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Six Carved Rock Crystal Sterling Swan Motif Salts/ Condiments with Spoons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Six Austrian Carved Rock Crystal & .800 Silver Swan Salt Cellars with Spoons, Circa 1900
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Cleaning Set Vienna 1920s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Art Deco Cleaning Set Vienna 1920s
Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Austrian Guilloche Enamel Silver Glass Table or Dresser Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Austrian glass, silver, & enamel table or dresser box. By Georg Adam Scheid. With
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Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Silver Vintage Austrian Charivari Grandeln Lederhosen Octoberfest Hat Pin
Located in Nuernberg, DE
and Austria, so steeped in folklore and tradition. Grandeln is the German term for the canine teeth of
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Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Satyr Figural Cigar Cutter, silvered Metal, Austria, 1910s or earlier
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Early Silvered Metal Satyr Cigar Cutter, Austria, circa 1910 or Earlier A rare and finely detailed
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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

4 Antique Moser Gold Rim Glass Dessert Plates
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Moser glass dessert plates with gold profiled rims. 5 pieces.
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Early 1900s Austrian Bohemian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz PG 358 Decoration circa 1900 Art Nouveau Signed
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
decoration), ca. 1900, signed, orange, brown, ochre, silver, white, Bohemia, Viennese Art Nouveau, Jugendstil
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz Cytisus Red Green Orange Gold circa 1902 Art Nouveau
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Austrian Jugendstil, floral glass vase, manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe, red, green, orange
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

An Art Nouveau Austrian Enamel and Silver Gilt Pearl Locket
Located in Portland, England
A 19th century Austrian-Hungarian silver and blue enamel oval locket with forget me not motif. The
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1880s Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Pearl, Silver, Enamel

Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz circa 1900 Art Nouveau Jugendstil Yellow Signed
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
, ca. 1900, Yellow, Silver, Viennese Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Art Deco, art glass, iridescent glass
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz circa 1900 Signed Art Nouveau Jugendstil Blue Green
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
, Silver, Green, Viennese Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Art Deco, art glass, iridescent glass. Technique and
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Signed Glass Vase Loetz circa 1900 Art Nouveau Jugendstil Bohemia Yellow Orange
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
World Exhibition, yellow, orange, brown, ochre, silver, white, Bohemia, Viennese Art Nouveau, Jugendstil
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Signed Glass Vase Loetz circa 1900 Art Nouveau Jugendstil Bohemia Yellow Orange
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
World Exhibition, yellow, orange, brown, ochre, silver, white, Bohemia, Viennese Art Nouveau, Jugendstil
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Antique Loetz Art Glass Flamarion Lampshade Genre PN II-8239
By Loetz Glass, Tiffany Co., Frederick Carder Steuben, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Austrian glass lampshade. By Loetz. In a Flamarion decor with orange and green
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

set of six Metal Animal Motif Knife Rests France 20th Century Art Deco
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of six beautiful figural flatware knife rests in the form of Animals and people, circa 1920s, France. Nice addition to every table or just for your collection. Tarnished and be...
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Metal

Austrian Art Deco Sterling Silver and Marcasite Initials ES Brooch
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Austrian sterling silver brooch decorated with marcasites and silver squares, and
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz PG 356 circa 1900 Viennese Art Nouveau signed
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
-blown and freeform, reduced and iridescent Vase signed „Loetz/Austria" Bib. : A. Adlerova, E. Ploil, H
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Bimini Animal Martini Cocktail Glasses- Set of Four
By Bimini Glass
Located in Downingtown, PA
rise of Nazism forced the founders to flee Austria in the late 1930s, bringing the Viennese chapter of
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Antique Austrian Necklace Amethyst Pearls Gilt Silver / 42cm/25gr
Located in SE
A Renaissance Revival styled Austrian / Hungarian Gilt Silver Necklace hand made on the territories
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Pearl, Amethyst, Silver

Fine quality glass sculpture by Bimini
By Bimini Glass
Located in London, GB
Beautifully crafted glass octopus by the famous Austrian glassmakers Bimini. Bimini glass was set
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1920s Austrian Organic Modern Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Art Glass

Fine quality glass sculptural ballerina by Bimini
By Bimini Glass
Located in London, GB
Beautifully crafted glass ballerina on a stand in clear glass by the famous Austrian glassmakers
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1920s Austrian Organic Modern Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Art Glass

Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz PG 358 circa 1900 Art Nouveau
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Austrian Jugendstil glass vase manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe, Phenomen Genre 358 decoration
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz PG 358 circa 1900 Art Nouveau
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Austrian Jugendstil glass vase manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe, Phenomen Genre 358 decoration
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Antique Bohemian Austrian - Hungarian Bracelet Garnets Silver /18cm /37gr
Located in SE
Handmade in Austria / Hungary or Bohemian bracelet, circa 1850 - early 1900s. A great example of an
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Garnet, Silver

Early 20th Century Soliflore Vase - Art Nouveau Iridescent Glas
By Loetz Glass
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A striking Art Nouveau soliflore vase, designed to hold a single flower – it would look particularly beautiful with a peony. The piece features a mesmerizing iridescent surface with ...
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Glass Vase Loetz Cytisus Decoration Blue Orange Gold, circa 1902, Art Nouveau
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Austrian Jugendstil glass vase Johann Loetz Witwe blue orange gold circa 1902 "Cytisus Neuroth
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Pair of Vases Loetz PG 358 circa 1900 Bohemian Glass Art Nouveau
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
, Austrian Jugendstil Glass This pair of vases is an extraordinary example of the Loetz manufactory its
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Glass Vase Loetz Franz Hofstötter, circa 1901
By Loetz Glass, Franz Hofstotter
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Austrian Jugendstil glass vase decoration by Franz Hofstötter school of Koloman Moser shape/form by
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Two Champagne Glasses Koloman Moser Attr. Meyr s Neffe circa 1902 Jugendstil
By Koloman Moser, Meyr s Neffe
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
. 1902 Austrian Jugendstil Koloman Moser was one of the most important designers of the Wiener
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Loetz Art Glass Art Noveau Iridescent Large Bowl
By Loetz Glass
Located in Miami, FL
A large iridescent glass bowl.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Art Glass

Glass Vase Loetz PG 358 Decoration circa 1900 Art Nouveau Jugendstil Bohemia
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
decoration), ca. 1900, orange, brown, ochre, silver, white, Bohemia, Viennese Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Art
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz circa 1900 Flower Art Nouveau Jugendstil Green Red
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
rother Blume decoration, ca. 1900, Flower, Blue, Silver, Green, Viennese Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Art
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Antique Lobmeyr Ottoman Gilt and Enameled Glass Goblet with Islamic Calligraphy
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in New York, NY
, Austria. It was founded in 1823 and is still family owned. Vienna, circa 1870.
Category

1870s Austrian Islamic Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Signed Glass Vase Loetz Decoration circa 1900 Art Nouveau Jugendstil Bohemia
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
World Exhibition, orange, brown, ochre, silver, white, Bohemia, Viennese Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Art
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Glass Vase Loetz PG 358 Robert Holubetz Attributed, circa 1901
By Loetz Glass, Robert Holubetz
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Austrian Jugendstil glass vase manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe design attributed to Robert
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz circa 1900 Pampas Cobalt Art Nouveau Blue
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
, Silver, Viennese Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Art Deco, art glass, iridescent glass. Technique and material
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Glass Vase Loetz PG 3/492 Decoration circa 1903 Pink Green Blue Art Nouveau
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
, silver, gold, violet, turquoise. Technique: Glass, mould-blown and freeform, reduced and iridescent
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Vase - Loetz - Iridescent Art Glass - Papillon Texture
By Loetz Glass
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful early 20th-century art glass vase attributed to Loetz, the renowned Bohemian glass manufacturer celebrated for its innovative iridescent finishes and sophisticated Art No...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Antique Austrian Bohemian Necklace Garnets Gilt Silver / 40.5cm / 23gr.
Located in SE
Bohemian ca. late 19th - early 20th century Austrian / Bohemian Garnet Necklace. Metal parts made
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Garnet, Silver

Antique Austria 935 Silver Enamel Vanity Perfume Minaudiere Purse Cigarette Case
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Up for sale is a wonderful original antique/vintage Austrian/Viennese solid .935 silver and black
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1920s Austrian Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Inkwell Loetz Art Noveau, circa 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Inkwell Johann Loetz Witwe PG 358 decoration circa 1901 This inkwell with its PG 358 decoration is known from the world exhibition in Paris 1900. World exhibitions were an enormou...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Crystal Water Goblets Set of 16 Extra Tall
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, attributed Austria. These sublime, amazingly tall (11 3/4 inches) crystal water
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Crystal

Loetz Art Nouveau Vase Camelia Red Papillon With Applied Butterflies, ca 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
cut signature 'Loetz Austria'. Shape: Production number / pattern not preserved Decor: Camelia
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Wine Glass Art Nouveau Design Otto Prutscher by Meyr s Neffe Adolf Bohemia 1907
By Otto Prutscher
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Lappas (Lappas Silver): a goldsmith shop founded in 1887 in Argentina by Alcibiades Lappas of Greek
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Bimini archer
By Bimini Glass
Located in London, GB
Austrian glassmakers Bimini. Bimini glass was set up in Vienna in 1923 by Fritz Lampi and Artur and Josef
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1920s Austrian Organic Modern Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass

Bimini archer
Bimini archer
$682 Sale Price
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Antique Pitcher by Koloman Moser for Adolf Meyr s Neffe
By Koloman Moser
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Extremely rare pitcher by Koloman Moser for the Wiener Werkstätte. Colorless glass, greenish gradation from top to bottom; optically blown. Meteor pattern. Manufactured by Adolf Meyr...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Blown Glass

Thomas Webb and Sons Ten Wine Glasses c 1903 Era Jugendstil United Kingdom
Located in Vienna, AT
Thomas Webb and Sons attributed circa 1903, United Kingdom Jugendstil period ten ( 10 ) wine glasses cut and engrave glass ware set with delicate flower motifs. Thomas Webb ( 1804 -...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Cut Glass

Set of 6 shot glasses by Adolf Loos for Bakalowits Söhne
By Bakalowits Söhne, Adolf Loos
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 6 shot glasses by Adolf Loos for Bakalowits & Söhne with brass edge. Alpaca tray. Original vintage condition with signs of use.
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Alpaca, Glass

Michael Powolny for Lobmeyr Etched Glass Beaker
By Michael Powolny, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Brisbane, QLD
the underside of the glass. Powolny was part of the Austrian Secessionist movement and the Wiener
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Vase Adolf Beckert attr. ca. 1905/6 Loetz White Gold Art Nouveau
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Flower vessel, glass vase, Adolf Beckert, manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe, ca. 1905/6, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Art Deco, art glass, iridescent glass, white, gold Technique: Glas...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Bohemian Glass Vase Robert Holubetz Johann Loetz Witwe Luna decoration ca. 1901
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Vase, Robert Holubetz (form), manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe, Luna decoration, ca. 1901, School of Koloman Moser Glass, mould-blown and freeform, reduced and iridescent Bib. : ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Fine Glass November Beaker by Michael Powolny for Lobmeyr
By J.L Lobmeyr, Michael Powolny
Located in Brisbane, QLD
. The design dates to circa 1913-1914, and was manufactured by Lobmeyr in Vienna, Austria. The firm have
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Glass

Elegant Austrian Antique Silver Menorah 27” 19 th c
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rare unique Austrian antique silver menorah, engraved. 27” high, on a tripod base. Comprised of two
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Dish with Handle, Centerpiece
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass dish silver plated with five original cryslar glass panels with a star cut on the bottom
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Art Nouveau Shell with Handle by Albert Koehler
By AK Cie
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass silvered with engraved thistle on the bottom made by Albert Koehler, circa 1900 in Vienna
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Austrian large Silver Box, Carl Hiess Vienna C.1920
Located in Toronto, ON
Art Deco Austrian large Silver Box, Carl Hiess Vienna C.1920. Probably originally for cigarettes
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

Silver

Vase Loetz Widow Klostermuehle Bohemia Art Nouveau Lemon Yellow Cytisus
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
hollow body of this glass item are decorated with silver mounting having appearance of water lilies
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Austrian Silver

Materials

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 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.