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Antique English Victorian Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Dessert Set in Case
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian sterling silver mother of pearl Dessert Service in Original Case
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service
By Henry Atkin
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver and mother of pearl dessert
Category

Antique 1840s English Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Mother of Pearl, Sheffield Silver & Ormolu Dessert Service, 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English mother of pearl, Sheffield silver and Ormolu dessert service in original box, circa
Category

Antique 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Ormolu

Antique Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit / Dessert Cutlery Service
By Harrods Ltd (Richard Woodman Burbridge)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silverware collection This exceptional antique George V sterling silver and mother of pearl fruit/dessert
Category

Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Elkington & Co Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver and mother of pearl fruit/dessert flatware set / service
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver and mother of pearl fruit/dessert cutlery set
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service for Six Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver and mother of pearl fruit/dessert service for six
Category

Antique 1890s English More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Table and Dessert Service for Twelve Persons
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
mother of pearl handle. This antique dessert cutlery set is fitted to the original hinged mahogany box
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique English Victorian Mother of Pearl 24 Piece Dessert Set in Case, Ca. 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Mother of Pearl 24 piece dessert service in case, circa 1880.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver

Sheffield England Boxed Set for 6 or 12 Fish/Dessert Forke & Knives MOP Handles
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
impressed line, both have handles made of polished iridescent mother of pearl. There is some minor
Category

Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Queen Anne Dutch 833 Silver Flatware circa 1844 Set Service 30 Pieces Dessert
Located in Big Bend, WI
Queen Anne Dutch .833 silver dessert flatware set, 20 pieces plus 10 Mother of Pearl handle knives
Category

Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lily of the Valley by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 98 Pcs Dinner
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
. This set includes: 8 knives, mother of pearl handle, 9" (not lily of the valley) 8 dinner size forks
Category

Antique 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Arts & Crafts by Albert & Andre Calle French 950 Silver Flatware Set Service
By Calle
Located in Big Bend, WI
" 12 Coffee Spoons, 4 5/8" 12 Dessert Knives, mother of pearl handle, 7 5/8" (not by Calle) 12
Category

20th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Moderne by Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 59 pieces total
By Puiforcat
Located in Big Bend, WI
includes: 12 Mother of Pearl handle Knives, 8" (not Puiforcat) 12 Large Dinner Forks, 8 3/8" 11 Dessert
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Aucoc - 166pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver & Vermeil Flatware Set + Chest
By A. Aucoc
Located in Wilmington, DE
"Silversmith to the Kings and Queens of Europe" Louis XVI Model, Complete Service for 12 with Rare Mother-of
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Henin - 138pc. Antique Louis XVI French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set
By Henin et Cie 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
blades on the Mother-of-Pearl handled dessert knives are stamped with the French Government's Minerva 2
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Berry by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 36 Pieces Gold Vermeil
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 Mother of Pearl Knives). The pieces are vermeil, completely gold-washed over sterling silver. This
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 72 Pcs Dinner
By Tetard Freres
Located in Big Bend, WI
flatware set, 72 pieces total (including 6 Mother of Pearl handle knives). This set includes: 6 Dinner
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bloch & Eschwege - 273pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Chest
By Jorgen Bloch, Maison Bloch Eschwege 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
grams 18 Dessert Knives - Mother of Pearl Handles & Sterling Silver Blades 20.20 cm. 34 grams 18
Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rococo by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 72 Pieces Dinner
By Dominick & Haff
Located in Big Bend, WI
scarce set includes: 12 Dinner knives, 9 3/8" (Mother of Pearl handles w/blunt plated blades) 12 Dinner
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Corona by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 36 Pieces D Mono
By Dominick and Haff Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
: 6 Dinner Size Knives, 9 3/4" (Mother of Pearl) 6 Dinner Size Forks, 7 1/2" 6 Luncheon/Dessert
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Berry by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 59 Pieces Rare Multi-Motif
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mother of Pearl Knives). This pattern features a variety of dimensional, finely detailed fruit motifs on
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Byzantine by Wood & Hughes Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 45 pc Rare c1875
By Wood & Hughes
Located in Big Bend, WI
Flatware set - 45 pieces (including Mother of Pearl knives). This set includes: 6 Knives, Mother of pearl
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fontainebleau by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 74 Pcs Multi-Motif
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
w/Mother of Pearl handles, 9 1/8" 10 Luncheon/Dessert Forks, 6 3/4" 10 Salad Forks, 6" 10 Teaspoons
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pomona by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 73 Pieces Rare Early
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
(including 12 Mother of Pearl Dinner Knives). This set includes: 12 Mother of Pearl handle Dinner Knives
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lady Washington by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 109 Pcs Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
dinner forks, 7 1/4" 12 knives, mother of pearl handles, 9 1/4" 12 luncheon/dessert forks, 6 3/4" 12
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Louis XV by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 54 Pc Rare in Fitted Box
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Pearl handle knives). This set includes: 12 Mother of Pearl handle Knives, 8" 12 Dinner Forks, 7 3/4
Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Sandringham Pattern Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Person
By Viners 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
retain the original plain rounded mother of pearl handles; each with plain ferrules. This antique
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Flatware by Lappara & Gabriel in a case by Gorini Frères
Located in Paris, FR
dessert knives with stainless steel blades and mother of pearl handles (not weighed) - 24 dinner forks
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Very Early California Sterling Silver Flatware Set c1870's Race Horse Equestrian
Located in Big Bend, WI
Equestrian motif silver flatware set - 48 pieces. This early service includes: 8 knives, mother of
Category

Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Boin Taburet - 322pc Flatware Set + 15pc Platter Set, 950 Sterling & Vermeil
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Wilmington, DE
20.20 cm. 55 grams 24 Dessert Knives - Mother of Pearl Handles, Sterling Silver Blades 20.00 cm. 40
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Cleopatra by Schulz and Fischer Sterling Silver Flatware Set 65 pcs California
Located in Big Bend, WI
Schulz and Fischer circa 1878 California Silver Flatware set - 53 pieces (plus 12 Mother of Pearl handle
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lapparra - 327pc. Napoleon III, 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet
By Lapparra Orfèvre Argentier
Located in Wilmington, DE
sterling silver hallmark. The rare Mother-of-Pearl dessert knives with silver blades bears the French
Category

Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Corona by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 36 pieces Dinner
By Dominick and Haff Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
-pearl) 6 dinner size forks, 7 1/2" 6 luncheon/dessert forks, 6 7/8" 6 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 6 place soup
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver and Mother-of-pearl Dessert Service for 18
Located in Vancouver, BC
A Victorian sterling silver and mother-of-pearl dessert service for 18 people, hallmarked Sheffield
Category

Antique 1870s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Eighteen-Piece Silver Mounted Mother-of-Pearl Dessert Service
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in Chudleigh, Tasmania
A seemingly unique 18 piece Queensland mother-of-pearl shell dessert service, silver mounted by
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Nautical Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Cardeilhac French Sterling Silver Mother-of-Pearl Dessert, Ice Cream Service Box
By Cardeilhac
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
for this set. The mother-of-pearl parts are of the highest quality and intact, without chips or repair
Category

Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold

18 Piece Antique French Sterling Silver Gold Vermeil & Pearl Knives
Located in San Marcos, CA
dessert knife set, vermeil & shimmering mother of pearl handles with original steel blades and fitted
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver

Puiforcat/Debain French Sterling Silver Flatware Set 126 pc w/Chests Art Nouveau
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
Dinner spoons 9"6 ( 24.3 cm ) 24 Dinner knives with mother of pearl handles 7"5 ( 19 cm ) 18 Dessert
Category

Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Materials

Steel, Sterling Silver

Antique French Sterling Silver 54 Piece Table Knife Set Armorial
Located in San Marcos, CA
elegant mother of pearl, fine ivory, blond natural horn, or exotic hardwoods like ebony (a French Empire
Category

French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Victorian Mother of Pearl Dessert Service in Case, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Mother of Pearl Dessert Service in original case, Circa 1880
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique German Silver Gilt and Mother-of-Pearl Dessert Service
By Bruckmann & Söhne
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 800 standard silver gilt and mother-of-pearl
Category

Vintage 1910s German More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Dessert Service
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
exceptional antique George V sterling silver and mother of pearl dessert cutlery set consists of twelve knives
Category

Vintage 1910s British Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Mother of Pearl Dessert Service for 24 Persons
By John Rodgers & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and mother of pearl handled dessert service for twenty-four persons; part of our silverware collection
Category

Antique 1820s English George IV Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

96 Pc French Vermeil Silver and Mother-of-pearl Dessert Service by Cardeilhac
By Maison Cardeilhac
Located in New York, US
Our 96 piece vermeil silver dessert service by Maison Cardeilhac (1804-1951) of Paris, circa 1910s
Category

Vintage 1910s European Belle Époque Tableware

Materials

Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver and mother of pearl fruit/dessert flatware set
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass

Antique George V Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service
By Harrison Brothers & George Howson 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver and mother of pearl fruit/dessert flatware set
Category

Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service, Antique George V
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
George V sterling silver and mother of pearl fruit/dessert flatware set / service consists of six knives
Category

Early 20th Century English Other Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Gilt Fruit or Dessert Service for 24 Persons
By Harrison Brothers & George Howson 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Victorian English sterling silver gilt and mother of pearl fruit/dessert service for
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver

French Silver Vermeil and Mother of Pearl Dessert Set for 12 - 36 Pcs in Box
Located in Great Barrington, MA
carved mother of pearl handles are topped with elaborate silver ferrules creating true works of art. Even
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Mother-of-Pearl Dessert Set for 18 With Gold Wash
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Unusual Dessert Service for 18 in Original Standing Mahogany Box. Mother-of-Pearl carved round
Category

Antique 19th Century English Tableware

Art Deco Silver Flatware Service
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
mother-of-pearl handles. This service for 12 is housed in its original, Queen Anne-style canteen
Category

Vintage 1930s Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Silver Flatware Service
Art Deco Silver Flatware Service
H 31.5 in W 32 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Superb Victorian 57 Piece Fish and Dessert Canteen Cutlery
By S. Roberts & Co & William Bateman
Located in London, GB
silver plated tines and blades while the dessert service has mother-of-pearl handles with hallmaked
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

A George III Silver Gilt Dessert Service made by William Eley & William Fearn.
Located in London, GB
The Dessert Service is modelled in the Fiddle and Thread Pattern which is double struck. Each piece
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By Various Makers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and fruit service all retain the original Art Deco style carved mother of pearl handles with plain
Category

Vintage 1930s British Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver Flatware Service by Edmond Jamet, Paris
Located in Paris, FR
- a fish set with silver blade and silver handle - 1-piece mother of pearl salad server with silver
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Silver Flatware Service by Edmond Jamet, Paris
Silver Flatware Service by Edmond Jamet, Paris
H 8.27 in W 18.51 in D 11.82 in
Marie Antoinette by Rojorzelsk Russian 84 Silver Flatware Set Service
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
(including Mother of Pearl handle knives). This set includes: 6 Knives, Mother of Pearl Handle (not
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Arabesque by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 77 Pieces Figural
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
knives, mother-of-pearl, 9 1/2", 12 dinner size forks, 7 1/2", 12 luncheon/dessert forks, 7", 12 place
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Corinthian by Polhamus Shiebler Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 72 Pieces
By John Polhamus
Located in Big Bend, WI
: 12 mother-of-pearl handle knives with sterling collars, 9 1/4" (not shiebler) 12 dinner size forks, 7
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pomona by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 63 Pieces Multi-Motif Fruit
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
fruit design - 63 pieces, including 12 mother of pearl knives. This rare set includes: 12 mother of
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Mother Of Pearl Dessert Service For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mother of pearl dessert service for your home. A mother of pearl dessert service — often made from metal, silver and mother-of-pearl — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a mother of pearl dessert service — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A mother of pearl dessert service, designed in the Georgian, Neoclassical or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one mother of pearl dessert service that is appealing in its simplicity, but Harrison Brothers & George Howson, William Hutton & Sons and Bruckmann & Söhne produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mother Of Pearl Dessert Service?

The average selling price for a mother of pearl dessert service at 1stDibs is $2,342, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $8,074 for the highest priced.

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.

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