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Tableware For Sale
Queen's Lace by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 51 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lovely QUEENS LACE BY INTERNATIONAL sterling silver Flatware set - 51 Pieces. This set includes: 12 KNIVES, 9 1/8" 12 FORKS, 7 1/4" 12 SALAD FORKS, 6 1/2" 12 TEASPOONS, 6" 1 SERVING...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver Sandringham pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our canteen of cutlery collection The pieces of this magnificent and comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver canteen of cutlery for twelve persons have been crafted in the Sandringham pattern. Each spoon and fork is embellished with a paralleling border to the handle, in addition to a pointed terminal. The original table and dessert knives, in addition to the fish service, fruit service and carving set all retain the original faceted Art Deco style mother of pearl handles; each with plain a ferrule. The bowls of the salt and mustard spoons retain the original gilding. This boxed canteen of cutlery consists of 164 pieces: Basic Service: 12 Table knives 12 Table forks 12 Soup spoons 6 Table/Serving spoons 12 Dessert knives 12 Dessert forks 12 Dessert spoons 12 Fruit knives 12 Fruit forks 12 Fish knives 12 Fish forks 12 Teaspoons 6 Egg spoons Additional Pieces: Soup ladle Pair of Sauce ladles Fish serving knife Fish serving fork 4 Salt spoons Pair of Mustard spoons Pair of Jam spoons Sugar tongs Meat carving knife Game carving knife Large carving fork Small carving fork Bread knife Sharpening steel This impressive service benefits from an extensive range of serving pieces, incorporating an exceptional matching silver fish and dessert service. The fundamental components of this canteen were crafted by the Sheffield silversmith Emile Viner of Viner's Ltd in 1932. The original mother of pearl handled knives bear the maker's mark 'Viners Ltd, Sheffield, Cutlers to H.M The King, Stainless De-luxe' to the stainless steel blades. This exceptional canteen of cutlery is fitted to the original and substantial oak wood two drawer, lift up lid canteen table...
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20th Century English Georgian Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

San Lorenzo by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 52 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Designed with an eye for balance and proportion, each piece of Tiffany & Co. flatware is a masterpiece of form and function. SAN LORENZO (c. 1916) San Lorenzo was introduced by Tiffa...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Painted Steel Champagne Coolers "Veuve Clicquot"
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Pair of painted steel "Veuve Clicquot" double magnum Champagne coolers, France, 1980s.  Elegant Pair Champagne Chiller made in France in the 1980s from painted steel. The La Grande D...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Steel

Christofle French Silverplate 24 Piece Flatware Set in Baguette Pattern
Located in Ross, CA
Set of 24 flatware pieces which includes 12 forks and 12 spoons was made by Charles Christofle in France in the 1890's. The pattern which is one of Christofle's first, is called Bag...
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1890s French French Provincial Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Porcelain Friars Salt and Pepper Set by Deruta Fratelli Niccacci
Located in Rome, IT
The set consists of three different sized Franciscan monks in porcelain. It has its original "Deruta fratelli Nicacci" stamp on the bottom.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

137-Piece Set Silver Plated Tableware - Christofle - Rubans Croisés - Complete
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A great set of silver plated tableware, made by the French brand Christofle, from the series Rubans Croisés. The set is complete for 12 persons and in great condition. It looks like ...
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1980s French Louis XVI Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Silvered Brass with Embossed Rim Bar Drinks Tray
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1749 Antique English silvered brass bar tray
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1920s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Table Mates Placemats in Clear Pink and Bronze by Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Table-Mates - clear pink, bronze Set of 4 placemats in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection. Additional information: Material: soft resin Dimensi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tableware

Materials

Resin

16 Gilt Encrusted Salad or Dessert Plates, Antique Custom Ordered English C 1910
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic set of dessert or first course plates with a nice wide collar of 24 karat acid etched gold banding. The perfect size you always need more of. These versatile gold and whi...
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1910s European Vintage Tableware

Materials

Gold

Hand-Painted Iron Tray - Agave
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Make a bold statement with our hand-painted iron decorative tray. Perfect for display, this tray adds a touch of wild elegance and artistic flair to any space. Intended for decorativ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Laura by Buccellati Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Italy 60 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Simple elegance, handcrafted from sterling silver. Made in Italy by the 18th-century house of Buccellati, whose artisans emphasize timeless style, integrity of materials, and pleasur...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Denby, Milnor Swedish Vista Ice Blue Medium Tumbler Glasses by Bo Borgstrom
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of six beautifully and ergonomically crafted medium sized tumblers in Vista Ice Blue this color is really reminiscent of Scandinavia. Well balanced and nice feeling in your hands these are NOS ( new old stock ) still in the original packing and box with great graphics. Manufactured for Denby...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

Cutlery Rest Set in Leopardite
Located in Richmond, VA
A set of five cutlery rests in striking spotted leopardite stone. Handcrafted in Perú, designed by Casa Shop. Subtle variations in pattern are a hallmark of its hand-finished natur...
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2010s Tableware

Materials

Stone

Old English Miniature Pink Porcelain Salt and Pepper Shakers with 22ct Gold
Located in Leicester, GB
The most beautiful miniature salt and pepper shakers by Paragon. This set is from the mid 20th century, 1940 - 1950. Made in fine por...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Ashworth, England. Set of six plates in faience. Chinese style.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ashworth, England. Set of six plates in faience. Chinese style. Decorated with flowers. Late 19th century. Marked. In excellent condition with natural crazing. Dimensions: D 17.0 cm.
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Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Tableware

Materials

Faience

Wave Edge by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 6 Service 30 pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Wave Edge was designed by Charles T. Grosjean, the renowned decorator of silver and introduced by Tiffany in 1884. The fanciful marine motif, graceful lines and stylized forms of Wav...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Grande Baroque Gold Accent by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware for 12 Set 79 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Styled in the lavish Baroque manner, this highly collectible pattern is our best seller. Introduced in 1941, it captures classic symbols of the Renaissance in the exquisitely carved ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Blossom Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen Blossom sugar tongs, design by Georg Jensen. Additional Information: Material: Sterling Silver Style: Art Nouveau H...
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1930s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Sandringham Pattern Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Person
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique English sterling silver Sandringham pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our flatware collection The pieces of this magnificent and comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver flatware service for twelve persons are crafted in the Sandringham pattern. Each spoon and fork is embellished with a paralleling border to the handle, in addition to a pointed terminal. The original table and dessert knives, in addition to the carving set are fitted with composite handles, and the fish service and fruit service all retain the original plain rounded mother of pearl handles; each with plain ferrules. This antique canteen of cutlery contains 185 pieces: Basic Service: 12 Table knives 12 Table forks 6 Table/serving spoons 12 Soup spoons 12 Dessert knives 12 Dessert forks 12 Dessert spoons 12 Fish forks 12 Fish knives 12 Fruit forks 12 Fruit knives 12 Teaspoons 12 Grapefruit spoons 12 Egg spoons Additional Pieces: Fish serving knife Fish serving fork Soup ladle Pair of sauce ladles Pair of fruit serving spoons Pair of butter knives Pair of salt spoons Pair of mustard spoons Pair of jam spoons Sugar tongs Pickle fork Bread knife Large carving knife Large carving fork Small carving knife Small carving fork Sharpening steel This impressive service benefits from an extensive range of serving pieces, incorporating an exceptional matching silver fish and dessert service. The fundamental pieces of the basic service were crafted by the Sheffield silversmith Emile Viner of Viner's Ltd between 1934-1939; these pieces will have been crafted in fewer years but due to the hallmarking system the components bear the date letters 'r', 's', 't', 'u', 'v' and 'w'. This service will have been retailed as a complete set and between the dates stated. The stainless steel blades of the original composite handled table and dessert knives bear the mark 'By Appointment to the Late King George V, Viners Ltd, Sheffield' accented with 'Stainless Deluxe'. This impressive canteen of cutlery is fitted to the original, fine and impressive oak three draw canteen table; this is an impressive piece of furniture in its own right. The table is fitted with a pair of Art Deco style gilt metal handles to each drawer, in addition to plain escutcheons. This exceptional cutlery table is supported by four plain legs with tapering knopped feet. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the size and weight of this canteen, we are only able to offer free shipping within the UK. Please contact Andrew Campbell to enquire about worldwide transit costs. Condition The Sandringham pattern cutlery service within this antique cutlery canteen table is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The service has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The table box has been professionally polished by a cabinet maker. The velvet interior of each draw has some wear in keeping with age, but can be considered to be in presentation condition. Full hallmarks struck to the reverse surface of each piece are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine and impressive Viners cutlery...
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20th Century English Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Flowers
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a bold and artistic touch to your decor with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring an intricate flower design. Perfect for display on coffee tables, shelves, or as wall art, this...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Kpm, Berlin, Chocolate Cup Hand Painted with Green Flowers and Gold Decoration
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KPM, Berlin. Chocolate cup hand-painted with green flowers and gold decoration. Marked. Mid-19th century. First factory quality. In excellent conditi...
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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Elephants Porcelain Plate by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Contemporary dinner plate 'Elephants' designed by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans, a magical trip in an ottoman world made of exotic animals and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Silver Plate Salt & Pepper Shaker, Sweden
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful silver plated pair of Salt & Pepper shaker, vintage Sweden. Nice addition to every table. Some patina, but this is old-age. Found at an Estate sale in Stockholm, Sweden....
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

12 French Vintage Oyster Plates from Salins France C1960
Located in Trensacq, FR
A set of a dozen French mid-century modern oyster plates in green, white and yellow glazed faience. Twelve stylish high-glazed platters, all in very good vintage condition with no ch...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

21th Century French Limoges Marie Daage Hand Painted Dinner Service Tableware
Located in Madrid, ES
Made exclusively of Limoges porcelain, Marie Daâge's collections are some of the last to be painted entirely by hand in differents colours. All are from families in Limoges, France t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Gold Plate

Mid Century Set of 6 Coasters in Patinated Brass
Located in Meer, VAN
Set of 6 Coasters in Patinated Brass, Europe, Mid 20th Century. This is a wonderful set of 6 coasters in solid brass, made in the middle of the 20th century and featuring a very nic...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Bouillon Cup with Saucer in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica bouillon cup with saucer in hand-painted porcelain with branch-shaped handles, flowers and gold decoration. PROVENANCE: VALDEMARS CASTLE Model number...
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1950s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

French Limoges Gold Gilt Porcelain Coffee Tea Dessert Service for Six
Located in Barcelona, ES
Limoges Porcelain gold gilt coffee set + bread and butter plates for six. France, 1930s. The set is comprised by 6 coffee or tea cups, 6 saucers...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Tableware

Materials

Gold Leaf

Louis XV Reed & Barton Silver Flatware Set
Located in Queens, NY
French "Francis 1st pattern" 1920s sterling silver flatware dinner service set for 18 with a rococo floral design in a mahogany case. 250 pieces. (REED & B...
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Six Meissen Blue Onion Coffee Cups with Saucers in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Six Meissen blue onion coffee cups with saucers in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th century. The cup measures: 6.5 x 5.5 cm. Saucer diameter: 11 cm. In excellent condition. S...
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Early 20th Century German Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Baccarat - Set of Glasses Caracas Colored Crystal
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of Glasses "Caracas" made in colored crystal by baccarat. All glasses are signed. All pieces are in perfect condition. Set of of 8 glasses of 2...
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1950s French Vintage Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Gold Plated Cutlery 90 pcs Set by RSG Rostfrei Solingen Germany 1970
Located in Sofia, BG
Exceptional vintage cutlery set of 90 pcs. created by RSG Rostfrei Solingen, in stainless steel and 23k gold plating. All pieces have a delicate decoration on both sides of the handl...
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Mid-20th Century German Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Punch Bowl Set - Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal - Porcelain
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful porcelain punch bowl set, made by the German brand Rosenthal. This is a design by the Danish designer Björn Wiinblad, who has had many collaborations with Rosenthal. The ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Mushroom Handpainted in Italy Dinner Plate
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Italian craftsmanship meets Les-Ottomans in this beautifiul mushroom collection of handpainted plates The charme of the woods on your table in a un...
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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Flatware, Cutlery Set by Berndorf Model Flamenco
Located in Vienna, AT
Austrian high-quality flatware by Berndorf, former Krupp company, model Flamenco from the 1970s. The cutlery has a handle with the very interesting geometric decor. Used but in excel...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

1 Oaxacan Black Clay Bowl Handmade Tableware Burnished Barro Negro Oaxaca
Located in London, GB
Oaxacan black clay 19cm bowl handmade tableware burnished barro negro Oaxaca. The soft and rich color makes this side plate a stylish partner to...
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2010s American Colonial Tableware

Materials

Clay

Fine Original Early Dansk Large Teak Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard
Located in Ferndale, MI
The best and possibly largest two handle Teak Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark . Very clean original no cracks or bruise . Little evidence of previous use . Stamp...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Wood

Pepper mill created by Alessandro Mendini in 1998 for Alessi.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Pepper mill created by Alessandro Mendini in 1998 for Alessi. Part of the Anna G collection, an ironic tribute to an authentic woman whose small smiling face has gained cult status o...
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1990s Italian Tableware

Materials

Steel

Ikat Handmade Ceramic Tray, Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Ikat patterns are an integral part of our colorful world, celebrating the beauty of this timeless textile technique. Inspired by its rich heritage, we’ve transformed some of our most...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian Silver Plated Figural Napkin Ring "Boy Pushing Ring" Meriden Ca 1880
Located in Incline Village, NV
Silver plated American figural napkin ring of a young boy pushing a heart shaped napkin ring marked "Meriden 161", indicating the earlier version of this ring, circa 1886. The Mer...
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1880s American Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Miguel Berrocal (1933-2006), Cheese Service (22 pieces), Contemporary Spain 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb post-modern Miguel Ortiz Berrocal (1933-2006) cheese service with 22 unique pieces (forks, knives, spoons, a ring, two ashtrays and a box). All in chromed metal and in the ori...
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1980s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal

Starlit by Allan Adler Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 77 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Allan W. Adler - His clean, unadorned and well-crafted style was strongly influenced by the traditional work of early American silversmiths and the contemporary work then being done ...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Fine Early 20th Century 152 Piece Austrian Flatware Set by Berndorf Alpacca
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Early 20th Century 152 Piece Austrian Dinnerware Flatware Set by Berndorfer Metallwaaren-Fabrik, stamped 'Berndorf Alpacca', The Neoclassical Revival style set of Alpacca flatware comprising of: 12 Fish knives 12 Salad forks 12 Salad knives 12 Pasta spoons 12 Dessert spoons 12 Coffee spoons 12 Tea spoons 12 Ice-cream spoons 1 Ice thong 1 Soup ladle 1 Serving spoon 1 Salad spoon 1 Sauce/Gravy ladle 1 Meat carving knife 1 Meat carving fork 1 Salad fork All inside its original lined wooden storage-traveling cabinet. (See all images). Circa: Vienna, 1900-1930. The Alpacca alloy was developed in 1823 by the German chemist Dr. Ernst August Geitner (1783-1852). It was very similar in its appearance to silver, therefore, this new alloy was first called "Argentan". It consisted of 20% nickel, 55% copper and 25% zinc. The new silver-imitating alloy soon became very popular. The Gebrueder Henninger (Henninger Bros.) proposed a similar alloy (5-30% nickel, 45-70% copper and 8-45% zinc with trace amounts of lead, tin and iron) which they called "Neusilber". Later both Argentan and Neusilber were used under the trade name of Alpacca (or Alpakka). The great advantage of the use of Alpacca alloy as the base metal for silver plating is that the appearance of the objects does not change significantly with the wearing away of the silver layer and, unlike sterling silver, it does not require frequent polishing or cleaning due to tarnishing. The earliest known Berndorf Alpacca mark (No.1) was introduced around 1880 and used until 1891. I found it on the bottom of a 30 cl teapot bearing the inscription KRIEAU, which corresponds to the "Wiener Krieau", the famous race course in Vienna. The mark No.1 represents an oval of 3.0 x 3.6 mm size bearing the lettering "BMF ALPACCA" (which means Berndorfer Metallwaaren Fabrik or Berndorf Metalware Factory) with the "M" and "F" letters being fused. Inside the oval there is a profile of a walking bear looking down. This mark is quite rare. BIBLIOGRAPHY - Ingrid Haslinger, Tafelkultur Marke Berndorf, Das Niederoesterreichische Erfolgsunternehmen Arthur Krupps (Ketterl Verlag, Wien, 1998), pp.1-174, (in German). - Dedo von Kerssenbrock-Krosigk and Claudia Kanowski, Modern Art of Metallwork (Berlin: Broehan Museum, 2001), 1-598. - Musterbuch ueber Tafelgeraete in Alpacca-Silber I, Alpacca-Silber II und Alpacca, Unversilbert (Berndorfer Haus, Berlin, 1928), pp.1-53, (in German). - Waltraud Neuwirth, Bluehender Jugendstil Oesterreich, Band 2: Firmen und Marken [Art Nouveau in Blossom - Austria, Vol. 2: Companies and Marks]. Vienna: Selbstverlag Dr. Waltraud Neuwirth, 1991, 1-288 (in German). - David N. Nikogosyan, 2008, Marks of Silverplated Hollowware...
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Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Revival Antique Tableware

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

19th Century Spice Jars Small Silver Box Count´s Crown, 1853, 13 Lot, Mm
Located in Epfach, DE
Small fine spice jar or jar with a count's crown and engraved letters under the count's crown Maker's mark GG, dated 1853, Pesth for Hungary The box stands on elegant feet and is d...
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1850s Hungarian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Aria by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 79 pcs in box
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations. Exc...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Six Ravel 3 Stem Glasses
Located in Milan, IT
Either alone or combined with the other pieces of the Ravel collection, this set of six stem glasses will enliven the look of any table, thanks to its color...
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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Glass

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Artichoke Salt Shaker and Pepper Mill by Missiaglia
Located in New York, NY
Established in Venice in 1846, Missiaglia is one of the world's premier makers of the finest jewelry objects, as well as a select number of bespoke sterling silver tabletop accessori...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Minton Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service / Twelve People
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Minton hand painted and decorated porcelain dinner service for twelve people. Made in England between 1948 -1970 "with impressed marks "Minton / china / 2-65" and pattern numbers in gold. Discontinued pattern. Green rim with hand painted floral interior setting in a white background with hand painted gilt gold design. Each piece is in excellent condition. The set include 12 dinner plates 12 bread and butter plates 12 compote dishes 12 coffee cups 12 coffee saucers...
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Mid-20th Century English Tableware

Materials

Gold

Chowk Cotton Table Napkin in Black Beige, Handcrafted By Artisans ( Set of 4 )
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Chowk table napkin is a unique artisanal napkin. Created artistically and ethically by artisans in India using clamp dye technique, using only pure natural dyes. It is a pure statem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Guards Porcelain Dinner Plate by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Contemporary dinner plate 'Guards' designed by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans, a magical trip in an Ottoman world made of exotic animals and ch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Tiffany Gilded Age Sterling Silver Bonbon Scoop
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Classical sterling silver bonbon scoop. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Trefoil bowl and open scrollwork and flowers. Terminal in form of torch-bearing, drapery...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates - Style #104
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Elevate your dessert presentation with this Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates, made in Italy. Made from 100% ceramic and featuring a distinctive ikat-inspired design, these plates...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Chowk Red Cotton Table Napkin, Handcrafted By Artisans ( set of 4 napkins )
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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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Gucci Urtica Ferox Mug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gucci Richard Ginori fuchsia porcelain coffee mug featuring the words "Urtica Ferox" - a reference to the invitation to the Cruise 2018 fashion sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Horses Porcelain Dinner Plate by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Contemporary dinner plate 'Horses' designed by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans, a magical trip in an Ottoman world made of exotic animals and ch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Shell and Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 139 pcs Din
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...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Contemporary Round Handwoven Rattan Bowl with Soft Pink Knots
Located in Toronto, ON
Uplift your table with this stunning round handwoven rattan bowl with soft pink knots. Finely crafted by expert artisans, this piece showcases the classical technique of weaving in a...
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2010s Colombian Tableware

Materials

Rattan

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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