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Chinese Silver Christening Mug by Hung Chong, circa 1900
Chinese Silver Christening Mug by Hung Chong, circa 1900

Chinese Silver Christening Mug by Hung Chong, circa 1900

By Hung Chong & Co.

Located in London, GB

Chinese silver christening mug, by Hung Chong, circa 1900. This maker made in Canton and Shanghai.    

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Christening Set in Original Case
Antique Silver Christening Set in Original Case

Antique Silver Christening Set in Original Case

By Edward & John Barnard

Located in London, GB

A Victorian silver christening set comprised of goblet, knife, fork and spoon. Each piece decorated

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Christening Mug Dated 1862 J Murray
Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Christening Mug Dated 1862 J Murray

Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Christening Mug Dated 1862 J Murray

Located in London, GB

Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Christening Mug Dated 1862 J Murray Heavy quality silver mug with

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique victorian Silver Christening Mug dated 1854 John Wright London
Antique victorian Silver Christening Mug dated 1854 John Wright London

Antique victorian Silver Christening Mug dated 1854 John Wright London

By John Wright

Located in London, GB

Antique Victorian Silver Christening Mug dated 1854 John Wright London Beautifully hand engraved

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cased 20th Century George V Silver Christening Set
Cased 20th Century George V Silver Christening Set

Cased 20th Century George V Silver Christening Set

By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A delightful cased George V silver christening set, beautifully hand engraved with floral design

Category

Vintage 1910s English George V More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver

Victorian Antique Silver Christening Mug Engraved with Kittens
Victorian Antique Silver Christening Mug Engraved with Kittens

Victorian Antique Silver Christening Mug Engraved with Kittens

Located in London, GB

A Victorian silver Christening Mug with plain tapering sides and silver gilt interior, engraved

Category

English Pitchers and Decanters

Antique William 1V Silver Christening Mug With Acanthus Leaf Design 1831
Antique William 1V Silver Christening Mug With Acanthus Leaf Design 1831

Antique William 1V Silver Christening Mug With Acanthus Leaf Design 1831

By Henry Wilkinson & Co.

Located in London, GB

Antique William V1 Silver Christening Mug With Acanthus Leaf Design 1831 Beautifully made by Henry

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Antique Sterling Childs / Christening Mug
Victorian Antique Sterling Childs / Christening Mug

Victorian Antique Sterling Childs / Christening Mug

By Simeon Greenberg

Located in London, GB

This fine Victorian antique sterling child’s / christening mug are of tapering cylindrical form

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

English Pottery Lustre Christening Mug with the Name Issac
English Pottery Lustre Christening Mug with the Name Issac

English Pottery Lustre Christening Mug with the Name Issac

Located in London, GB

An English pottery Christening mug for Issac decorated with a black print and pink lustre.

Category

Antique 1850s English Pottery

Sterling Silver Adjustable Elephant Knot Christening Bangle Bracelet

Sterling Silver Adjustable Elephant Knot Christening Bangle Bracelet

Located in Johannesburg, Gauteng

The perfect Christening gift for new borns! This handmade, adjustable Sterling silver elephant-knot

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Bangles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By Barnards

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London, 1839 by Barnards, this lovely Victorian, antique, sterling silver Christening

Category

Antique 1830s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By H.J. Lias & Son

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver christening mug; part of our silver

Category

Vintage 1910s British Barware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver Christening Set
Victorian Silver Christening Set

Victorian Silver Christening Set

Located in London, GB

Victorian silver Christening set in original box, comprising of silver spoon stamped London 1886

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Tableware

Sterling Silver Christening Mug - Antique Victorian
Sterling Silver Christening Mug - Antique Victorian

Sterling Silver Christening Mug - Antique Victorian

By Joseph & Albert Savory

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver christening mug; an addition to our

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian English Sterling Silver Christening Muga
Victorian English Sterling Silver Christening Muga

Victorian English Sterling Silver Christening Muga

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This fine antique sterling silver christening mug has a cylindrical tapering form onto a plain

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Antique Victorian
Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Antique Victorian

Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Antique Victorian

By George Unite & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique English Victorian sterling silver christening mug; part of our silver

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Christening Mug
English Sterling Silver Christening Mug

English Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver christening mug has a bell shaped form onto a

Category

1990s English Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Two Hunt  & Roskell Silver Christening Mugs
Two Hunt  & Roskell Silver Christening Mugs

Two Hunt & Roskell Silver Christening Mugs

Located in Montreal, QC

Two John Samuel Hunt for Hunt & Roskell silver christening mugs with chased vining decorations on

Category

Antique 19th Century English Tableware

Materials

Silver

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

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By Edward Barnard & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Barrel Christening Mug
Antique Sterling Silver Barrel Christening Mug

Antique Sterling Silver Barrel Christening Mug

By Chawner & Co., George William Adams

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Antique William IV
Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Antique William IV

Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Antique William IV

By William Bateman II

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver christening mug; part of our

Category

Antique 1830s Great Britain (UK) William IV Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1867 Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug
1867 Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug

1867 Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine antique Victorian English sterling silver christening mug; part of our silver christening

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Antique George III
Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Antique George III

Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Antique George III

By Crispin Fuller, Charles Fox

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver christening mug, an addition to our

Category

Antique 1810s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique George II Georgian Silver Christening Mug, 1729
Antique George II Georgian Silver Christening Mug, 1729

Antique George II Georgian Silver Christening Mug, 1729

By Timothy Ley

Located in London, GB

A Classic George II antique sterling silver Christening mug in a simple, elegant design so typical

Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Arts and Crafts Silver Christening Cup London 1900
Arts and Crafts Silver Christening Cup London 1900

Arts and Crafts Silver Christening Cup London 1900

By Johnson, Walker & Tolhurst 1

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Arts and Crafts silver christening cup with hammered finish Date : Hallmarked in London

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

1780s Georgian Sterling Silver Christening or Children's Mug
1780s Georgian Sterling Silver Christening or Children's Mug

1780s Georgian Sterling Silver Christening or Children's Mug

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian sterling silver child's mug, an addition to

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Atkin Brothers, Sheffield, 1919
Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Atkin Brothers, Sheffield, 1919

Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Atkin Brothers, Sheffield, 1919

By Atkin Brothers

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1919 by Atkin Brothers, this handsome, Antique sterling silver

Category

Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Engraved Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug from 1872
Victorian Engraved Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug from 1872

Victorian Engraved Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug from 1872

By Henry Wilkinson & Co.

Located in London, London

silver christening mug, features striking engraved decoration, a bead bordered base, an acanthus handle

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Acanthus Decorated Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug from 1840
Acanthus Decorated Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug from 1840

Acanthus Decorated Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug from 1840

By John Tapley

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1840 by John Tapley, this stylish, Victorian, antique sterling silver

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug Hallmarked in 1852
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug Hallmarked in 1852

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug Hallmarked in 1852

By Robert Hennell IV

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1852 by Robert Hennell IV, this elegant, Victorian, antique sterling silver

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Christening Cutlery Set Boxed
Antique Sterling Silver Christening Cutlery Set Boxed

Antique Sterling Silver Christening Cutlery Set Boxed

Located in Montreal, QC

Sterling silver Christening set comprising a knife, fork and spoon all hand-engraved with

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Antique George iv English Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Antique George iv English Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Antique George iv English Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By William Knight II

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and interesting antique George IV English sterling silver christening mug; an addition to

Category

Antique 1820s English George IV Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Christening Set with, Fork and Spoon in Sterling Silver
Christening Set with, Fork and Spoon in Sterling Silver

Christening Set with, Fork and Spoon in Sterling Silver

Located in Paris, FR

Christening set in French sterling silver composed of 3 pieces: 1 cup, 1 fork, and 1 spoon. Very

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Antique American 1879 Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Tiffany & Co. Antique American 1879 Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Tiffany & Co. Antique American 1879 Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique American sterling silver christening mug; an

Category

Antique 1870s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Three Piece Christening Set

By Sanders & Mackenzie

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver Art Deco christening

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George III Georgian Small Silver Mug 1765 Christening
Antique George III Georgian Small Silver Mug 1765 Christening

Antique George III Georgian Small Silver Mug 1765 Christening

Located in London, GB

A lovely antique George III solid silver christening mug with a plain bellied form. The mug is of

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Christening Mug - Beautiful Baby Cup - American Sterling Silver - 1888
Gorham Christening Mug - Beautiful Baby Cup - American Sterling Silver - 1888

Gorham Christening Mug - Beautiful Baby Cup - American Sterling Silver - 1888

By Gorham

Located in New York, NY

Sterling silver christening mug. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1888. Straight sides and scrolled

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian More Silver, Flatware and S...

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid Victorian English Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Birmingham, 1863
Mid Victorian English Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Birmingham, 1863

Mid Victorian English Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Birmingham, 1863

By Hilliard & Thomason

Located in London, London

Silver Christening Mug, features wonderful engraved decoration to the body, bead borders, and a gilt

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stunning Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, London, 1840
Stunning Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, London, 1840

Stunning Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, London, 1840

By James Charles Edington

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1840 by J. C. Edington, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Edward & John Barnard
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Edward & John Barnard

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Edward & John Barnard

By Edward & John Barnard

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver christening mug made by Edward

Category

Antique 1860s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

George V Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Sheffield, 1912
George V Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Sheffield, 1912

George V Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Sheffield, 1912

By Fenton Bros Ltd.

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in sheffield in 1912 by Fenton Brothers Ltd., this handsome, antique sterling silver

Category

Vintage 1910s English Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Mug, Christening Mug, Half Pint
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Mug, Christening Mug, Half Pint

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Mug, Christening Mug, Half Pint

Located in NEWARK, GB

A delightful antique Georgian era sterling silver mug. It has a reeded gadrooned design to the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Edward & John Barnard - Antique Victorian
Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Edward & John Barnard - Antique Victorian

Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Edward & John Barnard - Antique Victorian

By Edward & John Barnard

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver christening mug made by Edward & John

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1760 Antique Newcastle Sterling Silver Half Pint / Christening Mug
1760 Antique Newcastle Sterling Silver Half Pint / Christening Mug

1760 Antique Newcastle Sterling Silver Half Pint / Christening Mug

By John Langlands I

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver half pint

Category

Antique 1760s English George III Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian English Sterling Silver Christening Mug, London 1853 John Kieth
Victorian English Sterling Silver Christening Mug, London 1853 John Kieth

Victorian English Sterling Silver Christening Mug, London 1853 John Kieth

Located in London, London

Silver Christening Mug, features a gilt interior, wonderful engraved decoration to the shaped body, and

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Danish Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Georg Jensen, Arts & Crafts Style
Danish Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Georg Jensen, Arts & Crafts Style

Danish Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Georg Jensen, Arts & Crafts Style

By Georg Jensen

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Danish sterling silver christening mug made by Georg

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Asprey & Co. Ltd. in Lindisfarne Style
Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Asprey & Co. Ltd. in Lindisfarne Style

Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Asprey & Co. Ltd. in Lindisfarne Style

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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

Category

Vintage 1930s English Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Christening Mug Hallmarked 1931 David Fullerton
Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Christening Mug Hallmarked 1931 David Fullerton

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Christening Mug Hallmarked 1931 David Fullerton

By David Landsborough Fullerton

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1931 by David Fullerton, this handsome, George V, sterling silver

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Childs Mug - Christening Gift - Bulldog Handle - 1937
Art Deco Sterling Silver Childs Mug - Christening Gift - Bulldog Handle - 1937

Art Deco Sterling Silver Childs Mug - Christening Gift - Bulldog Handle - 1937

By Sanders & Mackenzie

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1937 by Sanders & Mackenzie, this handsome, Sterling Silver Christening

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug with Pheasant Scene From 1839
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug with Pheasant Scene From 1839

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug with Pheasant Scene From 1839

By Charles Lias

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1839 by Charles Lias, this charming antique, Victorian, sterling silver

Category

Antique 1830s English 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

Sterling Silver Christening Set of Knife, Fork and Spoon, circa 1960s
Sterling Silver Christening Set of Knife, Fork and Spoon, circa 1960s

Sterling Silver Christening Set of Knife, Fork and Spoon, circa 1960s

Located in Montreal, QC

silver. Approximate total weight: The approximate dimensions of this fine handmade silver christening set

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Barnards in Original Box, 1885
Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Barnards in Original Box, 1885

Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Barnards in Original Box, 1885

By Barnards

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1885 by Barnards, this very attractive, Victorian, antique sterling silver

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

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

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Robert Hennell II 1858
19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Robert Hennell II 1858

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Robert Hennell II 1858

By Robert Hennell

Located in London, London

silver Christening mug, features bright cut engraved decoration throughout, bead borders and an unusual

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling 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.