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Place of Origin: European
Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated serving tray was made by the well known Barker-Ellis Silver Co. of England in approximately 1920 in a Vi...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Superb Quality Large Antique Victorian Silver Plated Tea Tray
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality large antique Victorian silver plated tea tray having a superb quality ornate cast edge with shaped ornate carrying handl...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
50 Pieces of Antique Silver Plate Cutlery, Service for 12 With Luncheon
Fish
By Whitaker
Co., Ltd.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An English Silver Plate Service for 12 featuring:
12 Fish Forks
12 Fish Knives
12 Lunch Forks
Master Fish Server & Knife
50 pieces total
All pieces are fully hall marked (George Whitaker...
Category
1920s Vintage European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage hand chased English Sheffield punch bowl
tray, c. 1900-50
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Vintage English Sheffield punch bowl & tray. The punch bowl is hand chased with repoussé images of a bounty of fruit and flowers and a cast gadroo...
Category
Early 20th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Gio Ponti Horse Silver Sculpture with Lino Sabattini for Christofle
By Lino Sabattini, Christofle, Gio Ponti
Located in Hanover, MA
1978 Gio Ponti designed silver plated horse sculpture, titled "Cavallo", edition Lino Sabattini for Christofle, 2008.
Very good condition. Comes with original Christofle box and non-...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid Century Era Christofle Silver Plated Serving Tray with Stylized Rope Border
By Christofle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage serving tray was made by the renowned Christofle company of France in approximately 1965 in a period Mid Century style. The tray is composed of silver plate and has a s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 48 pcs France Dinner Size
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Cre...
Category
Early 20th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Stunning Boardman
Glossop Table Cruet, circa 1895
Located in Bath, GB
A superb quality silver plated seven bottle cruet dating to the late Victorian era and dating to circa 1895.
The panels to the front and back and the handle are all hand-pierced o...
Category
1890s Late Victorian Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silver Egg Coddler Stand Holder set of 4 Egg Holder with 4 Silver Spoons
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Silver-Plated Egg Coddler Stand, Mappin
Webbs Princess Plate London
Sheffield, Art Deco, circa 1880
This stunning antique silver-plated egg coddler stand by Mapple Princess Plate, London
Sheffield exemplifies the finest craftsmanship of the late 19th century. Designed in a refined Art Deco style circa 1880, this remarkable piece combines both functionality and aesthetic elegance.
The set features four silver-plated egg holders with four matching spoons, all gracefully presented on a finely detailed pierced basket stand resting on four balled feet. The central ring handle provides balance and ease of serving, while the sculpted edge and polished finish add sophistication to the overall design.
Each egg cup measures approximately 2 1/3" in height by 1 7/8" in diameter, and the basket itself measures 6 1/2" in height by 6 3/4" in width by 7 3/4" in depth. All components — including the basket, spoons, and egg holders — are clearly stamped with the maker’s marks, attesting to their authenticity and quality.
This luxurious silver-plated set remains in excellent antique condition, with minor age-related patina that enhances its vintage charm. It makes a perfect addition to elegant breakfast tables, fine dining collections, or luxury interiors, and serves equally well as a decorative display piece.
We offer professional polishing and engraving removal upon request (additional charge; shipping delay applies).
A matching toast holder, two pots with pearl inlays, an extra tray, cream jug, salt shaker, and lidded bacon warmer server can also be included as part of a coordinated breakfast silver set, available at extra cost.
Details:
Maker: Mapple Princess Plate, London
Sheffield
Material: Silver-Plated Metal
Period: Circa 1880
Style: Art Deco / Victorian
Includes: 4 Egg Holders, 4 Matching Spoons, Decorative Stand
Condition: Excellent Antique Condition
Dimensions: H 6.5 in x W 6.75 in x D 7.75 in
Marked: Fully stamped Mappin
Webbs (see photos)
Antique Silver-Plated Egg Coddler, Mapple Princess Plate, Sheffield Silver, English Silver Breakfast Set...
Category
1880s Art Deco Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
$545 Sale Price / item
42% Off
Vintage Sheffield Knife and Fork Set
By Sheffield
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Sheffield carving knife and fork set, stainless steel, pink Floraine porcelain handles.
This vintage set of fine Sheffield carving knife and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Stainless Steel
$75 / set
Antique Styled Silver Plated Oval Gallery Serving Tray with Cut Out Handles
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This oval silver plated gallery serving tray was made by Cavendish Plate in England in approximately 1950 in an earlier antique style. The tray is done in silver plated copper and ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Edwardian European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Copper
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Three-Piece "Surtout de Table" Plateau
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant three-section antique "Surtout de Table" plateau. French circa 1830 and made of silvered bronze. This spectacular centerpiece is almost four feet in length and oval in sha...
Category
Early 19th Century Restauration Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
An Art Nouveau Engraved Silver plated English Tea Service by Skinner
co.
By Skinner
Co. 1, James Dixon
Sons
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Unusual Art Nouveau silver plate tea set by Skinner & co., Sheffield, circa 1890, oriental shape, good conditions overall, nice engraving in all four p...
Category
19th Century Art Nouveau Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
vintage Italian Swan Toast Rack, Silver-Plated, 1970s – Elegant and Versatile
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exquisite vintage toast rack, designed in the shape of a graceful swan, was crafted in Italy in the 1970s. Made from silver-plated metal, it features a delightful blend of elega...
Category
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal
Antique English Silver Plated Mechanical Biscuit Barrel or Biscuiteer
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated mechanical biscuit barrel is completely unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Double Shell Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Barrel or Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique biscuit barrel or box was made by the Reproduction Sheffield & Silver Plate firm of England and dates to approximately 1920 and don...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Heirloom Quality Three Bottle Decanter Box or Tantalus by Philip Ashberry
By Philip Ashbery
Sons
Located in Bath, GB
A truly magnificent three bottle decanter case made from silver plate and fully marked for the Sheffield silversmith's, Philip Ashberry & Sons, dating ...
Category
1870s Late Victorian Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Art Deco Silvered Tea Pot from" Cafe du Grand Hotel" France
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique silver plated on brass collectible French Tea Pot from" Cafe du Grand Hotel" France.
Art Deco style made by Boyron Lyon France.
Circa 1940.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Art Deco Cocktail Shaker by Van Buren
Located in Austin, TX
A vintage English cylindrical martini or cocktail shaker of fine plate silver featuring a stylish Art Deco design, with removable cap and strainer.
Impr...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Copper
English Silver Plated Art Nouveau Meat Carving Trolley Cart by Elkington
By Elkington
Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine English early 20th century century Art Nouveau silver plated "Chariot à Viande" meat-carving trolley-cart on wheels, by Elkington Plat...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$24,950 Sale Price
35% Off
Mid-Century French Bouillet Bourdelle Table Spoons, set of 12
By Bouillet Bourdelle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of twelve French oversized table spoons by Bouillet Bourdelle, dating to the Mid-Century era, likely 1960-1970s.
Bouillet Bourdelle is a Fren...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Champagne Bucket or Wine Cooler from the Collezione Italia Navigazione
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Italian champagne bucket or wine holder from the Collezione Italia Navigazione, a fleet of Italian luxury passenger ships that operated...
Category
Early 20th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter
Art Deco Modernist Silver Plated Comport By ORBRILLE, France, c1930
Located in Devon, England
High styled, 1930's Modernist coupe or comport originating from France and made by the ORBRILLE company and bearing their ‘REX’ trademark, the company was founded in Paris in 1919 by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Silver Tray by Hawksworth Eyre
Co. Ltd London, 1850s
By Hawksworth, Eyre
Co. Ltd.
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Very large and heavy silver plated tray by Hawksworth Eyre & Co. Ltd, London, mid to end 19th Century.
This tray has a rectangular shape and a grooved edge with acanthus leaves deco...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Oval Domed Dish or Food Cover, Silver Plated
Located in Delft, NL
Large oval domed dish or food cover, silver plated
A large silver plated oval dish with a domed food cover with handle
The cloche (handle) is with shell...
Category
20th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Silver Plated Footed Gallery Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Sheffield Reproduction silver plated gallery tray was made in Sheffield England in approximately 1920 in a Victorian style. This oval tray ...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal
Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Covered Entree Server with Floral Decoration
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated covered server was made by the well known Barker Ellis Silver Company of England in approximately 1912 and done in a Victorian style. This entree server...
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Richard Richardson Sheffield Edwardian Silverplate Tilting Spirit Kettle/Teapot
Located in Soquel, CA
Richard Richardson Sheffield Edwardian Silverplate Tilting Spirit Kettle/Teapot
Early 20th Century Edwardian tilting silver-plated teapot on stand with...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Ornate Silver-Plated Engraved Serving Tray with Handles
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This stunning silver-plated serving tray is a striking example of late 19th-century design, notable for its elaborate floral engraving, elegant proportions, and decorative handles th...
Category
1950s Victorian Vintage European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$650 Sale Price
35% Off
Elegant Antique English Silver Plated Revolving Breakfast Dish by Mappin and Web
By Mappin
Webb
Located in Bath, GB
One of the most special Breakfast dishes I have come across in some time, we only ever purchase them when they are particularly special, this one by top London silversmiths, Mappin &...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Louis Roederer Commemorative Mid-Century Era Chrome Plated Champagne Bucket
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver or chrome plated champagne bucket is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1960 and done in a Renaissance Revival style. The champagne bucket was made to advertise or commemorate the highly respected Louis Roederer...
Category
Mid-20th Century Renaissance Revival European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Raimond Sheffield England Mother-of-Pearl Fruit Knives Silver Plated Set
By Raimond Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Raimond Sheffield England Mother-of-Pearl Fruit Knives Silver Plated Set
Offered for sale is a set of six Raimond Silver Manufacturers, Sheffie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Stunning English Silver Plate and Cranberry Glass Three-Bottle Tauntless
By Elkington
Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning English silver plate and cranberry glass three-bottle Tauntless, with tall cranberry glass decanters dripping with applied silver wor...
Category
Late 19th Century High Victorian Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$2,963 Sale Price / set
24% Off
Antique Silver Plated Centerpiece in the Neoclassical Revival Style
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated centerpiece is signed and hallmarked by Phenix, amd presumed to originate from France and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Neoclassical Revival sty...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Revival European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage German Silver Plate Sand Egg Timer Hourglass, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your interior with this vintage-style rotating hourglass, discovered at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. Crafted from silver-plate metal with...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
12 "Rencontre" Silver-Plated Domed Plate Covers W. Acorn Handles by Ercuis Paris
By Ercuis
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th century Paris, France. A set of 12 "Rencontre" silver-plated domed plate covers with acorn handles by Ercuis. The Rencontre collection distinguishes i...
Category
1990s Modern European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Silverplate Hot Water Urn, Early 20th C. With Its Alcohol Burner
Located in New Orleans, LA
English Silverplate Hot Water Urn, Early 20th C., having a reeded urn, original hand carved hardwood spigot handle, matching hardwood cover knob and with its original alcohol burner...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
$688 Sale Price
42% Off
Silver centerpiece by Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstatte
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Silver Centerpiece by Josef Hoffmann for the Vienna Secession
Elegant silver (precious metal) centerpiece designed by Josef Hoffmann and executed by the Vienna Secession. The design ...
Category
20th Century Art Deco European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Silver Plate Biscuit Box or Tea Caddy
Located in New York, NY
An English sterling silver plate covered biscuit box or tea caddy with hinged finial lid top, attached claw footed gallery tray, and exterior repou...
Category
20th Century Empire European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$633 Sale Price
35% Off
Gucci 1970s Salt and Pepper Shakers / Silver Plated Quails Figurines
By Gucci
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale a piece that is both useful and wonderfully decorative.
This is a vintage cruet set—specifically, a sculptural salt and pepper set—made in Italy duri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare Italian Bullet Recipe Cocktail Shaker, circa 1940
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent vintage Italian cocktail shaker in silver and gold plate dating to circa 1940.
Shaped in the form of a bullet, the body is mad...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Vintage Set of Gucci Quail Silverplate Salt And Pepper Shaker, Italy 1960s
By Gucci
Located in München, BY
Set of decorative silver-plated quail salt and pepper shakers, Italy 1960s.
Signed Gucci and Made in Italy on the bottom.
Good general condition. On the buttom, the silver platin...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Walker
Hall Tantalus Silver Plated Tantalus Set
By Walker
Hall
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Walker & Hall Tantalus silver plated Tantalus set.
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian European Sheffield and Silverplate
Table Knife Fork Stainless Sheffield Set of Cutlery 37 England Antique Art Deco
Located in Wembley, GB
Vintage Sheffield table knife and fork set of 37 items, as shown in the pictures, stainless steel, with unique handles.
This vintage set of fine Sheffield cutlery knives and forks is done in stainless steel and porcelain handles.
The handles fit perfectly in hands. This traditional version of OLD ENGLISH has pistol-handled knives with beautiful Queen Anne blades. Queen Anne Pistol Dinner Knives.
They all marked as the J. Adams Ltd (Sheffield Knives...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel, Metal
$350 Sale Price
70% Off
Silver Plated Airplane-Themed Tableware, circa 1910
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a beautiful silver-plated egg cup and spoon set with an airplane motif, dating to the early 1910s. The set includes four matching footed egg cups. The cups sit upon the stack...
Category
1910s Art Deco Vintage European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Exquisite Early Victorian Silver Plate Flatware Set for Dessert, Fruit and Nuts
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate silver and mother-of-pearl, silver plate flatware set. Original box with shield crest and fittings and was originally commissioned...
Category
1850s Early Victorian Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Regency Wine Cooler Old Sheffield Plate 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful, rare and highly decorative antique English Old Sheffield Plate Regency wine cooler of campana form, Circa 1820 in date.
It is embellished with applied vine l...
Category
1820s Regency Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Antique Presentation Serving Tray, English, Silver Plated, Cocktail, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique presentation serving tray. An English, silver plated cocktail or aperitif tray, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Elegant Edwardian serving tray, ideal for cocktail gatherings or afternoon soirees
Crafted in quality silver plate, presenting bright, reflective tones throughout
Lightly aged patina enhances the delicate fretwork pattern across the surface
Subtle signs of gentle polishing lend character to the timeworn silver finish
Features inset butler’s grasps at each end for ease of handling and serving
Unmarked as such, yet reminiscent of the fine craftsmanship from Mappin & Webb
Suited for use as a drinks tray, canapé platter, or decorative presentation piece
A distinctive addition to period interiors, country kitchens, or formal dining rooms
With refined elegance and timeless appeal, this antique silver plated tray...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of Art Deco Silver-plated Flatware mode MIRA By LUC LANEL for CHRISTOFLE
By Christofle, Georg Jensen
Located in Roma, IT
I am offering for sale a lot of "MIRA" model cutlery, designed by LUC LANEL and produced since the 1930s by the historic French brand Christofle.
Purchased from us in Rome, we think...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
A Fine, Georgian, Old Sheffield Plate Four-Part Entree Dish c1800
Located in valatie, NY
A Fine, Georgian, Old Sheffield Plate Four-Part Entree Dish c1800. A rare, beautiful old entrée dish from the early 19th century. Georgian Sheffield plate with intricate hand engrave...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
A silver plated duck
lobster press by Cailar&Bayard Paris.
By Cailar Bayard 1
Located in Wijnegem, BE
A beautiful silver plated duck & lobster press by Cailar&Bayard Paris made
around the turn of the century.
Signed.
Paris c. 1900s.
In perfect restored c...
Category
20th Century Napoleon III European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plated and Glass Honey Pot Bee by Mappin
Webb, England, circa 1900
Located in Paris, FR
A rare and charming Edwardian-style honey pot in the shape of a bee, crafted in silver plate and ruby red glass by the esteemed English silversmith Mappin & Webb, circa 1910. This wh...
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Sheffield and Crystal Caviar Holder, 80s
Located in Palermo, IT
English sheffield and crystal caviar holder, 1980s
Found in a noble apartment. Small signs of the time.
Category
1980s Vintage European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Sheffield Plate
$172 Sale Price
48% Off
1930s Rare Christofle Gallia Silver Plated Sauce Boat with Eagle Handle
By Christofle
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This striking silver-plated sauce boat is a rare and highly collectible piece by Christofle, one of France’s most prestigious silversmiths. Made under the Gallia line — a subdivision...
Category
Early 20th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Silver Plate Round Shape Barware / Tableware Serving Tray
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your entertaining experience with our stunning English silver plate round shape barware / tableware serving tray. Impeccably designed, this exquisite piece showcase a captiv...
Category
1920s Vintage European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Reed
Barton Silver Plated Tureen with Lion Head Mounts
Medallions
By Reed
Barton
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique tureen was made by the well known Reed & Barton Company of England and dates to approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. This large egg shaped tureen is made of silver plate with stylized rope handles and lion head mounts...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
1960s FAOAL Silver Handmade Cocktail Shaker
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A superb silver-plated vintage cocktail shaker hand-made in the 1960s in Italy by the Italian silversmiths, FAOAL. This handsome piece is beautifully made and signed on the base. In ...
Category
1960s Vintage European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Antique Sheffield Reproduction Silver Plated Serving Tray with Pierced Surround
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique silver plated serving tray is signed by an unknown maker and presumed to have originated from England and dating to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style. The outside rim is decorated with a leaf and flower motif and accented by the diamond pierced sides, and scroll worked handles. The surface of the tray is engraved with stylized leaves and flowers and the tray is hallmarked on the back and identified as 'Sheffield Reproduction'.
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique WMF Silver Plated Sweets / Visiting Card / Key/ Tray Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful WMF Art Nouveau silver plated visiting card tray Circa 1900 in date.
Depicting a female figure in a long, flowing diaphanous dress, the train forming the double sided tray, with the impressed maker's mark and stamped '169' to underside.
This exquisite casket could house anything from trinkets, keys, sweets to jewellery.
Whatever you choose to use this item for you are sure to do it in style.
Condition:
In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 22 x Width 34.5 x Depth 16.5
Dimensions in inches:
Height 9 inches x Width 1 foot, 2 inches x Depth 6 inches
WMF
In 1853, Daniel Straub, a miller from Geislingen, joined forces with the Schweizer Brothers to form the "Metallwarenfabrik Straub & Schweizer" in Geislingen.
This was the second company to be founded by Straub - previously in 1850, from the nucleus of a small repair workshop, which he had set up to work on the construction of Geislingen's famous railway incline, he had founded Maschinenfabrik Geislingen. This company was involved mainly in manufacturing mill turbines and traded throughout Europe.
As early as 1862, the young company distinguished itself by winning a gold medal at the World Exhibition in London. In 1866, following the departure of the brothers Louis and Friedrich Schweizer, the company was renamed Straub & Sohn" (Straub & Son). The company showroom, built in 1868 in Berlin, gradually evolved to become the company's first retail outlet. Three years later, the company was already employing 60 workers. By 1880, the number of employees had grown to approximately 200 and the company was already producing 960 different items.
1880 saw the merger between Straub & Sohn and "Ritter & Co.", Esslingen, to form a public limited company under the name of Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik. At the time of the merger, Ritter & Co.'s Esslingen factory was already using the electroplating method of silver plating and had the more modern production facilities at its disposal. Straub's company, on the other hand, was the more profitable of the two.
1892 saw the development of a special technique for silver plating cutlery, whereby the silver is distributed in a way that, at the points of the cutlery most exposed to wear and tear, the coating is twice as thick as elsewhere. This process was patented and is still in use today. Known nowadays as 'Perfect Hard Silver plating' the technique remains exclusive to WMF.
Under Carl Hugele the company gained international standing. At the turn of the century the factory in Geislingen employed 3,000 workers. By 1910, this number had already grown to 4,000, making WMF the largest company in Wurttemberg at this time. Sales catalogues were printed in twelve languages. Subsidiary companies in London, Warsaw and Vienna opened up export markets.
Under the direction of Albert Mayer the WMF studio was influenced by the art nouveau style. The product range was modernized and considerably extended. In 1905 WMF acquired a majority holding of the Cologne company Orivit AG, which manufactured products from "Orivit", a tin alloy.
As of 1925, products created by the Contemporary Decorative Products Department (NKA) made their debut on the market. This department was set up under the direction of Hugo Debach in order to establish the name of WMF amongst consumers interested in art and design. This department was responsible for producing the special "Ikora" finish, which has earned an important place in the annals of art history. The "Ikora" brand name referred to a specific method of treating the surface of the metal, by which layers of coating were applied in a partly chemical and partly heat induced process. A host of newly developed hand-finishing techniques enhanced the possibilities for adding decorative flourishes to the products. Despite being mass produced, every item looked as if it had been individually crafted.
At the end of the war the company had lost its foreign assets, associated factories...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century French Louis XVI Silvered Bronze and Mirrored "Surtout de Table"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table with this elegant antique "Surtout de Table". Crafted in France circa 1860, and rectangular in shape with rounded ends, the large tray stands on four small ho...
Category
Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Antique European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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