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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: American Craftsman
19th Century Majolica Fish Heads Oyster Plate Onnaing
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th century Majolica fish heads oyster plate from North of France (Onnaing unsigned).
Reference: Page 130 "Collecting oysters plates" of J. Snyder.
Category
1880s French Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Large Pair Of Antique Staffordshire Dogs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large Pair Of Antique Staffordshire Dogs in the classic sitting position with beautiful red and white colouring and matching gilt pa...
Category
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Decorative Plate, Chinese, Ceramic, Display Charger, Qing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative plate. A Chinese, ceramic display charger, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Colourful Qing dynasty display plate, with appealing decor
...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Soup Tureen, Saint Amande Hamage, Soup Bowl, Terrine, France
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique soup tureen by the ceramic manufacturer "Saint Amand et Hamage (Nord)".
Stamp at the bottom.
France, circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century French Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Cut Glass Jar
Located in Ipswich, GB
For sale is this mid 19th Century antique cut glass jar with original cut glass lid surmounted by a fluted knop finial having all over etched foliate deco...
Category
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
Majolica Green-Glazed Geranium Plate, Hope & Carter, English, ca. 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
English majolica green-glazed 9.13-inch plate, with relief molded geranium plants and blossoms, with a shaped rim; the reverse with impressed mark: HOPE & CARTER, BURSLEM.
For thir...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Majolica
Antique Irish Tipperary Waterford Glass Cut Crystal Victorian Turnover Bowl 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An impressive Hand Deep Cut full lead Irish Crystal Pedestal Turn-over Bowl of circular outline and compact proportions. Made by the Old Waterford Glass...
Category
19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Antique Victorian sterling silver and cattle horn magnifying glass
Located in NEWARK, GB
A grand antique Victorian era sterling silver and cattle horn magnifying glass.
A heavy glass lense encased in a thick stainless steel frame, the handle has been adapted from a walk...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Steel
Half Pint Pewter Tankard by James Yates fully stamped, English Circa 1850
By James Yates
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good mid-19th century pewter half pint tankard or mug all fully stamped and with the makers name of James Yates
This tankard has a good shape wi...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pewter
Victorian Style Yellow Majolica Cabbage Pottery Salad / Dessert Plates - S/4
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Victorian style set of Portugese cabbage form dessert or salad plates. They are unmarked and a vibrant yellow. The only wear is a bit to the underside.
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Set of (6) Victorian Napkin Rings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This charming and whimsical set of six antique silver-plated napkin ring holders is cleverly crafted in the form of miniature chairs. Four of the holders share one distinct style, wh...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Old English Silver Plate Poole Silver Plated Oval Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Old English Silver Plate By Poole Silver Plated Oval Serving Platter Tray Raised on Feet. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2" H x 25" W x 16" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass by Asprey 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite Asprey Victorian sterling silver handled and surrounded magnifying glass with hallmarks for London 1886, and the makers mark of the renowned retailer and silversmith, Asprey.
It is signed Asprey & Son 166 New Bond Street.
There is no mistaking its unique quality and design, which is certain to add a special something to your silver collection.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 22 cm x Width 11 cm x Depth 2 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 9 inches x Width 4 inches x Depth 1 inch
Asprey International Limited formerly Asprey & Garrard Limited is a United Kingdom-based designer, manufacturer and retailer of jewellery, silverware, home goods, leather goods, timepieces, polo equipment...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Flow Blue Turkey Meat Serving Platter Cauldon England 24"
By Cauldon
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th Century ceramic flow blue turkey platter by Cauldon, made in England. Features a turkey hunting at the center surrounded by scrolling foliate and pheasants. Marked Cauldo...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage English Sheffield Silver Plated 10" Round Serving Platter Tray
By Sheffield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Sheffield Silver Plated 10" Round Serving Platter Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 1" H x 10" W x 10" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
A George Jones Majolica Game Tureen with a Quail and Her Chicks, English, 1874
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A George Jones Majolica Game Tureen, the base with relief molded rabbits among ferns and grasses on both sides, with oak leaves, acorns, and ivy encircling all around the mossy branc...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Majolica
Persian Market Porcelain Platter Portrait Nasr al din Shah Qajar 20th C
By Gardner Porcelain Factory
Located in Melbourne, AU
A large platter, bearing commemorative portraits of Naser al din Shah Qajar, painted in cobalt and parcel gilt.
This beautiful portrait platter was purc...
Category
1950s Japanese Late Victorian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Oneida Silver Plated Covered Butter Dish With Glass Liner
By Oneida
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Oneida Silver Plated Covered Butter Dish With Glass Liner. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 3" H x 8.5" W x 4" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Sheffield EPNS A1 Silverplate Five Forks
By Sheffield
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique English Sheffield EPNS A1 Silverplate Five Forks Floral Design
Silver plate with faux bone handle. Difficult to see hallmarks.
approximately 7 x .75 ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Figurine by Porcelanas Miguel Requena of to the Market
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a lovely, retired piece, of Spanish porcelain of a Lady carrying a basket of flowers and called "To the Market".
Makers mark to the base, Porcelanas Miguel, Spanish.
Hard paste porcelain in the Lladro style.
The sculptor was Miguel Requena...
Category
20th Century Spanish High Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
1882 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flask of Victorian Equestrian Riding Scene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This acid etched and engraved Tiffany sterling silver flask with full marks for 1882 might be the most fully articulated narrative in Tif...
Category
1880s American Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Pair of English Silver Plate & Cut Glass Compotes 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning Vintage pair of English silver plate and cut glass compotes in the Victorian style, dating from the late 20th Century.
Made from silver plate on copper the craft...
Category
Late 20th Century English Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Antique Levesley Brothers Sheffied England Silver Plate Celluloid Fish Serving S
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English Levesley Bros silverplate fork and knife fish carving set featuring celluloid handles and velvet lined case.
Dimensions:
Chest - 13....
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Pair Antique 19th Century Staffordshire Dalmatian Pottery Dog Figurines 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A good Pair of antique 19th century Victorian Staffordshire Dalmatian pottery Dogs, circa 1850.
Each dog is depicted in a sitting upright pose, the dogs having a white glaze with all...
Category
1850s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Monumental Antique Cut Crystal Glass Brandy Liquor Bar Dispenser Decanter 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A rare Antique American crystal brandy/liquor bar dispenser, circa 1880.
The crystal dispenser is of monumental size. The lidded dispenser having a faceted lid with a cut & faceted f...
Category
1880s American Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Lot of Two Imperial Russian Silver Vodka Cups
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Lot of Two Imperial Russian Silver Vodka Cups
Silver vodka cup, tapered cylindrical body with flared lip
finely engraved with typical alt...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
English Majolica Begonia Leaves Cake Stand, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
English Majolica red begonia leaves comport or cake stand, circa 1890.
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Tiffany Strawberry Sterling Silver Berry Serving Spoon
Located in New York, NY
Strawberry-pattern sterling silver berry serving spoon. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Entwined and reeded vine stem and cast double-sided strawberry terminal; conch bow...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
MARKED Thomas Webb Victorian Burmese Uranium Glass Vase
Located in Bolton, GB
A wonderful 1890's Victorian Stourbridge glass vase. Made in pink + creamy yellow burmese glass, with hand painted berries and leaves pattern, b...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Uranium Glass
Antique Victorian Quality Solid Silver Grape Scissors
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian Quality Solid Silver Grape or Wick Scissors, having fantastic ornate shaped handles with grape vine decoration. Maker probably Francis ...
Category
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Outstanding quality antique Victorian silver plated novelty cruet
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian silver plated novelty cruet having a fantastic quality antique Victorian novelty cruet having a silver plated bear to the middle, next to a silv...
Category
Early 19th Century High Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair Of Antique Victorian Staffordshire Spaniel Seated Dogs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality pair of Victorian seated Staffordshire spaniel dogs, having matching white coats, collars and padlocks with original glass eyes
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
24 Piece Victorian Silver Plate and Mother of Pearl Fruit Set in Oak Wood Case
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th/Early 20th C., English, a beautifully crafted antique cutlery set, likely intended for dessert or formal dining. The set consists of 12 k...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Stunning English Silver Plate and Cranberry Glass Three-Bottle Tauntless
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning English silver plate and cranberry glass three-bottle Tauntless, with tall cranberry glass decanters dripping with applied silver wor...
Category
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century Large Victorian Majolica Pond Lilies Handled Serving Dish
By George Jones
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Large Victorian Majolica Pond Lilies Handled Serving Dish.
L / 16 by 6.3 inches.
H / 4 inches.
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Belleek Cabaret Tea Set, Cream Cob Lustre, Erne, Victorian, 1890s
Located in London, GB
This is an extremely rare Belleek cabaret set for two, or "tête-à-tête", made in the Erne series brought out in the 1890s. The items carry the 2nd Black Mark, used between 1891 and 1926. The set consists of a teapot, a milk jug, a sugar bowl, two teacups and saucers, and a large matching tray.
This set is very fine and with its restrained cream-white colour it would make a wonderful wedding gift!
If you ever thought Belleek fine china looks, sounds and feels unique, you are right. There is a back story to this extraordinarily fine Irish eggshell porcelain, which has an unusually high amount of "frit" and therefore is thinner and finer than any other china.
Pottery in Belleek (in the now Northern-Irish area of Fermanagh) had started in 1849 with John Caldwell Bloomfield, who was a wealthy land owner. During the Irish famine he realised that unless he would find a way for his tenants to make a profit off the land, they would starve. Agriculture had become impossible due to the agricultural diseases. This caused millions to starve and more millions to leave. As an amateur mineralogist, John Caldwell Bloomfield realised that his land had exactly the right mineral deposits to be used as clay for porcelain. He involved several investors and scientists and after many years of research, trial, error, the building of a railway line to import coal from England, and building a factory, the Belleek pottery resulted, employing the local people and soon producing the finest china made with clay from the Belleek area.
What had started as a way to fend off famine among the local tenants had became a story of incredible success by the 1880s as Queen Victoria fell in love with the fine white china and the many homely, slightly bizarre but nature-loving designs; this was different from English tradition, yet it was very much to the taste of the British who had developed a real love for home-made fine china since it was introduced in the late 18th Century. Belleek not only brought out many tea services, but started a new tradition of intricately woven porcelain baskets. Soon the English nobility started to place big orders and the pottery is still flourishing today and selling its wares the world over, while in England most potteries have long disappeared.
Belleek made many cabaret services, often called breakfast services or "tête-à-tête" services; these were used to carry breakfast tea up to the bedroom. Queen Victoria bought one in the Echinus style during a visit to the factory in the 1860s, and ever since Belleek's cabaret services have been in great demand. Nowadays there are very few of these left and it is rare to find a full service like this.
The Erne series was named after the river right besides the Belleek factory. This river forms the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, with the factory on the Northern Irish end of the bridge at Belleek. The pattern seems to be a play on the baskets and nets of the fishermen who once fished the abundant trout and salmon on the river Erne and the lake that belongs to it.
The items carry the second Black Mark, which was used between 1891 and 1926, however the very fine quality of the porcelain indicates that most pieces of the set are more likely to be from the 1890s than from the 20th Century. You will see that the shade of cob lustre is different on each item; this is normal for Belleek tea sets...
Category
Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare 19th Century Majolica Oyster Fish Heads Plate Wedgwood
By Wedgwood
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th Century Pink Majolica Oyster Fish Heads Plate Wedgwood.
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Seal Peppers (1882)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, and rare pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver seal peppers; an addition to our 19th century novelty silver cruets/condiments collect...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Blue Willow Platter
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English transfer ware platter in the highly collectible "Blue Willow" pattern. This platter is from the Staffordshire region of England, where...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
English Majolica Geranium Plate, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
English Majolica Geranium plate, circa 1880.
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Circular Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in Huntington, NY
Circular Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wild Elegance: Blue Glass Salt Cellars with Hunt Game Place Card Holders
Located in New York, NY
This elegant set features six cobalt blue glass salt cellars, each topped with a silver metal lid adorned with intricately detailed hunting game motifs that double as place card hold...
Category
20th Century Italian Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
19th Century Majolica Fish Heads Oyster Plate Onnaing
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th century Majolica fish heads oyster plate from North of France (Onnaing unsigned).
Reference: Page 130 "Collecting oysters plates" of...
Category
1880s French Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
19th Century Majolica Cockatoo Pitcher
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century ceramic majolica pitcher in the form of a cockatoo. The colors are lovely and vibrant. The handle of the pitcher is in the form of bamboo, which is a really interesting ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
English Victorian Majolica Chestnut Server Minton
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
English Victorian Majolica chestnut server signed Minton.
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Wedgwood, Rare Antique Transferware & Flow Blue Luncheon Set, U.K., C.1900
By Wedgwood
Located in Chatham, ON
Wedgwood - exceptional and rare antique brick red transferware and flow blue luncheon set for six - hand painted gilded borders and details - consisti...
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Strawberries Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica strawberries plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870.
Geometric pattern on the border.
Category
1870s French Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Vintage Leonard Victorian Style Bulbous Silver Plated Footed Water Pitcher
By Leonard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Leonard Victorian Style Bulbous Silver Plated Footed Water Pitcher. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 8.25" H x 8" W x 5.5" D.
Category
Early 17th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique GM Co Victorian Silver Plated Covered Vegetable Dish Serving Platter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique GM Co. Victorian Silver Plated Covered Vegetable Dish Serving Platter with illegible monogram. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 5" H x 10" W x 7.5" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage English Staffordshire Spaniel Russet Dogs Figurines - a Pair
Located in Pearland, TX
A wonderful vintage pair of English Staffordshire russet spaniel dogs with gilt accents, circa 1950. Marked "Arthur Wood England" on reverse. These charming dogs are hand painted wit...
Category
1950s English Victorian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Antique Ornate Silver Plated Tea Set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Ornate Silver Plated Tea Set, the teapot having an unusual owl finial, black shaped handle and standing on a pedestal circular base with bun feet. All three pieces of the set...
Category
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century Green Majolica Cake Stand Minton
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
19th century oval Majolica cake stand signed Minton.
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Haviland Offner Limoges France Tea Coffee Chocolate Pot Cups Saucers
Located in Dayton, OH
"12 piece Antique Haviland & Co Limoges tea / coffee / chocolate set for E. Offner of New Orleans LA. Features a hand painted pink, turquoise and gild...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Small Aqua Majolica Oyster Plate, George Jones, circa 1878
By George Jones
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Small Aqua Majolica Oyster Plate, George Jones, circa 1878.
Rare size 7.5 inches.
This 5 well oyster plate is a fine example of the work of George Jones, with a beautiful glaze ...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
19th C. English Decanter Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. English decanter set housed in a wooden and metal-framed caddy. There are three crystal decanters with intricate crosshatched and diamond-patterned designs. Each decanter h...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Quality Antique Victorian Silver Plated Revolving Warming Dish
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality Antique Victorian Silver Plated Revolving Warming Dish having a quality revolving top decorated with floral and scroll detail opening to reveal the original lift out trays st...
Category
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century Brass Thomason Type Corkscrew w/ Horn Handle & Boar Bristle Brush
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Nineteenth century Thomason type corkscrew with double screw mechanism
and having a brass cylindrical body with bands of tooled rings, topped with a steer horn handle with turned ri...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Steel
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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