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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Baroque
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

18th Century Turkish Ottoman Turquoise Glazed Storage Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century Turkish Ottoman Empire turquoise glazed storage jar with black flora decoration and four looped handles. The wind neck surrounded by four loop handles above a bulbous bo...
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Mid-18th Century Turkish Baroque Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

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

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

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Goblet, London 1861, Henry Wilkinson
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1861 by Henry Wilkinson, this very attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Goblet, features engraved decoration to the body, bead borders, and a gilt i...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling 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

Creel and Gow Silvered Sea Shell Tibia Fusus
Located in New York, NY
Tibia fusus fully silver coated seashell. Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature sil...
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2010s Italian Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

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

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

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

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

Ancient Malta Cross Marble Various Colors 19th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Ancient malta cross marble various colors 19th Century Carrara marble. Measures: height 30cm width 30cm Weight 8Kg Very good condition The price is for which one The price of...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

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

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

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

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

Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, Mottled Leopard Spots, English, Dated 1870
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, the relief-molded dish with six wells glazed in mottled leopard spots of green and dark brown, each well separated by shells and seaweed, the center wel...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Majolica

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

Italy Richard Ginori Mid-18th Century Porcelain Set 8 Dishes Floral Design
Located in Brescia, IT
The set of eight hand-painted flower design porcelain dishes was manufactured by Richard Ginori in the historical headquarter of Doccia (Tuscany, Italy), one of the most important an...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

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

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

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

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

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Porcelain

Four Late Victorian, Three Sterling and One Silver Plate Napkin Rings
Located in Sheffield, MA
Collection of four late Victorian silver napkin rings with four different styes. 1. Has flared edges, three bands of leaves and a monogr...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver, Silver Plate

English Sheffield Punch Bowl / Wine Cooler
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English Sheffield silver plate barware/tableware centerpiece punch bowl in the victorian style . The punch bowl features a very clean line design restin...
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1930s English Victorian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Oil Lamp
Located in Ipswich, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian oil lamp having a quality decorated glass shade and glass chimney with a double brass burner, lovely ornat...
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Antique Minton Staffordshire Porcelain Candelabra Centerpiece Cherub 19th Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Example of a single English Minton Porcelain Two Branch Candelabra, modelled as a Cherub holding on each hand an out swept candle holder, seated on an oval base above an ela...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain, Pottery

Antique Irish Waterford Hand Cut Lead Crystal Lustres Vase Candlestick Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Stylish Example of a Fine Hand Cut Full Lead Crystal Luster of outstanding heavy gauge quality and good size proportions, made in Ireland by the Wo...
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19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fish Service for Eighteen Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Lily pattern fish cutlery set for eighteen persons - boxed; an addition to our dining silverware collection This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver flatware...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Silvered Sea Shell Chamelea
Located in New York, NY
Chamelea 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 been operate...
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2010s Italian Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

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
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Pink Porcelain 'Nautilus' Dessert Service by Wedgwood for John Mortlock, 1880s
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Victorian Shell Shaped Dishes and Plates Dating from 1884 this service would have been a bespoke order commissioned through John Mortlock’s upma...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Antique Elkington & Co. Silver Plated Spirit Kettle with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique spirit kettle was made by the well known Elkington & Co. of England in approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. Th...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

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

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Porcelain

Grande Baroque by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 70 Pc Dinner New
Located in Big Bend, WI
Styled in the lavish Baroque manner, this highly collectible pattern is our best seller. Introduced in 1941, it captures classic symbols of the Renaissance in the exquisitely carved ...
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20th Century Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Huge Antique Hand-Crafted Blue Opalescent Swirled Floor Standing Trumpet Vase
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This absolutely enormous antique blue opalescent swirled trumpet vase is unsigned but presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1890 in the period Victorian style. This handcrafted floor standing trumpet...
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Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Copeland Spode Very Large pottery Pitcher or Jug in Pheasant Pattern, Circa 1891
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very large and impressive Jug or Pitcher over 12 inches tall, made of earthenware pottery by the Copeland (Late Spode) factory in the late 19th ce...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

Sterling Silver Pint Tankard London 1864
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver pint tankard Date : Hallmarked in London in 1864 for William Evans Period : Victoria Origin : London, England Decoration...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Set of SIX Mason's Dinner Plates Ashworth's Ironstone Large, Circa 1865
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a beautiful set of SIX Large Dinner Plates by Mason's ironstone made during the mid-19th century, when Mason's was owned by Ashworth Brothers...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ironstone

Antique Silver Plated Centerpiece or Epergne with Figural Children Playing
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large centerpiece or epergne was made by the well known Wilcox Silver Plate Company of the United States in approximately 1900 and done in a Victorian style. The base is composed of silver plate and features three figural children holding a rope and playing a period circle game. The middle of the centerpiece is composed of a bowl with three partitions that is decorated with engraved stylized flowers. The trumpet vase or epergne at the top is a clear glass with a diamond cut pattern. The base is clearly signed with the maker's marks for the Wilcox Silver Company...
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Victorian Agricultural Sterling Silver Goblet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver engraved goblet; an addition to our collection of wine and drinks related silverware. This exceptional ...
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1850s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Plated Grape Stand Centerpiece with Child and Etched Glass Eperne
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This. antique silver plated figural centerpiece is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in England in circa 1880 in the period Victorian style. The centerpiece features a figural child grape stand...
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

Tea set, adorned with stylized relief silver leaf , George Fox, London 1881.
Located in Paris, FR
An exquisite 3-piece tea set adorned with stylized relief silver leaf designs by George Fox, crafted in London in 1881. This tea set is a manifestation of elegance and sophisticatio...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Chiseled And Engraved Sterling Silver Basket With Handle
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 items. Beauti...
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Late 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Antique Gentlemans Sword Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver Ebony Wood 19th Cent
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Rare Polished Solid Ebony wood Sword Stick of outstanding quality, enclosing its original square tapering polished steel blade, late Nineteenth Century, of English origin. ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Steel

Ornate Victorian Silver Plated Flatware- 18 Place Setting
Located in Denton, TX
Ornate antique boxed set of Victorian silver plated flatware. This set features place setting for 18 people. This set was made circa 18...
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18th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Antique Royal Tichelaar Makkum Delft Faience Fruit Strainer Blue & White 2Pc.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Holland, circa late 19th to early 20th century. This exquisite 2-piece set from Royal Tichelaar Makkum showcases the timeless beauty of Delft faience craftsmanship. Crafted with met...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Pair of Tiffany Silver Gilt Bread Trays with Prince of Wales Feathers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Victorian sterling silver bread trays. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Ovoid well with fluid egg-and-dart border. Pierced and chased rim with dynamic leafing scrollwork; P...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Antique Neresheimer Hanau Silver Wedding Cup with Baroque Dame
Located in New York, NY
German 800 silver figural wedding cup, ca 1920. A Baroque dame with snug-fitting bodice and wide and raised lace collar holds aloft scrolled-brackets with swing-mounted double-domed ...
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Early 20th Century German Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Stunning quality pair of antique Victorian cut glass comports
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning quality pair of antique Victorian cut glass comports, having a quality pair of antique Victorian cut glass comports, fantastic cut glass detail, wonderful shaped bodies, rai...
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Lovely antique Victorian Royal Davenport three piece tea set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely antique Victorian Royal Davenport three piece tea set, consisting of a lovely teapot with the original stand, a hot water jug and a sugar bowl in wonderful coloured decoration...
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Stunning quality antique Victorian cut glass decanter
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning quality antique Victorian cut glass decanter, having a quality antique Victorian cut glass decanter with a wavy shaped top, raised on a circular base. D. 1880
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

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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