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Pair of Italian 19th Century Roman Senator Busts of Repoussé Copper or Wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
the 19th century are composed of repoussé copper (a technique in which the metal is beaten or plated
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19th Century Italian Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Copper

Persiae, Armeniae, Natoliae et Arabiae Descriptio per Frederick deWit 1666 map
Located in Paonia, CO
European cities. Some time after 1674 he acquired the copper plates of town books by Johannes Janssonius
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1660s Realist Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Engraving

Rare Harbour Views of Colonial Singapore, 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
fixed and etched upon a specially prepared copper plate. The finished plate is then placed on a hand
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Paper

Rare Heliograph of the Teutonia Club in Colonial Singapore, 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
fixed and etched upon a specially prepared copper plate. The finished plate is then placed on a hand
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Paper

Nickel-Plated Haberdasher’s Mirror, 1920s
Located in Savannah, GA
A nickel-plated haberdasher’s mirror, 1920s 8 inches wide by 6 inches deep by 14 ¾ inches tall
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Copper

Malay Peninsula by C.J. Kleingrothe, 1907
By Charles J. Kleingrothe
Located in Langweer, NL
fixed and etched upon a specially prepared copper plate. The finished plate is then placed on a hand
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Early 20th Century Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Paper

Italian vase with copper base and partial silver plating
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant ornamental vase in embossed and silver-plated copper, with an antique green patina of
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1890s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Copper

Alexander Hamilton Etching by Jacques Reich, published by G.P. Putnam, 1904
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
portraiture technique and skill. In the early 1890s, Reich began working on copper plates, etching a series of
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Early 1900s American Federal Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Paper

Very Fine Victorian Silver Plate Wine Cooler
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Very fine Victorian style silver plated wine cooler with exterior cast grapevine motif details and
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1830s English Victorian Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Scandinavia Portions of Eastern Europe: 18th Century Hand-Colored Homann Map
By Johann Baptist Homann
Located in Alamo, CA
An early 18th century hand-colored copper-plate map entitled "Regni Sueciae in omnes suas
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Early 18th Century German Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Paper

19th Century English Silver Plate Samovar / Tea Urn
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th century English silver plated samovar / tea or coffee urn with Ram detail side handles and
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1860s English Rococo Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Antique silver on copper teapot by Theodore B. Starr, USA, the 19th century
By Theodore B. Starr
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Antique silver on copper teapot by Theodore B. Starr made in the USA, end of the 19th century
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Art Deco Cocktail Ball and Tray Designed by Russel Wright for Chase
By Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco chrome cocktail ball and tray designed by Russel Wright for Chase Brass and Copper Company
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Chrome

18th Century Creamware Pottery Red-Printed Tea Caddy
Located in Downingtown, PA
transferring an engraved image from a copper plate onto the ceramic surface, allowed for intricate, repeatable
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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Creamware

An Exceptionally Fine Large Silver Plated Venison Serving Platter Meat Dome
By Elkington Co.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An exceptionally fine very large silver-plated venison / meat platter matching dome
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Club Health Products Handled Nickel Floor Lamp with Copper Lined Shade, 1930s
By Club Health Products
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Club Health Products Nickel Plate Adjustable Counterbalance Spa Floor Lamp with Copper lined Shade
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Nickel, Steel, Copper

Pair of European 18th Century Silver Plated Baroque Mirrors
Located in Hastings, GB
antique handcrafted pieces The carved wooden frame is covered with silver plated hand beaten copper Hand
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18th Century European Baroque Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

English Plated Footed Frame Surtout-de-table Mirrored Plateau .
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English silver plate footed gallery frame with mirrored interior three piece surtout-de-table
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Early 20th Century English Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

English Silver Plate Barware / Tableware Wine Cooler
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful English craftsmanship silver plate victorian style barware / tableware footed wine cooler
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

American Deco Pair Chrome Bud Vases, ca 1930s
By Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Cathedral City, CA
line of modern household goods in the Art Deco style, made of chrome-plated metal, copper, and brass
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Pair of Silver Plated Storm Lanterns
Located in London, GB
Wonderfully patinated silver plated on copper, early 19th century storm lanterns. Copper showing
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1830s British Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Silver Plate

Interior of the Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam
Located in Paris, Île-de-France
to the copper plate. Place within the Oeuvre Drawings of church interiors by Goeree are rare: only
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Chalk, Ink

Large Antique Engraved Sheffield England Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large serpentine shaped silver plated serving tray was made in Sheffield England in roughly
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Copper

Pair of Old Sheffield Silver Plated Matthew Boulton Three Light Candelabra
By Matthew Boulton
Located in Doylestown, PA
Gorgeous early 19th century pair of Old Sheffield Plate three light candelabra by the renowned
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Copper, Sheffield Plate

Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Accents Engraving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This ornate silver plated serving tray was made in England in approximately 1920 in a Victorian
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Copper

Monastery of St. Augustine, Canterbury /// William Dugdale Monasticon Anglicanum
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Wales", (1817-1830) (New edition), which consists of 243 engravings. Printed from one copper plate in
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1810s Old Masters Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Engraving

English Plated High Bordered Frame / Crocodile Interior Barware Tray
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English silver plated high bordered gallery with crocodile interior footed barware / tableware
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Early 20th Century English Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

A Silver Hanukkah Lamp Menorah, Nuremberg, Germany, 1799 - 1803
Located in New York, NY
Incredible Chanukiyah, exceptionally rare! Handcrafted silver with a brass plate engraved with the
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1790s Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Silver, Brass

Vespera; Der Abend (Evening; The Evening) /// Johann Daniel Preissler Old Master
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
)" portfolio of four etchings and engravings. Printed from one copper plate in one color: black. Descriptions
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1720s Old Masters Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Laid Paper, Engraving, Etching

A Rare Early 19th Century Silver Plated Lidded Tureen, France, Circa 1830
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Sheffield Plate', whereby a layer of copper is sandwiched between two outer layers of silver, then heated
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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

West Africa: 18th Century Hand-colored Homann Map Entitled "Guinea Propria"
By Johann Baptist Homann
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a scarce richly hand colored copper plate engraved map of Africa entitled "Guinea Propria
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1740s Other Art Style Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Engraving

Indian 19th Century Round Silver Plated Metal Box with Pierced Foliage Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian silver plated metal box from the 19th century with pierced foliage motifs. Created in
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19th Century Indian Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Besler Autumn Snowflake and Meadow Saffron Flowers: 17th C. Botanical Engraving
Located in Alamo, CA
and flowers in different seasons. These were then engraved on copper plates by master artists
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Engraving

Antique American Gorham Silver Plate Artillery Shell Cocktail Shaker, Circa 1918
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare Antique American silver plate, copper and brass artillery 18 pound shell cocktail shaker
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass, Copper

Antique Martin, Hall Co. English Silver Plate Tea Set
By Martin Hall Co.
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality English Rococo-style 6-piece Martin Hall & Co. silver plate tea/coffee set with
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Mid-19th Century English Rococo Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Rare Heliogravures of Singapore and Johore, Published in 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
fixed and etched upon a specially prepared copper plate. The finished plate is then placed on a hand
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Early 1900s Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Paper

Antique Silver Plated Wine Bottle Coaster with Grape Leaf Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver plated antique bottle coaster is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Copper

Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Charger Plate
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare antique Japanese Meiji era, enamel over copper charger plate. The exterior of the plate is
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Set of 7 Framed Silver Plate Depictions of the Raphael Cartoons After Henning
By F. Henning
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
seven religious tapestries by high renaissance painter Raphael. Each are made in silver plate on copper
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Brooklyn Bridge No. 6 (Swaying)
By John Marin
Located in New York, NY
hardly prone to breaking copper plates. A more likely explanation is that Downtown the El was substituted
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1910s Cubist Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Etching

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Plate
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era enamel over copper charger plate. The exterior of the plate is
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger Plate
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel over copper charger plate. The plate is adorned with a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Elegant English 19th Century Sheffield Silver Plate Embellished Mirrored Plateau
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful 19th century silver plate plateau has a rich floral embellishment with circular mirror
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Late 19th Century English Baroque Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Copper, Silver, Silver Plate

Antique Map of Great Britain and Ireland by Brion de la Tour, 1766
Located in Langweer, NL
an engraved border printed from a separate copper plate. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists
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18th Century Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Paper

West Africa Entitled "Guinea Propria": An 18th Century Hand Colored Homann Map
By Johann Baptist Homann
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a scarce richly hand colored copper plate engraved map of Africa entitled "Guinea Propria
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Paper

West Coast of Africa, Guinea Sierra Leone: An 18th Century Map by Bellin
By Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Located in Alamo, CA
Jacques Bellin's copper-plate map entitled "Partie de la Coste de Guinee Dupuis la Riviere de
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Paper

St. Christophe St. Kitts Island: An 18th Century Hand-colored Map by Bellin
By Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Located in Alamo, CA
Jacques Bellin's copper-plate map of the Caribbean island of Saint Kitts entitled "Carte De De
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Paper

West Coast of Africa; Guinea Sierra Leone: Bellin 18th Century Map
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a Jacques Bellin copper-plate map entitled "Partie de la Coste de Guinee Dupuis la Riviere
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1740s Old Masters Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Engraving

St. Christophe (St. Kitts): Bellin 18th Century Hand Colored Map
Located in Alamo, CA
Jacques Bellin's copper-plate map of the Caribbean island of Saint Kitts entitled "Carte De De
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1740s Other Art Style Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Engraving

Small Antique Styled English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique styled silver plated serving tray was made by Dobman of England in approximately 1950
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Copper

Sweden and Adjacent Portions of Scandinavia: A Hand-colored 18th C. Homann Map
By Johann Baptist Homann
Located in Alamo, CA
This hand-colored copper-plate map of Sweden and adjacent portions of Scandinavia entitled "Regni
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Engraving

Silver Plated Eperne or Centerpiece with Etched Glass Trumpets Figural Swans
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver plated centerpiece is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in England in
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Copper

The Little Mast
By James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Located in New York, NY
copper plate, is reversed, as usual, in the print. (source: Glasgow)
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1870s Impressionist Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Etching

Maurits, Prins van Oranje – Portrait of Prince Maurice of Orange c.1748
Located in Langweer, NL
engraving, involving precise incising of the image onto a copper plate, which was then inked and pressed
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Paper

Antique small openwork Yogya decorative plate
Located in Delft, NL
Antique small openwork Yogya decorative plate An antique Indonesian Yogya plate, richly decorated
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Early 20th Century Balinese Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Silver, Copper

Islamic Persian Copper Pitcher Antique 19th Century Middle Eastern Ewer
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Mameluke Qajar style. Large copper pitcher entirely engraved and plated with silver, tinned with incised
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Mid-19th Century Turkmen Islamic Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Copper

Salt and Pepper Shakers, Modern, Russel Wright for Chase, 1935
By Russel Wright, Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in New York, NY
A rare and chic set of American chrome plate brass sphere salt and pepper shakers, Modern/Modern
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Early 20th Century American Modern Antique Copper Plates

Materials

Chrome, Brass

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Antique Copper Plates For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique copper plates for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique copper plates was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, copper and silver. Antique copper plates have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique copper plates are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Victorian and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique copper plates over the years, but those made by Dodge Inc., Basilius Besler and Gladys Brown are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Copper Plates?

Prices for antique copper plates start at $47 and top out at $94,505 with the average selling for $1,500.
Questions About Antique Copper Plates
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Copper plates are often preferred by chefs as the cookware of choice because copper is an excellent heat conductor. For dinnerware, the aesthetics are a bonus, with the copper of the plate giving off a rustic, earthy appeal. You can shop a selection of copper dinnerware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique copper finish refers to the natural tarnishing or ‘patina’ that a copper piece acquires over time. It also refers to the green color some vintage copper pieces take on. You’ll find a large collection of antique copper from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Unless a copper piece has a heavy green patina indicating advanced age or bears a maker’s mark identifying it, the best way to tell whether a copper piece is antique is to take it to an appraiser. Find a collection of antique, vintage and modern copper pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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 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.