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Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver christening mug; an

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Charming 20th C. International Sterling Baby or Christening Cup Engraved "DWE"
Charming 20th C. International Sterling Baby or Christening Cup Engraved "DWE"

Charming 20th C. International Sterling Baby or Christening Cup Engraved "DWE"

By International Silver

Located in Red Lion, PA

sterling silver baby or christening cup by International Silver Co. has a timeless simplicity that makes it

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique American Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Antique American Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Antique American Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By John Curry

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and interesting antique American sterling silver christening mug; an addition to our

Category

Antique 1830s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug
Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug

Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug

By Yok Sang

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine antique Chinese Export silver christening mug, part of our silverware collection. This fine

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Barware

Materials

Silver

Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By Josiah Williams & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Edward VIII English sterling silver christening mug in the Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 1886 Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Antique Victorian 1886 Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Antique Victorian 1886 Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive large antique Victorian English sterling silver christening mug

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Christening Cup, 1858
Antique English Sterling Silver Christening Cup, 1858

Antique English Sterling Silver Christening Cup, 1858

Located in Chicago, IL

This lovely Victorian christening cup is sterling silver and hallmarked London 1858. Christening

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian silver Christening mug, Half Pint
Antique Georgian silver Christening mug, Half Pint

Antique Georgian silver Christening mug, Half Pint

Located in NEWARK, GB

A delightful antique Georgian era sterling silver mug or tankard. It has an engraved design to the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Baby / Christening Cup
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Baby / Christening Cup

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Baby / Christening Cup

By Georg Jensen

Located in Huntington, NY

Georg Jensen sterling silver baby / Christening cup With leaf motif capped handle 20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Antique Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Antique Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By William Comyns & Sons 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver christening mug in

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

R E Stone Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug
R E Stone Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug

R E Stone Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By R E Stone

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver christening mug made

Category

Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver christening mug; an

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Vintage Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Vintage Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By Harrods Ltd (Richard Woodman Burbridge)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

christening mug in the Art Deco style; an addition to our silver christening gifts collection. This

Category

Vintage 1960s British Elizabethan Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, London 1896
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, London 1896

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, London 1896

By Charles Edwards

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1896 by Charles Edwards, this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Three-Piece Christening Set
Art Deco Sterling Silver Three-Piece Christening Set

Art Deco Sterling Silver Three-Piece Christening Set

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver christening set in

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georgian Newcastle Sterling Silver Half Pint or Christening Mug
Georgian Newcastle Sterling Silver Half Pint or Christening Mug

Georgian Newcastle Sterling Silver Half Pint or Christening Mug

By David Crawford, Newcastle 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver half pint/christening mug; an

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Christening Bowl and Spoon
Antique Sterling Silver Christening Bowl and Spoon

Antique Sterling Silver Christening Bowl and Spoon

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver Christening bowl and

Category

Vintage 1930s British Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Edwardian Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Edwardian Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver christening mug made

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hilliard & Thomason Victorian Silver Christening Mug hallmarked in 1896
Hilliard & Thomason Victorian Silver Christening Mug hallmarked in 1896

Hilliard & Thomason Victorian Silver Christening Mug hallmarked in 1896

By Hilliard & Thomason

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1896 by Hilliard & Thomason this elegant Victorian sterling silver

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modernist Solid / Sterling Silver Christening Set / Child's Gift
Modernist Solid / Sterling Silver Christening Set / Child's Gift

Modernist Solid / Sterling Silver Christening Set / Child's Gift

By Cooper Brothers & Sons

Located in Bath, GB

a spoon with gilded bowl. All pieces are a good heavy weight cast in a good gauge of solid silver

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Roberts & Belk Ltd Antique English Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Roberts & Belk Ltd Antique English Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Roberts & Belk Ltd Antique English Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive, unusual antique George VI English sterling silver character christening mug

Category

Vintage 1930s Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Christening Mug - Arts & Crafts Style
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Christening Mug - Arts & Crafts Style

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Christening Mug - Arts & Crafts Style

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver christening mug in the Arts

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian sterling silver christening mug made by Barnards in 1842
Victorian sterling silver christening mug made by Barnards in 1842

Victorian sterling silver christening mug made by Barnards in 1842

By Edward Barnard & Sons

Located in London, London

, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, features ornate floral decoration to the body, a gilt

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian silver gilt Christening set by Josiah Williams & Co.
Victorian silver gilt Christening set by Josiah Williams & Co.

Victorian silver gilt Christening set by Josiah Williams & Co.

By Josiah Williams & Co.

Located in Braintree, GB

Victorian silver gilt Christening set. Consists of a Spoon, Fork, and napkin ring. Comes in a

Category

Antique 1890s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Very Attractive Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, London, 1863
Very Attractive Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, London, 1863

Very Attractive Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, London, 1863

By Edward Ker Reid

Located in London, London

Silver Christening Mug, features a cast ornate handle, a gilt interior, and striking engraving to the

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Child’s Youth Christening or Travelling Set Birmingham 1897
Antique Silver Child’s Youth Christening or Travelling Set Birmingham 1897

Antique Silver Child’s Youth Christening or Travelling Set Birmingham 1897

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Antique Silver Child’s Youth Christening or Travelling Set, Birmingham 1897 Levi and Salaman. Full

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Joseph Angell, London 1825
Georgian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Joseph Angell, London 1825

Georgian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Joseph Angell, London 1825

By Joseph Angell I & John Angell I 1

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good, sterling silver mug or Christening Mug made in the late Georgian, George IVth

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 1883 Scottish Sterling Silver Christening Bowl and Spoon
Antique Victorian 1883 Scottish Sterling Silver Christening Bowl and Spoon

Antique Victorian 1883 Scottish Sterling Silver Christening Bowl and Spoon

By Hamilton & Inches Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver Christening bowl and

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ornate Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Edward & John Barnard, 1861
Ornate Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Edward & John Barnard, 1861

Ornate Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Edward & John Barnard, 1861

By Edward & John Barnard

Located in London, London

silver christening mug is of a tapering form with an elaborate cast scroll handle and a shaped foot. The

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Holland Aldwinckle & Slater Arts & Crafts Silver Christening Mug, London, 1900
Holland Aldwinckle & Slater Arts & Crafts Silver Christening Mug, London, 1900

Holland Aldwinckle & Slater Arts & Crafts Silver Christening Mug, London, 1900

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An exceptional and very impressive quality Arts & Crafts silver christening mug decorated with

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Mappin English Sterling Silver 1898 Child's / Christening Mug with House & Mouse
Mappin English Sterling Silver 1898 Child's / Christening Mug with House & Mouse

Mappin English Sterling Silver 1898 Child's / Christening Mug with House & Mouse

By Mappin Brothers, Mappin & Webb

Located in New York, NY

Mappin, sterling silver child's or christening mug or cup, beautifully adorned with acid-etched

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Chased Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Henry Holland, London, 1866
Victorian Chased Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Henry Holland, London, 1866

Victorian Chased Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Henry Holland, London, 1866

By Henry Holland 1, Elkington & Co.

Located in London, London

silver christening mug, features chased and engraved decoration to the sides, a gilt interior and bead

Category

Antique 1860s English Baroque Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham 1880 Sterling Silver Etched Child's Christening Mug with Aquatic Motifs
Gorham 1880 Sterling Silver Etched Child's Christening Mug with Aquatic Motifs

Gorham 1880 Sterling Silver Etched Child's Christening Mug with Aquatic Motifs

By Gorham

Located in New York, NY

Gorham special order sterling silver child's or christening mug, made around 1880, gilt inside

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Incredible William IV period gilt sterling silver christening mug Barnards 1831
Incredible William IV period gilt sterling silver christening mug Barnards 1831

Incredible William IV period gilt sterling silver christening mug Barnards 1831

By Barnards

Located in London, London

, William IV period, Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, retains it's original gilding, with a cast and

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Christening Cup or Mug by Joseph Angell
Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Christening Cup or Mug by Joseph Angell

Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Christening Cup or Mug by Joseph Angell

By Joseph Angell

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique English christening cup or mug. Made by Joseph Angell I of London, England in 1818

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Silver 1/2 pint Mug 1786 Hester Bateman Beer Christening
Antique Georgian Silver 1/2 pint Mug 1786 Hester Bateman Beer Christening

Antique Georgian Silver 1/2 pint Mug 1786 Hester Bateman Beer Christening

By Hester Bateman

Located in London, GB

A classic Antique George III Sterling Silver Half Pint Mug with a traditional tapered cylindrical

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Very Fine 19th Century Sterling Silver Christening Cup by Edward & James Barnard
Very Fine 19th Century Sterling Silver Christening Cup by Edward & James Barnard

Very Fine 19th Century Sterling Silver Christening Cup by Edward & James Barnard

By Edward Barnard & Sons

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

An exceptionally fine sterling silver Christening mug in the neoclassical taste, showing an elegant

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Early 20th Century Child's Christening Mug Art Deco Style
Gorham Sterling Silver Early 20th Century Child's Christening Mug Art Deco Style

Gorham Sterling Silver Early 20th Century Child's Christening Mug Art Deco Style

By Gorham

Located in New York, NY

Gorham sterling silver child's or christening mug, made in the early 20th century, gilt inside, in

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug
Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug

Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A very good and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver christening mug; an addition to our

Category

Antique 1890s English Other Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug
Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug

Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver christening mug; an addition to

Category

Antique Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mug
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mug

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mug

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

our silver christening gifts collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver mug has a

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edward John & William Barnard Victorian Sterling Silver Mug
Antique Edward John & William Barnard Victorian Sterling Silver Mug

Antique Edward John & William Barnard Victorian Sterling Silver Mug

By Edward & John Barnard

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

, John & William Barnard; an addition to our silver christening gifts collection This exceptional

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Charming 1847 Victorian Sterling Silver Child’s Mug by J.C. Edington
Charming 1847 Victorian Sterling Silver Child’s Mug by J.C. Edington

Charming 1847 Victorian Sterling Silver Child’s Mug by J.C. Edington

By James Charles Edington

Located in London, London

acquisition for collectors, stylists, or anyone drawn to timeless English silver. The christening mug

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III period sterling silver Child's mug made by George Smith III in 1796
George III period sterling silver Child's mug made by George Smith III in 1796

George III period sterling silver Child's mug made by George Smith III in 1796

By George Smith III & William Fearn

Located in London, London

, Sterling Silver Christening Mug, is barrel shaped, with reed detailing and a gilt interior. The christening

Category

Antique 1790s English George III Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Thomas Bradbury, Art Deco Britannia Silver Twin Handled Cup, UK, circa 1923
Thomas Bradbury, Art Deco Britannia Silver Twin Handled Cup, UK, circa 1923

Thomas Bradbury, Art Deco Britannia Silver Twin Handled Cup, UK, circa 1923

By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.

Located in Chatham, ON

THOMAS BRADBURY & SONS (Sheffield) - Fine quality Art Deco Britannia silver twin handled

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

Antique 1850s Chinese Export Silver Mug
Antique 1850s Chinese Export Silver Mug

Antique 1850s Chinese Export Silver Mug

By Khe Cheong

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

type. Condition This antique Chinese silver christening mug is a very good gauge of silver, fine

Category

Antique 1850s Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Hand-Chased Rocking Horse Baby Cup
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Hand-Chased Rocking Horse Baby Cup

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Hand-Chased Rocking Horse Baby Cup

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This elegant Tiffany & Co. baby cup is finely crafted in solid sterling silver and features a

Category

20th Century American Modern Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

American Classical Coin Silver Christening Mug by Tifft & Whiting
American Classical Coin Silver Christening Mug by Tifft & Whiting

American Classical Coin Silver Christening Mug by Tifft & Whiting

Located in New York, NY

Classical coin silver christening mug. Made by Tifft & Whiting in North Attleboro, Mass., ca 1850

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Ball, Black Classical Coin Silver Christening Mug with Rural Idyll
Ball, Black Classical Coin Silver Christening Mug with Rural Idyll

Ball, Black Classical Coin Silver Christening Mug with Rural Idyll

By Ball, Black & Company

Located in New York, NY

Classical coin silver christening mug, ca 1850. Baluster bowl with high-looping leaf-capped s

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Victorian Antique Silver octagonal sided Christening Mug
Victorian Antique Silver octagonal sided Christening Mug

Victorian Antique Silver octagonal sided Christening Mug

Located in London, GB

A Victorian antique silver octagonal sided Christening mug. The panel opposite the handled is

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Victorian Antique Silver Octagonal Sided Christening Mug
Victorian Antique Silver Octagonal Sided Christening Mug

Victorian Antique Silver Octagonal Sided Christening Mug

Located in London, GB

A Victorian antique silver octagonal sided christening mug. The panel opposite the handled is

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

20th Century Victorian Silver Cased Christening Set
20th Century Victorian Silver Cased Christening Set

20th Century Victorian Silver Cased Christening Set

By Harry Atkin 1

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A nice English Victorian rat tail patterned, silver christening spoon and fork presented in silk

Category

Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver

Beautiful English Early Victorian Silver Child's Christening Set
Beautiful English Early Victorian Silver Child's Christening Set

Beautiful English Early Victorian Silver Child's Christening Set

Located in Middleburg, VA

A beautiful and fabulous English early Victorian-era child's christening set in solid silver

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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Christening Silver For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of christening silver you’re looking for. An item from our selection of christening silver — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of christening silver you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of christening silver made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of christening silver over the years, but those crafted by Francis Higgins, Asprey International Limited and Barnards are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Christening Silver?

Prices for a piece of christening silver can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $5,178, while the average can fetch as much as $974.

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.