Nave Antique Table decorations

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

Unique work of old jewelers. Nave – expensive jewelry and fancy table cutlery made of precious metals of the Middle Ages and Renaissance

Masterpiece of table cutlery made of precious metals, decorated with enamel, handpainted. Work by craftsmen of the Middle Ages and Renaissance

The bottom of Nave beautifully handpainted. Traditional expensive jewelry and fancy table cutlery made of precious metals of the Middle Ages and Renaissance

A miniature sculpture decorates the stand of Nave. Exquisite jewelry and fancy table cutlery made of precious metals of the Middle Ages and Renaissance

In fact, such jewellery pieces included lots of techniques from jewellery design to miniature sculpture, as seen in the picture
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