Tableware Collection

Portrait of a young japanese woman in traditional clothes. The young woman is playing the koto kneeling on the ground; on her right a stove, on which a kettle, a tea pot and a cup are placed

Punch Bowl with mottoes from the Ancient and Honourable Society of Bucks, c. 1750 (earthenware)
7394045 Punch Bowl with mottoes from the Ancient and Honourable Society of Bucks, c.1750 (earthenware) by Liverpool Porcelain Factory (c.1754-1804); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Toast rack, egg dish, sardine box, caviar box, pickle frame, etc. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

The Bottle, 1847. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Bottle, 1847; showing an interior domestic scene with the father sitting in front of the fire smoking having been discharged from his employment because of his drunkeness

Sketch
Brig Barkow

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Attic Black-Figure Skyphos, 500-520, 6th Century, terracotta
3612877 Attic Black-Figure Skyphos, 500-520, 6th Century, terracotta; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Taranto, Apuglia, Italy; (add.info)

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Bottle, Carafe, Jug and Lemons, 1902. Creator: Paul Cezanne
Bottle, Carafe, Jug and Lemons, 1902.

Esau selling His Birthright, 1627. Creator: Hendrick ter Brugghen
Esau selling His Birthright, 1627.

Still Life with Chinese Dish. Rummer, Knife, Bread and Fruit, 1650. Creator: Jan Jansz van de Velde
Still Life with Chinese Dish. Rummer, Knife, Bread and Fruit, 1650.

Still Life with Glass of Wine, pewter Jug and other Objects, c1640s. Creator: Jan Jansz Treck
Still Life with Glass of Wine, pewter Jug and other Objects, c1640s.

Bottle and Fruit-Dish, 1919. Creator: Juan Gris
Bottle and Fruit-Dish, 1919.

Pair Of Double Salt Cellars, 1782. Creator: Jean-Joseph Beaudet
Pair Of Double Salt Cellars, 1782.

Plate, 1840. Creator: Unknown
Plate, 1840. Decorated plates like this one were probably intended as collectors' items or demonstration pieces, rather than for use in a dinner service.

Assembled Tea Service, 1806/7. Creator: Paul Storr
Assembled Tea Service, 1806/7. The sturdy, rounded shapes of the four vessels in this tea service, including a teapot, hot water jug, sugar bowl, and cream jug

Sugar Bowl And Cover (Pot À Sucre À Pied Anse Volute Couvert) With Portraits Of Elizabeth I ...,1812 Creator
Sugar Bowl And Cover (Pot A Sucre A Pied Anse Volute Couvert) With Portraits Of Elizabeth I (1533-1603) And Mary, Queen Of Scots (1542-1587), 1812.

Pair Of Sauce Boats, 1746/47. Creator: Paul Crespin
Pair Of Sauce Boats, 1746/47. Cast in the form of large nautilus shells, these splendid sauce boats are decorated with tiny specimens of marine life

New Years feast, Chinatown 2/18/12, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
New Years feast, Chinatown 2/18/12, 1912.

Set Of Six Dessert Forks And Knives, c1772. Creator: Richard Parr
Set Of Six Dessert Forks And Knives, c1772.

Carafe, c1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
Carafe, c1850-1900.

Castor Set And Stand, c1820-40. Creator: Unknown
Castor Set And Stand, c1820-40.

Sauce Boat From The George Washington Memorial Service, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Sauce Boat From The George Washington Memorial Service, c1800.

Sugar Bowl And Cover, c1795. Creator: Unknown
Sugar Bowl And Cover, c1795.

Apples In A Dish, 1883. Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Apples In A Dish, 1883.

Octagonal Plate From The George Washington Memorial Service, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Octagonal Plate From The George Washington Memorial Service, c1800.

Sugar Nippers, c1770. Creator: Daniel Dupuy
Sugar Nippers, c1770.

Teapot And Cover (Théière Asselin) With Portraits Of Anne Of Austria (1601-1666) ... 1754-56 Creator: Gabriel Tillet
Teapot And Cover (Theiere Asselin) With Portraits Of Anne Of Austria (1601-1666) And Christina Of Sweden (1626-1689), 1811-1812. 1754-56

Shakspeare salver and jug, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Shakspeare salver and jug, 1864. Commemoration of the Tercentenary of Shakespeare's birth. 'The ale jug and salver, manufactured by Messrs

Testimonial presented by the Liberal electors of Halifax to Mr. James Stansfeld, M.P., 1864. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial presented by the Liberal electors of Halifax to Mr. James Stansfeld, M.P., 1864. 'Mr. James Stansfeld...lately resigned his office as one of the Lords of the Admiralty in consequence

Testimonial to Mr. R. Birkin, ex-Mayor of Nottingham, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to Mr. R. Birkin, ex-Mayor of Nottingham, 1864. 'The gift...consists of a six-branch candelabrum, or epergne, which was manufactured by Messrs

Coffee Time
Dale Hefer

Annie's Bowl
Dale Hefer

From the series "White on Black"
Evgeniy Popov

A Vincennes Two-Handled Circular Tureen, Cover & Stand, c.1750 (porcelain)
8701653 A Vincennes Two-Handled Circular Tureen, Cover & Stand, c.1750 (porcelain) by French School, (18th century); stand width: 42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Vincennes Two-Handled Circular Tureen, Cover & Stand, c.1750 (porcelain)
8701650 A Vincennes Two-Handled Circular Tureen, Cover & Stand, c.1750 (porcelain) by French School, (18th century); stand width: 42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Vincennes Two-Handled Circular Tureen, Cover & Stand, c.1750 (porcelain)
8701649 A Vincennes Two-Handled Circular Tureen, Cover & Stand, c.1750 (porcelain) by French School, (18th century); stand width: 42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Vincennes Two-Handled Circular Tureen, Cover & Stand, c.1750 (porcelain)
8701648 A Vincennes Two-Handled Circular Tureen, Cover & Stand, c.1750 (porcelain) by French School, (18th century); stand width: 42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Tureen with lid and stand, c.1840 (earthenware)
7295748 Tureen with lid and stand, c.1840 (earthenware); 28.5x40x28 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A two-handled soup tureen)

Plate. Raised front view, c.1840 (earthenware)
7295746 Plate. Raised front view, c.1840 (earthenware); 3x27 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Dinner plate of the Arctic Scenery pattern)

Tureen in Arctic Scenery pattern, c.1840 (earthenware)
7295379 Tureen in Arctic Scenery pattern, c.1840 (earthenware); 17x22x17.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info)

Tureen and cover in Arctic Scenery pattern, c.1840 (earthenware)
7295371 Tureen and cover in Arctic Scenery pattern, c.1840 (earthenware); 16x31.5x24 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A tureen and cover in Arctic Scenery pattern)

Chinese export porcelain bowl which belonged to Captain James Cook (1728-1779) and his wife Elizabeth
7295344 Chinese export porcelain bowl which belonged to Captain James Cook (1728-1779) and his wife Elizabeth, c.1770 (porcelain); 9x20 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Pedestalled cup, Vasilike mottled ware, circa 2700 BC -2200 BC (clay, pigment)
7309997 Pedestalled cup, Vasilike mottled ware, circa 2700 BC -2200 BC (clay, pigment); 8.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: clay, pigment); © Ashmolean Museum

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"Tableware: A Feast for the Senses" Indulge in a visual feast as we explore the world of tableware, where every piece tells a story. From the elegant toast rack that cradles warm slices of golden bread to the delicate egg dish awaiting its perfectly cooked companion, each item adds charm to any dining experience. Step into an era gone by with "The Bottle" by George Cruikshank, capturing a lively scene filled with laughter and clinking glasses. Transport yourself further back in time at Southport Chapel Street station, where you can almost hear the chugging trains and feel the hustle and bustle of Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway. Dinner is served. Picture yourself seated at a beautifully set table adorned with gleaming silver cutlery and exquisite china plates. The sardine box whispers tales from distant shores while caviar tantalizes your taste buds with its luxurious allure. Embark on a romantic spaghetti date, twirling noodles around forks amidst candlelight and soft music playing in the background. Still Life With Wine invites you to raise your glass in celebration of life's simple pleasures. Discover Peach Cutlery, adding a touch of whimsy to any mealtime affair. The still lifes numbered 94, 96, and 98 invite us into intimate moments frozen in time - vibrant fruits juxtaposed against muted backgrounds create captivating compositions. Intrigue meets simplicity in Black and White Still Life; shadows dance across monochrome objects creating an air of mystery. Travel across continents to Japan's Earthenware Shop - immerse yourself in traditional craftsmanship as delicate ceramics await their new homes. Tableware is more than just functional items; it is art that enhances our daily rituals. So next time you sit down for a meal or gather loved ones around your table, take notice of these small treasures that elevate our dining experiences into something truly extraordinary.