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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Creator: Gorham Manufacturing Company
Creator: Baccarat
Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service Dinner Size
Located in Big Bend, WI
Greenbrier by Gorham sterling silver dinner size flatware set of 54 pieces. This set includes: Eight dinner size knives, 9 1/2". Eight dinner siz...
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1930s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Cluny by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Massive Set with Vintage Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
The academic nature in which designer Antione Heller looked to the past for inspiration also stems from the Beaux Arts movement. Cluny takes its name and inspiration from a real plac...
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Late 19th Century Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Six Baccarat Crystal 'Neptune' 9.25" Goblets, Possibly Custom Order
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of Six Baccarat Crystal 'Neptune' 9.25" Goblets Possibly Custom Order* 9-inch goblets are readily available, these examples are 9.25-inches high Status: Discontinued. Produce...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Baccarat Crystal Small Decanter/Cruet Set (Made in France)
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of crystal pieces by Baccarat France. This beautiful set of small decanters can provide a variety of purposes with style and elegance. A great cruet set or small deca...
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1990s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Gorgeous Museum-Quality Gorham Japonesque Yacht Trophy Bowl. 1884
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous museum-quality Japonesque sterling silver trophy bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1884. Large and round with allover ornament in relief. Horned serpents swim slack-jawe...
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1880s American Japonisme Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Salad Set, “Angelo”
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a salad fork and spoon by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island. Hallmarked 1875 in the “Angelo” pattern, they are almost one hundred and fifty years old!...
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1870s American Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gorham Persian Aesthetic Sterling Silver Pierced Ladle
Located in New York, NY
Persian sterling silver pierced ladle. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1871. Pointed ovoid terminal with stylized leaf and scroll ornament mounted to round stem with reeded bands se...
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Baccarat Crystal Champagne Flutes Set of 6
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A wonderful vintage set of 6/eight tall Harcourt 1841 Champagne flutes by Baccarat, France. Marked Baccarat, France in the bottom. No chipping or damage. Pure, powerful and elegant ...
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Late 20th Century French Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Baccarat Crystal Champagne Flutes, Set of 8
Located in Miami, FL
A truly elegant and fine quality Baccarat crystal champagne flutes, set of 8 still available. Beautiful details that will enhance any table and delight your guests. Designed by Valer...
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20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

French 19th century Louis XV st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu centerpiece. This wonderful oval centerpiece is raised on a pierced Ormolu base decorated ele...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal, Ormolu

Baccarat Crystal Ashtray
Located in Mérida, YU
This ashtray features the distinctive signs of style: a hexagonal form and flat cuts, giving it timelessness and functionality. Harcourt This is an iconic Baccarat piece. Bring eleg...
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1980s French American Classical Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Pair, Antique French Baccarat Houbigant Gilt Crystal Perfume Bottles C. 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
Baccarat (French, founded 1764), circa 1920. Offered is a great pair of antique French Baccarat Houbigant pattern gilt crystal perfume bottles, circa 1920. These would make great i...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Antique Gorham Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Shaving Mug
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau sterling silver shaving mug. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1900. Round bowl; interior mounted with pierced brush holder. C-scroll handle. Acid-etched flowering scrollw...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique William Roger Quadruple Plate Sugar Bowl & Gorham Sterling Silver Spoons
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique turn of the century 13 piece sugar bowl and hanging spoon set, featuring a trophy urn style bowl with etched palm leaves on the body, brackets to support twelve sugar spoons, squirrels in the pierced handles and a sparrow shaped finial. Set includes 11 Gorham sterling silver demitasse spoons in the New Queens pattern (introduced 1895); sold by J.E. Caldwell & Co. Bowl and lid by William Rogers (cross and keystone mark, circa 1900-1910), design number 57. "Gorham Silver was founded in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1831 by Jabez Gorham, a master craftsman, in partnership with Henry L. Webster. The firm's chief product was spoons of coin silver, but also made thimbles, combs, jewelry, and other small items. In 1865, the Rhode Island legislature granted a charter in the name of Gorham Manufacturing Company. During the heyday of American silver manufacturing, approximately 1850–1940, Gorham was highly influential. The company has produced matching hollowware in both sterling and silverplate, as well as running a foundry for bronze sculpture. The White House has used Gorham silver services during many administrations including those of Lincoln, Grant, and George W. Bush. Gorham artisans also sculpted several famous statues housed in the Capitol's Rotunda, overlooking the Museum of Natural History in New York, and topping the Rhode Island State House. Gorham has also designed a number of elaborate trophies for sporting events, including the Borg-Warner Trophy for the Indianapolis 500, designed by Robert J. Hill. The company has changed hands multiple times beginning with Textron (1967), to Dansk International Designs (1989), to Brown-Forman Corporation (1991), to the Lenox Group (2005), to Clarion Capital Partners (2009), now operating under the name Lenox Corporation." "William Hazen Rogers (born May 13, 1801) was an American master silversmith and a pioneer in the silver-plate industry and whose work and name have survived to the present day. Rogers partnered with other silversmiths at times, and his company and trademarks were eventually taken over by larger companies. Rogers was born on a farm on May 13, 1801, to Sarah Reynolds (1777-?) and Asa Rogers (1798-1824). After he left home, he went on to become a silversmith, watchmaker and jeweler. From 1820 to 1825, Rogers was an apprentice to Joseph Church, a silversmith and watchmaker in Hartford. In 1825, Rogers became partners with Church and their company, Church & Rogers, initially manufactured silver-plate flatware and hollowware. He was also partner, from 1832 to 1838, with Asa Harris Rogers, his younger brother, as "A Rogers Jr. & Co." while still associated with Church & Rogers. Rogers – together with his two brothers and, later, his son – was responsible for more than 100 patterns of silver and silver-plated cutlery and serving dishes. Many of Roger's designs were influenced by Louis XIV-style patterns of the 17th and 18th century in France, and he was best known for his Elberon pattern and "Presidential" cutlery series. The companies in which one or more of the original...
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Gorham Buttercup Pattern Sterling Silver Large Oyster Serving Spoon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine large serving spoon. By Gorham. In the Buttercup pattern. We think that this a rare solid oyster spoon. With a shaped bowl and thick gauged handle. Fully hallmarked to t...
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20th Century American Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th century French Set of Crystal Baccarat Glasses, Pitcher and Decanter
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful and rare set of Baccarat crystal glasses, Jeddah model, created by Georges Chevalier (1894-1987) in 1946 and produced until 1970. - 12 water glasses - 12 wine glasses - 12 ...
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1940s French Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Sterling Silver Breadbasket, 1911
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver breadbasket by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island. In addition to the sterling and Gorham hallmarks, it is signed (hallmarked)1911. ...
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1910s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cut Crystal & Gold-Plated Gilt Metal Baccarat Ice Bucket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant ice bucket made of rich cut crystal and a gold-plated metal handle by Baccarat, France; followed by a matching ice tong. Made in the 20th Century. The makers mark is etched o...
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20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Sterling Silver Victorian Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver (soap) box by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island. It can be used for jewelry, pills or as a decorative piece but I think it was meant...
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1890s American Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Traditional Sterling Silver Revere Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Traditional sterling silver Revere bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1945. Curved sides, flared rim, and stepped foot. A historic form that can suit many modern uses. Fully marke...
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1940s American Colonial Revival Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau - Style Sterling Silver Pedestal, Based Vase by Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau-Style, sterling silver, pedestal-based vase, Gorham Mfg. Company, Providence, Rhode Island, year-hallmarked for 1923. Hammered in design and chased with flowers. Measures...
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1920s American Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Baccarat Ormolu And Cut Glass Liqueur Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental 19th-century ormolu liqueur casket is exemplary of the masterful craftsmanship of the famed luxury firm Baccarat. The doors open to reveal a mirrored base and a glass...
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19th Century French Other Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ormolu

Sterling Silver Caviar Dish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered in an antique caviar dish with a cover by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island. There is a removable disc / surface on th...
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1880s American Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
Notable for its incredible marquetry case and beautifully embellished Baccarat crystal, this handsome 19th-century cave à liqueur consists of three decanters and 16 cordial glasses. ...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Unusual Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Candlesticks By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Unusual pair of Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver candlesticks (having a Danish influence), The Gorham Corp., Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1950s. 5" tall x 2 3/4" diameter at w...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Wonderful Baccarat Harcourt Medium Baluster Signed Crystal Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Baccarat Harcourt medium baluster signed crystal vase.
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20th Century French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Cluny by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 60 pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
The academic nature in which designer Antione Heller looked to the past for inspiration also stems from the Beaux Arts movement. Cluny takes its name and inspiration from a real plac...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Baccarat crystal centerpiece composed of 19 elements
Located in Paris, FR
Baccarat table runner in molded crystal composed of 19 elements of different shapes. All the elements are signed Baccarat on the underside. They can be arranged in a multitude of way...
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1950s French Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Baccarat Massenà Whiskey Decanter
Located in Mérida, YU
The Baccarat Clear crystal Massena round whiskey decanter is an éclat of sparkle and refinement. Its polished silhouette is worthy of display and use for any festive soirée or quiet ...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Baccarat Cut Crystal Decanter
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very stylish cut crystal lidded decanter made by renowned crystal manufacturer Baccarat. This vintage piece of classic barware features a silver-plated collar and oversized stopper...
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20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Sterling Silver “Maryland” Serving Spoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver serving spoon by Gorham Silversmiths in the “Maryland” pattern, hallmarked 1885. The handle has a floral motif, not etched but raised. The bowl i...
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1880s American Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver “Dolly Madison” Water Pitcher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver water pitcher by Gorham Silversmiths hallmarked 1929. The pattern name is “Dolly Madison” and Gorham manufactured both hollowware and flatware in ...
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1920s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Baccarat Vintage Cut Crystal Decanter
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An impressive cut crystal lidded decanter with silver-plated collar made by renowned crystal manufacturer Baccarat. This stylish piece of barware has been meticulously crafted from f...
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20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau “Lily” Server
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver serving piece by Gorham Silversmiths in the “Lily” pattern. First introduced in 1910, “Lily” aka “Floral” quickly became a favorite among silver c...
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1910s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 6 1880-83 Sterling Silver Tablespoons by Gorham
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Gorham's Cluny sterling silver tablespoons, 1880-1883. One of the greatest silver designs of the Aesthetic Movement in America. Obverse monogram "NS". 19.25 troy oz. 8.25" x...
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1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Antique ormolu and cut-crystal casket by Baccarat
Located in London, GB
Antique ormolu and cut-crystal casket by Baccarat French, 19th Century Height 15cm, width 14.5cm, depth 11cm This exquisite box is by the renowned French maker Baccarat. Since 1764,...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal, Ormolu

Fine Baccarat Crystal Harcourt Serving Piece
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful, luxurious Baccarat Harcourt serving piece makes a perfect gift and an elegant addition to any dining table. It is an ideal vessel for caviar at an intimate dinner, wo...
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20th Century French Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Baccarat Harcourt 1841 Set of 12 Wine Glasses
Located in New York, NY
Fine set of twelve Baccarat Harcourt 1841 wine goblets in excellent condition. Iconic Baccarat design, beautiful proportions, hand-crafted in F...
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20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Golden Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Place Size Service 48 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Golden scroll by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes: 12 place knives, 9 1/8", 12 place forks, 7 3/8", 12 salad forks, 7", ...
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Late 20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Heart Dish, 1893
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a heart shaped dish made by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island and hallmarked 1893 (one hundred and thirty one years old)!! It has rich, old-world grac...
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1890s American Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

French Baccarat Crystal Tableware Wine / Water Service / 12 People
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the epitome of luxury and refinement with our extraordinary French Baccarat crystal tableware and barware wine, water service for 12 people. Immerse yourself in the world...
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Late 20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Pair Vintage Baccarat Crystal Salt Cellars
Located in New York, NY
Fine pair of Baccarat crystal salt cellars in excellent condition with original box. The sides are facet cut in rhombus and triangular sh...
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20th Century French Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Antique Gorham Aesthetic Sterling Silver Olive Spoon with Pick
Located in New York, NY
Aesthetic sterling silver olive spoon. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1885. Cast stem with entwined leaf and olive. Shallow and pierced bowl with engraved leaves. At other end pick...
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

2 Pcs. Set of Baccarat Harcourt Empire Collection Crystal Glasses
Located in Vilnius, LT
Set of 2 pcs. Baccarat Harcourt Empire collection liqueur glasses. Marked on the bottom. Very good condition - like new.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Sterling Silver Platter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver platter by Gorham Silver in the “Cinderella” pattern hallmarked 1925. It has a lovely etched pattern around the edge (2”) with four medallions — t...
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1920s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Baccarat pair Crystal Clair de Lune footed vases designed by Eugene Rousseau
Located in Worcester Park, GB
An very important and rare pair of Baccarat Chinoiserie vases on original Baccarat gilt bronze stands -in fabulous condition for their age. The vases are in the Baccarat classic pale...
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1880s French Chinoiserie Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Antique Sterling Silver "Letter"Stamp Case Dated 1892 Gorham Rhode Island USA
Located in London, GB
Antique Sterling Silver "Letter"Stamp Case Dated 1892 Gorham Rhode Island USA Unique Novelty Silver Stamp Case made as a miniature letter sent from ...
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1890s Central American Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Antique Gorham Sterling Olive Bowl and Tongs
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1884, sterling, Gorham. This unequivocally charming serving piece embodies the relaxed refinement of the Victorian era. Complete with tongs, this rare example of a figural Gorham olive dish...
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1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Basket
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver basket. The plate has medallions interspersed with reticulated cutouts. Old world elegance all around the edge. The handle has an etched design ...
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1930s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Baccarat Art Deco French Crystal Table Centerpiece.
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Rare and exceptional French crystal centerpiece...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Baccarat Lampwork Dragonfly Flowers Paperweight 1982
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Baccarat Lampwork Dragonfly Flowers Paperweight 1982 Date : 1982 Origin : France Features : Lampwork dragonfly and lily on a green ground Marks : Etched Baccarat Type : Le...
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1980s French Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Baccarat Attrib. French Diamond Cut Crystal Footed Bowl or Bowl on a Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
A crystal masterpiece of exceptional proportions, this finely cut crystal footed bowl or bowl on a pedestal exemplifies extraordinary craftsmen...
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20th Century French Belle Époque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Postmodern Set of 5 Baccarat Crystal Champagne Coupes, France
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in France by Baccarat, 1960s. These five coupes are made in thin crystal. They are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but they can be considered as in perf...
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1960s French Post-Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Antique French Baccarat/Saint Louis Crystal Liqueur Glasses
Located in Vilnius, LT
The set of 6 pieces French Baccarat / Saint Louis liqueur glasses from 1900's. Each glass is etched and hand painted with golden flower girandoles and...
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Early 20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal, Gold

Estate Baccarat Crystal Lorraine Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
Estate Baccarat Lorraine pattern crystal cocktail/water pitcher Scarce pattern, out of production Substantial, heavy crystal with hand faceted design Condition: Good, light surface w...
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20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Luxurious Pair of Estate Baccarat Crystal Lagny Wine Glasses, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Lagny is one of Baccarat's most luxurious patterns, requiring high degree of expert workmanship on the complex designs of the cup, stem and base of each goblet. The pattern is no longer in production due to the hign cost of the labor intensive manufacturing process. Lagny pairs well with Tsar and Bogota Baccarat stemware...
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20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is pair of sterling silver candlesticks by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island. They are hallmarked 1913 (one hundred and eleven years old). They are Cori...
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1910s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

6 Pcs. Set of Baccarat Harcourt 1841 Collection Crystal Champagne Coupes
Located in Vilnius, LT
Set of 6 pcs. Baccarat Harcourt 1841 collection champagne coupes. Marked on the bottom. Excellent /like new condition.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

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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