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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Creator: Gorham Manufacturing Company
Creator: Aldo Tura
Sterling Silver Salt Cellar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver salt cellar was manufactured by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island and is hallmarked 1901. Was this piece made ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Thermos Design - Aldo Tura - 1950 - ottone - pelle di capra
Located in Milano, MI
Thermos Design di Aldo Tura, produzione Macabo Cusano Milanino del 1950 in Ottone e Pelle di Capra Produzione: Italia Periodo: 1950 Materiale: Ottone, Pelle di Capra Condizione P...
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20th Century Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Iron

Large Art Deco Period Solid Sterling Silver Serving Platter By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Large, Art Deco Period, solid sterling silver serving platter/tray, Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode Island, year-hallmarked for 1933. Measures 18 3/4 inches wide (at wid...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Ice Bucket by Aldo Tura, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century ice bucket by Aldo tura. Very good quality, made from lacquered goatskin and brass finish. Perfect condition, never used, even with the original note. 1960s - It...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Goatskin

1950s Aldo Tura Carafe Pitcher Teak and Brass Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Italian pitcher (carafe thermos) by Aldo Tura ITALY Designed in Brass and Teakwood. Unmarked. Measures: 12.5 tall x 3.75 diameter x 5.25 depth Brass & wood have vintage pat...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass, Bronze

Cased set of six antique silver whiskey tots
Located in London, GB
Set of six antique American silver whiskey tots created in the form of two-handled wine coolers. Numbered from one to six, these charming presented in their original presentation ca...
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Early 20th Century British Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Gorham King Edward Cut Crystal Wine Decanter & Stopper Barware Spirits
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage balloon shaped Gorham Kind Edward style cut crystal wine decanter with stopper.
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Late 20th Century Edwardian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Grecian by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Rare circa 1861 Early 149 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Grecian by Gorham, circa 1861, sterling silver Flatware set - 149 pieces. This is an incredibly scarce early Gorham pattern and is the largest group of this pattern that we have had available in 60 years in the silver business! This service includes: 12 Dinner Knives, all-sterling, 8 1/4" 12 Dinner Forks, 7 1/2" 10 Luncheon/Dessert Knives, all-sterling, 7 1/4" 12 Luncheon Forks, 6 3/4" 12 Salad Forks, 8 - 6" & 4 - 5 1/2" 12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 8 Place Soup Spoons, 7" 8 Dinner Spoons, 8 1/4" 8 Dessert Forks, 6" 12 Egg Spoons, 4 3/4" 12 Orange Spoons, 4 3/4" 12 Nut Picks, 4 3/4" 1 Sugar Spoon, 6" 1 Flat Handle Master Butter, bright-cut, engraved, 7 3/8" 1 Oyster Server, 9 1/4" 1 Ice Tong, 6 1/4" 1 Soup Ladle, gold-washed, 11 7/8" 1 Large Soup Ladle, pointed, 13 3/4" 1 Sardine Fork, bright-cut, 5 1/2" 1 Pickle knife, bright-cut, 6 3/4" 1 Cheese Knife w/pick, bright-cut, 7 1/4" 1 Olive Spoon, 6" 1 Mustard Ladle, gold-washed, 5 1/4" 1 Master Salt Spoon, 3 3/4" 1 Sugar Sifter, 7 1/8" 1 Bouillon Ladle, 11" 1 Cheese Scoop, large, 8 1/4" 1 Berry Spoon, fluted, 8 1/2" 1 Preserve Spoon, 6 7/8" 1 Buckwheat...
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1890s American Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Paris by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 76 pieces Cherubs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Paris by Gorham Sterling Silver flatware set, 76 pieces. Paris is an Art Nouveau style multi-motif pattern with two full figure cherubs facing each other with a floral arran...
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1890s American Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Set of 9 American Sterling Silver Christmas Snowflake Ornaments
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting a captivating collection of nine meticulously crafted American silver snowflake ornaments, each one representing a distinct year's edition. Among them, three have been exp...
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20th Century American Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Medici by Gorham (1971) Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sparkling lace-like scrolls of deeply carved sterling link together to create a magnificent movement of intricate detail. Medici achieves balance between the pure lines of the column...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Fine And Rare Aldo Tura Cocktail Bar Set
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exceptional 4 piece bar set in lacquered goatskin by Aldo Tura. Set features 3 ice buckets and 1 pepper mill.brass finial and glass insulated liner.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Aldo Tura Huge Green Goatskin Champagne Cooler Italy 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Huge Aldo Tura green parchment champagne, wine cooler or ice bucket with a brass inlay. This particular cooler was executed in the 1960s and is in excellent vintage condition. Along...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

12 Midcentury Sterling Silver Cordials
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are thrilled to present this set of twelve Mid-Century Modern sterling silver cordials in their original boxes. There are four cordials per box and t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Edgemont Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 49 pcs Dinner New
Located in Big Bend, WI
Originally issued in 1987, Edgemont Gold by Gorham has symmetrical flutes that adorn the end of the flatware, flaring in an unmistakable pattern. Unused Edgemont Gold Accent by Gorh...
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Late 20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Gorham Japonesque Mixed Metal Bird & Butterfly Copper Tray, 1882
Located in New York, NY
Japonesque mixed metal copper tray. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1882. Lobed and rectangular with curved sides. Applied copper and silver ornament: Tree with blossoming branches a...
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1880s American Japonisme Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver, Copper

Medici New by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 72 Pieces Dinner Size
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sparkling lace-like scrolls of deeply carved sterling link together to create a magnificent movement of intricate detail. Medici achieves balance between the pure lines of the column...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Tray, Gorham, 1927
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this sterling silver tray made by Gorham Silversmiths, hallmarked 1927. Designed in the iconic “Plymouth” pattern, this tray has been restored to it’s origi...
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1920s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Newport Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 69 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gracefully curved lines distinguish Newport Scroll. The gently flared ends of each handle add a unique and interesting element to any table setting. Newport Scroll by Gorham sterlin...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Gorham Japonesque Mixed Metal Hand Hammered Napkin Ring, 1882
Located in New York, NY
Japonesque mixed metal napkin ring. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1882. Hand-hammered sterling silver ring applied with cooper ornament: A man in pointy hat is seated on the ground...
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1880s American Japonisme Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver, Copper

King Edward by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 42 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
King Edward by Gorham Sterling Silver dinner size flatware set, 42 pieces. This set includes: 8 Dinner Size Knives, 9 5/8" 8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/8" 8 T...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lyric by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 46 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lyric by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 46 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 8 7/8" 8 Forks, 7 1/4" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2" 8 Teaspoons, 6" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/4" 1 Gra...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Medallion Scalloped Bowl Cream Ladle, Late 19th Century
Located in Gardena, CA
Gorham sterling silver medallion cream ladle, Late 19th Century. Twisted handle with etched warrior figure to the finial. Gorham sterling silver mark to the back. Additional Inform...
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Late 19th Century Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Decor by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 41 Pcs Dinner Size
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large and heavy dinner size Decor by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 41 pieces. This set includes: 8 Dinner Size Knives, 9 5/8" 8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4" 8 Salad Forks, ...
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1950s Rococo Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Secret Garden by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 47 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Secret Garden by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 47 pieces. This service includes: 8 Knives, 9 1/4" 8 Forks, 7 1/2" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2" 8 Teaspoons, 6" 8 Place Soup Spoons, 7...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Turned Beech and Parchment Thermos / Jug by Aldo Tura for Macabo, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. It is made in turned beech, parchment, brass and silvered glass. This jug is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be cons...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Aldo Tura Goatskin and Brass Small Serving Tray for Macabo Milano 1960
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful barware serving tray designed by Aldo Tura for Macabo Cusano Milanino in Milan in the early 1960s. Rounded shape with a brass gallery and varnished goatskin parch...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Magnificent Sterling Silver Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are proud to offer you this extraordinary sterling silver vase by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island. It is from the late 1800’s, 19th century gilded age...
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1880s American Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Newport Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 45 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gracefully curved lines distinguish Newport Scroll. The gently flared ends of each handle add a unique and interesting element to any table setting. Newport Scroll by Gorham sterlin...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Baronial by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 8 Service 40 Pcs Place
Located in Big Bend, WI
Baronial by Gorham, circa 1973, sterling silver flatware set - 40 pieces. The handles of the forks and spoons are pierced. This set includes: 8 Place Knives, 9 1/8" 8 Place Forks...
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1890s American Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Fancy Gorham American Victorian Sterling Silver Cake Plate
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Victorian sterling silver cake plate. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1890. Round and deep well engraved with leafing scrolls and flowers; center vacant. Applied and cast wide...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Rose Tiara by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 65 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
In 1963 Gorham's skilled designers created a timeless beauty with Rose Tiara. With graceful curves and a delicate rose at the tip of the handle, Rose Tiara adds the perfect finishing...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Water Pitcher, 1928
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer you this sterling silver water pitcher by Gorham Silversmiths, hallmarked 1928. The pattern is the iconic “Plymouth” onl...
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1920s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Tea Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are thrilled to offer you this sterling silver tea set by Gorham Silversmiths, hallmarked 1874. This one hundred and fifty years old set has been ...
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1870s American Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Rare Aldo Tura Red Goatskin Pipe Bar Cart 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Aldo Tura bar cart in form of a pipe, lacquered in red goatskin with golden brass applications and a huge container as champagne or wine cooler. Following the idea of Rene Magritte....
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass, Iron

English Box of 12 STERLING SILVER TEASPOONS + TONGS Hallmarked:-Birmingham 1904
Located in York, GB
Sterling Silver - superb box of 12 LARGE TEASPOONS + TONGS, all in beautiful, unused condition. Made in 1904, and with an English import mark for Birmingham 1904. The maker`s mark i...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Medallion Large Soup or Punch Ladle, Late 19th Century
Located in Gardena, CA
: Gorham sterling silver medallion large soup or punch ladle, Late 19th Century. Gilt to bowl with floral center handle and etched warrior figure to the finial. Gorham hallmark to th...
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Late 19th Century Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Luxembourg by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 48 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Luxembourg by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 48 pieces. This set includes: 8 dinner size knives, with blunt plated blades, 9 5/8" 8 dinner size forks, 7 5/8" 8 ...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Governor's Lady by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 6 Set 36 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Governor's Lady by Gorham, introduced in the year 1937, sterling silver Flatware set - 36 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes: 6 Knives, 9" 6 Forks, 7 1/8" 6 Salad Fo...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 79 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Inspired by the famed Italian opera house, Gorham La Scala features a scalloped tip with a floral and scroll edge, a pierced handle, and a central rose...
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1960s Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

4 Antique Sterling Souvenir Spoons Gorham Lunt Mechanics Missouri Columbia
Located in Dayton, OH
"Lot of four antique 19th century sterling silver souvenir spoons of Columbia, Missouri representing the University of Missouri, Read Hall (of the) Uni...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Classic Bouquet by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Classic Bouquet by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 56 pieces. The handle design is a bouquet of flowers with pierced and beaded detailing. This se...
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1970s Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern Red Coral Goatskin and Brass Ice Bucket by Aldo Tura, 1950s
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A perfect condition goatskin and brass ice bucket designed and manufactured in Italy by Aldo Tura. The 1950s was a significant period for Mid-Century Modern design, known for its cl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Sea Rose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 40 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Sea Rose By Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 63 pieces. This pattern has a flowing modern design and was designed by Richard L. Huggins in the year 1958. This set inclu...
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Mid-20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Traditional American Colonial Sterling Silver Revere Bowl
Located in New York, NY
American Colonial sterling silver bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1948. Curved and tapering sides, flared rim, and stepped foot. For serving or presentation with lots of room f...
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1940s American Colonial Revival Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Aldo Tura Standing Ashtray Red Goatskin
Located in Munich, DE
Aldo Tura tripod standing ashtray Red Goatskin Measures: H 48 D 22.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass, Metal

Victorian Sterling Silver Figural Bud Vase By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, sterling silver, figural bud vase, Gorham manufacturing Company, Providence, Rhode Island, year-hallmarked for 1865. Monogrammed with an Old English letter K. Measures 6 3...
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1860s American Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Savoy Plaza Large Silver Tray
Located in New York, NY
Savoy Plaza large silver tray. Louis XVI style large oval platter / tray with neoclassical banded reed border. From the famed French style hotel overlookin...
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1920s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Sterling Silver Vase, 1914
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver vase by the Gorham Silver Company of Providence, Rhode Island. Hallmarked 1914, this piece is sleek and contemporary. A tapered body and a round ba...
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1910s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Versailles Putti Pattern Patè Butter Spreaders, Set/12
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of twelve sterling silver butter or patè spreaders, in the ‘Versailles’ pattern from the Gorham Manufacturing Co. Providence Rhode Island, circa 1888. Designed by Antone Hel...
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Pedestal Based Pierced Cake/Cookie Basket/Platter
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau, sterling silver, pedestal based, cake/cookie platter/basket, Gorham Manufacturing Company, Providence, Rhode Island, year-hallmarked for 1918. Lightly hammered in desig...
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1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Florentine by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service with Provenance 426 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental figural Florentine by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 426 pieces. This pattern was designed by William C...
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Early 20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Aldo Tura Ice Bucket Grey Brown Goatskin, 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful ice bucket by Aldo Tura in grey brown parchment and a glass inlay, in excellent vintage condition. Along with artists like Piero Fornasetti and Carlo Bugatti, Aldo Tura (1...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Dinner Size English Gadroon by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 40 pieces. This set includes: 8 Dinner Size Knives, 9 1/2" 8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 5/8" 8 Salad Forks...
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Mid-20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Very Large Art Deco Period Solid Sterling Silver Serving Platter/Tray by Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Very large, Art Deco Period, solid sterling silver serving platter/tray, Gorham Manufacturing Company, Providence, Rhode Island, Ca. 1935. Measures 20 1/2 inches long x 14 1/2 inches...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Medici Golden Accent by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 50 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sparkling lace-like scrolls of deeply carved sterling link together to create a magnificent movement of intricate detail. Golden Medici achieves balance between the pure lines of the column and the complex decoration. Retired pattern. This pattern sets a truly beautiful table! Golden Medici by Gorham...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Set of 8 Gorham Goblets in Engraved Puritan Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 Engraved Puritan sterling silver goblets. Made by Gorham in Providence. Each: Spare and elegant form with subtle bell-form bowl on cylindrical stem flowing into raised foot....
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Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Salad Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Willow” sterling silver salad set by Gorham Silversmiths, circa 1954. Sleek and chic in that quintessential Mid-Century style! On each handle a wheat...
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1950s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

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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