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Serving Bowls and Tureens For Sale
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Mid-Century Leaf Bowl and Matching Leaf Nut Dishes
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Mid-Century Leaf Bowl and Matching Leaf Nut Dishes

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Mid-Century Leaf Bowl and Matching Leaf Nut Dishes

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Tiffany & Co. Makers mid-century footed leaf bowl serving dish (one) and five matching individual nut dishes. Elevate your holiday events and dinner parties with this six piece set ...

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Mid-20th Century North American Serving Bowls and Tureens

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern Gorham Sterling Silver & Glass Pear Form Jam or Honey Pot
Mid-Century Modern Gorham Sterling Silver & Glass Pear Form Jam or Honey Pot

Mid-Century Modern Gorham Sterling Silver & Glass Pear Form Jam or Honey Pot

By Gorham

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Mid-Century Modern sterling silver & glass jam or honey pot. By Gorham. In the form of a pear. Simply a great jar! Date: Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: It is in ove...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Serving Bowls and Tureens

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Ahrenfeldt Limoges Depose Blue Gold Floral Rose Svc 6 +: No Chips/Cracks
Antique Ahrenfeldt Limoges Depose Blue Gold Floral Rose Svc 6 +: No Chips/Cracks

Antique Ahrenfeldt Limoges Depose Blue Gold Floral Rose Svc 6 +: No Chips/Cracks

Located in Perry, FL

Stunning Antique C Arhenfeldt Limoges Depose Blue and Gold Floral Plate Set-Service for 6** Plus Serving Dishes in Excellent Condition. Complete service for 6 settings** PLUS servings dishes. Great condition for age- no chips, cracks, or crazing. Some minimal wear to gold as to be expected with age. Set includes: (6) 10” plates (6) 8 3/4” plates (6) 7 1/2” plates (6) 5” bowls (6) saucers (3) teacups** (1) 14” oval platter (1) 11 3/4 inch oval platter (1) 9” oval gravy bowl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Serving Bowls and Tureens

William Spratling Set of 3 Graduated Sterling Silver Bowls
William Spratling Set of 3 Graduated Sterling Silver Bowls

William Spratling Set of 3 Graduated Sterling Silver Bowls

By William Spratling

Located in Darnestown, MD

Set of three graduated bowls by silver master, William Spratling. Each bowl has three handles and a linear scored design between the handles. The smallest of the bowls has an interio...

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1940s Mexican Modernist Vintage Serving Bowls and Tureens

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Four Victorian Silver Salt Cellars
Set of Four Victorian Silver Salt Cellars

Set of Four Victorian Silver Salt Cellars

Located in London, GB

A set of four Victorian silver salt cellars, each designed as scallop shell bearing chased leaf decorations in the rim, with gold gilt interior and foliate design base, made by Danie...

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1850s British Antique Serving Bowls and Tureens

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Jean Despres 1889-1980 by Philippe Guegan (Book)
Jean Despres 1889-1980 by Philippe Guegan (Book)

Jean Despres 1889-1980 by Philippe Guegan (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

This beautifully illustrated book was written because at that time there was no monograph in either French or English devoted to this important Jeweller/Silversmith. As it says in th...

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20th Century Serving Bowls and Tureens

Antique Jugendstil W.M.F. Silver Plated Punch Bowl or Tureen with a Hunt Scene
Antique Jugendstil W.M.F. Silver Plated Punch Bowl or Tureen with a Hunt Scene

Antique Jugendstil W.M.F. Silver Plated Punch Bowl or Tureen with a Hunt Scene

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine German Jugendstil punch bowl or tureen (or "Bowle" in German). By W.M.F., the Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik. In silver plate. With a three-dimensional depiction of Dia...

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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Serving Bowls and Tureens

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Tiffany & Co. 925 Sterling Silver Double Handle Bowl
Antique Tiffany & Co. 925 Sterling Silver Double Handle Bowl

Antique Tiffany & Co. 925 Sterling Silver Double Handle Bowl

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal Type: 925 Sterling Silver Width: 4.50 inches Diameter: 3.75 inches Height: 3.25 inches Depth: 2.50 inches Weight: 144.58 grams Silver antique Tiffan...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Serving Bowls and Tureens

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Sterling Salt Cellar by Peter & Ann Bateman
George III Sterling Salt Cellar by Peter & Ann Bateman

George III Sterling Salt Cellar by Peter & Ann Bateman

By Peter and Ann Bateman

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

A George III period sterling silver salt cellar with a gilt wash interior and hand-chased details by two members of the famed English silversmithing family, Peter & Ann Bateman. An e...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Serving Bowls and Tureens

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Set of Four George III Sauce Tureens and Covers
Set of Four George III Sauce Tureens and Covers

Set of Four George III Sauce Tureens and Covers

Located in London, GB

A set of four George III sauce tureens and covers, the shaped octagonal urn form with angular handles, demi fluted bodies, the incurved dome covers with urn finials, engraved with cr...

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1790s British George III Antique Serving Bowls and Tureens

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Rococo Style Figural Italian Gilt Silver Double Caviar Stand or Server
Vintage Rococo Style Figural Italian Gilt Silver Double Caviar Stand or Server

Vintage Rococo Style Figural Italian Gilt Silver Double Caviar Stand or Server

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Italian double caviar stand or holder. In 800 silver with a gold wash. Having figural half-cherub supports on a flat plinth with two spoon rests and ornate chased decoration...

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Serving Bowls and Tureens

Materials

Silver, Gilt Metal

Set of 2 Arthur Stone Sterling Silver Pedestal Footed Dishes #23334
Set of 2 Arthur Stone Sterling Silver Pedestal Footed Dishes #23334

Set of 2 Arthur Stone Sterling Silver Pedestal Footed Dishes #23334

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Set of 2 Arthur Stone Sterling Silver Pedestal Footed Dishes A pair of round, shallow bowls on round pedestals by America's foremost Arts & Crafts silversmith, Arthur Stone. Weighs...

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20th Century Serving Bowls and Tureens

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Colorful Enamel Noah's Ark Porringer Bowl & Cup Set 23336
Gorham Sterling Silver Colorful Enamel Noah's Ark Porringer Bowl & Cup Set 23336

Gorham Sterling Silver Colorful Enamel Noah's Ark Porringer Bowl & Cup Set 23336

By Gorham

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Gorham Sterling Silver Colorful Enamel Noah's Ark Porringer Bowl & Cup Set This children's feeding set includes a porringer bowl and small mug style cup. Both features pairs of colo...

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20th Century Serving Bowls and Tureens

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Set of 2 Nut Dishes #18400
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Set of 2 Nut Dishes #18400

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Set of 2 Nut Dishes #18400

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Set of 2 Nut Dishes This beautiful set of 2 nut dishes were created by amazing designer Tiffany & Co from sterling silver and are both engraved "McK"! ...

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20th Century Serving Bowls and Tureens

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Cent Gorham Coin Silver Handled Tazza of New Orleans, LA Southern Interest
19th Cent Gorham Coin Silver Handled Tazza of New Orleans, LA Southern Interest

19th Cent Gorham Coin Silver Handled Tazza of New Orleans, LA Southern Interest

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine 19th century tazza of Southern interest. In coin silver by Gorham Manufacturing Co. The tazza having a sturdy swing handle set with graduated spheres, a pierced gallery rim, a wide border with etched anthemion devices, and a center engraved with a family crest with what appears to be a Live Oak Tree...

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19th Century American Empire Antique Serving Bowls and Tureens

Materials

Silver

Large Vintage Silver Plate 'Lily' Bowl by Elsa Rady by Swid Powell
Large Vintage Silver Plate 'Lily' Bowl by Elsa Rady by Swid Powell

Large Vintage Silver Plate 'Lily' Bowl by Elsa Rady by Swid Powell

By Swid Powell

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine 'Lily' silver-plated bowl. Designed by Elsa Rady for Swid Powell. Model no. 3320. Together with its original box and paperwork insert. Swid Powell...

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Late 20th Century Argentine Retro Serving Bowls and Tureens

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Silver Dish by Roelof Citroen
Art Deco Silver Dish by Roelof Citroen

Art Deco Silver Dish by Roelof Citroen

Located in Lisboa, PT

Art Deco Silver Dish by Roelof Citroen, Netherlands, 1969–1983 Elegant oval silver dish crafted by Dutch designer Roelof Citroen, active from 1969 to 1983. Executed in 830‰ silver, ...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Serving Bowls and Tureens

Materials

Silver

Russian Hallmarked Niello Silver Set: Beaker Cup & Saucer, Moscow, c1860's.
Russian Hallmarked Niello Silver Set: Beaker Cup & Saucer, Moscow, c1860's.

Russian Hallmarked Niello Silver Set: Beaker Cup & Saucer, Moscow, c1860's.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Russian Hallmarked Niello Silver c1865 Saucer: Russian Niello Silver c1865 Circular Dish/Saucer finely decorated throughout Bearing Russian hallmarks: Maker's Mark "M.D." in Cyr...

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1860s Russian Antique Serving Bowls and Tureens

Materials

Silver, Niello

German Export Post War Silver and Leaded Glass Fruit Bowl
German Export Post War Silver and Leaded Glass Fruit Bowl

German Export Post War Silver and Leaded Glass Fruit Bowl

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

In excellent condition, this exquisite bowl is a work of art with it's intricate floral vine patterned design done is .800 German Silver. Intact is ...

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Mid-20th Century German Serving Bowls and Tureens

Materials

Silver

German Art Deco Silver Basket
German Art Deco Silver Basket

German Art Deco Silver Basket

Located in Lisboa, PT

German Art Deco Silver Basket, circa 1920s–1930s A refined German silver basket from the Art Deco period, dating to the 1920s–1930s, measuring 31 x 20 cm and weighing 821 grams. Cra...

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20th Century German Art Deco Serving Bowls and Tureens

Materials

Silver

Hermès Porcelain Trinket Bowl
Hermès Porcelain Trinket Bowl

Hermès Porcelain Trinket Bowl

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Hermès - (Made in France) Porcelain trinket bowl with a waterlily decoration. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 15 cm x 11 cm Seller Reference: ACC244

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1990s French Serving Bowls and Tureens

Hand Hammered Lobed Sterling Bowl by The Kalo Shop
Hand Hammered Lobed Sterling Bowl by The Kalo Shop

Hand Hammered Lobed Sterling Bowl by The Kalo Shop

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This hand hammered sterling silver bowl by was made by Chicago firm 'The Kalo Shop'. Completely hand wrought the piece is in the American Arts and Craf...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Serving Bowls and Tureens

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver bowl with grape vine design solid silver 25400
Silver bowl with grape vine design solid silver 25400

Silver bowl with grape vine design solid silver 25400

Located in Jupiter, FL

Silver basket with vine grapes design, stunning! Made with solid silver, heavy! Will come with a certificate of authenticity and nice packaging. WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS: St...

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Early 20th Century Serving Bowls and Tureens

Materials

Silver

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Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

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Located in London, GB

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

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Exceptional Nautical Themed Silver Centerpiece by Buccellati

Exceptional Nautical Themed Silver Centerpiece by Buccellati

By Buccellati

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Nautical Themed Silver Centerpiece by Buccellati A silver masterpiece depicting: putto, leaves, Neptune holding a trident, shell, and dolphins by master silversmiths Buc...

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1970s Italian Vintage Serving Bowls and Tureens

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Set of 6 Buccellati Sterling Silver Scroll Clam Shell Small Bowls #23222
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Located in Washington Depot, CT

Set of 6 Buccellati Sterling Silver Scroll Clam Shell Small Bowls These small bowls each feature a clam shell design with scroll detail and 4 ball feet. Weighs approx 417g, 268dwt ...

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Materials

Sterling Silver

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Tiffany & Co Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Shell Bowl Spoon 6 7/8" w/Mono  22622

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Located in Washington Depot, CT

Sterling silver spoon with shell bowl in the Chrysanthemum pattern by Tiffany & Co with monogram. Monogram appears to be SB The Chrysanthemum pattern, designed by Charles T. Grosje...

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A fine antique silver salt shaker. In sterling silver. By Stieff. With repousse flower decoration throughout and 3 small feet. Simply a...

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Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Leaf Dish/Bowl 22885 #19272
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Located in Washington Depot, CT

Sterling silver leaf dish/bowl by Tiffany & Co, pattern # 22885. A medium sized leaf shaped dish with openwork stem design and 2 ball feet underneath. Hallmarks date these pieces to...

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Postmodern Silver Plate Skyscraper Fruit Bowl by Richard Meier
Postmodern Silver Plate Skyscraper Fruit Bowl by Richard Meier

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By Swid Powell

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Offered here for your consideration is a fine silver plated fruit bowl. Additional Details: Model no. 3052. Designed by Richard Meier for Swid Powell. Swid Powell was the highly a...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Serving Bowls and Tureens

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Silver Plate

Milanese 'Continental' Silver Lidded Tureen
Milanese 'Continental' Silver Lidded Tureen

Milanese 'Continental' Silver Lidded Tureen

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

Crafted from 800 out of 1000 parts pure silver, this Milanese lidded tureen is really one of the most beautiful pieces of Italian silver we have had to date. The footed tureen which ...

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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Serving Bowls and Tureens

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Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Gilded Salt Cellar #18602
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Located in Washington Depot, CT

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20th Century Serving Bowls and Tureens

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Vintage Signed Buccellati Sterling Silver Roses & Leaves Centerpiece Bowl
Vintage Signed Buccellati Sterling Silver Roses & Leaves Centerpiece Bowl

Vintage Signed Buccellati Sterling Silver Roses & Leaves Centerpiece Bowl

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine silver centerpiece bowl. By Buccellati. In sterling silver. Designed by Ginamaria Buccellati. Comprising three rose leaves shaped as bowls and two applied figural rose bud...

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20th Century Italian Modern Serving Bowls and Tureens

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Vintage Buccellati Sterling Silver Footed Bowl with Gilded Spoon
Vintage Buccellati Sterling Silver Footed Bowl with Gilded Spoon

Vintage Buccellati Sterling Silver Footed Bowl with Gilded Spoon

By Buccellati

Located in Troy, MI

Famed for jewelry and silver since the mid-18th century, Buccellati still produces in small workshops with skilled artisans considered the best in Italy. This vintage classical hand-...

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2010s Italian Revival Serving Bowls and Tureens

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Postmodern Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl Model No 23886
Postmodern Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl Model No 23886

Postmodern Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl Model No 23886

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Postmodern presentation or centerpiece bowl. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Model No. 23886. The bowl with a naturalistic base comprised of stylized intertwined bran...

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20th Century Modern Serving Bowls and Tureens

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Antique S Kirk & Son Sterling Silver 19 Landscape Lion Handle Tea Caddy #15658
Antique S Kirk & Son Sterling Silver 19 Landscape Lion Handle Tea Caddy #15658

Antique S Kirk & Son Sterling Silver 19 Landscape Lion Handle Tea Caddy #15658

Located in Washington Depot, CT

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19th Century Antique Serving Bowls and Tureens

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Sterling Silver Shell Form Bon Bon Dish by Gorham
Sterling Silver Shell Form Bon Bon Dish by Gorham

Sterling Silver Shell Form Bon Bon Dish by Gorham

By Gorham

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

A sterling silver, scallop shell form bon-bon dish with ball feet by Gorham silversmiths. This beautifully rendered dish was manufactured in 1945 according to the date mark on the rear and was produced in Rhode Island in the United States. The pattern number is listed under the Gorham hallmark as '42677'. Fortunately Gorham are one of the few American silversmiths who made quality records of what they produced through their dating and pattern numbering system. The firm Gorham are perhaps the greatest of the American silversmiths and produced a wide variety of items from flatware, tea ware...

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Rare Georg Jensen '228D' Lidded Vegetable Dish, Circa 1917
Rare Georg Jensen '228D' Lidded Vegetable Dish, Circa 1917

Rare Georg Jensen '228D' Lidded Vegetable Dish, Circa 1917

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Located in Brisbane City, QLD

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Vintage and Antique Silver Serving Bowls and Tureens

Colorful serving bowls and tureens are important parts of any serveware set and can transform a table setting. These pieces are typically cast in silver or made of porcelain, echoing the design of serveware that was historically popular. Vintage and antique silver serving bowls and tureens were especially fashionable from the mid-17th into the 18th century for a style of dining that originated in France.

Rather than bring out single courses, all the parts of the meal in those days were placed on the table at once and revealed in a specific order, necessitating the equally popular serving dishes. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate arrived in the mid-17th century, requiring silverwares in which to serve them. Tureens proliferated in Great Britain and North America in the 18th century, thanks in large part to the culinary influence of France.

The word tureen first appeared in English at the beginning of the 18th century, derived from the French terrine, meaning “earthen vessel” (from the Latin terra meaning “earth”), as they were made from clay. These large covered dishes, which are usually oblong or oval-shaped and known for their almost helmetlike lids, kept soups and stews warm at the table and made it possible to serve guests elegantly with minimal fuss.

Aside from tureens, silver serving bowls can include wine coolers and assorted barware, champagne covers and caviar dishes. All of these pieces and their accessories are typically associated with the high-quality foods and drinks that are served inside of them.

Find an alluring array of vintage and antique silver serving bowls, tureens, flatware and other silver and silver plate on 1stDibs.