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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 18th Century
Antique Islamic Primitive Copper Water Jug Ewer, Ottoman Empire, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
PRIMITIVE ANTIQUE JUG/EWER Handmade from a number of metals with a hand-hammered copper main body dovetailed with a brass base and wrought iron handle. ...
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19th Century Turkish Primitive Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Set of 8 French Green Majolica Leaves Plates Clairefontaine, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 8 French Green Majolica Leaves Plate signed Clairefontaine, circa 1890.
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1890s French Rustic Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

First Period Worcester Porcelain Cup and Saucer Queen’s Pattern Circa 1770
Located in Katonah, NY
This First Period Worcester Porcelain cup and saucer are hand-painted in the beautiful Queen’s Pattern, which was inspired by Japanese Imari porcelain of the 17th century. The design...
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Late 18th Century English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

French Green Majolica Leaves Plate, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French green Majolica leaves on basket weave background plate, circa 1880.
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1880s French Country Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Georgian Masons Ironstone Dinner Plate Finely Painted Mandarin Pattern. Ca 1815
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good early Mason's Ironstone pottery dinner plate, finely hand painted in the very decorative Mandarin pattern, produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Stafford...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ironstone

Silverplate Meat Trolley by Elkington & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Silverplate Meat Trolley Elkington & Co. Circa 1880 A magnificent example of dining luxury, this silverplate meat serving trolley was crafted by the renowned Elkington & Co., celebr...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century French Orchies Majolica Pig Pitcher
Located in Pearland, TX
A charming French majolica barbotine pig pitcher by Orchies, circa 1880. Maker's mark on reverse. This highly collectible pitcher, titled "Cochon au Jambon" (pig with ham), is depict...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century English Tableware Tea/Coffee Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century English Sheffield silver plate tableware five pieces tea/coffee service. The coffee/tea features intricate exterior floral details and paw. The set include a tall ...
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Early 1800s English High Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

French Pottery Pitcher Savoie With Leaves , Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Pottery Pitcher Savoie With Leaves , Circa 1890.
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1890s French Country Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality copper kettle having a quality antique George III copper kettle with a shaped handle and spout lift of lid Measures: ...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Copper

Italy Mid-18th Century White Majolica Center Piece by Pasquale Antonibon
Located in Brescia, IT
Magnificient and exceptional centrepiece in white majolica with polychromes flowers and branches produced around 1740 - 1770 by the ancient Pasquale Antonibon Manufacture based in N...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Majolica

Georgian Masons Ironstone Large Jug or Pitcher in School House Pattern, Ca 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine and rare, large / very large ironstone pottery jug or pitcher in the Fenton shape made by Mason's Ironstone, of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, circa 1818. This i...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ironstone

19th Century French Pitcher
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century French Jersey pitcher.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered but good condition.
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Rouen, Wyvern Platter "à la guivre", France 18th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb Rouen wyvern platter ("à la Guivre"), 18th century France. Exquisite and rare museum quality piece. Decorations of a parrot carrying a branch, butterflies, an aquatic landscape and an Asian wyvern dragon. These dragons are different from those found in European fairy tales and films. In China, they're in the arts, zodiac signs and festivals ("Dragon Dance" at Chinese New Year). They embody power, perseverance... Linked to the sky and water, they have meteorological powers, such as making it rain. So they often live in tumultuous rivers, at the bottom of oceans... hence the lake over which this dragon "flies". What's more, this earthenware dragon...
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18th Century Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Georgian Masons Ironstone Large Platter in Table & Flowerpot Pattern, circa 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good hand painted Mason's ironstone large Platter or Meat Plate, in the Table and Flowerpot gilded pattern, from their earliest George IIIrd period, circa 1818. The p...
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ironstone

Large 19th Century Gilt/ Painted Porcelain Pair Urn
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Large pair early 19th Century gild hand painted and crafted porcelain covered decorative urns / vases . Each urn features exterior painted scene details with gilt gold side handles. Each signed with pseudo sevres mark...
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1810s French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold

19th Century Flemish Pickling Bath
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Late 19th Century Flemish ceramic pickling bath. In good condition, Circa 1880.
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19th Century Belgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

English 19th century silver plated champagne bottle coaster
Located in Delft, NL
English 19th century silver plated champagne bottle coaster A large round high silver-plated coaster with lion masks and garland at the top of the openwork part of the bottom of the...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Majolica Seaweeds Oyster Plate Keller and Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate attributed to Keller Et Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1890. Reference / page 98 "Collecting oyster plates" of Jeffrey B. Snyder.One small chip.
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1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

French Majolica Bird & Flower Plate, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird & flower plate, Circa 1890.
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1890s French Rustic Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Six Piece "Mason's Ironstone" Toiletry Set, English, circa 1835
Located in Incline Village, NV
Outstanding and rare early 19th century Mason's Ironstone (6) piece set consisting of toilet necessities as follows: Large oversized highly decorated pitcher and bowl for storing water and wash basin Pair of chamber pots for evening needs Similarly decorated toothbrush holder, large enough for multiple users Soap dish with removable strainer dish The fact that this rare ensemble has survived intact with no damage for nearly two hundred years is remarkable. It would have been an item owned and cherished by the aristocracy. and enjoyed as an art form because of it's high quality manufacture, in addition to the elaborate and detailed decoration. Also of note is the 8 sided octagonal form of each of the six items (see images). Please observe the elaborate serpent or snake formed handles to the large pitcher and both of the chamber pots (see images). Also worth mentioning is the attention the interior of the bowl receives, with as much decoration applied as the exterior (see image). The interior upper perimeters of all of the items receive the same amount of attention. The pitcher and bowl combination is larger than most that were manufactured during that period, (16" diameter) made possible by the strength of the ironstone. The Mason's mark underneath the items indicates a 1830s manufacture, with the "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" above and beneath the crown in blue. The ironstone process was patented by Charles Mason...
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1830s English Early Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ironstone

19th Century Brass Brazier with Skewers
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century brass brazier with skewers Measures: 22" diameter x 11" high + 12" lid = maximum height with lid 23" Comes with collection of brass sk...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Moorish Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Dutch 19th Century Opaline Glass Tea Caddy with Silver CAP, circa 1870
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch 19th century Opaline glass tea caddy with silver cap, circa 1870 An Opaline glass tea caddy with white glass relief of leaves with silver cap. Dutch silver cap, made by the ...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Opaline Glass

Louis Vuitton Silver Travel Cutlery in Leather Case
Located in Delft, NL
A Louis Vuitton silver travel cutlery in leather case. The travel cutlery made by Nicolas Demontay, Paris with silver hallmark of France for small o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Silver

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted, round lidded tureen in porcelain.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted, a round, lidded tureen in porcelain. Approximately from 1820. Marked. First factory quality. In good condition with older restoration on the bottom edge...
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1820s Danish Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

An Art Nouveau Engraved Silver plated English Tea Service by Skinner & co.
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Unusual Art Nouveau silver plate tea set by Skinner & co., Sheffield, circa 1890, oriental shape, good conditions overall, nice engraving in all four p...
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19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

George Reid Sterling Silver Bread Basket
Located in Huntington, NY
George Reid Sterling Silver Bread Basket Here we have a wonderful Early Victorian Sterling Silver Mounted Cut Glass Travelling Inkwell. The inkwell is oblong with a hobnail cut bod...
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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mason's Ironstone Large Jug or Pitcher in rare Muscove Duck Pattern, circa 1825
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautifully hand painted Large Jug or Pitcher in the rare Muscove Duck pattern, made by Mason's Ironstone, Lane Delph, England, dating to circa 1825. This is a one of Maso...
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ironstone

Large Blue and White Spode Greekware Platter England Circa 1810 Neoclassical
Located in Katonah, NY
Spode made this fabulous platter circa 1810. It is decorated in the neoclassical "Greek" pattern with classical figures and mythological scenes based on ancient Greek and Roman art. It is large, measuring 20" x 15.5" x 1.75" deep, and is perfect for hanging. The dramatic pattern shows a scene from Olympic history. At the center, Cynisca wins the four-horse chariot race at the Greek Olympic...
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Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

Richard Ginori Late 18th Century Porcelain Tea Pot with Hand Painted Landscapes
Located in Brescia, IT
Richard Ginori Late 18th century porcelain tea pot with hand painted landscapes This very elegant tea pot was hand painted with views of Italian contrysides landscapes, in fuchsia c...
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Toby Tea Pot
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Toby tea pot from the Staffordshire region of England. The top is in a scalloped shape and is a brilliant cobalt color with copper lustre embellishment. It is topped w...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Georgian Masons Ironstone Bread Bin in Vase and Jardinière Ptn, Circa 1815
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare, large Dough or Bread Bin, decorated in the vase & jardiniere pattern, made by Masons Ironstone, of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, circa 1815. This is a rare, s...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ironstone

Art Nouveau German Sterling Fantasy Fish Motif Oil Lamp/Cigar Lighter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Nouveau German Sterling Fantasy Fish Motif Oil Lamp/Cigar Lighter German, Late 19th Century, Unmarked, .800 Silver Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Art Nouveau with this captivating German sterling fantasy fish motif oil lamp/cigar lighter. Dating back to the late 19th century, this piece is a true testament to the creativity and artistry of the era. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the lamp is a fantastical, caricature-like fish cast and engraved realistically. The fish rests on its back, supported by its fins and dorsal fin, with wide-opened eyes and an open mouth revealing the oil lamp's wick. The turned-up tail serves as the handle for this ingeniously designed oil lamp and cigar lighter. Made of unmarked .800 silver, this piece embodies the quality and craftsmanship of German silversmithing. With dimensions of 4 inches in height, 3.5 inches in width, and 2 inches in depth, this lamp is a statement piece that will captivate any observer. Weighing 3.5 ounces, it exudes a substantial and luxurious feel. Step into the enchanting world of Art Nouveau with this captivating German oil lamp...
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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Collection of Unusual Antique 19th Century Victorian Staffordshire Dogs Set of 5
Located in Suffolk, GB
Collection of unusual antique Victorian 19th Century Staffordshire dogs having five unusual miniature King Charles spaniels. In lovely original condition Set of 5 Dimensions H x...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Whiting Japonesque Mixed Metal Sterling Silver Bamboo & Crab Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Japonesque mixed metal sterling silver bowl. Made by Whiting Mfg. Co. in New York, ca 1885. Rectangular with straight sides; bamboo-stalk rim and corner supports. On sides, applied a...
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Late 19th Century American Japonisme Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

17-Piece Podmore, Walker & Co. Asiatic Pheasants Dinner Service, Circa 1840
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This exquisite 17-piece dinner service is a rare early example of the Asiatic Pheasants pattern, produced by Podmore, Walker & Co. around 1840. A precursor to later iterations under ...
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Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Wasmuel
Located in Austin, TX
19th-Century Majolica oyster plate Wasmuel (Belgium) decorated with flowers.
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1880s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Antique English Majolica Plate with Crab by Minton
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fanciful 19th century English pottery wall hanging decorative plate handcrafted in an eccentric composition with crab, oysters and assorted sea life colorfully decorated under glaze....
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

1874 Minton Chinese Blue and White Transferware Platter
Located in Sheffield, MA
An antique 19th century Minton Chinese blue and white transferware platter. It has a lovely pastoral scene. The underside is marke...
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Olive Oil Jar from Provence
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A wonderful antique oil jar, dating from the 19th century, and originating from the South of France. Traditionally shaped, with a short pouring spout a...
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19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Flow Blue Rare India Pattern Tea Pot
By Meakin & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic and very rare India pattern flow blue goose neck teapot in amazing condition. The aging or crazing is from age and use. Some people say it come...
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19th Century English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

George Jones Majolica Twin Lobed Bird Dish
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
George Jones Majolica dish which features a bird (thrush) forming the handle. Two lobes either side with fern, flowers and maple leaves. Colouration: green, brown, white, are predomi...
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1860s Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Majolica

Very Large Antique Worcester Porcelain Cup & Saucer Hand Painted England C. 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
This large cup and saucer were hand-painted by Flight Barr and Barr Worcester at the Worcester Porcelain factory around 1820. The vibrant blue ground features an extraordinary shade ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Circa 1810-20 Stone China Soup Plate by Davenport
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A Circa 1810-20 Soup Plate, Stone China by Davenport, English. Marked Davenport, Longport, Staffordshire Stone China. A rich Imari design & palette (pattern #135). Auspicious symbols...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Charles CHRISTOFLE Napoleon III Silverplate Bronze Centerpiece, 1856
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Napoleon III silverplate bronze centerpiece, 1856 by Charles CHRISTOFLE, France, 1856. Silverplate bronze and frosted crystal. Height: 7.7"(19.5cm), Width: 18.1"(46cm), Depth: 11"(28...
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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Bronze

Green Majolica Leaves Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
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1890s French Country Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Rare French Pale Green Glazed Terracotta Pot with Antique Patina
Located in Milano, IT
This rare French pale green glazed terracotta pot is a beautiful vintage collectible with a unique, time-worn patina. The exterior features a delicate pale green glaze, while the int...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

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

Materials

Faience, Majolica, Paint

Mid 18th Century Chinese Export Soup Tureen with Under Plate
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mid 19th century Chinese export porcelain soup tureen with under plate, circa 1850s. The stand is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 14.5...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Very Large Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher Basket Japan Pattern, Circa 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very large Mason's Ironstone Hydra Jug or Pitcher in the Basket Japan pattern, made in England during the first half of the 19th Century...
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Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ironstone

Majolica Seaweeds Oyster Plate Keller and Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate attributed to Keller Et Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1890. Reference / page 98 "Collecting oyster plates" of Jeffrey B. Snyder.
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1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Delft 'Peacock' plate by 'De Claauw' - second half 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Dutch Delft blue and white 'Peacock' plate, 18th century, with ochre rim, the center decorated in cobalt with an vase containing an arrangement of peacock feathers and flowers. The r...
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18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Antique English Sterling Silver Marble Corinthian Column Table Lamp
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Absolutely Stunning Chisel Cast Single Sterling Silver Electric Table Lamp of nice tall proportions. Circa 1900. Mark of G H for an English Silversmith (cannot find) also STERLING,...
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19th Century British Edwardian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Statuary Marble, Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century American Dough Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful large 19th century American carved wood dough bowl with a wonderful shape, and an old iron repair. At some point in its lifetime, someone added a hanger on the back so it...
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19th Century American Primitive Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood

1850s Rare Faience Dinner Service "Chevreuse" by Jules Vieillard
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exceptional rare dinner service of 92 pieces in fine French earthenware, made by the esteemed faience manufacturer Jules Vieillard of Bordeaux. The charming blue and white design ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware, Faience

Antique Staffordshire Platter With Temple Warriors
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique platter having brown transfer Temple Warriors scene depicting native figures with temple-like buildings, a warrior on horseback to the right. The platter featuring India imag...
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Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Ironstone

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. Globular bowl and drum-form neck with small lip spout; c-scroll handle with ribbed bands. Cast l...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English George Jones Majolica Porcelain Oyster Plate, Circa 1870's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare Antique English "George Jones" Majolica Porcelain Rosy Pink, Sage Green, Red & Cream Colored Oyster Plate, Circa 1870's.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Lovely unusual antique Victorian miniature jug and bowl set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely unusual antique Victorian miniature jug and bowl set having a lovely unusual quality antique Victorian jug and bowl set with floral detai...
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

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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