Hartman Rare Art, Inc.
A family-owned business since 1927
For 83 years, the Hartman Family and our associates have consistently worked to provide quality antique merchandise to our customers at competitive prices. Should you have any questions about the pieces we feature on this website or if you would like to inquire further about a specific item, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Our gallery is located in midtown Manhattan and easily accessible on the second floor. Please note the entrance to the building is on 53rd Street between Park and Madison Avenues. We are open to the public Monday to Friday from 9:30AM until 4:30PM.
In Europe, the use of silver has been incorporated into the decorative arts for more than a thousand years. The use of precious metals to decorate one's home has been an indicator of class, prosperity and style for centuries. The Continental silver we offer is high quality, and the pieces we have chosen to showcase here represent a cross section of some of the items we carry.
We do our best to carry a range of silver from European makers both earlier and later. While we offer a wide variety of earlier antique European silver, we also have a strong collection of hollowware items and flatware sets from innovative late 19th and early 20th century European silversmiths such as Puiforcat and Odiot representing France and the renowned Danish master, Georg Jensen.
If you are interested, you might perhaps care to see our English and American silver collections as well. And please feel free to browse more Hartman Rare Art on Ebay.
Bowl with cover and under-tray
A beautiful 20th century European silver covered bowl is a lovely piece and truly in beautiful condition. The bowl, its cover and the undertray are all decorated with engraved and etched scrolling motifs. The bowl features two handles extending from its rim. The bowl measures 12 inches length over the handles. In total, the set has a combined gross weight equal to 61 troy ounces.
CS03
Price: $1,900.00
Pair of French gilt silver and cut crystal Ewers by Odiot
This beautiful pair of gilt silver and cut crystal ewers were made in France circa 1880 by Odiot. The ewers are elaborately decorated with applied Dionysian motifs and etched textural grounds. Each piece measures approximately 11 inches height.
CS06
Price: $38,000.00
Art Deco Tea Set by Puiforcat
This vintage Art Deco tea and coffee set was designed in France 1930 by the famed silversmith, Jean Puiforcat. Puiforcat began his career designing and creating silver items for personal use during the 1920's and by the 1930's, his designs were in very high demand due to the explosion of interest in Art Deco. The pieces are all octagonal form and the tea pot, coffee pot and sugar bowl all feature stepped covers. All the pieces have wood handles. The coffee pot measures a total 7 inches high. The total combined gross weight is equal to 85 troy ounces.
CS07
Price: $14,000.00
Italian Silver and Ivory Tea and Coffee Set
A stand-out silver tea and coffee set created in Italy during the early/mid 20th century. The set is comprised of 4 pieces: a tea pot, coffee pot, covered sugar bowl and creamer. The tea pot, coffee pot, and creamer all feature ivory handles. Each piece has an intricate band of geometric decoration at the lower rim of the support as well as around the openings at the top. The sugar bowl, tea pot and coffee pot feature pinecone-form finials. The coffee pot measures a total 9.75 inches height. The total combined gross weight is equal to 74 troy ounces.
CS09
Price: $4,700.00
Italian Silver and Crystal Decanter Set with 3 Bottles
This beautiful Sterling Silver and crystal decanter set was crafted in Italy, most likely during the early 20th century. The set comprises 3 cut-crystal decanters with stoppers and a large cruet stand with a central handle. The stand accommodates all 3 bottles composed of Sterling Silver and features elaborately crafted grape and grapevine motifs. The piece measures a total 18 inches height when the bottles are placed in the Cruet stand. The total gross weight for the silver content of this item is equal to 39 troy ounces.
CS15
Price: $2,100.00