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Royal Silver Gilt Tazze by Digby Scott and Benjamin Smith
By Benjamin Smith
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary pair of silver gilt tazze was crafted by the famed partnership of Digby Scott and Benjamin Smith. The tazze are exemplary of the superior work produced by Scott an...
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Serving Pieces
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Continental Silver Gilt Salt Cellars
Located in New Orleans, LA
This set of six 19th century Continental silver gilt salt cellars take the triangular form of silver salts used by the affluent in Renaissance-era Germany. The salts are masterfully executed in a bold Mannerist style...
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Tableware
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Silver
$28,850 / set
Nautical Gyroscope Cocktail Service
Located in New Orleans, LA
Representing the best of mid-20th-century American design, this nautical "gyroscope" cocktail service is both a stylish and functional addition to one's bar. The set features everything needed to craft a delectable libation, including a shaker and eight glasses decorated with sailboats and anchors that can be stored within the frame, designed to resemble a ship's steering wheel. Its chromed metal form can be easily set into an upright position to save space when not in use. However, the ingenious design can also be repositioned to serve as a horizontal cocktail serving station...
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20th Century American Other Barware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
18th Century George III Mahogany Footed Knife Boxes
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exceedingly rare and important pair of George III-period mahogany knife boxes of exceptional quality and condition. The boxes are of serpentine form with refined crossbanded and c...
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Antique 18th Century English George III Knife Boxes
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$18,500 / set
Baccarat Ormolu Cave à Liqueur
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming and rare 19th-century cave à liqueur by the renowned cristallerie Baccarat gets a unique twist thanks to its oriental design. Taking the f...
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Antique 19th Century French Barware
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Bronze
French Wine Corker
Located in New Orleans, LA
The fine art of wine-making is brought to life by this rare French wine corker. Beautifully crafted of wrought iron, this corker is specifically des...
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20th Century French Other Barware
Materials
Iron
$12,850
George VI Commemorative Coronation Goblet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This limited edition covered goblet commemorates the 1937 coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Crafted of glass with impressive lion mask ...
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20th Century English Other Glass
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Glass
Georgian Coconut Cup
Located in New Orleans, LA
This intriguing sterling silver cup features the shell of a coconut mounted into exquisite silver. A sublime example of elegant Georgian design, the cup features delicate scalloped edging as its singular motif. It is extraordinary to find such a beautiful example of this lost art, exhibiting a rare combination of classical beauty and exotic charm.
The use of rare and exotic materials such as the coconut became popular across Europe during the Middle Ages, when it was believed that these unique materials from distant lands possessed mystical powers. It was held that they could detect, and even deter, the effects of poison and as such were employed as drinking vessels, often mounted with ornate embellishments of silver. As more trade routes opened up during the 16th century, materials such as the coconut became more widely available, though still only afforded to the wealthy minority in Europe and England. And, while they eventually lost their appeal for their magical powers, coconuts proved an ideal material for cups and pots and retained their popularity as such. Very similar silver-mounted coconut cups...
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Tableware
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Silver
$5,500
French Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional and rare French nécessaire de voyage is almost certainly the work of the highly respected Parisian manufacturer Pierre-Dominique ...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Historical Memorabilia
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Crystal, Silver
$78,500
19th Century Silver Gilt French Wine Trolley
By Tetard Freres
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional silver gilt wine trolley from Tétard Frères of Paris is perfect for displaying that prized vintage. Wine lovers are sure to treasure this unique piece that convenien...
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Antique 19th Century French Other Barware
Materials
Silver
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