Skip to main content

Antique Limoge Sets

to
32
181
68
138
138
117
81
22
17
14
7
7
3
1
1
1
1
88
27
8
8
4
Sort By
Set of 11 Early 20th Century Porcelain Dessert Plates Gilded by Limoges
Set of 11 Early 20th Century Porcelain Dessert Plates Gilded by Limoges

Set of 11 Early 20th Century Porcelain Dessert Plates Gilded by Limoges

By Limoges

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautiful set of eleven antique porcelain dessert plates from the French brand Limoges. The plates

Category

1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 4 Antique Porcelain Oyster Plates Made by Limoges A. Lanternier
Set of 4 Antique Porcelain Oyster Plates Made by Limoges A. Lanternier

Set of 4 Antique Porcelain Oyster Plates Made by Limoges A. Lanternier

By Limoges

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Set of four antique porcelain oyster plates. The plates are beautifully decorated with gold

Category

Early 1900s French Rococo Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Guerin &Co Limoges France Set of Four Porcelain Cups and Saucers 1891-1900
Guerin &Co Limoges France Set of Four Porcelain Cups and Saucers 1891-1900

Guerin &Co Limoges France Set of Four Porcelain Cups and Saucers 1891-1900

By Limoges

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Limoges, France. The set is hand decorated in Neoclassical or Regency style with ornamental blue and beige

Category

1890s French Neoclassical Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Limoges Periwinkle Blue & Raised Paste Gold Dinner Plates JE Caldwell
Set of 12 Limoges Periwinkle Blue & Raised Paste Gold Dinner Plates JE Caldwell

Set of 12 Limoges Periwinkle Blue & Raised Paste Gold Dinner Plates JE Caldwell

By Limoges

Located in Great Barrington, MA

An unusual color and large size makes these 12 Limoges for J. E. Caldwell, plates a great addition

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Gold

Limoges Elite France Hand Painted Pink Floral Tea Cup Saucer Fine China 1930
Limoges Elite France Hand Painted Pink Floral Tea Cup Saucer Fine China 1930

Limoges Elite France Hand Painted Pink Floral Tea Cup Saucer Fine China 1930

By Cristalleries De Sevres, Limoges Elite Porcelain 1

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Elite Limoges France Tea Cup set Gold Signed Art Nouveau style. Rare antique porcelain

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Cobalt and Gilt Limoges Dinner Plates in Arabesque Design, circa 1900
Set of 12 Cobalt and Gilt Limoges Dinner Plates in Arabesque Design, circa 1900

Set of 12 Cobalt and Gilt Limoges Dinner Plates in Arabesque Design, circa 1900

By Limoges

Located in Essex, MA

Twelve cobalt and gold limoges dinner plates Porcelain with cobalt background, hand-painted

Category

Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century French Tea Set by Bernardaud Limoges
Early 20th Century French Tea Set by Bernardaud Limoges

Early 20th Century French Tea Set by Bernardaud Limoges

By Bernardaud

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20th century French tea set signed by Bernardaud Limoges.

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Limoges S & S Oyster Plates With Hand Painted Seaweed & Gilt Decoration
Set of 6 Limoges S & S Oyster Plates With Hand Painted Seaweed & Gilt Decoration

Set of 6 Limoges S & S Oyster Plates With Hand Painted Seaweed & Gilt Decoration

By Limoges

Located in Great Barrington, MA

collector, this set of 6 plates is sure to be appreciated. The blank has molded relief and each reserve is

Category

Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Dinner set limoges porcelain by Theodore Haviland
Dinner set limoges porcelain by Theodore Haviland

Dinner set limoges porcelain by Theodore Haviland

By Limoges Elite Porcelain 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Execptional dinner set limoges porcelain bear the mark of haviland and retail by MAISON EMILE

Category

Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six Pots de Crème, Limoges, France
Set of Six Pots de Crème, Limoges, France

Set of Six Pots de Crème, Limoges, France

By U.C. Limoges

Located in Houston, TX

This is a set of six Limoges pots de crème, (cups of cream) with lids. These small cups were used

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Haviland Limoges Cup and Saucer Set Antique Porcelain, France 1890s
Rare Haviland Limoges Cup and Saucer Set Antique Porcelain, France 1890s

Rare Haviland Limoges Cup and Saucer Set Antique Porcelain, France 1890s

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Haviland Limoges cup and saucer set was made of thin, semi-translucent porcelain and hand

Category

Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

French Limoges Gold Gilt Porcelain Coffee Tea Dessert Service for Six
French Limoges Gold Gilt Porcelain Coffee Tea Dessert Service for Six

French Limoges Gold Gilt Porcelain Coffee Tea Dessert Service for Six

By Limoges

Located in Barcelona, ES

Limoges Porcelain gold gilt coffee set + bread and butter plates for six. France, 1930s. The set is

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of Six Hand Painted T V Limoges Oyster Plates, Circa 1900
Set of Six Hand Painted T V Limoges Oyster Plates, Circa 1900

Set of Six Hand Painted T V Limoges Oyster Plates, Circa 1900

By T&V Limoges

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A set of six hand painted Limoges Tressemann & Vogt hand painted oyster plates. The green and gold

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Sevres / Limoges Style, Desk Garniture in Hand Painted Porcelain and Brass
Sevres / Limoges Style, Desk Garniture in Hand Painted Porcelain and Brass

Sevres / Limoges Style, Desk Garniture in Hand Painted Porcelain and Brass

Located in København, Copenhagen

Sevres / Limoges style. Desk garniture in hand-painted porcelain and brass. Early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Haviland Offner Limoges France Tea Coffee Chocolate Pot Cups Saucers
Antique Haviland Offner Limoges France Tea Coffee Chocolate Pot Cups Saucers

Antique Haviland Offner Limoges France Tea Coffee Chocolate Pot Cups Saucers

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

"12 piece Antique Haviland & Co Limoges tea / coffee / chocolate set for E. Offner of New Orleans

Category

Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Antique Porcelain Dinner Plates - Limoges - Hand Painted
Set of 6 Antique Porcelain Dinner Plates - Limoges - Hand Painted

Set of 6 Antique Porcelain Dinner Plates - Limoges - Hand Painted

By Tressemanes & Vogt, Davis Collamore & Co Ltd. 1, T&V Limoges

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A great set of 6 porcelain fish plates, made by the French brand Limoges. The plates date from

Category

1910s French Belle Époque Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Alfred Lanternier French Limoges 99 Pc Gold Encrusted China Dinnerware
Vintage Alfred Lanternier French Limoges 99 Pc Gold Encrusted China Dinnerware

Vintage Alfred Lanternier French Limoges 99 Pc Gold Encrusted China Dinnerware

By A. Lanternier & Co. Limoges

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th century 99 piece set of Limoges France porcelain dinnerware by A. Lanternier & Co

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Limoges Porcelain Set of 12 Dessert Plates
Antique Limoges Porcelain Set of 12 Dessert Plates

Antique Limoges Porcelain Set of 12 Dessert Plates

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A set of 12 stylish dessert plates in delicate white Limoges porcelain, each piece edged with a

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 96 Limoges Porcelain Dishes, Signed Abaranger France
Set of 96 Limoges Porcelain Dishes, Signed Abaranger France

Set of 96 Limoges Porcelain Dishes, Signed Abaranger France

Located in Miami, FL

An exceptionally beautiful 98 piece French Limoges dinner service. Trimmed with brilliant gold

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Limoges Floral Plates, Raised Gilt Accents, Set of Six
Antique Limoges Floral Plates, Raised Gilt Accents, Set of Six

Antique Limoges Floral Plates, Raised Gilt Accents, Set of Six

By Charles Ahrenfeldt

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful hand-painted and artist signed set of plates by Charles Ahrenfeldt, Limoges and signed

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Set of 12 D&C Limoges Plates Painted with Shells
Set of 12 D&C Limoges Plates Painted with Shells

Set of 12 D&C Limoges Plates Painted with Shells

Located in Montreal, QC

This hard-to-find set for 12 is beautifully painted, by the same hand, (8 are signed with initials

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Hand-Painted Fish Set for 12, by Flambeau Limoges, France
Hand-Painted Fish Set for 12, by Flambeau Limoges, France

Hand-Painted Fish Set for 12, by Flambeau Limoges, France

Located in Stamford, CT

A French Limoges porcelain fish set by Flambeau with 12 dinner plates 9.5" diameter, 1 large fish

Category

1880s French Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 10 Porcelain Cakeplates Art Nouveau by Haviland Limoges
Set of 10 Porcelain Cakeplates Art Nouveau by Haviland Limoges

Set of 10 Porcelain Cakeplates Art Nouveau by Haviland Limoges

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautiful set of 10 porcelain cake plates from the French brand Haviland Limoges. The plates have

Category

1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 10 Dessert Plates White and Gold, Limoges France, Antique
Set of 10 Dessert Plates White and Gold, Limoges France, Antique

Set of 10 Dessert Plates White and Gold, Limoges France, Antique

By Charles Ahrenfeldt

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pretty set of white and gold plates to go with all your fine porcelain tabletop. This set by

Category

1890s French Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Gold

Jean Pouyat Limoges Salad / Dessert Plates-Set of 8, circa 1890s
Jean Pouyat Limoges Salad / Dessert Plates-Set of 8, circa 1890s

Jean Pouyat Limoges Salad / Dessert Plates-Set of 8, circa 1890s

By Jean Pouyat

Located in Ross, CA

Set of eight Limoges salad / dessert plates made in France by Jean Pouyat between 1890 and 1902

Category

1890s French French Provincial Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six Haviland & Co. Limoges Oyster Plate French Vintage Porcelain
Set of Six Haviland & Co. Limoges Oyster Plate French Vintage Porcelain

Set of Six Haviland & Co. Limoges Oyster Plate French Vintage Porcelain

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A set of 6 vintage French oyster plates. Each oyster plate features 6 wells for oysters and one at

Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Spectacular Antique Limoge Porcelain 194 Piece Dish Set by Theodore Haviland
Spectacular Antique Limoge Porcelain 194 Piece Dish Set by Theodore Haviland

Spectacular Antique Limoge Porcelain 194 Piece Dish Set by Theodore Haviland

By Theodore Haviland

Located in Port Jervis, NY

with handles and lid 10 in., round open veg. Bowl 11.25 in. Truly a fantastic set in fantastic

Category

1910s French Beaux Arts Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Gold

Charles Ahrenfeldt Limoges Gilt Encrusted Cobalt Rim Dinner Plates, Set of 12
Charles Ahrenfeldt Limoges Gilt Encrusted Cobalt Rim Dinner Plates, Set of 12

Charles Ahrenfeldt Limoges Gilt Encrusted Cobalt Rim Dinner Plates, Set of 12

By Charles Ahrenfeldt

Located in Cincinnati, OH

This set of 12 early 20th century porcelain dinner plates was made by Charles Ahrenfeldt of Limoges

Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Exquisite Art Nouveau Antique Limoges Serving Set by C.H. Fields Haviland
Exquisite Art Nouveau Antique Limoges Serving Set by C.H. Fields Haviland

Exquisite Art Nouveau Antique Limoges Serving Set by C.H. Fields Haviland

By Charles Fields Haviland

Located in New York, NY

This magnificent Limoges porcelain dining set features 10 gilded round scalloped plates and a large

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

24k Gold

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

total. By the world re known Limoges factory of William Guerin Circa 1890. This set is in wonderful

Category

1890s French Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Limoges Enamel Plaque after Gerard David's Baptism of Christ
Limoges Enamel Plaque after Gerard David's Baptism of Christ

Limoges Enamel Plaque after Gerard David's Baptism of Christ

Located in London, GB

: Height 21cm, width 33cm, depth 4cm Composed of three Limoges enamel plaques set into a giltwood frame

Category

19th Century French Renaissance Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Enamel

Antique 49 Pc Charles Ahrenfeldt French Limoges Porcelain Dinnerware
Antique 49 Pc Charles Ahrenfeldt French Limoges Porcelain Dinnerware

Antique 49 Pc Charles Ahrenfeldt French Limoges Porcelain Dinnerware

By Charles Ahrenfeldt

Located in Dayton, OH

49 piece partial set of Limoges porcelain dinnerware by Charles Ahrenfeldt featuring gilded edges

Category

Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pot De Creme Set
Pot De Creme Set

Pot De Creme Set

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Limoges Pot de Creme set, platter and six dishes

Category

19th Century French Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Eight French Chinoiserie Dessert Plates
Set of Eight French Chinoiserie Dessert Plates

Set of Eight French Chinoiserie Dessert Plates

By Balleroy Freres

Located in New York, NY

Set of eight Chinese red, gilt & silver gilt chinoiserie dessert plates, Balleroy Freres. Limoges

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Limoge Sets

Antique French Haviland Limoge & JHR Bavaria Porcelain Fish Service Set of 7
Antique French Haviland Limoge & JHR Bavaria Porcelain Fish Service Set of 7

Antique French Haviland Limoge & JHR Bavaria Porcelain Fish Service Set of 7

By Haviland & Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

the underside by, JHR Bavaria. The oval platter is signed Haviland Limoge. Set includes six plates and

Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Gold

Limoges French Art Deco Coffee Tea Service for 12
Limoges French Art Deco Coffee Tea Service for 12

Limoges French Art Deco Coffee Tea Service for 12

By Limoges

Located in Oakland, CA

An Art Deco Limoges coffee or tea service for twelve of the highest quality, embellished with

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges Porcelain Coffee/Tea Service, France, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Limoges Porcelain Coffee/Tea Service, France, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Limoges Porcelain Coffee/Tea Service, France, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

By Limoges

Located in New York, NY

Porcelain Coffee/Tea Service by Limoges Including Lidded Two-Cup Pot, Creamer, Lidded Sugar, Single

Category

19th Century French Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Fine Bone Chine Tea Set by Charles Ahrenfeldt for Limoges
Art Deco Fine Bone Chine Tea Set by Charles Ahrenfeldt for Limoges

Art Deco Fine Bone Chine Tea Set by Charles Ahrenfeldt for Limoges

By Limoges, Charles Ahrenfeldt

Located in London, GB

bone china tea set was designed by Charles Ahrenfeldt for Limoges, Charles Ahrenfeldt was the art

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges Hand-Painted Fish Service Set
Limoges Hand-Painted Fish Service Set

Limoges Hand-Painted Fish Service Set

By Limoges

Located in Stamford, CT

This Limoges 15 piece set includes 11 uniquely hand-painted and gilt scalloped edged plates, with

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Eight Limoges Oyster Plates with Profuse Raised Gold Decoration
Set of Eight Limoges Oyster Plates with Profuse Raised Gold Decoration

Set of Eight Limoges Oyster Plates with Profuse Raised Gold Decoration

By Limoges

Located in Boston, MA

This is a beautiful set of eight Limoges, D& C, R. Delinieres and Co., oyster plates. Each oyster

Category

1890s French Rococo Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

12 Dinner Plates by Limoges
12 Dinner Plates by Limoges

12 Dinner Plates by Limoges

By Limoges

Located in New Haven, CT

This gorgeous Set of 12 Limoges Porcelain Dinner Plates have a bold raised-gold triple border of

Category

Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Paris Porcelain Second Empire Coffee Service, C 1875
Paris Porcelain Second Empire Coffee Service, C 1875

Paris Porcelain Second Empire Coffee Service, C 1875

By Limoges

Located in Geelong, Victoria

profile cameo of a Roman within a gold frame suspended by a gold ribbon. Attributed to Limoges, Circa

Category

1870s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Martha Washington Limoges "States" Part Tea Service
Martha Washington Limoges "States" Part Tea Service

Martha Washington Limoges "States" Part Tea Service

Located in Great Barrington, MA

These are copies of late 18th century Chinese
porcelain that was ordered by Martha Washington.
An original is in the Diplomatic rooms at the Dept.
of State. Ther...

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Enamel, Gold

Limoge Game Set
Limoge Game Set

Limoge Game Set

Sold|$2,255

Limoge Game Set

Located in Austin, TX

10 Plates & 1 serving dish. All pieces hand-painted & signed by "Mulville". White porcelain medallion w/24k gold.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges Porcelain Fish Set
Limoges Porcelain Fish Set

Limoges Porcelain Fish Set

Located in Solebury, PA

Limoges fish platter, gravy boat and 11 plates painted by Limoges artist AVIT.This stylish set is

Category

19th Century French Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Deco Pierrot Dishes by Limoges
Set of Deco Pierrot Dishes by Limoges

Set of Deco Pierrot Dishes by Limoges

Located in San Francisco, CA

Lapis blue porcelain plates with larger charger. A wonderful desert set. These have been very

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Nine Limoge Porcelain Oyster Plates
Set of Nine Limoge Porcelain Oyster Plates

Set of Nine Limoge Porcelain Oyster Plates

Located in Charleston, SC

This set of nine oyster plates were created in France during the late 19th Century. Each plate is

Category

19th Century French Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Porcelain

French Silver Mounted Porcelain Kakiemon-Painted Cups and Saucer Sets
French Silver Mounted Porcelain Kakiemon-Painted Cups and Saucer Sets

French Silver Mounted Porcelain Kakiemon-Painted Cups and Saucer Sets

By Jean Pouyat, Paul Tonnelier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pouyat Limoges porcelain set six cups and saucers, Kakiemon pattern, silver mounts luxurious set of

Category

Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Limoge Sets

Materials

Silver

Set: 12 Guerin Limoges French 10.5" Plates, Raised Gold, Blue
Set: 12 Guerin Limoges French 10.5" Plates, Raised Gold, Blue

Set: 12 Guerin Limoges French 10.5" Plates, Raised Gold, Blue

Located in South Coast, CA

The maker mark underglaze in this fine set of Limoges plates was in use between 1900 and 1932, so

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Limoge Sets

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Limoge Sets", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Antique Limoge Sets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique limoge sets available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique limoge sets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. There are all kinds of antique limoge sets available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique limoge sets to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Nouveau, Victorian and Art Deco antique limoge sets are of considerable interest. Limoges, Haviland & Co. and Jean Pouyat each produced beautiful antique limoge sets that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Limoge Sets?

Prices for antique limoge sets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique limoge sets begin at $185 and can go as high as $13,315, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.

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 Limoge 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.