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Antique Large Sterling Silver Cut Glass Caster / Shaker 1901
By William Comyns
Located in London, GB
chased foot , the patterns of which are mirrored by the patterning on the silver neck of the Caster. The
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Spode Coffee Can Ironstone Kackiemon Pattern 2117, circa 1820
By Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Kakiemon style, pattern number 2117. It has the Spode Stone China blue printed mark to the base, as used
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ironstone

20th Century Glass Decanter/ Bottle With Golden Floral Patterns, AT ca. 1920
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
piece of Austrian glass art is adorned by artfully crafted golden floral patterns. The removable large
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Gold

SIX Georgian Masons Ironstone Side Plates Oriental Pheasant Pattern, circa 1818
By Mason s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
pattern and dating to the earliest period between 1813-1820. Sets of early plates in this pattern are
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ironstone

Miles Mason Porcelain Chinoiserie Plates with the Boy and Buffalo Pattern
By Miles Mason Porcelain
Located in Downingtown, PA
English porcelain pair of Chinoiserie plates with the boy and buffalo pattern, Probably Miles Mason
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Early English Pair Porcelain Imari Pattern Cabinet Plates c.1810
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
and floral patterning set amidst geometric shapes. The decoration is bold and vibrant on a white
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1810s English George III Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Petite Bronze Dragon / Griffin Pattern Repousse Match Safe / Vesta
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique petite bronze dragon / griffin pattern repousse match safe / vesta with an ornate all-over
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Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Bronze

Bloor Derby Tea Service, Witches Pattern Imari, ca 1825
By Bloor Derby
Located in London, GB
and 1830 in the wonderful "Witches" pattern in the Imari colour scheme. The set consists of a teapot
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1820s English Regency Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Spode Porcelain Teacup Trio, Red Imari Dollar Pattern, Regency, ca 1810
By Spode
Located in London, GB
-inspired Imari pattern. Spode was the great pioneer among the Georgian potters in England. Around the year
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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

C. 1850s English Staffordshire Gaudy Welsh Swansea Cottage Tulip Pattern Tea Pot
By Staffordshire
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1850s Gaudy Welsh Swansea Cottage Tulip Pattern Tea Pot, English, Staffordshire District. A
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Mid-19th Century English Rococo Revival Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Meissen Porcelain Rothschild Pattern Birds Set of Cup And Saucer
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a hand painted Meissen porcelain cup and saucer. It is featuring the Rothschild pattern
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Newhall Porcelain Coffee Can Hand Painted Pattern 171, Circa 1795
By New Hall
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
cup is decorated over-glaze with hand painted pattern 171, showing a basket of flowers, floral sprigs
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Newhall Porcelain Coffee Can Hand Painted Pattern 683, Circa 1800
By New Hall
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
loop handle having rounded attachments. The cup is decorated over-glaze with hand painted pattern
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Ford Sons English Flow Blue Porcelain Tureen "Carlton" Pattern, Without Lid
Located in Prato, Tuscany
cobalt blue patterns blur slightly during firing, creating a distinctive soft-focus effect. Ford & Sons
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Mason s Ironstone Imari Pattern Finest Gilding and Sculpted Plate
By Mason s Ironstone
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Antique Mason's ironstone Imari pattern finest gilding and sculpted plate, English, 19th century
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ceramic

First Period Worcester Porcelain Pine Cone Pattern Large Dish
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Downingtown, PA
First Period Worcester Porcelain Pine Cone Pattern Dish, Circa 1770 This rectangular dish is a
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Swansea Welsh Pair Famille Rose Chinese Mandarin Pattern Porcelain Cups
By Swansea Porcelain
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chinese famille rose style with the Mandarin pattern dating from around 1814. Both cups are similarly
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1810s Welsh George III Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Willow pattern oval platter by Wedgwood, 1891-92
By Wedgwood
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Staffordshire oval platter decorated in the Willow transfer pattern, after a Chinese model
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1890s British Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco French Crystal Carafe with Olive Cut Pattern, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
A richly cut Art Deco period crystal carafe or decanter with a beautiful olive cut pattern
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Crystal

Coalport Trio Porcelain Hand Painted Gilded Bold Imari Pattern, circa 1815
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Imari Chinoiserie pattern, popular at the time. All pieces are unmarked to the base. The pattern is
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Unique Pair Hand-Painted Pattern Plates Attributed to Charlotte Rhead
By Charlotte Rhead
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare unique and stunning pair Art Deco hand painted patterned plates attributed to Charlotte
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Antique English Ironstone Tureens "Dresden" Pattern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique English ironstone tureens with "Dresden" pattern.
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19th Century English Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ironstone

Rare Mason s Ironstone Miniature Bowl all hand painted Pattern, circa 1820
By Mason s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
gilded pattern, which we date to circa 1820. Miniature or toy items of Masons ironstone are very hard to
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ironstone

Associated Pair of 1906-08 English Wedgwood Cows Flow Blue Pattern Plates
By Wedgwood
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An associated pair of 1906 & 1908 Wedgwood Cows flow blue pattern plates, English. Reserves of
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Early 20th Century English Romantic Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion-patterned mocha pot. Lid with flower bud.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion-patterned mocha pot. Lid with flower bud. Hand-decorated
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1920s German Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Pair of large antique Blue Onion pattern candlesticks. 19th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. A pair of large antique Blue Onion pattern candlesticks in porcelain. 19th
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19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

1891-1911 English Wedgwood Cows Flow Blue Pattern Platter
By Wedgwood
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1891-1911 Wedgwood Cows flow blue pattern platter, English. Ironstone, 1891-1911 mark. A fine
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Early 20th Century English Romantic Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ironstone

Round Green Ceramic Cabbage Leaf Serving Bowl with Floral Pattern
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
bowl's center. Additionally, around the edges, under the green, are raised cabbage and floral patterns
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Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ceramic

Mason s Ironstone Tureen Cover Fence in Prunus Plantain Pattern, Circa 1830
By Mason s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
rare pattern. This tureen and its lid are well potted in a circular shape with moulded handles to
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ironstone

Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Salt Pepper Shakers
By Harald Nielsen, Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Harald Nielsen. In sterling silver. Circa 1930s. Pattern no. 632 (Pyramid). Marked to the base for HN
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Sterling Silver

Very Large Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher Basket Japan Pattern, Circa 1830
By Mason s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very large Mason's Ironstone Hydra Jug or Pitcher in the Basket Japan pattern, made in
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Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ironstone

Antique Porcelain Sugar Box Money Tree Pattern Hand Painted England Circa 1810
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
in the richly colored and intricate Money Tree pattern, also known as the Rock and Tree pattern. The
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Early 19th Century English Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Canton Famille Rose Mandarin Pattern Charger, Qing Dynasty, ca. 1890
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A Canton Famille Rose 12.75-inch charger, the polychrome enameled surface depicting an active palace scene with a distinguished warrior and attendants being presented to the Emporer,...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

English Blue and White Brown-Westhead, Moore Co. Valletta Pattern Washbasin
By Brown Westhead Moore
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English blue and white Brown-Westhead, Moore & Co., Valletta pattern washbasin from the late
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Late 19th Century English Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Set Of 6 Antique Jelly Moulds, English, Ceramic, Decorative Patterns, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 6 antique jelly moulds. An English, ceramic decorative mould with pattern finishes
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ceramic

SIX Davenport Porcelain Plates Hand Painted and Gilded Pattern, Circa 1870
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
and gilded over a printed outline in a striking Imari, chinoiserie pattern, probably number 2614
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Masons Ironstone Serving Platter in rare Chrysanthemum pattern, Ca 1818
By Mason s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
, England in the stylised Chrysanthemum pattern, dating to the very early period of Mason's ironstone, circa
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ironstone

Regency Coalport Porcelain Dish Painted with the Dollar Pattern
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Downingtown, PA
Coalport Porcelain Dish Painted with the Dollar Pattern, Circa 1810 The large oval Coalport
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Neoclassical Liverpool Herculaneum Greek Pattern Blue Printed Pottery Dish
By Herculaneum Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
Herculaneum Neo-classical Greek pattern blue printed dish, Early-19th century. The Herculaneum
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Early 18th Century Neoclassical Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

Large Antique Silver Glass Claret Jug / Wine Ewer London, England 1843
By Mortimer and Hunt
Located in London, GB
ornate Sterling Silver grape vine design. The Silver grape vine pattern wraps wound the body of the Wine
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Royal Crown Derby Indian Tree Pattern Quatrefoil Shape Dish
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Royal Crown Derby 'Indian Tree' Pattern Quatrefoil Shape Dish England, circa 1830
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Louis XV Reed Barton Silver Flatware Set
By Reed Barton
Located in Queens, NY
French "Francis 1st pattern" 1920s sterling silver flatware dinner service set for 18 with a rococo
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Georgian Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in School House Pattern, circa 1817
By Mason s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine and rare, ironstone pottery jug or pitcher in the School House pattern, made by
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ironstone

Rare Worcester Porcelain Sauce Boat with Early Flowering Plants Pattern, c1762
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Rare Worcester Porcelain Sauce Boat with Early Flowering Plants Pattern, c1762 Additional
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18th Century English George III Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Early Davenport Ironstone Mug Hand Painted Chinoiserie Pattern 659, circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
straight sided similar to a coffee can and has a loop handle with an upper thumb rest. The pattern is
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Ironstone

William Ridgway English Staffordshire Transferware Platter, Flosculous Pattern
By William Ridgway
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A black on white transfer printed floral platter in the Flosculous pattern, William Ridgway & Co
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Glass Traveling Flask, London, c.1880
By Thomas Johnson, London 1
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Cover. In its original form with silver swirling pattern screw top, hand engraved swirling decoration
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19th Century British Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Silver

Miles Mason Porcelain TRIO Hand Painted Gilded Pattern 470, circa 1808
By Miles Mason Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
pattern number 470 made by Miles Mason (Mason's), Staffordshire Potteries, in the early 19th century
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Mason s Ironstone Pot-Pourri Vase Cover in Jardiniere Pattern, circa 1890
By Mason s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare Pot-Pourri Vase and Cover, hand painted in the Jardiniere pattern, made by Mason's
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Pottery

Sarreguemines Strasbourg Pattern Hand Painted Faïence Asparagus Plate
By Sarreguemines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French faïence hand painted asparagus plate in the Strasbourg pattern from Sarreguemines, circa
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Earthenware

Pair Rare Antique English Minton Ironstone Amherst Japan Pattern Dessert Dishes
By Minton
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Rare pair of Antique English Minton ironstone (earthenware) hand decorated "Amherst Japan" pattern
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Earthenware, Ironstone

19th Century Dutch crystal with silver sugar or cacao sifter, ca 1890
Located in Delft, NL
sifter with silver mounted top and lid. The crystal sifter has a diamond and fan crystal cut pattern. The
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19th Century Dutch Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Crystal, Silver

English Porcelain Part Dessert Japan Pattern Service, Hammersley Factory
By Hammersley
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Japan Pattern Part Dessert Service, Pattern No. "9771", Hammersley & Co., 19th Century
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Late 19th Century Regency Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

A H R Daniel Porcelain Trio Second Gadroon Shape Pattern 4069
By Heinrich Daniel Gambs
Located in Exeter, GB
decorated in pattern 4069 with a rich green ground, panels containing alternate birds and flowers, gilt oak
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19th Century British Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Nutcracker in Bronze and Brass, Floral Patterns, Late 19th Century
By Hector Guimard, Émile Gallé
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Art Nouveau Nutcracker in Bronze and Brass, Floral Patterns, Late 19th Century Antique French
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Cauldon set of 6 luncheon plates in H8413 pattern, 1904-1915
By Cauldon
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
abstract new-classical geometric pattern in beige/brown color streaming towards the center of the plates
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Early 20th Century English Other Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Gold

Flight Worcester Teapot Set, Monochrome Print "Ruins" Pattern, Georgian ca 1790
By Flight Worcester
Located in London, GB
decorated in a black overglaze print of several versions of the "Ruins" pattern. I have several Worcester
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1790s English George III Antique Silver Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique Silver Patterns For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique silver patterns for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique silver patterns was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and stoneware. Antique silver patterns 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 patterns are generally popular furniture pieces, but Georgian, Regency and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many antique silver patterns are appealing in their simplicity, but Mason's Ironstone, Spode and Tiffany Co. produced popular antique silver patterns that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Silver Patterns?

Antique silver patterns can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $800, while the lowest priced sells for $30 and the highest can go for as much as $120,000.

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 Patterns
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique china pattern, you can either conduct research using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. If you prefer to perform the research yourself, start by identifying the maker using the backstamps, usually located on the bottoms of china pieces. Once you know who the maker is, search for online catalogues and image galleries and browse them for similar patterns. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique china.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The most popular sterling silver flatware pattern is really a matter of preference because so many exist. Some of the most popular include Chantilly, Rondo, Repousse and Grand Baroque. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and contemporary sterling silver flatware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify a sterling silver flatware pattern, start by determining who made the flatware. To do so, search the backs of pieces for a maker's mark and then conduct an online search of trusted resources. Once you know who manufactured your flatware, you can search online catalogues and image galleries on websites devoted to that maker to find the name of your flatware pattern. If you run into any difficulty with the identification process, use the services of a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary silverware on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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.