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Tableware For Sale
Creator: Tiffany & Co.
Creator: Gorham Manufacturing Company
Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Florentine Pattern Sauce Ladle
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Florentine pattern sauce ladle Maker: Tiffany & Co Pattern: Designed by Paulding Farnham Style: Renaissance Revival Introduced 1900, but t...
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Early 1900s American Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service Dinner Size
Located in Big Bend, WI
Greenbrier by Gorham sterling silver dinner size flatware set of 54 pieces. This set includes: Eight dinner size knives, 9 1/2". Eight dinner siz...
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1930s American Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cluny by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Massive Set with Vintage Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
The academic nature in which designer Antione Heller looked to the past for inspiration also stems from the Beaux Arts movement. Cluny takes its name and inspiration from a real plac...
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Late 19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
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Late 19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 78 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Buttercup by Gorham 78 piece sterling silver flatware set. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 3/4". 12 forks, 7". 12 salad forks, 6 1/4". 12 teaspoon...
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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chantilly by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Luncheon, 110 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives 8 7/8", 12 forks 7", 12 salad forks 6 1/2", 12 teaspoons 5 3/4", 12 cream soup spoons 6 1/8", 12 iced tea spoons 7 5/8", 12 demitasse spoons 4", 12 coffee spoons 5 3...
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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Golden Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Place Size Service 48 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Golden scroll by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes: 12 place knives, 9 1/8", 12 place forks, 7 3/8", 12 salad forks, 7", ...
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Late 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cluny by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 60 pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
The academic nature in which designer Antione Heller looked to the past for inspiration also stems from the Beaux Arts movement. Cluny takes its name and inspiration from a real plac...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 60 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
La Scala by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 60 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9" 12 forks, 7 1/2" 12 salad forks, 6 1/2" 12 teaspoons, 6 1/4" 12 place soup spoons, 6 5/8" Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary. Excellent condition, with no monograms. This set will be beautifully professionally polished prior to shipping. Inspired by the famed Italian opera house, Gorham La...
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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wave Edge by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 6 Service 30 pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Wave Edge was designed by Charles T. Grosjean, the renowned decorator of silver and introduced by Tiffany in 1884. The fanciful marine motif, graceful lines and stylized forms of Wav...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Louis XV by Gorham Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 76 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Louis XV by Gorham-Whiting sterling silver flatware set of 76 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 3/4". 12 forks, 7". 12 salad forks, fancy, 6 3/4". 12 teaspoons, 5 3/4". 12...
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Late 19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sovereign Hispana by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service 49 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
This pattern was produced from 1968-1992. The handle is pierced with an attractive Danish style crown design reminiscent of the pattern Acorn by Georg Jensen. This pattern is heavy and well made. This set is unused, still in the factory sleeves! New Sovereign Hispana...
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1960s American Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gorham Aesthetic Sterling Silver Olive Spoon with Pick
Located in New York, NY
Aesthetic sterling silver olive spoon. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1885. Cast stem with entwined leaf and olive. Shallow and pierced bowl with engraved leaves. At other end pick...
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chantilly by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 143 Pcs Dinner Huge
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 dinner size knives 9 5/8", 12 dinner size forks 7 1/2", 12 regular knives 8 7/8", 12 regular forks 7", 12 salad forks 6 1/2", 12 teaspoons 5 7/8", 12 cream soup spoons 6 3/8", 12 ...
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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Chrysanthemum Gravy Ladle
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver gravy ladle in the celebrated Chrysanthemum pattern, beautifully adorned with chrysanthemum flowers on both sides, measuring 7'' in length, and bearing hallmarks as shown. Designed by Charles Grosjean and released in 1880, Chrysanthemum pattern was discontinued in 1934, but, due to popular demand, Tiffany & Company reintroduced the pattern and offered it until 1955. Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880. With its flowing curves, swirling vegetation, meandering tendrils and exotic blossoming plants, Chrysanthemum is characteristic of "The Tiffany Style" or "Art Nouveau" as that style is now more commonly known. The rich and graceful flowering motifs of Chrysanthemum were undoubtedly influenced by Louis Comfort Tiffany. The legendary Tiffany brand was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young in Connecticut as a "stationery and fancy goods emporium," with the help of Charles Tiffany's father who financed the store for only $1,000 with profits from a cotton mill. Tiffany & Co. soon became a highly regarded brand for jewelry, gemstones, and silver. In 1845, Tiffany was a pioneer when it launched the Blue Book, which at the time was the first mail-order catalog...
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19th Century American Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

San Lorenzo by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 80 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Designed with an eye for balance and proportion, each piece of Tiffany & Co. flatware is a masterpiece of form and function. SAN LORENZO (c. 1916) San Lorenzo was introduced by Tiffa...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

4 John Polhamus for Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bead Tablespoons
Located in Washington Depot, CT
4 John Polhamus for Tiffany & Co. sterling silver tablespoons in the 1850 Bead pattern. Marked: J*P, TIFFANY & CO., STERLING. Engraved on ...
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1850s American Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Tablespoon in Audubon Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver tablespoon in the celebrated Audubon pattern, beautifully adorned with a bird and natural motifs, measuring 8 1/2'' in length, and bearing hallmarks as shown. The legendary Tiffany brand was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young in Connecticut as a "stationery and fancy goods emporium," with the help of Charles Tiffany's father who financed the store for only $1,000 with profits from a cotton mill. Tiffany & Co. soon became a highly regarded brand for jewelry, gemstones, and silver. In 1845, Tiffany was a pioneer when it launched the Blue Book, which at the time was the first mail-order catalog...
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20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Saratoga by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 38 Pieces Fitted Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Saratoga by Tiffany and Co. sterling silver Flatware set - 38 Pieces. This set includes: 6 Knives, all-sterling, 8 1/8" 6 Dinner Forks, 8" 6 Luncheon / Dessert Forks, 7" 6 Te...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Pair of Sterling Silver Cold Meat Forks in Olympian Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. pair of sterling silver cold meat forks in the celebrated Olympian pattern, beautifully adorned with human figures and natural motifs, measuring 8 3/4'' in length, and bearing hallmarks as shown. The legendary Tiffany brand was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young in Connecticut as a "stationery and fancy goods emporium," with the help of Charles Tiffany's father who financed the store for only $1,000 with profits from a cotton mill. Tiffany & Co. soon became a highly regarded brand for jewelry, gemstones, and silver. In 1845, Tiffany was a pioneer when it launched the Blue Book, which at the time was the first mail-order catalog...
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19th Century American Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Le Tallec for Tiffany & Co. French Hand Painted Porcelain Saucer Plates, Twelve
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of twelve French Classical or Art Nouveau hand painted gold gilt saucer plates By Le Tallec for Tiffany & Co. France, Circa 1930s Measures: 6.25"W x 6.25"D x 0.75"...
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1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set 12 Royal Worcester for Tiffany and Co. 10” Soup or Salad Bowls C. 1877
Located in Atlanta, GA
Royal Worcester (English, 1751-2008) for Tiffany & Company (American, founded 1837). Circa 1877. A set of 10 Soup or Salad Bowls with a beautiful blue floral pattern to center of bow...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Coligni by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 144 pc Dinner Multi motif
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Dinner and Luncheon size Coligni by Gorham sterling silver figural multi-motif Flatware set - 144 pieces. This pattern was designed by renowned artist Antoine Heller, and introd...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 3 Gorham Japonesque Mixed Metal & Hand Hammered Ladles
Located in New York, NY
Three Japonesque sterling silver ladles. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1885. Each: Curved and tapering handle; round and lobed bowl with small lip spout; bowl interior gilt washed...
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Late 19th Century American Japonisme Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Copper

Tiffany Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Dinner Set with 145 Pieces
Located in New York, NY
Chrysanthemum sterling silver dinner set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, circa 1890. This set comprises 145 pieces (dimensions in inche...
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Late 19th Century American Japonisme Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Imperial Chrysanthemum Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 105 Pc Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb monumental dinner & luncheon size imperial Chrysanthemum by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 105 pieces. This set includes:...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Salem Gold by Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service Vermeil
Located in Big Bend, WI
Salem gold by Tiffany and Co. sterling silver flatware set, 24 pieces. This set is vermeil (completely gold-washed) and includes: Six knives, 8 1/2", six forks, 6 7/8", six salad ...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Flemish by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 76 pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Tiffany's Flemish pattern was designed in 1911 and is a modification of the English Trifid End pattern of the eighteenth century. A gracefully simple design, Flemish is harmonious wi...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

30% OFF Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 180-Piece Provence Flatware Set w/ Servers
Located in New York, NY
Rare and large Tiffany & Co. 180-piece sterling silver flatware set in the Provence pattern, which is a celebrated Tiffany & Co pattern inspired by 18th-century France, Provence bein...
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20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Hampton by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 48 pcs Luncheon
Located in Big Bend, WI
The exquisite Hampton pattern was named after King Henry VIII's great country palace, Hampton court. First made by Tiffany in 1934, the simple geometric quality of Hampton goes well ...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gorham Imperial Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Soup Ladle
Located in New York, NY
Imperial Chrysanthemum sterling silver soup ladle. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1900. Tapering stem with waisted terminal and lobed round bowl. Dense ornament with flowers and le...
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Late 19th Century American Japonisme Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Classic Bouquet by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 65 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Classic Bouquet by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 65 pieces. The handle design is a bouquet of flowers with pierced and beaded detailing. This set includes: 12 Place Size Kniv...
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1970s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Provence by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 87 pcs Luncheon
Located in Big Bend, WI
Provence by Tiffany - Eighteenth century France was the inspiration for this pattern - rich, yet much less formal and ornate than most design patterns of the period. The name is most...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Eight-Piece Tiffany & Co. Makers Sterling Silver Complete Tea Set
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany & Co maker's sterling silver tea set, 1938 complete with serving tray. Each piece is engraved "Van P." The set includes a tray, kettle on Stand and burner, tea pot, coffee ...
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Early 20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1923 48-Piece Flatware Set in Art Deco Style
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set from 1923 in Art Deco style and in Windham pattern, with a beautiful geometric design, consisting of the following 48 pieces: - 12 place...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Cordis by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 89 pcs Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modern design Cordis by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Flatware set, 89 pieces. This set includes: 12 Regular Knives with blunt stainless blades, 9 1/8" 12 Regular Forks, 7 1/8" 12 S...
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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lyric by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 69 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Heirloom quality Lyric by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 69 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 7/8" 12 forks, 7 1/4" 12 salad forks, 6 1/...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hampton by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
The exquisite Hampton pattern was named after King Henry VIII's great country palace, Hampton court. First made by Tiffany in 1934, the simple geometric quality of Hampton goes well ...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hampton by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 43 pcs Luncheon
Located in Big Bend, WI
The exquisite Hampton pattern was named after King Henry VIII's great country palace, Hampton court. First made by Tiffany in 1934, the simple geometric quality of Hampton goes well ...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Provence by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 60 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Provence by Tiffany - Eighteenth century France was the inspiration for this pattern - rich, yet much less formal and ornate than most design patterns of the period. The name is most...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Angelo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 75 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceedingly rare Dinner and Luncheon size Angelo by Gorham, circa 1870, sterling silver Flatware set - 75 pieces. This pattern features unusual, shaped, hollow handles. This set incl...
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Late 19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hampton by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 63 pcs Luncheon
Located in Big Bend, WI
The exquisite Hampton pattern was named after King Henry VIII's great country palace, Hampton court. First made by Tiffany in 1934, the simple geometric quality of Hampton goes well ...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hampton by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 90 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
The exquisite Hampton pattern was named after King Henry VIII's great country palace, Hampton court. First made by Tiffany in 1934, the simple geometric quality of Hampton goes well ...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hampton by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 63 pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
The exquisite Hampton pattern was named after King Henry VIII's great country palace, Hampton court. First made by Tiffany in 1934, the simple geometric quality of Hampton goes well ...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Baby Flatware in Cordis Pattern by Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Sterling silver baby flatware (fork & spoon) in the "Cordis" pattern by Tiffany & Co., circa 1990s. The set is in very good vintage condition and is stamped on the side “Tiffany & Co...
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Late 20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Meadow by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 65 pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Meadow by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 65 pieces. This multi-motif pattern features various finely detailed scenes of flowers, cattails, clover, grasses, and fo...
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Late 19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

King William by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Dinner 60 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding Dinner Size King William by Tiffany and Co. sterling silver flatware set, 60 pieces. This old English style pattern was introduced in the year 1870. The pieces are large ...
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1870s Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lap Over Edge Plain by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 108 pc
Located in Big Bend, WI
Designed by Charles Grosjean (1841-1888). Grosjean worked in his family's firm which produced high end silverware to prominent New York City retailers, including Tiffany. Upon his father's death, Grosjean left his family firm to become superintendent of Tiffany's silver factory in 1868. He had great background in silver and was an artist and was referred to as "one of the best living decorators of silver". He was a teacher in the Tiffany School and designed a few full lines of sterling patterns for Tiffany. Superb Lap Over Edge by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Flatware set - 96 pieces (plus 12 Mother of Pearl...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Flemish by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 101 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Tiffany's Flemish pattern was designed in 1911 and is a modification of the English Trifid End pattern of the eighteenth century. A gracefully simple design, Flemish is harmonious wi...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

San Lorenzo, Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 340 Pcs in Fitted Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
San Lorenzo was introduced by Tiffany & Co. in the year 1916. Named for Florence's Church of San Lorenzo, its shield and paneling are typical of Renaissance Revival design. This noble pattern goes well with Victorian, Edwardian or neoclassical styles. Outstanding San Lorenzo by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set in vintage fitted Tiffany chest...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gorham Bird’s Nest Sterling Silver Egg Spoon
Located in New York, NY
Bird’s Nest sterling silver egg spoon. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1880. Leafing twig stem and nest terminal lain with 3 eggs. Bowl elongated ...
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Marguerite by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 10 Service 53 pcs Floral
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Marguerite by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware set with daisy flower motif - 53 pieces. This set includes: 10 Knives with Blunt blades, 8 1/2" 10 Forks, 6 7/8" 10 Salad For...
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20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Silver-Gilt Finger Bowls
Located in New Orleans, LA
The most exquisite flatware and hollowware sets of Belle Époque were unequivocally crafted in America with the greatest American craftsman being Tiffany & Co. The very best of Tiffan...
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19th Century American Rococo Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Paris by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 76 pieces Cherubs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Paris by Gorham Sterling Silver flatware set, 76 pieces. Paris is an Art Nouveau style multi-motif pattern with two full figure cherubs facing each other with a floral arran...
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1890s American Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Grecian by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Rare circa 1861 Early 149 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Grecian by Gorham, circa 1861, sterling silver Flatware set - 149 pieces. This is an incredibly scarce early Gorham pattern and is the largest group of this pattern that we have had available in 60 years in the silver business! This service includes: 12 Dinner Knives, all-sterling, 8 1/4" 12 Dinner Forks, 7 1/2" 10 Luncheon/Dessert Knives, all-sterling, 7 1/4" 12 Luncheon Forks, 6 3/4" 12 Salad Forks, 8 - 6" & 4 - 5 1/2" 12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 8 Place Soup Spoons, 7" 8 Dinner Spoons, 8 1/4" 8 Dessert Forks, 6" 12 Egg Spoons, 4 3/4" 12 Orange Spoons, 4 3/4" 12 Nut Picks, 4 3/4" 1 Sugar Spoon, 6" 1 Flat Handle Master Butter, bright-cut, engraved, 7 3/8" 1 Oyster Server, 9 1/4" 1 Ice Tong, 6 1/4" 1 Soup Ladle, gold-washed, 11 7/8" 1 Large Soup Ladle, pointed, 13 3/4" 1 Sardine Fork, bright-cut, 5 1/2" 1 Pickle knife, bright-cut, 6 3/4" 1 Cheese Knife w/pick, bright-cut, 7 1/4" 1 Olive Spoon, 6" 1 Mustard Ladle, gold-washed, 5 1/4" 1 Master Salt Spoon, 3 3/4" 1 Sugar Sifter, 7 1/8" 1 Bouillon Ladle, 11" 1 Cheese Scoop, large, 8 1/4" 1 Berry Spoon, fluted, 8 1/2" 1 Preserve Spoon, 6 7/8" 1 Buckwheat...
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1890s American Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Medici by Gorham (1971) Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sparkling lace-like scrolls of deeply carved sterling link together to create a magnificent movement of intricate detail. Medici achieves balance between the pure lines of the column...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Medici New by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 72 Pieces Dinner Size
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sparkling lace-like scrolls of deeply carved sterling link together to create a magnificent movement of intricate detail. Medici achieves balance between the pure lines of the column...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edgemont Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 49 pcs Dinner New
Located in Big Bend, WI
Originally issued in 1987, Edgemont Gold by Gorham has symmetrical flutes that adorn the end of the flatware, flaring in an unmistakable pattern. Unused Edgemont Gold Accent by Gorh...
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Late 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique and Vintage Tableware

While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.

Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.

Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.

There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.

Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.

Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.

It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.

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