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Lark by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 Pieces John Prip
Lark by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 Pieces John Prip

Lark by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 Pieces John Prip

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Modernism LARK BY REED & BARTON sterling silver Flatware set - 32 Pieces. Designed by John Prip, circa 1960. This set includes: 8 KNIVES, 9" 8 FORKS, 7 5/8" 8 SALAD FORKS, 7" 8 TEAS...

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1960s Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver 800 Cutlery Set for 12 People, Düsseldorf, Germany, Late 19th Century
Silver 800 Cutlery Set for 12 People, Düsseldorf, Germany, Late 19th Century

Silver 800 Cutlery Set for 12 People, Düsseldorf, Germany, Late 19th Century

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Silver 800 cutlery set for 12 people. Düsseldorf, Germany, late 19th century. Jugendstil period. Complete for 12 people. A total of 164 pieces: 12 ...

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Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

René Lalique Bowl Plate Dish Oeillets Carnations Created in 1932
René Lalique Bowl Plate Dish Oeillets Carnations Created in 1932

René Lalique Bowl Plate Dish Oeillets Carnations Created in 1932

By René Lalique

Located in NANTES, FR

Oillets Art Deco dish created on July 7, 1932. Pressed molded glass with green patina. Signed Lalique France circa 1950. In perfect condition. Model No. 422 from the Félix Marcillac...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Glass

Copley by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 89 Pieces
Copley by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 89 Pieces

Copley by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 89 Pieces

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Stunning Copley by Reed & Barton sterling silver Flatware set - 89 Pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 8 3/4" 12 Forks, 7 1/4" 12 Salad Forks, 6 1/4" 12 Teaspoons, 5 3/4" 12 Place ...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

8 Tiffany Audubon Sterling Silver Luncheon Forks
8 Tiffany Audubon Sterling Silver Luncheon Forks

8 Tiffany Audubon Sterling Silver Luncheon Forks

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Eight Audubon sterling silver luncheon forks. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Perfect for completing a set in the revived pattern Japanese that was designed by Edward C. Moore and...

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Mid-20th Century American Japonisme Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Napoleon III Empire Vases Brass, France, 1860
Pair of Napoleon III Empire Vases Brass, France, 1860

Pair of Napoleon III Empire Vases Brass, France, 1860

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Original pair of Napoleon III Empire vases brass, France, 1860. Original condition. Nice applications.

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Tableware

Materials

Brass

Georg Jensen Blossom Sugar Bowl in Hammered Sterling Silver, Dated 1925-1932
Georg Jensen Blossom Sugar Bowl in Hammered Sterling Silver, Dated 1925-1932

Georg Jensen Blossom Sugar Bowl in Hammered Sterling Silver, Dated 1925-1932

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen Blossom sugar bowl in hammered sterling silver. Model 2D. Dated 1925-1932. Measures: 11.5 x 10.2 cm. In excellent condition. Minimal age-related wear. Stamped. Our...

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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Just Andersen, Denmark. Five coasters in pewter with animal motifs. 1930s
Just Andersen, Denmark. Five coasters in pewter with animal motifs. 1930s

Just Andersen, Denmark. Five coasters in pewter with animal motifs. 1930s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Just Andersen, set of five coasters in pewter. Set of five coasters in pewter with engraved animal motifs in a stylised art deco design. Model 1176. Origin: Denmark. Designer: Just...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Pewter

Modern Artisanal Chowk Red Geometric Print Cotton Table Napkin( set of 4 )
Modern Artisanal Chowk Red Geometric Print Cotton Table Napkin( set of 4 )

Modern Artisanal Chowk Red Geometric Print Cotton Table Napkin( set of 4 )

By Studio Variously

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Chowk table napkin is a unique modern artisanal napkin. Created artistically and ethically by artisans in India using clamp dye technique, using only pure natural dyes. It is a pure ...

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2010s Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Curved Coffee Service for Ten People, 1980s
Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Curved Coffee Service for Ten People, 1980s

Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Curved Coffee Service for Ten People, 1980s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Curved coffee service for ten people. 1980s. Model number 10/1549. Consisting of ten coffee cups (10/1549) with saucers and ten plates (10/1625). The...

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1980s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Christofle, France, Twelve Miniature Pear-Shaped Table Name Holders
Christofle, France, Twelve Miniature Pear-Shaped Table Name Holders

Christofle, France, Twelve Miniature Pear-Shaped Table Name Holders

Located in København, Copenhagen

Christofle, France. Twelve miniature pear-shaped table name holders in plated silver, gilded stem. 1960s In perfect condition. Original box included. Dimensions: H 3.2 x W 2.0 cm.

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1960s French Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

BOTERO - Small Thermal Carafe - Spritz Orange
BOTERO - Small Thermal Carafe - Spritz Orange

BOTERO - Small Thermal Carafe - Spritz Orange

By Foglizzo 1921

Located in Torino, IT

The high-end thermal carafe is the result of a perfect balance of polished steel and leather, making it an impeccable choice for those seeking the ultimate in elegance. In addition, ...

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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Antique Baltimore Federal Classical Silver Ladle by Gould & Ward
Antique Baltimore Federal Classical Silver Ladle by Gould & Ward

Antique Baltimore Federal Classical Silver Ladle by Gould & Ward

Located in New York, NY

Federal Classical silver ladle. Made by Gould & Ward in Baltimore, ca 1820. Upturned fiddle terminal engraved with script monogram. Marked “Gould & Ward Baltimore” with “11-12”, whic...

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Albany by Arthur Price Silverplated Flatware Set Service for 8 Dinner 90 pieces
Albany by Arthur Price Silverplated Flatware Set Service for 8 Dinner 90 pieces

Albany by Arthur Price Silverplated Flatware Set Service for 8 Dinner 90 pieces

Located in Big Bend, WI

Arthur Price is the UK's most desired cutlery brand with a reputation for unparalleled quality, craftsmanship and design since 1902. Albany by Arthur Price Silverplated Flatware set...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Worthington Gold by Kirk Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner
Worthington Gold by Kirk Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner

Worthington Gold by Kirk Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner

By Kirk-Stieff

Located in Big Bend, WI

Rare Dinner Size Worthington Gold Accent by Kirk-Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware set - 35 pieces. This set includes: 8 Dinner Size Knives, 9 3/4" 8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4" 8 Salad...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

6 Midcentury Pastel Daisy Porcelain Egg Cups, Lilien, Austria, 1950s
6 Midcentury Pastel Daisy Porcelain Egg Cups, Lilien, Austria, 1950s

6 Midcentury Pastel Daisy Porcelain Egg Cups, Lilien, Austria, 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

A set of six charming egg cups from the "Daisy“-series, made of china in six different lovely pastel colors, yellow, light blue, light green, bluegray, pink/rosé and lilac. Made in the 1950s by Lilien Porzellan...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Ceramic bread box with brass parts vienna around 1920s
Art Deco Ceramic bread box with brass parts vienna around 1920s

Art Deco Ceramic bread box with brass parts vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, Au

Art Deco Ceramic bread box with brass parts vienna around 1920s Brass parts are polished and stove enameled Ceramic is original condition

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

Large Collection of Silverware by Tétard Frères
Large Collection of Silverware by Tétard Frères

Large Collection of Silverware by Tétard Frères

By Tetard Freres

Located in London, GB

A large collection of silverware by Tétard Frères French, Early 20th century Total weight: 29,400 grams Measures: Large trays: height 2cm, width 50cm, depth 40cm Small cups: height 5cm, diameter 5cm This extensive collection of very fine silverware...

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Early 20th Century French Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver

Set of 6 Metal Placeholders / Knife Rests by Saviato from the 90s
Set of 6 Metal Placeholders / Knife Rests by Saviato from the 90s

Set of 6 Metal Placeholders / Knife Rests by Saviato from the 90s

Located in Milano, MI

Set of six duck-shaped metal placeholders / knife rests, made by Saviato in the 90s Ø cm 3,5 h cm 2,5 The knife rest is a small but indispensable table accessory that serves to pla...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Italian Art Nouveau-era decanter with bronze decorations
Italian Art Nouveau-era decanter with bronze decorations

Italian Art Nouveau-era decanter with bronze decorations

Located in Milano, IT

Art Nouveau Crystal Decanter with Figurative Bronze Decoration, 20th Century An elegant 20th-century Art Nouveau crystal decanter, adorned with finely crafted bronze decorations fea...

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1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Fine Spode Harrogate Pattern 8 Place Dinner Service
Fine Spode Harrogate Pattern 8 Place Dinner Service

Fine Spode Harrogate Pattern 8 Place Dinner Service

By Spode

Located in Worcester, GB

Fine Spode Harrogate Pattern Dinner Service We are pleased to offer a very fine quality complete Spode porcelain 8 place dinner service in the handsome Harrogate pattern by Spode. ...

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Late 20th Century British Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Provence by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 51 pcs Dinner
Provence by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 51 pcs Dinner

Provence by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 51 pcs Dinner

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Provence by Tiffany - Eighteenth century France was the inspiration for this pattern - rich, yet much less formal and ornate than most design patterns of the period. The name is most...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

A set of eleven antique Salviati Murano glass stemware
A set of eleven antique Salviati Murano glass stemware

A set of eleven antique Salviati Murano glass stemware

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A hard to find set of eleven antique or vintage amethyst hued venetian, Murano hand-blown and wheel engraved glass stemware by Salviati, circa 1920. The typically venetian wheel engr...

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1920s Italian Vintage Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Dessert Set Flatware with 2 Cake Server/ Stainless Steel  Bamboo Handles
Vintage Dessert Set Flatware with 2 Cake Server/ Stainless Steel  Bamboo Handles

Vintage Dessert Set Flatware with 2 Cake Server/ Stainless Steel Bamboo Handles

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer for sale a highly decorative vintage dessert flatware set. Made in Italy between the 1960s and 1970s, the set includes 12 dessert forks and 2 serving utensil...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Flamingo

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Flamingo

By Les Ottomans

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Add a touch of exotic elegance to your home with this hand-painted iron tray. Set against a sleek black background with gold accents, the design features a tropical palm tree and a f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Silver Plated Lapis Lazuli Stone Milk Container by Natalia Criado
Contemporary Silver Plated Lapis Lazuli Stone Milk Container by Natalia Criado

Contemporary Silver Plated Lapis Lazuli Stone Milk Container by Natalia Criado

By Natalia Criado

Located in Milan, IT

Pour your warm milk with grace and elegance using our milk lapis, a plated brass vessel crafted in italy with precision turning techniques. The exquisite stone handle in lapis lazuli...

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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stone, Silver Plate

Churchill, Staffordshire. Seven dinner plates in faience. Blue fluted style.
Churchill, Staffordshire. Seven dinner plates in faience. Blue fluted style.

Churchill, Staffordshire. Seven dinner plates in faience. Blue fluted style.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Set of seven dinner plates in blue fluted style by Churchill Staffordshire. Classic set of seven faience plates with blue floral decoration in traditional blue fluted style, produced...

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1970s British Vintage Tableware

Materials

Faience

Mushroom Ceramic Dessert Plate, Made in Italy
Mushroom Ceramic Dessert Plate, Made in Italy

Mushroom Ceramic Dessert Plate, Made in Italy

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Embrace the warmth of autumn with our ceramic plate from the Mushroom collection. Featuring a delicately hand-painted border and a hand-applied decal of a mushroom design, this plate...

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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Jean Marais ceramic dinner service for 12 persons From Vallauris.
Jean Marais ceramic dinner service for 12 persons From Vallauris.

Jean Marais ceramic dinner service for 12 persons From Vallauris.

By Jean Marais

Located in Brussels, BE

Rare Vallauris ceramic dinner service for 12 by Jean Marais, signed, 89 pieces: 12 soup plates (19 x 6 cm) 12 medium plates (21.5 cm) 12 dinner plates (24 cm) 12 bowls (12.5 x 8 cm) ...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Porcelain Wine Coolers
Pair of Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Porcelain Wine Coolers

Pair of Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Porcelain Wine Coolers

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in London, GB

Pair of Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Porcelain Wine Coolers By Royal Copenhagen (Danish, founded 1775) Danish, 20th century Height: 16cm, width 26cm, depth 18cm This pair of wine c...

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20th Century Danish Other Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Brass Coaster vienna around 1970s
Brass Coaster vienna around 1970s

Brass Coaster vienna around 1970s

Located in Wien, Au

Brass Coaster vienna around 1970s Only polished

Category

1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

Arabia. Set of four tea cups with saucers in stoneware. "Karelia" series. 1970s
Arabia. Set of four tea cups with saucers in stoneware. "Karelia" series. 1970s

Arabia. Set of four tea cups with saucers in stoneware. "Karelia" series. 1970s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Arabia Karelia, set of four tea cups with matching saucers. Classic stoneware set consisting of four tea cups and four matching saucers from the Arabia Karelia series, featuring char...

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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

19th Century English Mahogany Cheese Server
19th Century English Mahogany Cheese Server

19th Century English Mahogany Cheese Server

Located in Chappaqua, NY

19th Century English Mahogany Cheese Server/Cradle. Sleigh shaped base with original brass casters. Designed to hold wheels of cheese for serving at the table. Lovely aged patina.

Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Tableware

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 5 Mid-Century German Handpainted Decor 507 Ceramic Jug with Mugs, 1960s
Set of 5 Mid-Century German Handpainted Decor 507 Ceramic Jug with Mugs, 1960s

Set of 5 Mid-Century German Handpainted Decor 507 Ceramic Jug with Mugs, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Handpainted Decor 507 Ceramic Jug with Mugs from Stützel & Sachs Aalen Keramik, 1960s, Set of 5, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an a...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Embroidered Cotton Tablecloth
Hand-Embroidered Cotton Tablecloth

Hand-Embroidered Cotton Tablecloth

By Les Ottomans

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Elevate your table with this hand-embroidered cotton tablecloth, featuring a minimalist design. Meticulously embroidered by skilled artisans, each piece showcases intricate patterns ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Pyramid by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set 6 Service 56 pieces Dinner
Pyramid by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set 6 Service 56 pieces Dinner

Pyramid by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set 6 Service 56 pieces Dinner

By Georg Jensen

Located in Big Bend, WI

The Pyramid pattern was inspired by the styling of the Art Deco period with it's sleek and modern lines. The name Georg Jensen is synonymous with timeless style and dedication to the...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Majolica Cheese Dome
Majolica Cheese Dome

Majolica Cheese Dome

By George Jones

Located in New York, NY

The large size George Jones Majolica cheese bell. Modeled in a basketweave pattern with cherry blossom flowers and woven natural vine handle. On a vibrant ...

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19th Century English Antique Tableware

Materials

Majolica

Silver-plated Mauro Manetti Ice Bucket, 1970s
Silver-plated Mauro Manetti Ice Bucket, 1970s

Silver-plated Mauro Manetti Ice Bucket, 1970s

By Mauro Manetti

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Silver-plated Mauro Manetti ice bucket, 1970s, Made in Italy. Fantastic pomegranate-shaped ice bucket by Mauro Manetti, 1970s. This item is made of metal with a silver finish. The at...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal

Shell and Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 52 pcs Dinner
Shell and Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 52 pcs Dinner

Shell and Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 52 pcs Dinner

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Shell & Thread was first introduced by Tiffany in 1905. Its design is typical of patterns made in England during the long reign of King George III. The raised-border edges, which acc...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Berkel Automatic Flywheel Slicer B116A Red
Berkel Automatic Flywheel Slicer B116A Red

Berkel Automatic Flywheel Slicer B116A Red

By Berkel 2

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Berkel Automatic Flywheel Slicer B116A Red The classic legend now in automatic form The Berkel B116A Red is the automatic version of the historic B116 flywheel slicer. Maintaining ...

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

American Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons by Reed and Barton
American Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons by Reed and Barton

American Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons by Reed and Barton

By Reed & Barton

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage American sterling silver straight flatware service for six persons, in the design style, an addition to our canteen of cutlery collection. The pieces of this exceptional vintage American silver flatware set for six persons have been crafted in a plain angular form, reflecting the Classic Devon pattern. The surface of each handle is plain and unembellished in the iconic design style. This Reed and Barton flatware set consists of 41 pieces: Basic Service: 6 Table knives 6 Table forks 6 Table spoons 6 Dessert knives 6 Dessert forks 6 Dessert spoons Additional Pieces: Pair of salad servers Sauce ladle Serving fork Pickle fork The pieces of this impressive flatware service, including the original knives, were crafted by the American silversmiths Reed & Barton. The blade to each knife bears the maker's mark 'Reed & Barton, Mirrorstele, Sterling Handle'. These impressive examples of vintage silverware are supplied in felt cutlery rolls, which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduces tarnishing. Condition This vintage Reed and Barton flatware set is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Each piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The American hallmarks struck to the reverse surface of each handle are all very clear. Dimensions Table fork 19.1 cm/7.5" Table spoon 17.9 cm/7" Table/Dessert knife 26 cm/10.2" Dessert fork 17.7 cm/7" Dessert spoon 15.5 cm/6.1" Salad fork 21.1 cm/8.3" Salad spoon 21.6 cm/8.5" Sauce ladle 17.6 cm/6.9" Serving fork 30.1 cm/11.9" Pickle fork 15.2 cm/6" Weight 43.8 troy ounces/1362g (excluding knives) Maker: Reed & Barton Date: circa 1960 Origin: Massachusetts, USA Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine and impressive Reed and Barton silverware.

Category

1960s American Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare neoclassical sterling silver 'Double Beaker' made by John Emes London 1798
Rare neoclassical sterling silver 'Double Beaker' made by John Emes London 1798

Rare neoclassical sterling silver 'Double Beaker' made by John Emes London 1798

By John Emes

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1798 by John Emes, this very handsome, and rare to find, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Double Beaker, features reed detailing and gilt interiors....

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1790s English George III Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Exstraordinary Water Can Brass, Around 1950s
Exstraordinary Water Can Brass, Around 1950s

Exstraordinary Water Can Brass, Around 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Exstraordinary Water can brass, around 1950s Polished and stove enameled. Wicker.

Category

1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

18th Century Staffordshire Salt-Glazed Bear Jug
18th Century Staffordshire Salt-Glazed Bear Jug

18th Century Staffordshire Salt-Glazed Bear Jug

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Rare 18th Century Staffordshire salt-glazed stoneware bear jug.  Naively modelled, the bear is seated and holding a small dog, with chain through its snout. These jugs would be used...

Category

18th Century English Antique Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Monkey

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Monkey

By Les Ottomans

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Add a touch of exotic elegance to your home with this hand-painted iron tray. Set against a sleek black background with gold accents, the design features a tropical palm tree and a m...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Victorian Sterling Silver Beaker by Thomas Smily, Hand-Engraved, 1876
Victorian Sterling Silver Beaker by Thomas Smily, Hand-Engraved, 1876

Victorian Sterling Silver Beaker by Thomas Smily, Hand-Engraved, 1876

By Thomas Smily

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1876 by Thomas Smily this elegant Victorian antique sterling silver beaker is of a tapering form with a gilded interior. The body is decorated with extensive ...

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique and Vintage Tableware

While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.

Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.

Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.

There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.

Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.

Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.

It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.