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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Victorian
PAIR OF HERMES PARIS KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PICNIC WiNE COOLERS PART SUITE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this custom made pair of Wine Coolers which are part of a suite ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Leather, Wicker

GEORG JENSEN – Hammered Solid Silver Tray Circa 1925/1932
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Georg Jensen – Hammered solid silver tray Circa 1925/1932 Very beautiful plain solid silver tray in a round shape flanked by two fan-shaped side handles. Dimensions: Internal diame...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

45 Group of Venetian Murano Glass Stemware with Gilt and Hand-Painted Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
45 piece group / set of Venetian Murano glass stemware, including Champagne coupes, wine glasses, small bowls and plates with hand-painted grape vine and flower garland pattern. Ital...
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Early 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Glass And Silver Gilt Wine Coolers By Hunt & Roskell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Reserved exclusively for the era’s most affluent, these exceptionally rare glass and silver gilt wine coolers by Hunt & Roskell embody the height of the mid-19th century’s grandeur a...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Victorian sterling silver embossed card case, featuring Windsor castle
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 925 sterling silver embossed card case, featuring Windsor castle relief. A Victorian silver card case with a 'castle-top' design, crafted by Edward Thomason in 18...
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1850s British Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Ceramic Dish Ashtray in Ceramic Art Deco Green Color Fishes Patern
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Art Deco ashtray or vide poche in ceramic. Green color. Made in France. Fishes Patern.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Art Deco Glass centerpiece Model Algues by Charles Schneider, 1928
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Immerse your space in the timeless beauty of Charles Schneider's model Algues 1928 glass centerpiece. Crafted with the finesse of a master artisan, this exquisite piece transcends me...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass

Vintage Liquor Goblets, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Liquour Goblets by Metawa Holland. Made in the Netherlands. Material: silverplate metal. 1960s. Measures: 3 x 3.5 in / each. Set of two metal cognac glasses. These goblets...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Box. France 1850-1920
Located in Queens Village, NY
Get a hold of this beautiful antique box, and you may feel a part of the past in your hands. Between 1850 and 1900, French artisans crafted this beautiful opaline glass and copper box. The beauty of its milky white exterior and round, oval form cannot be overstated. It's vintage, so it'll add timeless elegance to any room. The size and quality of this translucent gem are both excellent: 8x11.5 cm. Imagine yourself transported to a time and place where elegance and grace ruled. This opaline glass jar has weathered the test of time, witnessing the world as it has changed and evolved around it. Collectors and enthusiasts alike will appreciate the opaline glass box's vintage allure and copper accents. Display it in your home or office to evoke nostalgia for a bygone era. Do not miss out on this rare opportunity to own a piece of French antiquity. We are selling this beautiful art piece on different platforms; please check availability before purchasing. More photos may be provided if necessary. Storyteller: At a local estate sale, Emily fell in love with an opaline glass and copper box. Its milky white finish and oval shape stood out among the other items on display. By grasping it, she felt liberated. Emily put the ancient box...
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal, Gold Leaf, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel

Bowl on Raised Leg, Maison Ercuis
Located in Paris, France
“Coupe sur pied douche”, Maison Ercuis, France. This silver plated metal bowl on precious wood raised leg bears the stamp “Ercuis”.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

Georg Jensen Sterling Cosmos Pattern Coffee Set
Located in Gainesville, FL
Georg Jensen sterling tea/coffee 3 piece set. Cosmos pattern designed by Johan Rhode for Jensen. Ebony wood handles. Marked for maker, designer and sterling, after 1945. Pattern num...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Antique French Silver Gilt Urn with Rooster Lid
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique French silver gilt urn with rooster lid Mounted in Lapis Lazuli base with Rhodonite legs Maker: N.M.R Made in France, 1875-1915 Fully hallmarked. Dimensions: Approxim...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Silvered Sea Shell Cymbiola
Located in New York, NY
Cymbiola silvered shell 8". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been operate...
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2010s Italian Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Silvered Sea Shell Turitella
Located in New York, NY
Turitella fully silvered shell 5". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been ...
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2010s Italian Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Silvered Sea Shell Harpa Major
Located in New York, NY
Harpa major fully silvered shell 4". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has bee...
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2010s Italian Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Silvered Sea Shell Architectonica
Located in New York, NY
Architectonica fully silvered shell 2". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has ...
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2010s Italian Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Brass Bar Cart with Aged Mirror and Leather
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
The Vendôme Bar Cart is perfect to style any room. It is made by our craftsmen in brass, with age mirror and leather making it a unique statement piece.
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2010s Mexican Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

1950-1970 Ice Bucket Pineapple Shape Animal Decor Silver Metal
Located in Paris, FR
Pineapple-shaped ice bucket in the style of Marc Chagall with elephant, camel and caribou decoration, silver-plated metal. Good condition, circa 1950-1970.
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1960s European Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

Victorian Large Sterling Silver Jug, London 1890
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian large sterling silver jug in the form of blackjack. Has engraved on the front “CR” initials with a crown in between the letters, followed by the date 1646 underneath. Maker: Cornelius Joshua Vander Made in London 1890 This beautiful antique jug...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

French Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Woman and Dolphin Sculpture
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Lovely glazed ceramic representation of a nude woman reclining on a dolphin's back. Craquelure finish on the woman. Signed and dated "GN, 1946."
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Silvered Sea Shell Strombus Pugilis
Located in New York, NY
Strombus pugilis fully silvered shell. Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has b...
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2010s Italian Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Large Vintage Glazed Ceramic Pitcher / Vase
Located in London, GB
A large, beautiful and very interesting piece of glazed pottery, this pitcher dates from circa 1930s-1950s. It is of great quality and has a very unusual design, with a textured oute...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

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 ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Antique Victorian sterling silver cigar case, Engraved
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and decorative antique sterling silver cigar case. A lovely substantial and heavy piece, made from heavily engraved s...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

1927 Meriden International Silver Cocktail Shaker Amber Ball Top Art Deco
Located in Oakland, CA
This 1927 Meriden International Silver Cocktail Shaker with an Amber Ball Top is a stunning example of functional art from the Art Deco period. The shaker’s standout feature is its u...
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1920s North American Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Silver Jardinière With Floral Openwork And Glass Insert, Vienna, Circa 1925
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant silver jardinière with an elliptical ground plan, the vertical wall slightly flared at the bottom and decorated with large-scale floral openwork, below a constriction and the...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Augarten 'Melon' Art Déco Mocha Set, Designed By Josef Hoffmann, Vienna, 20th
Located in Vienna, AT
In 1929, Josef Hoffmann, founder of the legendary 'Wiener Werkstätte, designed this world-famous mocha service. Hoffmann was one of the greatest designers of the 20th century and a m...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

PAiR OF HERMES KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PICNIC CHAMPAGNE BUCKETS PART SUITE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this custom made pair of Champagne Buckets which are part of a suite of Hermes Paris “Farming” Kelly picnic ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Leather, Wicker

PAIR OF HERMES KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PiCNIC PITCHER JUGS PART OF SUITE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this custom made pair of Pitcher Jugs which are part of a suite ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Leather, Wicker

ANTIQUE INDIAN ELEPHANT COLONIAL SOLiD SILVER TEA SERVICE OOMERSI MAWJI & SONS
By Oomersi Mawji & Sons
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original circa 1870 Indian Repoussé Colonial Solid Silver tea service attributed to...
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1870s Indian High Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver-Mounted Cocktail Shaker
Located in New York, NY
Unususual, Art Deco Period, sterling silver-mounted cocktail shaker, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1927, WP - maker. The maker's mark was registered in 1930-31, and, as in...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Tiffany Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Open Salts
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Victorian Classical sterling silver open salts. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Bellied bowl on 3 shell-mounted hoof supports. Repousse flowers and fronds. Everted r...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Plate by Gio Ponti from 1930 small boat on the waves the blue sea San Cristoforo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Plate by Gio Ponti from 1930 with a small boat on the waves of the blue sea San Cristoforo
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Antique San Francisco Seltzer Water Co. Blue Glass Seltzer Bottle
Located in San Carlos, CA
Add a touch of old-world charm to your home bar or display with our captivating antique/vintage blue glass seltzer bottle, crafted in Austria for the prestigious San Francisco Seltze...
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1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Pair of Antique Tiffany Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Sauceboats
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Victorian Classical sterling silver sauceboats. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1883. Each: Rectilinear body with lip spout and curved corners on same raised foot; high...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Antique Tiffany Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Classical sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1877. Globular bowl with drum-form neck, small lip spout, and c-scroll handle. Bowl has verti...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Lalique France, "Finches" Bowl, 1980s
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful "Finches" model bowl by the Lalique France manufacture, France 1980s, signed and manufacture sticker. In excellent condition. Dimensions in cm ( H x D ) : 9.5 x 23.6 Se...
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Set of 10 Tiffany American Art Deco Sterling Silver Cocktail Cups
Located in New York, NY
Set of 10 Art Deco sterling silver cocktail cups. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1915. Each: Cone on baluster mounted to round foot. Spare and functional. Nice balance for swi...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Fruit Bowl, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., London, 1934
Located in Glasgow, GB
A George V sterling silver fruit bowl in the Art Deco style; hallmarked London, 1934, and made by The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd. Assay: .925 (Sterling Silver). Dat...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Frankart Ash Tray
Located in Water Mill, NY
Art Deco Frankart ash tray or plant holder. Signed. Very good. Unrestored condition.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

Set of 6 Silver Stirrup Cups Goblets Animal Heads with Wine Decanter Italy 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Serve your favorite wine with class and style. Set of Six Silver Plate Animal Heads Stirrup Goblets Cups, Made in Italy. Silver Stirrup Cups Animal Full Set of 6 and Wine Decanter M P Made Italy 1970s Full set of animal Hunting collection grouping showcases each animal style offered by MP. Rare to have one of each. Rare set of mugs complete with animal groupings and wine decanter, the mugs are nickel plated and the cast heads are silver plated, marked with the "MP" and "MADE IN ITALY" mark dating from around 1970. The Italian fashion house, Gucci, made a very similar set during this period. The set includes one hares, one boar, one horse, one hound dog, one deer or stag and one wolf or fox. Italian Silvered Animal Stirrup Cups...
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Late 20th Century Italian Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Gio Ponti for Krupp Silvered Flatware Cutlery for Six, 31 pcs., Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Art Deco flatware, designed by Gio Ponti for Arthur Krupp and crafted in the 1950s by Krupp Berndorf in Austria. This exquisite cutlery is made from nickel-silvered Alpacca m...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal, Sterling Silver, Nickel

Art Deco English Sterling Silver Toast Rack
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely petite English sterling silver four slice toast rack by William Bruford & Son Ltd, London, dated 1936. Hallmarks on reverse. This fine quality silver toast rack is well made...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco English Silver Plate Toast Rack, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine Art Deco English silverplate six slot toast rack, circa 1900. No maker's mark. This stunning toast rack has a sleek and stylish barrel shaped geometric design, beaded trim, an...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Napier Art Deco Silver Plated Penguin Cocktail Shaker
Located in Weesp, NL
Indulge in the timeless elegance and whimsical charm of the iconic Art Deco Napier silver-plated penguin cocktail shaker, designed by the master craftsman Emile Schulke in 1936. This...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Goldsmith Prost - 18 Knife Holders In Solid Silver Art Deco Period
By E. PROST, Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Goldsmith PROST - 18 knife holders in solid silver ART DECO period Suite of 18 knife holders in solid silver ART DECO model Dimensions: length 8 cm – width 3.5 cm – height 2.5 c...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

A Victoria Pottery Majolica Cobalt Basketweave Sardine Box, English, ca. 1883
By Victoria Pottery Company
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A Rare Victoria Pottery Company Majolica Sardine Box with five sardines on green glazed lotus pads and other foliage, trimmed in yellow bamboo with green shoots, the body and integra...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Majolica

Pair of American Art Deco Shell Shaped Sterling Silver Nut Dishes by Rogers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of shell-shaped Art Deco nut dishes. In sterling silver. By the F.B. Rogers Silver Co. Model no. 144. Fully marked to the reverse. Simply wonderful small scale bowl...
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20th Century American Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

GOLDSMITH : CARLO SCARPA - Two 20th Century Solid Silver Pitchers
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
2 Pitchers In Sterling Silver Hand-hammered, plain body flanked by an arcuate handle and a pouring spout located at 3/4 of the body. Dimensions: Vermeil interior pitcher height 22.5...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Creamer, Cream Jug
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique sterling silver Creamer or milk jug. This sweet antique Creamer stands on three paw feet and has a squat, pot be...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Oak Biscuit Barrel with Silver Plate Bands & Top. Ceramic Liner
Located in North Salem, NY
Whatever you fancy...Keep your buns warm or elegantly offer ice on your bar... This attractive 19th century Victorian English Oak lidded biscuit barrel with a white interior ceramic...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

English Antique, Sovereign Coin & Stamps Case, Hallmarked Birmingham 1911
Located in York, GB
Antique Solid Silver - COIN & STAMPS COMBINATION CASE. Made in 1911, and with a full English hallmark for Birmingham 1911. With the maker's mark - W....
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1910s English Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Val Saint Lambert 'Pique Fleurs' Vase, Crystal Cut-to-Clear, with Grille
Located in Verviers, BE
Vibrant, cased-crystal glass 'Pique Fleurs' vase with a cut-to-clear Art Deco decoration This design for vases is often called 'Pique fleurs' or...
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

SAVORY And Sons - 9pc. 19th Century Victorian (British) Sterling Silver Tea Set
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from a private residence in Paris, a Stunning Victorian 9pc.Sterling Silver Tea / Coffee Set by Two Internationally Renowned Silversmiths - "Savory & Sons" from London and "Od...
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Hermann Michel French Art Deco Glass Vase, 1930
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Art Glass vase by Hermann Michel, 12, rue Martel, Paris, France, ca.1930. Platinum pattern applied on a deep blue glass. Tahitian decor in reserve applied three times. Platinum refle...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Vintage Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Fruit Dish by Walker & Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage George VI sterling silver fruit dish in the Art Deco style, made by Walker & Hall; part of our Art Deco silverware collection. This exceptional vintage George VI sterling silver fruit dish has a circular shaped form onto a circular spreading foot, all in the Art Deco style. The surface of this vintage silver dish...
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1940s British Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Stoneware Vase or Urn by Moira Pottery Hillstonia Hand Potted, circa 1935
By Moira Pottery
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a large stoneware vase or urn, hand potted by the Moira Pottery Company, near Burton on Trent, Leicestershire in England. The Moira Pottery works w...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stoneware

19th Century Majolica Fish Heads Oyster Plate 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 ...
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1880s French Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

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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