A monumental German silver-gilt nef. 1910. Expensive jewelry and fancy table cutlery made of precious metals of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Nave Antique Table decorations
Nave Antique Table decorations
In French, the nave is a special type of vessel. In addition to the decorative features, people used nave for serving salt or spices, as well as a container for cutlery, and even napkins.
Typically, the craftsmen made nave of silver, gilded silver, or gold. Besides, often covered with the enamel and precious stones. Ship’s hull often formed from nautilus shells. Some aisles have wheels so that they could ride from one end of the table to another, but in most cases they have legs or stands. Traditionally, at feasts oil was placed in front of the most important member of the feast, to underline his status.
Stunning work of old masters – Nave – expensive jewelry and fancy table cutlery made of precious metals of the Middle Ages and Renaissance
Nave Antique Table decorations
Gold and silver table cutlery made in the Middle Ages and RenaissanceUnique work of old jewelers. Nave – expensive jewelry and fancy table cutlery made of precious metals of the Middle Ages and RenaissanceMasterpiece of table cutlery made of precious metals, decorated with enamel, handpainted. Work by craftsmen of the Middle Ages and RenaissanceThe bottom of Nave beautifully handpainted. Traditional expensive jewelry and fancy table cutlery made of precious metals of the Middle Ages and RenaissanceMiniature paintings and masterpiece of jewellery art in stunning work of skillful masters – NaveA miniature sculpture decorates the stand of Nave. Exquisite jewelry and fancy table cutlery made of precious metals of the Middle Ages and RenaissanceIn fact, such jewellery pieces included lots of techniques from jewellery design to miniature sculpture, as seen in the pictureFabulous marine theme with a miniature of mermaidJeweled ship with miniature sculptures of sailors and mythological creaturesA statue of mermaid holding the whole ship in her handsSails and bottom of Nave beautifully painted
