Antiquities and Collections

A selection of rare and highly valuable antique objects, chosen for their historical significance, the quality of their craftsmanship, and the uniqueness that often makes them one of a kind, at times close to the world of museum-level collecting.
Among creations in crystal, silver, fine woods, and noble materials, this category brings together period pieces capable of transcending time designed for connoisseurs, collectors, and art lovers who wish to enrich their spaces with objects imbued with history, charm, and authenticity.

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Silver Cutlery from 1920

A prestigious 925 sterling silver cutlery set, crafted in London around 1920, embodying the elegance and quality of early 20th-century English silverware. The set is housed in an elegant display cabinet made of polished solid wood, featuring brass accents and an interior lined with green cloth. The cabinet, featuring side doors and pull-out drawers, is divided into four compartments designed to neatly organize and preserve the various pieces of the cutlery set. A collection of great charm and decorative value, ideal for collectors and for classic or formal settings.

Miniature Scale, France, 1890

€2,950

An elegant French miniature staircase from 1890, crafted from finely finished wood with curved details and a slender spiral design.

The balustrade, painted in a warm red, frames polished steps that highlight the wood’s natural grain.

Each landing offers a place to display something small and special for collectors and lovers of beauty; on each small landing, we have placed delicate Baccarat engraved crystal glasses, creating a refined play of light and transparency.

The piece combines functionality and decoration, evoking the artisanal craftsmanship and sophisticated aesthetics typical of the late 19th century.

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English Egg Cup, 1890, Set of 4

€990

Refined antique egg cup set dating back to the late 19th century, composed of four egg cups and four matching spoons, elegantly arranged on a practical tray with a wooden handle.

Crafted in silver-plated metal, the set stands out for its harmonious lines and the characteristic shine of well-preserved antique pieces. The egg cups, with their classic and slender shapes, are paired with finely crafted spoons, perfect for adding a touch of style to the breakfast ritual.

The tray, featuring an original ergonomic wooden handle, adds both a functional and distinctive element, making the set easy to serve while also decorative. Ideal for antique lovers or for those who wish to enrich their table with an authentic and history-filled object.

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Egg Cup English 1960 Set of 6

€990

Elegant vintage English silver-plated egg cup set from the 1960s, consisting of six pedestal egg cups, a matching rectangular tray, and six original teaspoons.

The set features a central structure with a ring handle, allowing it to be easily carried and served at the table. The upper section includes dedicated holders for the teaspoons, while the rectangular tray with small feet supports the egg cups, creating a neat and refined presentation ideal for serving soft-boiled eggs at breakfast or brunch.

The design is typical of mid-20th-century British style, with elegant lines and a polished silver-plated finish. A decorative yet functional vintage piece, perfect for the table or for collectors of silverware and antique breakfast sets.

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English Egg Basket 1950 Set of 4

€1,180

Elegant silver-plated egg basket with a refined weave reminiscent of wickerwork. The structure, embellished with a practical curved handle for transport, can hold up to four eggs with their spoons, keeping them tidy and ready to serve. The egg cups, with a gold interior, create a pleasant contrast with the shine of the silver exterior, adding warmth and refinement to the table. A decorative and functional object, perfect for elegant breakfasts or sophisticated table settings.

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English Egg Cup in Silver, 1804

€11,800

Refined English egg cup from 1804 in silver, an example of elegant period craftsmanship. The set consists of six egg cups with a gold interior, designed to protect the silver and enhance its shine, and six matching teaspoons. The finely crafted structure houses a small salt cellar, also with a gilded interior, topped with a practical arched handle for easy transport. A rare and fascinating object, perfect for embellishing an important table or enriching a collection of antique silverware.

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Antique French Cutlery Fruit Knives 1930

€1,950

Elegant silver fruit knife holder, dating back to around the 1930s.

The richly chiseled structure depicts two female figures picking apples from a lush tree, rendered with great attention to detail in the leaves and fruit.

The soft, naturalistic lines are reminiscent of the Art Nouveau style.

The knives, arranged in a fan shape, complete the dramatic effect, creating a refined table accessory that combines functionality and decorative value, ideal as a charming centerpiece.

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Sculptures of a Pair of Children French 17th Century

€4,850

A refined pair of wooden sculptures depicting two children in conversation, made in France in the 17th century.

The figures, carved in the round, have a natural and dynamic posture, with hand gestures suggesting a delicate exchange or child's play.

The warm patina of the wood, the result of time, gives the works an authentic charm and a highly evocative presence. 

Works of considerable historical and artistic value, ideal for collectors and lovers of ancient sculpture, testifying to the mastery of 17th-century French carvers and the decorative taste of the period.

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Crumb Tray Christofle Silver Plated 1960

€990

Christofle table crumb collector, 1960s, in silver-plated metal with the maison's typical polished finish. The slightly rounded shape makes it easy to collect crumbs, while the linear handle offers a comfortable and elegant grip. The design is essential and modern, faithful to the style of the period, with clean surfaces and soft contours. The Christofle brand is engraved on the underside. A refined, functional, and decorative accessory, ideal for completing a vintage and sophisticated table setting.

The small imperfections that time has left on its surface are not flaws, but precious traces of its history that give the object a soul and a unique charm.

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Posate: Set di 12 Posate Dessert Argento e Madreperla Inglesi

€3,500

An antique silver and mother-of-pearl dessert set, consisting of 12 small spoons with beautiful engraved marks, made in London, England, and stored in a beautiful and original wooden box.

A splendid set to embellish our table, setting it with elegant cutlery ideal for serving delicate desserts such as fruit and small cakes.

The set we present here makes the table particularly interesting because it brings the elegance of the past to our tables. 

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Coaster: Old Sheffield 1805

€900

Elegant pair of Georgian-period English bottle coasters, made of Old Sheffield Plate around 1805.

The rim is finely decorated with shell and acanthus leaf motifs, typical of the neoclassical style of the period.

The base is turned from fine oak wood and has a beautiful original patina.

Designed to hold bottles or wine carafes, these objects combine functionality and refinement in aristocratic table settings.

The small imperfections that time has left on their surface are not flaws, but precious traces of their history that give the objects a soul and a unique charm.

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Vintage English Egg Cup from 1870

€1,278

We show you a beautifully crafted and sympathetically shaped English Egg Holder from 1870. 

The egg holder consists of a central part to support the cups, very practical with a central handle to carry all 6 easily. 

The egg holder once brought to the table and possible to remove the individual cups for each of our guests. 

We also recommend it as a uniquely beautiful gift, as an egg holder but also to carry a finger food and small appetizers or something special to enjoy or a small drink. 

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Box: Antique English Letter Box 1820

€2,480

A beautiful and interesting English inlaid mahogany box, transformed into a Victorian-era letterbox.

A very charming Box that tells the story, used as a letterbox or as a container for cutlery, or whatever else comes to mind.

The flat section of the top has an elongated opening and to open it almost like a chest we find an important lock with a key, while on the sides two beautiful handles to carry it easily.

The top, opens at the top revealing an uninterrupted interior, on the inside there is a small star-shaped inlay.

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Box: Henry Griffith and Sons 1960

€2,450

We present a unique item from our much-loved collection.

A special box that holds our hearts, dreams and wishes. 

A collector's item created in England in 1960 in Green Onyx with Silver Gilt finish and signed Henry Griffith and Sons.

The elegance and shape so special, with its perfectly crafted beveled corners, make our Green Onyx box a truly exclusive object. 

We can include it among those objects that transport and launch their art from the past to the future, giving elegance and quality to our present.

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Sauce boat: Vienna Sauce boat 1922

€940

A beautiful 1922 gravy boat created in Vienna of a splendid pattern created with art and magic.

The elegance of the gravy boat we present and their beautiful shape, can be seen in the composed momentum of the shape itself: the shape was created with careful craftsmanship, they clearly show the elegance and sinuosity of the object itself with a beautiful base to complete the wonderful gravy boat that on our tables cannot be missed.

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Clock: Hour Lavigne 1950

€6,850

Signed by the Parenti Shop, we present a splendid Clock from the fine Hour Lavigne company of Paris, founded in 1843.

The clock is a Desk Clock; it consists of a double part.

On the inner base is the clock in Roman numerals resting on a heavy gilt base.

The upper part has the peculiarity of having a beautiful movable lens that allows both a good look at the time and the ability to read, being movable even difficult parts of various texts with a beautiful engraving of a compass, transporting us into one of the adventure stories.

Mercedes: Vintage Car 1920

€380

We present a truly unique item, an item for Collectors and enthusiasts....

A beautiful Mercedes from the 1920s, which gives a touch of elegance, class and uniqueness. 

We recommend it inserted in our bookcases, living rooms and can be used as a planter...we recommend it as a wonderful Gift Idea.

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Small Alarm Clock 1940

€1,500

We present an elegant and classic Clock-Alarm Clock from 1940 Circa weighing 1kg. 

Made in Switzerland the Clock is Gilded and of in a nice shape, with ground Crystals and mechanical mechanism and key that allows daily use. 

The Clock is to be wound with its key by opening the back door and it is very interesting to observe from both sides the visible mechanism typical of Desk Clocks of those times.

The Clock has on the top a splendid handle of elegant almost geometric shape as we can observe in order to move it comfortably.

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Clock: Alarm Clock 1940 Large

€1,800

We present to you an elegant and classic Alarm Clock from circa 1940 weighing 1,600 kg. 

Manufactured in Paris V.R the Clock is gilded and in a nice shape, with ground crystals and a mechanical mechanism and key that allows daily use. 

The Clock is wound with its key by opening the back door and it is very interesting to observe from both sides the visible mechanism typical of the Desk Clocks of those times.

The Clock has a beautiful, softly rounded handle on the top, and as we can see, it can be moved around comfortably.

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Table Lamps: England Bovin Lamp 1900 Pair

€2,500

From 1900 English a splendid and fascinating pair of "Bovine Lamps" in natural Bronze and Horn.

Fascinating in their shape and elegant, they represent a splendid opportunity to furnish interesting environments with charm and distinction.

We recommend them in homes where attention to detail helps create an interesting environment and we see them perfect among antique sofas, in bookshops and professional studios, inside large apartments and large villas, and they contribute together to the environment hosts them and in the light of the surrounding area to create furnishings of great emotional strength.

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Bookends: Pair of Children in Silver Bronze 1890

€1,890

Two splendid Silvered Bronze Sculptures, of marvelous workmanship, of splendid light and of intense meaning.

We present this splendid work of art that depicts two children, almost a pair of twins, one smiling and the other ready to cry.

They are dated 1890, they are French, and they represent precisely the expression of humanity which can alternate in joyful as well as sad moods, but which as a whole represents the wonderful expression of life.

We highly recommend them as objects of particular interest, of marked significance and intense quality for exclusive environments where every detail represents the history and life of those who live in them.

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Bottle Top: Barker Ellis Pair of English Bottle Tops 1950s

€4,850

From an ancient tradition, born in Birmingham since the early 1800s, we exhibit these splendid coasters from the 1960s, to which we are particularly fond of for the prestigious quality and workmanship and harmony that has always characterized the production of the English company. 

English bottle coaster in wood and 925/1000 silver, braided edge.

Beautiful to the touch, beautiful in the harmony of shape and in the solid strength of silver.

Objects of great class for everyday use, objects that accompany us with pleasure in our present.

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Silver Plated English Cheese Dish, 1900

€570

Elegant early 1900s English cheese board featuring a finely decorated silver-plated rim with intricate raised motifs. At its center, a circular wooden board adds warmth and natural contrast, making it ideal for serving cheeses and cured meats. The combination of polished silver and rich wood reflects the timeless charm of British craftsmanship. Both functional and decorative, it is a refined piece that enhances the table with classic, understated elegance.