupoudreuse' Antique English Sugar Caster from the Victorian era. Made of hand-blown Victorian Art Glass in varying shades, and decorated with a Hand-Painted enamel Flowers that encircle the bottle. Mounts are plated English Silver. Dimensions: about 6.25" high to top x 1 7/8" across the bottom. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent with only normal usage wear. No dings on either the top or the collar. Stamped: E.P.N.S. on the outside of the top. $115 |
