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Decorative Silverware

Elegant historical silver and glass pieces, showcasing intricate designs and craftsmanship, including candlesticks and vases.

Lidded cup of the Unie Society, 1754 The decorations of the cup relate to the mutual connection of the members of the Amsterdam Society De Unie. The trunk of the round cup is formed as a bundle of twigs, held together by a ribbon that winds over the bell -shaped cuppa and the vaulted lid to end in a bow. On the smooth cuppa, the coat of arms of the twelve members of the society are driven around the coat of arms, placed against a background of whimsical clouds. Fantastic human and animal masks appear under and above every shield, interspersed with flowers. The lid edge is decorated with alternating S and C-volutes, flowers, foliage and the same cloudy surface as on the cuppa, but without masks. Amsterdam silver (metal) gilding The decorations of the cup relate to the mutual connection of the members of the Amsterdam Society De Unie. The trunk of the round cup is formed as a bundle of twigs, held together by a ribbon that winds over the bell -shaped cuppa and the vaulted lid to end in a
Lidded cup of the Unie Society, 1754 The decorations of the cup relate to the mutual connection of the members of the Amsterdam Society De Unie. The trunk of the round cup is formed as a bundle of twigs, held together by a ribbon that winds over the bell -shaped cuppa and the vaulted lid to end in a bow. On the smooth cuppa, the coat of arms of the twelve members of the society are driven around the coat of arms, placed against a background of whimsical clouds. Fantastic human and animal masks appear under and above every shield, interspersed with flowers. The lid edge is decorated with alternating S and C-volutes, flowers, foliage and the same cloudy surface as on the cuppa, but without masks. Amsterdam silver (metal) gilding The decorations of the cup relate to the mutual connection of the members of the Amsterdam Society De Unie. The trunk of the round cup is formed as a bundle of twigs, held together by a ribbon that winds over the bell -shaped cuppa and the vaulted lid to end in a
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Inscription reverse. Dated: 1860. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 7 cm (2 3/4 in.). Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Albert-Désiré Barre.Closeup of one gold and brass baptism jug on a tray in a church. A sacred pitcher used for pouring water at christening ceremonies. An antique baptismal font in the Danish National Church in DenmarkStanley Cup - Toronto - CanadaSeal, Gold, diamonds, carnelian, stone, In the form of a gold blackamoor with diamond eyes, carnelian seal with carved initials., England, ca. 1840, jewelry, Decorative Arts, SealChenet second half of 19th century French, Paris. Chenet. French, Paris. second half of 19th century. Gilt bronze, cast in two parts. Metalwork-BronzeRelicary Balsamics of St. Walburg according to the tradition of Stefan Czarniecki unknownMosaic fountain for the Annual Exhibition of German Labour 1922 Stone and Earth by Hans Poelzig