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Antique Yedo Pattern Platter by Ashworth Brothers, England, circa 1870
Antique Yedo Pattern Platter by Ashworth Brothers, England, circa 1870

Antique Yedo Pattern Platter by Ashworth Brothers, England, circa 1870

$1,191Sale Price|20% Off

H 1 in W 17.5 in D 14 in

Antique Yedo Pattern Platter by Ashworth Brothers, England, circa 1870

By Ashworth Ironstone

Located in Worcester Park, GB

This richly detailed blue and white platter by Ashworth Brothers features the striking Yedo pattern

Category

Antique 1870s English Japonisme Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ironstone

Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Teapot in Old Japan Vase Pattern, circa 1875
Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Teapot in Old Japan Vase Pattern, circa 1875

Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Teapot in Old Japan Vase Pattern, circa 1875

By Ashworth Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

owned by Ashworth Brothers, circa 1870. It has a Chinoiserie pattern called "Old Japan Vase", number

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

19th Century Mason's, Ashworths Ironstone Teapot Stand, Hand Painted Ptn 4974
19th Century Mason's, Ashworths Ironstone Teapot Stand, Hand Painted Ptn 4974

19th Century Mason's, Ashworths Ironstone Teapot Stand, Hand Painted Ptn 4974

By Ashworth Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good teapot stand made by Mason's Ironstone when they were owned by Ashworth

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Large Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Serving Dish Chinoiserie Ptn 124, circa 1865
Large Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Serving Dish Chinoiserie Ptn 124, circa 1865

Large Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Serving Dish Chinoiserie Ptn 124, circa 1865

By Ashworth Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Mason's was owned by Ashworth Brothers, circa 1865. The dish has a good Chinoiserie pattern, number 124

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

English Chinoiserie Serving Platter
English Chinoiserie Serving Platter

English Chinoiserie Serving Platter

$495

H 1 in W 17 in D 14 in

English Chinoiserie Serving Platter

Located in Tampa, FL

Wonderful colors in this GL Ashworth Brothers signed serving platter in the chinoiserie patter

Category

Antique 1860s English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of FOUR Victorian Masons Ashworths Ironstone Supper Dishes, circa 1890
Set of FOUR Victorian Masons Ashworths Ironstone Supper Dishes, circa 1890

Set of FOUR Victorian Masons Ashworths Ironstone Supper Dishes, circa 1890

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

was owned by the Ashworth Brothers. From about 1861 the Mason's Company traded under the name of

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Dishes and V...

Materials

Pottery, Ironstone

C. 1880 Set of 4 Highly Decorative Mason's/Ashworth Ironstone Plates
C. 1880 Set of 4 Highly Decorative Mason's/Ashworth Ironstone Plates

C. 1880 Set of 4 Highly Decorative Mason's/Ashworth Ironstone Plates

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1880 set of 4 Mason's/Ashworth Ironstone Plates. A highly decorative set of Ashworth

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Mason's Ironstone Cabinet Plate hand painted exotic bird and roses, circa 1900
Mason's Ironstone Cabinet Plate hand painted exotic bird and roses, circa 1900

Mason's Ironstone Cabinet Plate hand painted exotic bird and roses, circa 1900

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

period when the factory was owned by the Ashworth Brothers, Hanley, Staffordshire, England, during the

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

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Late 19th Century Ironstone Oval Platter by Ashworth Brothers
Late 19th Century Ironstone Oval Platter by Ashworth Brothers

Late 19th Century Ironstone Oval Platter by Ashworth Brothers

By Ashworth Ironstone

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th century Ironstone oval platter by Ashworth Brothers. Aesthetic Movement floral border on

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ironstone

Late 19th Century Pair of Ironstone Plates by Ashworth Brothers
Late 19th Century Pair of Ironstone Plates by Ashworth Brothers

Late 19th Century Pair of Ironstone Plates by Ashworth Brothers

By Ashworth Ironstone

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th century pair of Ironstone plates by Ashworth Brothers. Bold Imari Pattern, number B7499

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Ironstone

Ashworth Brothers Ironstone Dinner Service, circa 1893, Forty-Five Pieces,
Ashworth Brothers Ironstone Dinner Service, circa 1893, Forty-Five Pieces,

Ashworth Brothers Ironstone Dinner Service, circa 1893, Forty-Five Pieces,

Located in Downingtown, PA

Ashworth Brothers Ironstone dinner service, circa 1893, Forty-five pieces, Pattern B3369

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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

67 Piece Ashworth Brothers Parcel Dinner Service
67 Piece Ashworth Brothers Parcel Dinner Service

67 Piece Ashworth Brothers Parcel Dinner Service

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

English Ashworth Brothers ironstone dinner service, all handpainted before 1890. 10 Bowls 10 1/2

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Antique 19th Century British Serving Pieces

Set of 8 Plates, Floral Chinoiserie Ashworth Ironstone China, England circa 1862
Set of 8 Plates, Floral Chinoiserie Ashworth Ironstone China, England circa 1862

Set of 8 Plates, Floral Chinoiserie Ashworth Ironstone China, England circa 1862

By Ashworth Ironstone

Located in Miami Beach, FL

printed Royal Coat of Arms and the words "IRONSTONE CHINA" G.L. Ashworth & Brothers Ltd. founded in

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Ironstone

Dozen Masons Ashworth Large Dinner Plates Ironstone England, Circa 1870
Dozen Masons Ashworth Large Dinner Plates Ironstone England, Circa 1870

Dozen Masons Ashworth Large Dinner Plates Ironstone England, Circa 1870

By Ashworth Ironstone

Located in Katonah, NY

In 1861 Mason's ironstone was bought by Ashworth Brothers Ltd., who continued to produce "Mason's

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Dinner Plate in Fence & Bowl Pattern, circa 1870
Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Dinner Plate in Fence & Bowl Pattern, circa 1870

Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Dinner Plate in Fence & Bowl Pattern, circa 1870

By Ashworth Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

printed mark with a crown and "Real Stone China" in a ribbon which is a recorded Ashworth Brothers

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Fine 19th Century Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Tea Pot Rare Shape, circa 1870
Fine 19th Century Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Tea Pot Rare Shape, circa 1870

Fine 19th Century Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Tea Pot Rare Shape, circa 1870

By Ashworth Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

the mid-19th century, when Mason's was owned by Ashworth Brothers, circa 1870. The tea pot has a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Flying Bird Pattern, Ca 1870
Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Flying Bird Pattern, Ca 1870

Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Flying Bird Pattern, Ca 1870

By Ashworth Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

controlled by George L Ashworth and Brothers after the bankruptcy of C J Mason in 1848. This large plate

Category

Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Flying Bird Pattern, Ca 1900
Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Flying Bird Pattern, Ca 1900

Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Flying Bird Pattern, Ca 1900

By Ashworth Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

controlled by George L Ashworth and Brothers after the bankruptcy of C J Mason in 1848. This large plate is

Category

Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Mason's Ashworths Ironstone Plate Finely Painted Pekin Japan Pattern, circa 1870
Mason's Ashworths Ironstone Plate Finely Painted Pekin Japan Pattern, circa 1870

Mason's Ashworths Ironstone Plate Finely Painted Pekin Japan Pattern, circa 1870

By Ashworth Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

when Mason's was owned and controlled by George L Ashworth and Brothers after the bankruptcy of C J

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Pair of Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Plates in Flying Bird Pattern, circa 1870
Pair of Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Plates in Flying Bird Pattern, circa 1870

Pair of Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Plates in Flying Bird Pattern, circa 1870

By Ashworth Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

when Mason's was owned and controlled by George L Ashworth and Brothers after the bankruptcy of C J

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Set of SIX Mason's Dinner Plates Ashworth's Ironstone Large, Circa 1865
Set of SIX Mason's Dinner Plates Ashworth's Ironstone Large, Circa 1865

Set of SIX Mason's Dinner Plates Ashworth's Ironstone Large, Circa 1865

By Ashworth Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

century, when Mason's was owned by Ashworth Brothers, circa 1865. These Dinner Plates are well potted and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Mason's Ironstone Drainer Plate, Hand-Painted Old Japan Pattern, circa 1870
Mason's Ironstone Drainer Plate, Hand-Painted Old Japan Pattern, circa 1870

Mason's Ironstone Drainer Plate, Hand-Painted Old Japan Pattern, circa 1870

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

by Ashworth Brothers, dating to the 19th century, circa 1870. Drainers / Strainers by Mason's are

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

PAIR Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone large Dinner Plates finely painted,  Ca 1870
PAIR Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone large Dinner Plates finely painted,  Ca 1870

PAIR Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone large Dinner Plates finely painted, Ca 1870

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

century, when Mason's was owned by Ashworth Brothers, circa 1870. The plates have a very detailed

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Masons' Ashworths Large Dinner Plate in Table and Flower Pot Pattern, circa 1875
Masons' Ashworths Large Dinner Plate in Table and Flower Pot Pattern, circa 1875

Masons' Ashworths Large Dinner Plate in Table and Flower Pot Pattern, circa 1875

By Ashworth Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

controlled by George L Ashworth and Brothers after the bankruptcy of C J Mason in 1848. This large plate

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

19th C. Harlequin Set of SIX Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plates, Circa 1840
19th C. Harlequin Set of SIX Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plates, Circa 1840

19th C. Harlequin Set of SIX Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plates, Circa 1840

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

when the company was owned by Ashworth Brothers. These plates are heavy and substantial weighing

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Ashworth Blue Flambé Vase, English Art Pottery 1909-1914
Ashworth Blue Flambé Vase, English Art Pottery 1909-1914

Ashworth Blue Flambé Vase, English Art Pottery 1909-1914

By Ruskin Pottery, Bernard Moore

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

. Ashworth and Brothers after it was incorporated, and Dr Basch moved back to Austria. There is a connection

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

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English Ironstone Tureen with Lid and Under-Tray from the Early 19th Century
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John Ridgway Ironstone Bowl Hand-Painted pattern, William 1Vth Circa 1835

John Ridgway Ironstone Bowl Hand-Painted pattern, William 1Vth Circa 1835

By John Ridgways

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a highly decorative, ironstone, twin handled circular footed Bowl by John Ridgway, dating to the English William 1Vth period, circa 1835 . The bowl has been carefully hand-p...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Bowls

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Ironstone

Miles Mason Porcelain Saucer Dish Blue and White Gilded Broseley Pattern Ca 1805
Miles Mason Porcelain Saucer Dish Blue and White Gilded Broseley Pattern Ca 1805

Miles Mason Porcelain Saucer Dish Blue and White Gilded Broseley Pattern Ca 1805

By Miles Mason Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a Porcelain blue and white, hand gilded Saucer Dish / Bowl made by Miles Mason (Mason's), Staffordshire Potteries, England around the turn of the 18th century, circa 1805. ...

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Porcelain

Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme

Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme

$2,749Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in

Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Trebaseleghe, IT

Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...

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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Wedgwood Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service For 12 People
Wedgwood Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service For 12 People

Wedgwood Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service For 12 People

By Wedgwood

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Beautiful Wedgwood porcelain tableware dinner service for twelve people with coffee serving set with hand painted design details. The service is in great condition. Maker's mark unde...

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Vintage 1960s English Dinner Plates

Materials

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Spode New Stone China Dinner Service Eighty Four Pieces, Pattern #3504
Spode New Stone China Dinner Service Eighty Four Pieces, Pattern #3504

Spode New Stone China Dinner Service Eighty Four Pieces, Pattern #3504

By Spode

Located in Downingtown, PA

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Materials

Ironstone, Ceramic

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$13 / item

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Located in Hook, Hampshire

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Antique Mason's Ironstone Plate – Blue Willow Pattern, Circa 1820
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Antique Mason's Ironstone Plate – Blue Willow Pattern, Circa 1820

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Worcester Park, GB

This exceptional ceramic plate is a fine example of early 19th-century English pottery, produced by the renowned Mason’s Ironstone China around 1820. Featuring the iconic Blue Willow...

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Antique Early 18th Century English Dinner Plates

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19th Century Flo-Blue "Scinde" Pattern Luncheon Plates, 4 Pieces
19th Century Flo-Blue "Scinde" Pattern Luncheon Plates, 4 Pieces

19th Century Flo-Blue "Scinde" Pattern Luncheon Plates, 4 Pieces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These flo blue plates are in such nice condition. One small plate has minor edge chip. Selling the collection of four plates. Large plate measures 9.5 x 1.5 / Small plate measures 8...

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Masons Ironstone Platter in rare Muscove Duck & Fence Pattern 2850, Circa 1840
Masons Ironstone Platter in rare Muscove Duck & Fence Pattern 2850, Circa 1840

Masons Ironstone Platter in rare Muscove Duck & Fence Pattern 2850, Circa 1840

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

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Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Basket Japan Pattern, Georgian circa 1818
Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Basket Japan Pattern, Georgian circa 1818

Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Basket Japan Pattern, Georgian circa 1818

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

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Antique Masons Ironstone Platter in Red Peony and Scrolls Pattern, Circa 1835
Antique Masons Ironstone Platter in Red Peony and Scrolls Pattern, Circa 1835

Antique Masons Ironstone Platter in Red Peony and Scrolls Pattern, Circa 1835

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

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Emile Vernon  (French, 1872-1919) Pink Roses  Belle Epoque Oil Painting .
Emile Vernon  (French, 1872-1919) Pink Roses  Belle Epoque Oil Painting .

Emile Vernon (French, 1872-1919) Pink Roses Belle Epoque Oil Painting .

By Emile Vernon

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19th Century English Derby Porcelain Tureen with Lid

19th Century English Derby Porcelain Tureen with Lid

By Derby

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century English Derby Porcelain Tureen with lid.

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18-Piece Podmore, Walker & Co. Asiatic Pheasants Dinner Service, Circa 1840
18-Piece Podmore, Walker & Co. Asiatic Pheasants Dinner Service, Circa 1840

18-Piece Podmore, Walker & Co. Asiatic Pheasants Dinner Service, Circa 1840

Located in Worcester Park, GB

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Ashworth Brothers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of ashworth brothers available for sale. Each of these unique ashworth brothers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, ironstone and stoneware. Ashworth brothers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of ashworth brothers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian ashworth brothers are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made ashworth brothers over the years, but those made by Ashworth Ironstone and Mason's Ironstone are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Ashworth Brothers?

Prices for ashworth brothers start at $184 and top out at $5,200 with the average selling for $348.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass 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.

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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.