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French Art Deco Opalescent Clam Shell Plate
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco opalescent round glass plate with clam shells in relief (signed: SABINO PARIS)
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
Set of 6 French Moulin des Loups Green Oyster Shell Plates Orchies
By Orchies
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
round platters have cream background, with seven wells shaped like oyster shells. Each shell is in green
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Vintage Wood and Ceramic Green Shells Decorative Plate, France, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative wood and green shells plate from France. Produced in 1960s. Hand painted. The set is in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
No Reserve
H 6.3 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in
Fine English Porcelain Dessert Service, Minton, circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Comprising 24 plates, pair of covered sauce tureens and stands, pair of shell dishes and a pair of
Category
Antique 1830s English Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Wedgwood Fine Bone China Dinnerware Patrician Pattern England 165pcs
By Wedgwood
Located in Miami, FL
items: dinner plates, coffee cups/saucers. Any damage has been described along the number of each piece
Category
Mid-20th Century English Romantic Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Sea Shell Appetizer Plates, Set of 8
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Bring a touch of the coastal vibe to your next dinner party. This set of 8 large shells are meant
Category
20th Century American American Classical Tableware
Materials
Shell
Antique English Silver Plated "Shell" Cheese Dish
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English silver-plated "shell" cheese dish.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage FB Rogers Silver Plated Clam Shell Seafood Bowl Platter Server
By F.B. Rogers Silver Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage FB Rogers Silver Plated Clam Shell Seafood Bowl Platter Server. Circa Mid to Late 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Walker & Hall Sheffield Silver Plate Regency Fruit Shell Compote Platter Stand
By Walker & Hall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Walker & Hall Sheffield silver plate Regency fruit shell compote platter stand. Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century English Regency Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Rectangular Silver Plated Serving Tray with Stylized Shell Decor
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver plated serving tray is hallmarked by an unknown English maker, and presumed to date to
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2 in W 28 in D 17 in
Vintage Edward San Giovanni Silver Plated Shell Form Twin Handle Platter Tray
By Edward San Giovanni
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Vintage Edward San Giovanni Silver Plated Shell Form Twin Handle Platter Tray. Item featured
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2.5 in W 28.5 in D 19.5 in
Leonard Silverplate Clam Shell Form Silver Plated Hinged Warmer with Swan Handle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Leonard Silverplate Clam Shell Form Silver Plated Hinged Warmer with Swan. Item feature an ornate
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 8 in W 12 in D 11 in
Antique English Silver Plated Strawberry Server Set with Figural Shell Dishes
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated berry server is signed by an unknown maker, but believed to originate
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 9.75 in W 15.5 in D 11.25 in
W & SB English Regency Style Silver Plated Large Scallop Clam Shell Serving Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage W & SB English Regency Style Silver Plated Large Scallop Clam Shell Serving Dish. Circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 3.25 in W 16 in D 14.5 in
Barker Ellis England EPCA Silver Plated Shell Handle Etched Candy Dish - a Pair
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Barker Ellis England EPCA Silver Plated Shell Handle Etched Candy Dish - a Pair. Circa Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 1.5 in W 13.5 in D 7.75 in
19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
By Sarreguemines
Located in London, GB
Creating a wonderful display for Oysters or sea food this French Majolica oyster plate in lustrous
Category
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
By Sarreguemines
Located in London, GB
Creating a wonderful display for Oysters or sea food this French Majolica oyster plate in lustrous
Category
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
By Sarreguemines
Located in London, GB
Creating a wonderful display for Oysters or sea food this French Majolica oyster plate in lustrous
Category
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
By Sarreguemines
Located in London, GB
Creating a wonderful display for Oysters or sea food this French Majolica oyster plate in lustrous
Category
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
By Sarreguemines
Located in London, GB
Creating a wonderful display for Oysters or sea food this French Majolica oyster plate in lustrous
Category
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Mid Century Vintage Blue and Black Decorative Plate Shell Italy 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative crystal blue glass plate/bowl from Italy.
Plate is in very good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
No Reserve
H 4.73 in W 8.67 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Vintage Beige and Red Decorative Plate Shell Italy 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative crystal glass plate/bowl from Italy.
Plate is in very good vintage condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Mid Century Vintage Blue and White Decorative Plate Shell Italy 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative crystal blue glass plate/bowl from Italy.
Plate is in very good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Set of 4 Resin Plates with Incrusted Seahorses, Fishes, Algues and Shells
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
These 4 plates are made of lucite with incrusted seahorses, fishes, algues and shells. This is a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Lucite
Mid Century Vintage Green and White Decorative Small Plate Shell Italy 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative green glass plate/bowl from Italy.
Plate is in very good vintage condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
H 2.76 in W 9.45 in D 4.73 in
Samuel Alcock Plate, Inverted Shell, Flowers, Provenance G.A.Godden Regency 1822
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
with piercings and shell details; this is often called the "inverted shell" shape. The rims are gilded
Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
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H 1 in W 8.5 in D 8 in
A silver plated tray
Located in London, GB
This silver plated tray was crafted in England. Whilst the base of this try is plain, the boarders
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Georgian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Antique Primrose Plate Silver Plated Serving Tray with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique silver plated serving tray was made by the well known Primrose Plate company of
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 1.5 in W 27 in D 18.25 in
Sterling Plate
By Lapierre Silver Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This plate has a scalloped edge and four shell designs surrounded by branches. It has a nice heavy
Category
Vintage 1920s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Art Deco Tray with Shell Motif, Bronze and Etched Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing early 20th century octagonal Art Deco tray with shell handles and etched mirror top, France
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Victorian Antique Silver Plated Tray, Presentation Inscription for 1900
Located in London, London
Made circa 1900, this striking, Victorian, Antique Silver Plate tray, features a shell and scroll
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 1.78 in W 29.14 in D 18.51 in
19th Century Turin Silver Plate
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century Baroque style Italian silver plate from Turin. Scallop/shell detailed border, stamped
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver
"Barefoot Mailman Rally 1962 2nd Nav" Award Silver Plated Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Barefoot Mailman Rally 1962 2nd Nav" Award Silver Plated Platter Tray. Item features a vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Meneses Orfebres Spain Regency Style Silver Plate Metal Tray Platter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Meneses Orfebres Spain Regency style silver plate 26" metal tray platter. Item features
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 3 in W 26 in D 14.5 in
Large Victorian Style Oval Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray on Raised Feet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Victorian Style Oval Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray on Raised Feet. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 9 in W 29.5 in D 21.5 in
English Victorian Silver Plated Platter Tray Stag Mounted Glass Inkwell Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cherubs and shells, inkwell is topped with silver plated stag, circa early 1900s. Measurements: Platter 3
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 3 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Large Georgian 'George III' Sheffield Plated Footed Tray with Coat of Arms
Located in New York, NY
Large, Georgian (George III), Sheffield plated (Silver on copper), footed tray with central coat of
Category
Antique 1770s English George III Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
H 1.75 in W 20 in D 15.5 in
Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Serving Tray with Berry & Leaf Decoration
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large silver plated serving tray was made by the renowned Barker-Ellis Silver Co. of England
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2.25 in W 29.75 in D 18 in
French Silver Plated Cocktail or Serving Tray by Victor Saglier, Paris
By Victor Saglier
Located in Bath, GB
dating to circa 1900, the tray is silver plated having just been professionally cleaned and polished by
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
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H 12 in W 15.75 in D 1 in
Kensington Moire Gold Plate Two Tier Center Handled Etched Snack Serving Stand
By Lurelle Guild, Kensington Ware
Located in Miami, FL
Charming Gold Plate 2 tier Center Handled snack, pastry, cake treats stand or serving tray designed
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Aluminum, Gold Plate
19th Century English Sheffield Silver Plated Two-Piece Well Tree and Meat Dome
By Sheffield
Located in Dallas, TX
shell motifs and embellished with embossed family coat of arms crest on the facade. The large conforming
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
H 15 in W 26.75 in D 18 in
Los Castillos Style Mosaic of Abalone Shells on Copper Platter, 1950s, Mexico
By Los Castillos
Located in Kensington, MD
Rare copper plate veneered with a mosaic of polished square abalone shells. Inscribed on the bottom
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware
Materials
Copper
Pair of 19th Century French Asparagus Plates
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of gorgeous 19th century majolica asparagus plates from France. they have lovely scrolled
Category
Antique 19th Century French Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
'Majolica' Palissy Style Plate by Alvaro Jose
Located in Montreal, QC
'Majolica' Palissy style ceramic plate decorated in relief with a lobster and shells.
signed
Category
Vintage 1950s Portuguese Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Japan Imari Porcelain Dish Shaped like a Scallop Shell Blue, Red and Turquoise
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Plate with palms forming scallop shell in Imari porcelain. Decor of birds and flowers, blue red
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
French Majolica Oyster Plate by Sarreguemines, C. 1890's
By Sarreguemines
Located in Ross, CA
Antique French majolica oyster plate made by Sarreguemines around 1890. The plate has a seaweed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Majolica Oyster or Seafood Serving Plates Set, 8 Pieces
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of antique oyster or seafood plates are signed by an unknown maker, and presumed to have
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Frank Whiting C607 Sterling Silver Divided Serving Plate Tray Platter 594g
By Frank Whiting
Located in Dayton, OH
plate or tray with round scallop form and shell design, engraved in the center with the initials CMC
Category
Early 20th Century Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Butler's Serving Tray, English, Afternoon Tea Plater, Regency, c. 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
stocks show fine grain interest and deep caramel hues.
Shaped inlay to centre with superb boxwood shell
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Platters and Serveware
Materials
Walnut
H 2.17 in W 23.82 in D 14.77 in
Green Oyster Serving Plates and Platter Moulin Des Loups 'Orchies' Set 10 France
By Orchies
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
in the shape of oyster shells. The center of each plate features a single well for condiments. A
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Tableware
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Sweetmeat Dish or Plate in School House Ptn, Ca 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare ironstone pottery Sweetmeat Dish or Serving Plate, made by the Mason's factory at
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
H 1.25 in W 10.5 in D 7.9 in
Antique BSC English Victorian 17" Square Serving Platter Tray, "M" Monogram
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, shell and scroll border, raised on ornate feet, original hallmark, nice antique. Circa Early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Fish Dish, Top Cover with Seafood and Fishes Attributed to Franco Lapini
By Franco Lapini
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning silver-plated hand-hammered fish platter with sea world decorations: fishes, sea stars
Category
Vintage 1970s Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 7.88 in W 26.78 in D 10.63 in
English Silver Footed Tray or Salver with Seashell Motif
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English round salver or serving or drinks tray of fine plate silver, in the Chippendale
Category
20th Century English Chippendale Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Brass, Metal, Silver Plate
Circa 1940s Silver on Copper Tea Tray by the Crown Silver Co
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
borders & an inner reticulated border create a classic design. The borders & handles with shells & grapes
Category
Vintage 1940s American Rococo Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Silver Centerpiece and Mirrored Tray
Located in Oakland, CA
uniquely carved removeable glass shells all contribute to the beauty. You will find this in perfect
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century French Louis XV Silverplated over Bronze Mirrored Plateau "Surtout"
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique bronze silver plated "Surtout de table" (table platter) was crafted in France
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
H 3 in W 20.75 in D 11.5 in
19th Century French Louis XV Silverplated Bronze Mirrored Plateau Table Surtout
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique bronze silver plated "Surtout de table" (table platter) was crafted in France
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
H 3 in W 21 in D 12 in
Kromex Trio of Chrome and Gold Tone Serving and Tidbit Trays
Located in Topeka, KS
of the Kromex product was made using surplus aluminium and brass shell casings and offered for sale
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Coquelicot Drinks Service by Rene Lalique, 1930s
By René Lalique
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 'Coquelicot' set of white blown glass, highlighted shells decorated matching model clear and
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
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Shell Plates For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of shell plates for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique shell plates was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and ceramic. There are all kinds of shell plates available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Georgian, Victorian and Mid-Century Modern shell plates are consistently popular styles. Shell plates have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Haviland & Co., Longchamp and Orchies are consistently popular.
How Much are Shell Plates?
Shell plates can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,200, while the lowest priced sells for $120 and the highest can go for as much as $31,218.
Finding the Right Platters and Serveware for You
The antique and vintage serveware on 1stDibs includes serving bowls, platters, tureens and more — everything you need to serve the delicious meal you prepared for guests, whether it’s an intimate dinner or a family event.
When hosting dinner parties for company or the holidays, the kind of serveware you put to use is obviously going to be integral to the whole experience. And there are tricks and tips out there for setting the modern table too. But between meals, the serveware and other tableware you’ve collected over the years to show off in a display cabinet in your dining room will also be integral to your decor, ensuring an air of elegance is part of your gatherings.
Whether you are hosting a formal dinner party or a more relaxed cocktail affair, you should have plenty of food on hand for people to snack on.
“Everybody loves a cheese plate, and it’s so easy to assemble,” explains Athena Calderone, the talent behind the popular lifestyle blog EyeSwoon. “I start with a few favorite cheeses, and then I like to add figs or a sweet chutney, charcuterie and olives. Just something to nibble on.”
The right serveware lends sophistication to any space, whether your favorite porcelain or glassware is on the dining table or in a classic hutch against the wall. No matter the medium, there’s serveware to complement all manner of furniture styles and design preferences. Serveware can be a means of personal expression, and certain pieces and designs over the years have become coveted collector’s pieces to be displayed as art themselves.
Browse the extensive collection of antique and vintage serveware on 1stDibs.
Questions About Shell Plates
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