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French Set of 4 Dessert Flowers Porcelain Plates Circa 1880
French Set of 4 Dessert Flowers Porcelain Plates Circa 1880

French Set of 4 Dessert Flowers Porcelain Plates Circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

French Set of 4 Dessert Flowers Porcelain Plates Circa 1880. Small plates 6.8 inches. Each plates

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1880s French Victorian Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Early 19th Century English Derby Porcelain Dessert Service
Set of Early 19th Century English Derby Porcelain Dessert Service

Set of Early 19th Century English Derby Porcelain Dessert Service

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of Early 19th Century English Derby Porcelain Dessert Service. 18 plates, 7 shaped dishes, 1

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Early 19th Century English Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Twelve German Porcelain Fruit Dessert Plates, Nymphenburg
Set of Twelve German Porcelain Fruit Dessert Plates, Nymphenburg

Set of Twelve German Porcelain Fruit Dessert Plates, Nymphenburg

Located in New York, NY

Pomological plates. Each painted with different arrangements of fruits with harlequin borders in gilt, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s German Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Set of Twenty-Pieces Gold-Plated Dessert Spoons
20th Century Set of Twenty-Pieces Gold-Plated Dessert Spoons

20th Century Set of Twenty-Pieces Gold-Plated Dessert Spoons

Located in Sofia, BG

French set for desserts with 17 small spoons and 3 other pieces. France, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Metal

Haviland Limoges Art Deco Set of 8 Porcelain Dessert Snack Plates
Haviland Limoges Art Deco Set of 8 Porcelain Dessert Snack Plates

Haviland Limoges Art Deco Set of 8 Porcelain Dessert Snack Plates

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Antique or vintage set of 8 small porcelain plates features an unusual Art Deco style decoration

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Gold

English Antique Silver dessert lunch fruit set London 1878 Geo Adams
English Antique Silver dessert lunch fruit set London 1878 Geo Adams

English Antique Silver dessert lunch fruit set London 1878 Geo Adams

By George Adams

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Very rare 30 piece English Antique Sterling Silver dessert lunch or fruit set, London 1878 George

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19th Century Georgian Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Set of 24 Sheffield Sterling Silver Dessert Forks and Knives
Antique Set of 24 Sheffield Sterling Silver Dessert Forks and Knives

Antique Set of 24 Sheffield Sterling Silver Dessert Forks and Knives

Located in Toronto, ON

A beautiful set of 24 Sheffield dessert forks and knives with engraved sterling silver blades/tines

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Early 20th Century English Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Set of Six Gilt Enameled Frosted Grand Coupes/ Dessert or Seafood
Set of Six Gilt Enameled Frosted Grand Coupes/ Dessert or Seafood

Set of Six Gilt Enameled Frosted Grand Coupes/ Dessert or Seafood

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Set of six gilt enameled frosted grand coupes/ dessert or seafood, with raised gilt neoclassical

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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Art Glass

Antique English Porcelain Dessert Plates Set of 8 Hand Painted Hexagonal Floral
Antique English Porcelain Dessert Plates Set of 8 Hand Painted Hexagonal Floral

Antique English Porcelain Dessert Plates Set of 8 Hand Painted Hexagonal Floral

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

On this set of eight dessert plates, form and decoration work together. The hand-painted floral

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Set 6 Dessert Plates by James Kent Ltd, England, Langton
Antique Set 6 Dessert Plates by James Kent Ltd, England, Langton

Antique Set 6 Dessert Plates by James Kent Ltd, England, Langton

Located in Bastogne, BE

Victorian style Antique Set 6 porcelain dessert plates with craquelure by James Kent Ltd. Langton

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1920s English Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Cabinet Set Six Imari English Ironstone Dessert Plates Late 18th Century
Cabinet Set Six Imari English Ironstone Dessert Plates Late 18th Century

Cabinet Set Six Imari English Ironstone Dessert Plates Late 18th Century

By John Turner

Located in Katonah, NY

This set of six plates, crafted by John Turner around 1795, features the exquisite Imari color

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Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Ironstone

Antique Luxurious Bejeweled dessert 18K Gold Filled Coin Silver Porcelain set
Antique Luxurious Bejeweled dessert 18K Gold Filled Coin Silver Porcelain set

Antique Luxurious Bejeweled dessert 18K Gold Filled Coin Silver Porcelain set

Located in SE

Antique Luxurious Bejeweled dessert 18K Gold Filled Silver flatware set in Renaissance style

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1890s Austrian Renaissance Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Set of 12 Rare Crystal Footed Dessert Serving Coupes & Saucers Arts & Crafts
Set of 12 Rare Crystal Footed Dessert Serving Coupes & Saucers Arts & Crafts

Set of 12 Rare Crystal Footed Dessert Serving Coupes & Saucers Arts & Crafts

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This set of 12 dessert coupes are the perfect addition to any table setting. Crafted from crystal

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1910s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Crystal

Early 20th Century Set 30 English Decorated Minton Fine China Dessert Plates
Early 20th Century Set 30 English Decorated Minton Fine China Dessert Plates

Early 20th Century Set 30 English Decorated Minton Fine China Dessert Plates

By Minton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Set of 30 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Dessert Plates. The beautifully vibrant color

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

19th-Century Set of 8 French Limoges Dessert Plates, Rabbits, Birds, Puppies
19th-Century Set of 8 French Limoges Dessert Plates, Rabbits, Birds, Puppies

19th-Century Set of 8 French Limoges Dessert Plates, Rabbits, Birds, Puppies

By Limoges

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This such a sweet set of 19th century Limoges dessert plates. They have pastoral themes ranging

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Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Vienna Style Coffee Tea Set Dessert Service for 16, circa 1930
Royal Vienna Style Coffee Tea Set Dessert Service for 16, circa 1930

Royal Vienna Style Coffee Tea Set Dessert Service for 16, circa 1930

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in Austin, TX

Beautiful vintage Royal Vienna style dessert/ coffee set for 16 decorated with four different

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Early 20th Century Czech Neoclassical Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 3 Dessert Plates with Roses Keller & Guerin Luneville, circa 1900
Set of 3 Dessert Plates with Roses Keller & Guerin Luneville, circa 1900

Set of 3 Dessert Plates with Roses Keller & Guerin Luneville, circa 1900

By Luneville

Located in Austin, TX

Charming set of 3 dessert plates decorated with pink roses, circa 1900 signed Keller and Guerin

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 11 Early Spode Ironstone Imari Dessert Dishes Made circa 1815
Set of 11 Early Spode Ironstone Imari Dessert Dishes Made circa 1815

Set of 11 Early Spode Ironstone Imari Dessert Dishes Made circa 1815

By Spode

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A set of 11 Imari style ironstone dessert dishes, made by Spode circa 1815. Josiah Spode II began

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Ironstone

Set of 11 Royal Worcester Aesthetic Movement Dessert Plates Signed E. Raby
Set of 11 Royal Worcester Aesthetic Movement Dessert Plates Signed E. Raby

Set of 11 Royal Worcester Aesthetic Movement Dessert Plates Signed E. Raby

By Royal Worcester

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This is a rare and spectacular set of 11 19th c Royal Worcester dessert cabinet plates, hand

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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 14 Copeland Late Spode Aesthetic Movement Green Parrot Dessert Plates
Set of 14 Copeland Late Spode Aesthetic Movement Green Parrot Dessert Plates

Set of 14 Copeland Late Spode Aesthetic Movement Green Parrot Dessert Plates

By Copeland Spode

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This wonderful set of 14 Copeland Late Spode dessert plates will surely add color and whimsy to

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Early 20th Century English Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Cauldon Hand-Painted "Flower Arrangement" Dessert Plates, Cobalt Blue
Set of 12 Cauldon Hand-Painted "Flower Arrangement" Dessert Plates, Cobalt Blue

Set of 12 Cauldon Hand-Painted "Flower Arrangement" Dessert Plates, Cobalt Blue

By Brown, Westhead & Moore/Cauldon

Located in Great Barrington, MA

A decorative and beautifully hand-painted set of 12 Cauldon dessert plates with shaped rims trimmed

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Early 1900s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

French Creil et Montereau Transferware Rebus Puzzle Dessert Plates, Set of 6
French Creil et Montereau Transferware Rebus Puzzle Dessert Plates, Set of 6

French Creil et Montereau Transferware Rebus Puzzle Dessert Plates, Set of 6

By Creil et Montereau

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of six French rebus puzzle dessert plates, transfer printed in black on a white earthenware

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Earthenware

Set of 15 Aesthetic Movement Hand Painted Dessert Plates Plates w/ Botanicals
Set of 15 Aesthetic Movement Hand Painted Dessert Plates Plates w/ Botanicals

Set of 15 Aesthetic Movement Hand Painted Dessert Plates Plates w/ Botanicals

By Manufacture Le Vieux Paris

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This set of hand painted botanical dessert plates feature a vibrant floral subject in a varied

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1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Sheffield England Boxed Set for 6 Fish/Dessert Forke & Knives MOP Handles
Sheffield England Boxed Set for 6 Fish/Dessert Forke & Knives MOP Handles

Sheffield England Boxed Set for 6 Fish/Dessert Forke & Knives MOP Handles

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

these forks and knives for the fish course or enjoying dessert and it comes in the original fitted box

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Early 20th Century English Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Late Victorian Rodgers Meriden Conn Shell Design Dessert Luncheon Knife Set of 4
Late Victorian Rodgers Meriden Conn Shell Design Dessert Luncheon Knife Set of 4

Late Victorian Rodgers Meriden Conn Shell Design Dessert Luncheon Knife Set of 4

By John Rodgers & Co.

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Set of 4 late Victorian silverplate Rogers Meriden, Conn, Shell Design dessert luncheon knives

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Late 19th Century American Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver

Set of 6 George III "Celtic Point" Dessert Spoons by John Cornforth, 1794
Set of 6 George III "Celtic Point" Dessert Spoons by John Cornforth, 1794

Set of 6 George III "Celtic Point" Dessert Spoons by John Cornforth, 1794

By John Cornforth

Located in London, GB

A Very Fine & Rare Set of Six George III "Celtic Point" Dessert Spoons Made in Edinburgh in 1794 by

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18th Century Scottish George III Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver

Set of Six Art Deco Pressed Glass & Jade Porcelain Dessert Plates by Moser
Set of Six Art Deco Pressed Glass & Jade Porcelain Dessert Plates by Moser

Set of Six Art Deco Pressed Glass & Jade Porcelain Dessert Plates by Moser

By Moser

Located in New York, NY

This extraordinary set of six Art Deco dessert plates, crafted by Moser in the Czech Republic circa

Category

Early 1900s Czech Art Deco Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

1864 Antique Dessert Plates with Griffin, Villeroy & Boch, Rarity Full Set of 12
1864 Antique Dessert Plates with Griffin, Villeroy & Boch, Rarity Full Set of 12

1864 Antique Dessert Plates with Griffin, Villeroy & Boch, Rarity Full Set of 12

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Andernach, DE

old series is somewhat rare. Being able to offer even a full set is an absolute delight and honour

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1860s Luxembourgish Victorian Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Silver-gilt dessert knives mother-of-pearl handles, 19th, Cardeilhac, set of 24
Silver-gilt dessert knives mother-of-pearl handles, 19th, Cardeilhac, set of 24

Silver-gilt dessert knives mother-of-pearl handles, 19th, Cardeilhac, set of 24

By Cardeilhac

Located in Paris, FR

Superb set of 24 fruit, dessert, cheese, or hors d’oeuvre knives, crafted by Maison Cardeilhac

Category

19th Century French Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Set of Twelve 19th C. French Choisy-le-Roi Dessert Plates “Campagnes Militaires”
Set of Twelve 19th C. French Choisy-le-Roi Dessert Plates “Campagnes Militaires”

Set of Twelve 19th C. French Choisy-le-Roi Dessert Plates “Campagnes Militaires”

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Dallas, TX

, this set of twelve faïence transferware dessert plates commemorates the major European campaigns of the

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Set of 4 Late 19th Century Ormolu Ruby Glass Comport Dessert Stands
Set of 4 Late 19th Century Ormolu Ruby Glass Comport Dessert Stands

Set of 4 Late 19th Century Ormolu Ruby Glass Comport Dessert Stands

Located in London, GB

On three lines paw feet the dishes attach to the stands via a decorative threaded screw.

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Ormolu

Exquisite Early Victorian Silver Plate Flatware Set for Dessert, Fruit and Nuts
Exquisite Early Victorian Silver Plate Flatware Set for Dessert, Fruit and Nuts

Exquisite Early Victorian Silver Plate Flatware Set for Dessert, Fruit and Nuts

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in New York, NY

Elaborate silver and mother-of-pearl, silver plate flatware set. Original box with shield crest and

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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Nine Minton 19th Century Hand-Painted Dessert Plates, Antonin Boullemier
Set of Nine Minton 19th Century Hand-Painted Dessert Plates, Antonin Boullemier

Set of Nine Minton 19th Century Hand-Painted Dessert Plates, Antonin Boullemier

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This amazing set of nine Mintons, 19th century cabinet plates depicting young nymphs in fanciful

Category

Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 "Paris Assiégé" 19th Century dessert Plates by Creil & Montereau
Set of 12 "Paris Assiégé" 19th Century dessert Plates by Creil & Montereau

Set of 12 "Paris Assiégé" 19th Century dessert Plates by Creil & Montereau

By Creil et Montereau

Located in Paris, FR

These 12 plates in white earthenware are decorated with a colored story about "Paris assiégé" (* Besieged Paris) pattern. Twelve plate, twelve life scenes during the siege of Paris (...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Faience

Set of 10 Foley 19th Century Arts & Crafts Dessert Plates with Shaped Rim
Set of 10 Foley 19th Century Arts & Crafts Dessert Plates with Shaped Rim

Set of 10 Foley 19th Century Arts & Crafts Dessert Plates with Shaped Rim

By Foley China

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This is a set of ten Foley China, England dessert plates with an unusual and distinctive Arts and

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Early 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

c. 1915-30 Set of 18 Salad or Dessert Plates in Rosenthal's "Donatello" Design
c. 1915-30 Set of 18 Salad or Dessert Plates in Rosenthal's "Donatello" Design

c. 1915-30 Set of 18 Salad or Dessert Plates in Rosenthal's "Donatello" Design

By Rosenthal

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1915-30 set of 18 salad or dessert plates, Rosenthal's Donatello design. Art Nouveau-Art Deco

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 12 Gilt-Rimmed Dessert Plates and Cake Stand with Scottish Scenes
Set of 12 Gilt-Rimmed Dessert Plates and Cake Stand with Scottish Scenes

Set of 12 Gilt-Rimmed Dessert Plates and Cake Stand with Scottish Scenes

By Copeland & Garrett Spode

Located in New York, NY

Set of 12 gilt-rimmed dessert plates and cake stand with Scottish scenes. The scalloped-edge and

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Early 19th Century English Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Napoleon III Black & White Ceramic Dessert Plates, Set of 6
19th Century French Napoleon III Black & White Ceramic Dessert Plates, Set of 6

19th Century French Napoleon III Black & White Ceramic Dessert Plates, Set of 6

By Creil et Montereau

Located in Dallas, TX

Use this elegant set of six antique plates to serve appetizer or desert to your guests! Crafted by

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 10 19th Century Elkington & Co. Silver Plate Dessert Spoons or Shovels
Set of 10 19th Century Elkington & Co. Silver Plate Dessert Spoons or Shovels

Set of 10 19th Century Elkington & Co. Silver Plate Dessert Spoons or Shovels

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine set of antique English silver plated desert spoons or shovels. By Elkington & Co. Each

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1850s English Victorian Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 12 Dinner Plates and 8 Dessert Plates in Bone China by Spode
Set of 12 Dinner Plates and 8 Dessert Plates in Bone China by Spode

Set of 12 Dinner Plates and 8 Dessert Plates in Bone China by Spode

By Spode

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Set of twelve Spode bone china dinner plates with characteristically English hand painted mixed

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Early 19th Century English Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Enamel

Set of 6 Moser Hand Blown Green Dessert Wine Goblets w/ Acid Etched Gold
Set of 6 Moser Hand Blown Green Dessert Wine Goblets w/ Acid Etched Gold

Set of 6 Moser Hand Blown Green Dessert Wine Goblets w/ Acid Etched Gold

By Moser Glassworks

Located in Great Barrington, MA

A rare and beautifully decorated set of 6 Moser hand blown goblets, perfect for your favorite

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Early 20th Century Czech Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Crystal

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Fruit/Dessert Service
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Fruit/Dessert Service

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Fruit/Dessert Service

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

pattern fruit/dessert cutlery set for twelve persons made by Mappin & Webb Ltd - boxed; an addition to

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

12 Pirkenhammer Aesthetic Movement Cabinet/Dessert Plates
12 Pirkenhammer Aesthetic Movement Cabinet/Dessert Plates

12 Pirkenhammer Aesthetic Movement Cabinet/Dessert Plates

By Pirkenhammer

Located in Great Barrington, MA

A uniquely decorated set of 12 dessert plates with the most unusual Aesthetic Movement perspective

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19th Century Czech Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Paste

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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.

    Find antique tea sets on 1stDibs.