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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Creator: Tiffany & Co.
Creator: Gorham Manufacturing Company
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bread Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bread Tray. Circa 1915, marked. Oval with a reticulated lattice and bead border, inscribed Hilda Robinson Smith, April 16th, 1914. Height 2.5 in., Leng...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

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

Chrysanthemum Porringer Bowl by Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co., this rare sterling silver child's porridge bowl was crafted with a little one in mind. One of Tiffany’s most charming pieces, the bowl is ador...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau 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

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Tiffany Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Open Salts
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Victorian Classical sterling silver open salts. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Bellied bowl on 3 shell-mounted hoof supports. Repousse flowers and fronds. Everted r...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
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Late 19th Century Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique Tiffany Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Sauceboats
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Victorian Classical sterling silver sauceboats. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1883. Each: Rectilinear body with lip spout and curved corners on same raised foot; high...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Antique Tiffany Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Classical sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1877. Globular bowl with drum-form neck, small lip spout, and c-scroll handle. Bowl has verti...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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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

Set of 10 Tiffany American Art Deco Sterling Silver Cocktail Cups
Located in New York, NY
Set of 10 Art Deco sterling silver cocktail cups. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1915. Each: Cone on baluster mounted to round foot. Spare and functional. Nice balance for swi...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco 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

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1923 Kiddush Cup/ Goblet in Art Deco Style
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Kiddush cup or goblet in pattern number 20169A from 1923 and in Art Deco Style, with an elegant, geometric design, finely engrave...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Tiffany Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver Tiffany and Company oval frame. It has a link motif around the inner and exterior rim. The back is made of wood.
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1950s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Early Tiffany New York Classical Sterling Silver Wine Ewer
Located in New York, NY
Tall Classical sterling silver wine ewer. Made by Moore for Tiffany & Co. at 550 Broadway, New York, ca 1855. Ovoid bowl with helmet mouth and raised round foot; cast high-looping fr...
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Tiffany Silver Gilt Bread Trays with Prince of Wales Feathers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Victorian sterling silver bread trays. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Ovoid well with fluid egg-and-dart border. Pierced and chased rim with dynamic leafing scrollwork; P...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

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

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany Sterling Elegant Lobed Bowl
Located in Riverdale, NY
Tiffany Sterling Elegant Lobed Bowl from Mid Century 20th century. Heavy gauge sterling in an elegant, Asian lobed form, perfect table centerpiece. Mid Century Tiffany, 1960's USA. 8...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling 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

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

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Sterling Silver

Brownfield's for Tiffany & Company Porcelain Oyster Plate
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A very fine porcelain oyster plate with gilt seaweed design by English company Brownfields for retail by Tiffany & Company. The cream plate has a ruffled edge and features raised whi...
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19th Century British Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

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

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Tiffany Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver footed-bowl by the world renowned Tiffany and Co. There is a floral motif around the base of the pedestal and again around the edge of the bowl. ...
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1930s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 82-Piece Flatware Set Faneuil/ Queen Anne Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set in Art Deco style, with a beautiful geometric design, and in Faneuil or Queen Anne pattern, from the early to mid-20th century, consisting ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver, Sterling Silver

La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 60 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
La Scala by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 60 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9" 12 forks, 7 1/2" 12 salad forks, 6 1/2" 12 teaspoons, 6 1/4" 12 place soup spoons, 6 5/8" Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary. Excellent condition, with no monograms. This set will be beautifully professionally polished prior to shipping. Inspired by the famed Italian opera house, Gorham La...
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Mid-20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

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

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Sterling Silver

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 the inside and ice is placed undernea...
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1880s American Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

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

Sovereign Hispana by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service 49 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
This pattern was produced from 1968-1992. The handle is pierced with an attractive Danish style crown design reminiscent of the pattern Acorn by Georg Jensen. This pattern is heavy and well made. This set is unused, still in the factory sleeves! New Sovereign Hispana...
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1960s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany American Modern Sterling Silver Baby Cup
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver baby cup. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1928. Curved bowl with flared mouth rim, high-looping handle, and foot ring; reeded band. Plenty of room for en...
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Early 20th Century American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Beautiful Tiffany Edwardian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1907. Four curved and wavy sides with concave corners and molded rim. On exterior are acid-etched og...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sterling Silver Ashtray or Catchall Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique sterling silver ashtray or catchall tray By Tiffany & Co. (signed to the underside) USA, Circa Early 20th Century Measures: 3.25"W x 3.75"D x 0.5"H. Very good ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Large Tiffany American Edwardian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Compote
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver compotes. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1915. Round and shallow bowl on upward tapering shaft flowing into raised foot. Well center soli...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Baby Cup with Lovey-Dovey Hearts
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver baby cup. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. In New York. Gently curved sides with rows of embossed hearts on stippled ground. Top vacant. High-looping scroll handle. M...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling Scalloped Floral Pierced Serving Spoon
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous and gracefully achieved Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Spoon Pat IX95 T in Scalloped Floral Pattern originates from the United States duri...
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Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

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

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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

Antique Engraved Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co Footed Salver Tray New York 1870
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Tiffany & Co footed sterling silver salver or tray, circa 1870. The circular footed tray is engraved in the aesthetic taste with fruiting flowers and having an 'egg & dart' e...
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1870s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

1907-47 Sterling Silver Phone Dialer by Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1907-1947 era sterling silver phone dialer by Tiffany & Co. For "Trixie". Immortalized in the 1962 film "Breakfast at Tiffany's" when Audrey Hepburn's character shopped for one! 0.75...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 78 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Buttercup by Gorham 78 piece sterling silver flatware set. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 3/4". 12 forks, 7". 12 salad forks, 6 1/4". 12 teaspoon...
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Mid-20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver “Chrysanthemum” Ladle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver (soup) ladle by the world renowned Tiffany and Company. Perhaps their most iconic flatware pattern, “Chrysanthemum” is considered their most famou...
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Early 1900s American Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Tea Kettle on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Classical sterling silver tea kettle on stand. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Kettle: Ovoid body on raised oval foot; lobed and domed side-hinged cover with va...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Heart-Shaped Dish in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver heart-shaped dish in pattern number 22898 from 1940 and in Mid-Century Modern Style, with an elegant, geometric design, standing on 4 balled feet. It me...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver, Sterling Silver

1907-47 Era Sterling Silver Phone Dialer by John C. More II for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1907-47 era sterling silver phone dialer, Tiffany & Co. John C. More II for Tiffany. Fine hand engraving for the "Patterson" family. Immortalized in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" when Aud...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling Silver Serving Spoon in "Vine W/ Grapes"
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully ornate Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling Silver Serving Spoon in "Vine W/ Grapes" Pattern originates from the United States in the Late 19th Century. Features a ...
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Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Wave Edge by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 6 Service 30 pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Wave Edge was designed by Charles T. Grosjean, the renowned decorator of silver and introduced by Tiffany in 1884. The fanciful marine motif, graceful lines and stylized forms of Wav...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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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

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Makers Sterling Silver Leaf Dish
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co makers sterling silver leaf dish This is a lovely sterling silver leaf dish designed by Tiffany & Co. This footed dish is in a figural...
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20th Century Unknown Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany American Art Deco Sterling Silver Footed Bowl C 1914
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco sterling silver footed bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1914. Shallow and octagonal with flat rim; raised and stepped support. Fully marked including maker’s stam...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling and Gold Serving Spoon in Olympian Pattern
Located in New York, NY
This rare and stunning Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling Silver and Gold Washed Serving Spoon in Olympian Pattern originates from the United States in 1878. Features a gold washed rounded rectangular scoop, with an illustrious and highly detailed handle in the "Olympian Pattern". This pattern is exquisitely designed and executed with precision that tests the very limits of the naked eye in discerning both the visual and narrative detail throughout the landscape, figures, and organic detailing. The front of the spoon's handle when viewed horizontally depicts a pastoral landscape of Greek Deities...
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1870s American Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold, Sterling Silver

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

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany and Co. Sterling & Gold Washed Serving Spoon in Saint James Pattern
Located in New York, NY
This highly elegant and strikingly formed Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling Silver & Gold Washed Serving Spoon in the Saint James Pattern originates from the United states during...
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Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Modern Gothic Demitasse Holders & Saucers with Lenox Liners
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Modern Gothic sterling silver demitasse holders. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, 1927. Each holder: Drum-form holder with stepped rims. Each saucer: Deep plain well and ...
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany Spare & Heavy Modern Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1907. Ovoid body, stepped foot, short neck, and helmet mouth; soft bracket handle with trefoil shaped tail...
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Early 20th Century American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

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

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co.Sterling Silver Asparagus Server
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tiffany & Co.Sterling Silver Asparagus Server The handle with a monogram. Length 7.5 in. 6.2 troy ozs.
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver "Blackberry" Tazza
Located in New York, NY
This gleaming Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver "Blackberry" Tazza originates from the United States, Circa 1895. Featuring a scalloped profile achieved with ornate organic designs and...
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1890s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Monteith Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver monteith bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Curved sides and reeded curvilinear rim; raised and spread foot. Stylish for serving and presentat...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

4 John Polhamus for Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bead Tablespoons
Located in Washington Depot, CT
4 John Polhamus for Tiffany & Co. sterling silver tablespoons in the 1850 Bead pattern. Marked: J*P, TIFFANY & CO., STERLING. Engraved on ...
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1850s American Antique 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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