How do I care for antique ceramic tableware?

Wash antique ceramic pieces gently by hand using lukewarm water and mild detergent rather than placing them in a dishwasher. Avoid sudden temperature changes to protect the old glaze and body from thermal shock. Store pieces securely with padded dividers between stacked plates to prevent rim chips. Display them out of direct sunlight to keep enamel colours stable over time.

Can I use these plates for everyday dining?

Many sturdy 19th-century earthenware and ironstone pieces remain robust enough for occasional modern use, though older soft-paste porcelain demands greater care. Consider reserving delicate 18th-century porcelain for display or very light service. Inspect pieces for old hairline cracks before serving food, as historic glazes may absorb liquids through compromised surfaces. Gentle handling ensures these historic items survive for future generations.

What is the difference between a tureen and a sauceboat?

A tureen is a large, deep covered vessel designed to hold communal portions of soup, vegetables or sauces at the centre of the table. They frequently incorporate matching ladles and fixed or separate under-plates. A sauceboat is a smaller, open vessel with a pouring spout and handle meant for individual sauces or gravies. Sauceboats often appear in pairs alongside matching meat platters.

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Blue white ceramic tableware brings cobalt scenes of castles, landscapes and figures straight to the dining table.

19th century

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A Pair of Early 19th Century Sauceboats

From Martlesham Antiques

£480

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First Period Worcester Porcelain Sauce Boat Fisherman & Billboard Island

18th century

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First Period Worcester Porcelain Sauce Boat Fisherman & Billboard Island

From Lee Sherman Antiques

£100

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Antique "Hb Quimper" French Faience Double Table Salt

1900 - 1920

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Antique "Hb Quimper" French Faience Double Table Salt

From Applecross Antiques

£265

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Grainger & Co Royal Worcester Porcelain Soup Dish Dating to 1900

1900 - 1920

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Grainger & Co Royal Worcester Porcelain Soup Dish Dating to 1900

From Oliver Sargent Antiques

£125

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19th century

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Early 19th Century Royal Navy Officers Mess Bowl

From David Griffith Antiques

£385

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Large Copeland & Garrett Blue & White Tureen C1840

19th century

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Large Copeland & Garrett Blue & White Tureen C1840

From Shaun King Antiques

£325

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Set of 14 Porcelain Sushi Plates with Storage Box

19th century

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Set of 14 Porcelain Sushi Plates with Storage Box

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£250

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Quality Collection of Four Antique Doulton Burslem Lorna Tureens

19th century

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Quality Collection of Four Antique Doulton Burslem Lorna Tureens

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£425

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Antique "Hb" Quimper French Faience Double Sauceboat

19th century

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Antique "Hb" Quimper French Faience Double Sauceboat

From Applecross Antiques

£245

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Three Caughley Fisherman and Cormorant Porcelain Pickle Dishes English C.1780

three Caughley Fisherman and Cormorant Porcelain Pickle Dishes English C.1780

19th century

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Three Caughley Fisherman and Cormorant Porcelain Pickle Dishes English C.1780 three Caughley Fisherman and Cormorant Porcelain Pickle Dishes English C.1780

From Mark J West

£120

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Listings feature periods ranging from the 18th century through the Georgian and Victorian eras, utilising earthenware, porcelain, ironstone and pearlware.

Antique English Georgian Blue and White "Europa" Pattern Pottery Vegetable Tureen and Cover ~ J. & R. Riley

19th century

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Antique English Georgian Blue and White "Europa" Pattern Pottery Vegetable Tureen and Cover ~ J. & R. Riley

From Applecross Antiques

£435

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English Georgian ‘The Peacock’ Supper Set Tureen C1820

18th century

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English Georgian ‘The Peacock’ Supper Set Tureen C1820

From Shaun King Antiques

£165

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Antique Georgian Blue and White “Zebra Pattern” Platter

18th century

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Antique Georgian Blue and White “Zebra Pattern” Platter

From Antoinettes Heirlooms

£110

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Rare Pearlware Child's Plates 1820 (Set of 4)

19th century

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Rare Pearlware Child's Plates 1820 (Set of 4)

From Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd

£575

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19th century

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Rare Set of Plates and Platter in London Bridge Pattern 1815-20

From Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd

£1,650

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Antique Wedgwood Jasper Ware Biscuit Barrel

19th century

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Antique Wedgwood Jasper Ware Biscuit Barrel

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£265

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Blue White Ceramic Tableware

A Pair of Early 19th Century Sauceboats

First Period Worcester Porcelain Sauce Boat Fisherman & Billboard Island

Antique "Hb Quimper" French Faience Double Table Salt

Grainger & Co Royal Worcester Porcelain Soup Dish Dating to 1900

Early 19th Century Royal Navy Officers Mess Bowl

Large Copeland & Garrett Blue & White Tureen C1840

Set of 14 Porcelain Sushi Plates with Storage Box

Quality Collection of Four Antique Doulton Burslem Lorna Tureens

Antique "Hb" Quimper French Faience Double Sauceboat

Three Caughley Fisherman and Cormorant Porcelain Pickle Dishes English C.1780 three Caughley Fisherman and Cormorant Porcelain Pickle Dishes English C.1780

Antique English Georgian Blue and White "Europa" Pattern Pottery Vegetable Tureen and Cover ~ J. & R. Riley

English Georgian ‘The Peacock’ Supper Set Tureen C1820

Antique Georgian Blue and White “Zebra Pattern” Platter

Rare Pearlware Child's Plates 1820 (Set of 4)

Rare Set of Plates and Platter in London Bridge Pattern 1815-20

Antique Wedgwood Jasper Ware Biscuit Barrel

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