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Rare Pair of Sterling Silver Owl Models - Import Mark 1937 - Neresheimer & Sohne
Rare Pair of Sterling Silver Owl Models - Import Mark 1937 - Neresheimer & Sohne

Rare Pair of Sterling Silver Owl Models - Import Mark 1937 - Neresheimer & Sohne

By B. Neresheimer & Sohne, Israel Segalov

Located in London, London

Carrying import marks for 1937 by Israel Segalov, this very rare pair of Sterling Silver Owl Models

Category

Vintage 1930s German Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique Silver Cup INCENSE BURNER Chinese Hand Engraved Dragons Xuande Mark
Rare Antique Silver Cup INCENSE BURNER Chinese Hand Engraved Dragons Xuande Mark

Rare Antique Silver Cup INCENSE BURNER Chinese Hand Engraved Dragons Xuande Mark

Located in Wembley, GB

– Xuande Mark An outstanding example of antique Chinese silver and copper craftsmanship, this decorative

Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Tibetan Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver

Doulton Lambeth Rare Marked Trailing Vine Jug by Mark V Marshall
Doulton Lambeth Rare Marked Trailing Vine Jug by Mark V Marshall

Doulton Lambeth Rare Marked Trailing Vine Jug by Mark V Marshall

By Doulton Lambeth

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare and unusual Doulton Lambeth Art Pottery jug carved and decorated in relief with trailing

Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher (A) in Bandana Ptn, Exhibition mark 1851
Rare Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher (A) in Bandana Ptn, Exhibition mark 1851

Rare Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher (A) in Bandana Ptn, Exhibition mark 1851

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a rare shape jug or pitcher made by Mason's Ironstone pottery in the Bandana pattern and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Pitchers

Materials

Ironstone

Early Derby Porcelain Cup & Saucer Rare Pattern 128 Puce Crown Marks, circa 1795
Early Derby Porcelain Cup & Saucer Rare Pattern 128 Puce Crown Marks, circa 1795

Early Derby Porcelain Cup & Saucer Rare Pattern 128 Puce Crown Marks, circa 1795

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

1795. This is a rare Derby pattern that we have not come across or seen previously The Cup has

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Rare George Iii Wine Label Maker's Mark of Ig and Assayed in Edinburgh
Rare George Iii Wine Label Maker's Mark of Ig and Assayed in Edinburgh

Rare George Iii Wine Label Maker's Mark of Ig and Assayed in Edinburgh

Located in London, GB

The Label is of the Scottish crescent form and is of sauce label size. This example is well marked and is engraved for "sherry." Length: 1.35 inches, 3.38cm.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Barware

Rare Sterling Silver Hoopoe Model - Import Mark London 1913 by Berthold Muller
Rare Sterling Silver Hoopoe Model - Import Mark London 1913 by Berthold Muller

Rare Sterling Silver Hoopoe Model - Import Mark London 1913 by Berthold Muller

By Berthold Muller

Located in London, London

Carrying import marks for London in 1913 by Berthold Muller, this charming, Antique, Sterling

Category

Vintage 1910s English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Silver Plated Novelty Boat Inkstand Desk Set
Rare Silver Plated Novelty Boat Inkstand Desk Set

Rare Silver Plated Novelty Boat Inkstand Desk Set

$10,303

H 6.3 in W 13.78 in D 4.34 in

Rare Silver Plated Novelty Boat Inkstand Desk Set

Located in Northampton, GB

Late 19th Century Circa 1880 From our Silver collection, we are delighted to introduce this superb

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Silver Figures Le Sonneur d’Olifant & La Dame au Faucon After Moine
Pair of Silver Figures Le Sonneur d’Olifant & La Dame au Faucon After Moine

Pair of Silver Figures Le Sonneur d’Olifant & La Dame au Faucon After Moine

Located in New York, NY

rare silver versions. Hanau marks. Very good condition with deep patina. Large dimensions: Man: H 16 1

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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Rare German Silver Gilt Ewer
Rare German Silver Gilt Ewer

Rare German Silver Gilt Ewer

Unavailable

H 5.75 in Dm 0.01 in

Rare German Silver Gilt Ewer

Located in GB

A rare German silver gilt ewer; mark of Martin II Heuglin, Augsburg 1659–1663. The bowl with scroll

Category

Antique 17th Century German Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Rare German Silver Gilt Ewer
Rare German Silver Gilt Ewer

Rare German Silver Gilt Ewer

Located in Bewdley, Worcestershire

A Rare German Silver Gilt Ewer; mark of Martin II Heuglin, Augsburg 1659 - 1663. The bowl with

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Sterling Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Magnificent & Rare 19th C. English Porcelain Centerpiece Retailer’s Mark Daniell
Magnificent & Rare 19th C. English Porcelain Centerpiece Retailer’s Mark Daniell

Magnificent & Rare 19th C. English Porcelain Centerpiece Retailer’s Mark Daniell

By Minton

Located in Pasadena, CA

A magnificent & rare georgian pink ground porcelain centerpiece possibly by Minton. Retailer's mark

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Rare First Black Mark Belleek Batchelor Dragon Tea Set
Rare First Black Mark Belleek Batchelor Dragon Tea Set

Rare First Black Mark Belleek Batchelor Dragon Tea Set

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Rare batchelor size, colored in first black mark includes registration date mark, individually

Category

Antique 1860s Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Rare Black Mark Belleek Prince of Wales Covered Ice Bucket
Rare Black Mark Belleek Prince of Wales Covered Ice Bucket

Rare Black Mark Belleek Prince of Wales Covered Ice Bucket

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Period Mark. With a cylindrical body, the lid with three hippocampe supporting a putti, blowing a Shell

Category

Antique 1890s Irish Victorian Serving Pieces

Fine Pair of Baroque Silver Candlesticks, German, 17th Century
Fine Pair of Baroque Silver Candlesticks, German, 17th Century

Fine Pair of Baroque Silver Candlesticks, German, 17th Century

Located in GB

A fine pair of Baroque silver candlesticks; rare town marks for Cologne, Germany from the end of

Category

Antique 17th Century German Candlesticks

Materials

Silver

Rare Rocket Shape Silver Caster, Import Marks Dublin, 1941
Rare Rocket Shape Silver Caster, Import Marks Dublin, 1941

Rare Rocket Shape Silver Caster, Import Marks Dublin, 1941

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Rare rocket shape silver caster, import marks Dublin 1941, hallmarked for Sheffield 1939, Atkins

Category

Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

6 rare Georgian Pistol grip Knives, London C.1720, Britannia silver mark.
6 rare Georgian Pistol grip Knives, London C.1720, Britannia silver mark.

6 rare Georgian Pistol grip Knives, London C.1720, Britannia silver mark.

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Set of 6 rare Georgian Pistol grip Knives, London C.1720, Britannia silver mark. Plain pistol grips

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

Georg Jensen Cream Sauceboat, 1915-1930 Mark, Rare Design No 181
Georg Jensen Cream Sauceboat, 1915-1930 Mark, Rare Design No 181

Georg Jensen Cream Sauceboat, 1915-1930 Mark, Rare Design No 181

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Georg Jensen cream sauceboat, 1915-1930 mark, rare design no 181. Octagonal shape base, handwrought

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Guido Gambone Art Pottery Plate with Donkey Mark and Signature
Rare Guido Gambone Art Pottery Plate with Donkey Mark and Signature

Rare Guido Gambone Art Pottery Plate with Donkey Mark and Signature

By Guido Gambone

Located in Munich, DE

Very rare Guido Gambone ceramic plate, with the original signature on the front and donkey mark on

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher (B) in Bandana Ptn, Exhibition mark 1851
Rare Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher (B) in Bandana Ptn, Exhibition mark 1851

Rare Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher (B) in Bandana Ptn, Exhibition mark 1851

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a rare shape jug or pitcher made by Mason's Ironstone pottery in the Bandana pattern and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Pitchers

Materials

Ironstone

William & Mary. A rare & unusual Wine Taster, maker's mark of NL.
William & Mary. A rare & unusual Wine Taster, maker's mark of NL.

William & Mary. A rare & unusual Wine Taster, maker's mark of NL.

Located in London, GB

mark of NL is shown Jackson's, "Silver & Gold Marks", page 146. Height: 1.2 inches, 3cm. Length

Category

Antique 1690s English More Dining and Entertaining

An extremely rare & important early George III Beer Jugmaker's mark of IB
An extremely rare & important early George III Beer Jugmaker's mark of IB

An extremely rare & important early George III Beer Jugmaker's mark of IB

Located in London, GB

This very rare piece is of an exceptional weight and is beautifully modelled as a Beer Barrel with

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Antique 18th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

A rare & unusual George IV "Leaf" Caddy Spoon, maker's Mark of a "W".
A rare & unusual George IV "Leaf" Caddy Spoon, maker's Mark of a "W".

A rare & unusual George IV "Leaf" Caddy Spoon, maker's Mark of a "W".

Located in London, GB

William Wardell, a known Caddy Spoon maker, was using a single "W" mark and it may have been that he sent

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Antique 19th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

Irish Limerick Provincial Silver Sugar Bowl John Hackett C.1780
Irish Limerick Provincial Silver Sugar Bowl John Hackett C.1780

Irish Limerick Provincial Silver Sugar Bowl John Hackett C.1780

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Very Rare Irish Provincial Silver Sugar Bowl, mark of John Hackett C.1780. Height: 6.35 cm Width

Category

Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Unusual Solid Silver Cigar Serving Tray, Cutter and Lighter, circa 1935
Antique Unusual Solid Silver Cigar Serving Tray, Cutter and Lighter, circa 1935

Antique Unusual Solid Silver Cigar Serving Tray, Cutter and Lighter, circa 1935

By Padgett & Braham Ltd

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

English silver (925 Standard), London, year 1935 (u), rare silver jubilee mark (1934-1935), Maker's mark P

Category

20th Century Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Silver

Large & Rare Solid 925 Silver Vintage NEF Ship Boat Import Marks for London 1975
Large & Rare Solid 925 Silver Vintage NEF Ship Boat Import Marks for London 1975

Large & Rare Solid 925 Silver Vintage NEF Ship Boat Import Marks for London 1975

Located in GB

oval for the grade of silver which is the same as Sterling silver, the makers mark IBB for the

Category

Vintage 1970s British Artisan Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Doulton Lambeth Rare Bear Form Pepper Pot by Mark V Marshall
Doulton Lambeth Rare Bear Form Pepper Pot by Mark V Marshall

Doulton Lambeth Rare Bear Form Pepper Pot by Mark V Marshall

By Doulton Lambeth

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare and stunning Doulton Lambeth pepper pot shaped as a seated bear by renowned artist Mark V

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Serving Pieces

Materials

Stoneware

Rare 18th Century Derby Milk Jug or Creamer Hand Painted Pattern 111, Puce Mark
Rare 18th Century Derby Milk Jug or Creamer Hand Painted Pattern 111, Puce Mark

Rare 18th Century Derby Milk Jug or Creamer Hand Painted Pattern 111, Puce Mark

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

. Early 18th century creamers by Derby are rare. The creamer has a body which tapers to the base and has

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Geometrical Design Art Deco Mint Tile Serving Tray 1920s with Makers Marks
Rare Geometrical Design Art Deco Mint Tile Serving Tray 1920s with Makers Marks

Rare Geometrical Design Art Deco Mint Tile Serving Tray 1920s with Makers Marks

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautiful and rare Art Deco tray. This rare Art Deco serving tray with the beautiful, geometrical

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Rare JFK-Era Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cup by Scearce of Kentucky
Rare JFK-Era Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cup by Scearce of Kentucky

Rare JFK-Era Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cup by Scearce of Kentucky

By Mark J. Scearce

Located in New York, NY

Kennedy-era sterling silver mint julep. Retailed by Scearce in Kentucy, 1961-1963. Traditional form

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Chinese Red Lacquer Canopy Bed with Footrest, c. 1900
Chinese Red Lacquer Canopy Bed with Footrest, c. 1900

Chinese Red Lacquer Canopy Bed with Footrest, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

A Chinese canopy bed, or marriage bed, was the most important part of a bride's dowry and was the central feature of her personal quarters. Traditionally, beds were central to Chines...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm, Reed

Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal

Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal

$84,142

H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 13.39 in

Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal

Located in Paris, FR

Sculpture gilded peacock handmade in precious porcelain one by one, feather by feather. Each feather is unique. Made with shiny porcelain, hand-painted with 24-karat gold and preciou...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Vintage Japanese Indigo Batik Lumbar Pillow Case
Vintage Japanese Indigo Batik Lumbar Pillow Case

Vintage Japanese Indigo Batik Lumbar Pillow Case

$275

H 12.21 in W 33.86 in D 0.12 in

Vintage Japanese Indigo Batik Lumbar Pillow Case

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Cotton in the back. Zipper closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

French Sarreguemines Advertising Face Jug for OVH Greer's Scotch Whiskey, 1890s
French Sarreguemines Advertising Face Jug for OVH Greer's Scotch Whiskey, 1890s

French Sarreguemines Advertising Face Jug for OVH Greer's Scotch Whiskey, 1890s

By Sarreguemines

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Made as a premium for the British and Irish pubs, and used for water when mixing a whiskey, a scarce advertising face jug. The French Sarreguemines majolica barbotine mold, Tête #318...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Barware

Materials

Earthenware

Professionally Framed Antique Suzani Fragment, 19th Century.
Professionally Framed Antique Suzani Fragment, 19th Century.

Professionally Framed Antique Suzani Fragment, 19th Century.

On Hold|$950

H 23.63 in W 20.48 in D 1.58 in

Professionally Framed Antique Suzani Fragment, 19th Century.

By Seref Ozen

Located in Istanbul, TR

The suzani fragment on the frame is from a 19th C. Suzani. It is hand backed on linen and streched over a strecher and finished with a wooden frame. Ready to go on any wall. The ite...

Category

Antique 19th Century Tajikistani Suzani Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

French Style 1950s Plant Stand
French Style 1950s Plant Stand

French Style 1950s Plant Stand

$3,500

H 37.75 in W 17 in D 17 in

French Style 1950s Plant Stand

Located in Sharon, CT

A plant stand that holds four small plants in style. Light blue over white paint. The holes are 4" in diameter.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Steel

Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Desk Vintage Bamboo Rattan Desk Entryway Table
Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Desk Vintage Bamboo Rattan Desk Entryway Table

Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Desk Vintage Bamboo Rattan Desk Entryway Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in Rochester, NY

This is a stunning vintage Maitland Smith desk with Chinoiserie painted details throughout. The bamboo bases are leather wrapped and the hardware is all solid brass. It’s in gorgeo...

Category

20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers

Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A finely crafted Japanese tabletop cabinet from the early 20th century, this compact storage piece is richly detailed with traditional decorative techniques and export-era flourishes...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Professionally Framed Antique Uzbek Suzani Fragment, 19th Century.
Professionally Framed Antique Uzbek Suzani Fragment, 19th Century.

Professionally Framed Antique Uzbek Suzani Fragment, 19th Century.

Located in Istanbul, TR

First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. Late 19th C. Uzbekistan Ready to go on any wall. ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. The design is ultimately simple...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Professionally Framed Antique Suzani Fragment , Tajikstan, Central Asia
Professionally Framed Antique Suzani Fragment , Tajikstan, Central Asia

Professionally Framed Antique Suzani Fragment , Tajikstan, Central Asia

Located in Istanbul, TR

The suzani fragment on the frame is from a 19th C. Suzani. It is hand backed on linen and streched over a strecher and finish with a wooden frame. Ready to go on any wall. The item ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tajikistani Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Pierre-Paul Montagnac Cabinet
Pierre-Paul Montagnac Cabinet

Pierre-Paul Montagnac Cabinet

$82,500

H 68 in W 48 in D 17 in

Pierre-Paul Montagnac Cabinet

By Pierre-Paul Montagnac

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French 1940s cabinet by Pierre-Paul Montagnac. Model exhibited at the 1945 Salon d'Automne. This cabinet is a masterpiece of French cabinet-making designed by Pierre-Paul Montagnac....

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Framed Antique Suzani fragment, Tajikstan, 19th C.
Framed Antique Suzani fragment, Tajikstan, 19th C.

Framed Antique Suzani fragment, Tajikstan, 19th C.

$775

H 18.9 in W 18.51 in D 1.58 in

Framed Antique Suzani fragment, Tajikstan, 19th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. 19th C. Italy Ready to go on a wall. Framed Item ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Tajikistani Suzani Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

Antique Ikat Pillow Case Fashioned from Early 20th Century Uzbek Ikat
Antique Ikat Pillow Case Fashioned from Early 20th Century Uzbek Ikat

Antique Ikat Pillow Case Fashioned from Early 20th Century Uzbek Ikat

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but comes with a bag made to the size and out of cotton to accommodate the filling for each. The backing is made of linen. Please note: filling is n...

Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Antique Gilt Bronze & Brass & Glass Gothic Sanctuary Lamp / Church Candle Light
Antique Gilt Bronze & Brass & Glass Gothic Sanctuary Lamp / Church Candle Light

Antique Gilt Bronze & Brass & Glass Gothic Sanctuary Lamp / Church Candle Light

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning 19th century Gothic art pendant with shields and gilt scrolling patterns. This late 1800s church relic truly has an aura of religiousness about it. This sanctuary pendant i...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Framed Antique Ura Tube Suzani Fragment, Tajikstan
Framed Antique Ura Tube Suzani Fragment, Tajikstan

Framed Antique Ura Tube Suzani Fragment, Tajikstan

$875

H 22.84 in W 18.51 in D 1.58 in

Framed Antique Ura Tube Suzani Fragment, Tajikstan

Located in Istanbul, TR

First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. Late 19th C. Tajikstan Ready to go on a wall. Fr...

Category

Antique 19th Century Tajikistani Suzani Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

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Rare Silver Marks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of rare silver marks available for sale. The range of distinct rare silver marks — often made from ceramic, metal and porcelain — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of rare silver marks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of rare silver marks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Georgian and Mid-Century Modern rare silver marks are of considerable interest. Rare silver marks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Royal Crown Derby Porcelain, Guido Gambone and Mark J. Scearce are consistently popular.

How Much are Rare Silver Marks?

Prices for rare silver marks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, rare silver marks begin at $419 and can go as high as $21,260, while the average can fetch as much as $895.

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.