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Best of the BEST! 17th to 19th c. French sterling silver, Georgian jewelry, sewing etc
$346 USD SaleSALE Antique French Sterling Silver Taste Vin or Wine Tasting Cup, "Magne Auguste"
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
Fine antique French sterling silver "tastevin" or wine tasting cup with ornate styling, finger ring handle and wonderful condition! The French Minerve or Minerva hallmark on the bowl and handle, the tiny number "1" in the upper corner designates it as being in .950 silver (95% pure and higher than the .925 standard for "sterling" silver). Silversmith marks are for Cesar Tonnelier, Paris c. 1845-1882. A tastevin is a small, very shallow silver cup or saucer traditionally used by winemakers and ...
$1,611 USD SaleSALE Large Antique French Sterling Silver Tea or Coffee Pot, Figural Spout, Lion Paw Feet
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
Elegant antique French Napoleon III era sterling silver coffee or tea pot with large 10 3/4" size, figural spout & lion's paw feet! Gorgeous! Standing an impressive 10 3/4" in height, this piece is both wonderfully sized and beautifully crafted! An urn shaped body, held aloft by three cabriole style legs with ball & claw feet. The spout morphs from acanthus leaves into the head of a dolphin or serpent and, opposite that, is a carved ebony or ebonized wood handle. The French Minerve or Minerva ...
$846 USD SaleSALE Lovely Antique French .800 Almost Sterling Silver Cruet Stand, Two Cut Glass Decanters
Silver:Antique:800/1000 Silver
Elegant antique French hallmarked .800 or nearly sterling silver oil & vinegar cruet stand with two original wheel cut glass decanters! Lovely, isn't it! The base is an impressive 9" wide but the decanters stand a mere 4.5" tall by themselves. Thick & heavy silver, the boat shaped base, decanter and stopper holders all bear the post 1838 French Minerve or Minerva hallmark. The tiny number "2" within those marks designates them as being in at least .800 silver (80% pure so just under the .925 ...
$591 USD SaleSALE Large & Elegant Antique French Sterling Silver Bouillon, Chocolate or Tea Cup with 7.5" Saucer
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
Fabulous antique French hallmarked Napoleon III era larger sterling silver bouillon, chocolate or tea cup & saucer set, both in superb condition with ornate guilloche style machined or engraved decoration and large monogram medallions! These chocolate cups are huge, larger by far than a typical tea cup and grossly larger than the French 'cafe'' or coffee cup, which is a demi-tasse. The size is noted in our images. A beautiful pair here, too, a set you'll love to get out and use as often as ...
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
Absolutely magnificent antique French Belle Epoque era ODIOT hallmarked 4pc sterling silver hors d'oeuvre serving set including sugar tongs and all with ornate rococo patterned handles and engraved decoration! Of course, we all recognize the world renowned mark of the House of ODIOT, all as exquisitely detailed as you would expect from such a lauded silversmith and all in remarkable condition! Each in heavy French sterling silver, the tines, shovel and seashell shaped bowl with 18k to 22k gold ...
$846 USD SaleSALE Opulent 1931 London Gilt Sterling Silver Vanity Travel Case, Cordovan Leather
Silver:Vintage
Luxuriant living, pre-WWII, and so beautifully preserved, it almost feels as though this case's owner used it once or twice and it's been in storage ever since. But for the fact that there's no 'storage' smell to it, I'd have to think that it might well be the case. This stunning 1931 hallmarked London goldsmith-made gilt sterling and cut glass vanity set is so beautifully housed in its original cordovan leather travel case, you're going to want to put it to some use yourself. Great, too, ...
$3,056 USD SaleSALE PUIFORCAT Antique French Sterling Silver 35pc Flatware Set
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
NOTE: Scrap or melt value of this silver is approximately $2500 as of April 25, 2011. Add to that the prestige of Puiforcat, and the utility of fine old French silver - HUGE bargain! Elegant antique French sterling silver 35pc entremet or dessert sized fork & spoon flatware set, a 2pc setting with interlaced monograms and by the world renowned PUIFORCAT silversmith house! Meant to be a complete setting for eighteen, one of the forks has gone missing over the years. The forks are each right ...
$1,526 USD SaleSALE PAIR Antique French Sterling Silver Claret Jugs, Mascaron Tops!
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
Okay, so they may not specifically be for wine or 'claret' but who's to say....can't you just see them on your formal table, filled with your favorite port and just as gorgeous as can be! Each a 'demi' or half caraf in size, they hold roughly 18 ounces (20oz to the tops). Intaglio etched or engraved glass bodies, both identically decorated and both in as near pristine condition as one could hope for. Thick, heavy blown glass, the bodies are as near identical as original works can be with very ...
$1,526 USD SaleSALE PAIR: 2 Antique French Sterling Silver 8.5" Plateau, Raised Compote or Tazza Serving Dishes, Tray
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
Fabulous & rare matched pair of antique French Napoleon III to Belle Epoque era sterling silver 8 5/8" bread, cakes or pastry plateaus, both in marvelous condition with ornate sinuous bordering and wonderful visual appeal! Ranking right up there on the list of renowned French silversmiths, A. Boulenger marks on both pieces and date to the 1880s. A truly elegant pair here! Both in great shape and with an exquisite combination of sleek, smooth sterling silver along with a hint of scrolling French ...
$1,016 USD SaleSALE Rare Antique French 12pc Dinner Knife Set, w/ Crowns!
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
Remarkable antique French Napoleon III era set of twelve 9 3/4" dinner knives, each near pristine with polished blades and genuine ivory handles featuring crown topped monograms! Nothing describes this set better than 'elegant'...but they're also 'rare' in that you're looking at a complete set of twelve larger dinner knives WITH CROWN marks AND, I guess 'pristine' might apply since they're in such amazing condition! That said, I've had them for quite some time with the hopes of putting them ...
$251 USD SaleSALE Rare Antique 3pc Serving Set, Sterling Silver & Enamel!
Silver:Antique:Other
Absolutely gorgeous & rare complete three piece antique sterling silver serving pieces, highly ornate scrolled handles with colorful enamel decoration! American sterling pieces, the hallmarks are those of R. Blackington & Co., Mass 1862-1967. A bit smaller than average, an elegant old hors d'oeuvres, the enamel work is as beautiful as can be! Excellent condition! No chips or damage to the enamel, no bending, damage or repair to the sterling. See pictures for measurements.
$1,951 USD SaleSALE PAIR Antique French Sterling Silver 11 3/4" Trays, Round Platters, Chargers Martial Fray silversmith, 1849-1861
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
April 20, 2011: There is over $1500 in 'melt value' pure silver in these 2 plates as of today. Elegant antique French Napoleon III era sterling silver 11 3/4" serving tray, platter or charger PAIR with elegant fluted borders, large interlaced Napoleon style 'N' monograms and wonderful condition! Yes, a matched pair of large round serving trays here, both in hallmarked French sterling silver...arguably the best in the world! The post-1838 French Minerve or Minerva top and bottom, 1st titre ...
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
Exquisite & rare antique French sterling silver 83pc flatware set, PUIFORCAT silversmith marks with an ornate Louis XV rococo pattern and three tier fitted storage chest! Gorgeous! One of the more ornate of the Puiforcat patterns, Louis XV features a host of sinuous tendrils and rocailles! This set with interlaced monograms on the backs of all handles and includes the original matching knives, very rare! Thick .950 sterling silver, heavy in the hand and scrumptious to the eye! All bear the ...
$251 USD SaleSALE Rare Antique Heisey Sterling Silver & Glass Serving Dish, Signed
Silver:Antique:Other
Just in time for your upcoming entertaining/decorating, here's an exquisite addition to your serving ensemble! A Fine & Rare (AND LARGE!) 1930-50s Heisey Signed Hand-Blown Glass Serving Dish/Bowl, Trimmed with a Patterned Sterling Silver Edge & Topped off with a monogrammed Crest! Infinite uses and elegance! Augustus H. Heisey (1842-1922) though pieces were made by his sons until the the glass factory ceased production in 1957. Excellent Condition! Only one very slight scratch on the outer/under ...
$4,246 USD SaleSALE PAIR Antique French ODIOT Vermeil Sterling Silver Chargers: 18k gold on sterling silver, ODIOT silversmith, 1196 gm
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
I have been in touch with ODIOT, Paris, regarding adding to the chargers we currently have (we have 4, selling them 2 per listing), and as with many patterns, they do still offer this beautiful charger. You can buy them new and directly from ODIOT for 4384 euro per each charger (plate). At today's exchange rate, that is approximately, $6350 per plate/charger. I will include the email regarding this with the set to whomever buys ours. Absolutely gorgeous & rare antique to vintage French ODIOT ...
$4,246 USD SaleSALE PAIR Antique French ODIOT Vermeil Sterling Silver Chargers: 18k gold on sterling silver, ODIOT silversmith, 1196 gm
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
I have been in touch with ODIOT, Paris, regarding adding to the chargers we currently have (we have 4, selling them 2 per listing), and as with many patterns, they do still offer this beautiful charger. You can buy them new and directly from ODIOT for 4384 euro per each charger (plate). At today's exchange rate, that is approximately, $6350 per plate/charger. I will include the email regarding this with the set to whomever buys ours. Absolutely gorgeous & rare antique to vintage French ODIOT ...
$761 USD SaleSALE Rare Antique 1798-1809 French Sterling Silver 12.5" Serving Implement, Figural
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
Exceptional & rare antique French Napoleonic era sterling silver 12 5/8" serving utensil or implement with ornate reticulated blade, engraved decoration & dolphin figure, 1798-1809 hallmarks and fabulous condition! Isn't this one gorgeous! Likely a fish serving piece, the mythological dolphin figure represented on the blade and also the silver portion of the handle. Solid French sterling silver blade, the hallmarks are of the Coq or Cock and date the piece between 1798 to 1809. The turned walnut ...
$1,016 USD SaleSALE Rare Antique ODIOT French Sterling Silver 8pc Breakfast Flatware Set, Odiot Box
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
Odiot - silversmith to Napoleon & Jefferson (US President), and here we have an elegant antique box full of a French ODIOT sterling silver 8pc baptism or christening set including tumbler, egg cup and flatware setting! Yes, the inside of the fitted presentation box AND some of the silver bears the Odiot silversmith marks, some pieces with Queille marks (a renowned French silversmith and maker for Odiot). Often given as baptism or christening gifts, this one with full sized flatware and all ...
$6,116 USD SaleSALE Set of 6 Rare ODIOT Sterling Silver, French Soup Plates
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
NOTE: besides the prestigious ODIOT name, the silver alone in this set is worth over $3700 for scrap as of April 25, 2011 We'll be adding more photos to show these off a bit better, but wanted to get a quick listing posted for those of you who are searching for opulent table wares. The Odiot set you see here are masterpieces, combining elements of traditional French style that transcend the Louis Kings and on through modern times, and will compliment many many styles of French sterling silver ...
$3,141 USD SaleSALE Rare Complete 4pc Antique French Sterling Silver Tea Set, Two Pots: 48.4 troy oz.
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
Exceptional & rare complete 4pc set, here's an elegant antique French hallmarked sterling silver 4pc tea and coffee set including full sized coffee & tea pots, covered sugar and cream jug! All pieces bear the French Mercure or Mercury hallmark which means they were made for export from France. The tiny number "1" within those marks designate them as being in .950 silver (95% pure and higher than the .925 standards for sterling silver). Silversmith marks are for Henin & Cie. (Company), Paris c. ...
$1,186 USD SaleSALE RARE! Large Antique French Sterling Silver 14" Serving Dish or Legumier, 580 grams
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
Fabulous & rare antique French Napoleon III era sterling silver legumier or serving dish, superb condition with exquisite Quaich style scrolling side handles! A very interesting and unique piece, the bowl itself has a large 9 1/4" diameter and has is an impressive 14" wide with those gorgeous handles! Thick, heavy old French silver and all in near pristine condition! The French Minerve or Minerva hallmark on the base and each of the handles, 1st titre designating .950 silver content (higher than ...
$1,016 USD SaleSALE SET OF 12 Antique French Cardeilhac Vermeil & Pearl Knives
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
Elegant & rare antique French Napoleon III era 7 7/8" knife set, a full 12pc collection of vermeil sterling silver & solid mother of pearl handled beauties! The steel blades are all marked Cardeilhac, a prominent French silversmith, though I don't see any tiny markings on the vermeil portions of the handles. A striking set, all with shield shaped medallions set into the pearl handles, interlaced monograms on all with a floral wreath above. Great with either silver or gilded (vermeil) flatware ...
$506 USD SaleSALE Set of 12 Fine Antique French Sterling Silver Melon Knives
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
No French sterling silver flatware set or elegantly set French table is comlete without the melon knife, and so I know I'll have several friends out there clamboring for this magical set of 19th century French silver knives with which to finish their table. With vert, verde, verdure (green) handles of wood, and sterling collar and endcaps, and the silver blades complete with the very specialized tip-tined blades which are specifically for cutting and then bringing your succulent Summer melons ...
$1,356 USD SaleSALE SET of 24 Antique French Empire Horn & Silver Dinner Knives
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
Fabulous antique French Napoleon III to Belle Epoque era genuine horn & silver handled knife set, a rare comprehensive collection of twenty-four including twelve larger dinner sized 9 3/4" pieces and twelve in the 8 1/8" entremet or dessert size! All with genuine carved horn and sterling to .800 silver handles in that marvelous Empire style with classical torch & quiver, laurel accenting and original steel blades! As many sets of fine Antique sterling silver flatware as we have now and more ...
$1,441 USD SaleSALE SET OF 24 Antique French Empire Horn & Silver Dinner Knives
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
Fabulous antique French Napoleon III to Belle Epoque era genuine horn & sterling silver handled knife set, a rare comprehensive collection of twenty-four including twelve larger dinner sized 9 3/4" pieces and twelve in the 8" entremet or dessert size! All with genuine carved horn and sterling to .800 silver handles in that marvelous Empire style with classical torch & quiver, laurel accenting and original 'Paris' marked steel blades! As many sets of fine Antique sterling silver flatware as we ...
$591 USD SaleSALE Rare Antique French Vermeil & Mother of Pearl 6pc Knife Set: Vieillard mark: 1819 - 38
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
Exquisite & rare antique 1819-1838 French 22k gold on sterling silver 6pc knife set, unique shaped sterling blades with gorgeous solid mother of pearl handles! These early sets have 22K gold so thick it will show on MIZAR as solid gold. They are far finer than later knives from Napoleon III era and the style is definitely attractive! Solid shimmering mother of pearl handles with an inlaid vermeil shield cartouche. Amazing! Even more amazing is that this is one of TWO nearly matching 6pc knife ...
$1,356 USD SaleSALE Rare Antique French Sterling Silver 24pc Table Knife Set, Ornate Empire Floral Pattern
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
Elegant antique French Napoleon III era 24pc dinner or table knife set, a 2pc service for TWELVE with highly ornate floral & Empire or Classical acanthus pattern and original 'Paris' marked steel blades! A complete service for twelve in both the larger 9 3/4" dinner size and medium 8" luncheon or dessert sized knives. Hallmarked French sterling silver handles, all with the French Minerve or Minerva designating .950 silver content (higher than the .925 standard for sterling silver). Silversmith ...
$1,866 USD SaleSALE RARE 24pc Set Antique French Table Knives, J. Piault & LINZELER Silver Handles, Paris
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
Magnificent antique French 24pc table knife set, a 2pc setting for TWELVE with elegant Empire style sterling silver & natural handles! The box notes Robert Linzeler as Jules Piault's successor so this set would predate or fall right at the 'handover' of the business (Linzeler registering in 1897). All twelve pieces original, matching and in wonderful condition with only some light age or drying splits to the natural handles. Wonderful old French appeal and a complete service for twelve, an ...
$4,246 USD SaleSALE RARE Antique French Sterling Silver 54pc Table Knife Set, 3pc Setting for 18 with Armorial Crests
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
Absolutely magnificent & RARE complete 54pc antique French hallmarked sterling silver table knife set, a 3pc setting for EIGHTEEN with unique armorial medallions or crests including familial heraldry and knight's helmets! The two familial or heraldic banners side by side under the helmet could symbolize the joining of two families, unfortunately I've not been able to find reference to the symbols and so can't elaborate on their history. All pieces in the set have sterling silver handles and ...
$1,781 USD SaleSALE Rare Antique French 24pc Dinner Knife Set, Carved Ivory Handles: Matching Serving Pieces & Layered Box
Silver:Antique:French Sterling Silver
Elegant antique French Napoleon III era 26pc knife set, a service for twelve in dinner & luncheon or dessert knives with carved genuine ivory handles, sterling ferules and 'RP' monograms! A great set, not only are they some of the finest ivory handled pieces we have but they'd go wonderfully with the popular seashell themed patterns and the blades are truly in exceptional condition. A full service for twelve in 9 3/4" dinner and " luncheon or dessert sizes. All kept in what appears to be the ...
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