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Antique 18th Century Irish Sterling Silver Cup by Matthew West, London
Antique 18th Century Irish Sterling Silver Cup by Matthew West, London

Antique 18th Century Irish Sterling Silver Cup by Matthew West, London

By Matthew West

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 18th century Irish sterling silver cup; an addition to our 17th century silverware collection This exceptional antique 18th century Iri...

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Antique 18th Century English Historical Memorabilia

Materials

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Antique Georgian 1780 Sterling Silver Sauceboats or Gravy Boats
Antique Georgian 1780 Sterling Silver Sauceboats or Gravy Boats

Antique Georgian 1780 Sterling Silver Sauceboats or Gravy Boats

By Matthew West

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Total Weight: 23.3 troy ounces/725g. Maker: Matthew West. Origin: Dublin, Ireland. Date: circa 1780.

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Antique 1780s Great Britain (UK) George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Irish Georgian Silver Bowl, Matthew West, Dublin, C.1770
Irish Georgian Silver Bowl, Matthew West, Dublin, C.1770

Irish Georgian Silver Bowl, Matthew West, Dublin, C.1770

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Irish Georgian Silver Bowl, Matthew West, Dublin, C.1770. The bowl of circular form on three shell knuckle turned feet; the body embossed with neo classical festoon decoration center...

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Antique 18th Century Irish Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

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Antique George 111 Irish Silver Counter Tray dated circa 1770 Assayed In Dublin
Antique George 111 Irish Silver Counter Tray dated circa 1770 Assayed In Dublin

Antique George 111 Irish Silver Counter Tray dated circa 1770 Assayed In Dublin

By Matthew West

Located in London, GB

Antique George 111 Irish Silver Counter Tray dated circa 1770 Assayed In Dublin This heavy gauge beautiful dish is made by Matthew West a prolific Dublin maker.

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Antique 1770s English Sterling Silver

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Antique Irish Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl Centerpiece Matthew West Dublin 1902
Antique Irish Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl Centerpiece Matthew West Dublin 1902

Antique Irish Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl Centerpiece Matthew West Dublin 1902

By Matthew West

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Matthew West was active at Skinner's Row. In the 19th century the family continued the silversmiths and retailers' business as Clarke & West (c. 1803, Capel Street), Matthew West, Ma...

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Antique Late 19th Century Irish George III Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

A George III Sauceboat made in Dublin in 1778 by Matthew West.

A George III Sauceboat made in Dublin in 1778 by Matthew West.

Located in London, GB

A George III Sauceboat MATTHEW (MATHEW) WEST OF DUBLIN (1765-1824)

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Tableware

A George III Cream Boat made in Dublin circa 1780 by Matthew West.

A George III Cream Boat made in Dublin circa 1780 by Matthew West.

Located in London, GB

A George III Cream Boat MATTHEW (MATHEW) WEST OF DUBLIN (1765-1824) Dublin.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Tableware

Exceptional George III "Beaded" Two Handled Loving Cup Made by Matthew West
Exceptional George III "Beaded" Two Handled Loving Cup Made by Matthew West

Exceptional George III "Beaded" Two Handled Loving Cup Made by Matthew West

Located in London, GB

The cup stands on a circular spreading foot which is decorated with reeding. The main body has a slightly everted rim and displays a cast and applied beaded girdle around the centre....

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Antique 1780s Irish More Dining and Entertaining

Georgian Irish Sterling Silver Sugar Basket (1791)
Georgian Irish Sterling Silver Sugar Basket (1791)

Georgian Irish Sterling Silver Sugar Basket (1791)

By Matthew West

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Dimensions Length 17.2cm/6.77' Width 11.7cm/4.61' Height to top of handle 20cm/7.87' Height to rim 12.3cm/4.84' Weight 7.7 troy ounces/239.0g Maker: Matthew West Date: 1791 Origin:...

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Antique 1790s Decorative Baskets

Materials

Silver

DUBLIN. A George III Bowl made in Dublin in 1787 by Matthew West.
DUBLIN. A George III Bowl made in Dublin in 1787 by Matthew West.

DUBLIN. A George III Bowl made in Dublin in 1787 by Matthew West.

Located in London, GB

The Bowl is a typical Irish design and stands on three hoof feet, which are attached to the main body with raying shell mouldings. The everted rim is decorated with a double beaded r...

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Antique Late 18th Century Irish More Dining and Entertaining

Antique English Sterling Silver Presentation Cups
Antique English Sterling Silver Presentation Cups

Antique English Sterling Silver Presentation Cups

By Robert Harper, Matthew West

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Dimensions Height 19.8cm/7.8" Diameter 14.5cm/5.7" Diameter of foot 11cm/4.3" Total weight 35.5 troy ounces/1104g Maker: Robert Harper / Matthew West Origin: London / Dubl...

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Antique 1850s English Sterling Silver

Materials

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Irish Britannia Standard George III Antique Salver Dublin Matthew West
Irish Britannia Standard George III Antique Salver Dublin Matthew West

Irish Britannia Standard George III Antique Salver Dublin Matthew West

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

A highly collectable 18th century makers mark only shaped shell border circular salver sitting on three elegant peg feet. The front centre of the salver has a beautiful contemporary ...

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Antique 1770s Irish More Dining and Entertaining

Sterling Silver Georgian Tankard Dublin 1775 Matthew West
Sterling Silver Georgian Tankard Dublin 1775 Matthew West

Sterling Silver Georgian Tankard Dublin 1775 Matthew West

By Matthew West

Located in London, GB

Hallmarked for Dublin 1775 Silversmith Matthew West.  

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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Sterling Silver

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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.