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2 English Sterling SALT CELLARS with Crystal Liners, Dated 1918 Extraordinary Pair of Handmade SALTS in massive heavy gauge .925 English Sterling Silver by Silversmiths, B & T in their Birmingham Workshops. Each has its original Blue Baccarat Crystal Liners. Unsurpassed in Quality and Detail these SALTS are both Practical & Decorative. One of the Blue Baccarat Liners has a tiny pinhead chip. DIMENSIONS: Each is approx. 60mm high, 74mm long and 49mm deep and each Weighs approx. 57 grams just in Silver with the overall weight being approx. 325 grams, about 11 oz. Please note the pierced decoration making this Pair a Decorative, Practical as well as Table Conversation Pieces. Rare to find a pair with oval shaped Original Liners. |
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177 pc Antique CHRISTOFLE 'Shell' Dinner Service with Display Case BREATHTAKING, Rare 177pc Dinner Service Handmade in Paris by CHRISTOFLE. one of the world's most respected Silversmiths. This Service was made when Quality & Workmanship was the Rule. Each piece was Handcrafted and bears the French Christofle Silver Hallmarks. This Service consists of 12 Dinner Knives 9.75", 12 Dinner Forks 8 1/8", 12 Dinner Spoons 8", As this is an European Service, all of the Pieces are considerably Heavier, Larger & Longer than American Dinner Services. See Photos for CONTENTS. More Rare than Marly. CONDITION, in near pristine condition, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. I purchased this Dinner Service from an Estate in Cannes, France more than 12 years ago. This is an Heirloom! |
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CHRISTOFLE Silver Cork Saver for Dom Perignon, Paris An incredibly beautiful, heavy, ingenious and practical way to Save the Cork of that Special Bottle of Champagne which recalls wonderful memories. The workmanship of the Silversmith demonstrates the Quality this famous Parisian Firm of Silversmiths was capable of producing. Handmade, with its Dom Perignon Pouch also comes with the Original Christofle Presentation Box for the Purchaser. What a fantastic Birthday or Anniversary Gift. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are Exceptional with only minor surface scraches. |
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CIGAR Etui or Double Cigar Case by CHRISTOFLE, Paris Circa 1975 An outstandingly beautiful, heavy and practical double Cigar Case in French .950 Sterling Silver with inlaid Chinese Lacquer from the Christofle 'America' Collection. ETUI à CIGARE DOUBLE CHRISTOFLE. The workmanship of the Silversmith with the inlaid Chinese Lacquer demonstrates the Quality this famous Parisian Firm of Silversmiths was capable of producing. Handmade for 2 large Cigars with the Dimensions 5.75 inches (14,5 cm) Long x l. 5 cm wide. Closes tightly. I have the Original Christofle Presentation Box for the Purchaser. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are Exceptional with only minor surface scraches. PRICE on Request |
Alexis MÉRODACK-JEANEAU (1873-1919) French - see Gérald SHURR P. 130 |
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Wine Bottle COASTER by MAPPIN & WEBB, Sterling 1982 Extraordinary WINE BOTTLE HOLDER or Coaster for either Wine Bottles or Decanters or Claret Jugs. Handmade in massive heavy gauge .925 Sterling Silver by world famous London England Silversmiths, MAPPIN & WEBB in their Oxford Street Workshops. Inset is an Handmade and turned English Oak Base designed to catch spills and keep the Bottle or Decanter Dry. Unsurpassed in Quality and Detail this Coaster is both Practical & Decorative. DIMENSIONS: It is 5 1/2" in Diameter and stands 1 3/4" Tall and it Weighs 156.9 grams - well over 5 troy oz. This Artwork in Sterling Silver is Decorative, Practical as well as a Table Conversation Piece. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY - Simply Unbelievable! |
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Pair of NAPKIN RINGS by 'HERMES, Paris' Enamel on Bronze Lovely Pair of Handmade heavy NAPKIN RINGS by world famous Parisian Jeweller, 'HERMES' & made in their Paris France Workshops C. 1975 with the Enameling done in Austria, long time recognized for its superior enamels. Multicolor Enamel on Bronze creates a Springtime Floral Design which is Timeless. Unsurpassed in Quality and Detail these Napkin Rings are both Practical & Decorative. DIMENSIONS: About 2" in Long and weigh approx. 86g. |
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Antique CARRIAGE CLOCK, Repeater Painted Enamel side Panels - Exceptional & RARE
This Large, Important & very Rare REPEATER was made in France Circa 1870, during the Napoléon III Period. Bronze with Bevelled Crystal and very heavy, has 2 Signed & Hand painted Enamel side Panels decorated with Harem Girls and each Enamel panel is signed by the Artist 'Simonnet'. Both Enamel Paintings are in perfect condition which is Rare and the Paintings are each of exceptional Quality. Click for larger photos showing a better description. Dimensions: 6.25" high x 4.5" wide. I have just had the Movement completely gone over by a French 'Horloger' Watchmaker. Movement is engraved with a 5 point Star with the initials AB and numbered 18 below the Star. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional, considering Age. Also called, 'Pendule Officier'. SEE item #300284076933 which is smaller, no comparison @ $4,000. |
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19th Century French Silver Wine Taster, by BOULENGER, C. 1890 A Magnificent & Rare example by a well known and sought after Paris Silversmith, Adolphe BOULENGER. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. Dimensions: 3.5" Diameter x 1 1/8" Deep x 4 3/8" Long from thumb rest to end of Bowl. Very heavy gauge French .950 quality Silver, approx. 115 grams. One finds hundreds of wine tasters for one like this. The Design and Form are Classic with discreet adjustments. The Bubbles are larger, the Waves are deeper, the Finger Ring is massive and the Size is Large. Although there is a Date 1910, I believe that this was added later. There are 4 French Silver Hallmarks, 2 French Minerve #1 and 2 Silversmith halllmarks. The Silvermsmith Hallmark in the pHoto is on the Thumb Rest. SEE my SILVER for other Boulenger Examples. |
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CLARET JUG, Wine Decanter ART NOUVEAU, Circa 1880 Breathtakingly beautiful Anitque Art Nouveau Wine Decanter or Claret Jug with original vibrant Art Nouveau colors. This Claret Jug was made in Vienna, Austria and fits perfectly into one of Mucha's paintings. Dimensions are 12 inches High. The Stopper, the Handle and the Body are each individually hand decorated and in near pristine condition. The CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY overall are exceptional with no mineral deposits and the Stopper is original and is also beautifully decorated in Green and White Enamel on the Top and is not chipped at all. Please look carefully at the artistic workmanship both in the Paingings and the Enamel work. The floating Cherubs look so very real as they float above a golden 24ct gold cloud with Tulips, Leaves and Lilies of the Valley. Note the Art Nouveau design around the bottom of the Decanter. Truly an unique, remarkable Work of Art as well as an anachronism. |
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'Anachronism' CIGAR BOX or 'Cave à Cigar' Period Napoléon III Circa 1850-1870 A work of Art, a magnificent Napoleon III Cigar Box or Cigar Humidor with overall inlaid Oriental decoration in semi-precious stones, mother of pearl on 4 Sides and constructed out of Ebony wood. The workmanship of the Ebeniste who handmade this Humidor is unsurpassed in Quality and detailing and difficult to properly describe. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. Anachronism is something incongruous in the present. Look at the photos to see something simply unbelievable. 5 Cigar Trays 5.75" deep at Top & becoming 6.75" at bottom. Holds 60 Cigars in various sizes. 12.75" Wide x 9.25" Deep x 7.25" Tall. Locks & comes with its lovely Bronze Key. PRICE on Request |
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Antique CLARET JUG English Sterling Silver, 1926 CHESTER Sobre Claret Jug, Decanter, Handmade in English Sterling Silver andCrystal Wine also known as an Aiguière. Hallmarked and Dated 1926 from Chester, England. Dimensions are 9.8 inches High, by 5.4 inches in Diameter. Weighs approx. 970 grams. The Decanter's CONDITION, QUALITY & WORKMANSHIP are exceptional with no mineral deposits and Lid is tight and functions perfectly and the Handle is snug and tight. The Silver workmanship, although simple yet quite Elegant and typical of the Period. No residue or cloudiness, no dents or dings. PLEASE look carefully at the larger photos. |
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RARE, Exotic CHRISTOFLE 'Monkey & Elephant' TOOTHPICK HOLDER An extremely fine & quite Rare Antique TOOTHPICK HOLDER or Porte-cure-dents Hallmarked for Christofle, France. Quite a heavy and amazingly detailed SILVER over bronze SCULPTURE. The Detail of the MONKEY figure seated on Cushions on the Elephant's back, holding an Umbrella in one hand, which serves to hold the Tooth Picks, skewers or Picks. This Sculpture is incredibly well engraved with unbelievable detail. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent including the Silver. WHEN or Where have you seen another Example like this? |
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ODIOT French Silver & Baccarat Crystal SALT CELLAR Circa 1840 French Royal Family, RARE RARE French finest Silver Salt Cellar, created by the unsurpassed Silversmith founded 1690, ODIOT. Handmade 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 Iinsculpé in 1838 in Paris (1838-1868). RARE to find Royal Family Examples. Heavy, weighing 160 grams. Condition is near Pristine, Quality & Workmanship, outstanding. See French Royal Family Emblem of a Crown. ODIOT Silversmiths was founded in 1690 by Jean-Baptiste Gaspard Odiot. A Pair without Crystal Bowls just Sold on eBay France for 600 Euros. Compare a tiny Goblet, 3.75" high by Odiot just sold eBay France for $450 item #170093866056 This SALIERE, from my Personal Collection, is unimaginably beautifuL PRICE on Request Click here for more info |
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Antique CLARET JUG by HAWKINS - English Sterling Silver, 1901 Superb quality Claret Jug by Famous English Silversmith George Ernest HAWKINS in English STERLING Silver and acid etched Crystal Body Wine Decanter, Claret Jug or, Aiguière. Fully Hallmarked and Dated 1901 from Birmingham, England. Dimensions are 6 5/8 inches High, by 4.5 inches from Handle to Spout. Decanter's CONDITION, Quality & WORKMANSHIP are exceptional with no mineral deposits and Lid is tight and functions perfectly. Please note the acid Etched CRYSTAL design on the Body and the the Silver workmanship, although simple yet quite Elegant and typical of the period. No residue or cloudiness, no dents or dings. PLEASE look carefully at the larger photos. |
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RARE Antique MATCH HOLDER, Striker & Ash Tray BRONZE - 1923 Zündholzbehälter - Porte Allumette Exceptionally fine & very heavy Antique Match Holder, Striker and Ash Tray in massive Bronze with the initial "B" in an oval Wreath Cartouche on both sides representing the Los Angeles BILTMORE and Dated, 1923. Base is stamped with many numbers, symbols and 'Los Angeles....Works' etc. 5.5" long x 4.0 wide x 3.5" tall and weighs approx. 480 grams. See larger Photo for Dimensions and more Details. Decorated overall with exquisite detail. No Dents, Dings or Repairs. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. |
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Antique CLARET JUG by Mappin & Webb - English Sterling Silver, 1907 Outstanding quality Claret Jug by World Famous Silversmith & Jeweler, 'MAPPIN & WEBB' in English Sterling Silver and acid etched Antique 'Hobnail' pattern Crystal Wine Decanter, Claret Jug or, Aiguière. Fully Hallmarked and Dated 1907 from Sheffield, England. Dimensions are 7 1/2 inches High, by 5.0 inches from handle to spout. Decanter's CONDITION, Quality & WORKMANSHIP are exceptional with no mineral deposits and Lid is tight and functions perfectly. Please note the acid Etched CRYSTAL Hobnail design on the body and the the Silver workmanship, although simple yet quite Elegant and typical of the period. No residue or cloudiness, no dents or dings. PROVENANCE: Important French Family. PLEASE look carefully at the larger photos. |
