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Antique Gorham Edwardian Regency Box for Jewelry and Keepsakes
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Regency sterling silver box. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1917. Square with straight
Category
1910s American Regency Revival Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Japonesque Mixed Metal Bowl with Fruiting Apple Branch
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Japonesque mixed metal on sterling silver bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1883. Curved sides
Category
1880s American Japonisme Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
Gorham Japonesque Mixed Metal Strawberry
Butterfly Bowl 1881
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Japonesque mixed metal sterling silver bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1881. Curved sides
Category
1880s American Japonisme Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
Antique Gorham American Edwardian Classical Lion Head Bowl, 1900
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Classical sterling silver bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1900. Bellied and ovoid
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Gorham Victorian Classical Bread
Butter Plates, 1899-1901
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Victorian Classical sterling silver bread and butter plates. Made by Gorham in Providence
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Japonesque Mixed Metal Bird
Butterfly Copper Tray, 1882
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
with curved sides. Applied copper and silver ornament: Tree with blossoming branches and sinuous
Category
1880s American Japonisme Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Copper, Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Schofield Baltimore Holders with Lenox Bouillon Inserts
By The Schofield Company, Lenox
s Ceramic Art Company
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Edwardian sterling silver holders. Made by Schofield in Baltimore, ca 1910. Each: Round
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
New York Classical Centerpiece Compote by John Wendt for Ball, Black
By Ball, Black
Company, John Wendt
Located in New York, NY
Classical sterling silver compote. Made by John Wendt for Ball, Black in New York, ca 1870. Round
Category
Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Tiffany Chrysanthemum Bouillon Bowls
Original Lenox Inserts
By Lenox
s Ceramic Art Company, Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Chrysanthemum sterling silver bouillon bowl holders. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca
Category
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
American Arts
Crafts Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Picture Frame
By Watrous Mfg. Company, International Silver
Located in New York, NY
Arts & Crafts sterling silver picture frame. Made by Watrous Mfg. Co. (part of International Silver
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Trinket Box
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Classical sterling silver trinket box. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1900. Shaped and
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham American Victorian Classical Coin Silver Vase
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Classical coin silver vase. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1860. Conical bowl with
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Antique Gorham Art Nouveau Green Silver Overlay Perfume
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau glass perfume with engraved silver overlay. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1900
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Antique Gorham Art Nouveau Red Silver Overlay Perfume
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau glass perfume with engraved silver overlay. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1900
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Antique Gorham Art Nouveau Red Silver Overlay Perfume
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau glass perfume with engraved silver overlay. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1900
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Gorgeous Gorham Martelé Silver 22-Inch Centerpiece Vase, 1908
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Art Nouveau Martelé silver centerpiece vase. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1908. Tall
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Antique Gorham Aesthetic Sterling Silver Calla Lily Basket 1874
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Aesthetic sterling silver basket. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1874. Oval bowl on domed foot
Category
1870s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Beautiful Gorham Art Nouveau Classical Red Silver Overlay Perfume
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Art Nouveau Classical glass perfume with silver overlay, ca 1900. Globular bottle with
Category
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Antique Gorham Edwardian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Basket
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver basket. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1910. Scrolled and
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Gorham Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Candlesticks, 1914
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Edwardian Classical sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1914
Category
1910s American Edwardian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
American Modern Sterling Silver
Enamel Polo Horse Box
By Gorham Manufacturing Company, Ahrendt
Kautzman
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling box, ca 1920. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with overhanging rim and curved top; in black enamel, a polo player on charging pony with raised mallet. C...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique American Modern Classical Sterling Silver 18-Inch Vase
By Black, Starr
Frost, William B. Durgin, Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Modern Classical sterling silver vase. Made by William B. Durgin in Concord, New Hampshire, ca 1920
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Edwardian Regency Enamel
Crystal Perfume Bottle
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Regency crystal perfume bottle with sterling silver and enamel stopper. Made by Gorham in
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Pair of Heart Dishes
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
You don’t need to wait until next Valentine’s Day to tell her how much you love her. Here’s a fabulous pair of candy dishes by the Gorham Co. So bridal and so dainty...heart shaped w...
Category
1920s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
$850 / set
Winslow by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 35 Pieces
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Winslow by Kirk sterling silver flatware set of 35 pieces. This set includes:
Eight
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Winslow by Kirk Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pieces
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Winslow by Kirk-Stieff sterling silver flatware set, 60 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 1
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Double Sided Stamp Box by Whiting Mfg.
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in San Diego, CA
A fine quality Victorian sterling silver double sided stamp box by Whiting Manufacturing Co. of New
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
$450 Sale Price
21% Off
Large Gorham Art Nouveau Red Silver Overlay Cologne
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Large Art Nouveau glass cologne with engraved silver overlay. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1910
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Beautifully Detailed Engraved Federal Silver Company Oval Plate, circa 1900
Located in Southampton, NY
is from the Federal Silver Company, circa 1900. Silver plated.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Silver Companies
American Art Deco Sterling and Ebony Pitcher International Silver Company, 1928
Located in New York, NY
An American Art Deco water pitcher, 1928 by International Silver Company sterling silver with a
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
24 Pcs.Sterling Coffee Set Demitasse Cups, Saucers Lenox Inserts-Intern
l Silver
By International Silver
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lenox porcelain inserts.
A vintage demitasse cup and saucer set by the International Silver Company and
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
1926 Derby Golf Bag Cocktail Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an original silver plated 1926 cocktail set manufactured by the American company, Derby
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver Plate
$12,500 / set
Union Pacific Railroad Silver Plate Soup Tureen, American circa 1900
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Railroad Union Pacific (Overland Route) Silver Plate 1 1/2 Pint Soup Tureen by International Silver
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Sheets Rockford Sugar and Creamer with Green Catalin Handles
By Sheets-Rockford Silver Co.
Located in Newburgh, NY
Art Deco silver plate sugar and creamer set by the Sheets-Rockford Silver Company. Silver plate and
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century Silver Bowl Decorated with Flowers and Branches
By 1847 Rogers Bros.
Located in Florence, IT
, goes to frame the profile of this precious silver bowl.
Produced by International Silver Company
Category
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Cocktail Shaker Sterling and Glass
Located in Houston, TX
Large Art Deco style sterling and glass cocktail shaker made by Quaker Silver Company, Attleboro
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Apple Corer and Slicer
By Birmingham
Located in New York, NY
An attractive piece of circular form with six segments and scroll handles. Retailed by Aspreys, London. Weight 3.5 oz
Category
1920s English Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
16" Sterling Silver Baltimore Sterling Silver
Stieff
Antique Repousse Platter
By Baltimore Silver Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: 16 x 11.75 x 1 in.
Weight: 31.2 toz.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Baltimore Sterling Silver Antique Floral Repousse Tea/Coffee Set
By Baltimore Silver Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sterling Silver Co.
There is a monogram on the bottom.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of George II Style Silver Plated Candlesticks by Derby Silver Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of George II style silver plated candlesticks by Derby Silver Co. circa 1920s.
Category
1920s George II Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver Plate
Monumental Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker for Gump
s
By Gumps, Bernard Rice
s Sons
Located in Austin, TX
made from 1920 to 1922. In 1872, the Apollo Silver company merged with the bankrupt Redfield and Rice
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Nickel
Art Nouveau, British Sterling Silver Trophy Cup
By Birmingham
Located in Montreal, Quebec
A sterling silver cup with three handles.
Williams (Birmingham) Ltd.
Birmingham, 1906.
Height
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Silver Companies
“Della Robia” Sterling Silver Flatware Set by Alvin
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
A 104 piece sterling silver flatware set by Alvin in the ‘Della Robia’ pattern. This is a ten-piece
Category
1920s American Renaissance Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tiffany and Company Server
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful made for Tiffany and Co. hand engraved server depicts beautiful engraving skills with jumping cut out fish, circa 1900s. This was made during the late 19th century and does...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
New England Glass Company Magnum Paperweight
By New England Glass Company
Located in New York, NY
A rare New England Glass Company magnum upright bouquet paperweight with central blue and yellow
Category
19th Century American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Glass
English Victorian-Era Silver-Plate Crumpet Holders
By Walker
Hall
Located in Middleburg, VA
-plate crumpet holders with decorative applied borders by the renowned English silver company, Walker and
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Tiffany
Company Sterling Silver Serving Spoon, circa 1875
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Company sterling silver kidney form serving spoon, circa 1875. The spoon weighs 4.09 Troy
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Iron Steam Boat Company Sterling Silver Presentation Cup
Located in London, GB
Beautiful engraving on a George III two-handled, thistle form sterling silver presentation cup of
Category
1810s Scottish George III Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Rare New England Glass Company Dahlia Paperweight
By New England Glass Company
Located in New York, NY
A rare New England Glass Company dahlia paperweight, the flower with yellow, blue, pink and white
Category
19th Century American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Barbour Silver "Special Line" Modernist Box by Albert Feinauer, 1929
By Barbour Silver Co., Albert Feinauer
Located in Dallas, TX
.
Stylized catalin knob. Elegant reeded design.
Very good vintage condition.
The Barbour Silver Company was
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver Plate
Victorian Sterling Flask, made by The Gorham Company in 1887
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite American sterling flask was made by the Gorham Company of Providence, Rhode Island
Category
19th Century American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Company Japanese Pattern Sterling Silver Ladle
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1871 sterling silver ladle made by Tiffany & Company of New York. Ladle handle with bird in
Category
1870s American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Aurora Silverplate Aesthetic Basket Centerpiece 3D Hummingbirds
By Aurora Silverplate Mfg. Co.
Located in New York, NY
Silver Company, of Aurora, IL, the pedestal holder pierced with Japanesque accents, the handles bearing
Category
19th Century American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver Plate
New England Glass Company Double Garlanded Posy Paperweight
By New England Glass Company
Located in New York, NY
A fine New England Glass Company double garlanded posy paperweight on white latticinio
Category
19th Century American Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Glass
19th Century Elkington
Company 204-Piece Silver Set
By Elkington
Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
of silver plating. The name has changed over the centuries that this company has been around. This
Category
19th Century English Other Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
George III Telescoping Toasting Fork
By Birmingham
Located in New York, NY
some stage, this piece was presented as a gift and the silver shaft is engraved WF & EAW TO F & RC. An
Category
1810s English George III Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Silver
Harrison Fisher
Company Pewter Teapot from 1915
By Harrison Fisher
Company
Located in Monza, IT
Harrison Fisher & Company pewter teapot made in 1915.
English pewter teapot in Art Nouveau style
Category
1910s English Art Nouveau Antique Silver Companies
Materials
Pewter
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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 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 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 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 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 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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