holloware
Bowls and pitchers
Holloware refers to serving dishes and tableware with significant depth or volume—bowls, pitchers, teapots, tureens, vases.
The term distinguishes these pieces from flatware (forks, knives, spoons) and flat serving pieces like plates and trays.
Most often used in the context of silver or metalwork: The estate sale included Georgian holloware.
Also spelled hollowware.
Steeping and serving vessel
- coffeepotContainer for brewing java
- pitcherPouring vessel or hurler
- ewerHandled pouring vessel
- tureenLidded dish for soup
sauceboat · gravy boat · kettle · samovar · chafing dish · urn · tankard · goblet
Pure silver alloy
- silversmithMaker of silver objects
- hallmarkDistinguishing characteristic or mark
- pewterTin-based tableware alloy
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
brass · bronze · nickel · electroplate · hammered · engraved · chased · spun
Large flat serving dish
- trayShallow portable platform
- salverFlat serving dish
- chargerPower-restoring device or mount
- casseroleSlow-cooked oven dish
covered dish · soup tureen · bread basket · cake stand · fruit bowl · centerpiece · butter dish · condiment set
Large pot for broths
- dutch ovenThick-walled lidded pot
- saucepanHandled cooking vessel
- stewpotLarge vessel for braising
- fondue potHeated vessel for melting
tagine · bain-marie · double boiler · steamer · roasting pan · braiser · cocotte
teapot
Steeping and serving vessel
tureen · sauceboat · gravy boat · kettle · samovar · chafing dish · urn · tankard · goblet · chalice
sterling
Pure silver alloy
- silversmithMaker of silver objects
- hallmarkDistinguishing characteristic or mark
- pewterTin-based tableware alloy
copper · brass · bronze · nickel · electroplate · hammered · engraved · chased · spun · cast
platter
Large flat serving dish
casserole · covered dish · soup tureen · bread basket · cake stand · fruit bowl · centerpiece · butter dish · condiment set · toast rack
stockpot
Large pot for broths
- dutch ovenThick-walled lidded pot
- saucepanHandled cooking vessel
- stewpotLarge vessel for braising
fondue pot · tagine · bain-marie · double boiler · steamer · roasting pan · braiser · cocotte