Boxed set of twelve antique French knives with glorious mother of pearl handles and silver ferrules and tips. The decoration of the ferrules and tips (almost certainly sterling, but I didn't test) is beautifully executed. There are scrolling acanthus leafs and rocailles all on a ...

Exquisite coffee service comprised of a large coffee pot, lidded sugar and cream. Empire decoration at its best! The spout of the pot has a charming duck's head. All three pieces rest upon long legs tapering to precisely chased paw feet, and topped with elaborate ...

Fabulous elegant assembled set of wine bottle coasters. All are decorated with classic rocailles, heavy solid pieces in fabulous condition. Very hard to find these, especially with the inserts. The purpose of the inserts is to keep the moisture condensation off the bottom of the ...

A large, ornate sterling silver chatelaine complete with clip and three chains. The reticulated, or pierced top is decorated with dragons, a putto, and rocailles. At the bottom, where the loop for one chain is placed, there is a gargoyle. The three chains are also ...

Spectacular & monumental English presentation tray dating circa 1935. This one is the largest I've seen: 28" long Styling elegant and classic with canted corners, pie crust edges and nicely formed handles. Certainly large enough for the massive Melon tea and coffee service I offer ...

Exquisite pure styling and excellent condition recommend this fine French sterling silver service tray. Four shell accents are applied to the oval formed platter. The edges an elegant thread and fiddle motif. Marked .950/1000 sterling and the punch mark for renowned master silversmith Robert Linzeler, ...

Fabulous and rare vintage chocolate pot by master silversmith Doutre-Roussel. This is a large heavy pot, made of .950/1000 sterling silver and in very good condition! I find with close inspection a smattering of a few minor and very shallow depressions. Not so deep as ...

Elegant pure pattern comprised of cross ribbon edges with acanthus accents along the border, these huge forks and spoons exemplify understated classic styling. There are 22 forks and 20 spoons, so a place setting for 20 with some extra forks Made by Henri and Gabriel ...

Antique French Empire Silver & Ivory Baby Rattle & Teether Necklace. superbly executed French Empire silver rattle, decorated with the ubiquitous laurel leaf and berry motif so typical of the era. The foliate repousse decoration is on a textured ground, with a plain vanilla solid ...

65 Piece Antique French Empire Sterling Silver Vermeil Flatware,  Caron. This stunning antique French sterling silver vermeil flatware set. a complete dessert service for 12, truly looks like it belongs in a State mansion, a Governor's palace, or a diplomat's residence. Certainly among the finest ...

Antique French Sterling Silver Flatware set. Fabulous Louis XV pattern by Maillard and Rousseau in pristine condition and prices to sell These are the massive French dinner forks and spoons, much larger by far than our American flatware. These do have a monogram: CS. The ...

This very exceptional liquor service was made by Gustave Odiot and bears the family crest and crown for the Baron de Rothschild. The service is comprised of a massive sterling silver tray, four decanters and eight tumblers. The tray is exquisitely decorated in Louis XVI ...

Such a masterpiece A hand engraved and chased sterling silver cup and saucer from a renowned Parisian silversmith: Caron, at 89, rue de Turbigo, Paris. In nearly perfect condition, this charming creation is engraved with flowers, foliage, rocailles, birds and architectural features of a palace ...