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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 18th Century
Oyster Plate in Majolica Green and White Color, 19th Century, France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Oyster plate in Majolica, in white and Green color. France, 19th century.  
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Wasmuel
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica oyster plate Wasmuel (Belgium) decorated with flowers.
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1880s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Antique English Moore Brothers Porcelain Cream Gilt Cherub Cacti Centerpiece 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Impressive Example of an English Moore Brothers Porcelain Centerpiece of outstanding quality and generous proportions. Last quarter of the Nineteenth Century. This rare ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

A Tétard Freres silver plate Tea Urn / samovar with mahogany fittings circa 1900
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
An antique French Régence-style silver-plated hot water or tea urn (samovar), retaining its original mahogany fittings and alcohol burner, produced by the renowned silversmith Tétard...
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1890s French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Baccarat Crystal Empire Armorial Crest 34 Piece Stemware Service for 8
Located in New York, NY
Historically significant Baccarat Empire Simson Armorial Crest stemware service for 8 - champagne, wine, water and liqueur glasses and two superb wine decanters, each piece bearing the Simson crest 19th Century The Armorial crest is almost certainly that of Sampson Simson (1780-1857), a Jewish American philanthropist most notably remembered as the Father of Mount Sinai Hospital. Simson was born in Danbury, CT and expressed an early interest in law, attending Columbia University where he studied under Aaron Burr. He was admitted to the bar in 1802 and became one of the first Jewish lawyers in New York City. He retired several years later to devote himself to charitable work. In 1852, nine men, including Sampson Simpson, joined together to establish the Jew's Hospital in New York which later became Mount Sinai Hospital. Simson served as the first president of the hospital's Board of Directors, personally covering many of the expenses and donating the land upon which the hospital was originally built on West 28th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues. Baccarat introduced their iconic Harcourt pattern in 1841 and this service is from approximately the same time period, circa 1850. The Baccarat Empire pattern elevates the Harcourt design model with fine gilded decoration identical at the foot and rim to the Simson service. Armorial crests were executed by special commission which included the 1828 Louis de Bourbon Ewer, the Duke of Aosta service, Service de L'Elysee, Countess of Paris Service and those of other prominent individuals. The service includes: Wine decanter with handle: 10.5 inches high, 5.5 inches diameter Wine Decanter: 10.38 inches high, 5 inches diameter 8 champagne coupes: 5 inches high, 4 inches diameter 8 wine glasses: 5 inches high, 2.63 inches diameter 8 water glasses: 6.63 inches high, 3.57 inches diameter 8 liqueur glasses: 4.13 inches high, 2.13 inches diameter Condition: Very Good. very light age appropriate surface wear Baccarat registered its trademark in 1860 at which time a paper label began to be attached to pieces, very few of these labels have survived. Prior to this period, Baccarat pieces were unsigned, with the exception of some early paperweights bearing the letter B. Early Baccarat is identified by quality, pattern and references. References: Christie's, Auction 2814, January 23, 2014 for a silver brandy warmer by Myer Myers with an identical crest, the lot essay identifying the crest as that of Sampson Simson _ we are grateful to Jill Waddell, Christie's VP, Senior Specialist, Silver Department for her assistance with identifying the Simson crest. A Baccarat wine decanter...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iron handles with copper rivets and hanging holes. They are heavier than the average...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Copper

19th Century Majolica Shell Plate Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica shell plate signed Sarreguemines. 7.5 inches diameter.
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1890s French Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Aesthetic Movement Tiffany Co. Hand-Engraved Sterling Silver Pocket Flask
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Aesthetic Movement Tiffany & Co. Hand-Engraved Sterling Silver Pocket Flask, New York, Circa 1891–1902, 78 Grams A refined late 19th-century sterling silver pocket flask by Tiffany ...
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Japanese Meiji Imari Porcelain Scalloped Edge Lions Birds Bowl 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Japanese imari porcelain fruit / serving bowl - round form with scalloped edge, decorated in blue, orange and green with Mandarin ducks nesting in a garden, pairs of blue gua...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Majolica Floral Plate
Located in High Point, NC
19th century majolica plate from France with a pattern of three flowers. The background of the plate is ivory in color with three vibrantly colored flowers. This is a lovely plate ...
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19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Oyster Plate Salins, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate with seaweeds Salins (East of France) circa 1890.  
Category

1890s French Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Victorian Period/Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Calling/Business Card Case
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period/Aesthetic Movement sterling silver calling card/business card case having a hinged lid and its original chain, Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode Island, Ca...
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1870s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Majolica Pink Daisy Plate Orchies, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica pink daisy plate Orchies, circa 1890.
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Palissy Fishs Heads Oyster Plate
Located in Austin, TX
A very rare Palissy oyster plate or platter who represents twelve fish heads shells, circa 1880. Attribution to the School of Paris, a French group of ceramists inspired by Bernard P...
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

French 19th Century Ironstone Oval Tureen
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous 19th century white ironstone tureen from France, complete with the original fitted lid to the oval form, this is a classic serving piece for any kitchen. The charming desi...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Ironstone

Victorian Angel Decorated Gorham Sterling Bowl
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming angel adorned bowl by Gorham Manufacturing Co. circa 1870's-80's, perfect for candy or pot pourri. This bowl was inscribed to Louisa De Hart Phipps who resided in Mo. and ...
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1870s American Late Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Faience Dinner Service Table with Blue Decoration, France 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Bring timeless French elegance to your table with this exquisite 75-piece antique faience dinnerware set, beautifully adorned with deep cobalt blue ...
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19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Paint

Antique Acid Etched And Cut Glass Flower Vase, English, 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Beautiful glass vase. Originally for celery but perfect for flowers Acid etched ovals and cut glass stars. Folded over rim. Polished pontil mark on ba...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Antique 19th Century French White Glazed Confit Pot
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique 19th-Century French creamy white glazed confit pot or jar from Martres-Tolosane in South West France. This pot is full of character, hand thrown and glazed with two ...
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1880s French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Terracotta

Georgian Davenport small Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Ptn, circa 1815
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a small size antique Hydra jug or Pitcher made by the Davenport Company of Longport, Staffordshire, England in the late Georgian period, circa 1805-1820, made of Ironstone po...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ironstone

19th Century French Green Glazed Earthenware Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing color. Imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian type...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

Antique 12 Pc Meissen B-Form Teacups Saucers Floral Crossed Sword Tea Set B154
Located in Dayton, OH
Twelve piece set of antique Meissen China. Porcelain, blue swords marks 1st and 2nd choice, form number B-154, B-form purple with scattered flowe...
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Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Chinese Blue and White Large Plate, Qing Qianlong circa 1750
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese porcelain large plate, made for the export (Canton) market, during the middle of the 18th century, Qing-Qianl...
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

French Oak and Pine Butcher Block Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French hand-built butcher block table made from oak and pine would make the perfect kitchen island. This functional antique has a thick top made of many wood fragments all held tog...
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19th Century French Other Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Steel

Antique French Porcelain Compote, Old Paris, late 19th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Antique French Porcelain Compote, Old Paris, late 19th Century. Cobalt blue glaze outlines on white ground. Traditional shape compote serving piece.
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Christopher Dresser for Hukin and Heath Silver Plate Candy Box, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A magnificent hammered silver plate candy box designed by Dr. Christopher Dresser for Hukin & Heath, boasting an elegant scrolled branch handle and a beautifully ruffled lid. The bas...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Delft - Wanli style Kraak Charger - 17th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Fine Delftware dish painted in cobalt blue on tin-glazed faience, featuring central vases filled with blossoming branches, accompanied by a bird and insects. The border is divided in...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Antique Graduating Pair Victorian Sterling Silver Cream Jugs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite set of two Victorian sterling silver cream jugs with hallmarks for Chester 1868 and the makers mark of the silversmiths Charles Perry & Co., Chester England. Th...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered but good condition.
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Georgian Derby Porcelain Coffee Can rare Ear Handle Acanthus Imari ptn, Ca 1810
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a highly collectable, hand-painted porcelain coffee can (cup) , made by Derby porcelain Co., England in the George III period, circa 1810. The coffee can is straight sided a...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Gustavian silver cup by Johan Stras from Stockholm, Sweden dated 1792
Located in Knivsta, SE
Rare Gustavian silver cup by Johan Stras from Stockholm, Sweden dated 1792. Johan Stras Johan Stras was an active master silversmith during the years 1777-1796. This cup was made 17...
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1790s Swedish Gustavian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Antique French Majolica Pitcher by La Faïencerie d Onnaing
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique French Majolica barbotine pitcher produced by La Faïencerie d'Onnaing in the late 19th or early 20th century. These pitchers, also called pichets or canettes, are known for t...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French Majolica Bird Plate Onnaing, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French majolica plate with bird & white flowers Onnaing, circa 1890.
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1890s French Rustic Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Oyster Plate Saint Clement, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Saint Clement circa 1890.  
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1890s French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Reed Barton Victorian Rococo Sterling Silver Baby Cup
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Rococo sterling silver baby cup. Made by Reed Barton in Taunton, Mass., ca 1890. Leafing and flowering scrollwork on stippled ground. On front is a torch-bearing cher...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bloor Derby Tea Service, Witches Pattern Imari, ca 1825
Located in London, GB
This is a rather extravagant tea service serving four, made by the Bloor Derby factory between 1825 and 1830 in the wonderful "Witches" pattern in the Imari colour scheme. The set c...
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1820s English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Large 19th Century English White Ironstone Pitcher
By J.&G. Meakin
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique English white ironstone pitcher by J. & G. Meakin, circa 1890. Maker's mark on base. It's a nice large size measuring 12.25 inches tall. This classic and timeless pi...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ironstone

Antique Silver-Plated Revolving Dome Caviar or Butter Dish on Ornate Box
Located in Wembley, GB
An elegant antique silver-plated covered serving dish, designed with a revolving dome lid and raised on an ornate stand with finely detailed floral and scrollwork decoration. The pie...
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Late 19th Century English Art Deco Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique English Pottery Dessert Set with Centerpiece by Ridgway Circa 1825
Located in Katonah, NY
This lovely pottery dessert service was made in England by William Ridgway circa 1825. The set includes four dessert plates, two pairs of shaped serving dishes, and a raised centerpi...
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Early 19th Century English Country Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Spode Neo-classical Greek Pattern Blue Soup Plates- Set of Ten
Located in Downingtown, PA
Greek Revival Dining: Set of 10 Spode "Phliasian Horseman" Soup Plates (c. 1806–1820) A fine set of 10 early 19th-century blue and white transfer-printed pottery soup plates by Spo...
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

Chinese Kangxi mark period Very Large Imari Dish or Plate Porcelain, Ca 1710
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very beautifully hand painted Chinese Imari porcelain very large Dish or Plate / Platter from the Qing, Kangxi period, 1662-1722, dating to Circa 1710. Very large diameter...
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Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

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 silver butter dish is a striking example o...
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Late 19th Century English Art Deco Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver

Wedgwood Jasperware Blue and White Pitcher or Vase Neoclassical, England 19th C
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique English Wedgwood Jasperware blue and white pitcher, in the Neoclassical style, circa late 19th century, England. A beautifu...
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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stoneware

Late 19th Century Spanish Blue and White Fajalauza Pottery Bowl
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Late 19th Century Spanish blue and white Fajalauza pottery bowl from Granada. Circa 1880.
Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup (1873)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation cup; an addition to our Victorian silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victori...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Belgian White Ironstone Foot Bath Jardiniere Centerpiece
Located in Pearland, TX
A rare antique Belgian white ironstone footbath by Boch La Louviere, circa 1880. Maker's mark on reverse. This lovely large footbath has a simple design with fluted lines and charmin...
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1880s Belgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ironstone

FOUR 17th Century Delft Blue and White Wall Tiles on Frame Set 1, Netherlands
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are Four Delft ceramic wall tiles mounted on a modern wood frame, all with a blue and white hand painted flower pattern, made in the Netherlands during the 17th century, circa ...
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Late 17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood, Earthenware

19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Dinner Set with Comital Coronet
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite 52-piece porcelain dinner service, crafted by Sèvres in the 19th century, exemplifies the refined artistry and heritage of French porcelain. Each piece features a hand-painted burgundy rim with gilded accents, along with a monogram “B” crowned with a comital coronet—a mark of aristocratic prestige. The crown, characterized by nine pearls...
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19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Set of 7 English Porcelain Tea Cups Saucers, 6 Signed Minton
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This charming set comprises seven finely decorated teacups with matching saucers, six of which are signed Minton, one of the most celebrated English porcelain manufacturers of the 19...
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19th Century English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

French, Majolica Bird Plate Onnaing, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French majolica plate with bird and white flowers Onnaing, circa 1890.
Category

1890s French Rustic Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Directoire Style Silver Plate Mirrored Surtout de Table Tray
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used to display a centerpiece on a buffet or table, this large late nineteenth century French Directoire style silver plate footed tray, or surtout de table, features a mi...
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Late 19th Century French Directoire Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

French Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate with green acanthus leaves, circa 1890.
Category

1890s French Rococo Revival Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Small French 19th Century Yellow Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small confit jar with its characteristic yellow glaze. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishe...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Set 15 English Antique Dinner Plates Soup Dishes One Platter Circa 1860
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of nine dinner plates, six matching soup dishes, and a platter painted in Spode's "Peacock" pattern was made by Copeland Spode circa 1860. The "Peacock" pattern was first made by Spode circa 1820. The pattern features two peacocks...
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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ironstone

Eira Espresso Cups and Saucers Set by Raija Uosikkinen, Arabia, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
6 Espressocups and saucers of model Eira designed by Raija Liisa Uosikkinen at Arabia. The cups are 5,5 cm in diameter at the top and the saucers are 11 cm in diameter. They are all ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Tiffany Co. Antique Victorian Silver Plate Coffee or Tea Service Set
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian silverplate tea or coffee service set, including: tea pots, sugar, creamer, and large service tray. By Tiffany & Co. USA, Late 19th Century Measuremen...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Pair Royal Worcester Blush Urns Vases Centerpieces Still Life
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Pair Traditional Bulbous Form Victorian Period Blush ground twin handle vases with trumpet shape neck and rim of superb quality made by renowned English porcelain factory Ro...
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

19th Century French Majolica Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely colorful French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.
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1890s French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Blue and White Dutch Delft Five Piece Garniture Hand Painted 18th Century C-1760
Located in Katonah, NY
This splendid five-piece Delft garniture, made in Holland in the mid-18th century, circa 1760, captures the harmony and refinement of 18th-century Dutch faience at its height. ...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Delft

19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Wasmuel
Located in Austin, TX
19th-Century Majolica oyster plate Wasmuel (Belgium) decorated with flowers.
Category

1880s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Antique and Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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.