$7,207 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
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
Sterling Silver
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
Silver, Sterling Silver
$427Sale Price|65% Off
H 7.37 in W 2.8 in D 2.8 in
Silver toothpick holder with shell supporting chalice on anchor
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with shell supporting chalice on anchor resting on ball and
Silver
$2,100Sale Price|30% Off
H 5.32 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
Silver toothpick holder with a lamb on a pedestal
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with a ram on a pedestal and resting on a frilled base with
Silver
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
Silver
$1,231
H 3.94 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in
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
Sterling Silver
Silver toothpick holder with acanthus bush
Located in Porto, PT
Descrição: Paliteiro em prata com arbusto de acanteiro, alfaias agrícolas diversas e assente em plinto relevado e três pés recortados. Metal: Prata. Origem: Portuguesa. Marca: javali...
Silver
$525Sale Price|30% Off
H 4.93 in W 1.74 in D 1.74 in
Silver chicken coop toothpick holder with rooster on top
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver chicken toothpick holder with rooster on top and friezes around the edge on a
Silver
Set of eight silver teaspoons in the caninhas style
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of eight silver teaspoons in the caninhas style. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese
Silver
$513Sale Price|65% Off
H 5.91 in W 2.84 in D 2.84 in
Silver toothpick holder with chalice supported by acanthus leaves
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with chalice supported by acanthus leaves and set on three
Silver
$875Sale Price|30% Off
H 6.5 in Dm 3.94 in
Silver toothpick holder with vine leaves and vintage basket
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with vine leaves and vintage basket, resting on a three-legged
Silver
Georg Jensen Pair of Sterling Silver Bottle Coasters
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A matched pair of hand-hammered wine or bottle coasters by Georg Jensen, dating from the original period of design. Each coaster features an applied rope border—echoing the iconic Ro...
Sterling Silver
$769Sale Price|65% Off
H 8.47 in Dm 4.26 in
Silver toothpick holder with page holding chalice with flowers
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with page supporting chalice with flowers and resting on a
Silver
Victorian Queen Anne Style Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Service
By Johnson, Walker & Tolhurst 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver three-piece tea set in the Queen
Sterling Silver, Silver
$1,367Sale Price|65% Off
H 6.3 in W 2.56 in D 2.56 in
Silver toothpick holder with Amphitrite and floral relief plinth
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with Amphitrite on a pedestal with a scepter, with floral
Silver
1744, Antique Sterling Silver Hash Spoon by James Wilks
By James Wilks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver Hanoverian pattern
Sterling Silver
$2,194
H 1.3 in W 2.5 in D 12.7 in
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
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Sterling Silver Sauceboat / Gravy Boat
By Edward Barton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver sauceboat or gravy boat; an
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pairpoint Brothers Antique Pair of Sterling Silver Preserve Pots
By Pairpoint Brothers 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver preserve pots
Silver, 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
Silver, Sterling 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
Silver
Georg Jansen Butterknife Sterling Silver from 1904
By Georg Jensen
Located in Vienna, AT
A finely crafted sterling silver butter knife designed by Georg Jensen in 1904. Exemplifying
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
Silver Plate
$2,050Sale Price|65% Off
H 6.7 in W 3.35 in D 3.35 in
Silver toothpick holder with flutist standing on a plinth
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with a flutist standing on a relief plinth and resting on four
Silver
Brass ( silvered ) can vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Brass ( silvered ) can vienna around 1920s Original condition
Brass
Victorian Sterling Silver Spirit Kettle by John Samuel Hunt
By John Samuel Hunt
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver spirit kettle
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
Silver, Silver Plate
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
Marble, Silver
$1,435Sale Price|52% Off
H 6.7 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Silver toothpick holder with lady holding a flower bow
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with a lady holding a flower bow resting on a column and cut
Silver
$2,100Sale Price|30% Off
H 4.14 in W 2.01 in D 2.01 in
Silver toothpick holder with fishing bird on plinth pedestal
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with a fishing bird, resting on a plinth on a square pedestal
Silver
Silver poppy-shaped toothpick holder on claw-foot base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver poppy-shaped toothpick holder with engraved structure and base, resting on
Silver
$2,870Sale Price|52% Off
H 6.7 in Dm 6.7 in
Silver poppy-shaped toothpick holder with palm-engraved base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver poppy-shaped toothpick holder, base engraved with palms and resting on four
Silver
Silver poppy-shaped toothpick holder on three raised feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver poppy-shaped toothpick holder, engraved base and resting on three raised feet
Silver
Silver toothpick holder with cherub and fan
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with cherub and fan on a relief tripod plinth. Metal: Silver
Silver
$1,025Sale Price|65% Off
H 7.68 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Silver toothpick holder with chalice supported by acanthus leaves
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with chalice supported by acanthus leaves and resting on a
Silver
$3,246Sale Price|65% Off
H 6.5 in Dm 4.06 in
Silver toothpick holder with gentleman in greeting on plinth
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with a gentleman greeting on a plinth, resting on a base with
Silver
$1,913Sale Price|52% Off
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Silver toothpick holder with figure of child with chalice
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with a child holding a chalice, resting on a raised base with
Silver
1909 Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Menu / Card Holders
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of four antique Edwardian English sterling silver menu
Silver, Sterling Silver
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 &
Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Silver toothpick holder with peasant carrying fruit
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with a peasant carrying fruit, on a base with relief floral
Silver
Silver toothpick holder with three support points
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with chalice on a cane vine supported by an indigenous person
Silver
Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Sugar Caster
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver sugar caster; an
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver composite Fiddle pattern flatware
Sterling Silver
Antique 1914 Set of Six Sterling Silver Menu / Card Holders
By Alexander Clark & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive set of six antique George V English sterling silver menu / card holders
Silver, Sterling 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
Sterling Silver
English Victorian Shell Shaped Silver Spoon Warmer
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian silver plate nautilus shaped spoon warmer with scalloped and fluted design shell
Antique Sterling Silver Four-Leaf Clover Menu / Cardholders
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of four antique George V English sterling silver and enamel
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Edwardian Sterling Silver Commemorative Tray by Cooper Brothers
By Cooper Brothers & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Edwardian English sterling silver commemorative
Sterling Silver
$2,579
H 7.88 in W 8.27 in D 4.93 in
Gothic Victorian Sterling Silver Toast Rack, John Gilbert, Birmingham 1851
By John Gilbert & Sons
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1851 by John Gilbert, this exquisite antique Victorian sterling silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Dutch Silver Bon Bon, Berry, Serving Oval Spoon
Located in New York, NY
This finely crafted antique Dutch silver oval spoon serves as a functional yet decorative piece
Silver
A Set of Twelve Sterling Silver Pistol Grip Knives
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1860 A fine set of twelve pistol grip knives with silver handles and steel blades
Silver, Sterling Silver
Edward & John Barnard Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot
By Edward & John Barnard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver mustard pot made by
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1911 Art & Crafts Style Sterling Silver Caddy Spoon
By Keswick School of Industrial Art
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, unusual and collectable antique George V English sterling silver caddy spoon
Silver, Sterling Silver
Silver toothpick holder with saleswoman on pedestal
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with a saleswoman on a gummed pedestal with an umbrella and a
Silver
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
H 6.3 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Silver toothpick holder with bulb-shaped chalice
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with bulb-shaped chalice with acanthus leaf applications and a
Silver
$1,616
H 4.34 in W 7.29 in D 2.56 in
Novelty Sterling Silver Wishbone Toast Rack, Norton & White, Birmingham 1901
By Norton & White
Located in London, London
silver novelty toast rack is designed in the form of seven graduated wishbones. The rack will hold 6
Sterling Silver
Silver toothpick holder with Luís de Camões
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with Luís de Camões on a pedestal with relief and cut-out
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.
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
Faye Toogood and John Pawson are among the list of plate designers.
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