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Mid-18th Century English Silver Kiddush Cup
Mid-18th Century English Silver Kiddush Cup

Mid-18th Century English Silver Kiddush Cup

Located in New York, NY

Engraved in Hebrew “I will raise the cup of deliverance, and I shall invoke the Name of G-d” (Psalms 116:13). To signify where the beginning and end of this verse is, an eight-pointe...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Religious Items

Materials

Silver

18th Century Wine Jug George III England 1kg Sterling Silver Peter & Ann Bateman
18th Century Wine Jug George III England 1kg Sterling Silver Peter & Ann Bateman

18th Century Wine Jug George III England 1kg Sterling Silver Peter & Ann Bateman

By Peter and Ann Bateman

Located in Epfach, DE

This exceptional sterling silver example combines elegance and the finest engraving skills and is a valuable collector's item of late 18th century English silver art.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Silver Creamer by Hester Bateman
Georgian Silver Creamer by Hester Bateman

Georgian Silver Creamer by Hester Bateman

By Hester Bateman

Located in New Orleans, LA

The masterpiece showcases Bateman’s hallmark combination of refined form and delicate detailing, reflecting the sophistication of late 18th-century English silver. Its graceful, helm...

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Warwick Cruet by Samuel Wood
Georgian Warwick Cruet by Samuel Wood

Georgian Warwick Cruet by Samuel Wood

By Samuel Wood

Located in New Orleans, LA

Warwick Cruet Samuel Wood Hallmarked London, 1757 A superb example of mid-18th-century English silver, this Warwick cruet by Samuel Wood showcases the elegance and refinement of Geo...

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Tableware

Materials

Silver

Antique 18th Century English George III Period Sterling Silver Goblet, 1783
Antique 18th Century English George III Period Sterling Silver Goblet, 1783

Antique 18th Century English George III Period Sterling Silver Goblet, 1783

Located in New York, NY

Very fine quality George III period sterling silver wine goblet London, 1783. Exceptional engraving on this piece, elegant garlands of acanthus leaf and roses held by quatrefoil rose...

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Antique 18th Century English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-18th Century English Dessert Glass
Mid-18th Century English Dessert Glass

Mid-18th Century English Dessert Glass

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Glass

Materials

Glass

Rare English 18th century pewter gallon measure
Rare English 18th century pewter gallon measure

Rare English 18th century pewter gallon measure

Located in Castle Douglas, GB

Rare 18th century pewter gallon measure Bellied pewter measure, stamped GALLON, the large Gallon capacity is an unusual sized measure. English, mid 18th century 25cm H, 19cm Diam., ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Georgian Pitchers

Materials

Pewter

George III English Sterling Silver Tea Set with Matching Tray, 18th Century
George III English Sterling Silver Tea Set with Matching Tray, 18th Century

George III English Sterling Silver Tea Set with Matching Tray, 18th Century

Located in North Miami, FL

This elegant George III English tea set includes a sterling silver teapot, matching hot milk pot, and sugar bowl, complemented by a sterling silver tea urn and a silver-plated facete...

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Antique 18th Century British George III Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century English Delft Polychrome Charger
18th Century English Delft Polychrome Charger

18th Century English Delft Polychrome Charger

Located in Richmond, VA

18th century English delft polychrome charger.

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Antique 18th Century English Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

18th Century English Polychrome Delft Platter
18th Century English Polychrome Delft Platter

18th Century English Polychrome Delft Platter

Located in Richmond, VA

18th century English polychrome delft platter.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of 18th Century English Sterling Compotes
Pair of 18th Century English Sterling Compotes

Pair of 18th Century English Sterling Compotes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 18th century English Sterling Compotes with Gold Wash. The compotes are very finely chased and are hallmarked. The base diameter is 6 inches.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sterling Silver

18th Century English Regency Silver Wine Funnel by Silversmith Edward Farrell
18th Century English Regency Silver Wine Funnel by Silversmith Edward Farrell

18th Century English Regency Silver Wine Funnel by Silversmith Edward Farrell

By Edward Farrell

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An interesting silver wine funnel, or strainer, made in Georgian England in the late 18th century and bearing the hallmark 'EF', thought to be Edward Farrell, a master silversmith wo...

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Antique 18th Century English Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century English Worcester Bowl
18th Century English Worcester Bowl

18th Century English Worcester Bowl

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Delft, NL

18th century English Worcester bowl Royal Worcester was established in 1751 by John Wall, this bowl is made during so called the Dr. Wall period The bowl is marked on the bottom...

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Antique 18th Century British Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Two English Silver Casters
Two English Silver Casters

Two English Silver Casters

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Two English Silver Casters One with minor dents to the body. Also with light wear, consistent with age and use.

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Antique 18th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Antique George III Sterling Silver Cow Creamer by John Schuppe, 1762
Antique George III Sterling Silver Cow Creamer by John Schuppe, 1762

Antique George III Sterling Silver Cow Creamer by John Schuppe, 1762

By John Schuppe

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional sterling silver cow creamer was crafted by the renowned silversmith John Schuppe; a silver cow creamer by this Dutch silversmith, active in London from 1753 to 1773,...

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Antique 1760s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

English 18th Century Cream Ware Wedgwood nesting Serving Dishes
English 18th Century Cream Ware Wedgwood nesting Serving Dishes

English 18th Century Cream Ware Wedgwood nesting Serving Dishes

By Wedgwood

Located in Delft, NL

English 18th Century Cream Ware Wedgwood nesting Serving Dishes 5 pieces of 18th Century English Cream ware Wedgwood serving dishes The serving dishes are hand-formed, as shown by t...

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Antique 18th Century British Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

George V Sterling Silver Bowl by Tiffany & Co., London 1911
George V Sterling Silver Bowl by Tiffany & Co., London 1911

George V Sterling Silver Bowl by Tiffany & Co., London 1911

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, London

Under Moore’s leadership, Tiffany hollowware often favoured the refined symmetry of 18th-century English silver, blending traditional Georgian aesthetics with the heavier silver weig...

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Vintage 1910s English Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century English Pewter Charger
18th Century English Pewter Charger

18th Century English Pewter Charger

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A large pewter charger engraved "W. Booth of Wragby" with maker's touchmarks on the reverse. Good weight and color.

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Antique 18th Century English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pewter

English Blue and White Delft Bowl, 18th Century
English Blue and White Delft Bowl, 18th Century

English Blue and White Delft Bowl, 18th Century

Located in Charlottesville, VA

English Delftware bowl, mid 18th Century, 4.5” h. x 11 7/8” diam. Having a lovely large floral pattern to the exterior, smaller to the interior with a large central interior floral ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Pair of 18th Century English Mahogany Knife Boxes
Pair of 18th Century English Mahogany Knife Boxes

Pair of 18th Century English Mahogany Knife Boxes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 18th century English Mahogany Knife Boxes with Sterling Silver hardware and original fitted interiors.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Knife Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English Pewter Charger
18th Century English Pewter Charger

18th Century English Pewter Charger

Located in High Point, NC

18th century large pewter charger with wide rim and molded edge, which is very elegant, especially for pewter, which was used more frequently for casual dining. there is a hallmark o...

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pewter

18th Century English Pewter Charger
18th Century English Pewter Charger

18th Century English Pewter Charger

Located in High Point, NC

18th century large pewter charger with wide rim and molded edge, which is very elegant, especially for pewter, which was used more frequently for casual dining. there are two hallma...

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pewter

Large Blue and White English Delft Charger, 18th Century
Large Blue and White English Delft Charger, 18th Century

Large Blue and White English Delft Charger, 18th Century

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Large English Delft Charger, with blue swag, geometric, and floral decoration, early 18th century. Diameter 12 inches.

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Antique 18th Century English Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Pair 18th Century English George III Wedgwood Oval Wall Plaques in Silver Frames
Pair 18th Century English George III Wedgwood Oval Wall Plaques in Silver Frames

Pair 18th Century English George III Wedgwood Oval Wall Plaques in Silver Frames

By Wedgwood

Located in Litchfield, CT

Pair antique 18th century English George III Wedgwood oval wall plaques mounted in silver beaded frames.

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Near Pair of 18th Century English Polychrome Delft Chargers
Near Pair of 18th Century English Polychrome Delft Chargers

Near Pair of 18th Century English Polychrome Delft Chargers

Located in Richmond, VA

Near pair of 18th century English polychrome delft chargers- Measure: 13” diameter.

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Antique 18th Century English Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

English Cutlery letter holder 18th century
English Cutlery letter holder 18th century

English Cutlery letter holder 18th century

Located in MILL, NL

Fantastic Mahogany English Cutlery Tray, which may have been later converted into a letter holder. Originating from the 18th century. Perfect condition.

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Antique 18th Century English Knife Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English Pewter Charger
18th Century English Pewter Charger

18th Century English Pewter Charger

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18th century English pewter charger in fine condition.

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Antique 18th Century American Country More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Pewter

Antique 18th Century Bow English Porcelain Figure of a Flute Player
Antique 18th Century Bow English Porcelain Figure of a Flute Player

Antique 18th Century Bow English Porcelain Figure of a Flute Player

By Bow Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An antique English porcelain figurine. By Bow. In the form of a boy clothed in 18th century garb and holding a flute. We've noted losses to his flute, hands, hat, sleeves, and th...

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large 18th Century Leeds/Staffordshire English Creamware Charger or Wall Plate
Large 18th Century Leeds/Staffordshire English Creamware Charger or Wall Plate

Large 18th Century Leeds/Staffordshire English Creamware Charger or Wall Plate

By Staffordshire, Leeds Pottery

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine, very large, 18th century English creamware pottery charger or wall plate. With a raised feather edge border. Simply a great antique English pottery tray or wall plate! ...

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Antique 18th Century English George II Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Creamware, Pottery

Antique 18th Century English Delft 13 1/2" Charger
Antique 18th Century English Delft 13 1/2" Charger

Antique 18th Century English Delft 13 1/2" Charger

By Delft

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine English Delft charger. With a central stylized floret or sunburst, swag flowers geometric borders. Simply a wonderful piece of English Delft pottery! Date: Mid-18th Century...

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

18th Century, English Mahogany Tea Caddy
18th Century, English Mahogany Tea Caddy

18th Century, English Mahogany Tea Caddy

Located in San Francisco, CA

English egg shaped carved mahogany tea caddy, circa 1790.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Tea Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century English Delft Chinoiserie Plate with Chrysanthemums
Antique 18th Century English Delft Chinoiserie Plate with Chrysanthemums

Antique 18th Century English Delft Chinoiserie Plate with Chrysanthemums

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique English Delft plate. With a broad flat rim and a shallow well. Decorated to the well with a flower basket including Chrysanthemums, fern fronds and leaves. The rim ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

18th Century English Pewter Sadware Dish
18th Century English Pewter Sadware Dish

18th Century English Pewter Sadware Dish

Located in Incline Village, NV

All original early 18th century pewter dish, hallmarked on the rear of the gently rounded bouge; three touchmarks are visible albeit not completely discernible. The most visible stat...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pewter

Late 18th Century Georgian English New Hall Partial Porcelain Tea Set
Late 18th Century Georgian English New Hall Partial Porcelain Tea Set

Late 18th Century Georgian English New Hall Partial Porcelain Tea Set

By New Hall

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Late 18th century Georgian English New Hall partial fine porcelain tea/china set with rose colored fish-scale border, scrolling garland and florets, circa 1781-1835. Included in this...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Late 18th Century English Faience Planter
Late 18th Century English Faience Planter

Late 18th Century English Faience Planter

Located in Incline Village, NV

Fine quality English late 18th century faience planter or pot, with accompanying small porcelain stand. The hand painted image depicts a young couple handsomely dressed in bright col...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Late 18th Century English Faience Planter
Late 18th Century English Faience Planter

Late 18th Century English Faience Planter

Located in Incline Village, NV

Fine quality English late 18th century faience planter or pot, with accompanying small porcelain stand. The hand painted image depicts a young couple handsomely dressed in bright col...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience, Paint

Two Pairs of English Silver Serving Spoons.
Two Pairs of English Silver Serving Spoons.

Two Pairs of English Silver Serving Spoons.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Two Pairs of English Silver Serving Spoons. Late 18th Century, marked, maker probably, Samuel Wintle.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver

18th Century 'George I' English Mahogany Oval Open Wine Cooler
18th Century 'George I' English Mahogany Oval Open Wine Cooler

18th Century 'George I' English Mahogany Oval Open Wine Cooler

Located in North Miami, FL

18th century (George I) English mahogany oval open wine cooler with original brass bound decoration and original brass carrying handles resting on its original square legs stand with...

Category

Antique 18th Century English George I Wine Coolers

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Brass

Antique English 18th-century Derbyshire Creamware Large Leaf Dish
Antique English 18th-century Derbyshire Creamware Large Leaf Dish

Antique English 18th-century Derbyshire Creamware Large Leaf Dish

Located in Downingtown, PA

Botanical Bliss: A Rare Derbyshire Creamware Overlapping Leaf Dish Late 18th Century This large Derbyshire creamware dish, dating to circa 1785, is a masterful example of late 18th-...

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Pottery

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

English Delft  - 18th century 'Chinoiserie' Blue and White Delft Plate
English Delft  - 18th century 'Chinoiserie' Blue and White Delft Plate

English Delft - 18th century 'Chinoiserie' Blue and White Delft Plate

By Delft

Located in DELFT, NL

English Delft Tin-glazed earthenware plate decorated in blue on a white ground, featuring a chinoiserie inspired landscape. English Delft, possibly Liverpool, second half 18th centu...

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Antique 18th Century English Georgian William Wright Pewter Porringer Bowl
Antique 18th Century English Georgian William Wright Pewter Porringer Bowl

Antique 18th Century English Georgian William Wright Pewter Porringer Bowl

By William Wright

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 18th Century Antique English Georgian pewter porringer soup or stew bowl, dish or cup with crown handle / ear by William Wright of Little Minories, London, England. Wright was e...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Serving Bowls

Materials

Pewter

Pair Antique 18th/19th C. English Sheffield Silver Plate on Copper Wine Coasters
Pair Antique 18th/19th C. English Sheffield Silver Plate on Copper Wine Coasters

Pair Antique 18th/19th C. English Sheffield Silver Plate on Copper Wine Coasters

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of antique Sheffield silver plate wine coasters. In the form of wirework baskets. With Sheffield type silver plate on copper and turned wooden bases. Simply a great p...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

18th Century English Georgian Creamware Coffee Pot with Chinoiserie Decoration
18th Century English Georgian Creamware Coffee Pot with Chinoiserie Decoration

18th Century English Georgian Creamware Coffee Pot with Chinoiserie Decoration

Located in Litchfield, CT

Antique 18th century English Georgian creamware coffee pot with Chinoiserie landscape decoration in traditional Imari colors of blue and red enhanced by gilding.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Ceramics

Materials

Creamware

English 18th century Creamware Pounce Shaker or Sugar Castor
English 18th century Creamware Pounce Shaker or Sugar Castor

English 18th century Creamware Pounce Shaker or Sugar Castor

Located in Downingtown, PA

English Plain Creamware Pounce Shaker or Sugar Castor, Circa 1775 This circular pounce shaker is a prime example of plain, undecorated creamware from the late 18th century. The piec...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century George III Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Creamware, Pottery

Antique Lambeth 18th Century English Delft Pottery Plate with Chinese Decoration
Antique Lambeth 18th Century English Delft Pottery Plate with Chinese Decoration

Antique Lambeth 18th Century English Delft Pottery Plate with Chinese Decoration

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A good, antique English delft plate. Likely Lambeth with deep blue chinoiserie decoration and a sawtooth border. A fine early example with strong color! Measures: Diameter ca. 7 7...

Category

Antique 18th Century British Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Pair 18th Century English George III Wedgwood Oval Wall Plaques
Pair 18th Century English George III Wedgwood Oval Wall Plaques

Pair 18th Century English George III Wedgwood Oval Wall Plaques

By Wedgewood

Located in Litchfield, CT

Pair antique 18th century English George III Wedgwood oval plaques. Depicts "The Marriage of Cupid and Psyche" and "Sacrifice to Hymen". White relief sprigging on a dark blue ground ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

English Georgian Silver Plate Gilt Tankard
English Georgian Silver Plate Gilt Tankard

English Georgian Silver Plate Gilt Tankard

Located in Queens, NY

English silver plate and gilt tankard with floral and scroll design and 1752 hallmark.

Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Tableware

18th century English Delft, Bristol, Imari, Chinoiserie plate
18th century English Delft, Bristol, Imari, Chinoiserie plate

18th century English Delft, Bristol, Imari, Chinoiserie plate

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

City: Bristol Date: second half of the 18th century A genuine and fine Imari: blue, red, and gold, English Delft plate. Hand-painted on a white tin-glazed ground with a chinoiserie ...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Antique Late 18th Century Caughley English Soft-Paste Porcelain Serving Bowl
Antique Late 18th Century Caughley English Soft-Paste Porcelain Serving Bowl

Antique Late 18th Century Caughley English Soft-Paste Porcelain Serving Bowl

By Caughley Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique English soft-paste porcelain bowl. By Caughley. With a white ground and blue underglaze floral decoration throughout. Marked to the base with Caughley's maker's mar...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British George III Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

18th-century English Creamware Whieldon-type Tortoiseshell Tea Bowl & Saucer
18th-century English Creamware Whieldon-type Tortoiseshell Tea Bowl & Saucer

18th-century English Creamware Whieldon-type Tortoiseshell Tea Bowl & Saucer

By Thomas Whieldon Pottery

Located in Downingtown, PA

"Clouded Perfection": 18th Century English Creamware Whieldon-type Tea Bowl & Saucer A superb example of mid-18th century English pottery, this Creamware Tea Bowl and Saucer display...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Pottery

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Two 18th Century English Worcester porcelain lidded baskets, ca 1770
Two 18th Century English Worcester porcelain lidded baskets, ca 1770

Two 18th Century English Worcester porcelain lidded baskets, ca 1770

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Delft, NL

Two 18th Century English Worcester porcelain lidded baskets, ca 1770 Royal Worcester was established in 1751 by John Wall, these bowls where made during so called the Dr. Wall perio...

Category

Antique 18th Century British Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century English Pewter Chalice with Knife Knop, Circa 1770
18th Century English Pewter Chalice with Knife Knop, Circa 1770

18th Century English Pewter Chalice with Knife Knop, Circa 1770

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good 18th century pewter Chalice or Goblet, made in the UK, Circa 1770 English pewter Chalices of this period are rare items. This chalice has a circular open bowl r...

Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Barware

Materials

Pewter

English Delft - Blue and white plate - 18th century
English Delft - Blue and white plate - 18th century

English Delft - Blue and white plate - 18th century

By Delft

Located in DELFT, NL

A beautiful English Delftware plate, hand-painted featuring a Chinoiserie-inspired scene of flowers in full bloom, over which an exotic bird flies. The rim rim decorated with three s...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Matched Pair of Antique 18th Century English Delft Plates with Peonies
Matched Pair of Antique 18th Century English Delft Plates with Peonies

Matched Pair of Antique 18th Century English Delft Plates with Peonies

By Delft

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A pair of fine English Delft plates Both plates have chinoiserie decoration with rock, flowers, bamboo decoration. Likely from Bristol, England. Simply a wonderful pair of flowe...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

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18th Century English Silver For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of 18th century English silver on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and earthenware, every piece of 18th century English silver was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of 18th century English silver you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of 18th century English silver, those designed in Georgian, Neoclassical and Rococo styles are of considerable interest. Caughley Porcelain, Hester Bateman and Henry Chawner each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of 18th century English silver that is worth considering.

How Much is a 18th Century English Silver?

The average selling price for a piece of 18th century English silver at 1stDibs is $1,717, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $86,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

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.

Questions About 18th Century English Silver
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    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
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    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.