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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1970s
French 19th Century 1st Empire Period Ormolu Candelabra Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and extremely high quality French 19th century 1st Empire period ormolu candelabra centerpiece. The centerpiece is raised by a fine triangular base with cut corners, concave sides and an elegant stepped design with a lovely wrap around foliate band. The three curved central supports each display handsome paw feet, striking palmette designs and impressive richly chased open winged griffins in a beautiful satin and burnished finish. Each of the supports are connected by a fine pierced scrolled Rinceau design stretcher. The reeded bowl...
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19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Georgian Fruit Basket
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Georgian fruit basket
Maker: TW &Co. ( unidentified )
Made in England, Sheffield, 1812
Fully hallmarked.
Dimensions -
Diameter x Hei...
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1810s British Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Early 20th Century French Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Compotes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of early 20th century French gilt bronze and cut crystal compotes.
France, circa 1900.
Dimensions: Height 9", width 12.5", depth 9.5...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
Pair of English 19th Century Oak Wine Coolers in the Gothic Style
Located in London, GB
A Rare Pair of Wine Coolers in the Gothic Manner
Constructed in Oak, of canted rectangular shape, having a moulded top edge above a tapered and panelled body, with carved tracery, in shapes of trefoils, lozenges, and lancet arches centred around a Tudor lion emerging from foliage, supported on a waisted socle with a stepped plinth: fitted with metal liners. Standing on similarly shaped simulated marble pedestals, of later date.
English, Circa 1830.
The popularity of the Gothic style, with its' revival in the mid eighteenth century, championed by Horace Walpole, continued for the next century, finding notable champions en route such as Rudolph Ackermann, Peter Nicholson...
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19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble, Metal
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Cobalt Blue Sèvres Porcelain Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb French 19th Century Louis XVI st. cobalt blue Sèvres porcelain centerpiece. The centerpiece is modeled after a brule parfum and raised by a triangular base with three most elegant lightly curved legs with hoof feet and large richly chased acanthus leaves. The supports center a beautiful finial with fine reeded, fluted and foliate designs. The supports connect the base to the striking cobalt blue Sèvres porcelain bowl...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ormolu
A Vine Leaf Wine Label made in London in 1841 by Rawlings & Summers
Located in London, GB
The Wine Label is modelled as a miniature vine leaf and is pierced for SHERRY
Category
19th Century English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
George III Three Bottle Inkstand Made in London in 1810 by Emes & Barnard
Located in London, GB
This spectacular piece has a shaped broad rectangular form and stands on four winged paw feet. The edge of the main body is decorated with gadrooning interspersed with raying shells,...
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1810s European George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Old English Pattern Fish Slice
Located in London, GB
A George III old English pattern fish slice
London.
Category
19th Century English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
A George IV Wine Label, Thomas Edwards, London, 1825.
Located in London, GB
The Wine Label is shaped rectangular in form and displays a crisp feather edge border. Engraved for SHERRY
Category
19th Century English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Rare Set of Six Dram Mugs Made in London in 1871 by Richard Sibley
Located in London, GB
The mugs are modelled in the Georgian style and have tapering sides and a beaded rim and base. The sides are also decorated with reeding and each has a plain harp shaped handle. The ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Very Fine & Unusual George IV Mug Made in London in 1821 by Emes & Barnard
Located in London, GB
The mug is modeled in the unusual Campana form and stands on a circular pedestal foot decorated with a band of foliate motifs. The main body rises to an everted rim and displays a ra...
Category
1820s English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Very Rare Iced Tea Caup and Saucer Made in London in 1892 by Charles Boyton
Located in London, GB
This exceptionally rare piece may well have been used during picnics and is of plain design. The Saucer is circular in form, with a raised edge and stands on a reeded ring foot. The ...
Category
1890s English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
William IV Wine Label, Birmingham, 1833, Gervase Wheeler
Located in London, GB
The wine label is broad rectangular in form and displays and unusual border of lobed bands, acanthus foliage and double scallop shells. Engraved for RUM.
Category
19th Century English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Rare William IV Wine Label Made in London in 1831 by Edward Edwards
Located in London, GB
The label is unusually modelled as a large plain disc and is engraved for Port. This piece also has an exceptionally long chain. This is the first time we have seen this rare design....
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19th Century English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Extremely Rare Pair of Sugar Tongs Modelled as a Pair of Fire Irons
Located in London, GB
The Tongs are beautifully modelled as a pair of early fire irons engraved with early Eighteenth century designs and displaying shell grips. The top of the arch displays...
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19th Century English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Samuel Alcock Porcelain Leaf Dish, Periwinkle Blue with Yellow Flower, ca 1822
Located in London, GB
A one-handled leaf dish with white melted snow and holly leaf border on a periwinkle ground, and a beautiful flower study of a yellow ranunculus in the centre
There are several other items available in near-identical style, see separate listings.
Pattern 507
Year: ca 1822
Size: 26cm X 21.5cm (10.25” X 8.5”)
Condition: some rubbing
The Samuel Alcock factory was operative in Staffordshire between 1822 and 1856, after which it was bought by Sir James Duke and Nephews. The factory started as a partnership between the young Samuel Alcock and the older Ralph Stevenson, who provided the factory and capital. Alcock quickly took the factory to great heights, building one of the biggest factories of its time. Alcock jumped on the new Rococo Revival fashion and served a huge new middle class market. The reason we now don't hear much about Samuel Alcock porcelain...
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1820s English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Brown Wedgewood Transferware wall plates England, 1880s
By Wedgewood
Located in Milan, IT
Set of Three Brown Wedgewood Transferware wall plates England, 1880s
The smaller wall plates measure 16.8 x 16.8 x H 3 cm
Category
1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Baccarat Ice Bucket, Original Decorative Object, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Baccarat ice bucket is an original decorative object realized by Baccarat manufacture in the 1970s.
Ice bucket entirely realized in crystal.
...
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1970s French Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Two Antique Flow Blue Pottery Small Bowls with Dog & Birds, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Two Antique Flow Blue Pottery Small Bowls with Dog & Birds, 19th C
Measure - 1.5"h x 5.75"diam
Category
19th Century Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Ceramic Cat - Mesnil Bavent - Tin Glaze
By Bavent
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful ceramic cat, probably made by the French manufacturer Mesnil de Bavent. The cat is made of terracotta and has a nice tin-glaze layer with clear crackle. The cat has glass...
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1880s French Belle Époque Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Odiot - 4pc. 19th Century 950 Sterling Silver Louis XVI Gravy Boat, Noble Crest
By Odiot
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, A Magnificent 4 pc. 19th Century 950 Sterling Silver Louis XVI Gravy Boat with Presentation Platter and Two Sterling Silver Inserts and Noble Crest by the World's ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Boy Girl Salts Sinch Pots 1873
By George Fox
Located in London, GB
A pair of magnificent Antique Victorian Figural Salts known as Boy Girl Salts. This pair of Silver Salts is fashioned in the shape of a male and a female figure as peasants. The Girl...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique French Chinoiserie Gold Bronze & Turquoise Porcelain Garniture Clock Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wonderful Antique French Chinoiserie Style Gold Bronze & Turquoise Glazed Porcelain 3 Piece Garniture Clock Set, Circa 1890's-1900.
Clock: 16 inches in height x 11 inches in width x ...
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19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ormolu
Berthier - 11 Original Art Nouveau 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Serving Pieces
By Philippe Berthier
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a Magnificent Set of 11 "Original Art Nouveau" Flatware Serving Pieces in French 950 Sterling Silver by Internationally Known French Silversmith "Philippe Berthier...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Glass and Silver Ashtray/Vide Poche, Gucci, Italy, c. 1970
By Gucci
Located in New York City, NY
Vintage Gucci ashtray/vide poche featuring bold and modern sterling silver detailing around the glass tray.
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Early Tiffany New York Classical Sterling Silver Wine Ewer
Located in New York, NY
Tall Classical sterling silver wine ewer. Made by Moore for Tiffany & Co. at 550 Broadway, New York, ca 1855. Ovoid bowl with helmet mouth and raised round foot; cast high-looping fr...
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Belgian Plate "Morning Glory" by Wasmuel, C. 1890
Located in Ross, CA
Antique plate made in Belgium in the late 19th century by Wasmuel. The plate is called the "Morning Glory" plate and has flowers, leaves and a butterfly.
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Tiffany Silver Gilt Bread Trays with Prince of Wales Feathers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Victorian sterling silver bread trays. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Ovoid well with fluid egg-and-dart border. Pierced and chased rim with dynamic leafing scrollwork; P...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Traditional English Georgian Sterling Silver Piecrust Salver Tray, 1974
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth II sterling silver salver. Made by Harrison Fisher & Co. in Sheffield in 1974. Round with molded ogee rim and 3 cast volute scroll supports. Traditional Georgian from the 1...
Category
1970s British Georgian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
German - A Magnificent 15 Piece Set of 800 Silver Flatware Serving Pieces
By MW
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a stunning 15 piece set of antique 800 silver flatware serving pieces (probably German) in excellent condition and with no monograms. German 800 silver flatware a...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Henin Freres - 9 Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Serving Pieces
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a magnificent set of 9 antique French 950 sterling silver flatware serving pieces by Master French silversmith Henin Freres in their classic shell pattern and in e...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tetard Freres - 17 French 950 Sterling Silver Louis XVI Flatware Serving Pieces
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a magnificent set of 17 antique French 950 sterling silver flatware serving pieces by Master French silversmith Tetard Freres, in excellent condition and with no m...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 8 Plates by Copeland, Reticulated, Sublime Flowers by Greatbatch, 1848
By Copeland
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning set of 8 reticulated plates made by Copeland in 1848. Each plate is decorated with a unique sublimely painted flower arrangement by the artist Greatbatch.
We hav...
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1840s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Roussel - 22 Sterling Silver 19th Century Louis XVI Flatware Serving Pieces
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a stunning set of 22 sterling silver, 19th century, Louis XVI, flatware serving pieces by Master French Silversmith Claude Doutre Roussel in excellent condition an...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Copeland Set of 8 plates, Reticulated, Sublime Flowers by Greatbatch, 1848
By Copeland
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning set of 8 reticulated plates made by Copeland in 1848. Each plate is decorated with a unique sublimely painted flower arrangement by the artist Greatbatch.
We hav...
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1840s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Teacup Trio Barr Flight & Barr Maroon and Gilt Neoclassical ca 1812
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful true trio made by Barr, Flight & Barr, consisting of a teacup, a coffee can and a saucer. The set has a deep maroon ground and a very gracious gilt neoclassical b...
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1810s English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Two Antique Shiebler American Sterling Silver Novelty Spoons
Located in New York, NY
Japonesque sterling silver spoon. Made by George W. Shiebler & Co. in New York, ca 1885. Tapering stem and round terminal; front hand-hammered and applied with a bug and bit of bambo...
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Late 19th Century American Japonisme Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Cobalt Blue Glass Liquor Bottle with Sterling Silver Top Circa 1890-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique cobalt blue glass liquor bottle with sterling silver top, circa 1890-1900.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Blue & White Chinese Large Lidded Temple Jar Vase Antiques Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Important 1st quarter 19th century Circa 1800-1825 blue & white Chinoiserie China lidded temple jar Antiques depicting chrysanthemums flowers and leaves . Chrysanthemums, which symbolize happiness and vitality, are a popular autumn flower in China and carry special significance during lunar new year celebrations. Since ancient times, people have drunk wine from mums' fermented petals.
It has Fu-dog Mask handles all around. Then on the Lid has a handle in the form of a fu-dog finial Antique...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Postmodern Green Lacquered Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
It was designed by Aldo Londi and produced for Bitossi.
Bitossi was founded in 1921 in Montelupo, a city near Florence, and it is one of the most known Italian ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Meissen, Germany. Six antique porcelain dinner plates. Ca 1800
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, Germany. A set of six antique porcelain dinner plates.
Hand-painted with polychrome floral motifs.
Dating: circa 1800.
Marked with the Marcolini mark.
First factory quality...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany. Set of six antique porcelain dinner plates. Ca 1800
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, Germany. A set of six antique porcelain dinner plates.
Hand-painted with polychrome floral motifs.
Dating: circa 1800.
Marked with the Marcolini mark.
First factory quality...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Cheese Keeper, German, Ceramic, Butter Dish, Ludwig Wessel, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cheese keeper. A German, ceramic butter dish by Ludwig Wessel, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Fine German keeper with an ornate decorative appea...
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Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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
Materials
Ironstone
Pair 19th Century Masons iron stone tureens
Located in Martlesham, GB
A highly decorative pair of 19th Century Mason's iron stone tureens with a Japanese chinoiserie pattern, having a dome covered lid with a decorative shaped handle, the shaped bowl wi...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Large Antique Turkey Platter, English, Ceramic, Meat Serving Dish, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique turkey platter. An English, ceramic meat serving dish with gravy tree, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Pleasingly substantial with a charmi...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Hermes Silver Ice Bucket
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside ‘Hermès Made in France Etain’.
Category
1970s French Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
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
Materials
Ceramic
Large Loetz Art Nouveau Bowl, Decor Crete Papillon, Bohemia Austria-Hungary 1899
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Item:
Mould blown, wide bowl on a stand ring, eightfold ribbed, outwardly curved wall with humped protuberances, tamed by a smooth, slightly outward...
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Victorian Sterling Silver Toast Rack London
By Richard Sibley II
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Victorian sterling silver toast rack retailed by Makepeace
Date : Hallmarked in London in 1840 for Richard Sibley II – retail stamp for Makepeace, London
Period : Victori...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique French Baccarat Uranium Green Opaline Glass Punch Bowl Set, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
Exquisite Bowl Set in Uranium Green Opaline Glass by Baccarat
with Spoon and Saucer
All Parts are Decorated with Colourful Enamel and Gilding Highlights
France, 19th Century
Diam...
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19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Opaline Glass
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cat Condiment Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English cast sterling silver three piece condiment set in the form of cats; an addition to our silver cruets/condiments co...
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1870s English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Majolica Shell Platter Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica Shell platter Choisy Le Roi.
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1890s French Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Georgian Silver Toast Rack Sheffield 1800
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver toast rack with omega handle
Date : Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1800 for Thomas Law
Period : William IV
Origin : London. England
Decoration : Eight divisions...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Majolica Flowers Plate Villeroy Boch circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Flowers Plate Villeroy Boch circa 1890.
Garlands and bows.
Category
1890s German Rustic Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Georgian Davenport Large Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Ptn, circa 1815
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good mid to large size Hydra jug or Pitcher made by the Davenport Company of Longport, Staffordshire, England in the late Georgian period, circa 1805-1820, made of Iro...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ironstone
1810 Wedgwood Shadow Leaf Creamware Bowls, Set of 4
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an extremely rare set of 4 hand-painted 1790-1810 creamware shallow soup bowls, by famed English potter Josiah Wedgwood. Only a few pieces remain in this coveted pattern, ...
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Early 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Creamware
Claes Thell, Glazed Vase with Raised Stem, Sweden 19720
By Claes Thell
Located in New York, NY
This unique vase by Swedish ceramist Claes Thell possesses the kind of rough beauty for which he is well-known the world-over among enthusiasts of Scandinavian ceramics.
Thell deve...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage 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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