Pair of dessert stands, late 19th century

Pair of Meissen-style three-tiered dessert stands decorated with hand-painted floral garlands and perforated graduated plates with magenta borders, twisted stem.

Two small pieces missing.
Late 19th century
Italy or Eastern France

17th century filigree silver pendant

Made using the traditional filigree technique typical of 17th-century Spanish craftsmanship the medallion features meticulous work of intertwined silver threads creating complex and detailed openwork designs.