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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: American Craftsman
Antique Genuine Meissen Reticulated Porcelain Cattle Plate
Located in Newark, England
With Finely Painted Cattle Scenes From our Ceramics collection, we are delighted to offer this very unusual Meissen Reticulated Porcelain Plate. The Meissen Plate is beautifully po...
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Mid-19th Century German High Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century English Silver Plated Ostrich Egg Box Attributed to Elkington & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century English silver plated ostrich egg box, attributed to Elkington & Co. In three parts, the silver plated lid with Acanthus leaf handle, the silver rimed egg, and the grap...
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Majolica Leaves Plate Creil & Montereau
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Leaves Plate Creil & Montereau.
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1890s French Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Late 20th-C. English Spode Victorian Style Blue & White Pottery Turkey Platter
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an English blue and white turkey platter by Spode . It is marked and appears in like new condition. It is a discontinued piece.
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Late 20th Century English Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

1890s Antique French Salins Creamware Cruet Set Oil and Vinegar Set- 3 Pieces
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Antique French Salins Creamware Cruet Set Oil and Vinegar Set Circa 1890, Beautiful. Unusual to find an original a set, in this condition and complete. This is truly a lovely piece ...
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1890s French Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

19th Century "Blue Willow" Platter
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English platter in the highly collectible "Blue Willow" pattern. The platter is in vibrant hues of blue and the transfer is ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Reticulated Plate Wedgwood
Located in Austin, TX
Victorian Majolica reticulated plate signed Wedgwood.
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1890s British Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Beautiful Victorian Green Glass Wine Bottle
Located in Ipswich, GB
Beautiful Victorian Green Glass Wine Bottle with silver neck, the plated fruiting vine stopper above the silver fruiting vine neck with silver pl...
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Antique Gilt and Coraline Glass Decanters Wine Glasses and Champagne Coupes
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful antique (late 19th century) hand-blown glassware set including two decanters, 11 champagne coupes, 7 wine glasses and 2 cordial glasses, each with fine white coraline desig...
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Antique German Dresden Porcelain Gilded Floral Centerpiece Bowl Compote 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique German Dresden crown H mark centerpiece bowl or serving compote. Made of porcelain featuring scalloped oval form with floral design and gold accents. Attributed to Adolf ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Staffordshire Pottery Flatback Model of Balmoral Castle
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
The hollow potted castle is mounted on a long oval shaped base molded in relief with swirl patterning with a raised molded banner reading BALMORAL CASTLE...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Vintage English Victorian Silver Plated Coffee Pot Tea Pot w/ Wooden Handle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Victorian Silver Plated Coffee Pot Tea Pot w/ Wooden Handle. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 11 H x 9" W x 5" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Minton Majolica Asparagus Server
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica asparagus drainer which features asparagus tips bound together, sat on a rectangular tray. Flowers and geometric patterns to the bor...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Majolica Leaves & Pink Flowers Plate Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica plate signed Choisy le roi, circa 1890. Decorated with leaves, ferns, pink flowers and Greek border.
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1890s French Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Old English Melon Community Plate Silver Plated Tea &Coffee Set - 4 PC Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Old English Melon Community Plate Silver Plated Tea & Coffee Set - 4 PC Set. Item features (1) teapot, (1) coffee pot, (1) creamer, (1) lidded sugar bowl, floral repousse handle, bro...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Porcelain Spittoon, circa 1880 by Imari, Japan
Located in Incline Village, NV
The mark on the underneath (see image) indicates that this spittoon is of Japanese Imari porcelain, manufactured circa 1880, and made specifically for the American market for the preponderance of bars and saloons at that time. These were popular from 1865 to the turn of the century; this is a particularly fancy and elaborate example. Note the copious and highly detailed and beautiful floral decoration to the inside of the upper portion of the spittoon; pretty fancy for something meant for spit and saliva! Fantastic and all original condition with no cracks, no chips and very bright paint in sharp colors of blue rust and pink, and meticulously painted in a floral pattern. Several of these would have been “stationed” in strategic places within a saloon. This is a wonderful piece of porcelain, and quality item of saloon and Western United States history...
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1880s Japanese Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Majolica Gooseberry Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica gooseberry plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870. Geometric pattern on the border.
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1870s French Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

English Majolica Vine & Strawberries Plate, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
English Majolica vine & strawberries plate, circa 1880.
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1880s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Late 19th Century Boar's Tusk Corkscrew
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century boar's tusk corkscrew with sterling silver end cap. This is a beautiful piece and would be a wonderful addition to any dining room or...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Diminutive Red Staffordshire Spaniels, circa 1860
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of diminutive red Staffordshire Spaniels, circa 1860, Each one exceptionally painted with expressive faces.
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Sevres Hand Painted Matched Porcelain Cabinet Cup and Saucer
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique French matched hand painted porcelain cabinet cup and saucer painted with various scenes by Sevres and dating from the latter 19th century. ...
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Indian Bird Sugar Shaker in Silver, Kashmiri Style
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Adorable bird sugar or pepper dispenser in hand-cut silver. A standing small hawk-like bird, with curved beak, folded in wings and round-cut garnet gem eyes. It has removable head wi...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Late Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique Silver Plated Victorian Water Pitcher By The Sheffield Silver Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Silver Plated Victorian Water Pitcher By The Sheffield Silver Co. Circa Mid 20th century. Measurements: 10" H x 8" W x 5" D.
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Mother of Pearl Seashell Spoon or Caviar Vessel
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful handmade mother of pearl spoon, Victorian design, circa early-20th century. Spoon is made entirely of mother of pearl seashell...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Shell

A Rare 1859 Elkington Silvered Bronze Victorian "Trophy" Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Historic 1859 Elkington Silvered Bronze Victorian Centerpiece with Cut-Glass Bowl. Presenting a magnificent Victorian silvered bronze centerpiece of unmatched rarity and importance, crafted by the renowned Elkington Mason & Co., Birmingham, in 1859. This exceptional work, complete with its original cut-glass bowl, epitomizes 19th-century British craftsmanship and artistry. Hallmarked to the base, this centerpiece showcases intricate sculptural details, embodying a high level of technical prowess and aesthetic refinement characteristic of Elkington's celebrated works. The centerpiece's striking design features three meticulously rendered figures—a young hunter, a friar, and a fishmonger—each embodying elements of Victorian life and industry. At their feet, a loyal spaniel and various game highlight the naturalistic approach to the composition, enhanced by the masterful chasing and dynamic form. This sculptural ensemble rests on an elaborately decorated base, exuding both grandeur and narrative depth. Adding profound historical value are two engraved plaques. The first, dated “January 28, 1859,” reads: “Presented to William Johnson Esq. as a token of respect & esteem by the workpeople in the employ of Messrs Richard Johnson & Brother, Manchester.” The second, an inscription from 1941, states: “Worshipful Company of Tin Plate Workers, Alias Wire Workers of the City of London, Presented by Arthur Laurence Johnson M.A., Grandson of William Johnson, both Wire Workers, with his Daughter Eleanor Morton Johnson, a Freeman of the Company, to commemorate his Mastership 1941-42.” These inscriptions chart a rich lineage, connecting the Johnson family to pivotal moments in industrial history. William Johnson, alongside his brother Richard, assumed leadership of a wire-drawing firm in 1838, which would later become Richard Johnson & Nephew Ltd. Their contributions included providing galvanized armored wire for the historic 1857 transatlantic telegraph cable...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Wedgwood, Vintage Blue & White Jasperware Pitcher, U. K., circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
WEDGWOOD - Vintage blue and white Jasperware ceramic pitcher or creamer - signed / stamped on the base - United Kingdom - circa 1950's. Excellent /...
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Mid-20th Century British Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Rare English Victorian Silver Cigar Compendium on Wheels, 1884
Located in Bath, GB
An example we have never seen in ever before making it a particularly rare, fun and special piece. Made from solid English sterling silver, it is fixed with four castors on the un...
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Webster Wilcox International Silver "English Flutes" Silver Plated Serving Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Webster Wilcox International Silver "English Flutes" Silver Plated Oval Serving Platter Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 1.5" H x 26" W x 17.5" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

English Sheffield Victorian Silver Plated Lidded Food Warmer Serving Platter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Sheffield Victorian Silver Plated Lidded Food Warmer Serving Platter. Item features an ornate removable handle, lift-out serving platter, with footed base for hot wat...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Punch Bowl W Briggs Sheffield 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian silver plated punch bowl bearing the makers mark of the renowned silversmiths W.Briggs & Co of Sheffield, England, Circa 1880 in date. This exquisite punch bowl has beautiful and incredibly detailed scroll-cast rim with embossed half fluted decoration and raised on a pedestal foot. This is truly a special item and it will attract the maximum amount of attention, the quality and craftsmanship are undeniable. Condition: In excellent condition. As an antique item, the bowl shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, it displays beautifully. Dimensions in cm: Height 21 x Width 26.5 x Depth 26.5 Dimensions in inches: Height 8 inches x Width 10 inches x Depth 10 inches According to the Census, William Marriott Briggs (1845-1934) was born at Chesterfield. He was the son of William Briggs; his mother was Sarah Marriott Briggs. In 1871, aged 25, he was enumerated in the Census as an ‘electro-plate manufacturer’, living with his parents at Brocco Bank. An establishment date of 1845 appeared in a trade advertisement, which ties in with Briggs’s apparent birth date. In 1873, William Briggs & Co registered a silver mark from Andrew Street, Wicker. Briggs had taken over the Britannia metal and electro-plate enterprise of James Allan...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare 19th Century Pink Majolica Oyster Fish Heads Plate Wedgwood
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th Century Pink Majolica Oyster Fish Heads Plate Wedgwood. 11.4 inches diameter.
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1880s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

BURTONDALE POTTERY - Imari Pattern Bone China Dinner Plate - U.K. - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
BURTONDALE POTTERY - Vintage Derbyshire Imari pattern bone china dinner plate - elaborate gilt decoration over blue and orange hand painted or...
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Ironstone Soup Tureen With Lid by Johnson Brothers, England
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 20th Century Large White Ironstone Soup Tureen with Lid by Johnson Brothers in Staffordshire, England. Tureen is made from durable Royal Ironstone China and retains a bright, g...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ironstone

37-Piece French Victorian Limoges Porcelain Dinner Set
Located in Queens, NY
37 Piece French Victorian Limoges porcelain dinner service with yellow border and floral trim (PRICED AS SET)
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage English Victorian Silver Plated Clam Shell Trinket Dish On Dolphin Feet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Victorian Silver Plated Clam Shell Trinket Dish On Dolphin Feet. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 1" H x 9" W x 5.25" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Majolica Currant Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica currant plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870. Geometric pattern on the border.
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1870s French Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Fine Pair of Antique Staffordshire Greyhounds
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine pair of antique Staffordshire greyhounds which are a striking pair, peachy, white and gold in color both having rabbits standin...
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

SIGMA Double Handle Lidded Porcelain Sugar Bowl Victoria Blue 7050
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Double Handle Lidded Sugar Bowl Victoria Blue 7050 by SIGMA. Item is marked "No. 7050 Victoria Blue" to underside. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 4" H x 6" W x 3.5" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Sitzendorf German Porcelain China Dancing Male Female Figure Group 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and extremely fine quality Dresden style hand decorated figure group depicting a dancing affluent lady holding a fan and he male partner both in stylish period costume. Thir...
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19th Century German Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Large Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial antique serving tray is hallmarked by an unknown maker, but originated from England and dates to approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian s...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique silver plated tray by Queen Victoria Sheffield, England, 1900s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
he antique tray marked "Queen Victoria Sheffield" belongs to the English tradition of producing tableware and serving items in the style of the Victorian era. Such items were produce...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Three Beautiful 19th Century Majolica Portrait Plates by Villeroy & Boch Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
19th century majolica plates by Villeroy & Boch in unusual color combination of olive green and majolica pink with relief design on front. Nice addition to your table or just to disp...
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19th Century German Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated serving tray was made by the well known Barker-Ellis Silver Co. of England in approximately 1920 in a Vi...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Rosenthal Kronach Viktoria German Porcelain Floral Design Coffee Set, 27 Pieces
Located in Plainview, NY
1930's Rosenthal Kronach Viktoria Lombul gold trim German porcelain large coffee set of 27 pieces decorated in a floral prink rose motif on white. Ea...
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20th Century German Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

English Victorian Majolica Fish Pitcher Circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
English Victorian Majolica fish pitcher circa 1880. H / 9.8 inches.
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1880s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Blue Willow Staffordshire Platter
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Staffordshire platter in the highly collectible "Blue Willow" pattern. The platter is marked R.K. and Co, which is the mark from Robinson, Kir...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Victorian Style Handcrafted Sterling Silver Epergne, Italy, 1998
Located in Cagliari, IT
A remarkable Victorian style handcrafted chiseled sterling silver epergne by Italian silversmith Argenteria Auge from Milan. The entire epergne is beautifully embellished with flower...
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1990s Italian Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mochaware Pitcher with "Trees" Made England, Circa 1870
Located in Katonah, NY
This mochaware pitcher was designed to hold a pint of beer or lager. It was crafted in England circa 1870. The colors are soft, and the attractive design follows a pattern typical of...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Antique Victorian Bohemian Hand Cut to Clear Crystal Ruby Red Glass Centerpiece
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Stylish Bohemian Crystal Clear and dark ruby Circular Lidded Centerpiece of generous proportions, late Nineteenth. This magnificent piece is beautifully hand engra...
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Late 19th Century Czech Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Vintage FB Rogers Silver Co 2377 Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage FB Rogers Silver Co 2377 Silver Plated 29" Serving Platter Tray. Item featured is a large impressive size, raised on ornate feet. Circa Mid...
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Iron

Late Spode Copeland Garrett Green Lily Dinner Plates 1830s, Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six, dinner sized plates, from Copeland & Garrett, Late Spode, circa 1830s. Copeland and Garrett operated from 1833-1847 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. The pat...
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1830s English High Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of 19th Century J. Roth Majolica Plates from London
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of late 19th century Majolica plates signed J Roth, who was located in London from 1879-1881. J Roth was a small manufacturer that only did the finest in Majolica pieces. The ...
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

1830 Rockingham Porcelain Dinner Plates, Earl of Derby Coat of Arms, set of 12
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very rare set of 12 Dinner Plates, with the Earl of Derby Coat of Arms, dated 1830. On Pompadour Ground- The plates are in very good condition. A full ...
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1830s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage "Covered Wagons and the Rocky Mountains" Blue Transferware Bread Plate
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a blue-glazed transferware bread and butter plate, by the famous British potters Johnson Brothers. Made in England, this plate comes from their “Historic America” line o...
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1930s English Early Victorian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Antique Victorian Round Silver Platter by Mappin Brothers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique English Victorian round silver serving tray or platter standing on three feet, featuring beautifully engraved and embossed foliate with a letter "F" at the center / Made in E...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Lapis Lazuli Blue John Amethyst Lady's Walking Stick Wooden Parts
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine & rare example of a Lapis Lazuli Ball Grip Handle removed from an early Walking Cane with a wide Sterling Silver collar, with part of the original, which is in Partridge ...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cavalier England Victorian Silver Plated Scalloped Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cavalier England Victorian Silver Plated Scalloped Serving Platter Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 0.5" H x 12.5" W x 12.5" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

An Exceptionally Fine & Large Silver Plated Venison Serving Platter & Meat Dome
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An exceptionally fine & very large silver-plated venison / meat platter & matching dome. The lobe shaped dome featuring a detachable handle cast in the form of a finely modelled stag...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

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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