Meissen, Germany. Hand-painted dinner plate with butterfly and flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Hand-painted dinner plate featuring a butterfly on a branch and polychrome flower
Vintage 1930s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany. Hand-painted dinner plate with butterfly and flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Hand-painted dinner plate featuring a butterfly on a branch and polychrome flower
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany. Hand-painted dinner plate with butterfly and flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Hand-painted dinner plate featuring a butterfly on a branch and polychrome flower
Porcelain
$840 / set
H 1.19 in Dm 9.45 in
Meissen, a set of six deep porcelain plates hand-painted with flower motifs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, a set of six deep porcelain plates hand-painted with flower motifs in purple. Gold
Porcelain
$1,500 / set
H 1.38 in Dm 9.63 in
Pair Antique 18c Meissen Vergissmeinnicht Pattern Porcelain Plates with Flowers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Vergiss Meinnicht (Forget-me-not) pattern plates. By the Royal Meissen
Porcelain
$1,250 / set
H 1.75 in Dm 9.75 in
Pair Antique 18C Meissen Porcelain Neuozier Marcolini Period Plates with Flowers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Neuozier pattern plates. By the Royal Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
Porcelain
$1,500 / set
H 1.5 in Dm 9.75 in
Pair Antique 18th C. Meissen Porcelain Dulong Variant Molded Plates with Flowers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Meissen Dulong Variant plates. By the Royal Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
Porcelain
$823 / set
H 72.84 in W 8.47 in D 7.09 in
Antique Pair German Dresden Meissen Still Life Flowers Cabinet Leaf Form Plates
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally rare set of two German Meissen Floral Themed Porcelain cabinet plates of leaf form
Porcelain
$360 / set
H 0.79 in Dm 8.27 in
Meissen, Germany. Three porcelain plates with blue flowers and insects
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Three hand-painted porcelain plates with blue flowers and insects, gold rim
Porcelain
$480 / set
H 0.79 in Dm 8.27 in
Meissen, Germany. Pair of antique porcelain plates decorated with flowers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. A pair of antique porcelain plates decorated with flowers in gold leaf. Late 19th
Gold Leaf
Antique Meissen openwork plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen openwork plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration. Late
Porcelain
$600 / set
H 1.19 in Dm 9.45 in
Meissen, Germany. Five dinner plates in porcelain with polychrome flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Five dinner plates in porcelain. Hand-painted with polychrome floral motifs, gold
Porcelain
$1,000 / set
H 1.58 in Dm 9.06 in
Three Antique Meissen Porcelain Plates with Orange Hand Painted Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Three antique Meissen porcelain plates with orange hand painted flowers. Two deep plates and one
Porcelain
$440Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.5 in Dm 9.75 in
Five Antique Meissen Porcelain Plates with Hand Painted Flowers & Gilt C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Five Antique Meissen Porcelain Plates with Hand Painted Garden Flowers & Gilt Highlights, en Verso
Porcelain
$400 / set
H 1.58 in Dm 9.45 in
Meissen, Germany, three large deep plates, painted with flowers and insects
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany, three large deep plates. Hand-decorated with flowers and insects in blue. 19th
Porcelain
$400 / set
H 0.79 in Dm 6.3 in
Meissen, Germany, Four Plates Hand Painted with Flowers and Gold Decoration
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany, four plates hand painted with flowers and gold decoration. Approx. 1900. Third
Porcelain
$300 / set
H 0.79 in Dm 7.09 in
Meissen, Germany, Three Plates Hand Painted with Flowers and Gold Decoration
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany, three plates hand painted with flowers and gold decoration. circa 1900. Third
Porcelain
$560 / set
H 1.58 in Dm 9.06 in
Meissen, Germany. Four deep plates in porcelain. Hand-painted with flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. A set of four deep plates in porcelain. Hand-painted with polychrome floral
Porcelain
$700 / set
H 0.79 in Dm 6.3 in
Meissen, Germany. Set of seven porcelain plates hand-painted with purple flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. A set of seven porcelain plates hand-painted with purple flower decoration and
Porcelain
$320 / set
H 1.97 in Dm 9.06 in
Two Antique Meissen Porcelain Plates with Hand-Painted Flowers and Gold Edge
Located in København, Copenhagen
Two antique Meissen porcelain plates with hand-painted flowers and gold edge. Approx. 1900. Deep
Porcelain
$440
H 0.79 in Dm 9.45 in
Meissen Plate in Hand Painted Porcelain with Flowers and Birds, 19th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen plate in hand painted porcelain with flowers and birds, 19th century. Measure
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Deep Plate in Hand Painted Porcelain with Peach and Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen deep plate in hand painted porcelain with peach and flowers, 19th century
Porcelain
Meissen Plate with 'New Spanish' Moulded Rim, Flowers, circa 1760
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Meissen dinner plate of 'New Spanish' with scroll moulded rim, feathering to the edge, brightly
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 1 in Dm 10.13 in
Meissen Reticulated Cabinet Plate with Flower Bouquet and Raised Forget Me Nots
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
This is an exquisite Meissen cabinet plate painted with a large beautiful flower bouquet. The
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 1 in Dm 8.38 in
Set of 12 Meissen Luncheon Plates Each Painted with a Different Flower Bouquet
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
This is a fabulous set of twelve Meissen luncheon or dessert plates. Each of these Meissen plates
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 1 in Dm 7.5 in
Set of Eight Meissen Dessert Plates Each Painted with a Different Flower Bouquet
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
I want to offer you this beautiful set of eight Meissen dessert plates. Each plate is painted with
Porcelain
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H 7.5 in W 13 in D 10 in
56 Piece Antique Hand-Painted Meissen Dinnerware, Flowers & Insects, circa 1890
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Big Flats, NY
56 piece Meissen dinnerware each hand-painted with unique rich polychrome floral bouquets
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany. Three Large Dinner Plates in Porcelain with Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Three large dinner plates in porcelain hand painted with various floral motifs
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Meissen Plate with Passion Flower
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Porcelain plate with passion flower in house painting, Meissen, stamp until 1924, slightly round
Porcelain
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H 1.37 in Dm 9.44 in
Meissen Plates Vintage Reticulated Edge Multicolored Flower Paintings circa 1870
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of eight decorative Meissen plates, each of them with reticulated edge. Manufactory: Meissen
Porcelain
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H 9.45 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Antique Set German Dresden Meissen Cabinet Plates Still Life Flowers Pair
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally rare set of two German Meissen Floral Themed Porcelain Cabinet Plates of circular
Porcelain
Openwork Plate with Flowers and Butterflies, Meissen, Germany
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany, openwork porcelain plate hand painted with flowers and butterflies. Wide
Porcelain
Eight Antique Meissen Plates in Porcelain with Hand-Painted Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Eight antique Meissen plates in porcelain with hand-painted flowers and gold edge. Approx. 1900
Porcelain
Meissen Plate in Openwork Porcelain with Hand Painted Flowers, 1920s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen plate in openwork porcelain with hand-painted flowers and gold decoration, 1920s. Measures
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany, six plates with polychrome flower motifs, gold rim.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany, six plates. Hand-painted with polychrome flower motifs, gold rim. Ca. 1920
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany, four plates with polychrome flower motifs, gold rim.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany, four plates. Hand-painted with polychrome flower motifs, gold rim. Ca. 1920
Porcelain
Six Antique Meissen Porcelain Lunch Plates with Hand-Painted Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Six antique Meissen porcelain lunch plates with hand-painted flowers, insects and gold edge. Approx
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Porcelain Plate with Hand-Painted Flowers and Bird
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen porcelain plate with hand-painted flowers, bird and gold decoration. Late 19th
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany. Three plates in porcelain with flowers and butterflies
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Three plates in porcelain, hand-painted with different polychrome flowers and
Porcelain
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H 1.19 in Dm 8.27 in
Meissen, Germany. Three porcelain luncheon plates. Hand-painted with flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Three porcelain luncheon plates. Hand-painted with polychrome floral motifs, gold
Porcelain
Meissen Plate in Hand Painted Porcelain with Flowers and Gold Edge
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen plate in hand painted porcelain with flowers and gold edge, 20th century. Measure
Porcelain
Five Antique Meissen Plates in Openwork Porcelain with Hand-Painted Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Five antique Meissen plates in openwork porcelain with hand-painted flowers. Marcolini period 1774
Porcelain
Meissen Plate in Openwork Porcelain with Hand Painted Flowers, 20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen plate in openwork porcelain with hand painted flowers and gold decoration, 20th century
Porcelain
Five Antique Meissen Plates in Openwork Porcelain with Hand-Painted Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Five antique Meissen plates in openwork porcelain with hand-painted flowers and gold edge. Early
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany, Openwork Plate with Flowers and Butterflies, Early 20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany, openwork plate hand-painted with flowers and butterflies. Wide openwork with
Porcelain
Sold
H 0.79 in Dm 8.27 in
Meissen, Germany. Four antique porcelain plates with blue flowers and insects
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. A set of four antique porcelain plates hand-painted with blue flowers and insects
Porcelain
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H 1.97 in Dm 9.06 in
Meissen, Germany. Four large deep porcelain plates. Hand-painted with flowers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Four large deep porcelain plates. Hand-painted with polychrome floral motifs
Porcelain
Two Meissen Plates in Hand Painted Porcelain with Flowers and Gold Rim
Located in København, Copenhagen
Two Meissen plates in hand painted porcelain with flowers and gold rim, 20th century. Measure
Porcelain
Six Antique Meissen Porcelain Plates with Hand-Painted Flowers, Late 19th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Six antique Meissen porcelain plates with hand-painted flowers and gold decoration. Late 19th
Porcelain
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H 0.79 in Dm 9.85 in
Five Rare Meissen Dinner Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Purple Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Five rare Meissen dinner plates in hand-painted porcelain with purple flowers. Early 20th century
Porcelain
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H 0.79 in Dm 6.7 in
Seven Antique Meissen Porcelain Plates with Hand-Painted Flowers, Early 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Seven antique Meissen porcelain plates with hand-painted flowers, insects and gold edge. Early 20th
Porcelain
Five Rare Meissen Deep Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Purple Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Five rare Meissen deep plates in hand-painted porcelain with purple flowers. Early 20th century
Porcelain
Meissen Plate in Hand Painted Porcelain with Flowers and Foliage in Relief
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen plate in hand painted porcelain with flowers and foliage in relief and gold decoration
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany. Six dinner plates in porcelain with flowers and gold rim
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Six dinner plates in porcelain. Hand-painted with polychrome floral motifs, gold
Porcelain
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H 1.58 in Dm 8.27 in
Two Antique Meissen Deep Plates with Foliage in Relief and Hand-Painted Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Two antique Meissen deep plates with foliage in relief, hand-painted flowers and gold edge. Dated
Porcelain
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H 2.63 in Dm 7.25 in
Set of Six Meissen Porcelain Tea Cup Saucer & Plate Trios with Different Flowers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A group of six Meissen porcelain tea cup, saucer and plate trios decorated with a matching floral
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany, Five Plates of Porcelain Decorated with Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Five plates of porcelain decorated with flowers. In great condition. Third
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany. Six Plates of Porcelain Decorated with Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Six plates of porcelain decorated with flowers. In great condition. Third
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany, Five Porcelain Dinner Plates Decorated with Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Five porcelain dinner plates decorated with flowers. Early 20th century. In
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany. Five Porcelain Dinner Plates Decorated with Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Five porcelain dinner plates decorated with flowers. Early 20th century. In
Porcelain
Four Antique Meissen Dinner Plates Hand-Painted with Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Four antique Meissen dinner plates. Hand-painted with blue flowers and butterflies. Late 19th
Porcelain
Five Antique Meissen Porcelain Plates with Hand-Painted Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Five antique Meissen porcelain plates with hand-painted flowers and gold decoration. Late 19th
Porcelain
Two Antique Meissen Porcelain Plates with Hand-Painted Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Two antique Meissen porcelain plates with hand-painted flowers and gold decoration. Late 19th
Porcelain
Openwork Porcelain Plate with Flowers and Butterflies, Meissen, Germany
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany, openwork porcelain plate hand painted with flowers and butterflies. Wide
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany, Openwork Porcelain Plate with Flowers and Butterflies
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany, openwork porcelain plate hand painted with flowers and butterflies. Wide
Porcelain
Twelve Antique Meissen Plates in Porcelain with Hand-Painted Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Twelve antique Meissen plates in porcelain with hand-painted flowers and gold edge. Approx. 1900
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Purple Flower
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen plate in hand-painted porcelain. Purple flower and gold decoration. Early 20th
Porcelain
Five Antique Meissen Porcelain Dinner Plates with Hand-Painted Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Five antique Meissen porcelain dinner plates with hand-painted flowers and insects. Early 20th
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany, Five Deep Plates of Porcelain Decorated with Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Five deep plates of porcelain decorated with flowers. Early 20th century. In
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany, Six Deep Plates of Porcelain Decorated with Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Six deep plates of porcelain decorated with flowers. Early 20th century. In
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Openwork Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen openwork plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration. Late
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Openwork Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen openwork plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration. Late
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Openwork Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Flowers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen openwork plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration. Late
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany, Openwork Plate Hand Painted with Flowers and Butterflies
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany, openwork plate hand-painted with flowers and butterflies. Wide openwork with
Porcelain
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H 0.79 in Dm 9.85 in
Antique Meissen Dinner Plate in Hand Painted Porcelain Decorated with Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen dinner plate in hand painted porcelain decorated with flowers, circa 1900
Porcelain
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H 0.79 in Dm 9.45 in
Ten antique Meissen dinner plates. Hand-painted with various polychrome flowers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ten antique Meissen dinner plates. Hand-painted with various polychrome flowers. Late 19th century
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Bowl and Three Porcelain Plates with Hand-Painted Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen bowl and three porcelain plates with hand-painted flowers. 19th century. Largest
Porcelain
Meissen Plate in Openwork Porcelain with Hand Painted Flowers, 20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen plate in openwork porcelain with hand painted flowers and gold decoration, 20th century
Porcelain
Four Antique Meissen Porcelain Plates with Hand-Painted Flowers and Birds
Located in København, Copenhagen
Four antique Meissen porcelain plates with hand-painted flowers, birds and gold decoration. Late
Porcelain
Ralph Lauren Academy Platinum Dinnerware, 4 Place Settings Set
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 (four) place settings in the academy platinum pattern by Ralph Lauren Home collection. Bone china. Signed. Imported, production period 1995-2002. Features a platinum/silv...
Porcelain
Richard Ginori Burnt Orange Contessa Extensive Dinnerware Service Of 141 Pieces
By Richard Ginori
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Richard Ginori extensive dinnerware service Contessa rust red pattern dinnerware service . Pattern having a burnt orange and double gilt gold and black trim decorated design on white...
Gold
$240 / set
H 0.79 in Dm 5.91 in
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain, set of seven cake plates in porcelain.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain, set of seven cake plates in hand-painted porcelain. Model number 1/181. Dating: Circa 1930. In perfect condition. Signed. First factory quality. D...
Porcelain
$73,910 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Renaissance by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 156 Pcs Herbst Estate
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Renaissance by Tiffany & Co sterling silver Flatware set - 156 pieces. This multi-motif pattern was designed by Paulding Farmhan and was introduced in the year 1905. This set ...
Sterling Silver
Meissen, Germany. Set of six "Pink Indian" porcelain lunch plates.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. A set of six "Pink Indian" porcelain lunch plates. Hand-painted with purple floral motifs, gold rim. Mid-20th century. Marked. Third and fourth factory quality. Per...
Porcelain
$87,595
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
San Lorenzo, Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 340 Pcs in Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
San Lorenzo was introduced by Tiffany & Co. in the year 1916. Named for Florence's Church of San Lorenzo, its shield and paneling are typical of Renaissance Revival design. This nobl...
Sterling Silver
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 producing stone china in 1813 as an alternative to porcelain. Stone china, also kno...
Ironstone
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
$1,575 / item
W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Wonderful Service 12 Minton Ovington's Raised Gold Hand Painted Dinner Plates
By Ovington Brother At New York, Minton
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Service Of 12 Minton Raised Gold Hand Painted Dinner Plates Retailed By Ovington's New York, Seem To Have Never Been Used Some Retaining Original Sticker.
Porcelain
$8,500 / set
H 1 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
A Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Dinner Service 19th/20th Century Kings pattern
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Royal Crown Derby Porcelain/ironstone Assembled Dinner Service 19th/20th Century Kings pattern, in slight variations throughout, comprising: 12 dinner plates 11 luncheon plates 12 ...
Porcelain
$2,398Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 1.19 in Dm 12.6 in
Villeroy & Boch Petite Fleur Comprehensive Dinner, Tea and Coffee Service
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Sofia, BG
Villeroy & Boch 'Petite Fleur' comprehensive dinner, tea and coffee service for six persons, plus extras in white porcelain. Base Plate 30 cm. 4 pcs. Plate 27 cm. 5 pcs. Plate 21 cm....
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany. Six dinner plates in porcelain. 1920s/30s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Six dinner plates in porcelain. Hand-painted with floral motifs and insects in blue. Approximately 1920s/1930s. Marked. Third factory quality. In excellent conditio...
Porcelain
$2,800 / set
H 9.75 in Dm 9.75 in
Limoges, Porcelain, Floral Design, Twelve Haviland Dinner Plates, Paris, 20th C.
By Limoges
Located in Manhasset, NY
Limoges, Porcelain, Floral Design, Twelve Haviland Dinner Plates, Paris, 20th C. Set of twelve Haviland Limoges porcelain plates retailed by Au Vase Etrusque, Paris, early 20th cent...
Porcelain
$1,450 / set
H 0.5 in Dm 10.75 in
Set of 12 Theodore Haviland Floral and Gilt Service Dinner Plates 10.75 Diameter
By Theodore Haviland
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A set of 12 elegant floral service plates made by Theodore Haviland New York. The Dresden floral center with gold band with a hand stippled teal broad border. The mark is black and r...
Porcelain
$3,200 / set
H 1 in Dm 9 in
12 Minton England Antique Custom Cobalt Blue Raised Gold Salad or Dessert Plates
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the storied Gilded Age firm of Minton, England we have 12 elegant cobalt blue with raised gilding plates that were custom ordered through the retailer Davis, Collamore and Compa...
Gold, Enamel
Royal Doulton Luncheon Plates, Set of 14
By Royal Doulton
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming set of 14 Royal Doulton hand painted luncheon plates that date to the early 20th century. The scolloped rims of the plates are decorated with a beautiful hand-pain...
Porcelain
Today you’re likely to bring out your antique and vintage porcelain in order to dress up your dining table for a special meal.
Porcelain, a durable and nonporous kind of pottery made from clay and stone, was first made in China and spread across the world owing to the trade routes to the Far East established by Dutch and Portuguese merchants. Given its origin, English speakers called porcelain “fine china,” an expression you still might hear today. "Fine" indeed — for over a thousand years, it has been a highly sought-after material.
Meissen Porcelain, one of the first factories to create real porcelain outside Asia, popularized figurine centerpieces during the 18th century in Germany, while works by Capodimonte, a porcelain factory in Italy, are synonymous with flowers and notoriously hard to come by. Modern porcelain houses such as Maison Fragile of Limoges, France — long a hub of private porcelain manufacturing — keep the city’s long tradition alive while collaborating with venturesome contemporary artists such as illustrator Jean-Michel Tixier.
Porcelain is not totally clumsy-guest-proof, but it is surprisingly durable and easy to clean. Its low permeability and hardness have rendered porcelain wares a staple in kitchens and dining rooms as well as a common material for bathroom sinks and dental veneers. While it is tempting to store your porcelain behind closed glass cabinet doors and reserve it only for display, your porcelain dinner plates and serving platters can safely weather the “dangers” of the dining room and be used during 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 stronger than ceramic because it is denser.
On 1stDibs, browse an expansive collection of antique and vintage porcelain made in a variety of styles, including Regency, Scandinavian modern and other examples produced during the mid-century era, plus Rococo, which found its inspiration in nature and saw potters crafting animal figurines and integrating organic motifs such as floral patterns in their work.
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
Faye Toogood and John Pawson are among the list of plate designers.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Perhaps best known as a Revolutionary War hero, Revere was also an accomplished silversmith, and this pot is now available on 1stDibs.
Clever objects like these make feasting even more festive.
Get to know the innovators behind the pottery countercultural revolution.
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.