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Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Tableware, 4
Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Tableware, 4

Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Tableware, 4

Located in Astoria, NY

Collection of Four Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Tableware Pieces, comprising: a ewer with

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique China Tableware

Materials

Enamel

Two Chinese Lidded Bowls of Silver, China, Early 1900s
Two Chinese Lidded Bowls of Silver, China, Early 1900s

Two Chinese Lidded Bowls of Silver, China, Early 1900s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Two Chinese lidded bowls of silver. Stamped, China, early 1900s. Measure: Height 6 cm, diameter

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique China Tableware

Materials

Silver

Rare Antique Chinese Qing Carved Coconut Bowl Tea Cup
Rare Antique Chinese Qing Carved Coconut Bowl Tea Cup

Rare Antique Chinese Qing Carved Coconut Bowl Tea Cup

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Chinese coconut carved shell pewter tea cup, likely from the Qing Dynasty. These cups were

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique China Tableware

Materials

Coconut

Chinese Mandarin Palette tankard / mug in polychrome enamels, c. 1815
Chinese Mandarin Palette tankard / mug in polychrome enamels, c. 1815

Chinese Mandarin Palette tankard / mug in polychrome enamels, c. 1815

Located in Kenilworth, IL

roses and butterflies decorate the mouth rim both exterior and interior. China, made for the Western

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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique China Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Over Bronze Charger
Large Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Over Bronze Charger

Large Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Over Bronze Charger

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Chinese Meiji Era bronze and enamel charger. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th

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Late 19th Century Chinese Meiji Antique China Tableware

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Antique Chinese Export Silver Cream Jug and Sugar Bowl
Antique Chinese Export Silver Cream Jug and Sugar Bowl

Antique Chinese Export Silver Cream Jug and Sugar Bowl

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver cream jug and sugar bowl set

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique China Tableware

Materials

Silver

Matched pair of Chinese export porcelain pig snout creamers, c. 1820
Matched pair of Chinese export porcelain pig snout creamers, c. 1820

Matched pair of Chinese export porcelain pig snout creamers, c. 1820

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Matched pair of Chinese export porcelain pig snout creamers with applied loop handles. The body of

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique China Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Collection of 80 Chinese Silver & Gilt Table Wares, 19th-20th Century
Collection of 80 Chinese Silver & Gilt Table Wares, 19th-20th Century

Collection of 80 Chinese Silver & Gilt Table Wares, 19th-20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This group of 80 silver and gilt table wares is a delightful selection of Chinese and Japanese

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique China Tableware

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Silver

Set of Twelve Chinoiserie Figural Place Card Holders, China, 1920s–1930s
Set of Twelve Chinoiserie Figural Place Card Holders, China, 1920s–1930s

Set of Twelve Chinoiserie Figural Place Card Holders, China, 1920s–1930s

Located in Stockholm, SE

A decorative and finely worked set of twelve Chinese place card holders, each formed as an

Category

1920s Chinese Belle Époque Antique China Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Finger Bowl & Plate, Wang Hing, c. 1880
19th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Finger Bowl & Plate, Wang Hing, c. 1880

19th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Finger Bowl & Plate, Wang Hing, c. 1880

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late-19th century Chinese export solid silver fruit bowl on plate, of exceptionally fine

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique China Tableware

Materials

Silver

An assembled collection of 25 antique Chinese blue and white ceramic spoons.
An assembled collection of 25 antique Chinese blue and white ceramic spoons.

An assembled collection of 25 antique Chinese blue and white ceramic spoons.

Located in Point Richmond, CA

An assembled collection of 25 antique Chinese blue and white ceramic spoons. Each porcelain or

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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique China Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Stoneware

19th Century Rare Chinese Export Solid Silver & Enamel Bowl, Wang Hing, c.1890
19th Century Rare Chinese Export Solid Silver & Enamel Bowl, Wang Hing, c.1890

19th Century Rare Chinese Export Solid Silver & Enamel Bowl, Wang Hing, c.1890

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

19th Century Extremely Rare Chinese export silver & enamel finger bowl, the sides are applied with

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19th Century Chinese Antique China Tableware

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Ashworth, England. Set of six plates in faience. Chinese style.
Ashworth, England. Set of six plates in faience. Chinese style.

Ashworth, England. Set of six plates in faience. Chinese style.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Ashworth, England. Set of six plates in faience. Chinese style. Decorated with flowers. Late 19th

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Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique China Tableware

Materials

Faience

Wooden Stand for Chinese or Japanese Antique Porcelain, 19th C
Wooden Stand for Chinese or Japanese Antique Porcelain, 19th C

Wooden Stand for Chinese or Japanese Antique Porcelain, 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Region of Origin: China Period: 19th or early 20th c Condition: Damage on one side Dimensions: The size

Category

19th Century Antique China Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Rc Royal Crockery by Noritake China Set for 12
Vintage Rc Royal Crockery by Noritake China Set for 12

Vintage Rc Royal Crockery by Noritake China Set for 12

By Noritake

Located in Birmingham, AL

Crockery) is combined with a "Yajirobe" or a mechanical balance toy. RC China, Pink Rose Swags, with Shades

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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique China Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Mintons, England. Set of six lunch plates in faience. Chinese style.
Mintons, England. Set of six lunch plates in faience. Chinese style.

Mintons, England. Set of six lunch plates in faience. Chinese style.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Mintons, England. Set of six lunch plates in faience. Chinese style. Decorated with flowers. Late

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Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique China Tableware

Materials

Faience

Antique Wooden Miniature Stand for Chinese or Japanese Porcelain, 19th Century
Antique Wooden Miniature Stand for Chinese or Japanese Porcelain, 19th Century

Antique Wooden Miniature Stand for Chinese or Japanese Porcelain, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Region of Origin: China Period: 19th c Condition: Nice patina Dimensions: The size of the usable surface

Category

19th Century Antique China Tableware

Materials

Wood

Antique La Porcelain Limousine Limoges France 48pc Porcelain China Set
Antique La Porcelain Limousine Limoges France 48pc Porcelain China Set

Antique La Porcelain Limousine Limoges France 48pc Porcelain China Set

By Martial Redon

Located in Dayton, OH

Exquisite antique 48 piece set of French La Porcelain Limousine Limoges porcelain dinnerware. Features a band of weaving blue flowering vines framing pink roses, with gilded gold tri...

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Early 20th Century Antique China Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Mintons, England, Five Antique Bowls in Hand-Painted Faience, Chinese Style
Mintons, England, Five Antique Bowls in Hand-Painted Faience, Chinese Style

Mintons, England, Five Antique Bowls in Hand-Painted Faience, Chinese Style

Located in København, Copenhagen

Mintons, England. Five antique bowls in hand-painted faience. Chinese style, early 20th century

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Early 20th Century English Antique China Tableware

Materials

Faience

Early 20th Century 68 Pc Royal Bayreuth Beverly Floral Rose Dinnerware China Set
Early 20th Century 68 Pc Royal Bayreuth Beverly Floral Rose Dinnerware China Set

Early 20th Century 68 Pc Royal Bayreuth Beverly Floral Rose Dinnerware China Set

Located in Dayton, OH

Early to mid 20th century 68 piece dinnerware set by Royal Bayreuth in the Beverly pattern. White porcelain with a cream and blue border accented with golden brown oak leaves and pin...

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Early 20th Century German Louis XV Antique China Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Continental Porcelain Soup Tureen
Continental Porcelain Soup Tureen

Continental Porcelain Soup Tureen

Located in Queens, NY

Continental (19th Century) (Chinese Export) soup tureen with cover on an associated oval tray, both

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19th Century Chinese Biedermeier Antique China Tableware

2 Chinese export porcelain tablewares, 18th c.
2 Chinese export porcelain tablewares, 18th c.

2 Chinese export porcelain tablewares, 18th c.

Located in New York, NY

5.25in(D) x 9.25in(W) x 5.3in(H) are the dimensions of the teapot; teapot's cover is surmounted by a berry form finial

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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique China Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

group of 3 Chinese export porcelain tablewares, Yongzheng period
group of 3 Chinese export porcelain tablewares, Yongzheng period

group of 3 Chinese export porcelain tablewares, Yongzheng period

Located in New York, NY

3.8in(D) x 5.75in(W) x 4.9in(H) are the dimensions of the teapot; teapot and cup are decorated with floral motif in relief

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique China Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Moore Brothers Porcelain Cream Gilt Cherub Cacti Centerpiece 19C
Antique English Moore Brothers Porcelain Cream Gilt Cherub Cacti Centerpiece 19C

Antique English Moore Brothers Porcelain Cream Gilt Cherub Cacti Centerpiece 19C

Located in Dublin, Ireland

younger brother Samulel Vincent Moore were manufacturers of China Tableware, high quality ornamental items

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique China Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique English Moores Brothers Porcelain Blanc de Chine Cherub Centerpiece 19Ct
Antique English Moores Brothers Porcelain Blanc de Chine Cherub Centerpiece 19Ct

Antique English Moores Brothers Porcelain Blanc de Chine Cherub Centerpiece 19Ct

Located in Dublin, Ireland

China Tableware, high quality ornamental items to include Mantle Clocks and Fluid Lamps, almost using

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique China Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

18th-century Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Wine Cooler
18th-century Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Wine Cooler

18th-century Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Wine Cooler

Located in Downingtown, PA

Elegant Tableware: Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Wine Cooler Circa 1775 A finely potted

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1770s Chinese Chinese Export Antique China Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Porcelain Blue & White Tea Bowl Tek Sing Shipwreck, Ca 1820
19th Century Chinese Porcelain Blue & White Tea Bowl Tek Sing Shipwreck, Ca 1820

19th Century Chinese Porcelain Blue & White Tea Bowl Tek Sing Shipwreck, Ca 1820

By The Hatcher Collection

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

ceramics were Chinese blue-and-white tableware, consisting of bowls, tea cups etc, made in the kilns of

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique China Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Chinese Famille Rose Pattern Side Plates, Late 19th Century
Set of Chinese Famille Rose Pattern Side Plates, Late 19th Century

Set of Chinese Famille Rose Pattern Side Plates, Late 19th Century

Located in Worcester Park, GB

that enduring cross-cultural appeal — perfect for collectors of Chinese porcelain, antique tableware

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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique China Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Renaissance Revival Credenza/Sideboard, C. 1880-1900
Antique Renaissance Revival Credenza/Sideboard, C. 1880-1900

Antique Renaissance Revival Credenza/Sideboard, C. 1880-1900

By Rockford National Furniture Company 1

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

tableware, fine china, and other cherished items. The drawers and central compartment provide easy access to

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Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique China Tableware

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Export Silver Open Sugar Bowl and Creamer
Chinese Export Silver Open Sugar Bowl and Creamer

Chinese Export Silver Open Sugar Bowl and Creamer

Located in New York, NY

gilt washed interior. Chinese Export for the English market. Measures: Height: Sugar 4 creamer 4 1

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Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Export Antique China Tableware

Materials

Silver

Fine and Rare Pair of Chinese Export Open Silver Salts
Fine and Rare Pair of Chinese Export Open Silver Salts

Fine and Rare Pair of Chinese Export Open Silver Salts

Located in New York, NY

additional mark WE, We, WC is in the collection of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, London. Chinese

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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique China Tableware

Materials

Silver

Good Pair of Chinese Export Silver Salts in the Regency Taste
Good Pair of Chinese Export Silver Salts in the Regency Taste

Good Pair of Chinese Export Silver Salts in the Regency Taste

Located in New York, NY

, the letter W the maker’s mark for Wongshing, 15 Old China Street, Canton and the lion passant. Each

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1830s Chinese Chinese Export Antique China Tableware

Materials

Silver

Set of Wedgewood China
Set of Wedgewood China

Set of Wedgewood China

Unavailable|$8,600 / set

Set of Wedgewood China

By Wedgwood

Located in New York, NY

Inventory: Round Dessert Plate 4 Round Dinner Plate 24 Small Rectangular Plate 2 Medium Rectangular Plate 2 Gravy Boat + Under Plate 1 Textured Oval Serving Plate 2 Textured ...

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19th Century English Antique China Tableware

Fine Chinese Export Silver and Mother of Pearl Handled Dessert Knives and Forks
Fine Chinese Export Silver and Mother of Pearl Handled Dessert Knives and Forks

Fine Chinese Export Silver and Mother of Pearl Handled Dessert Knives and Forks

Located in New York, NY

A fine set in very good condition. The knives with fine pseudo English hallmarks including the makers mark SS for Sunshing. The forks unmarked. It is rare to find a dessert set retai...

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Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Export Antique China Tableware

Materials

Silver

Forge-les-eaux Bone China Plate
Forge-les-eaux Bone China Plate

Forge-les-eaux Bone China Plate

By Forge-les-eaux

Located in Long Island City, NY

An octagonal Forge-les-eaux bone china plate with green and blue sponge docoration. France, circa

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19th Century French Antique China Tableware

Hand-Painted China and Silver Plated Butter Dish
Hand-Painted China and Silver Plated Butter Dish

Hand-Painted China and Silver Plated Butter Dish

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A hand-painted and gilded Victorian china butter dish which sits in a silver plated frame and base

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1880s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique China Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Ten 19th Century Minton China Turquoise Rimmed Bowls
Set of Ten 19th Century Minton China Turquoise Rimmed Bowls

Set of Ten 19th Century Minton China Turquoise Rimmed Bowls

By Minton

Located in Nashville, TN

19th Century set of ten Minton China turquoise rimmed bowls with armorial crest. The color is very

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique China Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 50 Piece Cauldon, England Gold Rimmed Bone China Set
Set of 50 Piece Cauldon, England Gold Rimmed Bone China Set

Set of 50 Piece Cauldon, England Gold Rimmed Bone China Set

Located in Boston, MA

Set of 50 piece Cauldon, England gold rimmed bone china set. 16 dinner plates, 6 luncheon, 6 salad

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Early 20th Century Antique China Tableware

Rare E J D Bodley Relief 24 Moulded Pieces Bone China Dessert Service
Rare E J D Bodley Relief 24 Moulded Pieces Bone China Dessert Service

Rare E J D Bodley Relief 24 Moulded Pieces Bone China Dessert Service

By Bodley & Sons

Located in London, GB

An outstanding and rare E J D Bodley relief moulded bone China dessert service, Circa 1880

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Late 19th Century British Antique China Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Late 18th Century Qing Dynasty Shanxi Carved Marble Condiment Set
Late 18th Century Qing Dynasty Shanxi Carved Marble Condiment Set

Late 18th Century Qing Dynasty Shanxi Carved Marble Condiment Set

Located in East Hampton, NY

Late 18th early 19th century Qing dynasty Shanxi carved condiment set.

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19th Century Chinese Antique China Tableware

Materials

Marble

Three cherub decorated plates by Minton
Three cherub decorated plates by Minton

Three cherub decorated plates by Minton

By Minton

Located in East Geelong, VIC

decorated china tableware, but there were also less decorated pieces. The outer rim features a very fine

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1870s English Victorian Antique China Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Tableware, 18th Century, circa 1780 Tea and Coffee Service
Chinese Porcelain Tableware, 18th Century, circa 1780 Tea and Coffee Service

Chinese Porcelain Tableware, 18th Century, circa 1780 Tea and Coffee Service

Located in London, GB

Part of a unique Chinese porcelain service commissioned for a Swedish wedding with the arms of a

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1780s Chinese Chinese Export Antique China Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Aynsley Art Deco Roses Tea Service
Aynsley Art Deco Roses Tea Service

Aynsley Art Deco Roses Tea Service

Unavailable|$1,943 / set

Aynsley Art Deco Roses Tea Service

By John Aynsley

Located in London, GB

bone china/porcelain specializing in tableware. Founded in 1775 by John Aynsley in Lane End

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Early 1900s British Antique China Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Ovington’s New York Gold Encrusted Royal Doulton Teal on White Dessert Plates
Ovington’s New York Gold Encrusted Royal Doulton Teal on White Dessert Plates

Ovington’s New York Gold Encrusted Royal Doulton Teal on White Dessert Plates

By Royal Doulton, Ovington Brother At New York

Located in South Newfane, VT

Ovington’s of New York, renowned provider in the 19th century of the finest in China and tableware. All 12

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Late 19th Century English Belle Époque Antique China Tableware

Materials

Gold

Minton Ceramic Cache-Pot
Minton Ceramic Cache-Pot

Minton Ceramic Cache-Pot

Unavailable|$3,502

Minton Ceramic Cache-Pot

By Minton

Located in Paris, FR

"bone china" for tableware. This production was very successful throughout the 19th century. Thomas

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Late 19th Century English Antique China Tableware

Materials

Majolica

Two Chinese Lidded Bowls of Silver, China, Early 1900s
Two Chinese Lidded Bowls of Silver, China, Early 1900s

Two Chinese Lidded Bowls of Silver, China, Early 1900s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Two Chinese lidded bowls of silver. Stamped, China, early 1900s. Measure: Height 6 cm, diameter

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique China Tableware

Chinese porcelain charger, c. 1800's
Chinese porcelain charger, c. 1800's

Chinese porcelain charger, c. 1800's

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Chinese export porcelain charger hand decorated in cobalt underglaze blue centering on the Willow

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique China Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Scholar's Display Stand
Chinese Scholar's Display Stand

Chinese Scholar's Display Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century provincial scholar's display stand with well worn patina Northern China.

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19th Century Chinese Antique China Tableware

Materials

Elm

Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Porcelain Plate
Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Porcelain Plate

Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Porcelain Plate

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Chinese glazed white porcelain dish. Late Qing dynasty, before 1912. Round deep plate

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique China Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Circa 1915 Pair of Chinese Export Butterfly Plates
Circa 1915 Pair of Chinese Export Butterfly Plates

Circa 1915 Pair of Chinese Export Butterfly Plates

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1915 pair of Chinese Export butterfly plates. Colorfully painted in overglaze enamels

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique China Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Petite Chinese Tea Tray, circa 1900
Petite Chinese Tea Tray, circa 1900

Petite Chinese Tea Tray, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

underside of the tray is painted a bright forest green and brushed with Chinese calligraphy in a contrasting

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique China Tableware

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Export Silver Salver Circa 1890
Antique Chinese Export Silver Salver Circa 1890

Antique Chinese Export Silver Salver Circa 1890

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver salver; an addition to our ornamental serving

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1890s Chinese Antique China Tableware

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Charger
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Charger

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Charger

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Chinese Meiji Era hand painted blue and white porcelain plate or charger. Circa: late

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Late 19th Century Chinese Meiji Antique China Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique China Tableware For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique China tableware for your home. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and silver, every item from our selection of antique China tableware was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of antique China tableware you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of antique China tableware, designed in the Victorian, Rococo or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Meissen Porcelain, Tuck Chang & Co. and Wang Hing & Co. each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of antique China tableware that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique China Tableware?

Prices for a piece of antique China tableware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $75 and can go as high as $26,959, while the average can fetch as much as $1,585.

Finding the Right Tableware for You

While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.

Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.

Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.

There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.

Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.

Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.

It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.

Questions About Antique China Tableware
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique china pattern, you can either conduct research using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. If you prefer to perform the research yourself, start by identifying the maker using the backstamps, usually located on the bottoms of china pieces. Once you know who the maker is, search for online catalogues and image galleries and browse them for similar patterns. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique china.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique blue and white china are known as Flow Blue. Flow Blue was popular during the Victorian era and is still highly coveted by collectors for its eye-catching design and hazy patterns. Browse a wide selection of authentic Flow Blue dishware and serve ware on 1stDibs.