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Pill Box 1869 Eloi Pernet

Pill Box, .950 Sterling Silver by Eloi Pernet

$349.00

 

Wine Taster, French Silver by Christofle

$149.00

Letter Opener by Marcel Renard

Letter Opener by Max Le Verrier, Art Deco Bronze

$89.00

Ladle Christofle

Ladle Large Christofle

$99.00

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13 BACCARAT PAPERWEIGHTS with Fish, Animals, Flowers, Reptiles and Canes

Musée Baccarat, Paris has similar examples

I am offering my Collection of 13 BACCARAT originals and noted Artists of PAPERWEIGHTS,

CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. PLEASE look carefully at the larger photos.

Each Paperweight has is Numbered to assist you in your inquiries.

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4 BACCARAT Crystal PAPERWEIGHTS, Set, English Royal Family, 1976

RARE Set of 4 French BACCARAT PAPERWEIGHTS, each Hallmarked with Acid Etched 'Baccarat' Signature, honoring Queen ElizabethII, Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Anne & the Prince of Wales.

CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent.

PLEASE look carefully at the larger photo. The Engraving by Baccarat is as it should be, simply outstanding.

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MORTAR & PESTLE, 'Mortier & Pilon', Handmade in French Bronze, by

Maître Max Le Verrier (1891-1973)

Exquisite Antique French BRONZE MORTAR & PESTLE Signed, Max Le Verrier, XIXth Century

Solid French BRONZE Mortar Pot with its Pestle known as a Mortier & Pilon.

Use it in the Kitchen, or anywhere, as Decoration on any Table, in an office, as a Paper Weight or on a Dining Room Table for Decoration with Candy or Chocoates inside and as a Conversation piece.

This Sculpture in Bronze looks wonderful from all sides with its high relief Decoration, see Photos and for more Details.

The overall Detail is Extraordinary and classic.

Use it in the Kitchen as a practical Mortar & Pestel when cooking, breaking Nuts etc.

CONDITION, QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP are outstanding.

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Historical Dish, Papervweight, Vide Poche, in French Bronze, CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS, 1492 Santa Maria, Paris France

Rare Antique French BRONZE Sculpture,Signed, Max Le Verrier, Sculptor, Engraver-XIXth Century Paris France

Maître Max Le Verrier (1891-1973)

Multifunctional & decorative as a Paperweight, Dish or Sculpture with Historical significance.

Max Le Verrier was born on the 29th of January, 1891 in Neuilly sur Seine, Francer. His father was a Parisian goldsmith & Jeweler

on the famous Boulevard Malseherbes, Paris.,

Offered is a solid French BRONZE SCULPTURE in the form of a DISH depicting the historical voyage in 1492 of Christopher Columbus in the Santa Maria.

Large & Heavy model, and not common. This is my only example.

Use it anywhere, as Decoration on any Table, in an office, as a Paper Weight or Frame & Hang it for Decoration, for your loose change, keys, paperclips etc..

This Sculpture makes a wonderful Conversation piece.

This Sculpture in Bronze looks wonderful from all sides with its high relief Decoration, see Photos and for more Details.

The overall Detail is Extraordinary and classic.

Dimensions: 14, cm, quite heavy and substantial, Weighing about 460, grams

This original work of art is not a re-strike.

CONDITION, QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP are simply outstanding.

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CHRISTOFLE Medal, Coin 1842 by Engraver, Albert Barré, (1818 - 1878)
Orfèverie Christofle, Paris France

French Monarch in France in 1842, Louis Philippe

Included - it's original Presentation Box
Orfèvrerie Argent Massif, solid .950 Silver, finer than English Sterling Silver

Original creation by the Christofle Workshop in Paris working with the world famous Engraver, Albert Barré to commemorate the discoveries by Christofle in, Goldsmithing, Silver Plating etc. and this Medal was for the Firm's founder, Charles Christofle.

This Medal was awarded to the Firm of Christofle & Co. for the discoveries made by it's Founder, Charles Christofle.

Designed by Albert Barré, a world renowned Engraver, Artist who Signed the Medal below the neck of the Portrait, see larger photo.

Please, click on the smaller photo to see a larger photo for more Details.

The workmanship of the Engraver, combined with the expertise of the Silversmith together with unmistakably Christofle Quality from the Founder of this famous Parisian Firm of Silversmiths will be evident the moment you pick it up, hold it and and look at it.

Consider that in France at the time, the Engraver, Albert Barré was 'Graveur Général de la Monnaie' or, 'General Engraver of the Mint'.

I have some French Silver 5Francs Coins, where Barré was the Sculptor, Engraver.

CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are Exceptional considering it is in the highest quality of Silver and, some 175 years Young .

A Collector's dream, for anyone interested in Christofle, it's products and, anyone interested in History.

The Silver has a Natural Tarnish which can be removed with a clean, soft cotton cloth and as it is in fine Silver, it will shine like a 'new penny'.

Use it as a 'Paperweight' on your Desk, or in the Bedroom.

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MEDAL, Plaquette in Art Deco French Bronze, Circa 1930, Paris France - Paquebot, Luxury Liner, from 1931

by Marcel Renard -Sculptor, Engraver, fully Hallmarked. Decorative and Practical as a Paperweight.

Rare Antique French BRONZE Sculpture, Signed rare Example by Marcel Renard, XIXth Century

Marcel Renard was born on the 5th August 1893 in Lyon, the son and pupil of Leopold Renard. He studied under Rost and Boucher at the École des Beaux-Arts, Lyon and later at École des Beaux-Arts, Paris. Whilst studying in Lyon he was a pupil of the artist Tony Tollet (1857-1953), who was Professor and Director at the City art school and President of the Société Lyonnaise des Beaux-Arts.

Sculpture is Solid French Bronze, quite heavy, this French BRONZE SCULPTURE honors a French Paquebot, Luxury Liner, as a MEDAL or Plaquette

Lovely Engraving and Relief, this large and heavy model, is normally much lighter.

Use it anywhere, as Decoration on any Table, in an office, as a Paper Weight or Frame & Hang it for Decoration.

This Sculpture makes a wonderful Conversation piece.

This Sculpture in Bronze looks wonderful from all sides with its high relief Decoration, see Photos and for more Details.

The overall Detail is Extraordinary and classic.

Edge : engraving " BRONZE " and the hallmark " Cornucopia ( Horn of Plenty Paris Mint ) " + Signed: 'MARCEL RENARD'

Dimensions: 6,0cm or, 60,0mm & 4mm thickness, weighing about 101, grams created by a renowned French Sculptor / Engraver for,

COMPAGNIE GENERALE TRANSATLANTIQUE, an important French Maritime Company.

This medal is not a re-strike.

* SEE eBay item # 142034311785 for a similar Medal @ $288.

CONDITION, QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP are outstanding.

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Nude Woman, MEDAL, Plaquette in Art Deco French Bronze, Circa 1930, Paris France

Exquisite Antique French BRONZE Sculpture,Signed, 'Marcel Renard', XIXth Century

Solid French BRONZE SCULPTURE in the form of a MEDAL or Plaquette, Original Model of a Nude Woman, wearing a Peal Necklace.

Large & Heavy model, as usually one sees this Sculpture much smaller.

Google the Artist to see his world renowned reputation.

Use it anywhere, as Decoration on any Table, in an office, as a Paper Weight or Frame & Hang it for Decoration.

This Sculpture makes a wonderful Conversation piece.

This Sculpture in Bronze looks wonderful from all sides with its high relief Decoration, see Photos and for more Details.

The overall Detail is Extraordinary and classic.

Dimensions: 7 ,5/8cm square, weighing about 270, grams

CONDITION, QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP are outstanding. See other Smaller, with Damaged Corners and scratched or engraved Back

for upwards of $500.

See eBay item # 162620651130 smaller version, 5,3cm with damaged corners @ $220. and,

#162415986935 which is also smaller and $300.

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Antique Silver PLAQUETTE 3 MEDALS signed 'Oscar ROTY' 1893 -RARE- Orfèverie Christofle

One of the most sought after and Rarest CHRISTOFLE Silver pieces is this 3 Panel French Plaquette or Medal in Honor of Christofle's 50th anniversary in Silver Plating. Created for the 50th Anniversary of the famous Paris Silversmith, Charles Christofle by the equally famous French Engraver, Oscar ROTY in 1893 with all of the influence of the Art Nouveau Period. The Christofle Silver Hallmarks are "O Chess Knight C + Gallia + Prod.Christofle. DIMENSIONS are 59,5mm x 95,2mm. Front3 panels with Charles Christofle (1803-63) seated in center with Science raising a trophy cup; Industry and Art symbolized by young female nudes in side panels. REVERSE 3 panels: Evolution of Christofle, 1842 to 1892; silversmith electroplating teapot left; goldsmith chasing vase in right panel. Struck by the Paris Mint. ROTY made another in Solid Silver, see below on this page. This was offered only to important Dignitaries.

This medal is not a re-strike.

CONDITION, about Uncirculated with WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY outstanding.


See another Christofle Medal Sold on eBay for $1500 as Item #120282171893. and another version below. My Private Collection