British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
BRITISH COLONIAL STYLE
Typically made of mahogany, teak or bamboo and featuring a range of fabrics and prints with botanical patterns, antique British Colonial furniture and decor varies as it involved local materials and techniques and spanned centuries of design styles.
As the British Empire expanded from the 16th to the 20th century, its conquest and control of colonies around the world bolstered its wealth through the extraction of resources. Including colonies in the Americas, Africa, Asia and Australasia, this spread of often violent subjugation imposed British culture, language and faith on Indigenous peoples. The design of homes was included in this expression of imperial power, with government officials, merchants and military officers creating homes mimicking the luxuries they were used to in England.
Local artisans were commissioned to replicate British designs, resulting in versions of Regency, Chippendale, Sheraton and other styles of furniture being crafted from mahogany, rosewood, ebony and teakwood as opposed to beech and oak, which were more common in Europe. Whereas the colonial furniture for the Portuguese and Dutch regularly had motifs of indigenous flora and fauna, the British tended to want more exact reproductions of their home country’s designs.
To escape the summer heat in places such as India and the Caribbean, British colonizers relocated to airy houses in the hills or plantations, leading to foldable chairs and collapsible desks in the style of military campaign furniture. Rather than upholstery as they might have in Europe, chairs and sofas in the British Colonial style had rattan and cane seating for these higher temperature climates. The contrast between the light textiles and the dark colors of the sturdy furniture became a defining aesthetic of British Colonial interiors.
Find a collection of antique British Colonial outdoor furniture, seating, bedroom furniture, decorative objects and other items on 1stDibs.
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Style: British Colonial
Fine Double "C" Handled Quart Tulip Export Pewter Tankard Townsend & Compton
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A fine double "C" handled quart tulip export Pewter mug or tankard by Townsend & Compton, circa 1779-1806. Struck with makers (upside down) pseudo hallmarks, left of the handle and l...
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Late 18th Century English Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pewter
Large Glass Hibiscus and Palm Leaf Serving Platter
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large glass serving platter in the shape of a palm leaf with a Hibiscus flower at the stem. The top of the platter is smooth, and the underside i...
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20th Century American British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Antique English Copper Flagon Jug Vessel Pitcher Hallmark #2 C. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful Antique English Copper FLAGON, Pitcher, Vessel or Jug #2~~c. 1900
Excellent heavy copper flagon with hallmark
15" tall to top of handle
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Early 1900s English Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Copper
British Colonial Antique 1910 Cheltenham Silver Coffee Service Sheffield England
Located in Miami, FL
1910 English silver coffee service by Cheltenham & Company, Ltd. Sheffield, England.
All 4 pieces have the same maker's marks on the bottoms complete with the engraved unicorn design...
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1910s English Vintage British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Ralph Lauren Knockhill Tartan Plaid Luncheon Plates, Pair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous pair of decorative luncheon or wall plates with a tartan plaid pattern
By Ralph Lauren, "Knockhill Tartan Plaid" pattern
USA, Early 21st Century
Measures: 9.25"W x 1"D ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
1830s Antique Indian Colonial Silver Jug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Indian colonial silver jug made by Hamilton & Co; part of our dining silverware collection.
This magnificent antique Indian silver jug...
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1830s Indian Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Pair of Gorham Weighted Sterling Silver Footed Compote Candy Nut Dishes
By Gorham
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of weighted Gorham Sterling silver compotes, candy dishes.
Very good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old English Silver Plate over Nickel Ornate Rectangular Serving Tray Handles
Located in Miami, FL
British Colonial style old English silver plate over nickel rectangular serving tray, platter with ornate border.
It is in original vintage condition and has some stains and is tarni...
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1940s English Vintage British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate, Nickel
Sterling Navette Form Dutch Scene Gilt Interior Tea Caddy British Import Mark
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A sterling silver navette form Dutch scene gilt interior tea caddy with British import mark, makers mark SBL for Samuel Boyce Landeck, (Sheffield 1897). Decorated with couples in a t...
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1890s English Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
American Country Style Brass and Iron Ladle
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style (19th Century) brass ladle with wrought iron handle
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19th Century American Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
American Country Style Brass and Iron Ladle
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style (19th Century) brass ladle with wrought iron handle
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19th Century American Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Antique English Sheffield Silver plate & crystal Crue set Circa 1890
Located in Birmingham, AL
uality 19th Century Victorian antique silver plated cruet set. Having a silver plated stand with a shaped handle and raised on ornate fe...
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Late 19th Century British Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
American Country Copper Cauldron
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style (19th Century) copper cauldron with iron handle.
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19th Century American Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Iron
British Colonial Antique 1910 Cheltenham Silver Coffee Service Sheffield England
Located in Miami, FL
1910 English silver coffee service by Cheltenham & Company, Ltd. Sheffield, England.
All 3 pieces have the same maker's marks on the bottoms complete with the engraved W A Trademark, Warranted Hard Solder England 69430.
Open sugar dish...
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1910s English Vintage British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Steel
A stack of six antique wood trays with bone inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic set of six antique trays that fit into a stack, likely from British India turn of the 20th century. The wood is likely rosewood with attractive grains and the trays are i...
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1890s Indian Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood, Bone
John Somers elegant 6 inch pewter pitcher
By John Somers
Located in Raleigh, US
Elegant Mid-20th Century Pewter Pitcher by John Somers – Brazil
This beautifully crafted 6-inch pitcher is a distinguished piece by John Somers, a well-known Brazilian pewter manuf...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pewter
Antique Silver Plated Mechanical Gun or Cannon Bottle Trolley Decanting Machine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This well made mechanical gun carriage bottle trolley and pourer is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England in approximately 1890 in a British Colonial style. The carr...
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Late 19th Century English Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
A Rare Chamberlains Worcester 1798 "Disce Pati" Admiral Duncan Armorial Plate
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An extremely rare late 18 Century Admiral Duncan Chamberlains Worcester porcelain plate, the centre with an armorial crest of a ship in full sail beneath the banner ‘Disce Pati" within a wide spiral border of salmon pink stripes and gilt foliage sprays. There is some age related rubbing of the gilding but the plate is otherwise in great condition with no visible cracks chips or repairs.
"Disce Pati" in Latin meaning "Learn to Suffer...
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Late 18th Century English Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
American Country Copper Cauldron
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style (19th Century) copper cauldron with wrought iron handle.
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19th Century American Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Iron
American Country Style Copper Cauldron
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style (19th Century) copper cauldron with iron handle
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19th Century American Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Iron
Mid 20th Century ERIICoronation Jug
Located in Raleigh, US
Johnson Bros Coronation Jug – ERII, Elizabeth II 1953
Celebrate a historic moment with this vintage Johnson Bros "Greydawn" Coronation Jug, created to commemorate the coronation of Q...
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Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
American Country Style Brass and Iron Ladle
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style (19th Century) brass ladle with wrought iron handle
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19th Century American Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
American Country Brass and Iron Ladle
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style (19th Century) brass ladle with wrought iron handle
Category
19th Century American Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
American Country Brass and Iron Ladle
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style (19th Century) brass ladle with wrought iron handle
Category
19th Century American Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Complete Set of Pink Cloth Napkins and Faux Bamboo Brass Place Setting Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Make hosting and entertaining easy, with a vintage British Colonial style place setting. Over a year in the making, we’ve sourced hundreds of table settings from all over the globe and paired our favorites in a set. (See our other listings for more beauties in an array of different colors, styles and place settings from 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 16.)
This set features a faux bamboo brass charger from India. It does have a slight patina to it, which makes it look even more storied. We’ve had these custom cloth napkins created just for this set. We’ve brought over this fabulous pink block print fabric from India and created 4 16” x 16” cloth dinner napkins...
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20th Century Indian British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Late 20th Century John Somers Brazilian Pewter Curving Serving Dish
By John Somers
Located in Raleigh, US
John Somers Brazilian Pewter Swirling, Curving Serving Dish
'Tigela de Gominhos'
The John Somers Brazilian Pewter Swirling, Curving Serving Dish is a stunning example of fine craftsm...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pewter
Late 20th Century John Somers Glass Pitcher With Pewter Handle
By John Somers
Located in Raleigh, US
John Somers Brazilian Pewter ‘Jarra de Cristal’ Pitcher
Dimensions: 7 inches tall
Material:
Crystal-clear glass body for a sleek and timeless look
Sturdy Brazilian pewter handle and...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pewter
Late 20th Century John Somers Pewter Chalice With Greek Lettering
By John Somers
Located in Raleigh, US
John Somers Brazilian Pewter Chalice with Greek Lettering
Dimensions: 6 inches tall, 5.75 inches wide
Material: Premium Brazilian pewter, known for its durability and timeless beaut...
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1980s Brazilian Vintage British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pewter
Late 20th Century John Somers Pewter Pitcher With Lid
By John Somers
Located in Raleigh, US
John Somers Brazilian Pewter Water Pitcher with Lid
'Pewter Flagon with Cover in the Portuguese Style'
This beautifully crafted John Somers Brazi...
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1880s Brazilian Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pewter
Hamilton & Co Colonial Indian Silver Half Pint Tankard Calcutta c1870
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Hamilton & Co Indian silver half pint tankard
Date : Hallmarked in Calcutta c1870 for Hamilton & Co
Period : British Raj
Origin : Calcutta, India
Decoration : George IV sty...
Category
1870s Indian Antique British Colonial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
British Colonial serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique British Colonial serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used British Colonial serveware, ceramics, silver and glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Sheffield Silver Co., Chamberlains Worcester, Coalport Porcelain, and Gorham. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $28,119 while the average work can sell for $621.