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Pair Of Antique Vienna 3-Flame Biedermeier Silver Candle Holders, dated 1857
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Two festive Biedermeier silver candleholders on a four-pass, cambered stand with curved rim, chased
Category

1850s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Silvered Brass Goblets on Tray by Argentor, 20th Century, AT 1910
By Argentor of Vienna
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elegantly designed, silvered brass goblets on a tray, made by the renowed Austrian company of
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

A pair of Silvered Art Deco Can vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
A pair of Art Deco Can vienna around 1920s Original condition Original wicker on the handles
Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Brass

Lot of sixteen Cookie Marzipan Backing Molds Antique Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vienna, Austria. Size given in measurements section refers to the tallest item.
Category

1910s Austrian Folk Art Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Metal

Small Austrian Porcelain Vase from the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Small Austrian porcelain vase from the 19th century. Ancient porcelain vase entirely hand painted
Category

1880s Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Silver Jardinière With Cut Glass Insert, Lippa Co, Vienna ca 1900
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant silver jardinière in an elliptical base shape on four ball feet, straight vertical walls
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Plated Centerpiece Bowl By J. Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Nouveau austrian polished silver plated centerpiece bowl By Josef Hoffmann for Wiener
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Metal

Exquisite 19th C Austrian Handpainted Royal Vienna Lady Vase Urn Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is a Rare Museum Quality Hand Painted Royal Vienna Austrian
Category

19th Century Antique Austrian Silver

Pair Of Antique Wien Vienna Silver Candle Holders, by Leopold Kuhn, dated 1827
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Two elegant, simple early Biedermeier silver candle holders on a round stand with a slightly curved
Category

1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Elegant Viennese Silver Art Nouveau Tray, by Karl Berger, Around 1900
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Rectangular shaped silver tray in a smooth, simple design with a raised, flared edge and beveled
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

jugendstil fruit bowl brass silvered with original glass around 1908
Located in Wien, AT
jugendstil fruit bowl brass silvered with original glass around 1908 Original condition
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Brass

Viennese Silver Centerpiece Bowl with Handle by Jarosinski Vaugoin, circa 1925
By Jarosinski Vaugoin
Located in Vienna, AT
Oval shaped massive silver bowl with movable bow handle. The plan is radially driven, merging into
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Jugendstil Silver Centerpiece with Original Glass Germany around 1905
Located in Wien, AT
Jugendstil silver centerpiece with original glass germany around 1905 Polished and stove enamelled
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Sugar Box, by Joaef B. Gedlitzka s Sons, Vienna Circa 1900
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
monogram, key present. Hallmarks: - Diana's head - Austrian official hallmark 1872-1922 for 800 Silver
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Centerpiece with Karyatides and Glass Bowl, Vienna, ca 1900
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
is fastened with a silver rosette screwed on. Hallmarks: Diana's head - Viennese official
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Pair Of 6-Flame Art Nouveau Silver Candelabra With Caryatids, Vienna, Ca 1890
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of tall festive silver candelabra on a stepped funnel-shaped stand, based on four lion feet
Category

1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Klinkosch Vienna Art Nouveau Silver Cutlery Set For 12 People In Display Cabinet
By J. C. Klinkosch
Located in Vienna, AT
/ Hallmarks: Diana head hallmark - Austrian official hallmark 1872 - 1922 for 800 silver Knight helmet brand
Category

1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Silver Bowl by Mayerhofer Klinkosch, 18 Lot, Vienna 1863
By Mayerhofer Klinkosch
Located in Greding, DE
Finely crafted silver bowl featuring a chased rim and applied coat of arms on the body. The bowl
Category

1860s Austrian Victorian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Jugendstil silver plated dose attr. Josef Hoffmann for JL Herrmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil silver plated dose attr. Josef Hoffmann for JL Herrmann in original vintage condition.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Art Nouveau Cut Glass Carafe With Silver Mount, by Robert Macher, Vienna 1900
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
from the lower rim, cut ground star, smooth silver mount with J-shaped, curved handle, covered, beak
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Silver Jardinière With Floral Openwork And Glass Insert, Vienna, Circa 1925
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
head - Austrian official hallmark 1922-1939, & from 1946 800 - silver fineness 'LK'- Master's mark of
Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Pair Of Art Nouveau Silver Candlesticks With Putti As Carriers, Vienna, Ca 1890
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
: Diana's head - Viennese official hallmark 1872-1922 for 800 Silver 'EG' in rectangle - Master brand EDUARD
Category

1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Monumental Silver Viennese Enamel Mythological Stein by Karl Rössler, Bouguereau
By Karl Rössler 1
Located in New York, NY
, Austria Date: Circa 1880 Materials: Silver, polychrome enamel Style: Renaissance Revival / Historicist
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Silver Set Three Bowls Cobalt Blue Glass Liners Master Bubeniczek Vienna ca.1900
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
matching the silver receptacles. Made circa 1900-1905 Hallmarked: SILVER 800 (= branded by AUSTRIAN
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Edwardian Silver Plate Mounted Glass Pitcher w/ Large Boar Tusk Handle
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large silver plate mounted lidded jug with a large boar tusk handle and marked "B.E.P.W."
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Nouveau Cut Glass Carafe With Silver Mount, by Vincenz Carl Dub, Vienna 1900
By Vincenz Carl Dub 1
Located in Vienna, AT
/ 4.33 in Hallmarks: Diana's head - Austrian official hallmark 1872 - 1922 for 800 Silver Master's sign
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Lidded Bowl With Blue Glass Insert, J.Bannert, Vienna, c 1900
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant silver vessel over a boat-shaped ground plan standing on four pilaster feet with crushed
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz circa 1901 Viennese Art Nouveau Yellow Gold Silver
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Manufacturer, Art 1900, Austrian Art, Blue, Gold, Yellow, Vase, Silver, Rainbow Colors, Blue
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Viennese Art Déco Silver Peche Style Coffee Pot by J.C. Klinkosch, Circa 1920
By Josef Carl Klinkosch
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent, elegant silver coffee pot in the style of Dagobert Peche's designs: Raised, widening
Category

1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

19th Century Silver Plated Center Bowl, by Berndorf marked "ART.KRUPP BERNDORF
Located in Beirut, LB
This exquisite 19th-century silver-plated center bowl, or "tazza," is a magnificent example of
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Art Nouveau Glass Carafes with Silver Fittings, by Ferdinand Vogl Vienna
By Ferdinand Vogl
Located in Vienna, AT
inside, decorated near the bottom with parallel cuts in a serrated shape, a bottom star, smooth silver
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Viennese Silver Gilt Historicism Splendour Clock With Turquoises Pearls, c1880
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Artfully decorated silver gilded table clock by a Viennese master: Flat, honeycomb-shaped base
Category

1880s Austrian Other Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz circa 1900 Art Nouveau Jugendstil Blue Silver
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
World Exhibition, Blue, Silver, Yellow, Viennese Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Art Deco, art glass
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Art Nouveau Silver Cigarette Case Matchbox, Portrait Of A Nude, Vienna ca 1900
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Exquisite Austrian Art-Nouveau Tabatière and Matchbox, Around 1900: Rectangular silver cigarette
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

182 Piece Set of Vincenz Carl Dub Vienna Silver Service in Fitted Box
By Vincenz Carl Dub 1
Located in Great Barrington, MA
An extraordinary .800 silver service made by V.C. Dub Wien Silberwarenfabrik, circa 1880s in the
Category

1880s Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Vienna Biedermeier Silver Sugar Box With Pear Knob, by Thomas Dub, 1863
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
, Austrian official hallmark for Vienna: 13 Lot silver, dated 1863 Master's mark 'TD' for Thomas Dub
Category

1860s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Silver Vienna Liqueur Set Decanters Glasses Sixteen Pieces Showcase Made 1905
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver Austrian gorgeous liqueur set of most elegant appearance. Particular Feature: Set in
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Silver Rococo Chocolate Pot Handle by Master F.X. Weixelbaum, Vienna, 1759
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver most elegant chocolate pot Rococo Period / made 1759 Excellently made silver pot of
Category

1750s Austrian Rococo Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Art Nouveau Silver Plated Decanters with Nude Female Vine Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
origins from Europe, and most likely Austria. The decanters are ornately decorated with figural grape
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Centerpiece, Jardinière With Glass Insert, Vienna Circa 1900
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Simple, elegant silver centerpiece in elongated form with vertical walls on four flared feet, the
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Large Viennese Art Nouveau Silver Platter in the Shape of a Boat, circa 1900
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Large silver plate shaped like a boat in a smooth, simple design with a three-dimensional rocaille
Category

1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Glass Vase Loetz PG 1/214 Decoration circa 1901 Orange Blue Silver Art Nouveau
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
, Jugendstil, Art Deco, art glass, iridescent glass, orange, blue, silver signed "Loetz Austria" Technique
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Antique Silver Toilet Set for the Duke of Parma by Josef Carl Klinkosch
By Josef Carl Klinkosch
Located in London, GB
Antique silver toilet set for the Duke of Parma by Josef Carl Klinkosch Austrian, Late 19th Century
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Rococo Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Art deco Silvered Fish Knife and Fork Serving Set vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Only Polished Fish Knife: H: 2cm W:5cm D: 30cm Fork: H: 2cm W: 5cm D: 26cm
Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Metal

Silver 800 Plate with Fruit Decoration Vienna Diana Head Mark Made, circa 1890
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
/ chiselled technique. Finally, the plate stands on three Rocaille feet. Silver 800 branded by Austrian
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Luxurious Bejeweled dessert 18K Gold Filled Coin Silver Porcelain set
Located in SE
Antique Luxurious Bejeweled dessert 18K Gold Filled Silver flatware set in Renaissance style
Category

1890s Austrian Renaissance Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Art Nouveau Silver Cutlery Set For 12 People By V.C. Dub for A. Einspinner, 1915
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant cutlery set made of solid silver for twelve people consisting of 173 Parts in original
Category

1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Pair of Art Nouveau Polished Silver Bowls by J. Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in North Miami, FL
Secession, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Art Déco Place of origin: Austria This refined pair of polished silver
Category

1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Metal

Art Nouveau Austrian Ruby 24K Gold Etched Wine Glasses and Decanter, Set of 7
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite Austrian Art Nouveau set from the 1920s, featuring radiant ruby hues kissed by the
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Gold Leaf

Loetz, Glass "Titania" Silver Overlay Art Nouveau Vase, Swirl Green, Blue
By Loetz Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vase in swirl Titania glass and overlay silver, This is a rare antique vase.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Viennese Silver Historicism Splendour Clock With Musical Movement, Around 1880
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Artfully decorated silver gilded table clock by a Viennese master: Flat, rectangular corpus
Category

1880s Austrian Other Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Amethyst, Malachite, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Beautiful Stemware Cocktail Glass, Grapes Stem, Bimini Art Vintage Austria
By Bimini Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a beautiful single vintage stemmed cocktail glass from Austria. It features a bunch of
Category

1920s German Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Blown Glass

Beautiful Stemware Cocktail Glass, Grapes Stem, Bimini Art Vintage Austria
By Bimini Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a beautiful single vintage stemmed cocktail glass from Austria. It features a bunch of
Category

1920s German Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Blown Glass

Biedermeier Early 19th Century Nuremberg 13 Lot Silver Spoon Set of 6 in Case
Located in Nuernberg, DE
looks great for the Spoons). All spoons are Hallmarked silver 812.5 (silver 13 lot), the master mark
Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Pair Of 6-Flame Art Nouveau Silver Candelabra, by J.C. Klinkosch Vienna, Ca 1900
By Josef Carl Klinkosch
Located in Vienna, AT
: Dianahead in hexagon - Austrian official hallmark 1872-1922 for 900 silver 900.000 FEIN - silver fineness
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Beautiful Stemware Liqueur Glass, Nude Lady Stem, Bimini Art Vintage Austria
By Bimini Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a beautiful single vintage stemmed cocktail glass from Austria. It features a bare women's
Category

1920s German Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Blown Glass

Beautiful Stemware Liqueur Glass, Nude Lady Stem, Bimini Art Vintage Austria
By Bimini Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a beautiful single vintage stemmed cocktail glass from Austria. It features a bare women's
Category

1920s German Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Blown Glass

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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 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 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 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.