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Goldscheider Art Déco Figure Cowboy Girl , By Stephan Dakon, Circa 1929
By Stefan Dakon, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
/ Austria Material Technique: hand-crafted ceramics, white earthenware, hand-painted, glossy finish
Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Antique Royal Dux Centerpiece Bowl, Aesop s Fisherman His Flute by Hampel
By Royal Dux
Located in New Orleans, LA
For your consideration, a stunning Art Nouveau centerpiece bowl by Royal Dux, circa 1900, Austria
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Viennese Imperial Porcelain Splendour Plate, Playing Cupids As Hunters, 1805
By Viennese Imperial Porcelain Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
the chief official for the state manufacturing system. Manufactory: 'Alt Wien' Old Imperial Austrian
Category

Early 1800s Austrian Baroque Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Porcelain

White and Gilt Neoclassical Cupid Arrow Cup Saucer
Located in New York, NY
porcelain Valentine cupid's arrows and floral sprays. Under-glaze marks for Vienna. Austria, circa 1815
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Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Berndorf Champagne Bucket Round, 1920s Alpaca (marked by Berndorf on bottom)
Located in Wien, AT
Berndorf Champagne Bucket Round, 1920s 'Alpaca ' (marked by Berndorf on bottom) Polished
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Alpaca

Royal Vienna Splendour Plate Roman Courting Scene With Cupid , circa 1890
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
: Vienna / Austria Dating: circa 1890 Material: Porcelain, painted, glossy finish, gold painting
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Wilhelm Schiller Majolica Planter, 19th Century
By Wilhelm Schiller Son
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An antique ormolu-mounted Majolica twin handled planter or centre piece attributed to Wilhelm Schiller. The Majolica planter is of wide rounded form with a raised ornate rim and with...
Category

1880s Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Ormolu

Art Deco brass champagne bucket vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco brass champagne bucket vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Brass

Antique Austrian Earrings natural 1ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver / 2.65 gr
Located in SE
Austrian hallmarks,head of a dog, letter " C" / the city of Salzburg. Metal tested 14K, clusters in Silver
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Goldscheider Vienna Group Female Nude With Leopard Snake, Karl Perl, Ca. 1922
By Karl Perl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
1922 Manufactory: Goldscheider Vienna / Austria Material & Technique: hand-crafted ceramics, white
Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Ceramic

Goldscheider Art Déco Figure Seated Pierrette With Lute, Wilhelm Thomasch c 1922
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Wilhelm Thomasch
Located in Vienna, AT
model circa 1922. Made circa 1922 Manufactory: Goldscheider Vienna / Austria Material Technique
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Ceramic

Jugendstil fruit bowl brass around 1908 by wmf
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Wien, AT
Jugendstil fruit bowl brass around 1908 by wmf Brass polished and stove enameled
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Vienna Porcelain Ewers
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of 19th century Vienna porcelain ewers, each with a burgundy and turquoise background with scrolling gilded decoration. The hand-painted inset panels depicting cl...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Large Vienna Porcelain Charger, 19th Century
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large and impressive, fine quality Vienna porcelain charger, having a hand-painted scene depicting Kaiser Karl V in Antwerp. Vienna porcelain mark to the base.
Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Large KPM Porcelain Plaque of Romeo and Juliet 19th Century
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality large 19th century KPM Porcelain plaque, depicting 'Romeo and Juliet' mounted in a carved giltwood frame.
Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Champagne Bucket Round, 1920s Alpaca
Located in Wien, AT
Champagne Bucket Round, 1920s 'Alpaca ' Only polished
Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Alpaca

Viennese Imperial Porcelain Picture Plate Plate, Baden En Autriche, 1813
By Viennese Imperial Porcelain Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Baaden, en Autriche.' - View of Baaden, in Austria. View of Baden near Vienna from the Kalvarienberg
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1810s Austrian Classical Greek Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Viennese Porcelain Figural Cherub Jardinière or Centrepiece Bowl
Located in Antwerp, BE
This item is a big 19th century Viennese porcelain centerpiece bowl or jardinière beautifully enameled in rich colors with floral sprays and gilt highlights. This stunning Rococo pie...
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19th Century Austrian Hollywood Regency Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Goldscheider Vienna Figure, Harlequin with Umbrella, by B. Haniroff, circa 1922
By Haniroff, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
(XIX - XX) around 1905 for Goldscheider Vienna / Austria Material: ceramics, painted, glossy finish
Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Ceramic

Large Goldscheider Art Deco Odalisque Aida by Josef Lorenzl, Around 1925
By Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
taken hostage. Designed by Josef LORENZL (1892 - 1950), was an Austrian sculptor and ceramic modeler
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Ceramic

Small Art Deco Pott Brass and Copper Conbination Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Small Art Deco pott brass and copper conbination around 1920s Original condition.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique 19th Century Austrian Solid Silver Enamel Trinket Box, Vienna c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance revival solid silver-gilt and enameled trinket box
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1870s Austrian Other Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Marble Ashtray with solid cast brass holder vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Marble Ashtray with solid cast brass holder vienna around 1920s Hight quality work
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Marble, Brass

Art Deco Berndorf ( marked ) Alpaca water boiler set vienna around 1920s
By Art.Krupp Berndorf
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Berndorf ( marked ) Alpaca water boiler set vienna around 1920s Polished
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Alpaca

Goldscheider Art Déco Figure Dancer In Venetian Costume, Vienna Circa 1939
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
A dancer in Venetian costume striding forward: a black, tightly laced corset with a wide peplum, in which she has tucked a purple lace shawl that she holds to one side with an outstr...
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1830s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Ceramic

Vienna Imperial Porcelain Coffee Service, 8 People, Prussian Blue Gold, 1825
By Viennese Imperial Porcelain Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Imperial Austrian Porcelain Manufactory Vienna Date of manufacture: 1825 Technique: white handmade
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Michael Powolny Art Nouveau Vienna Centrepiece with Three Cherubs, circa 1912
By Michael Powolny
Located in Vienna, AT
important ceramics sculptors / designers of Austrian Art Nouveau. Most of Powolny's successors were strongly
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Ceramic

Wiener Werkstätte Art Ceramics, Expressive Style Bowl by Vally Wieselthier, 1921
By Wiener Werkstätte, Vally Wieselthier
Located in Vienna, AT
WIESELTHIER (1895 - 1945) Austrian-American ceramic artist, attended the women's art school in Vienna from
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1920s Austrian Expressionist Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Ceramic

Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Dancer Dignity , by Stephan Dakon, Around 1926
By Stefan Dakon, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Manufactory: Goldscheider Vienna / Austria Material & Technique: hand-crafted ceramics, white earthenware
Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Ceramic

Goldscheider Style Terracotta Group
By GOLDSCHEIDERSCHE PORZELLAN-MANUFACTUR UND MAJOLICA-FABRIK (1885-1953)
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very amusing late 19th century terracotta group, in the manner of 'Goldscheider' of three young black boys sitting on a wall.
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Terracotta

Big Floral Jugendstil Flower Pot Around 1908
Located in Wien, AT
Big floral Jugendstil flower pot around 1908 Polished and stove enameled.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Brass

Champagne cooler brass vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Champagne cooler brass vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The bottle is not included ( it is only for the photoshoot )
Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Brass

Paris porcelain - 2 cups and saucers, cornflowers decor Barbeaux , 18th century
By Imperial Vienna Porcelain
Located in DELFT, NL
Set of 2 cups and saucers with decoration of corn flower sprays and flower buds. The cornflower (barbeau in French) was eligibly Marie Antoinettes favorite flower, as it was the co...
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Late 18th Century Austrian Louis XVI Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Goldscheider Art Déco Group Twin Dancers in Phantasy Costume , Lorenzl ca 1926
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
LORENZL (1892 - 1950), was an Austrian sculptor and ceramic modeler. His bronze statuettes often show
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Ceramic

Hagenauer Style Art Deco Chrome Plated Tennis Player Wine Cork / Bottle Stopper
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Deco figural chrome plated bottle opener. In the Hagenauer style. In chrome plated brass. In the form of a figural woman in a dress swinging a tennis racket sta...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Top-Hat , Goldscheider Art Déco Dancer Posing In Tight Costume, Dakon, c 1928
By Stefan Dakon, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Manufactory: Goldscheider Vienna / Austria Material Technique: handcrafted ceramics, white earthenware
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Ceramic

Stunning Royal Vienna Porcelain Plate Nymph Cherub Vintage Made circa 1890
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Manufactory. Made in Imperial Austria / Bohemia.   Stunning picture painting, mythological scene, in
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Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Vienna porcelain - 4 cups and saucers, 1781
By Imperial Vienna Porcelain
Located in DELFT, NL
Set of 4 cups and saucers with decoration of gilt flower sprays and blue border by the Kaiserlich priviglierte Porzellan Fabrique in Vienna. It was founded in 1718 and continued unti...
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Late 18th Century Austrian Louis XVI Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Goldscheider Vienna, Young Lady Dancer in Flower Dress, by Josef Lorenzl c. 1925
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
. Designed by Josef LORENZL (1892 - 1950), was an Austrian sculptor and ceramic modeler. His bronze
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Art Nouveau Decanter/ Liquor Glass Bottle, Engraved, AT ca. 1915
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
1915 in Austria. An absolute fantastic handcrafted bottle made of fine mouthblown glass. This beautiful
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Blown Glass

Jugendstil Brass centerpiece vienna around 1908
Located in Wien, AT
Jugendstil Brass centerpiece vienna around 1908 Brass polished and stove enameled
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Brass

Wiener Werkstaette Art Ceramics Expressive Style Bowl by Vally Wieselthier, 1921
By Wiener Werkstätte, Vally Wieselthier
Located in Vienna, AT
earthenware, hand-painted, glossy finish Design: Vally WIESELTHIER (1895 - 1945) Austrian-American ceramic
Category

1920s Austrian Expressionist Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco copper and brass palm pott vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco copper and brass palm pott vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large 19th Century Vienna Porcelain Charger
By Imperial Vienna Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Entitled 'The banquet of Belsazar' a large fine quality Vienna porcelain charger, having a burgundy boarder with scrolling gilded decoration.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Jar, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, Sign: Argentor
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Material: Silver plated We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Metal

Viennese Porcelain Charger by Antonin Boullemier (1840-1900)
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Antique Royal Vienna porcelain plate painted by Antonin Boullemier (1840-1900), depicting courting lovers and with extensive neoclassical mofits and gilt decorations. Excellent cond...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Large Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Figurine, Water Carrier, Lorenzl, ca. 1925
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
: Goldscheider Vienna / Austria Material & Technique: hand-crafted ceramics, white earthenware, hand-painted
Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Ceramic

Art Déco Silvered Metal Elephant with Bowl/Ashtray by Hagenauer Wien, Austria
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer
Located in North Miami, FL
Wien, Austria By: Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer Material: metal, silver, silver plate
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

Royal Vienna Plaque Depicting Barbarossa s Entry into Jerusalem in 3rd Crusade
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Royal Vienna antique hand painted porcelain plaque from depicting the triumphant entry into Jerusalem of Kaiser Friedrich I of Prussia also known as Barbarossa who headed the Third...
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Medieval Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Goldscheider Art Déco Figure Papagena , Dancer In Exotic Costume, by Dina Kuhn
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
black. Designed by DINA KUHN (1891 - 1963), actually Berhardine Kuhn, Austrian ceramist and artisan
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Ceramic

Large Goldscheider Art Déco Figurine Helena , Allegory of Beauty, circa 1925
By Ernst Seger, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
created circa 1909, execution around 1925 Manufactory: Goldscheider Vienna / Austria Material
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Ceramic

Goldscheider Art Deco Figurine Pierrette by Dakon Lorenzl, circa 1925
By Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Stefan Dakon
Located in Vienna, AT
model circa 1925. made circa 1925-1930 Manufactory: Goldscheider Vienna / Austria Material
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Ceramic bread box with brass parts vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Ceramic bread box with brass parts vienna around 1920s Brass parts are polished and stove enameled Ceramic is original condition
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Brass

Champagne Bucket Round, 1920s Alpaca
Located in Wien, AT
Champagne Bucket Round, 1920s 'Alpaca ' Only polished
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Alpaca

Goldscheider Art Deco Figurine Pierrette by Dakon Lorenzl, circa 1925
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Stefan Dakon, Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
circa 1925. Made circa 1925-1930 Manufactory: Goldscheider Vienna / Austria Material and
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Austrian Bohemian Cross Silver Turquoise Garnet Pearl Enamel Pendant/11g
Located in SE
Antique Cross in guilt Silver decorated with natural blue Turquoises, one Garnets , pearls and
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Early 1900s Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel

Signed Royal Vienna Porcelain Portrait Cabinet Plate with Platinum Raised Gold
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed Art Nouveau porcelain cabinet plate. By Royal Vienna. Signed Wagner to the lower right. With a hand painted depiction of Ruth to the center surrounded by a bl...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique Austrian Silver For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of antique Austrian silver available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of antique Austrian silver — often made from metal, silver and ceramic — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each choice in our collection of antique Austrian silver bearing Art Nouveau, Art Deco or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of antique Austrian silver has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Royal Vienna Porcelain, Moser Glassworks and Viennese Manufactory are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Austrian Silver?

A piece of antique Austrian silver can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,745, while the lowest priced sells for $140 and the highest can go for as much as $185,489.
Questions About Antique Austrian Silver
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify silver antiques, search for a maker's mark on the base, handle, interior and other inconspicuous areas. Using trusted online resources, research the maker to find out when it was in business and browse online catalogues and image galleries, looking for pieces that resemble yours. Doing so can help you get a rough idea of when your silver objects were manufactured. To be classified as antique, an item must be at least 100 years old. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a range of antique silver decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Whether antique silverware is real silverware or not varies. Many antique flatware pieces feature silver plate, so they consist of a base metal beneath a layer of genuine silver. There is also flatware made entirely from sterling silver, which is an alloy that is 92.5% silver and 7.5% base metal. Researching the hallmarks found on your silverware using trusted online resources can help you determine whether the items are sterling silver or silver plate. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique silverware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Yes, some antique silver plate is worth something. However, any value that a piece has usually comes from its rarity rather than from the cost of its materials, because silver plate contains very little pure silver. There is generally a demand for certain older pieces by Christoffle, Elkington Co., Mapp Webb and other well-known manufacturers. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate the condition of your piece and give you an idea of how much it is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver plate tableware, serveware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some silver-plated antique silverware may be worth something. Antique pieces are 100 years old or older, and because of their age, pieces in good condition may be sought after by collectors due to their rarity. The maker, style and type will also impact the potential resale value. In terms of value as scrap metal, antique silver-plated silverware usually isn't worth much because silver plate is made only from a small amount of pure silver. To get an estimated value for your silverware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a wide range of antique silverware on 1stDibs.