BISCAYE FRÈRES Serving Pieces

Circa 1910 Russian brass samovar. Raised on scrolled feet; cast brass turned wood fittings. Fluted, tapered body. Award seals from 1893 1900 expositions. Lacks caps &...

We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 4 Gold gilt Sterling Silver plated, fully hallmarked for Sheffield 1919 Serving trays with engraved Armorial coat of arms crest for King George IV “His Royal Highness George Auguseue Frederick” These are truly exquisite trays, the armorial coat of arms is for King George IV, a brief history as below, these are the old set in gold gilt I have seen, they have each been fitted with a hanging tag so they are for display not use The trays are very decorative and expertly made, the Armorial coat of arms must have cost quite a pretty penny to have the press made. Each tray is fully hallmarked for the sideways facing Lion for Sterling Silver, the Queens Crown for Sheffield made and the date letter A for 1919 The condition of each tray is good, some have more wear and light discolouration than others as you would expect from 100+ year old pieces, there will be normal honest patina front and back, none have any chips or damage Dimensions Height:- 50cm Width:- 50cm Depth:- 3cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point George IV (George Augustus Frederick; 12 August 1762 – 26 June 1830) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from the death of his father, King George III, on 29 January 1820 until his own death ten years later. He had already been serving as Prince Regent since 5 February 1811, during his father's final mental illness. George IV was the eldest child of King George III and Queen Charlotte. He led an extravagant lifestyle that contributed to the fashions of the Regency era. He was a patron of new forms of leisure, style and taste. He commissioned John Nash to build the Royal Pavilion in Brighton and remodel Buckingham Palace, and commissioned Jeffry Wyatville to rebuild Windsor Castle. George's charm and culture earned him the title "the first gentleman of England", but his dissolute way of life and poor relationships with his parents and his wife, Caroline of Brunswick, earned him the contempt of the people and dimmed the prestige of the monarchy. He excluded Caroline from his coronation and asked the government to introduce the unpopular Pains and Penalties Bill in an unsuccessful attempt to divorce her. Despite presiding over the British Empire's emergence as a global hegemon, his rule was tarnished by scandal and financial extravagance. His ministers found his behaviour selfish, unreliable and irresponsible, and he was strongly influenced by favourites. During most of George's regency and reign, Lord Liverpool controlled the government as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Liverpool's government presided over Britain's ultimate victory over Napoleon and negotiated a peace settlement with the French. After Liverpool's retirement, George IV was forced to accept Catholic emancipation...

Rare pair of Georgian, sterling silver, parcel-gilt berry spoons, Exeter, England, 1830, William Woodman - maker. Measures: 9" long x 2" wide (at widest point). Vacant cartouche. Bea...

Flower centrepiece is a precious decorative object realized in the 20th century. A very elegant silver centrepiece in the shape of a flower Supported by three small feet under ...

A nest of two Industrial style brass and bronze-handled trays unattributed area of manufacture, probably from the early 20th Century. The trays are substantial and solid of qualit...

Mid 19th century English silver plated samovar / tea or coffee urn with Ram detail side handles and finial lid on square footed base . The samova...

Fun and fantastic, this ice bucket has the tortoise shell look with bright polished chrome handle with ample room for enough ice for the first round of everyone's cocktail. The torto...

Versatile and elegant, this square marble tray has been designed to perfectly display jewelry and perfumes as well as to elegantly support cocktail accessories or serve coffee in you...

Vintage Community Plate 6987 Small Oval Silver Plated Nut Dish Bowl. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2" H x 7" W x 4.25" D.

Rounded green Guatemala marble cheese plate. Each piece is in a way unique (every marble block is different in veins and shades) and handmade by It...

“Molto” bamboo tray. Italian artisanal production. Dimensions: 40w x 4h x 40d cm Materials: bamboo Production: Italian manufacturing Dimension can be customized upon request.

Midcentury amazing rectangular serving tray in lucite faux tortoiseshell effect in the style of Christian Dior. Made in Italy in the 1970s. It's an iconic tray or plate made of luc...