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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Creator: Meissen Porcelain
Creator: Baccarat
Meissen Mandarin Duck Max Esser Art Deco
By Meissen Porcelain, Max Esser
Located in Newark, England
Chinese Mandarin Duck From our Ceramics collection, we are delighted to offer this Meissen Mandarin Duck Modelled by Max Esser. The Meissen Mandarin Duck beautifully sculpted in nat...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Gold Ming Court Dragon Chinoiserie Tea Cup & Saucer Swords
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Meissen scalloped porcelain demitasse cup and saucer, numbered B117 with gold and red dot Chinese Court dragons. Measures: Saucer - 4.75” x 4.5” x 1.125” / Teacup - 3.5” x...
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Early 20th Century Ming Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

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

Materials

Crystal

Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine, Young Lady Ring Thrower, by R. Boeltzig, Ca 1924
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely decorative full-sculptural representation of an Art Nouveau beauty in softly falling robe held together by straps on the upper part of the body with partially exposed breas...
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1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Parrot Figurine
Located in New York, NY
Antique (late 19th century) polychrome glazed porcelain figurine of a parrot from Meissen. In excellent condition with professional restoration to the tail and otherwise no losses.
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Late 19th Century German Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

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

Meissen 'Pair of Thrushes' , Models 1023 & 649
Located in Maidstone, GB
Meissen 'Pair of Thrushes' , Models 1023 & 649, 20th Century versions Both birds (one a Song Thrush , the other Fieldfare) perched on tree stumps bases with flower decoration. Blue...
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Late 20th Century German Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen 'Spanish Lovers' , Model 230
Located in Maidstone, GB
Meissen figure group of 'Spanish Lovers' The girl with blue bodice and floral pattern skirt, her companion with red coloured jacket and matching gilt-edged knee breeches, underglaz...
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Late 20th Century German Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen 18th Century Masquerade Lady Patch Box
Located in Braintree, GB
Meissen 18th century hard-paste porcelain and copper Masquerade lady patch box. Made in Germany, Circa 1750's Manufactory: Meissen Manufactory (German, 1710–present) Dimensions: 6....
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1750s German Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Copper

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

Meissen Animal Group, Noble Falcons On Rock, Hermann Fritz, Germany, Mid-20th
Located in Vienna, AT
Two noble falcons sitting close together on a rock, one upright, the other in a crouched position, both looking in the same direction. Sparsely painted in shades of brown and black, ...
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Mid-20th Century German Other Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen 'Pantalone and Columbine' , Model 279
Located in Maidstone, GB
Meissen figure group of 'Pantalone and Columbine' Columbine seated holding a mask under her right arm, wearing a pink-lined green cloak and Pantalone in a salmon pink-lined cloak, ...
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Late 20th Century German Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen 'Pair at Ball' , Model 550
Located in Maidstone, GB
Meissen Figures at a Ball , Model No 550, 20th Century version Cavalier with the Polish Order of the White Eagle in his hand (here as a golden box), the lady with a cross pendant (...
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Late 20th Century German Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

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

Meissen Mid-Century Porcelain Wall Plaque with Angel Fish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning German mid-century porcelain wall plaque or tile decorated with Angel fish by world renowned makers Meissen and dating from around 1950/60. The plaque is of tall rectangul...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

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

Meissen Porcelain Hand Painted and Gilded Deep Plate
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Hand-painted and gilded Meissen porcelain deep plate Beautiful Maissen porcelain deep plate with the edge adorned with golden designs of flowe...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Footed Salt Cellar ca. 1735 Hand Painted
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Meissen Porcelain Footed Salt Cellar ca. 1735 Hand Painted Rare Meissen porcelain salt cellar on three voluted feet accented in gold and polychromed. The tapered, circular b...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

A 20th C. Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figural Couple, Lady and Man
Located in New York, NY
A 20th Century Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figural Couple, Lady and Man. A finely dressed couple engages in flirtatious courtship in this ...
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1910s German Louis XVI Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

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

Meissen Fashionable Lady with Muff in Hand
Located in Altrincham, GB
Meissen figure of a fashionable lady wearing a fur stole and holding a muff. First modelled by Konrad Hentschel in 1906 using the new high-fired enamel paints developed at Meissen to...
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Early 20th Century German Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

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

Pair, Antique Meissen Porcelain Ornithological & Gold Encrusted Chargers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Meissen (German, founded 1710), 20th century. A pair of fine quality porcelain chargers depicting two hand painted birds. Each centralized ornithological bird perched on a branch is...
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20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Enamel

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

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

Pair of Meissen porcelain pot pourri & covers, c. 1870.
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
A fine pair of Meissen porcelain pot pourri and cover, c. 1870. Modelled in Marcolini Period style, each pot pourri having pierced shoulders, supported upon three angular feet, with ...
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1870s German Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Antique German Meissen Continental Porcelain Parrot Bird Green Gilt 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very Stylish German Meissen Glazed Porcelain Parrot of exceptional quality, last quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Naturalistically modelled and perched on a tree stump above a roc...
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19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

Meissen Hand Painted Gilded Porcelain Plate/Tray
Located in Vilnius, LT
Meissen Porcelain plate/tray with hand painted floral motives and rich gold decor.
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Mid-20th Century German Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of German Meissen Continental Parrots Birds Green Gilt 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very Stylish Pair of German Meissen Glazed Porcelain Parrots of exceptional quality, last quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Each naturalistically modelled and perched on tree stum...
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19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

Meissen Splendour Clock With Gardener Figures On Pedestal by Leuteritz, Ca 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
The clock and the pedestal were designed by Leuteritz using old forms in the Rococo style: The clock case rises on a rock base with gold heightened rocailles, richly decorated with d...
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1880s German Rococo Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen milk jug and cover, circa 1760
Located in Maidstone, GB
Meissen milk jug and cover, of baluster shape with wishbone handle and shell spout, painted with two park scene's beneath osier neck and cover, floral top, c.1760, height 16cm, under...
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1760s German Rococo Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

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

Meissen Allegorical Group 'The Agriculture', by M.V. Acier, Germany, Ca 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Meissen porcelain group of the 19th century. Very large depiction of the allegory of agriculture grouped around an apple tree: in the foreground an elderly man chopping wood...
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Late 19th Century German Baroque Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-19th Century Cobalt and Gilt Neoclassical Urn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Meissen Porcelain vase, this lovely piece features a deep blue body with scrolled snake handles with acanthus termini. The base is gadrooned and fluted with Fine classical detailin...
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1870s German Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Ensemble Of 5 Models, Russian Ballet 'Carnival', by Paul Scheurich, 20th
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of finest Meissen Porcelain Figures: 'HARLEKIN & COLUMBINE' Dancing couple depicting the figures of the Harlequin and the Columbine: Dancer balancing on her toes in an elaborate crinoline dress with a plunging neckline, her hair artfully pinned up with floral decorations, her outstretched arms pressed down in front of her and her head tilted to the left with her mouth open, facing her dance partner, the latter dressed in colourfully patterned harlequin trousers with a white shirt and a large black bow, He is dressed in colourful, patterned harlequin trousers with a white shirt and a large black bow, which he presses against his chest with his left hand, and a black cap that reaches down over his eyes like a mask, the batte on his hip, nestling against the dancer's side and burying his right arm around her hips in the ruffles of her dress and suggesting a kiss with his mouth open. The group is supported by a pedestal beneath the dancer's skirt and rests on an oval plinth painted with a diamond pattern and floral decoration. Height: 10.62 in Blue Meissen crossed swords mark of the 20th century Year's sign 1977 Model nr. 73306 (D 287) / Former's nr. 123 'ESTRELLA' Dancer balancing on her toes, turning her head to the right and bringing her right hand indecisively to her chin while making a defensive gesture with her left hand - feigning horror at the stormy courtship of her gallant Eusebius. She is wearing a crinoline dress decorated with flowers and a bonnet. The figure is supported by a pedestal and rests on an oval plinth painted with a diamond pattern. Height: 10.62 in Blue Meissen crossed swords mark 1934-1947 Model nr. D 285 / Former's nr. 48 / Painter's nr. 15 'CHIARINA' Dancer balancing on the ball of her left foot, raising her right leg slightly forwards with her foot stretched downwards, leaning her head to the right and elegantly bringing both arms to her left side, flowers in her hands. She is wearing an elaborate crinoline dress with a flowered top and a bonnet, with a mask, fan and flowers scattered on the floor. The figure is supported by a pedestal and rests on an oval plinth painted with a diamond pattern. Height: 10.43 in Blue Meissen crossed swords mark 1934-1947 Modellnr. D 286 / Former's nr. 51 / Painter's nr. 12 'EUSEBIUS' Dancer in a wide lunge, his upper body turned to the right with his arm stretched backwards, holding his left hand to his heart and adoring his beloved Chiarina. He wears his hair parted in curls, his costume in the style of a dandy with chequered trousers, a tight-fitting blue tailcoat with a flower pinned to the lapel, top hat, mask and riding crop at his feet. The figure is supported by a rock and rests...
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

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

Materials

Crystal

Meissen Figurine Spanish Dancer With Fan And Castanet, by Paul Scheurich, 20th
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Meissen Porcelain Figurine: Dancer in a skirt puffed out around the hips with a tight, strapless and backless top with golden buttons, posing with a fan and castanet, a s...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

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 18th C. Meissen Porcelain Covered Tureens w/ 19th C. French Ormolu Mounts
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Marcolini Period Covered Tureens with 19th Century French Ormolu Mounts. These tureens show the combination of iconic French and German porc...
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19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze

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

Meissen porcelain shepherd & shepherdess, c. 1770.
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
A fine pair of Meissen porcelain figure groups, c.1765 -1775. Elaborately modelled by Carl Christoph Punct, as a shepherd and shepherdess, in 18th Century dress, and set upon open ro...
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1770s German Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

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

Meissen Art Nouveau Group 'The Air' by Paul Helmig, Germany Around 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare and excellent Meissen porcelain group around 1900: Juno, the Roman goddess of the air (Greek Hera), as a young woman with her hair pinned up, covered only with a cloth, sit...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

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

Pair Meissen figures ‘Vintner & Companion’, c. 1870.
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Pair Meissen porcelain ‘Vintners & Companion’, c. 1870. £1,550.00 A fine pair of Meissen porcelain figures, c. 1870. Modelled after Michel Victor Acier, and based on a drawing by Jo...
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1870s German Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

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

Meissen Porcelain Deep Cabinet Plate with Handles
Located in Vilnius, LT
Meissen Porcelain deep cabinet plate with handles. This piece is hand painted in cobalt blue with floral motive in the center and richly decorated gold ...
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Early 20th Century German Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

8 Meissen Germany 19thc Cobalt Reticulated Porcelain Plates with Courting Scenes
Located in Savannah, GA
A ring of stunning cobalt blue frames the center of the courting scenes on this lovely eight piece set of painted porcelain plates. The reticulated basketweave edges are highlighted with gilt touches throughout, as well as additional gilt around the cobalt rings...
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19th Century Romantic Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

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

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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