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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
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Pair of Art Nouveau Silver Plated Decanters with Nude Female & Vine Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of crystal decanters date from circa 1900 from the Art Nouveau period, and have their origins from Europe, and most likely Austria....
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal, Silver

Dorothy Thorpe Glass Tray with Antiqued Silver Decoration
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Dorothy Thorpe tray Antiqued Gold on Crystal, in good condition, circa 1960.
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1960s Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Art Deco Strombergshyttan Decanter in Crystal & Silver, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Organically shaped pumpkin decanter in crystal. It is set with a bottle neck in 830/1000 silver designed and made by Carl F. Christensen in Copenhagen Denm...
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1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal, Silver

Sterling Fork and Spoon Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Offering a matching sterling silver fork and spoon. They can be used together as a salad set or separately as an individual fork and spoon. Berries and leaves decorate the handle, fe...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Thermolord Carafe by Wolfgang Von Wersin For Erhard & Shine
Located in Carmel, NY
The "Thermal Lord" jug, a true masterpiece of its era, offers a blend of both form and function. In 1958, Wolfgang von Wersin introduced the Thermal Lord, an exceptional creation ...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Sterling Silver Dish, Mappin & Webb, 1936
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Mappin & Webb sterling silver dish, designed in the Art Deco manner. This elegant dish features dual handles adorned with geometric patterns, a delicately reeded edge, and an intri...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Eighteenth Century by Reed & Barton 18th Sterling Silver Flatware Set 46 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Emphasizing a graceful design whose classic lines carry the timeless beauty of another age to tabletops today, the 18th Century Pattern from Reed & Barton is reflective of a time ric...
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Late 20th Century North American Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Mid-century Sterling Tiffany Dish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are so happy to offer this sterling silver Mid-Century Tiffany dishes. It has an oval shape and curves upwards on the ends. It stands on a pedestal (not weighted) thereby off the ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy
By Michael Plummer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique George III sterling silver locking tea caddy has a navette, paneled shaped form. The body of this silver tea caddy box is embellished with bands of bright cut engraved volute spiraling leaf ornamentation on a matte background to the upper and lower portions; these bands flank a plain undulating bordered panel. The ornamentation to the surface of the caddy alternates with panels of concave vertical fluted decoration. This antique Georgian tea caddy is retains the original hallmarked flush hinged covers; the flush hinge indicates the fine quality of this piece. The cover is embellished with further bright cut engraved undulating borders accented with bud motifs, in addition to simplified borders paralleling the domed paneled portion; the domed portions reflects the incurved shape of the body. This impressive cover is surmounted with a cast sterling silver urn style finial, in the Classic Adams style. The caddy retains the original fitted fully working lock and functional key. This sterling silver tea caddy is a highly desirable shape and style. Condition: This Georgian silver tea caddy...
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1790s English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Charles Horner Silver Pendant with Enamel Chester 1909
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Charles Horner Arts and Crafts silver and enamel pendant Date : Hallmarked in Chester in 1909 for Charles Horner Period : Edward VII Origin : Chester, England Decoration : ...
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Chantilly by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Luncheon, 110 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives 8 7/8", 12 forks 7", 12 salad forks 6 1/2", 12 teaspoons 5 3/4", 12 cream soup spoons 6 1/8", 12 iced tea spoons 7 5/8", 12 demitasse spoons 4", 12 coffee spoons 5 3...
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Mid-20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

12 Individual Salt Cellars / Place Card Holders In Sterling Silver
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful set of 12 individual salt cellars / place card holders in sterling silver The interior in blue crystal, the lids finely decorated wi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Midcentury Modern Orange & Gold Coffee Tea Lunch Dessert by Dorothy Thorpe, Set
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare Midcentury Modern set for eight (8) orange (or persimmon) and gold ceramic dining set by American designer Dorothy C. Thorpe, circa mid-20th century, 1960s. Set ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold

Sterling Silver Flatware Set / 80 Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a complete set -- service for 16 -- sterling silver flatware by Towle Silversmiths. First introduced in 1939, this p...
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1930s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

El Grandee by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 12 Set Vermeil Gold 48 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
El Grandee Gold by Towle Sterling Silver flatware set - 48 pieces. Gold flatware is on trend and makes a bold statement on your table, especially when paired with gold rimmed china...
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Mid-20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver centerpiece with original mirrored-glass sterling silver plateau, circa 1900. Museum quality. In the George III style, designed by Paulding Farnham for Tiffany and Co, New York. Of palatial and monumental size. Centerpiece: 15" high x 30" wide x 27" deep Plateau: 3" high x 39" wide x 34" deep In excellent condition, ready to place. Of oval form, the everted rims formed of openwork scrolling classical foliage and bellflower swags, the tops applied with standing scrolling foliage with four silver caryatid female figures, the bases overlaid with acanthus and palmettes. The original, silver mirrored plateau...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Antique Spanish Pot
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C decorative antique Spanish pot with red glaze. 1890. This is missing a handle as photographed. Reference: 7483 Dimensions 13.5 inc...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Pottery

20th Century Sterling Italian Silver Tea Caddy George III replica
Located in VALENZA, IT
George III tea caddy replica. Obtained from a silver sheet, it is rectangular in shape with shaped sides, it is embossed and chiseled with floral motifs and shells. The feet reprodu...
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Late 20th Century Italian Georgian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Set of 2 Crystal Salt and Pepper or Caviar Serving Dishes by Saglier France
Located in Miami, FL
A fine pair of crystal and silver plated salt and pepper or small caviar serving dishes with their spoons and coasters. Saglier Freres Orfevres, Paris, France. Hallmarked. Min...
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Early 20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Terracotta Ceramic Wall Light Made of Native Clay by memòri studio
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt terracotta ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Houda. - co-created by the potte...
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2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Clay, Earthenware

Antique Anglo-Indian Silver Box with Hand Chased and Repousse Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver trinket or jewelry box dates to the late 19th century and is presumed have been made in India. The silver tests to between .850 and 900 and as such, is slightly below .92...
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

8 Sottopiatti in Argento 800 made in Italy stile 700
Located in Palermo, IT
8 Sottopiatti in Argento massiccio 800 made in Italy in stile 700, prodotti a Padova diametro cm 30 peso totale 4800kg. grammi 600 cadauno circa.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Large Mid-20th Century Globe Champagne or Wine Cooler Italian, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Presenting an impressive & sizable mid-20th century Globe Champagne or Wine Cooler, hailing from Italy and dating around 1970. This modernist piece exudes quality, with thick and su...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

English Sterling Silver - 18thC - BASTING or GRAVY SPOON - Hallmark:-LONDON 1791
Located in York, GB
English Sterling Silver - BASTING or GRAVY SPOON - Hallmarked:-LONDON 1791 Considerably longer than a table spoon - would really show up on the dining table. Twice as heavy as most O...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Antique Silver Carving Set of Knofe and Fork embellished with a protective Stag
Located in Perth, GB
Antique Silver Carving Set of Knife and Fork embellished with a protective Stag This set is particularily good and beautifull an excellent s...
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19th Century French Charles X Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Murano Glass / Inlaid Silver Barware Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 20th century murano glass with exterior inlaid silver design detail barware / tableware service for twelve people. The barware / tableware service is in great condition. Minor we...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Pair of Pair Pont Cut Glass and Silver Plate Tall Candlesticks
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of elegant tall candlesticks with a diamond cut bodies with silver-plate bases with acanthus leaf decoration, signed on the bottom Pairpoint. 16 inches tall.
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Benjamin Ben Franklin by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 43 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Benjamin Franklin by Towle sterling silver flatware set, 43 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, 9", eight forks, 7 1/8", eight salad forks, 6 3/8", eight teaspoons, 6", ei...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Berndt Friberg, Stoneware Large Bowl with Pattern, Gustavsberg, Sweden 1967
Located in Tokyo, 13
Berndt Friberg, Large stoneware bowl with geometric patterns in yellow haresfur glaze, Gustavsberg , Sweden 1967 Impressed "Friberg" "G (hand) " Incised "I" This is a large bowl pai...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Saint St. Mark by Buccellati Italy Silver Flatware Set for 10 Service 40 Pieces
By Clementi Fabbrica Argenteria
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Saint Mark by Buccellati Italy sterling silver flatware set - 40 pieces. This set includes: 10 regular knives, 8 5/8" 10 regular forks, 7" 10 salad forks, 6 3/4" 10 teaspoons...
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20th Century Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Dominick & Haff Estate Sterling Silver Hand Made Slotted Spoon, 1892
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant Sterling Silver slotted serving spoon, marked Dominick & Haff, NY, NY, Patented 1892. The lovely scalloped rim bowl is hand pierced in a geometric, swirled pattern with ...
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Indian Harbor Yacht Club Silver Trophy Cup
Located in Norwell, MA
International sterling bud vase trophy from the famous Indian Harbor Yacht Club in Greenwich, Connecticut. Won by Sachem on August 13, 1931. T...
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1930s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver, Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Pair Candelabras Neoclassical Style
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of 5-light candelabra in 925 sterling silver in neoclassical style. Candelabra formed by an iron eye stem and a Hellenic part in Ionic style in 925 silver. The iron eye is a sto...
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1990s Italian Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Heavy Cast Pair of Sterling Silver Pheasant Models, London 1967, R. Comyns
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1967 by Richard Comyns, this handsome, pair of Sterling Silver Pheasants, are realistically cast and hand finished. The male measures 6.25"(16cm) tall, by...
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1960s English Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stunning Arts & Crafts Antique Sterling Silver Box, Guild Of Handicrafts, 1903
By The Guild of Handicraft, Fleetwood Varley
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1903 by Guild of Handicrafts, this very attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Box, features an enamelled plaque on th...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Enamel, Sterling Silver

1980s Modern Silver Plated and Dark Gray Glass Rectangular Italian Tray
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1980s Modern Rectangular Italian Tray is a stunning example of 1980s design aesthetics. Its use of premium materials, minimalist design, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Grande Baroque by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 70 Pc Dinner New
Located in Big Bend, WI
Styled in the lavish Baroque manner, this highly collectible pattern is our best seller. Introduced in 1941, it captures classic symbols of the Renaissance in the exquisitely carved ...
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20th Century Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

'Queen Anne' Design Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Biscuit Box by Barnards
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1889 by Barnards, this attractive Victorian, antique, sterling silver biscuit box, has swirled and sunken half fluting, in the Queen Anne style. It has a flus...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Antique, 1919, Meriden Britannia Company Silverplated Urn
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This wonderful piece was made by the Merida Brittania Company in 1919. It measures about 10.5" high and 16" in diameter at the widest part. The piece has no visible damages. The lid...
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Early 20th Century American Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Ornate Victorian Antique Sterling Silver 4 Piece Tea Set, London, 1876
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1876 by Martin, Hall & Co., this ornate, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, features wondeful chased d...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Posey Holder or Tussy Mussy from 1878
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield, 1878 by Roberts & Belk, this very attractive, Victorian, antique, sterling silver Posey holder, or tussy mussy, has scroll pierced...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Punctuation Salt and Pepper
Located in Norwalk, CT
A playful pair of punctuation mark salt and pepper shakers. Period and comma, hallmarked 925.
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1980s Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Sterling & Enamel Jar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer you this sterling silver and enamel jar. The lid is sterling and enamel while the jar is crystal. If you’re familiar with enamel and especially when paired ...
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1940s English Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Acanthus by Georg Jensen Wendell Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 171 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Acanthus by Georg Jensen & Wendel sterling silver flatware set, 171 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner knives, short handle, 9" 12 dinner forks, 7 1/4" 12 luncheon kniv...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Midcentury Vintage Slim Orange Decorative Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Hampton Court by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 44 Pcs New
Located in Big Bend, WI
New in factory sleeves, Hampton Court by Reed and Barton sterling silver flatware set - 44 pieces. This set includes: 8 knives, 9 1/8" 8 forks, 7 1/2" 8 salad forks, 6 5/8" 8 teaspo...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Grape by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Martini Shaker Marked #462B
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georg Jensen Superb Grape by Georg Jensen sterling silver martini shaker marked #462B. It measures 12 1/2" x 5" and weighs 30.2 ozt. It is not...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Judaica - Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Rimonim by Maurice Salkind in 1920
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1920 by Maurice Salkind, this impressive pair of sterling silver Rimonim feature floral chasing, eagle finials, deer, hanging bells and beaded bases. The hand...
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1920s English Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Salt Shakers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We’re just gaga over this pair of sterling silver rickshaw salt shakers. There is a space in the back to fill the shaker with salt or pepper while the hole...
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1940s Japanese Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Modernist Design Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Hallmarked in 1976 by J. J. Roberts
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1976 by Jeremy John Roberts, this very handsome, Sterling Silver Coffee Pot or Water Jug, is plain in style, and features a wooden handle and thumbpiece. The ...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Gucci Silver Animals, Signed Italy 1970, set of 2
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage Gucci Silver Animals, Signed Italy 1970s set of 2 Beautiful pair of aperitif glasses in silver metal, Gucci Italia, bear head and bull head Silver Plate,Hand-Crafted GoodW...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Amoretti Brothers Copper Cocotte 1.2 Qt with Flower Lid
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Amoretti Brothers hammered copper cocotte with the flower signature lid. Tin lined on the cooking surface. A perfect gift for any gourmet chef. Dimensions: Diameter 5.5", 1.2 qt. 2 mm copper. The hand-hammered copper pan...
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2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Copper

Pair of Taxco School Sterling Silver Dice, Mexico circa 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Taxco School Sterling Silver Dice, Mexico circa 1960s Each one is hallmarked with the makers mark, .925 and Taxco. Elevate your gaming e...
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20th Century Mexican Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

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. The dish is modelled as a miniature entr...
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1820s English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sheffield Plate

European Judaica Silver Seder Plate
Located in New York, NY
European Judaica silver seder plate with scalloped edges and with rim cast and chased in high relief, the cavetto with the traditional recesses with H...
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20th Century International Style Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Large Amber Glass with Swirl Stem circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful large amber glass, circa 1960s, in very good condition. The glass has a decorative swirl stem and textured bowl. Measuring height 35.5 cm / 13.9 inches by diameter at the ...
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1960s Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Waldorf Astoria Hotel Silver Plated Silver Plated Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Silver plate over brass Art Deco style bowl with a decorative rim and handles from the 1931 NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Made by D.W Haber & Son. Some are stamped Waldorf Astoria on th...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Old Decorative English Davenport Porcelain Butter Dish in Silver Plate Stand
Located in North Salem, NY
Attractive Old Davenport Porcelain Butter Dish with Silver Plate Cover with Shell Detail in a Silver Plate Stand from England.
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Early 20th Century English Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Antique and Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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.

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