Table Ware Collection

Pottery, Vallauris, Provence, Cote d Azur, France, Europe

Glassware, historical artwork
Glassware. Artwork of various pieces of table glassware from Mrs Beetons book of household management: a guide to cookery in all its branches (1909)

Rama Iv(Mongkut) of Siam
CHAO FA MONGKUT Pictures with Queen Ramphuy. Worked to modernise Siam (modern Thailand), relinquishing control of Cambodia to the French (1867)

Teapot stand, 1775-99 (porcelain)
3084485 Teapot stand, 1775-99 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: stand made from porcelain)

A Crystal Seller, c. 1840 (colour litho)
CHT274918 A Crystal Seller, c.1840 (colour litho) by Philipon, Charles (1806-62) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Advert for Mappin & Webb Princes Plate household items 1929
Mappin & Webb Princes Plate advert containing prices for cutlery set in a wooden box, octagonal cake basket, round pyrex dish, octagonal three tier cake stand, sauce boat

Mappins China Shop, Montreal, Canada. The card states that this shop sol all the famous makes such as Wedgewood, Spode, Royal Doulton, Royal Worcester and Minton. Date: circa 1910s

Tantalus Frames
These tantalus frames and cocktail table can be locked so that your servants can t help themselves, thus saving them from the consequences of yielding to temptation. Date: 1930

1960s Dinner Party
A 1960s dinner party. Two couples enjoy a jolly (if very formal!) evening meal with distinctive sixties period crockery, costume and interior decor. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Wedding at Cana, leaf right, print maker: Jacob Matham, Francesco Salviati, Simon Sovius, 1599 - 1603 and or 1678 - 1749

Wedding at Cana, Jacob Matham, Hendrick Goltzius, Simon Sovius, 1599-1603

Woman eating dinner (B&W), elevated view

Couple eating dinner (B&W), elevated view

Europe, ENGLAND, London: Notting Hill, Portobello Road Market, Antique Silverware

Restaurant Chez Philippe. Marseillan. Languedoc. France. Europe. Wine glass

Arabian Tableware and dining scene. Date: 1904

Decanters Etc
Cocktail sets and decanters Date: 1930

Coffee Cups
Four dainty sets of coffee cups and saucers from Mappin & Webb. Date: 1930

UK ceramics Industry at Burslem, Staffs (4 / 4)
Flat presser making dishes at a pottery in Burslem, Staffs Date: circa 1910s

Pottery Merchants
A pottery merchant and customer stand between wares piled high in a large wicker backpack and engage in tense negotiation

Housemaid / Fresh Laundry
A smiley housemaid carrying freshly laundered and ironed tableware

Domestic Tableware
Domestic tableware of a Victorian household

China Services (14)
Various stoneware dinner, china tea and breakfast services (plate 14)

Tourist shop, Sidi Bou Said, near Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Man selling china cups, Jodhpur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

American Tableware
The American store Housewares invites you to inspect their elegant china and glass

Ancient Forks
A fork from c. 8th-9th century (left) - British. A German fork from the 16th century surmounted by a jester figure (centre). A silver fork c.1650 (right)

China Services (12)
English real ironstone dinner services (plate 12)

China Services (8)
Wedgwood banquet service (plate 8)

China Services (7)
Wedgwood stoneware dinner, tea and breakfast services (plate 7)

Dinner & Dessert China
Dinner and dessert china

Breakfast & Tea China
A variety of colourful breakfast and tea china

China Services (21)
English china tea and breakfast services (plate 21)

Dolls House Dresser 1625
An oak dresser from a dolls house, with tableware. The bowl is half the size of a thimble

Mail Order Catalogue
Direct Mail Service to your Home - clothing, tableware and household goods from Headquarters & General Supplies

Caligula & Horse / Craig
GAIUS CAESAR CALIGULA fed his horse Swift at his table from golden tableware, whom he made priest and would have made consul had the animal lived

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"Table Ware: A Journey Through European Artistry and Elegance" Discover the exquisite world of table ware, where art meets functionality. From the charming pottery of Vallauris in Provence, France to the sun-kissed shores of Cote d'Azur, Europe has long been a hub for creating stunning pieces that grace our dining tables. Step into history as you admire glassware adorned with intricate historical artwork. Imagine sipping from delicate crystal glasses once cherished by nobility, transporting yourself to a time when Rama IV (Mongkut) of Siam reigned supreme. Marvel at the teapot stand crafted between 1775-99, its porcelain beauty showcasing timeless elegance. And let your imagination wander as you gaze upon "A Crystal Seller, " a captivating color lithograph from around 1840 that captures the essence of an era gone by. Travel through time with an advert for Mappin & Webb Princes Plate household items from 1929, reminding us how table ware has evolved over generations while still retaining its allure. Admire tantalus frames designed to protect precious spirits and liquors, adding sophistication to any bar or dining area. Picture yourself amidst tribal lunch cavalry post Tel-el-Meleiha in Egypt's vast desert landscape—where even amidst ruggedness, table ware brings people together in celebration and nourishment. Witness iconic moments like "The Wedding at Cana" immortalized by renowned print makers such as Jacob Matham and Francesco Salviati during the late 16th century. These masterpieces capture not only grandeur but also intimate moments shared around tables filled with joyous feasts. Finally, experience everyday life through elevated views captured in black and white photographs—a woman gracefully enjoying her dinner alone or a couple sharing an intimate meal together—reminding us that table ware is not just about aesthetics but also about forging connections and creating memories.