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Set of six Rooster Dinner Plates by Deruta Italy
By Deruta
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A set of six plates which is in excellent condition without scratching, chipping or cracks. The
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20th Century Italian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Creil Polychrome Transferware French Revolution Gallic Marins Sailor Plate
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An early 19th century French transfer printed creamware plate, with polychrome hand painting
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Period Blue White Dinner Plate, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated set of 5 large plates. Dating to circa 1700-1720 A scene of peony, bamboo
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Set of Six Dinner Plates by Guido Andlovitz for Laveno, Italy
By S.C.I. Laveno, Guido Andlovitz
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
"Vecchia Milano" (old Milan) style. This is a vintage set, therefore it might show slight traces of use
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 18th Century Hand Painted Multi-Color Porcelain Decorative Dinner Plates
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Firenze, IT
. Each plate has shaped rims with molded and trimmed relief, the white porcelain background is decorated
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Antique 18th Century German Rococo Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of SIX Georgian Mason's Dinner Plates, Small Vase Flowers and Rocks Ptn
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
late George 111 period. All plates are in remarkable condition for their age of about 200 years old
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Bloor Derby Set of 10 Plates, Fruit Paintings by Thomas Steel, Regency 1820-1825
By Bloor Derby, Thomas Steel
Located in London, GB
This is a spectacular and very rare set of ten dessert plates made by Derby in about 1825, which
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Antique 1820s English Regency Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Very Old Silver Plated French Triple Bouillotte Desk Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very Old Silver Plated French Triple Bouillotte Desk Lamp A lovely piece, an old silver plated
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Antique Early 1900s French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Curated Tables - Yin et Yang (6 pers.)
Located in PARIS, FR
is unique, composed of a blend of old and contemporary items, carefully selected by Waww La Table
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Mid-20th Century Dinner Plates

Materials

Silver

Minton Dessert Service, Inverted Shell White with Monochrome Flowers, ca 1830
By Minton
Located in London, GB
round dishes, and ten plates. It is decorated in a very restrained and elegant pattern of a monochrome
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Antique 1830s English Rococo Revival Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport John Rose Pearlware Dessert Service, Orange with Silver Vines, ca 1800
By Coalport Porcelain, John Rose
Located in London, GB
plates. The service is beautifully decorated in the Neoclassical style. Coalport was one of the leading
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Antique Early 1800s British Neoclassical Dinner Plates

Materials

Pearlware

Coalport John Rose Porcelain Dessert Service, Imari Pattern, ca 1805
By Coalport Porcelain, John Rose
Located in London, GB
, two sauce tureens with covers and stands, and twelve plates. I have six more plates available, which
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Samuel Alcock Dessert Service for 12, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers ca 1822
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
plates. With melted snow moulded borders, asymmetrical twig handles on the dishes, a deep cobalt blue
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Antique 1820s English Regency Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Derby Porcelain Dessert Service Red Botanical Attr. to John Brewer, Regency 1795
By Crown Derby, John Brewer
Located in London, GB
dishes, one lozenge shaped low footed comport, one round dish and three plates. The Crown Derby
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Antique 1790s English George III Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Very Rare Old Sheffield Plated Tea Machine, Made Circa 1790
Located in London, London
Made circa 1790, this outstanding example of an antique old sheffield plate tea machine, features a
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Antique 1790s English Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

A Very Fine Georgian Serving Tray in Old Sheffield Plate by Matthew Boulton
By Matthew Boulton
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very fine and large early 19th century Georgian 'Old Sheffield Plate' serving tray of oval form
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Old Sheffield Plate Card Tray
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This Old Sheffield Plate card tray measures 220 mm (8.75 inches) in diameter and stands 30 mm (1.25
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Antique 1820s English Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Old Sheffield Plate Card Tray
Old Sheffield Plate Card Tray
H 1.25 in Dm 8.75 in
Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks
By Henry Wilkinson & Co.
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This very attractive pair of Old Sheffield plate candlesticks were made in Sheffield by the firm of
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Sheffield Plate

19C Old Sheffield Plate Silver Coffee and Tea Service
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY 19C Old Sheffield Plate Silver Coffee and Tea Service. Highly collectible ‘Old
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Georgian Old Sheffield Plate bottle coasters
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This very decorative pair of large Georgian Old Sheffield Plate bottle coasters feature an
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Antique 1820s English Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Large Old Sheffield Plate Meat Dome or Cover
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This very large, good quality Old Sheffield Plate meat cover carries some very ornate and detailed
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Antique 1820s English Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Antique Old Sheffield Silver Plated Tray George III 1780s
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique English Old Sheffield Silver Plate tray Circa 1780 in date. This
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Antique 1780s George III Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Old Sheffield Plate Regency Wine Cooler, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful and rare antique English Old Sheffield Plate, silver on copper, Regency wine
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Antique 1820s English Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Antique Regency Wine Cooler Old Sheffield Plate 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful, rare and highly decorative antique English Old Sheffield Plate Regency wine
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Antique 1820s English Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Antique George III Old Sheffield Silver Plated 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite English antique old Sheffield plate salver, circa 1780 in date. The
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Antique 1780s English George III Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Set of 2 Old Christofle Coaster Silver Plated, circa 1880
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
A very nice and high-quality set of 2 Old Christofle silver-plated, world-famous French factory
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Old English Ellis Silver Plate Georgian Style, "Adam" Influenced Inkstand
By Ellis Bros.
Located in Charleston, SC
Very rare English Ellis silver plate "Georgian style "Adam" influenced inkstand with original panel
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Early 20th Century English Adam Style Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Regency Period Old Sheffield Plate Epergne or Centrepiece, Made circa 1815
Located in London, London
Made circa 1815, this very attractive, Regency Period, Antique Old Sheffield Plate Epergne
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Antique 1810s English Regency Centerpieces

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Antique Regency Old Sheffield Silver Plated Tea Urn Samovar 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Regency Old Sheffield silver plated tea urn, Circa 1820 in date
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Antique 1820s Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Pair Antique English Old Sheffield Plate Rococo 3-Light Candelabra
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of exceptional quality antique English “Old Sheffield Plate” three-light rococo style
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Antique Early 19th Century English Rococo Candelabras

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Copper

Antique Old George III Sheffield Silver Plated Butter Dish, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique George III Old Sheffield silver plated butter dish, circa 1820 in date
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Antique 1820s English George III Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Old English Sheffield Plate Matthew Boulton Hand Engraved "Armorial" Dish Cover
By Matthew Boulton
Located in Charleston, SC
Very fine and rare Old English Sheffield plate hand engraved "Armorial" Dish Cover with maker's
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Antique Set 4 Regency Period Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a very attractive set of 4 of antique George III Old Sheffield plate wine bottle coasters
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Antique 1820s English Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Antique Old Shefield Silver Plated Salver by Smith, Tate, Nicholson 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite English antique old Sheffield Plate salver bearing the makers mark ( a hand
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Antique 1810s English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Rare Antique English Old Sheffield Plate period Geo. IV Jas. Dixon round Basket
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Charleston, SC
One of the rarest and finest Geo. IV period Old Sheffield Plate Cake, Flower or Bread Baskets we
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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver, Sheffield Plate, Silver Plate

Miniature Dog Talisman Genuine Silver Gold Plated Dachshund with an Old Russian
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Dog, a symbol of intelligence and protection, promises to bring wealth, prosperity, and success in love and work. Each artistic figurine from MOISEIKIN is created in the best scu...
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2010s Russian Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Jasper, Gold Plate, Silver

Miniature Dog Talisman Genuine Silver Gold Plated Dachshund with an Old Russian
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Dog, a symbol of intelligence and protection, promises to bring wealth, prosperity, and success in love and work. Each artistic figurine from MOISEIKIN is created in the best scu...
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2010s Russian Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Jasper, Gold Plate, Silver

Fine Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Three-Part Entree Dish, England, Circa 1825
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very good 'Old Sheffield Plate' 3-part entree dish, comprised of a rectangular hot water
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper, Tin

Pair of Early 19th Century Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters, U.K. Circa 1830
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome pair of re-plated 'Old Sheffield Plate' wine or decanter slides / coasters, both
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Old Round Plate with Japanese Lacquer / Meiji-Taisho / Urushi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
although the lacquer has peeled off in places, this actually expresses its old beauty. and it is a valuable
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Beech, Lacquer

Ronson Art Metal Works 1920 Very Rare Art Deco Sterling Silver Plate Desk Box
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
, "FASHIONED BY RONSON NEWARK NJ USA SILVER PLATE". The Ronson lighter company The company started as The
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Pair Of Deroche Old Paris Porcelain Floral Plates, 19th Century
By De Roche
Located in Free Union, VA
A fine pair of painted Paris Porcelain plates with gilt rims, one with a hollyhock, the other with
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Old Paris Porcelain - Porcelaine de Paris Pastry Plates and Cups
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
Beautiful set Old Paris porcelain cake pastry plates with 6 cups and saucers and 4 cups without
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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Old Gripoix Necklace in Gold Plated Metal and Multicolor Glass Paste
By Maison Gripoix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gripoix - Gold plated metal and multicolor glass paste necklace Additional information: Condition
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Vintage 1950s More Necklaces

Rattner, Composition with old shoes, Abraham Rattner: Twenty-four plates (after)
By Abraham Rattner
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
: From the folio, Abraham Rattner: Twenty-four plates 1956. Published by University of Illinois Press
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1950s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Antique Chinese Taste Tianqi/Chongzhen Dish Porcelain Ming Plate China Old
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate. Late Ming. Prunus blossom and Dragonfly great symbolism Symbol of
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Very Old Original Antique Map of The City of Douai in France, ca.1575
Located in Langweer, NL
engraver who settled in Malines. He engraved most of the plates for Ortelius' Theatrum and the majority of
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Antique 16th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Old Collection of Ice Blue Cracking Glazing Silver Mouth And Mark Plate
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Old Collection of Ice Blue Cracking Glazing Plate with Silver Mouth And Mark is very rare, Ice
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Antique 19th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Old or Antique Chinese Export Famille Rose Plate with Basket of Flowers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine old or antique Chinese export porcelain plate In the Famille Rose style. Decorated
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of George III Candelabra in Old Sheffield Plate, England, circa 1790
Located in Torino, IT
An elegant pair of antique candelabra in Old Sheffield plate with detachable arms and sconces. Very
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Antique 1780s English George III Candle Holders

Old Nautical Print by Engraving on Copper Plate from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie
Located in Milan, IT
Print by engraving on copper plate from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie méthodique, end of the 18th
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Antique 1790s French Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

The Wrath of Elihu: 'I Am Young, And Ye Are Very Old, Wherefore I Was Afraid.'
By William Blake
Located in Storrs, CT
The Wrath of Elihu. 'I Am Young, And Ye Are Very Old, Wherefore I Was Afraid'. 1823-25. Engraving
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Early 19th Century Romantic Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Antique Chinese Taste Tianqi/Chongzhen Dish Porcelain Ming Plate China Old, 17 C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate. Late Ming. Prunus blossom and butterfly great symbolism Symbol of
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Old English Silverplate Salver Tray
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century Victorian barware salver tray with scalloped edge and finely chased organic designs including lattices, vines and tree branches. Signed. In very good condition and highl...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

"Old Barney"
By Daniel Garber
Located in Lambertville, NJ
less etchings per plate. Throughout his distinguished career, Daniel Garber was awarded some of the
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

English Old Dishes
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
compositione, even combining them appropriately with other plates. I have already made these compositions in my
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

English Old Dishes
English Old Dishes
H 0.99 in Dm 9.06 in
An Old Friend
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "An Old Friend" c. 1985 is an original sepia etching by American artist Scott
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Late 20th Century American Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

An Old Friend
An Old Friend
H 11 in W 14.75 in D 0.01 in
Antique Pair Old Sheffield Oval Lidded Sauce Tureens C1820 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique pair of English Old Sheffield Plate, silver plated sauce tureens and
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Antique 1820s English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate, Silver Plate

The Raising of Lazarus, Small Plate
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original etching printed in black ink on laid paper. Signed and dated in the plate lower left
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1640s Old Masters Prints and Multiples

Materials

Etching

OLD CHINATOWN - SAN FRANCISCO
By Childe Hassam
Located in Santa Monica, CA
CHILDE HASSAM (1859 – 1935) OLD CHINATOWN - SAN FRANCISCO 1904 (Cortissoz 95 i/iii
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Early 1900s American Impressionist More Prints

Materials

Etching

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    Sheffield plates were created in 1742 with production ceasing by the 1870s. The process fused silver and copper together to create utensils and serve ware. Work with a certified appraiser to determine the age and authenticity of your Sheffield plate item. On 1stDibs, you’ll find expertly vetted Sheffield serve ware and collectibles.
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    How old an old European-cut diamond is varies. The old European cut is a precursor to the modern round brilliant cut. The stone appears circular when looked at from the top (because of its low table or largest facet) and has a high crown (the part above the middle of the stone) with larger facets. The tip of the stone, or the culet, is flat instead of pointed. This style was used predominantly in the 19th century, hence the name. It is best to consult a certified appraiser for assistance with dating and identifying antique jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a variety of European-cut diamond jewelry.
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    Spode pottery dates back to the 1770s and the originator of the company, Josiah Spode. Josiah Spode was born in 1733 and learned the trade by working for other local potters until 1775 when he established his own company. Find a collection of expertly vetted Spode pottery from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The first hourglass is believed to have been invented in the 8th century A.D. by Liutprand, a French monk. The first hourglass used sand to record the passage of time. However, modern designs use sand, liquid and other materials. Shop a selection of vintage hourglasses on 1stDibs.
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    Sheffield plate is a layered combination of silver and copper.

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    Imari is the Western term for Arita ware, or Japanese porcelain made at the Arita kilns. Imari porcelain was very popular in the 17th and 18th century and was produced in large quantities. Typically these items were made with an underglaze of blue, with additional colors added in an overglaze style. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
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    An Imari plate is crafted from a style of Japanese porcelain made in the region now known as Arita. These plates and other Imari ware are brightly colored. Find a collection of antique and vintage Imari plates on 1stDibs today.
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    A canape plate is also known as an appetizer plate. It's generally smaller than a salad plate, making it just big enough for a few hors d'oeuvres.
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    A Wedgwood plate is a flat round dish produced by Wedgwood, a manufacturer based in Stoke-on-Trent, UK, that opened in 1759. Depending on the design, the plates may function purely as decorative objects or be suitable for serving food. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Wedgwood plates.
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