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Lionel Crichton

Silver-Gilt Dressing-Table Service by Lionel Alfred Crichton, London, 1917
Silver-Gilt Dressing-Table Service by Lionel Alfred Crichton, London, 1917

Silver-Gilt Dressing-Table Service by Lionel Alfred Crichton, London, 1917

By Crichton Brothers

Located in Paris, FR

Crichton Brothers was founded by Lionel Alfred Crichton at 29 Church Street, Kensington.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Water Jug - L. A. Crichton - London 1918
Antique Sterling Silver Water Jug - L. A. Crichton - London 1918

Antique Sterling Silver Water Jug - L. A. Crichton - London 1918

By Lionel Alfred Crichton 1

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1918 by L. A. Crichton, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Water Jug, is plain in style and features an acanthus detailed scroll handle. The water jug m...

Category

Vintage 1910s English George I Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1932 London Sterling Silver Quaich by L.A. Crichton, 5.87 Troy Ounces
1932 London Sterling Silver Quaich by L.A. Crichton, 5.87 Troy Ounces

1932 London Sterling Silver Quaich by L.A. Crichton, 5.87 Troy Ounces

By Lionel Alfred Crichton 1

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1932 by L.A. Crichton, this elegant sterling silver quaich is of traditional low circular form, with twin handles and a plain polished body. Standing on a col...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Britannia Standard Silver Pair Of Sugar Casters - L. A. Crichton - London 1935
Britannia Standard Silver Pair Of Sugar Casters - L. A. Crichton - London 1935

Britannia Standard Silver Pair Of Sugar Casters - L. A. Crichton - London 1935

By Lionel Alfred Crichton 1

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1935 by L. A. Crichton, this very handsome pair of Brittania Standard Silver Sugar Casters, are a reproduction of a George I style. Each sugar caster measures...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Tableware

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

Crichton English Sterling Silver Hammered 1896 Coffee Pot in Arts & Crafts Style
Crichton English Sterling Silver Hammered 1896 Coffee Pot in Arts & Crafts Style

Crichton English Sterling Silver Hammered 1896 Coffee Pot in Arts & Crafts Style

By Crichton Brothers, Lionel Alfred Crichton 1

Located in New York, NY

It measures 10'' in height by 5 1/8'' from handle to spout, weighs 11 troy ounces, and bears hallmarks as shown. Crichton & Co. was established around 1890 by Lionel Alfred Crichton.

Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Crichton Bros Sterling Silver Basket
Crichton Bros Sterling Silver Basket

Crichton Bros Sterling Silver Basket

By Crichton Brothers

Located in Newmanstown, PA

This is a magnificent 1916 English sterling silver basket made by Lionel Alfred Crichton Brothers in London. It weights 29.50 Oz.

Category

Early 20th Century Decorative Baskets

Materials

Sterling Silver

1910s Crichton Brothers Sterling Silver Coffee Pot
1910s Crichton Brothers Sterling Silver Coffee Pot

1910s Crichton Brothers Sterling Silver Coffee Pot

By Crichton Brothers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Dimensions Length from back of handle to rim 14.3cm/5.6" Width 13cm/5.1" Diameter of base 10cm/3.9" Height 21.8cm/8.6" Weight 14.9 troy ounces/463g Maker: Crichton Brothe...

Category

Vintage 1910s English Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Britannia Silver Trencher Salts by Crichton Brothers, 1925
Antique Britannia Silver Trencher Salts by Crichton Brothers, 1925

Antique Britannia Silver Trencher Salts by Crichton Brothers, 1925

By Crichton Brothers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Dimensions Diameter of body 6.8 cm / 2.7" Total weight 8 troy ounces / 249 g Maker: Crichton Brothers (Lionel Alfred Crichton) Origin: London, England Date: 1925 Video: A video of...

Category

Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Britannia Standard Silver

Antique Britannia Silver Mustard Pot by Crichton Brothers, 1916
Antique Britannia Silver Mustard Pot by Crichton Brothers, 1916

Antique Britannia Silver Mustard Pot by Crichton Brothers, 1916

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Dimensions Length from back of handle to rim 10cm/3.94' Width 7.3cm/2.87' Height 9.3cm/3.66' Length of spoon 10.5cm/4.13' Weight 9.9 troy ounces/306.4g Maker: Crichton Brothers (Li...

Category

Vintage 1910s English Serving Pieces

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

English Chinoiserie Style Twenty-Six Piece Silver Toilet Service
English Chinoiserie Style Twenty-Six Piece Silver Toilet Service

English Chinoiserie Style Twenty-Six Piece Silver Toilet Service

By Carrington & Co, Richard Comyns, Lionel Alfred Crichton 1

Located in London, GB

The toilet service was crafted collaboratively by three accomplished London silversmiths: twelve pieces were made in 1914-1916 by Carrington & Co, three in 1933 by Richard Comyns, an...

Category

Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Silver tray w/ raised base, engravings & scroll frieze on 4 feet
Silver tray w/ raised base, engravings & scroll frieze on 4 feet

Silver tray w/ raised base, engravings & scroll frieze on 4 feet

Located in Porto, PT

Assay Mark: Yes, 1906 by Lionel Alfred Crichton. Additional information: Good condition.

Category

Early 20th Century European Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Suite of Four English Silver Candelabra
Suite of Four English Silver Candelabra

Suite of Four English Silver Candelabra

Located in New York, NY

Marked: London, 1910, Maker: Lionel Alfred Crichton.

Category

Vintage 1910s English Candelabras

Materials

Silver

English Silver Georgian Style Punchbowl
English Silver Georgian Style Punchbowl

English Silver Georgian Style Punchbowl

Located in New York, NY

Marked: London, 1905, Britannia Standard, Maker: Lionel Alfred Crichton.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Centerpieces

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

Crichton English Neoclassical Britannia Silver Covered Urn, 1930
Crichton English Neoclassical Britannia Silver Covered Urn, 1930

Crichton English Neoclassical Britannia Silver Covered Urn, 1930

By Lionel Alfred Crichton 1

Located in New York, NY

George V covered urn. Made by Lionel Alfred Crichton in London in 1930. Girdled urn with on stepped and stepped, raised, and gadrooned foot; s-scroll side handles with leaf cap and p...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Neoclassical Revival Urns

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

Pair of English Edwardian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Pair of English Edwardian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Candlesticks

Pair of English Edwardian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Candlesticks

By Lionel Alfred Crichton 1

Located in New York, NY

Pair of George V sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Lionel Alfred Crichton in London in 1917. Each: Tapering and fluted pillar supporting urn socket.

Category

Vintage 1910s English Neoclassical Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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20th Century George V Sterling Silver Cake Basket London 1917 Crichton
20th Century George V Sterling Silver Cake Basket London 1917 Crichton

20th Century George V Sterling Silver Cake Basket London 1917 Crichton

By Lionel Alfred Crichton 1

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

A stunning large shaped oval George V swing handled cake basket decorated with ornate piercing throughout. The bowl has elegant bead “rib” work flowing down its walls for highlights ...

Category

Vintage 1910s British Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Century English Crichton Bros Sterling Footed Centerpiece
Early 20th Century Century English Crichton Bros Sterling Footed Centerpiece

Early 20th Century Century English Crichton Bros Sterling Footed Centerpiece

Located in Austin, TX

ENGLISH STERLING SILVER FOOTED CENTERPIECE/ CAKE STAND, CRICHTON BROTHERS (LIONEL ALFRED CRICHTON), C.1910, GADROONED RIM, RETICULATED BORDER WITH CLASSICAL URNS, BACCHANTE MASKS, GI...

Category

Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Massive English Sterling Silver Cup and Cover
Massive English Sterling Silver Cup and Cover

Massive English Sterling Silver Cup and Cover

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H 11 in W 14 in D 1 in

Massive English Sterling Silver Cup and Cover

Located in Vancouver, BC

A massive handmade English sterling silver cup and cover by Lionel Alfred Crichton (for Crichton Brothers), hallmarked London 1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver

Crichton Bros London Sterling Silver Punch Bowl
Crichton Bros London Sterling Silver Punch Bowl

Crichton Bros London Sterling Silver Punch Bowl

Located in Montreal, QC

Crichton Bros London & New York Sterling Silver Punch Bowl Superb quality English Sterling Silver Large Bowl hallmarked London 1913 by Lionel Crichton.

Category

Early 20th Century English Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Crichton English Sterling Silver Ice Bucket Arts & Crafts Design Hollowware
Crichton English Sterling Silver Ice Bucket Arts & Crafts Design Hollowware

Crichton English Sterling Silver Ice Bucket Arts & Crafts Design Hollowware

By Crichton Brothers

Located in Big Bend, WI

The piece was made in London with date mark for 1930. Lionel Crichton and his brother Philip Solomon Phillips established their business in London in the 1890s.

Category

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Open Salts & Sugar Casters - Rococo - English Sterling Silver
Edwardian Open Salts & Sugar Casters - Rococo - English Sterling Silver

Edwardian Open Salts & Sugar Casters - Rococo - English Sterling Silver

By Lionel Alfred Crichton 1

Located in New York, NY

Set of sterling silver open salts and sugar casters. Made by Lionel Crichton in New York and London, ca. 1910.

Category

20th Century English Rococo Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Britannia Standard Silver Set Of 4 Salt Cellars - L. A. Crichton - 1912
Antique Britannia Standard Silver Set Of 4 Salt Cellars - L. A. Crichton - 1912

Antique Britannia Standard Silver Set Of 4 Salt Cellars - L. A. Crichton - 1912

By Lionel Alfred Crichton 1

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1912 by L. A. Crichton, this handsome set of 4 Antique Brittania Standard Silver Salt Cellars, are a reproduction of a George I style, plain in design and wit...

Category

Vintage 1910s English Tableware

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

Sterling Silver Footed Dish by Crichton Brothers
Sterling Silver Footed Dish by Crichton Brothers

Sterling Silver Footed Dish by Crichton Brothers

By Crichton Brothers

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Gorgeous hand crafted sterling bowl by Kensington, London silversmith Lionel Alfred Crichton in the 1890s. Beautiful classic art nouveau style with neoclassical touches.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George V Sterling Silver Tazza by Crichton Brothers
Antique George V Sterling Silver Tazza by Crichton Brothers

Antique George V Sterling Silver Tazza by Crichton Brothers

By Crichton Brothers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Dimensions Diameter of rim 31.5cm/12.4" Diameter of foot 14.5cm/5.7" Height 9.6cm/3.8" Weight 42.5 troy ounces/1322g Maker: Crichton Brothers (Lionel Alfred Cricht...

Category

Early 20th Century English Centerpieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

English Sterling Tazzes
English Sterling Tazzes

English Sterling Tazzes

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H 3 in Dm 9 in

English Sterling Tazzes

By Lionel Alfred Crichton 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Proudly offering a pair of sterling silver tazzes by the English silversmith, Lionel Alfred Crichton of London. Unlike a compote, a tazz has a flat surface which makes it ideal for s...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique William III Style Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard London 1907
Antique William III Style Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard London 1907

Antique William III Style Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard London 1907

By Lionel Alfred Crichton 1

Located in London, GB

An impressive Antique Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard made in the early 20th century in the style of a William III 17th Century Tankard. This enormous Tankard has a large Lion on the ...

Category

20th Century English William and Mary Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Model Bird Snipe Figure, 1974
Sterling Silver Model Bird Snipe Figure, 1974

Sterling Silver Model Bird Snipe Figure, 1974

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H 6.3 in W 0.4 in L 6.3 in

Sterling Silver Model Bird Snipe Figure, 1974

By Lionel Alfred Crichton 1

Located in London, GB

A lovely solid silver model of a snipe bird, created with a lovely attention to detail. This bird figure is of heavy weight and excellent quality. Made in London in 1974 by L A Cr...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large & Heavy Sterling Silver Salver - Art Deco - 4.2kg - London 1928
Large & Heavy Sterling Silver Salver - Art Deco - 4.2kg - London 1928

Large & Heavy Sterling Silver Salver - Art Deco - 4.2kg - London 1928

By Lionel Alfred Crichton 1

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1928 by L. A. Crichton, this fantastic, Sterling Silver Salver, is in the George I style, rectangular in shape, and with rounded incurved corners and reed bor...

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Antique Sterling Silver Figural Covered Shell Salts, 1913
Pair Antique Sterling Silver Figural Covered Shell Salts, 1913

Pair Antique Sterling Silver Figural Covered Shell Salts, 1913

By Lionel Alfred Crichton 1

Located in London, GB

A pair of magnificent Antique solid Silver Salts showing a classical figure supported by a medieval style dolphin on a spread foot. One figure is female and one male and each holds a...

Category

20th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Lidded Porringer Cup & Cover 1911 William III 17th Century Style
Antique Silver Lidded Porringer Cup & Cover 1911 William III 17th Century Style

Antique Silver Lidded Porringer Cup & Cover 1911 William III 17th Century Style

By Lionel Alfred Crichton 1

Located in London, GB

A magnificent Antique Silver Lidded Porringer or Cup & Cover made in the William III 17th century style. The body and lid of the Two Handled Cup are decorated with chased fluted band...

Category

Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Silver Baskets 1916 George III c1760 Cake Basket Style
Pair of Sterling Silver Baskets 1916 George III c1760 Cake Basket Style

Pair of Sterling Silver Baskets 1916 George III c1760 Cake Basket Style

By Lionel Alfred Crichton 1

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous pair of Antique solid Silver swing handled Baskets created in the style of traditional Georgian cake baskets from circa 1760. These Baskets feature lovely pierced and chas...

Category

20th Century English Georgian Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Tea Caddy. The collection of U.S. President Cleveland and his descendants
Silver Tea Caddy. The collection of U.S. President Cleveland and his descendants

Silver Tea Caddy. The collection of U.S. President Cleveland and his descendants

By Lionel Alfred Crichton 1

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1918 by L. A. Crichton, this stunning, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, is in the Neoclassical taste, featuring engraved decoration throughout. The tea cadd...

Category

Vintage 1910s English Neoclassical Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Suite of 3 Antique Silver Bowls 1916 Heavy Centrepiece Fruit Serving
Suite of 3 Antique Silver Bowls 1916 Heavy Centrepiece Fruit Serving

Suite of 3 Antique Silver Bowls 1916 Heavy Centrepiece Fruit Serving

By Lionel Alfred Crichton 1

Located in London, GB

A suite of three magnificent Antique Silver Bowls comprising of one large bowl and a pair of smaller bowls in matched designs. These shaped round Silver Bowls are each decorated with...

Category

20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of English Sterling Silver Vegetable Dishes and Covers
Pair of English Sterling Silver Vegetable Dishes and Covers

Pair of English Sterling Silver Vegetable Dishes and Covers

By Lionel Alfred Crichton 1

Located in London, GB

A pair of english sterling silver entree or vegetable dishes, made in London, 1933, by L.A.Crighton. Superb quality and in very good condition. Measures: 10" x 7.75".

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Antique Silver Box
Large Antique Silver Box

Large Antique Silver Box

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H 4.5 in W 11.25 in D 8.75 in

Large Antique Silver Box

By Lionel Alfred Crichton 1

Located in London, GB

A large, impressive handmade silver casket mounted on bun-shaped supports and decorated with a applied, moulded border around the rim. It weighs a substantial 50 troy oz (1548g) and ...

Category

Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Pair of Britannia Standard Silver Sauceboats, 1908
Antique Edwardian Pair of Britannia Standard Silver Sauceboats, 1908

Antique Edwardian Pair of Britannia Standard Silver Sauceboats, 1908

By Crichton Brothers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Dimensions: Length across lips 20cm/7.9" Width across handles 17.3cm/6.8" Height 10.3cm/4.1" Total weight 29.5 troy ounces/918g Maker: Crichton Brothers (Lionel Alfred Cric...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Silver, Britannia Standard Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, '1919'
Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, '1919'

Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, '1919'

By Crichton Brothers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Dimensions Height 24.2cm/9.5" Diameter of sconce 6cm/2.4" Diameter of base 11.9cm/4.7" Total Weight An accurate weight of silver cannot be provided as these candlesticks have ...

Category

Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair George V Art Deco Covered Vegetable Dishes 1927
Pair George V Art Deco Covered Vegetable Dishes 1927

Pair George V Art Deco Covered Vegetable Dishes 1927

Located in New York, NY

Pair of George V sterling silver covered vegetable dishes. Made by Lionel Alfred Crichton in London in 1927. Each: Rectangular with faceted corners, curved sides, and molded rim.

Category

British Serving Bowls and Tureens

Pair of Edwardian Chinoiserie-Style Sterling Silver Tazzas by Crichton
Pair of Edwardian Chinoiserie-Style Sterling Silver Tazzas by Crichton

Pair of Edwardian Chinoiserie-Style Sterling Silver Tazzas by Crichton

By Lionel Alfred Crichton 1

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Edwardian period, sterling silver, Chinoiserie -Style pedestal-based tazas, London, 1913, Lionel Alfred Crichton - maker. Retailed at Crichton Bros., New York and London.

Category

Vintage 1910s English Chinoiserie Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Fish Service for 12 Persons, Antique
Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Fish Service for 12 Persons, Antique

Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Fish Service for 12 Persons, Antique

By Crichton Brothers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Total weight: An accurate weight of silver cannot be provided due to the mother-of-pearl handles. Maker: Crichton Brothers (Lionel Alfred Crichton). Origin: London, England.

Category

Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1930s Antique Sterling Silver Ten Piece Tea and Coffee Service
1930s Antique Sterling Silver Ten Piece Tea and Coffee Service

1930s Antique Sterling Silver Ten Piece Tea and Coffee Service

By Crichton Brothers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine, impressive, antique George V English sterling silver ten piece tea and coffee service made by Crichton Brothers; an addition to our diverse teaware collection.

Category

Vintage 1930s British Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Salver Tray by Crichton
Antique English Sterling Silver Salver Tray by Crichton

Antique English Sterling Silver Salver Tray by Crichton

By Lionel Alfred Crichton 1

Located in New York, NY

George V sterling silver salver. Made by Crichton in London in 1925. Round with beaded and shallow lobing. Rests on 3 padded C-scroll supports. Fully marked. Weight: 21 troy ounces.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Neoclassical Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Georgian Silver Salver Tray by Crichton
Antique Edwardian Georgian Silver Salver Tray by Crichton

Antique Edwardian Georgian Silver Salver Tray by Crichton

By Lionel Alfred Crichton 1

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian Georgian salver. Made by Lionel Alfred Crichton in London in 1905. Four curved sides with curvilinear corners.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

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Lionel Crichton For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lionel crichton for your home. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every lionel crichton was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect lionel crichton — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each lionel crichton bearing Georgian, Art Deco or neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one lionel crichton that is appealing in its simplicity, but Crichton Brothers, Carrington & Co and Richard Comyns produced versions that are worth a look.

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Prices for a lionel crichton start at $1,099 and top out at $60,000 with the average selling for $4,400.

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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?

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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.

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