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1900 Caldwell Silver Plated Chandelier 8 Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated chandelier with 8 lights, with leaves design
Category
Early 1900s American Adam Style Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Pair of English Silver Plated Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's English silver plated chandelier. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Minimum
Category
1920s English Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plate Chandelier, circa 1910
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Five-light silver plate chandelier with center draped crystals.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Brass
$870 Sale Price
40% Off
Silvered Bronze Chandelier, circa 1920s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Five-light chandelier has a silver plated finish.
The heavily scrolled arms radiate from an
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Brass
$725 Sale Price
50% Off
Flemish Gothic Six Light Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in Kent, Dover
A Flemish six light Gothic silver plated chandelier, currently for candles but has been electrified
Category
Early 1900s Belgian Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Brass
1920
s Small Silver Plated Caldwell Chandelier
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Caldwell silver plated chandelier with lions and eagle heads
Category
1910s American Adam Style Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
1920
s Silver Plated Caldwell Engraved Chandelier
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's silver plated Caldwell chandelier with unusual scrolled arms with 8 lights
Category
1910s American Neoclassical Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Italian Crystal and Silver Gilt Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century Italian from Genoa.
In crystal, metal and silver gilt.
Not yet wired but this can be
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
1920’s Silver Plated Chandelier 6 Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated chandelier with six lights
Category
1920s American American Classical Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Very Fine Silver over Bronze
Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine silver over bronze & alabaster chandelier. France, circa 1930. 6 lights
Dimensions
Category
19th Century French Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
1920s Silver Plated Brass Chandelier w/ Iridescent Shades
Located in New York, NY
1920s Victorian four down light brass chandelier with engraved iridescent glass shades and a silver
Category
1920s American Victorian Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Brass
Set of Neoclassic Silver Plated Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1920's American, silver plated three-light chandeliers with tassels detail at
Category
1920s American Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Antique Pair of English Silver Plated Chandeliers 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of antique English silver plated eight light chandeliers, circa 1920 in
Category
Early 20th Century English Rococo Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Silver Plate
Italian Silvered Wood and Iron Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully aged Italian chandelier featuring a carved silvered wood central column with fluted
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Wood
$2,400 / item
Pair of Silver Plated Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1920's silver-plated light fixtures with ten lights each. Sold individually
Category
1920s French Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Metal
$14,000 / item
A 19th Century Silver Plated Arts and Crafts Chandelier
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1890
An unusual Arts and Crafts silver plated six arm chandelier, the main body of
Category
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Silver Plate
Continental 19th Century Silvered Bronze Six Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb Continental 19th century silvered bronze six arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
1900s French Silvered Bronze Chandelier with Cut Crystal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1900s French silvered bronze eight-light chandelier with cut crystal and hanging grapes. Newly
Category
1920s French Antique Silver Chandeliers
19th Century Italian Silvered Brass 6-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine Italian antique 19th century silvered brass 6-light chandelier. Pretty details on the
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Silver-Plated Eight Light Crystal Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A fine silver plated (unusually thick silver plate on copper) eight-light, crystal chandelier with
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Crystal
19th C Silver plated Brass Women
s Head 4 Arm Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This lovely 19th century silver plated brass chandelier was originally a gas chandelier. It has
Category
19th Century Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Brass
2 Modern Neoclassical Silver
Crystal Pendants / Chandelier, Wiener Werkstatte
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important pair of Viennese Secession pendants / chandeliers or flush mounts attributed
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Nickel
Pair of Italian Silver Gilt Wood Chandeliers
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century Italian silver gilt wood and iron chandeliers from Tuscany. Circa 1850. These
Category
19th Century Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Iron
$8,500 / set
1900 Caldwell Silver Plated Engraved Small Chandelier 6 lights
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 Caldwell silver plated bronze small chandelier with 6 lights. Engraved flowers on body
Category
Early 1900s American Neoclassical Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Fantastic Late 19th Century Silvered Bronze Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fantastic Late 19th Century Silvered Bronze Twelve Light Chandelier
Wonderful quality casted
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Antique Gothic Silvered Bronze 12-Light Chandelier, Circa 1860.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Gothic Silvered Bronze 12-Light Chandelier, Circa 1860.
Category
Mid-19th Century Gothic Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
19th Century English Silvered Bronze Chandelier with 8 Lights
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 19th century English silvered bronze chandelier with 8 lights. Gorgeous scale and shape
Category
19th Century English Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Silver over Bronze
Alabaster Chandelier with Alabaster Dome
Shades
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Silver over Bronze & Alabaster Chandelier in the Louis XVI taste featuring turned
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Tuscan 18th century patinated Iron, Gilt and Silver Leaf chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative Tuscan 18th century patinated Iron, Gilt and Silver Leaf chandelier
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Spectacular Antique French Silvered Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular antique French silvered bronze and rock crystal chandelier of large scale. The
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Chandelier Earrings
Located in Firenze, IT
A rare pair of antique Iberian – Portuguese chandelier earrings in yellow gold and silver, studded
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1900
s Silver Plated Neoclassic Chandelier with 16 lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Neoclassic style two tiers 16 lights chandelier with Greek key design and
Category
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Neo Classical Alabaster Pendant / Chandelier Silver Bronze Renaissance Revival
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous Neoclassical alabaster chandelier / pendant. Fully hand carved alabaster shade with
Category
1880s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Alabaster, Silver, Bronze
1920
s Silver Plated Caldwell Chandelier with Gilt Ornaments
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell chandelier with gilded details ,matching sconces available.
Category
1910s American Neoclassical Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
A French Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
A French silvered bronze and crystal chandelier
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Nickel
English Silver Plate Eight-Light Chandelier, Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
English Silverplate eight-light chandelier, early 20th century. US wired.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Silver Plate
Victorian Style Moonstone
Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Statement Victorian inspired chandelier earrings.
Approximately 4.80 carats of round cut diamonds
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, Silver
$3,272 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Antique, French Empire Style, Neoclassical Silvered Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large antique French Empire-style neoclassical chandelier in silvered bronze. The chandelier is
Category
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Antique Silvered Metal 6-Light Chandelier Attributed to Edward Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Silvered metal chandelier in the neoclassical style attributed to Edward F. Caldwell, measuring 22
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Metal
French Silvered Bronze and Cut Crystal Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
A fine French silvered bronze 12 light chandelier, This elegant chandelier is surmounted by a crown
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Silver Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
French silver gilt bronze and crystal eight light chandelier with centered crystal column, lower
Category
19th Century French Antique Silver Chandeliers
Silver Plated Neoclassic Style Caldwell Pendant Chandelier, circa 1920s
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning silver plated neoclassic style pendant chandelier by E.F.Caldwell, circa 1920s
Edward F
Category
1920s American Neoclassical Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Viennese Silvered Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier by Dagobert Peche, 1920s
By Dagobert Peche, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Bochum, NRW
Viennese Silvered Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier by Dagobert Peche, 1920s
An exceptional Art Deco
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
$2,496 Sale Price
40% Off
French Silver Bronze Six Arm Crown Canopy Crystal Chandelier w/ Ball Finial 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
French silver over bronze crystal chandelier with six scrolled arms, crown canopy, and terminating
Category
1810s French Louis Philippe Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Crystal, Silver, Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Silvered Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An exceptionally refined and beautifully balanced French Louis XVI style silvered bronze, rock
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century Silvered Bronze and Alabaster Sixteen-Light Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Interesting late 19th century silvered bronze and alabaster sixteen-light chandelier.
The
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Antique Russian Neoclassical Balloon Form Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Russian Neoclassical Balloon Form Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier of Superb
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
A Unique Large French Neo-Greek Gilt
Silvered Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular and rare French Neo-Greek gilt and silvered bronze chandelier. The chandelier is
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Amaizing Lions Chandelier Viennese Secession, 1900, Silver Plated Bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp vienna Secession
Material: silver plated bronze, glass
Style: Vienna Secession
Country
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century Baroque Crystal Chandelier, Silver, circa 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Baroque crystal chandelier, silver, circa 1920
Beautiful Baroque chandelier, silvered
Category
1920s Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Crystal
$1,857 Sale Price
51% Off
Chandelier Viennese Secession, 1900, Silver Plated Bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp vienna Secession
Material: silver plated bronze, glass
Style: Vienna Secession
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Rococo Silver over Bronze 24 Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding 19th century French Rococo silver over bronze chandelier with 24 lights. Very fine
Category
19th Century French Rococo Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI French Horn Chandeliers with Silvered Brass, Pair Available
Located in New Orleans, LA
This French Belle Epoque chandelier is made of silvered brass, and features beautiful ‘French Horn
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Classic Basket Chandelier in Antique Biedermeier Style Silver Plated Bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative bronze, silver plated. Basket-shaped, profile-framed body made of handcut and wired
Category
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
1920
s Silver Plated Caldwell 8 Lights Chandelier with Cherubs
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated chandelier with cherubs atop and 8 lights
Category
1910s American Adam Style Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Silver over Bronze Chandelier with Alabaster Bowl and Shades
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant silver over bronze chandelier with alabaster bowl and shades.
Category
1920s French Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
French Louis XVI Brushed Silvered Bronze Crystal Beaded Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful French Louis XVI style brushed silvered bronze and crystal beaded and chain regency
Category
1920s French Neoclassical Antique Silver Chandeliers
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$7,000 Sale Price
20% Off
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Antique Silver Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of antique silver chandeliers available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique silver chandeliers — often made from metal, silver and bronze — can elevate any home. Antique silver chandeliers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique silver chandeliers made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique silver chandeliers over the years, but those made by F.
C. Osler, Edward F. Caldwell
Co. and Carl Gustav Hallberg are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Silver Chandeliers?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $6,938, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $410,412 highest priced.
Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
Questions About Antique Silver Chandeliers
- What is antique silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
- Is antique silver real silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
- What is an antique silver plate?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify silver antiques, search for a maker's mark on the base, handle, interior and other inconspicuous areas. Using trusted online resources, research the maker to find out when it was in business and browse online catalogues and image galleries, looking for pieces that resemble yours. Doing so can help you get a rough idea of when your silver objects were manufactured. To be classified as antique, an item must be at least 100 years old. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a range of antique silver decorative objects.
- What is antique silver made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
- What is antique silver plating?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is antique sterling silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What does antique silver mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024Whether antique silverware is real silverware or not varies. Many antique flatware pieces feature silver plate, so they consist of a base metal beneath a layer of genuine silver. There is also flatware made entirely from sterling silver, which is an alloy that is 92.5% silver and 7.5% base metal. Researching the hallmarks found on your silverware using trusted online resources can help you determine whether the items are sterling silver or silver plate. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique silverware.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024Yes, 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, 2024Yes, 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.
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