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Tableware For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1980s
Set of 6 Faberge 84 Zolotniks (.875) Standard Silver Tablespoons, circa 1880
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Faberge 84 zolotniks (.875) standard silver tablespoons, circa 1880. A splendid set, marks for their Moscow store. The Imperial Warrant double-headed eagle also is clear on ...
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Antique English Georgian Brass Candle stick holders decorative interior décor
Located in London, GB
Antique English Georgian Brass Candle stick holders A elegant English Georgian small size with waisted detail Nice aged patina very good cond...
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19th Century English Antique Tableware

Materials

Brass

Antique French Set of (5) Graduated Copper Pans Mounted on Old Butcher's Rack
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Set of (5) Graduated french Copper Pans mounted on an Antique Butcher's Rack. The Antique French Copper Pans or Pots are clearly fro...
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1880s French Country Antique Tableware

Materials

Copper, Iron

Victorian Sterling Silver Toast Rack London
By Richard Sibley II
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Victorian sterling silver toast rack retailed by Makepeace Date : Hallmarked in London in 1840 for Richard Sibley II – retail stamp for Makepeace, London Period : Victori...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

A set of three Victorian copper saucepans
Located in Martlesham, GB
A nice set of three Victorian copper saucepans with long steel handles, each saucepan of circular form and having copper lids with a handle. Circa 1860. Large saucepan - 9 1/2" x 9...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Copper

19th Century inlaid mahogany tray
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 19th Century inlaid mahogany tray, having a shaped gallery edge with brass carrying handles either end, having lovely intricate inlay incorporating various patterns ...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Mahogany

Cave a Liqueur with Chinoiserie Inlay Late 19th Century
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Cave a Liqueur with chinoiserie lacquer Date : Late 19th century Period : Third Republic Origin : France Decoration : Cover with chinoiserie scene with classic fence patter...
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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Tableware

Materials

Ormolu

Georgian Silver Toast Rack Sheffield 1800
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver toast rack with omega handle Date : Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1800 for Thomas Law Period : William IV Origin : London. England Decoration : Eight divisions...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Swedish designer. Set of six champagne glasses in brass and silver-plated brass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish designer. A set of six champagne glasses in brass and silver-plated brass. Handcrafted. Approximately 1980. In excellent condition. Dimensions: H 24.0 cm x D 7.0 cm.
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1980s Swedish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Cluny by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Massive Set with Vintage Chest
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. Cluny takes its name and inspiration from a real plac...
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Late 19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Christopher Nigel Lawrence 1981 Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Pots
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver salt and pepper pots made by Christopher Nigel Lawrence; ...
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1980s English Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century one gallon copper measuring jug
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century one gallon copper haystack measuring jug in very good condition, having a large shaped handle to one side, the haystack jug named for it's wide based form and having a l...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Copper

Gunilla Lindahl for Scandia Present. Two large champagne flutes in plated silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gunilla Lindahl for Scandia Present, Sweden. Two large champagne flutes in plated silver. Handcrafted. Approximately 1980. With labels. In excellent condition. Dimensions: H 24.7 cm...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Silversmith Odiot - Cruet / Vinegar In Solid Silver/Crystal Late 19th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Oval-shaped solid silver cruet/vinegar, terrace mounted on four spinning tops, comprising four crystal bottles, a sprinkler and a mustard bottle surrounded by a frame decorated with...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gorham Persian Aesthetic Sterling Silver Pierced Ladle
Located in New York, NY
Persian sterling silver pierced ladle. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1871. Pointed ovoid terminal with stylized leaf and scroll ornament mounted to round stem with reeded bands se...
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Limoges Game Bird Set
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century game bird set with 12 plates, all measuring 9.25 inches in diameter x 1.25 inches in height, and a large platter measuring 18.25 inches long x 12.5 inches wide x 2....
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Dutch 36-piece Blue Onion tableware by Louis Regout Maastricht
By Louis Regout
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch 36-piece Blue Onion tableware by Louis Regout Maastricht A Dutch porcelain tableware, the well-known Blue Onion or Zwiebelmuster pattern by Louis Regout made betw...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Large 19th century European Bronze classical shield Charger interior décor
Located in London, GB
A Fine Large 19th century European Bronze classical style shield charger Finely decorated with Greek and Romanesque scenes, of figures in various pursuits. 32 cm diameter. Nice a...
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19th Century English Antique Tableware

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Butler's Polishing Tray, English, Serving, Afternoon Tea, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique butler's polishing tray. An English, mahogany serving tray, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Generously sized and with appealing, deep sides Displ...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Tableware

Materials

Wood

Tiffany & Co New York Gilt Brass Decorative Pair of Plate
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Presenting the exquisite Tiffany Studios New York Arts & Crafts Bronze Dore Gold Dish Bowl, Model 1708. This round catch-all plate exemplifies the timeless craftsmanship and elegance...
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1870s American American Classical Antique Tableware

Materials

Brass

King William by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Dinner 60 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding Dinner Size King William by Tiffany and Co. sterling silver flatware set, 60 pieces. This old English style pattern was introduced in the year 1870. The pieces are large ...
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1870s Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Metal And Oak Tray Cira 1900
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely tray in oak and silver metal from the 19th century from England plaque engraved in the center which indicates that the tray was offered in 1924 to GJ Bouchière ESQ Very beaut...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Oak

Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
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Late 19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. "Tavern" butter warmer. 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. "Tavern" butter warmer in brass and stainless steel. From the 1980s. Marked. In excellent condition. Dimensions: H 6.4 cm x D 8.0 cm without handle (...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Antique English Sterling Silver Fruit Basket Bowl Centerpiece Mappin Webb 1913
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Edwardian Heavy Gauge Silver Swing Handle Fruit Basket or Centerpiece of unusually large proportions and generous weight. The waisted form upper flaired body with lavish ope...
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Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Bailey & Co. Set of 4 Coin Silver Open Salts from Mid-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Bailey & Co. set of 4 coin silver open salts, gilt inside, with beaded motifs at the base and rim, with handles adorned with leaves. They measure 3 1/4'' from handle to handle by 2 1...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Dutch silver serving spoon with openwork, 1883
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver serving spoon with openwork, 1883 Silver serving spoon from the Netherlands, dated 1883 with openwork This spoon is sturdy and can be used for multiple serving purposes...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Glass Bottom Tankard, London 1866, in Box
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1866 by Alexander Macrae, this charming, Antique Sterling Silver Mug, features a glass bottom, a vacant cartouche, ...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Coffee Maker 'Accademia' Series by Ettore Sottsass for Lagostina, 1980s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Ettore Sottsass Producer - Lagostina Model - Coffee Maker "Accademia" Series Design Period - Eighties Measurements - Width 18 cm x Depth 11 cm x Height 25 cm Materials - ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Aluminum

Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 80 pcs Dinner Old Early
Located in Big Bend, WI
In 1828, the Baltimore firm Kirk, introduced the Repousse pattern. This pattern was named after the art of repoussé (the process of embossing metal from the back by hammering), origi...
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Late 19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Winslow by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 51 pieces Monogram S
Located in Big Bend, WI
Winslow by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware set, 51 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 8 7/8" 8 Forks, 7 1/8" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/4" 8 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6" 8 Flat...
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Late 19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chrysanthemum by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 135 pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
One of Durgin's most popular and beautiful patterns is '"Chrysanthemum". The design is of leaves and chrysanthemum buds and blooms on the front. The back displays 2 chrysanthemums in...
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Late 19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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...
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Late 19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gothic Design Victorian Sterling Silver Toast Rack - Made in 1846
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1846, possibly by John Gilbert, and also carrying the retail shop mark of James Braham (located at 8 the Strand, Torquay) this very stylish, Victorian, An...
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1840s English Gothic Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Napoleon III Black and White Hunt Scenes Plates, Set of 10
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant set of ten antique plates was crafted in Sarreguemines, France, circa 1870. Each hand painted plate features an illustrated hunt scene. Every black and white ceramic plate has French writing narrating the event including the first one which reads: "Bien des chasseurs se vantent du gibier qu'ils ne tuent pas: lui au contraire en tue beaucoup et ne se vante pas". They are: "Chasse aux Canards Sauvages", "Chasse aux Faisans", "Battue aux Chevreuils", "Chasse aux Cailles...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Rare Regency Period Antique Sterling Silver Table Bell - London 1819
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1819 by Thomas Richards, this handsome, Regency Period, Antique Sterling Silver Bell, is plain in design, with reed borders. The bell measures 4.5"(11.5cm) ta...
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1810s English Regency Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Set of Mason's Plates
Located in High Point, NC
19th century set of four English ironstone plates, signed Mason's over a crown and banner. The plates are transfer decorated in a pattern of florals ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Ironstone

Pair of Wood & Hughes Sterling Silver Zephyr Pattern Gravy or Sauce Ladles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of silver gravy or sauce ladles. By Wood & Hughes. In sterling silver. In the Zephyr pattern. Each ladle with a gilt bowl and raised geometric decoration to the hand...
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19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

John Wendt Sterling Ram’s Head Handle Brite Cut Ice Cream Slice or Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver ice cream slice or server. Made by by John Wendt and retailed by J.E. Caldwell of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With brite cut floral decoration to the bowl and...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Later 19th Century German 800 Silver Punch Ladle by Adolf Lewin
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Later 19th century German 800 silver standard punch ladle by Adolf Lewin. Boldly, elegant; beaded, pointed tip. Crown & moon marks. Never engraved. Fine condition. 6.95 troy oz. 13" ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Breadboard, Antique English Rare Oval Shape, and Carved Knife
Located in Port Chester, NY
This oval shaped bread board is unique. Very charming. The knife that accompanies the cutting board is carved to simulate a sheaf of wheat. With a good sharpening, this is a very usable knife...
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19th Century English Antique Tableware

Materials

Metal

Large 8 Slice Hollding Antique Sterling Silver Toast Rack - Edinburgh 1843
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1843 by James McKay, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Toast Rack, features shaped feet, an ornate handle, and will hold 8 pieces of toast....
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1840s Scottish Gothic Revival Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chamberlain's Worcester Porcelain Twenty Three Piece Botanical Dessert Service
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Orange Ground Botanical Part Dessert Service, Twenty-Three Pieces, Circa 1800-10 The Chamberlain Worcester porcelain service...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Caster Shaker Muffineer Salt Cellar 1900. 4.3ozs
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning English sterling silver two-part table sugar caster muffineer of cylindrical form ending on a circular spreading base. The entire embossed with flowers leaves and scrolls, ...
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Circa 1880-1900 Seashells & Seaweed Motif Fish Service by Limoges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880-1900 sea shells & seaweed motif fish service, Limoges, France. Comprised of a platter, shell bowl, 8 plates & 8 sauce dishes. All but sauce dishes are R. Delinieres & Co, ...
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1880s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Odiot Trianon Vermeil Sterling Silver Flatware set service by Tetard
Located in LYON, FR
Exceptional 96 pcs vermeil cutlery set Trianon model for 12 Model designed by the goldsmith Tetard, then taken over by ODIOT (and still sold at Odiot in 2024) Minerva hallmark 1st...
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1980s French Vintage Tableware

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling 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 ...
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1850s American Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

A 6 Place Canteen by Paul Storr, 1813-1817
Located in Cornwall, GB
A 6 place silver canteen by Paul Storr. Double struck in the fiddle, thread & shell pattern with diamond and shell heel. Engraved with a crest to the terminals. (see pictures for det...
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1810s English George III Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Three hand-painted tea cups and saucers in faience with motifs of flowers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Three hand-painted tea cups and saucers in faience with motifs of flowers and insects. Style of Emile Gallé. 1870s. Marked. In excellent condition with natural cracks. One cup has a...
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1870s Unknown Antique Tableware

Materials

Faience

Pitcher in faience with motifs of flowers and insects. Style of Emile Gallé
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pitcher in faience with motifs of flowers and insects. Style of Emile Gallé. 1870s. Marked. In good condition with small insignificant chips on the spout. See photo. Dimensions: H 17...
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1870s Unknown Antique Tableware

Materials

Faience

Large coffee pot in faience with motifs of flowers and insects.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large coffee pot in faience with motifs of flowers and insects. Style of Emile Gallé. 1870s. Marked. In perfect condition. Dimensions: H 24.0 cm x W 24.0 cm x D 14.0 cm.
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1870s Unknown Antique Tableware

Materials

Faience

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver composite Fiddle pattern flatware service for twelve persons; an addition to our silver cutlery collection. The piece...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gorham Aesthetic Sterling Silver Olive Spoon with Pick
Located in New York, NY
Aesthetic sterling silver olive spoon. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1885. Cast stem with entwined leaf and olive. Shallow and pierced bowl with engraved leaves. At other end pick...
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique set of 3 Victorian Coasters Wine Bottle Holders 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely set of three Victorian silver-plated wine bottle coasters / holders, circa 1870 in date. They feature pierced cylindrical sides with bases heavily decorated with...
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1870s Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Wm. Brownfield Majolica Leaf and Strawberry Plate in Cobalt Blue, English, 1876
Located in Banner Elk, NC
William Brownfield Majolica Leaf and Strawberry 9-inch Plate in Cobalt Blue, English, 1876, in highly desirable cobalt ground. Impressed mark to re...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Majolica

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

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...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Tableware

Materials

Copper

French "Spork" in Silver Plated Copper, Marked "LEGRY", 19th-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Who doesn't need a spork? this one happens to be finely made and from the 19th century. Enough said? we think so.
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1890s French Antique Tableware

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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