Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Cup Cooler, with Marks, Royal Porcelain Factory of Buen Retiro, Madrid
By Real Fábrica del Buen Retiro
Located in Madrid, ES
Soft white paste, circa 1784-1803.
Piece of tender pasta with wavy edges used to hold the tops of the cups in them and cool them when filling the ice container or similar. On the outside, it has two handles in the shape of plant elements and small reliefs on the fronts (also enhanced by the gold) which frame floral bouquets with colored leaves. It is possible that the piece belongs to the second period or intermediate stage of the Real Fábrica de Porcelana del Buen Retiro...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Other
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Porcelain and Gilt Centerpiece Signed R.B
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive large scale French 19th century Neo-Classical st. cobalt blue porcelain and gilt centerpiece, signed R.B. The centerpiece is raised by...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Plateau in the Restauration Taste with Grape and Leaf Motifs
Located in New York, NY
French.
Plateau in the Restauration taste with grape and leaf motifs, circa 1825.
Ormolu and patinated bronze, with mirror plate and wood backing.
Measures: 15 7/8 in. diameter, 3 11...
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1820s French Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
Set of 4 Comport Dessert Stands, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Excellent quality circular form set of 4 dessert stand comports. Classically styled with fluted decoration and cross cut glass bowls.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
$6,558 / set
Monumental Clear Cut-Glass Covered Compote
Located in New York, NY
Monumental clear cut-glass covered compote, circa 1820.
La Cristallerie de Vonêche (active 1802-30), Belgium.
Glass, blown and cut.
Measures: 17 3/8 i...
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Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Sterling Silver Jug
Located in London, GB
This beautiful and elegant English silver jug was made by the eminent London silver firm of Charles Stuart Harris in 1890.
The style is neoclassical and t...
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19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
$2,390
Silver Small Brasero or Brazier, Royal Factory of Antonio Martínez, Madrid, 1832
Located in Madrid, ES
Chofeta. Silver in its color, etc. Royal Factory of Antonio Martínez or Platerías Martínez, Madrid, 1832.
With contrast marks
Bowl-shaped piece used to place embers in it and burn ...
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1830s Spanish Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Other
Two silver pitchers set. Benito Gómez, Antonio. Segovia, Spain, 1831-1835.
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of pitcher jugs. Silver. BENITO GOMEZ, Antonio (1775-1835). Segovia, Spain, 1801-1835.
With contrast markings.
Pair of spouted jugs with a circular base with moldings, a low conical foot and a tubular body finished in a hemisphere at the bottom and with a flat molding at the top; the handle, in double ce, presents a simple scroll or branch that rests towards the mouth of the piece; the beak shows a simple decoration. Typologically, this pair is linked to a type of spouted jug that, with variations, is common in Hispanic domestic silverware from the first half of the 17th century to the beginning of the 18th century, also found after this date. As usual, the civil model was quickly assimilated by religious silverware, especially for its use in liturgical cruets. Antonio Benito Gómez (1775-1835) was a silversmith who worked in Segovia from at least 1801 until he died, and was also a silver marker carved between 1824 and 1828, and between 1831 and 1835. Son of the silversmith Juan de la Cruz Benito , several works by his hand have been preserved: baptismal shell...
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1830s Spanish Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Porcelain Rosenthal Classic Rose Serving Bowl
Located in Mérida, YU
Rosenthal Classic Rose Serving Bowl made of Porcelain- Perfect condition with original tags.
Very nice motifs and texture.
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1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$256 Sale Price
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Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Set from 1797 by Robert Sharp
By Robert Sharp
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1797 by Robert Sharp, this rare and exceptional quality, George III, antique sterling silver tea caddy set, comprises two oval tea caddies and a sugar caddy...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Luigi Avolio Set of Four 800, Italian Silver and Ormolu Figural Groups
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique early 20th century set of four 800. Italian silver and ormolu figural groups.
Made in Italy, Naples, first half of 20th century.
Hallmarked with 800. Silver and 45NA maker's marks for Luigi Avolio...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Suite of Four Silver-Plated Bronze Dessert Stand Comports, French, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
With an applied initial to each, applied inside an oval bead-edge lozenge. Each raised on four feet. further decorated with openwork latticing, floral and foliate decoration.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Neoclassical George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Salver - London 1795
By John Hutson
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1795 by John Hutson, this very handsome, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Salver, is in the Neoclassical taste, and is oval in shape, engraved with ...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 11 Porcelain Rosenthal Classic Rose Dessert Plates
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 11 Porcelain Rosenthal Classic Rose Dessert Plate.
Perfect condition never used.
Very nice proportions and decoration. Also with a very nice texture, please see photos.
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1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$624 Sale Price / set
20% Off
J. Bromley for B&G "American Drummer Boy, 1st Maryland, circa 1776"
Located in København, Copenhagen
J. Bromley for B&G "American Drummer Boy, 1st Maryland, circa 1776".
A B&G bisquit figurine.
No. 698/750.
Measures: Height 38 c...
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20th Century Danish Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Royal Copenhagen Huge "Purpur" Serving Plate
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen huge "Purpur" serving plate.
Measures 48 x 37 cm.
Number 427/8541. Year 1870-1890.
In perfect condition.
1st. factory quality.
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1870s Danish Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
B&G / Bing
Grondahl Bisque Figure after Thorvaldsen, circa 1870
Located in København, Copenhagen
B&G / Bing
Grondahl Bisque figure after Thorvaldsen, circa 1870.
In good condition.
Stamped: B
G Eneret (indistinct)
Measures: 19 x 15.5 cm.
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1870s Danish Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Set of 12 Rosenthal Porcelain Classic Rose Soup Plate
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 12 Soup Plates by Rosenthal.
Perfect condition. Never used.
Very elegant.
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1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$704 Sale Price / set
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Villafeliche Jug, Aragon, Spain, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Late Baroque pottery jug made and decorated with high temperature glazes over a white slip of tin. These motifs are combined with enameled decorations in relief obtained mold. The typology of the piece combines Italian jug with handle ovoid belly and vertical bow, with the peak jug typically Spanish, characterized by the outgoing peak of the mouth. Decorations reveal the oriental influence, with large floral bouquets arranged asymmetrically and complex landscapes with architecture and palm trees, which remove some figures, such as totally Western. The reasons appear pincelados in manganese black, and colored with ocher, blue, green and red, mainly enamels. Aragon ceramic least a century old will be characterized by a strong own, combined with the influences of personality Talavera and Catalonia. You will have three main centers: Teruel, Muel and Villafeliche, the first two with tradition since the 16th century, and the third created in the late 17th century. The Villafeliche will generally be very popular ceramics...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Salad bowl Wedgwood pale green jasper collection
By Wedgwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unsual salad bowl with cutlery in wedgwood pale green jasper collection ,style neoclassical
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Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Silver Spices "Box", Stefano Olivero, Italy, Possibly 19th Century
By Stefano Olivero
Located in Madrid, ES
Silver spur raised on simple legs, located in the chamfered ends of the piece, decorated on the outside with garlands and other architectural elements of ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Silver Wine Vase
Bernegal
, Vidal Hallmarks, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bernegal, 18th century.
Silver, with hallmarks.
Weight: 55 g.
Spanish 18th century wine vase, with Vidal hallmark and wide and low bowl, slightly rounded to the base, following the typology of this glass in the Hispanic Baroque. The two vertical handles...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
George III Neo Classical Sugar Basket Made in London by Hester Bateman, 1779
Located in London, GB
A very fine George III Neo Classical Sugar Basket made in London in 1779 by Hester Bateman.
The Sugar Basket stands on a circular domed foot, with beaded edge, which is pierced with...
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18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Antique Silver Oil Lamps by Vincenzo Belli II
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of early 19th century (1828 – 1859) Italian Antique silver oil lamps (Lucerne) by Vincenzo Belli II. They are in the “Retour d’Egypte St...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Peacock Green Cut-Glass Decanter
Located in New York, NY
Peacock green cut-glass decanter
English, circa 1840.
Glass, blown and cut.
Measures: 13 1/2 in. high.
Condition: Perfect, except for minor flakes on the bottom of stopper.
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1840s English Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Sterling Silver and Cut-Glass Cruet Set by Paul Storr, Early 1800s
By Paul Storr
Located in North Miami, FL
Sterling silver and cut-glass cruet set by Paul Storr. A pair of cruets and two footed condiment jars, crafted of finely cut glass mounted in silver, are held securely on a distincti...
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Early 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
$14,040 Sale Price / set
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Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Vase Signed Sèvres, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Porcelain and gilt bronze vase signed Sèvres, France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Silver Fish Slice and Fork by Goldsmiths
Silversmiths Co Ltd.
Located in London, GB
These beautiful fish servers were created in the early 20th century by the prestigious Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd. Founded in 1880...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
George III Neo Classical Urn Pocket Nutmeg Grater by Samuel Pemberton circa 1795
Located in London, GB
A rare George III Neo Classical urn Pocket Nutmeg Grater made in Birmingham circa 1795 by Samuel Pemberton.
The Nutmeg Grater is realistically modelled as a Neo Classical urn and is decorated with reeded bands and a band of fine beading on the domed, pull-off, cover. Once the cover is removed the silver rimmed steel grater is shown, which is also removable. The Grater is in excellent condition and is marked in the cover with SP for Samuel Pemberton of Birmingham. This is not a common design and a similar one is shown in the catalogue of the Robert and Meredith Green...
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18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Crystal Bottle Decanter with Silver Neck also fo Vodka
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant old crystal decanter with silver neck: perfect in Your bar corner. An idea also for a gift.
ref O/1959-2
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Some Silverware : Cake Scoop, Fork, Spoon for Ice
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Some ideas for your gifts: USA silver cake scoop cm. 18 x 2.5 - ref. A/2733 -
USA silver fork cm. 18 x 2 - ref. A/2766 -
USA silver spoon for ice cm. 17.5 x 2.5 - ref. A/2991 -.
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Wedgwood Encaustic Ewer
By Wedgwood
Located in Sarasota, FL
Wedgwood basalt encaustic ewer with ancient Greek inspired decoration on both sides. The shape is also inspired by a Greek wine jug, known as...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$4,700
American Gold Overlay Glass in Different Sizes
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Beautiful vintage gold plated overlay glass centerpiece plates, from 1950th about.
They are lovely items as serverware on Your table.
The interesting price is the same : with flowers...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of "Old Paris" Vases with Garlands of Bisquit Flowers
Located in New York, NY
French, circa 1820.
Porcelain, painted and gilded, with applied bisquit flowers
8 13/16 in. high.
Inscribed (with incised mark, under the base of each): 3.
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1820s French Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Wonderful French Neoclassical Bronze Crystal Round Centrepiece Cake Ormolu Stand
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French neoclassical bronze and scalloped etched crystal round centrepiece, cake ormolu stand with star centre.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Onyx, Porcelain, Gilt-Bronze and Cloisonnè Sevres Center, Neoclassical Style
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Onyx, porcelain, gilt bronze and cloisonnè Sevres center. Neoclassical Style. France late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Continental Covered Soup Tureen in Neoclassical Style with Bacchic Decoration
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A continental covered soup tureen in Neoclassical style with Bacchic décor on a deep eggplant ground. Transfer painted decorations unfold on the circular bowl and pedestal along with...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Pair of Royal Vienna Porcelain Iridescent Pink Vases with Neoclassical Scenes
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th century Louis XVI Style Royal Vienna Porcelain Iridescent pink vases with neoclassical scenes. Of rounded form these covered vases are spectacular. Each has a particul...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of W.M.F. silver plate jardinière with glass. Germany, circa 1900.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of W.M.F. silver plate jardinière with glass. Germany, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s German Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Sevres Style Centrepiece with Cupids
Located in Southall, GB
An extremely decorative and carefully crafted Sevres Style porcelain Centrepiece. A delicate pierced basket wreathed in roses sits atop a column encircled by cupids on a intricately ...
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Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Marble, Gilt-Bronze and Cloisonné Center, Neoclassical Style
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Marble, gilt bronze and cloisonné center, neoclassical style.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A set of 3 cut crystal decanters, or available individually.
Located in New York, NY
Left to right from cover image: 8.5"H x 4"Diameter. ~ 13.25"H x 4.5"Diameter. Has an illegible signature on the bottom. ~ 10.75"H x 5"Diameter. Available individually for $850 each
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20th Century Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
George III Neo Classical Wine Ewer by John Rowbotham
Co, Sheffield, 1774
Located in London, GB
A rare George III Neo Classical Water/Wine Ewer made in Sheffield in 1774 by John Rowbotham & Company.
This beautiful Jug stands on a square pedestal foot, with four ball feet. The ...
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18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of Italian Grand-Tour Neoclassical Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Covered Bowls
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous and finely hand-carved pair of grand-tour period neoclassical style Carrara marble covered bowls/centerpieces. Each piece is of oval form with...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Sèvres-Style Porcelain Pedestal
Located in New Orleans, LA
This pedestal exhibits the style and grace of the famed Sèvres porcelain manufactory. Its lustrous deep blue porcelain base is Classic Sèvres in style, and it provides the perfect ba...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
KPM Porcelain Pair of Peas
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
KPM porcelain pair of peas
Antique porcelain origin Germany
Circa 1900 perfect condition
Floral motifs with angels (puttos) and grapes.
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$1,360 Sale Price
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Unusual Late 18th Century Dutch Polychrome Tile Picture of a Clock
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A rare Dutch polychrome tile picture, painted in blue, green, yellow and manganese, depicting a mantel clock with two cupids. The tiles with authentic hand-painted black numbers F1-F...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
$3,350 Sale Price
20% Off
Three-Part Silver Salt Shaker or Cellar, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Three-part silver salt Shaker, 19th century.
Salt Shaker made up of three bodies lowered at their edges so that they fit together and unite in a chamfered half oval at the top, deco...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Silver Cruet Stand, García Calvo, Valladolid, Spain, circa 1900, with Hallmarks
Located in Madrid, ES
Cruet Convoy. Contrast by García Calvo, Valladolid, 1900.
With contrast marks. Glass and silver.
Silver convoy formed by a base on large pearls and with a central axis topped by a ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neoclassical serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical serveware, ceramics, silver and glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Wedgwood, Bow Porcelain, Spode, and Meissen Porcelain. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $20 and tops out at $4,125,484 while the average work can sell for $1,502.
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