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Splendid Set of Six Antique Gilded and Sterling Overlay Glass Dessert Plates
Splendid Set of Six Antique Gilded and Sterling Overlay Glass Dessert Plates

Splendid Set of Six Antique Gilded and Sterling Overlay Glass Dessert Plates

Located in New York, NY

This stunning Belle Epoqué set features six glass plates with an ornate neoclassical foliate design circumscribing the perimeter.

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Glass

A Set of Sixteen Dishes: A Dessert Service Decorated with Pink Roses
A Set of Sixteen Dishes: A Dessert Service Decorated with Pink Roses

A Set of Sixteen Dishes: A Dessert Service Decorated with Pink Roses

Located in Katonah, NY

A dessert service from the English factory "Daniel." We are dating this service to circa 1830. The Daniel factory was known for its fine painters. The roses are beautifully painted,...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver English King Blade Dessert Knives
Set of 12 Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver English King Blade Dessert Knives

Set of 12 Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver English King Blade Dessert Knives

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Set of 12 antique sterling silver dessert/tea knives by Tiffany & Co in the English King pattern.

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Late 19th Century European Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 11 Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver English King Dessert / Soup Spoons
Set of 11 Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver English King Dessert / Soup Spoons

Set of 11 Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver English King Dessert / Soup Spoons

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Set of 11 antique sterling silver dessert/oval soup spoons by Tiffany & Co in the English King pattern.

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Early 20th Century Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Superb Set of Twelve Salviati Hand-Painted Dessert Plates-Scenes of Venice
Superb Set of Twelve Salviati Hand-Painted Dessert Plates-Scenes of Venice

Superb Set of Twelve Salviati Hand-Painted Dessert Plates-Scenes of Venice

By Salviati

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Signed Salviati, this set of 12 dessert plates are the perfect accompaniment to a Venetian inspired dinner.

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Elegant Set of 12 Belle Époque Hand-Painted Limoges Flambeau Dessert Service
Elegant Set of 12 Belle Époque Hand-Painted Limoges Flambeau Dessert Service

Elegant Set of 12 Belle Époque Hand-Painted Limoges Flambeau Dessert Service

By Limoges

Located in New York, NY

This elegant set of 12 hand-painted desert plates features a scalloped edge gilded with 24-karat yellow gold.

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Gold

Circa 1925 Venetian Blown Glass Dessert Coupes and Trays, Set of 8
Circa 1925 Venetian Blown Glass Dessert Coupes and Trays, Set of 8

Circa 1925 Venetian Blown Glass Dessert Coupes and Trays, Set of 8

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A rare set of eight dessert coupes and trays, c.1925, Murano Salviati Venetian hand blown class, citrine to light topaz.

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Blown Glass

Royal Vienna Style Antique Set of 12 Cabinet Dessert Plates and Charger
Royal Vienna Style Antique Set of 12 Cabinet Dessert Plates and Charger

Royal Vienna Style Antique Set of 12 Cabinet Dessert Plates and Charger

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in Austin, TX

A complete set of cabinet plates with charger. The set features four distinct mythological scenes, repeating. Each image is done in high quality, detailed transfer with hand-painted ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Romantic Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Antique English Royal Doulton Pink and Gold Porcelain Dessert Plates.
Set of 12 Antique English Royal Doulton Pink and Gold Porcelain Dessert Plates.

Set of 12 Antique English Royal Doulton Pink and Gold Porcelain Dessert Plates.

By Royal Doulton

Located in New Orleans, LA

Set of 12 antique English "Royal Doulton" pink and gold porcelain dessert plates, circa 1890's.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Full Set of 12 Side Dishes Dessert Plates Majolica Art Nouveau by Sarreguemines
Full Set of 12 Side Dishes Dessert Plates Majolica Art Nouveau by Sarreguemines

Full Set of 12 Side Dishes Dessert Plates Majolica Art Nouveau by Sarreguemines

By Sarreguemines

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Antique Art Nouveau full set of 12 side dishes / dessert majolica plates by sarreguemines decorated with a wild wine leaves and grapes pattern in fantastic condition.

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Six Silver-Plated Dessert or Nut Bowls Walker & Hall Sheffield, Grosvenor
Set of Six Silver-Plated Dessert or Nut Bowls Walker & Hall Sheffield, Grosvenor

Set of Six Silver-Plated Dessert or Nut Bowls Walker & Hall Sheffield, Grosvenor

Located in Wembley, GB

Set of Six Silver-Plated Dessert or Nut Bowls - Walker & Hall Sheffield, Grosvenor House Engraved Presenting an exquisite set of six vintage silver-plated bowls by the renowned Engl...

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1880s British Art Deco Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Plate

Sarreguemines Faïence Modèle Au Rébus Dessert Plates, a Numbered Set of 1-12
Sarreguemines Faïence Modèle Au Rébus Dessert Plates, a Numbered Set of 1-12

Sarreguemines Faïence Modèle Au Rébus Dessert Plates, a Numbered Set of 1-12

By Sarreguemines

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From Sarreguemines, a scarce full set of twelve French Rebus Puzzle dessert plates, transfer printed in black on a white earthenware body bordered in French blue.

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Gilt Fruit/Dessert Knives & Forks Set of 6, 1839
Antique Victorian Solid Silver Gilt Fruit/Dessert Knives & Forks Set of 6, 1839

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Gilt Fruit/Dessert Knives & Forks Set of 6, 1839

By Aaron Hadfield

Located in London, GB

We are delighted to offer this Magnificent solid silver gilt set of six fruit/dessert knives and forks. The set was made by silversmith Aaron Hadfield of Sheffield in 1839.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Set of 7 French Barbotine Dessert Plates with Floral and Scroll Motif, 1900s
Set of 7 French Barbotine Dessert Plates with Floral and Scroll Motif, 1900s

Set of 7 French Barbotine Dessert Plates with Floral and Scroll Motif, 1900s

Located in New York, NY

This refined set of vintage French barbotine (majolica) dessert plates showcases the exuberant ceramic tradition of the late 19th century.

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Majolica

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1909 Set of 6 Dessert Plates/ Dishes St. Dunsta
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1909 Set of 6 Dessert Plates/ Dishes St. Dunsta

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1909 Set of 6 Dessert Plates/ Dishes St. Dunsta

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. sterling silver set of 6 dessert Plates/ dishes in St. Dunstan pattern number 17459 from 1909.

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Early 1900s American Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Set of 11 Vibrant Teal or Turquoise Green and Gilt Encrusted Dessert Plates
Set of 11 Vibrant Teal or Turquoise Green and Gilt Encrusted Dessert Plates

Set of 11 Vibrant Teal or Turquoise Green and Gilt Encrusted Dessert Plates

By Royal Doulton

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A visually stunning set of antique English plates from the storied Gilded Age firm of Royal Doulton. Their Classic Robert Allen shaped plate design has the added color technique of a...

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1910s English Belle Époque Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Set of 8 French, Old Paris Porcelain Pot De Creme Individual Dessert Cups
Set of 8 French, Old Paris Porcelain Pot De Creme Individual Dessert Cups

Set of 8 French, Old Paris Porcelain Pot De Creme Individual Dessert Cups

Located in Atlanta, GA

French Old Paris Porcelain, 19th century. A set of 8 porcelain chocolate cups or pot de creme jars. Each features a white porcelain body accented by orange bands with gold accents, ...

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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Loetz Style, Bohemian Art Glass Dessert Bowls and Under Plates
Set of 12 Loetz Style, Bohemian Art Glass Dessert Bowls and Under Plates

Set of 12 Loetz Style, Bohemian Art Glass Dessert Bowls and Under Plates

By Loetz Glass

Located in Great Barrington, MA

A perfect set of 12 Art Nouveau hand blown bowls and matching under plates made by Loetz. Each piece is an organically rib-shaped octagon with gold and pinkish palette. The overall i...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Glass

A Set of 8 Cream Soup or Dessert Cups & Saucers. Antique Limoges Circa 1890
A Set of 8 Cream Soup or Dessert Cups & Saucers. Antique Limoges Circa 1890

A Set of 8 Cream Soup or Dessert Cups & Saucers. Antique Limoges Circa 1890

By William Guerin

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A great set of cobalt blue and nicely gilded soup or dessert cups with their saucers, 16 pieces total.

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1890s French Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Set of 6 Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver English King Dessert/Oval Soup Spoons with
Set of 6 Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver English King Dessert/Oval Soup Spoons with

Set of 6 Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver English King Dessert/Oval Soup Spoons with

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Set of 6 antique sterling silver dessert/oval soup spoons by Tiffany & Co in the English King pattern.

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Late 19th Century European Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Antique Kpm Royal Berlin Cake or Dessert Plates with Deutsche Blumen
Set of 6 Antique Kpm Royal Berlin Cake or Dessert Plates with Deutsche Blumen

Set of 6 Antique Kpm Royal Berlin Cake or Dessert Plates with Deutsche Blumen

By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine set of 6 Neuosier pattern antique porcelain cake plates. By KPM (Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur) With Deutsche Blumen decor to the center, floral sprays to the edge, an...

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Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Four Wedgwood Dessert Dishes Showing a Pair of Ducks Made England c-1820
Set of Four Wedgwood Dessert Dishes Showing a Pair of Ducks Made England c-1820

Set of Four Wedgwood Dessert Dishes Showing a Pair of Ducks Made England c-1820

By Wedgwood

Located in Katonah, NY

We are pleased to offer this set of four Wedgwood dessert dishes showing a simply beautiful scene with a pair of ducks by the water's edge.

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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Earthenware

Six American Brilliant Cut Glass 'Hobstar' Dessert Dishes
Six American Brilliant Cut Glass 'Hobstar' Dessert Dishes

Six American Brilliant Cut Glass 'Hobstar' Dessert Dishes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Six American brilliant cut glass 'Hobstar' dessert dishes A stunning set of profusely American cut glass hobstar variation pattern, possibly by J.

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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Cut Glass

19th Century Christofle et Cie Sterling Silver Dessert Spoons
19th Century Christofle et Cie Sterling Silver Dessert Spoons

19th Century Christofle et Cie Sterling Silver Dessert Spoons

By Christofle

Located in Sofia, BG

A set of six truly exceptional for the richness of the decoration sterling silver dessert spoons.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver

Canteen for 18 Ex. of Winston Churchill
Canteen for 18 Ex. of Winston Churchill

Canteen for 18 Ex. of Winston Churchill

By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler

Located in Litchfield, CT

Perfect for breakfast, wild game, luncheon, etc., it was probably conceived of as a dessert set. A crowning achievement of regency silversmithing, it sets a sumptuous table and is de...

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1890s British Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

12 Royal Vienna Antique Gilt & Elaborate Enamel Dessert Plates, Circa 1890
12 Royal Vienna Antique Gilt & Elaborate Enamel Dessert Plates, Circa 1890

12 Royal Vienna Antique Gilt & Elaborate Enamel Dessert Plates, Circa 1890

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exquisite set of dessert plates featuring colorful and detailed enamel work on their gilded collars.

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1890s Austrian Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service

By Chawner & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, Fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and mother of pearl fruit/dessert cutlery set for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our dining silv...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

French Creil et Montereau Porcelain Transfer Rebus Puzzle Dessert Plates, S/4
French Creil et Montereau Porcelain Transfer Rebus Puzzle Dessert Plates, S/4

French Creil et Montereau Porcelain Transfer Rebus Puzzle Dessert Plates, S/4

By Creil et Montereau

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of four French Rebus puzzle dessert plates, transfer printed in Cobalt blue on a white, opaque porcelain body.

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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service, Antique George V
Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service, Antique George V

Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service, Antique George V

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional antique George V sterling silver and mother-of-pearl dessert/fruit flatware set / service consists of twelve knives and 12 forks.

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1920s English Other Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

12 Antique Crystal Dessert Bowls with 12 Plates, 19th Century Moser, 24 Pieces
12 Antique Crystal Dessert Bowls with 12 Plates, 19th Century Moser, 24 Pieces

12 Antique Crystal Dessert Bowls with 12 Plates, 19th Century Moser, 24 Pieces

By Moser Glassworks

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A wonderful and hard to find set of 12 dessert bowls and their matching underplates by the storied firm of Moser.

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1880s Czech Belle Époque Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Enamel

Set of 12 Pickard Lavish Border Service Dinner Plates
Set of 12 Pickard Lavish Border Service Dinner Plates

Set of 12 Pickard Lavish Border Service Dinner Plates

By Hutschenreuther, Pickard

Located in Lambertville, NJ

At the turn of the 20th century, Pickard was moved to Chicago where the company specialized in hand painted art pieces and dessert and tea sets. Artists from the famed Art Institute ...

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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Early 19th Century Set of Six Gold-Plated Porcelain Dishes
Meissen Early 19th Century Set of Six Gold-Plated Porcelain Dishes

Meissen Early 19th Century Set of Six Gold-Plated Porcelain Dishes

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brescia, IT

Set of six dessert dishes by Meissen manufacturer; everyone has a different hand-painted colored drawing; the richness of colors makes them modern and easy to combine with a set of c...

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Early 19th Century German Louis XV Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Cauldon Hand Painted Footed Compotes W/ Sterling Foot
Set of 12 Cauldon Hand Painted Footed Compotes W/ Sterling Foot

Set of 12 Cauldon Hand Painted Footed Compotes W/ Sterling Foot

By Cauldon

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This is an unusual set of 12 dessert compotes/ sherbets with porcelain bowls and sterling silver stems and bases.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Paste

Antique Set of 12 Floral Gilded Side Plates by H. Beziat, Paris France
Antique Set of 12 Floral Gilded Side Plates by H. Beziat, Paris France

Antique Set of 12 Floral Gilded Side Plates by H. Beziat, Paris France

Located in Toronto, ON

An antique set of 12 dessert plates by H. Beziat, France. Beautifully gilded gold scalloped edges, with floral design and CF initials.

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1910s French Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Worcester Armorial Dishes with Eagles
Pair Worcester Armorial Dishes with Eagles

Pair Worcester Armorial Dishes with Eagles

By Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester

Located in Katonah, NY

A pair of oval dishes (without crest) 10" x 7.75" price for the pair $750. A set of six dessert dishes (without crest), 7" diameter, price for the set $1200.

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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Derby Porcelain Regency Imari Style Tea Service for 12
19th Century Derby Porcelain Regency Imari Style Tea Service for 12

19th Century Derby Porcelain Regency Imari Style Tea Service for 12

By Derby

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

It is rare to find this pattern on pieces from the early Derby era such as our tea service, which dates circa 1820. The set comprises 1 dessert dish, 12 teacups, and 12 saucers (2...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

A Set of Thirty Nine Victorian Silver-Gilt Dessert Plates
A Set of Thirty Nine Victorian Silver-Gilt Dessert Plates

A Set of Thirty Nine Victorian Silver-Gilt Dessert Plates

Located in London, GB

A set of thirty nine Victorian silver-gilt dessert plates with rocaille and leafy scrolled cast rims, each embellished with an Earl's coronet.

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1890s British Victorian Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver, Gilt Metal

Set of 12 Antique Tiffany Winthrop Sterling Silver Dessert Plates
Set of 12 Antique Tiffany Winthrop Sterling Silver Dessert Plates

Set of 12 Antique Tiffany Winthrop Sterling Silver Dessert Plates

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Set of 12 Winthrop sterling silver dessert plates Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1920.

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Early 20th Century American Regency Revival Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Dominick & Haff Windsor Dessert Cups with Art Glass Liners
Set of 6 Dominick & Haff Windsor Dessert Cups with Art Glass Liners

Set of 6 Dominick & Haff Windsor Dessert Cups with Art Glass Liners

By Quezal, Dominick & Haff

Located in New York, NY

Set of 6 Windsor sterling silver dessert cups. Made by Dominick & Haff in New York, ca 1920.

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

dessert set
dessert set

dessert set

Sold|$650

dessert set

Located in New Canaan, CT

This dessert set consists of 8 plates each with a different floral decoration, 4 low footed serving dishes, 2 high footed serving dishes.

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19th Century English Antique Dessert Sets

English Porcelain Dessert Set
English Porcelain Dessert Set

English Porcelain Dessert Set

Located in New York, NY

English, porcelain partial dessert set circa 1850 with floral bouquets within a gilt enhanced apple green scrolled border.

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19th Century English Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

sterling handled dessert set
sterling handled dessert set

sterling handled dessert set

Located in New Canaan, CT

This dessert set consists of 12 forks and 11 knives with sterling handles and stainless steel blades and tines.

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19th Century English Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Copelands China dessert set
Copelands China dessert set

Copelands China dessert set

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A beautiful early to mid 19th century Copelands China dessert set consisting of 12 plates , one short tazza and one taller tazza .

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19th Century English Antique Dessert Sets

Mason's Patent Ironstone Dessert Set
Mason's Patent Ironstone Dessert Set

Mason's Patent Ironstone Dessert Set

Located in Dallas, TX

Mason's Patent Ironstone Dessert Set with the name both embossed & printed on the back of the china.

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19th Century English Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

14 Piece Old Paris Dessert Set
14 Piece Old Paris Dessert Set

14 Piece Old Paris Dessert Set

Located in Raleigh, NC

This is a 14 piece dessert set consisting of two compotes and 12 dessert plates.

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1920s French Louis XIV Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Mother of Pearl Dessert Set for 12
Mother of Pearl Dessert Set for 12

Mother of Pearl Dessert Set for 12

Located in Southampton, NY

Mother of Pearl Dessert Set for 12.

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19th Century English Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver

Ridgeway Blue & White Dessert Set with Gold Trim
Ridgeway Blue & White Dessert Set with Gold Trim

Ridgeway Blue & White Dessert Set with Gold Trim

Located in Wainscott, NY

Attributed to Ridgeway or Better, Unmarked Dessert Set, Some old repairs with Staples on Compote, 8 Dessert Plates, 2 square serving plates, 2 Covered Compotes, 12 pieces in set

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19th Century English Antique Dessert Sets

Mother-of-Pearl Handle Silver Plate Boxed Dessert Set
Mother-of-Pearl Handle Silver Plate Boxed Dessert Set

Mother-of-Pearl Handle Silver Plate Boxed Dessert Set

Located in Southampton, NY

Mother of Pearl dessert set service for twelve (12) knives and forks silver plate with mother of pearl handles.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Davenport Porcelain Dessert Set. English Circa 1830
Davenport Porcelain Dessert Set. English Circa 1830

Davenport Porcelain Dessert Set. English Circa 1830

Located in New York, NY

Davenport porcelain dessert set including a footed compote, an elongated oval shaped dish, a scalloped shaped dish and 7 plates all decorated in a patterned called “Ivy Wreaths” and ...

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19th Century English Antique Dessert Sets

19th Century Victorian Silver Plated 24 Piece Dessert Set
19th Century Victorian Silver Plated 24 Piece Dessert Set

19th Century Victorian Silver Plated 24 Piece Dessert Set

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A fabulous English Victorian 24 piece silver plated dessert set comprising of X12 dessert forks and X12 dessert knives.

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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Porcelain Dessert Set
Porcelain Dessert Set

Porcelain Dessert Set

Located in Hinsdale, IL

Twelve plates; six serving dishes and center compote

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19th Century English Antique Dessert Sets

19th Century German Meissen Three-Piece Dessert Set Gold Gilt
19th Century German Meissen Three-Piece Dessert Set Gold Gilt

19th Century German Meissen Three-Piece Dessert Set Gold Gilt

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Washington Crossing, PA

Meissen three-piece porcelain dessert set. God gilt. Comprising of a tea cup tea saucer and dessert plate.

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19th Century German Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Gold Leaf

BOIVIN French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Dessert Set Dragons
BOIVIN French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Dessert Set Dragons

BOIVIN French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Dessert Set Dragons

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

BOIVIN Masterpiece French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Fruits/Dessert Set Dragon A service of truly exceptional quality, for the multi-coloured, not only for their form and sculpti...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

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Antique Dessert Sets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique dessert sets is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and silver, all antique dessert sets available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique dessert sets available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique dessert sets made by Rococo designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique dessert sets are appealing in their simplicity, but Emile Puiforcat, Meissen Porcelain and Wedgwood produced popular antique dessert sets that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Dessert Sets?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,450, while they’re typically $62 on the low end and $55,000 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 Antique Dessert Sets
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 5, 2024
    To identify an antique tea set, look closely to determine who the manufacturer is. Locate the hallmark on the bottom of a saucer, teapot or cup. A maker’s mark on one of these items is the best indicator of the set’s origin. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. Professionals recommend consulting auction catalogs, books and trusted online resources such as museum exhibition materials. With some research, you may be able to match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. 

    In 17th-century England, Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. Mass production of porcelain tea sets took place in the 18th century, and during the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England

    Reputable soft-paste porcelain makers include Sèvres, Capodimonte and Chelsea, while Meissen was the first European maker of hard-paste porcelain. Bone china manufactories of note include Spode, Minton and Derby, which was later called the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.

    Generally, a tea set is considered vintage if it’s at least 20 years old, while antiques are at least 100 years old. Although a maker’s mark is generally a helpful indicator of a given manufacturer, forgeries have occurred over the years. Look for other signifiers of a material, time period or style if you are uncertain of your piece’s origin. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer.

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