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Italian Art Nouveau Silver and Cut Glass Cocktail Set by Castaudi Gautero
Located in London, GB
, with hand-cut glass bodies of diamond cut pattern fading into a prism cut pattern, the silver collars
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Silver Plate Three-Part Cocktail Shaker
By Osiris
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco silver plate three-part cobbler type cocktail shaker, marked on the bottom "OSIRIS
Category

Early 20th Century Argentine Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Gorham Pair of 1887 Sterling Silver Decanters in Rare Moorish/ Moresque Style
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Gorham sterling silver and cut glass decanters from 1887 and in rare Moorish or Mauresque
Category

1880s American Moorish Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 19thC Victorian Silver Plated Glass Spirit Barrel, Mappin Webb c1890
By Mappin Webb
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian silver plate & cut glass spirit barrel. Dating from the 1890's, this
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Silver Plate Hors D Oeuvres Tray
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco silver plate serving tray of oblong shape with a central engraved geometric design
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver ashtray in the shape of a lion s mouth w/ reliefs two cigarette holders
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver ashtray in the shape of a lion's mouth with reliefs and two cigarette holders
Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Claret Jug Walker and Hall - Makers
By Walker Hall
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco period, sterling silver-mounted claret jug, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1926
Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wonderful Gorham Sterling Silver Rattan Dolphin Coffee Tea Pot Decanter Pitcher
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful North American sterling silver black coffee pot, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, Ri
Category

19th Century American Regency Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Partner s Oak and Silver Plate Tantalus / Decanters Dated 1885
Located in Bath, GB
A most unusual and very smart tantalus or decanter stand made from solid English oak and silver
Category

1880s English Late Victorian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Cool Coaster in Braided Silver Plated Metal from the, Early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Cool Coaster in braided silver plated metal . Probably made in Europe in the early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco 800 Silver Spirit Measure with Mark of Wilhelm Binder, Germany
By Wilhelm Binder
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco 800 silver spirit measure of tapered form with a band of beading near the top, Marked with
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver

1970 s Mixologist Graphic Liquor Bar Glass Decanter Set of 7
By Verner Panton
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Fill these with your favorite spirits and make a statement. Each of the 7 decanters measure 10in tall X 4in wide X 2-1/2in deep. Looks like they were never used, only for display. Ci...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Glass

Antique George III Sterling Silver Wine Cooler
By Henry Chawner
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver wine cooler made by
Category

1810s British George III Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Napier Art Deco Silver Plate "Bucket Full" 4oz Spirit Measure / Jigger
By Napier Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco silver plate spirit measure / jigger in the form of a bucket with swing handle and gold
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Stunning Art Deco Articulated Pendant
Located in New York, NY
crystal chain is mixed with silvered bar links. Unusual intense rose color. Pendant: 2" x .75"
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique English Sterling Silver Topped Miniature Champagne / Liquor Bottle, 1898
Located in Bath, GB
and handcut to resemble basket weave, outstanding work and without damage. The sterling silver top
Category

1890s English Late Victorian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Rare 1930s Art Deco Crystal and Solid Silver Globe Drinks Set
Located in London, GB
A Rare Art Deco Crystal Cave à Liqueur With hallmarked solid silver fittings, the crystal globe
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Crystal, Silver

European Cut Crystal Silver Ashtray Stackable Set of 5
Located in Chula Vista, CA
silver plated finish. Unmarked. Dimensions: 7.5" H x 4.5" Diameter, Ashtray 3.5" diameter x 1.13" H x
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Set of 8 S. Kirk Son Repousse Sterling Silver Cut Glass Coasters
By S. Kirk Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 8 antique American glass and silver coasters. By Samuel Kirk & Son. In sterling
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco "Bar Caddy" Double Sided Jigger, Opener and Ice Hammer by Chase Co.
By Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool art deco "Bar Caddy" double sided jigger, opener and ice hammer by Chase Co., circa
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Stainless Steel

Art Nouveau Silver Overlay Pinch Decanter with Scrolling Leaf Decoration
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Nouveau sterling silver overlay clear glass pinch decanter with three dimpled sides and allover
Category

Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th/20th Century Silver Overlaid Rope-Twist Carved Ivory Handled Corkscrew
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
American silver overlaid carved ivory handle c.1900. The rope twist carved ivory handle with
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Vintage Boxed Set of Six Cocktail Sipper Stir Spoons in Silver
Located in Nantucket, MA
Six silver sipper/stir spoons in a fitted faux alligator box. The faux bamboo handle of the spoons
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver

An Art Deco Sterling Silver Overlay Cordial Decanter Set 1920 s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A handsome art deco sterling silver overlay decanter with 4 cordial glasses, original to each other
Category

1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Double Sided Silver Plate Jigger by Napier
By Napier Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage art deco double sided silver plated jigger, by Napier, circa 1930s. The shaker is in good
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Stainless Steel

English Victorian Silver and Leather Flask
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style vintage glass flask with a silver plate base and a brown leather cover
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Glass

1920s Moritz Hacker "Boy at Grape Harvest in Vineyard" Silver Toothpick Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A unique and unconventional silver plated Art Nouveau toothpick stand or dispenser from the 1920s
Category

1920s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Metal

Joseph Crossard French Silver Gold Plated and Engraved Traveling Liqueur Bottle
By Joseph Crossard 1
Located in Delft, NL
Joseph crossard French silver gold plated and Engraved traveling liqueur Bottle, 1900. A French
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Huge Antique Silver Plated Bottle Coaster with Leaf Berry Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
silver plate and has a pierced gallery and a leaf and berry decorated rim. We presume this would hold a
Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Cobalt Blue Glass Liquor Bottle with Sterling Silver Top Circa 1890-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique cobalt blue glass liquor bottle with sterling silver top, circa 1890-1900.
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Cut Crystal English Decanter Tantalus Silver Plated John Round Sheffield
Located in Dublin, Ireland
design. Condition: Good condition, with no losses. The frame has no wear to silvering, original firm
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique English Regency Silver Plate Ice Bucket w/ Reticulating Hinge Lid Handle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Regency Silver Plate Ice Bucket with Reticulating Hinge Lid Handle. Item features a
Category

Early 20th Century Regency Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Shaker with Decor of Poker and Paris Monuments, circa 1925
Located in Paris, FR
Silver plated shaker with a fine chiseled decor in front representing, at the foreground a
Category

1920s French Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

English Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker, Charles S. Green Co.
By Charles S. Green Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
English Art Deco silver plate cocktail shaker of unusual form, tapering from bottom to top with
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 3 Victorian sterling silver stacking tumbler cups made in London in 1891
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Tumbler Cups, are plain in design, and of the traditional form. The tumbler cups stack
Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique American Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Cut Crystal Tantalus Circa 1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare antique American "Tiffany & Co." sterling silver and Hawkes cut crystal double decanter
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Silvered Brass Goblets on Tray by Argentor, 20th Century, AT 1910
By Argentor of Vienna
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elegantly designed, silvered brass goblets on a tray, made by the renowed Austrian company of
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Dutch Small Silver Bonbon Basket by C. Hooikaas, 1923
Located in Delft, NL
shaped basket openwork silver. The silver with hand-sawn vertical bars and arches The silver basket has
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Silver Overlay Boar s Tusk Bottle Opener / Cap Lifter
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century cap lifter / bottle opener with a sterling silver overlaid boar's tusk handle
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Art Deco Silver Plate Cobbler Type Cocktail Shaker by P.H. Vogel
By P.H. Vogel Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco silver plate cobbler type cocktail shaker with cylindrical cap on a bell-curved lid and
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

English Art Deco Silver Top Hat Champagne Bucket or Cooler by Mappin and Webb
By Mappin Webb
Located in Austin, TX
A dapper Art Deco era champagne bucket or wine cooler of fine plate silver in the elegant shape of
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Antique Gorham 1 Pint Sterling Silver Art Deco Blimp or Dirigible Quilted Flask
By Tiffany Co., Frank Lloyd Wright, Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: Marked Sterling for silver fineness. Measurements: Height: ca. 9 1/8 in. Width: ca. 4 1/2 in. Depth: ca
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

6 High-Quality Silver Spain Chalice Cup Miniature plastic grapes leaves
Located in Berlin, DE
6 High-Quality Silver Chalice Cup Miniature with plastic grapes leaves Made in Spain
Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver

Antique English Cut Crystal and Silver Plate Wine Jug
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent large wine jug, wonderful quality made from a hefty piece of crystal beautifully hand-cut. The naturalistic handle is just lovely, the collar and lid smothered with ...
Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

SUPER RARE ANTiQUE EDWARDIAN STERLING SILVER FLASK DEPICTING PEOPLE RACING CARS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1910 sterling silver flask with embossed from depicting people driving in the countryside in a
Category

1910s American Edwardian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Silver Plated Cocktail or Serving Tray by Victor Saglier, Paris
By Victor Saglier
Located in Bath, GB
dating to circa 1900, the tray is silver plated having just been professionally cleaned and polished by
Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Sterling Silver Reed Barton Cocktail Shaker Pitcher, circa 1920-1940
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American sterling silver reed & barton cocktail shaker pitcher with handle & spout, circa
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Reed Barton Art Nouveau Deco Lily Pad Leaf 20" Trinket Dish Bar Tray
By Reed Barton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Reed & Barton Art Nouveau/Art Deco Lily Pad Leaf 20" Trinket Dish Bar Tray. Item features a
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

20th Century Set Of Six Solid Silver Tankard Shot Cups, Adie Bros c.1926
By Adie Brothers
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Early 20th Century set of six solid silver novelty miniature tankards, used as shots, The set of
Category

1920s English Other Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver

Rococo Style Liquor Bar Tantalus Liquor Cabinet with Bronze Mounts, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant French Rococo or Louis XV style Liquor Cabinet or Tantalus / Cave à liqueur, circa the 1920s, made of precious wood veneers and decorated with bronze mounts. Set contains a ...
Category

1920s French Louis XV Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Bronze

Wmf Silver Plated Crystal Lemonade / Cocktail Jug Engraved with Circle Motifs
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
A WMF silver plated crystal lemonade / cocktail jug engraved with circle motifs. Mounted with a
Category

1920s German Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

A Victorian Silver Plated Tantalus Cut Glass Decanter Set All Matching
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Victorian silver plated tantalus, with three square form decanters.
Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Friedländer Set of 12 German Hammered Silver Cups in Art Deco Style
By Friedlander Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Friedlander, German silver cups, beautifully hand-hammered, and in Art Deco style, with
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Period Silver Plate Champagne Bucket
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French Art Deco Period silver plate champagne bucket features
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Cut Glass Cocktail Shaker with Silver Plate Lid
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco cut glass cocktail shaker with silver plate domed center pour lid with integral strainer
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco silver plate wine cooler by Quist
Located in Bilzen, BE
A silver plate wine cooler in a strong Art Deco design from the german manufacturer Quist marked in
Category

1920s German Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of five Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Champagne/Dessert Coupes 532D
By Harald Nielsen, Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen Art Deco champagne/dessert cup/goblet, design #532E by Harald
Category

1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Crystal

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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 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 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 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 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 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.