Pair of Scalloped Sterling Silver Platters with Repousse Fruit Motifs

More information coming soon… The elaborate motifs of this silvered bronze jardiniere are quite impressive. Hidden amongst the heart-shaped leaves, flowering margents, and cabochon...

More information coming soon… Traditional Italian creamware in the form of a lidded bowl. The removable top consists of an abundance of fruit, including grapes, apples, and other n...

A beautiful example of a period Louis XVI chaudron, or cauldron, the copper has been decorated with a metalworking technique known as repousse, where low relief motifs are hammered from the reverse side. Many motifs from Louis XVI were inspired by ancient civilizations (Egypt, Rome, Greece, etc.), such as the mascarons and cartouches seen on the sides of this chaudron. There are two distinct mythological scenes on opposite sides, set in between a pair of twisted loop handles emanating from the mouth of a heavily bearded mascaron with a tied bow in his hair. One image depicts Pegasus rearing up as a man with a sword...

This pair of brightly silvered bronze chenets are from France (circa 1900), in the style of Louis XVI, as noted by the presence of laurel leaf festoons and pots au feu finials. They were used in well-appointed homes, not only to decorate the front of the fireplace, but to prevent burning logs from rolling onto priceless rugs, should they break free of the fire. Often seen in natural wrought iron, or gilded in gold (in finer homes), it is unusual to see them in silvered bronze. Each finial has two pots au feu of different sizes and orientation adorned with a laurel swag. The larger fire pot...

Unusual pair of large cut glass serving dishes, circa 1920's. They have scalloped edges surrounding a wonderful pattern, almost like a fan with a central starburst design and simila...

A pair of vintage sterling silver dishes designed in the shape of stylized leaves. Each dish is divided into three lobes or sections, radiating from a central point and sculpted with...

Antique M&H English Victorian Art Nouveau Silver Plated Floral Repousse Fruit Bowls Pair. Item features raised sunflower and floral vine scrollwork, stunning repousse design, ori...

A fine pair of Elizabeth II sterling silver dishes, fully hallmarked for London, 1964, and crafted with elegant simplicity that reflects the clean, refined aesthetic of mid-century B...