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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 Silver And Glass

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Glass

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 Silver And Glass

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Glass

Loetz Art Nouveau Vase New-Red Cytisus Silver Mount, Austria-Hungary, circa 1902
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau glass vase in the form of a blown, baluster-shaped body with a flared
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver And Glass

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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 Silver And Glass

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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 Silver And Glass

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Glass

Loetz Art Nouveau Vase Crete Diaspora Silver Iris, Austria-Hungary, Around 1902
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver Iris Green glass with silver-yellow powder melting, reduced and iridescent bluish-gold
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver And Glass

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Glass

Sterling Silver Art Deco “Trianon” Tea Set
By International Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are absolutely delighted to offer this Art Deco tea set by the International Silver Company in
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Silver And Glass

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Sterling Silver

Antique Signed Hawkes Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Center Bowl
By Hawkes and Son Makers
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Intaglio cut glass centre bowl with sterling silver pedestal base signed by Hawkes. Thomas Gibbons
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Silver And Glass

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Sterling Silver

Glass Vase Loetz PG 358 Decoration circa 1900 Art Nouveau Jugendstil Bohemia
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Bohemian glass vase, manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe, PG 358 decoration (world exhibition
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Silver And Glass

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Glass

Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz circa 1900 Flower Art Nouveau Jugendstil Green Red
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Bohemian glass vase, manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe, Opal verlaufend mit grünen Blättern und
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Silver And Glass

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Glass

Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz PG 358 Decoration circa 1900 Art Nouveau Signed
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Bohemian glass vase, manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe, PG 358 decoration (world exhibition
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Silver And Glass

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Glass

Loetz Rare Orpheus Pattern Stylised Glass Jug/Vase c1903 -Bohemian
By Loetz Glass
Located in Worcester Park, GB
the great Bohemian glass makers.
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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Silver And Glass

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Art Glass

Sterling Silver Reticulated Salt Cellar with Cobalt Liner
By International Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking oval sterling silver salt cellar by International Silver showcases a refined
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1920s American Antique Silver And Glass

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Sterling Silver

Rare Seed-Green Loetz Glass Oroplastic low bowl c 1920
By Loetz Glass
Located in Worcester Park, GB
. Oroplastic design on glass was first created by Moser in c 1915 -it's an unusual technique employing acid
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1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Silver And Glass

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Art 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 Silver And Glass

Materials

Glass

Signed Glass Vase Loetz circa 1900 Art Nouveau Jugendstil Bohemia Yellow Orange
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Bohemian glass vase, manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe, PG 356 decoration, ca. 1900, signed, Paris
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Silver And Glass

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Glass

Signed Glass Vase Loetz circa 1900 Art Nouveau Jugendstil Bohemia Yellow Orange
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Bohemian glass vase, manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe, PG 356 decoration, ca. 1900, signed, Paris
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Silver And Glass

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Glass

Wonderful quality antique Victorian glass and silver plated claret jug
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful quality antique Victorian glass and silver plated claret jug having a quality Victorian
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19th Century Early Victorian Antique Silver And Glass

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Silver Plate

Steuben Verre de Soie Glass Fan Vase, Corning, New York 1925
By Steuben Glass
Located in Milan, IT
Steuben Verre de Soie Glass Fan Vase, Corning, New York, c. 1925, ruffle-edged bowl set on a clear
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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Silver And Glass

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Glass

Classic Early Loetz Glass Vase Sphinx Pattern Vase on Spreading Peach c1891
By Loetz Glass
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Classic early Loetz glass vase enamalled with white and gilded large blossomed dogwood on peach at
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1890s Czech Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver And Glass

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Art Glass

Antique Silver Plated Egg Cup w/ Sculptural Chick Wishbone by Derby Silver
Located in New York, NY
This antique egg cup from Derby Silver Company, crafted in America circa 1900, is a charming and
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Early 1900s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver And Glass

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Silver Plate

Glass Vase Loetz Cytisus Decoration Blue Orange Gold, circa 1902, Art Nouveau
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
silver oxide threads on the "neuroth" opal glass. The aesthetic highlight of this shimmering
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Silver And Glass

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Glass

Art Deco Blue Austrian Bimini Glass Mermaid Decanter Set with 8 Glasses
By Bimini Glass
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Art Deco Bimini decanter with matching set of eight glasses. Handblown in blue, and decorated with
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Early 20th Century Antique Silver And Glass

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Glass

Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz PG 356 circa 1900 Viennese Art Nouveau signed
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Vase, Johann Loetz Witwe, Phenomen Genre 356 decoration, ca. 1900, signed Technique: glass, mould
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Silver And Glass

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Glass

Bohemian Glass Vase Robert Holubetz Johann Loetz Witwe Luna decoration ca. 1901
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
of Koloman Moser Glass, mould-blown and freeform, reduced and iridescent Bib. : A. Adlerova, E
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Silver And Glass

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Glass

Secessionist Czech Enameled Glass Vase
By Haida Steinschönau Glass 1
Located in Sharon, CT
glass. These fine and mostly unique pieces were executed by Fachschule Haida. Designer unknown.
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1920s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Silver And Glass

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Blown 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 Silver And Glass

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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 Silver And Glass

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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
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Silver And Glass

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Glass

Loetz Art Nouveau Glass Vase Bronze Phenomenon Genre 29, Austria-Hungary, C 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Vase: In shape blown low, cambered body on a large, round floor
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver And Glass

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Glass

Loetz Art Nouveau Glass Vase Phenomenon Gre Crete 7767, Austria-Hungary, Ca 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
7767 Creta-green underlaid, clear glass with silver-yellow threads and overlaid with dots, drawn by a
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver And Glass

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Glass

Loetz Crete Phaenomen 85/3780 glass vase made exclusively for Bacalowitz c1902
By Loetz Glass
Located in Worcester Park, GB
vase is covered in Silver-blue feathering, which has been hand tooled to give a wavy look -note the
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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Silver And Glass

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Art Glass

Large Victorian Period Sterling Silver Stuffing or Serving Spoon
By Dominick and Haff Silver
Located in New York, NY
Large, American Victorian period sterling silver stuffing/serving spoon, Dominick & Haff, New York
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Silver And Glass

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Sterling Silver

Six Blue Stemware Wine Glass, Nude Lady Stem, Bimini Art Glass Vintage Austria
By Bimini Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of six beautiful Wine glasses with a nude lady as stem, made in Austria. Very good vintage
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Silver And Glass

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Blown Glass

Attractive pair of antique ruby glass and silver plated candle holders
Located in Ipswich, GB
Attractive pair of antique ruby glass and silver plated candle holders, having an etched ruby glass
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Early 20th Century Antique Silver And Glass

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Silver Plate

Loetz Art Nouveau Glass Vase Phenomenon Gre Crete 6893, Austria-Hungary, Ca 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Vase: Blown into form baluster-shaped body with discus-shaped
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver And Glass

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Glass

Sterling Silver Trumpet Vase
By Baltimore Silver Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer you this sterling silver trumpet vase manufactured by the Baltimore
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1910s American Antique Silver And Glass

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Sterling Silver

Dutch Glass Bottle with Silver Stopper by Manikus and Verhoef, 1880-1906
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch glass bottle with silver stopper by Manikus and Verhoef, 1880-1906 A glass bottle with
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Silver And Glass

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Silver

Silver Water Pitcher with Japanese Flower Etching
By Orf Silver
Located in Asheville, NC
This elegant example of Aesthetic Movement silver was manufactured by ORF Silver Company. This
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19th Century American Antique Silver And Glass

Art Nouveau Glass Grape Decanter 6 Glasses Set by Bimini, Vintage Austria
By Bimini Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A slightly cheeky Art Nouveau decanter set with matching set of six glasses in handblown clear
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1920s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver And Glass

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Blown Glass

Bohemian Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Stick Vase Made for Max Emanuel in 1910
By Loetz Glass
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Amber glass). This is in the Loetz series II design book ref II-7471 for 1910 and made for the great
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1910s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Silver And Glass

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Art Glass

LATE 19th CENTURY GLASS AND SILVER JUG
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant jug in smoked, colourless and gray glass. This refined jug has a circular body, is equipped
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Silver And Glass

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Silver

King Philip by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 6 Set 56 pcs Dinner
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size King Philip by Watson, circa 1904, sterling silver flatware set, 56 pieces. This set
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1910s Antique Silver And Glass

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Sterling Silver

Wentworth by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 54 pieces
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce Wentworth by Watson sterling silver flatware service, 54 pieces. This large set includes: 8
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1910s Antique Silver And Glass

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Sterling Silver

English Sterling Cut Glass Sterling Perfume, Birmingham 1905, William Dudley’
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
4.5" diameter. This English sterling silver and cut glass perfume bottle, crafted by William Dudley
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Silver And Glass

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Sterling Silver

Antique Oversized English Wrythen Glass and Silver Flask
By Thomas Johnson II
Located in Newark, England
this Oversized Wrythen Glass and Silver Flask. The Glass and Silver flask of large size beautifully
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Silver And Glass

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Royal Danish Gold Accent by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Royal Danish Gold Accent by International Sterling Silver flatware set - 61 pieces. This set has a
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Early 20th Century Antique Silver And Glass

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Breadbasket
By Woodside Silver Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A refined and highly decorative example of early 20th-century American silver, this sterling silver
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Early 1900s American Antique Silver And Glass

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Sterling Silver

Fine quality antique Edwardian cut glass and silver plated spill vase
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine quality antique Edwardian cut glass and silver plated spill vase having a fine quality
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Silver And Glass

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Silver Plate

English Sheffield Sterling Silver Mounted Silver Plated Champagne Bottle Coaster
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
English Sheffield Sterling Silver Mounted Silver Plated Champagne Bottle Coaster. Item features
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Silver And Glass

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Silver

Canterbury Bell by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 38 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Canterbury bell by Lunt sterling silver flatware set - 38 pieces. This set includes: 8 knives, 9
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Late 19th Century Antique Silver And Glass

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Sterling Silver

Commonwealth Engraved by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 pcs Bow
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
silver Flatware set, 32 pieces. This set includes: 8 Regular Knives, 8 7/8" 8 Regular Forks, 6 3/4" 8
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Early 1900s Antique Silver And Glass

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Sterling Silver

Fontaine by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 48 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fontaine by International sterling silver flatware set - 48 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner
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Early 20th Century Antique Silver And Glass

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Sterling Silver

Fine quality antique Victorian silver plated and etched glass epergne by Walker
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine quality antique Victorian silver plated and etched glass épergne by Walker & Hall, having a
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Silver And Glass

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Glass

W.M.F. Silver Plate and Glass Punch Bowl, Germany, circa 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
W.M.F. silver plate and glass punch bowl, Germany, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver And Glass

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Silver Plate

Van Dyke by International Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set of 12, 157 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceptional monumental dinner and luncheon "Van Dyke" by International, circa 1910 sterling silver
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Silver And Glass

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Sterling Silver

Boston Sandwich American Pressed Glass Compote with Pineapple Pattern
By Boston and Sandwich Glass Company
Located in Downingtown, PA
The Pressed Pineapple: Victorian Compote by Boston & Sandwich Glass, Circa 1860 This striking
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1850s American Victorian Antique Silver And Glass

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Glass

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Antique Silver And Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of antique silver and glass on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and silver, every piece of antique silver and glass was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of antique silver and glass — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of antique silver and glass, those designed in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of antique silver and glass that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tiffany Co., Meissen Porcelain and Royal Copenhagen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Silver And Glass?

Prices for a piece of antique silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $2,586,107, while the average can fetch as much as $1,458.

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 Silver And Glass
  • 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Mercury glass, often known as "silvered glass," is an antique decorative art glass made by glassmakers in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), England and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. These are blown glass artworks with hollow interiors, the majority of which are double-walled.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cleaning a silver overlay on glass or any object can be very difficult as the overlay is a very thin layer of silver that can be worn off over time. Most overlays are covered with a lacquer to protect the finish, but that also can be worn off. The best way to clean a silver overlay is with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary silver overlay glass from top sellers around the world.
  • 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 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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The silver flecks in Murano glass are called silver leaf. They come from silver oxide that the artisan rolls into the glass during the production of this material. Murano glass may also feature copper and gold leaf. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Murano glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    There are many famous antique glass companies. Some examples include Baccarat, Barovier, Christofle, Emile Galle, Lalique, La Rochere, Mappin Webb, Muller Frères and Moser. To be considered antique, glassware must be at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique glass.
  • 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.