Silver Pokal Cup , Germany, Possibly 19th Century after 17th Century Models

An impressive Antique Charles II sterling Silver Porringer of substantial size decorated with a chased stylised leaf pattern around the base and a chased band around the middle of th...

A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique German silver and cut glass claret jugs; an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection. These magnificent antique German silver and glass claret jugs have a moon flask shaped form. The cylindrical necks are encircled with embossed knops, each ornamented with scrolling decoration on a matt background. The upper bead decorated knop of each jug is surmounted with an impressive boat shaped collar, incorporating a flared lip and fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover. The covers are further ornamented with embossed decoration to the domed portions, displayed within plain paralleling arabesque shaped borders, accented with impressive single scrolling leaf decorated thumbpieces. Each cover is surmounted with an exceptional finial featuring fluted and scroll decoration surmounted with swept leaf designs incorporating a ball terminal. The glass bodies of these antique claret jugs are embellished with fine and impressive, large cut glass floral motifs accented with a textured background to each incurve. Each glass vessel is enveloped with an impressive 800 standard silver surround incorporating a strapwork bordered cartouche to either side; one displays the contemporary engraved initials 'TSE' and the other bears the German inscription '1855, 18 Marz, 1880'. The silver surrounds to the jugs are embellished with impressive embossed scenes depicting a nude nymph style character pouring liquid from a bottle into a large chalice, all bordered with interlacing scrolling leaf designs emanating from the upper and lower portions. These magnificent jugs are fitted with an exceptional, fine and impressive silver ribbed, scrolling handles enveloped with plain handpieces and embellished with further strapwork decoration and incorporating a scrolling leaf decorated thumbpieces. Each jug is supported by an impressive circular spreading foot encircled with an embossed scrolling leaf ornamentation, matching the style of the knop to the neck. The subdued matte finish to the 800 standard silver bodies of these impressive jugs are accented with gilt ornamentation to the paralleling borders, enhanced with simplistic bright cut engraved decoration. The interior of the cover and lipped collar retain the original gilt interior. Condition These antique glass claret jugs are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition in keeping with age. The glass body of each jug is in perfect condition. The German silver 800 standard mark struck to the rim of each foot are all very clear. Dimensions Length from back of handle to lip 15.5cm/6.1". Diameter of body 14.5cm/5.7". Width of body 8.5cm/3.3". Height to top of finial 36.5cm/14.4". Maker: Unmarked. Origin: Germany, Europe. Date: circa 1880. Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these examples of antique German silverware.

Front side decorated with multi-figure peasant scenery and titled "The Poacher", polychrome painting on transfer, base with lithophane, pewter gear with relief decoration, 0.5 liters.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver drinks tray; an addition to our ornamental Russian silverware collection. This fine antique Russian silver tray has an oval shaped form. The surface of the drinks tray is embellished with engraved floral and foliate sprays incorporating eight circular vacant cartouches subdivided by rosette designs. The ornamentation to the tray encompasses a large vacant circular cartouche. The raised rounded border is ornamented with applied moulded decoration to the rim. This impressive Russian silver tray is fitted with a plain rounded hallmarked handle to either end. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this tray include: Maker's mark: ?.?.? (untraced) Assay mark: A.C , 1871 Silver quality/purity mark: 84 (84 zolotniks) City mark: St George slaying the dragon (Moscow, Russia) This assayer could be either Aggey Grigoryevich Svechin or Aleksandr Alekseyevich Smirnov 84 zolotniki is equivalent to 875/1000 or .875 standard silver Condition This antique tray is a very good gauge of silver, excellent quality and in exceptional condition in keeping with age. The engraved ornamentation is all very crisp. The Russian silver hallmarks...

A fine and impressive 17th century German silver gilt tumbler cup made in Augsburg; part of our continental silverware collection. This fine antique silver tumbler...

Beer Seals, 2, Germany, second half of the 1800, glass, pewter mounting with porcelain details, one with KPM painting. Measures: Height 16.5 and 14.8 cm. Wear one with repair.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Dutch silver biscuit box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Dutch silver biscuit box has circular form. The body of the box is plain and encompassed with a band of applied reed decoration to the lower rim. This biscuit box retains the original hallmarked hinged cover ornamented with further applied reed decoration to the upper and lower rims. The hallmarks struck to this impressive Dutch silver biscuit box include: Maker's mark: ICF (untraced) Duty mark: Minerva head, C (The Hague) Tax mark: Axe/hatchet mark Silver quality/purity mark: Crowned lion rampant .934 (934/1000) Date mark: X (1857) Retailer's mark: Diemont (William Diemont) Condition This antique silver biscuit box...

Handmade silver Kiddush goblet, Poland, circa 1820. Large upper portion engraved with curtain decoration, set on a knobbed stem with skirt decoration on a round stylized base. Clearl...

A antique copper cake baking mold in a nice cute design. This German cake mold was found at an Estate Sale in Nuremberg, Germany. The pan has been lightly polished and shows natural ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive 17th century German silver Beaker made in Augsburg; part of our continental silverware collection This exceptional antique 17th century silver beaker...