British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
BRITISH COLONIAL STYLE
Typically made of mahogany, teak or bamboo and featuring a range of fabrics and prints with botanical patterns, antique British Colonial furniture and decor varies as it involved local materials and techniques and spanned centuries of design styles.
As the British Empire expanded from the 16th to the 20th century, its conquest and control of colonies around the world bolstered its wealth through the extraction of resources. Including colonies in the Americas, Africa, Asia and Australasia, this spread of often violent subjugation imposed British culture, language and faith on Indigenous peoples. The design of homes was included in this expression of imperial power, with government officials, merchants and military officers creating homes mimicking the luxuries they were used to in England.
Local artisans were commissioned to replicate British designs, resulting in versions of Regency, Chippendale, Sheraton and other styles of furniture being crafted from mahogany, rosewood, ebony and teakwood as opposed to beech and oak, which were more common in Europe. Whereas the colonial furniture for the Portuguese and Dutch regularly had motifs of indigenous flora and fauna, the British tended to want more exact reproductions of their home country’s designs.
To escape the summer heat in places such as India and the Caribbean, British colonizers relocated to airy houses in the hills or plantations, leading to foldable chairs and collapsible desks in the style of military campaign furniture. Rather than upholstery as they might have in Europe, chairs and sofas in the British Colonial style had rattan and cane seating for these higher temperature climates. The contrast between the light textiles and the dark colors of the sturdy furniture became a defining aesthetic of British Colonial interiors.
Find a collection of antique British Colonial outdoor furniture, seating, bedroom furniture, decorative objects and other items on 1stDibs.
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Style: British Colonial
Ralph Lauren Knockhill Tartan Plaid Luncheon Plates, Pair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous pair of decorative luncheon or wall plates with a tartan plaid pattern
By Ralph Lauren, "Knockhill Tartan Plaid" pattern
USA, Early 21st Century
Measures: 9.25"W x 1"D ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Michelle Erickson Ceramics ‘MUGXIT’Delftware Portrait Mug of Meagan and Harry
Located in Hampton, VA
"Working in historic Tidewater, Virginia, for more than thirty years, Erickson has intensively studied the technology and history behind the ceramics used by the American colonists in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Her efforts have rewarded her with a toolkit of technical skills representing three hundred years of potting traditions and a loyal following of ceramic collectors familiar with Anglo-American decorative arts. She is a proficient chemist, working in a wide range of earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain bodies and glazes, and has successfully applied these skills to her diverse contemporary work."
Excerpt from Michelle Erickson...
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21st Century and Contemporary American British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Delft
Michelle Erickson Ceramics Delftware Mugs GOD BLES THE QVEEN, BOYES BEE MERRY
Located in Hampton, VA
Thrown tin glazed white stoneware with handpainted metallic oxide slip
decoration.
Michelle Erickson’s contemporary versions of a 17th century Engl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Delft
Hamilton & Co Colonial Indian Silver Half Pint Tankard Calcutta c1870
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Hamilton & Co Indian silver half pint tankard
Date : Hallmarked in Calcutta c1870 for Hamilton & Co
Period : British Raj
Origin : Calcutta, India
Decoration : George IV sty...
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1870s Indian Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Three Blue and White Staffordshire Porcelain Leaf Form Dishes - Canton style
Located in Leesburg, VA
Three Blue and White Staffordshire Porcelain Leaf Form Dishes with Canton style Chinoiserie scenes
Anonymous
Staffordshire, England; First half of the 19th century
Porcelain blue transferware
Approximate size: 5.25 (l) x 5 (w) x 1.5 (h) ea.
The present suite of three leaf-form blue transferware dishes...
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Early 19th Century English Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Collection of 227 Pieces of Flow Blue China
Located in Stamford, CT
The count of 188 pieces is good antique china with some minor flaws. This set includes an additional 39 pieces of chipped or cracked pieces that might be useful on display or restored. One company is Touraine by Stanley Pottery, marked England. Price is for whole set 227 pieces.
The 188 Good Pieces:
25 cups. 4"dia.
30 saucers 6" dia
27 dinner plates. 10" dia
39 soup plate. 9" dia
15 dessert/salad plates. 8" dia
15 fruit bowls 5.5" dia.
11 pitchers/creamers/gray boats...
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1880s English Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
A Rare Chamberlains Worcester 1798 "Disce Pati" Admiral Duncan Armorial Plate
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An extremely rare late 18 Century Admiral Duncan Chamberlains Worcester porcelain plate, the centre with an armorial crest of a ship in full sail beneath the banner ‘Disce Pati" within a wide spiral border of salmon pink stripes and gilt foliage sprays. There is some age related rubbing of the gilding but the plate is otherwise in great condition with no visible cracks chips or repairs.
"Disce Pati" in Latin meaning "Learn to Suffer...
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Late 18th Century English Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Maitland Smith Florentine Mosaic Lacquer Round Charger Bowl Platter Tray
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare Maitland Smith over sized round Charger / platter / tray featuring a lacquered floral mosaic pattern in shades of brown and white. Includes support for wall hanging.
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Lacquer
Sterling Silver Candle Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extraordinary candle holder is in great condition and beautifully crafted out of sterling silver this piece features three arms of beautiful details newly cleaned and polished d...
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1930s European Vintage British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
Antique English Colonial Pewter Creamer Pitcher & Sugar Bowl Serving Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English Colonial or Renaissance style creamer and sugar bowl set. Marked on base England with pseudo hallmark featuring a crowned shield, dragon head, lion passant, and sword...
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Early 20th Century British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pewter
British Colonial Antique 1910 Cheltenham Silver Coffee Service Sheffield England
Located in Miami, FL
1910 English silver coffee service by Cheltenham & Company, Ltd. Sheffield, England.
All 3 pieces have the same maker's marks on the bottoms complete with the engraved W A Trademark, Warranted Hard Solder England 69430.
Open sugar dish...
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1910s English Vintage British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Steel
Antique English Staffordshire Porcelain Figurine Girl Seated on Waterfall Bird
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century staffordshire porcelain figure showing a young woman seated on the rocks above a waterfall with two birds.
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19th Century Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Dudson English Staffordshire Pearlware Bocage Shepherd Figure 5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early English Staffordshire porcelain pearlware bocage group, showing male and female shepherds with a red and white lamb, standing in front of a flowering tree. Attributed ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century Childs Pewter Porringer Cup Bowl Porridge Dish
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique circa 18th century childs pewter porringer / tastevin featuring straight sides with rim flange, flat base, triangular bracket with wedge under...
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18th Century Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pewter
57 Pc Royal Doulton Regal Crest H5221 English Bone China Dinnerware Set, 1993
Located in Dayton, OH
57 piece Royal Doulton fine bone china dinnerware set in pattern H5221 – Regal Crest.
Measures: 8 teacups - 3.5” x 3” / oval platter - 13...
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Gorham Weighted Sterling Silver Footed Compote Candy Nut Dishes
By Gorham
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of weighted Gorham Sterling silver compotes, candy dishes.
Very good condition.
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Early 20th Century American British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
2 Antique 18th Century Pewter Pedestal Master Salt Cellar Trencher Bowls Cups
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of rare antique 18th century pewter salt cellars / bowls / pedestal dishes or footed cups with unique scalloped and swirled form. Measure: 3".
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18th Century Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pewter
Antique 18th Century English Pewter Porringer Cup Bowl Porridge Dish
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique circa 18th century unmarked pewter porringer or tastevin with bellied sides, bossed base, triangular ear bracket with wedge, and peacocks tai...
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18th Century Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pewter
2 Antique Dudson English Staffordshire Pearlware Bocage Shepherd Figures
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique early Staffordshire pearlware bocage figures, a shepherd and a shepherdess each standing in front of a tree with three red and white sheep / lambs. Each piece uses sh...
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Mid-19th Century Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique English Copper Flagon Jug Vessel Pitcher Hallmark #2 C. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful Antique English Copper FLAGON, Pitcher, Vessel or Jug #2~~c. 1900
Excellent heavy copper flagon with hallmark
15" tall to top of handle
...
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Early 1900s English Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Copper
Old English Silver Plate over Nickel Ornate Rectangular Serving Tray Handles
Located in Miami, FL
British Colonial style old English silver plate over nickel rectangular serving tray, platter with ornate border.
It is in original vintage condition and has some stains and is tarn...
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1940s English Vintage British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate, Nickel
Old English Silver Plate Ornate Rectangular Footed Serving Tray with Handles.
Located in Miami, FL
British Colonial style old English silver plate rectangular serving tray, platter with ornate handles. Scroll embossed in the Center.
It is in original vintage condition and has som...
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1950s English Vintage British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate, Nickel
British Colonial Antique 1910 Cheltenham Silver Coffee Service Sheffield England
Located in Miami, FL
1910 English silver coffee service by Cheltenham & Company, Ltd. Sheffield, England.
All 4 pieces have the same maker's marks on the bottoms complete with the engraved unicorn design...
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1910s English Vintage British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Plated Mechanical Gun or Cannon Bottle Trolley Decanting Machine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This well made mechanical gun carriage bottle trolley and pourer is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England in approximately 1890 in a British Colonial style. The carr...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Large Glass Hibiscus and Palm Leaf Serving Platter
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large glass serving platter in the shape of a palm leaf with a Hibiscus flower at the stem. The top of the platter is smooth, and the underside i...
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20th Century American British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
1830s Antique Indian Colonial Silver Jug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Indian colonial silver jug made by Hamilton & Co; part of our dining silverware collection.
This magnificent antique Indian silver jug...
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1830s Indian Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Fine Double "C" Handled Quart Tulip Export Pewter Tankard Townsend & Compton
By Townsend & Compton
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A fine double "C" handled quart tulip export Pewter mug or tankard by Townsend & Compton, circa 1779-1806. Struck with makers (upside down) pseudo hallmarks, left of the handle and l...
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Late 18th Century English Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pewter
Complete Set of Pink Cloth Napkins and Faux Bamboo Brass Place Setting Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Make hosting and entertaining easy, with a vintage British Colonial style place setting. Over a year in the making, we’ve sourced hundreds of table settings from all over the globe and paired our favorites in a set. (See our other listings for more beauties in an array of different colors, styles and place settings from 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 16.)
This set features a faux bamboo brass charger from India. It does have a slight patina to it, which makes it look even more storied. We’ve had these custom cloth napkins created just for this set. We’ve brought over this fabulous pink block print fabric from India and created 4 16” x 16” cloth dinner napkins...
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20th Century Indian British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Sterling Navette Form Dutch Scene Gilt Interior Tea Caddy British Import Mark
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A sterling silver navette form Dutch scene gilt interior tea caddy with British import mark, makers mark SBL for Samuel Boyce Landeck, (Sheffield 1897). Decorated with couples in a t...
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1890s English Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Solid Silver Hall Marked Brandy Flask and Cup by Mappin Brothers, 1897
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A solid silver hall marked hip flask and cup by Mappin Brothers, 1897
A lovely rounded piece the body of the flask has a slight curve, the flask has a nicely engraved crest and th...
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Late 19th Century English Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
A stack of six antique wood trays with bone inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic set of six antique trays that fit into a stack, likely from British India turn of the 20th century. The wood is likely rosewood with attractive grains and the trays are i...
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1890s Indian Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood, Bone
Antique English Copper Brass Tea Kettle Coffee Pitcher Spout Handle #1 c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Copper Tea or Coffee Kettle with Pour Spout, Lid, and Copper Handle #1~~c. 1900
"Acorn" finial~~fresh polish
12" tall to t...
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Late 19th Century English Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Copper
British Colonial serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique British Colonial serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used British Colonial serveware, ceramics, silver and glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Sheffield Silver Co., Chamberlains Worcester, Coalport Porcelain, and Gorham. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $28,119 while the average work can sell for $621.
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