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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Style: Arts and Crafts
Style: Napoleon III
Female Muse Ceramic Handmade Vase Mid Century
Located in Vancouver, BC
Absolutely lovely hand built ceramic vase of calm woman holding what seems to be her hat. The depth of the vase is the entire length of the women’s torso. The glaze is extremely uniq...
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1960s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Circa 1920 Set of 6 Arts & Crafts White Wine Goblets by Moser
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 white wine goblets by Moser, Karlsbad, Bohemia, Arts & Crafts design, c.1920. Three of amethyst glass & 3 of emerald glass, each with intricate acid etched gilt bands of gra...
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Early 20th Century Czech Arts and Crafts Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Shore’s Special Liqueur Scotch Whiskey Dispenser Samovar
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Shore’s Special Liqueur Scotch Whiskey Dispenser Samovar A rare antique glass dispenser made for Shore’s Special Liqueur Scotch Whiskey, the s...
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

19thc French Napoleon III Crystal Presentation Tray Signed by Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Signed Baccarat Crystal Presentation Serving Tray/ Platter. Rare piece by Baccarat.
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

WAS Benson style Arts & Crafts silver-plate centrepiece with conical shaped bowl
Located in London, GB
WAS Benson style. An Arts & Crafts silver-plate centerpiece with conical shaped bowl raised on three stylized legs with little pad feet, retaining the original green glass liner.
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

5 Bohemian Crystal Glasses, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
5 Bohemian crystal glasses, 19th century. Five Bohemian crystal glasses, red cabochons and gilding, 19th century, Napoleon III period.     h : 18cm , D : 7cm
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Japonisme Spirit Kettle on Stand With Burner, c.1900
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Japonisme spirit kettle on stand with burner, c.1900, probably Stockholm. Arts & Crafts substyle. Silver on copper kettle & burner, silver on brass or bronze stand. Marked: GAB & MS....
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Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver, Bronze, Copper

Jerome Massier Fils, Majolica Platter, Vallauris, End 19th C.
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Napoleon III majolica slip aperitive or dessert set by Jerome MASSIER, Vallauris, France, end of 19th century. 6 (2x3) plates : anemone, pansy and daisy - Diameter : 7.5"(19cm). 1 platter with the three same flowers - Height : 3"(7.5cm), Diameter : 13"(33cm). Platter and plates (except one) are intaglio stamped...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

19thc French Napoleon III Serving/ Nesting Tables with Bone Inlayset of 4
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare Set of 4 Inlaid Nesting/ Serving Trays. 19thc French Napoleon Antique Trays with Inlaid Bone, and compass detail. Lovely set.
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

Late 19th Century Pair of Serving Platters in Paris Porcelain
Located in NICE, FR
We are delighted to present you with this unique find- an exceptional pair of Parisian porcelain serving bowls/platters, boasting an intriguing design with eels gracefully coiling ar...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Ruskin pottery - HIGH FIRED VASE C.1933
Located in Stourbridge, GB
A superb spotted high fired vase showing a cream ground with purple, green and ochre spotting. Evenly fired and displays superbly all around. The vase measures 23.5cm in overall heig...
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1930s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Chinoiserie Shell Vide-Poche Black Lacquered Papier Maché, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Chinese shell shape decorative little empty pocket papier mache with a handle late 19th century. Black Lacquered with a Classic chinoiserie scene of the...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Paper

Giardino Vase - murrina sparse and green - FRATELLI TOSO Murano, 1960 circa
Located in Venezia, IT
GIARDINO vase by Fratelli Toso - rare example made with this peculiar very small murrina millefiori and a special dark green one. This modern and innovative design hails from the 60s...
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1960s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

William de morgan - MASSIVE ALHAMBRA VASE C.1898
Located in Stourbridge, GB
A rare and huge scale Alhambra vase by William de morgan. This is something i have not seen before and as such is a rare model. It is decorated in Alhambra form with obvious Persian ...
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19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

A French 19th century hand painted majolica dish from the Gien factory C 1875
Located in Central England, GB
This most impressive large twin handled table centrepiece is stunning in its fine hand painted detail. It was made in France at the Gien Faience Pottery Works and bears the early fac...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Majolica

Drew & Sons Picadilly Circus Hunting Travel Flask Leather, Chrome Glas ca. 1900
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautiful treasure by Drew & Sons The cup fits inside the lid of the case and so on top of the flask when packed. The case used to have a belt strap to secure it which ran fully arou...
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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

A Set of 10 Ruby Gilt Wine Glasses, Antique French Circa 1900. Fleur de Lis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vibrant set of ruby red and interesting gilt wine goblets featuring a fleur de lis design. Nice and tall and in very good antique condition. We attribute to one of the finer French...
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Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Gold

19th Century Copper Kettle on a Wrought Iron Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Copper Kettle on a Wrought Iron Stand This charming Arts and Crafts Kettle stands on its own wrought iron stand The kettle is 15” high on the stand, 11” wide and 10” ...
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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Copper

Antique Arts & Crafts Liberty & Co Silver Child's Tankard Dated 1923 Birmingham
Located in London, GB
Antique Arts & Crafts Liberty & Co Silver Child's Tankard Dated 1923 Birmingham Beautifully crafted with hand hammering with a leaf type garland around the top of the tankard.
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1920s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

French Barbotine Enameled Plates Birds in Vine, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French plate, enameled barbotine Birds in vine Some very light chips on the edges of the plate (please see photo). Comes with the plate holder if you want to hang it on the wall. Goo...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Enamel

William de morgan - EAGLE DECORATED 23CM DISHED PLAQUE C.1880S
Located in Stourbridge, GB
A superbly decorated 23cm diameter dish form plate designed by William De Morgan. This will date to the 1880s and shows an Eagle or similar amongst foliate decoration. There has been...
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1880s British Arts and Crafts Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Antique Miniature Moorcroft Pottery Pomegranate Vase with Mottled Yellow Ground
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique miniature Moorcroft pottery vase. In the Pomegranate pattern. With a mottled yellow ground and polychrome decoration throughout. Likely made for and retailed by Liberty & Co. ca. 1910-1911. Marked to the base with an impressed M, 53, and a William Moorcroft signature. Simply a wonderful and rare Moorcroft miniature...
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1910s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

19th Century French Silvered Bronze Mirrored "Surtout de Table" from Christofle
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table with this large antique "Surtout de Table". Crafted in France circa 1860 by Maison Christofle and built of silvered bronze, the spectacular rectangular centerpiece is almost three feet in length with rounded ends. The decorative table tray...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate, Bronze

A 19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Bowl, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A 19th century Sèvres porcelain bowl, Napoleon III period. A Sèvres porcelain bowl, gilt bronze mounting, 19th century, Napoleon III period. h: 11cm, w: 38cm, d: 18cm
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze

Wood & Sons, Frederick Rhead, 'Yuan', 4 Antique Side Plates, U.K., circa 1916
Located in Chatham, ON
WOOD & SONS (Manufacturer) Frederick Rhead (Designer) - 'Yuan' (Pattern) - Antique set of four ceramic side plates - transfer decorated - each signed with early back stamp and impres...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Antique Silver Plated Arts & Crafts CG & Co Milk Serving Rattan Handle Jug
Located in London, GB
An antique 1920s silver-plated milk jug from the Arts and Crafts era with a rattan two-toned brown looped handle. Hallmarked: CG & Co. Silver Plated. In good vintage condition. I h...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Arts & Crafts Wine Box with Decorative Metal Work, circa 1920s
Located in Verviers, BE
Arts & Crafts Wine Cave with Decorative Metal Work, circa 1920s Box from the Arts & Crafts period, Made in France A very special item with decorative metal work on top. Definitely o...
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1920s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sheet Metal

Arts and Crafts Inkwell With Inscription
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Silver 'Smith' Inkwell. An Arts & Crafts Elkington & Co. silver inkwell desk piece. The silver topped glass ink well sits in a recess on the Elkington silver tray...
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1920s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Opaline Ewer and 2 Glasses, 19th Century, Napoleon III Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Opaline ewer and 2 glasses, 19th century, Napoleon III style. Ewer and two silver enamelled opaline glasses, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Ewer: h: 28cm, w: 15cm, d: 14cm Glass...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Opaline Glass

Pink Crystal Dinner Service, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pink crystal dinner service, 19th century Splendid pink crystal dinner service, containing 5 glasses, a cup with its spoon and their tray....
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1860s European Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Vintage Arts and Crafts Fish Serving Fork
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Arts and Crafts movement, originating in the late 19th century, valued handmade, functional objects, simple designs, and natural materials. It rejected industrial mass production...
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

An antique French silver tea or coffee cup and saucer circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
This most stylish heavy French solid silver tea or coffee cup and matching saucer are boldly marked in several places with the French high grade Minerva silver mark for .950 grade si...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Very Heavy Hand Beaten Brass Dish with Handles A very heavy and well made piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very Heavy Hand Beaten Brass Dish with Handles A very heavy and well made piece, the dish has a gentle upward sweep to the edges, and it has a rolled top and very thick strong rivet...
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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Orangeade Service in Enamelled Moser Crystal, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Orangeade service in enamelled Moser crystal, 19th century. Enamelled Moser crystal orangeade service, the decanter mounted in pewter, (5 glasses, the tray and the decanter), 19th C...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal, Pewter

Napoleon III Style Pair Of Limoges Porcelain Cups With Plate Hand Painted
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Valuable and particular pair of fine white porcelain collection cups...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

19th Century French Liquor Cabinet Napoleon III with Crystal Interior
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A Napoleon III wooden ebonised "Cave à liqueur" liquor cabinet with floral inlay of brass, copper and zinc. The cabinet contains four carafes and 16 glasses, all are antique. On the ...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

19th Century French Old Paris - Vieux Paris Porcelain Neoclassical Coffee Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Old Paris - Vieux Paris Porcelain Neoclassical Coffee Pot What is known as Vieux Paris porcelain has been created by over 30 different artisan factories in Paris ...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Antique Pair of Arts & Crafts Moorcroft Art Pottery Vases, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts pair of vase by Moorcroft offer art pottery construction with hand painted floral design, maker mark as photographed, d...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Jerome Massier, Majolica Aperitive or Dessert Set, Vallauris, End 19th C.
By Eugène Perret-Gentil 1
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Napoleon III majolica slip aperitive or dessert set by Jerome MASSIER, Vallauris, France, end of 19th century. 6 (2x3) plates : anemone, pansy and daisy - Diameter : 7.5"(19cm). 1 platter with the three same flowers - Height : 3"(7.5cm), Diameter : 13"(33cm). Platter and plates (except one) are intaglio stamped...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

Creil and Montereau plates circa 1880 Signed France Set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This plates demonstrates the attractiveness of French ceramists from the second half of the 19th century aesthetics and Far Eastern culture. Fascinated by its colors, shapes, artists...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Wedgwood Pair Floral Rimmed Majolica Pottery Plates
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine pair antique English majolica floral rimmed pottery plates by Wedgwood and dated 1872. The lightly potted plates are of simple rounded form standing on a round foot with a sli...
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1870s English Arts and Crafts Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

Murrina a Fiore, vase in murrina - original design by Fratelli Toso Murano 1960
Located in Venezia, IT
Murrina a Fiore vase by Fratelli Toso. This modern and innovative design hails from the beginning of the '60s and showcases the true craftsmanship that made Fratelli Toso famous. Thi...
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1960s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

White Big Side Table Made of local Clay, natural pigments, Handcrafted
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt white big side table, stool for bedroom or living room - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - slip applied with natural ...
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2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Clay, Earthenware

George V Sterling Silver Celtic Revival Bowl, Edward & Sons, 1915
Located in Glasgow, GB
A George V sterling silver Celtic Revival bowl, Glasgow, 1915. The spot-hammered circular bowl is crafted with an upper band of Celtic knotwork, dragons, bosses and similarly decora...
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1910s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Bell Metal and Brass Monkey Cigar Cutter w/Match Box Holder
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early twentieth century cigar cutter in the form of a monkey holding a lamp post which holds a match box, on a circular ashtray base. The body of the monkey is bell metal (brass with high copper content, giving it a pinker color)), the rest is brass. The monkeys tail moves up and down to operate the cutter. Included is a box of Vintage...
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass, Copper

Wine set accessories by Royal Selangor England
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of Three Wine 'accessories made by Royal Selangor '. Wine Celebration Cork Extractor ,Royal Selangor Corkscrew, Royal Selangor tinnen folie Cutter-V&A Design .all si...
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1980s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pewter

Antique & Large Hand Painted Colorful Flowers, with Butterfly Tile Serving Tray
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautifully hand painted and glazed, porcelain tile in superb condition with branches frame serving tray. This beautiful quality and marvelous design tile serving tray is another one of our recent decorative finds and an absolute joy to own and to look at. We have recently listed on 1stdibs one of the largest, single tile serving trays and this is a similar, but smaller one. This fine specimen too is antique, hand-crafted AND hand-painted and this tile could not be in better condition also. There are absolutely no cracks in the porcelain tile and the glazed surface made sure that the hand painted colorful flowers with some insects and the stunning branch and leafs patterns have not faded at all. There is an elegance about the wonderfully flowing motion with which the beautifully colored flowers and leafs and branches are painted and that makes this antique an absolute joy to look at. The good size and thick tile is inlaid perfectly in the naturally beautiful and stylish branches frame and the strong handles on either side make it easy to use as well. This rare and ready to use Arts...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Paint, Porcelain, Wood

Salins-lès-Bains French Art Majolica Ceramic Asparagus Set, Late 19th C.
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French art majolica ceramic asparagus set by Salins-lès-Bains, France, Late 19th C. Set composed of a platter and 10 plates . Measurements : Platter - Width : 32cm - 12.6 inches, Dep...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Majolica

Brown Jar Made of local Clay, Handcrafted handbuilt handfired by Moroccan Potter
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt brown jar - Made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - Made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Aïcha. Approximate mea...
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2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Arts & Crafts Copper & Brass Tea Pot, Burner & Tray by WMF on Wrought Iron Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Aesthetically beautiful and unique secessionist stand by WMF. For the collectors of stunning and stylish Arts & Crafts antiques in general and thos...
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal, Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Stunning Arts & Crafts Antique Sterling Silver Box, Guild Of Handicrafts, 1903
By Fleetwood Varley, The Guild of Handicraft
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1903 by Guild of Handicrafts, this very attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Box, features an enamelled plaque on th...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Enamel, Sterling Silver

Traditional terracotta Jar Made of Clay Handcrafted by the Moroccan Potter Aïcha
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt freckles terracotta jar - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Aïcha. Approximate measurements: ...
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2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Clay, Earthenware

19th Century Walker & Hill Silver Plate Sardine Box
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Walker & Hill Silver Plate Sardine Box. Beautiful.
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Birmingham Guild Arts & Crafts Copper Paten or Tray
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and heavily hand-crafted Birmingham Guild Arts & Crafts copper paten or tray dating from around 1915. The tray of flat circular shape has a raised...
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1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Copper

Murrina MilleSoli, original design by Fratelli Toso Murano, 1950 circa
Located in Venezia, IT
Murrina MilleSoli vase by Fratelli Toso. This modern and innovative design hails from the '50s and showcases the true craftsmanship that made Fratelli Toso famous. This piece is meti...
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1950s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

French Napoleon III Silver and Horn Salad and Roast Set, circa 1880s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Napoleon III roast and salad set including: knife and fork for salad, knife, fork and sauce spoon for roast, France, 1880s. Filled silver, Horn and gilt metal. Each handle wit...
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Silver

White contemporary Fruit Plate Made of Clay and Natural Pigments, Handcrafted
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt white fruit dish - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - slip applied made of natural pigments like lime - made in the M...
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2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Tube Mug Set Of 2 Ocean Red Coral
Located in Esentepe, TR
"Esma Dereboy's meticulously handcrafted espresso cups are designed to add a touch of luxury to your everyday coffee experience. With their unique colors, these espresso cups create ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Antique and Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

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