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XX Century Italian Solid 800 Silver  Six Pickle pins and stand
XX Century Italian Solid 800 Silver  Six Pickle pins and stand

XX Century Italian Solid 800 Silver Six Pickle pins and stand

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Series 6 Pickle pins with empire style stand. The base of the stand is round with the classic palmette design that identifies the empire style. The upper part of the base is flared t...

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1990s Italian Other Tableware

Materials

Silver

Rattail Antique by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 72 Pcs
Rattail Antique by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 72 Pcs

Rattail Antique by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 72 Pcs

By Dominick & Haff

Located in Big Bend, WI

Superb Rattail Antique by Dominick and Haff sterling silver Dinner & Luncheon size Flatware set with fabulous pistol-grip handle knives - 72 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner si...

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19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Six Sweet Animal Knife Rests - by Etain Royal French vintage Metal Set in Box
Six Sweet Animal Knife Rests - by Etain Royal French vintage Metal Set in Box

Six Sweet Animal Knife Rests - by Etain Royal French vintage Metal Set in Box

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A lovely set of six knife rests. Made of pewter (etain) in France, the set is so pretty, consisting of 6 different animals in their slightly distressed original box. There are one ea...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Antique George III Sterling Silver Cream Jug by Henry Chawner, 1791
Antique George III Sterling Silver Cream Jug by Henry Chawner, 1791

Antique George III Sterling Silver Cream Jug by Henry Chawner, 1791

By Henry Chawner

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive, large antique George III English sterling silver cream jug made by Henry Chawner, an addition to our Georgian silver teaware collection. This fine antique George III sterling silver cream jug has an oval shaped form. The surface of the incurved panelled body is plain and embellished with a bright cut engraved oval carotuche to either side, one side bears the contemporary engraved initials' and the other remains vacant. The upper and lower rims are encompassed with applied reed decorated borders. This fine Georgian silver cream jug is fitted with a plain scrolling handle ornamented with applied moulded decoration. This impressive example of antique silverware was crafted by the renowned and collectable London silversmith Henry Chawner. Condition This antique silver cream jug...

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1790s English George III Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Hepplewhite by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 129 Pc Dinner
Hepplewhite by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 129 Pc Dinner

Hepplewhite by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 129 Pc Dinner

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Monumental Dinner and Luncheon Size Hepplewhite by Reed & Barton sterling silver Flatware set, 129 pieces. This tailored, timeless pattern is a best seller. This set includes: 12 Di...

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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century English Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Oil and Vinegar Cruet Set
19th Century English Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Oil and Vinegar Cruet Set

19th Century English Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Oil and Vinegar Cruet Set

Located in Firenze, IT

These oil and vinegar bottles are a sleek cruet condiment set, made of fine and elaborate cut crystal and sterling silver with a neoclassical appeal thanks to the Greek key pattern t...

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Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Set of 4 Bellflower Cocktail Garden Glasses
Set of 4 Bellflower Cocktail Garden Glasses

Set of 4 Bellflower Cocktail Garden Glasses

By Simone Crestani

Located in Milan, IT

As though born from a child’s pencil, these glasses emerge with grace. Their stems blossom into delicate leaves, and the cups themselves transform into stylized flowers, together evo...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Glass

Modernist metal and Brass bowl element in Mathieu Matégot Style, France 1950s
Modernist metal and Brass bowl element in Mathieu Matégot Style, France 1950s

Modernist metal and Brass bowl element in Mathieu Matégot Style, France 1950s

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

bowl element.. In style of Mathieu Matégot. Origin: France, 1970s. This original vintage bowl element was produced in the 1950s in France. It was made of metal and brass in hole ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Russian Khokhloma Hand-Painted Lacquered Wood Salt Cellar and Dip Set, 7
Vintage Russian Khokhloma Hand-Painted Lacquered Wood Salt Cellar and Dip Set, 7

Vintage Russian Khokhloma Hand-Painted Lacquered Wood Salt Cellar and Dip Set, 7

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Charming vintage Russian set of seven pieces, comprising one lidded salt cellar or serving jar and six small individual salt cellars. Each piece is made of lacquered wood and hand-de...

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Late 20th Century Russian Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Hardwood

Gorham Sterling Silver Large Vase Hand Hammered w/ Vine Handles & Roses '#6232'
Gorham Sterling Silver Large Vase Hand Hammered w/ Vine Handles & Roses '#6232'

Gorham Sterling Silver Large Vase Hand Hammered w/ Vine Handles & Roses '#6232'

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Gorham Outstanding Gorham centerpiece vase marked #A5003. It is hand hammered and is beautifully hand engraved with wild roses. It measures 10" in diameter and is 10 1/2" tall, ho...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Scottish Sterling Silver Caddy Spoon by Alexander Ritchie, 1926
Scottish Sterling Silver Caddy Spoon by Alexander Ritchie, 1926

Scottish Sterling Silver Caddy Spoon by Alexander Ritchie, 1926

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V Scottish sterling silver caddy spoon; an addition to our teaware collection. This exceptional antique George V Scottish sterling silver caddy spoon has a plain shovel shaped bowl. The handle terminal is embellished with a cast features depicting Celtic knots and interlacing designs, paralleling a mystical interlaced creature. The handle stem is further ornamented with a raised paralleling border, incorporating scrolling designs to either end. This impressive antique 1920s silver caddy spoon was crafted by the distinguished and collectable silversmith Alexander Ritchie of Iona, Scotland; the piece includes full Glaswegian hallmarks, in addition to identifying 'AR', 'Iona' and registration number RD NO 643267. Alexander was in the Merchant Navy and returned home once injured in a ship wreck. He returned home to help the family run hospitality business and married Euphemia Thomson; a prior student of the Glasgow School of Art. The couple expanded their love of art and Alex expanded his skill set from wood carving to metal work. Everything was made to the Ritchies' specifications and to a high standard. In 1937, Alex Ritchie's work was included in a prestigious Scottish Industries Exhibition on London. Condition This antique Scottish sterling silver caddy spoon is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The cast decoration is very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the stem and reverse of the handle are all very clear. Dimensions Length 12.1cm/4.8" Width 3.5cm/1.4" Height 1.7cm/0.7" Weight 1.2 troy ounces/36.4g Maker: Alexander Ritchie Date: 1926 Origin: Glasgow, Scotland Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique caddy spoon...

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1920s Scottish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Saratoga by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 88 Pieces Fitted Chest
Saratoga by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 88 Pieces Fitted Chest

Saratoga by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 88 Pieces Fitted Chest

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Outstanding Saratoga by Tiffany and Co. sterling silver flatware set - 88 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, all-sterling, 7 7/8" 18 Dinner forks, 8" 12 Luncheon / salad forks, 7" 18 Teaspoons, 6" 12 Place soup spoons, 7 1/8" 12 Fruit knives, rose gold, 7 3/8" 8 Fish knives, all-sterling, 7 7/8" Includes fitted vintage storage chest...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Russian Silver Kovsch with Cloisonné Enamel Decoration
Large Russian Silver Kovsch with Cloisonné Enamel Decoration

Large Russian Silver Kovsch with Cloisonné Enamel Decoration

Located in London, GB

Large Russian silver kovsch with cloisonné enamel decoration Russian, 20th Century Height 13cm, width 31cm, depth 16cm This silver kovsch is decorated in high relief with the cl...

Category

20th Century Russian Baltic Tableware

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Set of Six Vintage French Proceram Gold Oyster Plates, Signed
Set of Six Vintage French Proceram Gold Oyster Plates, Signed

Set of Six Vintage French Proceram Gold Oyster Plates, Signed

Located in Birmingham, AL

A striking set of six vintage majolica oyster plates made by Proceram, France, a historic ceramics manufacturer located in Aubagne, a town long celebrated for its pottery traditions ...

Category

1930s French Vintage Tableware

Materials

Majolica

Antique George V Sterling Silver Pint Mug, Art Deco, London 1920
Antique George V Sterling Silver Pint Mug, Art Deco, London 1920

Antique George V Sterling Silver Pint Mug, Art Deco, London 1920

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique George V English sterling silver pint mug, part of our wine and drink related silverware collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver pint mug has a bell shaped form onto a circular spreading foot. The lower portion of the mug is embellished with impressive applied alternating strap work designs, each ornamented with bud designs on a matte background. The body of this large silver mug is further encircled with an embossed girdle in addition to an applied moulded border to the upper rim. This mug is fitted with an opposing scroll handle with a leaf decorated thumb piece and a scrolling lower terminal. This antique mug...

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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

English Victorian Silver Plate Tray
English Victorian Silver Plate Tray

English Victorian Silver Plate Tray

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian oval silver plate tray with scroll edge and crest sides

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Tableware

Mathieu Matégot Enameled Metal Tray with Rattan Design, France, 1950
Mathieu Matégot Enameled Metal Tray with Rattan Design, France, 1950

Mathieu Matégot Enameled Metal Tray with Rattan Design, France, 1950

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Enameled metal tray designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Ateliers Matégot (France), circa 1950. Dark Blue - Black Lacquered perforated metal with original paint and rattan de...

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal

Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot by Martin, Hall & Co., 1867
Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot by Martin, Hall & Co., 1867

Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot by Martin, Hall & Co., 1867

By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver mustard pot; an addition to our silver cruets/condiments collection. This fine antique Victorian sterling silver mustard pot has a plain cylindrical form. The body of the mustard pot is embellished with pierced interlacing shaped arches accented with simplified floral motifs. The upper and lower rim of this sterling mustard pot is ornamented with an applied ribbed border. This fine mustard pot retains the original hallmarked hinged subtly domed cover surmounted with an impressive scrolling leaf decorated thumbpiece. The surface of the cover is embellished with pin struck decoration emanating from the centre in addition to a wriggle work stylised floral design. This fine example of antique silverware is fitted with an S-scroll handle ornamented with scrolling terminals and thumbpiece. The mustard pot is fitted with a removable blue glass liner. Condition This antique silver mustard pot...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Chrome and Macassar Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 Pieces in Box
Art Deco Chrome and Macassar Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 Pieces in Box

Art Deco Chrome and Macassar Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 Pieces in Box

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite Art Deco service, a remarkable collection of twelve knife or chopstick rests, is masterfully designed in chrome and Macassar wood. Meticulously crafted in France circa...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Chrome

Queen Anne by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 83 pcs Rare
Queen Anne by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 83 pcs Rare

Queen Anne by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 83 pcs Rare

By Watson Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Exceedingly rare Queen Anne by Tuttle sterling silver Flatware set, 83 pieces total. This set includes: 12 Knives, 8 7/8" (one knife is similar pattern Rattail Antique by R&B - 9") ...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Four Victorian Silverplate Horse Napkin Rings
Four Victorian Silverplate Horse Napkin Rings

Four Victorian Silverplate Horse Napkin Rings

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Four Victorian silverplate horse napkin rings. First napkin ring with scrolled designs, attached to sand cast filigree base with raised ball. Horse "pushing" ring from side with head...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Sauce Ladles
Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Sauce Ladles

Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Sauce Ladles

By Alexander Cameron

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive set of three antique George IV Scottish Provincial sterling silver fiddle pattern sauce ladles, an addition to our silver flatware collection. These exceptional antique George IV Scottish Provincial silver sauce ladles, in sterling standard, have been crafted in the fiddle pattern. The anterior surface of the handle of each antique silver ladle is embellished with a contemporary bright cut engraved crests of a hawk ringed...

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1820s Scottish Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Hampton Court by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 33 Pcs New
Hampton Court by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 33 Pcs New

Hampton Court by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 33 Pcs New

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Unused Hampton Court by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set - 33 pieces. This set includes: 6 knives, 9 1/8" 6 forks, 7 1/2" 6 salad forks, 6 5/8" 6 teaspoons, 6" 6 pla...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Contemporary Round Wavy Woven Rattan Bowl / Basket in Sky Blue
Contemporary Round Wavy Woven Rattan Bowl / Basket in Sky Blue

Contemporary Round Wavy Woven Rattan Bowl / Basket in Sky Blue

Located in Toronto, ON

Uplift your table with this stunning handwoven rattan wavy bowl / bread basket. Finely crafted by expert artisans, this piece showcases the classical technique of weaving in a modern...

Category

2010s Colombian Tableware

Materials

Rattan

MONDRIAN - Round Coasters Flat Set - 6 pieces - Cedar Yellow & Moon White
MONDRIAN - Round Coasters Flat Set - 6 pieces - Cedar Yellow & Moon White

MONDRIAN - Round Coasters Flat Set - 6 pieces - Cedar Yellow & Moon White

By Foglizzo 1921

Located in Torino, IT

Mondrian-inspired coasters are quintessential art and design for your table. Made from high-quality leather, they exhibit the geometric precision and chromatic boldness distinctive ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Hide, Leather

Set of 12 Stuart Devlin Silver Goblets
Set of 12 Stuart Devlin Silver Goblets

Set of 12 Stuart Devlin Silver Goblets

By Stuart Devlin

Located in London, GB

Set of Twelve Silver Goblets, made by Stuart Devlin and hallmarked London 1968. Each goblet features a hammered silver bowl above a textured gilt stem and foot, reflecting Devlin’s ...

Category

1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver

MONDRIAN - Round Coasters Flat Set - 6 pieces - Amalfi Blue & Luna White
MONDRIAN - Round Coasters Flat Set - 6 pieces - Amalfi Blue & Luna White

MONDRIAN - Round Coasters Flat Set - 6 pieces - Amalfi Blue & Luna White

By Foglizzo 1921

Located in Torino, IT

Mondrian-inspired coasters are quintessential art and design for your table. Made from high-quality leather, they exhibit the geometric precision and chromatic boldness distinctive ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Hide, Leather

Contemporary Round Handwoven Rattan Bowl with Coral Knots
Contemporary Round Handwoven Rattan Bowl with Coral Knots

Contemporary Round Handwoven Rattan Bowl with Coral Knots

Located in Toronto, ON

Uplift your table with this stunning round handwoven rattan bowl with coral knots. Finely crafted by expert artisans, this piece showcases the classical technique of weaving in a mod...

Category

2010s Colombian Tableware

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Horse Salt and Pepper Shakers - a Pair
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Horse Salt and Pepper Shakers - a Pair

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Horse Salt and Pepper Shakers - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add a touch of rustic charm to your table with this pair of Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Horse Salt and Pepper Shakers. Expertly crafted and hand-glazed, these unique shakers bring a ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Villeroy & Boch Rosette Teapot  Porcelain Teapot with Flowers
Vintage Villeroy & Boch Rosette Teapot  Porcelain Teapot with Flowers

Vintage Villeroy & Boch Rosette Teapot Porcelain Teapot with Flowers

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Bastogne, BE

Villeroy and Boch rosette porcelain teapot. Manufactured in Germany. This Beautiful Romantic Teapot with Pink and Blue Flowers will Create a Special Atmosphere Coloring Long Ev...

Category

1990s German Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Dutch Silver Bon Bon, Berry, Serving Oval Spoon
Antique Dutch Silver Bon Bon, Berry, Serving Oval Spoon

Antique Dutch Silver Bon Bon, Berry, Serving Oval Spoon

Located in New York, NY

This finely crafted antique Dutch silver oval spoon serves as a functional yet decorative piece, designed for elegantly serving bon bons and berries etc. Dating to circa 1900, the spoon features intricate craftsmanship characteristic of early 20th-century Dutch silverwork, with ornate detailing and a graceful oval bowl that speaks to its refined purpose. The spoon’s handle is adorned with delicate, scrolling motifs, showcasing the artistry and high level of skill exhibited by Dutch silversmiths of the period. Crafted in solid silver, the piece exudes a timeless charm and would make an excellent addition to a collector’s set of antique serving utensils...

Category

Early 1900s Dutch Aesthetic Movement Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

800 Silver Standard Silverware Set from the Interwar Period, Nola, Italy
800 Silver Standard Silverware Set from the Interwar Period, Nola, Italy

800 Silver Standard Silverware Set from the Interwar Period, Nola, Italy

Located in Opole, PL

800 Silver Standard Silverware Set from the Interwar Period, Nola, Italy We present you a set of silverware in the original, antique case, which bea...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Tableware

Materials

Silver

Chinese antique pottery bowl/Cizhou kiln type/13th century - 16th century
Chinese antique pottery bowl/Cizhou kiln type/13th century - 16th century

Chinese antique pottery bowl/Cizhou kiln type/13th century - 16th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an iron-painted dish from the Cizhou kiln, produced in northern China. The production date is estimated to be from the Yuan dynasty to the middle of the Ming dynasty (approxi...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Antique Tableware

Materials

Pottery

Set 4  pink and red striped polyester velvet American placemats
Set 4  pink and red striped polyester velvet American placemats

Set 4 pink and red striped polyester velvet American placemats

By Carlotta Oddone

Located in Torino, IT

Add a touch of color and practicality to your table with Fleurs et fruits American placemats. Made of high-quality polyester velvet, these placemats measure 35x45 cm and feature an e...

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Velvet

Fruit Salad Plates Design by Giovanna Amoruso Manzari for Limoges France
Fruit Salad Plates Design by Giovanna Amoruso Manzari for Limoges France

Fruit Salad Plates Design by Giovanna Amoruso Manzari for Limoges France

By Limoges Elite Porcelain 1

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Giovanna Amoruso Manzari hand painted partial table service for Limoges, decorated with fruit, flowers, and butterflies. Measure 8.66 inches / 22 cm * Request info for flatware pr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Barker-Ellis silverplate pear-shaped pepper castors, c. 1912
Pair of Barker-Ellis silverplate pear-shaped pepper castors, c. 1912

Pair of Barker-Ellis silverplate pear-shaped pepper castors, c. 1912

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of Barker-Ellis Silver Company pear-shaped pepper castors in Birmingham electroplate. Gadrooned rims frame the pierced, domed lids, each topped with a small ball finial, while...

Category

1910s British Georgian Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sheffield Plate

20th Century Porcelain Tableware Set for 2, Gilded Handles, Europe
20th Century Porcelain Tableware Set for 2, Gilded Handles, Europe

20th Century Porcelain Tableware Set for 2, Gilded Handles, Europe

Located in Opole, PL

The set includes: a pitcher, a milk jug, and two cups with saucers. The vessels have gilded handles and a delicate, golden pattern on the surface. The whole is varied with genre sce...

Category

20th Century European Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Garrard & Co. Ltd Vintage English Sterling Silver Mustard Pot
Garrard & Co. Ltd Vintage English Sterling Silver Mustard Pot

Garrard & Co. Ltd Vintage English Sterling Silver Mustard Pot

By Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver mustard pot in the form of a barrel; an addition to our silver condiments collection. This exceptional vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver mustard pot has been realistically modelled in the form of a barrel. The body of the mustard pot is embellished with bands of tooled decoration outlining the features of the bilge hoops and quarter hoops. This impressive vintage sterling silver mustard pot retains the original plain hallmarked hinged cover, surmounted by a plain lobed thumbpiece. This impressive example of vintage silverware is fitted with a scrolling handle. The underside of the mustard pot bears the retailer's mark 'Garrard & Co Ltd, 112 Regent Street. London.W.1.' beneath the full hallmarks. The mustard pot retains the original removable blue glass liner. This vintage mustard pot...

Category

1960s English Other Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Contemporary Woven Rattan Napkin Holder in Navy
Contemporary Woven Rattan Napkin Holder in Navy

Contemporary Woven Rattan Napkin Holder in Navy

Located in Toronto, ON

Uplift your table with this stunning handwoven rattan napkin holder. Finely crafted by expert artisans, this piece showcases the classical technique of weaving in a modern way. From ...

Category

2010s Colombian Tableware

Materials

Rattan

Lansdowne by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 96 pc Dinner Mono M
Lansdowne by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 96 pc Dinner Mono M

Lansdowne by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 96 pc Dinner Mono M

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Dinner Size Lansdowne by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 96 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 1/2" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4" 12 Luncheon/Dessert Forks, 7"...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Irish Stoneware Butter Pat Set, Shabby Chic, 1970
Vintage Irish Stoneware Butter Pat Set, Shabby Chic, 1970

Vintage Irish Stoneware Butter Pat Set, Shabby Chic, 1970

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This charming vintage set of three small stoneware butter pats and a butter mold evokes the intimacy of everyday table rituals: a quiet breakfast, a small portion of butter served wi...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Primitive Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Vintage 1960s Edith Heath Sausalito 4-Piece Stoneware Dinnerware Set Mid-Century
Vintage 1960s Edith Heath Sausalito 4-Piece Stoneware Dinnerware Set Mid-Century

Vintage 1960s Edith Heath Sausalito 4-Piece Stoneware Dinnerware Set Mid-Century

By Edith Heath

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a set 4 piece stoneware ceramic dinner ware by Edith Heath Calif Heath Sausalito California. USA circa the 1960s. Old stock. Dimensions: Mug 3.25 h x 4.75 ...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Fontainebleau by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 55 pcs Dinner
Fontainebleau by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 55 pcs Dinner

Fontainebleau by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 55 pcs Dinner

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

The academic nature in which designer Antione Heller looked to the past for inspiration also stems from the Beaux Arts movement. This multi-motif, figural pattern features French cou...

Category

20th Century 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.

Questions About Tableware

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Whether bone china or porcelain is better is a matter of personal opinion. Fired at a higher temperature, porcelain tends to have a more durable finish, but bone china is less likely to chip and crack. Some people prefer the weighty feel of porcelain. Others find the lighter quality of bone china to be preferable. Both bone china and porcelain can stand the test of time when finely crafted and properly cared for. Shop a wide range of porcelain and bone china tableware on 1stDibs.