Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
AESTHETIC MOVEMENT
In 1880, polymath designer William Morris declared: “If you want a golden rule that will fit everybody, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” His words encapsulated the Aesthetic Movement, which prized beauty above all and blurred the lines between fine art and the decorative arts, particularly through lavishly crafted furniture pieces.
The Aesthetic Movement, whose major proponents included author Oscar Wilde, flourished from the 1860s to the 1880s and was mostly popular in England and the United States. Design expositions like the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, as well as the publishing of how-to books for interior design, helped disseminate Aesthetic Movement bedroom furniture, serveware, coffee tables and other items, especially to the middle class.
The establishment of new art museums, art clubs and a rising passion for collecting at the time contributed to a growing appreciation for art. Morris’s founding of Morris Co. in 1862 and the commercializing of this “cult of beauty” by the Liberty store in London, starting in the late 19th century, further disseminated the idea of a domestic space that was thoughtfully and floridly designed.
Leading Aesthetic Movement furniture designers included E.W. Godwin, who drew on Japanese influences and whose work reflected a wider enthusiasm for imported East Asian art. British designer Christopher Dresser created textiles, ceramics and more that were also inspired by Japanese decorative art but were representative of additional diverse design sources that ranged from Egypt to Mexico.
The Aesthetic Movement’s eclecticism resulted in dazzling interiors. Japanese fans were positioned on Renaissance-inspired cabinets with brass hardware, while mantels made of rich walnut or finely carved ebonized wood and adorned with painted Minton tiles mingled with cast-iron chairs against a backdrop of floral wallpaper. In 1881, in New York City, stenciled checkerboard motifs and painted floral murals could be found under an opalescent glass chandelier in a luxurious dressing room designed by German émigré cabinetmaker-decorator George Alfred Schastey. Amid the rise of the industrial age, the style’s promotion of art in everyday life would inform the Arts and Crafts Movement and Art Nouveau.
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Style: Aesthetic Movement
Hawkes Centerpiece with Gorham Sterling Silver Mount and Flower Frog-Grogan Co.
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A rare and perhaps unique footed centerpiece most certainly made by Hawkes in Corning NY. in the Aesthetic Movement style.
The heavy crystal is decorated with copper wheel engraved birds and cherry blossoms and sits on an octagonal base. The bowl is mounted with a sterling silver three-handled rim decorated with engraved, matching cherry blossom motif. The removable sterling silver flower frog...
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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Set of 16 Wedgwood Hand Painted Artist Signed Cobalt Gilt Fish Plates
By Wedgwood
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a large set of 16 hand painted and artist signed A. Holland, one of Wedgwood's famous and iconic artists. These fish plates are decorated with an unusual border incorporating...
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1930s English Vintage Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Rustic French Faïence Majolica Square Asparagus Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rustic country French barbotine Majolica glazed Asparagus plate, circa 1890-1900, maker unknown.
A natural colored square plate, heavily potted, showing bound and arching aspara...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Samuel Alcock
Co Majolica Strawberry Leaf Form Dessert Tray England circa 1850
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A majolica glazed leaf form dessert tray from Samuel Alcock & Co, Burslem, Staffordshire, England, circa 1850.
A central strawberry leaf on a shaped tray with a vine border, and sho...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
American Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Tea Set By Meriden B Company
Located in Norwich, GB
American Aesthetic Movement silver plated tea set by Meriden B Company. Circa 1880.
This joyful set comprises a small tea pot, milk jug with gilt in...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Minton 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Hand-Painted Fish Platter
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This fish platter is a true work of art! Classic Aesthetic Movement whimsical decoration with fish in motion and in conversation with the viewer, it has a three-dimensional feel. Rea...
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19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Aesthetic Movement Jardiniere
Located in Petworth, GB
Aesthetic Movement Egyptian Revival jardiniere
With stylised handles and decoration
In yellow, pink and brown
Designed by Dr Christopher Dresser
Stamped Bretby England
Circa 1...
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1890s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Rare Crystal Square Shape Delicate Pair Silver Ewers Mounted by Boivin C.1900
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of very refined ewers in engraved crystal beautifully mounted, part of the silver sterling base is like lace! a work that few silversmiths could do.
The octagonal base is decora...
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Early 1900s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Atrrib Minton Aesthetic Movement Hand Painted Cabinet Dessert Plate Leaf Decor
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This rare 19th c. hand painted cabinet plate is attributed to Minton and bears a mark for the renown London retailer A. B. Daniell & Son. The white ground provides a nice contrast an...
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1890s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Tantalus Wine Cradle by Hukin
Heath in the Christopher Dresser Style
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Aesthetic Movement silver plate Tantalus Wine Cradle (1834-1904) made by Hukin & Heath, Birmingham, England and done in the style of Christopher Dresser.
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19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Davenport Aesthetic Movement Cobalt Blue Hand-Painted Chrysanthemum Dessert Set
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Made by the renown English porcelain firm of Davenport, this set of ten dessert plates and five serving pieces are all hand painted with a variety of chrysanthemums and foliage. What...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Gorham Victorian Aesthetic Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Aesthetic sterling silver christening mug. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1894. Straight sides with gently curved base. Curvilinear frame with zigzag and wavy borders betw...
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1890s American Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Antique English Aesthetic Movt. Chased Copper Square Tea Kettle on Stand
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Gorgeous Antique English Arts & Crafts or Aesthetic Movement hand chased copper and wrought iron square tea kettle on its original brass barley twist stan...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Copper
$712 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Precious Minton peaches gold
silver hand painted Aesthetic Movement Plate 1880
By Minton
Located in Paris, FR
This magnificent porcelain plate signed by Minton, dated 1880, embodies the artistic refinement of the Aesthetic Movement. Finely hand-decorated, it features raised motifs of beautif...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
11 Piece Set of Sarreguemines French Faience Majolica Dessert Plates
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of Sarreguemines French Faience Majolica dessert plates, with a variety of fruit on a background of overlapping leaves.
Glazed by hand, ea...
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Mid-20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Clay
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Pair of Hand Enameled European Glass Garniture Vases
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of hand blown and hand painted enamel vases with gilt accents.
Clear glass petal tops and pedestal bases. The main body is black glass with detailed enamel work. Lovely petal...
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1880s Czech Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
$674 Sale Price / set
46% Off
12 Webb Hand Blown Large Crystal Goblets w/ Flared Rim Engraved Prunus Blossoms
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 hand blown crystal goblets were made by Webb Corbett, England and are the perfect addition to your table setting. The nice large size makes these an excellent choice f...
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1920s English Vintage Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Aesthetic Movement Faience Marine Life Plater by Schutz Cilli 19Th c.
By Schütz Cilli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a wonderful example of Shutz Cilli manufacture in the late 19Th, century.
This Faience Marine Life Plater by Schutz Cilli is from the Aesthetic Movement late 19Th c.
This i...
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Late 19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
Pair of Signed Allen Wedgwood Hand Painted Porcelain Plaques of Children
By Wedgwood
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This exquisite pair of hand-painted Wedgwood porcelain plaques, painted by Thomas Allen, is a beautiful example of the Aesthetic Movement. The delicate, intricate designs and vibrant...
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1890s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Enamel
Large 19th Century Paint-Decorated Tole Tray
Located in Branford, CT
Large tole tray. Paint decorated with fruit and flower basket. American, mid. 19th century. Could be hung using small hanging hole or table use.
L 25-1/4" W 30".
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Set of 15 Aesthetic Movement Hand Painted Dessert Plates Plates w/ Botanicals
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of hand painted botanical dessert plates feature a vibrant floral subject in a varied palette and each is framed by an unusual Impres...
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1890s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 12 Cauldon Aesthetic Movement Hand-Painted Aquatic Plates, Artist Signed
By Cauldon
Located in Great Barrington, MA
There are fish plates and then there are these plates! The sea-foam green ground is the perfect foil for the hand-painted borders which are divided into five reserves featuring vario...
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Early 1900s British Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 12 Aesthetic Movement Handpainted Fruit Raised Gold 19th c Cabinet Plates
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 dessert plates is a fabulous example of the artistry of the Aesthetic Movement. Each plate is hand-painted in shades of raised paste gold, silver, green and apricot gi...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Copeland Spode Dessert Set 8 Plates, 2 Square Plates Blue w/ Florals Butterfly
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 8 Copeland Spode dessert plates is accompanied by 2 matching square serving plates- Perfect for a cheese and fruit course as well as d...
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1920s English Vintage Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Very stylish Victorian antique sterling silver wine ewer - London 1851
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1851 by Joseph Angell, this stylish, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Wine Ewer, features shaped sides with engraved detailing, a scroll handle, and a gilt ...
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1850s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Minton Collector Plate by Gustave Léonce sleeping duck, Aesthetic Movement, 1878
By Minton
Located in Paris, FR
Celadon-colored collector's plate featuring an illustration by Gustave Léonce, depicting a sleeping duck. The edges of the plate are scalloped with a woven effect border. Discover th...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Fish Dish Painted by Painted by Froment-Richard Creil
Montereau "Le Parisien"
Located in Paris, FR
This wonderful incredibly colorful fish dish was realized by Creil & Montereau earthenware circa 1880. It is representing "La pêche aux bébés" ("Fishing for Babys") Slightly chantourné shape, representing a couple fishing for babies in a lake at sunrise, the baby caught waiting for a square aquarium. Signed bottom left, "fr.richard" and Creil stamp on the back.
Le Parisien set is telling the story of a young Parisian boy discovering the countryside, with many scenes so charming. Decorated with a brown rim enhanced with groups of three petals, the whole set depicts a fantastic and humorous universe with part of imaginary characters who cook and play with vegetables, fruits, meat, and fish. This design set is the most famous of the factory Creil & Montereau, designed by the French artist and painter Antoine-Albert Richard (1845-1921) said "Froment-Richard".
Book pictures...
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1870s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Copper and Brass Plant Pot Bucket or Wine Cooler
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century copper and brass plant pot bucket or wine cooler
This is a lovely looking 19th Century planter it is made in brass with riveted copper ...
Category
Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Minton Hand Painted Ornithological 13 Piece Dessert Service- C. Dresser
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This amazing 13 piece hand painted ornithological dessert service is painted in the "Aesthetic Movement Style" with each exotic bird realistically represented in it's natural landscape. The subjects have a restrained and elegant look, each framed by the amazing Christopher Dresser designed, Japanese...
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19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain, Paste
Pair 19th c. Wedgwood Aesthetic Movement Porcelain Plaques Thomas Allen
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This pair of unusual porcelain plaques depict two young women in period dress against gold background panels. The acid etched panels are decorated with an all-over Aesthetic Movement motif depicting peacock feathers and surrounded by sheaves of wheat. The painting of the women is finely done and very detailed in a thick enamelled application. One is playing with a stick-toy doll and the other with wheat and a toy broom.
Unsigned but attributed to Thomas Allen...
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19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
19th Century Aesthetic Movement Doulton Burslem Figural Grape Stand Centerpiece
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This figural porcelain grape stand and holder is decorated with whimsical mushrooms encircling the "faux branch" to hold the grapes. It is embellished with...
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19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Stevens
Williams All-Over Willow Pattern Vase
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a rare handblown crystal vase made by Stevens and Williams, England, circa 1910. The 12.25" tall and elegant proportion makes this a stand alone piece of art as well as a fun...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Minton Collector Plate by Gustave Léonce with a duck, Aesthetic Movement, 1878
By Minton
Located in Paris, FR
Celadon-colored collector's plate featuring an illustration by Gustave Léonce, depicting a little duck. The edges of the plate are scalloped with a woven effect border. Discover this...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Victorian Antique Centrepiece Vase, Ram Horn, Glass
Silverplate, Circa 1880
Located in London, London
Made circa 1880, this striking, Victorian, antique silver plated centrepiece, stands on Ram horn legs, and features a varicoloured glass dish and trumpet vase. The centrepiece measur...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 12 Aesthetic Movement Blue Transfer Fruit Plates Brown, Westhead
Moore
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Classic 19th C. Aesthetic Movement decoration is featured on this set of 12 indigo blue unusual plates featuring different fruit subjects. They offer re...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
19th c Old Paris Hand Painted Porcelain Planter with Portraits of Horses
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This large square hand painted porcelain planter was made in France ca. 1880's or earlier. It features two hand painted "portraits" of horses heads alternating with 2 sides of hand p...
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1880s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
A 19th century gilt table centre piece or tazza, English circa 1880
Located in Central England, GB
This fine table centre piece or tazza dates to the 1880s and is made from brass or bronze. The dish top is decorated with a very detailed central panel showing a medieval king, other...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Gilded Grapes Candleholder 3 lights, gilted handcrafted
By Aude Clément
Located in Paris, FR
Decorative handmade candelabra for unique centerpiece decoration or even more.
Great effect as a pair on a table and matches with many other pieces of this collection.
Handcrafted tin and nice gilded color hand painted patina. with applied sheet gold looking as it used to be done in old time.
Au Bain...
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21st Century and Contemporary Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Tin
19th Century Aesthetic Movement Black Porcelain Vase with Gold
Platinum
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is an extraordinary example of "Aesthetic Movement" decoration, finely rendered on black glazed porcelain. The well detailed and beautifully painted subject, depicts a hunter wi...
Category
19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Aesthetic Period Silver Plated Tray - Circa 1880 - Engraved - 27.75" wide
Located in London, London
Made circa 1880, this stunning, Antique Silver Plated Tray, is in the Aesthetic design, with beautiful engraving to the centre. The tray mea...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century Aesthetic movement brass spirit kettle Circa 1890
Located in Central England, GB
A 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Spirit Kettle
A late 19th century Aesthetic movement Spirit Kettle. This opulent and beautifully made piece is made from brass with gold plated surfaces which is in excellent condition. It is of a wonderful design, very reminiscent of a piece of Christopher Dresser's work. It is made in five pieces; stand, burner and cover, kettle and lid. The kettle has a woven wicker handle and the lid and burner have an ebonised wooden knob and handle...
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19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Aesthetic Period Antique Silver Plate Candelabrum by Hukin
Heath, Circa 1880
By Hukin
Heath
Located in London, London
Made circa 1880 by Hukin & Heath, this stylish, Victorian, antique silver plated candelabrum, is a fine example of the Aesthetic Movement, featuring a textured base, and will hold 6 ...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Aesthetic Period, Antique Silver Plate Candelabrum, Hukin
Heath, Circa 1880
By Hukin
Heath
Located in London, London
Made circa 1880 by Hukin & Heath, this stylish, Victorian, antique silver plated candelabrum, is a fine example of the Aesthetic Movement, featuring a plain base, and will hold 6 can...
Category
1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Aesthetic Movement serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
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