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Imari Plate Ironstone

Mason's Ironstone Imari Plates, Set of 2, Circa 1900
Mason's Ironstone Imari Plates, Set of 2, Circa 1900

Mason's Ironstone Imari Plates, Set of 2, Circa 1900

By Miles Mason Porcelain

Located in Worcester Park, GB

An exquisite example of English ceramic artistry, this Mason’s Ironstone plate is decorated in the

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Antique Early 1900s English Early Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Set of 11 Early Spode Ironstone Imari Dessert Dishes Made circa 1815
Set of 11 Early Spode Ironstone Imari Dessert Dishes Made circa 1815

Set of 11 Early Spode Ironstone Imari Dessert Dishes Made circa 1815

By Spode

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A set of 11 Imari style ironstone dessert dishes, made by Spode circa 1815. Josiah Spode II began

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Set of 8 Antique Minton Imari Style Dinner Plates
Set of 8 Antique Minton Imari Style Dinner Plates

Set of 8 Antique Minton Imari Style Dinner Plates

By Minton

Located in Doylestown, PA

Rare set of eight Minton Imari style dinner plates, England, circa 1910. A beautiful antique set

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Vintage 1910s English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Set of Six Antique Early 19th Century Masons Dinner Plates
Set of Six Antique Early 19th Century Masons Dinner Plates

Set of Six Antique Early 19th Century Masons Dinner Plates

$960Sale Price / set|52% Off

H 1 in Dm 10 in

Set of Six Antique Early 19th Century Masons Dinner Plates

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in New Orleans, LA

A set of six Mason's ironstone Imari Plates, early 19th century, with lovely scalloped, embossed

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Dinner Plates

Materials

Stoneware

Set of Nine Masons Ironstone 9" Plates Imari or Indian Tree Pattern Variation
Set of Nine Masons Ironstone 9" Plates Imari or Indian Tree Pattern Variation

Set of Nine Masons Ironstone 9" Plates Imari or Indian Tree Pattern Variation

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Set of nine Masons ironstone 9" plates Imari or Indian tree pattern variation, a crisp set of

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Antique Mason's Ironstone Imari Pattern Finest Gilding and Sculpted Plate
Antique Mason's Ironstone Imari Pattern Finest Gilding and Sculpted Plate

Antique Mason's Ironstone Imari Pattern Finest Gilding and Sculpted Plate

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Antique Mason's ironstone Imari pattern finest gilding and sculpted plate, English, 19th century

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Circa 1813-1820 English Pair of Mason's Imari Palette Plates
Circa 1813-1820 English Pair of Mason's Imari Palette Plates

Circa 1813-1820 English Pair of Mason's Imari Palette Plates

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1813-1820 Pair of Mason's Imari Palette Plates, English. Ever so slightly scalloped form. Impressed

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Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Extraordinary Antique English Spode Ironstone Highly Gilt Imari Cabinet Plate
Extraordinary Antique English Spode Ironstone Highly Gilt Imari Cabinet Plate

Extraordinary Antique English Spode Ironstone Highly Gilt Imari Cabinet Plate

By Spode

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

A magnificent Antique English early 19th Century Spode Ironstone "Imari" decor dinner-sized Cabinet

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Ironstone

Early English William Whiteley Ltd of London Ironstone Imari Plates, S/10
Early English William Whiteley Ltd of London Ironstone Imari Plates, S/10

Early English William Whiteley Ltd of London Ironstone Imari Plates, S/10

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a lovely set of early 20th century English ironstone Imari plates by William Whitely Ltd

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Early 20th Century English Chinese Export Pottery

Materials

Ironstone

Cabinet Set Six Imari English Ironstone Dessert Plates Late 18th Century
Cabinet Set Six Imari English Ironstone Dessert Plates Late 18th Century

Cabinet Set Six Imari English Ironstone Dessert Plates Late 18th Century

By John Turner

Located in Katonah, NY

This set of six plates, crafted by John Turner around 1795, features the exquisite Imari color

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Antique Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vide...

Materials

Ironstone

3 19th Century Imari Ironstone Plates  3 Lovely pieces in good antique condition
3 19th Century Imari Ironstone Plates  3 Lovely pieces in good antique condition

3 19th Century Imari Ironstone Plates 3 Lovely pieces in good antique condition

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

3 19th Century Imari Ironstone Plates 3 Lovely pieces in good antique condition, 2 round 9” in

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Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ironstone

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Antique Set Imari Porcelain Dishes Painted Iron Red Blue Gold England ca. 1880
Antique Set Imari Porcelain Dishes Painted Iron Red Blue Gold England ca. 1880

Antique Set Imari Porcelain Dishes Painted Iron Red Blue Gold England ca. 1880

By Ashworth Ironstone

Located in Katonah, NY

We are pleased to offer this extensive set of English Imari dishes painted in iron red, deep blue

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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

A Set of Dishes: A Dozen English Imari Ironstone "Lotus" Pattern Soup Dishes
A Set of Dishes: A Dozen English Imari Ironstone "Lotus" Pattern Soup Dishes

A Set of Dishes: A Dozen English Imari Ironstone "Lotus" Pattern Soup Dishes

By Hicks & Meigh

Located in Katonah, NY

and Meigh in the early 19th century this lovely English design was inspired by Japanese Imari and

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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone, Pottery

Mid-19th Century Ashworth Mason's Imari Ironstone Dinner Service
Mid-19th Century Ashworth Mason's Imari Ironstone Dinner Service

Mid-19th Century Ashworth Mason's Imari Ironstone Dinner Service

Located in Long Island City, NY

firm went bankrupt. Pieces are stamped "Ashworth Real Ironstone China." Consisting of 73 pieces

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Imari Plates Dinner Service for Twelve with Salad and Bread & Butter England
Imari Plates Dinner Service for Twelve with Salad and Bread & Butter England

Imari Plates Dinner Service for Twelve with Salad and Bread & Butter England

By Hicks & Meigh

Located in Katonah, NY

This exquisite set of Imari plates: a dozen dinner plates, a dozen salad or luncheon plates, and a

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Pair Antique Mason's Ironstone Plates Imari Palette with Gilt, England Ca. 1815
Pair Antique Mason's Ironstone Plates Imari Palette with Gilt, England Ca. 1815

Pair Antique Mason's Ironstone Plates Imari Palette with Gilt, England Ca. 1815

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Katonah, NY

Ironstone plates • Early “Jardinière” pattern, code OF21a • Imari palette: cobalt, light blue, iron red

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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vid...

Materials

Ironstone

Set of Ten English Imari Inspired Dishes with Dragon
Set of Ten English Imari Inspired Dishes with Dragon

Set of Ten English Imari Inspired Dishes with Dragon

By William Turner

Located in Katonah, NY

An Imari inspired pattern showing a dragon flying through a flowering garden. Made by Turner, the

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Antique 1790s English Qing Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Set of a Dozen Davenport Dishes in the Imari Style
Set of a Dozen Davenport Dishes in the Imari Style

Set of a Dozen Davenport Dishes in the Imari Style

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

A set of dishes in the Imari style painted with the traditional orange, gilt and cobalt blue, but

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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Set of a Dozen Davenport Dessert or Salad Dishes in the Imari Style
Set of a Dozen Davenport Dessert or Salad Dishes in the Imari Style

Set of a Dozen Davenport Dessert or Salad Dishes in the Imari Style

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

A set of dessert or salad dishes in the Imari style painted with the traditional orange, gilt and

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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Mason's Ironstone Imari Pattern Plate 19th Century
Mason's Ironstone Imari Pattern Plate 19th Century

Mason's Ironstone Imari Pattern Plate 19th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

Mason's Ironstone Imari Pattern Plate 19th Century Good condition From a private collection. Free

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Antique 19th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 10 Antique English Hand Painted Imari Decor Ironstone Dinner Plates
Set of 10 Antique English Hand Painted Imari Decor Ironstone Dinner Plates

Set of 10 Antique English Hand Painted Imari Decor Ironstone Dinner Plates

By Bishop and Stonier

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Set of 10 antique English hand-painted Imari decor ironstone dinner plates Impressed Cadeuceus

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Antique Late 19th Century English Serving Pieces

Materials

Ironstone

English Staffordshire Imari Ironstone Handled Fish Serving Fork, 19th Century
English Staffordshire Imari Ironstone Handled Fish Serving Fork, 19th Century

English Staffordshire Imari Ironstone Handled Fish Serving Fork, 19th Century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A scarce Victorian era, English Staffordshire fish serving fork, circa 1875. The silver plated five

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Set of Twelve Masons Ironstone China Imari Cabinet Plates
Antique Set of Twelve Masons Ironstone China Imari Cabinet Plates

Antique Set of Twelve Masons Ironstone China Imari Cabinet Plates

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally fine set of twelve English Masons hand painted Imari cabinet plates. First quarter

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Set Antique English Imari Porcelain Soup or Pasta Dishes circa 1880
Set Antique English Imari Porcelain Soup or Pasta Dishes circa 1880

Set Antique English Imari Porcelain Soup or Pasta Dishes circa 1880

Located in Katonah, NY

This set of a dozen 19th century English Imari soup or pasta dishes is painted in iron red, deep

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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Pair of Antique English Ironstone Imari Cabinet Plates, Hicks, Meigh and Johnson
Pair of Antique English Ironstone Imari Cabinet Plates, Hicks, Meigh and Johnson

Pair of Antique English Ironstone Imari Cabinet Plates, Hicks, Meigh and Johnson

By Hicks Meigh and Johnson 1

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Pair of antique ironstone Imari cabinet plates Maker's marks for Hicks, Meigh and Johnson Shelton

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Antique Early 19th Century English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ironstone

Set of Five Mason's English Imari Ironstone Plates, circa 1815
Set of Five Mason's English Imari Ironstone Plates, circa 1815

Set of Five Mason's English Imari Ironstone Plates, circa 1815

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A set of five mason's English Imari ironstone plates, each is 9.5" diameter, circa 1815.

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Antique 19th Century English Dinner Plates

English Imari Hicks and Meigh Ironstone Warming Plate, circa 1835
English Imari Hicks and Meigh Ironstone Warming Plate, circa 1835

English Imari Hicks and Meigh Ironstone Warming Plate, circa 1835

By Hicks & Meigh

Located in Los Angeles, CA

English Imari Hicks and Meigh ironstone warming plate, circa 1835.

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Antique 19th Century English Ceramics

Nine Masons Ironstone Dinner Plates Imari /Indian Tree Pattern Variation
Nine Masons Ironstone Dinner Plates Imari /Indian Tree Pattern Variation

Nine Masons Ironstone Dinner Plates Imari /Indian Tree Pattern Variation

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Atlanta, GA

Nine Masons Ironstone dinner plates Imari /Indian tree pattern variation A rare find 10.75

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Set of 8 Mason's Ironstone English Imari Style Dinner Plates
Set of 8 Mason's Ironstone English Imari Style Dinner Plates

Set of 8 Mason's Ironstone English Imari Style Dinner Plates

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful set of 8 Imari Style Mason's ironstone dinner plates from England with gorgeous blues

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Antique Late 19th Century English Japonisme Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

16 Masons Ironstone "Imari" Plates
16 Masons Ironstone "Imari" Plates

16 Masons Ironstone "Imari" Plates

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Oaks, PA

16 Masons ironstone "Imari" plates, good antique condition, some wear and stains all expected wear

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

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Georgian Masons Ironstone Large Platter in Table & Flowerpot Pattern, circa 1818
Georgian Masons Ironstone Large Platter in Table & Flowerpot Pattern, circa 1818

Georgian Masons Ironstone Large Platter in Table & Flowerpot Pattern, circa 1818

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good hand painted Mason's ironstone large Platter or Meat Plate, in the Table and Flowerpot gilded pattern, from their earliest George IIIrd period, circa 1818. The p...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ironstone

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Meissen Set 12 Baroque Porcelain Dining Dishes with Floral Decor
18th Century Meissen Set 12 Baroque Porcelain Dining Dishes with Floral Decor

18th Century Meissen Set 12 Baroque Porcelain Dining Dishes with Floral Decor

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brescia, IT

This baroque dining colorfully dishes set is eclectical and drawn with vibrant colors. The board is in a contemporary fuchsia color. Precious, fine, elegant and timeless dining set...

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Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Meissen

Second Empire Gothic Cathedral Clock and Garniture
Second Empire Gothic Cathedral Clock and Garniture

Second Empire Gothic Cathedral Clock and Garniture

By Pierre-François Feuchère

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A mid 19 century French Gilt Bronze Gothic style mantel clock and garniture which the French call " A la Cathedrale". The three pieces are of finely chased and gilded bronze; the cl...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.
Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.

Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.

$640Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 13.8 in W 8.7 in D 13 in

Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.

Located in Glendale, CA

L'Ambrosia is a unique 24-piece cutlery set that comes in a crystal case, bringing elegance to any interior. The extraordinary design of this timeless set allows it to serve as the ...

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2010s Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel

A Fine Early 20th Century 152 Piece Austrian Flatware Set by Berndorf Alpacca
A Fine Early 20th Century 152 Piece Austrian Flatware Set by Berndorf Alpacca

A Fine Early 20th Century 152 Piece Austrian Flatware Set by Berndorf Alpacca

By Berndorfer Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine Early 20th Century 152 Piece Austrian Dinnerware Flatware Set by Berndorfer Metallwaaren-Fabrik, stamped 'Berndorf Alpacca', The Neoclassical Revival style set of Alpacca flat...

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Revival Tableware

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service
Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service

Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service

$1,920Sale Price / set|32% Off

H 0.79 in W 15.16 in D 12.01 in

Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service

By Bernardaud

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Exquisite fine cream faience tableware set adorned with scattered roses and gold trim. The set consists of 62 pieces and would be ideal for casual dining, or would make an eyecatchin...

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Mid-20th Century French Dinner Plates

Materials

Faience, Paint

Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece

Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece

By Paulding Farnham., Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Tiffany & Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver centerpiece with original mirrored-glass sterling silver plateau, circa 1900. Museum...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Monumental Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock by Maison Marquis
Monumental Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock by Maison Marquis

Monumental Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock by Maison Marquis

By Maison Marquis, Languereau

Located in New York, NY

A very unusual and quite monumental antique French Louis XVI style Napoleon III ormolu mantel clock by Maison Marquis, the Movement by Languereau, Paris, 1860: surmounted by an urn i...

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

19th Century Porcelain Dinner Service from the Maison Charles Pillivuyt et Cie
19th Century Porcelain Dinner Service from the Maison Charles Pillivuyt et Cie

19th Century Porcelain Dinner Service from the Maison Charles Pillivuyt et Cie

By Charles Pillivuyt & Cie

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A gorgeous dinner service from the Maison Charles Pillivuyt et Cie, a manufacturer of high-quality porcelain founded in 1818. Each piece is hand-painted with a delicate rose- pink bo...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 343 Pcs Dinner
Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 343 Pcs Dinner

Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 343 Pcs Dinner

By Tetard Freres

Located in Big Bend, WI

Founded in 1880 by Edmond Tétard (1860-1901) following the purchase of the house of Mr. Hugo. In 1889, he participated in the World Expo and received a Gold Medal. The house speciali...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Franz Bergman Bruno Zach Cold Painted Bronze Peacock with Fanned Train
Antique Franz Bergman Bruno Zach Cold Painted Bronze Peacock with Fanned Train

Antique Franz Bergman Bruno Zach Cold Painted Bronze Peacock with Fanned Train

By Bruno Zach, Franz Bergmann

Located in Cincinnati, OH

This fabulous bronze peacock was made at Franz Bergman's Vienna foundry and bears the name of sculptor Bruno Zach. The highly detailed sculpture is beautifully cast and features col...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs

Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...

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Vintage 1980s English Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Magnificent French Antique Porcelain 116-Piece Dinner Set, 19th Century
Magnificent French Antique Porcelain 116-Piece Dinner Set, 19th Century

Magnificent French Antique Porcelain 116-Piece Dinner Set, 19th Century

Located in Montreal, Quebec

116 Pieces A magnificent French Antique porcelain 116-piece dinner set, 19th century, with burgundy and gold accents. This set is exceptionnal both in its beauty, its state of con...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Spode Dinner Plate A Ironstone Chinoiserie Pattern No.2283, circa 1820
Georgian Spode Dinner Plate A Ironstone Chinoiserie Pattern No.2283, circa 1820

Georgian Spode Dinner Plate A Ironstone Chinoiserie Pattern No.2283, circa 1820

By Josiah Spode

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very beautiful hand painted dinner plate, produced by the Spode factory in the late Georgian period, Circa 1820. This is pattern number 2283, the chinoiserie decoration ...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Spode Creamware Dessert Service, Avocado Green, Chinoiserie, Regency, 1814
Spode Creamware Dessert Service, Avocado Green, Chinoiserie, Regency, 1814

Spode Creamware Dessert Service, Avocado Green, Chinoiserie, Regency, 1814

By Spode

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful Spode creamware dessert service made in 1814, which was the Regency era. The service is decorated in a printed and hand-colored Chinoiserie design on an avocado g...

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Antique 1810s English Regency Porcelain

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Creamware

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Imari Plate Ironstone For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the imari plate ironstone you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A imari plate ironstone — often made from ceramic, stoneware and ironstone — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the imari plate ironstone you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A imari plate ironstone, designed in the Georgian, Victorian or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one imari plate ironstone that is appealing in its simplicity, but Mason's Ironstone, Davenport Porcelain and Spode produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Imari Plate Ironstone?

A imari plate ironstone can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $952, while the lowest priced sells for $110 and the highest can go for as much as $17,000.

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.

Questions About Imari Plate Ironstone
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    An Imari plate is crafted from a style of Japanese porcelain made in the region now known as Arita. These plates and other Imari ware are brightly colored. Find a collection of antique and vintage Imari plates on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Imari is the Western term for Arita ware, or Japanese porcelain made at the Arita kilns. Imari porcelain was very popular in the 17th and 18th century and was produced in large quantities. Typically these items were made with an underglaze of blue, with additional colors added in an overglaze style. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.