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19th Century, Sevres Style "Battle of Waterloo" Porcelain Cup - Signed Desprez
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Atlanta, GA
This finely painted porcelain cup and cover commemorating the Battle of Waterloo is a masterful
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Silver Cups

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Porcelain

Nast Manufacture : set of 12 Empire Paris porcelain egg cups - circa 1805
By Nast
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine set of Empire egg cups and their tray, Paris porcelain, trays are signed Nast underneath
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Polychrome Aesthetic Transferware Plates and Cups Wisconsin by Brownfield 19th c
By William Bloomfield
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Polychrome Aesthetic Transferware Plates and cups "Wisconsin" pattern by Brownfield circa 1880
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 5 Handpainted Delinières Limoges Porcelain Cups and Saucers, 1906
By Delinieres Co. 1, Limoges
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Antique set of porcelain cups and saucers was made by R. Delinières Cie in Limoges, France
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Gold

Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cup Saucer Rosenthal White Gold, Early 20th Century
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful German white porcelain and gold gilt coffee espresso or tea demitasse cup and saucer by
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Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Egg cups in stand by Franz Anton Mehlem, Germany, ca 1890
By Franz Anton Mehlem
Located in Delft, NL
Egg cups in stand by Franz Anton Mehlem, Germany, ca 1890 A boiled egg service with six egg cups
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19th Century German Antique Silver Cups

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Porcelain

Pair of Art Deco Tea Cups with Saucers by Sue Mare for Gallia, Christofle
By Louis Sue, Gallia, Andre Mare, Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Art Deco tea cups sold with their saucers. Made by Louis Süe (1875-1968) & André Mare (1887
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Black Ship Imari Porcelain Cups Saucers
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Japanese Imari porcelains demitasse coffee or tea cups & saucers. In the
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Early 20th Century Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Bing Grøndahl. Four antique coffee cups with high handles and saucers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grøndahl, a set of four antique coffee cups with high handles and saucers. Hand-painted
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Bing Grøndahl, Denmark. Set of five coffee cups and saucers, 1920s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark. A set of five coffee cups and saucers with flower decorations in purple
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1920s Danish Antique Silver Cups

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Porcelain

Bing Grøndahl, Denmark. Six demitasse cups with saucers in porcelain. 1920s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark. A set of six demitasse cups with saucers decorated with floral motifs in
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1920s Danish Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Opera Footed Cups Dessert Sherbets Hand painted
By Ambrosius Lamm
Located in Austin, TX
Rare set of 12 porcelain hand painted footed cups from famous Opera Set by Ambrosius Lamm studio
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1920s German Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Haviland Limoges Hand Painted Pair of Porcelain Cups Saucers, France 1894-1931
By Haviland Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of 2 demitasse cups and 2 saucers was made by Haviland Cie in Limoges, France. The Art
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Late 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Set of Five 19th-Century Samson Paris Polychrome Cups Saucers
By Samson Cie
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This refined set of five porcelain cups and saucers originates from the renowned Maison Samson
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19th Century French Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Espresso Cups Set of Six 18th Century English with Roses Gilt Decoration
By Derby
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of six English porcelain espresso cups was hand-painted in the late 18th century
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Late 18th Century English Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Haviland Limoges Demitasse Cup and Saucer Set Bone China, Art Deco
By Haviland Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Haviland Limoges demitasse cup and saucer set was made for Wright Tindale & Van Roden, high end
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Haviland Limoges Butterfly Handled Cup and saucer set, 1879-1889, Aesthetic
By Haviland Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Cup and saucer set by Haviland Cie is decorated in Aesthetic style, combining elements of 3
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19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Yves Klien Blue Style Porcelain Espresso Coffee Cup Saucer Art Deco, Europe
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white and cobalt blue porcelain espresso coffee cup and saucer, Art Deco period, circa
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of Antique Drinking Cups, Italian, Bronze, Goblets, Grand Tour, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique Drinking cups. An Italian, bronze over marble decorative goblet in Grand
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Mid-19th Century Italian Early Victorian Antique Silver Cups

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Marble, Bronze

Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Footed Cups and Dessert Plates Set for 10 Hand Painted
By Ambrosius Lamm
Located in Austin, TX
Amazing hand painted porcelain set of footed cups /saucers and matching dessert plates made by
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1910s German Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

English Porcelain Cup and Saucer, Worcester, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Painted in grisaille on a marbleized peach ground.
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1820s Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Kayser Zinn, Fein Zinn Late 19th Century Pewter Tankard and Cup
By Kayserzinn 1
Located in Lomita, CA
cup is probably late 19th Century. Of circular section with shouldered cover, shaped handle and
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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Pewter

Porcelain Best Bone China G&H.L. Tea Coffee Cups and Plates
Located in NICE, FR
&H.L, n°1118 pattern. It includes six cups and saucers, six dessert plates, a milk jug and 1 cake
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Early 20th Century British Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique George Jones Sons Porcelain Tennis-themed Tea Cups Saucers
By George Jones Sons, Minton, Royal Crown Derby Porcelain, Copeland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of signed antique English porcelain cups and saucers. By George Jones and Sons. In a
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Rörstrand, Sweden. Set of four "Formosa" coffee cups with saucers in faience.
Located in København, Copenhagen
"Formosa" coffee cups with saucers in faience. Decorated with floral motifs in polychrome colours. Marked
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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Faience

Rörstrand, Sweden. Set of five "Formosa" coffee cups with saucers in faience.
Located in København, Copenhagen
"Formosa" coffee cups with saucers in faience. Decorated with floral motifs in polychrome colours. Marked
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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Faience

Meissen, Germany, Green Ivy Vine, two coffee cups with saucers and creamer
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany, Green Ivy Vine, two coffee cups with matching saucers and a creamer. Hand-painted
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1920s German Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Lidded Jar and Three Cups in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Chinese lidded jar and three cups in hand-painted porcelain with flowers. 19th century
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19th Century Chinese Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

6 Antique Mintons Porcelain Raised Gold Twin Handled Bouillons / Cups Saucers
By Minton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 richly gilt porcelain bullion or tea cups. By Mintons. In an Aesthetic Movement
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Cup Saucer Imari Flowers", 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Japanese Porcelain Cup & Saucer Imari 'Flowers"", 18th Century. Very delicate and nicely
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18th Century Japanese Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Regency Period Derby Cup and Saucer Duo Hand Painted, Circa 1830
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful porcelain duo of a cup and saucer by the Derby factory, made during the late
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Coffee Cup Porcelain Blue and Gilt Pattern, Staffordshire circa 1808
By Staffordshire
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a porcelain Coffee Cup, attributed to an English Staffordshire maker, in the early 19th
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany, Green Ivy Vine, two large porcelain coffee cups with saucers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany, Green Ivy Vine, two large coffee cups with matching saucers. Hand-painted. 1920s
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1920s German Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century English Porcelain Fox with Grape Motif Stirrup Cup
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th Century English Porcelain Fox with Grape Motif stirrup cup Hand-painted porcelain
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Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Worcester Dragons in Compartments Group a Saucer Four Cups England C-1800-1820
By Flight Barr Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
This Worcester Porcelain group, a saucer with four cups, features the exquisite Dragons in
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Italy 18th Century Richard Ginori Porcelain Covered Cup or Sugar Bowl
By Richard Ginori
Located in Brescia, IT
This fine and elegant covered cup in Baroque style, is a piece hand made by the well known Italian
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Italy 18th Century Richard Ginori Porcelain Covered Cup with Floral Drawings
By Richard Ginori
Located in Brescia, IT
This fine and elegant covered cup in Baroque style, is a piece hand made by the well known Italian
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Five Early Bing and Grondahl Coffee Cups with Saucers, circa 1920
Located in København, Copenhagen
Five early Bing and Grondahl coffee cups with saucers. Hand painted flower decoration and overglaze
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1920s Danish Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Mid-19thCentury Golden Porcelain Covered Cup Multicolors Flower Drawings
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a small Meissen masterpiece of craftsmanship: the fine porcelain is designed with floral and natural scenes, rich in detail. A piece for refined collectors or useful to star...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Vista Alegre Portuguese Porcelain Demitasse Coffee Cups Saucers 1920s Set of 4
By Vista Alegre
Located in Glenford, NY
Rare Vintage Vista Alegre Porcelain Factory white porcelain Demitasse Coffee Cups and Saucers from
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1920s Portuguese Art Deco Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Georgian Amethyst Glass Cup and Saucer Hand-Blown, circa 1800
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a hand blown, glass, cup and saucer made from an amethyst colored glass and dating to the
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Glass

Italy Richard Ginori 19th Century Porcelain Covered Cup Red Blue Decor
By Richard Ginori
Located in Brescia, IT
This model of covered cup is a broth cup, with the lid to maintain the broth temperature. This
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Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Russian Silver and Niello Beaker
Located in New York, NY
Russian silver and niello beaker. Heavy sterling silver presentation cup with niello diamond
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Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Sterling Silver

Two Antique Cream Cups in Hand Painted Porcelain, Early 20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Two antique cream cups in hand painted porcelain, early 20th century. Measures: 8.5 x 8 cm. In
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Set of six Amalgam Glass Goblets, Biedermeier, Peasant Silver, Circa 1860 s.
Located in Praha, CZ
since 1860 as a luxury item, so-called peasant Silver The cups are made of hollow glass that was blown
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1860s Czech Biedermeier Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver Plate

Tressemanes Vogt Limoges Porcelain Set of 4 Cups Mugs, 1891-1907 Hand Painted
By T&V Limoges
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Antique porcelain cups or mugs with rounded handles feature a hand painted decor of grapes on the
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Gold

19th Century Set of Four Matching Sponge Ware Cups and Saucers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century matching set of cups and saucers are in pristine condition. This rare set show
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19th Century American Country Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Pottery

Wedgwood Terracotta Jasperware Miniature Tea Set Demitasse Cup Saucer 14 pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wedgwood Terracotta Jasperware Miniature Tea Set Demitasse Cup & Saucer 14 pcs. Listing includes (1
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Ceramic

English Set of Three Pewter Footed Mugs or Cups, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
English set of three pewter footed mugs or cups, 19th century.
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19th Century English Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Pewter

Dagoty Manufacture of Empress Joséphine Wife of Napoleon 1st Swan Cup
By Dagoty
Located in Paris, FR
This very rare set of 12 delicate cups swan shape with their saucers is signed by Dagoty, one of
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Chase USA Barware Alcohol Measuring Cup, Powder-Coated Blue
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Chase measuring tool from the 1930's. This one of a kind price has been powder coated in a warm shade of blue. Great addition to any bar. This piece gages in ounces, 2 oz, ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Metal

Ancient Italian Assortment Coffe Pot and Cups, Lodi, Circa 1765-1770
By Antonio Ferretti
Located in Milano, IT
A coffee pot and two cups with saucers Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, Circa 1765-1770
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1760s Italian Rococo Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Maiolica

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion. Set of three small chocolate cups with saucers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion. A set of three small chocolate cups with saucers in porcelain. Hand
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1920s German Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Rare John Turner Porcelain Cup and Saucer in Traveller Pattern, circa 1795
By John Turner
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare coffee cup and saucer in ‘The Traveller’ or ‘One Legged Duck’ blue transfer printed
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Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Rookwood 1905 VII 587 Vellum Matte Glaze Mug Stein Cup 5"
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
and blue undertone matte glaze cup with handle. Circa VII 1905, shape 587, size C. The letter “V
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Pottery

Rare Mason s Ironstone Miniature Cup in Basket Japan Pattern, circa 1825
By Mason s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a miniature Mason's ironstone cup in the Japan basket pattern which we date to circa 1825
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1820s English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Ironstone

Antique Porcelain Cup and Saucer First Period Worcester 18th Century Circa 1775
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Katonah, NY
This First Period Worcester Cup and Saucer is decorated in a delicate floral pattern. Green leaves
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1770s English Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique Silver Cups For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique silver cups is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique silver cups — often made from metal, silver and ceramic — can elevate any home. Antique silver cups have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique silver cups are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Georgian and Neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique silver cups have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Meissen Porcelain, Tiffany Co. and Royal Copenhagen are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Silver Cups?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,450, while they’re typically $23 on the low end and $340,277 highest priced.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining 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 Antique Silver Cups
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify silver antiques, search for a maker's mark on the base, handle, interior and other inconspicuous areas. Using trusted online resources, research the maker to find out when it was in business and browse online catalogues and image galleries, looking for pieces that resemble yours. Doing so can help you get a rough idea of when your silver objects were manufactured. To be classified as antique, an item must be at least 100 years old. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a range of antique silver decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Whether antique silverware is real silverware or not varies. Many antique flatware pieces feature silver plate, so they consist of a base metal beneath a layer of genuine silver. There is also flatware made entirely from sterling silver, which is an alloy that is 92.5% silver and 7.5% base metal. Researching the hallmarks found on your silverware using trusted online resources can help you determine whether the items are sterling silver or silver plate. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique silverware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Yes, some antique silver plate is worth something. However, any value that a piece has usually comes from its rarity rather than from the cost of its materials, because silver plate contains very little pure silver. There is generally a demand for certain older pieces by Christoffle, Elkington Co., Mapp Webb and other well-known manufacturers. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate the condition of your piece and give you an idea of how much it is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver plate tableware, serveware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some silver-plated antique silverware may be worth something. Antique pieces are 100 years old or older, and because of their age, pieces in good condition may be sought after by collectors due to their rarity. The maker, style and type will also impact the potential resale value. In terms of value as scrap metal, antique silver-plated silverware usually isn't worth much because silver plate is made only from a small amount of pure silver. To get an estimated value for your silverware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a wide range of antique silverware on 1stDibs.