spectacular silver: ornate vintage silverware from bygone eras
Silver has been used as a preferred metal since as far back as 2500 B.C as coins. Silverware, especially, was considered a status symbol by people of stature. As the demand for silverware such as tea sets, cutlery, dishes grew, craftsmanship also diversified and grew more ornate and intricate. The vintage decorative pieces that resulted from this time in Europe and India, are still highly sought after to this day. Presented below are some intricate silver pieces from AstaGuru’s upcoming auction that are wonderful examples of the laboriously created, ornate works of their time periods.
Lot 74 : A Sterling Silver Bowl by Balfour
A large Georgian silver bowl with a gadroon border, resting on three animal claw feet.
Lot 82 - A Silver Hookah With Pipe Stand
An unusual silver hookah. The body features a figure of a maiden holding a scaled mythological marine creature in one hand and a floral chillum in the other hand. The hookah rests on a stand embossed in low relief and featuring figures.
Lot 92 - A Six Light Victorian Candelabrum
A six light Victorian candelabrum with a reeded central column, resting on three animal claw-feet.
Lot 95 - A Silver Tea Set With Tray
A five piece continental tea and coffee set with an accompanied tray. The set is decorated in a Victorian pattern with floral panels in relief.
Lot 96 - An Impressive Large English Silver Tea Tray by John Edward Terrey
The body with flat chased design decorated in low relief with floral motifs. The applied border with frosted shell and vine motif. Resting on four scrolling feet. The centre of the tray features a coat of arms.
AstaGuru’s ‘Jewellery, Silver & Timepieces’ is scheduled to be held on May 28-29, 2023. The auction offers collectors a chance to acquire exquisite pieces of coveted jewellery, vintage silver, and extraordinary timepieces. The meticulously curated catalogue brings together a broad range of sophisticated artisanal pieces that are a hallmark of the exceptional design and craftsmanship heritage from different parts of the world.
About AstaGuru
AstaGuru was conceptualised in the year 2008 with the sole purpose of creating a safe and secure platform to conduct online auctions for Indian, Contemporary & Modern Art. The word AstaGuru is a thoughtful conjugation of ‘Asta’, of Italian origin, which translates to auction and ‘Guru’, Sanskrit connotation for ‘master’ that indicates our distinguished finesse at being the leaders of auctioneering art and artefacts in India as well as globally. With the world melting into one harmonious digital cosmos, AstaGuru has strived to successfully bridge the gap between prospective buyers and consignors by transcending the limitations of live auctions. AstaGuru imparts effortless transparency to the process of acquiring and selling art and rare collectables. Our diverse portfolio includes categories such as Jewellery & Fine Silver, Timepieces, Textiles, Celebrity Memorabilia, Rare Books, Numismatic, Philately and Vintage Cars. AstaGuru’s mobile app enables our esteemed bidders to follow and participate in our auctions seamlessly, and in real-time.
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