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Tableware For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 66 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
This pattern was named after the art of repoussé (the process of embossing metal from the back by hammering), originally used in European silversmithing. The Repousse pattern, first crafted in 1828, features an intricate floral design along its entire stem and handle.
Repousse By Kirk Sterling Silver...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
2 Antique Silver Mug 84 Silver Russian Viktor Sawinkow Flowers City 875er Silver
Located in Berlin, DE
2 Antique Silver Mug 84 Silver Russian
Viktor Sawinkow Flowers City 875er Silver
Weight 107 grams
The condition can be seen in the pictures.
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Set of six copper pans french 19th century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
These French copper pans are from the 19th century. They were hand-forged in Villedieu-les-Poêles in Normandy.
They are of high quality, heavy and have a nice long riveted iron hand...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Tableware
Materials
Copper
Renaissance by Dominick and Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 99 pcs Din
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exquisite figural Renaissance by Dominick and Haff flatware set, 99 pieces. The Renaissance pattern was patented in 1894. The handle front and the back at the base of the handle are ...
Category
19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sturbridge by Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 72 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Old Newbury Crafters silver is genuinely hand-made and wonderfully heavy, the machine cannot match the quality, durability, look and feel of handmade silver.
Superb 72 piece sterli...
Category
19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Hand-Chiseled Stone Mortar
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French stone mortar used to grind herbs and spices. This mortar is hand-chiseled from one piece of stone and has four handles, making it easy to ...
Category
19th Century French Other Antique Tableware
Materials
Stone
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 ...
Category
Early 1800s British Regency Antique Tableware
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Silver Vermeil Flatware Dessert Service for Six, 18 Pieces
Located in Madrid, ES
This charming 19th century French 18-piece cased dessert silverware / flatware set, with its unique, slightly grotesque satyr mask motif and warm ve...
Category
19th Century French Antique Tableware
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
Antique Russian plate 84 Silver edge decoration Viktor Sawinkow 875 Silver
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Russian plate 84 Silver edge decoration
Viktor Sawinkow 875 Silver
Weight 201 grams
The condition can be seen in the pictures.
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Chrysanthemum Gravy Ladle
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver gravy ladle in the celebrated Chrysanthemum pattern, beautifully adorned with chrysanthemum flowers on both sides, measuring 7'' in length, and bearing hallmarks as shown.
Designed by Charles Grosjean and released in 1880, Chrysanthemum pattern was discontinued in 1934, but, due to popular demand, Tiffany & Company reintroduced the pattern and offered it until 1955. Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880. With its flowing curves, swirling vegetation, meandering tendrils and exotic blossoming plants, Chrysanthemum is characteristic of "The Tiffany Style" or "Art Nouveau" as that style is now more commonly known. The rich and graceful flowering motifs of Chrysanthemum were undoubtedly influenced by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
The legendary Tiffany brand was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young in Connecticut as a "stationery and fancy goods emporium," with the help of Charles Tiffany's father who financed the store for only $1,000 with profits from a cotton mill. Tiffany & Co. soon became a highly regarded brand for jewelry, gemstones, and silver. In 1845, Tiffany was a pioneer when it launched the Blue Book, which at the time was the first mail-order catalog...
Category
19th Century American Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Very Rare Art Nouveau Bronze Spoon Warmer Modeled After A Toad
Located in Austin, TX
Enjoy a serving of sheer whimsy with this unique Art Nouveau bronze spoon warmer designed as a toad. Reflecting a unique aspect of late 19th to early 20th-century artistry, it acts a...
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Tableware
Materials
Bronze
Emile Gallé. Large tray made of fruitwood. Inlaid with floral motifs.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Emile Gallé (1846-1904), French artist and designer.
Large tray made of fruitwood. Inlaid with floral motifs in various types of wood.
Late 19th century.
Signed.
In perfect conditio...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Tableware
Materials
Fruitwood
Tiffany & Co. Pair of Sterling Silver Cold Meat Forks in Olympian Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. pair of sterling silver cold meat forks in the celebrated Olympian pattern, beautifully adorned with human figures and natural motifs, measuring 8 3/4'' in length, and bearing hallmarks as shown.
The legendary Tiffany brand was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young in Connecticut as a "stationery and fancy goods emporium," with the help of Charles Tiffany's father who financed the store for only $1,000 with profits from a cotton mill. Tiffany & Co. soon became a highly regarded brand for jewelry, gemstones, and silver. In 1845, Tiffany was a pioneer when it launched the Blue Book, which at the time was the first mail-order catalog...
Category
19th Century American Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Set 12 Royal Worcester for Tiffany and Co. 10” Soup or Salad Bowls C. 1877
Located in Atlanta, GA
Royal Worcester (English, 1751-2008) for Tiffany & Company (American, founded 1837). Circa 1877. A set of 10 Soup or Salad Bowls with a beautiful blue floral pattern to center of bow...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 5 Antique Victorian Quality Mason Ironstone Jugs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 5 antique Victorian quality mason ironstone jugs in wonderful hand painted Imari colours with a shaped snake handle
A delightful set all...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Ironstone
Pair Of Antique Drinking Cups, Italian, Bronze, Goblets, Grand Tour, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique Drinking cups. An Italian, bronze over marble decorative goblet in Grand Tour taste, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Strikingly presented cups...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Early Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique George IV (1827) Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George IV English sterling silver gilt grape shears - boxed; an addition to our silver flatware collection.
This exceptional pair of antique cast sterling silver gilt grape shears has a hinged scissor action.
The handles of these antique silver grape scissors are embellished with intertwining fruiting vine ornamentation, accented with grape clusters and foliage.
The fingerpieces are ornamented with details reproducing the features of the natural vine.
The circular hinged portion is surmounted with a lobed rosette design.
The grape shears are fitted with plain and unembellished blades, with a rounded outer edge.
These exceptional examples of 19th century silverware retain the original gilding.
These impressive sterling silver grape shears are fitted to the original hinged leatherette presentation box, with a velvet and satin lined interior, securing with a push fit catch.
The interior of the box bears the retailer's mark 'Reid & Sons, Diamond Merchants, By Appointment to the Late Queen Victorian, Newcastle upon Tyne'.
These exceptional antique George IV grape shears are the finest of their type you could hope to acquire.
The initials within the maker's marks, in addition to the standardisation of the surround could pertain to a multitude of antique silversmiths; these silversmiths include William Eaton, Esterbrook and Eley II.
Condition
These antique boxed grape scissors are a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The cast decoration is all very sharp and the gilding is in excellent condition; this indicates the pieces have seen little to no use.
Full hallmarks struck across the interior of the blades are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these exceptional antique grape scissors...
Category
1820s British George IV Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Durgin Gilt Sterling Silver Salad Serving Set in New Art Pattern Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
Durgin sterling silver salad serving set in the celebrated New Art Pattern and in Art Nouveau Style. In heavy gage and with gilt wash bowls, the fork and spoon are in crisp condition and measure 9 1/4'' in length. Hallmarks are shown.
William B. Durgin Company (1853 - 1924) was a noted American sterling silver manufacturer based in Concord, New Hampshire, and one of the largest flatware and hollowware manufacturers in the United States. Over the period 1905-1924 it was merged into the Gorham Manufacturing Company.
The company was founded by silversmith William Butler Durgin (July 29, 1833 - May 6, 1905). Durgin was born in Campton, New Hampshire, and from 1849-1853 apprenticed to Boston silversmith Newell Harding. In the 1840s Durgin moved back to Concord, where he opened a small shop making spoons opposite the Free Bridge Road. He incorporated as William B. Durgin Company in 1853, in 1854 added the manufacture of silverware, and in 1866 established a large brick factory on School Street. In 1905, after the death of both Durgin and his son, George F. Durgin, the company was acquired by Gorham through a long process that culminated with an official purchase in 1924. Production was moved to Providence, Rhode Island, in 1931.
The company made the Davis Cup, the silver service for the battleship USS New Hampshire, and medals for St. Paul's School. Its Fairfax flatware...
Category
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Footcup 800er Silver Germany Cup, gilded, German City View
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Silver Footcup 800er Silver Germany Cup, gilded, German City View
with engraving
Inside Gold plated
Weight 109 grams.
Category
19th Century German Antique Tableware
Materials
Gold, Silver
Large Pair Of Antique Drinking Cups, Italian Bronze Grand Tour Goblet, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large pair of antique drinking cups. An Italian, bronze over marble decorative goblet in Grand Tour taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850.
Fine example of reli...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Tableware
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Napkin Ring, Chinese, Silver, Table Decor, Hallmark, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique personalised napkin ring. A Chinese, silver decorative holder, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Fascinating relief finish with personalised appeal...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Dutch set of diamond and fan crystal cut decanter and wine glasses, ca 1890
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch set of diamond and fan crystal cut decanter and wine glasses, ca 1890
A set of a crystal decanter and six wine glasses. The crystal has a diamond and fan crystal cut pattern. ...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Dutch silver serving spoon by Lang & Koops, Rotterdam 1848
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver serving spoon by Lang & Koops, Rotterdam 1848
A serving spoon made of silver, used for serving wet fruit in the 19th Century
It is a Dutch serving spoon, with the Dutch...
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Antique Russian Silver & Enamel Spoon Set with Ornate Floral Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique spoon set are marked by an unknown maker and originate from Russia and date to approximately 1880 and done in a period Art Nouveau style. T...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian High Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Set Of Rare Danish Antique Silverware By Nicolai Brandt, Horsens (1787-1813).
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very nice set of solid silver and horn cutlery for six persons, by famous silversmith Nicolaj Brandt, Horsens, Denmark, 1787-1813.
Category
Early 1800s Danish Empire Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Durgin Set of 12 Gilt Sterling Silver Teaspoons in Heraldic Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Durgin set of 12 gilt sterling silver teaspoons in the Heraldic pattern, beautifully adorned with a lion, a castle, and a crown, among other motifs. They measure 6'' in length and be...
Category
19th Century American Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s Silverplate Aesthetic Movement Nut Cheese Picks - Set of 8
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique 1868 Aesthetic Movement silver plate picks. Could be used for nuts, lobster or cheese. Marked Holmes, Booth & Haydens, Waterbury Connecticut, pattern is India. Dimensions...
Category
1860s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century Dutch crystal with silver sugar or cacao sifter, ca 1890
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch crystal with silver sugar or cacao sifter, 1890-1900
A Crystal sugar or cacao sifter with silver mounted top and lid. The crystal sifter has a diamond and fan cry...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Antique George III Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy by Henry Chawner
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking tea caddy by Henry Chawner; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver tea caddy has an oval form.
The surface of the tea caddy is encompassed with bright cut engraved fabric swag designs and floral festoons, suspended from impressive spiralling foliate anchor-points accented with pensile bud designs.
Each spiralling motif flanks a shield shaped cartouche displaying the contemporary engraved initials 'WM' and surmounted with a ribbon style bow.
The upper and lower portions of the body are encompassed with engraved bands of chevron style decoration, in addition to an applied bead decorated border.
This antique silver tea caddy...
Category
1780s British George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Set of Quality Antique Victorian Solid Silver Spoons and Sugar Tongs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of quality antique Victorian solid silver spoons and sugar tongs in their original leather box opening to reveal a set of six antique solid silver spoons...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
19th Century Russian Silver Samovar
Located in London, GB
19th century Russian silver samovar
Russian, 1875
Height 42cm, width 28cm, depth 31cm
This elegant silver samovar was crafted by Russian craft...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
19th century French copper saucepan
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
This French copper pan is from the 19th century. It was hand-forged in Villedieu-les-Poêles in Normandy.
It is of high quality, heavy and has a nice...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Tableware
Materials
Copper
Silver Serving Fish Knife and Fork with rare engine turned handle
Located in Perth, GB
Silver Serving Fish Knife and Fork with rare engine turned handle
Fish with beautiful Fish n blade surrounded with filigree foliate scrolls and flowerheads the handle engine turned...
Category
1860s European Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
A Victorian silver armorial tray presented to Brig. General Sir Bertram Portal
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian silver armorial tray presented to Brig. General Sir Bertram Portal, 17th Lancers, of rounded form with a bracketed, gadrooned rim with eight scallop shells, raised on th...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Antique American Sterling Silver & Crystal Mustard Pot w/ Spoon, Circa 1890-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American Sterling Silver & Crystal Mustard Pot with Spoon, Circa 1890-1900.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Set of Four George III Salt Cellars Made in London by Peter Podio, 1799
Located in London, GB
A very unusual set of four George III Salt Cellars made in London in 1799 by Peter Podio.
The Salt Cellars stand on a square pedestal foot which rises to a boat shaped body, with re...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Set of 3 Gorham Japonesque Mixed Metal & Hand Hammered Ladles
Located in New York, NY
Three Japonesque sterling silver ladles. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1885. Each: Curved and tapering handle; round and lobed bowl with small lip spout; bowl interior gilt washed...
Category
Late 19th Century American Japonisme Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
Eighteen piece hand painted porcelain dessert service by William Brownfield
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This very good quality eighteen piece hand painted porcelain dessert service by William Brownfield of Cobridge in Staffordshire consists of two high comports, four low comports and t...
Category
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
12 Pirkenhammer Aesthetic Movement Cabinet/Dessert Plates
By Pirkenhammer
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A uniquely decorated set of 12 dessert plates with the most unusual Aesthetic Movement perspective. Each plate is individually hand painted and the specific subject made the focal po...
Category
19th Century Czech Antique Tableware
Materials
Porcelain, Paste
Antique Mother of Pearl Nut Picks - Set of 5
Located in Seguin, TX
Set of 5 antique late 19th century mother of pearl carved handle nut picks with silverplate ferrule and steel picks. Unmarked, so...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Creil et Montereau Faïence Flora Muguet Lily of the Valley Rimmed Soup Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Creil et Montereau, a Provencal faïence rimmed soup plate in the Flora Muguet pattern, circa 1840-1876.
Muguet or muguet-du-bois translates fro...
Category
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Tableware
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Set of 12 Silver Tablespoons by Albert Coles C1850, 22.4 TOZ
By Albert Coles
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Set of 12 Silver Tablespoons by Albert Coles C1850, 22.4 TOZ
Measures- 8''H x 1.75''W x 2.25''D
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
4 John Polhamus for Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bead Tablespoons
Located in Washington Depot, CT
4 John Polhamus for Tiffany & Co. sterling silver tablespoons in the 1850 Bead pattern.
Marked: J*P, TIFFANY & CO., STERLING.
Engraved on ...
Category
1850s American Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tray with gold inlay, Persia Qajar period, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Six-pass metal tray with gold inlay, Persia Qajar period.
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Tableware
Materials
Metal
Great Pair of Antique 19th Century Bronze Candlesticks with Phoenix Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical size, antique fine bronze candleholders with original and removable bobeches.
If you are looking for excellent condition antiques to create the perfect atmosphere then thi...
Category
19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Tableware
Materials
Bronze
Set of 12 Elegant Antique French Silver & Vermeil Spoons, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 12 Elegant Antique French Silver & Vermeil Finely Chased Spoons, Circa 1890's.
Specifically made for ice-cream, these spoons are a great versatile size and can be used for jus...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Tableware
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
Antique English Victorian Mother of Pearl 24 Piece Dessert Set in Case, Ca. 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Mother of Pearl 24 piece dessert service in case, circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service
By Henry Atkin
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and mother of pearl fruit/dessert cutlery set for eighteen persons - boxed; an addition to our dining silverware collection.
This magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver and mother of pearl dessert service consists of eighteen knives and eighteen forks.
The blades of the Victorian knives have a rounded form and the forks each have four tines/prongs.
The surface of each knife blade and drop of each fork is embellished with an impressive contemporary bright cut engraved crest of on a mural crown with a heron's head erased.
Each piece of this antique silver dessert service is fitted with the original and impressive, large tapering mother of pearl handle.
The knives and forks retain the original sterling silver ferrules ornamented with embossed leaf ornamentation.
Each mother of pearl knife and fork is fitted to the fine and impressive original hinged rose wood canteen box with a lift up lid and two lift out trays.
The interior of the box bears a satin lining to the cover and velvet lining to the trays and well.
The surface of the antique cutlery box...
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1840s English Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
1705 Persian Safavid Tinned Copper Plate
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Dated 1705 (1121 A.H.). A romantic and poetic scene of two lovers with musical instruments. The main scene includes flowers, animals, and the calligraphy that says "The heart goes [f...
Category
16th Century Persian Antique Tableware
Materials
Copper
German silver goblet by Theodor Julius Gunther, 1886-1906
Located in Delft, NL
German silver goblet by Theodor Julius Gunther, 1886-1906
The silver goblet was made by silversmith Theodor Julius Gunther- Robert Freund from Berlin. Theodor Gunther founded his company around 1808, but the German state silver mark was not introduced until 1886, so the goblet must date from after 1886. The company was succeeded by Robert Freund.
The goblet, raised on a round foot, has a guilloché pattern all around and an oval medallion of an engraved belt...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Staffordshire ceramic luster ware footed sugar bowl and creamer, c. 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Staffordshire silver luster footed open sugar bowl and creamer.
Staffordshire, England, circa 1830.
Dimensions: 6” W x 3” H (bowl)
5-1/2” L x 4-1/4” W x 4-1/2” H (pitcher)
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Tableware
Materials
Ceramic, Luster
Set of six English Edwardian Sheffield coasters, 1890-1910
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Set of six English Edwardian Sheffield coasters with a stamped and pierced gallery and a turned hardwood base. The coaster rim is pierced and pressed with continuous gallery of grape...
Category
Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Queen Anne West Country Laceback Trefid Betrothal Spoon by Richard Sweet II
Located in London, GB
An Exceptional Early Queen Anne West Country Laceback Trefid Betrothal Spoon Made in Chard circa 1703/04 by Richard Sweet II.
This very special spoon is modelled in the trefid style...
Category
18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Wedgwood Caneware ceramic sugar bowl, c. 1815-20
By Wedgewood
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Caneware ceramic sugar bowl with cover and raised pattern surface decoration and a King Charles spaniel finial on the cover.
Stamped on the underside: Wedgwood
England, circa 1815-20.
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Viennese Silver Art Nouveau Cutlery Set, 12 People by Klinkosch In Original Case
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant cutlery Set Made Of Solid Silver For Twelve People Consisting Of 93 Parts in original wooden box.
Date of manufactory: circa 1890
Material: Massive silver '800'
Form t...
Category
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Napkin Rings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese copper napkin rings with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Kyoto school. The items are decorated wit...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Tableware
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Russian .916 Gilt Silver and Cloisonné Enamel Spoon in Mahogany Box
Located in Norton, MA
Russian .916 Gilt Silver and Cloisonne Enamel Spoon in a Brass inlaid Mohagany box.
Moscow, 1882-1899, Antip Ivanovich Kuzmichev, maker, the back of the bowl decorated with floral m...
Category
1880s Russian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Silver Gondola Venice Cobalt Blue Silver Cruet 19 Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Silver Cruet table Lombardo Veneto (Venice) set in finely pierced silver, decorated with caryatids form and fret patterns. Set consisting of oil cruet, salt, pepper, Venice gondol...
Category
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Tableware
Materials
Crystal, 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.
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