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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
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Set of Six Baccarat “Harmonie” Crystal Tumblers
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite set of six crystal tumblers is from the iconic “Harmonie” collection by Baccarat, one of the most prestigious French crystal manufacturers. Each glass is signed “Baccarat France” on the base, confirming its authenticity and heritage. The “Harmonie” line is celebrated for its timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship. These tumblers feature a clean, cylindrical silhouette adorned with deep vertical cuts that catch and reflect the light beautifully. The weighted base is intricately cut in a crosshatch pattern, adding balance, sparkle, and a luxurious feel in the hand. Both modern and classic, this design complements any style of tableware, from contemporary to traditional. Perfect for serving whiskey, cocktails, or even water in style, these glasses elevate any occasion with their refined brilliance. The exceptional clarity of Baccarat crystal and the precision of the cuts make these pieces both functional and decorative. This matching set is in excellent condition, with no chips or cracks, and showcases the enduring quality of fine French crystal. Whether for everyday indulgence or formal entertaining, these Baccarat tumblers...
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20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

14-Piece Set Fish Service - Bernardaud Limoges Porcelain - 1920's
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful porcelain fish service, complete for 12 people, from the French brand Bernardaud Limoges. The service is beautifully decorated with various images of fish, in a romantic ...
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1920s French Belle Époque Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

By and Documented Gabriella Crespi Gilded "Walnut" Salt Spice Cellar, Italy 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Exceptional and unique half walnut-shaped salt or spice container made in finely sculpted bronze and gilded in gold. Designed by Gabriella Crespi in Italy during the 1970s, the item ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze

Richard Ginori Galli RossiPorcelain Dinnerware Set, Doccia Manufactory, Florence
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as we strive to provide detailed historical and technical information to ensure the authenticity of our pieces. Elegant 20-piece po...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

6 Vintage Hungarian Tea Cups by Herend #724, Rotschild Bird & Saxon Bouquet
Located in COLMAR, FR
A lovely set of 6 vintage tea cups (model 724-10) by the famous Hungarian porcelain maker, Herend Porcelain Manufactory (established in 1826). This se...
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1960s Hungarian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Cluster of 5 Organic White Kawa Vases, Porcelain, Group, Set of 5, Ceramic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 5 Kawa Vases 04 & 05 Organic white ceramic vases with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is on...
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2010s American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

French Art Nouveau Emile Galle Small Cameo Glass Vase with Wild Flowers
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Particularly pretty small Emile Galle Cameo glass vase in a tall thin cone shape with flared lip - Orange over yellow and partly fire polished depicting quite striking flowering wild...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Oriente Italiano Azalea Set of 6 Soup Plates by GINORI 1735
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite set of six soup plates is part of the Oriente Italiano Collection, a series of refined porcelain tableware items that mix Florentine pottery...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Antique Signed 18th Century Sevres Porcelain Floral Cornflower Cup & Saucer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French porcelain cup & saucer pair. By Sevres. In a blue Cornflower pattern. Each with blue floral decoration with gilt accents to the rim, footrim, and body. The saucer also with a pink flower to its center. Marked 'Bo' - likely for painter Henry-Germain Boileau fils. Circa 1792. Fully marked to the base of each. Simply a wonderful Sevres cup and saucer...
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1790s French Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Stunning Silver Plated Serving Tray by Emilia Castillo, Mexico 1980's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite Stunning Silver Plated Serving Tray designed and manufactured in Taxco, Mexico by Emilia Castillo, crafted in Mexico in the 1980's....
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1980s Mexican Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver, Copper

French Pink Porcelain Art Deco Chinoiserie Coffee Tea Service for Six
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pink Porcelain gold gilt coffee set for six + sugar pot with lid. France, 1930-1940. This set is comprised by 6 coffee or tea cups, 6 saucers and 1 sugar pot with handles. Eye-catchi...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold Leaf

Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver Plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia collection of Christofle. All 12 animals are different. Original case. Aver...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Sainte-Radegonde French Art Decp Vase, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This elegant ceramic vase, created by Sainte-Radegonde in France during the 1920s, embodies the refined aesthetic of the Art Deco period. The vase features stylized platinum and gilt...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Large French Emile Galle Cameo Glass Blue Mountain and Lake Landscape Vase c1925
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Exceptional large Art Nouveau Emile Galle Cameo 'blue mountain' landscape vase. The tall vase is in browns and pale purple over peach -an very unusual colourway. It depicts finely de...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Glory Lily Champagne Bucket in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Glory Lily Champagne Bucket in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal The Glory Lily flower dances in paradox, embodying breathtaking beauty and potent power. A str...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

1930s Chrome Red Enamel Berkel Meat Slicer, Model 11 Flywheel Fully Restored
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage fully restored 1930s Berkel Model 11 flywheel meat slicer – Chrome and red enamel La Porte, Indiana, circa 1926–1932 An original Berkel Model 11 flywheel meat slicer, manufactured in La Porte, Indiana between 1926 and 1932. This early American example of vintage Berkel slicers has been meticulously restored to full working order, preserving its distinctive mechanical features and visual impact. The body, finished in its original Berkel red enamel, is paired with authentic chromed steel and aluminium detailing, faithful to the factory’s 1930s specification. A 370 mm blade and 24-point calibrated thickness dial allow for precise slicing—hallmarks of Berkel’s patented engineering in this antique meat...
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1930s American Streamlined Moderne Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Large Mathieu Mategot Red Enameled Perforated Metal Serving Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Mathieu Mategot red enameled perforated sheet metal serving tray with curved frame and decorative wire handles. In original condition with beautiful patina and visible wear, in...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Mortar & Pestle, English, Ceramic, Beech, Apothecary, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique mortar & pestle. An English, apothecary or country kitchen grinding set in ceramic and beech, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Substantial Edwardi...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Beech

Traditional Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Set, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique tea set including tea plates, tea cups and tea. Hand painted in the traditional Japanese style. Made by an unknown manufacturer in Japan. Original Japanese origin s...
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Georges Jouve French Ceramic Artist Black Coupe
Located in Chicago, IL
Georges Jouve c1910 - 1964 French ceramic artist black glazed coupe vide poche or dish. Signed with Jouve cypher. Excellent condition, no ships or restorations. One of the most defin...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have curated a group of stunning pieces of ceramics made in Sweden during the 1950s. These pieces have been gathered and put together by us, carefully sorted and now ready to be g...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Italian Mother of Pearl, Coral and Brass Decorative Tray
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and unique decorative centerpiece or vide-poche made in mother-of-pearl shells, gilded brass and coral. This spectacular piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s Featu...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Coral, Brass

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Owl Pepperettes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare pair of antique Edwardian English cast sterling silver pepperettes / peppers modelled in the form of owls; an addition to our collectable si...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Deep Blue Overlay Baccarat Crystal glasses and Decanter, 1940, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, set of 6 high-end glasses and  1 carafe in deep blue double- layered crystal by Baccarat with an beautiful carved decor. Height wine glass 19 cm  Diameter 7,5 ...
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1940s French Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Wedgwood Green Majolica Earthenware Sunflower Plates Set (15)
Located in Downingtown, PA
Wedgwood Pottery Green Majolica Sunflower Plates, Aesthetic Movement, Fifteen plates, Circa 1860s The Wedgwood majolica set of fifteen plates have a molded sunflower design within a...
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Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware, Majolica, Pottery

Georges Jouve France Black Ceramic Dish Masterpiece
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Georges Jouve was an important ceramist of the 20th century. He was born in 1910 in Fontenay-sous-Bois and his parents were both decorators. At 17 years old, Jouve enrolled at the pr...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Georgian Shagreen and Silver Tea Spoon Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Used Exclusively for a Tea Service From our Silver collection, we are delighted to introduce this exceptionally rare Shagreen and Silver Tea Spoon Box. The Box of miniature knife bo...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Set of 11 French Majolica Asparagus Plates by Sarreguemines, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A striking set of 11 antique French majolica asparagus plates, crafted by the renowned Sarreguemines pottery in the late 19th century. Each plate is molded in a stylized scallop shel...
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19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience, Majolica, Paint

Set of 12 Tiffany Bamboo Gilt Sterling Silver Demitasse Spoons
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Bamboo gilt sterling silver demitasse spoons. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Stalk handle and oval bowl. Classic Midcentury design in the hard-to-find pattern that refl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hand painted ceramic wall art by Juliette Belarti 1060s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Hand painted ceramic by Juliette Belarti. This wall sculpture is made from hand painted ceramic tiles. Beautiful colors and a minimalistic black iron frame. Stands in a good condition.
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Iron

A dinner service - plates, bowls, platters - by Wawel, Poland late 20th century
By Wawel
Located in View Park, CA
A large set of dinner plates, bowls, platters, and other serverware by Wawel Poland, 20th century. Each dish features a unique tiger-print esque design, rife with Hollywood Regency s...
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Late 20th Century Polish Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Revernay French Art Deco Stoneware Bowl, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco stoneware bowl on pedestal by REVERNAY (Digoin), France, 1920s. Height : 12.5cm - 5 inches, Diameter : 21.2cm - 8.3 inches. Marked "Revernay 160 3" under the base (se...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stoneware

French Art Nouveau Emile Galle Cameo Glass Green and Brown Landscape Vase c1920
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Fabulous Art Nouveau Emile Galle Cameo misty landscape vase, depicting a classic landscape scene with large highly detailed trees to the front and behind a running stream and the cla...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Barware Leather Case Tantalus with Whiskey and Cognac Decanters, circa 1960
By Atelier Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning modernist barware accessory, tantalus, or "cave a liqueur," is a perfect example of Mid-Century design. The piece was crafted in France circa 1960. The hand-stitched br...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Leather

Garrard & Co Art Nouveau Cased Set Six Silver Goblets by Hancocks & Co
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning original art nouveau cased set of six silver goblets retailed by Garrard & Co and made by London silversmiths Frederick Hancock and dated 1913. The set of six heavy gauge ...
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1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Unusual Antique Edwardian Three Silver Plated Serving Dishes on a Warming Stand
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Edwardian three silver plated serving dishes on a warming stand having three quality silver plated lift off lids above glass bowls supported by an ornate pierced gall...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

ALLAN ADLER 1950 Modernist Salt & Pepper Shakers In .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of salt & Pepper shakers designed by Allan Adler (1916-2002). This is a pair of minimalist salt and pepper shakers designed by the American silversmith Allan Adler, back in 194...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Faience Dinner Service Table with Blue Decoration, France 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Bring timeless French elegance to your table with this exquisite 75-piece antique faience dinnerware set, beautifully adorned with deep cobalt blue ...
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19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Faience, Paint

A trio of rare sterling silver pieces with ancient Roman coins, Bulgari 20th c
Located in View Park, CA
A trio of rare sterling silver pieces with inset ancient Roman coins, Bulgari and after Bulgari, 20th century: 1. Bulgari -Larger tray in sterling silver with larger authentic anci...
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20th Century Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

"Tessuto Velato", Iconic Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
Located in Bochum, NRW
A "tessuto velato" iconic piece by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. Clear glass with green and black or green and white, vertically fused threads.(essuto). Opaque surface matt finish, horiz...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Louis Dage Art Deco Africanist Stoneware Vase, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco vase by Louis Dage (Antony, Paris), France, 1920s. Stoneware. Important enamel applications for a masterpiece of Africanism. Measures: Height: 12.8"(32.5cm), Width: 9...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stoneware

12 French Art Deco Dachshund Basset Hound Knife Rests, Rosé Glass, France, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of 12 utterly charming 1930s Art Deco glass dog sculpture knife rests, featuring a delightful depiction of a dog, possibly a Basset Hound or a Dachshund / Sausage Dog / Wiener ...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Cristallerie Lorraine Set of 6 Colored Crystal Glasses in Their Box France, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Set of 6 colored crystal glasses by Cristallerie de Lemberg, France, 1920s. In their original box. These glasses were handcut at the Lorraine factory in Lemberg in the late 1920s. Th...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Antique Paul Storr Sterling Silver Coffee Biggin on Stand 1809 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful and rare English George III antique sterling silver coffee pot on stand by  the world famous silversmith Paul Storr. It...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Large Pink & Gold Art Deco Lustre Dish. Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful large dish / platter / tray with amazing lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. G...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 9 Saint Louis Crystal Handled Bowls – Buckingham Pattern, France
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exceptional set of nine crystal handled bowls is attributed to the prestigious Saint Louis crystal manufacturer and belongs to the iconic “Buckingham” pattern. Known for its tim...
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20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Early Tiffany Sterling Silver Greek Revival Classical Kylix Compote
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Greek Revival sterling silver footed bowl, crafted by the renowned silversmiths Grosjean & Woodward for Tiffany & Co., epitomizes the grandeur of 19th-century Americ...
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1860s American Greek Revival Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wilhelm Kralik Sohn Eleonoranhain Art Glass Vase, 1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Art Glass vase by Kralik (Bohemia), ca.1900. Eleonorenhain, art glass vase. Colorless glass with ''Eleonorenhain'' decoration in iridescent copper, yellow and violet. Beautiful iride...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Playing card suit-shaped boxes Set of 4 fired enamel guilloché Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Set of 4 playing card suit-shaped boxes in 925/1000 sterling silver with Art Deco style fire enamels, early 1900s. Total weight 793 g. Designed by Renato Salimbeni in 1951 inspired b...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pair 19th Century Greek Attic Style Terracotta Volure-Kraters
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of large two handled 19th Century Attic style volute kraters.
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19th Century Italian Greek Revival Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Terracotta

Massive Salmon Murano "Bullicante" Blown Glass Vase by Barovier, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible and huge rostrato and "bullicante" mouth-blown crystal Murano glass vase in a charming salmon color made by Ercole Barovier in Italy during the 1950s. In spectacular condi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage 12 Place Kings Pattern Sterling Silver Cutlery by Harrods 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb and rare complete Elizabeth II walnut cased, 117 piece, twelve place canteen of flatware cutlery, in the elegant Kings pattern, retailed by Harrods Knightsbridge London and bearing hallmarks for Sheffield, 1963 and the makers mark of  Gee & Holmes. Comprising: twelve table forks, twelve dessert forks, twelve dessert spoons, twelve soup spoons, twelve teaspoons, twelve fish knives with silver blades twelve fish forks with silver tines, twelve table forks, twelve dessert knives six table spoons three piece fork set  All contained in the original superb fitted walnut canteen box with hinged lid and a single fitted drawer and custom fitted in blue felt. It bears the label "Harrods Ltd Cutlers & Silversmiths, Knightsbridge, S.W." This is the complete set, it is highly unusual to find such a nice patterned set with not even a single piece missing! Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 19 cm x Width 50 cm x Depth 35.5 cm  - Canteen case Weight 5.44 kg Dimensions in inches: Height 7 inches x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 2 inches - Canteen case Weight 175 troy oz Harrods founder Charles Henry Harrod first established his business in 1824, aged 25. The business was located south of the River Thames in Southwark. The premises were located at 228 Borough High Street. He ran this business, variously listed as a draper, mercer and a haberdasher, certainly until 1831. During 1825 the business was listed as 'Harrod and Wicking, Linen Drapers, Retail', but this partnership was dissolved at the end of that year. His first grocery business appears to be as ‘Harrod & Co.Grocers’ at 163 Upper Whitecross Street, Clerkenwell, E.C.1., in 1832. In 1834 in London's East End, he established a wholesale grocery in Stepney, at 4, Cable Street, with a special interest in tea. In 1849, to escape the vice of the inner city and to capitalise on trade to the Great Exhibition of 1851 in nearby Hyde Park, Harrod took over a small shop in the district of Brompton, on the site of the current store. Beginning in a single room employing two assistants and a messenger boy, Harrod's son Charles Digby Harrod built the business into a thriving retail operation selling medicines, perfumes, stationery, fruit and vegetables. Harrods rapidly expanded, acquired the adjoining buildings, and employed one hundred people by 1880. However, the store's booming fortunes were reversed in early December 1883, when it burnt to the ground. Remarkably, in view of this calamity, Charles Harrod fulfilled all of his commitments to his customers to make Christmas deliveries that year—and made a record profit in the process. In short order, a new building was built on the same site, and soon Harrods extended credit for the first time to its best customers, among them Oscar Wilde,Lillie Langtry, Ellen Terry, Charlie Chaplin, Noël Coward, Gertrude Lawrence, Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh, Sigmund Freud, A. A. Milne, and many members of the British Royal Family.  On Wednesday, 16 November 1898, Harrods debuted England's first "moving staircase" (escalator) in their Brompton Road stores; the device was actually a woven leather conveyor belt-like unit with a wood and "silver plate-glass" balustrade. Nervous customers were offered brandy at the top to revive them after their 'ordeal'. The department store was purchased by the Fayed brothers in 1985. In 2010 Harrods was sold to Qutar Holdings.  Harrods was the holder of royal warrants from 1910 till 2000 from the following: * Queen Elizabeth II (Provisions and Household Goods) * The Duke of Edinburgh (Outfitters) * The Prince of Wales (Outfitters and Saddlers) * The late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother (China and Glass) The store occupies a 5-acre (20,000 m2) site and has over one million square feet (90,000 m2) of selling space in over 330 departments making it the biggest department store in Europe. The UK's second-biggest shop, Selfridges, Oxford Street, is a little over half the size with 540,000 square feet (50,000 m2) of selling space, while the third largest, Allders of Croydon had 500,000 square feet (46,000 m2) of retail space. By comparison Europe's second-largest department store the KaDeWe in Berlin has a retail space of 650,000 square feet (60,000 m2). GEE & HOLMES LTD This enterprise can be traced to the registration of Thomas Raynes Ltd as a private limited company in 1935.   Capitalised at £1,000, it was based at 39 Eyre Street, and dealt in cutlery and various tools.  The subscribers were brothers: James Fairclough Gee (1899-1974) and Reginald L. Gee (1913-?).    They had been born at St Helens, Lancashire, the sons of James Gee (1868-1948) – an insurance superintendent – and his wife, Agnes née Fairclough.  In 1939, James and Reginald Gee were living with their parents at 47 Brooklands Crescent.  They were described in the Register of England & Wales (1939) as cutlery manufacturers.  Also residing at Brooklands Crescent (62) was Leonard Wycliffe Holmes (1901-1989), his wife Florence, and their son, James Geoffrey (1932-1985).  Leonard had been born in Sheffield, the son of John Clement Holmes (a steel and iron turner) and his wife, Bertha née Shelton.  Leonard apparently received a technical education, as in 1920 he co-presented a paper on electro-plating  at Mappin Hall.  He held an Associateship in Metallurgy from Sheffield University (Sheffield Daily Independent, 19 November 1920).  Leonard and Florence had been married at a Wadsley Church in 1927: she was the sister of James F. Gee.  In 1939, Leonard was working as a commercial traveller in cutlery.   During the Second World War, Thomas Raynes Ltd was listed at 41 Arundel Street – the same address as cutlery manufacturer, L. Holmes & Co.   The Hawley Collection has a stainless table knife marked ‘L. Holmes & Co’, which was probably made at this time.   Thomas Raynes Ltd became the vehicle for a new business entity – Gee & Holmes Ltd – which initially occupied 41 Arundel Street.  In an advertisement in 1946, the partners announced that they would be moving into a new factory at 61 Eyre Lane in early 1947.  The two-storey factory, which became known as Heritage Works, was bounded by Eyre Lane and Newton Lane.  Gee and Holmes...
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20th Century English Elizabethan Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 127 Piece Canteen-12 Place Sterling Silver Cutlery Set 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A rare and complete Elizabeth II, 127 piece 12 place setting Kings Pattern sterling silver table-service, bearing hallmarks for 1978 and the mak...
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Late 20th Century English Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Japanese Lithophane Geisha porcelain coffee set Blue Dragon, 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
A magnificent Blue Dragon coffee set: 10 beautiful antique cups and saucers, a coffee pot, a sugar bowl with a lid, and a cream jug. These beautiful lithophane cups were first create...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Large German Majolica Chesnut Leaves Plate Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 6 Large German Majolica Chesnut Leaves Plates Circa 1900. 9.2 inches diameter.
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Early 1900s French Country Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Luc Lanel, champagne / wine cooler, Christofle France 1930s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Luc Lanel (1893-1966) was the artistic director at Christofle, from 1922-1942, This rare, beautiful Art Deco wine cooler, model “Ondulations” was originally designed for the ocean ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Juliette Lamp by Charlie Dumais
Located in Bantam, CT
Our stoneware Juliette Lamp is handcrafted using slab-construction techniques. The lamp’s pattern is created by rolling the surface with textured rolling pins and rods. FINISH - Ca...
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2010s American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

Antique Baccarat Crystal Empire Armorial Crest 34 Piece Stemware Service for 8
Located in New York, NY
Historically significant Baccarat Empire Simson Armorial Crest stemware service for 8 - champagne, wine, water and liqueur glasses and two superb wine decanters, each piece bearing the Simson crest 19th Century The Armorial crest is almost certainly that of Sampson Simson (1780-1857), a Jewish American philanthropist most notably remembered as the Father of Mount Sinai Hospital. Simson was born in Danbury, CT and expressed an early interest in law, attending Columbia University where he studied under Aaron Burr. He was admitted to the bar in 1802 and became one of the first Jewish lawyers in New York City. He retired several years later to devote himself to charitable work. In 1852, nine men, including Sampson Simpson, joined together to establish the Jew's Hospital in New York which later became Mount Sinai Hospital. Simson served as the first president of the hospital's Board of Directors, personally covering many of the expenses and donating the land upon which the hospital was originally built on West 28th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues. Baccarat introduced their iconic Harcourt pattern in 1841 and this service is from approximately the same time period, circa 1850. The Baccarat Empire pattern elevates the Harcourt design model with fine gilded decoration identical at the foot and rim to the Simson service. Armorial crests were executed by special commission which included the 1828 Louis de Bourbon Ewer, the Duke of Aosta service, Service de L'Elysee, Countess of Paris Service and those of other prominent individuals. The service includes: Wine decanter with handle: 10.5 inches high, 5.5 inches diameter Wine Decanter: 10.38 inches high, 5 inches diameter 8 champagne coupes: 5 inches high, 4 inches diameter 8 wine glasses: 5 inches high, 2.63 inches diameter 8 water glasses: 6.63 inches high, 3.57 inches diameter 8 liqueur glasses: 4.13 inches high, 2.13 inches diameter Condition: Very Good. very light age appropriate surface wear Baccarat registered its trademark in 1860 at which time a paper label began to be attached to pieces, very few of these labels have survived. Prior to this period, Baccarat pieces were unsigned, with the exception of some early paperweights bearing the letter B. Early Baccarat is identified by quality, pattern and references. References: Christie's, Auction 2814, January 23, 2014 for a silver brandy warmer by Myer Myers with an identical crest, the lot essay identifying the crest as that of Sampson Simson _ we are grateful to Jill Waddell, Christie's VP, Senior Specialist, Silver Department for her assistance with identifying the Simson crest. A Baccarat wine decanter...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Veranda Set Of 9 Dinner Plates
Located in Milan, IT
The atmosphere and the world of Lisa Corti interpreted by Laboratorio Paravicini. The new collection of dishes combines the two brands for a table that makes the imagination travel b...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Piero Fornasetti Hot Air Balloon Plates, Mongolfiere Pattern, Set of Six
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Hot Air Balloon Plates, Mongolfiere Pattern, Set of Six, 1970s. The Set of Piero Fornasetti plates depict different scenes of hist...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

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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