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Victorian silver & crystal wine jug
Victorian silver & crystal wine jug

Victorian silver & crystal wine jug

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in London, GB

A pretty antique wine jug with round cut-glass body and silver mounts. The swirling bands of

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Magnificent GORHAM MFG. CO. Sterling Pitcher, 1893
Magnificent GORHAM MFG. CO. Sterling Pitcher, 1893

Magnificent GORHAM MFG. CO. Sterling Pitcher, 1893

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

circular pedestal foot with egg and dart cast border. This pitcher, or wine ewer, is truly a sculptural

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian silver & cut glass wine jug
Victorian silver & cut glass wine jug

Victorian silver & cut glass wine jug

By H.H. Plante, London

Located in London, GB

wirework thumbpiece. This jug holds a full 750ml bottle of wine.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Georgian Silver Wine Ewer by Hester Bateman
Georgian Silver Wine Ewer by Hester Bateman

Georgian Silver Wine Ewer by Hester Bateman

By Hester Bateman

Located in New Orleans, LA

Silver Wine Ewer Hester Bateman Marked 1785 with English standard mark The embodiment of

Category

18th Century English Georgian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Silver

19th Century Irish Sterling Silver Water / Wine Jug
19th Century Irish Sterling Silver Water / Wine Jug

19th Century Irish Sterling Silver Water / Wine Jug

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Irish silver water/wine jug is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional

Category

1830s Northern Irish Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Silver

13th Century Bronze Persian Wine Ewer with Decorative Handle
13th Century Bronze Persian Wine Ewer with Decorative Handle

13th Century Bronze Persian Wine Ewer with Decorative Handle

Located in Middleburg, VA

Extremely rare 13th century Persian wine ewer. Made of deeply patinated bronze with decorative

Category

15th Century and Earlier Persian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Antique Scottish Victorian Silver Wine Ewer - Edinburgh 1878
Stunning Antique Scottish Victorian Silver Wine Ewer - Edinburgh 1878

Stunning Antique Scottish Victorian Silver Wine Ewer - Edinburgh 1878

Located in London, London

Sterling Silver Wine Ewer, features chased and engraved decoration throughout. The wine ewer measures

Category

1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of French Silverplate Mounted Wine Ewers, circa 1920
Pair of French Silverplate Mounted Wine Ewers, circa 1920

Pair of French Silverplate Mounted Wine Ewers, circa 1920

Located in Dallas, TX

Often referred to as claret jugs, this pair of silverplate mounted wine ewers were produced in

Category

1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Silver Plate

Wine Jug of Silver, Historicism, circa 1900, Stylized Foliage
Wine Jug of Silver, Historicism, circa 1900, Stylized Foliage

Wine Jug of Silver, Historicism, circa 1900, Stylized Foliage

Located in København, Copenhagen

Wine jug of silver, historicism, circa 1900, stylized foliage, curved handle with foliage in relief

Category

Early 1900s Scandinavian Antique Wine Pitcher

Antique Victorian Silver & Glass Duck Decanter 1894 Wine Jug
Antique Victorian Silver & Glass Duck Decanter 1894 Wine Jug

Antique Victorian Silver & Glass Duck Decanter 1894 Wine Jug

By Henry Wigfull

Located in London, GB

Wine Decanter is in excellent condition with no damage.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Poët-Laval French Green Majolica Demi Litre Bistro Brasserie Pitcher, 1930-1950
Poët-Laval French Green Majolica Demi Litre Bistro Brasserie Pitcher, 1930-1950

Poët-Laval French Green Majolica Demi Litre Bistro Brasserie Pitcher, 1930-1950

By Le Poet-Laval 1

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From Le Poët-Laval, a French Majolica glazed pottery demi-litre wine or water pitcher, Circa 1930

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Pewter Claret Wine Jug C.1900
WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Pewter Claret Wine Jug C.1900

WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Pewter Claret Wine Jug C.1900

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Toronto, Ontario

WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Pewter Claret Wine jug C.1900. Large tapering body decorated with

Category

Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Pewter

WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Pewter Claret Wine Jug C.1900
WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Pewter Claret Wine Jug C.1900

WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Pewter Claret Wine Jug C.1900

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Toronto, Ontario

WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Pewter Claret Wine Jug C.1900. Large tapering body decorated with

Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Pewter

Juventa Art Nouveau Jugendstil Pewter Claret Wine Jug C.1900
Juventa Art Nouveau Jugendstil Pewter Claret Wine Jug C.1900

Juventa Art Nouveau Jugendstil Pewter Claret Wine Jug C.1900

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Juventa Art Nouveau Jugendstil Pewter Claret Wine Jug C.1900. Large tapering wasted body decorated

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Pewter

Antique Victorian Silver Armada Jug / Claret Jug / Wine Ewer London 1875
Antique Victorian Silver Armada Jug / Claret Jug / Wine Ewer London 1875

Antique Victorian Silver Armada Jug / Claret Jug / Wine Ewer London 1875

By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.

Located in London, GB

A classic Antique Victorian Silver Armada Jug. Traditionally, an Ewer used for wine, the Armada Jug

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver and Glass Claret Jug / Wine Jug, 1864
Antique Victorian Silver and Glass Claret Jug / Wine Jug, 1864

Antique Victorian Silver and Glass Claret Jug / Wine Jug, 1864

By William and George Sissons

Located in London, GB

An elegant Antique Victorian solid Silver mounted Claret Jug. The round body of the Jug has a decorative pattern on the glass with a frosted glass background. The silver neck and hin...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Armada Jug / Claret Wine Decanter, 1889
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Armada Jug / Claret Wine Decanter, 1889

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Armada Jug / Claret Wine Decanter, 1889

By Walter and John Barnard

Located in London, GB

A magnificent antique Victorian Armada jug in the Classic, elegant Armada Jug Design. This Jug features ornate chased patterning on the entire exterior and has a pair of plain shaped...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Wine Ewer Jug, Barnards, circa 1888
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Wine Ewer Jug, Barnards, circa 1888

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Wine Ewer Jug, Barnards, circa 1888

By Edward Barnard & Sons

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Victorian solid silver magnificent wine jug, very large, baluster shaped

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Aesthetic Movement Solid Silver Wine Jug, C.1878
19th Century Victorian Aesthetic Movement Solid Silver Wine Jug, C.1878

19th Century Victorian Aesthetic Movement Solid Silver Wine Jug, C.1878

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

19th Century Victorian Aesthetic movement silver lidded wine jug, the bulbous body beautifully hand

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Silver

19th Century Scottish Solid Silver Large Wine Ewer, Edinburgh, circa 1839
19th Century Scottish Solid Silver Large Wine Ewer, Edinburgh, circa 1839

19th Century Scottish Solid Silver Large Wine Ewer, Edinburgh, circa 1839

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Scottish large and impressive solid silver wine ewer, the body beautifully

Category

19th Century Scottish Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century English Solid Silver Exceptional Wine Jug, Chester, circa 1930
20th Century English Solid Silver Exceptional Wine Jug, Chester, circa 1930

20th Century English Solid Silver Exceptional Wine Jug, Chester, circa 1930

By S. Blanckensee & Sons

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th century unusual English solid silver ascos shaped wine jug, with a mounted lion shaped

Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Silver

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Snake Wine Jug, Barnards, c.1866
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Snake Wine Jug, Barnards, c.1866

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Snake Wine Jug, Barnards, c.1866

By Edward Barnard & Sons

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

19th Century Victorian silver magnificent wine jug, of very large size, baluster form, the body

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Large Wine Ewer Jug, Glasgow, circa 1861
Antique Victorian Solid Silver Large Wine Ewer Jug, Glasgow, circa 1861

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Large Wine Ewer Jug, Glasgow, circa 1861

By William Clarke Shaw

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Descripition Antique 19th century Victorian solid silver large and impressive wine ewer, the

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Silver

Pair Rare Antique Victorian Silver & Glass Caret Jugs / Wine Decanters 1893
Pair Rare Antique Victorian Silver & Glass Caret Jugs / Wine Decanters 1893

Pair Rare Antique Victorian Silver & Glass Caret Jugs / Wine Decanters 1893

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

elegant Silver collars and lids. These Victorian Wine Jugs have a design that calls to the style of

Category

19th Century European Victorian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Snake Wine Jug, Barnards, c.1854
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Snake Wine Jug, Barnards, c.1854

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Snake Wine Jug, Barnards, c.1854

By Edward Barnard & Sons

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

19th Century Victorian silver magnificent wine jug, of very large size, baluster form, the body

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique Victorian Silver & Glass Claret Jug or Wine Decanter 1872 Armorial
Rare Antique Victorian Silver & Glass Claret Jug or Wine Decanter 1872 Armorial

Rare Antique Victorian Silver & Glass Claret Jug or Wine Decanter 1872 Armorial

By Edward Barnard & Sons

Located in London, GB

of the Jug and spread foot are plain polished silver and the Wine Jug has a grape and vine designed

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Irish Victorian Silver Claret Jug / Wine Decanter 1834 19th Century
Antique Irish Victorian Silver Claret Jug / Wine Decanter 1834 19th Century

Antique Irish Victorian Silver Claret Jug / Wine Decanter 1834 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A magnificent Antique Victorian Irish sterling Silver Claret Jug with an impressive Rococo inspired spout and spread foot at the base. The Jug also has a rich chased floral design on...

Category

Early 19th Century Irish Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Claret Jug 1880 Wine Decanter
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Claret Jug 1880 Wine Decanter

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Claret Jug 1880 Wine Decanter

By Henry Wilkinson & Co.

Located in London, GB

An antique Victorian sterling silver mounted claret jug with a cut glass body. The silver neck of the claret jug has an intricate grape vine design showing bunches of grapes and deta...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Claret Jugs / Wine Decanters 1899
Pair Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Claret Jugs / Wine Decanters 1899

Pair Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Claret Jugs / Wine Decanters 1899

By Harrison Brothers & George Howson 1

Located in London, GB

A pair of beautiful Antique Victorian Claret jugs with Solid Silver necks, handles and lids, mounted on ornate clear cut glass bodies. The neck of each decanter has a curved baluster...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Plated Wine or Claret Jug by WMF, 1906
Art Nouveau Silver Plated Wine or Claret Jug by WMF, 1906

Art Nouveau Silver Plated Wine or Claret Jug by WMF, 1906

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Antwerp, BE

Description: 
An Art Nouveau claret jug. Artist/ Maker:
 WMF, Württembergische Metallwaren Fabrik. Signature/ Marks: 
WMF mark, B, o/1, as. Style:
 Art Nouveau. Date:
 1906. ...

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Metal

Pair Antique Irish Victorian Silver Armada Jugs / Wine Ewers 1876 / 77 Dublin
Pair Antique Irish Victorian Silver Armada Jugs / Wine Ewers 1876 / 77 Dublin

Pair Antique Irish Victorian Silver Armada Jugs / Wine Ewers 1876 / 77 Dublin

By John Smyth of Dublin

Located in London, GB

Pair of Armada Wine Ewers feature rich and ornate chased and applied detailing over the entire body of

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Pair of Wine Jugs, George Angell
Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Pair of Wine Jugs, George Angell

Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Pair of Wine Jugs, George Angell

By George Angell & Co

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Description Antique 19th century Victorian solid silver pair of matched wine jugs, of baluster

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Antique Irish Victorian Silver Armada Jugs Claret Wine Decanters 1877 - 80
Pair Antique Irish Victorian Silver Armada Jugs Claret Wine Decanters 1877 - 80

Pair Antique Irish Victorian Silver Armada Jugs Claret Wine Decanters 1877 - 80

By John Smyth of Dublin, West & Son

Located in London, GB

matched pair of Armada Wine Ewers feature rich and ornate chased and applied detailing over the entire

Category

19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Impressive Doulton Lambeth Sterling Top Wine Jug, 1878,  by Mary Ann Thompson
Impressive Doulton Lambeth Sterling Top Wine Jug, 1878,  by Mary Ann Thompson

Impressive Doulton Lambeth Sterling Top Wine Jug, 1878, by Mary Ann Thompson

By Doulton Lambeth

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

An impressive Doulton Lambeth sterling top wine jug, dated 1878, by Maryann Thompson, impressed

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver-Gilt Pair of Wine Ewers by Elkington & Co, circa 1878
Victorian Silver-Gilt Pair of Wine Ewers by Elkington & Co, circa 1878

Victorian Silver-Gilt Pair of Wine Ewers by Elkington & Co, circa 1878

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Victorian magnificent pair of solid silver-gilt wine ewers. Amphora shaped, on

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver and Cut Glass Claret Jug / Wine Decanter Ewer, 1900
Antique Victorian Silver and Cut Glass Claret Jug / Wine Decanter Ewer, 1900

Antique Victorian Silver and Cut Glass Claret Jug / Wine Decanter Ewer, 1900

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in London, GB

An elegant antique Victorian silver mounted cut glass Claret Jug. This Wine Jug has a cut glass

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

George II Armorial Wine/Water/Beer Jug, London, 1759, Robert Albin Cox
George II Armorial Wine/Water/Beer Jug, London, 1759, Robert Albin Cox

George II Armorial Wine/Water/Beer Jug, London, 1759, Robert Albin Cox

By Robert Albin Cox

Located in London, GB

This extremely fine George II antique, sterling silver, Armorial wine/water/beer jug was made in

Category

1750s English George II Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Burmese Solid Silver Wine Jug, Maung Shwe Yon, c.1890
19th Century Burmese Solid Silver Wine Jug, Maung Shwe Yon, c.1890

19th Century Burmese Solid Silver Wine Jug, Maung Shwe Yon, c.1890

By Maung Shwe Yon

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 19th Century Exceptional Burmese, (Myanmar) solid silver mounted on frosted glass wine

Category

19th Century Burmese Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese Export Wang Hing Solid Silver Massive Wine Ewer, circa 1890
Antique Chinese Export Wang Hing Solid Silver Massive Wine Ewer, circa 1890

Antique Chinese Export Wang Hing Solid Silver Massive Wine Ewer, circa 1890

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Chinese Export solid silver wine ewer, impressive and exceptionally fine, of

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Silver

19th Century Indian Cutch Solid Silver Snake Ewer Wine Jug, circa 1880
19th Century Indian Cutch Solid Silver Snake Ewer Wine Jug, circa 1880

19th Century Indian Cutch Solid Silver Snake Ewer Wine Jug, circa 1880

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 19th century Indian Colonial solid silver ewer, inverted baluster body resting on a circular foot, applied with a scrolled cobra handle and hinged lid. The piece is prof...

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Silver

Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Claret Jugs Ewers Wine Decanters 1860
Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Claret Jugs Ewers Wine Decanters 1860

Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Claret Jugs Ewers Wine Decanters 1860

By Stephen Smith & William Nicholson

Located in London, GB

A magnificent pair of Antique Victorian Solid Silver Ewers with classic baluster shaped bodies and each standing on a spread pedestal foot. Each Jug is decorated with intricate appli...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

A George III Wine/Water Ewer made in London in 1775 by John Lambe

A George III Wine/Water Ewer made in London in 1775 by John Lambe

Located in London, GB

useful for water, wine or coffee. Height: 12.25 inches Diameter of the main body: 4.6 inches

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Wine Pitcher

Pair of French Silver and Cut Glass Claret Jug / Wine Decanter Paris, circa 1880
Pair of French Silver and Cut Glass Claret Jug / Wine Decanter Paris, circa 1880

Pair of French Silver and Cut Glass Claret Jug / Wine Decanter Paris, circa 1880

By Boin-Taburet

Located in London, GB

A beautiful pair of antique solid silver and cut glass claret jugs. The silver mounts on the Jugs are embellished with ornate design elements including a bundle of chased leaves belo...

Category

19th Century French Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Silver

A very fine George III Water or Wine Ewer made in London in 1788 by John Schofield.

A very fine George III Water or Wine Ewer made in London in 1788 by John Schofield.

Located in London, GB

The Jug stands on a stepped circular pedestal foot which is decorated with reeding. The bellied main body is plain in design and rises to a reeded rim. The slightly domed hinged cove...

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Wine Pitcher

Early 1900s Spanish Handblown Wine "Perron" Pitchers
Early 1900s Spanish Handblown Wine "Perron" Pitchers

Early 1900s Spanish Handblown Wine "Perron" Pitchers

Located in Round Top, TX

Traditional porrons from Catalonia Spain. These are used to drink wine by holding it above your

Category

Early 1900s Spanish Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Victorian Silver Cellini Jug / Wine Ewer Pitcher London England 1846
Antique Victorian Silver Cellini Jug / Wine Ewer Pitcher London England 1846

Antique Victorian Silver Cellini Jug / Wine Ewer Pitcher London England 1846

By Alfred Ivory

Located in London, GB

An excellent example of a classic Antique Victorian Silver Jug in the traditional 'Cellini' style. Inspired by the work of 16th century artist, sculptor and metal worker Benvenuto Ce...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Large French Country Oak Pitcher Brass Band Wine Barrel Umbrella Stand
Antique Large French Country Oak Pitcher Brass Band Wine Barrel Umbrella Stand

Antique Large French Country Oak Pitcher Brass Band Wine Barrel Umbrella Stand

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique Large French Country Oak Pitcher Brass Band Wine Barrel Umbrella Stand. Direct from France

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian English Cut Crystal Silver Plated Wine Ewer Claret Jug Pitcher
Antique Victorian English Cut Crystal Silver Plated Wine Ewer Claret Jug Pitcher

Antique Victorian English Cut Crystal Silver Plated Wine Ewer Claret Jug Pitcher

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning traditional form early Victorian English silverplated and hand cut full led crystal wine

Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Wine Pitcher

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

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Antique Wine Pitcher For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique wine pitcher available at 1stDibs. Each antique wine pitcher for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Your living room may not be complete without an antique wine pitcher — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique wine pitcher, those designed in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. Edward Barnard & Sons, Minton and Robert Gray & Son each produced at least one beautiful antique wine pitcher that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Wine Pitcher?

An antique wine pitcher can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,600, while the lowest priced sells for $111 and the highest can go for as much as $34,500.

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 Wine Pitcher
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A wine pitcher may refer to a decanter or a carafe. A wine decanter, which allows wine to interact with the oxygen in the air — or to “breathe” — helps remove unwanted sediment. It is usually made of glass and has a traditional bowl base with a tapered neck. A decanter is different from a carafe, as carafes are wider and more decorative — a carafe is for everyday use and it won’t affect the wine’s taste or other characteristics. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary wine pitchers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Wine pitchers can be called one of two things. Ones used primarily for serving are known as carafes, while ones intended for serving, storing and aerating wine are decanters. You can shop a range of wine carafes and decanters on 1stDibs.