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Antique Sterling Silver Porringer
Antique Sterling Silver Porringer

Antique Sterling Silver Porringer

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Charles II English sterling silver porringer; part of

Category

Antique 1670s English Charles II Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Britannia Standard Silver Porringer
Antique Britannia Standard Silver Porringer

Antique Britannia Standard Silver Porringer

By John Cory

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique William III English Britannia silver porringer, an

Category

Antique 1690s British Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver, Britannia Standard Silver

Antique Channel Islands Silver Porringer Circa 1810
Antique Channel Islands Silver Porringer Circa 1810

Antique Channel Islands Silver Porringer Circa 1810

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Channel Islands silver porringer; an addition to our 19th century

Category

Antique 1810s European Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver

Antique George I Sterling Silver Porringers (1724)
Antique George I Sterling Silver Porringers (1724)

Antique George I Sterling Silver Porringers (1724)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George I pair of sterling silver porringers; an

Category

Antique 1720s English George I Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Daniel & John Wellby Victorian Sterling Silver Porringer
Daniel & John Wellby Victorian Sterling Silver Porringer

Daniel & John Wellby Victorian Sterling Silver Porringer

By Daniel & John Welby

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver porringer; part of our

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique George I Britannia Standard Silver Porringer
Antique George I Britannia Standard Silver Porringer

Antique George I Britannia Standard Silver Porringer

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An antique George I English Britannia silver porringer; an addition to our Georgian silverware

Category

Antique 1710s English George I Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Queen Anne Britannia Standard Silver Porringer
Antique Queen Anne Britannia Standard Silver Porringer

Antique Queen Anne Britannia Standard Silver Porringer

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Queen Anne English Britannia silver porringer, an

Category

Antique Early 1700s British Queen Anne Decorative Bowls

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

Searle & Co Walter Henry Searle Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Porringer
Searle & Co Walter Henry Searle Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Porringer

Searle & Co Walter Henry Searle Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Porringer

By Searle & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver porringer; an

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lambert & Co. Herbert Charles Lambert Antique Sterling Silver Porringer
Lambert & Co. Herbert Charles Lambert Antique Sterling Silver Porringer

Lambert & Co. Herbert Charles Lambert Antique Sterling Silver Porringer

By Lambert & Co (Herbert Charles Lambert)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver porringer made by

Category

Vintage 1910s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

George II Antique Sterling Silver Porringer, London 1733 Gabriel Sleath
George II Antique Sterling Silver Porringer, London 1733 Gabriel Sleath

George II Antique Sterling Silver Porringer, London 1733 Gabriel Sleath

By Gabriel Sleath

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1733 by Gabriel Sleath, this attractive, George II, Antique Sterling Silver

Category

Antique 1730s English George II Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Porringer and Cover ( 1689)
Antique Sterling Silver Porringer and Cover ( 1689)

Antique Sterling Silver Porringer and Cover ( 1689)

By Roger Grange

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique William III English sterling silver porringer with

Category

Antique 1680s British Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

William & Mary Period Antique Brittania Standard Silver Porringer from 1698
William & Mary Period Antique Brittania Standard Silver Porringer from 1698

William & Mary Period Antique Brittania Standard Silver Porringer from 1698

By William Andrews

Located in London, London

Brittania standard silver porringer, is in the traditional form, and is engraved with initials to one side

Category

Antique 1690s English William and Mary Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Aesthetic Sterling Silver Porringer Dish, circa 1880s Serveware
Tiffany & Co. Aesthetic Sterling Silver Porringer Dish, circa 1880s Serveware

Tiffany & Co. Aesthetic Sterling Silver Porringer Dish, circa 1880s Serveware

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. aesthetic sterling silver porringer dish, circa 1880s. Measurements: 7 1/4" across

Category

Antique 1880s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Early American Coin Silver Porringer (Late 18th/ Early 19th Century)
Early American Coin Silver Porringer (Late 18th/ Early 19th Century)

Early American Coin Silver Porringer (Late 18th/ Early 19th Century)

Located in New York, NY

Coin silver porringer, probably early American from the late 18th or early 19th century, most

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Charles II 17th Century Sterling Silver Porringer Cup, 1679
Antique Charles II 17th Century Sterling Silver Porringer Cup, 1679

Antique Charles II 17th Century Sterling Silver Porringer Cup, 1679

Located in London, GB

An impressive Antique Charles II sterling Silver Porringer of substantial size decorated with a

Category

Antique 17th Century English Charles II Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Britannia Standard Silver Porringer by Tessiers Ltd
Britannia Standard Silver Porringer by Tessiers Ltd

Britannia Standard Silver Porringer by Tessiers Ltd

By Tessier, London 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A very good antique George V English Britannia standard silver Charles II style porringer; an

Category

Vintage 1910s English Charles II Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver, Britannia Standard Silver

Arts & Crafts Period Britannia Standard Silver Porringer by Tessier in 1911
Arts & Crafts Period Britannia Standard Silver Porringer by Tessier in 1911

Arts & Crafts Period Britannia Standard Silver Porringer by Tessier in 1911

By Parson Brothers

Located in London, London

, Britannia standard silver Porringer has been beautifully hand crafted, with visible hand hammering to the

Category

Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

Bailey, Banks & Biddle Sterling Silver Porringer from 1893
Bailey, Banks & Biddle Sterling Silver Porringer from 1893

Bailey, Banks & Biddle Sterling Silver Porringer from 1893

By Bailey, Banks & Biddle

Located in New York, NY

Bailey, Banks & Biddle sterling silver porringer bowl, with a pierced handle and curvilinear motifs

Category

Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Incredible Oversized Antique Sterling Silver Porringer or Trophy - London 1912
Incredible Oversized Antique Sterling Silver Porringer or Trophy - London 1912

Incredible Oversized Antique Sterling Silver Porringer or Trophy - London 1912

By William Comyns

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1912 by William Comyns, this fantastic, Antique Sterling Silver Porringer

Category

Vintage 1910s English Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edward Winslow Early 18th Century Rare Silver Porringer
Edward Winslow Early 18th Century Rare Silver Porringer

Edward Winslow Early 18th Century Rare Silver Porringer

Located in New York, NY

Edward Winslow rare silver porringer from the early 18th century. It measures 7 1/2'' in depth

Category

Antique Early 18th Century American Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Britannia standard silver porringer - hallmarked in London in 1908
Edwardian Britannia standard silver porringer - hallmarked in London in 1908

Edwardian Britannia standard silver porringer - hallmarked in London in 1908

Located in London, London

& Phillips), this handsome, Antique, Edwardian Britannia Standard Silver Porringer, is plain in

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

George II Period Antique Sterling Silver Porringer - Hallmarked in London 1749
George II Period Antique Sterling Silver Porringer - Hallmarked in London 1749

George II Period Antique Sterling Silver Porringer - Hallmarked in London 1749

By Richard Gosling

Located in London, London

Silver Porringer, is in the traditional style, featuring chased decoration, acanthus detailed handles

Category

Antique 1740s English George II Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chrysanthemum by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Porringer Bowl Antique
Chrysanthemum by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Porringer Bowl Antique

Chrysanthemum by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Porringer Bowl Antique

Located in Big Bend, WI

Chrysanthemum by Tiffany & Co. Tiffany’s luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880. With

Category

Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Queen Anne Antique Sterling Silver Porringer / Bowl / Bleeding Bowl, 1710
Queen Anne Antique Sterling Silver Porringer / Bowl / Bleeding Bowl, 1710

Queen Anne Antique Sterling Silver Porringer / Bowl / Bleeding Bowl, 1710

By James Rood

Located in London, GB

An excellent Queen Anne solid silver bleeding bowl / dish with a magnificent pierced handle. The

Category

Antique Early 17th Century English Queen Anne Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stunning Antique Gilt Sterling Silver Lidded Porringer
Stunning Antique Gilt Sterling Silver Lidded Porringer

Stunning Antique Gilt Sterling Silver Lidded Porringer

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in London, London

Silver Porringer, features ornate flat chased and lobed sides, and original parcel gilding. The

Category

Vintage 1910s English Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Cup & Cover Lidded Porringer 1893 Wine Cooler
Antique Victorian Silver Cup & Cover Lidded Porringer 1893 Wine Cooler

Antique Victorian Silver Cup & Cover Lidded Porringer 1893 Wine Cooler

By Frazer & Haws

Located in London, GB

A magnificent Sterling Silver Lidded Cup in the style of a 17th Century Charles II Porringer. The

Category

Antique 19th Century English Charles II Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Wine Baby Porringer Engraved "Ann" Ellmore Co. 1930
Antique Sterling Silver Wine Baby Porringer Engraved "Ann" Ellmore Co. 1930

Antique Sterling Silver Wine Baby Porringer Engraved "Ann" Ellmore Co. 1930

By Ellmore Silver Co.

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique American sterling silver wine or baby porringer by Ellmore Silver Co., New York

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Rare Child's Bowl & Porringer w/ Original Pouches
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Rare Child's Bowl & Porringer w/ Original Pouches

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Rare Child's Bowl & Porringer w/ Original Pouches

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. sterling silver rare child bowl and porringer, depicting a patriotic children's

Category

Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Sterling Dish Porringer, 20th Century
Tiffany Sterling Dish Porringer, 20th Century

Tiffany Sterling Dish Porringer, 20th Century

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Tiffany & Co sterling silver dish or porringer, 20th century. The plain circular shaped dish or

Category

Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chrysanthemum Porringer Bowl by Tiffany & Co.
Chrysanthemum Porringer Bowl by Tiffany & Co.

Chrysanthemum Porringer Bowl by Tiffany & Co.

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co., this rare sterling silver child's porridge bowl was

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Very Fine Pewter Ecuelle or Lidded Porringer, 18th Century
Very Fine Pewter Ecuelle or Lidded Porringer, 18th Century

Very Fine Pewter Ecuelle or Lidded Porringer, 18th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Very fine Pewter Ecuelle or lidded porringer, 18th century, continental, possibly swiss or north

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swiss International Style Serving Pieces

Materials

Pewter

Antique 18th Century English Georgian William Wright Pewter Porringer Bowl
Antique 18th Century English Georgian William Wright Pewter Porringer Bowl

Antique 18th Century English Georgian William Wright Pewter Porringer Bowl

By William Wright

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 18th Century Antique English Georgian pewter porringer soup or stew bowl, dish or cup with

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Serving Bowls

Materials

Pewter

William III Side Handled Porringer Made in London in 1701 by Matthew Madden
William III Side Handled Porringer Made in London in 1701 by Matthew Madden

William III Side Handled Porringer Made in London in 1701 by Matthew Madden

By Queen Anne

Located in London, GB

These side handled bowls were almost certainly used as eating vessels. The bowl has circular baluster sides which rise to a straight rim. The cast handle is shaped and naively pierce...

Category

Antique Early 1700s English William and Mary Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

American Colonial Sterling Silver Porringer
American Colonial Sterling Silver Porringer

American Colonial Sterling Silver Porringer

By Smith Patterson & Co, Towle Silversmiths

Located in New York, NY

American Colonial sterling silver porringer, ca 1930. Bowl has curved sides, flared rim, and foot

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Porringer
Gorham Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Porringer

Gorham Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Porringer

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Classical sterling silver porringer. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1930. Round and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Tiffany Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Porringer
Antique Tiffany Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Porringer

Antique Tiffany Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Porringer

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Classical sterling silver porringer. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1883. Sides

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique American Craftsman Hand Hammered Sterling Silver Porringer
Antique American Craftsman Hand Hammered Sterling Silver Porringer

Antique American Craftsman Hand Hammered Sterling Silver Porringer

By A. Stowell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Turn-of-the-Century American Craftsman sterling silver porringer. Bellied bowl on inset foot ring

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Kerr Edwardian Sterling Silver Porringer with Moral Message
Kerr Edwardian Sterling Silver Porringer with Moral Message

Kerr Edwardian Sterling Silver Porringer with Moral Message

By William B. Kerr & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian sterling silver porringer. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark, ca 1910. Round with gently

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Guild of Handicraft English Sterling Silver Porringer with Loop Handle
Guild of Handicraft English Sterling Silver Porringer with Loop Handle

Guild of Handicraft English Sterling Silver Porringer with Loop Handle

By The Guild of Handicraft, Charles Robert Ashbee

Located in New York, NY

English Arts & Crafts sterling silver porringer, 1925. Curved and round bowl with split-mounted

Category

Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Kerr American Edwardian Sterling Silver Sweet Beast Porringer
Antique Kerr American Edwardian Sterling Silver Sweet Beast Porringer

Antique Kerr American Edwardian Sterling Silver Sweet Beast Porringer

By William B. Kerr & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian sterling silver porringer. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark, ca 1910. Round and curved

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

English, Silver Porringer, circa 1880s
English, Silver Porringer, circa 1880s

English, Silver Porringer, circa 1880s

Located in New York, NY

A very nice English, silver porringer.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Pitchers

Queen Anne Britannia Silver Porringer
Queen Anne Britannia Silver Porringer

Queen Anne Britannia Silver Porringer

By Seth Lofthouse

Located in London, GB

An elegant Queen Anne Britannia silver Porringer, with twin S-scroll handles, a scroll cartouche

Category

Antique Early 1700s Great Britain (UK) Queen Anne Sterling Silver

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

James II Period Sterling Silver Porringer & Cover
James II Period Sterling Silver Porringer & Cover

James II Period Sterling Silver Porringer & Cover

By Thomas Jenkins

Located in New York, NY

James II Period Silver Porringer and Cover, hallmarked Thomas Jenkins, London 1686 Arms of

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Queen Anne Britannia Silver Porringer, 1706
Queen Anne Britannia Silver Porringer, 1706

Queen Anne Britannia Silver Porringer, 1706

By Seth Lofthouse

Located in London, GB

An elegant Queen Anne Britannia Silver Porringer, with twin S-scroll handles, a scroll cartouche

Category

Antique Early 1700s English Queen Anne Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

William & Mary Antique Sterling Silver Porringer London 1694 John Sutton
William & Mary Antique Sterling Silver Porringer London 1694 John Sutton

William & Mary Antique Sterling Silver Porringer London 1694 John Sutton

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

A rare and highly collectable William and Mary porringer with elegant swirl fluting for decoration

Category

Antique 1690s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

George V Sterling Silver Porringer and Cover London 1929 Richard Comyns
George V Sterling Silver Porringer and Cover London 1929 Richard Comyns

George V Sterling Silver Porringer and Cover London 1929 Richard Comyns

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

A stunning George V large copy chinoiserie style porringer with elegant scroll handles which are

Category

Vintage 1920s British More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver

17th Century Antique Charles II Silver Porringer, London, 1668 Maker 'T*A'
17th Century Antique Charles II Silver Porringer, London, 1668 Maker 'T*A'

17th Century Antique Charles II Silver Porringer, London, 1668 Maker 'T*A'

By Thomas Abbott

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

A truly fine and highly desirable Charles II ‘cauldron’ shaped porringer designed with a beautiful

Category

Antique 17th Century British Charles II Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 18th Century Antique Queen Anne Britannia Silver Porringer Lon 1706 J Cory
Early 18th Century Antique Queen Anne Britannia Silver Porringer Lon 1706 J Cory

Early 18th Century Antique Queen Anne Britannia Silver Porringer Lon 1706 J Cory

By John Cory

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

A fine Britannia standard porringer decorated with spiral fluting to the lower section and a

Category

Antique Early 1700s British Queen Anne Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Arts & Crafts Silver Two-Handled Porringer
Arts & Crafts Silver Two-Handled Porringer

Arts & Crafts Silver Two-Handled Porringer

By A.E. Jones

Located in New York, NY

Birmingham, 1918, by A.E. Jones. The shallow bowl with hammered surface, pierced leafy vertical border, the two lug handles with a fox and grape design.

Category

20th Century Great Britain (UK) Sterling Silver

Silver Queen Anne Style Two Handled Porringer, 1908
Silver Queen Anne Style Two Handled Porringer, 1908

Silver Queen Anne Style Two Handled Porringer, 1908

By Charles Stuart Harris

Located in London, GB

Silver handmade porringer. Perfect as a child's christening bowl. Made by the celebrated

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Queen Anne Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

George III Antique Sterling Silver 2 Handled Porringer, Circa 1778
George III Antique Sterling Silver 2 Handled Porringer, Circa 1778

George III Antique Sterling Silver 2 Handled Porringer, Circa 1778

Located in London, GB

An antique sterling silver 2 handled porringer from the reign of George III with pretty decoration

Category

Antique 1770s British George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Good Chinese Export Porcelain Porringer
Good Chinese Export Porcelain Porringer

Good Chinese Export Porcelain Porringer

Located in New York, NY

Of typical form after English pottery and metal examples. A good quality underglaze blue and white piece. Marked to the base. Chinese for the English market Kangxi, circa 1690.

Category

Antique 1690s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Sterling Silver Porringer
Antique Sterling Silver Porringer

Antique Sterling Silver Porringer

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique James II English sterling silver porringer; an addition

Category

Antique 1680s British Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1705 Antique Britannia Standard Silver Porringer
1705 Antique Britannia Standard Silver Porringer

1705 Antique Britannia Standard Silver Porringer

By Nathaniel Lock

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Queen Anne English Britannia silver porringer; an

Category

Antique Early 1700s British Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver, Britannia Standard Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Porringer
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Porringer

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Porringer

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Porringer, Hull & Sanderson Reproduction, circa 1655 by Tiffany & Co

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Silver Porringers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of silver porringers available for sale. The range of distinct silver porringers — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Silver porringers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of silver porringers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Victorian and Art Nouveau silver porringers are of considerable interest. Silver porringers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., William B. Kerr & Co. and John Cory are consistently popular.

How Much are Silver Porringers?

Silver porringers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,428, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $24,334.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass 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.

Questions About Silver Porringers
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What you do with a porringer is a matter of personal preference. Traditionally, these silver vessels held food and drinks. Today, however, people mainly display them as decorative objects. You'll find a range of antique porringers from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.