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Georgian Silver Gravy Ladle
By William Sumner
Located in Folkestone, GB
George III silver gravy ladle, London 1803 by William Sumner. 195 grams.
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Silver
Antique Tiffany & Co Flemish Sterling Silver Gravy Ladle #8619
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver gravy ladle by Tiffany & Co in the Flemish pattern.
Monogram appears to be JdeG
Category
1910s Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 37.96 in W 2.45 in L 7.25 in
Sterling Silver Old English Engraved Pattern Gravy Ladles by John Lias
By John Lias
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
London, 1812, pair of Old English engraved pattern gravy ladles by John Lias. Sterling silver
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Circa 1939 Pair of Sterling Gravy Ladles
By International Silver
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage pair of sterling silver gravy ladles, Prelude pattern by International. 1939 pattern
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Chrysanthemum Gravy Ladle
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver gravy ladle in the celebrated Chrysanthemum pattern, beautifully
Category
19th Century American Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
John Wendt Ball Black & Co Sterling Silver Arabesque Gravy Ladle with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver gravy ladle by John Wendt in the Arabesque pattern.
Monogram appears to be M
Category
19th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
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W 2.63 in L 6.75 in
Palm by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 51 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co., Edward C. Moore
Located in Big Bend, WI
place soup spoons, 7 1/4",
eight bouillon soup spoons, 5 1/2",
one gravy ladle, 7",
two serving
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Sterling Silverware by Gorham, Etruscan Style, 1913
By Gorham
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
in.)
1 gravy ladle (7 1/8 in.)
Total weight 1092.9 grams (35.13 troy ounces)
35 piece set.
Category
1910s Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Silver
Winslow by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 35 pieces
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
8 Forks, 7 1/4"
8 Salad Forks, 6 1/8"
8 Teaspoons, 5 7/8"
1 Gravy Ladle, 7"
2 Serving Spoons, 8 1/8
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Royal Danish Gold Accent by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Forks, 7 1/8"
12 Salad Forks, 6 3/8"
12 Teaspoons, 6"
12 Place Soup Spoons, 6 3/4"
1 Gravy Ladle, 6
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bridal Bouquet by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Lunch 64 Pcs
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
cream soup spoons, 6 1/4".
One gravy ladle, 5 3/4".
One sauce ladle, 5 1/4".
One cheese server, 6 1/2
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Chantilly Sterling Silver Flatware Set Patented in 1895, 6 Place Setting
Located in Surfside, FL
")- SERVING PIECES: Baby Set: spoon + fork (4 1/2")- Youth Fork (6")- 3 Table Spoon (8 1/2")- Gravy Ladle (7
Category
19th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Canterbury Bell by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 38 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
8 forks, 7"
8 salad forks, 6 1/2"
8 teaspoons, 5 7/8"
1 gravy ladle, 6"
2 serving spoons, 8 1/4"
1
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Federal Cotillion by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 61 Pcs
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
spreaders, 5 5/8",
one gravy ladle, 7 1/8".
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Meadow Rose by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 50 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
/8".
Eight cream soup spoons, 6 1/4".
Eight flat handle butter spreaders, 5 3/4".
One gravy ladle, 6
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Wheat by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service 6 Set 33 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 6 3/8"
1 gravy ladle, 6 1/4"
1 pierced serving spoon, 8 5/8"
1 sugar spoon, 6 3/8".
Includes bonus
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Winslow by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 51 pieces Monogram S
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Spreaders, 5 3/4"
1 Gravy Ladle, 7"
1 Serving Spoon, 8 1/8"
1 Sugar Spoon, 6"
Includes bonus brand new
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Ionic by John Polhemus Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 62 Pieces Rare
By Tiffany & Co., John Polhamus
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
12 Luncheon/Dessert Forks, 7"
12 Dessert Spoons, 6 7/8"
12 Large Dinner Spoons, 8 3/8"
1 Gravy
Category
1850s Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Arabesque by Wendt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 52 Pieces Rare
By John Wendt
Located in Big Bend, WI
Teaspoons, 6"
1 Gravy Ladle, 6 1/2"
1 Serving Spoon, 8 1/2"
1 Pierced Serving Spoon,8 1/2"
1 Flat Handle
Category
19th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Robert Bruce by Graff, W & D Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 85 Pcs Dinner
By Graff, Washbourne & Dunn
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 6 1/4".
One gravy ladle, 6 3/8".
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.
Excellent
Category
1910s Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Baltimore Rose by Schofield Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 75 Pieces
By The Schofield Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons, 7",
12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 1/2",
one gravy ladle, 6 1/2",
one serving spoon, 8 1/2
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marlborough by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 36 Pcs
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
gravy ladle, 6 3/4",
one serving spoon, 8 1/4",
one sugar spoon, shell, 6 1/4",
one flat handle
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Meadow Rose by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
knives, 8 3/4"
12 forks, 7 1/4"
12 salad forks, 6 1/8"
12 teaspoons, 5 7/8
1 gravy ladle, 6"
1 serving
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Austrian 800 Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service Massive 146 Pieces, Beautiful
Located in Big Bend, WI
soup spoons large, 8 3/8"
•12 demitasse spoons, 3 7/8"
•1 gravy ladle, 7 5/8"
•1 gravy ladle long with
Category
19th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Mayflower by Schofield Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 88 Pieces R
By The Schofield Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 1/2"
12 Grapefruit Spoons, 6"
1 Gravy Ladle, 6 1/4"
1 Serving Spoon, 8 1/4
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Fiddle Shell by Robert Belk English Silverplated Flatware Set Service 94 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Spoons, 7 1/4"
8 Coffee Spoons, 4 5/8"
8 Fish Knives, 8 1/2"
8 Fish Forks, 7 1/4"
1 Gravy Ladle, 7 1
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Silver Plate
Kings Court by Frank Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 51 Pieces
By Frank M. Whiting & Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Butter Spreaders, 5 3/4"
1 Gravy Ladle, 6"
1 Serving Spoon, 8 3/8"
1 Cold Meat Fork, 7 3/4
Category
1890s Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Empire by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces Dinner
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 5 7/8"
12 teaspoons, 5 3/4"
1 gravy ladle, 7 1/2"
1 serving spoon, 8 1/4"
1 sugar spoon, 5 7/8"
1
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Kings Court by Frank Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 76 Pcs M Mono
By Frank M. Whiting & Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
handle butter spreaders, 5 3/4".
12 cocktail forks, 5 5/8".
One gravy ladle, 6 1/4".
One cake server with
Category
1890s Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Cambridge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 78 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
flat handle butter spreaders, 5 7/8"
1 gravy ladle, 7"
2 serving spoons, 8 1/2"
1 flat handle master
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marlborough by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service 53 Pcs
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
cheese server with stainless blade, 6 3/4"
1 gravy ladle, 6 1/2"
1 serving spoon, 8 1/4"
1 pierced
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Raleigh by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service Dinner 51 Pieces
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 5 3/4",
eight flat handle butter spreaders, 5 1/4",
eight cocktail forks, 5 3/8",
one gravy ladle
Category
Early 1900s Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Fiddle by Dub Austrian 812 Silver Flatware Set Service 66 Pieces C. 1863 Crown
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
11 Salad forks w/steel tines, 9"
9 Teaspoons, 6 1/2"
7 Large dinner spoons, 8 3/4"
1 Gravy ladle, 9
Category
19th Century European Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mary Chilton by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service, Luncheon, 66 Pcs
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
",
one gravy ladle, 6 1/4",
one serving spoon, 8 1/4",
one salad serving set, all-sterling, 9 1/4
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lillemor by Marthinsen 830s Silver Flatware Service for 12 Dinner Set 74 Pieces
By Thorvald Marthinsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
12 Coffee Spoons, 4 1/2"
1 Gravy Ladle w/hook, 6 3/8"
1 Pie Server, flat handle all-sterling, with
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Lady Claire by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 38 Pieces
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
1 gravy ladle, 6 1/4"
1 serving spoon, 7 3/4"
1 pierced serving spoon, 7 3/4"
1 flat handle master
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pointed Antique by Dominick and Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 77 Pcs
By Dominick and Haff Silver, Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
flat handle butter spreaders, 5 7/8",
12 cocktail forks, 5 1/4",
one gravy ladle, 6 1/4",
one
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Marlborough by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 52 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
soup spoons, 5 7/8",
eight hollow handle butter spreaders, 6 1/4",
one gravy ladle, 6 7/8",
one cake
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bremer German 800 Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Luncheon "W" Mono 58 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
".
One large platter spoon, 10 3/4" •1 sugar sifter, 5 1/2".
One gravy ladle, 7 3/8" •1 flat handle
Category
19th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marlborough by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 56 Pc
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
knives, 9 1/4"
12 forks, 7 1/4"
12 salad forks, 6 1/8"
12 teaspoons, 5 3/4"
1 gravy ladle, 6 5/8"
1
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Wentworth by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 79 Pieces
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
12 cocktail forks, 5 1/4"
1 gravy ladle, 6 1/8"
1 cold meat fork, 7 3/8"
1 sugar spoon, 5 1/2"
1 flat
Category
1910s Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lady Claire by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 66 pieces
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Cream Soup Spoons, 6"
1 Gravy Ladle, 6 1/4"
1 Cold Meat Fork, 7 1/2"
1 Hollow Handle Master Butter w
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Virginia Sterling by Weidlich Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service "S" Monogram
Located in Big Bend, WI
spreaders, 5 5/8"
10 bouillon spoons, 5 1/2"
1 gravy ladle, 6 1/4"
2 serving spoons, 8 1/4"
1 sugar spoon, 5
Category
1920s American Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Chateau by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 89 Piece Dinner Size
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
butter spreaders, 5 5/8"
1 gravy ladle, 6"
2 serving spoons, 8 1/2"
1 cold meat fork, 9"
1 sugar spoon, 6
Category
1910s Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Fontaine by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 65 Pcs "L" Mono
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
butter spreaders, 5 3/4"
Eight demitasse spoons, 4 1/8"
One cocktail/oyster fork, 5 1/2"
One gravy ladle
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Mount Vernon by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 91 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
".
12 coffee spoons, 5 1/4".
12 gumbo soup spoons, 7".
One gravy ladle, 6 1/2".
One serving spoon, 8 5/8
Category
Early 1900s Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Flemish by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 51 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 9 1/4",
12 forks, 7",
12 salad forks, 6 3/4",
12 teaspoons, 5 7/8",
one gravy ladle, 7 1/4
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lady Diana by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 pieces Dinner
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Tea Spoons, 8"
1 Gravy Ladle, 6 3/4"
1 Cold Meat Fork, 7 3/4"
1 Sugar Spoon, 5 3/4"
1 Flat Handle
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Princess Patricia by Durg Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 90 Pcs Dinner
By Durgin Silver Company, Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
gravy ladle, 6 3/4"
1 serving spoon, 8 5/8"
1 cold meat fork, 8"
1 sugar spoon, 5 3/4"
1 flat handle
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Countess by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 66 Pcs
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 5 1/2".
One gravy ladle, 6 1/2".
One serving spoon, 8".
One sugar spoon, 5 1/2".
One flat handle
Category
1920s Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mary Chilton by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 52 pcs Dinner Size
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gravy Ladle, 6 1/4"
1 Serving Spoon, 8 1/4"
1 Flat Handle Master Butter, 7 3/8"
1 Pickle
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
El Grandee by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 39 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
forks, 7 1/2"
8 salad forks, 6 3/4"
8 teaspoons, 6"
1 gravy ladle, 7"
1 serving spoon, 8 1/2"
1 pierced
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Flemish by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 50 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
soup spoons, 6 7/8",
eight flat handle butter spreaders, 6",
one gravy ladle, 7 5/8",
one cold meat
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
La Salle by Dominick and Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 69 Pcs
By Dominick and Haff Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
spreaders, 5 7/8",
one gravy ladle, 7",
one serving spoon, 8 1/2",
one cold meat fork, 8",
one pickle
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Baronet Aka Arvesolv by Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Danish
By Hans Hansen
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 5 1/2",
one gravy ladle, with spout, 6 1/4",
one cold meat fork, 9 1/8",
one pickle fork, 6 7/8
Category
19th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lillemor by Marthinsen Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner Set of 69 Pieces
By Thorvald Marthinsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
".
12 place soup spoons, 7".
One gravy ladle, 6 1/4".
Oneserving spoon, 8".
One cold meat fork, 2-tine
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
Van Dyke by International Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set of 12, 157 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
soup spoons, 6 3/4".
12 grapefruit spoons, 6".
9 fish forks, 6 1/4".
1 gravy ladle, 7 1/8".
6 serving
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Mary Chilton by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 79 Pcs Dinner
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
12 teaspoons, 6"
12 place soup spoons, 7 1/2"
12 dinner/serving spoons, 8 1/4"
One gravy ladle, 6 1/4
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
King by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 12 Service 100 Pcs
By Dominick & Haff
Located in Big Bend, WI
",
12 fish forks, gold-washed, 7 1/4",
12 breakfast knives, flat handle all-sterling, 8",
one gravy
Category
1880s Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Meadow Rose by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 90 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
soup spoons, 6 1/4",
12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 3/4",
12 iced tea spoons, 7 1/4",
One gravy
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Gravy Ladle
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
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Antique Gravy Ladle For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique gravy ladle you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique gravy ladle — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique gravy ladle — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique gravy ladle made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Georg Jensen, Tiffany & Co. and Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company each produced at least one beautiful antique gravy ladle that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Gravy Ladle?
The average selling price for an antique gravy ladle at 1stDibs is $535, while they’re typically $185 on the low end and $12,447 for the highest priced.
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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.
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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.
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