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Chinese Silver Tankard

Antique Chinese Qing Period Silver Tankard
Antique Chinese Qing Period Silver Tankard

Antique Chinese Qing Period Silver Tankard

Located in Newark, England

Good Sized Tankard Larger Than Usual From our Silver collection we are pleased to offer this Chinese Silver Tankard.

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Peranakan Chinese Export Silver Tankard with Dragon Handle, 19th Century
Peranakan Chinese Export Silver Tankard with Dragon Handle, 19th Century

Peranakan Chinese Export Silver Tankard with Dragon Handle, 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A heavy and well cast Chinese export silver tankard with a dragon handle, made of the Southeast Asian market, mid-late 19th century, China.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Porcelain Large Armorial Tankard
Chinese Export Porcelain Large Armorial Tankard

Chinese Export Porcelain Large Armorial Tankard

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese Export Porcelain: Armorial Tankard (Circa 1780) Item: Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Tankard. Date: Circa 1780, Qing Dynasty (Qianlong Period). Dimensions: 5 1/4 in. H ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tankard Mug China Encre de Chine Grisaille, 18th Cen
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tankard Mug China Encre de Chine Grisaille, 18th Cen

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tankard Mug China Encre de Chine Grisaille, 18th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice example of 18th c export porcelain grisaille tankard, Qianlong, China, 18th century. Grisaille In art, deriving from the French word gris (gray) this refers to painting ...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Export Silver Tankards
Pair of Chinese Export Silver Tankards

Pair of Chinese Export Silver Tankards

Located in London, GB

A rare pair of Chinese export silver mugs/tankards, each with figural Court scenes, bamboo, and dragon handles.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver 19 Century Chinese Export Dragon-Handled Mug / Tankard
Silver 19 Century Chinese Export Dragon-Handled Mug / Tankard

Silver 19 Century Chinese Export Dragon-Handled Mug / Tankard

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

19th Century Chinese Export Silver Mug / Tankard, the sides are beautifully decorated in relief with a scene of warriors in combat, very crisp and detailed, centering a shaped cartou...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Repousse Tanakard
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Repousse Tanakard

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Repousse Tanakard

Located in Sarasota, FL

Chinese Export silver tankard with detailed repousse dragons and dragon handle.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Silver

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Chinese Export blue and white tankard
Chinese Export blue and white tankard

Chinese Export blue and white tankard

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H 5.75 in W 6 in D 4.5 in

Chinese Export blue and white tankard

Located in New York, NY

A very good quality Chinese export blue and white tankard Ca 1800

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Porcelain

Antique Chinese Silver Tankard, HCH, 1892-1894
Antique Chinese Silver Tankard, HCH, 1892-1894

Antique Chinese Silver Tankard, HCH, 1892-1894

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous Antique Chinese Export Silver Tankard made by HCH, of Canton or Hong Kong, 1892-1894.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver Tankard, LeeChing, C 1860
Antique Chinese Export Silver Tankard, LeeChing, C 1860

Antique Chinese Export Silver Tankard, LeeChing, C 1860

Located in New York, NY

One of the best pieces of Chinese Export Silver we have had in our collection for a long time, this tankard was made by the renowned silversmith, LeeChing, Circa 1860.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Barware

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Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Solid Silver Tankard / Mug c. 1860 19th Century
Antique Chinese Solid Silver Tankard / Mug c. 1860 19th Century

Antique Chinese Solid Silver Tankard / Mug c. 1860 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Antique Chinese solid Silver Mug showing an ornate grape, vine & leaf design wrapped around the entire body of the Tankard.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Barware

Materials

Silver

Large Chinese Export Can / Tankard
Large Chinese Export Can / Tankard

Large Chinese Export Can / Tankard

Located in Dallas, TX

ONLY CENTER CAN IS AVAILABLE a large Chinese Qing mug in white porcelain with turquoise and pink coloration, depicting people in a variety of outdoor activities. Twisted handle for...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Medallion Large Tankard
Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Medallion Large Tankard

Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Medallion Large Tankard

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese Export Porcelain Tankard, Rose Medallion, Circa 1840-60 The large Chinese Export porcelain tankard or mug is finely painted in "Rose Medallion: with two large panels- on...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Barware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Three 18th Century Chinese Export Tankards
Set of Three 18th Century Chinese Export Tankards

Set of Three 18th Century Chinese Export Tankards

Located in Buchanan, MI

Set Of Three 18th Century Chinese Export Tankards

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of Very Large Chinese Export Mandarin Tankards
A Pair of Very Large Chinese Export Mandarin Tankards

A Pair of Very Large Chinese Export Mandarin Tankards

Located in Downingtown, PA

The tankards are finely painted in the mandarin palette with Chinese figures within underglaze blue panels. The tankards are of a massive size which I have rarely seen.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Mandarin Pattern Dragon Handled Mug or Tankard
Chinese Export Porcelain Mandarin Pattern Dragon Handled Mug or Tankard

Chinese Export Porcelain Mandarin Pattern Dragon Handled Mug or Tankard

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese Export Porcelain Mandarin Tankard, Circa 1785 The late 18th century Chinese Export porcelain mug has a dragon handle and is painted in famille rose with Mandarin figures. A...

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Antique 1780s Chinese Chinese Export Barware

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose and Blue Tankard, circa 1775
Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose and Blue Tankard, circa 1775

Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose and Blue Tankard, circa 1775

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese export porcelain Famille rose and blue tankard, circa 1775. The bell-shaped tankard has an underglaze blue moulded ground with a cell-shape repeating pattern. To the fro...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Barware

Materials

Porcelain

Circa 1830s English Scarce Stone China Tankard
Circa 1830s English Scarce Stone China Tankard

Circa 1830s English Scarce Stone China Tankard

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H 4.45 in W 3.38 in D 3.38 in

Circa 1830s English Scarce Stone China Tankard

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1830s scarce stone china tankard, English. Beaded edge & scroll handle.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Romantic Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

1840s Chinese Export Silver Dragon Tankard
1840s Chinese Export Silver Dragon Tankard

1840s Chinese Export Silver Dragon Tankard

Located in Stamford, CT

Chinese export 1840s silver dragon tankard. Featuring two bold well defined dragons with central pearl of wisdom design.

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Antique 1840s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Silver

The Collection of Mario Buatta a Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Tankard
The Collection of Mario Buatta a Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Tankard

The Collection of Mario Buatta a Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Tankard

Located in Katonah, NY

Provenance: The Private Collection of Mario Buatta We purchased this mug from the estate of Mario Buatta. Mario was our best client for four decades. He loved beautiful color combin...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Massive Chinese Export Porcelain Blue & White Fitzhugh Toasting Tankard
Massive Chinese Export Porcelain Blue & White Fitzhugh Toasting Tankard

Massive Chinese Export Porcelain Blue & White Fitzhugh Toasting Tankard

Located in Downingtown, PA

Perfect for flowers! Massive Chinese Export Porcelain Blue & White Fitzhugh Tankard, Circa 1800-20 The Chinese Export porcelain underglaze blue porcelain tankard is of a massi...

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Antique Early 19th Century Barware

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Silver Tankard in Fitted Case
Chinese Export Silver Tankard in Fitted Case

Chinese Export Silver Tankard in Fitted Case

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in London, GB

Chinese export silver mug in fitted box. The mug, or tankard, is marked WH for Wang Hing '宏兴‘ the largest silver retailer in China from the 1860s-1940s, with shops in Canton, Shangha...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Silver Tankard
Chinese Export Silver Tankard

Chinese Export Silver Tankard

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H 5.6 in Dm 3.15 in

Chinese Export Silver Tankard

By Leeching

Located in London, GB

The firm of Leeching sold various items of silver to clients in China and is particularly known for supplying exceptional mugs and tankards.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Underglaze Blue Porcelain Tankard, circa 1770
Chinese Export Underglaze Blue Porcelain Tankard, circa 1770

Chinese Export Underglaze Blue Porcelain Tankard, circa 1770

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese export underglaze blue porcelain tankard, circa 1770. The footed Chinese export porcelain tankard has a dark underglaze blue ground of rows of dots while the front of the...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Barware

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Imari Bell-Shaped Large Tankard, circa 1740
Chinese Export Porcelain Imari Bell-Shaped Large Tankard, circa 1740

Chinese Export Porcelain Imari Bell-Shaped Large Tankard, circa 1740

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese export porcelain Imari bell-shaped large tankard, circa 1740 (Ref: NY9245-imr) The bell-form Chinese Export Imari porcelain tankard is painted in underglaze "Imari" colo...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Barware

Materials

Porcelain

The Collection of Mario Buatta a Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Tankard
The Collection of Mario Buatta a Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Tankard

The Collection of Mario Buatta a Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Tankard

Located in Katonah, NY

Provenance: The Private Collection of Mario Buatta We purchased this mug from the estate of Mario Buatta. Mario was our best client for four decades. He loved beautiful color combi...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Armorial Tankard, Arms of Watson with Darell in Pretence

Chinese Export Armorial Tankard, Arms of Watson with Darell in Pretence

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese export armorial tankard, arms of Watson with Darell in pretence, circa 1770. The shaped Chinese Export armorial tankard is painted in famille rose with the ornate armoria...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Georgian More Dining and Entertaining

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Silver Repousse Dragon Handle Tankard by Cum Wo
Chinese Export Silver Repousse Dragon Handle Tankard by Cum Wo

Chinese Export Silver Repousse Dragon Handle Tankard by Cum Wo

By Cum Wo

Located in Sarasota, FL

Chinese export heavy repousse dragon handle tankard. Decorated with landscapes and activities. Marked with CW fotr Cum Wo and Chinese character. Cum Wo workshop known to operate in ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

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Silver

Chinese Export Mamdarin pattern tankard
Chinese Export Mamdarin pattern tankard

Chinese Export Mamdarin pattern tankard

Located in Tacoma, WA

A fine barrel form 18th century Chinese Export Mandarin pattern tankard with silver shaped handle in exquisite enamelling and detail

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Barware

C.1790 Pair Of Chinese Export Tankards
C.1790 Pair Of Chinese Export Tankards

C.1790 Pair Of Chinese Export Tankards

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H 5 in W 6.5 in D 4.25 in

C.1790 Pair Of Chinese Export Tankards

Located in Atlanta, GA

C.1790 Pair Of Chinese Export Tankards An Atlanta Resource For Fine Antiques We Have A Very Large Inventory On Our Website To Visit Go To Www.Parcmonceau.Com

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Porcelain

A Chinese export porcelain tankard with ‘The Seamstress’, 18th century
A Chinese export porcelain tankard with ‘The Seamstress’, 18th century

A Chinese export porcelain tankard with ‘The Seamstress’, 18th century

Located in London, GB

A large Chinese porcelain tankard, decorated in grisaille, iron-red and gilt with ‘The Seamstress’ or ‘The Embroiderer’ seated holding a ball of material with her back to a window wi...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic

18th Century Exceptionally Large Chinese Export Tankard with Twist Strap Handle
18th Century Exceptionally Large Chinese Export Tankard with Twist Strap Handle

18th Century Exceptionally Large Chinese Export Tankard with Twist Strap Handle

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare large cylindrical Chinese export porcelain tankard, sometimes referred to as a toasting cup, dating to the late 1700s, with applied twisted and reeded, double-strap handles an...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Tankard, Ship and American Flags 18th Century
Chinese Export Porcelain Tankard, Ship and American Flags 18th Century

Chinese Export Porcelain Tankard, Ship and American Flags 18th Century

Located in London, GB

A Chinese export porcelain tankard painted in bright enamels with a ship flying American flags, a continuous decorative border at the rim, the handle of twisted rope form joining the...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Pottery

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Ceramic, Porcelain

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Large Antique 19th Century Chinese Rose Mandarin Porcelain Vase
Large Antique 19th Century Chinese Rose Mandarin Porcelain Vase

Large Antique 19th Century Chinese Rose Mandarin Porcelain Vase

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique large Chinese porcelain vase. In the Rose Mandarin (Famille Rose) style. Decorated throughout with with various detailed scenes of people & plants. The body of ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Ormolu Mounted Chinese Porcelain Jardinière
Large Ormolu Mounted Chinese Porcelain Jardinière

Large Ormolu Mounted Chinese Porcelain Jardinière

$48,037

H 40.16 in W 31.5 in D 24.81 in

Large Ormolu Mounted Chinese Porcelain Jardinière

Located in London, GB

A large ormolu mounted Chinese porcelain jardinière French and Chinese, Late 19th Century Height 102cm, width 80cm, depth 63cm Combining Chinese porcelain with French metalwork ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and ...

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Ormolu

Pair Chinese Porcelain Rouleau Shape Famille Vert Imperial Subject Vases, 1800s
Pair Chinese Porcelain Rouleau Shape Famille Vert Imperial Subject Vases, 1800s

Pair Chinese Porcelain Rouleau Shape Famille Vert Imperial Subject Vases, 1800s

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of Chinese Porcelain Rouleau Form Famille Vert Imperial Subject Vases, 1800s Step into the realm of Chinese porcelain mastery with this captivating pair of Chinese Porcelain...

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Antique 1870s Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Floral Punch Bowl, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Floral Punch Bowl, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Floral Punch Bowl, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of op...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose 'Wu Shuang Pu' Plate
Chinese Famille Rose 'Wu Shuang Pu' Plate

Chinese Famille Rose 'Wu Shuang Pu' Plate

$975

H 0.5 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in

Chinese Famille Rose 'Wu Shuang Pu' Plate

Located in Bradenton, FL

This rare Chinese porcelain plate is boldly decorated and to the top with heroic characters from the 'Wu Shuang Pu', the Table of Peerless Heroes, each accompanied by shaped and deco...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Fine Chinese Famille Rose Hexagonal Jardiniere and Stand Republic Period
Fine Chinese Famille Rose Hexagonal Jardiniere and Stand Republic Period

Fine Chinese Famille Rose Hexagonal Jardiniere and Stand Republic Period

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A fine Chinese Famille Rose Hexagonal jardiniere and stand. Republic Period (1912-1949). Decorated with a continuous scene of ladies at leisure within walled gardens. All fra...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Brush Pot Finely Painted Fencai Early 20th Cen ROC
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Brush Pot Finely Painted Fencai Early 20th Cen ROC

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Brush Pot Finely Painted Fencai Early 20th Cen ROC

Located in Richmond, CA

An antique Chinese porcelain brush pot, finely painted in famille rose fencai, of a court lady in a rocky garden scene, on white ground, with faded gold glaze mouth ring, and six cha...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Jardinière Famille Rose Porcelain in Six Colors, Qing Period
Chinese Jardinière Famille Rose Porcelain in Six Colors, Qing Period

Chinese Jardinière Famille Rose Porcelain in Six Colors, Qing Period

Located in seoul, KR

A Chinese jardinière rarely in six colors, hexagonal, China, presumably 19th century. Period: Qing Dynasty Type: Jardinière Medium: Famille rose Size : 17 cm(Height) x 24cm(Mouth Di...

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Antique 19th Century East Asian Qing Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Samson Porcelain Jardiniere
Samson Porcelain Jardiniere

Samson Porcelain Jardiniere

$5,250

H 15.38 in Dm 24.5 in

Samson Porcelain Jardiniere

Located in Essex, MA

Bright enamels with birds and prunus. Interior decorated with carp and pinwheel lotus design. Stylized cinnabar red dragon heads on each side. From a Montecito California estate.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and ...

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Porcelain

Italian-Market Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Dish, Marchesi di Sorbello Arms
Italian-Market Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Dish, Marchesi di Sorbello Arms

Italian-Market Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Dish, Marchesi di Sorbello Arms

Located in Downingtown, PA

The Coat-of-Arms on this Chinese Export armorial are for the Marchesi di Sorbello from a service ordered by Uguccione III Bourbon del Monte, 12th Marquis Regent of Sorbello (1737-181...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Cachepot, circa 1775
Chinese Export Cachepot, circa 1775

Chinese Export Cachepot, circa 1775

$12,000

H 7 in Dm 8.25 in

Chinese Export Cachepot, circa 1775

Located in New York, NY

Chinese Export cachepot, circa 1775.

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Early-20th Century Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase
Early-20th Century Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase

Early-20th Century Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase

Located in Pomona, CA

Look at this magnificent Chinese Famille Rose vases. It was hand made and hand painted in about 1850 - 1900 in a civilian kiln. It has hand painted Chinese traditional folks arts of ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

18th Century Chinese Canton Enamel Plate
18th Century Chinese Canton Enamel Plate

18th Century Chinese Canton Enamel Plate

Located in New Orleans, LA

This enchanting Chinese plate, known as Canton enamel, evokes the intrigue and exclusivity of the 18th- century Imperial court. Boasting a magnificent famille rose background hue, th...

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Antique 18th Century Other Dinner Plates

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Enamel

Famille Rose Hongxian Marked Sleeve Vase With Flowers, Republic Period
Famille Rose Hongxian Marked Sleeve Vase With Flowers, Republic Period

Famille Rose Hongxian Marked Sleeve Vase With Flowers, Republic Period

Located in seoul, KR

A stunning 20th-century Chinese Famille Rose vase, also known as a hatstand, from the Republic period, is adorned with a detailed Hongxian mark on the bottom. This vase features exqu...

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20th Century Hong Kong Qing Antiquities

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Famille Vert Blue-Ground Planter with Multiple Landscape Cartooges
Chinese Famille Vert Blue-Ground Planter with Multiple Landscape Cartooges

Chinese Famille Vert Blue-Ground Planter with Multiple Landscape Cartooges

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and quite large 19th century famille vert blue-ground planter with gorgeous landscape cartooges and floral scenes. This planter is exquisitely hand painted with elaborate...

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Antique 1850s Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Porcelain

Fabulous pair of Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Ginger Jars, Early 1800s
Fabulous pair of Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Ginger Jars, Early 1800s

Fabulous pair of Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Ginger Jars, Early 1800s

Located in New York, NY

Presenting an exquisite duo of antique ginger jars, dating back to the year 1810. These captivating pieces showcase the renowned Famille Rose porcelain originating from China, featur...

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Antique 1810s Chinese Qing Jars

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Porcelain

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Chinese Silver Tankard For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese silver tankard available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every Chinese silver tankard was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese silver tankard — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. A Chinese silver tankard, designed in the Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made Chinese silver tankard has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Leeching and Wang Hing & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Chinese Silver Tankard?

A Chinese silver tankard can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,794, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $22,500.

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.