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Chota Peg Design Antique Sterling Silver Glass Claret Jug - Made in 1910
By William Hutton Sons
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Claret Jug, is unusually shaped as a "Chota Peg", however it will take a full bottle of
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1910s English Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Campaign Style Mahogany Brass Oval 3 Tier Rolling Bar Cart Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique English Campaign Style Mahogany & Brass Oval 3 Tier Rolling Bar Cart Side Table on Brass Casters
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Early 20th Century Unknown Campaign Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Brass

Antique German Cut-Glass and Silver Mounted Claret Jug
By Koch Bergfeld
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique cut-glass and German silver mounted claret jug; an
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1890s German Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver

19th Century English Silver Plated Basket Weave Wine Cooler by G. R. Collins
By George Richmond Collis Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
craftsmanship of late-Victorian silver work. The sculptural piece features a remarkable trompe-l’œil basket
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver ashtray with pearled frieze, shell form, arms, and D. Maria I coins
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver ashtray with pearls on the frieze, shell-shaped and coat of arms in the center
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19th Century European Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver

English Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker Marked Crusader Plate
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco silver plate cocktail shaker of tapered bulbous form with a scrolled handle and tapered
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Solid / Sterling Silver Telescopic Cup / Beaker in Case - 1864
By Alexander MacRae
Located in Bath, GB
Antique English Solid / Sterling Silver Telescopic Cup / Beaker in Case - 1864 fine example of a
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1860s British Victorian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Continental Silver Wine Caddy from 19th Century with Fishnet Design
Located in New York, NY
Continental silver wine caddy basket, made in Europe in the 19th century with a fishnet style
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19th Century European Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver

Antique ashtray made of Silver plated and cut Glass with boar teeth, 1910
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique ashtray made of silver plated and cut glass with boar teeth, 20. Century, approx. 1910
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Early 1900s Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Crystal

Early 20th Century Horn Silver Handle Wine Corkscrew
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th Century Horn & Silver Handle Wine Corkscrew From the early 1900s. Measures: 7.5" H, 5.5
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Plated Wine Bottle Holder, Server or Caddy
By Hukin Heath
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
composed of silver plate and is clearly hallmarked with the maker's signature for Hukin and Heath.
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair Antique French Sterling Silver Water Jugs or Pitchers, circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wonderful old pair Antique French sterling silver water jugs or pitchers, circa 1860.  
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Silver Bar

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Free mason Prohibition Hip Flask by Elgin E.A.M.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Antique Liqueur Prohibition Era Free mason Sterling Silver Hip Flask. Curved hip flask
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1910s American Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver

Silver Plated Circular Cocktail Tray by Walker Hall c.1900
By Walker Hall
Located in Bath, GB
A good sized circular cocktail or drinks tray by the top notch English silversmith, Walker & Hall dating to c.1900. A stunning example with highly decorative engine turning and a ce...
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Cut Glass and Silver-Plate Water Jug, Circa 1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Cut Glass and Silver-Plate Water Jug, Circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Victorian sterling silver mint julep cups made for Walker Hall in 1878
By John Edward Bingham (Walker and Hall)
Located in London, London
, Antique Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cups, are plain in style, and feature a reeded rim. Each beaker
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1870s English Victorian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Banded Agate Silver Plate Mounted Cigarette Case
By Buccellati, Cartier, Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique cigarette case. With large, book matched banded agate sides and a silver plated
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Agate, Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Campagna Wine Bottle Holder With Twin Handles
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique Silver Plate Campagna Bottle Holder With Twin Handled Body With A Scrolled Floral Border
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19th Century European Baroque Revival Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Sterling Silver and Crocodile Skin Hip Flask and Beaker
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique George V glass, English sterling silver and
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1910s British Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique sterling silver hip flask with removable cup made in London in 1910
By W G Neal
Located in London, London
, Sterling Silver Hip Flask, is plain in style, with a domed bayonet cap and a removable cup. The hip flask
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1910s English Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Antique English Sheffield Silver Wine Coolers, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique English Sheffield Silver Wine Coolers, Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Ice Bucket with French Solid Silver mounts and an Opaline Glass Liner
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
grained oak, its warm tone providing a striking contrast to the cool brilliance of the solid silver mounts
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Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Glass "Champagne Bottle" Decanter, c.1895
By John Grinsell Sons
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th Century Victorian novelty solid silver & glass champagne bottle shaped decanter
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century Glass and Sterling Silver Large Champagne Bottle, 1892
By Heath Middleton
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Antique 19th Century Glass and Sterling Silver Novelty Champagne Bottle, 1892 Makers T
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Late 19th Century British Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Quality Silver Plated Cocktail / Drinks Tray by Goldsmiths Silversmiths Co. c.
By Goldsmiths Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning antique English silver plated cocktail or drinks tray made by the top-notch London
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1920s British Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Art Deco "Apollo" Silver Plate Martini Shaker by Bernard Rice s Sons
By Bernard Rice s Sons
Located in San Diego, CA
Extremely rare and sought after antique art deco "Apollo" silver plate cocktail shaker by Bernard
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Industrial Design Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Cup or Wine Cooler, 1884
By Aldwinckle Slater
Located in London, London
Silver Cup, stands on ball feet, and features 3 loop handles and a gilt interior. The cup in in the
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1880s English Industrial Antique Silver Bar

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Sterling Silver

Elegant George V Cased Sterling Silver Tot Cups by Walker Hall, 1913
By Walker Hall
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1913 by Walker Hall this elegant George V antique sterling silver
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1910s English Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique Silver Plate and Cut Crystal Lemon Squeezer, c.1910
By John Grinsell Sons
Located in Bath, GB
The ultimate lemon squeezer for the bar, made from English silver plate and a cut glass reamer
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Silver Bar

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Silver Plate

Antique Silver Chalice Cup Miniature, gilded, Germany probably Munich, 1838
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Silver Chalice Cup Miniature with engraving Inside Gold plated Germany - Probably from
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19th Century German Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker by Bernard Rice s Sons
By Bernard Rice s Sons
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco silver plate cocktail shaker made by the Apollo Studio of Bernard Rice's Sons, New York
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Hammered Silver Plate 9 Piece Cocktail Set, Circa 1920 s.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Hammered Silver Plate 9 Piece Cocktail Set, Circa 1920's. 1 Shaker: 10" High x 8
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Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair Antique Cut Crystal Silvered Bronze Decanters, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique Cut Crystal & Silvered Bronze Decanters, Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Combination Mechanical Jogger / Stir Spoon in Silver Plate by Napier
By Napier Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco silver plate combination bar tool by Napier having a stir spoon at one end and a stepped
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

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Silver Plate

C. J. Fox English Gilt Sterling Silver Glass 1919 Flask
By Charles Fox
Located in New York, NY
Charles James Fox sterling silver and glass flask, made in London in 1919, with garland and bow
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1910s English Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cast Aluminum Garden Patio Terrace Lattice Serving Bar Table Pool Tea Cart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Aluminum Garden Patio Terrace Rolling Serving Bar Table Pool Tea Cart. Item features a heavy
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Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Antique Silver Bar

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Aluminum

Christofle Antique Silver Plated Citrus Hand Press or Lemon Squeezer
By Christofle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique citrus press or juicer was made by the renowned Christofle Silver Company of France
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 2 Old Christofle Coaster Silver Plated, circa 1880
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
A very nice and high-quality set of 2 Old Christofle silver-plated, world-famous French factory
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Nouveau Cut Crystal Decanter Hand-Hammered Silver Mounting Wilhelm Binder
By Wilhelm Binder
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
detailed hand-hammered silver mounting, crafted by Wilhelm Theodor Binder. The crystal body showcases an
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Bar

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Crystal, Silver

Scherk Art Deco Crystal and Silver Decanter
By Cartier
Located in Sharon, CT
Marked Scherk.
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Glass

Modernist Brass Bar Pitcher w/Hinged Lid and Curved Butterscotch Bakelite Handle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Italian modernist brass bar pitcher with hinged lid and tapering S-curved butterscotch Bakelite
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Silver Bar

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Brass

Art Deco Silver Plate Bell Form Cocktail Shaker Marked H H (Hukin Heath)
By Hukin Heath
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco silver plate bell-form cocktail shaker in three parts. Remove the handle to fill, replace
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Art Deco Silver Overlay Pinch Decanters "PORT" "SHERRY"
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Art Deco silver overlay pinch decanters and stoppers. Each bottle dimpled on two sides with
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art deco pair of glass and sterling silver decanters made by Hukin Heath 1921
By Hukin Heath
Located in London, London
Glass & Sterling Silver Decanters, are in the art deco taste, with square bodies and faceted stoppers
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Silver Overlay Thistles on Clear Glass Pinch Decanter
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco clear glass pinch decanter, dimpled on three sides and with silver overlay grid around the
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Hunting Jug, Elkington Co, circa 1897
By Elkington Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th century Victorian impressive solid silver hunting water jug, the body profusely
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Silver Overlay Pinch Decanter "Scotch" on Frosted Ground
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco silver overlay pinch decanter with two dimpled sides, the third with a silver overlay
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Silver Overlay Pinch Decanter "Gin" on Frosted Ground
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco silver overlay pinch decanter with two dimpled sides, the third with a silver overlay
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hukin Heath Pair of English Sterling Silver Claret Jugs with Whiskey and Brand
By Hukin Heath
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Hukin & Heath English sterling silver claret and glass jugs from the 1920s, measuring 4 1/2
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1920s English Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique American Sterling Silver Crystal Rooster Fleur De Lis Martini Shaker
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American Art Deco period sterling silver & cut crystal "R. Blackinton & Co." of North
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Silver Plate Ice Tong with Circular Cap Form Grips
By Napier Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco silver plate ice tong by Napier with cap-form tips with pointed ice grips.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Shreve Antique Hammered Sterling Silver Twist Handle Cocktail Spoon / Stirrer
By Shreve Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
silver. With an elongated twist handle and hand hammering throughout. Hallmarked to the reverse
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ribbed Glass "Kluk-Kluk" Decanter with Silver Collar, Dated 1901
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian decanter by John Grinsell & Sons, ribbed pinch glass with sterling silver collar
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Cut Glass Cocktail Shaker or Pitcher
By Tiffany Co., T. G. Hawkes Co., Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine American Art Deco Period pitcher. In cut glass. With a sterling silver handle and silver
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Cockatoo Solid Silver Porcelain Claret Jug, Asprey Co c.1912
By Asprey Garrard Limited
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century English solid silver and mounted on Spode Copeland's China novelty wine
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19th Century British Other Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver

Jean PUIFORCAT (1897-1945) Rare Sterling Silver Long Olive Spoon c. 1925
By Jean Puiforcat
Located in CA, CA
A very rare and stunning Puiforcat Art Deco sterling silver olive spoon circa 1925. Finely executed
Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Silver Bar For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique silver bar available at 1stDibs. An antique silver bar — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an antique silver bar, we have 1179 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the antique silver bar you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An antique silver bar, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique silver bar has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mappin Webb, James Dixon Sons and Edward Barnard Sons are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Silver Bar?

The average selling price for an antique silver bar at 1stDibs is $1,620, while they’re typically $45 on the low end and $85,000 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 Silver Bar
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Whether antique silverware is real silverware or not varies. Many antique flatware pieces feature silver plate, so they consist of a base metal beneath a layer of genuine silver. There is also flatware made entirely from sterling silver, which is an alloy that is 92.5% silver and 7.5% base metal. Researching the hallmarks found on your silverware using trusted online resources can help you determine whether the items are sterling silver or silver plate. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique silverware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
  • 1stDibs 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.