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Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pitcher 432A
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pitcher 432A

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pitcher 432A

By Johan Rohde, Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

The Georg Jensen sterling silver pitcher, design #432A, was conceived by the renowned artist Johan

Category

1920s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Trimmed Cut Crystal Pitcher
Edwardian Sterling Trimmed Cut Crystal Pitcher

Edwardian Sterling Trimmed Cut Crystal Pitcher

By Reed & Barton

Located in Riverdale, NY

Elegant Edwardian Sterling Trimmed Cut Crystal Pitcher from the late 19th, early 20th Century

Category

Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pitcher #385A
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pitcher #385A

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pitcher #385A

By Georg Jensen

Located in New York, NY

Georg Jensen sterling silver pitcher in pattern number 385A, made in the 1930s, beautifully hand

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Coconut  shell and Sterling Silver Ewer / Pitcher
Coconut  shell and Sterling Silver Ewer / Pitcher

Coconut shell and Sterling Silver Ewer / Pitcher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nice very elegant pitcher in a traditional luxury piece . marked 0.925 . posibbly made in the UK

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Mounted Royal Doulton Blue Glazed Pitcher
Sterling Silver Mounted Royal Doulton Blue Glazed Pitcher

Sterling Silver Mounted Royal Doulton Blue Glazed Pitcher

By Royal Doulton

Located in Norwood, NJ

Art Nouveau sterling silver mounted and fully hallmarked Royal Doulton blue glazed lidded pitcher

Category

1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Tableware Serveware Pitcher
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Tableware Serveware Pitcher

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Tableware Serveware Pitcher

By Bigelow Kennard & Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

condition, this sterling silver pitcher showcases the enduring beauty of a bygone era. The craftsmanship is

Category

1920s American American Classical Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Sterling Silver / Cut Glass Claret Jug / Pitcher
19th Century Sterling Silver / Cut Glass Claret Jug / Pitcher

19th Century Sterling Silver / Cut Glass Claret Jug / Pitcher

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Late 19th century cut glass and sterling silver tableware / barware serving claret jug. The pitcher

Category

1890s Italian Edwardian Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Whiting Sterling and Cut Glass Pitcher Circ 1890
Whiting Sterling and Cut Glass Pitcher Circ 1890

Whiting Sterling and Cut Glass Pitcher Circ 1890

Located in Sarasota, FL

Whiting sterling and cut glass pitcher in Art Nouveau style. Marked on the bottom of the mounts

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Water Pitcher circa 1917–1937
Vintage Sterling Silver Water Pitcher circa 1917–1937

Vintage Sterling Silver Water Pitcher circa 1917–1937

Located in Lisboa, PT

This Antique Portuguese Sterling Silver Water Pitcher is a striking example of early 20th-century

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Silver

Aesthetic Mixed Metals Gorham Sterling Silver Water Pitcher Applied Bird
Aesthetic Mixed Metals Gorham Sterling Silver Water Pitcher Applied Bird

Aesthetic Mixed Metals Gorham Sterling Silver Water Pitcher Applied Bird

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Gorham Museum quality mixed metals Gorham sterling silver water pitcher #740. It is adorned with

Category

19th Century Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
Sterling Silver Water Pitcher

Sterling Silver Water Pitcher

By Gale & Willis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This one hundred and sixty four year old sterling silver ewer (aka water pitcher) was made before

Category

1850s American Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century Victorian Crystal and Sterling Silver Pitcher, United Kingdom
Late 19th Century Victorian Crystal and Sterling Silver Pitcher, United Kingdom

Late 19th Century Victorian Crystal and Sterling Silver Pitcher, United Kingdom

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century Victorian crystal pitcher with Sterling silver mounted collar and hinged lid

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Monumental Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Flagon Jug Pitcher Lidded 1866
Monumental Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Flagon Jug Pitcher Lidded 1866

Monumental Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Flagon Jug Pitcher Lidded 1866

Located in London, GB

A magnificent oversized Antique Victorian Silver Flagon in the style of a Georgian Silver Ale Jug. This Ale Flagon has a classic baluster shaped form and stands on a domed pedestal f...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

F. Novick Chicago Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Hammered Pitcher on Tray
F. Novick Chicago Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Hammered Pitcher on Tray

F. Novick Chicago Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Hammered Pitcher on Tray

By Falick Novick

Located in New York, NY

Falick Novick, sterling silver handwrought (hand-hammered) sterling silver pitcher on a matching

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
Sterling Silver Water Pitcher

Sterling Silver Water Pitcher

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Oval shaped with delicate etching around the top and middle of the pitcher. Notice the elegant

Category

Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian or Scottish Sterling Silver Beer Pitcher, 18th or 19th Century
Georgian or Scottish Sterling Silver Beer Pitcher, 18th or 19th Century

Georgian or Scottish Sterling Silver Beer Pitcher, 18th or 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Georgian or Scottish sterling silver beer pitcher with engraved coat of arms and applied ribbon

Category

18th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Sterling Silver Hammered Water Pitcher
Sterling Silver Hammered Water Pitcher

Sterling Silver Hammered Water Pitcher

By International Silver

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This hammered sterling silver water pitcher by International Silver is a handsome example of early

Category

1920s American Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique J.G Ltd Heavy 925 Sterling Silver Hand Chase Cream Pitcher Pot
Antique J.G Ltd Heavy 925 Sterling Silver Hand Chase Cream Pitcher Pot

Antique J.G Ltd Heavy 925 Sterling Silver Hand Chase Cream Pitcher Pot

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: J.G Ltd Metal Type: 925 Sterling Silver Width: 5.50 inches Diameter: 2.00 inches Height

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Mauser Water Pitcher
Sterling Silver Mauser Water Pitcher

Sterling Silver Mauser Water Pitcher

By The Mauser Manufacturing Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Being offered is a sterling silver water pitcher by The Mauser Manufacturing Company of New York

Category

Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lebkuecher Sterling Silver Pitcher Jug in Art Nouveau Style Early 20th Century
Lebkuecher Sterling Silver Pitcher Jug in Art Nouveau Style Early 20th Century

Lebkuecher Sterling Silver Pitcher Jug in Art Nouveau Style Early 20th Century

By Lebkuecher & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Lebkuecher sterling silver pitcher in Art Nouveau style from the late 19th or early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Duchess of Sutherland - Sterling Silver Arts & Crafts Jug or Pitcher London 1911
Duchess of Sutherland - Sterling Silver Arts & Crafts Jug or Pitcher London 1911

Duchess of Sutherland - Sterling Silver Arts & Crafts Jug or Pitcher London 1911

Located in London, London

Sutherlands Cripples Guild, this handsome, and very rare, antique, sterling silver milk jug is a fine example

Category

1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Howard & Co. Sterling Silver Large Ewer Pitcher in Repousse Pattern Late 19th C.
Howard & Co. Sterling Silver Large Ewer Pitcher in Repousse Pattern Late 19th C.

Howard & Co. Sterling Silver Large Ewer Pitcher in Repousse Pattern Late 19th C.

By Howard & Co., New York

Located in New York, NY

Howard & Co. sterling silver ewer or pitcher in exquisite repousse pattern adorned with floral

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Kalo Sterling Silver Hand Wrought/ Hammered Pitcher Jug in Arts & Crafts Style
Kalo Sterling Silver Hand Wrought/ Hammered Pitcher Jug in Arts & Crafts Style

Kalo Sterling Silver Hand Wrought/ Hammered Pitcher Jug in Arts & Crafts Style

By The Kalo Shop

Located in New York, NY

The Kalo Shop, sterling silver beautifully hand wrought pitcher in Arts & Crafts style in an

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Water Pitcher/Jug
Victorian Sterling Silver Water Pitcher/Jug

Victorian Sterling Silver Water Pitcher/Jug

By Edward Barnard & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian sterling silver water pitcher/jug; part of

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Pitcher or Jug
Gorham Sterling Silver Pitcher or Jug

Gorham Sterling Silver Pitcher or Jug

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Gorham sterling silver pitcher or jug.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Water Pitcher
Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Water Pitcher

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Water Pitcher

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

pitcher, delicate etched work embellishes the surface in flowing, asymmetrical patterns—possibly floral or

Category

1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bateman Sterling Silver 1812 Georgian Pitcher/ Carafe
Bateman Sterling Silver 1812 Georgian Pitcher/ Carafe

Bateman Sterling Silver 1812 Georgian Pitcher/ Carafe

By Peter & William Bateman

Located in New York, NY

Peter and William Bateman sterling silver Georgian carafe or pitcher from 1812, with fluted motifs

Category

1810s English Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Coffee Creamer Pitcher, Neoclassical English, Early-20th C
Sterling Silver Coffee Creamer Pitcher, Neoclassical English, Early-20th C

Sterling Silver Coffee Creamer Pitcher, Neoclassical English, Early-20th C

By James Deakin & Sons

Located in New York, NY

An English sterling silver coffee creamer, Edwardian Neoclassical design, crafted by the respected

Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shielber Sterling Repousse Pitcher Art Nouveau Japonisme Style
Shielber Sterling Repousse Pitcher Art Nouveau Japonisme Style

Shielber Sterling Repousse Pitcher Art Nouveau Japonisme Style

Located in Sarasota, FL

Shielbler sterling repousse pitcher decorated with irises in Japonisme style as expression of Art

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Silver

Antique Boston Sterling Silver Hand Chased Creamer Pitcher C. 1860
Antique Boston Sterling Silver Hand Chased Creamer Pitcher C. 1860

Antique Boston Sterling Silver Hand Chased Creamer Pitcher C. 1860

Located in Atlanta, GA

Boston, circa 1860. A very rare classical form sterling silver pitcher or creamer - double

Category

Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique American Sterling Silver Jedediah and Horace Wilcox Crystal Pitcher
Rare Antique American Sterling Silver Jedediah and Horace Wilcox Crystal Pitcher

Rare Antique American Sterling Silver Jedediah and Horace Wilcox Crystal Pitcher

Located in New York, NY

pitcher Circa 1865 A rare American Classical period sterling silver and cut crystal pitcher by Jedediah

Category

19th Century American American Classical Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Pair Large Antique Victorian Silver Jugs Ewers Pitchers 1868 London, England
Pair Large Antique Victorian Silver Jugs Ewers Pitchers 1868 London, England

Pair Large Antique Victorian Silver Jugs Ewers Pitchers 1868 London, England

By George Fox

Located in London, GB

A pair of magnificent Antique Victorian Solid Silver Ewers featuring elegant chased designs. The body of the Silver Ewer has a chased swag design ornamented with a pair of lion heads...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Whiting Sterling Silver 1911 Pitcher Jug in Art Deco Style
Whiting Sterling Silver 1911 Pitcher Jug in Art Deco Style

Whiting Sterling Silver 1911 Pitcher Jug in Art Deco Style

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

Whiting sterling silver pitcher in elegant, Art Deco style from 1911, with an engraving dedicated

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

A George V Sterling Silver Pitcher, William Comyns & Sons, London, 1928
A George V Sterling Silver Pitcher, William Comyns & Sons, London, 1928

A George V Sterling Silver Pitcher, William Comyns & Sons, London, 1928

By William Comyns

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A George V Sterling Silver Pitcher, Circa 1928 By William Comyns & Sons Monogrammed Fully

Category

1920s English Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian 'George III' Sterling Silver Helmet-Form Cream Jug/Pitcher, by Bateman
Georgian 'George III' Sterling Silver Helmet-Form Cream Jug/Pitcher, by Bateman

Georgian 'George III' Sterling Silver Helmet-Form Cream Jug/Pitcher, by Bateman

By Peter and Ann Bateman

Located in New York, NY

Georgian (George III), sterling silver, helmet-form cream jug/pitcher on square, pedestal base

Category

1790s English George III Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 1820s Italian Sterling Silver Jug
Antique 1820s Italian Sterling Silver Jug

Antique 1820s Italian Sterling Silver Jug

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Italian silver sterling jug. This exceptional

Category

1820s Italian Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Beer / Water Jug
Antique Sterling Silver Beer / Water Jug

Antique Sterling Silver Beer / Water Jug

By William Comyns & Sons 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver beer / water jug; part

Category

1920s English Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

1917 Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Rosebud Basket Sugar Pitcher Set Nº 235B
1917 Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Rosebud Basket Sugar Pitcher Set Nº 235B

1917 Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Rosebud Basket Sugar Pitcher Set Nº 235B

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Presented as-found, estate fresh. A sterling silver decorative Creamer and Sugar Set, Models #235B

Category

1910s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Sterling Silver Cream Jug / Creamer
Georgian Sterling Silver Cream Jug / Creamer

Georgian Sterling Silver Cream Jug / Creamer

By William Stroud

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver helmet shaped creamer; an addition

Category

1790s English George III Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 1831 Sterling Silver Cream Jug
Antique 1831 Sterling Silver Cream Jug

Antique 1831 Sterling Silver Cream Jug

By John Edward Terrey 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique William IV English sterling silver cream jug; an

Category

1830s Great Britain (UK) Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Wine Ewer Flagon
Antique Sterling Silver Wine Ewer Flagon

Antique Sterling Silver Wine Ewer Flagon

By William Bateman I

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique George IV sterling silver wine ewer/flagon made

Category

1810s English George IV Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Cream Jug
Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Cream Jug

Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Cream Jug

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver cream jug; an

Category

1810s English George III Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century Sterling and Glass Decanter
19th Century Sterling and Glass Decanter

19th Century Sterling and Glass Decanter

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Beautiful 19th Century sterling and glass decanter with original stopper. Sterling overlaid glass

Category

Mid-19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

1920’s French Sterling Silver Large Challah Goblet Cup
1920’s French Sterling Silver Large Challah Goblet Cup

1920’s French Sterling Silver Large Challah Goblet Cup

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This elegant antique French silver goblet showcases refined craftsmanship and timeless form, featuring a hand-hammered finish that gives the surface a beautiful, softly textured char...

Category

1920s Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

17th Century Sterling Silver Child's Mug
17th Century Sterling Silver Child's Mug

17th Century Sterling Silver Child's Mug

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Charles II sterling silver child's mug, an addition to

Category

1670s British Charles II Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Reed & Barton Water Pitcher
Reed & Barton Water Pitcher

Reed & Barton Water Pitcher

By Reed & Barton

Located in Brooklyn, NY

That's one sexy water pitcher; a pretty Silhouette with an hour-glass figure. Soft etchings of bows

Category

1920s American Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Cream Jug or Creamer
Antique Sterling Silver Cream Jug or Creamer

Antique Sterling Silver Cream Jug or Creamer

By Peter and Ann Bateman

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver helmet shaped creamer made by

Category

1720s English George III Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 1843 English Sterling Silver Wine Ewer
Antique Victorian 1843 English Sterling Silver Wine Ewer

Antique Victorian 1843 English Sterling Silver Wine Ewer

By Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver wine ewer; part

Category

1840s British Victorian Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Water Pitcher
Art Nouveau Water Pitcher

Art Nouveau Water Pitcher

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

We are proud to offer this magnificent water pitcher from the early 20th century. The body and

Category

Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Claret Jug, William Edwards, London 1872
Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Claret Jug, William Edwards, London 1872

Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Claret Jug, William Edwards, London 1872

By William Edwards

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1872 by William Edwards, this fine Victorian sterling silver and glass

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Claret Jug, Hirons, Plante & Co, 1862
Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Claret Jug, Hirons, Plante & Co, 1862

Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Claret Jug, Hirons, Plante & Co, 1862

By Hirons, Plante & Co. 1

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1862 by Hirons, Plante & Co., this impressive Victorian sterling silver

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian etched glass & sterling silver claret jug - Birmingham 1867
Victorian etched glass & sterling silver claret jug - Birmingham 1867

Victorian etched glass & sterling silver claret jug - Birmingham 1867

By Gough & Silvester

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1867 by Gough & Silvester, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Mounted Claret Jug
Victorian Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Mounted Claret Jug

Victorian Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Mounted Claret Jug

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver mounted, cut glass claret jug, an

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Sterling Pitcher For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique sterling pitcher available at 1stDibs. An antique sterling pitcher — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique sterling pitcher — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique sterling pitcher made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique sterling pitcher over the years, but those crafted by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd., Gorham Manufacturing Company and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Sterling Pitcher?

The average selling price for an antique sterling pitcher at 1stDibs is $3,800, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $35,000 for the 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 Sterling Pitcher
  • 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 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 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.