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French Art Deco Opalescent Clam Shell Plate
French Art Deco Opalescent Clam Shell Plate

French Art Deco Opalescent Clam Shell Plate

By Sabino Art Glass

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Deco opalescent round glass plate with clam shells in relief (signed: SABINO PARIS)

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Wood and Ceramic Green Shells Decorative Plate, France, 1960s
Vintage Wood and Ceramic Green Shells Decorative Plate, France, 1960s

Vintage Wood and Ceramic Green Shells Decorative Plate, France, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Decorative wood and green shells plate from France. Produced in 1960s. Hand painted.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Antique English Silver Plated "Shell" Cheese Dish
Antique English Silver Plated "Shell" Cheese Dish

Antique English Silver Plated "Shell" Cheese Dish

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English silver-plated "shell" cheese dish.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver bread plates with engravings and shells
Silver bread plates with engravings and shells

Silver bread plates with engravings and shells

$3,325Sale Price|30% Off

H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 0.79 in

Silver bread plates with engravings and shells

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver bread plates with engraving and shells. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese.

Category

20th Century European Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Triple Clam Shell Nautical Candy Dish
Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Triple Clam Shell Nautical Candy Dish

Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Triple Clam Shell Nautical Candy Dish

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Triple Clam Shell Nautical Candy Dish. Circa Mid 20th Century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Sheffield Silver Plated Clam Shell Shrimp Cocktail Serving Platter Tray
Vintage Sheffield Silver Plated Clam Shell Shrimp Cocktail Serving Platter Tray

Vintage Sheffield Silver Plated Clam Shell Shrimp Cocktail Serving Platter Tray

By Sheffield

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Sheffield Silver Plated Clam Shell Shrimp Cocktail Serving Platter Tray with Removable Glass Dish.

Category

Mid-20th Century Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Plate Shell Tray with Coral Shaped Enamel Feet
Vintage Silver Plate Shell Tray with Coral Shaped Enamel Feet

Vintage Silver Plate Shell Tray with Coral Shaped Enamel Feet

Located in Toronto, ON

This vintage silver plate shell tray is an exquisite piece, featuring intricate craftsmanship and elegant design.

Category

Late 20th Century American Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

Vintage Silver Plate Shell Tray with Coral Shaped Enamel Feet
Vintage Silver Plate Shell Tray with Coral Shaped Enamel Feet

Vintage Silver Plate Shell Tray with Coral Shaped Enamel Feet

Located in Toronto, ON

This vintage silver plate shell tray is an exquisite piece, featuring intricate craftsmanship and elegant design.

Category

Late 20th Century American Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Vintage English Regency Style Silver Plated Small Clam Shell Trinket Dish
Vintage English Regency Style Silver Plated Small Clam Shell Trinket Dish

Vintage English Regency Style Silver Plated Small Clam Shell Trinket Dish

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage English Regency Style Silver Plated Small Clam Shell Trinket Dish. Circa Mid 20th Century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Regency Style Silver Plated Clam Shell Hinged Warmer Serving Platter
Vintage Regency Style Silver Plated Clam Shell Hinged Warmer Serving Platter

Vintage Regency Style Silver Plated Clam Shell Hinged Warmer Serving Platter

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Regency Style Silver Plated Clam Shell Hinged Warmer Serving Platter. Circa Mid 20th Century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Walker & Hall Sheffield Silver Plated Regency Fruit Shell Compote Platter Stand
Walker & Hall Sheffield Silver Plated Regency Fruit Shell Compote Platter Stand

Walker & Hall Sheffield Silver Plated Regency Fruit Shell Compote Platter Stand

By Walker & Hall

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Walker & Hall Sheffield Silver Plated Regency Fruit Shell Compote Platter Stand.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Triple Clam Shell Nautical Candy Dish
Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Triple Clam Shell Nautical Candy Dish

Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Triple Clam Shell Nautical Candy Dish

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Triple Clam Shell Nautical Candy Dish. Circa Mid 20th Century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Black Starr & Frost Silver Plated Clam Shell Seafood Cocktail Serving Platter
Black Starr & Frost Silver Plated Clam Shell Seafood Cocktail Serving Platter

Black Starr & Frost Silver Plated Clam Shell Seafood Cocktail Serving Platter

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Black Starr & Frost Silver Plated Clam Shell Seafood Cocktail Serving Platter.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage English Regency Sheffield Silver Plated Fish Clam Shell Serving Platter
Vintage English Regency Sheffield Silver Plated Fish Clam Shell Serving Platter

Vintage English Regency Sheffield Silver Plated Fish Clam Shell Serving Platter

By Sheffield

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage English Regency Sheffield Silver Plated "Fish" Clam Shell Serving Platter. Circa Mid 20th Century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Leonard Regency Style Silver Plated Clam Shell Hinged Warmer with Swan Handle
Leonard Regency Style Silver Plated Clam Shell Hinged Warmer with Swan Handle

Leonard Regency Style Silver Plated Clam Shell Hinged Warmer with Swan Handle

By Leonard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Leonard Regency Style Silver Plated Clam Shell Hinged Warmer with Swan Handle.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Edward San Giovanni Silver Plated Shell Form Twin Handle Platter Tray
Vintage Edward San Giovanni Silver Plated Shell Form Twin Handle Platter Tray

Vintage Edward San Giovanni Silver Plated Shell Form Twin Handle Platter Tray

By Edward San Giovanni

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large Vintage Edward San Giovanni Silver Plated Shell Form Twin Handle Platter Tray. Item featured is a large impressive size, ornate shell form, twin handles.

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

W & SB English Regency Style Silver Plated Large Scallop Clam Shell Serving Dish
W & SB English Regency Style Silver Plated Large Scallop Clam Shell Serving Dish

W & SB English Regency Style Silver Plated Large Scallop Clam Shell Serving Dish

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage W & SB English Regency Style Silver Plated Large Scallop Clam Shell Serving Dish. Circa Mid 20th Century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate

19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate

By Sarreguemines

Located in London, GB

Creating a wonderful display for Oysters or sea food this French Majolica oyster plate in lustrous deep colouring, but the well thought of maker Sarreguemines, circa 1890.

Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate

19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate

By Sarreguemines

Located in London, GB

Creating a wonderful display for Oysters or sea food this French Majolica oyster plate in lustrous deep colouring, but the well thought of maker Sarreguemines, circa 1890.

Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate

19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate

By Sarreguemines

Located in London, GB

Creating a wonderful display for Oysters or sea food this French Majolica oyster plate in lustrous deep colouring, but the well thought of maker Sarreguemines, circa 1890.

Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate

19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate

By Sarreguemines

Located in London, GB

Creating a wonderful display for Oysters or sea food this French Majolica oyster plate in lustrous deep colouring, but the well thought of maker Sarreguemines, circa 1890.

Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Biscuit Box Early 20th Century
Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Biscuit Box Early 20th Century

Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Biscuit Box Early 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Victorian triple clam shell shaped silver plated biscuit box bearing the makers mark IFS for the renowned silversmith Israel Freeman & Sons Ltd and Ci...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Mid Century Vintage Blue and Black Decorative Plate Shell Italy 1960
Mid Century Vintage Blue and Black Decorative Plate Shell Italy 1960

Mid Century Vintage Blue and Black Decorative Plate Shell Italy 1960

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful decorative crystal blue glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Unique piece for every table and interi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Mid Century Vintage Blue and White Decorative Plate Shell Italy 1960
Mid Century Vintage Blue and White Decorative Plate Shell Italy 1960

Mid Century Vintage Blue and White Decorative Plate Shell Italy 1960

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful decorative crystal blue glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Unique piece for every table and interi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Set of 4 Resin Plates with Incrusted Seahorses, Fishes, Algues and Shells
Set of 4 Resin Plates with Incrusted Seahorses, Fishes, Algues and Shells

Set of 4 Resin Plates with Incrusted Seahorses, Fishes, Algues and Shells

$2,115Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 0.6 in Dm 12.01 in

Set of 4 Resin Plates with Incrusted Seahorses, Fishes, Algues and Shells

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

These 4 plates are made of lucite with incrusted seahorses, fishes, algues and shells.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Lucite

Mid Century Vintage Green and White Decorative Small Plate Shell Italy 1960
Mid Century Vintage Green and White Decorative Small Plate Shell Italy 1960

Mid Century Vintage Green and White Decorative Small Plate Shell Italy 1960

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful decorative green glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Unique piece for every table and interior! On...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

French Art Deco Tray with Shell Motif in Bronze and Etched Mirror
French Art Deco Tray with Shell Motif in Bronze and Etched Mirror

French Art Deco Tray with Shell Motif in Bronze and Etched Mirror

Located in Barcelona, ES

This mirrored serving tray or vanity tray features an octagon brass metal plated frame with carving floral details thorough and shell shaped handles at both sides.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid Century Franco Lapini Style Crayfish Lobster Silver Plate Seafood Set c 1960
Mid Century Franco Lapini Style Crayfish Lobster Silver Plate Seafood Set c 1960

Mid Century Franco Lapini Style Crayfish Lobster Silver Plate Seafood Set c 1960

By Franco Lapini

Located in London, GB

This fine quality set consists of one large dish 15 1/8” / 38.4cm diameter, and six matching smaller dishes, each 7 ¼” / 18.5cm L x 5” / 12.5cm W. The small plates are shaped as scal...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 8 Green French Majolica Oyster Plates & Platter Moulin des Loups Orchies
Set of 8 Green French Majolica Oyster Plates & Platter Moulin des Loups Orchies

Set of 8 Green French Majolica Oyster Plates & Platter Moulin des Loups Orchies

By Orchies

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Beautifully modeled with deeply molded oyster shell wells, each plate features six individual oyster compartments surrounding a central sauce well, while the large coordinating platt...

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Set of 7 pcs. French Majolica Oyster Plates Saint Clement, circa 1950
Set of 7 pcs. French Majolica Oyster Plates Saint Clement, circa 1950

Set of 7 pcs. French Majolica Oyster Plates Saint Clement, circa 1950

By Saint-Clément

Located in Vilnius, LT

Plates are with shell shaped wells in green, blue, white colors with center in lemon shape, glazed and outlined in yellow.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Large George II Silver Salver London 1738 by John Tuite
Large George II Silver Salver London 1738 by John Tuite

Large George II Silver Salver London 1738 by John Tuite

By John Tuite

Located in Cornwall, GB

A large and impressive George II octagonal silver salver with pie crust edge and shell decoration. The central plate engraved with cornucopia of fruits and flowers amidst patterned a...

Category

Antique 1730s English George IV Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Pair of 20th Century Silver Plated Shell-Shaped Dishes
Pair of 20th Century Silver Plated Shell-Shaped Dishes

Pair of 20th Century Silver Plated Shell-Shaped Dishes

Unavailable

H 2.96 in W 13.59 in D 15.95 in

Pair of 20th Century Silver Plated Shell-Shaped Dishes

By F.B. Rogers Silver Co.

Located in Godalming, GB

Pair of American large silver plated shell-shaped serving dishes, by the F.B. Rogers Silver Company.

Category

Vintage 1950s American George II Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Shell Dish
Shell Dish

Shell Dish

Unavailable

H 8.5 in W 9 in D 9 in

Shell Dish

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 1930s English silver plate pedestal scallop shell dish in a nautical style.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco opalescent glass plate with mussel shells in relief
Art Deco opalescent glass plate with mussel shells in relief

Art Deco opalescent glass plate with mussel shells in relief

By Sabino Art Glass

Located in New York, NY

French Art Deco opalescent round glass plate with mussel shells in relief signed by SABINO PARIS.

Category

20th Century French Platters and Serveware

Materials

Glass

Charming Thick Silver Plate Tray
Charming Thick Silver Plate Tray

Charming Thick Silver Plate Tray

Unavailable

H 2 in W 30 in D 20 in

Charming Thick Silver Plate Tray

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Great quality silver plate tray classic shell design thick states-hand soldered and warranted and EP with several other marks

Category

20th Century Platters and Serveware

Set of 6 French Moulin des Loups Green Oyster Shell Plates Orchies
Set of 6 French Moulin des Loups Green Oyster Shell Plates Orchies

Set of 6 French Moulin des Loups Green Oyster Shell Plates Orchies

By Orchies

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

These round platters have cream background, with seven wells shaped like oyster shells. Each shell is in green ombre to white. The edge of each plate is glazed in the same green.

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

English Pottery Creamware Blue Enamel Shell-Edge Dessert Service
English Pottery Creamware Blue Enamel Shell-Edge Dessert Service

English Pottery Creamware Blue Enamel Shell-Edge Dessert Service

By Neale & Co.

Located in Downingtown, PA

Mark: Impressed NEALE & CO (some filled with blue) The seventeen piece service consists of the following pieces:- Ten plates (diameter: 8 1/2 inches) Pair of sauce tureen and co...

Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Dinner Plates

Materials

Creamware

Sea Shell Appetizer Plates, Set of 8
Sea Shell Appetizer Plates, Set of 8

Sea Shell Appetizer Plates, Set of 8

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H 1.25 in W 5.25 in D 4.5 in

Sea Shell Appetizer Plates, Set of 8

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Bring a touch of the coastal vibe to your next dinner party. This set of 8 large shells are meant for appetizers or dessert plates.

Category

20th Century American American Classical Tableware

Materials

Shell

Tortoise Shell Glass Plates

Tortoise Shell Glass Plates

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H 1.25 in Dm 11.75 in

Tortoise Shell Glass Plates

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite set of elegant glass plates designed in a tortoise shell pattern. The plate edges are painted with a wide gold metallic rim.

Category

20th Century Platters and Serveware

Silver plate and faux tortoise shell tray
Silver plate and faux tortoise shell tray

Silver plate and faux tortoise shell tray

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H 5.75 in W 26 in D 16 in

Silver plate and faux tortoise shell tray

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Silver plate and faux tortoise shell tray. Made in london, england

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Italian silver plated shell-form sweetmeat dish, Franco Lapini, 20th
Italian silver plated shell-form sweetmeat dish, Franco Lapini, 20th

Italian silver plated shell-form sweetmeat dish, Franco Lapini, 20th

By Franco Lapini

Located in Paris, FR

Elegant silver-plated platter by Franco Lapini, featuring six finely sculpted shells supported by an intertwined fish composition.

Category

20th Century Italian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

A Very Large English Silver Plate and Faux Tortoise Shell Tray
A Very Large English Silver Plate and Faux Tortoise Shell Tray

A Very Large English Silver Plate and Faux Tortoise Shell Tray

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A large silver plated faux tortoise shell serving tray, with a pierced undulating gallery, and large turned feet.

Category

20th Century English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage FB Rogers Silver Plated Large Clam Shell Serving Dish w / Dolphin
Vintage FB Rogers Silver Plated Large Clam Shell Serving Dish w / Dolphin

Vintage FB Rogers Silver Plated Large Clam Shell Serving Dish w / Dolphin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage FB Rogers Silver Plated Large Clam Shell Serving Dish w / Dolphin.

Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Rococo Silver Plated Three Part Clam Shell Server Condiment Tray by Sheridan
Rococo Silver Plated Three Part Clam Shell Server Condiment Tray by Sheridan

Rococo Silver Plated Three Part Clam Shell Server Condiment Tray by Sheridan

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Silver-plated Italian Style Clamshell motif condiment or Hors D'oeuvre serving dish by Sheridan.

Category

20th Century American Rococo Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Herend "Shell" Hand Painted Hungarian Porcelain Dessert Plate, Modern
Herend "Shell" Hand Painted Hungarian Porcelain Dessert Plate, Modern

Herend "Shell" Hand Painted Hungarian Porcelain Dessert Plate, Modern

By Herend

Located in Cagliari, IT

Beautiful hand painted polychrome and gilt porcelain dessert plate; decorated with a shell, band in marbled black painting, border in gold.

Category

2010s Hungarian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Barker Ellis England EPCA Silver Plated Shell Handle Etched Candy Dish - a Pair
Barker Ellis England EPCA Silver Plated Shell Handle Etched Candy Dish - a Pair

Barker Ellis England EPCA Silver Plated Shell Handle Etched Candy Dish - a Pair

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Barker Ellis England EPCA Silver Plated Shell Handle Etched Candy Dish - a Pair. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century Measurements: 1.5" H x 13.5" W x 7.75" D.

Category

Mid-20th Century Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate

19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate

By Sarreguemines

Located in London, GB

Creating a wonderful display for Oysters or sea food this French Majolica oyster plate in lustrous deep colouring, but the well thought of maker Sarreguemines, circa 1890.

Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1872
Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1872

Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1872

By Minton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, the relief-molded dish with six oyster wells glazed in seafoam green, each well separated by shells and seaweed and a naturalistically molded and glazed...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Turquoise-Ground Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1875
Minton Majolica Turquoise-Ground Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1875

Minton Majolica Turquoise-Ground Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1875

By Minton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Minton Majolica Oyster plate, the relief-molded dish with six oyster wells glazed in turquoise, each well separated by shells and seaweed and a naturalistically molded and glazed aug...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1872
Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1872

Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1872

By Minton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Minton Majolica oyster plate, the relief-molded dish with six oyster wells glazed in seafoam green, each well separated by shells and seaweed and a naturalistically molded and glazed...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1874
Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1874

Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1874

By Minton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, the relief-molded dish with six oyster wells glazed in seafoam green, each well separated by shells and seaweed and a naturalistically molded and glazed...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Turquoise-Ground Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1873
Minton Majolica Turquoise-Ground Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1873

Minton Majolica Turquoise-Ground Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1873

By Minton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, the relief-molded dish with six oyster wells glazed in turquoise, each well separated by shells and seaweed and a naturalistically molded and glazed aug...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Biscuit Box Mappin & Webb 19th Century
Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Biscuit Box Mappin & Webb 19th Century

Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Biscuit Box Mappin & Webb 19th Century

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Victorian triple clam shell shaped silver plated biscuit box, circa 1870 in date and braring the makers mark of the renowned silversmiths Mappin & Webb.

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Faux Tortosie Shell and Silver Tray
Faux Tortosie Shell and Silver Tray

Faux Tortosie Shell and Silver Tray

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H 38 in W 24.5 in D 4.25 in

Faux Tortosie Shell and Silver Tray

Located in New York, NY

Silver plate and tortoise laminate.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Serving Plate with Handle
Serving Plate with Handle

Serving Plate with Handle

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H 3 in Dm 10.5 in

Serving Plate with Handle

Located in Chicago, IL

Silver plated shell with flourished handle and feet.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

French Faience Shell Platter Quimper, circa 1910
French Faience Shell Platter Quimper, circa 1910

French Faience Shell Platter Quimper, circa 1910

By Henriot Quimper

Located in Austin, TX

Antique Quimper faience shell-shaped wall plate, circa 1910. Marked "Quimper Henriot".

Category

Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Platters and Serveware

Materials

Faience

12 Large Imari/Limoges Charger Plates
12 Large Imari/Limoges Charger Plates

12 Large Imari/Limoges Charger Plates

Located in Bellport, NY

Twelve exceptional Imari/Limoges Charger plates. Egg shell blue with hand painted imari colors and patterns, all 12 in unused condition.

Category

20th Century French Japonisme Platters and Serveware

Materials

Stoneware

Green Oyster Serving Plates and Platter Moulin Des Loups 'Orchies' Set 10 France
Green Oyster Serving Plates and Platter Moulin Des Loups 'Orchies' Set 10 France

Green Oyster Serving Plates and Platter Moulin Des Loups 'Orchies' Set 10 France

By Orchies

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This set features 9 verdigris plates and one large oyster serving platter. Each plate features 6 wells in the shape of oyster shells.

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Mid-Century Italian Guzzini Serving Tray Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass
Mid-Century Italian Guzzini Serving Tray Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass

Mid-Century Italian Guzzini Serving Tray Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass

By Guzzini

Located in Roma, IT

It is an iconic turtle shell tray or plate of Lucite and brass handles that will amaze your guests.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of Seven French Art Deco Silver Cartier Shell Plates
Set of Seven French Art Deco Silver Cartier Shell Plates

Set of Seven French Art Deco Silver Cartier Shell Plates

By Cartier

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 7 French Art Deco sterling silver small shell form individual clam plates by Cartier.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Plate Clam Shell Dish Sheffield, England
Silver Plate Clam Shell Dish Sheffield, England

Silver Plate Clam Shell Dish Sheffield, England

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H 1.38 in W 4.93 in D 5.91 in

Silver Plate Clam Shell Dish Sheffield, England

By Sheffield

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Cute footed clam dish in silver plate. Reproduction from an original design from the 18th century. This particular piece is made in the USA and has clear stamps underneath. This is p...

Category

20th Century English Rococo Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Hand-Hammered Silver-Plate and 24-Carat Gold-Plated Sea Shell Tray Signed
Hand-Hammered Silver-Plate and 24-Carat Gold-Plated Sea Shell Tray Signed

Hand-Hammered Silver-Plate and 24-Carat Gold-Plated Sea Shell Tray Signed

Located in North Miami, FL

This stunning hand-hammered silver plate rectangular tray has embellishments on the top of one side in 24-carat gold-plated forms of assorted dimensional shells.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Vintage FB Rogers Silver Plated Clam Shell Seafood Bowl Platter Server
Vintage FB Rogers Silver Plated Clam Shell Seafood Bowl Platter Server

Vintage FB Rogers Silver Plated Clam Shell Seafood Bowl Platter Server

By F.B. Rogers Silver Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage FB Rogers Silver Plated Clam Shell Seafood Bowl Platter Server. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage English Regency Silver Plated Clam Shell Hinged Serving Platter Dish
Vintage English Regency Silver Plated Clam Shell Hinged Serving Platter Dish

Vintage English Regency Silver Plated Clam Shell Hinged Serving Platter Dish

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage English Regency Silver Plated Clam Shell Hinged Serving Platter Dish. Circa Mid 20th Century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Rectangular Silver Plated Serving Tray with Stylized Shell Decor
Antique English Rectangular Silver Plated Serving Tray with Stylized Shell Decor

Antique English Rectangular Silver Plated Serving Tray with Stylized Shell Decor

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This silver plated serving tray is hallmarked by an unknown English maker, and presumed to date to approximately 1920 and done in a Victrian style.

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

French Majolica Oyster Plate with Colorful Shell Details
French Majolica Oyster Plate with Colorful Shell Details

French Majolica Oyster Plate with Colorful Shell Details

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A magnificent and detailed Oyster plate - the bold and vibrant colors and design make any arrangement Stand out.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Antique English Silver Plated Strawberry Server Set with Figural Shell Dishes
Antique English Silver Plated Strawberry Server Set with Figural Shell Dishes

Antique English Silver Plated Strawberry Server Set with Figural Shell Dishes

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The set is composed of a rack or stand with bun feet, two scalloped shell shaped dishes and a sugar bowl and creamer.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage English Victorian Silver Plated Clam Shell Trinket Dish On Dolphin Feet
Vintage English Victorian Silver Plated Clam Shell Trinket Dish On Dolphin Feet

Vintage English Victorian Silver Plated Clam Shell Trinket Dish On Dolphin Feet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage English Victorian Silver Plated Clam Shell Trinket Dish On Dolphin Feet. Circa Mid 20th Century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Minton Majolica Turquoise-Ground Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1878
Minton Majolica Turquoise-Ground Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1878

Minton Majolica Turquoise-Ground Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1878

By Minton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, the relief-molded dish with six oyster wells glazed in turquoise, each well separated by shells and seaweed and a naturalistically molded and glazed aug...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1875
Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1875

Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1875

By Minton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, the relief-molded dish with six oyster wells glazed in seafoam green, each well separated by shells and seaweed and a naturalistically molded and glazed...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1875
Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1875

Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1875

By Minton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, the relief-molded dish with six oyster wells glazed in seafoam green, each well separated by shells and seaweed, the center well glazed in green and ban...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Mid Century Vintage Glossy Blue Decorative Holographic Plate Shell Italy 1960
Mid Century Vintage Glossy Blue Decorative Holographic Plate Shell Italy 1960

Mid Century Vintage Glossy Blue Decorative Holographic Plate Shell Italy 1960

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful decorative crystal blue glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Unique piece for every table and inte...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Mid Century Vintage Beige and Red Decorative Plate Shell Italy 1960
Mid Century Vintage Beige and Red Decorative Plate Shell Italy 1960

Mid Century Vintage Beige and Red Decorative Plate Shell Italy 1960

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful decorative crystal glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, one damage at the top - as shown on pictures. Original glass. Unique piece for ev...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Towle Silver Plated Punch Bowl Set Flower Shell Rim with 12 Cups
Towle Silver Plated Punch Bowl Set Flower Shell Rim with 12 Cups

Towle Silver Plated Punch Bowl Set Flower Shell Rim with 12 Cups

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Towle Silver Plated Punch Bowl Set Flower Shell Rim with 12 Cups.

Category

Late 20th Century North American Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

French Art Deco Porcelain Shell Serveware Set
French Art Deco Porcelain Shell Serveware Set

French Art Deco Porcelain Shell Serveware Set

Located in Paris, FR

Gold plated and hallmarked. A stunning dinnerware set.

Category

20th Century French Platters and Serveware

Materials

Gold Plate

Large Shell Shaped Dish in Patinated Silver, 1960s
Large Shell Shaped Dish in Patinated Silver, 1960s

Large Shell Shaped Dish in Patinated Silver, 1960s

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H 1.97 in W 11.42 in D 13.78 in

Large Shell Shaped Dish in Patinated Silver, 1960s

Located in Tilburg, NL

Great classic looking serving dish in patinated silver plated metal. Stylish shell shape with scalloped surfaces and elegant curves.

Category

Mid-20th Century Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Eight French Majolica Oyster Plates and Master Server
Set of Eight French Majolica Oyster Plates and Master Server

Set of Eight French Majolica Oyster Plates and Master Server

Located in Birmingham, AL

Plates have six shell compartments and one for the lemon or mignonette.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Platters and Serveware

Materials

Majolica

Set of 12 Gilt Edged Cauldon England Flow Blue Fish Plates with Oval Platter
Set of 12 Gilt Edged Cauldon England Flow Blue Fish Plates with Oval Platter

Set of 12 Gilt Edged Cauldon England Flow Blue Fish Plates with Oval Platter

By Cauldon

Located in Cincinnati, OH

The central image is encircled within a band of aquatic vegetation and shells. The plates have scalloped rims accented with sponged gilt decoration.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Guzzini Midcentury Turteshell, Lucite and Brass Italian Serving Tray, 1970s
Guzzini Midcentury Turteshell, Lucite and Brass Italian Serving Tray, 1970s

Guzzini Midcentury Turteshell, Lucite and Brass Italian Serving Tray, 1970s

By Guzzini

Located in Roma, IT

It is an iconic turtle shell tray or plate of Lucite and brass handles that will amaze your guests.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Wedgwood Shell Plates with Mottled Majolica Glaze, 19th Century
Pair of Wedgwood Shell Plates with Mottled Majolica Glaze, 19th Century

Pair of Wedgwood Shell Plates with Mottled Majolica Glaze, 19th Century

By Wedgwood

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of Wedgwood shell plates with mottled Majolica glaze, 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Clay

Set of 9 French Orchies Moulin des Loups Green Oyster Shell Plates
Set of 9 French Orchies Moulin des Loups Green Oyster Shell Plates

Set of 9 French Orchies Moulin des Loups Green Oyster Shell Plates

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

Enhance your dining experience with this captivating set of 8 French Orchies Moulin des Loups Green Oyster Shell Plates, accompanied by a main serving plate.

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Mother of Pearl Shell Plate
Mother of Pearl Shell Plate

Mother of Pearl Shell Plate

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H 1 in Dm 7.5 in

Mother of Pearl Shell Plate

Located in Richmond, VA

Stunning, vintage plate made of polished mother of pearl.

Category

20th Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Set of Three Shell Form Ceramic Dishes by Pol Chambost
Set of Three Shell Form Ceramic Dishes by Pol Chambost

Set of Three Shell Form Ceramic Dishes by Pol Chambost

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of three shell form ceramic dishes, by Pol Chambost, French 1950s. Signed to underside. Length approximately 8 in. each. (Item #1321)

Category

Vintage 1950s French Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Early 19th Century 20-Piece Wedgwood Seashell and Seaweed Set, Maker Marked
Early 19th Century 20-Piece Wedgwood Seashell and Seaweed Set, Maker Marked

Early 19th Century 20-Piece Wedgwood Seashell and Seaweed Set, Maker Marked

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 19th century 20-piece wedgwood creamware seashell and seaweed set, includes: Two shell-form plates, four small clam shell platters (two larger than the others), one covered gra...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dinner Plates

Materials

Creamware

Samuel Alcock Plate, Inverted Shell, Flowers, Provenance G.A.Godden Regency 1822
Samuel Alcock Plate, Inverted Shell, Flowers, Provenance G.A.Godden Regency 1822

Samuel Alcock Plate, Inverted Shell, Flowers, Provenance G.A.Godden Regency 1822

By Samuel Alcock & Co.

Located in London, GB

This is a very striking and rare square dessert serving dish made by Samuel Alcock, circa 1822. The dish has a hand painted flower landscape in an unusual style. The dish has provena...

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair of English Shell Caviar Dishes, Circa 1920
Large Pair of English Shell Caviar Dishes, Circa 1920

Large Pair of English Shell Caviar Dishes, Circa 1920

Located in Hinsdale, IL

Large Pair of English Shell Caviar Dishes with Silver plate fittings, Circa 1920

Category

Vintage 1920s British Platters and Serveware

Silver Egg Bowl by Christofle and Cie Trésor Hildesheim, France, circa 1870
Silver Egg Bowl by Christofle and Cie Trésor Hildesheim, France, circa 1870

Silver Egg Bowl by Christofle and Cie Trésor Hildesheim, France, circa 1870

By Christofle

Located in Retie, BE

Antique French silver plate egg shell bowl - egg plate - egg bowl - Plat à oeufs - eggs scale from the 19th century.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

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H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in

Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order

Located in Cirencester, England

The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...

Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

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$79,658 / item

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Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry

By Amuneal

Located in New York, NY

Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...

Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Covered Entree Server with Floral Decoration
Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Covered Entree Server with Floral Decoration

Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Covered Entree Server with Floral Decoration

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique silver plated covered server was made by the well known Barker Ellis Silver Company of England in approximately 1912 and done in a Victorian style. This entree server ha...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Sheffield Silver-Plate Rectangular Serving Tray
Antique English Sheffield Silver-Plate Rectangular Serving Tray

Antique English Sheffield Silver-Plate Rectangular Serving Tray

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Sheffield silver-plate rectangular serving tray.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Pair of Waldorf Astoria NYC Lobby Chairs after Paul Iribe's Fauteuil Nautile
Pair of Waldorf Astoria NYC Lobby Chairs after Paul Iribe's Fauteuil Nautile

Pair of Waldorf Astoria NYC Lobby Chairs after Paul Iribe's Fauteuil Nautile

By Paul Iribe

Located in Hanover, MA

We are fortunate to have acquired a pair of these amazing gondola lounge chairs from the lobby of the glamorous and historic Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City, generously scaled a...

Category

Early 2000s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Silver Plated Mechanical Biscuit Barrel or Biscuiteer
Antique English Silver Plated Mechanical Biscuit Barrel or Biscuiteer

Antique English Silver Plated Mechanical Biscuit Barrel or Biscuiteer

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique silver plated mechanical biscuit barrel is completely unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style...

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Nouveau Silver, Crystal, and Pate De Verre Table Centrepiece by Falize
Art Nouveau Silver, Crystal, and Pate De Verre Table Centrepiece by Falize

Art Nouveau Silver, Crystal, and Pate De Verre Table Centrepiece by Falize

By Falize Frères

Located in London, GB

Art Nouveau silver, crystal, and pate de verre table centrepiece by Falize, French, 1902 Measures: Height 35.5cm, width 150cm, depth 52cm This exceptional piece demonstrates the...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Fine Taxidermy Birdcage 'Orchestra No1' by Sinke & Van Tongeren
Fine Taxidermy Birdcage 'Orchestra No1' by Sinke & Van Tongeren

Fine Taxidermy Birdcage 'Orchestra No1' by Sinke & Van Tongeren

By Sinke & Van Tongeren

Located in Haarlem, NL

A huge 19th Century French Birdcage with a composition of nineteen Fine Taxidermy birds. We can imagine this being an amazing orchestra of beautiful tunes. Among the musicians are a ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Arms Door Handles by Quintana Partners, Solid Brass & Chrome, Spain
Arms Door Handles by Quintana Partners, Solid Brass & Chrome, Spain

Arms Door Handles by Quintana Partners, Solid Brass & Chrome, Spain

Located in BARCELONA, ES

The Arm Door Handles combine elegance and originality in a unique proposal that transforms any space with its iconic and sophisticated design. With the stylized shape of an arm, thes...

Category

2010s Spanish Beaux Arts Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Antique English Sheffield Silver Cheese Dome, Circa 1890.
Antique English Sheffield Silver Cheese Dome, Circa 1890.

Antique English Sheffield Silver Cheese Dome, Circa 1890.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Sheffield Silver Cheese Dome, Circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

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Shell Plates For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of shell plates for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique shell plates was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and ceramic. There are all kinds of shell plates available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Georgian, Victorian and Mid-Century Modern shell plates are consistently popular styles. Shell plates have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Haviland & Co., Longchamp and Orchies are consistently popular.

How Much are Shell Plates?

Shell plates can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,200, while the lowest priced sells for $120 and the highest can go for as much as $31,218.

Finding the Right Platters And Serveware for You

The antique and vintage serveware on 1stDibs includes serving bowls, platters, tureens and more — everything you need to serve the delicious meal you prepared for guests, whether it’s an intimate dinner or a family event.

When hosting dinner parties for company or the holidays, the kind of serveware you put to use is obviously going to be integral to the whole experience. And there are tricks and tips out there for setting the modern table too. But between meals, the serveware and other tableware you’ve collected over the years to show off in a display cabinet in your dining room will also be integral to your decor, ensuring an air of elegance is part of your gatherings.

Whether you are hosting a formal dinner party or a more relaxed cocktail affair, you should have plenty of food on hand for people to snack on.

“Everybody loves a cheese plate, and it’s so easy to assemble,” explains Athena Calderone, the talent behind the popular lifestyle blog EyeSwoon. “I start with a few favorite cheeses, and then I like to add figs or a sweet chutney, charcuterie and olives. Just something to nibble on.”

The right serveware lends sophistication to any space, whether your favorite porcelain or glassware is on the dining table or in a classic hutch against the wall. No matter the medium, there’s serveware to complement all manner of furniture styles and design preferences. Serveware can be a means of personal expression, and certain pieces and designs over the years have become coveted collector’s pieces to be displayed as art themselves.

Browse the extensive collection of antique and vintage serveware on 1stDibs.