$47,521
H 27.56 in W 31.89 in D 5.12 in
Very Large Antique Sterling Silver Ship Model - Hallmarked in 1925 - Silver Nef
By Thomas Callow & Son
Located in London, London
This superb example of a sterling silver Nef carries import marks for London, 1925 by Thomas Callow
Sterling Silver
German Nef By J.D. Schleissner & Söhne
By J.D. Schleissner & Söhne 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
This colossal silver nef is a spectacular example of German silverwork from the town of Hanau. Used
Silver
German Silver Nef
Located in New Orleans, LA
complex German nefs that remain in existence today. Dating back to the Middle Ages, the nef is an
Silver
German Silver Nef
Located in New Orleans, LA
This colossal silver nef is a spectacular example of German silverwork from the town of Hanau. The
Silver
German Silver Nef by Berthold Muller
By Berthold Muller
Located in New Orleans, LA
This grand silver nef is a spectacular example of German silverwork from the town of Hanau
Silver
19th Century German Silver-Gilt Nef
Located in New Orleans, LA
Measuring nearly three feet tall, this beautiful and monumental German silver-gilt nef is a
Silver
German Silver Nef by Neresheimer & Sohne
By B. Neresheimer & Sohne
Located in New Orleans, LA
German Silver Nef by Neresheimer & Sohne Hallmarked "N" for Neresheimer with Hanau silver marks
Silver
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H 24.02 in W 25.6 in D 6.3 in
Antique German Solid Silver Impressive Large Nef Galleon Ship, circa 1900
By Karl Kurz
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century German very impressive solid silver model of a ship, called a "Nef" in the
Silver
Large Antique Silver Nef Galleon
By Berthold Muller
Located in London, GB
This hugely impressive sterling silver model ship, also known as a nef, was made in Germany by
Sterling Silver
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H 33.08 in W 0.4 in D 26.11 in
Massive Antique Sterling Silver Nef / Boat / Ship 1909 Import Mark Galleon Neff
By Berthold Muller
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Antique solid Silver Nef made by German Silversmith Berthold Muller mirroring the
Silver
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H 8.55 in W 8.08 in D 4.24 in
Late 19th Century Gilt Silver Renaissance Revival Nef or Ship Centerpiece
Located in Leesburg, VA
Anonymous Probably Germany; circa 1890 (aft. 1888) Approximate size: 20.5 cm Weight: 407 grams
Silver
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H 23 in W 21 in D 7 in
Large Antique Silver Plated Nef or 3 Mast Sailing Ship Sculpture or Centerpiece
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial Nef is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Germany and date
Silver Plate
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H 12 in W 4.75 in D 12.5 in
Antique Plated Cast Nef Viking Styled Ship or Galleon with Inset Cabochon Stones
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique nef was made by an unknown maker and originated from Germany from approximately 1900
Stone
Very Large Nef - Warship in Battle - German Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
German sterling silver three-mast ship. Imported to Chester, England by Berthold Muller in 1903. A
German Silver Nef
By Berthold Muller
Located in London, GB
This wonderful silver nef, or centerpiece in the form of a galleon, is beautifully handmade with
Silver
$34,067
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
$58,149
H 17.33 in W 22.05 in
Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli
By Francesco Zuccarelli
Located in PARIS, FR
This painting, created during Zuccarelli's stay in England, represents the decisive moment when Macbeth, together with Banquo, meets the three witches who announce that he will be Ki...
Oil, Wood Panel
$38,766
H 8.67 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Impressive sterling silver chess board medieval style chess set. The chess board, made by ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA, was made in white marble and sodalite is supported by a STERLING SIL...
Marble, Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoration and trimmed with an acid etc...
Porcelain
$205,127
H 17.72 in W 18.71 in D 9.06 in
FINE CIRCA 1895 FRENCH AUTOMATON INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE MOVING GiLT BRONZE CLOCK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine and highly collectable Antique circa 1895 French Automaton Industrial Locomotive moving gilt ...
Brass
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Cie and mo...
Wood, Giltwood
$522,121 / set
H 114.5 in W 35.5 in D 5 in
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...
Wood, Pine
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
Monumental Well in the Louis XIV Style, 20th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This monumental stone fountain canopy was made identical to the fountain of the Chateau of the Black Prince in Lormont. Dated from the 20th century, four columns with grooved barrels...
Stone
$76,357
H 2.1 in W 1.5 in D 1 in
Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures
By Francois-Jacques Boeri
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A tiny and complete Parisian Book of Hours with a plethora of intricate illuminations. 91 x 65mm (3.6 x 2.6in). 190 leaves on vellum, additional 4 paper leaves after (plus 3 paper e...
Leather
$2,200
H 4 in W 5.25 in D 2.5 in
19th Century Russian Silver Figural Venus & Swan Chariot Table Ornament
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Russian Silver Figural Venus & Swan Chariot Table Ornament, 3.9 oz A finely crafted Russian silver figural table ornament, dating to the late 19th century and depicting...
Sterling Silver
$500,000
H 144 in W 228 in D 199 in
Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
Located in New Orleans, LA
A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room or "boiseries" from the...
Marble
Monumental Silvered and Gilt-Bronze Glass Centerpiece of "Poseidon"
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A Monumental French Silvered and Gilt-Bronze and Glass Centerpiece of "Poseidon", Paris, circa 1895. A very good quality centerpiece depicting "Poseidon and his seahorses", of mon...
Bronze
$1,985,000
H 48.5 in W 38.63 in D 3.75 in
The Tax Collectors attributed to Marinus van Reymerswaele
Located in New Orleans, LA
Marinus van Reymerswaele c.1490 – c.1546 Dutch The Tax Collectors 16th century Oil on wood panel Marinus van Reymerswaele stands among the greatest and most beloved artists of 16t...
Oil, Wood Panel
$203,423 / set
H 17.72 in W 20.87 in D 16.93 in
Antique Viennese Rock Crystal and Enamelled Silver Toilet Set in Wooden Case
Located in London, GB
In the past, this type of large toilet service would have been an essential luxury for an elite woman. They were used to store makeup, perfume, pins, ribbons and anything else a lady...
Rock Crystal, Silver
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.
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