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Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, Sign: Christofle, Number: 1631705
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
-century France. The Museum currently has over 2000 items bathed in silver that reflect the company
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Bronze
Centerplace, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1898, Sign: Orivit 2638
By Orivit
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
" which when polished would look like silver.
In 1900 the company changed its name to "Orivit A.G. fur
Category
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Metal
Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, 1900, Sign: Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
currently has over 2000 items bathed in silver that reflect the company's history from its founding until
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Metal
Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, 1855, Sign: Christofle N: 1286382
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
currently has over 2000 items bathed in silver that reflect the company's history from its founding until
Category
1850s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Metal
Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, 1900, Sign: Christofle N: 2364323
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
-century France. The Museum currently has over 2000 items bathed in silver that reflect the company
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Metal
Hirsch Watch Company Silver with Diamonds Early Wrist Watch, circa 1900
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hirsch Watch Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Nouveau
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
1913. 50 years Dutch-Indian Railroad Company NGC MS 62
Located in UTRECHT, UT
By J. C. J. Wienecke
OF THE HIGHEST RARITY IN SILVER
The Netherlands East Indies Railway Company
Category
1910s Dutch Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Three-Part Dressing Mirror, Gorham, circa 1900
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Hand-hammered in Art Nouveau style with the monogram worked into the design.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
1892 Gorham Sterling Silver Chicago Columbian Exposition Isabella Souvenir Ring
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorham.
In sterling silver.
Issued for the 500th anniversary of Columbus' arrival in the Americas
Category
1890s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver, Enamel,
Glass Dresser Box with a Peacock for Gorham
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique German enameled silver and glass dresser box.
With a stout cut glass body and a
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Gorham Sterling Silver and Cut-Glass Handled Basket
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, antique Gorham sterling silver and cut-glass handled basket. The glass insert has etched
Category
1910s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ansonia Pair of Silver 5-Light Candelabra from Aesthetic Movement 19th Century
By Ansonia Clock Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Ansonia silver-plated 5-light candelabra in a style reminiscent of the Aesthetic Movement
Category
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Gorham - Edwardian sterling silver pair of flower vases made in Birmingham 1908
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in London, London
Edwardian Sterling Silver Vases, are hexagonal in shape, and feature art nouveau engraving. Each vase
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Charles Thomae 1925 Art Deco Box with Red and Black Lacquer in Sterling Silver
By The Thomae Company
Located in Miami, FL
Attleboro Massachuchet by the Charles Thomae Company, back in the 1925. This rectangular desk box was
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Matched Schofield Baltimore Silversmiths Sterling Silver Tazzas Castle Landscape
By Baltimore Silversmith Manufacturing Company 1
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This unusual matched pair of sterling silver tazzas were made by the Baltimore Silversmiths
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Passant Lions with Hot Air Balloon, Silver Plate Epergne, Meriden
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Highly unusual, seemingly to be, one of a kind silver plate epergne by Meriden Britannia Company of
Category
1870s American Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver Plate
Tiffany
Company Early 1900 Gold and Diamond double Butterfly Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 Tiffany & Company Double Butterfly Brooch, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length. Silver top
Category
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Silver GEC Glass Wall Lamp c.1910
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
A beautifully crafted and rare antique silver plated wall light, made in England by the General
Category
1910s English Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Brass
Pair of George III Tapersticks made by J. Hoyland
Company, Sheffield, 1774
Located in London, GB
& Company.
This is the first time we have seen this design of Neo Classical Taperstick. Both stand on a
Category
18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of George III Neo Classical Candlesticks by John Winter
Company, 1775
By John Winter
Co 1
Located in London, GB
Winter & Company.
The Candlesticks display a square base decorated with a band of raised stylised shells
Category
18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Antique Gorham Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Mirror
Brush Pair
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Classical sterling silver vanity pair. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1900. This pair
Category
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Dueber Hampden Nickel Silver Watch with Original Dial
Hands
Strap circa 1920
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Dueber Hampden Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped / Military Style
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Zenith Sterling Silver Land and Water WWI British Campaign Style Watch
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Sterling Silver
DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 36mm
CIRCA: 1915
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding
Category
1910s Swiss Antique Silver Companies
Waltham Nickel Silver Very Early Wrist Watch with Original Dial from 1897
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Early Military Style
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
1890s Antique Silver Companies
Industrial Silver X-Ray Mercury Glass Dome Pendant Light
By X-Ray Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial pendant light features a X-Ray mercury glass, dome shade painted silver on it's exterior
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Brass
Antique 1893 Amelia Sprague Rookwood Gorham Sterling Silver Overlay Vase 12"
By Gorham Manufacturing Company, Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
features Art Nouveau style pinecone / pine tree theme with sterling silver overlaid on iris glaze. Circa
Category
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
$5,250 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Silver Plate Brass GEC Moonstone Glass Electrolier Pendant Light, C.1920
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant electrolier made in England by GEC - General Electric Company. c.1920
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Brass
Antique Gorham Art Deco Gilt Sterling Silver Half Round Dresser or Jewelry Box
By Cartier, Gorham Manufacturing Company, Asprey International Limited, Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique American gilt silver box.
By Gorham Manufacturing Co.
In gilt sterling silver.
In
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Neoclassical Corinthian Column Candlesticks for Broadmoor Hotel
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. Webster in 1831 to establish Gorham Silver in Providence, Rhode Island. Jabez retired in 1847, passing on
Category
19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
$1,080 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1900s Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the underside of this impressive box include:
Maker's mark: WH (Wang Hing & Company)
Silver quality
Category
Early 20th Century Cypriot Other Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug
By Wang Hing
Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
to the underside of this solid silver mug include:
Maker's mark: WH (Wang Hing & Company)
Silver
Category
1890s English Other Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Gorham Antique Sterling
Crystal Art Nouveau Pocket Flask
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Chicago, IL
flowers with a heavy High relief Sterling Silver bottom that is removable as the drinking cup and a more
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham USA Aesthetic Movement Sterling Mixed Metal Bowl Japanese Hallmarks N
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Gorham (Rhode Island) mixed metal on sterling Aesthetic Movement bowl hallmarked and dated N for 1881.
Hammered background with asian floral motifs.
Category
1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Petite Silver Perfume Bottle, c. 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite silver perfume bottle from early 20th century once kept a lady's fragrance close to
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy by Saunders and Shepherd
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in Northampton, GB
. & J.F.H.), were a renowned firm of manufacturing jewellers and silver-making company based in London and
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
S Kirk
Son Sterling Silver Repousse 19th Century Hand Mirror
By S. Kirk
Sons
Located in New York, NY
bearing hallmarks as shown.
Baltimore’s prominent silver manufacturing company, Samuel Kirk & Son, dates
Category
19th Century American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of Antique Early 20th Century Art Deco GEC Holophane Glass Wall Lamp c.1910
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1, Holophane
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed pair of silver plated wall lamp made in England by GEC. c.1920
Beautifully
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Early 20th c. Silver Equestrian Fox Boots Pulls-Made in England c.1920
By William Hutton
Sons
Located in San Francisco, CA
sterling silver and high quality silver plate, the company gained a strong reputation throughout the 19th
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
$795 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Silver Inlays by Ando Jubei
By Ando Jubei
Located in Atlanta, GA
base rim. The center of the base is inlaid with silver wire making the Ando company logo as shown
Category
1920s Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Metal, Silver
TIFFANY
CO. 1905 Charles T. Cook Desk Magnifier Glass In .925 Sterling Silver
By Charles Cooke, Tiffany
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
pieces of American silver and spread the fame of Tiffany & Company silverware. In 1867, at the Exposition
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Heinrich Levinger Belle Époque Chestnut Guilloche Enamel Silver Hatpin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Highly artistic three-colour guilloché enamel work on silver by the company of Heinrich Levinger
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Heinrich Levinger Belle Époque Chestnut Guilloche Enamel Silver Hatpin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Highly artistic three-colour guilloché enamel work on silver by the company of Heinrich Levinger
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Black, Starr
Frost Rare Sterling Silver
Wood Book Holder Shelf
By Black, Starr
Frost
Located in New York, NY
& Frost also produced objects in silver. Already in 1860, the company received an order for more than
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Arts
Crafts Lamp
By Arts and Crafts Company
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arts and Crafts style table lamp, made of silver-plated bronze with fabric shade.
England, CIRCA
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Bronze
$5,100
Rare Large Crystal Chandelier by J.
L. Lobmeyr, Vienna, Late 19th Century
By J.
L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful, antique and very rare clear glass and silvered brass two- tiered, twelve-light
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Austrian Cut Crystal and Glass Chandelier Attr. to Lobmeyr, ca.1920s
By J.
L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful, large cut crystal and glass eight - light chandelier attr. to Zahn/Lobmeyr, Austria, ca. 1920s.
Measurements: Diameter - 25.59 inches / Height - 48.42 inches.
Socket :...
Category
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Crystal
Bardies-Faure 1914 Paris Edwardian Guilloche Enameled Box .950 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
in 1914, it was added in partnership as Bardies-Faure and Company. This silver workshop was one of
Category
1910s French Belle Époque Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Set of Four Tall Silver Plate Candlesticks by Elkington
Co., England
By Elkington
Co.
Located in Morristown, NJ
Set of Four Tall Silver Plate Candlesticks by Elkington & Co., England, 20th Century
A refined set
Category
1920s English Neoclassical Revival Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver Plate
French Silver Desk Clock by Boin-Taburet, Paris, in Original Case
By Boin-Taburet
Located in London, GB
silver Boin-Taburet, Paris and numbered and with company silver stamp and French silver mark. It is in
Category
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Victorian Vanity Box Mahogany Toilet Chest Elkington Silver 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
all by Elkington, the famous silver plate company originally from Sheffield UK
Circa 1880 on this
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Silver Gilt Presentation Casket Awarded to Alderman Abel Heywood
By Elkington
Co.
Located in London, GB
An Elkington & Company Silver Gilt Presentation Casket
Hall Marked for Birmingham, 1891 and the
Category
1890s English Gothic Revival Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Vermeil
A E Jones. A pair of hand-hammered copper vases with silver teardrop decoration
By Albert Edward Jones
Located in London, GB
E Jones company produced silver and copper items working in the Arts and Crafts style. Between 1905
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Copper
BENEY 1926 England Art Deco Semi Automatic Petrol Lighter With Lizard Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Lighter Company.
Materials: Silver plated brass, lizard leather, steel and iron.
Style model: First
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Brass, Silver Plate
JOHN GRINSELL
SONS 1904 Edwardian Cut Crystal Inkwell Desk Tray In .925
By John Grinsell
Sons
Located in Miami, FL
set created in London England by the silversmith company of John Grinsell & Sons, back in 1904
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co. 1900 Charles L Tiffany Edwardian Art Nouveau Sterling Trumpet Vase
By Tiffany
Co., Charles L. Tiffany
Located in Miami, FL
& Company became a silver manufacturer as well as a silver retailer. For his part, Edward Moore became a
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Louis XVI Style Cut-Glass Travel Nécessaire by Boin Taburet, circa 1880
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
1889 Exposition Universelle.
As well as producing exceptional silver and metal work the company
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
GERMANY 1900 Orivit Jugendstil Covered Centerpiece In Gilded Bronze With Crystal
By Orivit
Located in Miami, FL
company's proprietary metal alloy - its so called "orivit metal" which when polished would look like silver
Category
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver, Bronze
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Antique Silver Companies For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique silver companies for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique silver companies was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Antique silver companies have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Art Nouveau, Victorian and Art Deco antique silver companies are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique silver companies over the years, but those made by Gorham Manufacturing Company, Whiting Manufacturing Company and Kirk Silver Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Silver Companies?
Prices for antique silver companies can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique silver companies begin at $40 and can go as high as $985,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,846.
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 Companies
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024Yes, the Derby Silver Company is real silver. However, most pieces produced by the maker are silver-plate, meaning they have a finish that consists of a thin layer of genuine silver. The remainder of the silver-plated tableware and decorative objects are made of base metal. Founded in 1872, the Derby Silver Company was an American silversmith best known for its line of silver-plated mirrors, combs, brushes, clocks, flatware and tea sets. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Derby Silver Company silver wares.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 10, 2024Yes, the International Silver Company produced real silver products. The hallmark "IS," however, refers to the brand and does not indicate purity, as International Silver mass produced silverplated flatware and holloware as well as sterling. In order to determine if the piece is real silver, look for the standard marks that indicate purity — the number 92.5 or 925 and the word “sterling” are indicators of sterling quality.
When an object is described as “silver” or “sterling silver,” it means that it contains 92.5% pure silver (the remaining 7.5% consists of copper and/or other alloys). The purity standard was first established in England and later adopted in the United States. The mark on antique British sterling-silver pieces is the lion passant (a lion walking to the left), which signifies a work is 92.5 percent pure sterling; if it’s not there, it is likely silverplate — or not English.
International Silver was a Connecticut conglomerate formed from 17 companies in 1898. It was once the largest manufacturer of silver and silver-plated products in the world.
Find antique International Silver Company serveware, platters and decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025There 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024No, the International Silver Company is not still in business. In 1981, the company stopped producing silver due to financial troubles. By 1983, its assets had undergone complete liquidation, and in 1984, Katy Industries Inc. purchased the company. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of International Silver Company silver wares.
- 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 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.
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