$38,281 / set
18th Century Turkish Tombak Ewer and Basin
Located in London, GB
This beautiful ewer and basin set is a delightful product of the 18th century Ottoman Empire, with a striking design aesthetic. It is made from 'tombak', or gilt-copper, a material c...
Copper
18th Century French Faience Pitcher (Ewer) with Polychrome Decoration
Located in Houston, TX
A charming and highly decorative 18th century French faience ewer, beautifully hand-painted with a lively polychrome palette of cobalt blue, soft greens, and warm ochre tones. The gl...
Earthenware
Georgian Solid Silver Cream Ewer – London 1759
Located in Worcester, GB
Georgian Solid Silver Cream Ewer – London 1759 An attractive mid-18th century English solid silver cream ewer, hallmarked for London, 1759.
Sterling Silver
$20,650Sale Price|30% Off
Lavender and silver ewer with guilloche, friezes, and mythological handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Lavender and silver gomil with guilloche engraving, friezes on the surroundings and handle in a mythological figure. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coro...
Silver
18th Century Italian Baroque Gilded Ewer Repoussé Copper Liturgical Jug
Located in Milano, MI
A stunning Italian gilt copper ewer dating back to 18th century with a circular body featuring a quadripartite decoration defined by the repoussé of a double vertical ribbed frame th...
Copper
Ewer and Basin Set 18th Century, French, Lille 1767
Located in Lantau, HK
Water jug and basin 1767 Lille, North of France, 1767 Lille manufactory faience Washstand set hand painted with charming French Country side scene, Decorated with a beautiful flora...
Porcelain
18th-century French tin-glazed pottery wine ewer, Chinoiserie scene, 1780
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This striking antique French faience wine ewer, dating to the 18th century, is a fine example of traditional tin-glazed earthenware in the distinctive blue-and-white palette popular ...
Delft, Ceramic
Large Group of Antique German Pewter Mugs, Tankards, and Ewers
Located in London, GB
Large group of antique German pewter mugs, tankards, and ewers German, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries Largest jug: Height 29cm, width 24cm, depth 15cm Smallest tankard: Heigh...
Pewter
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 ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
A very Fine Meissen Rococo Ewer, c1745
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A very Fine Meissen Rococo Ewer, c1745 Additional information: Date : c1745 Marks :Meissen crossed swords Origin : Meissen Saxony Colour : Polychrome Pattern : Floral Features : R...
Porcelain
Unavailable
Rare German Silver Gilt Ewer
Located in Bewdley, Worcestershire
A Rare German Silver Gilt Ewer; mark of Martin II Heuglin, Augsburg 1659 - 1663. The bowl with scroll handle and grotesque mask spout, on a spreading food and with detachable cover. ...
Vermeil, Silver
Matched Pair Antique Austrian Silver-Gilt Ewers Circa 1780s
Located in New York, US
Our pair of elegant silver-gilt ewers are attributed to the Austrian maker, Johann Georg Hann of Vienna, circa 1780-1800. Heights: 17 7/8 and 22 1/2 in; 45 and 57.1 cm. Total weight...
Silver
14th Century Islamic Ilkhanid Green Glazed Ewer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Fine and rare early Islamic ewer with cylindrical body and moulded calligraphy on the upper part covered with a rare green monochrome glaze in the manner of celadon. Iranian have tri...
Porcelain Baluster Ewer
Located in Leeds, GB
Porcelain Baluster Ewer by Andre-Marie Leboeuf of the Rue Thiroux Manufactory where he was potter to Queen Marie-Antoinette. The decoration is of floral bands with ribbons and th...
A Rare Early Aqua Manille Bronze Ewer
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare 18th century German made bronze 'Aqua Manille', featuring a troll or gnome with hinged lid and bulbous body terminating into three feet. The body with inscription surmounted b...
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Ewers
Located in London, GB
Pair of Bronze Ewers after models by John Flaxman Sr. and Sigisbert-François Michel.
18th century Portuguese silver Ewer and Basin (Gomil e Lavanda)
Located in Lisboa, PT
Portuguese Silver Ewer and Basin (Gomil e Lavanda) Portugal, 18th century Exceptional Portuguese silver ewer and basin set form the 18th century, crafted in 833‰ silver.
Silver
18th Century French Moustiers Faience Ewer
Located in Winter Park, FL
A small 18th century French Moustiers faience ewer with an unusual pierced dome lid. Delicate hand painted figural and floral decoration in the traditional colors of mustard yellow, ...
Faience
Georgian Silver Wine Ewer by Hester Bateman
By Hester Bateman
Located in New Orleans, LA
Silver Wine Ewer Hester Bateman Marked 1785 with English standard mark The embodiment of undeniable beauty and skill, this rare Georgian silver wine ewer was crafted by Hester Batem...
Silver
Pair of Delftware Plates, The Ewer Factory, 18th Century
By De Porceleyne Lampetkan
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of blue and white delftware plates imitating Chinese porcelains. Blue decoration on a white background underlined with a trek, representing a tree surrounded by flowers in vases...
Delft
Pair of Late 18th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Ewers
Located in Paris, FR
French Directory pair of ewers in gilded and patinated bronze with handles in the shape of winged Cupids. Both pitchers are decorated with ormolu garlands, a mask, and ribbons on the...
Bronze
Four Elements Porcelain Ewers by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extremely rare and important set of Meissen ewers represents the Four Elements: Earth, Air, Water and Fire. Impressive in both size and artistry, they are among the most famous ...
Porcelain
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique George II Sterling Silver Jug / Ewer / Pitcher 1752 Beer / Water
By Thomas Whipham I
Located in London, GB
An antique George II Sterling Silver Jug in a Classic baluster shape. The Jug stands on a low spread food and has an impressive scroll handle. This Georgian Jug has a large silver cr...
Sterling Silver
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Rare Antique Russian Silver Ewer and Basin / Jug and Bowl, Moscow, 1786
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique Russian solid Silver Jug and Basin with an elegant polished silver finish. The bowl is a round cornered rectangle with a understated border on the rim that is m...
Silver
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H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 8.67 in
Large Antique German Meissen Porcelain 'Elements' Ewer, Symbolizing Water
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Meissen porcelain ewer is after the model by Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706 - 1775), who was the chief sculptor at the Meissen porcelain factory between 1742 and 1775. ...
Porcelain
A George III Wine/Water Ewer made in London in 1775 by John Lambe
Located in London, GB
The Ewer stands on a circular pedestal foot decorated with beading and reeding. The main body is vase shaped in form and displays a beaded band, as does the rim. The domed cover term...
A very fine George III Water or Wine Ewer made in London in 1788 by John Schofield.
Located in London, GB
The Jug stands on a stepped circular pedestal foot which is decorated with reeding. The bellied main body is plain in design and rises to a reeded rim. The slightly domed hinged cove...
A rare and fine George III Drapery Water/Wine Ewer made by Hester Bateman.
Located in London, GB
The "Drapery" design is most unusual to find from the workshops of Hester Bateman. This very fine Ewer has a very unusual form and stands on a circular stepped pedestal foot which is...
George III Wateror Wine Ewer made in London in 1779 by Charles Wright
Located in London, GB
Height: 14 inches, 35cm. Length, handle to spout: 6.9 inches, 17.25cm. Weight: 29oz
Extremely Fine George III Classical Water or Wine Ewer Made by Hester Bateman
Located in London, GB
The jug stands on a circular pedestal foot which is decorated with two bands of beading. The vase shaped main body also displays a double band of beading where it meets the neck of t...
A very fine George III Water/Wine Ewer made in London in 1778 by Charles Wright
Located in London, GB
The Ewer is of the Neo-Classical form and stands on a domed stepped circular foot. The main body is vase shaped and is decorated with various bands, as is the rim. The high domed cov...
Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Ewer
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Silver Mounted Ewer, circa 1760, with floral decoration and gilt embellishments. Silver tested. 7.75" H x 4.75" W x 4" D. Provenance: From a Pal...
Silver
18th Century French White Stoneware Ewers Jugs
Located in CA, CA
A pair of 18th century French unglazed white stoneware ewers with applied decoration of slip floral sprigs and whorls. This elegant pair complement one another with slightly varying ...
Earthenware
French Empire Period Silver Ewer
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This very striking Parisian silver ewer dates from the Empire Period, and is hallmarked on its base with official silver standard and guarantee marks, including a cockerel, showing t...
Silver
Porcelain Worcester Chelsea High Ewer
Located in Leeds, GB
Porcelain Worcester creamer of the Chelsea High Ewer form. Chinese decoration of a character in puce and yellow. Moulded body. Literature: For similar shape and handle see M. Be...
German faience Ewer with pewter lid and base
Located in San Francisco, CA
An 18th century blue on blue German faience Ewer with both a decorated pewter lid and base
Pewter
Rare Chinese Imari Persian Market Ewer
Located in Wilton, CT
Chinese Imari, Persian-Inspired, Tall Spouted and Handled Ewer, Decorated with Two Rows of Applied Low-Relief Slender Stylized Lotus Leaves at the Neck. The Canteen-Shaped Body Deco...
Gold
Dutch Pieter Adriaensz Kocx Delftware Ewer ca. 1701-1722
By Pieter Adriaensz Kocx
Located in Charleston, SC
Dutch Pieter Adriaensz Kocx Delftware Ewer C1701- 1722. Lovely and unusual gadrooned handle.
Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Tetsusabiji Uchidashi Gomai Dou Gusoku (Five-Plate Russet Iron Embossed Cuirass Armor), crafted in the 18th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai arm...
Copper, Iron
Early 17th Century Ottoman Empire Iznik Pottery Dish
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
An Iznik pottery dish made in the first half of the 17th century and decorated with chrysanthemums and tulips. The rim features the rock and wave pattern. Under the direction of O...
Ceramic
$495,000
H 154 in W 168 in D 1 in
Antique Square Late 17th C. Brussels Baroque Mythological Tapestry Mars Venus
By Brussels Manufactory
Located in New York, NY
A Museum Quality piece, this is an exquisite example of a late 17th/ early 18th Century Brussels Baroque Mythological Tapestry. It is a complete piece with its original border, measu...
Tapestry, Wool
$574,500
H 84 in W 56 in D 20 in
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
$145,000
H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
Walnut
$360,000 / set
H 76 in W 26 in D 34 in
19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Egyptian Figures by Charles Cameron
By Charles Cameron
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Russian (19th Century) monumental bronze Egyptian figures emblematic of the Months on painted bases after those by C. Cameron & M. Alexandrov for the Egyptian Vestibule at P...
Bronze
$29,000
H 76 in W 44 in D 32 in
Monumental Antique Islamic Ottoman Safavid Astrological Astrolabe on Stand 1720
Located in Portland, OR
An incredibly rare 18th Century monumental palace size Ottoman Islamic astrolabe on an easel stand, Turkey, circa 1720. This rare palace size Astrolabe on stand is in two sections, t...
Brass, Steel, Gold Leaf
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
$260,000
H 6.75 in W 17.5 in D 12.25 in
19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible 19th Century Royal Casket Box/Safe with Coat of Arms, Made of Gold, Damascene, and Etched Steel. Charles Le Hon, a Belgian politician, lawyer and industrialist, served...
Gold, Steel
$2,750
H 29 in W 24.5 in D 0.05 in
19th C. Islamic Textile Ottoman Empire Silver Metallic Threads Antique Fragment
By Mariano Fortuny
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
19th C. Islamic Textile Ottoman Empire Silver Metallic Threads Antique Fragment. Early 19th century antique Islamic Ottoman Empire metallic threads embroidered silk textile. Antique ...
Silk
$116,212
H 7.88 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in
Very Rare Ming Dynasty Porcelain Ewer with Ottoman Gem-Set Tombak Mounts
Located in London, GB
Very rare Ming dynasty porcelain ewer with ottoman gem-set tombak mounts Chinese and Turkish, 16th/17th century Measures: Tombak: height 20cm, width 17cm, depth 10cm Case: height ...
Multi-gemstone, Brass
Neo-Renaissance Period Stone Fireplace, Dated 1534
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This outstanding Tonnerre stone fireplace is a masterpiece of the first French Renaissance. It was sculpted in 1534, under the reign of King François the 1st for Philippe Merlan (150...
Stone
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.
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