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Set of Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose Cereal Bowls
Set of Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose Cereal Bowls

Set of Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose Cereal Bowls

By Franciscan China 1

Located in New Orleans, LA

A vintage set of 12 Franciscan Desert Rose pattern, cereal bowls. Created in California circa 1950

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Lot of Four Chinese Hand-Painted Porcelain Bowls
Lot of Four Chinese Hand-Painted Porcelain Bowls

Lot of Four Chinese Hand-Painted Porcelain Bowls

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A lot of four Chinese handpainted Porcelain bowls late Qing dynasty. Each painted in loose

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Large Chinese Export Silver Bowl

Large Chinese Export Silver Bowl

By Hung Chong & Co.

Located in London, GB

A large Chinese Export Silver Bowl with chrysanthemum decoration on a matte background. It was

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver

Large Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Large Chinese Export Silver Bowl

Large Chinese Export Silver Bowl

By Hung Chong & Co.

Located in London, GB

A large Chinese Export Silver Bowl with chrysanthemum decoration on a matte background. It was

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Antique Chinese Export Silver Bowl

Antique Chinese Export Silver Bowl

By Luen Wo

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver bowl; an addition to our Asian

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver

Large Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Large Chinese Export Silver Bowl

Large Chinese Export Silver Bowl

Located in London, GB

A large Chinese export silver bowl with chrysanthemum decoration on a matte background. It was made

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver

Taylor & Company Antique Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Taylor & Company Antique Chinese Export Silver Bowl

Taylor & Company Antique Chinese Export Silver Bowl

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver bowl; an addition to our Chinese/Asian

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver

1950s Candy Dish B & W Franciscan Fine China
1950s Candy Dish B & W Franciscan Fine China

1950s Candy Dish B & W Franciscan Fine China

By Gladding, McBean, Franciscan China 1

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1950s Modernism Contours art ware covered candy dish footed black & white. Franciscan Fine China

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Antique Chinese Export Silver Basket
Antique Chinese Export Silver Basket

Antique Chinese Export Silver Basket

By Guang Ji

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver swing handled basket; an addition to our

Category

Antique 1890s Hong Kong Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver

1900s Chinese Export Silver Cream Jug / Creamer and Sugar Bowl
1900s Chinese Export Silver Cream Jug / Creamer and Sugar Bowl

1900s Chinese Export Silver Cream Jug / Creamer and Sugar Bowl

By Sincere & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine Chinese Export silver creamer and sugar bowl; part of our Asian silverware collection

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver

Seletti "Hybrid-Olinda" Porcelain Fruit Bowls
Seletti "Hybrid-Olinda" Porcelain Fruit Bowls

Seletti "Hybrid-Olinda" Porcelain Fruit Bowls

By Seletti

Located in Doral, FL

From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Seletti "Hybrid-Cloe" Porcelain Fruit Bowls
Seletti "Hybrid-Cloe" Porcelain Fruit Bowls

Seletti "Hybrid-Cloe" Porcelain Fruit Bowls

By Seletti

Located in Doral, FL

From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Export Silver Bowls
Pair of Chinese Export Silver Bowls

Pair of Chinese Export Silver Bowls

Located in London, GB

A Pair of Chinese Export Silver Bowls on original wood stands, circa 1880. Both bowls composed of

Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Blue, White Porcelain Gilt Lotus Flower Jingdezhen Serving Bowls, Teacups
Blue, White Porcelain Gilt Lotus Flower Jingdezhen Serving Bowls, Teacups

Blue, White Porcelain Gilt Lotus Flower Jingdezhen Serving Bowls, Teacups

Located in Lomita, CA

This is a special collection of blue and white rice grain porcelain serving bowls and Chinese style

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Stacking Bowls - Set of 5
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Stacking Bowls - Set of 5

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Stacking Bowls - Set of 5

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Stacking Bowls. Each bowl features a beautifully soft, celadon-toned glaze with subtle floral relief

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Two Chinese Lidded Bowls of Silver, China, Early 1900s
Two Chinese Lidded Bowls of Silver, China, Early 1900s

Two Chinese Lidded Bowls of Silver, China, Early 1900s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Two Chinese lidded bowls of silver. Stamped, China, early 1900s. Measure: Height 6 cm, diameter

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tableware

Materials

Silver

Late 18th Century Blue & White Canton Ware Serving Covered Bowls Set of Three
Late 18th Century Blue & White Canton Ware Serving Covered Bowls Set of Three

Late 18th Century Blue & White Canton Ware Serving Covered Bowls Set of Three

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic set of 3 Cantonese blue & white covered vegetable bowls. These are late 18th century. Two

Category

Antique 1790s Chinese Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain, Ironstone

Antique Japanese Silver Serving Bowl
Antique Japanese Silver Serving Bowl

Antique Japanese Silver Serving Bowl

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Japanese silver serving bowl; an addition to our Asian

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver

Chinese Porcelain Symbol China Antique Kitchen Qing Bowl, 19 Century
Chinese Porcelain Symbol China Antique Kitchen Qing Bowl, 19 Century

Chinese Porcelain Symbol China Antique Kitchen Qing Bowl, 19 Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

: Plates Category: Famille Rose Emperor: Guangxu (1875-1908) Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Peach Bat Symbol China Antique Kitchen Qing Bowl, 19 Century
Chinese Porcelain Peach Bat Symbol China Antique Kitchen Qing Bowl, 19 Century

Chinese Porcelain Peach Bat Symbol China Antique Kitchen Qing Bowl, 19 Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

: Plates Category: Famille Rose Emperor: Guangxu (1875-1908) Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Beautiful 1940's Blue Hall Covered Serving Dish with Scalloped Base #5122
Beautiful 1940's Blue Hall Covered Serving Dish with Scalloped Base #5122

Beautiful 1940's Blue Hall Covered Serving Dish with Scalloped Base #5122

By Hall China, Montgomery Ward

Located in Red Lion, PA

China covered serving dish, model #5122, crafted in a classic blue glaze. The elegant scalloped base

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Chinese Export Silver Bowl

Chinese Export Silver Bowl

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in London, GB

Round Chinese Silver Bowl, of segmented form, variously decorated with chrysanthemum, prunus

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver

Maitland-Smith Vintage Chinese Style Blue and White Ceramic Bowl
Maitland-Smith Vintage Chinese Style Blue and White Ceramic Bowl

Maitland-Smith Vintage Chinese Style Blue and White Ceramic Bowl

By Maitland Smith

Located in Queens, NY

Vintage Chinese style blue and white bowl with floral pattern. (MAITLAND-SMITH)

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Large Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Medallion Bowl #10
Large Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Medallion Bowl #10

Large Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Medallion Bowl #10

Located in Bradenton, FL

Large colorful vintage Chinese export famille rose medallion porcelain bowl. Features classic

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Rust Agate Bowl with Lid and Stand
Chinese Rust Agate Bowl with Lid and Stand

Chinese Rust Agate Bowl with Lid and Stand

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Chinese rust agate oval bowl with a carved relief base supporting a pieced and carved lid

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Stone, Marble

Franciscan Earthenware Floral Bowls - Set of 5
Franciscan Earthenware Floral Bowls - Set of 5

Franciscan Earthenware Floral Bowls - Set of 5

By Franciscan China 1

Located in Fairfield, CA

A set of 5 vintage Franciscan Earthenware pottery bowls. Lovely colorful floral design to the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid 19th Century Chinese Serving Bowl Guangyu or Tongzhi Period
Mid 19th Century Chinese Serving Bowl Guangyu or Tongzhi Period

Mid 19th Century Chinese Serving Bowl Guangyu or Tongzhi Period

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and large serving decorative bowl from China 1860- 1900. In excellent antique condition

Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain, Stoneware

Set Of 4 Small Chinese Jade Cups 1930s
Set Of 4 Small Chinese Jade Cups 1930s

Set Of 4 Small Chinese Jade Cups 1930s

Located in Palermo, IT

Set of 4 small Chinese jade cups 1930s Intact and in good condition. Against the light you can

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Serving Bowls

Materials

Jade

Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Chinese Export Silver Bowl

Chinese Export Silver Bowl

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in London, GB

Round Chinese Silver Bowl, of segmented form, variously decorated with chrysanthemum, prunus

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver

Late 18th Century Chinese Export Soup Tureen and Under Platter
Late 18th Century Chinese Export Soup Tureen and Under Platter

Late 18th Century Chinese Export Soup Tureen and Under Platter

Located in Charlottesville, VA

An exceptional Late 18th Century Chinese export porcelain soup tureen with its original under

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Stoneware Chinese Bowl, Sung Period, 12th-14th Century
Stoneware Chinese Bowl, Sung Period, 12th-14th Century

Stoneware Chinese Bowl, Sung Period, 12th-14th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Little stoneware Chinese bowl in glazed stoneware. 12th-14th century.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Serving Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Stoneware Chinese Bowl, Sung Period, 12th-14th Century
Stoneware Chinese Bowl, Sung Period, 12th-14th Century

Stoneware Chinese Bowl, Sung Period, 12th-14th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Little stoneware Chinese bowl in glazed stoneware. It is adorned with flower engravings. Period

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Serving Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Stoneware Chinese Bowl, Sung Period, 12th-14th Century
Stoneware Chinese Bowl, Sung Period, 12th-14th Century

Stoneware Chinese Bowl, Sung Period, 12th-14th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Little stoneware Chinese bowl in glazed stoneware. It is adorned with flower engravings. Under the

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Serving Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Circular Chinese Porcelain Bowl, Sung Period, 12th-14th Century
Circular Chinese Porcelain Bowl, Sung Period, 12th-14th Century

Circular Chinese Porcelain Bowl, Sung Period, 12th-14th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Chinese porcelain bowl adorned with cloud engravings. 12th-14th century, Sung period.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Stoneware Bowl, Sung Period, 12th-14th Century
Chinese Stoneware Bowl, Sung Period, 12th-14th Century

Chinese Stoneware Bowl, Sung Period, 12th-14th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Glazed stoneware adorned with combed vegetable engravings with cylindrical base. 12th-14th century, Sung period.  

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Serving Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Set of Small Porcelain Serving Dish, in Wooden Box, China, 19th Century
Set of Small Porcelain Serving Dish, in Wooden Box, China, 19th Century

Set of Small Porcelain Serving Dish, in Wooden Box, China, 19th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

. Some have a small chip, see detailed pictures. It has been made in China 19th century.  

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Little Circular Chinese Porcelain Bowl Sung Period, 12th-14th Century
Little Circular Chinese Porcelain Bowl Sung Period, 12th-14th Century

Little Circular Chinese Porcelain Bowl Sung Period, 12th-14th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Chinese porcelain bowl made of glazed porcelain adorned with flowers petal and engravings. 12th

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Little Circular Chinese Stoneware Bowl Sung 1 Period, 12th-14th Century
Little Circular Chinese Stoneware Bowl Sung 1 Period, 12th-14th Century

Little Circular Chinese Stoneware Bowl Sung 1 Period, 12th-14th Century

Located in Roma, IT

A circular glazed stoneware adorned with cloud engravings. 12th-14th century – Sung period. This object is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any object in Italy creat...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Serving Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Restaurant Ware Ceramic Bowls in Peach Ombre - Set of 3
Restaurant Ware Ceramic Bowls in Peach Ombre - Set of 3

Restaurant Ware Ceramic Bowls in Peach Ombre - Set of 3

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A set of three restaurant ware bowls with ombre peach rims. Restaurant ware has become increasingly

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Elegant Antique Chinese Export Silver Bowl, circa 1910
Elegant Antique Chinese Export Silver Bowl, circa 1910

Elegant Antique Chinese Export Silver Bowl, circa 1910

By Sing Fat

Located in London, London

Made circa 1910 by Sing Fat, this elegant antique Chinese Export Silver bowl is of a circular form

Category

Vintage 1910s Chinese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Covered Bowl and Under-Plate, circa 1765
Chinese Export Covered Bowl and Under-Plate, circa 1765

Chinese Export Covered Bowl and Under-Plate, circa 1765

Located in New York, NY

A leaf molded bowl, cover and stand decorated with birds, insects and branches. Measures: Diameter of plate 12".

Category

Antique 1760s Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Top Quality Wanli / Tianqi Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Crane Waves
Top Quality Wanli / Tianqi Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Crane Waves

Top Quality Wanli / Tianqi Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Crane Waves

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description A very nicely potted and painted early 17th century dish of a desirable cobalt blue! Stunning piece with unusal reverse decorated design. Visible are cranes, different k...

Category

Antique 17th Century Ming Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Ming period Kraak Bowl Deer Wanli or Tianqi Period
Antique Chinese Ming period Kraak Bowl Deer Wanli or Tianqi Period

Antique Chinese Ming period Kraak Bowl Deer Wanli or Tianqi Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated bowl Late 16th, early 17th century Ming period. Kraak scene with deer on outside and inside. Delicate and beautiful piece. Condition Some chips/fritting ...

Category

Antique 17th Century Ming Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Villeroy & Boch Stella Hotel white Bone China Sugar Bowl with Cover
Villeroy & Boch Stella Hotel white Bone China Sugar Bowl with Cover

Villeroy & Boch Stella Hotel white Bone China Sugar Bowl with Cover

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Villeroy & Boch Stella hotel white bone china sugar bowl with cover by Villeroy & Boch Timeless

Category

20th Century German Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Spode Stone China Sauce Tureen in Ship Pattern 3067, circa 1810
Georgian Spode Stone China Sauce Tureen in Ship Pattern 3067, circa 1810

Georgian Spode Stone China Sauce Tureen in Ship Pattern 3067, circa 1810

By Spode

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good sauce tureen made of ironstone (Spode's Stone China) in the Ship Pattern, No

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Serving Bowls

Materials

Ironstone

Antique Transferware China Desert or Luncheon Set of Mother and Children Playing
Antique Transferware China Desert or Luncheon Set of Mother and Children Playing

Antique Transferware China Desert or Luncheon Set of Mother and Children Playing

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

serving bowls, six small bowls, six cups and a creamer and covered sugar bowl. Each piece has a whimsical

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Export Large Solid Silver Bowl, Cum Wo, c.1880
19th Century Chinese Export Large Solid Silver Bowl, Cum Wo, c.1880

19th Century Chinese Export Large Solid Silver Bowl, Cum Wo, c.1880

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late-19th century Chinese export solid silver very large bowl, of exceptionally fine

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver

Chinese Gilded Sterling Silver Filagree Jeweled Enamel Censer Incense Burner
Chinese Gilded Sterling Silver Filagree Jeweled Enamel Censer Incense Burner

Chinese Gilded Sterling Silver Filagree Jeweled Enamel Censer Incense Burner

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Ornate 20th century Chinese export figural gilt sterling silver cloisonné enamel jeweled censer

Category

20th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Enamel

19th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Bowl, Wing Cheong, Hong Kong c.1890
19th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Bowl, Wing Cheong, Hong Kong c.1890

19th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Bowl, Wing Cheong, Hong Kong c.1890

By Wing Cheong

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 19th century Chinese solid silver decorative fruit bowl, of traditional round form

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver

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Chinese Silver Bowls For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Chinese silver bowls available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Chinese silver bowls was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. There are 153 antique and vintage Chinese silver bowls for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 27 modern editions to choose from as well. Chinese silver bowls have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Chinese silver bowls made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Wang Hing & Co., Georg Jensen and Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom each produced beautiful Chinese silver bowls that are worth considering.

How Much are Chinese Silver Bowls?

Chinese silver bowls can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,186, while the lowest priced sells for $45 and the highest can go for as much as $50,000.

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.

“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 Chinese Silver Bowls
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021
    A Chinese fish bowl is a large porcelain bowl, usually supported on a wooden stand. Oftentimes confused with planters or jardinieres, fish bowls will always have images of swimming fish or water plants to the interior of the bowl.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese bowls are often made from porcelain and are referred to as porcelain bowls or china. Prized by collectors worldwide for centuries, Chinese porcelain bowls are known for their excellent craftsmanship and elaborate decorations. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of authentic Chinese porcelain from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Yes, some Chinese silver is valuable. The term largely refers to silverware manufactured in and exported from China from 1870 through the 1940s. How much a particular piece of Chinese silver is worth depends on its style, age, condition and overall demand. Consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer for assistance with valuation. Shop a wide range of Chinese silver tableware, jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify Chinese silver, first look for hallmarks in an inconspicuous area, such as on the bottom or interior. Most pieces will feature four markings. The first is a series of Chinese characters corresponding to the artisan who produced it. The second is the name of the retailer who sold it, usually printed in English. Chinese silver will also usually display the city of manufacture in either Chinese characters or English and a purity mark. Purity markings vary and may include numbers like “935” or “900,” the words “STERLING” or “SOLID SILVER” or Chinese characters that translate to "pure silver." You can learn more about your silver wares by comparing the markings on your pieces to information published on trusted online resources. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chinese silver.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    To find out if antique silver punch bowls are worth anything, experts recommend that you consult a certified appraiser. Antique silver punch bowls can be highly sought after and valuable, depending on a variety of factors like how well they are cared for, their origin and maker. Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper. Although resources can help you find information about a particular piece, an experienced professional is in the best position to determine the value. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of punch bowls.