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Antique German Sterling Silver Charger Plate
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique German sterling silver charger plate. This
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1880s German Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Silver

G. Jensen Sterling Silver Charger/ Plate in Pyramid Pattern #600y from 1910s/20s
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver charger / plate in Pyramid pattern number 600Y, designed by Harald
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Elkington Electrotype Silver Plate Figural Charger by Morel-Ladeuil
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English electroplate charger. By Elkingto & Co. Designed by Léonard Morel-Ladeuil
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1870s French Neoclassical Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Gilded Age Signed E F Caldwell New York Silver Plated Dish or Plate
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
medallion with the bust of a woman and an electroplated silver plated finish. Signed with a wheel engraved
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Early 20th Century American Gilded Age Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Crested Crichton Bros. Hand Hammered Sterling Silver Tazza or Cake Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver tazza or cake stand. In hand hammered sterling silver. By Crichton Brothers
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Decorative Charger Plate, English, Ceramic, Dish, Art Nouveau, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative charger plate. An English, ceramic hand-painted dish in Art Nouveau
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Late 19th Century British Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Beautiful Pair of Large Japanese Porcelain Blue & White Charger Plates
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely large pair of 19th century Japanese Edo porcelain chargers having blue and white floral
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Art Nouveau KPM Berlin Porcelain Gilded Windmill Charger Plate 14"
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique KPM Berlin porcelain dinner plate, platter or charger featuring central landscape
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Porcelain

2 Antique 18th Century Chinese Export Qianlong Famille Dinner Charger Plates
Located in Dayton, OH
1780) porcelain dinner plates with hand painted famille and lattice motifs. Measure: 10".  
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Late 18th Century Chinese Export Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Liverpool Delft Charger
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Liverpool delft (or delftware) charger (13 1/4") featuring a floral design to the center and
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18th Century English Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Liverpool Delft Charger
Liverpool Delft Charger
H 1.5 in Dm 13.25 in
Large Antique Qianlong 18th C Chinese Porcelain Blue White Plate/Charger China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nice edo period, 1680-1710, example in perfect condition. With a garden floral scene and the border also has small Foo dogs/Qilin. Unmarked at the base. A...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Italian Majolica Charger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Italian Majolica charger with hand painted scenery in great detail. Dimensions: 2"H
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19th Century Italian Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Large 18th Century Chinese Export Armorial Charger
Located in Dallas, TX
An impressive 18th century Chinese export armorial charger. Crest in center of plate with floral
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Zhangzhou Swatow Landscape Pagode Charger
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Majestic and Large Chinese Ming period Swatow Charger with beautiful scene of a landscape with
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16th Century Chinese Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Unusual Dutch Delftware Earthenware Kraak Charger 'Lion of Juda'
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Earthenware dish on footring. flat rim. Decorated in different shades of blue on a white tin glaze in Chinese Transitional style with the so called 'Lion of Juda' in a garden landsca...
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17th Century European Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Majestic Zhangzhou Swatow Charger Deer China Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Majestic and Large Chinese Ming period Swatow Charger with beautiful scene of Deer in a landscape
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17th Century Chinese Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Vietnamese Earthenware Dish Charger Flowers Motiff Swatow Style, 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large and very nice Blue and White Charger/Dish from the Jiajing Period This type of dish, with
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17th Century Qing Antique Silver Charger Plates

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Porcelain

Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Ko Imari Charger Crane Flowers Spur Marks
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large and amazing charger with a scene of a stunning crane between flowers/plants. The blue colors
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17th Century Edo Antique Silver Charger Plates

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Porcelain

Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Charger Blue and White China, ca 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful bright colors. Real collectors item. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 17th century Qing (1661 - 1912) Age: 17th centur...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 4 Dinner 4 Soup Dishes 2 Chargers 18th Century Imperial Vienna Porcelain
By Imperial Vienna Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
dishes, four soup/pasta dishes, and a pair of chargers for serving. The decoration is elegant. Along the
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Late 18th Century Austrian Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Porcelain

12 Venetian Glass Green Dinner Plates W/ Hand Painted Enamel Gilt Decoration
By Antonio Salviati
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A rare set of 12 hand blown Venetian glass dinner plates/chargers, with exceptionally large
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1920s Italian Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Glass

Set of 12 Dresden Hand Painted Watteau Subjects Dinner Plates Carl Thieme
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a set of 12 hand painted Dresden dinner plates depicing Classic Watteau scenes surrounding
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1910s German Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Barbour/ International Sterling Silver Set of 12 Plates/ Chargers Orange Blossom
By Barbour Silver Co., International Sterling
Located in New York, NY
International Sterling/ Barbour & Co. set of 12 sterling silver dinner plates or chargers in the
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Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Silver Plated Charger with Mythological and Battle Scenes
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
Large silver plated charger with mythological and battle scenes English, 19th century Height
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Silver Plate

Elkington & Co. Pair of Silver-Plated Chargers of the Seasons
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
Elkington & Co. pair of silver-plated chargers of The Seasons English, circa 1870 Height 4cm
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Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Silver Plate

Dominick & Haff 1907 Set of 12 Sterling Silver Dinner Plates/ Chargers
By Dominick & Haff
Located in New York, NY
Dominick & Haff set of 12 sterling silver multilobed dinner plates or chargers from 1907, with
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Early 1900s American Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates
By Charles L. Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite set of 12 "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charges was realized in America in
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Early 1900s American Neoclassical Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Set of 3 Sterling Silver 1912 Art Deco Chargers/ Dinner Plates
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 Tiffany & Co. sterling silver chargers or dinner plates in pattern number 18250 from 1912
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger Plate
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period enamel charger plate. The plate is adorned with a central
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Enamel

Imari Japanese Charger Porcelain Plate, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Imari Japanese Charger Porcelain Plate, 19th Century
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19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Imari Japanese Charger Porcelain Plate, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Imari Japanese Charger Porcelain Plate, 19th Century
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19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Plate Charger
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over brass charger or plate. The plate is adorned with
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Imari Japanese Charger Porcelain Plate, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Imari Japanese Charger Porcelain Plate, 19th Century
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19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Imari Scalloped Charger Porcelain Plate, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Imari Scalloped Charger Porcelain Plate, 19th Century. Wood stand included
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19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Charger Plates

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Porcelain

Antique Decorative Plate, Chinese, Ceramic, Display Charger, Qing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative plate. A Chinese, ceramic display charger, dating to the late
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Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Celebration Plate, Chinese, Ceramic, Decorative Charger, Victorian, Qing
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique celebration plate. A Chinese, ceramic decorative charger, dating to the late
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Antique Japanese Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Charger Plate 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & monumetal Japanese Meiji period Porcelain charger/plate, circa 1890. The charger is very
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Porcelain

19th Spanish Decorative Charger Plate Depicting Don Quixote
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful plate features Don Quixote, the most popular character in Spain from the Spanish
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Ceramic

An antique Japanese Meiji era enamel over brass charger plate
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era enamel over brass charger plate. The plate is enameled with a
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Decorative Charger, Japanese, Ceramic, Serving Plate, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique decorative charger. A Japanese, ceramic serving plate, dating to the early
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Decorative Charger, Turkish, Copper, Repousse, Wall Plate, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative charger. A Turkish, copper repousse wall plate, dating to the early
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Mid-19th Century Turkish Early Victorian Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Copper

Large Antique Serving Plate, Belgian, Ceramic Charger, Decorative, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique serving plate. A Belgian, ceramic charger with decorative finish, dating
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Early 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Large Moorcroft Flambe 'Spring Flowers' Art Pottery Plate or Charger
By Walter Moorcroft
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large Moorcroft charger was made in circa 1940 with a deep flambé glaze in the 'Spring Flowers
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Pottery

Antique Octagonal Serving Plate, Japanese, Ceramic, Decor, Charger, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique octagonal serving plate. A Japanese, ceramic decorative charger, dating to the
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Decorative Serving Plate, Japanese, Ceramic, Charger, Meiji, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative serving plate. A Japanese, ceramic octagonal charger in Meiji taste
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Late 19th Century Japanese Late Victorian Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Charger Birds Butterflies Geometri
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality antique Japanese Meiji era enamel plate, The central medallion depicts a scene with
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Enamel

Large Antique Royal Vienna Hand Painted Cabinet Plate or Charger
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Royal Vienna porcelain charger. Hand painted with a mythological scene including
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19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Cake Plate / Charger with Armorial Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Cake Plate / Charger with Armorial Crest
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18th Century Chinese Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Charger Plate, Circa 1880-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large Antique Chinese Famille Rose or Rose Medallion porcelain charger plate, circa 1880s-1890s.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Red Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger Plates Flying Geese
Located in New York, NY
air of antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel over brass charger plates. The wares are enameled
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Charger Plates

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Brass, Enamel

Rare Sgraffito Redware Slip Decorated Pottery Charger Large Plate, 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
A large charger plate made of Redware pottery, all hand decorated in the Sgraffito Slip Decorated
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19th Century Unknown Folk Art Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Earthenware

German Pink and Gold Porcelain Dinner Plate Charger or Wall Art
By Bauscher Weiden
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous pink and gold gilt porcelain German dinner plate charger or wall art, circa early-20th
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Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Gold

18th Century Dutch Delft Faience Floral Large Plate or Charger
Located in Pearland, TX
charger in the Kraak Style, circa 1750. This stunning plate is hand painted in vibrant cobalt blue and
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18th Century Dutch Antique Silver Charger Plates

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Delft, Faience

19th Century Japanese Hand-Painted Blue and White Porcelain Charger Plate
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese porcelain charger plate from the 19th century, with hand-painted blue and white blooming
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19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Elkington & Co. Silverplate Charger by Morel-Ladeuil
By Elkington & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
, this plaque is a tour-de-force of silver plate artistry. Elkington & Co. patented the first
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19th Century English Other Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Silver Plate

Large 18th Century Leeds/Staffordshire English Creamware Charger or Wall Plate
By Staffordshire, Leeds Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, very large, 18th century English creamware pottery charger or wall plate. With a raised
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18th Century English George II Antique Silver Charger Plates

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Porcelain, Creamware, Pottery

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Charger Two Sparrows in Blossoming
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel over brass plate. The plate is enameled with a
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Brass, Enamel

High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Gold Stone Charger Plate Bu
Located in New York, NY
High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Gold Stone Charger Plate Butterflies A high
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Enamel

Art Deco Andre Metthey Glazed Ceramic Plate / Charger. France 1910-20
By André Metthey
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic Art Deco Wall Glazed Ceramic Plate. A couple in Love. Very Romantic, both legs together
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Charger Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Portuguese Palissy Charger
By José da Cunha Taborda
Located in New York, NY
Portuguese palissy plate or charger with three salamander figures and on beetle. Signed: # 8 M
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Silver Charger Plates

Portuguese Palissy Charger
Portuguese Palissy Charger
H 8.5 in Dm 8.5 in
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Antique Silver Charger Plates For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique silver charger plates available for sale. Each of these unique antique silver charger plates was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Antique silver charger plates have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique silver charger plates are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Nouveau, Baroque and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique silver charger plates have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by William De Morgan, Delft and Elkington & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Silver Charger Plates?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,450, while they’re typically $129 on the low end and $37,430 highest priced.

Finding the Right dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Silver Charger Plates
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.

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