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Item Ships From: USA
Place of Origin: European
Majolica Duck Pitcher Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900
By Saint-Clément
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica duck in an egg pitcher signed Keller et Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900.
Decorated with a duckling watching a dragonfly.
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Johnson Brothers 40 Pieces Blue and White Victorian Chintz
By Johnson Brothers
Located in Lomita, CA
Blue and white Victorian service pieces are always welcome and Johnson Brothers takes the cake in Victorian Chintz from the 19th Century, made in England. These rare pieces will bring a smile to the faces of those who sit down for a meal served on this antique Johnson Brothers...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Orrefors Intermezzo Blue Of Whiskey 2-Pack
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
Intermezzo Old Fashioned/Whiskey from Orrefors was designed in 1984. The glass, which holds 8 oz, is outstanding for serving spirits or cocktails, with or without alcohol. Intermezzo...
Category
2010s European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
French Majolica Asparagus Plate Salins, circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
Colorful Majolica asparagus and artichoke plate Salins, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Provincial Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Christian Dior Lucite and Rattan Barware Coasters, 5 pieces
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stylish barware set of five coasters designed by Christian Dior for his Home Collection in the 1970s. Square shape with cut corners. Crystal clear Lucite or acrylic with natural ratt...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Resin, Acrylic, Lucite
French Oyster Plate Porcelain Flowers Limoges
By Limoges
Located in Austin, TX
French Oyster Plate Porcelain Flowers Limoges circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Aesthetic Movement Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
French 19th Century Beech Chopping Block
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This solid plank beech chopping block has a helpful feature: a steel handle on the top for easier carrying and storage. The beautiful grain pattern is still quite clear behind very l...
Category
19th Century Other Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Steel
Belgian, Val St. Lambert Crystal Bowl
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Louisville, KY
From the world-renowned Belgian company, Val St. Lambert- supplier to the Royal Families, comes this beautiful Belgian crafted diamond patterned crystal bowl. More specifically, this...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Antique 18th Century English George III Period Sterling Silver Goblet, 1783
Located in New York, NY
Very fine quality George III period sterling silver wine goblet
London, 1783.
Exceptional engraving on this piece, elegant garlands of acanthus leaf and roses held by quatrefoil rose...
Category
18th Century George III Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Emilio Pucci & Hans Theo Baumann Porcelain Cig Vessel for Rosenthal Studio-Line
By Hans Theo Baumann, Rosenthal, Emilio Pucci
Located in New York, NY
A small and beautiful Hans Theo Baumann and Emilio Pucci designed porcelain vessel for Rosenthal 'Studio-Linie', Berlin, circa late 20th century, Germany. Piece is a glazed white por...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Ginori Porcelain Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Renaissance Pattern, Italy 1950s
By Richard Ginori
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Richard Ginori demitasse or espresso cup and saucer set was made of fine semi-translucent porcelain in Italy. It is decorated in Renaissance pattern with wide bands of abstract...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Christian Dior Interior Silver Plate Ice Bucket or Cooler, circa 1970
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christian Dior, Paris, designed this modernist lidded ice bucket or wine cooler. The rare barware piece was crafted in France circa 1970 for The Christian Interior Collection. This s...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 12 Venetian / Murano Green Glass Bowls & Underplates with Gold Inclusions
By Salviati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, large set of Venetian glass bowls and underplates.
Attributed to Salviati.
In lime green (almost uranium colored) glass with gold foil inclusions throughout.
With crimpin...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Antique Cup and Saucer English Porcelain Greek Key Pattern Blue Ground Ca.1820
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
This elegant antique porcelain tea bowl and saucer were hand-painted at Coalport Porcelain in England circa 1820.
They are decorated in the Regency style with a band of gilded Greek ...
Category
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Eleven Minton Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates Made for T. Goode LTD, London
By Minton
Located in Boston, MA
This is an exquisite set of eleven Minton Porcelain Ball dinner plates. They have a beautiful gold and white arabesque decoration of flowers with...
Category
1950s Rococo Vintage European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Faience Floral Plate
By Delft
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 18th-Century Dutch Delft faience floral plate. This lovely plate has a hand painted flower pot center with decorative foliate border in vibrant cobalt blue and whi...
Category
18th Century Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Delft, Faience
19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Wasmuel
By Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica oyster plate Wasmuel (Belgium) decorated with flowers.
Category
1880s Aesthetic Movement Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
French Blue Majolica Plate with Yellow Flowers Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Blue Majolica Plate with Yellow Flowers Circa 1890.
Category
1890s Rustic Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Aluminia Royal Copenhagen Set of 5 Tranquebar Cups and Saucers, 1914-1969
By Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of 5 cups and 5 saucers features the main motif of a tulip framed by a braided pattern in blue colors. The braided rims of both cups and saucers are done in relief, addi...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
French Majolica Oyster Plate Choisy-le-Roi, circa 1880
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy-le-Roi. The six pink wells are surrounded by green seaweeds.
Category
1880s Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Green Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, Circa 1930
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Green Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1930.
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Deborah Ehrlich Crystal Magnum Wine Decanter for Blue Hill at Stone Barns
By Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
The Deborah Ehrlich Crystal Magnum Wine Decanter was designed in collaboration with Laureen Barber and Philippe Gouze for Dan Barber's Michelin Aw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
19th Century Blue & White Daisy Platter Minton
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
19th century blue & white daisy platter signed Minton.
Category
1890s Aesthetic Movement Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Wonderful Boule d'Escalier Cut Crystal Acorn Brass Banister Newel Post Finial
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful crystal acorn cut faceted glass and brass banister newel post finial to finish off any staircase or just a beautiful decorative element piece for any room.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Large Scale Italian Terracotta Maine Lobster & Fish Tureen Figurine
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fun piece! It is a large scale Italian terracotta lobster and fish tureen. It has a bright a vivid coloration! The tureen also includes a plethora of fish...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Terracotta
Collection of Five Danish Modern Teak Pepper Mills by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome collection of five Danish Modern teak pepper mills by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk and other Danish manufacturers, circa 1960s. The mills are in very good vintage condition and range in height 5.5" to 9". Signed on the underside. Super cool set ! Please see my other Danish pepper mills...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Pair Italian White Blanc De Chine Creamware Fruit Topiary Centerpieces, c. 1950
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning pair of Mid-Century Italian Blanc de Chine creamware glazed ceramic handmade fruit topiary centerpieces in pedestal baskets. One topiary marked "Made in Italy" on reverse....
Category
Mid-20th Century European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
English Majolica Strawberry & Grapes Plate Wedgwood Circa 1920
By Wedgwood
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica strawberry plate signed Wedgwood.
Diameter / 8.8 inches.
Chips on the back , one hairline.
Category
1920s Victorian Vintage European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Ambrosius Lamm Dresden Cobalt Rim Dinner Plates with Different Flower Bouquets
By Ambrosius Lamm
Located in Boston, MA
These are a set of ten exquisite Ambrosius Lamm Dresden dinner plates. These exemplify the fabulous talent of the artists of the Ambrosius Lamm ...
Category
1890s Romantic Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century French Faience Quimper Yellow Oyster Plate
By Henriot Quimper
Located in Austin, TX
French faience black and yellow oyster plate signed Quimper, circa 1940.
Category
1940s Rustic Vintage European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Statfordshire Platter With Temple Warriors
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique platter having brown transfer Temple Warriors scene depicting native figures with temple-like buildings, a warrior on horseback to the right. The platter featuring India imag...
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century Majolica Snail Platter Luneville
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica Snail Platter attributed to Luneville.
Diameter / 11.3 inches .
one chip on the back, hairline ( picture )
Category
1880s Aesthetic Movement Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Mid-Century Lucite and Wood Chalet in the Alps Cocktail Picks, 1950s
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a fancy French Mid-Century bar accessory cocktail pick set. That can be where you spent your last vacation in the Alps. Still, it is a great conversational piece for your nex...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Wasmuel
By Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Austin, TX
19th-Century Majolica oyster plate Wasmuel (Belgium) decorated with flowers.
Category
1880s Aesthetic Movement Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Georges Jouve and Marcel Asselbur Ceramic and Brass Wall Mounted Hat Coat Rack
By Georges Jouve
Located in Chicago, IL
Wall-mounted coat or hat rack by Georges Jouve, produced by Marcel Asselbur, France, circa 1950.
Glazed matte black stoneware forms, with a brass frame. Four abstract Jouve ceramic...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Gustave Odiot Paris Sterling Silver Bowl, circa 1880
By Odiot, Maison Odiot Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a turn of the 19th Century sterling silver decorative bowl designed and crafted by silversmith Odiot, Paris. The piece was crafted in France circa 1880. The rounded shape resting on a floral pedestal has an "HD" monogram engraved on the side. The piece boasts lovely raised detailed handles with acanthus leaf decor. The same acanthus leaves also adorn the rim of the bowl. The inside is vermeil (sterling silver covered with 18 Karats gold). The piece is signed on the underside Odiot - Paris with company legal hallmarks and Minerva legal stamp for French sterling silver.
The bowl is in good condition, with a tiny bump on the side. Check the close-up with a black arrow.
Dimensions: 8.25 in wide (21 cm) x 5.50 in deep (14 cm) x 4.50 in high (11.5 cm) - The bowl diameter is 5.5 in (14 cm).
Maison Odiot was founded in 1690, during the reign of Louis XIV, by Jean-Baptiste Gaspard Odiot, a skilled silversmith.
Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte gave Jean-Baptiste Claude, grandson of Jean-Baptiste Gaspard, many prestigious commissions for himself and his families, such as the sacred scepter, the royal sword...
Category
1880s Napoleon III Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver, Metal
Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Decanter with Drop form Stopper Signed Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and beautifully formed Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Decanter Signed Baccarat originates from France during the 20th Century. This decanter features a beautifully achiev...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Antique Meissen Blue Onion Square Scalloped Porcelain Dish
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique early 20th-Century Meissen blue onion square hand painted porcelain dish with scalloped rim. Printed and impressed "Meissen" mark on reverse. This fine blue onion pl...
Category
Early 20th Century European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Ten Paris Porcelain Plates Each Painted with Different Flower Bouquets and Fruit
By Old Paris, Boyer of Paris
Located in Boston, MA
Look at the museum quality paintings of flower bouquets and fruits on this set of ten Old Paris Porcelain plates painted by the studio of Boyer R...
Category
1850s Rococo Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
French Majolica Oyster Plate Salins, circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate with seaweeds Salins (East of France) circa 1890.
Category
1890s Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Set of 8 Bistro Bodum Espresso, Coffee Tea Cups by Carsten Jorgensen Star Trek
By Carsten Jorgensen, Bodum
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Stylish set of 8 espresso/coffee/tea cups designed in 1974 by Carsten Jorgensen and manufactured in Denmark by Bodum. This set consists of 4 heat resistant tempered glass cups with b...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Louis Constant Sévin & F. Barbedienne, a Rare Ormolu and Blue Glass Centerpiece
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in New York, NY
Louis Constant Sévin & F. Barbedienne, a rare ormolu and blue glass centerpiece, circa 1880.
This fantastic quality centerpiece vase is made with the...
Category
19th Century Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Copper Cauldron
Located in Austin, TX
Early 19th century French copper cauldron with iron folding handle, polished.
Measures: 13" height with the handle.
Category
1840s French Provincial Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Iron, Copper
1849 English Staffordshire Covered Tureen
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1849 English Staffordshire Covered Tureen. Octagonal form with original cover - each with registry mark for April 2, 1849. Romantic scene. Family descent on inside of cover. Old inne...
Category
1840s Romantic Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Flowers Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate with different flowers on each shells, circa 1900 signed Longchamp.
Category
Early 1900s Romantic Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
German Majolica Grape Plate, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Large German Majolica grape plate, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Rustic Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Early 19th Century Delft Plates
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A pair of classic delft plates with the yellow boarder. Bold blue decorations.
Category
Early 19th Century Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Delft
French Faience Oyster Plate Moustiers Style, circa 1940
By Martres Tolosane
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience rustic oyster plate Moustiers style, circa 1940.
Painting of birds and flowers.
Category
1940s Rustic Vintage European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
German Crystal Liquor Decanter Barware
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial red raspberry dark pink cut-to-clear crystal spirit liquor decanter with crystal stopper, in the style of luxury maker Val St. Lambert, circa mid to mid to late-20th century, West Germany, Europe. A beautiful piece for any bar, bar cart, or entertaining area, etc. Dimensions: 3.13" Diameter x 12.5" Height.
Small vase shown also available, search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314225517552 (SOLD)
Rosenthal crystal glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
1930s Set of 6 Amber Crystal Aperitif Glasses with Silver-Plate Drinks Tray
Located in Austin, TX
This set of etched French crystal liqueur glasses, which dates to the 1930s, is in mint condition. The subtle amber color of the glasses will enhance the color of your drinks nicely. I have curated this set of vintage glasses...
Category
Early 20th Century American Empire European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
By Henriot Quimper
Located in Austin, TX
A French faience plate with a farmer in the costume with flowers signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1950.
Colorful yellow border and blue lines.
Category
1950s French Provincial Vintage European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
French Saint Clément Majolica Green & Yellow Lemon Wedge Oyster Platter, c. 1930
By Saint-Clément
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique French majolica oyster platter made at the St. Clement faience factory in France, circa 1920-1930. Maker's mark on reverse. This gorgeous oyster platter has 12 oyste...
Category
Early 20th Century European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Wasmuel
By Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Austin, TX
19th-century Majolica oyster plate Wasmuel, the wells are divided by blues lines, and red stars. One minor chip on the back.
Reference / Page 48 "Oysters plates" of J. Karnitz.
Category
1880s Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Ironstone Soup Tureen With Lid by Johnson Brothers, England
By Johnson Brothers
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 20th Century Large White Ironstone Soup Tureen with Lid by Johnson Brothers in Staffordshire, England. Tureen is made from durable Royal Ironstone...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ironstone
Pair of 19th Century Blue & White Faience Bronze-Mounted Lamps Gien
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning of pair of blue and white bronze-mounted lamps, wired for US, circa 1880.
Total height with the shades / 22".
Category
1880s Napoleon III Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Majolica Pink and Blue Oyster Plate Gien
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th century Majolica oyster plate with pastels colors, shells and seaweeds signed Gien.
Category
1890s Aesthetic Movement Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Dragonfly Garden Art Glass Paperweight Decorative Object Signed from Scotland
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, handcrafted Scottish studio art glass 'Dragonfly' garden paperweight decorative object, made in Scotland, circa late-20th century. A beautiful piece, a traveling garden ...
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Circa 1968 "Louis XVI" Pattern Silverplated Flatware Set by Mappin & Webb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1968 "Louis XVI" pattern silverplated flatware set by Mappin & Webb. Presented with the original oak, labeled chest. One of the most elegant & refined designs, now sadly discon...
Category
1960s Louis XVI Vintage European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
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