Skip to main content

Crocodile Flask

1920s Sterling Silver and Crocodile Skin Hip Flask
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
crocodile skin mounted hip flask; an addition to our silver mounted glass collection. This magnificent
Category

Vintage 1920s British Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver and Crocodile Skin Hip Flask, 1900
By Henry Williamson Ltd
Located in London, GB
A beautiful English sterling sliver and crocodile late Victorian antique hip flask. Mounted with
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver and Crocodile Skin Hip Flask, 1900
Victorian Sterling Silver and Crocodile Skin Hip Flask, 1900
Free Shipping
H 3.94 in W 2.37 in D 0.79 in
Antique George vi Sterling Silver and Crocodile Skin Hip Flask, '1938'
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This crocodile skin hip flask retains the original hallmarked push fit drinking cup. The drinking
Category

Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

James Dixon & Sons 1891 Sheffield Large Liquor Flask in Sterling and Crocodile
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Miami, FL
liquor flask has been crafted in solid sterling silver of .925/.999, clear glass and crocodile leather
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver and Crocodile Skin Hip Flask, 1929
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome English sterling silver hip or liquor flask made from sterling silver and the upper half
Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Barware

English Sterling Silver and Crocodile Skin Hip Flask, 1929
English Sterling Silver and Crocodile Skin Hip Flask, 1929
Free Shipping
H 5.63 in W 3.38 in D 1.25 in
James Dixon & Sons 1900 Sheffield 3/8 Pint Liquor Flask in Silver and Crocodile
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Miami, FL
liquor flask has been crafted in solid silver, clear glass and crocodile leather. Fitted on top with a
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Antique Sterling Silver and Crocodile Skin Hip Flask and Beaker
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
crocodile skin mounted hip flask with integrated beaker; an addition to our silver mounted glass collection
Category

Vintage 1910s British Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver & Crocodile Leather Hip Flask c.1911
By Fattorini & Sons 1
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Edwardian solid silver, blown glass and bound in sumptuous crocodile
Category

Vintage 1910s British Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

20th Century French Solid Silver Christofle Hip Flask
By Christofle
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb 20th Century solid silver hip flask with silver hinged top. This flask has an outer design
Category

20th Century French Barware

Materials

Silver

20th Century English Solid Silver & Leather Hip Flask, Sheffield, c.1939
By James Deakin & Sons
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb 20th Century solid silver, blown glass and bound in sumptuous crocodile leather hip flask
Category

20th Century British Barware

Materials

Silver

20th Century Solid Silver & Leather Huge Hip Flask, Sheffield, c.1907
By Hawksley London
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Edwardian solid silver, blown glass and bound in sumptuous crocodile
Category

20th Century British Edwardian Barware

Materials

Silver

20th Century Silver Plated & Leather Hip Flask, James Dixon & Sons, c.1900
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
crocodile leather with a silver plated bayonet locking mechanism and removable cup, these hip flasks were
Category

20th Century British Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

People Also Browsed

French Art Déco Silver and Lacquer Champagne Serving Set with Case by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
French Art Déco silver and lacquer champagne serving set with case by the company Christofle By: Christofle Material: lacquer, silver, silver plate, suede, wood, metal Technique: ca...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver Jesmond pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our flatware co...
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cocktail Shaker "Rooster" Shape in Sterling Silver Collector piece
By Ludwig Neresheimer
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional large and realistic solid sterling silver cocktail shaker in the form of a rooster. This shaker is finely chiseled with many realistic details. The head is enhanced with...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alessandro Mandruzzato Blue and Yellow Sommerso Murano Vase, Italy 1960s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning vintage Sommerso Murano glass vase, designed by Flavio Poli and crafted by Alessandro Mandruzzato, showcases a captivating combination of blue, yellow, and clear hues. Thi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Stokes & Ireland Ltd Antique Sterling Silver Hip Flask
By Stokes & Ireland Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique George V English sterling silver hip flask, an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection. This exceptional a...
Category

Vintage 1920s English Georgian Barware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Murano Sommerso Cobalt and Azure BlueTextured Glass Vase
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Buffalo, NY
Striking Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso glass vase, in brilliant cobalt and azure blue, with a textured surface contrasting from a smooth polished front panel by Venetian glasswo...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Repousse Sterling Silver Ice Shaker
By Sheffield
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Original sterling silver ice shaker in the style of regency Sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard from London
Category

20th Century British Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Murano Badioli Multicolored Picasso Style Abstract Glass Face Vase
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful color combination Picasso style abstract face design art glass vase clear glass with flaming orange and green colors. Deigned and signed by Badioli. Approximate size: 4.25”...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Robert Wallace & Sons Patriotic 1940 Bullet Salt and Pepper Set in .925 Sterling
By R. Wallace & Sons Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Unusual shakers set designed by Robert Wallace & Sons. A beautiful set of 6 salt & pepper shakers, designed during the WWII period, circa 1940's. They was crafted with patriotic m...
Category

Vintage 1940s North American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Murano Glass Portrait Bust "Il Volto" by Mario Badioli & Robert Scherer
By Robert Scherer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Murano Glass Portrait Bust "Il Volto" by Mario Badioli and Robert Scherer Italy, late 20th century  An exquisite Murano glass portrait bust of "Il Volto" by the distinguished artist...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Herbert Hall Antique 1932 Sterling Silver Hip Flask
By Herbert Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver hip flask; an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection. This exceptional antique Ge...
Category

Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Hip Flask 1867 19th C
Located in London, GB
A truly superb antique Victorian sterling silver and cut crystal glass hip flask - hallmarked London 1867 and the retailers mark for Jenner, of St. James's London. The glass has ...
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian sterling silver and glass hip flask
Located in NEWARK, GB
A handsome antique, sterling silver and glass hip flask. Victorian era this substantial hip flask is made from glass with a sterling silver bayonet cap, Cork lined. It has a sleek ...
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian sterling silver and glass hip flask
Antique Victorian sterling silver and glass hip flask
Free Shipping
H 6.75 in W 3.25 in D 1.75 in
Antique Hip Flask, English, Leather, Glass, Silver Plate, Celebration Gift, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hip flask. An English, leather bound, glass and silver plated retirement or celebration gift, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Tactile in form and ...
Category

Early 20th Century British Bottles

Materials

Silver Plate

George V Silver Hip Flask
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Padgett & Braham Art Decco Silver Hip Flask. A beautiful gentleman's pocket silver spirit hip flask by Padgett & Braham Ltd, hallmarked London 1929. A rectangular form hip flask with...
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

George V Silver Hip Flask
George V Silver Hip Flask
Free Shipping
H 4.34 in W 3.15 in D 0.79 in
Antique Unger Sterling Silver & Brilliant-Cut Glass Flask
By Unger Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century sterling silver and brilliant-cut glass flask Made by Unger Bros in Newark. Rectilinear with curved sides and diaper inset with alternating paterae and diaper. Th...
Category

Early 20th Century North American Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Recent Sales

Small 19th Century Victorian Crocodile Skin Covered Flask
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A cute little English Victorian silver plated and crocodile skin covered flask with screw-on lid
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Small 19th Century Victorian Crocodile Skin Covered Flask
Small 19th Century Victorian Crocodile Skin Covered Flask
Free Shipping
H 3 in W 1.5 in D 0.75 in
Edwardian Crocodile Leather Covered Hip Flask, circa 1905
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A nice English Edwardian silver plated hip flask with crocodile leather cover, bayonet top and pull
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

George V Silver and Glass Crocodile Skin Hip Flask with Detachable Stirrup Cup
Located in Windsor Forest, Berkshire
A George V silver and glass hip flask of rectangular form, mounted in crocodile skin, with hinged
Category

Vintage 1920s British George V Barware

Materials

Silver

Crocodile Skin Gentleman's Travelling Toiletry Bag
Located in London, GB
In genuine crocodile skin case with the initials C.H. discretely imprinted on the front. Antique
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Art Deco Crocodile Skin Cased Traveling Cocktail Set, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
A Crocodile skin cased travelling cocktail set, circa 1920. Made by James Dixon and Sons
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Barware

Antique Sterling Silver and Crocodile Skin Hip Flask
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This antique silver and crocodile skin hip flask retains the original hallmarked push fit drinking cup
Category

Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver and Crocodile / Alligator Hip Flask, 1898
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent hip flask by the top notch silversmith, James Dixon and Sons. The top of the flask is
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Small Crocodile Glass and Silver Hip Flask, Sheffield, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
A small crocodile glass & silver hip flask, in unused condition. The perfect size for events or
Category

Vintage 1920s British Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Glass and Crocodile Skin Hip Miniature Flask, Antique George VI
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
bayonet fitting. This antique silver and crocodile skin hip flask retains the original hallmarked push
Category

Vintage 1930s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Silver Plate & Crocodile Huge Hip Flask, James Dixon & Sons, c.1910
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
20th century Edwardian silver plated, blown glass and sumptuous crocodile leather hip flask
Category

20th Century British Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Stunning Victorian Alligator Crocodile Leather Small Hip Flask Made in England
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this attractive small Alligator leather Victorian hip flask
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Crocodile

Very Large Crocodile Skin and Sterling Silver Glass Hip Flask
Located in London, GB
Exceptional crocodile skin and Sterling silver glass spirit flask. The silver top is hallmarked
Category

20th Century British Sterling Silver

Art Deco Silver Flask
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco silver flask. Sterling silver, shagreen, crocodile skin.  
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Silver Flask
Art Deco Silver Flask
H 8.75 in W 5.25 in D 1.5 in
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver and Crocodile Skin Hip Flask from 1895
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in London, London
silver hip flask, features a crocodile leather bound upper body, a removable silver cup with gilt
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Crocodile Leather and Sterling Silver Hip Flask Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1931
Located in London, London
flask, features a crocodile leather bound upper body, a bayonet cap, and a removable silver cup. The hip
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large and Impressive Hip Flask by Maker Aide Bros., London 1896
Located in London, GB
An impressive large silver & crocodile leather hip flask with detachable cup & in unused condition
Category

Antique 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Silver

Collection of 19th and 20th Century English Leather and Croc Flasks
Located in Chicago, IL
Collection of 19th and 20th century silver and leather English flasks Small: 4.5" H x 3.75" W x
Category

Antique 19th Century European Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Crocodile Cigar Case
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Leather cigar case with silver fittings. Crocodile leather cigar case with silver mount. The mount
Category

Early 20th Century English Tobacco Accessories

Crocodile Cigar Case
Crocodile Cigar Case
H 6.5 in W 4.34 in D 0.99 in
Antique Late 19th Century Crocodile and Silver Cigar Box, Date London, 1897
Located in London, GB
Antique late 19th century crocodile and silver cigar box Date London 1897 by maker Samuel Summers
Category

Antique 1890s English Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Silver

Vintage Silver Hip Flask with Leather Cover by Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1926
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
crocodile skin, the flask with hinged silver lid with screw bayonet fitting, the bottom is a removable
Category

Vintage 1920s English Barware

Materials

Silver

'Travelling Drinks Set' by Fortnum and Mason, London
By Tnum & Mason, Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
A magnificent and very rare crocodile-skin travelling bar of cylindrical form, the top opening to
Category

Early 20th Century British Other Barware

Materials

Crocodile

Antique Crocodile and Silver Plate Flask
Located in Chicago, IL
Glass drinking flask covered in crocodile skin with a silver plated cap. Made by James Dixon & Sons
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Crocodile Hip Flask by Wilmott Manufacturing Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A crocodile and electroplated nickel silver flask with a gold lined removable cup. This, circa 1940
Category

Mid-20th Century English Barware

Materials

EPNS

Antique Crocodile Sterling Silver Hip Flask by J Dixon & Son England circa 1913
Located in London, GB
Antique Crocodile & Sterling Silver mounted Hip Flask by maker J Dixon & son Sheffield 1913-14
Category

Early 20th Century English Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Crocodile Scale Whiskey Liqueur Spirit Flask 1 Pint
By Gorham
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
questions before purchase. Maker/Origin: Gorham Pattern/Design: Crocodile Type: Large Spirit Flask - 1
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mappin and Webb Antique 1925 Sterling Silver and Crocodile Skin Hip Flask
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
hinged cover, securing with a bayonet fitting. This silver and crocodile hip flask retains the
Category

Vintage 1920s British Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Hip Flask
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Gentleman's hip flask. A fine pocket silver and crocodile leather hip flask with a removable
Category

Antique Early 1900s British More Dining and Entertaining

Silver Hip Flask
Silver Hip Flask
H 6.11 in W 3.35 in D 1.38 in
Gentleman's Hip Flask
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A very nice silver plate spirit hip flask with the top half covered in simulated crocodile leather
Category

Vintage 1920s British More Dining and Entertaining

Gentleman's Hip Flask
Gentleman's Hip Flask
H 7.09 in W 3.35 in D 1.38 in
A Superb Quality Hip Flask Dated Sheffield 1920
Located in London, GB
A superb quality silver mounted glass & crocodile hip flask with detachable cup dated Sheffield
Category

Early 20th Century British Barware

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Hip Flask by G & JW Hawksley
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Small silver hip flask. A beautiful, very unusually small glass and silver hip flask with leather
Category

Vintage 1910s British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Hip Flask by G & JW Hawksley
Antique Silver Hip Flask by G & JW Hawksley
Free Shipping
H 4.53 in W 1.97 in D 0.99 in
Vintage James Dixon Silver Hip Flask with Leather Cover
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
flask ornamented in leather (simulated crocodile skin) with level viewing windows cut into both sides
Category

Antique Early 1900s Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

James Dixon & Sons 1894 Sheffield Medium Liquor Flask Sterling Silver & Leather
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Miami, FL
liquor flask has been crafted in solid sterling silver of .925/.999, clear glass and crocodile leather
Category

Antique 1890s High Victorian Bottles

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Leather Cigar Case with Silver Fittings
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Leather cigar case with silver fittings. A fine crocodile cigar case with a good silver mount
Category

Vintage 1910s English Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Leather

Leather Cigar Case with Silver Fittings
Leather Cigar Case with Silver Fittings
H 6.3 in W 4.34 in D 1.19 in
Early 20th century English sterling silver and crocodile flask
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A very handsome and masculine looking English sterling silver and crocodile skin mounted flask from
Category

Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Crocodile and Silver Plated Flask
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Brown Crocodile and Silver Plated Flask, English, circa 1900.
Category

Early 20th Century English Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Crocodile and Sterling Flask
Located in Middleburg, VA
An early 20th century hip flask by English maker James Dixon and Sons has a rich, warm brown
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Crocodile and Sterling Flask
Crocodile and Sterling Flask
H 5.75 in W 3.5 in D 1.25 in
Silver and Crocodile Leather Hip Flask, Sheffield, 1903
By H.J. Cooper & Co Ltd
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A fabulous English silver and crocodile leather covered hip flask with bayonet top and detachable
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

An extremely large unused 1920s crocodile, silver and glass drinks flask.
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in By, GB
An apparently unused an immaculate 1920s hip flask utilising silver crocodile and glass with a
Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver

Large Crocodile and Sterling Silver Hip Flask by James Dixon & Sons
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in New York, NY
Oversized sterling silver flask covered in a dark brown crocodile skin with glass liner. Removable
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Hip Flask
By Henry Griffith & Sons
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique silver and crocodile skin hip flask by Birmingham Silversmiths, W. C. Griffiths This
Category

20th Century Great Britain (UK) Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Hip Flask
Antique Silver Hip Flask
H 4 in W 3 in D 1 in
English Flask, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
Crocodile and crystal English flask with silver top and original cork, c1910.
Category

Vintage 1910s Barware

English Flask, circa 1910
English Flask, circa 1910
H 6.25 in W 3.5 in D 1.75 in
GALLON SIZE TRAVELING FLASKS
Located in New York, NY
An antique crocodile skin-covered Prohibition Case containing a pair of gallon size drinking flasks
Category

Early 20th Century American Barware

GALLON SIZE TRAVELING FLASKS
GALLON SIZE TRAVELING FLASKS
H 14.5 in W 18.25 in D 4.25 in
Antique Crocodile Silver Hipflask
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique silver hip flask by Sheffield Silversmith, James Dixon & Sons. 3/32 of a pint size, with
Category

20th Century British Sterling Silver

Antique Crocodile Silver Hipflask
Antique Crocodile Silver Hipflask
H 4 in W 2.5 in D 1 in
Antique Silver and Crocodile Skin 1/6 pint Hip Flask
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique silver and crocodile skin hip flask by sheffield silversmiths, Walker & Hall. This
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Barware

Materials

Silver

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Crocodile Flask", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Crocodile Flask For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic crocodile flask available at 1stDibs. A crocodile flask — often made from metal, silver and animal skin — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a crocodile flask — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A crocodile flask is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. James Dixon & Sons, George Edward & Sons and Hawksley London each produced at least one beautiful crocodile flask that is worth considering.

How Much is a Crocodile Flask?

Prices for a crocodile flask can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $3,235, while the average can fetch as much as $1,687.

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.

Read More

How the Chunky, Funky Ceramics of 5 Mid-Century American Artists Balanced Out Slick Modernism

Get to know the innovators behind the pottery countercultural revolution.

Ready for a Cinderella Moment? This Glass Handbag Is a Perfect Fit

Glass slippers might be the stuff of fairytales, but glass handbags? Artist Joshua Raiffe has made them a reality, and they're far less delicate than you might imagine, but just as dreamy.

With Dansk, Jens Quistgaard Delivered Danish Simplicity to American Tables

When a visionary Copenhagen designer teamed up with an enterprising Long Island couple, Scandi-style magic landed in kitchens and dining rooms across the United States.

Hostess Extraordinaire Aerin Lauder Shares Entertaining Tips and Auction Picks

The arbiter of good taste, who has curated a collection for 1stDibs Auctions, invites 1stDibs inside her family’s Hamptons barn for a firsthand look at her welcoming style.

Handmade with Lab-Grade Glass, This Decanter Holds Your Favorite Cocktail Concoctions

Artist Simone Crestani conjures the fascination you remember from Chemistry 101.

28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

Meet the Celebrated Hostess Whose Magical Tabletops Enhance Every Occasion

For Stephanie Booth Shafran, entertaining guests is about opening her heart as well as her home.

How to Identify Real Capodimonte Porcelain

Early examples by the Italian manufacturer can be hard to come by, but the best later pieces possess the same over-the-top charm.