Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.

How did art change in the 18th century?

In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.

How do you identify 18th-century furniture?

To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.

Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?

The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Were there cannons in the 16th century?

Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.

Was there glass in the 16th century?

Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.

What is the most important painting of the 20th century?

What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.

What furniture was used in the 16th century?

A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.

What is 17th-century furniture called?

What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.

Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?

Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?

17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

18th Century Creamware

Whieldon Creamware

Early English Pottery

Wedgwood Creamware

Whieldon Type

English Creamware

Staffordshire Creamware

Creamware Jug

Leeds Creamware

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Pottery

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

18th Century English Plain Creamware Pottery Feather-edge Soup Plates-Set of Six

$5,750 / set

English Creamware Pottery Rococo Shell-Form Soup Tureen and Cover, 18th-century.

Located in Downingtown, PA

The beautiful plain-creamware tureen is of bombe form and has large scroll shell handles with their

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Rococo Pottery

Materials

Creamware

English Creamware Pottery Rococo Shell-Form Soup Tureen and Cover, 18th-century.

$4,800

18th Century Wedgwood Creamware Tureen Hand Painted by Bakewell England Ca. 1765

By Josiah Wedgwood, James Bakewell

Located in Katonah, NY

Wedgwood: James Bakewell was an 18th‑century painter employed by Josiah Wedgwood to hand‑paint flower

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Ceramics

Materials

Creamware

18th Century Wedgwood Creamware Tureen Hand Painted by Bakewell England Ca. 1765

$700

Creamware Heart Shaped Dish England Late 18th Century Made by Wedgwood and Co

By Wedgwood Co

Located in Katonah, NY

-shaped dish was made in late 18th century England, circa 1790 by Wedgwood & Co.* The decoration is

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Creamware

Creamware Heart Shaped Dish England Late 18th Century Made by Wedgwood and Co

$240

A 19th Century Wedgwood Creamware Platter with an 18th Century Style Border

By Wedgwood

Located in Katonah, NY

leaves. The edge painted brown. For an image of this 18th century border design see: "Wedgwood" by Wolf

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Platters and Serveware

Materials

Creamware, Earthenware

A 19th Century Wedgwood Creamware Platter with an 18th Century Style Border

$480

A Pair of 18th Century Wedgwood Creamware Dishes with Countryside Scenes

By Wedgwood

Located in Katonah, NY

A pair of fine 18th century Wedgwood creamware dishes each decorated with a landscape and a border

Category

Antique 1780s English Romantic Dinner Plates

Materials

Creamware

A Pair of 18th Century Wedgwood Creamware Dishes with Countryside Scenes

$870

18th Century English Pottery Creamware Model of a Pet Squirrel, Ralph Wood Type

By Ralph Wood Pottery

Located in Downingtown, PA

Rare early creamware model of a pet squirrel, ralph wood type, circa 1765-1780. The pet

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Ceramics

Materials

Creamware, Pearlware, Pottery

18th Century English Pottery Creamware Model of a Pet Squirrel, Ralph Wood Type

$6,500

English Creamware 18th-century Feather-edged Large Plates- Set of Ten

By Leeds Pottery

Located in Downingtown, PA

18th-century English Feather-edge Plain Creamware Large Plates, Set of Ten, Circa 1770's The large

Category

Antique 1770s Georgian Dinner Plates

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

English Creamware 18th-century Feather-edged Large Plates- Set of Ten

$6,000 / set

Pottery Tromp L oeil Creamware Cabbage Tureen and Cover, 18th Century

Located in Downingtown, PA

French Pottery Tromp L'oeil creamware cabbage tureen and cover, 18th century A French tromp

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Georgian Centerpieces

Materials

Creamware, Ceramic, Pottery

Pottery Tromp L oeil Creamware Cabbage Tureen and Cover, 18th Century

$4,800

Set of Eight 18th Century English Creamware Plates, Pierced Border, C. 1785

Located in Katonah, NY

English creamware of the late 18th century. Dimensions: Five plates: 8.5 in. diameter One plate: 9.75 in

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Creamware

Set of Eight 18th Century English Creamware Plates, Pierced Border, C. 1785

$2,800 / set

A Pair of Late 18th Century Pierced Creamware Baskets

By Baddely

Located in Katonah, NY

A Pair of Creamware pierced baskets with overall clobbered decoration of chrysanthemums and

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Decorative Objects

A Pair of Late 18th Century Pierced Creamware Baskets

$2,300

Three Antique Wedgwood Creamware Vases Late 18th Century England Circa 1790

By Wedgwood

Located in Katonah, NY

-century vessel with the WEDGWOOD impressed mark" (See pg 159 figure 265). Marks: The underside of each

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Creamware, Pearlware, Pottery

Three Antique Wedgwood Creamware Vases Late 18th Century England Circa 1790

$3,600 / set

A Set of 18th Century Pierced Antique Creamware Dishes

Located in Katonah, NY

of the recess fluted, the rim pierced with a band of openwork pattern.The set is late 18th century

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Dinner Plates

A Set of 18th Century Pierced Antique Creamware Dishes

$8,400

Dozen 18th Century Wedgwood Creamware Dishes Decorated with Shells

By Wedgwood

Located in Katonah, NY

A set of twelve Wedgwood creamware shell edge dishes. Each center is painted with a single clam

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Rococo Dinner Plates

Dozen 18th Century Wedgwood Creamware Dishes Decorated with Shells

$3,750

Antique Creamware Butter Tub Made in 18th Century England with Good Provenance

Located in Katonah, NY

An antique English creamware butter tub made in the late 18th century, circa 1785. This is a rare

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics

Materials

Creamware

Antique Creamware Butter Tub Made in 18th Century England with Good Provenance

$1,100

English 18th Century Early Creamware Pottery Stirrup Cup of Vixen, a Female Fox

Located in Downingtown, PA

The creamware stirrup cup has been painted a very realistic manner to depict a vixen. Reference

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Barware

Materials

Creamware

English 18th Century Early Creamware Pottery Stirrup Cup of Vixen, a Female Fox

$2,900

18th Century Wedgwood Creamware Tureen Plate with Flowers by Bakewell Ca.1765

By Josiah Wedgwood, James Bakewell

Located in Katonah, NY

This rare 18th-century Wedgwood creamware tureen and matching plate were made at the Wedgwood

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Decorative Baskets

Materials

Creamware

18th Century Wedgwood Creamware Tureen Plate with Flowers by Bakewell Ca.1765

$800 / set

Pair of 18th Century Neoclassical Creamware Urns

Located in Katonah, NY

A pair of creamware urns decorated in a neoclassical design with impressed swags, machine turned

Category

Antique 1790s English Neoclassical Vases

Pair of 18th Century Neoclassical Creamware Urns

$4,500

A Pair of 18th Century Wedgwood Creamware Boxes Formed as a Bunch of Grapes

By Wedgwood

Located in Katonah, NY

A pair of 18th century Wedgwood Creamware boxes formed as a bunch of grapes with a Whieldon type

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Rococo Tableware

Materials

Creamware

A Pair of 18th Century Wedgwood Creamware Boxes Formed as a Bunch of Grapes

$5,500

18th Century English Pottery Plain Creamware Tureen and Cover

Located in Downingtown, PA

Early English pottery creamware tureen, Staffordshire or Yorkshire, circa 1765 The lovely

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Soup Tureens

Materials

Pottery

18th Century English Pottery Plain Creamware Tureen and Cover

$3,000

A Set of Serving Dishes, Late 18th Century Red Clobbered Creamware Dishes

By Baddely

Located in Katonah, NY

A group of Creamware dishes with overall decoration of chrysanthemums and swirling leaves made by

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Creamware, Earthenware, Pottery

A Set of Serving Dishes, Late 18th Century Red Clobbered Creamware Dishes

$3,700

An English 18th Century Pierced Antique Creamware Basket and Stand

Located in Katonah, NY

For an almost identical example see image 506 in "Creamware and other English Pottery at Temple

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Tableware

An English 18th Century Pierced Antique Creamware Basket and Stand

$3,750

Antique Creamware Soup Tureen

Located in Katonah, NY

An exceptional 18th century English creamware soup tureen perfectly proportioned and beautifully

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Soup Tureens

Materials

Creamware

Antique Creamware Soup Tureen

$2,030

Set of 12 Wedgwood Creamware Dishes and two Platters, 18th Century

By Wedgwood

Located in Katonah, NY

Set of Wedgwood creamware dishes made in the 18th century with a border in the distinctive

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Set of 12 Wedgwood Creamware Dishes and two Platters, 18th Century

$4,600 / set

A Rare Creamware Sweetmeat Stand.

Located in Downingtown, PA

top. The whole very crisp and well moulded. Reference: Creamware and other English Pottery at

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Centerpieces

Materials

Creamware

A Rare Creamware Sweetmeat Stand.

$7,500

Antique Staffordshire Creamware Chicken

Located in Katonah, NY

An 18th century Staffordshire Creamware pottery figure of a hen modelled standing on a hollow base

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Antique Staffordshire Creamware Chicken

$3,600

Rare Fine Antique English 18th C. Wedgwood Creamware 7 Pc. Armorial Set

By Josiah Wedgwood

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Exceptionally rare & important fine antique English wedgwood "Queensware" (also known as creamware

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Platters and Serveware

Materials

Creamware

Rare Fine Antique English 18th C. Wedgwood Creamware 7 Pc. Armorial Set

$3,596 / set

Pair Antique Creamware Covered Baskets

Located in Katonah, NY

An outstanding pair of 18th century pierced creamware chestnut baskets. Oval with straight sides

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Soup Tureens

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Pair Antique Creamware Covered Baskets

$9,800

Antique Wedgwood Creamware Dishes

By Wedgwood, James Bakewell

Located in Katonah, NY

A pair of 18th Century Wedgwood Creamware rectangles, painted by Bakewell with gren feather edge

Category

Antique 1770s English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Creamware

Antique Wedgwood Creamware Dishes

$800

A Rare English Creamware Puzzle Jug.

By Thomas Whieldon Pottery

Located in Downingtown, PA

Whieldon's Creamware, ECC Trans., Vol.17, Pt.3, p.441. The elaborate handle form matches examples found on

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Porcelain

Materials

Creamware

A Rare English Creamware Puzzle Jug.

$3,000

English Creamware Silver-Form Whieldon Plate

By Thomas Whieldon Pottery

Located in Downingtown, PA

English creamware silver-form whieldon plate, circa 1765-1775. A lovely tortoise-shell

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Pottery

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

English Creamware Silver-Form Whieldon Plate

$650

Creamware Openwork Four Dessert Plates

Located in Downingtown, PA

Creamware openwork dessert plates, circa 1790. A set of three creamware plates with pierced

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Creamware Openwork Four Dessert Plates

$1,900 / set

Spode Plain Creamware Footed Fruit Tazza.

By Spode

Located in Downingtown, PA

The Spode plain undecorated creamware oval footed fruit basket has a flared foot and decorated with

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Pottery

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Spode Plain Creamware Footed Fruit Tazza.

$900

A Rare 18th Century English Creamware Teapot Inscribed with Prayers of Grace

Located in Downingtown, PA

The plain creamware teapot is unusually decorated with a panel on each side containing a hand

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Tea Sets

A Rare 18th Century English Creamware Teapot Inscribed with Prayers of Grace

$3,800

A Pair of Large Davenport Creamware Green Feather-edged Dishes

Located in Downingtown, PA

The large oval dishes are moulded with a feathered edge in green glaze.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Pottery

Materials

Creamware

A Pair of Large Davenport Creamware Green Feather-edged Dishes

$2,000

Creamware Tortoiseshell Plate Made in England, circa 1765

By Thomas Whieldon Pottery

Located in Katonah, NY

. Though this dish was made in 18th century England, circa 1765, it looks strikingly modern. Creamware with

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Ceramics

Materials

Creamware

Creamware Tortoiseshell Plate Made in England, circa 1765

$720

Liverpool Creamware Desk Plaque of George Washington

By Herculaneum Pottery

Located in Downingtown, PA

Liverpool Creamware Plaque of George Washington, Herculaneum Pottery, Circa 1800 The Liverpool

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Federal Pottery

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Liverpool Creamware Desk Plaque of George Washington

$2,500

Pottery Creamware Plate of an American Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

English pottery creamware plate of an American ship, circa 1785-1800. The circular creamware

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Federal Nautical Objects

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Pottery Creamware Plate of an American Ship

$650

Leeds Pottery Pierced Creamware Compote

Located in Austin, TX

A fine pierced cream ware (or creamware) compote (or comport) from the Georgian era - a footed

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Platters and Serveware

Leeds Pottery Pierced Creamware Compote

$1,950

Antique Creamware Feather-Edge Large Oval Dish

By Leeds Pottery

Located in Downingtown, PA

. Creamware was one of the most common tablewares in the second half of the 18th century and was used for a

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Antique Creamware Feather-Edge Large Oval Dish

$1,850

Creamware Pottery Large Dish with Polychrome Botanical Decoration

Located in Downingtown, PA

Creamware dish with polychrome botanical decoration, Circa 1790 The large circular creamware

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Pottery

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Creamware Pottery Large Dish with Polychrome Botanical Decoration

$2,500

Antique Creamware Food Warmer

By Wedgwood

Located in Katonah, NY

An early creamware food warmer comprising a pedestal stand with applied lion's head mask, pinwheel

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Creamware

Antique Creamware Food Warmer

$2,300

Creamware Three-Tier Pierced Culinary Curds Mold

By Leeds Pottery

Located in Downingtown, PA

The plain creamware mold is probably Leeds. The mold is of triple stepped oval form with basal

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Pottery

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Creamware Three-Tier Pierced Culinary Curds Mold

$2,000

Creamware Mocha Large Tankard with Bands of Diamonds

Located in Downingtown, PA

Stunning creamware mocha large tankard with bands of diamonds, circa 1800-1820, The

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Pottery

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Creamware Mocha Large Tankard with Bands of Diamonds

$2,750

English Creamware Sweetmeat Stand with Dolphin, Leeds, Yorkshire

Located in Downingtown, PA

English creamware sweetmeat centerpiece stand with Dolphin, Attributed to Leeds, Yorkshire circa

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Creamware, Pottery

English Creamware Sweetmeat Stand with Dolphin, Leeds, Yorkshire

$4,500

Creamware Hot Water Plate, circa 1785-1800

Located in Downingtown, PA

Creamware hot water plate, circa 1785-1800 This is a rare survivor in creamware. Dimensions

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Serving Pieces

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Creamware Hot Water Plate, circa 1785-1800

$1,400

Nautical English Creamware Bowl, Probably Liverpool, circa 1780

By Sewill Liverpool

Located in Downingtown, PA

A fine creamware bowl with the farmers arms in the central well and above, grouping of nautical

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Pottery

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Nautical English Creamware Bowl, Probably Liverpool, circa 1780

$1,750

English Pottery Creamware Mocha Pottery Tankard

Located in Downingtown, PA

Mocha pottery tankard, early 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Barware

Materials

Creamware

English Pottery Creamware Mocha Pottery Tankard

$2,250

Antique Creamware Tea Caddy with Sponged Decoration

Located in Katonah, NY

An 18th century English creamware tea caddy with sponged decoration. This early earthenware pottery

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Country Jars

Materials

Creamware

Antique Creamware Tea Caddy with Sponged Decoration

$2,300

Primitive English Creamware Stirrup Cup of a Hound

Located in Downingtown, PA

The hound-head creamware stirrup cup with unusual decoration of large splotches producing a

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Pottery

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Primitive English Creamware Stirrup Cup of a Hound

$2,400

Antique Creamware Feather-Edge Circular Dishes-A Pair

By Leeds Pottery

Located in Downingtown, PA

. Creamware was one of the most common tablewares in the second half of the 18th century and was used for a

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Antique Creamware Feather-Edge Circular Dishes-A Pair

$2,000 / set

Wedgwood Plain Creamware Vegetable Tureen and Cover

By Wedgwood

Located in Downingtown, PA

Wedgwood plain creamware vegetable tureen and cover, circa 1785-1800. Neoclassical wedgwood

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Serving Pieces

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Wedgwood Plain Creamware Vegetable Tureen and Cover

$1,350

Antique Creamware Feather-Edge Circular Dishes-A Pair

By Leeds Pottery

Located in Downingtown, PA

the most common tablewares in the second half of the 18th century and was used for a variety of vessel

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Antique Creamware Feather-Edge Circular Dishes-A Pair

$2,000 / set

Wedgwood Creamware Dishes with a Dragon Crest

By Wedgwood

Located in Katonah, NY

A pair of late 18th century Wedgwood deep dishes painted in shades of brown. The center of each

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Tableware

Materials

Creamware

Wedgwood Creamware Dishes with a Dragon Crest

$1,320 / set

Creamware Mug Printed with Courtship and Matrimony

Located in Downingtown, PA

Creamware mug printed with courtship and matrimony, late 18th century. A print showing male and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Barware

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Creamware Mug Printed with Courtship and Matrimony

$1,800

English Creamware Pottery Fruit Baskets and Stands, circa 1800

Located in Downingtown, PA

English creamware pottery fruit baskets and stands, circa 1800 Pair of oval reticulated

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Creamware, Pottery

English Creamware Pottery Fruit Baskets and Stands, circa 1800

$2,750 / set

Whieldon-Type Creamware Apple Teapot and Cover, Staffordshire

By Thomas Whieldon Pottery

Located in Downingtown, PA

Whieldon-type creamware apple teapot and cover, Staffordshire, circa 1755-1765 The lead

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Georgian Tea Sets

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Whieldon-Type Creamware Apple Teapot and Cover, Staffordshire

$3,900

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18th Century Creamware For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 18th century creamware you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, earthenware and creamware, every 18th century creamware was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 18th century creamware, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. Each 18th century creamware bearing Georgian, Neoclassical or Rococo hallmarks is very popular. Wedgwood, Leeds Pottery and Baddely each produced at least one beautiful 18th century creamware that is worth considering.

How Much is a 18th Century Creamware?

Prices for a 18th century creamware start at $155 and top out at $23,000 with the average selling for $2,400.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About 18th Century Creamware

Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
How did art change in the 18th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
How do you identify 18th-century furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Were there cannons in the 16th century?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
Was there glass in the 16th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
What is the most important painting of the 20th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
What furniture was used in the 16th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
What is 17th-century furniture called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

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