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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Art Deco Russian Silver Gold Ruby Cigarette Case Hirsch Markowitsch Estonia 1930
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Art Deco silver & gold cigarette case inset with a ruby, by Hirsch Markowitsch, Tallinn, Estonia, 1930. A good antique silver case w...
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1930s Estonian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Midcentury Mini Ceramic Bowl, Italy, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This original vintage ceramic bowl element was designed and produced in the 1970s in Lombardia, Italy. It is made in Sommerso Technique and has a fantastic faceted form. The vibrant ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Sterling Silver Salt Pepper Shakers Gorham
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sterling silver salt and pepper shakers from Gorham Silversmiths, circa early-20th century, America. Classic sterling silver shakers with finial top and footed base. Beauti...
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Early 20th Century American Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Salt Pepper Shakers Gorham
Sterling Silver Salt Pepper Shakers Gorham
$540 Sale Price / set
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Black Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in Eindhoven, NB
A substantial black marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables. Exposure to the acid of citrus fruits can stain...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Marble

Stanislav Libensky Czech Art Glass Vase for Skrdlovice Glassworks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Czech art glass vase with a spiral twist design by Stanislav Libensky (1921-2002) for Beranek Skrdlovice Glassworks and dating from ar...
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1970s Czech Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

19th Century Majolica Pink and Blue Oyster Plate Gien
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th century Majolica oyster plate with pastels colors, shells and seaweeds signed Gien.   
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1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Chinese Export Blue & White Porcelain Coved Tureen, 19th Century
Located in Huntington, NY
Chinese Export Blue & White Porcelain Coved Tureen, 19th Century
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

1960s Dansk Kobenstyle Red 8 Qt Enamel on Steel Stock Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Dansk Kobenstyle enamel on steel stock pot with trivet lid, France, circa 1960s. This large Dansk Kobenstyle pot and lid, designed by Jens Quistgaard, has a bright glossy red exte...
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1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Steel

Seguso Murano Pink Purple Sommerso Art Glass Bowl or Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching hand blown Murano Art glass bowl in shades of purple pink and blue. Attributed to Seguso, Italy, 1960s. This beautiful bowl has purple blue glass cased into clear glass ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

1930 Pulegoso Green Murano Glass Italian Art Deco Terrier Dog Animal
Located in Brescia, IT
Murano Glass Terrier Dog Murano, 1930 Green "Pulegoso" Murano Glass Original 1930 Excellent Condiction No chips. No cracks.
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass, Murano Glass

Victorian Sterling Silver Baby Rattle / Whistle - George Unite
Located in Bath, GB
A charming example of a sterling silver baby rattle complete with working whistle and an iridescent Mother of Pearl teething ring. The rattle has four bells and everything in great condition, these make the most wonderful heirloom gifts for the new little one in the family. This one is hallmarked for Birmingham 1887, making this a true Victorian example. The back of the whistle is where the makers initials can be found, GU, for the highly collectible silversmith, George Unite. 4" in length including Nacre...
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern Sputnick Rocket Ship Styled Ice Bucket C1958 Mixed Metals
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic rocket shaped, bullet ice bucket in aluminum and brass from the fabulous fifties. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Has the original brochure pamphlet. 3 ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Post Modern Round Green Marble Ashtray 1970, Made in Italy Set of 2
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Post Modern round green marble ashtray circa 1970, Made in Italy. Vintage set of 2 marble stone green ashtrays. Vintage carrara marble stone in green hues Italian ashtray or catchall. Post Modern stylish post modern round green onyx marble stone ashtray with two indents around top. Beautiful stone marble green catchall...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Marble

Table Box mechanical musical movement and miniature fired enamel Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Large rectangular table box with concave corners, with mechanical musical movement with 3 different motifs by the Swiss company Reuge S.A. in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated wit...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

The Great Flood Decorative Bowl
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the biblical great flood, this bowl is engraved with animals and a wave-like motif. Part of the brand's Masterworks collection that features objects of pure artistic and ...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Piero Fornasetti Milano Italy Porcelain Palloni n.2 Hot Air Balloons Tray 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fornasetti Palloni Tray n.2 - square porcelain serving plate / platter decorated with a variety of antique hot air balloons. This hand-painted and ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Sculptural Palmstone A by Jed Farlow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stunning palm stone A, handcrafted by Los Angeles based ceramicist Jed Farlow. A one-of-a-kind unglazed porcelain sculpture, part of an ongoing 'Bone' series. Each of these unique pi...
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2010s American Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

New Modern Tray in Black Marquina Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
An essential, Minimalist tray that easily lends itself to multiple uses. At the table, in the kitchen, in the dining room. In simlicity is beauty. Size: 40 x 2.2 cm, smooth finishing, stain treatment compatible with food. Commercial name: Nysiros, Materia e Tavola Collection by Ivan Colominas, Spanish Designer. Also available in White Michelangelo Marble. Made in Italy, hand finished. Mmairo loves wining and dining, good food and entertaining...
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2010s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Marble

Otagiri Hacienda Pottery Goblets - Set of 4
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 4 vintage pottery goblets in the "Hacienda" pattern by Otagiri. Lovely painted blue floral design with brown rims and a speckled pale gray base glaze. Made in Japan by Otagi...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Bohemian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness
Located in Miami, FL
A Qing Chinese porcelain vase with baluster-form, hand-painted with cobalt blue decoration of "shuang-xi" or "double happiness" symbol representing happiness in marriage, amid contin...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

F.B Rogers Silverplated Goblets Made in Yugoslavia
Located in Toronto, ON
A pair of silverplated coupe goblets made by F.B Rogers in Yugoslavia. Maker stamped on bottom of goblets. These art deco style goblets are silverplated and have a beautiful patina d...
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1940s Macedonian Other Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Aqua Majolica Oyster Plate Gien, circa 1950
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate signed Gien, circa 1950.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

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

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Ironstone

Antique French Cassis Quenot Match Holder With Striker
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in France, this colorful and classic red and white matchstick striker or "Pyrogène" dates from the early twentieth century. The ribbed base is used for striking matches that...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Republic Period Rosewood and Pewter Chinese Dragon / Bat Motif Serving Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Republic period rosewood hand-carved serving tray with pewter dragon and bat appliques, circa 1930s. The tray is in good vintage condition and measures 10"Wx18"Lx1.5"D. ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pewter

French Majolica Starfish Oyster Plate Digoin Sarreguemines Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Starfish Oyster Plate signed Digoin Sarreguemines Circa 1920.
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

St. Clement French Majolica Pottery Basket Weave Oyster Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French majolica glazed oyster plates from the faïencerie of Saint-Clément, Circa 1890-1900. Six white scallop shell shaped wells against a rich blue-green basket weave ground. The...
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Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

Rare 19th Century English Caneware Game Pie, circa 1830
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th century English Caneware game pie, circa 1830. A large partridge on the lid, decorated with ear of wheat and woodcocks.
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1870s English Early Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Porcelain White Mini Vase with a Frill, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A lovely Mid-Century Modern white porcelain/ceramic vase from the 1960s. Original vintage good condition. Only one unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Ceramic, Porcelain

Luc Lanel for Christofle Gallia Silver Plate "Ondulation" Cocktail Shaker
Located in Bochum, NRW
Christofle Gallia cocktail shaker, designed by Luc Lanel and Gallia for the luxury liner SS Normandie. Silver plated metal. Marked "Gallia" and the Gallic cock mark, five point crow...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Georgian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Joseph Angell, London 1825
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good, sterling silver mug or Christening Mug made in the late Georgian, George IVth Regency period, by Joseph Angell 1st of London, in 1825. The mug is handmade and...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

LALIQUE - 'Dampierre', Frosted & Clear Crystal Vase, France, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
LALIQUE - 'Dampierre' - Vintage Art Deco style luxury crystal vase designed in 1948 by Marc Lalique (son of Rene Lalique) - striking frosted finish to the central band featuring bird...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Hand Painted Stained Glass Tray, United States, 1960's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hand Painted Stained Glass Tray, United States, 1960's. ( Two Trays Available. )
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage Glazed Brown Pottery
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage Glazed Pottery Beautifully glazed and rich in character, this vintage glazed oil pot adds just the right amount of texture + warmth where you need it. Stunning glazed finish...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Clay

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

Pair Silver Plate Cake Stands 5 Tier Victorian Afternoon Tea
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Add some style to your afternoon tea? Wonderful pair of Victorian style 5 tier cake stands Great patina to the silver plate Great for either sandwiches or cakes or as a decorative pi...
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1980s Victorian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

red and white 20th century abstract ceramic vase by CAB Bordeaux art deco 1930
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
CAB Bordeaux Large abstract art deco red and white ceramic vase Realised circa 1930 Original perfect condition Height 22 cm Large 17 cm
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20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Style Murano Glass Big Acqua Blue Green Bowl, Italy, 2000s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This original vintage glass element was designed and produced in the 2000s in Lombardia, Italy. It is made in Sommerso Technique and has a fantastic faceted form. The vibrant color m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

English Majolica Greenware Acorn Oak Leaf Twig Handled Deep Dish Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Majolica green glazed leaf pattern deep server, England, circa 1870. A serrate edged rectangular platter with open work twig form double handles. Beautiful mold work showing four ...
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

Drinks Decanter Set in Amber and Clear Cut Crystal and Silver
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unmatching pair of Art Deco cut crystal and silver decanters with stoppers. Spain, 1930s Beautiful set of a cut crystal amber drinks decanter and a clear cut crystal one. Each one has a different design and stoppers in different shape. Eye-catching placed together. The clear one has a polished sterling silver neck support and the amber decanter...
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20th Century Spanish Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Silver

French Vintage Cast Iron Wine Bottle Corker
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This unique apparatus has a lot to do with the history and shaping of French history and culture: the wine bottle corker. Made of iron around 1890, was used in a winery in Bordeaux. ...
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19th Century French Other Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Iron

Solid Ebonized Oak Wood and Brass Tray for Barware or Ottoman Display or Jewelry
Located in Birmingham, AL
We made this modern ebonized oak wood and brass tray for lazy Sundays spent reading the paper with coffee and scones, but it would be perfect to use for hosting an afternoon tea, or ...
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2010s American Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Ceramic Porcelain Decorative Horse Sculpture, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Horse sculpture was produced in England. Only one item available.
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Silver Plated Set Fish Knifes & Forks for 12 people, Sheffield England, 1910s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This amazing set of 24 cutlery pieces. Fish Knifes & Forks for 12 people made in Sheffield, England in the 1910s. The original box. The antique set has the original manufacturer's la...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Art Deco Silver Plate and Cobalt Blue Glass Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Art Deco Silver Plate and Cobalt Blue Glass Salt and Pepper Shakers originates from the United States during the 20th Century. ...
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20th Century American Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique George III Quality Copper Water Jug
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality copper water jug having a quality antique George III large shaped water jug with the original brass shaped handle. The p...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Copper

Anatomica, Porcelain Hand with leaves and dragonflies Decoration by Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Le mani in porcellana della collezione Anatomica, creata da Vito Nesta per il suo brand Grand Tour, sono un oggetto di design intramontabile e di grande valore decorativo. La produzi...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher Man Phallic Design, Spain, 1960s. Handcrafted glazed terracotta ceramic phallic pitcher features a jug form as a m...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Terracotta, Earthenware, Majolica

Antique four piece silver tea set, Sheffield, England, 1930s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Antique four piece silver plate tea set made in Sheffield, England in the 1930s. Of plain form, on four claw feet, all with egg and bead rim the teapot and water pot with wooden hand...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite set of 12 "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charges was realized in America in 1905. Each plate has heavily detailed boarders featuring a Kylix cup amid scrolling s...
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Early 1900s American Neoclassical 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

Collection of Five Danish Modern Teak Pepper Mills by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome collection of five Danish Modern teak pepper mills by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk and other Danish manufacturers, circa 1960s. The mills are in very good vintage condition and range in height 5.5" to 9". Signed on the underside. Super cool set ! Please see my other Danish pepper mills...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Country Style Hand Blown Glass Vase with Flower Decor Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hand blown crystal vase in pink with peonies all around the vase. The decor is hands-free engraved by glass artists in Bavaria by Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel. Sofina glass and porcelain was found 2013 in Bavaria and lies a reversion to long-established craftsmanship, quality and uniqueness. All Sofina crystal is handblown and hand-engraved in Bavaria/Germany in the tradition of the 18th century. Handsfree signed in the bottom Sofina Kitzbühel.
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2010s German Country Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Spode Blue and White Italian Pattern Large Well-and-Tree Platter, circa 1820
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A large circa 1820 English Staffordshire blue and white transferware 'well-and-tree' platter in the famous "Italian" pattern by Spode. According to 'The Dictionary of Blue and White...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Second Empire French Napoleon III Silver Plate Ornate Dessert Forks, S/11
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of eleven antique French dessert forks from the Napoleon III era, circa 1852-1870. Ornate, delicate, and elegant – the tapered handles show a styling of scrolls, ribbing, and ...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

WEDGWOOD - Embossed Ceramic Grape Leaf Luncheon Plate - U.K. - Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
WEDGWOOD - Vintage embossed ceramic grape leaf luncheon plate - embossed mark and green back stamp - United Kingdom - circa 1950's. Excellent / mint vi...
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda Minos Glass Vases, Sweden, 1984
Located in Bochum, NRW
Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda Minos Glass Vases, Sweden, 1984 Bertil Vallien's vases with a swelling body, and swirling white decor. It was traditionally mouth-blown, giving it a uniq...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Pair of Large English Ceramic Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Staffordshire Style
Located in London, GB
A large pair of English Staffordshire style ceramic figures of orange and white seated spaniel dogs with gold chain leashes. Their two front legs are separated, a more delicate, ther...
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20th Century British Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Palm Leaf Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica palm leaf plate signed Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890.
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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Antique German Greek Key Rimmed Luncheon Plates by Kpm, 1920s
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous set of ten Greek key rimmed luncheon plates By KPM Porcelain Germany, Circa 1920s Measures: 8.88"W x 8.88"D x 1"H. Excellent original condition.
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1920s German Neoclassical Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

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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