Antique Culinary
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French Vintage Box of Serving Utensils
$995.001.50"H x 14"W x 7"D
Dimensions: 1-½”H x 14”W x 7”D
Encased in navy blue leather and protected by gold velvet, this set of 4 serving utensils includes a carving fork and knife and a salad serving fork and spoon. The carving knife has the maker’s initials and the word “inoxydable” which means stainless or rust proof in French. The carving fork features a protective lever attached to the back. The idea is that when you have a large piece of meat (such as a large prime rib or so), it’s difficult to balance the meat to be able to cut it vertically. Instead, you cut it horizontally from the right with your carving knife (assuming you are right-handed). To keep the meat from slipping away, you stick the fork in from the left, using your left hand. That puts the fork (and your left hand holding the fork) directly into the path of the knife when it exits whatever you’re cutting. The sudden lack of resistance could cause the knife to “jump” towards your hand. With this guard, the knife hits the guard rather than the hand. The salad fork and spoon are fit with amber celluloid heads and offer a lovely contrast to the polished metal. Make sure to view the detailed images for a closer look.
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French Early 20th Century Bottle Carrier
$1,100.0016.25"H x 24.25"W x 8.38"D
Dimensions: 16-¼”H x 24-¼”W x 8-⅜”D
Early 20th century, c. 1900, 12 bottle carrier basket from France. Handmade bottle rack, made of metal with a wooden handle. Wonderful, aged patina gives this basket layers of character.
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English 19th Century Hand-Forged Iron Trivet
$1,100.0015.75"H x 15.38"W x 15.38"D
Dimensions: 15-¾”H x 15-⅝”W x 15-⅜”D
A small but lovely example of the blacksmith’s art. The hand-forged 19th century iron trivet features a flat surface to place hot pots that have come off the open fire or stove after cooking. It has two straight legs in the back and one cabriole leg in the front. Stretchers connect the legs and it forms an open surface to place another hot pot. This would have been next to the fireplace on the hearth.
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Set of French 19th Century Cut Crystal Champagne Flutes
$1,295.006.88"H x "W x 2.88"D
Dimensions: 6-⅞”H x 2-⅞”D
Set of 13 French glasses, c. 1820. These crystal flutes have a cut design around the bowl and overall tapered design with faceted stems.
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French 19th Century Pine Cheese Draining Board
$1,350.0058.25"H x 25.88"W x 1.88"D
Dimensions: 58 ¼” H x 25 ⅞” W x 1 ⅞” D
A large early 19th century French cheese draining board, hand-crafted in France circa 1820. This solid pine board with a shallow rim along the edges was used to drain the whey from cheeses as they were processed. Featuring scrapes and markings from years of use, the gorgeous wood grain of the aged pine matches the beauty of the all over patina. A small timber crack can be seen on the surface. A perfectly provincial culinary antique that is still wonderfully functional. There is no evidence of the top being attached to a base. This might be so the board could be easily cleaned after use. Be sure to view all the images to see the current condition and beauty of this well aged (at over 200 years old) cheese board.
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French 19th Century Green Glazed Mixing Bowl
$1,400.007.5"H x "W x 17.88"D
Dimensions: 7-½”H 17-⅞” Diameter
This terracotta mixing bowl has a green glazed interior, made for mixing in the kitchen. It’s a wonderful example of antique kitchenware and can be used in many applications today.
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French 19th Century Culinary Scale
$1,495.009.75"H x 24.5"W x 9.75"D
Dimensions: 8-1/4″H x 24-1/2″W x 9-3/4″D
An antique French counter or grocer scale in ebonized hardwood and mahogany inlay with white marble top, circa 1880. The scale is made of hardwood, with each side having a thin inlaid rectangle of more lightly toned mahogany. Both front and back have a glass-front dial with a silver ring and decorative arrow pointers. This enables both the grocer and customer to see the scale’s measurement. The two plateaux are made of copper, which have taken a lovely, antique patina. The scale was manufactured by Trussant et Cie (Trussant & Co.) in Sainte-Livre, east of Bordeaux.
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French 19th Century Culinary Scale from Lyon
$1,650.009.5"H x 31"W x 13.25"D
Dimensions: 9-1/2″H x 31″W x 13-1/4″D
A large kitchen / culinary scale made in Lyon, France circa 1880. This wonderful antique instrument was used to measure various ingredients and products that are epicurean in nature. Its sizable brass plates each contain a multitude of stamps that would have been left by a professional whose job it was to calibrate these weighing machines. These markings, along with its larger size and 40 kilogram capacity signal that this scale would have been used in a commercial setting. Its dials are stylized arrows that will point to one another when the weight of the plate containing the product equals the graduated brass weights that would be added to the other plate. The painted wood base is surmounted by a beautiful piece of white marble. Manufactured in Lyon by Bruyat.
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French Hand-Chiseled Stone Mortar
$1,850.008"H x 17.25"W x 17.25"D
Dimensions: 8” H x 17 ¼” W x 17 ¼” D
A French stone mortar used to grind herbs and spices. This mortar is hand-chiseled from one piece of stone and has four handles, making it easy to use and carry. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition of this antique mortar.
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French Vintage Massive Culinary Scale
$2,100.0015"H x 43"W x 18.88"D
Dimensions: 15”H x 43”W x 18-⅞”D
This massive culinary or produce scale from Lyon, France is the perfect antique accessory to elevate any kitchen. The base is made of solid waxed pine with a fantastic vibrant patina. Its sizable, heavy copper trays have aged wonderfully and bear the original manufacturer stamp of Lpirou et P. Schaller- S.R. Tunisie- Lyon. Both trays are removable and sit snugly within four prong iron hardware. Make sure to view the detailed images for a closer look at the excellent quality of this antique scale!
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English 19th Century Plate Holder
$2,750.0019.25"H x 61.63"W x 7.75"D
Dimensions: 19-¼”H x 61-⅝”W x 7-¾”D
This simple wooden plate holder is the functional piece of antique organization you’ve been searching for. You’ll have a much easier time accessing, storing, and drying your plates with this piece. The wood itself is in great condition and level so you don’t have to worry about the stability of your fine dinner wares. Holds 28 plates at a time. Make sure to view detailed images.
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Set of Three Italian 19th Century Chiminea Pots
$3,600.0015.38"H x 13.38"W x 12.75"D
Dimensions: 15-⅜”H x 13-⅜”W x 12-¾”D
Here are three, extremely versatile large antique Italian pots. Handmade from Italy, these glazed pots are sometimes called Top Hats and would be perfect indoors or outdoors. They are a beautiful creamy-beige glazed ceramic, rustic vase with two handles and an amazing patinated finish.
Large: 15-⅜”H x 13-⅜”W x 12-¾”D
Medium: 13-¾”H x 13-⅜”W x 12-½”D
Small: 13”H x 11-¾”W x 11-¼”D
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English Late 19th Century Large Brass Table Scale & Weights
$3,995.0044.75"H x 48"W x 15.75"D
Dimensions: 44 3/4″H x 48″W x 15 3/4″D
A stunning, large brass table scale, made near the turn of the century, England. The scale is no longer operational, but still makes an mighty impact on a space. The scale is made of brass, with two copper weigh pans. The shaped arms support the hanging pans, attached by linked brass strands. As seen in the detailed photos, each copper pan has been stamped numerous times with a seal, bearing a year, surrounded by Greek letters. The English crown can also be seen stamped into the copper. These dates signify when the scale was last calibrated. The brass column shaft sits atop a brass pedestal, which sits atop stacked brass, which sits upon a piece of gray marble. The entire scale is lifted by brass ball feet. The scale includes the weights with which it is pictured.
