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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Early 19th Century Adams Leaf Dish
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century transfer ware Adams dish in a leaf shaped mold in the famous "Blue Willow" pattern. Marked on the underside Adams Tunstall.
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Copper and brass Watering Can, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Copper and brass Watering Can, circa 1960s Only Polished
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass, Copper

Crusader Celtic by Helmic ONC Stainless Steel Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Unused Crusader - Celtic by Helmic / Old Newbury Crafters Stainless Steel Flatware set, 60 pieces. This stainless everyday pattern matches the sterling Arts & Crafts hand hammered wi...
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Late 20th Century European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stainless Steel

Saint Louis, France. Set of six champagne flutes in cut crystal glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Saint Louis, France. A set of six champagne flutes in cut crystal glass. Art Deco style. 1930s/40s. Marked. In perfect condition. They look like new. Dimensions: D 7.0 cm x H 19.0 cm.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Solid Bronze Ashtray with Horse Pattern yellow color old patina
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Solid Bronze Ashtray with Horse Pattern yellow color old patina
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1960s French Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze

Charles X period liquor service in gilt bronze dans cut crystal
Located in Paris, FR
Gilt bronze cabaret decorated with water-leaf friezes, rows of pearls, the laurel-wreath grip surmounting a fluted shaft with palmettes and three bottle mounts. Resting on three mask...
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1820s French Charles X Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze

Large glazed terracotta wine fountain, Spain or Portugal, circa 1900
Located in Paris, FR
Important glazed terracotta wine fountain (Spain or Portugal) decorated with flowers, leaves, vine shoots and bunches of grapes, in three parts.The two handles are shaped like salama...
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Early 1900s Portuguese Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Armada Bowl, London c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th Century Victorian solid silver armada bowl, the body is intricately adorned with elaborate chasing and embossing, showcasing a pristine floral decoration. On each s...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Striking Early French Art Nouveau Emile Galle Botanical Cameo Glass Vase -c1900
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Unusual and early two colour Emile Galle cameo botanical vase in orange over opaque white (not as is appears just orange over clear). Depicting fine summer blooms. Very unusually, th...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass

A. Aucoc - table centerpiece in 3 oval parts Circa late 19th century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
SURTOUT DE TABLE in three oval-shaped parts, with a mirror base, surrounded by a bronze grid punctuated with capitals forming the feet. Bay leaf finish. Th...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

1970 Italian Onyx And Brass Ashtray Gray and gold Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1970 Italian Onyx And Brass Ashtray Gray and gold Color
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Onyx, Brass

WMF Art Nouveau Claret Jug c1900
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Albert Mayer for WMF silver plated Art Nouveau green glass claret jug. Date : c1900 Origin : Gieslingen-an-der-Steige. Germany Colour : Green glass. silver plated Stopper ...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Blown Glass

Mid Century Silver Rim Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses - Set of 6
Located in Vallejo, CA
A beautiful set of 6 mid century roly poly cocktail glasses. Each glass decorated with metallic silver rims in the Dorothy Thorpe style. Perfect for using for cocktails.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Agate Ashtray or Vide Poche, Grey and Brown Color, Italy 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Vide-poche, or ashtray, was carved from a block of stone,Agathe stone, then polished. We can see as a decoration scheme this extraordinary sinuous Veinage, in brown and beige gr...
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1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Agate

19th Century Limoges Serving Dish
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large antique French china serving dish with makers mark (Vor Etienne & Fils). 19th Century Limoges decorated by store employees of Etienne & Fils on Rue Paradis.
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19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Bottle Holder vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Bottle Holder vienna around 1950s Original condition The bottle is not includet it is only for the photoshooting
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Antique 20th Century Chinese Export Silver Trophy Cup On Base, Luen Wo c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century Chinese export solid silver presentation cup, of traditional shape, the body is embossed with beautiful scenes in relief depicting Chinese nobility amongst village landscape and battle scenes, both sides applied with bamboo handles, centred with an engraved cartooche 'Tongshan Autumn Meeting...
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Early 1900s Chinese Other Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Sterling Silver Tiffany Trivet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is an exceptionally large sterling silver trivet by the world renowned Tiffany & Company. Designed in the Art Nouveau style it has a natural almost fluid-like design. ...
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1910s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Goldsmith Auguste Leroy - Centerpiece In Solid Silver Circa 1930
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Centerpiece in solid silver of ctogonal shape, composed of a so-called "dormant" tray on which an imposing soup tureen on a pedestal with an ogee lid is fitted. The handles and grip ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Silversmith r. Linzeler - box in solid silver and black enamel - art deco period
By Linzeller
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare round box covered in silver and black enamel in a stylized ART DECO decor. The interior is vermeil and the lid is surmounted by an ebony grip. (Small gaps in the enamel). Di...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Friedl Kjellberg for Arabia, Finland. Set of three coffee cups with saucers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Friedl Kjellberg for Arabia, Finland. A set of three coffee cups with matching saucers and a bowl in rice porcelain. Approximately from the 1960s. Marked. In perfect condition. Cup:...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Origin Made Constellation Incense Burner on Brass
Located in Porto, 13
This solid brass incense burner designed by Sebastian Herkner and made by Francisco Andrade, allows the use of up to nine incense sticks at a time. With three different hole sizes to...
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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Stunning Vase - Bari - Sven-Erik Skawonius - Upsala Ekeby Karlskrona 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely porcelain vase of the rare model Bari designed by Sven-Erik Skawonius in the 1950s at Upsala Ekeby Karlskrona. The color is white but with a touch of celadon and it has a be...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Antique George V Sterling Silver Golf Presentation Trophy (1913)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English cast sterling silver presentation trophy on plinth in the form of a golfer; an addition to our golfing silverware collect...
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1910s English Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Ernestine Salerno, Italy. Three large coffee cups/morning cups with saucers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ernestine Salerno, Italy. Three large coffee cups/morning cups with saucers. Hand-painted with sunflowers. Signed. 1970s. Perfect condition. Cup: 9.0 cm without the handle x 7.0 cm i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

George III Sterling Silver Quart Tankard London 1763
By William Shaw & William Priest
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver quart tankard Date : Hallmarked in London in 1763 for William and James Priest Period : George III Origin : London. England Decoration : Baluster form with ...
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1760s British George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Silversmith Bointaburet - Pair Of Solid Silver Displays From The Late 19th
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of solid silver displays in the shape of a scallop shell decorated with waves edged with nets and staples, resting on a round bate. The winding socket on the side is foliated. ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Jacques Léonard Maillet - Allegorical Statue In Solid Silver - 19th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALLEGORICAL STATUE in solid silver representing a goddess in a magnificent draped dress. Stained wooden base. Dimensions: height of the statue alone 58 cm - base height 8 cm or tota...
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1860s French Greco Roman Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Boin Taburet - Pair Of Solid Silver Wine Coolers Louis XVI - 19th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of solid silver coolers mounted on a pedestal, engraved with a decoration of water leaves, halfway down a large garland of laurel leaves is connected to the handles represented ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case Vienna
Located in Newark, England
Hallmarked From our Silver collection, we are delighted to offer this Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case from Vienna, Austria. The Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case of stunning Art Nouveau design with a central enamel scene depicting the legend of St. Hubert, Patron Saint of hunters with the divine deer. The scene features St. Hubert in the foreground dressed much like the later Robin Hood with feathered cap carrying a cross bow. In the background the divine deer stands on a river bank with long antlers portraying a crucifix between them amongst foliage and trees. The Scene flanked by Art Nouveau design upon a Silver case with push button thumb tab. The interior of the Cigarette Case is finished in silver-gilt with an inscription to the left hand side reading Mr et Mdme. Dr Groedel Hietzing 20/VII 1900. (20/07/1900). The Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case is hallmarked twice on the thumb tab, once below the ‘1900’ and twice on the right hand side of the inner case. The last hallmarks feature an illegible makers mark however it is clear that the hallmarks show the hexagonal Dianakopf (Diana’s head) mark showing the silver is .900 fineness and dated to between 1872-1922 inline with the inscription date of 1900. Dianakopf (Diana’s Head) was first used in 1867 the cartouche shape and number within indicate the silver fineness. Beginning in 1872, a letter was added to indicate city of assay. The hallmark comes in varied shapes depending on the year and fineness. Hietzing is the 13th municipal District of Vienna. It is located west of the central districts, west of Meidling. Hietzing is a heavily populated urban area with many residential buildings but also contains large areas of the Vienna Woods, along with Schönbrunn Palace. St. Hubert The legend of St. Hubert holds that on a Good Friday morning, while the faithful were in church, Hubert was hunting in the forest. As he pursued a magnificent stag or hart, the animal turned and Hubert was astounded to see a crucifix floating between its antlers. He heard a voice saying: “Hubert unless thou turnest to the Lord and leadest a holy life, thou shalt quickly go down into Hell.” Hubert dismounted and prostrated himself, and after asking “Lord, what wouldst thou have me do?” is told, “Go and seek Lambert, and he will instruct you.” The story of the stag first appears in one of the later legendary hagiographies (Bibliotheca hagiographic Latina, nos. 3994–4002) and has been appropriated from the legend of Saint Eustace...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver, Enamel

A Murano Green Glass Decanter
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1940 An early twentieth century Murano green glass decanter, with applied decoration to the neck and stopper, supported on a circular base. Height 32.00cm Diameter ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Mackenzie Childs Blue Check Hand Painted Circus Wine Water Glass Goblets - 12
Located in Countryside, IL
Mackenzie Childs Blue Check Hand Painted Circus Wine Water Glass Footed Goblets - Set of 12 Each goblet measures: 3 wide x 3 deep x 7.75 inches high We take our photos in a contro...
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Early 2000s American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Origin Made Ponte Tray in Maple
Located in Porto, 13
These wooden trays are all about joinery details. The design of the Ponte Tray carries a Portuguese signature, as well as Scandinavian and Japanese influences. Ponte means bridge in ...
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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Maple

Jean Puiforcat, table centrepiece Circa 1930
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Large silver bowl forming a table centrepiece, round in shape, mounted on a pedestal with a stepped round base, wooden shaft with large gadroons. Dimensions : Diameter of bowl 25 c...
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Early 20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Set of 10 Lenox Christmas Plates
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Set of 10 Lenox Christmas Plates. Ivory Bone China. Holly and Red Berry Design with 24K Gold Rim.
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Early 2000s American Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold Leaf

A Pair Of Glass Decanters
Located in London, GB
An unusual pair of Arts and Crafts decanters of double gourd dimpled and wrythen mallet form, with hollow bun stoppers. England, circa 1890 Height 26.00cm Width 10.00cm
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Crystal Wine/ Champagne Glasses Vintage Peill Glasses, Germany
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful Vintage set of 6 crystal wine/champagne glasses. 

Produced in Germany, by the famous manufacturer Peill Glasses, in the 70- 80s. Colorless cut 24% Lead Crystal Wine...
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1980s German Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Contemporary 24K Whiskey Bottle by Laura Sattin
Located in 1204, CH
24K is a sophisticated whiskey set handcrafted from clear mouth-blown glass and adorned with pure 24 K gold leaves, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship. In addition to the unique tu...
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2010s Swiss Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold

Champagne bucket from the liner Norway (ex France) Maison WMF Germany circa 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Champagne bucket from the ocean liner NORWAY (formerly the ocean liner France), with two side handles, accompanied by its chrome-plated metal stand embellished with brass decoration....
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1960s German Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass, Chrome

Georgian Davenport Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Ptn, circa 1815
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a mid size repaired Hydra jug or Pitcher made by the Davenport Company of Longport, Staffordshire, England in the late Georgian period, circa 1805-1820, made of Ironstone pot...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ironstone

Lovely antique Edwardian jardiniere on a stand
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely antique Edwardian jardiniere on a stand, having a lovely antique Edwardian jardiniere with a shaped top, decorated with beautiful flowers in green, brown, gold and red colours...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Vintage H Bequet Porcelain Hand Painted Pitcher Vase
Located in Frederick, MD
Very nice example of porcelain artist Hubert Bequet, this hand painted vase shows an artfully portrayed peacock with green field and gold accents. The bottom is stamped and the mark ...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Other Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Vintage Ashtray in Crystal
Located in Munich, DE
This purple and green glass ashtray was made in Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

An Exceptionally Rare George Ii Sweetmeat Tree
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The rare Georgian cut glass and silver mounted sweetmeat tree has a flat cut base with tapering faceted column, issuing twelve branches suspending sweet dishes mounted with silver ha...
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18th Century English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Octopus Goblet #02
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet #02" by Simone Crestani Introducing the exquisite Decorative Goblet with Fazzoletto Rim, a testament to artistry and refi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Blown Glass

Wedgwood Grape Leaf Majolica Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Wedgwood majolica glazed Grape Leaf Pitcher, date marked 1935. Decorated in the round, a raised pattern showing bunches of purple grapes, greens leaves, and brown vining branches....
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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

Josiah Wedgwood Majolica Multi-Color Leaf on Basket Handled Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A majolica multi-colored glazed fringed leaf on basket weave handled server, Josiah Wedgwood, Burslem, England – circa 1870. A leaf shaped molded shallow bowl with a pierced twig ha...
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

French René Lalique Nippon Breakfast Service of 8 Pieces
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This sparkling breakfast (or sorbet) service by renowned French glass designer René Lalique comprises a lidded butter, or fruit dish and seven coquetiers (egg cups), and dates from 1...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Blown Glass

Fine Antique French Sterling Silver Tea Strainer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French tea strainer. In sterling silver. Fully hallmarked. Simply a wonderful strainer! Date: Late 19th to Early 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall ...
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Early 20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Tazzine ceramica Montecatini
Located in Lugo, IT
Sei tazzine produzione Montecatini. 1 difetto buone condizioni. Grazie
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Vintage Chinese Silver Battleship/Wugongchuan Ornament Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive Chinese silver battleship/wugongchuan ornament; an addition to our diverse related silverware collection. This e...
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1990s Chinese Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

19th Century Majolica Turquoise Asparagus Plate Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
19th century rare Majolica turquoise asparagus plate, Luneville unsigned. Every important French manufactures produced at the end of the 19th century asparagus and artichoke sets. Re...
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1880s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Sterling Silver Tray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a beautiful sterling silver tray with an elegant reticulated design going around the border. It’s an oval piece with handles on each side and stands on a pedestal. ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Stardust Las Vegas Black Glass Ashtray
Located in Bradenton, FL
A black glass ashtray from the Stardust Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Printed around the edge in white with the Stardust logo.
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Mid-20th Century American Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

A Unique Brown & Yellow Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique brown and yellow vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 19 cm (7.6") high and in excellent condition. The vase is unique and signed as all his unique...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Antique Finger Bowl, English, Decorative Ceramic Serving Dish, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique finger bowl. An English, decorative ceramic serving dish, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Charming bowl with an appealing foliate pattern Displa...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

English Majolica Strawberry & Grapes Plate Wedgwood Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica strawberry plate signed Wedgwood. Diameter / 8.8 inches.
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1920s English Victorian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Large 19th Century French Limoges Wall Art Painted Plate
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Presenting a large 19th century French Limoges wall art painted decorative plate, a captivating showcase of artistry and elegance. This remarkable piece features a beautifully hand-painted scene depicting two colorful ducks gracefully swimming in serene water. The rich hues of the ducks are masterfully rendered, complemented by delicate gilt gold accents that add a touch of luxury to the artwork. The plate's impressive 15.5-inch diameter makes it a striking statement piece, perfect for enhancing any wall or display area. Its exquisite craftsmanship is evidenced by the artist's signature and maker's mark found on the underside, attesting to its authenticity and heritage. In excellent condition, this decorative plate has been carefully preserved over the years, ensuring its vivid colors and intricate details remain intact. Whether you are a collector of fine porcelain or an admirer of nature-inspired art, this French Limoges wall plate...
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1870s French Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold

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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