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1920s Chinese Export Silver Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver box; an addition to our
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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Silver
STUNNING ANTIQUE CIRA 1900 STERLING SILVER CHiNESE EXPORT DRAGON COCKTAIL SHAKER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chinese Export Dragon cocktail shaker
A good looking and well made piece, these were made for the export
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinese Ming Dynasty Silver Nine Phoenix Coronet Crown, 16th/17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An amazing and rare Chinese silver Nine Phoenix Coronet or Crown, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), late
Category
Early 17th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Silver, Gold
Set of 6 China Jewelry Company Sterling Silver Cups with Dragon Motifs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 China Jewelry Company silver cups, made in China in the late 19th or early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Finger Bowl
Plate, Wang Hing, c. 1880
By Wang Hing
Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th century Chinese export solid silver fruit bowl on plate, of exceptionally fine
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Silver
20th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Four Piece Tea Set, Paosing c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Chinese export solid silver four piece tea set, comprising of a coffee
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Other Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug
By Wang Hing
Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very good and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver christening mug; an addition to our
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1890s English Other Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Silver
Silver Chinese Export Tea and Coffee Service, by Tuck Chang
Co., Shanghai
By Tuck Chang
Co.
Located in London, GB
Silver Chinese Export tea and coffee service, by Tuck Chang & Co., Shanghai
Chinese, Late 19th
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Bamboo Pattern Tea Service, circa 1880s
By Cumwo
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese export bamboo pattern silver 5-piece tea service, circa 1860-1880. The teapot, covered
Category
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Export Sterling Silver Tea Set with Dragon
Bamboo Decoration
By Luen Hing
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique handcrafted sterling silver tea set was made in China in circa 1880 in the period
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case
By Zee Wo
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver cigarette / card case; part of our diverse
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Silver
Frederick Alfred Rhead for Foley Art Pottery. A set of two pottery tray and pot
By Foley China
Located in London, GB
Frederick Alfred Rhead for Foley Art Pottery. Small pin tray and pot. Rhead was employed in 1896, as the Arts Director. Rhead was already an important designer and introduced the Int...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Ceramic
Paris French Lerosey Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cups
Saucers
By Lerosey China
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and rare set of four (4) French porcelain coffee espresso or tea demitasse cup and saucer set in white porcelain and magenta pink, by Toy-Le Rosey, Paris, France, ci...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Export Silver Box with Repousse Chrysanthemums by Zee Wo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese export silver box.
By Zee Wo of Shanghai, China.
Decorated throughout with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Silver
Signed Antique 3 Pc. Sun Shing Chinese Export Silver Spoons
Fork Flatware Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of antique Chinese export silver flatware.
Consisting of two (differently sized) spoons
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Silver, Gilt Metal
Chinese, Export Silver Set of Three Soy / Salt Cellars, Marked Zhen Hua on Side
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 3 silver soy , salt cellar, spices with a divider and marking that reads Hua. All pieces
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Export Carved Bone
Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine antique chinese export magnifying glass. The handle constructed from bone and heavily
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Chinese Rare Pair Of Export Solid Silver Goblets, Cumshing c.1880
By Cumshing
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century pair of Chinese export solid silver goblets, impressive and exceptionally fine
Category
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Silver
Pair of Sing Fat Chinese Export Silver Dragon Placecard or Business Card Holders
By Sing Fat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique silver figural card holders.
By Sing Fat, a highly regarded Chinese
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Powder/Talc Shaker
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Export, sterling silver powder/talc holder/shaker, China, Ca. 1900. Decorated with an
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver ashtray with hinged lid and Chinese ceramic cup-form enamel insert
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver ashtray with hinged lid and Chinese ceramic structure in the shape of a cup
Category
19th Century European Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Silver
$750 Sale Price
50% Off
Set of 10 Foley 19th Century Arts
Crafts Dessert Plates with Shaped Rim
By Foley China
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a set of ten Foley China, England dessert plates with an unusual and distinctive Arts and
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Early 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Blue and White Ironstone Transferware Platter
By Ironstone China
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning antique blue and white ironstone platter
USA, 19th Century
Measures: 16.13"W x 2"D x 12.25"H
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Ironstone
Art Deco Chinese Export Bracelet Turquoise Enamel Silver Gilt Lotus Flower
Located in New York, NY
Turquoise, Enamel and Silver Gilt.
The bracelet is hallmarked Silver as is typical of the antique Chinese
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Bowl with Chinese Domestic Furniture
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Famille Rose porcelain bowl with Chinese "Antiques" & Scholar's items on Furniture
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1730s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Porcelain
Wine, Champagne Cooler, Sterling Silver, 1812, George III, James Scott, Chinese
By James Scott, Dublin 1
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fine chinoiserie wine or champagne cooler, sterling silver, Dublin 1812, George III, James Scott
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Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
$7,999 Sale Price
33% Off
A Nantgarw Porcelain Shell Shaped Dish, c1820
By Nantgarw China Works
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Nantgarw Porcelain Shell Shaped Dish, c1820
Welsh porcelain is amongst the most highly regarded of all early 19th century porcelains. The colour and decoration is always of the hi...
Category
19th Century English George III Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Porcelain
Nantgarw Porcelain Dinner Plate, c1820
By Nantgarw China Works
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Nantgarw Porcelain Dinner Plate, c1820
Additional information:
Date : c1820
Period : George III/George IV
Marks : Impressed NANT-GARW C.W.
Origin : Nantgarw, South Wales
Colour : o...
Category
19th Century English George III Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese porcelain vases
Located in Milano, IT
This charming set of two Chinese porcelain vases from the early 1900s captures the refinement and
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Porcelain
$950 / set
Shelley China Demitasse Cups Saucers Sterling Silver Mappin Webb Birmingham 1919
By Shelley Pottery, Mappin
Webb
Located in Portland, OR
A good presentation boxed set of six antique Shelley china demitasse cups & saucers with sterling
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th century Chinese Porcelain
Located in LEGNY, FR
condition, made in China.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Oval Tureen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Qianlong Period. 1785. Oval tureen and platter. Platter dimensions: 14.5" by 12" wide. With sunflower painted in famille rose enamels with floral baskets.
Category
18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Porcelain
$2,850 / set
Chinese Export Porcelain Large Armorial Tankard
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain: Armorial Tankard (Circa 1780)
Item: Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Silversmith, Two Small Goblets Richly Decorated in Relief, Approx. 1900
Located in København, Copenhagen
Chinese silversmith. Two small goblets, richly decorated in relief with flowers and ornaments
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Crackled Porcelain Bowl Planter
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Large Chinese crackled porcelain bowl or planter. Qing dynasty. Decorated with lion heads .
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Porcelain
$840 Sale Price
30% Off
Chinese Storage Vessel, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
These are impressive black glazed Chinese Late Qing Stoneware Storage Jars that would be at home in
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Stoneware
Chinese Qing Dynasty Bowl
Located in Tampa, FL
An early 19th century Qing Dynasty blue and white bowl with patina. In good condition for their age. Four available.
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Ceramic
$195 / item
Chinese porcelain charger, c. 1800
s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese export porcelain charger hand decorated in cobalt underglaze blue centering on the Willow
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Neolithic Yangshao Pot
Located in Savannah, GA
A Chinese earthenware painted pot, Neolithic period, Yangshao culture, circa 3000 BC.
Unique all
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Earthenware
Antique 18C Chinese Porcelain Dish China Figural Mandarin Rose Qianlong Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nice example of 18th century Mandarin ware. Dating to around 1740.
Absolutely top quality scene of the emperor and Falcon Hunt.
The pictures show a round...
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Porcelain
$4,253 Sale Price
59% Off
Vintage Chinese Ashtray in Sealing Wax, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Chinese ashtray in sealing wax.
China Mid-20th Century. Glazed wood.
Good conditions.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Wood
Chinese Canton Style Porcelain Plates
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 5 Asian Chinese Canton-style (19th Century) porcelain plates with figures and floral design
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Silver
$1,600 / set
Chinese Export Tureen and Cover
Located in Pomona, CA
A Chinese export porcelain tureen and cover from the 19th century. Probably canton.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Porcelain
17th Century Chinese Kangxi Porcelain Plate
Located in Kent, Dover
A large XVII Century Kangxi Chinese porcelain plate, hand painted with gold leaf highlights. In
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1690s Chinese Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century Chinese Plate
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th century Chinese plate.
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Porcelain
Rose Mandarin Chinese Porcelain Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
Rose Mandarin Chinese porcelain pitcher. Vibrantly hued and gilt painted Chinese Export pitcher in
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Porcelain Bacchus Mug After Derby Porcelain
Located in Downingtown, PA
Cross-Cultural Masterpiece: Rare Chinese Export Porcelain Bacchus Mug.
After Derby,
Circa 1785
An
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1780s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Porcelain
Quality antique Chinese porcelain plate
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Chinese porcelain plate having a quality antique Chinese plate decorated with birds
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Porcelain
$378 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Chinese Solid Silver Aristocratic Processions Scene Box, c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Chinese export solid silver box, of rectangular form, decorated in repousse
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Silver
Chinese Ceramic Plate, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese ceramic plate, China 19th century, probably realized in the reign of Guangxu during the
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Export Porcelain Lotus Leaf-Shaped Dish
Located in Downingtown, PA
Blooming Brilliance: A Famille Rose Lotus Leaf Dish
This exquisite Chinese Export Porcelain Dish
Category
Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Botanical Teapot Stand
Located in Downingtown, PA
Teatime Elegance: Chinese Export Famille Rose Teapot Stand
Category
1770s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Porcelain
19th century Chinese Export Nanking Warming Plate
Located in Savannah, GA
porcelain, and the name Nanking comes from the city of Nanjing, China, where this type of porcelain was made
Category
1810s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Porcelain
Russian silver 2 piece Tea set, Chinese market, DMITRY EGOROV, Moscow 1895
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Here we a have a fine rare example of the cross-cultural ties between Russia and China, tea that
Category
1890s Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kitchen Plate Qing, China, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Origin: China
Period: 19th century
Emperor: Guangxu (1875-1908)
China Dynasty Period: Qing (1661 – 1912
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Porcelain
$122 Sale Price
45% Off
Qianlong Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowl Antique, China, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Region of Origin: China
Period: 18th century
Emperor: Kangxi (1661-1722), Yongzheng (1722-1735)
China
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Porcelain
$133 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Qianlong Dish China, 18C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Emperor: Kangxi (1661-1722), Qianlong (1735-1796
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Silver
Materials
Porcelain
$165 Sale Price
45% Off
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Antique Chinese Silver For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of antique Chinese silver you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every item from our selection of antique Chinese silver was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of antique Chinese silver — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each object in our assortment of antique Chinese silver bearing Georgian, Victorian or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of antique Chinese silver that is appealing in its simplicity, but Wang Hing
Co., Luen Wo and Hung Chong
Co. produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Chinese Silver?
The average selling price for a piece of antique Chinese silver at 1stDibs is $1,902, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $188,800 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You
Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?
Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.
Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.
Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.
“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”
Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.
At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Chinese Silver
- Is Chinese silver valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Yes, some Chinese silver is valuable. The term largely refers to silverware manufactured in and exported from China from 1870 through the 1940s. How much a particular piece of Chinese silver is worth depends on its style, age, condition and overall demand. Consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer for assistance with valuation. Shop a wide range of Chinese silver tableware, jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify Chinese silver, first look for hallmarks in an inconspicuous area, such as on the bottom or interior. Most pieces will feature four markings. The first is a series of Chinese characters corresponding to the artisan who produced it. The second is the name of the retailer who sold it, usually printed in English. Chinese silver will also usually display the city of manufacture in either Chinese characters or English and a purity mark. Purity markings vary and may include numbers like “935” or “900,” the words “STERLING” or “SOLID SILVER” or Chinese characters that translate to "pure silver." You can learn more about your silver wares by comparing the markings on your pieces to information published on trusted online resources. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chinese silver.
- What is antique silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What 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, 2023The 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.
- Is antique silver real silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether 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.
- What is an antique silver plate?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Silver-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, 2022Antique 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, 2024To 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.
- What is antique silver made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024What 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.
- What is antique silver plating?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Antique 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.
- What is antique sterling silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling 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.
- What does antique silver mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Antique 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture. 
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024Whether 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, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether 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, 2022Sterling 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While 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, 2022To 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.
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From Arne Jacobsen to Zaha Hadid, Top Designers Tackle Tableware
Clever objects like these make feasting even more festive.
How the Chunky, Funky Ceramics of 5 Mid-Century American Artists Balanced Out Slick Modernism
Get to know the innovators behind the pottery countercultural revolution.
Ready for a Cinderella Moment? This Glass Handbag Is a Perfect Fit
Glass slippers might be the stuff of fairytales, but glass handbags? Artist Joshua Raiffe has made them a reality, and they're far less delicate than you might imagine, but just as dreamy.
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