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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Pink Cabbage Glazed Ceramic Small Tureen or Bowl, Portugal, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A lovely hand painted Majolica ceramic pink cabbage small tureen, sugar bowl or sauceboat with lid. Manufactured by Bordallo Pinheiro. Portugal, 1960s This eye-catching small cabbage tureen...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

2 Antique Haviland Limoges Bread or Salad Plates for W.J. Pettee & Co. Oklahoma
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of antique French porcelain bread plates with a floral decoration around the rims. This pair of dishes was made specifically for a store in downtown Oklahoma City. The store w...
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Early 20th Century French American Classical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

A Stunning 20th Century Ceramic Ashtray By Hermès, France
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A ceramic ashtray by Hermès, crafted in France during the latter half of the 20th century. It epitomises the elegance and craftsmanship for which the renowned fashion house is celebr...
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20th Century French Other Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Silver Decorative Box, HERRING JAR/BUTTER BOX with Glass Insert & Handle
Located in Hampshire, GB
Antique valuable handmade silver plated box or Decorative Butter box with decorative Herring fish lid pressed, cast and chased, glass insert. Rectangular body on short, curved feet w...
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Late 19th Century English Art Deco Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Mug Abercorn/Pineapple Design - 1868
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this beautiful and decorative Victorian solid silver mug cup made in London by Martin, Hall & Co 1868. This piece is a fabulous example of a modestly size...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Figural Cherub Bisque Porcelain Compote with Cherubs & Seashell C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Figural Cherub Bisque Porcelain Compote with Cherubs & Seashell C1890 Measures- 10"H x 8.25"W x 7.25"D
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Late 19th Century Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage French Ceramic Pitcher by Roger Capron (circa 1950s)
Located in London, GB
Vintage French ceramic pitcher by Roger Capron (circa 1950s). Famous for his 'Vase à Oreilles' (Eared Vase), this elegant ceramic pitcher may be a play on that theme as its handle mi...
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1950s French Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Red alabaster ashtray by Romano Bianchi, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare alabaster ashtray designed and produced by romano bianchi in italy in the 1970s. Red alabaster ashtray produced by hand and large. Decorative object that will bring a...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stone

Pair Antique Meissen School Old Paris Porcelain Compotes with Fern C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair Antique Meissen School Old Paris Porcelain Compotes with Fern C1890 Measures- 5''H x 9.5''W x 9.5''D
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Late 19th Century Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

12 Antique German Bohemian Roemer Fritz Heckert Enamel Glass Goblets Chalice
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of late 19th - early 20th century Bohemian / German roemer / Fritz Heckert style glassware - olive green / olive brown hand blown glass with hand painted enamel mottos and designs. Set includes: two oversized goblets with beehive bases, three wine goblets - one beehive base and two matching lobed bases, three floral tumblers / cups, one short stem goblet, one highball, one stemless wine...
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Late 19th Century Bohemian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Antique German Shiereholz Meissen Porcelain Garniture Set, Bowl & Candelabrum
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique German Shiereholz Meissen Porcelain Garniture Set with Footed Floral Center Bowl & Cherub Candelabrum, Applied Floral Elements througho...
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Early 20th Century German Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Sommerso XL ashtray by Flavio Poli for Seguso, green and blue Murano glass Italy
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare green and blue sommerso xl ashtray designed and manufactured by flavio poli for seguso in murano in the 1970s. Handcrafted glass using the sommerso technique (superpo...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Silver Artichoke Ice Bucket by Mauro Manetti, 1970s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Rare artichoke ice bucket designed by Mauro Manetti, Fonderia d'arte Mauro Manetti Firenze. This bucket was designed around the 1970s, and is made of a silver plated cast aluminium. Inside the bucket is a ice cube holder...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Aluminum, Silver Plate

17thC Set of Three Boston Hallmark Sterling Silver Graduated Plates
Located in Big Flats, NY
17thC Set of Three Boston Hallmark Sterling Silver Graduated Plates Measures- Small plate: 6.25" diameter x .5" deep; Medium plate: 6.75" diameter x .5" deep; Large plate: 7.5" dia...
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17th Century Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Figural & Footed Silver Plated Samovar/Tea Urn C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Figural & Footed Silver Plated Samovar/Tea Urn with Foliate Engraving C1890 Measures - 15.75"H x 10.75"W x 9"D
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19th Century Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Figural Silver Plated Insulated Water Pitcher C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Figural Silver Plated Insulated Water Pitcher with Mask and Foliate Engraving C1890 Measures - 13"H x 10.25"W x 7"D
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19th Century Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Austrian Loetz School Flared Art Glass Vase with Silver Drape Overlay C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Austrian Flared Art Glass Vase with Silver Drape Overlay in the Manner of Loetz C1930 Measures - 11 1/8"h x 6" x 6"
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Early 20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Turtle Mounted Shell Shaped Pin Dish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful Art Nouveau Royal Worcester shell shaped porcelain pin dish mounted with a freshwater turtle dated 1906. The dish is formed as an op...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Restored Art Deco Carved Koa Wood and Rattan Smoke Ashtray Stand
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Art Deco bespoke carved Koa wood and rattan smoke stand featuring a hand-carved sculpted Koa wood ashtray holder and base with matching streamlined speed lines rings carved ...
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1930s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Rattan

Estate American Sterling Silver Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Shaker, Circa 1940's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate American Sterling Silver Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Shaker, Circa 1940-1950.
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Mid-20th Century American Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Heart Shape Cameo Single Vase, Nancy, France 1905
Located in Vienna, AT
Vase with heart-shaped body on an oval base, long, slender, slightly widening neck, colourless glass with pink powder melt inclusions in the upper are...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Grey cubic Sommerso ashtray by Seguso, Murano, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare gray cubic sommerso ashtray designed and manufactured for seguso in murano in the 1970s. Handcrafted faceted glass using the "sommerso" technique (superposition of la...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

PAIR OF DERUTA MAJOLICA PORTRAIT PLATES, c Mid 20th Century, Italy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful pair of his and hers hand painted Deruta portrait plates. Circa mid 20th century, Italy. Delicately hand painted with additional painted design on the back of each plate....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Majolica, Ceramic

WEDGWOOD CREAMWARE CIRCULAR PLATTER, 19th Century
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Wedgwood Creamware Circular platter. Cream with Burgundy color detail, early 19th Century. Very rare to find this color combination. With elegant neoclassical decoration. Marked i...
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Creamware

16 Piece Antique Rose Medallion Enameled Porcelain Plates & Saucers C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
16 Piece Antique Rose Medallion Enameled Porcelain Plates & Saucers with Genre & Garden Scenes C1920 Small plates - 6 1/8" x 6 1/8" x 7/8" Small bowls - 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 1" Plate 1...
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Early 20th Century Asian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Reed And Barton Silver Plated Pitcher C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Reed And Barton Silver Plated Pitcher with Foliate Engraving and Fruit Finial C1890 Measures - 12"H x 10.5"W x 6.5"D
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19th Century Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

31 Pieces Antique Rose Medallion Plates, Saucers & Cups with Garden Scenes C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
31 Pieces Antique Rose Medallion Enameled Porcelain Plates, Saucers & Cups with Garden Scenes C1920 Measures - Salad Plates 7 1/4" x 7 1/4" x 1"
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Early 20th Century Asian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Large Roseville Art Pottery Green Planter in Donatello Pattern Mid 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Large Roseville Art Pottery Green Planter in Donatello Pattern Mid 20thC Measures - 10" x 13 1/4" x 13 1/4"
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Vintage French Limoges Hand Painted & Gilt Porcelain Vase, Floral Reserve, 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage French Limoges Hand Painted & Gilt Porcelain Vase with Reserve having Garden Flowers, 20thC Measures - 8 1/2" x 5" x 5"
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Daubree Silver Vermeil Ice Cream Shovels/Spoons In Presentation Case
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exquisite antique French set of four silver vermeil ice cream shovels/spoons in a velvet lined presentation case, created by Alfred Daubree, Nancy. The spoons with incredibly deta...
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1870s French Belle Époque Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Antique Oversized Old Paris Porcelain Portrait Vase with Classical Woman C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Oversized Old Paris Hand Painted & Gilt Porcelain Portrait Vase with Classical Woman C1850 Measures - 13 1/8" x 8 1/4" x 8 1/4"
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Four Pieces of Pink Roseville Art Pottery in Mock Orange Pattern Mid 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Four Pieces of Pink Roseville Art Pottery in Mock Orange Pattern Mid 20thC Measures - Largest 9 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 5"
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

CHRISTOFLE ORFÈVRE & TAPIO WIRKKALA, Designer ménagère “DUO” 130 pieces
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
MAISON CHRISTOFLE ORFÈVRE & TAPIO WIRKKALA (1915-1985) DESIGNER “Duo” the model created around [1957] for the Ligne Formes Nouvelles 130 pieces appr...
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Mid-20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Five Blue Roseville Art Pottery Items with Foxglove Pattern Mid 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Five Blue Roseville Art Pottery Items with Foxglove Pattern Mid 20thC Measures - 8.25"h x 6"w x 4.5"d
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

89 Pc Noritake Japan Lamarre Blue Gold Porcelain China Dinnerware Set 6859
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century 89 piece set of Noritake porcelain dinnerware in the Lamarre pattern. Service for 11. Set includes: Large Oval Serving Platter, Small Oval Serving Platter, Oval Serving Bowl, Gravy Boat, 12 Dinner Plates, 12 Salad Plates, 11 Bowls, 11 Bread Plates, 12 Custard Dishes, 12 Saucers, Lidded Sugar Bowl, Creamer, 12 Teacups. Pattern features mottled cobalt blue bands with gilded geometric and floral pattern trim with occasional rose and vine embellishments. "Noritake Co., Limited, commonly known as "Noritake," is a tableware and technology company headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. In 1876, Ichizaemon Morimura VI and his brother Toyo founded Morimura Gumi with the intent of establishing overseas trading by a Japanese company. By 1878, Toyo had established a business in New York selling Japanese antiques and other goods, including pottery. The company was renamed Morimura Brothers...
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Late 20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

12 Piece Antique Carnival Glass Beverage Set with Grape & Leaf Pattern c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
12 Piece Antique Carnival Glass Beverage Set with Grape & Leaf Pattern c1910 Pitcher - 8 1/4" x 7 3/4" x 5 1/2" Covered Bowl - 7 3/4" x 8" x 5 ...
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Early 20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage Queen Victoria Hand Painted Serving Plate by Herend
Located in Sofia, BG
Vintage Herend Queen Victoria serving plate made in hand painted fine porcelain. Excellent condition. Hungary, circa 1970
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Two Pieces of Soft Blue Roseville Art Pottery in Poppy Pattern Mid 20th
Located in Big Flats, NY
Two Pieces of Soft Blue Roseville Art Pottery in Poppy Pattern Mid 20th Measures - Small pot 3 5/8" x 5" x 5"; Vase 9 3/8" x 6 1/2" x 6 1/2"
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Moroccan Indian Brass Scalloped Engraved Hanging Serving Tray Platter 22"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large late 20th century round brass Damascus style serving tray with a raised scalloped edge and surface engraved with a round border and central flower...
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Late 20th Century Anglo-Indian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Three Pieces of Pink Roseville Art Pottery in Tuscany Pattern Mid 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Three Pieces of Pink Roseville Art Pottery in Tuscany Pattern Mid 20thC Measures - 9 3/8" x 6 3/4" x 6 1/4"
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Vintage 1980s German Ceramic Beer Stein - Traditional Bavarian Design
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage 1980s German Ceramic Beer Stein - Traditional Bavarian Design Step into the heart of German tradition with this vintage ceramic beer stein ...
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1980s German Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Nummus "Coin" Collector Plate Made In Italy
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage plate designed by Italian artist Piero Fornasetti. The plate is from the "Nummus" series, Nummus is the Latin word for coin, usually referring to a large bronze coin from t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Steuben Opalescent Rosaline Art Glass Charger C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Steuben Opalescent Rosaline Art Glass Charger C1920 Measures - 1/2"h x 14 3/4"w x 14 3/4"d
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Early 20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Antique French Dovetailed Copper Cauldron Stock Pot Kettle Iron Handles 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century French dovetailed copper cooking pot / cauldron with a wide base, flared rim, and two iron rat tail style bail handles. Dimensions:...
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Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Copper

Wilhelm Süß for Karlsruher Majolika Art Nouveau Blue Flower Basket Bowl c. 1910
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful Art Nouveau large ceramic handled bowl or basket by German artist/designer Wilhelm Süß for Karlsruhe Majolika (Majolica) circa 1910. He was one of their top designers at th...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Antique Silver Plated Teapot C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Silver Plated Teapot with Foliate Engraving and Fruit Finial C1890 Measures - 11.25"H x 5.25"W x 8.75"D
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19th Century Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Willem van der Kool, Delft polychrome plate - early 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Dutch Delft polychrome plate with lively polychrome decoration of a central vase on a stand filled with flowers flanked by two little insects. Very orn...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Important Estate Heavily Embossed Relief with People Silver Lighter From Germany
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item is A Spectacular and Very Beautiful Specimen of Clear Glass with Exquisite Sterling Silvered Detailwork. There are no defects in the vessel, no cracks. The piece i...
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20th Century German Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Set of 12 Hand-Made American Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cups with Banded Design.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 12 hand-made American sterling silver mint julep cups with banded design.
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20th Century American Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

15 Pieces Antique Rose Medallion Enameled Porcelain Saucers C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
15 Pieces Antique Rose Medallion Enameled Porcelain Saucers with Genre & Garden Scenes C1920 Measures - 2 @ 4 1/2" x 1/2"; 3 @ 5 1/4" x 1"; 10 @ 6" x 3/4"
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Early 20th Century Asian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Brown Roseville Art Pottery Art Deco Ewer with Columbine Pattern Mid 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Brown Roseville Art Pottery Art Deco Ewer with Columbine Pattern Mid 20thC Measures - 7"h x 7.5"w x 6"d
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Mid-20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

7 Ralph Lauren Crystal Glen Plaid Highball Tumblers Rocks Drink Glasses 6"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Ralph Lauren crystal barware in the Glen Plaid pattern. Includes 5 highballs / tumblers and two whiskey / rocks glasses. Dimensions: Tall...
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Late 20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Johannes van Lockhorst, Delft polychrome plate - early 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Dutch Delft polychrome plate with lively polychrome decoration of a central Louis XIV ornamental creation crowed by a vase on a stand filled with flowe...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Antique Meissen Reticulated Floral Insect Porcelain Oval Basket Dish 8.5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century Meissen porcelain dish. Oval form with pierced basket weave sides, scalloped edge, hand painted with gilded details and multicolored sprays of flowers and insects. Incised number 3. "Meissen porcelain or Meissen china was the first European hard-paste porcelain. Early experiments were done in 1708 by Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus. After his death that October, Johann Friedrich Böttger continued von Tschirnhaus's work and brought this type of porcelain to the market, financed by Augustus the Strong, King of Poland and Elector of Saxony. The production of porcelain in the royal factory at Meissen...
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Early 20th Century 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 of 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 British Colonial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Three Tan & Pink Roseville Art Pottery with Teasel Pattern Mid 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Three Tan & Pink Roseville Art Pottery with Teasel Pattern Mid 20thC Measures - 8 1/4" x 6 1/2" x 5 1/2", tallest vase
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Mid-20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Mid Century Chrome and Teak Coffee Maker by Regal
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The "Mid-Century chrome coffee maker with teak legs by Regal" is a stylish and functional coffee maker designed with elements typical of mid-20th-century modern aesthetics. This cof...
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1950s Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Chrome

Alev Ebüzziya Siesbye Stoneware Vase for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Alev Ebüzziya Siesbye
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Alev Ebüzziya Siesbye unique stoneware vase for Royal Copenhagen. Signed Alev. Royal Copenhagen. This item is subject to Artist's Royalty.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Clay

Antique and Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

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