1830s Centerpieces

Very large navette-shaped basket in white openwork porcelain with gold highlights, resting on two kneeling cupids carrying their quivers, on a base of the same shape and standing on claw or lion's paw feet. The oblong base is decorated on both sides with a mask in a central medallion and foliage ending in palmettes. This piece is said to be made in Paris porcelain. What is Porcelaine de Paris? The history of Parisian porcelain began late in the 18th century, in the 1770s, when Limousin kaolin was commercialised and the monopoly on porcelain manufacture that protected the royal Sèvres factory was violated. The French Revolution contributed to the proliferation of factories definitively freed from the Sèvres monopoly. Most of these factories were short-lived. They suffered from the economic crises of the Napoleonic wars. Despite these difficulties, Parisian porcelain manufacturers reached their peak in the 1820s. Thereafter, their numbers declined steadily, as the hope of making a lot of money from porcelain was dashed. Hence the closure of factories or their relocation to the provinces. That's why it's consistent to call hard, unmarked porcelain...

Very charming and rare Egg Rack for 30 eggs. Made in birch during late Karl Johan period around the1830s - 1840s. Wear consistent with age and use.

Cup with tray. Silver. Royal Silver Factory of Antonio Martínez. Madrid, Spain, 1830s. Model cataloged in "National Heritage Silverware Catalog", page 254, With contrast markings. Circular dish or tray with fluted molding towards the rim and plain skirt and bottom; In the center of the bottom there is a support decorated with a grooved band and a smooth base in which the cup is fitted by means of a special piece. The cup or vase has a circular base with a base and a body with a concave striated surface; ribbed ovoid belly and two handles in the form of female masks finished off in avenerated shapes; the neck is concave and has a smooth surface. The lid has a fluted edge matching the tray and a smooth area, ending in the center with a convex veined finish with a butterfly on a flower on top. The contrasting marks present place us in the manufacture of the Game in Madrid (with the date partially visible), in the Royal Silver Factory of Antonio Martínez. The Real Fábrica de Plataría de Martínez was founded in 1778, and meant the introduction in Spain of the industrial manufacturing method in the field of silver work and the neoclassical aesthetics in Spanish silverware...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver wine or champagne cooler; an addition to our presentation silverware collection This exceptional antique sterling silver...

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1834 by Robinson, Edkins & Aston, this incredible, William IV Period, antique sterling silver centrepiece, has a central glass bowl, and 4 smaller bowls which can be switched for silver sconces to allow the use of candles. The centrepiece features wonderful cast and applied floral decoration throughout. The epergne measures 17.5"(44cm) tall, by 16"(41cm) wide and deep, and weighs 146 troy ounces. Engraved to the front with the coat of arms of Reverend Allan Smith...

Dessert stand with caryatides figures by Waterhouse & Co. 1833, good conditions overall, this item is published in the book 2 history of old Sheffield plate 2 by Frederick Bradbury.

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver presentation bowl made by William Bateman II; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This ...

This impeccable antique sterling silver and crystal Paul Storr centerpiece is a visual feast. It was made in the "Modern French" style that foresaw the Rococo Revival Movement in Eng...

Antique 19th Century unique and exceptional Indian Colonial solid silver presentation trophy cup and cover, the massive campana-shaped body on a circular stepped foot chased with flowers and scrolling foliage, the body chased with a band of trailing vine on a matted background, the lower part also chased with scrolling leaves incorporating elephant and tiger's heads, extremely fine, crisp and detailed. The body is applied with large double-scroll handles surmounted by tigers, the interior is richly gilded, the matching cover is also chased with scrolling foliage in relief and surmounted by a massive cast finial modelled as a horse. The design is unique and original, as mixes elements of the cups made in the Regency period by royal silversmiths such as Paul Storr, Benjamin Smith and Robert Garrard with elements derived from the Indian culture, such as elephants, tigers and other animals, very naturalistically modelled. The cup was made to be presented as a trophy for a horse race held in Bangalore in 1832. One side bearing the original inscription "This Cup value 1000 Rupees was given by the Officers of the 7th Light Cavalry to be run for the BANGALORE Races in November 1832 Free for all Arab Horses weight for Age and Inches, 14 Hands and Aged_Carrying_8 Stone_10 lbs_Heats_2 Miles Won by Beating", on the other side a later presentation inscription, relating to George VI's coronation: "This Cup was run for again in Madras on December 15th 1937 To Commemorate The Coronation of King George the Sixth Won by "Old Fogey" The property of the Lady Marjorie Erskine". The base bearing the Hallmark "GG&Co" for George Gordon & Co, one of the most important dynasty of silversmiths active in Madras since the early 19th Century (see Wilkinson 1987, p.71. George Gordon was later under the partnership of Peter Orr...

A fine and impressive antique early Victorian sterling silver wine cooler; part of our antique wine / drink related silverware collection This fine antique Victorian sterling silver wine cooler has a campania shaped form onto a cast square pedestal base. The plain body of the wine cooler is embellished with chased and embossed leaf decoration accented with applied floral motifs to the lower portions. The rim of this antique wine cooler is ornamented with applied scroll and acanthus leaf decoration accented with floral motifs. This wine cooler is fitted with two impressive cast scrolling acanthus leaf handles with a bifurcating upper terminal. The impressive cast pedestal of this antique sterling silver...

A large porcelain carnation rests on the top of the cover of this Ridgway Porcelain basket. The soft yellow color of the latticework basket is enhanced by the pale pastel colors of t...

The Chamberlain Worcester seashell centerpiece or paperweight is a beautiful tour de force of porcelain making with a grouping of beautiful natur...