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Painted with an heraldic crest of a hound and the initials J.H. Plum coloured interlaced sides and top edge.

S2631 : A small creamware flask with a central brown rimmed and dotted cartouche to either side decorated with a basket of roses and other flowers and foliage. Floral decoration painted to either side of the verse Thompson and dated 1825 together with a verse - "the Lord unite usīoth in one". Marriage mugs each painted with the names John & Isobella S2579 : A Wrotham style stoneware puzzle jug with a brown glaze from within an inch from the base and with heart and vertical cut out sections to the side and three spouts around the rim. Moulded and banded decoration to the base and with a coffee coloured band around the top. S2196: A Turner smear glazed buff coloured stoneware mug with moulded decoration of a tree, a tree and flowers and the central group with cupids and a sheep. Bfurcated strap handle with flower terminuses. Printed with a print of Minerva with symbols of industry and trade and the caption “let wisdom unite us”. S2767: A fine and rare, probably Neale, creamware cup and saucer. Prices may vary due to exchange rate fluctuations A History of C18th English porcelain factories.Ĭentury English Porcelain and Pottery Reference Books. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.Overview of 18th Century English Porcelain. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.Īt 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. 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. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.” I like to mix it up - sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. “My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. 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. The latter is ideal for statement pieces - your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. 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. 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.Īdd 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. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. 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. Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience. 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. 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?