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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Style: Tribal
Style: Regency
Pair Early 19th Century Worcester English Porcelain Griffins
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair early 19th Century Worcester English porcelain griffins decorated with a simulated bronze effect, on a shaped flat base decorated with gilding, a gilt & candle sconce on it’s ba...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

19th Century Late Regency Pollard Oak Sarcophagus Form Cellarette
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century late Regency pollard oak sarcophagus form cellarette stamped Wilkinsons & Sons, 14 Ludgate Hill, the hinged lid enclosing a six division lined interior with brass ratche...
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19th Century Irish Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Oak

Early 19th Century Regency Spode Pair of Porcelain Dessert Dishes
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Regency Spode pair of porcelain hand painted dessert dishes of circular form with lobed gilded rim, decorated to the edge with gilded egg and dart motif against gr...
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1810s British Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Samuel Alcock Porcelain Leaf Dish, Periwinkle Blue with Yellow Flower, ca 1822
Located in London, GB
A one-handled leaf dish with white melted snow and holly leaf border on a periwinkle ground, and a beautiful flower study of a yellow ranunculus in the centre There are several other items available in near-identical style, see separate listings. Pattern 507 Year: ca 1822 Size: 26cm X 21.5cm (10.25” X 8.5”) Condition: some rubbing The Samuel Alcock factory was operative in Staffordshire between 1822 and 1856, after which it was bought by Sir James Duke and Nephews. The factory started as a partnership between the young Samuel Alcock and the older Ralph Stevenson, who provided the factory and capital. Alcock quickly took the factory to great heights, building one of the biggest factories of its time. Alcock jumped on the new Rococo Revival fashion and served a huge new middle class market. The reason we now don't hear much about Samuel Alcock porcelain...
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1820s English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Regency Period Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Soup Tureen, Cover and Stand
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Soup Tureen, Cover and Stand, Tree of Life Pattern, Circa 1820. The Chamberlain Worcester porcelain soup tureen, cover and stand are painted in an or...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Wedgwood Pearlware Platters
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A rare pair of early 19th century Wedgwood pearlware platters made in England circa 1820. These splendid platters feature a rich lustrous c...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

Moser Gilt Gold Enameled Pink Paneled wine Service / 12 People
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exquisite Moser cut crystal pink paneled hand decorated design tableware / barware wine goblet service for 12 people. Each glass features a very heavy gilt gold and enameled pink...
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1930s Czech Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold

Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Place Holders - Set of 13
Located in west palm beach, FL
An amazing set of vintage Regency place holders. 13 Chic showgirls each holding a placard where you can write the name of your guest. Hand painted with a glazed ceramic finish. Super...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Coalport Slop Bowl, Moss Green, Gilt and Flowers, patt. 967, Regency ca 1820
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful slop bowl made by Coalport around the year 1820. The bowl has a gadrooned rim, a deep moss green ground with a gilt trellis pattern, and beautiful hand painted fl...
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1820s English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Teacup Trio Barr Flight & Barr Maroon and Gilt Neoclassical ca 1812
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful true trio made by Barr, Flight & Barr, consisting of a teacup, a coffee can and a saucer. The set has a deep maroon ground and a very gracious gilt neoclassical b...
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1810s English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Vintage English Regency Lion Head Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket 1971 Skeet Award
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Regency Style Lion Head Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket 1971 Skeet Award. Item features is engraved "M.H.Y.C Skeet 1971 Commodores Cup. R. Gerhring". Round medallion mad...
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Mid-20th Century Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

A Charming Persian Qajar Glazed Moulded Pottery Tile of a Falconer or Bazdar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Charming Persian Qajar Glazed Moulded Pottery Tile, depicting a falconer or Bazdar on horseback holding a falcon amongst flowers and leaves, in a yellow background, Tehran, North P...
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20th Century Persian Tribal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Antique Georgian Solid Sterling Silver Toast Rack Regency Style - London 1827
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this majestic Georgian solid silver toast rack made in London 1827 with marks of William Elliott. Featuring a distinguished elegant design and impressive...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Wm Rogers Silver Plate Footed Rectangular Serving Tray With Handles, circa 1950
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb Mid-20th Century silverplate rectangular footed serving tray by Wm. Rogers, circa 1950. Maker's mark on reverse. This fine quality silver tray is heavy and well made with go...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Porcelain tureen with gold powder and hand painted, Vista Alegre
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Porcelain tureen, Vista Alegre, Portugal, Superb porcelain tureen, hand painted and covered with gold powder. It consists of its lid and a plate. In excellent condition, it has neve...
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1970s Portuguese Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold

Porcelain gravy boat with gold powder, hand painted, Vista Alegre
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Porcelain gravy boat, Vista Alegre, Portugal, 1960/1970s Superb porcelain gravy boat, hand painted and covered with gold powder. It consists of its lid and a small plate. In excellen...
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1970s Portuguese Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold

Porcelain gravy boat with gold powder, hand painted, Vista Alegre
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Porcelain gravy boat, Vista Alegre, Portugal, 1973 Superb porcelain gravy boat, hand painted and covered with gold powder. It consists of its lid and a small plate. In excellent cond...
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1970s Portuguese Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold

Coalport Porcelain Plate, White with Handpainted Flowers, Regency ca 1820
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful plate made by Coalport around the year 1820. The plate is decorated in white with a simple gilt rim, darting puce and gilt vines, and a wonderful hand painted bou...
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1820s English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Antique George III (1819) Sterling Silver Three Piece Tea Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver three piece tea service/set made by Joseph Angell I; an addition to our silver teaware collections. This...
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1810s British Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Spode Porcelain Tea Service, Imari Tobacco Leaf Pattern 967, Georgian ca 1810
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning tea service made by Spode in about 1810, consisting of a large teapot with cover, a milk jug, a sucrier with cover, a slop bowl, a saucer dish and 4 teacups with s...
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1810s English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Wonderful Service 12 Selb Bavaria Heinrich & Co Gold Encrusted Dinner Plates
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Service Of 12 Selb Bavaria Heinrich & Co Gold Encrusted Dinner Plates
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20th Century German Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

New Hall Hybrid Hard Paste Teacup, Palm Tree patt. 484, Georgian ca 1810
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful teacup and saucer made by New Hall around the year 1810. The set is decorated in the very desired but rare palm tree pattern with the number 484. We also have a ...
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1810s English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Spode Porcelain Teacup, Imari Tobacco Leaf Pattern 967, Regency ca 1810
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful teacup and saucer made by Spode in about 1810. The set is decorated with the famous Imari Tobacco Leaf pattern 967, which was first introduced by Spode in 1806. ...
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1810s English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Emes & Barnard English Georgian Regency Sterling Silver Mug, 1816
Located in New York, NY
George III sterling silver baby cup. Made by Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard in London in 1816. Campana urn bowl with cast palmette and shell border; raised...
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1810s British Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Spode Porcelain Teacup Trio, Lavender Blue with Flower Sprays, Regency ca 1815
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful "true trio" consisting of a teacup, a coffee cup and a saucer, made by Spode in about 1815. It is decorated with pattern 2234 with a striking lavender or periwinkle blue border and finely painted flower sprays. In the late 18th and early 19th Century a "true trio" is how cups and saucers were sold; as you would never drink tea and coffee at the same time, why invest in an extra saucer? Josiah Spode was the great pioneer among the Georgian potters in England. Around the year 1800 he perfected the bone china recipe that has been used by everyone ever since, and he was also the leading potter behind the technique of transferware, making it possible for English potters to replace the import of Chinese china that had come to an end around that time, with their own. This was fundamental to a thriving industry that would last for about 150 years and provide half the world with their tableware. This set is made in the famous "London" shape, which was brought out by Spode in 1812 and was quickly copied by all other makers. It then remained the most popular shape for about 10 years. The set is potted in fine white porcelain - by the year 1810 Spode had perfected his recipe for bone china and it became beautifully smooth, white, thin and translucent. All three items are marked with the red hand painted SPODE mark and the pattern number 2234. CONDITION REPORT The set is in excellent antique condition without any damage, repairs or crazing. There is some minimal wear as visible in the pictures...
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1810s English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Reed & Barton Hampton Court Silver Plated Oval Scalloped Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Reed & Barton Hampton Court Silver Plated Oval Serving Platter Tray Dish. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 1" H x 18" W x 12.5" D.
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Mid-20th Century Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

19th C. English Silver Plated Regency Paw Foot Samovar with Lions by Folgate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th Century English Silver Plate Regency Paw Foot Samovar with Lions by Folgate with Monogram. Item features monogram "HIS" to front, lion head handles with drop rings, removable st...
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19th Century Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Rare Regency Period Antique Sterling Silver Table Bell - London 1819
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1819 by Thomas Richards, this handsome, Regency Period, Antique Sterling Silver Bell, is plain in design, with reed borders. The bell measures 4.5"(11.5cm) ta...
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1810s English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

New Hall Hybrid Hard Paste Teacup Trio, Elephant Pattern, Regency ca 1810
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful true trio made by New Hall around the year 1810. The set is decorated in the very desired but rare Elephant pattern. A true trio is how cups and saucers were sol...
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1810s English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Repousse Sterling Silver Ice Shaker
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Original sterling silver ice shaker in the style of regency Sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard from London
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20th Century British Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Mahogany Wine Cooler By Thomas Hope
By Thomas Hope
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite 19th-century wine cooler is sculpted from the finest mahogany into a distinctive sarcophagus shape. The top is adorned with intricately carved grape and grape leaf mot...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze

Antique Old Sheffield Plate Regency Wine Cooler, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful and rare antique English Old Sheffield Plate, silver on copper, Regency wine cooler of campana form, circa 1820 in date. The cooler features a ribbed two-hand...
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1820s English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sheffield Plate

Hicks & Meigh Porcelain Dish, Cobalt Blue, Gilt, Flowers Patt.699 Regency Ca1820
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful square dessert dish made by Hicks & Meigh in about 1820. The dish has a deep cobalt blue ground, lavish gilding and panels with beautiful hand painted flowers. ...
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1820s British Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Chamberlain's Worcester Porcelain Twenty Three Piece Botanical Dessert Service
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Orange Ground Botanical Part Dessert Service, Twenty-Three Pieces, Circa 1800-10 The Chamberlain Worcester porcelain service...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Sterling Silver Sheffield Ice Bucket with Handles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Sheffield Sterling Silver-Plated English Ice Bucket Sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard from London, England
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20th Century British Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Set of Sterling Silver Plated Regency Ice Shakers
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Set of 4 Regency Sheffield Sterling Silver Plated Ice Shakers Sourced from London by Martyn Lawrence Bullard Fitted with Hallmarks, signifying origin, provenance, and artisanship. On...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Italian Murano Emerald Green Decanter
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Blown Emerald Green Murano Decanter Sourced from Italy by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
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20th Century Italian Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Spode Teacup and Saucer, Red, Gilt with White Chrysanthemum, Regency ca 1810
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful teacup and saucer made by Spode around 1810. The set is shaped in the "bute" shape and decorated with a bright Neoclassical pattern of a warm red ground with gilt...
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1810s English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Vintage Towle Regency Silver Plated Trophy Cup Ice Bucket Champagne Chiller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Towle Regency Style Silver Plated Trophy Cup Ice Bucket Champagne Chiller. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 10" H x 10.5" W x 10" D.
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Mid-20th Century Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Teacup Flight Barr & Barr, Regency Imari Pattern, ca 1815 (2)
Located in London, GB
This is a colourful teacup and saucer made by Flight Barr & Barr around the year 1815. The set is decorated with a bright Imari design in the Regency taste. This teacup would have f...
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1810s English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Barr Flight & Barr Milk Jug / Creamer, Regency Imari Pattern, ca 1810
Located in London, GB
This is a colourful milk jug or creamer made by Barr Flight & Barr around the year 1810. It is decorated with a bright Imari design in the Regency taste. This milk jug would have be...
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1810s English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Chamberlains Worcester 'Africa' Pattern Cobalt Blue Plate
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chamberlains Worcester 'Africa' Pattern Cobalt Blue Plate  England, circa 1820s An exquisite Chamberlain's Worcester 'Africa' Pattern Cobalt Blue Plate originating from England, cir...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Coalport John Rose Sucrier, Cobalt Blue, Gilt, Flowers and Fruits ca 1815
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning sucrier with cover made by John Rose at Coalport in about 1815. The sucrier is decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and has beautifully hand painted flowers and fru...
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1810s English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

19th Century English Regency Sarcophagus-Form Cellarette in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
Regency mahogany cellarette with sarcophagus-form, paw feet, and lion's head handles, 19th Century, England.
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19th Century English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Mahogany

Chamberlains Worcester 'Africa' Pattern Cobalt Diminutive Tureen & Platter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chamberlain Worcester 'Africa' Pattern Cobalt Diminutive Tureen & Platter  England, circa 1820s A complete Chamberlain's Worcester 'Africa' Pattern Cobalt Diminutive Tureen & Platte...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Flight Barr & Barr Teacup, Regency Imari Pattern, ca 1815
Located in London, GB
This is a colourful teacup and saucer made by Flight Barr & Barr around the year 1815. The set is decorated with a bright Imari design in the Regency taste. This teacup would have f...
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1810s English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Vintage Regency Style Silver Plated Twin Handles Trophy Cup Champagne Ice Bucket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Regency Style Silver Plated Twin Handles Trophy Cup Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 10.5" H x 10.5" W x 8.75" D.
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Mid-20th Century Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Vintage Regency Style Silver Plated Trophy Cup Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Regency Style Silver Plated Trophy Cup Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket. Item features "NDM" monogram to center, floral repousse twin handles, very nice vintage item. Circa Mid 2...
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Mid-20th Century Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Chamberlains Worcester 'Africa' Pattern Cobalt Blue Oval Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chamberlains Worcester 'Africa' Pattern Cobalt Blue Oval Centerpiece  England, circa 1820s A beautiful Chamberlain's Worcester 'Africa' Pattern Cobalt Blue Oval Centerpiece, Mad in ...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Regency Spode Porcelain Botanical Specimen Dish
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode Porcelain Botanical Specimen Dish, Bulbocodium vernum, commonly called Spring Meadow Saffron, After William Curtis Circa 1810-20 The botanical is after William Curtis's The B...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Thomason Patent Corkscrew with Bone Handle c1810
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Thomason Patent corkscrew Date : c1820 Period : Regency Origin : England Construction : Bronze, bone, bristle. Size : 18.5x11.7cm when clsoed Condition : Excellent - some ...
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Early 1800s British Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

Spode Porcelain Botanical Specimen Dishes- A Pair. After William Curtis
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode Porcelain Botanical Named Specimen Dishes, After William Curtis, A Pair, Circa 1810-20 A superb pair of Spode porcelain botanical dishes with a gilt border and to each end a r...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

English Pottery Mocha Creamware Double Earthworm Jug
Located in Downingtown, PA
Mocha Creamware Double Earthworm Tankard, Circa 1800 The mocha creamware jug is encircled by two different bands of the earthworm design. One band is in an unusual red and blue and...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Creamware, Pottery

Antique Pierced Sheffield Silver Plated Mirrored Plateau
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique antique Sheffield silver plated plateau - resting on four english regency inspired feet, pierced edge and mirrored top. Unmarked.
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19th Century British Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Cowrie shell snuff box Date : c1820 Period : George III / Regency Origin : Most likely Scottish Provincial Decoration : Silver mounted cowrie shell with monogram, parcel gi...
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1820s British Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Spode Porcelain Botanical Specimen Dish with a Spiderwort Plant after W. Curtis
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode Porcelain Botanical Specimen Dish, Spiderwort, Circa 1810-20 The botanical is after William Curtis's The Botanical Magazine illustrated by James Sowerby. The Spode porcelain ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Coalport John Rose Porcelain Plate, Cobalt Blue, Gilt, Flowers & Fruits, 1805-15
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning plate made by John Rose at Coalport between 1805 and 1815. The plate is decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and has beautifully hand painted flowers and fruits, an...
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1810s English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Samuel Alcock Teacup and Milk Jug, Pale Yellow, Gilt and Flowers, ca 1824
Located in London, GB
A teacup and saucer with milk jug in the “melted snow” shape with double drop handles, pale yellow ground with rich gilt and cobalt blue acanthus pattern and finely painted flower re...
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1820s English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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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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