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19th Century French Tantalus Liquor Set
19th Century French Tantalus Liquor Set

19th Century French Tantalus Liquor Set

Located in Mérida, YU

Very rare French 19th Century Ormolu Tantalus-Liquor Set in the shape of a globe. The Crystal Globe

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Rounded Globe Style Tantalus Liquor Set
19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Rounded Globe Style Tantalus Liquor Set

19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Rounded Globe Style Tantalus Liquor Set

Located in New York, NY

An Unusual 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Globe Style Tantalus liquor set. The round globe top

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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Moser Aesthetic Enameled Cordial/ Liquor Set, 15-Pieces
Moser Aesthetic Enameled Cordial/ Liquor Set, 15-Pieces

Moser Aesthetic Enameled Cordial/ Liquor Set, 15-Pieces

By Moser Glassworks

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Moser Aesthetic enameled Cordial/ liquor set,15-pieces. Subtle olive green glass, with naturalistic

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Late 19th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Glass

13-Piece Early 20th Century Crystal Liquor Set - Moser
13-Piece Early 20th Century Crystal Liquor Set - Moser

13-Piece Early 20th Century Crystal Liquor Set - Moser

By Moser

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A lovely crystal liquor set, made by the famous brand Moser Karlsbad. The glasses have a

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1920s Czech Louis XV Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Rock Crystal

Set of 6 Art Nouveau Goblets by WMF, Gilt Liquor Set, Germany circa 1910
Set of 6 Art Nouveau Goblets by WMF, Gilt Liquor Set, Germany circa 1910

Set of 6 Art Nouveau Goblets by WMF, Gilt Liquor Set, Germany circa 1910

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Superb 20th century Art Nouveau liquor set from the period around 1910 in Germany made by the

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Metal

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal liquor set
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal liquor set

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal liquor set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal liquor set. This

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Crystal

A 1900s Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Engraved Crystal Liquor Set
A 1900s Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Engraved Crystal Liquor Set

A 1900s Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Engraved Crystal Liquor Set

Located in Aci Castello, IT

the turn of the 20th century. This set it has been used for serving and enjoying liquor in a

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Art Nouveau Glass Liquor Set from 1920s
Italian Art Nouveau Glass Liquor Set from 1920s

Italian Art Nouveau Glass Liquor Set from 1920s

Located in Catania, CT

Great vintage condition with normal trace of age and use with no chips or cracks. The set is

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Glass

Rare Venetian Glass Liquor Set for Venini, 19th Century
Rare Venetian Glass Liquor Set for Venini, 19th Century

Rare Venetian Glass Liquor Set for Venini, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

A fine vintage 19th century, Murano glass liquor decanter and stopper with four matching glasses

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Mouth-blown liquor set (carafe and glasses) by Verreries de Laeken
Mouth-blown liquor set (carafe and glasses) by Verreries de Laeken

Mouth-blown liquor set (carafe and glasses) by Verreries de Laeken

Located in Oostende, BE

This lovely set comes from the Verreries de Laeken, a glass studio that was active in Laeken

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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Blown Glass

French Ceramic Liquor Service Set
French Ceramic Liquor Service Set

French Ceramic Liquor Service Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French ceramic liquor set Glazed earthenware set consists of 1 large jug, 1 small server and 6 cups

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Black Forest Carved Liquor Box
19th Century Black Forest Carved Liquor Box

19th Century Black Forest Carved Liquor Box

Located in High Point, NC

19th Century Black Forest carved liquor set. The exterior of the box is hand-carved in design as a

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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Fruitwood

20th Century Art Deco Glass Decanter Set Of Seven, Coral Colored, AT ca. 1920
20th Century Art Deco Glass Decanter Set Of Seven, Coral Colored, AT ca. 1920

20th Century Art Deco Glass Decanter Set Of Seven, Coral Colored, AT ca. 1920

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

. Coming out of Austria, this unique designed coral-colored liquor/ decanter set consists of six amazing

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Glass

Fine Gentleman's Gilt Bronze Liquor and Cigar Set Art Nouveau Period C. 1900
Fine Gentleman's Gilt Bronze Liquor and Cigar Set Art Nouveau Period C. 1900

Fine Gentleman's Gilt Bronze Liquor and Cigar Set Art Nouveau Period C. 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite antique liquor and humidor set combines delicate craftsmanship and functional

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Bronze

Liquor Box Set - Napoleon III
Liquor Box Set - Napoleon III

Liquor Box Set - Napoleon III

$2,520Sale Price|30% Off

Liquor Box Set - Napoleon III

Located in Porto, PT

This distinguished set, dating to the French Napoleon III period, includes three decanters

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19th Century Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Glass

French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Baccarat Crystal Cave À Liqueur
French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Baccarat Crystal Cave À Liqueur

French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Baccarat Crystal Cave À Liqueur

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Baccarat crystal sixteen glass and four decanter Cave à Liqueur. This beautiful liquor set is raised by

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Boulle marquetry tea box, Napoléon III period, late 19th century signed Vervelle
Boulle marquetry tea box, Napoléon III period, late 19th century signed Vervelle

Boulle marquetry tea box, Napoléon III period, late 19th century signed Vervelle

By Maison Vervelle Audot Successeur

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

sets, liquor sets. Vervelle Aine is a very prestigious signature in this range of products

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Black Rosewood Liquor Case, 1890s, Set of 11
Antique Black Rosewood Liquor Case, 1890s, Set of 11

Antique Black Rosewood Liquor Case, 1890s, Set of 11

Located in Opole, PL

Antique Black Rosewood Liquor Case, 1890s, Set of 11 Step into the opulence of 19th-century France

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Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Set of Five Antique English Folded Foot Wine or Liquor Stem Glasses
Set of Five Antique English Folded Foot Wine or Liquor Stem Glasses

Set of Five Antique English Folded Foot Wine or Liquor Stem Glasses

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and remarkable set of five hand blown folded and domed foot plain stem wine or liquor glasses

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18th Century English Georgian Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Blown Glass

1970's Mixologist Graphic Liquor Bar Glass Decanter Set of 7
1970's Mixologist Graphic Liquor Bar Glass Decanter Set of 7

1970's Mixologist Graphic Liquor Bar Glass Decanter Set of 7

By Verner Panton

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Fill these with your favorite spirits and make a statement. Each of the 7 decanters measure 10in tall X 4in wide X 2-1/2in deep. Looks like they were never used, only for display. Ci...

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Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century French Henriot Quimper Faience Liquor Barrel with Cups Set
Early 20th Century French Henriot Quimper Faience Liquor Barrel with Cups Set

Early 20th Century French Henriot Quimper Faience Liquor Barrel with Cups Set

By Henriot Quimper

Located in Dallas, TX

France circa 1910, this ceramic liquor serving set includes a storage barrel with its original wooden

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Early 20th Century French Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Wood

TANTALUS 1860 French Napoleon IIII Liquor Cabined In Precious Woods And Glass
TANTALUS 1860 French Napoleon IIII Liquor Cabined In Precious Woods And Glass

TANTALUS 1860 French Napoleon IIII Liquor Cabined In Precious Woods And Glass

Located in Miami, FL

overall condition of this Napoleon III set of 12 liquor tantalus is excellent. Besides the little normal

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Brass

Playful Antique Black Forest Bear Family Liquor Tantalus with Glasses & Decanter
Playful Antique Black Forest Bear Family Liquor Tantalus with Glasses & Decanter

Playful Antique Black Forest Bear Family Liquor Tantalus with Glasses & Decanter

By Black Forest

Located in Lisse, NL

All hand-carved, Victorian Era, Black Forest hiking bear and cub, liquor tantalus set. This finely

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Set of 32 French Victorian Crystal Glasses

Set of 32 French Victorian Crystal Glasses

Located in Queens, NY

glasses, 2 tall/5 low stem champagne, 5 tall/7 med/2 low stem liquor, 5 shot) (PRICED AS SET)

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Crystal

Victorian Tantalus Decanter Set: Crystal, Oak & Brass Hardware
Victorian Tantalus Decanter Set: Crystal, Oak & Brass Hardware

Victorian Tantalus Decanter Set: Crystal, Oak & Brass Hardware

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a beautifully crafted tantalus, a traditional liquor decanter set designed to secure and

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1910s Saint Louis French Crystal Green Gilded Tumblers Set of 12
1910s Saint Louis French Crystal Green Gilded Tumblers Set of 12

1910s Saint Louis French Crystal Green Gilded Tumblers Set of 12

By Saint Louis

Located in Roma, IT

Early 1900th Century Saint Louis antique French crystal enamel gold liquor or aperitif Serving Set

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Crystal

20th Century Art Deco Glass Decanter Set, Amber Colored/ Gilt - CZ ca. 1920
20th Century Art Deco Glass Decanter Set, Amber Colored/ Gilt - CZ ca. 1920

20th Century Art Deco Glass Decanter Set, Amber Colored/ Gilt - CZ ca. 1920

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Noble amber-colored Art Deco glass decanter set of seven from the Art Deco period in the Czech

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Gold Plate

Odiot - 17pc Napoleon III Gold Plated Sterling Silver (Vermeil) Decanter Set
Odiot - 17pc Napoleon III Gold Plated Sterling Silver (Vermeil) Decanter Set

Odiot - 17pc Napoleon III Gold Plated Sterling Silver (Vermeil) Decanter Set

By Odiot

Located in Wilmington, DE

tastes of the empire, like this magnificent 17 piece liquor serving set. His neoclassical designs, with

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1890s European Napoleon III Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

19C Irish Coromandel Wood Campaign Decanter Box
19C Irish Coromandel Wood Campaign Decanter Box

19C Irish Coromandel Wood Campaign Decanter Box

Located in Dallas, TX

nice set of 4 solid silver and hallmarked Liquor (Decanter) Labels. Hallmarked, English, Birmingham

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19th Century Irish Campaign Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Crystal, Silver, Brass

Moser Cabochon & Raised Gilt Garnet Red to Clear Glass Liquor Set
Moser Cabochon & Raised Gilt Garnet Red to Clear Glass Liquor Set

Moser Cabochon & Raised Gilt Garnet Red to Clear Glass Liquor Set

By Moser Glassworks

Located in Pasadena, CA

Moser cabochon & raised gilt garnet red to clear glass liquor set for 5, circa 1900. Gilt foliate

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Early 1900s European Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Glass

Jugendstil Tantalus Two Bottle Silver Plate Vintage Liquor Set
Jugendstil Tantalus Two Bottle Silver Plate Vintage Liquor Set

Jugendstil Tantalus Two Bottle Silver Plate Vintage Liquor Set

Located in Oakland, CA

Jugendstil Tantalus Two Bottle silver-plate vintage liquor set. This elegant set was recently

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1920s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Cut Crystal Liquor Set with a Modernist Limed Oak & Chrome Tray, Adnet
Art Deco Cut Crystal Liquor Set with a Modernist Limed Oak & Chrome Tray, Adnet

Art Deco Cut Crystal Liquor Set with a Modernist Limed Oak & Chrome Tray, Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in London, GB

French Art Deco cut crystal liquor set with a modernist limed oak and chrome tray. Beautifully

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Crystal

French Lorraine Handblown, Hand-Painted Enameled Liquor Set, Late 1800s
French Lorraine Handblown, Hand-Painted Enameled Liquor Set, Late 1800s

French Lorraine Handblown, Hand-Painted Enameled Liquor Set, Late 1800s

Located in Petaluma, CA

This gorgeous handblown, hand-painted French Lorraine enameled liquor set include a carafe, with

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Glass

French Gilt Bronze and Glass Liquor Set 19th Century Baccarat Attribution
French Gilt Bronze and Glass Liquor Set 19th Century Baccarat Attribution

French Gilt Bronze and Glass Liquor Set 19th Century Baccarat Attribution

By Baccarat

Located in Redding, CA

A simply fabulous liquor set of gilt bronze and glass, the bronze very finely cast and of heaven

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Bronze

Antique Moser Emerald Green Cabochon Liquor Set
Antique Moser Emerald Green Cabochon Liquor Set

Antique Moser Emerald Green Cabochon Liquor Set

By Koloman Moser

Located in New York, NY

Here is a lovely Bohemian emerald green set consisting of a decanter and 5 shot glasses, made by

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Early 20th Century Czech Rococo Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass

A Venetian Glass liquor set by Salviati & C.
A Venetian Glass liquor set by Salviati & C.

A Venetian Glass liquor set by Salviati & C.

By Salviati

Located in New York, NY

The decanter (with stopper) and the eight liquor glasses are executed in the vetro a fili

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19th Century Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Blown Glass

Deflon French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Set of 14-Piece, Original Box
Deflon French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Set of 14-Piece, Original Box

Deflon French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Set of 14-Piece, Original Box

By Albert Deflon

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

mils (18-carat). Art Deco Period for this French sterling silver liquor set of 14 pieces, it's a

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1890s French Empire Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Gold

Rare French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Liquor Set 14 Pc, Decanter Pair, Glasses
Rare French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Liquor Set 14 Pc, Decanter Pair, Glasses

Rare French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Liquor Set 14 Pc, Decanter Pair, Glasses

By Henri Hage

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

mils (18-carat). An extremely rare French sterling silver liquor set 14-pieces, it's a production of

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1880s French Rococo Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Sterling Silver

Superb Moser Jewel Applied Gilt Highlighted Liquor Set, Austria, circa 1900
Superb Moser Jewel Applied Gilt Highlighted Liquor Set, Austria, circa 1900

Superb Moser Jewel Applied Gilt Highlighted Liquor Set, Austria, circa 1900

Located in Redding, CA

Beautifully displayed on your bar or in a vitrine you will love this and best of all you will use it as well and it will be a big hit and lots of fun. These are very rare and hard ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Glass

Huignard Rare French Sterling Silver Liquor Cups and Tray, Original Box
Huignard Rare French Sterling Silver Liquor Cups and Tray, Original Box

Huignard Rare French Sterling Silver Liquor Cups and Tray, Original Box

By Emile Huignard 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

sterling silver liquor set seven-pieces, it's a production of sterling silver luxury, all pieces have the

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1880s French Rococo Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare French All Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Cups 12 Pieces with Tray
Rare French All Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Cups 12 Pieces with Tray

Rare French All Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Cups 12 Pieces with Tray

By Louis Coignet 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

French sterling silver liquor set 13 pieces, its a production of sterling silver luxury, all pieces at

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Rare French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Cups and Tray, Box, Empire
Rare French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Cups and Tray, Box, Empire

Rare French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Cups and Tray, Box, Empire

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

silver liquor set seven-pieces, it's a production of sterling silver luxury, all pieces have the fabulous

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1880s French Empire Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Cups, Original Tray and Box Empire
French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Cups, Original Tray and Box Empire

French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Cups, Original Tray and Box Empire

By Gaston Bardies 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

French sterling silver liquor set 13 pieces, its a production of sterling silver luxury, all pieces at

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1890s French Empire Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Liquor Cabinet Glasses and Decanters - 20 Piece Set
Liquor Cabinet Glasses and Decanters - 20 Piece Set

Liquor Cabinet Glasses and Decanters - 20 Piece Set

Located in MC Leansville, NC

This exquisite liquor cabinet is a masterstroke of elegance and utility, designed to impress while

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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Set of Koloman Moser Designed 'Lucca Liquor' Bohemian Glasses by Meyr's Neffe
Set of Koloman Moser Designed 'Lucca Liquor' Bohemian Glasses by Meyr's Neffe

Set of Koloman Moser Designed 'Lucca Liquor' Bohemian Glasses by Meyr's Neffe

By Meyr's Neffe, Koloman Moser

Located in London, GB

Superb full set of six Art Nouveau 'Lucca Liquor' glasses designed by Koloman Moser and made by

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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Art Glass

Antique French Green-Blue Glass Liquor Cabaret Set 9 Pieces with Ormolu Stand
Antique French Green-Blue Glass Liquor Cabaret Set 9 Pieces with Ormolu Stand

Antique French Green-Blue Glass Liquor Cabaret Set 9 Pieces with Ormolu Stand

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

set looks to have hardly been used. Rare Liquor or aperitif Service circa 1900, this fabulous service

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Ormolu

Set of Six Moser Art Deco Faceted Crystal Cut Liquor Glasses 1920 Baccarat Style
Set of Six Moser Art Deco Faceted Crystal Cut Liquor Glasses 1920 Baccarat Style

Set of Six Moser Art Deco Faceted Crystal Cut Liquor Glasses 1920 Baccarat Style

By Moser Glassworks

Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE

Beautiful set of six faceted crystal liquor glasses made by Moser, Austria, circa 1920. The

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Crystal

Elegant 19th Century , Napoleon III, Complete Crystal Liquor Cave.
Elegant 19th Century , Napoleon III, Complete Crystal Liquor Cave.

Elegant 19th Century , Napoleon III, Complete Crystal Liquor Cave.

Located in CANNES, FR

Elegant 19th Century Napoleon III, complete crystal liquor cave. The set consists of 4 crystal

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Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Crystal

Castel French Silver Liquor or Aperitif Service 8 Pc with Original Box
Castel French Silver Liquor or Aperitif Service 8 Pc with Original Box

Castel French Silver Liquor or Aperitif Service 8 Pc with Original Box

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Art Deco period for this French silver plated liquor set 8-pieces. The set includes a silver plated

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Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Liquor Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

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Antique Liquor Sets For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique liquor sets for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique liquor sets — often made from metal, glass and stone — can elevate any home. Antique liquor sets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Empire antique liquor sets are consistently popular styles. Cristalleries De Baccarat, Baccarat and Koloman Moser each produced beautiful antique liquor sets that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Liquor Sets?

Prices for antique liquor sets start at $39 and top out at $23,100 with the average selling for $1,300.

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 Liquor 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.