Scottish Sterling Silver Caddy Spoon by Alexander Ritchie, 1926
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V Scottish sterling silver caddy spoon; an addition to our teaware collection. This exceptional antique George V Scottish sterli...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 1899 English Sterling Silver Novelty Pepper Pot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Victorian English sterling silver novelty pepper Shaker in the form of a George I style chocolate pot; an addition to our silver cruet and condiments collection. Th...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$44,500 / set
Tiffany & Co. Silver-Gilt Finger Bowls
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
The most exquisite flatware and hollowware sets of Belle Époque were unequivocally crafted in America with the greatest American craftsman being Tiffany & Co. The very best of Ti...
Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot by Edward & John Barnard, 1856
By Edward & John Barnard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver mustard pot made by Edward & John Barnard; an addition to our silver cruets/condiments collection. ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Historistic Silver candle holder austria around 1890s
Located in Wien, Au
Historistic Silver candle holder austria around 1890s Only polished High quality work
Silver
Large Silver Salver by Dobson & Sons, 19th Century
By Dobson and Sons
Located in London, GB
Large silver salver by Dobson & Sons, 19th century English, c.1893 Height 6.5cm, diameter 64cm Weight 5kg This exquisite antique tray is crafted entirely of solid silver, making...
Silver
A silver pin dish with a bakelite centre with silver mark Birmingham
Located in London, GB
Silver pin dish with a bakelite centre. The makers marks are worn but retains the Anchor mark for Birmingham. There are two small burn holes to the centre.
Silver
$17,500 / set
91 Piece Sterling Silver Flatware from Paris
Located in Vista, CA
Circa 1860, Paris, France. This 99-piece solid silver set features elegant craftsmanship with crest detail on each utensil. Measurement is for the knife.
Silver, Sterling Silver
Dutch silver serving spoon with openwork, 1883
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver serving spoon with openwork, 1883 Silver serving spoon from the Netherlands, dated 1883 with openwork This spoon is sturdy and can be used for multiple serving purposes...
Silver
English Victorian Silver Plate Napkin Ring
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian silver plate napkin ring with horse and whip
English Victorian Silver Plate Napkin Ring
Located in Queens, NY
English (Australian) Victorian silver plate napkin ring with emu bird figure
Two Pairs of English Silver Serving Spoons.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two Pairs of English Silver Serving Spoons. Late 18th Century, marked, maker probably, Samuel Wintle. The first pair with one spoon cast with short prongs, with the handle incised w...
Silver
Yerba Buena by Vanderslice Sterling Silver Flatware Set 41 Pcs California Silver
By W. K. Vanderslice & Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare "Yerba Buena" by Vanderslice circa 1865 California Silver Flatware set of 41 pieces. This set includes: Six dinner size knives with sterling ferrules and mother-of-pearl Handl...
Sterling Silver
Elkington & Co Antique Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot, London, 1912
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique George V English sterling silver owl mustard pot; an addition to our collectable silverware collection. This exceptional antique Georg...
Silver, Sterling Silver
A 19th Century round silver footed bowl
Located in Delft, NL
A 19th Century round silver footed bowl A silver bowl on foot with an Ancient Greek Key pattern on the curved rim. In the center a Greek Key pattern circle with initials engraved. I...
Silver
$28,850 / set
Continental Silver Gilt Salt Cellars
Located in New Orleans, LA
This set of six 19th century Continental silver gilt salt cellars take the triangular form of silver salts used by the affluent in Renaissance-era Germany. The salts are masterfully ...
Silver
Antique Britannia Standard Silver Trefid Rat Tail Pattern Spoon
By John Cory
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique William III Britannia standard silver Trefid rat tail pattern spoon; an addition to our silver cutlery collection This exceptional antiqu...
Silver, Britannia Standard Silver
Silver Napkin Ring, Russia by Pavlov Nikolay Pavlovich (НП), 1895
Located in Rīga, LV
Silver napkin ring, Pavlov Nikolay Pavlovich (НП), Russia (Russian Empire), Moscow, 1895 Additional Information: Materials: Silver, gilding, silver 84* (875*) Vintage from the 1...
Silver
English Victorian Silver Plate Napkin Ring
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian silver plate napkin ring with young boy on side
English Victorian Silver Plated Napkin Ring
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian silver plate 6 sided napkin ring with small bird on side
English Victorian Silver Plate Napkin Ring
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian silver plate napkin ring on rectangular base with doves on each side
English Victorian Silver Plate Napkin Holder
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian silver plate napkin holder supported on 2 butterflies resting on Asian style fan
English Victorian Silver Plate Napkin Ring
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian (Austrailian) silver plate napkin ring on base of map of Austrailia with bird on perch
Quality antique Edwardian silver plated tray
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Edwardian silver plated tray, having a quality antique Edwardian silver plated oval shaped tray with engraved detail and a pierced border. D. 1900
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Set of Three Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
By John Round & Son Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, unusual set of three antique Victorian English sterling silver napkin rings; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This fine set of antique Victori...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Water Jug by Hilliard & Thomason, 1894
By Hilliard & Thomason
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian sterling silver water jug; part of our antique dining silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling sil...
Silver, Sterling Silver
English Victorian Silver Plate Napkin Ring
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian silver plate napkin ring with etched design and dog on hind legs
Dutch Silver tray by Begeer, Utrecht 1916-1921
By C.J. Begeer
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Silver tray by Begeer, Utrecht 1916-1921 An oval silver tray with double filet edge by C.J. Begeer, Utrecht with 830/000 purity of silver. Dutch silver hallmarked with 830. Th...
Silver
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service for 24
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fabergé silver is regarded as the highest form of Continental silver in terms of artistry and opulence. This rare 197-piece parcel-gilt silver flatware service for 24 was produced by...
Silver
Edwardian Rococo Style English Sterling Silver Cream Jug / Creamer
By Carrington & Co
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver creamer in the Rococo style; an addition to our Edwardian silverware collection. This fine antique Ed...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique English Silver Plated Nautilus Shell Spoon Warmer
Located in Wilton, CT
Made from silver plate, this charming Victorian piece of tableware captures history of the dining experience of the era.
Silver Plate
English Victorian Silver Plate Napkin Ring
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian silver plate napkin ring with etched \"Love Token\" on heart shaped base
Silver Putto Wine Bottle Stopper
Located in Delft, NL
A silver putto wine bottle stopper A silver (800/1000 purity of silver) wine bottle stopper with a scene of Verrocchio's charming little angel, Putto with a dolphin Andrea del Ver...
Marble, Silver
English Victorian Silver Plate Napkin Ring
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian (Austrailian) silver plate napkin ring with etched design and kangaroo standing on base of map of Austrailia
English Victorian Silver Plate Napkin Ring
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian silver plated square shaped napkin ring resting on rectangular base and supported by leaves on either side
Antique Turkish Silver Coffee Jug, Gilt Finish, Hallmarked, Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Turkish silver coffee jug; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Turkish silver coffee jug has a baluste...
Silver
$21,468 / set
Antique Set of Three Sterling Silver Dinner Plates
By Thomas Heming
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of three antique Georgian English sterling silver dinner plates/second course dishes, an addition to our range of collectable dining silverwar...
Sterling Silver
George II Sterling Silver Cream Jug, London, Antique Serveware, 1743
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive large antique George II English sterling silver cream jug; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection. This fine antique George II sterling silver cre...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Dutch silver Chocolate pot set, van Kempen & Sons, 1918
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver Chocolate pot set, van Kempen & Sons, 1918 An elegant and small size chocolate set, oval, smooth model with ribbed edges by J.M. van Kempen & Zonen (Sons). The shape is...
Silver
Antique Silver Judaica Spice Container with Vermeil Flag
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite silver Judaica spice container, crafted in 19th-century Prague, is a superb representation of artistry and cultural significance. Designed for use in the Havdalah cere...
Silver
Omar Ramsden Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, London 1923
By Omar Ramsden
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver napkin ring has a square form with rounded corners. The large and elongated waisted surface of this Omar Ramsden napkin ring is emb...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver Bird Pepperettes by William Hornby, 1901, UK
By WILLIAM HORNBY, LONDON (1898-1913)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Edwardian English sterling silver pepperettes modelled in the form of birds; an addition to our collectable silver collection These exce...
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Owl Menu Holders by John Vickery, 1922
By John Collard Vickery
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of four antique George V English sterling silver owl menu / card holders; an addition to our diverse dining silverware collection. These exce...
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Britannia Standard Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Person
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English Britannia standard silver straight Trefid pattern flatware service for twelve persons; an addition to our canteen ...
Silver, Britannia Standard Silver
George Fox Victorian English Sterling Silver Cruet Set
By George Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine, impressive and collectable antique Victorian English sterling silver cruet set modelled in the form of barrels, part of our silverware collection. The pieces of this impre...
Silver
Antique Dutch Silver Biscuit Box, Hallmarked, Reed Decoration, 1857
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Dutch silver biscuit box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Dutch silver biscuit box has ci...
Silver
German Silver Mounted / Cut Glass Pair Claret Jugs
Located in Tarry Town, NY
German sterling silver mounted / cut glass pair barware / tableware claret jugs with figural finial cover & reticulated pedestal base.
Sterling Silver
1929 Sterling Silver Caddy Spoon by Henry George Murphy
By Henry George Murphy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver caddy spoon made by Henry George Murphy; an addition to our teaware collection. This exceptional antiq...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of Art Deco Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of salt & pepper shakers in polished silver plate. This classic English pair of salt and pepper dispensers are marked on the bottom. Wonderful addition to add to your table for e...
Silver, Silver Plate
Antique George V Walker & Hall 1926 Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
By Walker & Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver napkin rings, boxed; part of our dining silverware collection. These exceptional antique George ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Owl Pepperettes Set by George Unite, 1880
By George Unite & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare set of antique English cast sterling silver pepperettes / peppers modelled in the form of owls; an addition to our collectable silver collec...
Sterling Silver
Georgian Irish Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Gravy Straining Spoon
By Richard Sawyer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Georgian Irish sterling silver fiddle pattern gravy straining spoon, an addition to our collectible flatware collection. This exceptiona...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Lovely quality antique Edwardian silver plated cruet set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely quality antique Edwardian silver plated cruet set, having a quality silver plated shaped stand with a shaped handle to the centre with six original cut glass bottles four with...
Silver Plate
Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By William Eaton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver composite Fiddle & Thread pattern flatware service for 12 persons; an addition to our canteen of cut...
Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Silver-Plated Butterfly Knife Holder Set of Six Decorative Butter Knives
Located in Wembley, GB
Vintage Silver-Plated Butterfly Knife Holder Set with Six Butter Knives: Decorative Tableware afternoon tea / Breakfast table An elegant vintage silver-plated knife holder set featur...
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Other, Silver Leaf
Antique Queen Anne Style Sterling Silver Teapot by Roberts & Belk
By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver teapot in the Queen Anne style, an addition to our silver teaware collection. This fine antique George V sterling silv...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Roberts & Belk Ltd Antique Pair of English Sterling Silver Mustard Pots
By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver mustard pots, an addition to our silver cruet and condiments collection. These exceptional ant...
Silver
Silver Wheat by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service 6 Set 33 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Silver wheat by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set, 33 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes: 6 knives, 8 3/4" 6 forks, 7 1/4" 6 salad forks, 6 3/4" 6 teaspoons, 6 1/...
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver 'TOAST' Toast Rack, Heath & Middleton, 1906
By Heath & Middleton
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1906 by Heath & Middleton, this distinctive Edwardian sterling silver toast rack is of an oval form supported by four bun feet. The piece features a centr...
Sterling Silver
Georg Jansen Butterknife Sterling Silver from 1904
By Georg Jensen
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare example of Danish silver design from the turn of the 20th century, perfect for collectors or those seeking refined tableware with historic significance.
Sterling Silver
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.
Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.
Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.
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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