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Sterling Silver Butter Dish

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Butter Dish with Cow Finial
By Edward Charles Brown 1
Located in London, London
Silver Butter Dish, features engraved decoration to the lid and base, a cow finial, and a frosted, etched
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Antique Glass Sterling Silver Butter Dish London 1866 George Angell
By George Angell Co
Located in London, London
silver butter dish, features an engraved silver lid and base, with a cross hatched cut glass body. The
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Butter Dish with Glass Liner
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver butter dish. It is rectangular in shape with rounded corners, a neoclassical style
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Tableware

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Butter Dish with Glass Liner
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Butter Dish with Glass Liner
$756 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3.15 in W 8.08 in D 5.91 in
Antique sterling silver revolving top butter dish made by Mappin Webb in 1924
By Mappin Webb
Located in London, London
Silver Butter Dish, features fluted decoration to the revolving top, neoclassical legs, and a removable
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Vintage 1920s English Platters and Serveware

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Sterling Silver

George III antique sterling silver butter shell made by William Plummer in 1777
By William Plummer
Located in London, London
Silver Butter Dish, is of traditional shell form, standing on 3 shell feet, and featuring an engraved
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Antique 1770s English George III Platters and Serveware

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver-Plated Butter Dish with Wooden Knob, Caviar Dish Tableware Home
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Silver-Plated Butter Dish or Caviar Dish with Wooden Knob, Marked D1525 England A refined
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Antique Late 19th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Butter Dish with Crystal Liner Spoon, Elegant Vintage Tableware
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Silver Butter Dish with Crystal Liner Spoon, Elegant Vintage Tableware This antique
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Antique Late 19th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Salt/Butter Dish Pair Shell - Stephen Smith 1866
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent and rare Victorian solid silver shell salt/butter dish
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Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver-Plated Revolving Dome Caviar or Butter Dish on Ornate Box
Located in Wembley, GB
dish, revolving dome butter server, Victorian silverplate serving ware, ornate silver-plated tableware
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Antique Late 19th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Silver-Plated Revolving Dome Caviar or Butter Dish on Ornate Box
Antique Silver-Plated Revolving Dome Caviar or Butter Dish on Ornate Box
$466 Sale Price / item
65% Off
H 7.09 in Dm 7.09 in
Antique Butter Dish Knife, Silver Crystal Butter Dish Decorative Table Ware
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Sterling Silver and Glass Butter Dish, Birmingham 1920, by E J Houlston, Silver Base with
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Crystal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf

William Spratling Butterdish
By William Spratling
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
created with ebony simulating a boat shape and sterling silver dish for the butter and decorated with
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

William Spratling Butterdish
William Spratling Butterdish
$1,800
H 0.99 in W 2.76 in D 9.45 in

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Victorian English Silver Butter Dish
By George John Richards Edward Charles Brown
Located in Singapore, SG
An early Victorian English silver butter dish with the original frosted glass holder. The lid
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

William Spratling Butterdish
By William Spratling
Located in New York, NY
A sterling silver and ebony butter dish by American ex-patriate designer, William Spratling (1900
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Butter Dish
By Mappin Webb
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1915 by Mappin & Webb, this handsome, antique sterling silver butter
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Vintage 1910s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Butter Dish
Sterling Silver Butter Dish
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Butter Dish, Sheffield 1874
By Henry Wilkinson Co.
Located in London, London
& sterling silver butter dish, features engraved decoration and bead borders. The butter dish measures
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Tableware

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Sterling Silver

1960s Sterling Silver Butter Dish and Cover by Roberts Belk Ltd
By Roberts Belk Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver butter dish and
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Vintage 1960s English Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Butter Dish and Cover by Roberts Belk
By Roberts Belk Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver butter dish and
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Vintage 1960s British Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Butter Dish with Removable Glass Liner, 1865
By Henry Wilkinson Co.
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Butter Dish, features pierced sides, a glass liner, and an ornate lid. The butter dish
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Butter Shell - London 1803 T. Robins
By Thomas Robins
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1803 by Thomas Robins, this charming, George III, Antique Sterling Silver
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Crystal Butter Dish
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Butter dish in crystal and Sterlingilver from the 19th century The crystal finely engraved with
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Antique 1850s Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Vintage Mexican Modern Sterling Silver Covered Butter Dish
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful modern sterling silver covered butter dish with freeform handle. Marked to underside 294
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Very Rare Victorian Sterling Silver Revolving Butter Dish, Hallmarked, 1870
By Frazer Haws
Located in London, London
Silver Revolving Butter Dish, stands on Neoclassical style legs. The butter dish measures 4.75"(12cm
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Antique 1870s English Neoclassical Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chrysanthemum by Tiffany Co, Sterling Silver Butter Dome or Dish
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
. sterling silver covered butter dome or dish features a square shape with leaf border and a 3D chrysanthemum
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Antique 1880s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1930s Sterling Silver Asparagus Dish, Tongs and Butter Boat by Mappin Webb
By Mappin Webb
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1930-1931 by Mappin & Webb, this handsome, George V, sterling silver
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Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare American Sterling Silver Covered Butter Dish by W.K. Vanderslice Co
By W. K. Vanderslice Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
An American sterling silver covered butter dish made by W.K. Vanderslice & Co. of San Francisco
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

4 Antique Whiting Mfg Sterling Silver Bone Dish Butter Pat Coaster Nut Plate 3"
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four antique Whiting Manufacturing Co sterling silver bone / nut dishes with beaded edge
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Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Silver Engraved Cut Crystal Butter Dish 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique French silver and cut crystal butter dish with domed lif off lid and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Sterling Silver

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Crystal, Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Lidded Butter Dish 1852 Goat Finial Glass Liner
By Henry Wilkinson Co.
Located in London, GB
A lovely Antique Victorian Silver Butter Dish with a glass liner. This Lidded Victorian Butter Dish
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver and Glass Butter Dish 1856 Serving Dish
By Robert Hennell
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian solid silver & glass butter dish. This butter dish has a frosted glass
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Serving Pieces

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Butter Dish and Knife
By Martin, Hall Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
silver butter dish and knife has a naturalistic leaf shape, with the stem forming the handle. The glass
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Butter Dish and Knife
Sterling Silver Butter Dish and Knife
H 3.94 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in
Art Nouveau Victorian Sterling Silver Butter Dish, James Dixon Sons, 1895
By James Dixon Sons
Located in London, London
Silver Butter Dish, is decorated with Art Nouveau influenced chased floral and scroll work to the border
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Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Butter Dish and Cover, 1830s
By Charles Thomas Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A exceptional, fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver butter dish and cover
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Antique 1830s Great Britain (UK) William IV Tableware

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Silver, Sterling Silver

1830s Sterling Silver Butter Dish and Cover
By Charles Thomas Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A exceptional, fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver butter dish and cover
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Antique 1830s Great Britain (UK) William IV Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Regency Period Antique Sterling Silver Butter Shell by John Wakefield in 1815
By John Wakefield
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1815 by John Wakefield, this handsome, George III, antique, sterling silver
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Antique 1810s English Regency Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Shell Butter Dish
By Tudor and Leader
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver butter shell/dish; an addition to
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Antique 1780s English George III Tableware

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Silver, Sterling Silver

English Victorian Silver Butter Dish
By Edward John Barnard
Located in London, GB
An English Victorian silver butter dish, cover and stand. Beautifully engraved, this butter dish
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

English Victorian Silver Butter Dish
English Victorian Silver Butter Dish
H 5.12 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Neoclassical Sterling Silver Covered Footed Butter Dish with Cow Finial
By Gale Willis
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical, sterling silver, covered, footed butter dish with removable, pierced insert, New York
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Antique 1850s American Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Figural Cow Butter Dish and Underplate, London, Circa 1837
By Barnard Brothers
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1837, Sterling, by John, Edward, & William Barnard, London. This fabulous sterling butter
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Antique 1830s English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

William Hutton Sons/Joseph Rodgers &Sons Sterling Glass Butter Dish
By William Hutton Sons, Joseph Rodgers Sons
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a William Hutton & Sons sterling and glass butter dish. It depicts a clear and frosted
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Early 20th Century British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique American Edwardian Sterling Silver Butter Dish
By Black, Starr Frost
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century Edwardian sterling silver butter dish. Made by Black, Starr & Frost in New York
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Antique Late 19th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Emilia Castillo Sterling Silver Butter Dish
By Emilia Castillo
Located in New York, NY
The butter dish with knife is by contemporary Mexican silversmith and designer, Emilia Castillo
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Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Butter Dish on Stand London 1848 Benoni Stephens
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
A delightful 19th century butter dish on stand with elegant engraving throughout. The body of the
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Antique 1840s British Sterling Silver

Spratling Sterling Rosewood Butter Cheese Dish Knife
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a fine set of circa 1955 sterling silver and rosewood butter - cheese dish and
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Kirk Son Baltimore Covered Sterling Butter Dish c.1860
Located in Redding, CA
feet make this example uncommon. This piece will appeal to the silver collector as well as the
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Antique 19th Century American Sterling Silver

William Spratling butter dish and knife
Located in Dallas, TX
rosewood and sterling butter dish with matching knife in circle modernist motif by William
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20th Century Mexican Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Marguerite Wenner Conquistador Butter Dish Amethysts
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a fine circa 1950 sterling silver and cabochon butter dish with cover by
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Butter/Caviar Dish 44
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare sterling silver butter/caviar dish with Carnelian Stones and glass insert, design #44 by Georg
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Vintage 1930s Danish Serving Pieces

S. Kirk Sons Repousse Sterling Silver Butter Dish, Set of 8
By S. Kirk Sons
Located in Fairfax, VA
Set of eight American sterling silver butter dish in the Repousse pattern by S Kirk Sons.
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Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Solid Silver Late 19thC BUTTER SHELL DISH Hallmarked:- Sheffield 1896
By Atkin Brothers
Located in York, GB
A solid silver, shell shaped BUTTER DISH - made at the end of the 19th. Century. The maker`s
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

William Spratling Sterling Silver and Rosewood Butter, Cheese Dish
By William Spratling
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a fine, circa 1955 sterling silver and rosewood butter - cheese dish by William
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Emilia Castillo Sterling Silver Hand-Wrought Lidded Butter Dish, 1990
By Emilia Castillo
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a butter dish by Emilia Castillo of Taxco, Mexico. Entirely hand-wrought piece
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

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Sterling Silver Butter Dish For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sterling silver butter dish you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every sterling silver butter dish was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a sterling silver butter dish — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each sterling silver butter dish bearing Victorian, Art Nouveau or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made sterling silver butter dish has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles Thomas Fox, Mappin Webb and Roberts Belk Ltd. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sterling Silver Butter Dish?

Prices for a sterling silver butter dish can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $608 and can go as high as $4,995, while the average can fetch as much as $1,621.

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.