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Vienna Mid-19th Century Porcelain Cup with Dish White and Blue
Vienna Mid-19th Century Porcelain Cup with Dish White and Blue

Vienna Mid-19th Century Porcelain Cup with Dish White and Blue

Located in Brescia, IT

This is a small masterpiece of craftsmanship: the fine porcelain is designed with floral and natural scenes, rich in detail. A piece for refined collectors or useful to start a coll...

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Rare French Porcelain Egg Cup with a Shrimp Aside by Dadat Limoge
Rare French Porcelain Egg Cup with a Shrimp Aside by Dadat Limoge

Rare French Porcelain Egg Cup with a Shrimp Aside by Dadat Limoge

By Limoges

Located in Sofia, BG

Porcelain egg cup with a shrimp aside by Dadat Limoge. France, circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Kakiemon Chocolate Cup/Tea Bowl
Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Kakiemon Chocolate Cup/Tea Bowl

Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Kakiemon Chocolate Cup/Tea Bowl

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

/ chocolate cups. Marked on all pieces. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style

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17th Century Japanese Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Porcelain Lidded Hot Chocolate Cups & Saucers by Dihl et Guerhard
19th Century Porcelain Lidded Hot Chocolate Cups & Saucers by Dihl et Guerhard

19th Century Porcelain Lidded Hot Chocolate Cups & Saucers by Dihl et Guerhard

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Charming pair of early 19th century porcelain-lidded hot chocolate cups with matching saucers by

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Early 19th Century French Romantic Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Haviland Limoges Antique Birds and Flowers Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, c.1882
Haviland Limoges Antique Birds and Flowers Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, c.1882

Haviland Limoges Antique Birds and Flowers Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, c.1882

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Antique Charles Field Haviland Limoges espresso or demitasse cup and saucer set features one of

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Late 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Eight Wedgwood Creamware Grape Leaf Cups and Saucers
Set of Eight Wedgwood Creamware Grape Leaf Cups and Saucers

Set of Eight Wedgwood Creamware Grape Leaf Cups and Saucers

By Wedgwood

Located in New York, NY

Set of eight Wedgwood creamware grape leaf cups and saucers. Antique creamware cups and saucers

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Early 19th Century English Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Creamware

Set of 6 Finely-Cut Regency Waterford Custard Cups, c1825
Set of 6 Finely-Cut Regency Waterford Custard Cups, c1825

Set of 6 Finely-Cut Regency Waterford Custard Cups, c1825

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Set of 6 Finely-Cut Regency Waterford Custard Cups, c1825 Additional information: Period : George

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19th Century Northern Irish George IV Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Glass

Meissen Mid-18th Century Cup White Porcelain with Golden Drawings Japonese Style
Meissen Mid-18th Century Cup White Porcelain with Golden Drawings Japonese Style

Meissen Mid-18th Century Cup White Porcelain with Golden Drawings Japonese Style

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brescia, IT

This is a small masterpiece of craftsmanship: the fine porcelain is designed in gold with floral and natural scenes, rich in detail. A piece for refined collectors or useful to star...

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Mid-18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Derby Coffee Cup, Monochrome Sepia Landscapes Zachariah Boreman, ca 1785
Derby Coffee Cup, Monochrome Sepia Landscapes Zachariah Boreman, ca 1785

Derby Coffee Cup, Monochrome Sepia Landscapes Zachariah Boreman, ca 1785

By Crown Derby, Derby

Located in London, GB

This is a very rare and stunning coffee cup and saucer made by Derby in about 1785. The set has a

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1780s English Romantic Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Set of 10 Tea Coffee Cups Porcelain Eggshell
Antique Japanese Set of 10 Tea Coffee Cups Porcelain Eggshell

Antique Japanese Set of 10 Tea Coffee Cups Porcelain Eggshell

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice set of 10 cups decorated. They are marked on the base. Garden scene of butterflees and

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19th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Majolica Cups & Saucers Cicada Louis Sicard Circa 1900
Pair of French Majolica Cups & Saucers Cicada Louis Sicard Circa 1900

Pair of French Majolica Cups & Saucers Cicada Louis Sicard Circa 1900

By Sicart

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of French Majolica Cups & Saucers Louis Sicard Circa 1950. Decorated with cicadas on the cups

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Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Ceramic

Limoges Antique Tressamane and Voght Bowls, Cups, Saucers, Salad Plates
Limoges Antique Tressamane and Voght Bowls, Cups, Saucers, Salad Plates

Limoges Antique Tressamane and Voght Bowls, Cups, Saucers, Salad Plates

By Limoges

Located in Lomita, CA

pieces is exquisite. There are three cups with gold gilt handles (3.75" x 2.25") (saucer: 6"). Please

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Ceramic

Mason's Ironstone Tea Cup Hand Painted in Gilded Water Lily Pattern, circa 1835
Mason's Ironstone Tea Cup Hand Painted in Gilded Water Lily Pattern, circa 1835

Mason's Ironstone Tea Cup Hand Painted in Gilded Water Lily Pattern, circa 1835

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful, early Tea Cup in the highly collected Water Lily pattern, made by Mason's

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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Ironstone

Antique Sterling Silver Egg Cruet Set for Three Persons
Antique Sterling Silver Egg Cruet Set for Three Persons

Antique Sterling Silver Egg Cruet Set for Three Persons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

silver egg cruet set consists of three egg cups and three associated spoons, displayed on a functional

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1820s British George IV Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Etruscan Seaweed Griffin Smith Hill Majolica Tea Cup and Saucer 19th C
Antique Etruscan Seaweed Griffin Smith Hill Majolica Tea Cup and Saucer 19th C

Antique Etruscan Seaweed Griffin Smith Hill Majolica Tea Cup and Saucer 19th C

By Griffen, Smith and Hill 1

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Created in the late 1870s, this highly collected Griffin Smith & Hill Etruscan tea cup and saucer

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19th Century American High Victorian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Georgian Newhall Porcelain Duo Tea Cup and Saucer Bat Printed Ptn, circa 1805
Georgian Newhall Porcelain Duo Tea Cup and Saucer Bat Printed Ptn, circa 1805

Georgian Newhall Porcelain Duo Tea Cup and Saucer Bat Printed Ptn, circa 1805

By New Hall

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a bat printed porcelain Tea cup and saucer, by New Hall, dating to the early 19th century

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Bow Porcelain Orphaned Coffee Cup, Famille Rose Peony, circa 1755
Bow Porcelain Orphaned Coffee Cup, Famille Rose Peony, circa 1755

Bow Porcelain Orphaned Coffee Cup, Famille Rose Peony, circa 1755

By Bow Porcelain

Located in London, GB

This is a very charming orphaned coffee cup made by the Bow Porcelain factory in about 1755. The

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1750s English Rococo Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Ruby Red Bohemian Crystal Cup with Enameled Decoration
19th Century Ruby Red Bohemian Crystal Cup with Enameled Decoration

19th Century Ruby Red Bohemian Crystal Cup with Enameled Decoration

Located in Paris, FR

Ruby red, Bohemian crystal cup with a large, petal-shaped rim. It is decorated with enameled

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19th Century Czech Louis Philippe Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Crystal

THESMAR André-Fernand (1843-1912) hemispherical cup in gold plique-à-jour enamel
THESMAR André-Fernand (1843-1912) hemispherical cup in gold plique-à-jour enamel

THESMAR André-Fernand (1843-1912) hemispherical cup in gold plique-à-jour enamel

By André Fernand Thesmar

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Fernand Thesmar (1843-1912) was a French painter and master enameller specialising in motifs on glass and porcelain. Famous for having breathed new life into the rare and demanding t...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Enamel

Phenomenal 12 Sevres 19th C, Chateau Des Tuileries 1846 Chateau Scene Cup Saucer
Phenomenal 12 Sevres 19th C, Chateau Des Tuileries 1846 Chateau Scene Cup Saucer

Phenomenal 12 Sevres 19th C, Chateau Des Tuileries 1846 Chateau Scene Cup Saucer

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Atlanta, GA

(Buildings) de Pierrefonds - Saucer Château d'O - Teacup Vues d'O - Saucer Measures: 5.5" w saucer 2" h cup

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Late Georgian Blue Spode Hot Chocolate Cup with Cover and Saucer
19th Century Late Georgian Blue Spode Hot Chocolate Cup with Cover and Saucer

19th Century Late Georgian Blue Spode Hot Chocolate Cup with Cover and Saucer

By Spode

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th century late Georgian blue spode hot chocolate cup with cover and saucer, decorated with gilt

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Worcester Coffee Cup, Monochrome Black Print "Tea Party no.3", Georgian ca 1760
Worcester Coffee Cup, Monochrome Black Print "Tea Party no.3", Georgian ca 1760

Worcester Coffee Cup, Monochrome Black Print "Tea Party no.3", Georgian ca 1760

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in London, GB

This is a very charming coffee cup and saucer made by Worcester in their First Period (sometimes

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1760s English George III Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Spongeware Cups, Plates and Saucers / 16 Pieces Set
Set of Spongeware Cups, Plates and Saucers / 16 Pieces Set

Set of Spongeware Cups, Plates and Saucers / 16 Pieces Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Service for four sponge ware dinner plates and luncheon plates. Set of four cups and saucer. All

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19th Century American Other Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Pottery

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer Imari Qing Period, 18th Century
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer Imari Qing Period, 18th Century

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer Imari Qing Period, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

: Imari Decoration Type / Colour: Imari Condition: Cup 1 frit 1 line. saucer perefct. Dimensions: Ø 6.5

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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup & Beaker Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century
Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup & Beaker Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century

Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup & Beaker Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

: Imari Decoration Type / Colour: Imari Condition: Cup 1 hairline Saucer perfect, just some soda remaining

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup & Beaker Saucer Imari Beetle, 18th Century
Japanese Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup & Beaker Saucer Imari Beetle, 18th Century

Japanese Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup & Beaker Saucer Imari Beetle, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

) Japanese Style: Imari Decoration Type / Colour: Imari Condition: Cup fritting, saucer perfect. Dimensions

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18th Century Chinese Edo Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century
Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century

Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

: Imari Decoration Type / Colour: Imari Condition: Saucer 1 round line in the base. Cup 1 hairline from

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Edwardian Arts & Crafts Style Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl
Edwardian Arts & Crafts Style Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl

Edwardian Arts & Crafts Style Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl

By T. Woolley 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver presentation bowl/cup in the Arts

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Japanese Arita/Chinese Jingdezhen Saucer Dish and Cup Kakiemon
Antique Japanese Arita/Chinese Jingdezhen Saucer Dish and Cup Kakiemon

Antique Japanese Arita/Chinese Jingdezhen Saucer Dish and Cup Kakiemon

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very combination of two porcelain pieces; Edo period, kakiemon figural garden scene Qing period, Kangxi, Couple with a parasol in garden. Additional information: Material: Porcela...

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Derby Trio Tea & Coffee Cup & Saucer Pattern 569, Puce Mark Circa 1795
Georgian Derby Trio Tea & Coffee Cup & Saucer Pattern 569, Puce Mark Circa 1795

Georgian Derby Trio Tea & Coffee Cup & Saucer Pattern 569, Puce Mark Circa 1795

By Derby

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good porcelain TRIO of a Tea Cup, Coffee Cup and saucer by the Derby factory, made during

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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French, Boudois & Bloch Floral Gold-Trimmed Cup & Saucer Set
19th Century French, Boudois & Bloch Floral Gold-Trimmed Cup & Saucer Set

19th Century French, Boudois & Bloch Floral Gold-Trimmed Cup & Saucer Set

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exquisite example of 19th-century French porcelain artistry, this luxurious cup and saucer set

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Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Mid-18th Century Porcelain Cup with Dish White Blue and Gold
Meissen Mid-18th Century Porcelain Cup with Dish White Blue and Gold

Meissen Mid-18th Century Porcelain Cup with Dish White Blue and Gold

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brescia, IT

This is a small masterpiece of craftsmanship: The fine porcelain is designed with floral and natural scenes, rich in detail. A piece for refined collectors or useful to start a coll...

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Mid-18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Afternoon Tea Set, English, Bone China, Cup & Saucer, Plate, Victorian
Antique Afternoon Tea Set, English, Bone China, Cup & Saucer, Plate, Victorian

Antique Afternoon Tea Set, English, Bone China, Cup & Saucer, Plate, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique two-person afternoon tea set. An English, bone China cup and saucer, sandwich

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Late 18th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Early Derby Porcelain Cup & Saucer Rare Pattern 128 Puce Crown Marks, circa 1795
Early Derby Porcelain Cup & Saucer Rare Pattern 128 Puce Crown Marks, circa 1795

Early Derby Porcelain Cup & Saucer Rare Pattern 128 Puce Crown Marks, circa 1795

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a late 18th century porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer in pattern 128 by the Derby factory, Circa

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

9 Sets of Expresso or Demi Tasse Cup & Saucers. Antique Custom Order Circa 1920
9 Sets of Expresso or Demi Tasse Cup & Saucers. Antique Custom Order Circa 1920

9 Sets of Expresso or Demi Tasse Cup & Saucers. Antique Custom Order Circa 1920

By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pretty set of soft green and raised gilded demi tasse cup and saucers made by America's re known

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1920s American Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Gold, Enamel

First Period Worcester Porcelain Cup and Saucer Queen’s Pattern Circa 1770
First Period Worcester Porcelain Cup and Saucer Queen’s Pattern Circa 1770

First Period Worcester Porcelain Cup and Saucer Queen’s Pattern Circa 1770

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Katonah, NY

This First Period Worcester Porcelain cup and saucer are hand-painted in the beautiful Queen’s

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Late 18th Century English Regency Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

An exquisite and rare early 19t C Spode cabinet cup and saucer circa 1830
An exquisite and rare early 19t C Spode cabinet cup and saucer circa 1830

An exquisite and rare early 19t C Spode cabinet cup and saucer circa 1830

Located in Central England, GB

An exquisite and rare early 19t C Spode cabinet cup and saucer. This beautiful and richly decorated

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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Guerin &Co Limoges France Set of 3 Cups and Saucers Bone China, 1891-1900
Guerin &Co Limoges France Set of 3 Cups and Saucers Bone China, 1891-1900

Guerin &Co Limoges France Set of 3 Cups and Saucers Bone China, 1891-1900

By Limoges

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Set of 3 cups and 3 saucers by Guerin &Co was made of fine, semi-transparent bone china in

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Georgian Derby Cup and Saucer Duo in Pattern 561, Puce Mark Circa 1800
Georgian Derby Cup and Saucer Duo in Pattern 561, Puce Mark Circa 1800

Georgian Derby Cup and Saucer Duo in Pattern 561, Puce Mark Circa 1800

By Derby

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good porcelain duo of a cup and saucer by the Derby factory, made during the George 111rd

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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Cup and Saucer English Porcelain Greek Key Pattern Blue Ground Ca.1810
Antique Cup and Saucer English Porcelain Greek Key Pattern Blue Ground Ca.1810

Antique Cup and Saucer English Porcelain Greek Key Pattern Blue Ground Ca.1810

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

This elegant antique porcelain tea bowl and saucer were hand-painted at Spode in England, circa 1810. They are decorated in the Regency style with a band of gilded Greek key design o...

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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Coalport England Indian Tree Set of 5 Cups with Plates and Serving Platter
Rare Coalport England Indian Tree Set of 5 Cups with Plates and Serving Platter

Rare Coalport England Indian Tree Set of 5 Cups with Plates and Serving Platter

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Set of 5 dessert plates and cups and large rectangular serving or sandwich platter was made of

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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

An exquisite and rare early 19th century Spode cabinet cup and saucer circa 1830
An exquisite and rare early 19th century Spode cabinet cup and saucer circa 1830

An exquisite and rare early 19th century Spode cabinet cup and saucer circa 1830

By Spode

Located in Central England, GB

An exquisite and rare early 19th century Spode cabinet cup and saucer. This beautiful and richly

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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

1500s Elizabethan Sterling Silver Communion Chalice and Paten
1500s Elizabethan Sterling Silver Communion Chalice and Paten

1500s Elizabethan Sterling Silver Communion Chalice and Paten

By Robert Medley

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

. The body of this sterling silver communion cup is encircled with a simplified band of engraved leaf

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16th Century English Elizabethan Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Silver Cups For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique silver cups is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique silver cups — often made from metal, silver and ceramic — can elevate any home. Antique silver cups have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique silver cups are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Georgian and Neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique silver cups have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Meissen Porcelain, Tiffany & Co. and Royal Copenhagen are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Silver Cups?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,450, while they’re typically $23 on the low end and $340,277 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 Silver Cups
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify silver antiques, search for a maker's mark on the base, handle, interior and other inconspicuous areas. Using trusted online resources, research the maker to find out when it was in business and browse online catalogues and image galleries, looking for pieces that resemble yours. Doing so can help you get a rough idea of when your silver objects were manufactured. To be classified as antique, an item must be at least 100 years old. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a range of antique silver decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Whether antique silverware is real silverware or not varies. Many antique flatware pieces feature silver plate, so they consist of a base metal beneath a layer of genuine silver. There is also flatware made entirely from sterling silver, which is an alloy that is 92.5% silver and 7.5% base metal. Researching the hallmarks found on your silverware using trusted online resources can help you determine whether the items are sterling silver or silver plate. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique silverware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Yes, some antique silver plate is worth something. However, any value that a piece has usually comes from its rarity rather than from the cost of its materials, because silver plate contains very little pure silver. There is generally a demand for certain older pieces by Christoffle, Elkington & Co., Mapp & Webb and other well-known manufacturers. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate the condition of your piece and give you an idea of how much it is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver plate tableware, serveware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some silver-plated antique silverware may be worth something. Antique pieces are 100 years old or older, and because of their age, pieces in good condition may be sought after by collectors due to their rarity. The maker, style and type will also impact the potential resale value. In terms of value as scrap metal, antique silver-plated silverware usually isn't worth much because silver plate is made only from a small amount of pure silver. To get an estimated value for your silverware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a wide range of antique silverware on 1stDibs.