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Item Ships From: USA
Fratelli Toso Murano Ribbons Italian Art Glass Sculptural Fazzoletto Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and extra large, vintage Murano hand blown pink and white ribbons over aqua blue Italian art glass sculptural handkerchief / fazzoletto vase. Documented to the Fratelli To...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Silver Plated Oneida Punch Bowl Set 10 Crescent Cups - 11 Pc Set
By Oneida
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Silver Plated Oneida Punch Bowl Set with 10 Crescent Cups - 11 Pc Set. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: Bowl: 9" H x 16" Diameter. Cup: 3" H x 4" W x 3" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
19th/20th Century Silver Overlaid Rope-Twist Carved Ivory Handled Corkscrew
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
American silver overlaid carved ivory handle c.1900. The rope twist carved ivory handle with sterling silver overlaid scrolling leaves.
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver, Steel
French Gien Lafayette Set of 6 Red Plates by Pierre Deux
By Gien, Pierre Deux
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of 6 Transferware Lafayette Plates from Gien for Pierre Deux, France
These charming plates from Gien feature red leaves on a white background. Could be used as salad, bread or d...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Eight Mini Wild Turkey Decanters
Located in Austin, TX
A set of eight vintage mini wild Turkey decanters featuring the popular and hard-to-find #3 flying and #8 fan-tail decanters.
Each mini marked o...
Category
20th Century American USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Christopher Dresser Old Hall "Indiana" Pitcher Aesthetic Movement
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Sharon, CT
Beautiful example of an English Aesthetic Movement ceramic for Old Hall Earthenware Company Limited, c.1881. A similar 'Indiana' pitcher Illustrated and discussed in "Christopher Dr...
Category
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Six Danish Modern Teak Plates / Chargers by Morsbak
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice set of six Danish Modern teak plates / chargers by Morsbak of Denmark, 1960s. The plates are in very good vintage condition and measure 11"D x .5"H a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Victorian Period/Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Calling/Business Card Case
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period/Aesthetic Movement sterling silver calling card/business card case having a hinged lid and its original chain, Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode Island, Ca...
Category
1870s American Aesthetic Movement Antique USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Turquoise Blue Pottery Vase
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Modern turquoise blue Amphora pottery vase, circa early-20th century, USA. Very good condition as shown in images. No chips noted. Dimension...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Clay
Antique French Saint Clement Majolica Parrot Absinthe Pitcher Decanter
By Saint-Clément
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique French majolica parrot absinthe pitcher decanter or figural jug hand painted with beautiful vibrant colors, circa 1900. This pitcher was made by Keller & Guerin at their St. Clement faience...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Wedgwood Lilac Jasper Dip Stoneware Garden Pot
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
Etruria, Staffordshire, circa 1900, turned Wedgwood shape no. 317, stoneware with lilac Jasper dip ground, decorated with sprigged white Jasper bas-relief depictions of muses, ringed...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Botanical Soup Tureen & Cover
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain European Flower Botanical Soup Tureen & Cover,
Circa 1780
The Chinese Export porcelain tureen and cover are well painted with large European bouquets of ...
Category
18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Victorian Majolica Pineapples Plate Circa 1880
By George Jones
Located in Austin, TX
Victorian Majolica Pineapples Plate Circa 1880.
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
18th-Century English Pottery Pebbled Pearlware Bough Pots, Wood Family
By Ralph Wood Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
The pair of bough pots, attributed to the Ralph Wood Pottery, have a fixed pierced top with a blue band around the upper rim and the front panel wit...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pearlware, Pottery
19th Century, KPM Berlin Porcelain Cobalt & Gilt Tea Cup & Saucer
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century KPM Berlin porcelain tea cup and saucer set exemplifies the height of European porcelain craftsmanship. The set is adorned in a deep cobalt blue glaze, co...
Category
19th Century German Neoclassical Antique USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Silver Plate Wine Coasters on Bombay Sides
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of silver plate wine coasters with cast edges on Bombay sides. This pair has been fitted with a turned wood base on a green baize footing. England, circa 1910. Perfect pair to a...
Category
Early 20th Century English USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Chinoiserie Johnson Brothers Dinner Plate in Indian Tree Pattern, England
By Johnson Brothers
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A cream dinner plate by Johnson Brothers England. This plate is decorated with a pink, brown, green, and blue chinoiserie design at the center and a greek key design around the edges...
Category
20th Century English Chinoiserie USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Vintage Mexican Alpaca Silver and Abalone Bottle Opener
By Los Ballesteros
Located in San Diego, CA
Mexican Alpaca Silver and Abalone Bottle Opener. A beautiful statement piece at the bar, especially one with Mid-century influences. The Abalone and silver are extraordinary and a g...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Circular Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in Huntington, NY
Circular Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Majolica Green-Glazed Geranium Plate, Hope & Carter, English, ca. 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
English majolica green-glazed 9.13-inch plate, with relief molded geranium plants and blossoms, with a shaped rim; the reverse with impressed mark: HOPE & CARTER, BURSLEM.
For thir...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Majolica
"Life Undersea", Rare Art Deco Plate w/ Fish and Starfish by Winter for Cowan
By Cowan Pottery, Thelma Frazier Winter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare survivor from a fleeting moment in Cowan Pottery's history, before it closed at the onset of the Great Depression, this plate designed by Thelma Frazier Winter...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Cranberry Crystal Water glasses; set of six
Located in Malibu, CA
Stunning set of tall cranberry water glasses with a distinct swirl pattern. Transparent stems.
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Lunt Baroque Style Silver Plated Ornate Twin Handle Serving Platter Tray
By Lunt Silver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Lunt Baroque Style Silver Plated Ornate Twin Handle Serving Platter Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 1.5" H x 27.5" W x 18.5" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Baroque USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of Catalina Island Pottery Matte Green Dinner Plates
By Catalina Pottery
Located in Riverdale, NY
Set of 6 Catalina Island Soft Matte Greenish Blue Dinner Plates from the early 20th Century. 9.5" across. 1930's USA.
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Couroc Roadrunner Bird Design Barware Vintage Serving Tray Circa 1960
By The Couroc Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Mid-Century Modern Couroc of Monterey California roadrunner bird design barware serving tray.
Vintage Couroc Roadrunner Design Barware Serving ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bakelite
Porcelain Red "Medusa" Tureen / Serving Bowl with Lid by Versace for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful porcelain red "Medusa" tureen / serving bowl with lid by Versace for Rosenthal, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measu...
Category
Late 20th Century American USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th C Huge Lot of Dinnerware by Homer Laughlin & Frederick Rhead 480 Pcs
By Frederick Rhead, Homer Laughlin
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple yet elegant design on this incredibly large set, 480+ pcs. Homer Laughlin a very prominent company with roots in the 19th century. Frederick Rhead...
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold
French Faience Oyster Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
By Henriot Quimper
Located in Austin, TX
French faience oyster plate signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Rustic Vintage USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
Silver and Glass Swan Form Salts
Located in Riverdale, NY
Set of 3 swan form salts from the early half of the 20th Century. One large master salt with 2 smaller salts with crystal bases and 835 grade pierced silver wings decorated with rose...
Category
1940s German Rococo Revival Vintage USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
French Green Majolica Oyster Octopus Plate Aetgina Vallauris, circa 1950
By Aegitna Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
French green Majolica oyster plate signed Aetgina Vallauris, circa 1950.
With an octopus pattern.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Marcello Fantoni Bowl Decorated with a Still Life of Italian Vases
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Marcello Fantoni bowl decorated with a still life of Italian vases
Decorated with rich applied enamel, signed on the front lower right and on the ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
12 Coral Colored Marble Service Plates by Villeroy & Boch
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
12 coral colored marble service plates by Villeroy & Boch, each one realistically decorated to look like marble. Marked Villeroy & Boch 'Luxembourg'.
Category
Early 2000s German Grand Tour USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Loetz Green Glass Vase with Alvin Sterling Silver Overlay
By Loetz Glass
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality Art Nouveau style art glass vase, by Loetz the historic glass maker from the municipality of Austria featuring Alvin Sterling Silver overlay. Overlay in form of open and horizontal patterns with stylized leaves and scrollwork.
A great find, handcrafted vase skillfully made using centuries old techniques of art glass works from the world-renowned maker, Loetz. Simply stunning this Art Nouveau glass vase with Alvin Sterling Silver overlay by Loetz would enhance any shelf, table, nightstand or countertop.
This is a rare antique Loetz Green Glass...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinese Export Platter
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese export platter.
Mille fleur pattern.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Large Lidded Bowl
Located in west palm beach, FL
Present your favorite dishes with enchanting style in this vintage lidded bowl from the celebrated Portuguese ceramic maker, Bordallo Pinheiro. Expertly molded and richly glazed to s...
Category
Late 20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Zoffoli Old World Style Globe Bar
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Italian bar globe made by Zoffoli in Rimini, Italy with 18th century style Old-World mapping. The globe opens to reveal bottle and glass storage. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Revival USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Murano Vintage Millefiori Murrine Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and colorful vintage Murano hand blown rainbow color flower murrines over copper bed Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The paperweight...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sommerso, Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Wedgwood Olive Green Jasper Dip Stoneware Garden Pot
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
Etruria, Staffordshire, early 20th century, turned Wedgwood shape no. 317, stoneware with olive green Jasper dip ground, decorated with sprigged white Jasper bas-relief depictions of...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
1930s Slender Art Deco Topaz Glass Vase, Signed by Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful, slender and museum quality French Art Deco "Cubist style" glass vase by Schneider is decorated with an "acid etched" slanted rectangular pattern on top and bands of a...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
20th Art Deco Glass Decanter Bottle
Located in Miami, FL
20th Art Deco glass decanter bottle.
Measure: Base 3.5 inches.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
6 Le Cirque N.Y. Oval 12" Plates Designed By Adam D. Tihany For Villeroy & Boch
By Adam Tihany
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine...
Category
20th Century Luxembourgish Mid-Century Modern USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Sterling Silver Baptismal Dish
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Looking for a gift for a newborn baby? Search no more; we have the perfect gift! A sterling silver shell-dish to use at a baptism ceremony. This is the right size and shape to sco...
Category
1930s American Vintage USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Murano Glass Rhinoceros Designed by Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a beautifully blown, somerso Murano glass rhinoceros. This piece was designed by Antonio Da Ros and blown by Fabio Tosi for Cenedese Ve...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Majolica Flowers Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate with different flowers on each shells, circa 1900 signed Longchamp.
Category
Early 1900s French Romantic Antique USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Franciscan, Desert Rose Tea Set
By Franciscan China 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
A true American Classic, Franciscan Desert Rose dinnerware has graced dining tables since 1941, including Air Force One as chosen by Jackie Kennedy and t...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
18th Century Rare Terracotta Hand Carved French Biot Pot
Located in Miami, FL
This fabulous handmade terracotta pot originated in the Provençal town of Biot and was used to store olive oil. In perfect condition, the photo...
Category
1780s French Baroque Antique USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Terracotta
12 Minton England Antique Custom Cobalt Blue Raised Gold Salad or Dessert Plates
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the storied Gilded Age firm of Minton, England we have 12 elegant cobalt blue with raised gilding plates that were custom ordered through the retailer Davis, Collamore and Compa...
Category
1910s British Baroque Vintage USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Revolving Dome Oval Chafing Dish Food Warmer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Revolving Dome Oval Chafing Dish Food Warmer. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 8" H x 14" W x 8" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Astrolabe Plate
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti astrolabe plate,
Numbered #7 in Series
1960s-mid 1970s.
The Piero Fornasetti porcelain plate depicts an astrolabe in a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
English Rattan and Bamboo Breakfast Bed Tray with Magazine Rack and Cup Holder
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Do you really need another excuse for breakfast in bed? We didn't think so. Bring the outdoors in, with this traditional lap tray. This bamboo and rattan bed tray will make mornings ...
Category
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bamboo
Large Italian Murano Cased Glass Vase
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-431 Modern fluted cased glass vase. No makers marks. Light wear.
Category
1970s Vintage USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Lenox "Castle Garden" Dinner Plates/Service for 12
By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company
Located in Malibu, CA
Classic Lenox china pattern “castle garden” from the 1970's in shades of pink, yellow, green on ivory background.
This stunning pattern has since been discontinued by Lenox.
Gold ba...
Category
20th Century American Renaissance Revival USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Sterling Bowl
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Solid sterling bowl.
Category
1960s Vintage USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage 22K Gold Overlay Shoji Trellis Screen Highball Glasses Set of 9 Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This elegant set of vintage iconic 1960's Imperial Glass set of highball glasses are 22K Gold overlay over clear glass and are the shoji screen trellis pattern also called Golden Sh...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Plate
Raymor Green & Brown Footed Planter / Orchid Pot
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
A handmade ceramic footed planter or orchid pot by Raymor.
Italy, circa 1950.
Signed/numbered.
Features a geometric pattern in shades of green, brown and yellow.
Measures 6.5 in...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Four Neiman Marcus Egg Coddlers with Under Plates
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish set of four Neiman Marcus egg coddlers with under plates, circa 1980s. The set is "New / Old Stock" that has never been used and is in original box...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Lime Green Vaseline glass or Depression Glass Champagne Coupe Glasses - Set of 5
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of five lime green sherbert or champagne coupes. These brightly colored glasses in the unmistakable green, are often referred to as canary glass or vaseline glass. They are optically cut and faceted on the inside, resembling a quilted look. The round and short stature is perfect for use as an ice cream or sherbert glass...
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Set of Six Blue and White Bird Plates
Located in New York, NY
Set of six blue and white bird plates. Set of six 20th century Sèvres style gilt and painted dinner plates with blue banded and gilt borders...
Category
Late 20th Century European USA - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
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